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Android FaithfulOnePlus PremiumizationFor 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 - NEWSJason and Mishaal share their CES ExperiencesGoogle pushes home technology further with Matter The global smartphone sales numbers for 2024 are in and Xiaomi is doing very well, plus we have a new buzzwordPATRON...2025-01-151h 27Android FaithfulOnePlus PremiumizationFor 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 - NEWSJason and Mishaal share their CES ExperiencesGoogle pushes home technology further with Matter The global smartphone sales numbers for 2024 are in and Xiaomi is doing very well, plus we have a new buzzwordPATRON...2025-01-151h 27
Android FaithfulAll I Want For Christmas is Android XRWe 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 be back on January 7, 2025. We thank you for enjoying our show this past year and hope you have a peaceful and delightful holidays and a...2024-12-181h 46Android FaithfulAll I Want For Christmas is Android XRWe 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 be back on January 7, 2025. We thank you for enjoying our show this past year and hope you have a peaceful and delightful holidays and a...2024-12-181h 46
Android FaithfulGoogle Play Leveling Up!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 thing!Note: Time codes are subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor.HARDWARE & NEWS00:52:21 - Mishaal went to China and got...2024-07-241h 09Android FaithfulGoogle Play Leveling Up!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 thing!Note: Time codes are subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor.HARDWARE & NEWS00:52:21 - Mishaal went to China and got...2024-07-241h 09
Android FaithfulHTC. Back Again. HTC. Tell A Friend.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: 01:21:24NEWSWe were shocked by the news that Android VP of Engineering, Dave Burke, announced he was moving onAndroid 15 Beta 3 is out and Mishaal has the breakdown We get out first glimpse of RCS Messaging working in iOS The patron news pick wants to re-live the glory days of HTC phones in anticipation of the the HTC U24 Pro2024-06-191h 21Android FaithfulHTC. Back Again. HTC. Tell A Friend.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: 01:21:24NEWSWe were shocked by the news that Android VP of Engineering, Dave Burke, announced he was moving onAndroid 15 Beta 3 is out and Mishaal has the breakdown We get out first glimpse of RCS Messaging working in iOS The patron news pick wants to re-live the glory days of HTC phones in anticipation of the the HTC U24 Pro2024-06-191h 21
Android FaithfulAI in Everything, Everywhere, All at OnceWe 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: 01:13:52NEWS0:03:40 - Apple made some announcements at WWDC, including the RCS news we've been waiting for, and we discuss from the Android POV0:15:39 - The AI Invasion continues as Nothing and Oppo announce their...2024-06-121h 13Android FaithfulAI in Everything, Everywhere, All at OnceWe 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: 01:13:52NEWS0:03:40 - Apple made some announcements at WWDC, including the RCS news we've been waiting for, and we discuss from the Android POV0:15:39 - The AI Invasion continues as Nothing and Oppo announce their...2024-06-121h 13
Android Faithful"Find My" Finally FoundIt'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 by the distributor.Running Time: 01:22:15NEWS0:02:27 - Google rolls out a pretty packed feature drop across all Android devices and apps0:11:00 - In Samsung land, they're prepping AI for the Galaxy...2024-06-051h 22Android Faithful"Find My" Finally FoundIt'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 by the distributor.Running Time: 01:22:15NEWS0:02:27 - Google rolls out a pretty packed feature drop across all Android devices and apps0:11:00 - In Samsung land, they're prepping AI for the Galaxy...2024-06-051h 22
Daily Tech News ShowRun, Rabbit, Run... On My Phone! - DTNS 4760Apple's May 7th event is being billed as "a different kind of Apple Event" we speculate on what that means. Plus prices are used Apple Vision Pros are unexpectedly low. And Android Faithful's Mishaal Rahman details what he discovered about the Rabbit R1 personal assistant. Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Eileen Rivera, Mishaal Rahman, Amos, Roger ChangShow notes here.Quick Hits:https://www.theverge.com/2024/5/1/24146205/lastpass-independent-company-security-breacheshttps://www.theverge.com/24145849/batman-arkham-shadow-trailer-vr-meta-quest-3-exclusivehttps://www.theverge.com/2024/5/1/24145983/anthropic-claude3-model-mobile-app-team-planhttps://www.theverge.c...2024-05-0131 min
Android FaithfulDown the Rabbit HoleThis edition of Android Faithful sure did erupt into something spectacular as Jason Howell, Huyen Tue Dao, Ron Richards and Mishaal Rahman dig deep into the Rabbit R1 and it's tenuous Android connection along with tracking the latest rumors, leaks and news about Samsung, Google and more!NEWSMark your calendars, the next Samsung Galaxy Unpacked event is coming in July!It's Android 15 time with Mishaal as we go even deeper into the new OSWear OS is gaining on the Apple WatchThe Patron Pick celebrates Google Play enabling downloading two apps at once, finally!2024-05-011h 35Android FaithfulDown the Rabbit HoleThis edition of Android Faithful sure did erupt into something spectacular as Jason Howell, Huyen Tue Dao, Ron Richards and Mishaal Rahman dig deep into the Rabbit R1 and it's tenuous Android connection along with tracking the latest rumors, leaks and news about Samsung, Google and more!NEWSMark your calendars, the next Samsung Galaxy Unpacked event is coming in July!It's Android 15 time with Mishaal as we go even deeper into the new OSWear OS is gaining on the Apple WatchThe Patron Pick celebrates Google Play enabling downloading two apps at once, finally!2024-05-011h 35
Android FaithfulConsistently Inconsistent AssistantRon, Huyen, Jason, and Mishaal have a hard time sifting through the sheer volume of big Android news this week, but have no fear: There's an exclusive piece of news that Mishaal breaks on the show complete with a shiny new breaking news bumper and the gang celebrates a little too hard.NEWS@MishaalRahman: Here is what's new in Android 14 QPR3 Beta 2Android 15 might let you send text messages via satelliteGoogle finally enables display output on the Pixel 8, here's what it could mean for a DeX-like modePatron News Story Pick: SpaceX says its satellite service a...2024-03-131h 35Android FaithfulConsistently Inconsistent AssistantRon, Huyen, Jason, and Mishaal have a hard time sifting through the sheer volume of big Android news this week, but have no fear: There's an exclusive piece of news that Mishaal breaks on the show complete with a shiny new breaking news bumper and the gang celebrates a little too hard.NEWS@MishaalRahman: Here is what's new in Android 14 QPR3 Beta 2Android 15 might let you send text messages via satelliteGoogle finally enables display output on the Pixel 8, here's what it could mean for a DeX-like modePatron News Story Pick: SpaceX says its satellite service a...2024-03-131h 35
All About Android (Audio)Android Faithful is Your New Android Home! - With Jason Howell, Ron Richards, Huyen Tue Dao, and Mishaal Rahman
All About Android fans, listen up! If you were disappointed when the show went away, then you'll be happy to know that Jason Howell, Ron Richards, Huyen Tue Dao, and Mishaal Rahman brought the AAA fun to a new home called Android Faithful. Each week, the AF crew discusses the latest news, hardware, and apps for the world's biggest mobile operating system. Special guests, from journalists, to industry big wigs, to execs from inside the Google mothership join the crew to detail the ongoing evolution of Google's Android. Join us and be a part of the Android Faithful!
