Android Canary in the ChromeOS Coalmine

Ready yourselves for some supersized action with Jason, Mishaal, Huyen, and Flo discussing what has been a rather consequential week in the world of Android. From boots on the ground at Samsung Unpacked, to Jason's unboxing of the Nothing Phone 3, to a new Android Canary track for the brave, the top Google brass acknowledging that Android and ChromeOS are merging! You don't want to miss this one.</p><br /><em>Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor</em></p><br />00:05:38 - NEWS</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.techradar.com/phones/android/i-think-you-see-the-future-first-on-android-googles-android-leader-sameer-samat" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">I think you see the future first on Android' – Google's Android leader Sameer Samat</a></li><li><a href="https://android-developers.googleblog.com/2025/07/android-canary.html?m=1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Introducing the Canary channel</a></li><li><a href="https://www.androidauthority.com/android-canary-hdr-settings-3576420/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">This new Android Canary feature will let you stop HDR photos from blinding you at night</a></li><li><a href="https://www.androidauthority.com/android-screen-saver-changes-qi2-3576461/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Android's first Canary build adds screen saver features made for phones with Qi2</a></li><li><a href="https://www.androidauthority.com/android-canary-90-10-split-screen-3576796" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Android's first Canary release brings a major upgrade to split-screen multitasking</a></li><li>Patron Pick: <a href="https://www.theverge.com/news/705046/hmd-global-nokia-scaling-back-us-market" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">HMD is ‘scaling back’ in the US, killing Nokia all over again</a></li></ul><br /></p>00:38:06 - HARDWARE</p><ul><li>Samsung Galaxy Unpacked recap: <a href="https://www.androidfaithful.com/hands-on-with-the-samsung-galaxy-z-fold-7-the-ultimate-foldable-for-your-wallet/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Z Fold 7</a>, <a href="https://www.androidfaithful.com/hands-on-with-samsungs-satisfying-to-shut-galaxy-z-flip-7" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Z Flip 7 and FE</a>, <a href="https://www.androidfaithful.com/dont-forget-the-samsung-galaxy-watch-8-and-galaxy-watch-8-classic/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Watch 8</a></li><li><a href="https://www.androidfaithful.com/circle-to-search-gets-ai-mode-gaming-help-arrives-and-pixel-watch-finally-gets-gemini/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Circle to Search Gets AI Mode, Gaming Help Arrives, and Pixel Watch Finally Gets Gemini</a></li><li>Flo's Newsletter: <a href="https://www.androidfaithful.com/foldables-still-cost-too-much/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Foldables Still Cost Too Much</a></li><li>Jason unboxes the Nothing Phone 3</li></ul><br /></p>01:23:37 - APPS</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.androidfaithful.com/google-adds-photo-to-video-feature-to-gemini-and-its-actually-mind-blowing/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Google adds Photo-to-Video Feature to Gemini and It's Actually Mind-Blowing</a></li><li><a href="https://www.androidauthority.com/google-pixel-gemini-space-first-look-apk-teardown-3577101/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">First look at Gemini Space: Google's Now Bar-like upgrade to Pixel's At a Glance</a></li><li><a href="https://www.androidpolice.com/gemini-now-lets-you-broadcast-to-nest-speakers/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Gemini now directly powers your Google Home broadcasts</a></li></ul><br /></p>01:34:15 - FEEDBACK</p><ul><li>Simon is not a millionaire yet still decided to buy the Galaxy Z Fold 7</li><li>Gary wonders where birthdays went in Google Calendar</li><li>Tharanga won't rush into Android 16 on the Pixel 6 Pro</li></ul><hr /><p style="color: grey; font-size: 0.75em;"> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: grey;" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

