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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. The First Annual APK Awards

    2025-12-24

    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.

    1 tim 28 min

  2. 2025-12-17

    An Android Tablet... On Wheels?

    Another glorious week on the Android Faithful podcast with Jason Howell reviewing a 32" tablet, Mishaal flexing his Google sleuthing muscles all over Android 17, and Huyen bringing the TURBO to 2026! Don't forget the 2025 Annual Podcast Kudos (APKs!!!) You can vote for your favorite phones and news stories at https://bit.ly/2025apks - Voting closes on 12/22 at 11:59pm ET! Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor 0:05:18 - NEWS Google and Apple partner on better Android-iPhone switching Galaxy Z TriFold Becomes Instant Hit, Sold Out Within Minutes Android 17 may finally add the native App Lock feature Pixel users have been waiting for Android 17 could mimic this helpful iOS feature to reduce motion sickness Patron pick: Google's Stadia controller just got a big upgrade courtesy of Steam 0:32:25 - HARDWARE Jason reviews the KTC 32" Android Tablet OnePlus says its upcoming ‘Turbo’ gaming phones are ‘frighteningly strong’ Return of 4GB RAM in smartphones by 2026 amidst DRAM crisis 2026 Smartphone Shipment Forecasts Revised Down as Memory Shortage Drives BoM Costs Up 0:52:09 - APPS Instagram hands you the keys to control 'Your Algorithm' in Reels, plans to expand Bringing state-of-the-art Gemini translation capabilities to Google Translate 0:59:35 - FEEDBACK Jeff is having Pixel 10 Qi2 issues Hilton thinks monochrome icons make Android less usable Morgan shares a (long) report on Google's sub-par customer service Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1 tim 15 min
  3. What is Reality?

    2025-12-10

    What is Reality?

    It's an exciting week at Android Faithful as Jason Howell and Florence Ion share their Android XR experience with Ron Richards and we kickoff the first ever Android Faithful awards...the 2025 Annual Podcast Kudos or the APKs!!! You can vote for your favorite phones and news stories at https://bit.ly/2025apks - Voting closes on 12/22 at Midnight ET! Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor 00:03:38 - HARDWARE All the details of the new AI Glasses unveiled by Google at the Android XR eventA bunch of Samsung news as it likes like they're adding Qi2 wireless to the Galaxy S26And Samsung rolls out OneUI 8.5And we can't get enough of the Tri Fold. Here's info on the fingerprint scanner and a glimpse of a 4 camera prototypePebble unveils their latest product, a ring! It's a memory ring and it's open for pre-order!Patron Pick: 90:10 Split-Screen multitasking in Android is brilliant… so why do I almost never use it? 00:45:15 - NEWS A Judge limits Google's contracts to a single yearThe EU is coming after Google's AI SummariesPatron Pick: Check out this adorable MagSafe E-Reader! 00:59:23 - APPS We got new gestures with the latest WearOS updateOpera makes it easier to choose your AI within their browserGet a glimpse of Face Editing in the upcoming Google Photos update 01:07:02 - The 2025 APKs We unveil the first ever Android Faithful awards - The 2025 APKs - voting is open now at https://bit.ly/2025apks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1 tim 25 min
  4. Samsung Trifold is Tri-ing Too Hard

    2025-12-03

    Samsung Trifold is Tri-ing Too Hard

    We're kicking off the last month of 2025 with Florence Ion, Mishaal Rahman and Ron Richards pondering everything from multi-tasking to foldables to earbuds and whether or not icons should be themed or as the developer intended them to be? So many questions to start the end of 2025... Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor 00:03:20 - NEWS The last Pixel / Android Drop of 2025 has arrived and we've got all the details of Android 16 QPR2Google is hyping the next wave of news from Android XR coming next weekThe wait is over! The OnePlus 15 is going on-sale for pre-orders in the US on December 4th and you can get a free smartwatch or earbuds in the process!Patron Pick: 90:10 Split-Screen multitasking in Android is brilliant… so why do I almost never use it? 00:44:18 - HARDWARE It's finally happening, Samsung quietly announces the Samsung Galaxy Z Trifold (yes it's just called the Trifold)Flo's End of 2025 hardware picks for Ear Buds are in and they've got blingSony unveiled their 200 Megapixel camera sensor and it's going to be in phones soon 01:10:14 - APPS Google may be getting ride of the Weather app! Netflix got rid of Casting support!MKBHD's wallpaper app is shutting down! 01:20:52 - FEEDBACK Matt from Louisville provides an amusing solve to the lack of Gemini features for his Pixel BudsMike from Ohio shares how Google Photos and AI helped make some memorable photos for his familyCraig K. ponders how sustainable the Fairphone actually is... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1 tim 33 min
  5. Airdropping Droids

