# Android 17's coolest new tricks, your texts just got way more private & is AI really your friend? (174, May 16, 2026)

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Podcast: [Rich On Tech](https://stenobird.com/podcast/rich-on-tech-218820)
Published: 2026-05-16T23:03:17+00:00
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Be sure to  subscribe  to the Rich On Tech Newsletter! Rich talked about some of the  best new features  coming to Android 17. Barbara  asks about the app Rich mentioned for keeping track of TV shows. Rich recommends  JustWatch , his personal go-to, with  Reel Good  as another solid option. Kara  in Fallbrook called in to report that she loves the  Epson WorkForce WF-110   mobile printer. Rich mentioned he likes his  HP Smart Tank 5101 . Michael  in Los Angeles called in trying to decide between a used  M1 MacBook  and a new  MacBook Neo . iPhone to Android texts  are finally getting end-to-end encryption. Randy  called in wondering whether to take  Spectrum’s free router  or buy his own. Amazon has launched  30-minute delivery  for groceries and essentials in a growing number of cities nationwide. OpenAI has launched a tool that lets you connect your  financial accounts  directly to  ChatGPT . Tim Schofield of the  QBKing77  YouTube channel joins to talk about the new  Motorola razr fold , what stands out after hands-on testing, and whether foldables are finally ready for mainstream users. Paul  in Grand Rapids called in wondering why  Gemini  is generating low-resolution images. Rich says to tap the three dots underneath the photo and look for  “Redo with Pro”  to get a higher-quality result. Anne  in Simi Valley called in looking for an app that can record a doctor’s visit, transcribe it, and produce an English summary -- even if the doctor is speaking a different language. Rich recommends  Whisper Memos  for this. Rich shares his workaround for  Whisper Memos…

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