Waveform: The MKBHD Podcast

iMessage on Android! For Real This Time!

Dec 8, 2023

The hosts discuss Google's latest AI model and new Pixel features, along with EV stories and the Grand Theft Auto 6 trailer. They also cover Apple's spring launch plans and a revamped magic keyboard. Additionally, they talk about the Gemini language model, Google's feature drop for Pixel phones, and the dairy industry's environmental efforts. They mention Jen, a responsible gen AI person at Google, and share trivia and closing remarks.

01:04:17

Creator website

AI Summary

AI Chapters

Episode notes

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Beeper Mini allows users to use iMessage on Android phones by utilizing a server farming method for forwarding messages and offering end-to-end encryption.

Google's AI model, Gemini, outperforms OpenAI's GPT-4 in 30 out of 32 benchmarks, making it suitable for various applications including smart devices and enterprise solutions.

Google's feature drop for Pixel 8 devices includes upgrades such as video boost, night sight for videos, and USB webcam functionality, showcasing their commitment to enhancing Pixel devices.

Deep dives

Beeper Mini: Use iMessage on Android

Beeper has launched Beeper Mini, a new app that allows users to use iMessage on their Android phones. The app uses a server farming method to forward messages, ensuring end-to-end encryption and most of the features available on iMessage. Users can also register their phone numbers to receive iMessage on their Android devices, even without logging into their Apple IDs. Beeper Mini is currently available for $2 per month and will eventually include other messaging services in the app.

Introduction

3min

GTA 5 Trailer Leak and Popularity

14min

Two Sponsor Segments: Visible Wireless Plan and Microsoft Edge's AI Companion

2min

Apple's Spring Launch and Revamped Magic Keyboard

12min

Gemini: A Multimodal Language Model

13min

Feature Drops, Trivia, and Dairy Industry Environmental Efforts

3min

Google's Feature Drop and Updates for Pixel Phones

18min

Jen AI and Name Professions

3min

A lot happened this week! Google dropped Gemini (its latest AI model) and a few new Pixel features as well. Marques and David discuss it all along with a few EV stories and the Grand Theft Auto 6 trailer. Of course, we wrap it all up with trivia! Enjoy!

Links:

Google Messages features: https://bit.ly/3TbatuP

Beeper Mini: https://www.beeper.com/

Google Gemini: https://bit.ly/486JZyN

Pixel Feature Drop: https://bit.ly/46PxAOw

Toyota EV's: https://bit.ly/3NhMI0c

30 New Honda EV's: https://bit.ly/3RbKwbR

Shop products mentioned:

Google Pixel 8 Pro: https://geni.us/T7hygNh

Shop the merch:

https://shop.mkbhd.com

Instagram/Threads/Twitter: