Chromecast is Dead! Long Live Chromecast! - Android Faithful #56

*NOTE: Once again, Streamyard glitched at times throughout the recording of this podcast and there is no fix to the damage in this episode, unfortunately. We apologize for the audio cutouts.*

We're navigating anti-trust lawsuits, Pixel 9 leaks and so, so much hardware (again!).

00:00:00 Live stream starts
00:11:47 Show begins

NEWS
0:14:56 - What does the ruling against Google mean for Android?
0:21:56 - Edge to edge apps have a loophole in Android 15.
0:30:37 - Tablet sales are on the rise, with positive year-over-year growth!
0:33:29 - The Patrons picked the news that Samsung execs are displeased with their devices copying Apple

HARDWARE
0:40:00 - The Google TV Streamer was announced and there are new Nest Thermostats, with AI
0:55:58 - Now the leaks are out about the Pixel 9 Pro Fold with details about price and shipping dates
1:00:07 - And there's more Pixel Watch 3 details leaked (again)
1:02:28 - Hey, the Moto Tags are on sale now, go get yours!
1:03:39 - Jason spent some time with the Nothing Phone (2A)
1:07:47 - Mishaal got his hands on the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6
1:15:30 - Jason reviewed the Nothing CMF Watch Pro 2

APPS
1:18:19 - Google rolled out safety updates to Search and Maps/Waze
1:23:02 - School Time from Google is coming to phones and tablets
1:25:32 - Better controls to your device's audio thanks to Wavelet
1:27:39 - Quick! Check out this cool feature when using Google Lens and Gemini!

COMMUNITY
1:29:49 - Dave from Virginia Beach shares his list of old devices running old versions of Android and it's WILD!
1:32:06 - George from NYC strongly recommends the ONN TV Device for $19.88
1:34:16 - Wil in Tigard Oregon has a word of warning for Samsung Watch 7 users

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