Android Faithful is your weekly source for Android news, hardware, apps and more. Join Huyen Tue Dao and Ron Richards, along with a host of Android friends and experts as they keep you up to date every week on everything important to the world of Android From phones and foldables, to tablets and TVs and more. We are the Android Faithful. We want to hear from you! Respond to our listener survey: http://bit.ly/androidfaithful-survey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Tune in daily for your 5-minute music update! 🎧 Stay ahead of the trends and keep your finger on the pulse of the music world with quick, fresh headlines covering breaking news, artist announcements, chart-toppers, industry buzz, and more. Perfect for music fans on the go—never miss a beat in under five minutes. Hosted by Brian Ibbott and Eileen Rivera. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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It's a Thing is a decidedly off-topic show. It's a show about trends. It's a show about obsessions. It's a show about sneakers, becoming a plant lady, buying a house (holy cow, sewers), books, food (holy cow, lining up for pastries). It's about things that are already a thing, might become a thing, always have been a thing, or are only things in our own minds. And of course, it's about your things! If a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step, this show is us tying our shoes. A ...
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Kim Gordon drops “BYE BYE 25!”, reworking her 2024 song with banned terms like “climate change” and “diversity.” Proceeds go to Noise for Now. bit.ly/kimgordon25 Kneecap’s Mo Chara faces terror charges for allegedly promoting Hamas/Hezbollah at a gig. Trial set for Aug 20. bit.ly/kneecaptrial Suge Knight calls out silence around Diddy’s trial on Au…
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We're delighted to welcome back Juan Bagnell to the show to join Huyen Tue Dao, Mishaal Rahman and Ron Richards for all the Android 16 and WearOS updates and the latest in Tablet developments... BONUS! To celebrate 100 episodes of Android Faithful, you can get 20% off a membership to our Patreon! Unlock access to the Ad-Free Podcast, the After Hour…
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G-Dragon Tour: “Übermensch” world tour hits N. America & Europe this fall. Sold out in Korea, blending music, fashion, & tech. Mariah Carey: Scores her 50th Hot 100 hit with “Type Dangerous” debuting at No. 95. First solo non-holiday track since 2015. Mike Borchetta Dies: Nashville exec behind stars like Tim McGraw passes at 84. Luke Combs: Earns 3…
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J-hope and GloRilla’s Killin It Girl topped Billboard’s fan poll, earning 87% of the vote. More Latin pop artist Nezza sang the U.S. national anthem in Spanish at a Dodgers game, despite being asked to perform in English. More Clay Walker canceled an Arkansas concert due to side effects from an MS treatment. The country veteran has battled the dise…
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Molly is loving Pedro Pascal and Twisted Tea, while Tom is all about stretch suits and JomBoy Media. LINKS: Twisted tea Stretch Suits (aka Flex Suits) JomBoy Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Kendrick Lamar Performs in Drake’s Hometown Kendrick Lamar performed “Not Like Us” in Toronto during his Grand National Tour—his first appearance there since the feud with Drake began. Drake and Kai Cenat canceled a competing livestream at the last minute. Shannon Sharpe Apologizes to Nicki Minaj Shannon Sharpe apologized to Nicki Minaj for his “Ni…
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Sabrina Carpenter Sets Album Release Date Sabrina Carpenter has confirmed that her next album, Man’s Best Friend, drops August 29th. It follows her hit 2024 release Short and Sweet. The lead single “Manchild” arrived June 6th. Beach Boys Legend Brian Wilson Dies at 82 Brian Wilson, co-founder and creative genius behind The Beach Boys, has died at 8…
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Bob Dylan narrates the trailer for Machine Gun Kelly’s new album Lost Americana, due August 8. Dylan, now 84, calls it a personal take on the American dream. bit.ly/3XpJfLd Lindsey Stirling kicks off a symphonic tour in Miami with the Atlantic Studio Philharmonic, featuring music from her full catalog and new album Duality. Stops include Oregon, Co…