01:48:43

Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2025 Preview

Things pick up in the summer heat as Samsung gets ready to unveil their new line of foldables and watches and maybe more? Huyen Tue Dao, Jason Howell and Ron Richards break down what we expect to see at Samsung Galaxy Unpacked. Plus we go behind the scenes of AI Mode for Search at Google with an exclusive interview and lots more in this packed episode!</p><br /><em>Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor</em></p><br />00:07:01 - NEWS</p><ul><li>Looks like <a href="https://www.notebookcheck.net/How-outdated-regulations-are-hindering-smartphone-battery-development-in-Europe-and-the-US.1051947.0.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">questionable regulations are blocking smartphone battery development in the US</a> and Europe</li><li>More <a href="https://www.androidauthority.com/android-16-qpr1-live-updates-3573399/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">updates on Live Updates coming to Android 16</a> very soon!</li><li><a href="https://www.androidauthority.com/android-notification-organizer-leak-3574662/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">AI is coming for your notifications on Android</a>! Will Google screw it up like Apple did?</li><li>PATRON PICK: The <a href="https://www.androidauthority.com/google-gemini-space-daily-hub-apk-teardown-3573200/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">return of Google Now? Could Gemini Space</a> be what we dream of?</li></ul><br /></p>00:35:19- HARDWARE</p><ul><li>It's <a href="https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_unpacked_july_2025_what_to_expect-news-68509.php" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2025 Eve</a> and yep, there's <a href="https://www.theverge.com/news/700584/samsung-galaxy-unpacked-2025-leak" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">already been leaks</a>! Will we <a href="https://www.androidauthority.com/samsung-galaxy-g-fold-exclusive-animation-leak-3573652/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">see a tri-fold</a>?</li><li>Here's the <a href="https://www.androidfaithful.com/oneplus-watch-3-43mm-is-here-for-smaller-wrists/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">breakdown on the OnePlus Watch 3 for smaller wrists</a>!</li><li>Unboxing the impressive<a href="https://www.tcl.com/global/en/tablets/tcl-nxtpaper-14" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> TCL NXTpaper 14 tablet</a></li></ul><br /></p>01:07:23 - APPS</p><ul><li>Exclusive interview with <a href="https://x.com/rmstein/status/1936133158476693892" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Robby Stein</a>, VP of Product Management, Search as he chats with Florence Ion about <a href="https://www.google.com/search?udm=50&aep=11" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">AI Mode in Google Search</a> and explains how it all works via some live demos.</li></ul><br /></p>01:28:39 - COMMUNITY</p><ul><li>Graeme is feeling burned by the Pixel 6A situation and isn't happy about it.</li><li>Runninrep is mad that his text messages are no longer read aloud while driving via Google Assistant. Why aren't they anymore?</li></ul><hr /><p style="color: grey; font-size: 0.75em;"> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: grey;" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

01:40:49

Pantech Patents Punch Pixels in Japan

Picking things up for the next 100 episodes, Huyen Tue Dao, Mishaal Rahman, Jason Howell and Ron Richards traverse the wild range of Android filled with more advancements in AI and new phones hitting the market in this extended edition of Android Faithful, because you demanded it!</p><br /><em>Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor</em></p><br />00:08:51 - NEWS</p><ul><li>Finally, the inevitable begins to happen as <a href="https://www.theverge.com/news/693719/google-gemini-android-update-apps-activity" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Gemini starts to take over Assistant on Android</a> devices</li><li>Poking holes in <a href="https://www.androidauthority.com/google-find-hub-setup-screen-3570944/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Google's Find Hub network</a> and how to fix it</li><li>Japan <a href="https://www.androidauthority.com/google-pixel-phone-sales-ban-major-market-3571133/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">blocks the sale of Pixel 7s</a>, could this be trouble for Google?</li><li>PATRON PICK: <a href="https://www.androidauthority.com/android-16-mobile-network-security-3571497/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Android 16 can warn you that you might be connected to a fake cell tower</a></li></ul><br /></p>00:37:14 - HARDWARE</p><ul><li>Hands on review of the <a href="https://us.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1?Colour=White" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Nothing Headphones (1)</a></li><li>Nothing releases the <a href="https://us.nothing.tech/products/phone-3" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Nothing Phone (3)</a> and it's impressive!</li><li>The <a href="https://www.tomsguide.com/phones/this-blackberry-passport-clone-reignites-my-love-of-qwerty-keyboard-phones-heres-why" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Unihertz Titan 2</a> is wild with it's physical keyboard, crazy aspect ratio, second screen and low price!</li><li>The <a href="https://9to5google.com/2025/06/25/vivo-x-fold-5-launch-dust-apple-watch/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Vivo Fold 5</a> makes it's official debut and its the lightest foldable on the market AND it supports the Apple Watch (for real!)</li><li>And the <a href="https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_mix_flip_2_announced__same_formula_but_better_in_every_way-news-68410.php" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Xiaomi MIX Flip 2</a> was announced, bringing more to one of the best foldable we can't buy</li></ul><br /></p>01:18:56 - APPS</p><ul><li>The <a href="https://www.theverge.com/news/691960/google-phone-app-material-3-expressive-redesign-android" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Android Phone app is getting an Material 3 Expressive</a> redesign and old is new</li><li>Move over Veo 3, <a href="https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/adobes-new-firefly-ai-app-lets-you-try-ai-image-and-video-generation-for-free/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Adobe has Firefly for all your AI image and video</a> generation needs</li><li>Google <a href="https://blog.google/products/photos/updates-ask-photos-search/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">fixes Search via Ask Photos powered by Gemini</a> (finally) and <a href="https://blog.google/technology/google-labs/doppl/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">impresses with Doppl</a></li></ul><br /></p>01:33:43 - COMMUNITY</p><ul><li>Joe reminisces about his old Pixel Watch faces</li></ul><hr /><p style="color: grey; font-size: 0.75em;"> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: grey;" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