2024-01-0201 minAll About Android (Video)Android Faithful is Your New Android Home! - With Jason Howell, Ron Richards, Huyen Tue Dao, and Mishaal Rahman
All About Android fans, listen up! If you were disappointed when the show went away, then you'll be happy to know that Jason Howell, Ron Richards, Huyen Tue Dao, and Mishaal Rahman brought the AAA fun to a new home called Android Faithful. Each week, the AF crew discusses the latest news, hardware, and apps for the world's biggest mobile operating system. Special guests, from journalists, to industry big wigs, to execs from inside the Google mothership join the crew to detail the ongoing evolution of Google's Android. Join us and be a part of the Android Faithful!
2024-01-0201 minTotal Jason (Audio)Android Faithful is Your New Android Home!
All About Android fans, listen up! If you were disappointed when the show went away, then you'll be happy to know that Jason Howell, Ron Richards, Huyen Tue Dao, and Mishaal Rahman brought the AAA fun to a new home called Android Faithful. Each week, the AF crew discusses the latest news, hardware, and apps for the world's biggest mobile operating system. Special guests, from journalists, to industry big wigs, to execs from inside the Google mothership join the crew to detail the ongoing evolution of Google's Android. Join us and be a part of the Android Faithful!
2024-01-0201 minTotal Jason (Video)Android Faithful is Your New Android Home!
All About Android fans, listen up! If you were disappointed when the show went away, then you'll be happy to know that Jason Howell, Ron Richards, Huyen Tue Dao, and Mishaal Rahman brought the AAA fun to a new home called Android Faithful. Each week, the AF crew discusses the latest news, hardware, and apps for the world's biggest mobile operating system. Special guests, from journalists, to industry big wigs, to execs from inside the Google mothership join the crew to detail the ongoing evolution of Google's Android. Join us and be a part of the Android Faithful!
2024-01-0201 min
Android FaithfulThankful AFIt's a special Thanksgiving edition of Android Faithful as longtime friend of the show JR Raphael of Android Intelligence joins Mishaal Rahman and Ron Richards to celebrate Apple adding RCS support and all the other roller coaster dramas of the last week in Android. PLUS special guest cameos at the end of the show as we share what we're thankful for.Featured in this episode:NEWS: Apple got the message! RCS is coming to iMessage, but Android users will still be green bubbles. Nothing's attempt to solve the iMessage problem blows up and...2023-11-221h 28Android FaithfulThankful AFIt's a special Thanksgiving edition of Android Faithful as longtime friend of the show JR Raphael of Android Intelligence joins Mishaal Rahman and Ron Richards to celebrate Apple adding RCS support and all the other roller coaster dramas of the last week in Android. PLUS special guest cameos at the end of the show as we share what we're thankful for.Featured in this episode:NEWS: Apple got the message! RCS is coming to iMessage, but Android users will still be green bubbles. Nothing's attempt to solve the iMessage problem blows up and...2023-11-221h 28
Android FaithfulOnePlus Open Your WalletIt's the core AF crew as Ron Richards, Mishaal Rahman, and Huyen Tue Dao talk foldables, messages, generative AI and all the other buzzwords of Android these days.Featured in this episode:NEWS: Some states now support IDs in Google Wallet and Huyen gave it a try, Android Safe Browsing is real and Repair Mode for Android may be coming. The Patron's Picked the news that Google may be integrating Assistant into a Glasses wearble (again)!HARDWARE: Hands on with the OnePlus Open and Mishaal and Ron both love the...2023-10-251h 13Android FaithfulOnePlus Open Your WalletIt's the core AF crew as Ron Richards, Mishaal Rahman, and Huyen Tue Dao talk foldables, messages, generative AI and all the other buzzwords of Android these days.Featured in this episode:NEWS: Some states now support IDs in Google Wallet and Huyen gave it a try, Android Safe Browsing is real and Repair Mode for Android may be coming. The Patron's Picked the news that Google may be integrating Assistant into a Glasses wearble (again)!HARDWARE: Hands on with the OnePlus Open and Mishaal and Ron both love the...2023-10-251h 13
Total Jason (Audio)Tech News Weekly 307: Pixel 8 Pro Review
Adobe announces a whole host of new AI features and upgrades at its MAX conference. We review the Pixel 8 Pro and discuss its new Ultra HDR capabilities. OpenAI plans to announce new developer features at its November conference and we demonstrate the new ChatGPT voice features.
• Ant Pruitt stops by Tech News Weekly to give us a rundown of what Adobe announced at its annual Adobe MAX conference.
• Jason Howell has the Pixel 8 Pro in hand, so he takes some time to give us his thoughts on the new phone and show off some of the new...2023-10-121h 23Total Jason (Video)Tech News Weekly 307: Pixel 8 Pro Review
Adobe announces a whole host of new AI features and upgrades at its MAX conference. We review the Pixel 8 Pro and discuss its new Ultra HDR capabilities. OpenAI plans to announce new developer features at its November conference and we demonstrate the new ChatGPT voice features.
• Ant Pruitt stops by Tech News Weekly to give us a rundown of what Adobe announced at its annual Adobe MAX conference.
