Best Podcast Episodes About Android
Everything podcasters are saying about Android — curated from top podcasts
Updated: Apr 27, 2026 – 32 episodes
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Top Podcast Clips About Android
“… do a forensic examination of an Apple, by the way. I'm sorry if I misspoke there, but you can't do it to the level that you can with, because the Android open source project Publishes all of the code I can get an understanding of the very inner working So if something being done for for instance at the kernel or you could think about it It like the lowest level of the phone something that wouldn normally get caught in a forensic examination I wouldn be able to do that with Apple Right. And the nation state actors are doing things at very low levels in the code framework for that exact reason, …”
“… with the rest of the system and tell me in a sentence or two where in the EO1 it came from, example, app folder, system partition, random file path. Yep, exactly. So yeah, I thought that would be the answer. I've just never done it. And so you can do a forensic examination of an Apple, by the way. I'm sorry if I misspoke there, but you can't do it to the level that you can with, because the Android open source project Publishes all of the code I can get an understanding of the very inner working So if something being done for for instance at the kernel or you could think about it It like the lowest level of the phone something that wouldn normally get caught in a forensic examination I wouldn be able to do that with Apple Right. And the nation state actors are doing things at very low levels in the code framework for that exact reason, because most people who aren't very deep into forensics would miss that. It would be like the fingerprint under the couch cushion or something like that. And what is the difference between what someone can do with an Android phone with the standard Android operating system versus graphene? So that gets into, you know, if you wanted to war drive or …”
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In this segment, the hosts hilariously dissect the myth of unhackable phones, using Eric Prince's device as a prime example. Their banter about the absurdity of tech security and the ridiculous terms of service for apps like TikTok makes for a compelling and entertaining listen.
“… three this is just i need a gut check from you on this um purely anecdotally but i get maybe 10 times as many spam calls on an iphone than i do on android uh it was it was shocking to me how many of them went away particularly when i was using the pixel and then I like switch back to the iPhone and boom there's this one it's like a company that calls wanting me to donate blood that calls me like twice a day just gone for weeks yeah to the pixel and now suddenly back on the iPhone like yeah Android is just better at this They are yeah And I think in iPhone settings they provided more things But …”
“… have brought up gemini by accident maybe 45 000 times oh no in the process of doing that like just constantly it's just right where your finger is and then it's like oh i did gemini again over and over and over and over yeah um okay observation number three this is just i need a gut check from you on this um purely anecdotally but i get maybe 10 times as many spam calls on an iphone than i do on android uh it was it was shocking to me how many of them went away particularly when i was using the pixel and then I like switch back to the iPhone and boom there's this one it's like a company that calls wanting me to donate blood that calls me like twice a day just gone for weeks yeah to the pixel and now suddenly back on the iPhone like yeah Android is just better at this They are yeah And I think in iPhone settings they provided more things But you kind of have to – I could be wrong. I don't spend tons and tons of time on iOS. But you can opt to have all unknown calls just disappear and go away. Or numbers that aren't. Right, yeah. That always scares me a little bit where I'm like, well, maybe someone's going to call me from daycare from a weird number. And my kid is bleeding and I need I …”
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After extensive testing, David discovered he receives ten times more spam calls on his iPhone compared to Android. He highlights how the Pixel's smart call filtering makes it easier to avoid unwanted interruptions, allowing him to answer calls confidently again. This experience underscores the ongoing debate over the effectiveness of iOS versus Android in managing spam and user experience.
