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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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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It's a Thing is a decidedly off-topic show. It's a show about trends. It's a show about obsessions. It's a show about sneakers, becoming a plant lady, buying a house (holy cow, sewers), books, food (holy cow, lining up for pastries). It's about things that are already a thing, might become a thing, always have been a thing, or are only things in our own minds. And of course, it's about your things! If a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step, this show is us tying our shoes. A ...
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Tom grows on the latest hair trend and Molly finds the Sephora kids. Then Tom has the new flavor hotness, while Molly says the words "raw" and "dog." Plus they both recognize the ur-thing of the Australian breakdancer. LINKS: Australian breakdancer Sephora kids Rawdogging Broccoli Cut Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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It's a big week in Android-land as the AF team and the rest of the tech industry descended on Mountain View, California to go to Google's headquarters for the keynote presentation and launch of the new Pixel phones, watches and earbuds, all wrapped up in a big Artificial Intelligence bow called Gemini. We truly are in the Gemini Era with this lineu…
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We're navigating anti-trust lawsuits, Pixel 9 leaks and so, so much hardware (again!). **NOTE: Streamyard glitched at times throughout the recording of this podcast and there is no fix to the damage in this episode. We apologize for the audio cutouts.** Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor. NEWS 00…
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The gang is back together as Huyen Tue Dao, Jason Howell, Mishaal Rahman and Ron Richards are reunited after a month of travels to talk the latest in Android with lots of hardware! Note: Time codes are subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor. NEWS 00:03:52 - With Android 15 nearby, let's look at the distribution numbe…
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Tom notes that the Skibidi Toilet goes to the big screen and Molly discovers brat. Then Tom throws everyone a Twisters, while Molly explains the 4B movement. Check out our new "Socks Mandatory Slides" in our merch store! LINKS: Brat 4B movement ‘Skibidi Toilet’ Film Twisters Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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We've got exciting news about Google Play and an exclusive interview with Sam Bright, VP & GM of Google Play recorded from Google HQ in New York City. Jason Howell and Mishaal Rahman sat down with Sam Bright to hear all the latest coming to Google Play. In addition, Ron Richards joined the guys to hit on the big news of the week so we don't miss a …
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We're bursting at the seams with this hardware-focused episode as Jason Howell, Huyen Tue Dao, and Ron Richards breakdown the latest from Samsung, OnePlus, Nothing and parse the Pixel 9 leaks PLUS a brand new Apps segment and Ron has a BIG announcement! It doesn't get bigger than this! Note: Time codes are subject to change depending on dynamic ad …
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One full year of Android Faithful is in the books and we're so elated to welcome Jason Howell back to the show to join Huyen Tue Dao and Ron Richards get hyped for what's new in Android and look back at the past year. Note: Time codes are subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor. NEWS 00:05:28 - Looks like there's an A…
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It's Hot Android Summer and first up is Samsung so join Mishaal Rahman, Huyen Tue Dao and Ron Richards! Note: Time codes are subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor. NEWS 00:03:30 - Google AI is coming to the Pixel 9 and the Pixel 9 sure looks Pink! 00:12:37 - Major warning for Pixel 6 owners! Don't factory reset and …
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Molly and Tom recognize the ascension of Sabrina Carpenter. After that, Tom talks the inescapability of Webtoons and Molly finds Gen Z's new boyfriend. Then Tom finds an instant thing and Molly shames more young men. LINKS: Rat Boys Sabrina Carpenter Webtoons Instant Coffee Alpaca Boys Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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We did it Android fam! 50 episodes of Android Faithful and to celebrate, Florence Ion returns to join Huyen Tue Dao and Ron Richards discuss the upcoming events and latest in the world of Android. Running Time: 01:17:35 Note: Time codes are subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor. NEWS 00:04:23 - Google announced the …
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Producer Rich steps in for Molly in this episode. Tom opens us to the world of wizardposting and Rich makes sure he's getting his polyphenols. Then Tom finds the shirt of the summer and Rich tries to figure out some corporate slang. LINKS: Polyphenols Wizardposting “Good boy” shirts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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It's a hot summer Android night and we welcome Juan Bagnell to discuss the latest in Android with Huyen Tue Dao, Mishaal Rahman and Ron Richards. Running Time: 01:21:24 NEWS We were shocked by the news that Android VP of Engineering, Dave Burke, announced he was moving on Android 15 Beta 3 is out and Mishaal has the breakdown We get out first glimp…
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We welcome Shannon Morse back to the show as Jason Howell heads off on vacation, leaving Huyen Tue Dao, Mishaal Rahman and Ron Richards to sort through all this Artificial Intelligence across the entire industry - it's uncanny! Note: Time codes are subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor. Running Time: 01:13:52 NEWS 0…
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It's a packed episode as Huyen Tue Dao, Mishaal Rahman, Jason Howell and Ron Richards discuss the latest in Android ranging from Google's feature drop to Samsung getting more AI and lawsuits to hands-on with the latest hardware in the space. Plus, a whole lotta alliteration. Note: Time codes are subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion b…
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Tom dives into the wildly popular Liquid Death water craze, highlighting how its beer-like cans create unexpected social scenarios. Meanwhile, Molly brings the cicada invasion into focus, detailed as a phenomenon invoking nostalgic and cultural horror, complete with SNL's take on their emergence. LINKS: Cicadas Gen X Awakened Hosted on Acast. See a…
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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 R…
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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. Support us via our new website! NEWS There was a ton o…
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First, we all celebrated Mother's Day with the Northern Lights. Tom finds a Eurovision thing split and Molly finds a new graduation thing. Then Tom ate something, while Molly found that it was hip to be square all along. LINKS: Hot Dog Money Leis Square Phone Cases Eurovision Split Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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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 m…
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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 n…
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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 ev…
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Tom gets an infrequent thing off this chest and Molly finds a return to swearing associated with a glasses thing. Then Tom finds a new book trend, while Molly gets the Gen Z confirmation on the return of Chicos. LINKS: These glasses Chicos Infrequent showering Short chapters Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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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 divisons Mishaal…
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