• Jason Howell has the Pixel 8 Pro in hand, so he takes some time to give us his thoughts on the new phone and show off some of the new...2023-10-121h 23Total Ant (Audio)Tech News Weekly 307: Pixel 8 Pro Review
Adobe announces a whole host of new AI features and upgrades at its MAX conference. We review the Pixel 8 Pro and discuss its new Ultra HDR capabilities. OpenAI plans to announce new developer features at its November conference and we demonstrate the new ChatGPT voice features.
• Ant Pruitt stops by Tech News Weekly to give us a rundown of what Adobe announced at its annual Adobe MAX conference.
• Jason Howell has the Pixel 8 Pro in hand, so he takes some time to give us his thoughts on the new phone and show off some of the new...2023-10-121h 23Total Ant (Video)Tech News Weekly 307: Pixel 8 Pro Review
Adobe announces a whole host of new AI features and upgrades at its MAX conference. We review the Pixel 8 Pro and discuss its new Ultra HDR capabilities. OpenAI plans to announce new developer features at its November conference and we demonstrate the new ChatGPT voice features.
• Ant Pruitt stops by Tech News Weekly to give us a rundown of what Adobe announced at its annual Adobe MAX conference.
• Jason Howell has the Pixel 8 Pro in hand, so he takes some time to give us his thoughts on the new phone and show off some of the new...2023-10-121h 23
Android PoliceAn Hour (and more) of Pixel 8 ft. Mishaal RahmanOur most favorite hardcore Android nerd, Mishaal Rahman, joins the Android Police podcast for what else but for Pixel 8 announcement week! And if we had spent our time just talking about the phones themselves, it still would've breached more than an hour to become our newest longest episode yet. But we've got a little bit of Pixel Watch 2, a little Android 14, and a little luncheon to carry us through another half-hour. Enjoy!Google Pixel 8 Pro hands-on: You flatter meThe Pixel 8 is Google's weakest small flagship in yearsGoogle Pixel Watch 2 hands-on: Spot the differenceAndroid 14 review: Predictable progressGoogle gives up...2023-10-091h 42
Android FaithfulTwas the Night Before PixelIt's an exciting Pixel Eve as Juan Bagnell (SomeGadgetGuy) comes on to pre-game the Made by Google event with Mishaal Rahman, Huyen Tue Dao and Ron Richards. We've got our hopes and dreams and predictions as we prepare for the Google/Android event of the season!Featured in this episode:NEWS: Made by Google/Pixel 8 Event preview, Android 14 is coming as well maybe?, Some numbers about Pixel sales in North America and Japan, an exciting update for Pixel Buds and the Patron Pick digs into the Material You update for Chromebooks.2023-10-041h 25Android FaithfulTwas the Night Before PixelIt's an exciting Pixel Eve as Juan Bagnell (SomeGadgetGuy) comes on to pre-game the Made by Google event with Mishaal Rahman, Huyen Tue Dao and Ron Richards. We've got our hopes and dreams and predictions as we prepare for the Google/Android event of the season!Featured in this episode:NEWS: Made by Google/Pixel 8 Event preview, Android 14 is coming as well maybe?, Some numbers about Pixel sales in North America and Japan, an exciting update for Pixel Buds and the Patron Pick digs into the Material You update for Chromebooks.2023-10-041h 25
Android FaithfulRaygunning For Android 14Does it get any better than having our brother in Android join us for this week's show? Jason Howell of TWiT comes on the show and joins Huyen Tue Dao, Mishaal Rahman and Ron Richards to wonder where Android 14 is and much more!Featured in this episode:NEWS: Inside the September Pixel Update, Smartphone sales are falling in North America, Nokia phone maker HMD is getting into the game and the Patron Pick: Inside the teardown of the Pixel Tablet! It's quite roomy!HARDWARE: The Tensor 9 chip from Google is going...2023-09-201h 03Android FaithfulRaygunning For Android 14Does it get any better than having our brother in Android join us for this week's show? Jason Howell of TWiT comes on the show and joins Huyen Tue Dao, Mishaal Rahman and Ron Richards to wonder where Android 14 is and much more!Featured in this episode:NEWS: Inside the September Pixel Update, Smartphone sales are falling in North America, Nokia phone maker HMD is getting into the game and the Patron Pick: Inside the teardown of the Pixel Tablet! It's quite roomy!HARDWARE: The Tensor 9 chip from Google is going...2023-09-201h 03
Android FaithfulThe RCS Revolution Will Be TelevisedOur longest episode yet as we welcome friend of the show, Juan Bagnell to the show to join Huyen Tue Dao, Ron Richards and Mishaal Rahman as get together, as friends do, to talk Android, technology and have lots of laughs!Featured in this episode:NEWS: Google rolls out RCS by default, Pixel 8 and Pixel Watch 2 leaks and Long-range QR Code Scanning.HARDWARE: Mishaal has a first look at the Asus Zenfone 10 and Juan schools us on face displays with the Rokid Station and X-Real Beam.APPS: Shortwave...2023-08-091h 20Android FaithfulThe RCS Revolution Will Be TelevisedOur longest episode yet as we welcome friend of the show, Juan Bagnell to the show to join Huyen Tue Dao, Ron Richards and Mishaal Rahman as get together, as friends do, to talk Android, technology and have lots of laughs!Featured in this episode:NEWS: Google rolls out RCS by default, Pixel 8 and Pixel Watch 2 leaks and Long-range QR Code Scanning.HARDWARE: Mishaal has a first look at the Asus Zenfone 10 and Juan schools us on face displays with the Rokid Station and X-Real Beam.APPS: Shortwave...2023-08-091h 20
Android FaithfulUnpack, Unfold and Flip Out!We're extremely excited to welcome a special guest to the show, Chet Haase, author of the book "Androids: The Team That Built the Android Operating System". He joins Huyen Tue Dao, Ron Richards and Mishaal Rahman as we dive into the world of Android.Featured in this episode:NEWS: AI overhaul of Google Assistant, Smartphone sales are down, Update on Google Tracker Alerts and Find My DevicesHARDWARE: Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2023 broken down plus Mishaal's hands on with the Samsung Fold 5APPS: Google Play Store for large screens...2023-08-021h 08Android FaithfulUnpack, Unfold and Flip Out!We're extremely excited to welcome a special guest to the show, Chet Haase, author of the book "Androids: The Team That Built the Android Operating System". He joins Huyen Tue Dao, Ron Richards and Mishaal Rahman as we dive into the world of Android.Featured in this episode:NEWS: AI overhaul of Google Assistant, Smartphone sales are down, Update on Google Tracker Alerts and Find My DevicesHARDWARE: Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2023 broken down plus Mishaal's hands on with the Samsung Fold 5APPS: Google Play Store for large screens...2023-08-021h 08
All About Android (Audio)How Do I Find Them Discords? - Pixel drop, AT&T on Jibe RCS, Tensor G3 details, OnePlus Fold
Hands-free photos, SpO2 and more for the Pixel family.