“Is this whole saga finally at an end? Google has announced an Android App Store program and lowered developer fees to resolve Epic's antitrust litigation and also comply with new rules in Europe and elsewhere. Quoting Bloomberg, these announcements are not about just doing what's required, Samir Samat, Google's vice president of product development, said in an interview with Bloomberg News. The moves go, quote, well beyond what is being required by legal changes in Europe and the UK, he said. Under the proposal, …”
“Is this whole saga finally at an end? Google has announced an Android App Store program and lowered developer fees to resolve Epic's antitrust litigation and also comply with new rules in Europe and elsewhere. Quoting Bloomberg, these announcements are not about just doing what's required, Samir Samat, Google's vice president of product development, said in an interview with Bloomberg News. The moves go, quote, well beyond what is being required by legal changes in Europe and the UK, he said. Under the proposal, other companies can register with Google pay a one-time fee and offer an app store on Android, Samat said. Google will also lower the fees it charges developers from a standard 30% to as low as 15% or 10% on recurring subscriptions, he said. Fee changes in the US, UK, and EU are expected to go into effect by June, with changes in Australia, Korea, …”
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Epic Games has reached a settlement with Google, ending their antitrust litigation and allowing other companies to create their own app stores on Android. In a surprising twist, Epic's CEO Tim Sweeney must now publicly support Google's App Store policies, despite his previous fierce criticisms. This shift not only changes the app landscape but also raises questions about corporate influence and competition.
“… on how the iOS software ecosystem for a very long time, time and plausibly still today was so much more vibrant and vital and successful than the Android app ecosystem. And there's a lot of things that are different across those two ecosystems. There are now way more Android devices in use, I believe, than iOS devices. but I think much of the fact that app developers tended to prefer building their apps on iOS and releasing their apps first on iOS and maybe the iOS version being better than the Android version or whatever is because the frameworks and the abstractions for iOS were just …”
“… I mean, the weak version of Conway's Law is that it shapes your organization. I think the strong version is that it substantially shapes your strategy and just your business outcomes. And this isn't exactly maybe a version of that, but I often reflect on how the iOS software ecosystem for a very long time, time and plausibly still today was so much more vibrant and vital and successful than the Android app ecosystem. And there's a lot of things that are different across those two ecosystems. There are now way more Android devices in use, I believe, than iOS devices. but I think much of the fact that app developers tended to prefer building their apps on iOS and releasing their apps first on iOS and maybe the iOS version being better than the Android version or whatever is because the frameworks and the abstractions for iOS were just originally better than the Android ones. But I think that's a case where the right API design, the right abstraction design ended up having just quite significant business ramifications. And I think there's kind of a sense that maybe it's not worth dwelling on these things because everything in technology changes so rapidly and whatever assumptions you …”
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The right API design can significantly impact a business's success, as seen in the vibrant iOS ecosystem compared to Android's. Patrick Collison of Stripe reflects on how superior frameworks and abstractions led developers to favor iOS, illustrating that thoughtful design choices endure over time. This principle has long-term implications, as evidenced by features in Stripe that have lasted 15 years.
“… that you were kind of like a JavaScript expert at the time. And then one of your first big projects at Meta was kind of build tooling in the Android code base. So I want to know the story behind how you got involved in that. So at the time, it was like Facebook's going to make a phone, right? Actually, there were some failed projects, but it was like this time it's really going to happen. We're going to partner with HTC. We're going to like fork Android and, you know, and do some stuff. And, you know, so that seemed super exciting. as a person just coming into the company. And I had done …”
“I understand that you were kind of like a JavaScript expert at the time. And then one of your first big projects at Meta was kind of build tooling in the Android code base. So I want to know the story behind how you got involved in that. So at the time, it was like Facebook's going to make a phone, right? Actually, there were some failed projects, but it was like this time it's really going to happen. We're going to partner with HTC. We're going to like fork Android and, you know, and do some stuff. And, you know, so that seemed super exciting. as a person just coming into the company. And I had done quite a bit of Java, I was more JavaScript. But at this point this is also where they called it FaceWeb the version of they kind of of like put HTML5 Facebook on the phone And like that was clearly not working And it was clear that like you know, mobile was going to be the future. That was kind of make or break for the company. And suddenly, you …”
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Faced with a tight deadline to launch Facebook's Android phone, a developer had to overhaul a chaotic build system inherited from a contractor. Despite the challenges, including a frustrating code base and a lack of modularity, they embraced the hackathon culture to create a new build system, knowing their success at Meta hinged on it. This experience highlights the intense pressure and innovation within tech companies when launching groundbreaking projects.
