OpenStore

FLOSS client for RuStore api, includes search and allows you to get direct links or download apk.

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Developer: mi6e4ka

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⚠️ This app might be breaking copyright laws, use at your own risk. We're not responsible for anything. We are just sharing open source softwares.

🏷 Tags: #Android #Tools

MediaTek announces Dimensity 9400e & Realme GT 7 will launch this chip on May 27
https://www.gizchina.com/2025/05/14/mediatek-announces-dimensity-9400e-realme-gt-7-will-launch-this-chip-on-may-27/

Oppo Reno14 and Reno14 Pro specs leak ahead of official launch
https://www.gizchina.com/2025/05/14/oppo-reno14-and-reno14-pro-specs-leak-ahead-of-official-launch/

OnePlus Ace 5 Racing and Ultra confirmed with powerful MediaTek chips
https://www.gizchina.com/2025/05/14/oneplus-ace-5-racing-and-ultra-confirmed-with-powerful-mediatek-chips/

Is Your Xiaomi Device Eligible for Extended Software Support?
https://www.gizchina.com/2025/05/15/is-your-xiaomi-device-eligible-for-extended-software-support/

Vivo X200 Ultra Review: Is This the Best Camera Phone on the Market?
https://www.gizchina.com/2025/05/15/vivo-x200-ultra-review-is-this-the-best-camera-phone-on-the-market/

Microsoft is introducing a voice detection feature to Windows Insider Builds

Microsoft has started to roll out a useful feature to the Copilot app on Windows introducing the "Hey, Copilot!" wake word. Windows Insiders can now enable this voice detection feature and can toggle Copilot by simply saying "Hey, Copilot" followed by their query such as "Hey Copilot, how's the stock market today?"

The voice detection feature works by using an on-device 10 second audio buffer in memory and is not recorded nor stored. Even though the voice detection itself is done locally, it still requires an internet connection for cloud processing, and is only available in English.

🔗 Microsoft
🧑‍💻 @agamtechtricks

YouTube is going to put ads after 'peak' moments in videos

YouTube is introducing a new ad format called "Peak Points" which uses Gemini AI to identify the moments having the highest viewer engagement and then places the ad right after it. This aims to benefit advertisers as viewers recall ads better when emotionally engaged.

However, this might be frustrating for the viewers especially when they're deeply engaged and want no interruptions. A shoppable product feed has also been introduced where users can can browse and purchase items during an ad.

🔗 TechCrunch
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Tubular
A free lightweight YouTube frontend for Android.

Tubular is a privacy-focused fork of NewPipe that brings in powerful additions like SponsorBlock and Return YouTube Dislike, while staying true to NewPipe’s principles.

- No Google frameworks
- No YouTube API usage
- Works without Google Services
- No account needed

It scrapes data directly from the YouTube website, making it perfect for de-Googled devices. 100% FLOSS and a great pick for anyone looking to enjoy YouTube with more control and fewer annoyances.

Download: https://f-droid.org/packages/org.polymorphicshade.tubular/

#opensource #YouTube #newpipe

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⚡️Properties of Cell Towers & Call Detail Records
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In this clip from Above’s ‘The Future of Cell Service’ webinar I detail call detail record analysis, which involves mapping the location and azimuth of cell towers.

Tracking transaction over time leads to movement patterns, although the record can’t provide precise accuracy—instead they resort to general movements within the range of 25 miles.

This is sometimes difficult for law enforcement to analyze, which is why they need to rely on forensics for suspects.

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🔄 New accessibility features are coming to Android, Chrome & Talkback:

- Expressive Captions recognizing drawn-out utterances
- Asking questions about photos in TalkBack
- Chrome for PC adding OCR on image-based PDFs, Android fixing Page Zoom

Details👇

🔗 https://www.androidauthority.com/expressive-captions-3557811/

Nothing promotes the upcoming flagship Nothing Phone 3 while hinting at its 800 EUR pricing and themselves uses an iPhone in reality

Lumolight

Lumolight is an open-source flashlight app that can perform both front and back flash. The app is designed based on the "Material You" design system and it looks stunning. The app supports both light and dark themes and supports dynamic theming.

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Developer: Mehedi Hasan

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🏷 Tags: #Android #Utilities

Xiaomi’s First Smartphone Chip Is Real — Meet the XRING 01
https://www.gizchina.com/2025/05/15/xiaomis-first-smartphone-chip-is-real-meet-the-xring-01/

Oppo Reno14 and Reno14 Pro released with big batteries and quad 50MP cameras
https://www.gizchina.com/2025/05/15/oppo-launches-reno14-and-reno14-pro/

Meizu set to unveil five new phones and smart wearables on May 20
https://www.gizchina.com/2025/05/15/meizu-set-to-unveil-five-new-phones-and-smart-wearables-on-may-20/

Ulefone Armor 28 Series Advantage: A Robust Accessories Ecosystem
https://www.gizchina.com/2025/05/15/ulefone-armor-28-series-advantage-a-robust-accessories-ecosystem/

More on the Steam hack. Given the royal runaround and third party services involved, the details remain unclear if those accounts are at risk or not. With an ever connected world third parties exchanging secure information can become liabilities quickly.

https://www.xda-developers.com/valve-confirms-the-steam-breach-is-real/