01:41:05

The One That Broke The Streams

It's a major milestone as we reach 100 episodes of Android Faithful! To celebrate the occasion, Jason Howell, Florence Ion and Ron Richards won't even let ill-timed technical difficulties hamper the mood to bring you the latest and greatest in the world of Android. Buckle up, cause this 100th episode extravaganza gets wild!</p><br />Thanks to everyone in the AF Community for riding with us this far and here's to the next 100 episodes!</p><br /><em>Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor</em></p><br />00:07:04 - NEWS</p><ul><li><a href="https://9to5google.com/2025/06/18/nothing-essential-space-free-for-now/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Nothing commits to keeping Essential Space free</a>, for now....</li><li>Old is new again as someone has figured out <a href="https://9to5google.com/2025/06/18/blackberry-revival-android-new-internal-specs/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">how to put Android in old Blackberry devices</a>!</li><li>PATRON PICK: <a href="https://www.androidauthority.com/android-recommended-assistant-3568465/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">'Optimized' voice assistant choices may be coming soon to Android</a> - what does that even mean?</li></ul><br /></p>00:37:38 - HARDWARE</p><ul><li>Hands on with the <a href="https://www.motorola.com/us/en/p/phones/razr/razr-ultra/pmipmhn40ms" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Moto Razr Ultra 2025</a> and the <a href="https://www.motorola.com/us/en/p/phones/razr/razr-gen-5/pmipmhv41mo" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Moto Razr 2025</a></li><li>Mark your calendars - <a href="https://www.tomsguide.com/phones/samsung-phones/samsung-galaxy-unpacked-announced-for-july-9-and-its-when-the-ultra-unfolds" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">July 9th, Samsung Galaxy Unpacked is getting Ultra and Unfolded</a></li><li>Just in time as we get leaks of the <a href="https://www.androidheadlines.com/galaxy-z-fold-7" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7</a>, <a href="https://www.androidheadlines.com/galaxy-z-flip-7" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">the Galaxy Flip 7</a> and the <a href="https://9to5google.com/2025/06/23/galaxy-z-flip-7-fe-comparison-leak/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE</a> </li></ul><br /></p>01:10:38 - APPS</p><ul><li>What is <a href="https://www.androidauthority.com/app-cast-3569244/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">AppCast and what will it do</a>?</li><li>What's the name of that <a href="https://9to5google.com/2025/06/19/gemini-app-song-search/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">song? Gemini can tell you</a> now!</li><li><a href="https://www.androidauthority.com/adobe-indigo-pixel-camera-google-camera-3568599/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Indigo from Adobe</a> brings the Pixel Camera app magic to iOS</li></ul><br /></p>01:23:48 - COMMUNITY</p><ul><li>Mark was worried about the Moto Razr 2025!</li><li>George from NYC shares his XR Glasses / Samsung Dex setup</li><li>Todd wants to know how we're liking the Google TV Streaming Device?</li></ul><br /></p>01:39:02 - BONUS! AFTER HOURS</p><ul><li>Pixel 10 ‘Magic Cue’ leaks as AI that proactively suggests ‘info and actions’</li><li>OnePlus might have gamers in sight with this compact tablet</li><li>Fairphone 6 leaks in new images with new design, easily-replacable battery</li><li>Google Messages will help you shame your friends into finally turning on RCS (APK teardown)</li><li>Honor beats Samsung to the punch with 'thinnest ever' Magic V5 Foldable</li><li>Google may have secretly given its XR glasses a name</li></ul><br /></p><hr /><p style="color: grey; font-size: 0.75em;"> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: grey;" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

02:04:56

Qi2, Brute?

