With Ron gone (in Portland for pinball, don't worry), Jason Howell, Florence Ion, and Huyen Tue Dao do their best to hold down the fort. From Android desktop UI leaks to Nvidia's masterful 10 year (and counting) run with the Shield, to a live unboxing of the new Motorola Moto Watch, everything you need for Android bliss is right here.

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00:02:33 - NEWS

• Android’s full desktop interface leaks: New status bar, Chrome Extensions
• ChromeOS will be ‘phased out’ in 2034 as Android PCs arrive late, court docs suggest
• Google releases ‘Desktop Camera’ app that’s seemingly for Android PCs
• Android 16 is off to a strong start in Google's latest usage breakdown
• Google Pixel expected to see ‘strongest growth’ in 2026, report says
• Patron Pick: Motorola is getting away with zero OS updates thanks to regulatory loophole

00:36:11 - HARDWARE

• Motorola Moto Watch first look
• There won’t be a Nothing Phone 4 this year
• Nothing’s next over-ear headphones reportedly cost around $150, launching in March
• Nothing Phone 4a series leak reveals launch date, and it's just weeks away
• Inside Nvidia’s 10-year effort to make the Shield TV the most updated Android device ever

00:58:12 - APPS

• Gemini in navigation is now available for walking and cycling in Google Maps.
• Fitbit's co-founders are back with a new app, and you can sign up for the limited beta
• This free app turns your Android phone into an iPod

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Thankfully the snowstorm stopped in time for Ron Richards to dig out and join Jason Howell and Huyen Tue Dao for the latest in Android news from OnePlus to Samsung and of course a dash of Google and Gemini for fun.

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00:04:55 - NEWS

• OnePlus responds to reports of their demise and it's not really confidence building...
• Ron was glad he wasn't alone in having Pixel Weather fail completely during the snow storm last weekend.
• EU is coming after Google, again, this time for how deeply Gemini is integrated into Android
• Patron Pick: Say goodbye to this killer feature in GMail you probably didn't even know existed!

00:36:39 - HARDWARE

• Some glimpses of the Oppo Find X9 Ultra shows a cool two-tone camera back design
• More peeks of the Samsung Galaxy S26, this time at the camera bump via the Qi2 battery bank!
• We hope you're sitting down because Samsung revealed how much the Galaxy Z Trifold will cost in the US and it's a lot! It's available now!

00:50:01 - APPS

• Now you can sync your queues across the web and Android on YouTube Music
• Feel free to celebrate now that Google Photos Me Meme feature is here. Or Not.
• But you should really celebrate now that Google Sans is an available font in Google Docs and other apps!

00:57:52 - FEEDBACK

• Jezz from Australia wants to know how to screenshot the Gemini overlay?
• Ken from Batavia, NY weighs in on the iOS vs Android debate
• Frank R. clears up the confusion about Porsche Design and Honor Phones.

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Making a triumphant return from CES, Jason Howell and Mishaal Rahman join Huyen Tue Dao and Ron Richards to wind down from Vegas and get into the latest Android headlines from the past week. Plus stay tuned for a major update from the Android Faithful fam at the end of the show!

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00:03:57 - NEWS

• We wrap up CES with Jason and Mishaal's experiences at the show
• Google released the first Pixel update of 2026 with the January Pixel Update
• The world shook as Apple chose Google Gemini to provide AI for Siri via a Joint Statement between the two companies
• Don't worry, ChromeOS isn't going anywhere!
• Patron Pick: Can tiny speakers be the future for cooling devices?

00:44:07 - HARDWARE

• Our first Leaky Peaky of the year is the Pixel 10A and it's red color
• Foldables Lightning Round begins with Motorola surprising at CES with the Motorola Razr Fold! Jason got to check it out at CES!
• Oppo is prepping to go after Apple with it's new foldable
• Don't get your hopes up for a new foldable from OnePlus though
• The mystery deepens behind Samsung's foldable's creases
• Jason loves his new Flashback camera!

01:04:50 - APPS

• Now you can avoid vertical video by filtering out Shorts from search results on the YouTube app
• Soon you can finally make your own Calling Card for yourself on Android, here's how
• G-Mail is getting all Gemini'd up in here with new AI Features

01:15:06 - FEEDBACK

• James wants to know what we think of the new Desktop Mode on Pixel Phones?

