Google Play Leveling Up!

Jul 24, 2024

VP & GM of Google Play, Sam Bright, shares exciting news on Google Play updates. Topics include Android 15 Beta 4 release, Nothing Phone reveal, Notion Calendar, and Olympics viewing on Android. The hosts also discuss future Google Play features, app discovery improvements, and the impact of new features on PC gaming.

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Intro

00:00 • 2min

Discussion on Android news and upcoming Google event

01:30 • 2min

Exploring Xiaomi's Latest Innovations in China

03:10 • 15min

Impressions on Foldable Phones and Pixel 9 Pro Teaser Videos

18:22 • 8min

Android 15 Beta 4 Release and New Features

26:47 • 11min

Watching the Olympics on Android Devices

37:44 • 3min

Google Play Leveling Up!

41:12 • 2min

Celebrating One Year of Android Faithful Podcast and Google Play Updates

43:21 • 13min

Upcoming Features and Evolution of Google Play

56:32 • 14min

Exploring the Impact of a New Google Play Feature on PC Gaming

01:10:59 • 2min

We've got exciting news about Google Play and an exclusive interview with Sam Bright, VP & GM of Google Play recorded from Google HQ in New York City. Jason Howell and Mishaal Rahman sat down with Sam Bright to hear all the latest coming to Google Play. In addition, Ron Richards joined the guys to hit on the big news of the week so we don't miss a thing!

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HARDWARE & NEWS

00:52:21 - Mishaal went to China and got to get hands-on with the Xiaomi MIX Fold 4 and the Xiaomi MIX Flip! Check out these photos of the MIX Fold 4 to see how thin it is!
00:19:36 - Since it's all been leaked, Google released official teases for the Google Pixel 9 Pro and the Google Pixel 9 Fold Pro ahead of the Made by Google event in August.
00:24:55 - Android 15 gets closer to final release as Android 15 Beta 4, the final update, was released
00:30:07 - As if we didn't have enough events, Nothing joins the party on July 31 to unveil the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus

APPS

00:32:26 - In-app release news, Notion Calendar was released for Android and it's pretty good!
00:34:27 - On the AI side, Claude by Anthropic for Android was released and it's pretty impressive!
00:36:21 - Oh hey, the Olympics start this week in Paris and we've got some tips on how to watch and engage with the games on your Android device

INTERVIEW

00:39:56 - After unveiling new features and updates to Google Play, Jason and Mishaal sit down with Sam Bright, VP and GM of Google Play, for an in-depth discussion of the updates and we get a behind-the-scenes update and exclusive scoop as to how it all happened.

Thank you to Sam Bright for being generous with his time and sitting down with us, as well as all the awesome people at Google for welcoming us to the Google NYC office to learn about Google Play and record on location. Make sure you check out the latest at Google Play on your Android device!

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