Episode 41
The Great Google Un-Silo-ing
Analyzing what the future of Android is at Google now with more AI
Android Faithful · Tom Merritt
April 24, 20241h 21m
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Show Notes
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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