Android Faithful is your weekly source for Android news, hardware, apps and more. Join Huyen Tue Dao and Ron Richards, along with a host of Android friends and experts as they keep you up to date every week on everything important to the world of Android From phones and foldables, to tablets and TVs and more. We are the Android Faithful. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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It's a Thing is a decidedly off-topic show. It's a show about trends. It's a show about obsessions. It's a show about sneakers, becoming a plant lady, buying a house (holy cow, sewers), books, food (holy cow, lining up for pastries). It's about things that are already a thing, might become a thing, always have been a thing, or are only things in our own minds. And of course, it's about your things! If a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step, this show is us tying our shoes. A ...
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Detox In The Front, Sparkle In The Back
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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…
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Get a Skin Tag - It's a Thing 333
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Tom gets unserious and Molly gets weird with jeans. Then Tom finds the AIification of humanity, while Molly gets in line for a new dancing thing. LINKS: Weird denim Line dancing Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Flo's AI Boyfriend
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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 dist…
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Bread Butt Coffee - It's a Thing 332
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Tom "locks in" and Molly finds the new best remix. Then Tom is looking at the new coffee while Molly loves Subway takes. LINKS: Black jobs edits and remixes Subway takes Lock In Coffee replacement Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Don't Throw Rocks At Chipsets
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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 Photos and the ethics of images t…
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A Place, Not a Style - It's a Thing 331
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We start the show being very demure. Tom for real has the new slang thing and Molly takes a pause. Then Tom is coasting on Connecticut, while Molly recognizes a chromatically determinate equestrian association. LINKS: Very Demure Very Mindful Pink Pony Club (aka Chappell Roan) Connecticut Coast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inform…
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No Pank For the Pixel 9 Pro
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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 threat…
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Dogging in the Raw - It's a Thing 330
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Tom grows on the latest hair trend and Molly finds the Sephora kids. Then Tom has the new flavor hotness, while Molly says the words "raw" and "dog." Plus they both recognize the ur-thing of the Australian breakdancer. LINKS: Australian breakdancer Sephora kids Rawdogging Broccoli Cut Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Made By Google Pixel Launch
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It's a big week in Android-land as the AF team and the rest of the tech industry descended on Mountain View, California to go to Google's headquarters for the keynote presentation and launch of the new Pixel phones, watches and earbuds, all wrapped up in a big Artificial Intelligence bow called Gemini. We truly are in the Gemini Era with this lineu…
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Fans and Chilled Coffee - It's a Thing 329
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Tom is feeling Magnificent about tech and Molly sees our cyborg future. Then Tom finds a cool thing about coffee, while Molly brings a fan from Europe. LINKS: Chilled Coffee The Patch Fans Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Chromecast is Dead! Long Live Chromecast!
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We're navigating anti-trust lawsuits, Pixel 9 leaks and so, so much hardware (again!). **NOTE: Streamyard glitched at times throughout the recording of this podcast and there is no fix to the damage in this episode. We apologize for the audio cutouts.** Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor. NEWS 00…
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Heirloom Sickos - It's a Thing 328
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Producer Rich steps in for Molly to talk about the latest in fandom and Tom meats him halfway. Then Rich is reading the summer away and Tom burns down the house. LINKS: Sickos Backlash Heirloom meat Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Over-Gesturification
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The gang is back together as Huyen Tue Dao, Jason Howell, Mishaal Rahman and Ron Richards are reunited after a month of travels to talk the latest in Android with lots of hardware! Note: Time codes are subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor. NEWS 00:03:52 - With Android 15 nearby, let's look at the distribution numbe…
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Manifesting Skibidi - It's a Thing 327
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Tom notes that the Skibidi Toilet goes to the big screen and Molly discovers brat. Then Tom throws everyone a Twisters, while Molly explains the 4B movement. Check out our new "Socks Mandatory Slides" in our merch store! LINKS: Brat 4B movement ‘Skibidi Toilet’ Film Twisters Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Google Play Leveling Up!
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We've got exciting news about Google Play and an exclusive interview with Sam Bright, VP & GM of Google Play recorded from Google HQ in New York City. Jason Howell and Mishaal Rahman sat down with Sam Bright to hear all the latest coming to Google Play. In addition, Ron Richards joined the guys to hit on the big news of the week so we don't miss a …
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It Was Good But Not Bread - It's a Thing 326
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Tom gets chummy with a new thing and Molly gallops into a sport thing. Then Tom recognizes the cottage cheese renaissance, while Molly publicly relates to a new phrase. LINKS: Hobby horse racing Chumbox Cottage cheese Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Leaky Cringey Hardware Marathon
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We're bursting at the seams with this hardware-focused episode as Jason Howell, Huyen Tue Dao, and Ron Richards breakdown the latest from Samsung, OnePlus, Nothing and parse the Pixel 9 leaks PLUS a brand new Apps segment and Ron has a BIG announcement! It doesn't get bigger than this! Note: Time codes are subject to change depending on dynamic ad …
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An Americano Detour - It's a Thing 325
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Tom delves into the viral trend of Dubai Chocolate, while Molly puts some weight behind a new vest. Then Tom highlights the book Atomic Habits by James Clear, while Molly explores Zone 2 cardio: electric boogaloo. LINKS: Vests Zone 2 Dubai Chocolate Atomic Habits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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One full year of Android Faithful is in the books and we're so elated to welcome Jason Howell back to the show to join Huyen Tue Dao and Ron Richards get hyped for what's new in Android and look back at the past year. Note: Time codes are subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor. NEWS 00:05:28 - Looks like there's an A…
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Shorts Are Back - It's a Thing 324
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Tom talks about the rise of the digital detox and Molly finds a movie theater thing. They also both talk about shorts. LINKS: 4-inch shorts Popcorn buckets Digital Detox Bermudas Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Samsung Health is Sick!