@MishaalRahman: Android 14 Beta 3 and Platform Stability. Here is what's new in Android 14 Beta 3.
@lockheimer: Today I'm excited to share that we're working with AT&T to accelerate adoption of the RCS standard, and that AT&T's default Android messaging will now be via the Jibe platform, so their users will get the latest RCS features instantly.
@MishaalRahman: Google is retiring Android TV 13, I can now confirm. See this thread for the full details on what's changing.
@MishaalRahman: I'm looking through the first Android TV 14 beta right now to find what's new!
...2023-06-141h 37All About Android (Video)How Do I Find Them Discords? - Pixel drop, AT&T on Jibe RCS, Tensor G3 details, OnePlus Fold
Hands-free photos, SpO2 and more for the Pixel family.
@MishaalRahman: Android 14 Beta 3 and Platform Stability. Here is what's new in Android 14 Beta 3.
@lockheimer: Today I'm excited to share that we're working with AT&T to accelerate adoption of the RCS standard, and that AT&T's default Android messaging will now be via the Jibe platform, so their users will get the latest RCS features instantly.
@MishaalRahman: Google is retiring Android TV 13, I can now confirm. See this thread for the full details on what's changing.
@MishaalRahman: I'm looking through the first Android TV 14 beta right now to find what's new!
...2023-06-141h 37
Benefit of the DoudWhen in Doud, Ask the Expert: Google I/O, Android 14, and Google Bard Featuring Mishaal RahmanWelcome to Benefit of the Doud, the podcast where we explore the latest in technology and bring you fascinating discussions with industry experts. In this premier episode of When in Doud, Ask The Expert, our host Adam sits down with special guest Mishaal Rahman to delve into the exciting world of Android 14, Google I/O, and the newest hardware offerings from Google.Adam and Mishaal discuss the highly anticipated Android 14, exploring its features, improvements, and what it means for the future of the Android ecosystem. They also dive into the recent Google I/O conference, highlighting...2023-05-2856 min
All About Android (Video)Talkin' Developer Tools With Google - Matthew McCullough and J. Eason, Pixel loyalty problem, Gboard
Interview with Matthew McCullough and J. Eason:
Explain your role as its evolved with Android over the years.
How does your perspective with the Dev tools team compare to other teams and how you interact with Developers?
What is the teams perspective on AI in regards to being part of the users experience and the dev experience?
What is Studio Bot?
What about how devs/companies may be wary of using Studio Bot, like how Apple and Samsung have banned devs from using ChatGPT?
Cynical developers might be resistant to this. What's your take on that?
What is developer reaction...2023-05-241h 37All About Android (Audio)Talkin' Developer Tools With Google - Matthew McCullough and J. Eason, Pixel loyalty problem, Gboard
Interview with Matthew McCullough and J. Eason:
Explain your role as its evolved with Android over the years.
How does your perspective with the Dev tools team compare to other teams and how you interact with Developers?
What is the teams perspective on AI in regards to being part of the users experience and the dev experience?
What is Studio Bot?
What about how devs/companies may be wary of using Studio Bot, like how Apple and Samsung have banned devs from using ChatGPT?
Cynical developers might be resistant to this. What's your take on that?
What is developer reaction...2023-05-241h 37
All About Android (Audio)The Password Paradigm - Google IO preview, Passkeys launch, Finder Network, Magic Compose, Google TV
Google IO preview!
Google passkeys are a no-brainer. You've turned them on, right?
The beginning of the end of the password.
Apple and Google team up to bring AirTag-like unwanted tracking alerts to all item trackers on iPhone and Android.
Android's 'Finder Network' should support some existing Bluetooth trackers.
Google TV update rolling out with performance boost, frees up storage with app hibernation.
Improvements to your Google TV Experience.
Android update fixes a vulnerability that lets system apps be downgraded beyond the factory version.
Improving Consistency of Background Work on Android.
@MishaalRahman: Google's working to bring Material Design to Android...2023-05-101h 39All About Android (Video)The Password Paradigm - Google IO preview, Passkeys launch, Finder Network, Magic Compose, Google TV
Google IO preview!
Google passkeys are a no-brainer. You've turned them on, right?
The beginning of the end of the password.
Apple and Google team up to bring AirTag-like unwanted tracking alerts to all item trackers on iPhone and Android.
Android's 'Finder Network' should support some existing Bluetooth trackers.
Google TV update rolling out with performance boost, frees up storage with app hibernation.
Improvements to your Google TV Experience.
Android update fixes a vulnerability that lets system apps be downgraded beyond the factory version.
Improving Consistency of Background Work on Android.
@MishaalRahman: Google's working to bring Material Design to Android...2023-05-101h 39
All About Android (Audio)Google Then Launcher - Pixel Power-off Finder, auto-archive apps, SwiftKey with Bing chatbot
Google is working on 'Find My Device' feature even when phone is turned off.
Google Will Require Android Developers to Make It Easier to Delete Your Account Data.
Google Play announces that it will require developers to provide a way for users to delete their accounts/data.
Android devices can now automatically archive little-used apps.
Reduce uninstalls for your app with auto-archive.
@MishaalRahman: Uhhh, Google Pay seems just to be randomly giving users free money right now.
@MishaalRahman: Google is finally rolling out the ""app streaming"" feature they first announced at CES 2022!
Google is No Longer Supporting These Five-Year-Old Devices.
...2023-04-111h 26All About Android (Video)Google Then Launcher - Pixel Power-off Finder, auto-archive apps, SwiftKey with Bing chatbot
Google is working on 'Find My Device' feature even when phone is turned off.
