Android Faithful

Taco Tri-Fold

Jul 10, 2024

Guest Jason Howell joins hosts Huyen Tue Dao and Ron Richards to discuss Apple-like cyber attack protections by Google, major security breaches, employees in China using iPhones, the CMF Phone 1 release, Samsung Galaxy Unpacked leaks, Pixel 9 rumors, OnePlus event expectations, and Huawei's tri-fold phone development.

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Google is adopting Apple-like cyber attack protections, major security breaches, Microsoft employees in China using iPhones for security.

Excitement over Nothing's CMF Phone 1 release, Samsung Galaxy Unpacked leaks, Pixel 9 rumored to have ultrasonic fingerprint reader.

Debates on passkeys and gimmicky video features, OnePlus's upcoming global launch event with new devices.

Deep dives

The Pixel 9 Reportedly Getting Ultrasonic Fingerprint Sensor

The Pixel 9 is reportedly getting an ultrasonic fingerprint sensor, a departure from the previous optical sensors. This new sensor is said to be faster, more reliable, and work better in various lighting conditions. It's expected to be the Qualcomm 3D Sonic Gen 2 sensor, similar to the one in the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra.

Intro

2min

Android Faithful First Anniversary Celebrations and Latest Tech Updates

20min

Morning Routines, Patron Appreciation, and Story Choices

3min

Exploring Google's Introduction of Fuchsia OS to Android Devices with Microfusia

4min

Integrating a Smart Hub into Your Phone

5min

Exploring New Phone Features and Accessories

26min

Innovation and Affordability in Foldable Phones

9min

Evolution of Smartphone Camera Features and Messaging Technology

24min

One full year of Android Faithful is in the books and we're so elated to welcome Jason Howell back to the show to join Huyen Tue Dao and Ron Richards get hyped for what's new in Android and look back at the past year.

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NEWS

00:05:28 - Looks like there's an Apple-like approach to cyber attack protections coming from Google
00:11:39 - There was a major security breach from Authy and Xiaomi is testing a "Disable Ads" toggle option
00:17:36 - Microsoft makes employees in China use iPhones for security reasons
00:21:13 - PATRON PICK: Mishaal details an unexpected use of Fuschia on Android devices

HARDWARE

00:29:06 - Nothing released the CMF Phone 1 and we're all in love with it!
00:42:05 - Samsung Galaxy Unpacked is tomorrow and pretty much everything has now leaked
00:51:00 - Pixel news as the Pixel 9 is rumored to get an ultrasonic fingerprint reader and the Pixel Watch 3 gets reviewed by the FCC with revealing results
00:54:19 - OnePlus's big announcement event is July 16 and we're expecting the One Plus Watch 2R, OnePlus Pad 2, the Nord 4 and Nord Buds 3 Pro
00:56:32 - Huawei is developing a tri-fold phone that looks like a taco holder and we're here for it.

LOOKING BACK ON ANDROID

01:01:07 - Overrated: Passkeys, Magic Photo Tools and RCS
01:11:56 - Underrated: RCS on iPhones, Widgets, Google Vs. Epic fallout and Android TV

Thank YOU the listener/viewer of Android Faithful for a wonderful first year of the podcast. We'll be back next week for more Android news, hardware, apps and more and we can't wait to bring you another year of podcasts! Thanks for your support!

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Android Faithful

Taco Tri-Fold

Episode guests

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Deep dives

The Pixel 9 Reportedly Getting Ultrasonic Fingerprint Sensor

Leaked: Pixel Watch 3 and Pixel Fold

Upcoming OnePlus Event in Milan

Passkeys for Android

Magic X Camera Video Features

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