Unveiling Android Secrets: Leaks, Reveals, and Interviews

Published On Wed Nov 06 2024

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

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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 Huyen also break down this week's news in the world of Android!

Android 16: Eligible devices, release date, and new features

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Exclusive Interview with Google Executives

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.

Leaks, Reveals, and Interviews

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

Google Pixel Watch 3 battery life: 35% more battery makes it last

Android 15 Release and Beyond

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

Samsung, Apps, and More

We're back with another monster episode, but this time with less hardware and way more Samsung and Apps! The gang is back together to delve deep into the motherlode of Android news, hardware and more!

Google TV Update and More

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.

Pixel Watch, Android 16, and More

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. 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.

Classic Android Episode

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! 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.

Breakup of Google's Android Division

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!