“… I love, I mean, the Pixel software is clean, it's simple, it's intuitive, and Samsung runs on the same kind of base engine. I mean, they both run Android, but Samsung heavily skins their software and puts their own kind of flavor on it, right? They put their own spin on it. Yeah. So I would say I've tested every single way, I've tested every single way to make a Samsung more Pixel-like, and I will tell you what I did at the end of the day. Okay. I just went with what Samsung does because here's the deal. Oh, no. You can add all the software you want You can add launchers You can change the icons …”
“Okay, so it's funny you say this because I probably spent the first 10 years of my Samsung life making my Samsungs act more like Pixels. No kidding. I love, I mean, the Pixel software is clean, it's simple, it's intuitive, and Samsung runs on the same kind of base engine. I mean, they both run Android, but Samsung heavily skins their software and puts their own kind of flavor on it, right? They put their own spin on it. Yeah. So I would say I've tested every single way, I've tested every single way to make a Samsung more Pixel-like, and I will tell you what I did at the end of the day. Okay. I just went with what Samsung does because here's the deal. Oh, no. You can add all the software you want You can add launchers You can change the icons You can do all this stuff And at the end of the day the phone just doesn function as well as it does with Samsung actual software So I know that's not what you want to hear. But I will say a lot of it is like muscle memory. Like, for instance, with the Android, you know, for me on the Pixel, you swipe up from the home screen and boom, you're right …”
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Despite attempts to make Samsung phones feel like Google's Pixel, the experience remains unique to each brand. The speaker shares their journey of trying various launchers to mimic Pixel's simplicity but ultimately concludes that Samsung's own software offers a smoother experience. They encourage experimenting with a launcher while acknowledging the limitations of customization on Samsung devices.
“… popular. Staying with Volvo, they've begun an over-the-air update of the 2.5 million cars to get the new operating system. That is now rolling out. Android Automotive is the operating system, and any Volvo from 2020 onwards with it. So starting with an XC40 Recharge, now the rebadged EX40, gets what's called Volvo Car UX. So basically, if you walked into a Volvo showroom, and very nice it would be too, and bought a top-of-the-range EX90 for 100 grand, your old six-year-old car would effectively look the same. A cleaner UI, more consistent experience, updated cars will get the same experience, but …”
“… SUV segment. And proof, like the Volvo CEO Hakan Samuelsson predicted when the EX60 was launched, that those cars would pull in a lot of buyers to driving electric. All have massive range, very premium vehicles. High prices, of course, and very, very popular. Staying with Volvo, they've begun an over-the-air update of the 2.5 million cars to get the new operating system. That is now rolling out. Android Automotive is the operating system, and any Volvo from 2020 onwards with it. So starting with an XC40 Recharge, now the rebadged EX40, gets what's called Volvo Car UX. So basically, if you walked into a Volvo showroom, and very nice it would be too, and bought a top-of-the-range EX90 for 100 grand, your old six-year-old car would effectively look the same. A cleaner UI, more consistent experience, updated cars will get the same experience, but with some minor differences because all the hardware can't always match the chipsets and things like that. Then once it's loaded, you'll be able to change from Google Assistant, which is pretty good, I have it in the poll star, to Google Gemini, which is very good because I used to pay for Google Gemini, but I stopped. I just sort of backed away a …”
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BMW's iX3 is completely sold out in Germany, with wait times exceeding 12 months, prompting the company to ramp up production at its new €2 billion plant in Hungary. This surge in demand is indicative of a broader trend in the electric vehicle market, where premium models like the Volvo EX60 are also attracting new buyers. With over-the-air updates enhancing user experience, automakers are reshaping how consumers interact with their vehicles.