We're delighted to welcome back Juan Bagnell to the show to join Huyen Tue Dao, Mishaal Rahman and Ron Richards for all the Android 16 and WearOS updates and the latest in Tablet developments...</p><br />BONUS! To celebrate 100 episodes of Android Faithful, you can get 20% off a membership to our Patreon! Unlock access to the Ad-Free Podcast, the After Hours bonus show and more. Use code AF100 at <a href="https://patreon.com/AndroidFaithful" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Patreon.com/AndroidFaithful</a> or go tot <a href="https://AndroidFaithful.com/AF100" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">AndroidFaithful.com/AF100</a> or <a href="https://AndroidFaithful.com/AF100year" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">AndroidFaithful.com/AF100year</a> to sign up!</p><br /><em>Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor</em></p><br />00:07:30 - NEWS</p><ul><li>Google insists <a href="https://www.androidauthority.com/google-not-killing-aosp-3566882/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">AOSP isn't dead</a>, but it sure is different now.</li><li>Legacy <a href="https://9to5google.com/2025/06/12/wear-os-legacy-watch-face/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">watch faces are being phased out of WearOS</a> in 2026</li><li>Some <a href="https://www.androidheadlines.com/2025/06/android-16-unresponsive-stuck-navigation-buttons-gestures-not-working-pixel-phones.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">problems with the Android 16 rollout causing navigation</a> issues</li><li>PATRON PICK: What <a href="https://9to5google.com/2025/06/15/gemini-app-free-paid-features/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Gemini app features are free versus paid</a>?</li></ul><br /></p>00:50:02 - HARDWARE</p><ul><li>Rumors pointing to <a href="https://www.androidauthority.com/google-pixel-10-qi-2-magnetic-pixelsnap-accessories-3566103/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Google Pixel 10 having Qi 2 support</a></li><li>Yes, this <a href="https://www.androidauthority.com/vivo-x-fold-5-apple-watch-compatibility-3566127/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Android phone from Vivo connects to an Apple Watch, iCloud and other Apple devices</a>. For real life.</li><li>A <a href="https://www.androidcentral.com/tablets/boox-reveals-stunning-color-epaper-tablet-thats-just-5-3mm-thin" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">5.3mm thin color ePaper tablet from Boox</a> has us reeling</li><li>Will the next <a href="https://www.androidheadlines.com/2025/06/is-samsung-secretly-confirming-unpacked-in-nyc-this-event-says-yes.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Samsung Unpacked event be in NYC</a>? Seems like it!</li><li>Another <a href="https://9to5google.com/2025/06/17/nothing-phone-3-snapdragon-8s-gen-4/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">reveal for the Nothing Phone (3)</a>, this time with the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4</li></ul><br /></p>01:15:23 - APPS</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.androidpolice.com/find-hub-uwb-precision-finding-moto-tag-update/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">MotoTags and Google's Find Hub gets UWB</a> precision finding</li><li>Gasp! <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2025/06/16/technology/whatsapp-ads.html?unlocked_article_code=1.PU8.G1Jy.5fcLP_rl3lYC&smid=em-share" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Ads are coming to WhatsApp</a>!</li></ul><br /></p>01:24:03 - COMMUNITY</p><ul><li>Tom from Littleton, Colorado is frustrated by the volume slider.</li></ul><br /></p>01:32:17 - BONUS! AFTER HOURS</p><ul><li>Google is killing Android Instant Apps</li><li>Huawei's Next Tri-Fold Phone Coming in September</li><li>Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Lineup Adopts Ultra-Inspired Design</li><li>Pixel phones may finally get native flashlight brightness controls</li><li>First Look at OnePlus Pad Lite</li><li>OnePlus Watch 3 is coming July 8th</li></ul><hr /><p style="color: grey; font-size: 0.75em;"> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: grey;" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

