Android Faithful

Hey hey the gang's all here for the Google I/O Post Mortem. Huyen Tue Dao returns from KotlinConf to join Florence Ion, Jason Howell and Ron Richards to put a bow on Google I/O and wrap things up and make sense of all the AI plus the news of the week in Android. Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor 00:06:51 - NEWS In case you missed it, there was...

The day has finally arrived! With the world of developers and Google enthusiasts descending on Mountain View, CA for the annual Google I/O conference! Jason Howell and Ron Richards braved the sun and brutal heat to bring you all the I/O experience from the keynote to hands-on demos and more! Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor 00:01:58 - GEMINI I...

Google I/O season officially kicks off as The Android Show: I/O Edition unveils what Google has been up to when it comes to Android, with a shift from "Operating System" to "Intelligence System." We're excited to welcome Sameer Samat, President, Android Ecosystem at Google back to the show to break down what it all means and discuss the details of today's announcements along with a broad range of...

An exciting time for Android is on the horizon and Huyen Tue Dao, Jason Howell and Ron Richards are very much here for it! Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor 00:04:04 - NEWS Well, it happened - The Android Show - Google I/O Edition was announced for next week on May 12 ! Also Google is looking for vibe coded contributions to the Countdown to Goo...

Huyen, Ron, and Jason look at the passage of time on Android and all that it brings. From an Easter egg that's a little long in the tooth, to the possible beginning of the end of the Fitbit brand. It's all here! Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor 00:02:21 - NEWS With Google I/O around the corner, it looks like the pre-show will be The Android Sh...

The gang is all back together as Florence Ion has an announcement for Jason Howell, Ron Richards and Huyen Tue Dao and the Android Faithful family! Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor 00:05:54 - NEWS Who is more loyal? iOS users or Android users ? The results may surprise you! A huge update for Android Developers as the Android CLI and Skills int...

Proving that technology can make anything can happen in 2026, especially if you're rocking an Android phone, Ron Richards puts his Pixel 10 Pro to the test by doing the show via his phone's mobile hotspot from a hotel in the Midwest so he can join Huyen Tue Dao and Jason Howell for the latest in the world of Android! Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distr...

Jason is joined by Huyen who just got back from Japan last night and somehow never crossed paths with guest Matteo Doni from TechTravelGeeks⁩  who was in Japan at the same time! The synergies in tonights show don't stop there either. Also, prepare yourself for Santa Howell and his grab bag of goodies from the archives of Android! Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad inse...

We've got Android on our mind as Android 17 takes a major step forward and Jason Howell, Florence Ion and Ron Richards wrap up the month of March with an array of phones and Android related news to gear up for a busy few weeks leading up to Google I/O. Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor 00:05:48 - NEWS The first step in Google's new sideloading...

We're tending to the Android garden now that Spring has arrived with the return of Jason Howell who joins Ron Richards and Florence Ion for a show packed with leaks and drama plus a rare rugged Ulefone spotted in the wild! Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor 00:09:10 - NEWS An update from Google on the Sideloading Drama that comes with a 24 hour...

We're super excited to present a special edition of Android Faithful, welcoming back friend of the show and VP Product, Android Developer Experience at Google, Matthew McCullough who joins Huyen Tue Dao and Ron Richards to go behind the scenes on the making of the new Android Bench and the AI LLM Rankings recently made available to Android Developers . Matthew was kind enough to give us some time...

It's a special GREEN day for Android and we celebrate it with the triumphant return of Huyen Tue Dao as she joins Florence Ion and Ron Richards to dive headfirst into the green dyed waters of Android news this week! Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor 00:05:10 - NEWS Google went to SF for GDC and brought news for gamers and game developers Lookou...

It's the post Mobile World Congress hangover, which is the perfect time for hands-on reviews with two of the hottest phones you can get right now and Florence Ion and Jason Howell have got 'em! Oh and Ron Richards is back to hear all about it! Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor 00:05:55 - NEWS Goodbye revenue share! Google drops their cut from t...