“… will become API if they want or not, because my agent can figure out how to use my phone. I mean, on the other side, it's a little more tricky. On Android, that's already, people already do that. And then we'll just click the order Uber for me button for me, or maybe another service, or maybe there's an API that can call, so it's faster. I think that's a space we're just beginning to even understand what that means. And I, again, I didn't even, that was not something I thought of, something that I discovered as people use this. I mean, we are still so early, but yeah, I think data is very …”
“… a real opportunity for like Uber Eats that we just used earlier today. It's companies like this, of which there's many, who gets there fastest to being able to interact with OpenClaw in a way that's the most natural, the easiest. Yeah. And also apps will become API if they want or not, because my agent can figure out how to use my phone. I mean, on the other side, it's a little more tricky. On Android, that's already, people already do that. And then we'll just click the order Uber for me button for me, or maybe another service, or maybe there's an API that can call, so it's faster. I think that's a space we're just beginning to even understand what that means. And I, again, I didn't even, that was not something I thought of, something that I discovered as people use this. I mean, we are still so early, but yeah, I think data is very important, like apps that can give me data, but that also can be API. Why do I need a Sonos app anymore when I can, when my agent can talk to the Sonos speakers directly? Like my cameras, there's like a crappy app, but they have, they have an API. So my agent uses the API now. So it's going to force a lot of companies to have to shift focus. And it's kind …”
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AI agents could potentially eliminate up to 80% of existing apps, transforming how we interact with technology. As these agents gain more context about our lives, they can make better decisions than traditional apps, raising questions about the future of software development and the economy. This shift could empower users but also disrupt many software companies.
“… that's how you get the video version of Morning Wire, to say nothing of all my extra content. So head on over, download the app to your phone. Your Android, your Apple TV, your Roku, your Samsung, your Doom Atari controller that is being played by stem cells derived from neonatal foreskins. Whatever computing devices you use, get the Daily Wire Plus apps today. I couldn't pick just one comment yesterday. You did not disappoint in my episode about how scientists have taught neonatal foreskin to play Doom, to play a video game. You didn't disappoint. From the Drummer's Workshop, Norm's Music says, …”
“… in the subscriptions to the Daily Wire Plus app. That's actually the main reason. I want more people to click on my smiling little mug there, and I want to mog all of them with my subscriptions. On top of that, it's the best way to watch shows. And that's how you get the video version of Morning Wire, to say nothing of all my extra content. So head on over, download the app to your phone. Your Android, your Apple TV, your Roku, your Samsung, your Doom Atari controller that is being played by stem cells derived from neonatal foreskins. Whatever computing devices you use, get the Daily Wire Plus apps today. I couldn't pick just one comment yesterday. You did not disappoint in my episode about how scientists have taught neonatal foreskin to play Doom, to play a video game. You didn't disappoint. From the Drummer's Workshop, Norm's Music says, What console did the scientists use for that experiment? Skintendo? And Adam Howard4775 says, we teach foreskins to play Doom not because it is easy but because it is hard I love that because that's really a double pun that's a pun that plays on two levels one, you know, you just you get in there and it's kind of funny we go to the moon not because …”
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The Epstein case continues to be shrouded in mystery and deception, with new revelations about prison guard misconduct and ongoing public skepticism about the official narrative.
New revelations about Epstein's death involve a prison guard caught in lies, highlighting ongoing mysteries despite FBI's closure of the case.
“… in my life. I know I was nostalgic for a while, but backyard baseball. All right, here's another sticky one. Sure. Am I the asshole for switching to Android in an iOS family or friend group? And I feel like those are two separate answers. No, no, no. Everyone's on. OK, depends, depends. Everyone should be using third party messaging platforms anyway. Well, they're not. Well, actually, the perfect in a perfect world RCS would actually work. Yeah. I texted David Pierce this morning who recently switched to an Android phone. And none of them got delivered. And it said not delivered. And it said RCS …”
“… do wish Blue Sky had that juice. You know what I'm saying? Yeah, we're all just this. Is this the only thing Marques is nostalgic over? Old player? No, backyard. But like backyard baseball for sure. It's like I will negate everything I've ever said in my life. I know I was nostalgic for a while, but backyard baseball. All right, here's another sticky one. Sure. Am I the asshole for switching to Android in an iOS family or friend group? And I feel like those are two separate answers. No, no, no. Everyone's on. OK, depends, depends. Everyone should be using third party messaging platforms anyway. Well, they're not. Well, actually, the perfect in a perfect world RCS would actually work. Yeah. I texted David Pierce this morning who recently switched to an Android phone. And none of them got delivered. And it said not delivered. And it said RCS next to it. RCS, not delivering. And then I messaged him on Signal, and I said, hey, did you get any of that? And he said, no. And I said, when did you switch to your Android phone? He said, a week ago. So the fact that it still hasn't fixed itself, like, this is the problem. And it just keeps bringing you back. But I would say, absolutely not. …”
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Switching to Android can make you feel like the 'asshole' in an iOS family, especially when it disrupts group chats and FaceTime calls. However, some argue that Apple creates unnecessary guilt around such switches, making them the real 'assholes.' This debate highlights the tension between personal freedom and family dynamics in tech choices.