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The release of the latest version of Android is always a big moment every year and this year, with Android 16, it definitely feels different. Join Huyen Tue Dao, Jason Howell and Ron Richards break it all down and figure out exactly why... SPECIAL: To celebrate 100 episodes of Android Faithful, you can get 20% off a membership to our Patreon! Unloc…
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Kendrick Lamar dominated the 2025 BET Awards, taking home five trophies. Snoop Dogg received the Ultimate Icon Award, closing the ceremony with a medley of classics. Sly Stone, the pioneering funk legend, has died at 82. Read more At a Katy Perry concert in Sydney, a TikTok prankster rushed the stage and was arrested. Sharon Osbourne removed a band…
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Jared Leto Accused Jared Leto faces sexual misconduct allegations from nine women, including claims of inappropriate behavior with minors. A representative denies the accusations, calling them “demonstrably false.” 2025 Tony Awards Winners “Maybe Happy Ending” leads with multiple wins including Best New Musical. Other major awards went to Nicole Sc…
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The David Lynch Auction - It's a Thing 372
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33:07Tom is looking at David Lynch's estate auction and Molly is putting a griddle on the grill. Then Tom discusses Stolen Valor, while Molly finds a new pop genre inspired by The Voice. LINKS: Griddles on the grill The Voice audition pop The David Lynch Auction Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Lil Wayne Drops Tha Carter VI Lil Wayne released Tha Carter VI today, featuring Drake, Nicki Minaj, MGK, Miley Cyrus, Andrea Bocelli, Kanye West, and more. Wayne kicks off a 34-city North American tour tonight at Madison Square Garden, with support from Tyga, NoCap, Belly Gang Kushington, and the Hot Boys. The tour wraps October 2nd in West Palm Be…
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Tyson Ritter Teases OnlyFans Launch All-American Rejects frontman Tyson Ritter has joined OnlyFans, promising “full-frontal rock n’ roll with all access.” He hasn’t shared specifics, but says the content will be affordable—and the band is supportive. He joins celebs like Cardi B, Rico Nasty, and Lily Allen, who’ve also used the platform. Russell Si…
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Sabrina Carpenter drops new single “Manchild” More Glastonbury 2025 reveals its full line-up. More Run-DMC’s “It’s Like That” is reimagined as “She Built That”. More Jessie J reveals her early-stage breast cancer diagnosis and plans surgery after her next live performance. More Music Nation becomes the UAE’s first rights org to manage public perfor…
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This very, very Edgy episode has Jason Howell, Mishaal Rahman, and Florence Ion talking all about Samsung's thin AND light premium smartphone in detail. Plus Ron Richards and Jason chat with AT&T's Jeff Howard all about the evolving role of the carrier in the world of Android. Apologies for the clicking on Jason's audio. It was recorded that way, n…
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Major Labels & AI Platforms Talk Licensing Universal, Sony, and Warner are in early talks with generative AI startups Suno and Udio to license copyrighted material—potentially avoiding billion-dollar lawsuits. The companies are accused of training their models using copyrighted recordings without permission. Read more → Marcie Jones Dies at 79 Lead…
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BTS will host their 12th anniversary FESTA 2025 on June 13–14 at KINTEX in Goyang, South Korea. Fans can expect light shows, exhibits, exclusive merch, and global online content. Full details Morgan Wallen holds the #1 spot on the Billboard 200 for a second week with "I'm the Problem" (286,000 units). He joins Kendrick Lamar as the only artists thi…
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TACO and Forest Bathing - It's a Thing 371
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32:28Molly has the new TV hotness with Love on the Spectrum and Tom is all about TACO. Then Molly is forest bathing while Tom goes to a water sommelier. LINKS: Love on the Spectrum Forest bathing Water sommelier TACO Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Miley Drops ‘Easy Lover’ Video Miley Cyrus released a new video for “Easy Lover,” from her album Something Beautiful. Directed by Cyrus with Jacob Bixenman and Brendan Walter, the video is set backstage as she preps for a show. The album features themes of healing and collaborations with Naomi Campbell and Brittany Howard. Lisa, Elvis, Oasis, and M…
