Google Gemini Rollout Rollercoaster

Ron, Jason, Huyen, and Mishaal are unimpressed by the rollout of Gemini as an Assistant replacement, MIshaal shows a reputable leak of the Pixel Fold 2, and Android 15 is likely days away from release!Featured in this episode:NEWSBard AI chatbot replaces Google Assistant, available in new Gemini app and Google Assistant headphonesGemini can save conversations for up to 3 yearsAndroid 15 to make phones easier for baseline users to usePixel Fold might get a fancy trick from the OnePlus OpenPixel phones may get auto touch sensitivity based on the environmentFirst look at Android 15's chat bubbles on Pixel TabletGoogle tackling Android phishing problemsAndroid 15 preview coming this weekFCC may investigate Apple over Beeper Mini shutdownWhatsApp planning interoperability with other messaging appsPatron News Story Pick: YouTube Music testing Cast redesign on AndroidHARDWAREOnePlus 12 and 12R unboxing, 12R available nowExclusive first look at rumored Google Pixel Fold 2Nothing Phone 2A launches March 5th in US with limited releaseNothing announced Glyph developer kitXiaomi Watch 2 with Wear OS for half the Pixel Watch 2 priceAPPSGoogle Maps redesigning directions search, dropping fullscreenGoogle Maps Android now shows weatherCloud photos available in Android photo pickerCOMMUNITYEmail 1: Blake switched from Galaxy to Pixel 8 Pro, misses Samsung Routines to change settings like Bluetooth volume.Email 2: Dave impressed with Pixel 7's Photosphere features, providing an example of a seamless Photosphere they took.Email 3: Another Dave asking what the word is before "Android" in the AF theme song. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.