“… leds multicolor leds yes for notifications customizable well maybe customizable i'm in yeah okay super in so there was an apk teardown of the latest android 17 beta 4 and there's a section in with a whole page that specifically mentions pixel glow lights which will alert you of important notifications when your device is face down pixel glow oh when it's face down yes okay so it's on the back yes on the back there should be a light bar and a bar would be nice oh i was picturing because like i there's a couple that have had like pin lights or like the glowing track ball is an example but like a …”
“okay it's leds multicolor leds yes for notifications customizable well maybe customizable i'm in yeah okay super in so there was an apk teardown of the latest android 17 beta 4 and there's a section in with a whole page that specifically mentions pixel glow lights which will alert you of important notifications when your device is face down pixel glow oh when it's face down yes okay so it's on the back yes on the back there should be a light bar and a bar would be nice oh i was picturing because like i there's a couple that have had like pin lights or like the glowing track ball is an example but like a little dot so it would just be like the yellow light means this oh no a bar It's a bar. That's what it's supposed to be. So it's going to be RGB. They said that you can have it for notifications for different types of notifications like phone calls from different favorites as well as it should animate while you interacting with Gemini Oh yeah of course …”
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The upcoming Pixel laptop will introduce customizable RGB notification lights that alert users when the device is face down. This innovative feature, dubbed 'Pixel Glow', allows users to set different colors for various notifications, bringing back a beloved customization option from earlier Android devices. This could make Pixel laptops stand out in a crowded market.
“… some thoughts. And I have one that argues in favor of them doing this and one that argues against it. The one that argues in favor of them is the Android example, which is they open source the entire thing. They allowed anyone and everyone to hack away at different apps and launch it on their Play Store, whatever that might be. And they gained a lot of mind share and market share by doing this. Now, is it as well curated and beautiful as iOS and the Apple App Store. Most people will probably argue not, but the point is they have one of the largest distribution modes because of this. I think this …”
“… a deal with Anthropic for their TPUs. They have Gemini, which is a powerhouse. They have the best world models, video models. They have amazing image gen. Why are they giving away this sauce? You have any idea? I don't have a great idea, but I have some thoughts. And I have one that argues in favor of them doing this and one that argues against it. The one that argues in favor of them is the Android example, which is they open source the entire thing. They allowed anyone and everyone to hack away at different apps and launch it on their Play Store, whatever that might be. And they gained a lot of mind share and market share by doing this. Now, is it as well curated and beautiful as iOS and the Apple App Store. Most people will probably argue not, but the point is they have one of the largest distribution modes because of this. I think this might be an example of them getting Google AI, not just a specific model, but Google AI in the hearts and minds of everyone. And if they could tap into the locally run device audience, that could be a big win for them. Now, the argument against that is, dude, you could have been using all this compute to train a better Gemini model and keep up …”
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Google's decision to make their AI model, Gemma 4, free and private could redefine their market strategy. By allowing users to run the AI locally, they aim to gain mindshare similar to how Android expanded their ecosystem. However, this move raises questions: is it a smart strategy to build community, or should they focus on creating superior models like Gemini?