    2025-11-26

    Airdropping Droids

    So much to give thanks for this week as Jason Howell, Huyen Tue Dao and Ron Richards process the implications of AirDrop on Android, the affordability crisis in phones and exciting new hardware designs in phones! BLACK FRIDAY SPECIAL: Support Android Faithful at Patreon and get 25% off using code: BLACKFRIDAY Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor 00:05:27 - NEWS The unthinkable happened: AirDrop works with Android!US customers aren't upgrading their phones as fast as they used toHints of Google's 'Aluminium OS' for Android to PCsGemini arrives on Android Auto!Patron Pick: Samsung's Now Bar and Now Brief are the Google Now experience I've been missing 00:44:25 - HARDWARE Upstart manufacturer Nubia has got two Foldables coming soonCheck out this modular feature phone running Android, it's wild!Honor's Robot Phone is real, and it's fantastic - get your first glimpse of it in person 00:58:50 - APPS Perplexity has been busy! Comet for Android launched and Perplexity may be powering Bixby for SamsungGoogle ain't messing around as Nano Banana goes Pro 01:12:14 - FEEDBACK Hilton shares his excitement for Microsoft Co-PilotKiril explains how skiing and cold weather makes Face Unlock a necessity Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1 tim 21 min
  6. Gigantic Gemini News

    2025-11-19

    Gigantic Gemini News

    It's a big episode full of first looks, glimpses and glances as Jason Howell, Mishaal Rahman and Ron Richards gear up for everything from AI to OnePlus, Samsung, Motorola and more this week in the world of Android. Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor 00:02:13 - NEWS Gemini 3 has landed and here's how Mishaal put it to the testMore developments in the Google Sideloading emotional rollercoasterAndroid apps are coming to Steam?Android 17 updates focusing on alternate app stores, gaming controllers and contacts management privacyPatron Pick: Android is about to get better facial recognition 00:39:45 - HARDWARE The official Android Faithful OnePlus 15 ReviewUnboxing the Moto G Play 2026, a nice low end phoneThe Samsung Galaxy Z Trifold gets another pre-release update 01:02:38 - APPS Google Play announced the best games and apps of 2025!Google's attempt at Apple's NameDrop might be coming to Android soon?Predictive weather gets a boost from Google's WeatherNext 2 model on Pixel Weather 01:15:11 - FEEDBACK Joey checks in now that he got his new Pebble WatchJoseph wants to know if the Onn 4k Pro is a good buy? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1 tim 25 min
  7. The OnePlus 15's Screaming Camera

    2025-11-12

    The OnePlus 15's Screaming Camera

    We've got an exciting pair of new phones to look at as Jason Howell and Mishaal Rahman are showing them off to Huyen Tue Dao and Ron Richards along with the latest in the ongoing sagas from the world of Android Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor 00:04:40 - HARDWARE First looks at the OnePlus 15Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra camera to the Pixel 10 ProRumors and renders of the Samsung Galaxy S26 UltraThe Samsung Galaxy XR might be available in more countries in 2026 00:35:20 - NEWS The Google Vs. Epic legal drama took a surprise turn towards a settlement?!? And what does this mean for sideloading?The November PIxel Drop is here and it's filled with some cool new featuresPatron Pick: A YouTuber put phone batteries to the test and the results are fascinating! 01:07:55 - APPS Launcher news! Niagra launcher has themes! Another Nova Launcher update! There's a new minimalist launcher aimed at older adults and beginners!OpenAI's SORA app is now available on AndroidBig Gemini updates to Google Maps and Android Auto 01:22:44 - FEEDBACK MattBatt writes in with memories of his LG G4 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1 tim 31 min
  8. May Your Databases and Code Stay Secure

    2025-11-05

    May Your Databases and Code Stay Secure

    It's Election Night in the US and Jason Howell, Huyen Tue Dao and Ron Richards are abuzz with the world of Android ranging from Android Developer updates to AI powered Robots and phones with physical keyboard. Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor 00:09:07 - NEWS Well, it's happened - Google has opened up the Play Store's gates in the US after the Epic Games court rulingAndroid Developers take note as Google announces new tools and programs for Google Play plus new AI experiences on The Android ShowA leaker reveals exactly how Cellebrite can hack into Pixel phonesPatron Pick: Why don't the best Android phones ever make it to the US? 00:44:58 - HARDWARE Experience the LOOI Robot which turns your phone into an AI Powered, desktop robot!Hands on with the Unihertz Titan 2 and it's elegant physical keyboardThe Samsung Galaxy S26 will be unveiled in San Francisco next February along with so much more AI stuffA new gaming phone is teased by Ayaneo10 years later, we get more looks at Project Ara's modular smartphone 01:09:13 - APPS Android 17 could bring full-screen apps to your phone’s always-on displayLineage0S now supports the Pixel 9A and the OnePlus 13Home screen widgets are coming to Android Auto! 01:18:13 - FEEDBACK Chuck in Thousand Oaks follows up with what he did with that free phone number from VerizonWill from Oregon points out that Nova Launcher just released an update, what's up with that? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1 tim 27 min
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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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  • Skapad av
    Subrilliant LLC
  • Aktiva år
    2023 - 2025
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    130
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    Barnvänligt
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    © Ron Richards 2025
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    Android Faithful

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