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It's Hot Android Summer and first up is Samsung so join Mishaal Rahman, Huyen Tue Dao and Ron Richards! Note: Time codes are subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor. NEWS 00:03:30 - Google AI is coming to the Pixel 9 and the Pixel 9 sure looks Pink! 00:12:37 - Major warning for Pixel 6 owners! Don't factory reset and …
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Tastes... Evolve - It's a Thing 323
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Molly and Tom recognize the ascension of Sabrina Carpenter. After that, Tom talks the inescapability of Webtoons and Molly finds Gen Z's new boyfriend. Then Tom finds an instant thing and Molly shames more young men. LINKS: Rat Boys Sabrina Carpenter Webtoons Instant Coffee Alpaca Boys Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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We did it Android fam! 50 episodes of Android Faithful and to celebrate, Florence Ion returns to join Huyen Tue Dao and Ron Richards discuss the upcoming events and latest in the world of Android. Running Time: 01:17:35 Note: Time codes are subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor. NEWS 00:04:23 - Google announced the …
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Wizardposting and Polyphenols - It's a Thing 322
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Producer Rich steps in for Molly in this episode. Tom opens us to the world of wizardposting and Rich makes sure he's getting his polyphenols. Then Tom finds the shirt of the summer and Rich tries to figure out some corporate slang. LINKS: Polyphenols Wizardposting “Good boy” shirts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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HTC. Back Again. HTC. Tell A Friend.
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It's a hot summer Android night and we welcome Juan Bagnell to discuss the latest in Android with Huyen Tue Dao, Mishaal Rahman and Ron Richards. Running Time: 01:21:24 NEWS We were shocked by the news that Android VP of Engineering, Dave Burke, announced he was moving on Android 15 Beta 3 is out and Mishaal has the breakdown We get out first glimp…
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The Opposite of Spick-and-Span - It's a Thing 321
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Tom spredges his wings and Molly gets a book boyfriend. Then Tom brings the slop, while Molly finds the rolling 70s do in fact gather moss. VOTE FOR OUR NEXT MERCH HERE. LINKS: Book Boyfriends Moss Spredge Slop Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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AI in Everything, Everywhere, All at Once
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We welcome Shannon Morse back to the show as Jason Howell heads off on vacation, leaving Huyen Tue Dao, Mishaal Rahman and Ron Richards to sort through all this Artificial Intelligence across the entire industry - it's uncanny! Note: Time codes are subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor. Running Time: 01:13:52 NEWS 0…
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The Stanley Petri Dish- It's a Thing 320
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Tom finds Trader Joe's is advancing fashion and Molly celebrates the return of slime. Then Tom finds the latest Stanley thing while Molly recharges her social battery. LINKS: Slime Social Battery Trader Joe's Bags Stanley Snack Tray Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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"Find My" Finally Found
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It's a packed episode as Huyen Tue Dao, Mishaal Rahman, Jason Howell and Ron Richards discuss the latest in Android ranging from Google's feature drop to Samsung getting more AI and lawsuits to hands-on with the latest hardware in the space. Plus, a whole lotta alliteration. Note: Time codes are subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion b…
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Liquid Gen X Death - It's a Thing 319
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Tom dives into the wildly popular Liquid Death water craze, highlighting how its beer-like cans create unexpected social scenarios. Meanwhile, Molly brings the cicada invasion into focus, detailed as a phenomenon invoking nostalgic and cultural horror, complete with SNL's take on their emergence. LINKS: Cicadas Gen X Awakened Hosted on Acast. See a…
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Chromebook Plus AI Equals Gemini
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Big news coming from Google this week as they rolled out the next wave of Gemini AI integration, this time in Chromebook and Chromebook Plus laptops. We sat down with Google's VP of ChromeOS, John Maletis to discuss the news and what it means for Android. The gang is reunited as Huyen Tue Dao returns and joins Jason Howell, Mishaal Rahman and Ron R…
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Food Trucks Are the Mocktails of Restaurants - It's a Thing 318
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Tom strikes gold with his first thing and Molly gets ready to acknowledge a video thing. Then Tom finds the coffee flex, while Molly finds the mocktail backlash underway. LINKS: GRWM Gold Beans Anti Coffee Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Google Investor Conference
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Google I/O is behind us, but in our first episode back since the event we invited David Imel (MKBHD) to break down what it all means for Android. From Gemini to Gemini Nano to Gemini Flash to Gemini Advanced, there's alot of AI ground to cover with Jason Howell, Mishaal Rahman and Ron Richards. Support us via our new website! NEWS There was a ton o…
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