“… like the best way if you really want an example of the difference between like the vertical integration in Apple and the vertical integration in Android Windows, go on our Apple and go on our Android and watch. Everyone in Apple is just generally mad at the same thing, where everyone in Android is mad at each other. Because even though they're all using Android, they're all fans of different companies of phones, and they all hate each other. It is just the wildest infighting ever. And now imagine all of those different people need to work together and build something yeah and it's just and and …”
“… was in fact what number president was he he was president number six and he when he signed the declaration of independence it was a paw print hmm you got that dog in him cat print um um to bring it back i think the best way i didn't notice that i feel like the best way if you really want an example of the difference between like the vertical integration in Apple and the vertical integration in Android Windows, go on our Apple and go on our Android and watch. Everyone in Apple is just generally mad at the same thing, where everyone in Android is mad at each other. Because even though they're all using Android, they're all fans of different companies of phones, and they all hate each other. It is just the wildest infighting ever. And now imagine all of those different people need to work together and build something yeah and it's just and and to be fair like i'm a full android and windows user at home by the way i only use apple stuff yeah i like android better than ios by far and there's a great piece by david pierce he uh he tried to use android for like the last four months and he used a bunch of different phones and he really liked the fairphone 6 but it doesn't work on verizon so …”
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While Android is hailed as a superior operating system, its app ecosystem struggles with fragmentation, leading users to feel isolated. In contrast, Apple's tightly integrated system fosters a unified user experience, but even its popular apps like Freeform can feel neglected. The choice between them highlights a battle between choice and reliability in tech.
“… license of the model. Because technically you are supposed to say that it is like Kimmy. Yeah, usually you have to pass through these things. Like Android is built on Linux and that's in the release notes. There is likely to be some deal behind the scenes that actually means it's fine. Yeah. Also, I would not be surprised if people have just not read the Composer 2 license doc yet or something. And it's actually just fully disclosed there. And the people are like I found in the URL It was also in the terms of service It was just in plain text somewhere that you just didn find Who knows Let see So …”
“… exist. So Cursor actually did the smart thing, but pretended they did the dumb thing and it nearly worked. So more of maybe a comms issue than a business strategy issue. But we'll see. Yeah, I think there are some concerns maybe about the actual license of the model. Because technically you are supposed to say that it is like Kimmy. Yeah, usually you have to pass through these things. Like Android is built on Linux and that's in the release notes. There is likely to be some deal behind the scenes that actually means it's fine. Yeah. Also, I would not be surprised if people have just not read the Composer 2 license doc yet or something. And it's actually just fully disclosed there. And the people are like I found in the URL It was also in the terms of service It was just in plain text somewhere that you just didn find Who knows Let see So 3X Ellie is giving some comps on this So 3X, the training compute, gets you a 1% improvement on SWE bench multilingual and 21% on terminal bench 2.0. But K2.5 is in non-thinking mode. If those benchmarks are useless, it's weird that they're the ones reported in the cursor blog, then something is wrong. So people are going back and forth. But …”
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Cursor's strategy of seemingly training from scratch impressed investors, but it was actually a clever tactic to leverage strong open-source options. While there are concerns about licensing and benchmarks, Cursor's growth continues unabated, proving that user satisfaction is key. This raises questions about the communication strategies of tech companies and the real metrics that matter in business success.
“… Pro and Ultra subscribers. It's also available in the Gemini API via Google AI Studio, Antigravity, Vertex AI, Gemini Enterprise, Gemini Klee, and Android Studio for developers. Gemini 3.1 Pro is launching in preview to, quote, validate these updates and continue to make further advancements in areas such as ambitious agentic workflows before we make it generally available soon, end quote. Here's a dispatch from that social media trial where Mark Zuckerberg took the stand yesterday, quoting CNBC. Zuckerberg said that Meta consulted with various stakeholders about the use of beauty filters on …”
“into a single view, or bringing a creative project to life, according to Google. Gemini 3.1 Pro is rolling out to the Gemini app today, as well as Notebook LM for Google AI Pro and Ultra subscribers. It's also available in the Gemini API via Google AI Studio, Antigravity, Vertex AI, Gemini Enterprise, Gemini Klee, and Android Studio for developers. Gemini 3.1 Pro is launching in preview to, quote, validate these updates and continue to make further advancements in areas such as ambitious agentic workflows before we make it generally available soon, end quote. Here's a dispatch from that social media trial where Mark Zuckerberg took the stand yesterday, quoting CNBC. Zuckerberg said that Meta consulted with various stakeholders about the use of beauty filters on Instagram, but he did not specifically name them. The plaintiff's lawyer questioned Zuckerberg about messages showing he lifted the ban because it was, quote, paternalistic. It sounds like something I would say and something I feel, Zuckerberg replied. It feels a little over-patient. I'm not sure if that's a good thing, I feel, Zuckerberg replied. It …”
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Meta's decision to lift the ban on beauty filters, despite expert warnings, reflects a prioritization of free expression over potential mental health risks for young users.