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The moment you've been waiting for as Florence Ion, Mishaal Rahman, Jason Howell and Ron Richards gather to present the best (and weirdest) in the world of Android for 2025 and unveil the winners of our first annual end of the year awards, the APKs!

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00:09:42 - NEWS

• Don't worry about the New Year's deadline, Google is extending the move from Assistant to Gemini further into 2026
• Unfortunately Gemini's takeover of Google Home ruined Christmas for some kids this year
• Mishaal has the details of Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1
• Patron Pick: Could Sodium-Ion batteries be the next big thing in smartphones someday?

00:35:56 - HARDWARE

• Details emerge on the OnePlus 15T and the Honor Magic V6
• Is Samsung developing a widescreen foldable to pre-compete with the Apple Foldable?

00:49:26 - The 2025 Annual Podcast Kudos (APKs)

• We present the winners of the first ever Android Faithful end of year awards for Best Phone, Best Foldable, Best Accessory, Best Innovation, Biggest News Story of 2025 and Weirdest News Story of 2025.

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Another glorious week on the Android Faithful podcast with Jason Howell reviewing a 32" tablet, Mishaal flexing his Google sleuthing muscles all over Android 17, and Huyen bringing the TURBO to 2026!

Don't forget the 2025 Annual Podcast Kudos (APKs!!!) You can vote for your favorite phones and news stories at https://bit.ly/2025apks - Voting closes on 12/22 at 11:59pm ET!

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0:05:18 - NEWS

Google and Apple partner on better Android-iPhone switching

Galaxy Z TriFold Becomes Instant Hit, Sold Out Within Minutes

Android 17 may finally add the native App Lock feature Pixel users have been waiting for

Android 17 could mimic this helpful iOS feature to reduce motion sickness

Patron pick: Google's Stadia controller just got a big upgrade courtesy of Steam

0:32:25 - HARDWARE

Jason reviews the KTC 32" Android Tablet

OnePlus says its upcoming ‘Turbo’ gaming phones are ‘frighteningly strong’

Return of 4GB RAM in smartphones by 2026 amidst DRAM crisis

2026 Smartphone Shipment Forecasts Revised Down as Memory Shortage Drives BoM Costs Up

0:52:09 - APPS

Instagram hands you the keys to control 'Your Algorithm' in Reels, plans to expand

Bringing state-of-the-art Gemini translation capabilities to Google Translate

0:59:35 - FEEDBACK

Jeff is having Pixel 10 Qi2 issues

Hilton thinks monochrome icons make Android less usable

Morgan shares a (long) report on Google's sub-par customer service

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It's an exciting week at Android Faithful as Jason Howell and Florence Ion share their Android XR experience with Ron Richards and we kickoff the first ever Android Faithful awards...the 2025 Annual Podcast Kudos or the APKs!!! You can vote for your favorite phones and news stories at https://bit.ly/2025apks - Voting closes on 12/22 at Midnight ET!

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00:03:38 - HARDWARE

• All the details of the new AI Glasses unveiled by Google at the Android XR event
• A bunch of Samsung news as it likes like they're adding Qi2 wireless to the Galaxy S26
• And Samsung rolls out OneUI 8.5
• And we can't get enough of the Tri Fold. Here's info on the fingerprint scanner and a glimpse of a 4 camera prototype
• Pebble unveils their latest product, a ring! It's a memory ring and it's open for pre-order!
• Patron Pick: 90:10 Split-Screen multitasking in Android is brilliant… so why do I almost never use it?

00:45:15 - NEWS

• A Judge limits Google's contracts to a single year
• The EU is coming after Google's AI Summaries
• Patron Pick: Check out this adorable MagSafe E-Reader!

00:59:23 - APPS

• We got new gestures with the latest WearOS update
• Opera makes it easier to choose your AI within their browser
• Get a glimpse of Face Editing in the upcoming Google Photos update

01:07:02 - The 2025 APKs

• We unveil the first ever Android Faithful awards - The 2025 APKs - voting is open now at https://bit.ly/2025apks

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