Google Will Require Android Developers to Make It Easier to Delete Your Account Data.
Google Play announces that it will require developers to provide a way for users to delete their accounts/data.
Android devices can now automatically archive little-used apps.
Reduce uninstalls for your app with auto-archive.
@MishaalRahman: Uhhh, Google Pay seems just to be randomly giving users free money right now.
@MishaalRahman: Google is finally rolling out the ""app streaming"" feature they first announced at CES 2022!
Google is No Longer Supporting These Five-Year-Old Devices.
...2023-04-111h 26
All About Android (Video)A Major Minor Upgrade - Honor Magic Vs 5G review, Pixel Fold/Pixel 7a leaks, Android 14 Dev Preview 2
@MishaalRahman: Here is what's new in Android 14 Developer Preview 2.
Google is preparing to crack down on apps that claim to speed up your Android phone.
New for Pixel: Fall Detection, faster Night Sight, and more.
Stadia's pivot to a cloud service has also been shut down.
Google Pixel 7a surfaces in hands-on leak with 8GB RAM, updated camera bar design.
These blurry subway photos may offer the latest Pixel Fold leak.
Google Pixel Fold & Pixel 7a: Colors & Storage; in stores from June?
[Exclusive] Pixel 8 Pro First Look: Might be showcased at Google I/O 2023 in May.
The Pixel Watch seems...2023-03-151h 50All About Android (Audio)A Major Minor Upgrade - Honor Magic Vs 5G review, Pixel Fold/Pixel 7a leaks, Android 14 Dev Preview 2
@MishaalRahman: Here is what's new in Android 14 Developer Preview 2.
Google is preparing to crack down on apps that claim to speed up your Android phone.
New for Pixel: Fall Detection, faster Night Sight, and more.
Stadia's pivot to a cloud service has also been shut down.
Google Pixel 7a surfaces in hands-on leak with 8GB RAM, updated camera bar design.
These blurry subway photos may offer the latest Pixel Fold leak.
Google Pixel Fold & Pixel 7a: Colors & Storage; in stores from June?
[Exclusive] Pixel 8 Pro First Look: Might be showcased at Google I/O 2023 in May.
The Pixel Watch seems...2023-03-151h 50
All About Android (Video)Inside Android 14 Dev Preview - Android 14 Developer Preview 1, Privacy Sandbox, Motorola, Sony & Samsung Leaks
Analyzing the Superbowl Pixel ad
Android 14 Developer Preview 1 is here with new customization options, better battery life, and more
Google Launches Way for Android Apps to Track You Without Tracking You
Official Privacy Sandbox Website
Google's new cookie replacement hits real Android 13 hardware for the first time
OPPO Find N2 Flip is coming next week, and it's a global launch
The Moto G Stylus 2023 takes on a new design in official-looking renders
Samsung Galaxy A54: News, leaks, rumored price, and release window
Sony's next flagship ups camera resolution, keeps headphone jack even in 2023
One UI 5.1 bloatware does NOT take up 60...2023-02-151h 28All About Android (Audio)Inside Android 14 Dev Preview - Android 14 Developer Preview 1, Privacy Sandbox, Motorola, Sony & Samsung Leaks
Analyzing the Superbowl Pixel ad
Android 14 Developer Preview 1 is here with new customization options, better battery life, and more
Google Launches Way for Android Apps to Track You Without Tracking You
Official Privacy Sandbox Website
Google's new cookie replacement hits real Android 13 hardware for the first time
OPPO Find N2 Flip is coming next week, and it's a global launch
The Moto G Stylus 2023 takes on a new design in official-looking renders
Samsung Galaxy A54: News, leaks, rumored price, and release window
Sony's next flagship ups camera resolution, keeps headphone jack even in 2023
One UI 5.1 bloatware does NOT take up 60...2023-02-151h 28
All About Android (Video)Nord to Nothing - Google layoffs, Twitter API fallout, Stadia controller, TicWatch Pro 5, Pixel Tracker
Android 13 is running on 5.2% of all devices five months after launch
Android 14 Could Prevent You from Installing Ancient Apps
Android's share menu could finally be more consistent in Android 14
Twitter's new developer terms ban third-party clients
Google cuts 12,000 jobs, the largest layoff in the company's history
Area 120, Google's in-house incubator, severely impacted by Alphabet mass layoffs
Google's Fuchsia OS was one of the hardest hit by last week's layoffs
@readDanwrite: Google NYC employees who arrived at the office early this morning stood in a line to test their badges-- if light turned red, it meant you had been laid off...2023-01-251h 29All About Android (Audio)Nord to Nothing - Google layoffs, Twitter API fallout, Stadia controller, TicWatch Pro 5, Pixel Tracker
Android 13 is running on 5.2% of all devices five months after launch
Android 14 Could Prevent You from Installing Ancient Apps
Android's share menu could finally be more consistent in Android 14
Twitter's new developer terms ban third-party clients
Google cuts 12,000 jobs, the largest layoff in the company's history
Area 120, Google's in-house incubator, severely impacted by Alphabet mass layoffs
Google's Fuchsia OS was one of the hardest hit by last week's layoffs
@readDanwrite: Google NYC employees who arrived at the office early this morning stood in a line to test their badges-- if light turned red, it meant you had been laid off...2023-01-251h 29
All About Android (Video)MagSafe Coming to Android - Android 14 Mainline features, Pixel roadmap leak, Sunday Ticket on YouTube
Android is adding support for updatable root certificates amidst TrustCor scare.
Google's Health Connect app might come preinstalled in Android 14.
What is Health Connect: How Google combines fitness data from Samsung, Fitbit, and others.
Android 14 'Upside Down Cake': Everything you need to know about Google's big update for 2023.
LineageOS 20 based on Android 13 is here, bringing new features and a new default camera app.
Upcoming Qi2 wireless charging standard will officially bring Apple's MagSafe tech to Android devices.
Unprecedented leak sets the stage for next three years of Google Pixel.
The rumored cancellation of the Pixel 8a and iPhone SE 4 show...2023-01-041h 50All About Android (Audio)MagSafe Coming to Android - Android 14 Mainline features, Pixel roadmap leak, Sunday Ticket on YouTube
Android is adding support for updatable root certificates amidst TrustCor scare.
