{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/649f5be290e2100011cf6c40/69947650989966fe08f66d3d?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Android 17 Bumpy Launch","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/649f5be290e2100011cf6c40/1771336212544-9163558d-109f-4cc8-870d-bb17cbf815ec.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>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!</p><p><br></p><p><em>Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor</em></p><p><br></p><p>00:02:30 - NEWS</p><ul><li>The <a href=\"https://www.androidfaithful.com/the-first-android-17-beta-is-available-to-download/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">first beta for Android 17 was released </a>after a bit of back and forth from Google</li><li><a href=\"https://9to5google.com/2026/02/13/quick-share-removing-always-on-everyone-mode-on-android-matching-iphone/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">QuickShare is making adjustments to be more like AirDrop</a> and <a href=\"https://www.androidauthority.com/pixel-9-quick-share-airdrop-support-3640855/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">AirDrop compatibility is available for Pixel 9</a>s!</li><li>PATRON PICK: <a href=\"https://www.androidpolice.com/i-unlocked-android-auto-secret-menu-never-going-back/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Unlock the Android Auto Developer Options</a> for more control of your in-car experience!</li></ul><p><br></p><p>00:32:13 - HARDWARE</p><ul><li>There's<a href=\"https://www.androidauthority.com/google-pixel-10a-leaked-renders-colors-3640393/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> leaks of the upcoming Google Pixel 10A and the colors</a> are delightful and the <a href=\"https://www.androidcentral.com/phones/google-pixel/the-google-pixel-10as-leaked-battery-life-is-the-upgrade-ive-been-waiting-for\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">EU shows the battery life</a> is impressive!</li><li>Could it be? Could NVIDIA be working on <a href=\"https://phandroid.com/2026/02/13/nvidia-hints-at-new-shield-tv-with-modern-features/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">a NEW NVIDIA Shield TV</a> device?</li><li>Samsung Galaxy Unpacked is coming and that means that <a href=\"https://winfuture.de/news,156733.html\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">all the specs for the upcoming S26 line have leaked</a> along with a <a href=\"https://www.androidauthority.com/wide-galaxy-fold-images-3640828/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">possible glimpse of the WIDE Foldable</a>? Is it <a href=\"https://9to5google.com/2026/02/13/samsung-wide-foldable-surfaces-aspect-ratio-mockups-pixel-fold/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">wider than the Pixel Fold</a>?</li><li>And some new phones in the world with the <a href=\"https://www.gsmarena.com/tecno_pova_curve_2_debuts_with_8000mah_battery_678inch_144hz_curved_display-news-71544.php\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Tecno Pova Curve 2</a>&nbsp;and the <a href=\"https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_mate_80_pro_is_going_global-news-71526.php\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">global release of the Huawei Mate 80 Pro</a>&nbsp; </li></ul><p><br></p><p>00:58:03 - APPS</p><ul><li>Now you can <a href=\"https://www.androidauthority.com/google-chrome-android-pinned-tabs-3640703/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">pin tabs on Chrome on Android</a>!</li><li>Looks like <a href=\"https://www.androidauthority.com/google-pixel-now-playing-app-play-store-3641143/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Now Playing will graduate to a full app</a> but maybe for Pixels only?</li><li><a href=\"https://www.androidcentral.com/phones/nothing-phones/nothing-playground-lets-you-build-the-apps-without-coding\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Nothing's Playground launches</a> letting you vibe code your own widgets with AI, but <a href=\"https://www.theverge.com/tech/876229/nothing-essential-ai-app-builder\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">is it any good?</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p>01:10:40 - COMMUNITY FEEDBACK</p><ul><li>Chris K writes in for an AirDrop like experience via PushBullet</li><li>@MColey on Threads shares how their family uses AirDrop on iOS to share photos</li></ul><p><br></p>","author_name":"Subrilliant LLC"}