Android Faithful

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Android Faithful is your weekly source for Android news, hardware, apps and more. Join Huyen Tue Dao and Ron Richards, along with a host of Android friends and experts as they keep you up to date every week on everything important to the world of Android From phones and foldables, to tablets and TVs and more. We are the Android Faithful. We want to hear from you! Respond to our listener survey: http://bit.ly/androidfaithful-survey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. Android's "Swole" Era

    23 HRS AGO

    Android's "Swole" Era

    It's the post Mobile World Congress hangover, which is the perfect time for hands-on reviews with two of the hottest phones you can get right now and Florence Ion and Jason Howell have got 'em! Oh and Ron Richards is back to hear all about it! Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor 00:05:55 - NEWS Goodbye revenue share! Google drops their cut from the Google Play store and makes other changes sooner then they had to, but why!?!?!Google is ranking AIs and giving developers more tools with their new Android BenchQuick! Check your Google Play Perks, you may have $400 off on a new Pixel 10 ProPATRON PICK: Google Play begins shaming apps that are battery hogs 00:33:18 - HARDWARE Are you ready for the Google Pixel 10A hands-on review? Cause it' s a good one!How about our impressions of the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?Nothing unveiled the Nothing Phone (4A) Pro and the Nothing Headphone (a) and they're both pretty rad!The first glimpses of the OnePlus 15T have emerged and they're intriguing! Unfortunately, OnePlus and Oppo are raising prices on everything due to market conditionsThe physical keyboard revolution continues with the daring Unihertz Titan 2 Elite! 01:03:54 - APPS Want a different news app? Check out Particle AI, now with a feature to turn news articles into audio podcasts 01:14:01 - COMMUNITY FEEDBACK Ian from the UK has a suggestion for an icon to link to a file on Google DriveRobert is curious if MicroSD cards could be a solution to the RAM price increase crisis? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 28m
  2. Pixel's Big Booty Drop

    MAR 4

    Pixel's Big Booty Drop

    Jason and Flo are joined by Juan Bagnell to mostly discuss this year's biggest Mobile World Congress hardware announcements, but they couldn't help but start with the junk in Google's trunk. Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor 0:04:12 - NEWS March 2026 Feature Drop: Pixel 10 ‘Comfort’ view, custom AI icons, At a Glance ‘My commute,’ & moreOh great, here comes 6GQualcomm and Other Industry Leaders Commit to 6G Trajectory Towards Commercialization Starting from 2029 OnwardsQualcomm's Snapdragon Wear Elite is the biggest smartwatch chip upgrade in 3 yearsSamsung hits pause on next-gen Edge, Z TriFold phones, but is optimistic about the S PenPATRON PICK: Motorola has a tiny new black box at MWC that wants to kill Android Auto cables 0:33:22 - HARDWARE I tried Honor's ultra-thin foldable phone at MWC 2026, and it's almost too powerfulA closer look at Honor’s Robot PhoneHonor’s new MagicPad 4 is the world’s thinnest Android tabletOppo teases the Find N6’s crease-less display ahead of rumored March launchTecno revives modular Android devices with new concept phone 1:00:48 - MORE HARDWARE Lenovo is working on a foldable that could be both your handheld and desktopThe Motorola Razr Fold is shaping up to be pure flagshipMotorola confirms GrapheneOS support for a future phone, bringing over featuresXiaomi launches 17 Ultra smartphone, an AirTag clone, and an ultra-slim power bank 1:21:37 - FEEDBACK Paul wants to know how to add a shortcut to files on the homescreenDavid just noticed some questions appear when he blocks a call in Google Phone Dialer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 32m

