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Google Gemini Rollout Rollercoaster

Feb 14, 2024

Ron, Jason, Huyen, and Mishaal are unimpressed by the rollout of Google Gemini as an Assistant replacement. Mishaal shows a reputable leak of the Pixel Fold 2. Android 15 is days away from release. WhatsApp plans interoperability with other messaging apps. Google Maps is redesigning directions search. YouTube Music is testing a Cast redesign on Android. The hosts discuss unboxing the OnePlus 12R and speculate on the design and launch of the rumored Pixel Fold 2.

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Quick takeaways

Gemini, the AI chatbot, replaces Google Assistant and saves conversations for up to 3 years.

Android 15 preview is coming this week, aiming to make phones easier to use for baseline users.

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Introduction

2min

Introduction and Patron Support

2min

Rollout and Experience of Google Gemini App

14min

Speculation and Features of Android 15

17min

WhatsApp's Popularity and Apple's Decision to Add RCS Support

2min

Updates and Changes in Tech Products

6min

Mint Mobile and Burrow Sponsorship

2min

Unboxing the OnePlus 12 R

9min

Speculating on the Design and Launch of Google's Pixel Fold 2

18min

10.

Redesigns in YouTube Music and Google Maps

9min

11.

Switching from Galaxy to Pixel: Bluetooth Volume Adjustment

3min

12.

Tasker Integration and Photosphere Excitement

7min

13.

Podcast updates, Call to action & Book podcast recommendation

2min

Ron, Jason, Huyen, and Mishaal are unimpressed by the rollout of Gemini as an Assistant replacement, MIshaal shows a reputable leak of the Pixel Fold 2, and Android 15 is likely days away from release!

Featured in this episode:

NEWS

Bard AI chatbot replaces Google Assistant, available in new Gemini app and Google Assistant headphones
Gemini can save conversations for up to 3 years
Android 15 to make phones easier for baseline users to use
Pixel Fold might get a fancy trick from the OnePlus Open
Pixel phones may get auto touch sensitivity based on the environment
First look at Android 15's chat bubbles on Pixel Tablet
Google tackling Android phishing problems
Android 15 preview coming this week
FCC may investigate Apple over Beeper Mini shutdown
WhatsApp planning interoperability with other messaging apps
Patron News Story Pick: YouTube Music testing Cast redesign on Android

HARDWARE

OnePlus 12 and 12R unboxing, 12R available now
Exclusive first look at rumored Google Pixel Fold 2
Nothing Phone 2A launches March 5th in US with limited release
Nothing announced Glyph developer kit
Xiaomi Watch 2 with Wear OS for half the Pixel Watch 2 price

APPS

Google Maps redesigning directions search, dropping fullscreen
Google Maps Android now shows weather
Cloud photos available in Android photo picker

COMMUNITY

Email 1: Blake switched from Galaxy to Pixel 8 Pro, misses Samsung Routines to change settings like Bluetooth volume.
Email 2: Dave impressed with Pixel 7's Photosphere features, providing an example of a seamless Photosphere they took.
Email 3: Another Dave asking what the word is before "Android" in the AF theme song.

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