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  Apple Invents Foldables! 16.09.2026 1t 24min

  The unthinkable has happened! We're talking about a new Apple iPhone on the show this week with a very special guest! None other than Tom Merritt of the Daily Tech News Show joins the show to chat about the new iPhone Duo and what it means for the world of Android with Jason Howell and Ron Richards. Will we ever be the same?!?September Special - get 10% off supporting Android Faithful on Patreon with code AFSEPT and enter to win a Google Swag giveaway at the end of the month!Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor00:05:31 - NEWSThe iPhone Duo is here, how does it stack up against other Foldables? Also that cool iPhone Duo transition? Yeah someone replicated it on a Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8The flagship chip game gets a new entrant with the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 ProOne critique of Passkeys gets undone as Google is rolling out the ability to transfer passkeys between devicesPATRON PICK: Rambler is so cool but it's a Pixel Exclusive, so SwiftKey went and copied Rambler and made it available to all Android devices00:44:52 - HARDWARENot to be left out, Motorola makes it official and unveils their passport style foldableCurious what's inside the Honor Robot Phone? Watch JerryRigEverything tear one apartPour one out for the Pixel Tablet, looks like it's cooked and not coming back00:54:49 - APPS 'n SOFTWARE 'n STUFFWeird stuff is going on with Google Maps as the Speedometer and Traffic Overlays are disappearing for users.It's the September 2026 Google Pixel...DROPAnd we've also got the Android 17 QPR1 release details01:08:58 - COMMUNITY FEEDBACKTom from Manhattan is a OnePlus loyalist looking for a new phone that isn't a PixelNik is having RCS cause havoc on his phoneJon in Minneapolis uses LineageOS and did some research behind his troubles with RCS and it's pretty fascinating Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Lake Android Faithful 09.09.2026 1t 24min

  Huyen Tue Dao returns from Japan just in time to join Jason Howell and Ron Richards as something happens on the podcast that's NEVER happened before! Thankfully IFA brings about some wacky news in the world of Android for us to delight in along the way!September Special - get 10% off supporting Android Faithful on Patreon with code AFSEPT and enter to win a Google Swag giveaway at the end of the month!Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor00:05:29 - NEWSWant to try Nothing's new products early? Now's your chance!Gaming on Android is about to change forever thanks to AI UpscalingAlert! Do you use WhatsApp? Well, turns out it can access your photos without unlocking your device...what?PATRON PICK #1: This crazy Android phone features a detachable action camera for $999 AND is available in the US!PATRON PICK #2: TCL’s new Nxtpaper phone offers both e-reader and OLED00:41:35 - HARDWAREThe Enough phone has got target specs and they look to be...just enoughNow Motorola's got a wide foldable and we've got a first look at it AND they're back with a Moto WearOS watch too!Is your Galaxy Z Fold 8 soft? Not emotionally, but in the corners? Then you're not alone.01:01:41 - APPS 'n SOFTWARE 'n STUFFMapQuest is BACK BABY!Google says let's do it LIVE and rolls out GMail Live, Docs Live, and Keep Live. Everyone is going LIVE!Thankfully Google is rolling out a fix for that pesky bug in Google Messages that was sending old texts to other people. Good cause that was hella awkward.01:09:33 - COMMUNITY FEEDBACKChad writes in that it's been a while since he and his wife have upgraded and are looking for adviceHarry from Florida had a pretty bad experience upgrading to the Pixel 11 via Google unfortunately Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Bug Droids in Bucket Hats 02.09.2026 1t 29min