  3. FEB 25

    Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2026

    Well whaddaya know, Jason Howell and Florence Ion are on the scene with Samsung's newest flagship series, the Galaxy S26 lineup, for at least a part of the show. Plus, Flo details Google's agentic Gemini news, Google I/O dates are here, and Jason reviews the Motorola Moto Watch. Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor 0:00:11 - SAMSUNG GALAXY UNPACKED Flo and Jason go hands-on with the Galaxy S26, S26+, and S26 Ultra 0:20:12 - NEWS A more intelligent Android on Samsung Galaxy S26Google I/O 2026 confirmed for May 19: Here's what to expectAndroid malware is now using Gemini AI to adapt in real time (Updated: Google statement)Patron Pick: Calling Cards made Google Contacts too busy, but a fix is in the works 0:49:02 - MORE HARDWARE Google's Pixel 10a Brings Gemini Live and Satellite SOS to the Mid-RangeI tested Motorola's new Moto Watch on a snowboarding trip and came back frustrated 1:07:38 - APPS Pixel At a Glance adds Sports and Finance updatesOlympics on Peacock on Google TV was EXCELLENTGoogle, Apple start testing encrypted RCS on Android and iOS 26.4 1:17:09 - FEEDBACK Nicholas goes to bat for the usefulness of Air Drop compatibility Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 24m
  4. Android 17 Bumpy Launch

    FEB 18

    Android 17 Bumpy Launch

    We're still reeling from the roller coaster launch of Android 17 but we're doing our best to hold our own as Florence Ion, Ron Richards and Huyen Tue Dao ponder the new OS beta along with more AirDrop/QuickShare news and lots of new phones to discuss! Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor 00:02:30 - NEWS The first beta for Android 17 was released after a bit of back and forth from GoogleQuickShare is making adjustments to be more like AirDrop and AirDrop compatibility is available for Pixel 9s!PATRON PICK: Unlock the Android Auto Developer Options for more control of your in-car experience! 00:32:13 - HARDWARE There's leaks of the upcoming Google Pixel 10A and the colors are delightful and the EU shows the battery life is impressive!Could it be? Could NVIDIA be working on a NEW NVIDIA Shield TV device?Samsung Galaxy Unpacked is coming and that means that all the specs for the upcoming S26 line have leaked along with a possible glimpse of the WIDE Foldable? Is it wider than the Pixel Fold?And some new phones in the world with the Tecno Pova Curve 2 and the global release of the Huawei Mate 80 Pro  00:58:03 - APPS Now you can pin tabs on Chrome on Android!Looks like Now Playing will graduate to a full app but maybe for Pixels only?Nothing's Playground launches letting you vibe code your own widgets with AI, but is it any good? 01:10:40 - COMMUNITY FEEDBACK Chris K writes in for an AirDrop like experience via PushBullet@MColey on Threads shares how their family uses AirDrop on iOS to share photos Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 18m
  5. Keep Your Frenemies Close Enough to AirDrop

    FEB 11

    Keep Your Frenemies Close Enough to AirDrop

    Love is in the air this Valentine's week...a love affair with all things Android as Ron Richards is reunited with Florence Ion, Huyen Tue Dao and Jason Howell to revel in confirmed (not leaks!) of Samsung news plus drama around YouTube Music. Ah, Amore! Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor 00:02:46 - NEWS We've got more data on Smartphone sales growth in 2025 and Honor and Nothing impress with their increasesAs if the AirDrop for Android news couldn't get any better, Google sweetens it even more beyond PixelsLooks like Gemini will be quite prominent on Android PCsPATRON PICK: Google Messages is bringing back a key RCS feature you might not have noticed disappeared 00:32:12 - HARDWARE We've got the details on the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Unpacked eventSome news on the Samsung Galaxy Z fold 8 going wide (pun intended)Jason test drives the INMO Air3 glasses and gets Android in his face! 00:54:10 - APPS Much ado about nothing with YouTube Music and access to Lyrics. Plus AI Playlists are here!More on Google Home's update to enable support for smart buttons in automationsThe At-A-Glance Widget on Google Pixels is going high contrast! 01:07:09 - COMMUNITY FEEDBACK Patrick from Middle Tennessee shares some recommendations of good music players for Android! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 15m
  6. Unboxing the Motorola Moto Watch