Jason and Flo are joined by Juan Bagnell to mostly discuss this year's biggest Mobile World Congress hardware announcements, but they couldn't help but start with the junk in Google's trunk. Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor 0:04:12 - NEWS March 2026 Feature Drop: Pixel 10 ‘Comfort’ view, custom AI icons, At a Glance ‘My commute,’ & more Oh...

Well whaddaya know, Jason Howell and Florence Ion are on the scene with Samsung's newest flagship series, the Galaxy S26 lineup, for at least a part of the show. Plus, Flo details Google's agentic Gemini news, Google I/O dates are here, and Jason reviews the Motorola Moto Watch. Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor 0:00:11 - SAMSUNG GALAXY UNPACKE...

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! Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor 00:02:30 - NEWS The first beta for Android 17 was released a...

Love is in the air this Valentine's week...a love affair with all things Android as Ron Richards is reunited with Florence Ion, Huyen Tue Dao and Jason Howell to revel in confirmed (not leaks!) of Samsung news plus drama around YouTube Music. Ah, Amore! Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor 00:02:46 - NEWS We've got more data on Smartphone sales gr...

With Ron gone (in Portland for pinball, don't worry), Jason Howell, Florence Ion, and Huyen Tue Dao do their best to hold down the fort. From Android desktop UI leaks to Nvidia's masterful 10 year (and counting) run with the Shield, to a live unboxing of the new Motorola Moto Watch, everything you need for Android bliss is right here. Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad inse...

Thankfully the snowstorm stopped in time for Ron Richards to dig out and join Jason Howell and Huyen Tue Dao for the latest in Android news from OnePlus to Samsung and of course a dash of Google and Gemini for fun. Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor 00:04:55 - NEWS OnePlus responds to reports of their demise and it's not really confidence buildi...

Rumors swirl about a popular manufacturer's demise but we see right through it plus the latest Gemini news that Google has to offer to keep Jason Howell, Florence Ion and Ron Richards amused in the key of Android for another week! Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor 00:05:05 - NEWS We've got Q4 2025 smartphone market data and it shows growth! ASU...

Making a triumphant return from CES, Jason Howell and Mishaal Rahman join Huyen Tue Dao and Ron Richards to wind down from Vegas and get into the latest Android headlines from the past week. Plus stay tuned for a major update from the Android Faithful fam at the end of the show! Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor 00:03:57 - NEWS We wrap up CES w...

Back from the holidays and ready to dive into 2026 for Android and what better way to start than with CES? Florence Ion, Huyen Tue Dao and Ron Richards break down all the Android related news coming out of Las Vegas and we get hands-on reports from Jason Howell on the scene at CES 2026! Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor 00:05:58 - CES NEWS We'v...

The moment you've been waiting for as Florence Ion, Mishaal Rahman, Jason Howell and Ron Richards gather to present the best (and weirdest) in the world of Android for 2025 and unveil the winners of our first annual end of the year awards, the APKs!  Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor 00:09:42 - NEWS Don't worry about the New Year's deadlin...

Another glorious week on the Android Faithful podcast with Jason Howell reviewing a 32" tablet, Mishaal flexing his Google sleuthing muscles all over Android 17, and Huyen bringing the TURBO to 2026! Don't forget the 2025 Annual Podcast Kudos (APKs!!!) You can vote for your favorite phones and news stories at https://bit.ly/2025apks - Voting closes on 12/22 at 11:59pm ET! Note: Time codes subject...

It's an exciting week at Android Faithful as Jason Howell and Florence Ion share their Android XR experience with Ron Richards and we kickoff the first ever Android Faithful awards...the 2025 Annual Podcast Kudos or the APKs!!! You can vote for your favorite phones and news stories at https://bit.ly/2025apks - Voting closes on 12/22 at Midnight ET! Note: Time codes subject to change depending on d...