Android Faithful Live Updates All Around
May 28, 2025
The hosts dive into the latest Android 16 features, including live updates for Wear OS and exciting enhancements in desktop mode. They discuss intriguing leaks regarding the Google Pixel 10 and the potential impact of poor battery life on the Tensor chip. A humorous critique of the Pixel 10's marketing emerges, alongside revelations about the RealMe GT7's impressive design and performance. The return of Facer to Wear OS and the bittersweet farewell to the Pocket app highlight shifts in the app landscape, while engaging listener feedback adds to the lively discussion.
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Live Updates Expansion Insight
- Live updates in Android 16 are expanding beyond Pixel to major OEMs like Samsung and OnePlus.
- These updates stream live data to notifications and Wear OS, increasing user engagement without opening apps.
Prepare for App-Free Future
- Developers should prepare for a unified app experience possibly replacing multiple apps in the future.
- Build flexible, adaptive services anticipating a potential shift to agent-based OS-driven interactions.
Tensor Chip Battery Test
- Switching Tensor chip manufacturing to TSMC could reveal if battery issues are chip-related or tooling-related.
- Poor Pixel battery life has often been blamed on Samsung fabrication, making this change a key test.