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Drake Breaks Diamond Record Drake now holds the most Diamond song certifications of any artist, with 10. “Hold On, We’re Going Home” and “Best I Ever Had” are the latest to hit 10x Platinum. “Nice for What” could be next, currently at 9x. He’s the first solo act with double-digit Diamond certifications across both singles and albums. Metallica Goes…
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Gloria Estefan Returns to Her Roots Gloria Estefan is releasing Raíces, her first Spanish-language album in 18 years—a modern take on Mi Tierra exploring Cuban sounds with a contemporary edge. Most songs are penned by Emilio Estefan Jr. More John Butler Goes Solo with PRISM Out September 5, John Butler’s tenth studio album, PRISM, leaves the Trio b…
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This episode is sponsored by Planter! Arrange your garden and learn how to grow vegetables with this garden planner app. SPECIAL OFFER: Android Faithful listeners can get up to 25% off a subscription! We're recovering from KotlinConf and Google I/O but Huyen Tue Dao, Jason Howell and Ron Richards are getting excited over new features coming to Andr…
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2025 American Music Awards Highlights: Billie Eilish swept the night with 7 wins, while Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars followed with 3 each. Taylor Swift, despite 6 nominations, didn't win. Dan + Shay scored their fifth straight win as Favorite Country Duo/Group SZA took home Favorite Female R&B Artist and Favorite R&B Song for “Saturn” Bad Bunny, Becky …
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Tom takes the temperature of a crochet thing and Molly finds that May is a crowded month for parents. Then Tom spots Hismile, while Molly recognizes liquid IV. LINKS: Maycember Liquid IV Temperature Blanket HiSmiles Toothpaste (Hat tip Mitzula) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Bono Calls for Peace at Ivor Novellos At the 70th Ivor Novello Awards, Bono urged an end to the Israel-Hamas war, calling for hostage releases and criticizing leadership on both sides. Jamey Johnson Marries in Tennessee Quarry Johnson wed Brittney Eakins at Graystone Quarry—where he once worked. Randy Houser officiated the “cowboy black tie” weddin…
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Kneecap’s Mo Chara Charged with Terror Offense in UK Mo Chara, member of Irish rap group Kneecap, has been charged under UK anti-terror laws for allegedly displaying a Hezbollah flag during a 2023 show. He’s set to appear in court on June 18. The group denies any wrongdoing. Kid Cudi Testifies in Diddy Trial Kid Cudi testified in the federal trial …
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It's the main event, back at the Shoreline Amphitheater in Mountain View, CA, steps away from the Google headquarters for the big show, Google I/O 2025. Jason Howell, Mishaal Rahman, Florence Ion and Ron Richards were in attendance for all the Gemini and AI related announcements and reveals and break down what you need to know from an Android POV. …
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Spotify’s 2025 Summer Picks 30 tracks from Lady Gaga, Drake, Charli XCX & more. Last year’s top songs included Billie Eilish and Kendrick Lamar. 🔗 Variety Lady Gaga Wins Sports Emmy Honored for her Super Bowl tribute performance—now one award from EGOT. 🔗 Billboard Tony Iommi Joins Robbie Williams Black Sabbath’s guitarist features on Williams’ new…
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Taylor Swift Debuts Look What You Made Me Do (Taylor’s Version) on Handmaid’s Tale Taylor Swift premiered her Reputation re-recording in the penultimate episode of The Handmaid’s Tale. Executive Producer Elisabeth Moss called the placement “perfect” and praised Swift’s influence on the cast. Stolen Jim Morrison Grave Bust Recovered French police re…
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Sleep Token Tops Billboard 200 Sleep Token scores its first No. 1 album on the Billboard 200 with Even in Arcadia. Other top entries: #2 – Sincerely, Kali Uchis #3 – SOS, SZA #4 – One Thing at a Time, Morgan Wallen #5 – $ome $exy $ongs 4 U, PARTYNEXTDOOR & Drake Zak Starkey Departs The Who—Again Zak Starkey, son of Ringo Starr, has officially left …