  It's time to ride into fall with our Bucket Hats on our Bugdroids as Jason, Flo and Ron navigate a quiet week in the world of Android as the world awaits Apple to "invent" the foldable phone. But we know better, don't we. Still, we find some time for some interesting Android news and discussion this week along with a September Android....DROP!September Special - get 10% off supporting Android Faithful on Patreon with code AFSEPT and enter to win a Google Swag giveaway at the end of the month!Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor00:08:22 - NEWSFoldables are primed to explode with shipments doubling by 2028, but Flippables? Not so much.Age Verification laws in California won't affect Linux/GPL License based softwareThe dreaded AI Memory Crunch is coming for Android Apps. When will the madness end?PATRON PICK: The perfect Android phone exists and it's made by Sony, but there's some issues...00:38:15 - HARDWAREWhat up fans! It's time for the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE!How does the Pixel Fold Pro 11 stack up? Not so great it seems...Have you ever seen a more stylish tri-fold than the Huawei Mate XT 2?00:53:46 - APPS 'n SOFTWARE 'n STUFFIt's the Android September Feature DROP!That's not all that's dropping, Android 17 QPR2 Beta 4 dropped!Who says Google can't do whimsy? Froggy says Google can do whimsy!Drama with GrapheneOS and Google as GrapheneOS skips the Pixel 11 over the lack of MTE01:16:14 - COMMUNITY FEEDBACKCraig writes in with some gripes about the new phone transfer process hiccupsJeremy has some RCS issues to reportDaniel checks in on his audio volume issue and why he's not upgrading his Pixel Fold 9 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  The Pixel 11 Review 26.08.2026 1t 34min

  This episode is sponsored by TORRAS.Jason, Flo are reunited with Ron who has tales of the Pixel and Friends Made By Google 2026 After Party in New York City and the gang all weigh in on the Pixel 11 lineup up of phones with our official Android Faithful review and the results may surprise you!This episode of Android Faithful is brought to you by TORRAS. The Pixel 11 is coming, and you'll want it protected from day one. Buy the TORRAS Q3 Air for the Pixel 11 Pro XL on Amazon today at https://amzn.to/3TDn5gC and use promo code JASON2608 at checkout for 15% off. Thanks to TORRAS for supporting Android Faithful!Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor00:12:14 - NEWSMore bad news on the horizon with sales numbers, but hey Samsung looks to be #1 again!And now Xiaomi is getting in on the "make your own chips" gameRCS being glitchy for you? Don't worry, Google is on the case and they're working with the carriers to fix itPATRON PICK: Now you can customize Discover and News audio briefings on Google with chat!00:39:38 - HARDWAREThe official Android Faithful Google Pixel 11, 11 Pro and 11 Pro XL Review!Google announces the Googlebook unveiling event in NYC on September 15Motorola phones running GrapheneOS will launch in 2027!01:14:48 - APPS 'n SOFTWARE 'n STUFFPuke no more! Google's motion sickness feature is finally rolling outWhat the heck is Android Pulse? Spoiler: it's boringSomeone hacked HiLight already, because of course they did01:22:24 - COMMUNITY FEEDBACKDerek from Illinois weighs in on Gemini and the other AI's popularityTom from Colorado sends a very lengthy, thoughtful missive about Rambler, Data Privacy and how we screwed it all up Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  One Billion Gemini "Users" 19.08.2026 1t 27min

  This episode is sponsored by TORRAS.Jason, Huyen, and Flo question what a user actually is in the world of Gemini, give their... ahem... IMPRESSIONS of the Pixel 11 family one week in, and marvel at reviews of the Honor Robot Phone that say the gimbal camera isn't a gimmick at all. We'll believe it when we get it for review!This episode of Android Faithful is brought to you by TORRAS. The Pixel 11 is coming, and you'll want it protected from day one. Buy the TORRAS Q3 Air for the Pixel 11 Pro XL on Amazon today at https://amzn.to/3TDn5gC and use promo code JASON2608 at checkout for 15% off. Thanks to TORRAS for supporting Android Faithful!Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor00:06:14 - NEWS‘That is not acceptable’: Judge orders Google to make rival app store installs easierGemini becomes Google’s fastest-growing product ever as it hits 1B usersGoogle Pixel strategy is now ‘attack,’ 13 million phones in 2026, ending China productionPATRON PICK: This developer setting was keeping my Android phone awake for no good reason00:40:58 - HARDWAREPixel 11 impressionsThe Fairphone (Gen 6+) costs $650, but its repairability makes it better value than a flagshipFairphone officially starts selling its new repairable Android phone in the US for $649Honor launches Robot Phone in China with 200MP titanium gimbal cameraHonor’s Robot Phone is better than a gimbal in a phone has any right to beHonor Robot Phone Hands-On: This Isn’t a Gimmick01:03:53 - APPS 'n SOFTWARE 'n STUFFGoogle's Gemini finally arrives in Chrome for all US Android users, with a powerful new trick for subscribersHere’s everything new in Android 17 QPR2 Beta 3 [Gallery]Gboard could soon show this fun animation when your typing hits hyperspeedGboard is cooking up a speedy new way to add content to messagesGboard Rambler has a usage limit, and here's what happens when you reach it01:16:35 - COMMUNITY FEEDBACKRon, Michael, Craig all shared why they will miss Google Assistant in the Gemini eraShawn took Android Faithful to South Korea! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Pixel 11 - Made By Google 2026 12.08.2026 1t 39min

