Description

We're into the quiet period before Google I/O, but that doesn't stop Google from doing a massive re-org that affects Android dramatically. Huyen, Jason, Mishaal and Ron break it all down and get a little emotional about saying goodbye to Hiroshi Lockheimer.

NEWS

• Google shares the future as they build it with AI and reorganize their divisons
• Mishaal shares even more Android 15 previews
• Meta rolls out the Horizon OS, based on Android, for more third party partners
• The Patron Pick highlights the new AI tool in YouTube is pretty helpful!

HARDWARE

• Hands on with the Nothing Ear (a) in bright yellow
• Improved performance looms for the OnePlus Pad 2
• Introducing the Pura 70 line from Huawei
• Global manufacturer Tecno goes in on camera functionality with the Camon 30 Premiere

APPS

• TikTok Notes is the upstart rival to Instagram
• Google Messages is rolling out Selfie GIF functionality and even more features coming for Google Photos
• EV drivers get some cool functionality in Google Maps

COMMUNITY

• Timothy writes in to defend the Google One VPN
• Mike from Ohio was able to change the ringtone on his Pixel Watch 2!
• Andrew from Ontario celebrates the new Google Home Controls screensaver

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