It's just two dudes talking Android this week as Jason Howell and Ron Richards dish on Google's mistakes, get excited for I/O and parse all the new phones that all seem to be running the Snapdragon 8 Elite.Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor.00:03:00 - NEWSIt's coming! The date has been announced for Google I/O 2025!Google's Search AI mode is coming too!The sad Pixel 4A Battery update saga just keeps going, now with more details on perhaps why this is happening.Android 16 will alert you when you change time zones. It's about time!PATRON PICK: The patrons couldn't resist Google's Super Bowl Ad fiasco0:26:10 - HARDWAREThe Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra has launched!The OnePlus Watch 3 is going to launch on February 12!The much anticipated tri-fold Huawei Mate XT might be launching on February 12 also!The Oppo Find F5 is not only thin, it barely has a crease and it's launching on February 20!00:40:48 - APPSGoogle Messages looks to support WhatsApp video calling. I know, we're surprised too.AI generated images in Google Photos are getting an invisible watermark.Want to track Samsung tracker tags with Android? There's an app for that!00:48:34 - COMMUNITYScott Wyant from Arkansas loves his Pixel 4A.Ben hates his Pixel Buds Pro 2.Dave in Virginia Beach loves the AF theme music and wants an extended remix. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's a calm before the storm as we've got a quiet week in Android making Jason Howell, Mishaal Rahman and Ron Richards thankful for the reprieve, because the wave of phone releases is on the horizon!Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor.00:03:05 - NEWSLayoffs looming, Google offers packages for Pixel and Android employees to exit2024 was a very good year for Smartphones with sales up 7%!PATRON PICK: Android 16's Linux Terminal is real and it runs DOOM0:19:24 - HARDWAREWe've got a release date for the Pixel 9A and it's soon!The Nothing 3(A) is coming on March 4!HANDS ON: Jason reviews the Moto G 2025, a $200 phoneThe leak of the Xiaomi 15 Ultra launch date reveals a February 26 date?00:42:46 - APPSNew Play Protect features roll out on Android to protect against dangerous appsOpenvibe is a new app attempting to unify the open social webApple Invites work on Android! Kinda...File sharing and linking for Android and Windows gets easier.00:56:59 - COMMUNITYMattBatt has the Moto G and loves itJason from Chicago cannot get the Google Discover page to fully workRory needs Earbuds with Find My Device support Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jason and Mishaal chat with Pebble founder Eric Migikovsky about the return of the smartwatch brand, comprehensive coverage of Samsung's Galaxy S25 launch, and Android 16's first beta in detail."Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor.00:01:23 - INTERVIEW WITH ERIC MIGIKOVSKY, PEBBLE- Eric Migikovsky, Pebble founder, discusses Pebble's return and Google's open-sourcing of Pebble OS- Discussion of Pebble's unique features and why users loved them- Google's process of open-sourcing Pebble OS and community involvement0:30:52 - NEWSAndroid 16's first beta is here with major tablet improvements and iOS-like Live UpdatesThe future is adaptive: Changes to orientation and resizability APIs in Android 16Here's how Google's changing notifications in Android 16 with Live UpdatesAndroid 16 could borrow one of the best OxygenOS multitasking features for tabletsGoogle rolls out new accessibility features for Android, starting with Samsung's Galaxy S25Circle to Search is adding new one-tap actions and AI overviews for visual searchesMeet Samsung's kid-friendly smartwatch experiencePATRON PICK: This major brand has a tool to run PC games, Steam on your Android tablet1:01:13 - HARDWARESamsung's Galaxy S25 is tougher, faster, and packed full of AI features4 reasons to wait for the Galaxy S26 UltraHere's a look at Samsung's upcoming Project Moohan XR headset, powered by Android XRSamsung showed off the Galaxy S25 Edge at Unpacked Oppo Find N5 confirmed to come with an IPX9 rating and 50W wireless charging1:27:09 - APPSGemini is getting smarter with apps, YouTube videos, and your camera Epic will expand its mobile game store by helping cover developer iOS fees Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

'Twas the night before Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2025 and Patrick Norton makes his first appearance on Android Faithful to join Ron Richards and Jason Howell pre-game Samsung's announcement, laugh at Microsoft, navigate the TikTok ban and so many new phones all in one jam-packed episode!Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor.00:03:06 - NEWSRich Miner, the Android co-founder throws some shade at Microsoft and Bill GatesNothing reporting over 1 Billion dollars in sales PATRON PICK: Google Home is adding on AI insights and a new UI for creating routines00:23:43 - HARDWAREGetting excited for Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2025 plus rumors of a thin Galaxy phoneAnd you thought the Oppo Find N5 couldn't get thinner, spoiler IT'S REALLY THINHonor launches the HONOR Magic7 Pro and another partnership with Porsche for the Magic7 RSRMotorola is back with the new Moto G and Moto G Power You can now control your Chromebook with your face00:54:30 - APPSThere's a new assistant in town, with the preview of Perplexity's Android assistant Bluesky, X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram scramble to fill the void (not quite yet) caused by the TikTok banGet excited as Android Automotive is getting new apps soon!There's a problem with RCS/SMS on Google Messages and it's Apple's fault01:09:01 - COMMUNITYJohn from Cincinnati writes in with a reason why last week's e-mailer couldn't install appsDerek wants to know if he should buy the Pixel 8 or Pixel 8AMarge is skeptical of the offer Google sent Pixel 4A owners Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The hosts dive deep into their CES experiences, sharing highlights on innovative tech. They discuss the OnePlus 13's premium features, Samsung Galaxy S25 leaks, and the upcoming Nothing flagship phone. With insights into Google’s new app enhancements and the evolving smartphone market, they also touch on AI integration and the growing trend towards premium devices. Community engagement shines as they troubleshoot listener tech issues, all while exploring the latest trends in mobile convenience and smart home technology.