  This episode is sponsored by TORRAS.It's the biggest day of the year! Well, one of the biggest days of the year for the world of Android - it's Made by Google day! With Made By Google 2026 happening later today in New York City, Jason Howell, Ron Richards and Huyen Tue Dao are here to give you all the details of the new line of Pixel phones and devices: the Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, Pro XL and Pixel 11 Pro Fold plus the Pixel Watch 5, Pixel Buds Pro 2 and the all new Pixel Tag! All this plus all the Android news that has nothing to do with the Pixel 11 rollout. What a day!This episode of Android Faithful is brought to you by TORRAS. The Pixel 11 is coming, and you'll want it protected from day one. Buy the TORRAS Q3 Air for the Pixel 11 Pro XL on Amazon today at https://amzn.to/3TDn5gC and use promo code JASON2608 at checkout for 15% off. Thanks to TORRAS for supporting Android Faithful!Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor00:01:46 - PIXEL 11 / MADE BY GOOGLEThe Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, Pro XL, and Pixel 11 Pro Fold were formally announced today and are available for pre-order and will be in stores on August 20, 2026Now you can share you contact info, files and more just by tapping you Pixel to other Pixels and Android devicesThe Pixel Watch 5, Pixel Buds Pro 2 and Pixel Tag were also announced.00:54:52 - NEWS & HARDWARENothing dispels rumors of it's pivot by saying it's doubling it's phone production and expandingRIP Google Assistant. Google confirms Assistant is going away, for real this time and forever (unless it's in a car) on September 4, 2026Unboxing an hands on with the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8PATRON PICK: The Minimal Phone 2 looks to be the real deal, it's small, got a physical keyboard and packs solid specs!01:23:03 - APPS 'n SOFTWARE 'n STUFFIt's really happening! Third party app stores are in the Google Play store!Hey, you can now use Venmo in Google Play Store to pay for apps.Like a phoenix rising from the ashes, Sunbird is back to give you access to iMessagesAnd Beeper now lets you message someone on every platform01:31:32 - COMMUNITY FEEDBACKDaniel followed up on his saga of not having his volume turned down automaticallyDerek from Illinois has a handy tip for using your keyboard when accessing the app drawerHarry from Ft. Lauderdale realized you can finally remove that chain link fence from a photo with Gemini! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Google Trackers, Now in Physical Form 05.08.2026 1t 22min

  It's one week until the Pixel 11 rollout during the Made By Google event and Huyen Tue Dao, Jason Howell and Ron Richards are getting HYPED. Maybe it's the Android Summer heat or maybe it's the mix of weirdness and oddities in the news this week that we're parsing. Either way, it's a fun show this week!Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor00:03:30 - NEWSDepending on which report you read, Smartphone shipments dropped in Q2'26 OR Smartphone revenue was up in Q2'26Where there's smoke...reports coming out of Nothing that they're pivoting away from phones and focusing on AI and general devices, just as they announce new earbuds!Happy 5th Birthday Jetpack Compose, featuring a cameo from Huyen!PATRON PICK: These leaked renders of the new Samsung Galaxy Buds On are a new look for Samsung ear buds00:32:01 - HARDWAREWith Made By Google approaching, we get a teaser of the Pixel 11 with a focus on the Pixel Glow or perhaps it's called something else, like "HiLight"?In addition to the Pixel 11, will we get a a "Pixel Tag"?The first Googlebooks from Lenovo have leaked and so have the Googlebooks from Asus!Tecno is claiming to have to have the first truly bezel-less phoneOnePlus isn't dead yet! The OnePlus 16 is confirmed to be coming later this year (just not here in the US)00:55:52 - APPS 'n SOFTWARE 'n STUFFGoogle merges a bunch of features under voice search that use....your voiceGoogle kills an app before it even launches and then kills Nano Banana 2 in Google Earth less than 24 hours after launching itThere's a major issue plaguing Spotify on Android right now, but Spotify is aware of it and working on itMissing TV Time? The original creator is back with Bingers01:08:11 - COMMUNITY FEEDBACKDaniel wants to turn off the annoying automatic volume lowering feature. Here's how!Hilton from Virginia shares adventures in car repair with GeminiMike from Ohio confirms that his Nexus 5 is indeed running Marshmallow/Android 6.0 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Samsung Fold 8, Squatty Short King 29.07.2026 1t 36min