Google's Health Connect app might come preinstalled in Android 14.
What is Health Connect: How Google combines fitness data from Samsung, Fitbit, and others.
Android 14 'Upside Down Cake': Everything you need to know about Google's big update for 2023.
LineageOS 20 based on Android 13 is here, bringing new features and a new default camera app.
Upcoming Qi2 wireless charging standard will officially bring Apple's MagSafe tech to Android devices.
Unprecedented leak sets the stage for next three years of Google Pixel.
The rumored cancellation of the Pixel 8a and iPhone SE 4 show...2023-01-041h 50
Android Bytes (powered by Esper)What is a passkey and why should you care?The FIDO Alliance isn't a fan club for dogs, but a consortium of big tech companies that's trying to make authentication more secure. The Alliance has a lofty goal: To kill the password and replace it with something better. Enter the passkey.You've probably read a blog post or two about it, but you may be wondering what the fuss is all about. We invited two of the foremost experts on the topic to join us on Android Bytes and explain how passkeys work and why we're better off without passwords. Christiaan Brand is a...2022-12-1952 min
All About Android (Audio)Battery Wars Are Real - Android 13 QPR1 secrets, Xiaomi 13, IQOO 11, Pixel trade-in value
The hidden features revealed by Android 13 QPR1's source code.
Here's a summary of EVERYTHING I found in Android 13 QPR2 Beta 1 so far.
Xiaomi 13 and 13 Pro announced with SD 8 Gen 2, new Leica cameras.
MIUI 14 based on Android 13 debuts touted as Xiaomi's most powerful and secure, yet most efficient and integrated, mobile OS to date.
iQOO 11 and 11 Pro are official with Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, UFS 4.0 storage, 200W charging.
Google Store drastically cuts trade-in value of Pixel phones to no more than $205.
Introducing passkeys in Chrome.
@MishaalRahman: It looks like YouTube and YouTube Music are starting to roll out support for the new...2022-12-141h 47All About Android (Video)Battery Wars Are Real - Android 13 QPR1 secrets, Xiaomi 13, IQOO 11, Pixel trade-in value
The hidden features revealed by Android 13 QPR1's source code.
Here's a summary of EVERYTHING I found in Android 13 QPR2 Beta 1 so far.
Xiaomi 13 and 13 Pro announced with SD 8 Gen 2, new Leica cameras.
MIUI 14 based on Android 13 debuts touted as Xiaomi's most powerful and secure, yet most efficient and integrated, mobile OS to date.
iQOO 11 and 11 Pro are official with Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, UFS 4.0 storage, 200W charging.
Google Store drastically cuts trade-in value of Pixel phones to no more than $205.
Introducing passkeys in Chrome.
@MishaalRahman: It looks like YouTube and YouTube Music are starting to roll out support for the new...2022-12-141h 47
All About Android (Audio)32-bit Your Pixel 7 - Nord N300 hands-on, Google TV app bundles, Nearby Share sheet, black friday
Storage-saving archivable App Bundles replacing APKs for Google/Android TV in 2023.
App Bundles for Google TV and Android TV.
Android TV 13 comes to the Raspberry Pi 4 courtesy of unofficial LineageOS 20 ROM.
Android will prompt you to update apps if they're crashing.
Google Fi discounts Pixel 7 to $399 and offers $300 off 7 Pro for Black Friday.
Forget the Apple Watch! The Google Pixel Watch is $299 in early Black Friday deal.
Score near all-time low pricing on Samsung's Galaxy S22/+/Ultra from $697, foldables, more.
OnePlus 10 Pro falls to new all-time low at $550 in early Black Friday sale (Save $250), more.
Nord N300 Hands-on.
You can...2022-11-231h 46All About Android (Video)32-bit Your Pixel 7 - Nord N300 hands-on, Google TV app bundles, Nearby Share sheet, black friday
Storage-saving archivable App Bundles replacing APKs for Google/Android TV in 2023.
App Bundles for Google TV and Android TV.
Android TV 13 comes to the Raspberry Pi 4 courtesy of unofficial LineageOS 20 ROM.
Android will prompt you to update apps if they're crashing.
Google Fi discounts Pixel 7 to $399 and offers $300 off 7 Pro for Black Friday.
Forget the Apple Watch! The Google Pixel Watch is $299 in early Black Friday deal.
Score near all-time low pricing on Samsung's Galaxy S22/+/Ultra from $697, foldables, more.
OnePlus 10 Pro falls to new all-time low at $550 in early Black Friday sale (Save $250), more.
Nord N300 Hands-on.
You can...2022-11-231h 46
All About Android (Audio)Where's My G Phone? 15 Years of Android - Android turns 15, Nothing Ear Stick review, Google Play Games on PC
Android is 15 years old!
Mishaal clears up some of the confusion about the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
Qualcomm confirms Samsung Galaxy s23 series will use only Snapdragon chipsets
Galaxy S23 to reportedly launch in first week of February 2023
Ron reviews the Nothing Ear (stick)
Ron's first impression of the Pixel 7
Pixel 7, the first 64 bit-only Android phone
Huawei Pocket S is the cheapest foldable yet, comes with Snapdragon 778G
Google launches Play Games for PC beta in US
Amazon Photos has finally been redesigned for Android users
@kdrag0n: Early preview of my simplified Linux VM app for Pixel 6 and newer is...2022-11-091h 25All About Android (Video)Where's My G Phone? 15 Years of Android - Android turns 15, Nothing Ear Stick review, Google Play Games on PC
Android is 15 years old!