Kicking off 2025 with Matteo Doni of Tech Travel Geeks to go through all the news from CES!SPECIAL: Join us on Patreon for 25% Off - use code AF2025 - expires 1/10/25CES NEWSSamsung unveils Vision AI and new TVsA sneaky announcement about Wireless Qi2 charging on AndroidSamsung and Google's alternative to Dolby AtmosGoogle brings more AI to Google TVTCL shows the Playcube, a Google TV-powered projectorTCL unveils display tech for better eye comfort: NXTPAPER 4.0Lenovo unveils new premium Android tabletsHARDWAREThe OnePlus 13 and 13ROnePlus 13 will work with Find My DeviceFirst look at the OnePlus Open 2Details around the OnePlus Watch 3 ProNEWSGoogle's 1st Android patch of 2025 releasedEU targets AppleGoogle makes a counterproposal to the DOJPATRON PICK: connect a hearing aid to your phoneAPPSAndroid Auto rolling out redesigned music playerGemini to replace Google Assistant on Wear OSGoogle Wallet getting a new shortcutCircle to Search comes to Nothing Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We wrap up 2024 for Android Faithful with a great interview with Shahram Izadi - VP & GM, AR/XR at Google about the new Android XR platform. That plus Huyen Tue Dao, Mishaal Rahman, Jason Howell and Ron Richards share their best and worst of Android for 2024. It's been a hell of year for Android, and we wouldn't want it any other way!PROGRAMMING NOTE: This is our last episode of 2024. We'll be back on January 7, 2025. We thank you for enjoying our show this past year and hope you have a peaceful and delightful holidays and a happy new year! We'll see you in 2025, just in time for CES!Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor.INTERVIEW00:00:45 - We sit down with Shahram Izadi - VP & GM, AR/XR at Google for an indepth discussion about Android XR and what we expect from the platform along with the news of Find My Device on Android XRNEWS00:41:42 - Google rolls out Gemini 2.0 as they enter the "Agentic Era"00:47:29 - Project Astra opens up the waitlist for users to get access to the new platform00:48:57 - Want Gemini on your Nest Home device?00:52:12 - Samsung Galaxy Unpacked is coming in 2025 and the date has been leaked00:54:30 - PATRON PICK: Google rolls out a redesign to Discover HARDWARE01:06:19 - Huge news as Google chooses a MediaTek modem for the Pixel 10 APPS01:08:45 - The Epic Games store is coming pre-installed on millions of Android devices in Europe and Latin America01:11:26 - YouTubeTV gets another price increaseBEST AND WORST OF 202401:18:08 - The Android Faithful share their best things from Android in 2024:Ron: Google's insane pace of updates across Android and related platformsMishaal: Google's commitment to the future of the Android platformHuyen: The Pixel 9 SeriesJason: Project Astra01:26:54 - The Android Faithful share their worst things from Android in 2024:Ron: The cancellation of the Pixel Tablet 2Huyen: Continued overemphasis on jamming in AI-featuresMishaal: Uncertainty about the future of certain Google and Qualcomm products given litigationJason: The DOJ/Google Antitrust rulings might bring big changes to Play Services and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joining the discussion are Florence Ion, a technology journalist specializing in Android, and Angana Ghosh, Director of Product Management for Android at Google. They delve into the psychological impact of doomscrolling, shedding light on how expressive captions can exacerbate this behavior. Angana describes the new Expressive Captions feature designed to enhance accessibility by adding emotional context to audio. Their conversation also touches on recent Android updates, Samsung’s One UI 7, and innovative features enhancing user experience with Pixel devices.

The Android Faithful team is joined by Juan Bagnell who gives his review of the massive (dare I say chonky) TANK Pad, along with discussion of Google's antitrust appeal, Honor's focus on portrait photography, OnePlus's Live Alerts, and IDC's smartphone growth predictions.Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor.NEWS00:06:40 - Google asks US appeals court to reject app store monopoly verdict00:12:33 - Microsoft says it built an Xbox game store on Android but can’t launch it00:21:37 - Worldwide Smartphone Market Forecast to Grow 6.2% in 202400:30:16 - Former Android devs working on an operating system for AI agents00:36:15 - Motorola announces open beta program for advanced moto ai features00:39:47 - PATRON PICK: OnePlus took iPhone's Dynamic Island and made it way more usefulHARDWARE00:47:38 - Juan Reviews the Tank Pad01:00:20 - US gets its first Snapdragon 8 Elite phone01:07:19 - Honor 300 and 300 Pro01:12:25 - More images of the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra01:19:55 - OnePlus 13 launches globally in January01:20:45 - What the Pixel Tablet 2 would have beenAPPS01:24:17 - Samsung reveals the fate of the DeX Windows app01:25:35 - Google Maps app showing incident reports from Waze01:27:27 - Firefox for Android v133COMMUNITY01:30:05 - Jonathan wants a review of the Moto Tag trackers01:35:45 - Ian Hall shares the BuzzKill app as a solution for taming Bluesky new follower notifications01:37:03 - Mike W wants to know how durable our foldables are in actual use Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Shannon Morse, a regular tech expert and contributor on Android trends, joins hosts Huyen Tue Dao and Ron Richards to tackle the latest in the Android spectrum. They discuss the DOJ's recommendation for Google to sell Chrome amid antitrust concerns. Shannon shares insights on Samsung's smartwatch innovations and the shift away from Huawei towards Harmony OS. The conversation touches on exciting upcoming devices, like OnePlus's foldable, and new features to mitigate motion sickness on Android. It's a lively blend of tech and Thanksgiving gratitude!