PolyAndroidorous
Summary
Android Faithful hosts discuss the release of Android 17, highlighting new creator tools like Screen Reactions and Wear OS 7 updates, while noting the absence of Gemini Intelligence. The episode covers a disturbing case where a Verizon customer lost data due to a remote wipe on a refurbished phone. Additionally, the team reviews XR hardware announcements from Qualcomm and Xreal, and explores de-Googling options like /e/OS 4.0 and Commodore’s retro flip phone.
Topics discussed
Intro, Ads, and Soda Taste Test
Hosts' Phone Collections and Androiderous
Google I/O Recap: Statues and Open APIs
Android 17 Features: Screen Reactions and Gemini
Verizon MDM Data Wipe Incident
XR Hardware: Meta Quest 4 and Xreal Glasses
De-Googling: Morena OS and Fairphone
Nothing Headphones and Tecno Pova 8
Lenovo ThinkTab and Waze Navigation
Telegram Wear OS App and Scams
Listener Mail: AI, Dream Beans, and CES
Outro, Patreon Perks, and Final Ads
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