  We welcome Adam Doud back to the show to provide the firsthand experience from Samsung Galaxy Unpacked plus hands-on with the new devices as Jason Howell and Ron Richards are amazed at how thin the new foldables actually are!Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor00:07:49 - NEWSAndroid is in the center of a legal battle as GrapheneOS and Duress PIN are at the center of a criminal caseMore bad news on prices of phones as Qualcomm confirms chip prices are going up and reports of the Pixel 11 prices are increasingIf you're using Android 6.0, AKA Marshmallow, it's time to upgrade as Google cuts support making Android 7.0 the earliest supported versionPATRON PICK: Looking for an alternative to Google Photos? Look no further!00:40:15 - HARDWARESamsungs Galaxy Unpacked gets unpacked by Adam with a breakdown of the phones: The Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, the Z Fold 8, the Z Flip 8,And of course the watches: The Galaxy Watch 9 and Galaxy Watch Ultra 2We were surprised to see the move to silicon carbon batteriesGoogle showed up to Galaxy Unpacked with some announcements01:09:34 - APPS 'n SOFTWARE 'n STUFFNow you can log into your Google Account with your face.Looks like you'll soon be able to tune your Daily Briefing to your personal tastes01:18:23 - COMMUNITY FEEDBACKBayou Byte Studio shared their new app, Journal Spaces - give it a download and check it out!Bob from Pennsylvania is curious what we think about the new Commodore Callback phoneBecky B. from New Jersey found a better TV Tracking app that works with Simkl called Cinopsys and it has widgets!Shane C. suggests Refract to replace TV Time Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Goodbye OnePlus 22.07.2026 1t 22min

  We didn't realize how much we loved OnePlus until they were gone...join Huyen Tue Dao, Jason Howell and Ron Richards process their grief on this week's episode along with our special preview of Samsung Galaxy Unpacked!Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor00:06:09 - NEWSThe inevitable has happened as OnePlus pulls out of North America and EuropeWeird week in Google and legal drama as the EU demands Google open Android and Search to rivals and Google and Epic drop the appeals and end the battle as third party appstores come to Google Play next weekMore bad news from smartphone sales as globally sales are down 4%. Thanks RAM shortage. Thanks a lot.PATRON PICK: HiSense has a phone with an E-Ink Display and a snap-on LCD Display on the back. What?00:37:48 - HARDWARESamsung Galaxy Unpacked 2026 is upon us tomorrow! We preview the event with what to expect and what we'll be surprised by.Not to be forgotten, Google gives us our first tease of the PIxel 11 with a glimpse of Pixel GlowStop the presses! The Honor AI Robot Phone is available for Pre-Order AND was spotted at the World Cup Final!!01:00:51 - APPS 'n SOFTWARE 'n STUFFGoogle rolls out the Android 17 QPR2 Beta 1 for Pixels as well as a batch of new Gemini 3.6 and 3.5 Flash AI ModelsTo celebrate World Emoji Day, Google goes in-depth on the design of the new 3D EmojisX rolled out their new, built from the ground up (without AI) Android app01:10:14 - COMMUNITY FEEDBACKPartha shares their app LyricGlow and everyone should download and install itKevin weighs in on the demise of TV Time and recommends the combo of Trakt and ShowlyBryan from NJ checks in on the TV Time-pocalypse and joins the Simkl bandwagon but wishes it had a widgetRon shares the news of the TV Time creator's new app Bingers and another upstart called Episodeo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Qualcomm's Phone Chief Talks RAMageddon and AI 17.07.2026 44min

