One Billion Gemini ”Users”

2026-08-19

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This episode is sponsored by TORRAS.Jason, Huyen, and Flo question what a user actually is in the world of Gemini, give their... ahem... IMPRESSIONS of the Pixel 11 family one week in, and marvel at reviews of the Honor Robot Phone that say the gimbal camera isn't a gimmick at all. We'll believe it when we get it for review!This episode of Android Faithful is brought to you by TORRAS. The Pixel 11 is coming, and you'll want it protected from day one. Buy the TORRAS Q3 Air for the Pixel 11 Pro XL on Amazon today at https://amzn.to/3TDn5gC and...

This episode is sponsored by TORRAS.

Jason, Huyen, and Flo question what a user actually is in the world of Gemini, give their... ahem... IMPRESSIONS of the Pixel 11 family one week in, and marvel at reviews of the Honor Robot Phone that say the gimbal camera isn't a gimmick at all. We'll believe it when we get it for review!

This episode of Android Faithful is brought to you by TORRAS. The Pixel 11 is coming, and you'll want it protected from day one. Buy the TORRAS Q3 Air for the Pixel 11 Pro XL on Amazon today at https://amzn.to/3TDn5gC and use promo code JASON2608 at checkout for 15% off. Thanks to TORRAS for supporting Android Faithful!

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00:06:14 - NEWS

‘That is not acceptable’: Judge orders Google to make rival app store installs easier
Gemini becomes Google’s fastest-growing product ever as it hits 1B users
Google Pixel strategy is now ‘attack,’ 13 million phones in 2026, ending China production
PATRON PICK: This developer setting was keeping my Android phone awake for no good reason

00:40:58 - HARDWARE

Pixel 11 impressions
The Fairphone (Gen 6+) costs $650, but its repairability makes it better value than a flagship
Fairphone officially starts selling its new repairable Android phone in the US for $649
Honor launches Robot Phone in China with 200MP titanium gimbal camera
Honor’s Robot Phone is better than a gimbal in a phone has any right to be
Honor Robot Phone Hands-On: This Isn’t a Gimmick

01:03:53 - APPS 'n SOFTWARE 'n STUFF

Google's Gemini finally arrives in Chrome for all US Android users, with a powerful new trick for subscribers
Here’s everything new in Android 17 QPR2 Beta 3 [Gallery]
Gboard could soon show this fun animation when your typing hits hyperspeed
Gboard is cooking up a speedy new way to add content to messages
Gboard Rambler has a usage limit, and here's what happens when you reach it

01:16:35 - COMMUNITY FEEDBACK