Sunday Rant/Rage (Jul 26 2020) - Your weekly complaint thread!
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This weekly Sunday thread is for you to let off some steam and speak out about whatever complaint you might have about:
* Your device.
* Your carrier.
* Your device's manufacturer.
* An app
* Any other company
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This weekly Sunday thread is for you to let off some steam and speak out about whatever complaint you might have about:
* Your device.
* Your carrier.
* Your device's manufacturer.
* An app
* Any other company
***
**Rules**
1) Please do not target any individuals or try to name/shame any individual. If you hate G...
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Internal Google Program Taps Data on Rival Android Apps
https://www.theinformation.com/articles/internal-google-program-taps-data-on-rival-android-apps?shared=52d56f82a18bc126
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The Information
Internal Google Program Taps Data on Rival Android Apps
When YouTube was planning the rollout of its rival to TikTok in India earlier this month, employees turned to a valuable source of market research: how people in the country were using TikTok and its competitors on Android, the mobile operating system controlled…
WhatsApp could soon let you use the same number on multiple phones
https://www.androidpolice.com/2020/07/26/whatsapp-could-soon-let-you-use-the-same-number-on-multiple-phones/
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Android Police
WhatsApp could soon let you use the same number on multiple phones
WhatsApp has managed to reach a worldwide audience and break through 2 billion monthly users despite a severe handicap: The app doesn't support multiple
Rog phone 3 kernel sources, firmware and unlock tool are up
https://twitter.com/luca020400/status/1287304466572640256?s=19
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Luca Stefani
ROG 3, Asus step up the game. Device officially releases on the 27th. Firmware, Kernel and Unlock Tool are already up.
OnePlus Nord is here, but should you wait for the Google Pixel 4a instead?
https://www.androidauthority.com/google-pixel-4a-vs-oneplus-nord-1139954/
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Android Authority
Google Pixel 4a vs OnePlus Nord: Which should you buy?
The Pixel 4a and OnePlus Nord are two great budget phones, but which is the best? Find out in this Google Pixel 4a vs OnePlus Nord comparison!
The ASUS ROG Phone 3 has a hidden 160Hz refresh rate mode – Here’s how to activate it
https://www.xda-developers.com/asus-rog-phone-3-hidden-160hz-refresh-rate-mode/
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XDA Developers
The ASUS ROG Phone 3 has a hidden 160Hz refresh rate mode – Here’s how to activate it
Out of the box, the ASUS ROG Phone 3 supports up to a 144Hz refresh rate. However, there's a hidden 160Hz display mode that you can enable.
Front facing stereo speakers
Nowadays, phones are almost entirely bezel-less. Phone manufacturers should keep the [front facing stereo speakers in bezel-less phones](https://i.imgur.com/vATVpFv.png) by duplicating the [upper speaker (in the earpiece)](https://i.imgur.com/5YwnaOm.jpg) and putting it in the bottom chin. It hasn’t been done before but I think it’s worth a try....
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Nowadays, phones are almost entirely bezel-less. Phone manufacturers should keep the [front facing stereo speakers in bezel-less phones](https://i.imgur.com/vATVpFv.png) by duplicating the [upper speaker (in the earpiece)](https://i.imgur.com/5YwnaOm.jpg) and putting it in the bottom chin. It hasn’t been done before but I think it’s worth a try....
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You can now set a new reminder straight from an Android notification
https://www.androidpolice.com/2020/07/26/you-can-now-set-a-new-reminder-straight-from-an-android-notification/
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Android Police
You can now set a new reminder straight from an Android notification
Never forget to buy milk again
Tech Spurt's Moto G 5G Plus Video Review
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hszrN5BDZBo
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YouTube
Motorola Moto G 5G Plus Review | Best budget 5G phone?
Review of Motorola's Moto G 5G Plus smartphone, an impressively cheap 5G handset boasting a 90Hz screen, stock Android, PubG worthy performance and a quad-lens camera. I've been using the Moto G 5G Plus as my full-time phone for a week and here's what I think…
Ok I am surprised to see Pixel 4xl ahead of galaxy s20 plus and also pixel 4 ahead of galaxy note 10
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Infogram
Asus ROG 3 Battery Life - Infogram
The fastest charging phones of 2020 thus far.
