Android Faithful

The team is almost back as Huyen Tue Dao and Mishaal Rahman return to the show to join Ron Richards as we dive into the latest in Android, most notably one of the best smartwatches we've ever reviewed! Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor. 00:01:42 - Huyen is back! While in Japan she picked up an Oukitel WP35 Rugged Phone 5G and the Motorola Edge...

It's just two dudes talking Android this week as Jason Howell and Ron Richards dish on Google's mistakes, get excited for I/O and parse all the new phones that all seem to be running the Snapdragon 8 Elite. Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor. 00:03:00 - NEWS It's coming! The date has been announced for Google I/O 2025 ! Google's Search AI mode i...

It's a calm before the storm as we've got a quiet week in Android making Jason Howell, Mishaal Rahman and Ron Richards thankful for the reprieve, because the wave of phone releases is on the horizon! Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor. 00:03:05 - NEWS Layoffs looming, Google offers packages for Pixel and Android employees to exit 2024 was a very...

Jason and Mishaal chat with Pebble founder Eric Migikovsky about the return of the smartwatch brand, comprehensive coverage of Samsung's Galaxy S25 launch, and Android 16's first beta in detail." Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor. 00:01:23 - INTERVIEW WITH ERIC MIGIKOVSKY, PEBBLE - Eric Migikovsky, Pebble founder, discusses Pebble's return and...

'Twas the night before Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2025 and Patrick Norton makes his first appearance on Android Faithful to join Ron Richards and Jason Howell pre-game Samsung's announcement, laugh at Microsoft, navigate the TikTok ban and so many new phones all in one jam-packed episode! Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor. 00:03:06 - NEWS Rich Min...

For the first time in 2025, Jason Howell, Mishaal Rahman, Huyen Tue Dao and Ron Richards gather to wrap up CES, dive into the OnePlus 13 and navigate all the Samsung and Nothing leaks. We're Android Faithful and we're back at it, all together baby! Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor. 00:03:05 - NEWS Jason and Mishaal share their CES Experiences...

Kicking off 2025 with Matteo Doni of Tech Travel Geeks to go through all the news from CES! SPECIAL: Join us on Patreon for 25% Off - use code AF2025 - expires 1/10/25 CES NEWS Samsung unveils Vision AI and new TVs A sneaky announcement about Wireless Qi2 charging on Android Samsung and Google's alternative to Dolby Atmos Google brings more AI to Google TV TCL shows the Playcube, a Google TV-power...

We wrap up 2024 for Android Faithful with a great interview with Shahram Izadi - VP & GM, AR/XR at Google about the new Android XR platform. That plus Huyen Tue Dao, Mishaal Rahman, Jason Howell and Ron Richards share their best and worst of Android for 2024. It's been a hell of year for Android, and we wouldn't want it any other way! PROGRAMMING NOTE: This is our last episode of 2024. We'll b...

Jason and Mishaal are joined by Florence Ion to discussSamsung's OneUI 7 Beta, a massive slew of new Android and Pixel features, OnePlus' Watch 3 rumors, and an interview with Angana Ghosh, Director of Product Management for Android about Expressive Captions! Get the newest merch design LEAKY PEEKY at Threadless ! Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distribu...

The Android Faithful team is joined by Juan Bagnell who gives his review of the massive (dare I say chonky) TANK Pad, along with discussion of Google's antitrust appeal, Honor's focus on portrait photography, OnePlus's Live Alerts, and IDC's smartphone growth predictions. Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor. NEWS 00:06:40 -  Google asks US a...

Just in time for Thanksgiving in the US, Shannon Morse returns to the show to join Huyen Tue Dao and Ron Richards for the latest in Google. OnePlus. Samsung, Oppo and of course, Huawei news. Plus a whole lot of being thankful! Thanks for enjoying Android Faithful! Get the newest merch design LEAKY PEEKY at Threadless! Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the dist...

Adam Doud returns to the show with a tale of phones vs. escalators and joins Mishaal Rahman, Huyen Tue Dao, Ron Richards and Jason Howell for a jam packed show full of Android 16, Samsung and Google rumors and much more. Get the newest merch design LEAKY PEEKY at Threadless! Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor. NEWS 00:04:00 - The Android 16 Deve...

