Best Podcast Episodes About Android
Everything podcasters are saying about Android — curated from top podcasts
Updated: Mar 31, 2026 – 24 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.
“And then you think about the people that are Android users. And I'm telling you, like, they have this pride about being an Android user. and I used to kind of tease them like, oh, you have a green text. And I felt like an elitist. Right. Using my iPhone. And then Tim Cook made a trophy for Trump and kiss the ring and you know all the things that are just horrible that we all living through And the Android users I think I owe a big apology to I kind of feel the same way. Yeah, I kind of, and I …”
“And then you think about the people that are Android users. And I'm telling you, like, they have this pride about being an Android user. and I used to kind of tease them like, oh, you have a green text. And I felt like an elitist. Right. Using my iPhone. And then Tim Cook made a trophy for Trump and kiss the ring and you know all the things that are just horrible that we all living through And the Android users I think I owe a big apology to I kind of feel the same way. Yeah, I kind of, and I feel like they were onto something a long time ago. Yeah, they're getting a laugh laugh for sure. Yeah, I think so too. All right. I've had it with something that's happening to me quite a bit. So when I'm on, when I'm not recording and not reading the news so that I know what we're talking about on our political podcast, I hip news. If I'm on social …”
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In a recent discussion, the hosts reflect on the pride Android users have in their choice, contrasting it with their own elitist views as iPhone users. They humorously acknowledge that perhaps they owe Android users an apology, especially in light of recent controversies surrounding Apple. This segment captures the evolving perceptions of smartphone loyalty and the cultural implications behind them.
“… perspective. A thing that this whole experience made me realize is that notification management is like half the experience of using a phone. And Android is really good at it. It's very good at understanding what is and is not an important notification. It's very good at categorizing things for you in such a way that you can triage it in a way that's useful. It's very good at letting you manage what does and doesn't send you notifications in a way that iOS is awful at. There's just a lot of little things. Like autocorrect on Android is better than autocorrect on iOS. I think this sounds stupid, …”
“Like just at a pure out-of-the-box operating system perspective. A thing that this whole experience made me realize is that notification management is like half the experience of using a phone. And Android is really good at it. It's very good at understanding what is and is not an important notification. It's very good at categorizing things for you in such a way that you can triage it in a way that's useful. It's very good at letting you manage what does and doesn't send you notifications in a way that iOS is awful at. There's just a lot of little things. Like autocorrect on Android is better than autocorrect on iOS. I think this sounds stupid, but the fact that you swipe down to get the notification shade and you swipe up to get the apps makes a lot more sense than swiping down from the top and down from the corner and down from the middle. Like there's just little, little tiny usability things about Android that just make more sense. I think iOS is a much more sort of aesthetically …”
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Android excels in notification management, allowing users to prioritize and triage alerts effectively, while iOS falls short in this crucial aspect. David and Allison discuss how Android's approach leads to a less intrusive experience, making it easier to manage notifications without constant interruptions. They highlight Apple's potential reliance on AI to address these shortcomings, but question if that's enough.
“… longer has a landline He feels isolated We just want to help him stay connected Is there a phone that does captions Great news Catherine iPhone and Android have live captions built right in. So there are a couple of places to look actually. And I talked about this in my newsletter today, richontech.tv. Just hit newsletter. And this is so great. Okay, so captions on iPhone, you can go to settings, accessibility, live captions. And basically, it's going to put captions on the screen. Anything that's picked up by the microphone or playing through an app, you will see that live on the screen. On …”
“Catherine writes in we have a dear friend who needs captions for his phone He has severe hearing loss no longer has a landline He feels isolated We just want to help him stay connected Is there a phone that does captions Great news Catherine iPhone and Android have live captions built right in. So there are a couple of places to look actually. And I talked about this in my newsletter today, richontech.tv. Just hit newsletter. And this is so great. Okay, so captions on iPhone, you can go to settings, accessibility, live captions. And basically, it's going to put captions on the screen. Anything that's picked up by the microphone or playing through an app, you will see that live on the screen. On Android, you can go to settings, accessibility, and then hearing enhancements. Now, there's two versions here. Live transcribe shows anything that's happening on the audio. So anything, basically, they both just work a little bit differently. Live transcribe and then live caption. So live caption generates captions for audio on your device like YouTube. …”
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If you or someone you know struggles with hearing loss, live captions on smartphones can help bridge the communication gap. Both iPhone and Android devices offer built-in features that display real-time captions for calls and audio, making it easier to stay connected. There's even a specialized app called InnoCaption for phone calls, ensuring no one feels isolated anymore.