01:57:56

Android 16 Gnomenclature

The release of the latest version of Android is always a big moment every year and this year, with Android 16, it definitely feels different. Join Huyen Tue Dao, Jason Howell and Ron Richards break it all down and figure out exactly why...</p><br />SPECIAL: To celebrate 100 episodes of Android Faithful, you can get 20% off a membership to our Patreon! Unlock access to the Ad-Free Podcast, the After Hours bonus show and more. Use code AF100 at <a href="https://Patreon.com/AndroidFaithful" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Patreon.com/AndroidFaithful</a></p><br /><em>Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor</em></p><br />00:05:29 - NEWS</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.androidfaithful.com/android-16-is-here-but-only-for-pixel-users/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Android 16 is here</a>...for Pixel devices.</li><li>Inside <a href="https://www.androidauthority.com/wear-os-6-adaptive-charging-leak-3565102" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">new Wear OS 6 features that can extend battery life</a> for smartwatches</li><li>Some of the<a href="https://www.zdnet.com/article/iphone-envy-five-ios-26-features-that-android-users-already-have-and-are-better/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> new iOS 26 feature sure look familiar</a>...</li><li>PATRON PICK: How <a href="https://arstechnica.com/security/2025/06/millions-of-low-cost-android-devices-turn-home-networks-into-crime-platforms/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">millions of Android devices turn home networks into crime</a></li></ul><br /></p>00:39:56 - HARDWARE</p><ul><li>The new tablet on the block, the <a href="https://www.androidheadlines.com/2025/06/oneplus-pad-3-tries-to-be-the-ipad-for-android-nerds-and-kinda-nails-it.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">OnePlus Pad 3</a> is very impressive</li><li>Samsung is t<a href="https://www.androidcentral.com/phones/samsung-galaxy/samsung-drops-a-swift-tease-for-a-potential-z-fold-ultra" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">easing us with an "ultra" foldable</a></li><li>Ron got his hands on the <a href="https://www.clicks.tech/products/clicks-for-google-pixel" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Clicks keyboard for the Pixel 9 Pro</a></li><li>Jason unboxes the <a href="https://www.rayneo.com/products/rayneo-air-3s-xr-glasses" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">RayNeo Air 3x XR glasses</a></li></ul><br /></p>01:05:24 - APPS</p><ul><li>So much drama around <a href="https://www.androidfaithful.com/samsung-is-shipping-ai-shopping-slop/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Samung's AI Shopping partnership</a></li><li><a href="https://www.theverge.com/news/678858/google-photos-ask-photos-ai-search-rollout-pause" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Google Photos rolls back the "Ask Photos"</a> AI based search feature</li><li>The <a href="https://ksylvestre.itch.io/space-cadet-pinball/devlog/959628/removed-from-google-play" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WIndows 95 Space Cadet Pinball game is back on Android</a></li></ul><br /></p>01:15:35 - COMMUNITY</p><ul><li>Raven has some examples of how Gemini works with Reminders</li><li>Enrico sheds some light on passkeys</li></ul><br /></p>00:32:15 - BONUS AFTER HOURS</p><ul><li>Meta and Yandex are de-anonymizing Android users’ web browsing identifiers</li><li>Log in to your Samsung account by the end of next month or forever hold your peace</li><li>Samsung's shocking move: No camera upgrades until Galaxy S28!</li><li>Google Messages is rolling out a Material 3 Expressive redesign along with an updated gallery + camera view</li><li>Dangerous new Android malware adds fake contacts to your phone while draining bank accounts — how to stay safe</li></ul><hr /><p style="color: grey; font-size: 0.75em;"> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: grey;" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