  This week Jason Howell and Ron Richards sit down with Chris Patrick, Qualcomm's SVP and GM of Handsets and a 30-year company veteran, for a deep dive into the state of mobile. Patrick opens up about RAMageddon, how surging memory prices are squeezing phone costs at every level, and what Qualcomm is doing to innovate through it with techniques like model compression.Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor0:00 Intro1:36 Introducing Chris Patrick from Qualcomm3:42 Interview Begins5:13 What Phone Does Qualcomm's Boss Carry?6:55 What Would've Been Impossible 30 Years Ago9:36 AI Becoming the New Phone UI13:00 On-Device AI: Perception, Reasoning, Action17:05 Engineering Chips for Foldables19:57 Inside the Qualcomm-Samsung Partnership23:18 Galaxy Unpacked Preview24:10 Are Wearables Replacing Smartphones?27:51 RAMageddon: Why Phone Prices Are Surging32:39 What Happens to Budget Android Phones36:19 Competing With Your Own Customers39:11 Snapdragon Summit 202641:02 Wrapping Up With Chris Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  RAMageddon Comes For Budget Phones 15.07.2026 1t 17min

  Jason and Huyen hold down the fort and this is one of those episodes that is filled to the brim with rumory goodness (if you like that sort of thing.) From the price of memory in cheap phones, to battery promises by big players, to basically every Pixel 11 device leaked to Amazon by Google itself, this episode is full of the future!Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor00:04:08 - NEWSOnePlus is reportedly bailing on the USOnePlus will reportedly officially shut down in the US and Europe later this weekGlobal smartphones priced below $400 will decline by 22% as memory costs soarGoogle updates Android Bench with new LLMs, but Gemini still lags behindPATRON PICK: Google and Samsung beware: This Android brand just raised the bar for free battery replacements00:32:04 - HARDWAREOfficial renders for Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip 8, Watch 9, Watch 2 Ultra and Z Fold 8 leakIt was nice while it lasted: Samsung reportedly ending free storage upgradesSamsung officially confirms everything new on Galaxy Watch 9 in teaserMassive Pixel 11 leak just revealed almost everything about Google's next phonesThe Pixel colors might rule this yearPixel Watch 5 leaks in official-looking renders with new colors, bands, watch faceNvidia appears to have discontinued the Shield TV tube streaming media playerNVIDIA clarifies why you can't find a Shield TV anywhere00:54:49 - APPS 'n SOFTWARE 'n STUFFSamsung Health will delete your data unless you hand it over for AI training‘Magic Pointer’ app for Googlebooks released to Play StoreGoogle Just Made Snapseed a Serious RAW Photo Editor With This New Update01:07:07 - COMMUNITY FEEDBACKDave got a OnePlus Open just in time for OnePlus to exit the market!Mike restored his old Nexus 5 and offered it to the Hall of Fame Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  3 Cheers to 3 Years! 08.07.2026 1t 26min

  For the past 3 years there has been one constant in our lives: Android. And this week is no different as Jason Howell, Huyen Tue Dao, Florence Ion and Ron Richards celebrate three years of Android Faithful with a barrage of news from all the manufacturers along with a fair share of drama and disappointment. You know, the typical Android roller coaster of emotions.PATREON SPECIAL: We're celebrating our 3rd Anniversary this week and you can get 20% off a membership at Patreon with code 3AF at https://www.patreon.com/c/AndroidFaithfulNote: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor00:07:25 - NEWSBreaking news as Google announces Made By Google 2026 is happening in New York City on August 12!Google gets slapped with a hefty 4.1 Billion Euros fine for blocking competition with AndroidMore signs of OnePlus' demise as OxygenOS gets discontinued and Oppo encourages OnePlus customers to buy Oppo phonesPATRON PICK: Protect your phone's battery from the summer heat!00:40:48 - HARDWARESamsung officially announces Galaxy Unpacked happening in London on July 22 just as they drop many teasers for the Galaxy Fold and the various shapes and sizesThe Nothing 4(b) phone looks to be the real deal and Nothing keeps it going with the Nothing Ear 3(a) releaseLooking for a small phone? Keep an eye out for the Enough Phone coming soon.01:03:21 - APPS 'n SOFTWARE 'n STUFFTV Time abruptly shuts down and Ron is pissedAndroid 17 QPR1 hits platform stability with beta 6 releaseAnd the Android 17 July Update for Pixels just rolled out!Get ready to touch phones as Google Contacts is getting Tap to ShareAnd the new Signatures app from Google starts rolling out as well01:15:15 - COMMUNITY FEEDBACKMatt M. checks in with his Android 17 experience so farScott Moore shares his experience after getting hit with the T-Mobile price hike Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  T-Mo-Bull 01.07.2026 1t 23min

