Android Faithful

We're kicking off the last month of 2025 with Florence Ion, Mishaal Rahman and Ron Richards pondering everything from multi-tasking to foldables to earbuds and whether or not icons should be themed or as the developer intended them to be? So many questions to start the end of 2025... Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor 00:03:20 - NEWS The last Pi...

So much to give thanks for this week as Jason Howell, Huyen Tue Dao and Ron Richards process the implications of AirDrop on Android, the affordability crisis in phones and exciting new hardware designs in phones! BLACK FRIDAY SPECIAL: Support Android Faithful at Patreon and get 25% off using code: BLACKFRIDAY Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor 0...

It's a big episode full of first looks, glimpses and glances as Jason Howell, Mishaal Rahman and Ron Richards gear up for everything from AI to OnePlus, Samsung, Motorola and more this week in the world of Android. Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor 00:02:13 - NEWS Gemini 3 has landed and here's how Mishaal put it to the test More developments i...

We've got an exciting pair of new phones to look at as Jason Howell and Mishaal Rahman are showing them off to Huyen Tue Dao and Ron Richards along with the latest in the ongoing sagas from the world of Android Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor 00:04:40 - HARDWARE First looks at the OnePlus 15 Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra camera to the Pixel 1...

It's Election Night in the US and Jason Howell, Huyen Tue Dao and Ron Richards are abuzz with the world of Android ranging from Android Developer updates to AI powered Robots and phones with physical keyboard. Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor 00:09:07 - NEWS Well, it's happened - Google has opened up the Play Store's gates in the US after the...

The pre-Halloween vibes are setting in as Florence Ion shares her scary experience with Google Home and Gemini seeing ghosts with Jason Howell, Mishaal Rahman and Ron Richards along with the other shocking Android news of the week. Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor 00:09:19 - NEWS It gets creepy as Google Home starts hallucinating people in hou...

The time has finally come as Samsung announces and rolls out the Android XR headset formerly known as Moohan, now known as the Samsung Galaxy XR and Jason Howell was hands on with the new headset and is here to share the experience with Huyen Tue Dao, Mishaal Rahman and Ron Richards. Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor 00:01:58 - NEWS OnePlus rol...

Huyen Tue Dao makes her triumphant return to the show just in time to join Mishaal Rahman and Ron Richards to talk more AI in Android, the latest leaks with Android XR and weigh in on watches! Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor 00:02:00 - NEWS In the court room, Google thinks they should be allowed to bundle Gemini with their apps Wear OS 6 come...

Well, Google Home welcomed Gemini into it's doors and many of you had lots of passionate reactions. Mishaal Rahman, Jason Howell and Ron Richards are here to process those emotions plus all the other Android related news and happenings from the week that was. Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor 00:03:40 - NEWS Finally, Gemini gets added to Google...

We're back with another special edition of Android Faithful as Florence Ion and Mishaal Rahman talk with Anish Katukaran, Chief Product Officer of Google Home and Nest, about the launch of Gemini for Home, replacing Google Assistant, and updating smart home intelligence. They touch on rollout challenges, multi-user experience, a redesigned Google Home app , and smarter automation features. 00:00 -...

It's whirlwind of stops around the Android universe as Mishaal Rahman, Florence Ion and Ron Richards track the comings and goings from Google, Samsung, OnePlus, Xiaomi, F-Droid and more! Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor 00:02:30 - NEWS Android for PCs is a real thing and it's coming in 2026 Amazon makes good on their departure with the new Fir...

Huyen Tue Dao and Jason Howell decide that two is the right number for episode 115. Plenty of talk about where Gemini is headed (turns out, everywhere at this point), Jason has a brief review of the TCL Nxtpaper 60 Ultra, and Huyen details the walkie talkie feature of Nothing's new earbuds. Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor 0:02:37 - NEWS Nothi...

Mishaal, Florence, and Jason finally close the loop on one of the longest running gags from the All About Android days, and it involves fences. Plus, are Android's open roots eroding before out eyes? The Galaxy S26 leaks hard, and Jason unboxes the Infinix GT 30! Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor 00:00 - Podcast begins 07:06:09 - NEWS Android 1...