01:57:20

Livin' On The Galaxy Edge

This very, very Edgy episode has Jason Howell, Mishaal Rahman, and Florence Ion talking all about Samsung's thin AND light premium smartphone in detail. Plus Ron Richards and Jason chat with AT&T's Jeff Howard all about the evolving role of the carrier in the world of Android.</p><br />Apologies for the clicking on Jason's audio. It was recorded that way, not sure why.</p><br /><em>Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor</em></p><br />00:07:13 - NEWS</p><ul><li><a href="https://news.samsung.com/global/samsung-launches-one-ui-8-beta-program-the-first-generation-upgrade-starting-with-the-new-galaxy-foldables" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Samsung One UI 8 Beta launch</a> plans have landed</li><li><a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-06-01/samsung-nears-wide-ranging-deal-with-perplexity-for-ai-features?embedded-checkout=true" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Samsung and Perplexity</a> are close to getting into bed together for AI Features</li><li>More <a href="https://www.androidauthority.com/android-16-qpr1-split-quick-settings-3562165/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">details are emerging around Android 16 QPR1</a></li><li>PATRON PICK: <a href="https://www.androidauthority.com/google-contacts-pixel-vips-widget-complete-look-3562743/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">A Contacts App upgrade could exist with Pixel VIPs</a></li></ul><br /></p>00:37:09</p><ul><li>We chat with Jeff Howard - VP of Consumer Devices for <a href="https://www.att.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">AT&T</a> about the inner workings of a mobile carrier in 2025</li></ul><br /></p>01:06:55- HARDWARE</p><ul><li>Jason has the first look at the <a href="https://www.samsung.com/us/smartphones/galaxy-s25-edge/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge</a></li><li>We're getting bits and pieces of <a href="https://www.androidauthority.com/pixel-10-launch-event-3562917/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">details about the the seemingly early Pixel 10 launch</a></li></ul><br /></p>01:26:36 - APPS</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.androidauthority.com/paypal-killing-google-wallet-integration-3563325/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">PayPal says "bye-bye" to Google Wallet</a></li><li>Want an app to download and <a href="https://techcrunch.com/2025/05/31/google-quietly-released-an-app-that-lets-you-download-and-run-ai-models-locally/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">run AI Models locally? Google has an app</a> for that</li><li><a href="https://www.androidauthority.com/google-pixel-themes-leak-3562392/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Pixel Themes are coming</a> and there will be much rejoicing.</li></ul><hr /><p style="color: grey; font-size: 0.75em;"> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: grey;" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

01:39:01

Live Updates All Around

This episode is sponsored by <strong>Planter</strong>! Arrange your garden and learn how to grow vegetables with this garden planner app. SPECIAL OFFER: <a href="https://planter.garden/get/AF" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Android Faithful listeners can get up to 25% off a subscription!</a></p><br />We're recovering from KotlinConf and Google I/O but Huyen Tue Dao, Jason Howell and Ron Richards are getting excited over new features coming to Android 16 plus leaked looks at the Google Pixel 10 and more!</p><br /><em>Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor</em></p><br />00:09:17 - NEWS</p><ul><li>Google is bringing <a href="https://www.androidauthority.com/google-wear-os-live-updates-3560646/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Live Updates to WearOS</a> and expanding <a href="https://www.androidauthority.com/android-16-live-updates-supported-devices-list-3560227/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">beyond Pixel Phones</a></li><li>Carl Pei has a <a href="https://9to5google.com/2025/05/27/nothing-carl-pei-smartphone-future-without-apps/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">vision of a world without apps</a>, where have we heard this before?</li><li>What could <a href="https://www.androidauthority.com/google-pixel-10-weakness-save-tensor-3561182/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">bad battery life on the Pixel 10</a> mean for the Tensor chip?</li><li>PATRON PICK: Google says <a href="https://9to5google.com/2025/05/20/android-16-desktop-mode-samsung-dex/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Android 16's Desktop Mode builds on</a> what Samsung did with Dex</li></ul><br /></p>00:44:14 - HARDWARE</p><ul><li>The <a href="https://www.androidheadlines.com/2025/05/google-pixel-10-video-shoot-leak" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Google Pixel 10 leaks</a> from it's own commercial shoot</li><li>The <a href="https://www.androidauthority.com/realme-gt7-launch-3561401/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">RealMe GT7 has an impressive battery</a> and approach to design</li><li>The <a href="https://www.oneplus.in/launch/13s" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">OnePlus 13S is launching soon</a>, but not here and <a href="https://9to5google.com/2025/05/27/oneplus-plus-key-alert-slider-ai-features/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">likely with an AI Button</a></li></ul><br /></p>01:02:14 - APPS</p><ul><li><a href="https://community.facer.io/t/the-full-facer-experience-is-coming-back-to-wear-os-better-than-ever/97179/1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Facer is back</a> on WearOS!</li><li>Android Auto gets s<a href="https://www.androidauthority.com/spotify-jam-android-auto-coming-soon-3560708/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">ocial listening with Spotify</a></li><li><a href="https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/the-read-it-later-pocket-app-to-cease-its-operations-in-july" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">RIP Pocket</a> - huge bummer news from one of our old favorite apps</li></ul><br /></p>01:10:35 - FEEDBACK</p><ul><li>Dave writes in about an old prototype of a solution for car interfaces that he wonders why it never took off?</li><li>Nik is frustrated with Gemini</li></ul><br /></p><hr /><p style="color: grey; font-size: 0.75em;"> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: grey;" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