“… is. This is React Native. This is a real native app that is being translated from Svelte code into whether that is Swift or what is it? Kotlin? Does Android use Kotlin nowadays? I believe yes. Yeah. But this would be done through the Lynx project, which is what TikTok is built on. And it's a really, really cool thing. So if your company's out there, you might find interest in this, sponsoring this as well. We'll make sure we have those links available. Really, really exciting work. And I'm really, really stoked to see what comes of it. And by the way, there is like a guy, I just saw it yesterday in …”
“… native apps and links and stuff like that. We often get people saying, like, why not just use even like Cordova, whatever they call those things now, which is basically just a web view rendering web content in the DOM. That's not really what this is. This is React Native. This is a real native app that is being translated from Svelte code into whether that is Swift or what is it? Kotlin? Does Android use Kotlin nowadays? I believe yes. Yeah. But this would be done through the Lynx project, which is what TikTok is built on. And it's a really, really cool thing. So if your company's out there, you might find interest in this, sponsoring this as well. We'll make sure we have those links available. Really, really exciting work. And I'm really, really stoked to see what comes of it. And by the way, there is like a guy, I just saw it yesterday in the Svelte Discord, that actually took my POC for links. and somehow, because it's a huge undertaking, because it's using a very old version of Svelte, custom made for that and stuff like that. And he actually made it work with Hermes, which is the engine behind React Native. So like, it's so wild. That is crazy. All right, I got to check that …”
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Svelte is venturing into the realm of native apps, translating Svelte code into Swift and Kotlin through an innovative project. This effort is being sponsored by Syntax.fm, highlighting the importance of community support for such a significant undertaking. With exciting developments like making Svelte compatible with React Native's Hermes engine, the future looks bright for Svelte's expansion into mobile applications.
“… now. And that's probably one more than you would do on purse computer. But like you could split screen an eight inch screen fairly functionally. And Android does allow for that more or less. Yeah, and Samsung is very like, you can make each window as big or as small as you want to. It doesn't matter if it looks like garbage. They're like, yeah, go for it. That's so nice of you, Samsung. Yeah, yeah, I appreciate it. So what about the software in particular would work better for you? Do you have a wishlist coming out of this experiment that you're like, if only I had X, Y, or Z, this thing would be …”
“… Okay, so that's like slightly chaotic which feels sort of manageable. And I feel like I'm looking at my computer right now, I'm sitting in front of a 27 inch screen and I have four windows open, including the one that we're recording into right now. And that's probably one more than you would do on purse computer. But like you could split screen an eight inch screen fairly functionally. And Android does allow for that more or less. Yeah, and Samsung is very like, you can make each window as big or as small as you want to. It doesn't matter if it looks like garbage. They're like, yeah, go for it. That's so nice of you, Samsung. Yeah, yeah, I appreciate it. So what about the software in particular would work better for you? Do you have a wishlist coming out of this experiment that you're like, if only I had X, Y, or Z, this thing would be totally doable? I want every company to remember that they have an Android app and to fix the bugs in their Android app because it's just- Amen. I know all these developers are running around with iPhones and they're like, oh, something is horribly broken on Android. So first things first, fix your Android apps. Second, I think the profile thing is …”
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Android apps often frustrate users, especially when they fail to work seamlessly across devices. A user shares their experience of trying to juggle multiple Google accounts and the chaotic interface of apps like Slack and Google Docs. This highlights a broader issue with app design on Android, suggesting that developers may not fully understand user needs.