It's never quiet in the world of Android and this week we've got reviews of two Chromebooks, plus updates to Android 15 and rollouts to manufacturers like OnePlus and Nothing. Jason Howell, Mishaal Rahman and Ron Richards are here to sort through the noise for you, the Android Faithful! Participate in ACast's listener survey: http://bit.ly/androidfaithful-survey Note: Time codes subject to change...

It's been a big week for Android with an official Android 16 Update along with new features and a new release schedule. In this episode we have our interview with Seang Chau, VP and GM of Android Platform and Matthew McCullough, VP of Android Developer Experience at Google who talked with Huyen Tue Dao and Mishaal Rahman about the news AND Android 16's dessert name! Jason Howell, Ron Richards and...

We've got leaks, we've got reveals, we've got an interview about satellite smartphone connectivity - this episode has it all as Mishaal Rahman, Jason Howell, and Ron Richards break down all the ins and outs in the world of Android this week. Participate in ACast's listener survey: http://bit.ly/androidfaithful-survey Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distr...

This week we have everything from legal drama to hardware leaks and new releases to cybersecurity as Mishaal Rahman, Huyen Tue Dao, Jason Howell, and Ron Richards catch up on the week in Android. Participate in ACast's listener survey: http://bit.ly/androidfaithful-survey Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor. NEWS 00:05:27 - The latest in Epic vs...

The Android Faithful team breaks down the major Android 15 release, foreshadows Android 16 features, examines Google's legal troubles, and reviews new devices from Vivo and Walmart. Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor. NEWS 00:04:18 - Big day for Android 15 as it rolls out to Pixels along with an October Pixel Drop 00:24:58 - Last week was a big...

We're back with another monster episode, but this time with less hardware and way more Samsung and Apps with Mishaal Rahman, Huyen Tue Dao, Jason Howell and Ron Richards. Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor. NEWS 00:03:58 - The courts lay massive punishment on Google as result of the Epic lawsuit 00:17:31 - Samsung's One UI 7.0 may not have been...

The gang is back together as Mishaal Rahman, Huyen Tue Dao, Jason Howell and Ron Richards delve deep into the motherlode of Android news, hardware and more! Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor. NEWS 00:04:10 - Vivo is the first to rollout Android 15 00:05:03 - Get ready for Android 16 as the new codename has been revealed 00:13:49 - A timely upda...

Google TV gets a major update while Xiaomi, Huawei and Nothing are bringing the latest to Android globally. Recorded at Droidcon NYC, Mishaal Rahman, Huyen Tue Dao, Jason Howell and Ron Richards break down the news along with an exclusive interview with Shalini Govil-Pai, VP & GM of Google TV. Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor. NEWS 00:06:2...

It's a jam-packed episode this week ranging from more Android 15 to a closer look at the Samsung Galaxy S25 to the much-maligned return of Flappy Bird. Yes, Flappy Bird. Jason Howell, Ron Richards and Mishaal Rahman (for a little bit) go on this Android journey with you, our faithful audience. Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor. NEWS 00:03:55 -...

Huyen got the Pixel Watch 3 on her wrist, Mishaal caught a glimpse of an Android 16 feature, and Jason became a believer in the tri-fold format. Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor. NEWS 0:19:43 - Google is preparing a major overhaul to notifications and Quick Settings in Android 16 0:26:24 - Here's how Android 15 blocks thieves from bypassing fa...

It's a classic episode all about Android as we welcome back Florence Ion to take a trip to hardware leak city with Jason Howell and Ron Richards! Hey! We'll be at Droidcon NYC this September! Also hey! You can get Android Faithful merch for up to 40% off at Threadless ! Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor. NEWS 0:05:47 - Big day for Android with...

We just can't quit you Pixel 9, can we? Even with guest Adam Doud on the show, Huyen Tue Dao, Mishaal Rahman, Jason Howell and Ron Richards are at it again. We'll be at Droidcon NYC this September! Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor. NEWS 0:17:26 - The dawn of AI Photo s and the ethics of images that aren't real 0:29:54 - We know when Android 15...

Jason, Mishaal, and guest Shannon Morse discuss the potential breakup of Google's Android division, #TeamPixel controversy, the new OnePlus Buds Pro 3, as well as the promised Pank interview! Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor. NEWS 0:17:33 US Considers a Rare Antitrust Move 0:28:01 Google threatened tech influencers unless they ‘preferred’ the...