  Android Summer continues as we prepare for the Fourth of July here in the U.S. and Jason Howell, Huyen Tue Dao and Ron Richards are pondering their T-Mobile bill and impossibly thin phones with huge batteries while trying to stay coolNote: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor00:05:14 - NEWSHot off the heels of last week's news of T-Mobile being the best carrier in the U.S., the news breaks that T-Mobile is forcing millions of customers on legacy plans to current, more expensive plans. Not cool.Android phones alerted millions of people ahead of the earthquake in Venezuela - exactly how did it all work?Massive upgrade to 50W wireless charging may be in Qi2's future for Googe Pixel phonesPATRON PICK: How can the Tecno Camon Slim be 6.39mm thick and have a 5,600mAh Battery??00:39:21 - HARDWARENothing officially revealed the Nothing 4(b) design and it's pretty good!Samsung unveils the Samsung Galaxy A27 5G and they really want you to think it's awesomeCould the Samsung Rollable be coming sooner than we think?The Clicks Communicator is real and it's fantastic! A First Look video shows off the device.00:57:41 - APPS 'n SOFTWARE 'n STUFFAndroid 17 making foldables fun for gaming is no joke!Hey! Google made an app for Finance!And Google is giving you more controls over backups!But Google is taking away a loophole for FitBit users to avoid Google HealthYou can now watch Instagram Reels on TVs with Google Cast.01:09:42 - COMMUNITY FEEDBACKBecky B. from New Jersey has a use for an old Razr plus tales of selling Meta Ray BansJordan "Sassquatch" from Montana has a throwback use for an old phoneAndrew LeRoy reports from flyover country about why T-Mobile isn't so hot and why AT&T is still king Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Android Summer 24.06.2026 1t 25min

  We're kicking off summer...no, we're kicking off ANDROID Summer as Jason Howell, Huyen Tue Dao and Ron Richards get ready for a wild, green summer of new phones and operating systems with bumpy rollouts!PATREON SPECIAL: We're celebrating our 3rd Anniversary all month and you can get 20% off a membership at Patreon with code AF3 at https://www.patreon.com/c/AndroidFaithfulNote: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor00:05:43 - NEWSThis just in! T-Mobile is the best mobile carrier in the U.S. Can you believe it?Drama update for the timeline on the Google Developer verification processLooking for something to do with your old smartphone? Have you thought about turning it into a data center?PATRON PICK: If not a data center, here's 5 other things you can do with your old Android phone00:38:48 - HARDWAREJason reviews the Motorola Edge 2026Lots of Nothing news as the CMF Phone is dead due to RAM Prices, the 4(B) Phone gets teased, and they're back dreaming up phones that will never get builtFinally, the Google Home Speaker gets an on-sale date and a price! June 25th and $99!The OnePlus 16 might go bezel-less - where have we heard this before?01:04:49 - APPS 'n SOFTWARE 'n STUFFAndroid 17's rollout has been...not so smooth as some users have lost 5G support, and other users lost touch input, and some other users lost their widgets.But hey, it's not all bad news with Android 17. They quietly added support for LHDC Audio!Looks like Google is also working on something called "Audio Memory" which likely will improve music recognition but could also listen to your conversations...but you know, in a good way. Maybe? We hopeSo you like to sideload apps, but how do you handle updates. Well, here's a solution! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  PolyAndroidorous 17.06.2026 1t 18min

