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. Geminification of Google I/O

    6 DAYS AGO

    Geminification of Google I/O

    Huyen, Ron, and Jason look at the passage of time on Android and all that it brings. From an Easter egg that's a little long in the tooth, to the possible beginning of the end of the Fitbit brand. It's all here! Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor 00:02:21 - NEWS With Google I/O around the corner, it looks like the pre-show will be The Android Show a week before again...or will it?Reports indicate that OpenAI is developing a smartphone for 2028Need some "Proactive Assistance"? Gemini might be able to help you out soonPATRON PICK:The repairability revolution gets a bolt of support thanks to Fairphone who posted positive numbers in 2025 00:33:11 - HARDWARE It seems like something is happening to the Fitbit brand with Google Health waiting in the wings. Especially with the Fitbit Air on the horizon.Now Samsung has Smart Glasses, here's what they look like. They look like glasses.Want the OnePlus Watch 4? Well you can get it? Kinda? On AliExpress?And if you need a big tablet, the One Plus Tab 4 is coming out and it's pretty cool! If only anyone outside of India could get it. 00:54:47 - APPS 'n SOFTWARE 'n STUFF Android 17 cannot be stopped! Android 17 QPR1 Beta 1 is here, already!In a once in a decade move, Google is redesigning all their app icons and now with more gradients!Hey Samsung people, your OneUI 8.5 update is landing and you get AirDrop too! 01:09:59 - COMMUNITY Ken from Batavia, NY spins a tale of his switching from Android to iPhones and back againTharanga from Melbourne, Australia is not pleased at all with Gemini on Google Home Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1hr 20min
  2. Android vs Apple Loyalty

    22 APR

    Android vs Apple Loyalty

    The gang is all back together as Florence Ion has an announcement for Jason Howell, Ron Richards and Huyen Tue Dao and the Android Faithful family! Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor 00:05:54 - NEWS Who is more loyal? iOS users or Android users? The results may surprise you!A huge update for Android Developers as the Android CLI and Skills introduce ways to build even fasterPATRON PICK: Google Gemini is rolling out to Android Auto and the response is not great 00:39:00 - HARDWARE No really, the Samsung Galaxy Z Trifold is really sold out this time. Samsung means it. But the Trifold 2 is coming and it will be thinner!What exactly is Pixel Glow and how will it light up future Google laptops and phones?The OnePlus Watch 4 preps for a global launch, but...really?Meanwhile in China, they unveiled the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra which could be the gaming device we laughed at in last weeks' After HoursAnd yet, it looks like OnePlus is shutting down operations in Europe? 01:01:45 - APPS 'n SOFTWARE 'n STUFF The 4th Beta of Android 17 is here and it may be light but it has an Easter Egg!Google Gemini amps up Nano Banana with Personal Intelligence to let you make even more, possibly creepy, personalized imagesNothing made an app to help transfer files too between Macs and Android! It's called Warp and it went away but now it's back. 01:13:01 - COMMUNITY Mark Zip remembers we had apps to transfer files over a decade ago!Brad writes in with tales of repairing Pixel A devices successfullyRaven reminisces about the Google Pixel 5 phone but in white. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1hr 22min
  3. Moto-repairability

    15 APR

    Moto-repairability

    Proving that technology can make anything can happen in 2026, especially if you're rocking an Android phone, Ron Richards puts his Pixel 10 Pro to the test by doing the show via his phone's mobile hotspot from a hotel in the Midwest so he can join Huyen Tue Dao and Jason Howell for the latest in the world of Android! Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor 00:05:03 - NEWS Good news, kinda? Smartphone sales were up, slightly, in Q1 2026!And yet Samsung is quietly raising prices on their devices.Do you get a lot of scam phone calls? Google is working to protect you even more from them.PATRON PICK: The Google Pixel triumphs over Apple and Samsung in repairability but Motorola outpaces them all 00:34:55 - HARDWARE Check out this wild, wide foldable phone from HuaweiSamsung Galaxy Unpacked is coming in July and looks to unveil the new, wider Samsung Galaxy Z Fold with an S-Pen?Missed out on the Samsung Galaxy Z Trifold? Now's your chance to get one again at stores in malls across America.The Find X9 Ultra from Oppo leaks days before it's announced and it's full of photography goodness 00:54:52 - APPS 'n SOFTWARE 'n STUFF Apple may have Tap to Share, but now Google is bringing it to AndroidIf you ever thought that the one thing Android Auto was missing was Google Meet, well the wait is over.Sometimes good things do happen to apps, in this case, Spotify now lets you turn off video completely in their app! 01:05:37 - COMMUNITY Michael writes in to share his loyalty to the stylus!David emails to remind Jason it was his tip back in the AAA days about isopropyl alcohol to remove sticky goo from tacky rubber devices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1hr 15min

  4. 8 APR

    Beckham Not Feuding With Motorola

    Jason is joined by Huyen who just got back from Japan last night and somehow never crossed paths with guest Matteo Doni from TechTravelGeeks⁩  who was in Japan at the same time! The synergies in tonights show don't stop there either. Also, prepare yourself for Santa Howell and his grab bag of goodies from the archives of Android! Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor 00:03:24 - NEWS Samsung Messages Will be Discontinued in July5 new features for Android XRPATRON PICK: Google Cast support rolling out to Samsung TVs, and not just the newest ones 00:28:23 - HARDWARE Motorola heard my plea, and the new Moto G Stylus 2026 might be the affordable Galaxy S26 Ultra we've been waiting forGreat to see Lenovo announce this multi-year global partnership with David Beckham!Motorola and T-Mobile are bringing a new 5G tablet to the US, and it looks like it'll be easy on my walletDevice Startup Nothing Technology Plans to Release AI Glasses Next Year 00:54:59 - MORE HARDWARE Google just launched a special edition Pixel with exclusive wallpapers and iconsSomeone got a hold of the LG Rollable to show us all how it works, and it makes me wish LG were still around. But would you buy it?I held the OnePlus Nord 6, and it feels nothing like a 9,000mAh phone 01:15:51 - APPS @shimritby: Sweet news for our Google AI Pro subscribers!You can't filter Play Store reviews by your device model anymore Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1hr 31min
  5. A Gemini-Powered Siri

