The Great Google Un-Silo-ing - Android Faithful #41
Channel: Daily Tech News Show
Date: 24/04/2024

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