“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.
“… those companies has to make margin. That's literally the main problem. It's a disadvantage off the Riff, just having to do that. It's similar with Android phones. It's similar with tablets. It's just like when Apple has the full integration through, there's a benefit there. Even just like making software on mobile, right? Like we see all the time, if you're making iOS software, you don't have to do it that hard. But if you're making Android software, it has to fit like thousands of thousands of tens of thousands of different like form factors and resolutions. And that's why Google has been so …”
“… other and be like, oh, yeah, they can make just a straight up better laptop for the same price. And that's going to get people to become first time people. I mean, a Windows computer has parts from a ton of different companies and every single one of those companies has to make margin. That's literally the main problem. It's a disadvantage off the Riff, just having to do that. It's similar with Android phones. It's similar with tablets. It's just like when Apple has the full integration through, there's a benefit there. Even just like making software on mobile, right? Like we see all the time, if you're making iOS software, you don't have to do it that hard. But if you're making Android software, it has to fit like thousands of thousands of tens of thousands of different like form factors and resolutions. And that's why Google has been so hardcore about just trying to make Android so flexible with screen sizes and stuff. And that's part of the advantage, right, is there is a choice. Like in Android land, if I really, really, really care about having 8K video, well, there is no iPhone that can do that. So if I just want to choose a phone that can shoot 8K video, you can find that in …”
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Android's variety allows for features like 8K video, while Apple's tightly integrated ecosystem simplifies user experience. This stark contrast highlights the trade-offs between customization and consistency in tech. Understanding this can help users choose the right platform for their needs.
“… 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.
“… 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.
“… made it on the iPhone platform agnostic, so you get on the cell network, and next thing you know, you've got visual voicemail for most providers. On Android, it doesn't necessarily work that way. So for instance, with Mint Mobile, I believe you can download an app and get your visual voicemail, but some other MVNOs may not be like that. I'm assuming you're on an MVNO, or is it a main network? I have Spectrum Mobile, which I guess was Verizon or something. Yeah so they may not unless it provisioned specifically for that phone unless they can let you download an app for your voicemail it may not do …”
“… to get that visual voicemail, sometimes that is just built in at the operating system level, and you're not going to be able to recreate that unless the phone has specific software for that carrier. It really varies by carrier. Obviously, Apple has made it on the iPhone platform agnostic, so you get on the cell network, and next thing you know, you've got visual voicemail for most providers. On Android, it doesn't necessarily work that way. So for instance, with Mint Mobile, I believe you can download an app and get your visual voicemail, but some other MVNOs may not be like that. I'm assuming you're on an MVNO, or is it a main network? I have Spectrum Mobile, which I guess was Verizon or something. Yeah so they may not unless it provisioned specifically for that phone unless they can let you download an app for your voicemail it may not do that Okay All right Well thank you so much I really appreciate it I love your show. All right, Jack. Appreciate it. Thanks for the kind words. 888-RICH-101, 888-742-4101. Did this segment on TV, thought I'd mention it here. You know, your home is in more places online than you think, right? You look at Google Street View, old real estate listings. …”
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You can permanently blur your home from Google Maps and Apple Maps for privacy. This process is straightforward, but be aware that once you submit the request, it cannot be undone. Additionally, you can remove listing photos from real estate sites like Redfin and Zillow to further protect your personal information online.
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