On this episode of Android Faithful with Jason Howell and Ron Richards, Beeper’s new CEO Kishan Bagaria shares the app’s evolution, the potential of AI integration, and a shift to on-device privacy. The conversation covers Beeper’s fight against messaging silos, openness versus Apple’s closed ecosystem, and plans to reach 100 million users. Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic a...

We're trying to enjoy a quieter week in the world of Android but man, the drama doesn't stop and neither does the rollout of new devices. Luckily Huyen Tue Dao, Mishaal Rahman and Ron Richards are here to parse it all for you in one enjoyable package. Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor 00:05:24 - NEWS Lookout! Google and Pixel is moving up the c...

It's a day of surprising news from and about Google as we get the latest legal update and Gemini looks too make a homecoming and whole lot more this week as Huyen Tue Dao, Jason Howell and Ron Richards deliver the Android gospel. Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor 00:05:00 - NEWS Google dodges a bullet and won't need to spin off Android or Chome...

Forgive us for another time-delayed episode but we promise its for good reason. Florence and Jason have been using the new Pixel 10 Pro for almost a full week and in good parental fashion are prepared with their Yucks and Yums of their time with Google's latest and greatest! Also, Huyen shares the developer perspective on the news that Google wants developers to de-anonymize themselves when bringi...

Mindy Brooks, VP of Product Management and UX for the Android Platform, joins us on Android Faithful to dig into the story behind Material 3 Expressive. We dive into the four-year journey from Material You to today’s big redesign, including how Google balanced personalization with accessibility and why user feedback shaped key decisions like the upcoming blur toggle. We also explore how Material 3...

The big moment has finally arrived, Made By Google launches today and we've got the full breakdown of all the new phones, watches and earbuds and all the software to go with them. Listen as Florence Ion, Mishaal Rahman and Ron Richards breakdown the rollout along with a little bit of the rest of the world of Android this week. Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by...

This week we have lots to speculate about (Google TV, Pixel 10s) and lots to celebrate (Android 17's Dessert Name) and lots to mourn (Goodbye Amazon App Store) and that's enough to keep Huyen Tue Dao, Mishaal Rahman and Ron Richards busy for another week that was in Android... Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor 00:09:13 - NEWS Lots of questions...

The dog days of summer are upon us, but that doesn't stop Jason Howell, Mishaal Rahman and Ron Richards from talking about the latest legal drama and phone release rumors, plus a good dose of AI ethical conundrums. Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor 00:04:12 - NEWS A major advancement in Epic Games legal victory over Google Machine Learning used...

A supersized episode with Jason, Huyen, Mishaal, and Flo heading into the pit at the Warped Tour with a nerdy foldable smartphone. OK, maybe that was just Flo. Jason shows off a cool pixelated album art frame, everyone goes gaga over MagSafe finally coming to the next Pixel, and everyone gets confused by the Live Voicemail leak. Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion...

Who knew there would be such a wide range of topics on tonights show?! Jason Howell, Huyen Tue Dao, Mishaal Rahman and Ron Richards sure didn't think we'd be going lone on legal action on leaks and the science behind Google's rollout of the Pixel 10? Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor 00:07:50 - NEWS And now we've got Gemini Drops from Google ,...

Ready yourselves for some supersized action with Jason, Mishaal, Huyen, and Flo discussing what has been a rather consequential week in the world of Android. From boots on the ground at Samsung Unpacked, to Jason's unboxing of the Nothing Phone 3, to a new Android Canary track for the brave, the top Google brass acknowledging that Android and ChromeOS are merging! You don't want to miss this one....

Things pick up in the summer heat as Samsung gets ready to unveil their new line of foldables and watches and maybe more? Huyen Tue Dao, Jason Howell and Ron Richards break down what we expect to see at Samsung Galaxy Unpacked. Plus we go behind the scenes of AI Mode for Search at Google with an exclusive interview and lots more in this packed episode! Note: Time codes subject to change depending...