    1 APR

    A Gemini-Powered Siri

    We've got Android on our mind as Android 17 takes a major step forward and Jason Howell, Florence Ion and Ron Richards wrap up the month of March with an array of phones and Android related news to gear up for a busy few weeks leading up to Google I/O. Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor 00:05:48 - NEWS The first step in Google's new sideloading solution kicks off as Developer Verification opens upApple hires an Ex-Google Exec to lead AI MarketingHave you dreamt of that killer VR/AR App? Now you can vibe code it for Android XRPATRON PICK: The unbelievable has happened as Swift now supports Android with the new Swift for Android SDK 00:32:07 - HARDWARE Our first glimpse at CAD Render leaks of the Google Pixel 11 show some interesting changes to the camera islandPhysical keyboards are IN as the Unihertz Titan Elite 2 skyrockets to success on KickstarterLots of activity with Google TV as Wal-Mart's ONN brand readies a new Stick device and a new Set Top Box and Xiaomi launches a new stick device without 4K support 00:54:52 - APPS The Android 17 Beta 3 has been released and its full of very cool features!More Android Auto goodness including background audio from YouTube support!Looking for a secure alternative to Google Workspace? Proton has you covered! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1hr 17min
  6. Android's Loose Garden

    25 MAR

    Android's Loose Garden

    We're tending to the Android garden now that Spring has arrived with the return of Jason Howell who joins Ron Richards and Florence Ion for a show packed with leaks and drama plus a rare rugged Ulefone spotted in the wild! Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor 00:09:10 - NEWS An update from Google on the Sideloading Drama that comes with a 24 hour waiting period and set of steps to enable it!GrapheneOS takes a stand against age verification requirements for operating systemsSome staggering numbers about phone trade-ins and what they say about Android phone ownersPATRON PICK: A leak reveals how budget phones may react to the RAM shortage 00:39:25 - HARDWARE Flo wraps up the reviews of the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra with a rundown of the AI Features and a deep dive on the CameraWe're stunned, yet not surprised, by reports that Amazon is, yet again, developing a smartphoneMore reports of OnePlus' demise? Where there's smoke, there's often fire, this is getting weird!Oooh check out the REDMAGIC 11 Air Trace Edition Gaming Phone! 00:59:10 - APPS The March Canary update for Android is out and it's got a bunch of neat stuff!Android Auto is evolving and Google shares how it's expanding within the vehicleGoogle Messages is getting three features that everyone agrees are good: Mentions, Trash Folder and Live Location Sharing! 01:10:20 - COMMUNITY FEEDBACK Sergei writes in with his wish for Google Maps features for EV drivers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1hr 19min
  7. Inside the Android Bench & AI LLM Rankings with Matthew McCullough from Google

    20 MAR

    Inside the Android Bench & AI LLM Rankings with Matthew McCullough from Google

    We're super excited to present a special edition of Android Faithful, welcoming back friend of the show and VP Product, Android Developer Experience at Google, Matthew McCullough who joins Huyen Tue Dao and Ron Richards to go behind the scenes on the making of the new Android Bench and the AI LLM Rankings recently made available to Android Developers. Matthew was kind enough to give us some time out of his day to give us the inside scoop on what went into the effort, exactly how and why Gemini came out on top of the LLM rankings and a provide a glimpse of what's to come! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    34 min
  8. Green on the Inside

    18 MAR

    Green on the Inside

    It's a special GREEN day for Android and we celebrate it with the triumphant return of Huyen Tue Dao as she joins Florence Ion and Ron Richards to dive headfirst into the green dyed waters of Android news this week! Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor 00:05:10 - NEWS Google went to SF for GDC and brought news for gamers and game developersLookout! There's a new top phone manufacturer in town of foldables and its...Motorola!Things got real weird in the OnePlus Community app in the US, but they're back to normalPATRON PICK: That was quick! Samsung is done selling the Galaxy Trifold! 00:34:40 - HARDWARE Flo's got some more review notes of the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and news on the Perplexity hot word and people are getting headaches from the display?There's a leak of the Motorola Razr 2026 and it sure is Pantone Purple!We get a great update on the status of the Google Find My Hub network 00:56:40 - APPS A massive, immersive update to Google Maps has arrived and people are freaking out!New scam protections rollout to Facebook, WhatsApp and Instagram by Meta and Instagram is shutting down End-to-End encryption on Direct MessagesGoogle rolls out Transit mode for Pixel devices and it's pretty darn cool. 01:11:51 - COMMUNITY FEEDBACK Sean writes in with another suggestion of a phone with an SD Card expansion slotTharanga from Melbourne, Australia shows off HIS Unihertz phoneJoey checks in with an update on his new Pebble watch and how little he's had to charge it Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1hr 21min
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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
    148
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Ron Richards 2025
  • Show Website
    Android Faithful

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