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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 17 Bumpy Launch

    1 DAY AGO

    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
  2. Keep Your Frenemies Close Enough to AirDrop

    11 FEB

    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
  3. Unboxing the Motorola Moto Watch

    4 FEB

    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
  4. Should We Talk About the Weather?

    28 JAN

    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
  5. OnePlus: Not Dead Yet?

    21 JAN

    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
  6. The Root of All Creaselessness

    14 JAN

    The Root of All Creaselessness

    Making a triumphant return from CES, Jason Howell and Mishaal Rahman join Huyen Tue Dao and Ron Richards to wind down from Vegas and get into the latest Android headlines from the past week. Plus stay tuned for a major update from the Android Faithful fam at the end of the show! Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor 00:03:57 - NEWS We wrap up CES with Jason and Mishaal's experiences at the showGoogle released the first Pixel update of 2026 with the January Pixel UpdateThe world shook as Apple chose Google Gemini to provide AI for Siri via a Joint Statement between the two companiesDon't worry, ChromeOS isn't going anywhere!Patron Pick: Can tiny speakers be the future for cooling devices? 00:44:07 - HARDWARE Our first Leaky Peaky of the year is the Pixel 10A and it's red colorFoldables Lightning Round begins with Motorola surprising at CES with the Motorola Razr Fold! Jason got to check it out at CES!Oppo is prepping to go after Apple with it's new foldableDon't get your hopes up for a new foldable from OnePlus thoughThe mystery deepens behind Samsung's foldable's creasesJason loves his new Flashback camera! 01:04:50 - APPS Now you can avoid vertical video by filtering out Shorts from search results on the YouTube appSoon you can finally make your own Calling Card for yourself on Android, here's howG-Mail is getting all Gemini'd up in here with new AI Features 01:15:06 - FEEDBACK James wants to know what we think of the new Desktop Mode on Pixel Phones? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 27m
  7. Let's Hear From Jason On Location At CES 2026

    7 JAN

    Let's Hear From Jason On Location At CES 2026

    Back from the holidays and ready to dive into 2026 for Android and what better way to start than with CES? Florence Ion, Huyen Tue Dao and Ron Richards break down all the Android related news coming out of Las Vegas and we get hands-on reports from Jason Howell on the scene at CES 2026! Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor 00:05:58 - CES NEWS We've got all the Android related CES news at AndroidFaithful.com!Google showed up at CES and put Android XR on the Sphere, made some Google TV announcements and extended their partnership with XREALSamsung had a lot to say about AI, but that's okay because everyone fell in love with the Samsung Galaxy Z TrifoldPatron Pick: GE Lighting’s new Matter-compatible smart shades impressed the patrons! 00:40:05 - CES HARDWARE Clicks made a big splash with the Clicks Communicator but the Clicks Power Keyboard is the sneaky winnerWatch lovers rejoice, the Pebble Round 2 has arrivedTCL continues their NXTPAPER devices with the NxtPaper 70 Pro Phone and Note A1 NXTPAPERIt's real and it's delightful, the Honor Robot AI Phone was on the sceneFor something minimal, european and secure, check out the Punkt MC03 phone, with a subscription 01:21:21 - NON-CES NEWS Google makes a major change to the Android Open Source Project release scheduleMotorola's upcoming Razr Foldable phone design leaksASUS may be getting out of the smartphone business Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 36m
  8. The First Annual APK Awards

    24/12/2025

    The First Annual APK Awards

    The moment you've been waiting for as Florence Ion, Mishaal Rahman, Jason Howell and Ron Richards gather to present the best (and weirdest) in the world of Android for 2025 and unveil the winners of our first annual end of the year awards, the APKs!  Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor 00:09:42 - NEWS Don't worry about the New Year's deadline, Google is extending the move from Assistant to Gemini further into 2026Unfortunately Gemini's takeover of Google Home ruined Christmas for some kids this yearMishaal has the details of Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1Patron Pick: Could Sodium-Ion batteries be the next big thing in smartphones someday? 00:35:56 - HARDWARE Details emerge on the OnePlus 15T and the Honor Magic V6Is Samsung developing a widescreen foldable to pre-compete with the Apple Foldable? 00:49:26 - The 2025 Annual Podcast Kudos (APKs) We present the winners of the first ever Android Faithful end of year awards for Best Phone, Best Foldable, Best Accessory, Best Innovation, Biggest News Story of 2025 and Weirdest News Story of 2025. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 28m
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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
    137
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Ron Richards 2025
  • Show Website
    Android Faithful

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