Android Faithful Qi2, Brute?
Jun 18, 2025
Join tech enthusiast Juan Bagnell, a content creator at Some Gadget Guy, as he chats with Huyen Tue Dao, Mishaal Rahman, and Ron Richards about the latest in Android 16 and WearOS. They dive into how Google is shifting its strategy, including the phasing out of legacy watch faces. Exciting rumors circulate about Qi 2 support for the Pixel 10, while the innovative color ePaper tablet from Boox takes center stage. Plus, they tackle the advent of ads on WhatsApp and fresh updates from Samsung and OnePlus, making tech news more thrilling than ever!
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Pixel Devices Lose Reference Status
- Google is no longer providing Pixel device trees and proprietary binaries for Android 16. - This changes Pixel devices from being reference hardware to being on par with other Android devices for custom OS projects.
Watch Face Format Improves Battery
- Legacy watch faces allow executable code, which can drain battery and hurt performance. - The new watch face format restricts code, standardizing behavior to improve battery life and consistency.
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- Use free Gemini AI for basic chats and file uploads, but paid tiers unlock advanced models and features. - Choose subscription level based on needed AI model access, context window, and file types supported.