  The show starts with a bang as Jason, Huyen, and Flo consider what you might call Android smartphone reviewers obsession with carrying around multiple smartphones at any given time. Plus, the crew tries really REALLY hard to catch the attention of Coca-Cola. Oh, and there's plenty of chat about actual Android news as well.PATREON SPECIAL: We're celebrating our 3rd Anniversary all month and you can get 20% off a membership at Patreon with code AF3 at https://www.patreon.com/c/AndroidFaithfulNote: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor00:09:35 - NEWSBig Day for Android: Android 17 Released! WearOS 7 Released! June Pixel Drop!Android 17 Is Now Live for Anyone With a Pixel SmartphoneCheck out what's new in Android 17Wear OS 7 helps your smartwatch keep up with youJune Pixel Drop: New features for creators, Gemini upgrades and moreVerizon sent man a refurbished phone with MDM, then deleted his data remotelyQualcomm Announces Snapdragon Reality Elite, Its New Flagship XR ChipsetXREAL’s Android XR glasses will cost under $1,500, which isn’t as expensive as it soundsRelated: Snap is finally about to ship AR glasses — and they cost a fortunePATRON PICK: /e/OS 4.0 is here: Murena's Android fork makes it even easier to escape Google's clutches00:44:12 - HARDWAREExclusive: Nothing headphones and smartphones are now available at Best Buy in the USThis budget phone has a dot-matrix camera lens.Lenovo’s new rugged Android tablet has a removable battery, now on sale for $49900:56:43 - APPS 'n SOFTWARE 'n STUFFWaze now shows traffic lights on your route, but it’s rolling out slowlyTelegram brings back its Wear OS app after five years with chats, voice messages, more01:05:04 - COMMUNITYTharanga from Australia agrees with Huyen from last week's AI tirade. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Huyen Angers the AI Gods 10.06.2026 1t 25min

  We're still recovering from last week's After Hours Ulefone insanity, luckily Huyen Tue Dao returns to the show to ground Jason Howell and Ron Richards as things get real about AI and Development.PATREON SPECIAL: We're celebrating our 3rd Anniversary all month and you can get 20% off a membership at Patreon with code AF3 at https://www.patreon.com/c/AndroidFaithfulNote: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor00:08:43 - NEWSCheck your Spam folder! You might have money from the Google Assistant settlement waiting for you to claim!Looks like Google has quietly been buying code from developers to train AI. Is that a bad thing? Why does it feel icky?And here we thought we were getting along with Apple? Apple's newest commercial really tries hard to make Android look bad.PATRON PICK: The old Google Nest Mini and Audio and heading off the shelves ahead of the new devices finally coming out00:42:12 - HARDWARELooks like there's going to be a lot of Googlebooks to choose fromTablets are in again! ASUS is back in the game with the new ASUS Pad!Unboxing the Motorola Edge 202600:56:48 - APPS 'n SOFTWARE 'n STUFFThere's a ton of new cool stuff in the Android June Canary Release! Like how Screen Reactions work!Check out how Magic Cue works in third party apps!Google is creating the stuff of nightmares thanks to Gemini Personal Intelligence with DreambeansGoodbye Pixel Studio, we had fun with you while it lastedNewPipe and other open source apps are preparing for the Sideloading apocalypse01:17:13 - COMMUNITYGeorge writes in to share that he uses ProtonMail by emailing us with ProtonMail for Android Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Samsung's Crease Lightning 03.06.2026 1t 26min

  We're thrilled to welcome Robb Dunewood from Daily Tech News Show and The Tech Jawn to the show and it's weird and wild week! Jason Howell and Ron Richards weren't quite prepared for how weird it would get.PATREON SPECIAL: We're celebrating our 3rd Anniversary all month and you can get 20% off a membership at Patreon with code AF3 at https://www.patreon.com/c/AndroidFaithfulNote: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor00:08:30 - NEWSMicrosoft is getting in on the Agentic AI game on Android as well with Project SolaraThe next Google Store is opening in Tokyo!We've got market data! The US Smartphone market declined by 3% in Q1 and the Foldable market was down as well.PATRON PICK: Proton Mail is making it easy for you to switch from GMail to Proton Mail00:36:20 - HARDWAREA big leaked view of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 is shocking! And perhaps the crease will be better?Looking for the perfect high-end foldable? Look no further than the the Vertu Alphafold priced at $6,800We're not kidding with this one: a scuba diver found the Pixel Watch 5 in the ocean. You can't make this up. Or maybe you can?The Google Home Speaker with Gemini may be finally going on sale...in Canada.01:00:29 - APPS 'n SOFTWARE 'n STUFFThe Android Feature Drop for June is here and it's packed with safety and fashion!Google Gemini Spark is now available and Jason has been hands-on with itThe next generation of document scanning is here with Google Drive and it's pretty darn impressive Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Agents! Agents! Agents! 27.05.2026 1t 24min