Mishaal clears up some of the confusion about the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
Qualcomm confirms Samsung Galaxy s23 series will use only Snapdragon chipsets
Galaxy S23 to reportedly launch in first week of February 2023
Ron reviews the Nothing Ear (stick)
Ron's first impression of the Pixel 7
Pixel 7, the first 64 bit-only Android phone
Huawei Pocket S is the cheapest foldable yet, comes with Snapdragon 778G
Google launches Play Games for PC beta in US
Amazon Photos has finally been redesigned for Android users
@kdrag0n: Early preview of my simplified Linux VM app for Pixel 6 and newer is...2022-11-091h 26Android Bytes (powered by Esper)The hidden challenges in porting AOSPIt's dangerous to go alone! Take us with you!In this episode, we're joined by our very own Jon West and Nikhil Punathil at Esper to discuss a key part of what we do here — getting AOSP up and running on ARM and x86 hardware. If you want to port AOSP, it's not as easy as just compiling an image from Google's git repos and slapping it onto a device.05:59 - What is a device bring-up? What are some of the challenges in doing a bring-up?10:58 - How do AOSP developers deal with a lack of ke...2022-10-1945 minAndroid Bytes (powered by Esper)The hidden costs of building an Android phoneAs a manufacturer, building an Android phone to the spec you want has its challenges and costs. You need to deal with dozens of regulatory agencies and standards bodies as well as (shudder) work with carriers if you want a chance at making a splash with a new product.From assembly to testing to retail, OSOM Privacy is chugging along as it prepares to launch its first smartphone, and we're glad to have co-founder/CEO Jason Keats and chief product officer Gary Anderson join us again for a special, extended, freewheeling episode of Android Bytes.03:33 - 05:40...2022-10-051h 08
All About Android (Audio)Stadia: Game Over - Google Stadia fallout, Google Nest announcements, Zenfone 9 review
Game Devs And Stadia Employees Alike Were Blindsided By The Sudden Shutdown
@ztlaidlaw: Stadia refund: $2,200.88. Yeah, I hoped it would be around for the long haul.
EU vote paves way for USB-C to be common device charger in 2024
Android 14 is coming: Here's what we know so far
New Nest products and features for a better smart home
Reimagining the future of Google Home
Google forgot to remove Stadia references from Nest Wifi Pro listings
Razer announces Edge 5G gaming handheld powered by Android
Zenfone 9 Review
The Pixel 4 hits end of life after three years of service
Nothing Ear Stick Event
...2022-10-051h 37All About Android (Video)Stadia: Game Over - Google Stadia fallout, Google Nest announcements, Zenfone 9 review
Game Devs And Stadia Employees Alike Were Blindsided By The Sudden Shutdown
@ztlaidlaw: Stadia refund: $2,200.88. Yeah, I hoped it would be around for the long haul.
EU vote paves way for USB-C to be common device charger in 2024
Android 14 is coming: Here's what we know so far
New Nest products and features for a better smart home
Reimagining the future of Google Home
Google forgot to remove Stadia references from Nest Wifi Pro listings
Razer announces Edge 5G gaming handheld powered by Android
Zenfone 9 Review
The Pixel 4 hits end of life after three years of service
Nothing Ear Stick Event
...2022-10-051h 38Android Bytes (powered by Esper)The mystery of Google Play Services: Android's black boxOn this episode of Android Bytes, we take the wraps off Google Play Services, the wonder app that powers many features and APIs you probably thought were native to Android. What does Google Play Services do and how does it do it? Why is it so important and what happens when it's missing from your device? We spoke with German developer Marvin Wißfeld to find out. Marvin is the creator of microG, a "free-as-in-freedom re-implementation of Google's proprietary Android user space apps and libraries" for devices running AOSP.02:59 - What is Google Play Services (GMSCore) a...2022-10-0442 min
All About Android (Video)Ruggable Switch Deck - Seamless updates, dynamicSpot, Logitech G Cloud, Vivo X Fold Plus, Chrome tips
Android 13's virtual A/B mandate could bring Seamless Updates to more devices.
You Can Use Dynamic Island on Android Now, But You Probably Shouldn't.
Android might get its own version of Apple's Dynamic Island if Realme get its way.
Chromecast with Google TV (HD) is Here to Revive Your Old Screens.
Chromecast with Google TV (HD) can't be powered by your TV's USB port.
Google Pixel 7 and 7 Pro price leaks, along with Target's pre-order bonus.
Google finally shows off the front of the Pixel 7 Pro officially, looks less curved.
Google Pixel Watch retail box emphasizing 'with Fitbit' leaks.
Pixel...2022-09-281h 31All About Android (Audio)Ruggable Switch Deck - Seamless updates, dynamicSpot, Logitech G Cloud, Vivo X Fold Plus, Chrome tips
Android 13's virtual A/B mandate could bring Seamless Updates to more devices.
You Can Use Dynamic Island on Android Now, But You Probably Shouldn't.
Android might get its own version of Apple's Dynamic Island if Realme get its way.
Chromecast with Google TV (HD) is Here to Revive Your Old Screens.
Chromecast with Google TV (HD) can't be powered by your TV's USB port.
Google Pixel 7 and 7 Pro price leaks, along with Target's pre-order bonus.
Google finally shows off the front of the Pixel 7 Pro officially, looks less curved.
Google Pixel Watch retail box emphasizing 'with Fitbit' leaks.
Pixel...2022-09-281h 30Android Bytes (powered by Esper)How Play Protect secures GMS Android from harmful appsThis episode of Android Bytes, we're talking about mobile app security. Android has a lot of robust, built-in mechanisms that protect against exploits and security vulnerabilities, but there's only so much it can do to protect against misuse of sensitive permissions and APIs. Google augments Android's protection mechanisms with Play Protect, a service that looks out for potentially harmful applications.Brian Reed, Chief Mobility Officer from NowSecure, joins us on the show to explain how Android and Google Play Protect work together to secure your device.2:05 - How does Android's app security model work at a...2022-09-0833 min
All About Android (Video)User Choice 5G - Pixel hardware event, satellite connectivity in Android 14, Twitter edit, Stack review
Google announces October 6 hardware event for Pixel 7 and Pixel Watch.
Google confirms Pixel 7 series will run on new 'Tensor G2' chip.
Pixel 7 series and Pixel 7a may bring 'higher quality' Bluetooth LE Audio support.
Google's Pixel 7 Pro gets a very quick unboxing as the launch approaches.
With Pixel 7, Google starts moving flagship production out of China as it 'explores' 2023 foldable.
Google Pixel Watch: Specs, price, Wear OS 3, and everything we know so far.
The Pixel Tablet could feature Google's first-gen Tensor SoC, but it might lack cellular connectivity.
@DSCCRoss: 4 months till the foldable Pixel smartphone starts panel production. Are...2022-09-071h 42All About Android (Audio)User Choice 5G - Pixel hardware event, satellite connectivity in Android 14, Twitter edit, Stack review
Google announces October 6 hardware event for Pixel 7 and Pixel Watch.
