Google Gemini Rollout Rollercoaster - Android Faithful Episode #31
We're unimpressed by the rollout of Gemini as an Assistant replacement and look at a leak of the Pixel Fold 2, and Android 15 is likely days away from release!
Ron, Jason, Huyen, and Mishaal are unimpressed by the rollout of Gemini as an Assistant replacement, MIshaal shows a reputable leak of the Pixel Fold 2, and Android 15 is likely days away from release!
Featured in this episode:
NEWS
Bard AI chatbot replaces Google Assistant, available in new Gemini app and Google Assistant headphones
Gemini can save conversations for up to 3 years
Android 15 to make phones easier for baseline users to use
Pixel Fold might get a fancy trick from the OnePlus Open
Pixel phones may get auto touch sensitivity based on the environment
First look at Android 15's chat bubbles on Pixel Tablet
Google tackling Android phishing problems
Android 15 preview coming this week
FCC may investigate Apple over Beeper Mini shutdown
WhatsApp planning interoperability with other messaging apps
Patron News Story Pick: YouTube Music testing Cast redesign on Android
HARDWARE
OnePlus 12 and 12R unboxing, 12R available now
Exclusive first look at rumored Google Pixel Fold 2
Nothing Phone 2A launches March 5th in US with limited release
Nothing announced Glyph developer kit
Xiaomi Watch 2 with Wear OS for half the Pixel Watch 2 price
APPS
Google Maps redesigning directions search, dropping fullscreen
Google Maps Android now shows weather
Cloud photos available in Android photo picker
COMMUNITY
Email 1: Blake switched from Galaxy to Pixel 8 Pro, misses Samsung Routines to change settings like Bluetooth volume.
Email 2: Dave was impressed with Pixel 7's Photosphere features, providing an example of a seamless Photosphere they took.
Email 3: Another Dave asking what the word is before "Android" in the AF theme song.
