Samsung's Crease Lightning
Summary
Android Faithful hosts Ron Richards and Jason Howell welcome guest Rob Dunwood to kick off their third-anniversary month. The trio discusses Microsoft’s Android-based Project Solara, Google’s new Tokyo store, and declining US smartphone sales, particularly in the mid-tier market. They also cover Proton Mail’s Gmail migration tool, fan-submitted AI art, and leaks of a shorter Samsung Z Fold 8.
Topics discussed
Intro, ads, and welcome to Android Faithful
Guest Rob from Daily Tech News Show joins
Microsoft Build: Project Solara and AI agents
Google Store expansion to Tokyo and Japan
Q1 2026 smartphone market share and foldable trends
Listener submissions: AI art and claymation
Proton Mail redesign and Gmail integration
Patreon updates and merch discount
Samsung 'Squatty Fold' leaks and crease tech
Virtu Alpha Fold luxury phone review
Pixel Watch 5 found underwater in St. Martin
Ads and break
Android 17 beta 4.1 and new safety features
Samsung One UI updates and DeX discussion
Google Gemini Ultra agents and automation
Google Drive document scanner improvements
Outro, guest plugs, and sign off
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