    FEB 4

    Unboxing the Motorola Moto Watch

    With Ron gone (in Portland for pinball, don't worry), Jason Howell, Florence Ion, and Huyen Tue Dao do their best to hold down the fort. From Android desktop UI leaks to Nvidia's masterful 10 year (and counting) run with the Shield, to a live unboxing of the new Motorola Moto Watch, everything you need for Android bliss is right here. Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor 00:02:33 - NEWS Android’s full desktop interface leaks: New status bar, Chrome ExtensionsChromeOS will be ‘phased out’ in 2034 as Android PCs arrive late, court docs suggestGoogle releases ‘Desktop Camera’ app that’s seemingly for Android PCsAndroid 16 is off to a strong start in Google's latest usage breakdownGoogle Pixel expected to see ‘strongest growth’ in 2026, report saysPatron Pick: Motorola is getting away with zero OS updates thanks to regulatory loophole 00:36:11 - HARDWARE Motorola Moto Watch first lookThere won’t be a Nothing Phone 4 this yearNothing’s next over-ear headphones reportedly cost around $150, launching in MarchNothing Phone 4a series leak reveals launch date, and it's just weeks awayInside Nvidia’s 10-year effort to make the Shield TV the most updated Android device ever 00:58:12 - APPS Gemini in navigation is now available for walking and cycling in Google Maps.Fitbit's co-founders are back with a new app, and you can sign up for the limited betaThis free app turns your Android phone into an iPod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 18m
  7. Should We Talk About the Weather?

    JAN 28

    Should We Talk About the Weather?

    Thankfully the snowstorm stopped in time for Ron Richards to dig out and join Jason Howell and Huyen Tue Dao for the latest in Android news from OnePlus to Samsung and of course a dash of Google and Gemini for fun. Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor 00:04:55 - NEWS OnePlus responds to reports of their demise and it's not really confidence building...Ron was glad he wasn't alone in having Pixel Weather fail completely during the snow storm last weekend.EU is coming after Google, again, this time for how deeply Gemini is integrated into AndroidPatron Pick: Say goodbye to this killer feature in GMail you probably didn't even know existed! 00:36:39 - HARDWARE Some glimpses of the Oppo Find X9 Ultra shows a cool two-tone camera back designMore peeks of the Samsung Galaxy S26, this time at the camera bump via the Qi2 battery bank!We hope you're sitting down because Samsung revealed how much the Galaxy Z Trifold will cost in the US and it's a lot! It's available now! 00:50:01 - APPS Now you can sync your queues across the web and Android on YouTube MusicFeel free to celebrate now that Google Photos Me Meme feature is here. Or Not.But you should really celebrate now that Google Sans is an available font in Google Docs and other apps! 00:57:52 - FEEDBACK Jezz from Australia wants to know how to screenshot the Gemini overlay?Ken from Batavia, NY weighs in on the iOS vs Android debateFrank R. clears up the confusion about Porsche Design and Honor Phones. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 12m
  8. OnePlus: Not Dead Yet?

    JAN 21

    OnePlus: Not Dead Yet?

    Rumors swirl about a popular manufacturer's demise but we see right through it plus the latest Gemini news that Google has to offer to keep Jason Howell, Florence Ion and Ron Richards amused in the key of Android for another week! Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor 00:05:05 - NEWS We've got Q4 2025 smartphone market data and it shows growth!ASUS confirmed no new phones this year and maybe even beyond 2026Also, news of OnePlus's demise may have been overwrought, but there's definitely something happening in Oppo-landThe latest from Google and Gemini is called Personal Intelligence and Jason got the advanced look at it!Patron Pick: Smartphones are likely going to be more expensive this year and here's why... 00:35:50 - HARDWARE Someone's Samsung Galaxy Z Trifold already broke...oops.Honor is hard at work ripping off the iPhone Air, making a wacky camera phone with Porsche and Jason compared the Honor Magic8 Pro vs. Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra at the Grand Canyon!The new battery king might be the RealMe P4 Power with a 10,001 mAh battery! 00:51:46 - APPS Google is looking to amp up MagicCue thanks to Google Wallet and TasksNeed a quicker answer from Gemini? Google has a button for that.There are some major upgrades to Voice Search from Google featuring, you guessed it, Gemini.Nova Launcher lives again with a new owner! And now there will be ads, but that's ok! 01:03:02 - FEEDBACK Robert from Alaska blesses us with the discovery of the rugged phone Xever 7 Pro from RugOne, and it's a doozy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 14m
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Android Faithful is your weekly source for Android news, hardware, apps and more. Join Huyen Tue Dao and Ron Richards, along with a host of Android friends and experts as they keep you up to date every week on everything important to the world of Android From phones and foldables, to tablets and TVs and more. We are the Android Faithful. We want to hear from you! Respond to our listener survey: http://bit.ly/androidfaithful-survey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    Subrilliant LLC
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    140
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Ron Richards 2025
  • Show Website
    Android Faithful

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