01:23:00

Google I/O 2025

It's the main event, back at the Shoreline Amphitheater in Mountain View, CA, steps away from the Google headquarters for the big show, Google I/O 2025. Jason Howell, Mishaal Rahman, Florence Ion and Ron Richards were in attendance for all the Gemini and AI related announcements and reveals and break down what you need to know from an Android POV. Plus, we sat down with friends of the show Sam Bright, VP and GM of Google Play and Developer Ecosystem and Matthew McCullough, VP of Product Management, Android Developer to catch up on all the news as it relates to the Android ecosystem and get hyped for Android XR!</p><br />Due to an unfixable error in the studio, the interview audio is less than ideal. We tried our best to clean up the audio. Our apologies.</p><br /><em>Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor</em></p><br />00:02:10 - NEWS</p><ul><li>During the Google I/O Keynote, <a href="https://www.androidauthority.com/material-3-expressive-android-16-qpr1-beta-3557763/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Android 16 QPR1 Beta</a> was released</li><li>Here's <a href="https://www.androidfaithful.com/gemini-at-google-i-o-2025-what-android-users-need-to-know/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">everything you need to know about the Google I/O Keynote for Android users</a></li></ul><br /></p>00:20:17 - INTERVIEW</p><ul><li>Mishaal and Ron chat with Sam Bright, VP and GM of Google Play and Developer Ecosystem and Matthew McCullough, VP of Product Management, Android Developer about Android, Gemini, Google Play, Android XR and Material 3 Expressive</li></ul><hr /><p style="color: grey; font-size: 0.75em;"> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: grey;" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

01:05:32

The Android Show Show

This episode is sponsored by <strong>Planter</strong>! Arrange your garden and learn how to grow vegetables with this garden planner app. SPECIAL OFFER: <a href="https://planter.garden/get/AF" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Android Faithful listeners can get up to 25% off a subscription!</a></p><br />Google I/O is one week away, but that didn't stop Google from starting the party early with Android related news, including some AI magic coming to cars and we've got an exclusive interview with Patrick Brady, VP of Android for Cars at Google to discuss it!</p><br /><em>Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor</em></p><br />00:05:37 - NEWS</p><ul><li>Google presented a special edition of <a href="https://blog.google/products/android/the-android-show-io-2025/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Android Show ahead of I/O</a></li><li><a href="https://www.androidfaithful.com/android-16s-expressive-new-look-and-feel-is-the-makeover-weve-been-waiting-for/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Material 3 Expressive gets confirmed</a> and revealed to the world</li><li><a href="https://blog.google/products/android/gemini-watches-cars-tvs-xr/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Google Gemini makes the jump to Android Auto, WearOS, Google TV and Android XR</a></li><li>New <a href="https://blog.google/products/android/android-safety/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">security features are unveiled for Android</a></li><li>PATRON PICK: The reality of <a href="https://www.androidauthority.com/finding-shut-down-pixel-phone-test-3549507/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">tracking a powered off, stolen Pixel phone</a>...is depressing</li></ul><br /></p>00:47:21 - INTERVIEW</p><ul><li>Florence Ion and Jason Howell chat with Patrick Brady, VP of Android for Cars at Google about Gemini on Android Auto</li></ul><br /></p>01:11:17 - HARDWARE</p><ul><li>It's so thin, how can the battery hold up? <a href="https://www.theverge.com/samsung/664844/samsung-galaxy-s25-edge-thin-phone-price-release-date-impressions" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Samsung S25 Edge arrives</a> with lots of questions</li><li>Many <a href="https://www.androidauthority.com/samsung-galaxy-watch-8-classic-squircle-design-quick-button-apk-teardown-3555946/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">rumors abound about the Samsun Galaxy Watch 8</a> series</li></ul><br /></p>01:19:33 - APPS</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.androidpolice.com/google-may-auto-convert-passwords-to-passkeys-on-android/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Passkeys may be in your future as Google autoconverts passwords</a> for you!</li><li><a href="https://www.theverge.com/news/664812/google-honor-ai-image-to-video-gemini" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Honor phones are getting Google's image to video generator</a> app</li><li>Hooray, <a href="https://9to5google.com/2025/05/08/google-messages-delete-for-everyone/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Google Messages is getting "Delete for Everyone"</a>!</li></ul><hr /><p style="color: grey; font-size: 0.75em;"> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: grey;" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

01:31:26