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Big news coming from Google this week as they rolled out the next wave of Gemini AI integration, this time in Chromebook and Chromebook Plus laptops. We sat down with Google's VP of ChromeOS, John Maletis to discuss the news and what it means for Android. The gang is reunited as Huyen Tue Dao returns and joins Jason Howell, Mishaal Rahman and Ron Richards for Chromebooks and all the other Android news of the week.
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NEWS
Huyen fills us in on the KotlinConf 2024 and how it compared to Google I/O and JetBrains approach to AI and developersGoogleTV is seeing some updates soon including Find My Remote and Picture in PictureHonor gets in on the AI integrated smartphone trend with the 200 series. They're very pretty!PATRON PICK: After voting on Patreon, the Android Faithful supporters chose the news that iFixit had some choice negative words for SamsungGoogle, along with Asus, Acer and HP, rolls out new Chromebook and Chromebook Plus laptops with Gemini AI integration and 1 year of Gemini Advanced for free!
HARDWARE
Hands on review of the Acer Chromebook Plus 514
APPS
Even Adobe is getting in on the AI game with Acrobat and other apps like Grammarly leveraging Gemini Nano Want a new Google Home app ‘Favorites’ widget? Your welcome.
COMMUNITY
Rohan (and many, many others) wrote in with the solve to accessing your Notifications History on Android.
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Google I/O is behind us, but in our first episode back since the event we invited David Imel (MKBHD) to break down what it all means for Android. From Gemini to Gemini Nano to Gemini Flash to Gemini Advanced, there's alot of AI ground to cover with Jason Howell, Mishaal Rahman and Ron Richards.
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NEWS
There was a ton of information delivered by Google at Google I/O about Android including the second beta of Android 15The Patron Pick is about the confirmation from Google that its new XR product with Samsung will get it's own "moment" soon
HARDWARE
It's Sony's time to shine with the Sony Xperia 1 VI And Sony's got a midranger with Sony Xperia 10 VI We've got a leaky peeky at the Motorola Razr 50 5G and Razr 50 Ultra 5G designs
APPS
Coming out of Google I/O, there's a bunch of new features coming to the Android EcosystemProject Gameface from Google is promising for accessibility
COMMUNITY
Chaim from Brooklyn calls out Google's use of the word "Flash"Marchello from Atlanta, GA is looking for a place to buy phones not available in the U.S.Howard Harris noticed a setting turned off in Google Maps
Thanks to David Imel for joining us. Check out his YouTube channel and watch his video about the Sparkle emoji and it's relation to AI


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Google I/O 2024 kicked off with lots of news and updates about how Google is integrating artificial intelligence even deeper into Android with Gemini. We're incredibly thrilled to get the opportunity to sit down with Sameer Samat (President, Android Ecosystem) and Dave Burke (VP Engineering, Android) for an in-depth chat breaking down some of the more interesting aspects of Gemini and Android, as well as getting a special perspective on what Android 15 brings to users.
Topics discussed during the interview:
A look at the journey of Gemini and Android over the past yearHow Gemini and AI fit into the overall Android product strategyBalancing the 7 years of updates commitment and the speed of AI growthDetails on Scam Detection with Gemini and AndroidHow developers can harness Gemini and convince their managers to invest in AIThe requirements for the latest Android Studio for developersInsight into the power management improvements within WearOS 5How the theft detection in Android 15 worksSameer and Dave's favorite features of Android 15Confirmation of the Android 15 dessert name!
We hope you enjoyed this special Google I/O edition of Android Faithful. We'll be back next week with our regular/usual episode where we'll dive even deeper into all the Google I/O news and announcements.


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As if Google I/O excitement wasn't enough, we shared some big news on the podcast this week! Listen as Jason Howell, Huyen Tue Dao, Ron Richards and Mishaal Rahman reveal the brand new Android Faithful website featuring newsletters, articles, reviews and more! Check it out at AndroidFaithful.com and then listen as we discuss all the major Android news of the week!
NEWS
Google I/O is next week and we share what we're excited to see along with programming updates about our coverageOne UI 6.1 with AI rolls out to to the Samsung S21 series and older foldablesMediaTek is getting in on the premium Android action in the US this yearMultitasking on Android 14 is finally better on tabletsThe Patron Pick speculated whether or not HTC might launch a phone with a faster Snapdragon chip soon?
HARDWARE
Ahead of I/O, Google rolls out the Pixel 8A Also, the Pixel Tablet shed the dock and sells for $399Hands-On with the Rabbit R1 and continued debunking of it's relationship with AndroidGet ready for style with the Porsche Design Honor Magic6 RSR with clean lines and design Walmart levels up your living room with the Onn 4K Pro streaming set top box with Google TV
APPS
Exciting news for new phone set ups as Google's working on a way to speed-up data transfersGoogle Photos adds a new feature to enhance videos with a buttonThere's a new android app for Comic Books called Omnibus


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This edition of Android Faithful sure did erupt into something spectacular as Jason Howell, Huyen Tue Dao, Ron Richards and Mishaal Rahman dig deep into the Rabbit R1 and it's tenuous Android connection along with tracking the latest rumors, leaks and news about Samsung, Google and more!
NEWS
Mark your calendars, the next Samsung Galaxy Unpacked event is coming in July!It's Android 15 time with Mishaal as we go even deeper into the new OSWear OS is gaining on the Apple WatchThe Patron Pick celebrates Google Play enabling downloading two apps at once, finally!
HARDWARE
Some curious Pixel Tablet release rumorsDetails of the Google Pixel 8A are leaking left and right including the costAnd Google has a refresh of the Chromecast with Google TV getting teed up
APPS
Google explains why YouTube Music should be the destination for podcasts and we have opinions!Want Android 15's volume panel now? Here you go!Mishaal unravels the Rabbit R1's connection to Android with BREAKING NEWS of Rabbit's response
BONUS HARDWARE
Unboxing the Nothing Ear 3
COMMUNITY
James from SoCal write in about Google Messages compressing images and video even over RCSMike in Dubai has thoughts about Google One and the end of the Google One VPNStealth Dave provides some recommendations for multi-device travel chargers

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We're into the quiet period before Google I/O, but that doesn't stop Google from doing a massive re-org that affects Android dramatically. Huyen, Jason, Mishaal and Ron break it all down and get a little emotional about saying goodbye to Hiroshi Lockheimer.
NEWS
Google shares the future as they build it with AI and reorganize their divisonsMishaal shares even more Android 15 previewsMeta rolls out the Horizon OS, based on Android, for more third party partnersThe Patron Pick highlights the new AI tool in YouTube is pretty helpful!
HARDWARE
Hands on with the Nothing Ear (a) in bright yellowImproved performance looms for the OnePlus Pad 2Introducing the Pura 70 line from HuaweiGlobal manufacturer Tecno goes in on camera functionality with the Camon 30 Premiere
APPS
TikTok Notes is the upstart rival to InstagramGoogle Messages is rolling out Selfie GIF functionality and even more features coming for Google PhotosEV drivers get some cool functionality in Google Maps
COMMUNITY
Timothy writes in to defend the Google One VPNMike from Ohio was able to change the ringtone on his Pixel Watch 2!Andrew from Ontario celebrates the new Google Home Controls screensaver

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