  Hey hey the gang's all here for the Google I/O Post Mortem. Huyen Tue Dao returns from KotlinConf to join Florence Ion, Jason Howell and Ron Richards to put a bow on Google I/O and wrap things up and make sense of all the AI plus the news of the week in Android.Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor00:06:51 - NEWSIn case you missed it, there was A LOT of things announced at Google I/O. 100 things in fact...Google managed to sneak in some Android news at Google I/O, including a sneak peek at the upcoming "Continue On" featureOver in Apple land, iOS27 may support Google Cast natively, but with a catchPATRON PICK: Details on the phones that will work with Gemini Intelligence may be disappointing for people with older phones00:41:05 - HARDWAREWas there a Pixel 11/Pixel Glow tease at Google I/O? Calm down, no there wasn't.Rollable phones are the next big thing and it looks like Samsung will be leading the way againFlo is hands-on with the Fitbit Air and has opinions about the new Google Health app01:07:08 - APPS 'n SOFTWARE 'n STUFFAnother bit of Android at Google I/O was Android Halo and we found out what it is!Jumping on the trend...Android icons go Disco!Google Play will soon start letting you know when you have a "dead" app on your phone01:15:50 - COMMUNITYHoward from San Diego was at the opening of the new Google Store and shared photosCCOMario found a Samsung gesture for screenshots that they never knew existed! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Google I/O 2026 20.05.2026 53min

  The day has finally arrived! With the world of developers and Google enthusiasts descending on Mountain View, CA for the annual Google I/O conference! Jason Howell and Ron Richards braved the sun and brutal heat to bring you all the I/O experience from the keynote to hands-on demos and more!Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor00:01:58 - GEMINIIn case you haven't noticed, Gemini is kind of a big deal at Google and was the backbone for the announcements and updates from the Google Keynote address. From the latest and greatest Gemini 3.5 Flash to updates to the Gemini App and everything in-between.00:19:21 - SEARCHThis year's I/O Keynote brought about some pretty dramatic updates and changes to the search engine experience, mainly drive by the past year's success of AI Overviews and more advances in, you guessed it...Gemini00:33:50 - ANDROIDWhile the Keynote was light on Android, there was an entire section dedicated to Android XR and we got to check out some of the new glassesWe also got to experience the new Android Auto and yes, the new updates are impactful!While all this happened, Google announced WearOS 7 and some developer updates for Google TV Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Android's Intelligence Era - A Conversation with Sameer Samat 12.05.2026 1t 14min

  Google I/O season officially kicks off as The Android Show: I/O Edition unveils what Google has been up to when it comes to Android, with a shift from "Operating System" to "Intelligence System." We're excited to welcome Sameer Samat, President, Android Ecosystem at Google back to the show to break down what it all means and discuss the details of today's announcements along with a broad range of topics from Gemini and AI to the new Googlebooks to the controversial sideloading apps topic and what it means to steward an operating system used by billions of people globally.Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor00:00:40 - NEWSGoogle unveiled The Android Show: I/O Edition and rolled out a ton of new features aimed at evolving Android into an "Intelligence System" along with introducing the new line of laptops called Googlebooks, updates to Android Auto and much more!00:09:27 - INTERVIEWAn in-depth discussion with Sameer Samat, President, Android Ecosystem at Google about the news coming out of The Android Show: I/O Edition00:57:15 - HARDWAREGoogle also launched the new line of fitness trackers, the Fitbit AirAnd in doing so, killed the Fitbit Premium app and rebranded it to Google Health and a lot of people are unhappy about that01:05:21 - APPS 'n SOFTWARE 'n STUFFAhead of Google I/O, Android 17 QPR 1 Beta 2 rolled out with bug fixes and a little bit of new stuffPhotography fans rejoiced as Google finally released Snapseed 4.0! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.