Google I/O Countdown - Android Faithful Episode #43

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As if Google I/O excitement wasn't enough, we shared some big news on the podcast this week! Listen as Jason Howell, Huyen Tue Dao, Ron Richards and Mishaal Rahman reveal the brand new Android Faithful website featuring newsletters, articles, reviews and more! Check it out at AndroidFaithful.com and then listen as we discuss all the major Android news of the week!

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Android 16 Sneaky Peeky - Android Faithful Episode #71

Adam Doud returns to the show with a tale of phones vs. escalators and packed show full of Android 16, Samsung and Google rumors and more!

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Two Chromebooks Walked Into a Bar - Android Faithful Episode #70

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 and more!

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It's a Gemininomicon! - Android Faithful Episode #69

It's been a big week for Android with an official Android 16 Update along with new features and a new release schedule and we've got the exclusive interview with Google about i!

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Interview: Google explains Android's faster release schedule and new Gemini features in Android Studio

We sat down with two Google execs to talk about the major changes in Android's release schedule plus new Gemini AI features in Android Studio.

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Snapdragon 8 Elite... DisARMed? - Android Faithful Episode #68

We've got leaks, we've got reveals, we've got an interview about satellite smartphone connectivity - this episode has it all!

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OnePlus Tricks or OnePlus Treats - Android Faithful Episode #67

This week we have everything from legal drama to hardware leaks and new releases to cybersecurity

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Android 15: The Last Google OS? - Android Faithful Episode #66

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.

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Google Play's Epic Beatdown - Android Faithful Episode #65

We're back with another monster episode, but this time with less hardware and way more Samsung and Apps!

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Waffling on Dessert Names - Android Faithful Episode #64

The gang is back together to delve deep into the motherlode of Android news, hardware and more!

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Google TV Dogfooding - Android Faithful Episode #63

Google TV gets a major update while Xiaomi, Huawei and Nothing are bringing the latest to Android globally - PLUS an exclusive interview with Shalini Govil-Pai, VP & GM of Google TV.

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Buggy and the Droids - Android Faithful Episode #62

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.

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Detox In The Front, Sparkle In The Back - Android Faithful Episode #61

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.

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Flo's AI Boyfriend - Android Faithful Episode #60

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!

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Don't Throw Rocks At Chipsets - Android Faithful #59

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.

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No Pank For the Pixel 9 Pro - Android Faithful Episode #58

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!

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