RCS Messaging Updates and DroidCon Fun

Google TV gets a major update while Xiaomi, Huawei and Nothing are bringing the latest to Android globally. Recorded at Droidcon NYC, Mishaal Rahman, Huyen Tue Dao, Jason Howell and Ron Richards break down the news along with an exclusive interview with Shalini Govil-Pai, VP & GM of Google TV.

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NEWS

• 00:06:20 - The numbers are in and Xiaomi passed Apple as the No. 2 smartphone brand in the world
• 00:13:20 - Google is making it easier to sync passkeys across devices, but it's still confusing
• 00:20:06 - Oppo has a launch date for ColorOS 15 and Oxygen OS 15 is getting more iOS esque

HARDWARE

• 00:26:29 - Leaks of the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G are out, along with rumors of 6 years of updates
• 00:29:30 - The Xiaomi MIX Flip is getting global launch. Revisit Mishaal's coverage of the device
• 00:32:27 - The HUAWEI Mate XT is coming to global markets after all, and here's when

APPS

• 00:36:55 - Microsoft has rolled out a Windows App 🤷
• 00:39:23 - Teens now have a restricted version of Instagram
• 00:43:53 - Google apps roundup with updates to Maps, Photos, Messages

MORE NEWS

• 00:49:47 - The Nothing Ear (open) is here! Nothing's first open-ear audio product
• 00:53:48 - PATRON NEWS PICK: Can you believe that Google Photos was broken a month?
• 00:59:56 - A major new batch of features are coming to Google TV

INTERVIEW

• 01:04:34 - Interview: We chat with Shalini Govil-Pai, VP & GM of Google TV about the latest updates to the platform

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