Android Faithful

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!NEWSMark 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!HARDWARESome 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 upAPPSGoogle 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 responseBONUS HARDWAREUnboxing the Nothing Ear 3COMMUNITYJames 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

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.NEWSGoogle 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!HARDWAREHands 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 PremiereAPPSTikTok 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 MapsCOMMUNITYTimothy 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

The gang is back together as Ron returns to join Huyen, Jason and Mishaal and just in time too since the Android 15 beta dropped and Mishaal's got the breakdown. That plus...a phone made of wood?!?NEWSAndroid 15 Beta has arrived!Samsung overcomes Apple in market share according to IDCGoogle Gemini and OnePlus are working together in a confusing fashionSamsung brings Galaxy AI to more Galaxy devicesThe Patron Pick shows that Google listens as Google Messages brings back the single-line text field after getting complaintsHARDWAREPixel 9 line developments as a new modem brings emergency satellite connections and perhaps the Pixel Fold gets renamed?Leaked looks at the Sony Xperia 1 VIMotorola rolls out the Edge 50 series, featuring a wood backing plate (again!)APPSAll Google Photos users are getting AI editing tools Sadly, Google One VPN is dyingCOMMUNITYStephen from Ontario has solved the taking calls while driving with Maps problemMike from Ohio has discovered a huge drawback to the Google Pixel Watch 2John from Cincinnati, also in Ohio, shares some tech observations while traveling abroad

Welcome Ben Schoon of 9to5Google to the show as we've got a lot going on with Android 15 developments and Google's rollout of the Find My Device network, finally!NEWSWe got some amazing photos of the solar eclipse yesterday!Mishaal's got the latest rundown of what's coming to Android 15Google is finally rolling out the Find My Device Network - whoo hoo!The Patron Pick is a hoot with a new device that lets you run Samsung Dex on your car screen!!HARDWAREThe rumored Motorola Edge 50 has been announced!The Samsung Galaxy S25 will stick Exynos and Snapdragon APPSBeeper was acquired by Automattic!! In more messaging news, Sunbird is coming back, rising like a phoenixOnePlus is rolling out AI Eraser and some rumors about Google's Magic EraserCOMMUNITYOwen from Ottawa, Canada checks in on Chrome tabsChaim from Crown Heights in Brooklyn) wants to know if Android's Earthquake Detection actually works?Jakob shows off how he watches Android FaithfulThanks to Ben Schoon for joining us - check out all his great work at 9to5Google!

JR Raphael of The Intelligence returns to the show to join Jason, MIshaal and Ron to discuss the latest in Google and Android updates plus some hands-on Gamer gear and some rumors of the Pixel 9 line.Sign up for The Intelligence today and get $25 off your membership with the code: iloveronrichards - https://theintelligence.com/insider/NEWSGoogle has a bunch of updates to Shopping, Maps and Circle to SearchLatest in the upcoming Android 15 is protection from stingray devicesGoogle may be bringing Gemini to phones but it's going to be a RAM hogRCS is coming to iPhones this Fall, according to GooglePatron Pick: Android 15 could revamp the volume panel and make it collapsible and plus, Android 15 prepares revamped status bar and Mishaal isn't having it!HARDWAREPixel 9 rumors and leaks are heating up and it looks like there might be three phones in the lineThe Vivo X Fold3 is the lightest book-style foldable yet - it's so thin!Mishaal is hands on with the GameSir X2s Type C mobile gaming controllerIf you like photography then you'll want to check out the Xiaomi 14 Ultra photography kitAPPSGoogle Podcasts is going away, make sure you find a new podcast app!Gemini now automatically starts Google Maps navigationGot too many Chrome tabs? They've got a fix for thatCOMMUNITYDan M. is having a hard time with audio on the OnePlus Watch 2Jon and Eric write in with Maps while on the phone solutionsMike S. has a tip for battery drain on the Pixel 7AThanks to JR Raphael of The Intelligence for joining us, check out all his great work over at The Intelligence - https://theintelligence.com/

Juan Bagnell of SomeGadgetGuy returns to the show for a spicy week of Android discussions as Jason, MIshaal and Ron preview Android 15 and get hands-on with some new hardware!Want your own Android Faithful T-Shirt? You can get yours at Threadless - https://androidfaithful.threadless.comWould you want to come to a LIVE recording of Android Faithful during Google I/O? Let us know at bit.ly/afgoogleioNEWSAndroid 15 Developer Preview 2 is out and Mishaal breaks down what's new in this latest releaseThe Department of Justice is suing Apple for monopolistic behavior. What does it mean for Android?Samsung Galaxy A55 5G gets Seamless UpdatesThe Samsung OneUI 6.1 Update starts rolling out this week!Patron Pick: Google Contacts is making it easier to set custom ringtones for individual contactsHARDWARERon is hands on with the Nokia T21 Table from HMDJason reviews the OnePlus Watch 2 - Go watch his full review on YouTube!Details on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3, featuring (surprise, surprise), AI!APPSThe Epic Games Store is coming to Android!Google Wallet requiring device unlock for paymentsGoogle Photos library can now appear in OnePlus and Xiaomi's gallery appsCOMMUNITYAlpan23 on Patreon wonders if Android/Google Play is really as insecure as Apple makes it out to be?Daniel C. shares why he's Team Pixel all the wayDavid, akak Panzer_Z has another tip for locking your screen on Google Maps Thanks to Juan Bagnell for joining us, check out all his great work over at SomeGadgetGuy.com