Google confirms Pixel 7 series will run on new 'Tensor G2' chip.
Pixel 7 series and Pixel 7a may bring 'higher quality' Bluetooth LE Audio support.
Google's Pixel 7 Pro gets a very quick unboxing as the launch approaches.
With Pixel 7, Google starts moving flagship production out of China as it 'explores' 2023 foldable.
Google Pixel Watch: Specs, price, Wear OS 3, and everything we know so far.
The Pixel Tablet could feature Google's first-gen Tensor SoC, but it might lack cellular connectivity.
@DSCCRoss: 4 months till the foldable Pixel smartphone starts panel production. Are...2022-09-071h 42Android Bytes (powered by Esper)The rise of the Android gaming phoneOn this episode of Android Bytes: mobile gaming. People play into it. There's money to be made in it. And a lot of it gets done on Android. So, how do you build an Android device catering to that market? We talk with Chih-hao Kung, Global Technical PR Director for ASUS, a company known for its PCs that's had a hand in advancing Android gaming devices with its ROG Phone series.01:37 - Why does ASUS invest in mobile gaming hardware? 05:30 - What does the mobile gaming market look like?15:41 - Why did early gaming phones fail? What kicked...2022-08-301h 06
All About Android (Audio)Google Talks RCS and Apple - Jan Jedrzejowicz interview, OnePlus 10T review, CameraX standards
Interview with Jan Jedrzejowicz, Head of Product Management for Messages at Google
Topics include the Get the Message campaign, what Apple stands to gain from supporting RCS, whether an RCS API is in the pipeline, and the struggles of spam in RCS.
@MishaalRahman: Google is working to bring Game Dashboard out of SystemUIGoogle and into Google Play Services. This is likely to make the feature available to non-Pixel devices, though I can't confirm that yet.
@MishaalRahman: Samsung is working with Google to add stylus handwriting-to-text support in Chrome for Android and Android WebViews.
Samsung is doing a better job than...2022-08-101h 34All About Android (Video)Google Talks RCS and Apple - Jan Jedrzejowicz interview, OnePlus 10T review, CameraX standards
Interview with Jan Jedrzejowicz, Head of Product Management for Messages at Google
Topics include the Get the Message campaign, what Apple stands to gain from supporting RCS, whether an RCS API is in the pipeline, and the struggles of spam in RCS.
@MishaalRahman: Google is working to bring Game Dashboard out of SystemUIGoogle and into Google Play Services. This is likely to make the feature available to non-Pixel devices, though I can't confirm that yet.
@MishaalRahman: Samsung is working with Google to add stylus handwriting-to-text support in Chrome for Android and Android WebViews.
Samsung is doing a better job than...2022-08-101h 34Android Bytes (powered by Esper)How to distribute apps on Android without Google PlayThe Google Play Store is home to millions of Android apps. It's most likely the place where you downloaded the app to get this podcast. But what if you're in that very special group of users who source their apps from outside the bubble of Google Play? On this episode of Android Bytes, we talk with Logan Magee, the developer behind his very own app store, Accrescent.01:23 - Why do so many OEMs license GMS? What’s the importance of the Google Play Store and Google Play Services?03:38 - What are the considerations you need to ma...2022-08-0148 minAndroid Bytes (powered by Esper)How Scoped Storage changed Android file accessGet ready for a doozy. This episode tries to explain how storage works on Android with a focus on Google's on-again, off-again approach to scoped storage and how apps navigate it all. Hopefully you don't come out of this more confused than before.We talk with Raymond Lai, part of the team behind Amaze File Manager.03:01 - How did storage access used to work in the early days of Android? What is the difference between internal and external storage?05:00 - Why is external storage mounted using a virtual file system? Where can apps store files, and...2022-07-2551 minAndroid Bytes (powered by Esper)How Android updates have gotten easier (but are still hard)We close the circle on our OSOM double-header here on Android Bytes. In this episode, we chat with CEO Jason Keats and CPO Gary Anderson about how they'll update Android on their new phone, the Solana Saga, and dive deeper into the Solana part of the device. What's the Solana Mobile Stack, what are its benefits, and what can people do with it?00:40 - Where do OEMs actually get Android and Linux from? What is a BSP?03:10 - What is a Generic Kernel Image?06:02 - What is Project Treble and Google Requirements Freeze? How do these initiatives affect...2022-07-1832 minAndroid Bytes (powered by Esper)The OSOM effort behind building an Android phone (feat. Jason Keats)It's a two-part special on Android Bytes as we chat with two execs from OSOM Privacy, an Android startup founded from the remains of Andy Rubin's Essential. In this episode, we talk about the company's first product, the Solana Saga, and what it's like building an Android experience from scratch.With us are OSOM CEO Jason Keats and CPO Gary Anderson. You can learn more about the Saga here. 02:22 - After Essential shut down, why start another smartphone company? 06:38 - Why do so many smartphones use the same build materials?09:05 - What's the Solana Saga all...2022-07-1139 minAndroid Bytes (powered by Esper)A snapshot of Android's camera problemsOn this week's episode, we break down how camera APIs work in Android and why third-party camera apps just can't match the features and quality produced by the stock camera. Long story short, it's a mess. What gives? And what's being done about it?We're joined by Mohit Shetty, a developer behind Secure Camera, the camera app on GrapheneOS and available to everyone on the Play Store.01:48 - How does hardware fragmentation make camera app development on Android inherently more challenging than on iOS?03:52 - Was there anything Google could have done in the early days...2022-07-0547 minAndroid Bytes (powered by Esper)The curious case of the removable eSIMThis week's episode of Android Bytes actually follows up on something our co-host Mishaal has been looking at for a while: a removable eSIM that lets Android phones without the technology built-in to access eSIM providers. We chat with Christos Omiridis of Telco Village who was part of the team that created eSIM.me.02:09 - What is a SIM? What is an eSIM? Why does it exist?09:15 - Why bring eSIM to a device that doesn't natively support it?15:50 - How does a removable eSIM interface with Android?27:55 - What's the extensibility of modularizing eSIM from other FOSS...2022-06-2146 min