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Android Bytes (powered by Esper)

Android Bytes (powered by Esper) is the podcast that dives deep into the engineering and business decisions behind the world’s most popular OS. https://www.esper.io Android powers over 3 billion devices worldwide and is the platform of choice for over a thousand companies. You’ll find Android on smartphones, tablets, watches, TV, cars, kiosks, and so much more. How does Google architect Android to run on so many form factors, and how do companies fork AOSP to make it run on even more devices? These

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54:55

Is it too late for Android on the desktop?

Android Bytes (powered by Esper) ·

2022/03/21

On this week's episode, we pile in on Android's potential convergence play with traditional (and not-so-traditional) desktop and laptop computing. Can this operating system get to a "5-in-1" paradise? We're joined by Juan Carlos Bagnell, longtime commentator (AKA SomeGadgetGuy), and Braden Farmer, creator of the app Taskbar.02:05 - How did the desktop-ification of Android start out?08:52 - How did Microsoft's attempt with Continuum on Windows Mobile fare?12:09 - What did Samsung and other OEMs do to

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37:28

Building a more secure OS based on Android

Android Bytes (powered by Esper) ·

2022/03/14

On this week's episode, we discuss how to overcome some of the challenges in building your own image of Android to use on any device, particularly where security is a concern. We're excited to be joined by one of the developers behind one such project that's made headlines recently, Gabriel of GrapheneOS.01:02 - Are we talking about custom ROMs?02:51 - What does GrapheneOS do that AOSP doesn't?12:04 - Why can't I install a custom OS on my existing Android device?19:15 - How can I get apps to work on

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50:40

The past, present, and future of Android tablets

Android Bytes (powered by Esper) ·

2022/03/11

On this week's episode, we go full Christmas Carol on the evolution of Android tablets, focusing on how Google gave them a special treatment with version 3.0 Honeycomb, then undoing all of that shortly after before finally giving them another look in the past couple of years thanks to the rise of foldable phones in the consumer space. J.R. Raphael, author of the Android Intelligence newsletter, joins us.02:26 - How did Honeycomb come about and what was it like?09:19 - Why did Android for tablets

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45:18

Will Google’s latest attempt at fixing Android...

Android Bytes (powered by Esper) ·

2022/03/01

On this week's episode, David and Mishaal discuss the Google Requirements Freeze program with Rashed Abdel-Tawab from CIS Mobile. The GRF program could prove to be a double-edge blade for the Android ecosystem, and its implications for OS update support are significant.Android Bytes is hosted by Mishaal Rahman, Senior Technical Editor, and David Ruddock, Editor in Chief, of Esper.Mishaal's TwitterDavid's TwitterFor more about Esper, visit us.Esper BlogOfficial Esper siteMDM Guide

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52:18

The hidden world of Android permissions (w/ Ilya and...

Android Bytes (powered by Esper) ·

2022/02/16

Sign up for the 451 Research and Esper webinar: https://www.esper.io/webinar/digital-transformation-for-dedicated-devicesOn this week's Android Bytes, we're diving deep into the obscure world of Android permissions with Ilya and João Dias (Tasker), two experts on the Android permission architecture and the many changes it's undergone over the years.Android Bytes is hosted by Mishaal Rahman, Senior Technical Editor, and David Ruddock, Editor in Chief, of Esper.Mishaal's TwitterDavid's TwitterFor more

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40:17

Android 13: First look and reactions (w/ João Dias)

Android Bytes (powered by Esper) ·

2022/02/15

Sign up for the 451 Research and Esper webinar: https://www.esper.io/webinar/digital-transformation-for-dedicated-devicesOn a very special Android 13 bonus episode of Android Bytes, David and Mishaal are joined by João Dias of Tasker, the world's most popular Android power user application. We dive into Android 13's new APIs, features, and hidden nuggets that are actively being uncovered in the first Developer Preview. You won't want to miss this one!Check out Tasker here.Android Bytes is hosted by

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44:58

How Android “listens” to you with ultra low power...

Android Bytes (powered by Esper) ·

2022/02/10

Sign up for the 451 Research and Esper webinar: https://www.esper.io/webinar/digital-transformation-for-dedicated-devicesEver wondered how Android can just listen and identify a song at any time? Or how your phone can tell you've been in a car crash? Using an obscure Android resource that interacts with ultra low power sensors, Google has created powerful always-on integrations. But why aren't other Android devices taking advantage of this?Android Bytes is hosted by Mishaal Rahman, Senior Technical

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52:42

The Android launcher is much more powerful than you...

Android Bytes (powered by Esper) ·

2022/02/04

Sign up for the 451 Research and Esper webinar here. https://bit.ly/3JjyyamOn this episode, we chat with one of Android's most well-known and longest-standing launcher developers, Kevin Barry. Kevin is known for his massively popular app Nova Launcher, but he's an all around expert on all things Android interface and homescreen, and we break down some of the changes Google is introducing with Android 12L, Material You, and more.

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34:10

The Android 13 teaser episode

Android Bytes (powered by Esper) ·

2022/01/27

Sign up for the 451 Research and Esper webinar: https://www.esper.io/webinar/digital-transformation-for-dedicated-devicesOn this bonus episode of Android Bytes, David and Mishaal discuss some of the upcoming features in the Android 13 platform. Yes, the one that isn't announced yet.

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36:34

Android on TVs without Android TV (w/ Janko Roettgers...

Android Bytes (powered by Esper) ·

2022/01/20

Sign up for the 451 Research and Esper webinar: https://www.esper.io/webinar/digital-transformation-for-dedicated-devicesThis week, we talk about Google's plans for the Android TV platform amidst a larger push for its new Google TV product to TV and set top box manufacturers. We're joined by Janko Roettgers (Protocol) and Nolen Johnson (Lineage OS) to break down just what Google's big screen strategy is, and how it's evolving in the face of a rapidly changing content landscape.

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34:32

Android Automotive (w/ Al Sutton and Juhani Lehtimäki)

Android Bytes (powered by Esper) ·

2022/01/18

Sign up for the 451 Research and Esper webinar: https://www.esper.io/webinar/digital-transformation-for-dedicated-devicesThis week, we're talking about cars that run Android (Android Automotive, specifically). David and Mishaal are joined by Al Sutton and Juhani Lehtimäki, executives at Snapp Automotive, to discuss Google's still quite mysterious car OS, and just what it takes to build a car that runs Android.

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