{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/649f5be290e2100011cf6c40/6a4dbe2c195f863605f5ea76?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"3 Cheers to 3 Years!","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/649f5be290e2100011cf6c40/1783478769955-e7f490c3-a4ea-4aa6-b76e-7fde9e9041e6.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>For the past 3 years there has been one constant in our lives: Android. And this week is no different as Jason Howell, Huyen Tue Dao, Florence Ion and Ron Richards celebrate three years of Android Faithful with a barrage of news from all the manufacturers along with a fair share of drama and disappointment. You know, the typical Android roller coaster of emotions.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>PATREON SPECIAL:</strong> We're celebrating our 3rd Anniversary this week and you can get 20% off a membership at Patreon with code <strong>3AF</strong> at <a href=\"https://www.patreon.com/c/AndroidFaithful\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.patreon.com/c/AndroidFaithful</a></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>00:07:25 - NEWS</p><p><br></p><ul><li>Breaking news as <a href=\"https://9to5google.com/2026/07/07/made-by-google-2026-invite/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Google announces Made By Google 2026</a> is happening in New York City on August 12!</li><li><a href=\"https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvgj0pp5p62o\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Google gets slapped with a hefty 4.1 Billion Euros fine</a> for blocking competition with Android</li><li>More signs of OnePlus' demise as <a href=\"https://www.smartprix.com/bytes/exclusive-oxygenos-and-realme-ui-being-discontinued-ending-a-golden-era/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">OxygenOS gets discontinued</a> and Oppo encourages <a href=\"https://9to5google.com/2026/06/30/oneplus-is-now-pushing-its-users-to-buy-oppo-products-in-some-regions/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">OnePlus customers to buy Oppo phones</a></li><li>PATRON PICK: <a href=\"https://www.howtogeek.com/hot-weather-can-slowly-destroy-your-phoneheres-how-to-keep-it-safe-this-summer/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Protect your phone's battery from the summer heat!</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p>00:40:48 - HARDWARE</p><p><br></p><ul><li>Samsung officially announces <a href=\"https://news.samsung.com/global/invitation-galaxy-unpacked-july-2026-a-new-shape-unfolds\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Galaxy Unpacked happening in London on July 22</a> just as they <a href=\"https://9to5google.com/2026/06/30/samsung-galaxy-z-fold-8-official-teasers/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">drop many teasers for the Galaxy Fold</a> and the various shapes and sizes</li><li>The <a href=\"https://9to5google.com/2026/07/07/nothing-phone-4b-hands-on-launch-price-specs/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Nothing 4(b) phone looks to be the real deal</a> and Nothing keeps it going with the <a href=\"https://9to5google.com/2026/07/07/nothing-ear-3a-price-features-release/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Nothing Ear 3(a) release</a></li><li>Looking for a small phone? Keep an eye out for the<a href=\"https://www.notebookcheck.net/Smaller-than-iPhone-13-mini-Enough-Phone-promises-long-battery-life-and-screw-on-back-cover.1328787.0.html\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> Enough Phone</a> <a href=\"https://enoughphone.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">coming soon.</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p>01:03:21 - APPS 'n SOFTWARE 'n STUFF</p><p><br></p><ul><li><a href=\"https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/02/popular-tv-tracking-app-tv-time-is-shutting-down-as-company-focuses-on-ai/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">TV Time abruptly shuts down</a> and Ron is pissed</li><li><a href=\"https://www.androidauthority.com/android-17-qpr1-beta-6-3683590/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Android 17 QPR1 hits platform stability</a> with beta 6 release</li><li>And the <a href=\"https://9to5google.com/2026/07/07/android-17-july-pixel-update/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Android 17 July Update for Pixels</a> just rolled out!</li><li>Get ready to touch phones as <a href=\"https://www.androidauthority.com/google-contacts-tap-to-share-3684167/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Google Contacts is getting Tap to Share</a></li><li>And the new <a href=\"https://9to5google.com/2026/07/01/google-signatures-app-android-pixel-rolling-out/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Signatures app from Google</a> starts rolling out as well</li></ul><p><br></p><p>01:15:15 - COMMUNITY FEEDBACK</p><p><br></p><ul><li>Matt M. checks in with his Android 17 experience so far</li><li>Scott Moore shares his experience after getting hit with the T-Mobile price hike</li></ul>","author_name":"Subrilliant LLC"}