Android Faithful

Samsung loses top spot to Apple in smartphone market, Google layoffs impact Assistant features, ASUS ROG Phone 8 and OnePlus 12A discussed, Bluetooth beacons in Google Maps, eSIM success in the UK, new smartwatch gesture-nav device, Samsung's advancements in visual display technology, discussion about giant TV and social media presence

Sandeep Chivukula from Google discusses announcements made at CES 2024, including QuickShare and Fast Pair on big screens. They delve into the concept of building seamless experiences with proximity and context signals. The integration of home assistants into TVs is explored, along with Android Auto updates and partnerships. Other topics include the ASUS ROG Phone 8, advancements in tablets and TVs, Lenovo Thinkbook, new Google TVs by HighSense, and the Oppo Find X7 Ultra.

Google Feature Hokey Pokey discusses the possibility of Google merging Quick Share and Nearby Share, Beeper's issues with Apple over iMessage for Android app, record sales in the global premium smartphone market, Samsung's upcoming Galaxy S24 Unpacked event, Android Auto syncing phone wallpaper, Google Clock's weather forecast redesign, Microsoft's launch of Copilot AI assistant for Android, and discussion on switching from iPhone to Android and syncing contacts.

Florence Ion and Sean Hollister join the podcast to discuss the Google Epic trial and the unraveling of Google's requirements. They also explore the 'Beeper saga' and the potential implications of passing the DMA in the US. Other topics include Google's new AI assistant, the ASUS ROG Phone 8, challenges of using mobile apps, and listener feedback.

Jason Howell makes a big announcement as a guest on Android Faithful. Topics discussed include Epic's victory over Google in court, Google's Gemini AI, the December Pixel drop, Bugs in OnePlus 12, details of One UI 6.1 from Samsung, Google Podcasts shutting down, and upcoming features in Android 14 QPR.

Shannon Morse and Eric Migicovsky discuss the Beeper Mini, Google Messages features, OnePlus 12, Google's Best Apps of 2023, and using Android as a webcam with Microsoft's Phone Link.

Tech experts Juan Bagnell and Tshaka Armstrong join the show to discuss Google Drive data loss, underutilizing Android phone capabilities, the upcoming release of the OnePlus 12, streaming devices, and Google Messages adding support for ultra HDR images over RCS. They also cover media tech coverage, developing for Fire TV, and concerns about Amazon's ecosystem.

In this Thanksgiving edition of the podcast, the hosts discuss Apple adding RCS support to iMessage, the drama surrounding Nothing Chats and Sunbird, the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S24 announcement and OnePlus 12 unveiling, Google Pixel phones receiving faster system updates, integration of Microsoft's Link to Windows app by OnePlus, OPPO, Realme, and Samsung, and improvements in Google Photos library organization. They also touch on topics like Huawei's Android app support, wireless charging, Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 processors, and Thanksgiving reminders.

Discussions include Amazon developing their own OS, Huawei's departure from Android, challenges of journalism, Google's pursuit of iMessage interoperability, risks of sideloading apps, Samsung lagging behind in AI technology, frustrating repair experiences, and social media promotion.

Myriam Joire, a tech enthusiast and Android expert, joins the hosts to discuss the decline in smartphone sales for Google, Samsung, and Apple in the US. They also touch on the Epic V Google antitrust trial, the challenges faced by juries in technical trials, Lenovo's tablet-based fashion collection, and Google's decision not to bring the Play Store to VR.