“… were the people who actually read the spec. And they actually implemented it. Yeah, they would complain about everything. And this is why we used Android Toolchain as a testing environment, basically. Because this is how we could get rid of stupid things in our bytecode, and they helped us a lot with validating everything. But there were some gotchas there, and some legacy stuff nobody cares about in the mainstream Java were faithfully implemented on the Android platform. That was fun. So at some point, pretty early on, I think, I had this realization that Android was a growing platform, which …”
“those were the people who actually read the spec. And they actually implemented it. Yeah, they would complain about everything. And this is why we used Android Toolchain as a testing environment, basically. Because this is how we could get rid of stupid things in our bytecode, and they helped us a lot with validating everything. But there were some gotchas there, and some legacy stuff nobody cares about in the mainstream Java were faithfully implemented on the Android platform. That was fun. So at some point, pretty early on, I think, I had this realization that Android was a growing platform, which to me then, I don't think I had much of understanding of dynamics of markets then. But to me, it meant that there will be a lot of new applications, and it's much easier to start completely anew with a new language. So I made sure at some point that we worked well on Android. It was already after the lawsuit. So the big context to all this was that …”
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Kotlin emerged as the preferred language for Android development, largely due to frustrations with outdated Java. The transition was accelerated by Google's shift to IntelliJ tools and the growing demand for modern programming features. This shift not only simplified coding but also made Android a more appealing platform for developers.
“kind of taking and rebadging relatively middling to sort of upper middle class Android phones and selling them to new markets. And that hasn't really worked in the US, but ironically, it's worked very well in other places. But that, it may technically satisfy some things, right? And like you said, the definition of made in the USA is very specific. And my guess is what happened is nobody at Trump Mobile understood that actually there was a legal definition to the phrase made in the USA, that you had to do things to meet. You …”
“kind of taking and rebadging relatively middling to sort of upper middle class Android phones and selling them to new markets. And that hasn't really worked in the US, but ironically, it's worked very well in other places. But that, it may technically satisfy some things, right? And like you said, the definition of made in the USA is very specific. And my guess is what happened is nobody at Trump Mobile understood that actually there was a legal definition to the phrase made in the USA, that you had to do things to meet. You couldn't just say it. They just said things and then had to walk that back when they realized, oh, this actually has to be defensible in a certain way. All of this notwithstanding, is this real or is this a grift? I think it's real. I've always hoped, like you did, that this was real. And I was beginning to doubt. I was getting the fear. I'm …”
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Despite skepticism, the Trump Mobile phone is indeed a functioning Android device, but its future remains uncertain. The company seems to prioritize its network over the phone itself, suggesting the device may be more of a marketing tool than a serious hardware venture. With a price range that could double, the real question is whether this phone will satisfy its buyers or become a burden for the brand.
“Android can help you find lost luggage. Google is rolling out a new feature on Android called Find Hub. If you put a Bluetooth tracker tag in your suitcase, your phone can show you where it is on a map using nearby Android devices. Yes, very similar to the way AirTags work. That part is not new. The new part is that you can create a secure location link and send it directly to the airline. So that way, baggage staff can see the live location of your …”
“Android can help you find lost luggage. Google is rolling out a new feature on Android called Find Hub. If you put a Bluetooth tracker tag in your suitcase, your phone can show you where it is on a map using nearby Android devices. Yes, very similar to the way AirTags work. That part is not new. The new part is that you can create a secure location link and send it directly to the airline. So that way, baggage staff can see the live location of your suitcase instead of just searching through their systems. The location link is encrypted. It's temporary. It expires after a week. You can stop sharing it at any time. If they don't find your luggage after a week, it's probably gone anyway. Google worked with a lot of the airline baggage systems to kind of integrate this. They can put this right into …”
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Android's new Find Hub feature lets you track lost luggage in real-time, similar to Apple's AirTags. By placing a Bluetooth tracker in your suitcase, you can share its location directly with airlines, making it easier for them to find your bag. Currently supported by over ten airlines, this feature aims to revolutionize how we handle lost baggage.
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