Google I/O Countdown - Android Faithful #43

As if Google I/O excitement wasn't enough, we shared some big news on the podcast this week! Listen as Jason Howell, Huyen Tue Dao, Ron Richards and Mishaal Rahman reveal the brand new Android Faithful website featuring newsletters, articles, reviews and more!
Check it out at AndroidFaithful.com and then listen as we discuss all the major Android news of the week!
You can also support Android Faithful on Patreon: / androidfaithful
NEWS
Google I/O is next week and we share what we're excited to see along with programming updates about our coverage
One UI 6.1 with AI rolls out to to the Samsung S21 series and older foldables
MediaTek is getting in on the premium Android action in the US this year
Multitasking on Android 14 is finally better on tablets
The Patron Pick speculated whether or not HTC might launch a phone with a faster Snapdragon chip soon?
HARDWARE
Ahead of I/O, Google rolls out the Pixel 8A
Also, the Pixel Tablet shed the dock and sells for $399
Hands-On with the Rabbit R1 and continued debunking of it's relationship with Android
Get ready for style with the Porsche Design Honor Magic6 RSR with clean lines and design
Walmart levels up your living room with the Onn 4K Pro streaming set top box with Google TV
APPS
Exciting news for new phone set ups as Google's working on a way to speed-up data transfers
Google Photos adds a new feature to enhance videos with a button
There's a new android app for Comic Books called Omnibus

[@Techsploder]

Hey if you are at Google IO next week and spot us, please come over and say hi!!

[@TomZach]

Big congrats on the new website! Such a strong move. Excited for you guys

[@marchelloarcelay]

Have a great time at Google IO!

[@collin.a.]

I like listening on CZcams Music for the ability to reference the video if I need to for a visual (and that's where I listen to most podcasts) but I do kind of wish it was the edited down version that goes on other platforms. Would you consider uploading the edited version here instead, or in addition? Or even just add some timestamps? Ty and keep up the work on this great show :)

[@claudestewart5465]

I believe that the add they run at the beginning offers an ability to skip after 5 sec.

[@JulianOwens]

Ise a pibox ft or that

[@garygessner]

Seamus is pronounced shay-muss.