One Billion Gemini "Users"
Summary
Hosts Jason Howell and Florence Ion discuss the ongoing Epic Games vs. Google antitrust case, noting a judge’s order to improve third-party app store visibility. They cover Gemini reaching one billion monthly active users and Google’s strategy to boost Pixel sales by shifting production from China to Vietnam and India. The episode also features initial impressions of the Pixel 11’s controversial green color and the new Rambler voice-to-text feature.
Topics discussed
Sponsors and intro
Foldable phone opinions and app support
Epic v. Google trial and app store competition
Gemini AI growth and usage metrics
Pixel 11 strategy and supply chain shifts
Patreon picks: Dex and developer settings
Taurus case sponsor segment
Pixel 11 impressions and features
Fairphone 5 repairability and specs
Honor Magic V Flip robot phone
Gemini integration in Chrome for Android
Android 17 QPR 2 Beta 3 updates
Listener mail: Assistant vs Gemini
South Korea travel and Patreon plug
Outro and final sponsors
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