{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/649f5be290e2100011cf6c40/6a852bf1b9d83ea9cc20080b?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"One Billion Gemini \"Users\"","description":"<p>This episode is sponsored by TORRAS.</p><p><br></p><p>Jason, Huyen, and Flo question what a user actually is in the world of Gemini, give their... ahem... IMPRESSIONS of the Pixel 11 family one week in, and marvel at reviews of the Honor Robot Phone that say the gimbal camera isn't a gimmick at all. We'll believe it when we get it for review!</p><p><br></p><p><em>This episode of Android Faithful is brought to you by TORRAS. The Pixel 11 is coming, and you'll want it protected from day one. Buy the TORRAS Q3 Air for the Pixel 11 Pro XL on Amazon today at </em><a href=\"https://amzn.to/3TDn5gC\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><em>https://amzn.to/3TDn5gC</em></a> and use promo code <strong>JASON2608 </strong>at checkout<strong> </strong>for<strong> 15% off. </strong><em>Thanks to TORRAS for supporting Android Faithful!</em></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>00:06:14 - NEWS</p><ul><li><a href=\"https://www.theverge.com/policy/979852/that-is-not-acceptable-judge-orders-google-to-make-rival-app-store-installs-easier\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">‘That is not acceptable’: Judge orders Google to make rival app store installs easier</a></li><li><a href=\"https://arstechnica.com/ai/2026/08/google-says-gemini-has-reached-1b-users-faster-than-any-other-google-product/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Gemini becomes Google’s fastest-growing product ever as it hits 1B users</a></li><li><a href=\"https://9to5google.com/2026/08/18/google-pixel-report-china-production-2026-shipments/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Google Pixel strategy is now ‘attack,’ 13 million phones in 2026, ending China production</a></li><li>PATRON PICK: <a href=\"https://www.makeuseof.com/developer-setting-was-keeping-my-android-phone-awake-for-no-good-reason/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">This developer setting was keeping my Android phone awake for no good reason</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p>00:40:58 - HARDWARE</p><ul><li><a href=\"https://store.google.com/product/pixel_11_pro\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Pixel 11 impressions</a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.androidpolice.com/fairphone-gen-6-plus-hands-on/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">The Fairphone (Gen 6+) costs $650, but its repairability makes it better value than a flagship</a></li><li><a href=\"https://9to5google.com/2026/08/18/fairphone-gen-6-plus-us-launch-price-specs/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Fairphone officially starts selling its new repairable Android phone in the US for $649</a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_launches_robot_phone_in_china_with_200mp_titanium_gimbal_camera-news-74133.php\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Honor launches Robot Phone in China with 200MP titanium gimbal camera</a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.theverge.com/gadgets/978314/honor-robot-phone-hands-on-impressions-test-gimbal-camera\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Honor’s Robot Phone is better than a gimbal in a phone has any right to be</a></li><li><a href=\"https://petapixel.com/2026/08/17/honor-robot-phone-hands-on-this-isnt-a-gimmick/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Honor Robot Phone Hands-On: This Isn’t a Gimmick</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p>01:03:53 - APPS 'n SOFTWARE 'n STUFF</p><ul><li><a href=\"https://www.androidpolice.com/googles-gemini-finally-arrives-in-chrome-for-all-us-android-users-with-a-powerful-new-trick-for-subscribers/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Google's Gemini finally arrives in Chrome for all US Android users, with a powerful new trick for subscribers</a></li><li><a href=\"https://9to5google.com/2026/08/14/android-17-qpr2-beta-3-everything-new/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Here’s everything new in Android 17 QPR2 Beta 3 [Gallery]</a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.androidauthority.com/gboard-typing-speed-3699549/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Gboard could soon show this fun animation when your typing hits hyperspeed</a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.androidauthority.com/gboard-quick-insert-3699442/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Gboard is cooking up a speedy new way to add content to messages</a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.androidauthority.com/gboard-rambler-usage-limit-3699660/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Gboard Rambler has a usage limit, and here's what happens when you reach it</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p>01:16:35 - COMMUNITY FEEDBACK</p><ul><li>Ron, Michael, Craig all shared why they will miss Google Assistant in the Gemini era</li><li>Shawn took Android Faithful to South Korea!</li></ul>","author_name":"Subrilliant LLC"}