Samsung Galaxy Note20 and Note20 Ultra: Samsung will emphasize the "power of our own parts" in marketing, citing tighter integration of parts made in-house for better overall experience and battery life
https://winfuture.de/news,117231.html
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winfuture.de
Galaxy Note 20: Samsung wirbt mit der "Power unserer eigenen Parts"
Samsung ist nicht nur der größte Hersteller von Elektrogeräten der Welt, sondern auch einer der wichtigsten Lieferanten von Komponenten aller Art. Bei der Samsung Galaxy Note 20-Serie trägt man diesen Umstand künftig voller Stolz zur Schau.
Give me a great software skin over stock Android any day
https://www.androidauthority.com/android-skins-vs-stock-android-1135178/
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Android Authority
Give me a great software skin over stock Android any day
Stock Android is often called the best version of Google's OS. But is that true? I'm here to say that Android skins have more to offer.
Huawei's ecosystem is thriving - PhoneArena
https://www.phonearena.com/news/huawei-ecosystem-growing-fast_id126158
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Phone Arena
Huawei's ecosystem is thriving
Huawei made some announcements about the Huawei Mobile Service ecosystem stating that it has 700 million device users using HMS. The latter includes the AppGallery app storefront.
Pixel 4a. August 3. 100%. (Jon Prosser)
https://twitter.com/jon_prosser/status/1287498664743702529?s=20
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Twitter
Jon Prosser
Finally happy to give a final update on Pixel 4a! The last date I gave you (provided in the tweet below) is the launch day! Pixel 4a. August 3. 100%. Only question is... Do you care anymore? Or have they pushed this off too much? https://t.co/SZkQpvRAZI
The Reality Of Life With The S Pen // Thao Huynh
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TlJ6AcEelPA
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YouTube
The Reality Of Life With The S Pen
The S Pen stylus, without a doubt is the headlining feature for any Galaxy Note Device including the upcoming Note 20. There are tons of things you can do with the S pen but how many of these things are actually practical for everyday use? In reality, there’s…
ZTE Axon 12gb ram 256gb Snapdragon 855 AMOLED- $330
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1502019-REG/zte_126653701006_axon_10_pro_dual_sim.html
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ZTE Axon 10 Pro Dual-SIM 256GB Smartphone (Unlocked, 12GB RAM)
Buy ZTE Axon 10 Pro Dual-SIM 256GB Smartphone (Unlocked, 12GB RAM) featuring GSM / 4G LTE Compatible, North American Variant, Snapdragon 855 Octa-Core CPU, 6.47" 2340 x 1080 AMOLED Display, Rear: 48MP / 20MP / 8MP, Front: 20MP with AI Portrait Mode, 3x Optical…
OnePlus Nord review - The Verge
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OnePlus Nord review: the best of OnePlus, for less
The OnePlus Nord is the company’s first serious attempt at a mid-range phone in years. It’s more affordable, but that means OnePlus has had to make some comp...
Australian regulator says Google misled users over data privacy issues
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-google-australia/australian-regulator-says-google-misled-users-over-data-privacy-issues-idUSKCN24R0VQ
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Reuters
Australian regulator says Google misled users over data privacy issues
SYDNEY (Reuters) - Australia’s competition regulator on Monday accused Alphabet’s Google of misleading consumers to get permission for use of their personal data for targeted advertising, seeking a fine “in the millions” and aiming to establish a precedent.
Moronic Monday (Jul 27 2020) - Your weekly questions thread!
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OnePlus Nord Durability Test! - Sacrifices were made...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0SqEY8j91tk
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OnePlus Nord Durability Test! - Sacrifices were made...
Making a 'cheaper' phone means sacrifices have to be made somewhere... This OnePlus Nord Durability Test helps us find out where. Grab your Teardown Nord case here: https://www.oneplus.com/uk/product/oneplus-nord-creator-case or the Teardown Skin from dbrand…
Qualcomm Quick Charge 5 will bring 100W+ fast charging to future Android smartphones
https://www.xda-developers.com/qualcomm-quick-charge-5-100w-fast-charging-launch/
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Qualcomm Quick Charge 5 will bring 100W+ fast charging to future Android smartphones
Qualcomm has announced Quick Charge 5, which it says is the fastest commercial charging technology for Android devices, bringing 100W+ charging.