We're into the quiet period before Google I/O, but that doesn't stop Google from doing a massive re-org that affects Android dramatically. Huyen, Jason, Mishaal and Ron break it all down and get a little emotional about saying goodbye to Hiroshi Lockheimer.

NEWS

• Google shares the future as they build it with AI and reorganize their divisons
• Mishaal shares even more Android 15 previews
• Meta rolls out the Horizon OS, based on Android, for more third party partners
• The Patron Pick highlights the new AI tool in YouTube is pretty helpful!

HARDWARE

• Hands on with the Nothing Ear (a) in bright yellow
• Improved performance looms for the OnePlus Pad 2
• Introducing the Pura 70 line from Huawei
• Global manufacturer Tecno goes in on camera functionality with the Camon 30 Premiere

APPS

• TikTok Notes is the upstart rival to Instagram
• Google Messages is rolling out Selfie GIF functionality and even more features coming for Google Photos
• EV drivers get some cool functionality in Google Maps

COMMUNITY

• Timothy writes in to defend the Google One VPN
• Mike from Ohio was able to change the ringtone on his Pixel Watch 2!
• Andrew from Ontario celebrates the new Google Home Controls screensaver

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The gang is back together as Ron returns to join Huyen, Jason and Mishaal and just in time too since the Android 15 beta dropped and Mishaal's got the breakdown. That plus...a phone made of wood?!?

NEWS

• Android 15 Beta has arrived!
• Samsung overcomes Apple in market share according to IDC
• Google Gemini and OnePlus are working together in a confusing fashion
• Samsung brings Galaxy AI to more Galaxy devices
• The Patron Pick shows that Google listens as Google Messages brings back the single-line text field after getting complaints

HARDWARE

• Pixel 9 line developments as a new modem brings emergency satellite connections and perhaps the Pixel Fold gets renamed?
• Leaked looks at the Sony Xperia 1 VI
• Motorola rolls out the Edge 50 series, featuring a wood backing plate (again!)

APPS

• All Google Photos users are getting AI editing tools
• Sadly, Google One VPN is dying

COMMUNITY

• Stephen from Ontario has solved the taking calls while driving with Maps problem
• Mike from Ohio has discovered a huge drawback to the Google Pixel Watch 2
• John from Cincinnati, also in Ohio, shares some tech observations while traveling abroad

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Welcome Ben Schoon of 9to5Google to the show as we've got a lot going on with Android 15 developments and Google's rollout of the Find My Device network, finally!

NEWS

• We got some amazing photos of the solar eclipse yesterday!
• Mishaal's got the latest rundown of what's coming to Android 15
• Google is finally rolling out the Find My Device Network - whoo hoo!
• The Patron Pick is a hoot with a new device that lets you run Samsung Dex on your car screen!!

HARDWARE

• The rumored Motorola Edge 50 has been announced!
• The Samsung Galaxy S25 will stick Exynos and Snapdragon

APPS

• Beeper was acquired by Automattic!!
• In more messaging news, Sunbird is coming back, rising like a phoenix
• OnePlus is rolling out AI Eraser and some rumors about Google's Magic Eraser

COMMUNITY

• Owen from Ottawa, Canada checks in on Chrome tabs
• Chaim from Crown Heights in Brooklyn) wants to know if Android's Earthquake Detection actually works?
• Jakob shows off how he watches Android Faithful

Thanks to Ben Schoon for joining us - check out all his great work at 9to5Google!

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