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Molly demands that you wear the shirt, Tom is more chill because he's Type B. Then Molly digs into the paradox of Type C parenting, while Tom finds a new men's eyelash trend. Check out out new Sharking All Summer merch here! LINKS: Wear the shirt Type C Parenting Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Eurovision 2025 Grand Final The 69th Eurovision Song Contest wraps up this Saturday, live from Basel, Switzerland. 26 countries will compete for the Crystal Microphone. official Eurovision YouTube livestream Live Nation & AEG Investigated The DOJ and FTC are investigating Live Nation and AEG for potentially anti-competitive refund practices during …
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Chris Brown Arrested in UK for 2023 Nightclub Assault Chris Brown was arrested in Manchester in connection to a 2023 assault on producer Abe Diaw. The incident allegedly occurred at Tape nightclub in London. Diaw has filed a $16 million civil suit. Brown’s upcoming UK tour dates may be affected. Bruce Springsteen Announces Country Album Springsteen…
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Diddy Trial News Cassie detailed a heated moment where Combs left a party to confront Suge Knight. More Apple Music & UMG Launch 'Sound Therapy' A new feature blending familiar music with sound waves to aid focus is now live on Apple Music. More Spotify Adds to AI DJ Premium users in 60+ markets can now verbally request genres, moods, or artists. M…
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This episode is sponsored by Planter! Arrange your garden and learn how to grow vegetables with this garden planner app. SPECIAL OFFER: Android Faithful listeners can get up to 25% off a subscription! Google I/O is one week away, but that didn't stop Google from starting the party early with Android related news, including some AI magic coming to c…
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Billboard History for Spanish-Language Albums Bad Bunny’s Debí Tirar Más Fotos returns to No. 1 and Fuerza Regida’s 111xpantia debuts at No. 2—marking the first time two Spanish-language albums top the chart. 111xpantia is also the highest-charting Spanish-language album by a duo or group. bit.ly/3yqGlqz Tina Arena Stops Show After Onstage Fight Ti…
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Pearl Jam Drops The Last of Us-Inspired Compilation Pearl Jam released a four-track compilation tied to The Last of Us franchise. 🔗 bit.ly/pearljam-lastofus Concord Acquires Broadway Licensing Global Concord expands its theatrical reach by acquiring Broadway Licensing Global (BLG). 🔗 bit.ly/concord-blg Steve Albini’s Closet Launches Weekly Sales A …
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Lainey Wilson Sweeps 2025 ACM Awards Lainey Wilson won entertainer of the year, female artist, and album of the year at the ACM Awards. Alan Jackson received the first-ever ACM Lifetime Achievement Award named in his honor. Cody Johnson Wins and Announces Baby News Cody Johnson won Song of the Year for “Dirt Cheap” and revealed on the red carpet th…
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100 Men vs. One Gorilla - It's a Thing 368
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26:50Tom brings us "Sharking All Summer" and Pass the Phone, while Molly highlights cortisol addiction and the THING OF THE WEEK: 100 men vs one gorilla. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Who Announce Final North American Tour The Who will end their six-decade career with The Song Is Over Farewell Tour. The 16-date run begins August 16 in Florida and ends September 28 in Las Vegas. Smokey Robinson Sued for Sexual Assault Smokey Robinson and his wife face a $50 million lawsuit from four former employees accusing him of decades-lo…
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Fiona Apple releases “Pretrial” on U.S. cash-bail injustice link. Blues Brothers return in new graphic novel link. Within Temptation film on Ukraine war now on YouTube link.. Austin City Limits 2025 lineup announced link. Keith Urban to get ACM Triple Crown Award link. Kendrick Lamar & SZA’s “Luther” ties Billboard record link. Amy Lee & Halsey dro…
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Week two of big news from Android Faithful as we welcome a new member to the team (you know who it is, right?) Also, Material 3 is EXPRESSIVE, Android Desktop Mode is TOTALLY right around the corner, and the Chromecast is BACK! (sort of) In case you missed it, Android Faithful has new perks and rewards for supporting the show on Patreon including a…
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