Android Faithful

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.

Topics discussed include the Google Antitrust case, Xiaomi's new 14 line, Motorola's prototype foldable, Samsung Galaxy S23 Android 14 rollout, Google Maps updates, and a Google Nest Doorbell bug.

Android enthusiasts Ron Richards, Mishaal Rahman, and Huyen Tue Dao discuss foldables, Google Wallet IDs, Android Safe Browsing, OnePlus Open, Snapdragon Summit, mounting foldable phones in cars, and positive experiences with Android 14.