Google Photos disabling Backup & Sync for Messaging apps due to COVID-19 in an attempt to "conserve internet resources"

I got this pop-up just now from the app... [Screenshot](https://i.imgur.com/dP9RIxJ.png)...

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New reports suggests flip camera on ZenFone 7 and Pro model
http://www.zenfone.org/2020/07/flip-camera-on-zenfone-7/

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Google will no longer allow ads that encourage users to spy on people
https://www.indiatoday.in/technology/news/story/google-will-no-longer-allow-ads-that-encourage-users-to-spy-on-people-1699391-2020-07-11

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LG will update older flagships with the Velvet UI, starting with the LG V50 ThinQ
https://www.gsmarena.com/lg_will_update_older_flagships_with_the_velvet_ui_starting_with_the_lg_v50_thinq-news-44181.php

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Saturday APPreciation (Jul 11 2020) - Your weekly app recommendation/request thread!

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Sony Xperia 1 II review: Sony finally made a phone I’d love to keep in my pocket
https://www.androidauthority.com/sony-xperia-1-ii-review-1135013/

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@Evleaks Evan Blass leaks photo of presentation with detailed OnePlus Nord specs

[https://imgur.com/M4hKl5F](https://imgur.com/M4hKl5F)

The image is just a placeholder. Specs:


6.44'' 90Hz Amoled Display, 20:9, In display fingerprint sensor


765G, 8/12gb Ram, 128/256gb storage


IMX586 Main Rear camera (Same as OnePlus 8), 8mp UW, 5mp depth, 2mp Macro

4115mah battery with Warp Charge 30T...

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Android OEMs need to finally step up the game of hapatic feedback.

Been enjoying my Android phones for past few years and just got a 11 Pro and Im just blown away by the haptic feedback. It's trully a feature that transforms the way you use the phone in a 3D way. The keyboard literally feels like you are pressing on a physical keyboard. It's that good. The feedback is so strong and feels like 3D not just flat boring "bzzzzz". Ive been told Google has improved it with latest Pixel phones which is good news. But seriously most of Android phones don't even come cl...

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The post-camera technology race with screen Hz. Is it worth it?

Dear fellow Redditors,

I keep noticing the uprise of the latest trend of going from 60, to 90/120Hz screen refresh time. Hence why I would like to ask those lucky owners of flagships with such high refresh rates, if they actually use them, or have disabled them for the longevity of the phone battery. I see this criteria being mentioned in every single damn review, either as a pros, or a con, although I’m not sure to what extent this technology is useful in every day life. Could you kindly elab...

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Official OnePlus 8 Pro Sandstone Bumper Cases | Unboxing & Reviews
https://www.youtube.com/mrhtech?uid=jGPCJfKn87cQhdfrVccO7g&app=desktop

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Geekbench Projections for SD 865+?

I saw a recent news article about the Snapdragon 865+ being clocked in AnTuTu and allegedly boasting some very impressive numbers. I haven't been able to find anything about what this thing could potentially hit in Geekbench.

Here is why I'm interested in this:

Based on my very limited understanding of AnTuTu and Geekbench, as well as the tentative AnTuTu score of the SD 865+ mentioned above, I am guessing that there is a possibility that the SD 865+ could potentially beat out the A13 processo...

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Jon Prosser on Twitter: Pixel 4a delayed from July 13th to August 3rd
https://twitter.com/jon_prosser/status/1281650245542088710?s=19

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Samsung's mobile biz to benefit from anti-China sentiment in India: analysts
http://yna.kr/AEN20200710008800320

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[C4ETECH]Dear Smartphone Makers, You Think We're Stupid??
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dDQYBPYFQ1M

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Am I the only one who hates the new overview menu in Android 11?

Can someone please help me understands how taking screenshots and text selection is a more useful or common activity than quick access to Google, recent apps, or the app drawer?

I can't remember the last time I took a screenshot on my phone. And I have NEVER used the overview menu for copying and pasting text. These are such rare use-cases that they don't even deserve public exposure in any primary UI.

I thought I'd get use to the new overview menu in Android 11, but the more I use it, the m...

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OnePlus Nord creators cases leak
https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_nord_creators_cases_leak-news-44189.php

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Best £400 Smartphones Reviewed (Summer 2020) | Forget flagships...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pPZmku2WrIA

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IMO, picture-in-picture and other floating apps suck

I don't like chat bubbles and pip. I don't know why it's on by default. When I close Google maps, I want to see what's on my screen, but the pip hides a part. When I get a message, it's already in my notifications and I can reply. The Messenger bubbles is annoying. And there's also split screen if I really need two apps at the same time. Do you guys use pip?...

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Microsoft and Google team up to make PWAs better in the Play Store
https://medium.com/pwabuilder/microsoft-and-google-team-up-to-make-pwas-better-in-the-play-store-b59710e487

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The Lenovo Chromebook Duet, the chromeOS tablet for those who want an android tablet.

What, what? a chromebook? I dont want a chromebook, I want an android tablet.. I use way more than "Chrome" on my tablet. Well, the duet does run android apps. And, it runs them well. :)

The duet starts at $249 for the 64gb model which is HALF the cost of the core m3 pixel slate, the current king of chromebook tabets. (opinion) The kicker here is that the duet includes the keyboard/trackpad/kickstand accessories IN THE BOX, something that it's competitors don't offer. One of the biggest reasons...

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Sunday Rant/Rage (Jul 12 2020) - Your weekly complaint thread!

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