Episode description

Just in time for Thanksgiving in the US, Shannon Morse returns to the show to join Huyen Tue Dao and Ron Richards for the latest in Google. OnePlus. Samsung, Oppo and of course, Huawei news. Plus a whole lot of being thankful! Thanks for enjoying Android Faithful!

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NEWS

• 00:07:55 - As speculated, the DOJ recommends Google sell off Chrome
• 00:13:35 - Samsung wearable users are finally getting the enhanced experience
• 00:23:27 - Looks like Huawei is parting ways with Android in 2025
• 00:28:26 - Tune into the Roku Channel on Google TV
• 00:31:42 - PATRON PICK: Google Keep is adding "Help me draw" AI based drawing

HARDWARE

• 00:39:27 - Confirmation of the rumors that Google killed the Pixel Tablet 2
• 00:44:13 - Rumors of a OnePlus flip foldable in 2025 emerge
• 00:47:38 - Hands on with the Oppo Find X8 Pro
• 00:51:50 - The secret weapon of the Snapdragon Elite 8 might be the battery performance

APPS

• 00:54:49 - Android is getting Motion Cues to help fight motion sickness
• 00:57:42 - Soon you'll be able to backup and restore your messages in Google Messages
• 01:03:21 - Fitbit starting to appear on device with the pre-installed Google apps
• 01:05:53 - YouTube Music shares 2024 recaps with new functionality

COMMUNITY

• 01:07:08 - Bob from Ontario shares his YouTube Music 2024 recap
• 01:08:47 - Simon from Australia recommends the app Floating Notes
• 01:11:43 - Michael from Tulsa struggles with needing two remotes for his TV and smart TV device

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