Android Faithful

Michael Fisher, aka Mr. Mobile, joins the hosts to showcase the Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro, and Pixel Watch 2. They discuss Android 14 issues, Xiaomi's HyperOS, and YouTube app updates. The hardware segment covers the One Plus Open hinge, Oppo Find N3 Flip, and Motorola Razr 2023. They also explore phone testing facilities and talk about the durability of foldable phones. The episode ends with updates on YouTube features and endorsements.

Podcaster and tech enthusiast Florence Ion joins the chat to breakdown the latest from Google at the Pixel 8 event. They discuss updates like Pixel Secure Face Unlock and Ultra HDR in Android 14, Google's pledge for 7 years of updates, and Assistant with Bard. Other topics covered include hardware leaks, Android QPR1 Beta 2, and the Sonos vs Google legal dispute.

Tech reviewer and content creator Juan Bagnell joins the hosts to discuss the upcoming Made by Google event. They talk about Pixel sales, updates for Pixel Buds, and the Material You update for Chromebooks. The hosts share their thoughts on the Xiaomi 13T Pro, OnePlus Open, and Samsung 23 Fan Edition. They discuss the negative updates on Google Messages and G-Mail. Also, they mention the Google Play TV & Movies shutdown. Overall, an exciting episode filled with tech news and predictions!

Romain Guy, Director of Engineering on Android at Google, talks about his favorite phones and moments in Android history. The Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro specs are discussed, as well as the Tecno Phantom V Flip. Google expands Studio Bot to over 170 markets. The hosts share their excitement for the upcoming Pixel event and a funny moment where a computer is mistakenly called a potato.

Hosts Huyen, Mishaal, and Ron are joined by Jason Howell of TWiT to discuss the delayed release of Android 14, Nokia's new smartphone brand, rumored features of the Pixel Watch, AI integration in messaging platforms, environmental impact of AI models, loss of Meet and Zoom support on smart displays, Sonos disappointment, emoji kitchen on the web, and a new app archiving feature on the Play Store. They also talk about Beeper messaging app and a phone case designed as a purse.

10 episodes of Android Faithful! And to celebrate, Huyen Tue Dao, Mishaal Rahman and Ron Richards are joined by Annyce Davis, VP of Engineering at Meetup to break down all the Android news and stories for the week.Featured in this episode:NEWS: Inside Google's Anti-trust case and what it could mean for Android, Huawei emerges with some alarming sanction busting tech mysteries, Android 14 Beta 5.3 is here AND the Patron Pick: Google is killing Google Play TV & Movies on Android TV.HARDWARE: Google unveils a sneak peek at the Pixel Watch 2, Some curious button updates on the new Google Chromecast, More Foldables from Tecno! and of course, Huyen still can't get enough of the Honor V Purse.APPS: EU is forcing WhatsApp into multi-app support, Google Messages enabling more devices, GBoard's AI based proofreader is here, and we've got stories on Google Play, but why?!?!COMMUNITY: Branden wants to know more about Beeper, and MattBatt wants a ringtone for unknown callers.Thanks to Annyce Davis for joining us, go follow her at @brwngrldev Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Huyen Tue Dao, Mishaal Rahman, and Ron Richards discuss the Pixel 8 launch event, Android branding update, Honor V2 Magic foldable phone, OnePlus Android 14 update, and the threat of fake Signal and Telegram apps on Google Play.

Mary Ross, Chief Privacy Officer of OSOM Products, discusses her journey with data privacy, the California Consumer Privacy Act's impact on technology, and her work at OSOM Products. The hosts also cover topics such as the latest ART impact on devices, Google Calendar's compatibility with Outlook, OPPO's Find N3 Flip, Qualcomm's Snapdragon gaming devices, Google Search's focus on Stories, YouTube Music's RSS for podcasts, and Samsung's data usage in bloatware.

Huyen Tue Dao, Eileen Rivera, and Brendon Bigley discuss their transition from iPhones to Android, embracing foldable phones and the future of Android. They also cover topics like Android 14 Beta 5, Pixel 8 camera, eSim transfers, OnePlus 12 leaks, Beeper adding RCS, Google Keep's version history, and Larry's experience with Google phone support.

Tech journalist Adam Doud joins the hosts to discuss Android 14 leaks and the latest foldable phones like Samsung Fold 5 and Xiaomi Mi Mix Fold 3. They also talk about Google Photos' new navigation, Samsung's OneUI 6 Beta, and the Jetpack Emoji Picker. The episode explores topics like casting media from phone to tablet, smart home technology, and the improved features of the Samsung Galaxy Fold. They also discuss the exciting update to Google Photos, introducing a new tab for memories and collaborative album experiences.