Samsung Expands Language Support Across AI Experiences on Galaxy [Hungarian and Malay]
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Samsung Expands Language Support Across AI Experiences on Galaxy - Samsung Global Newsroom
Samsung is expanding language support for Galaxy AI and Bixby, bringing these experiences
WhatsApp starts testing scheduled messages
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WhatsApp starts testing scheduled messages
This feature is hopefully going to be available to everyone soon. WhatsApp has allegedly spent months developing a feature that will let you schedule...
OPPO Find X10 Pro Max vs Vivo X500 Pro Max – IN-DEPTH COMPARISON!
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New Android protections to help keep you safe from mobile scams
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New Android protections to help keep you safe from mobile scams
Android is rolling out new defenses powered by Google AI to help keep you safe from scams and fraud
Could open-source suites like Artcraft be the killer apps Google Book OS desperately needs?
With MKBHD’s recent breakdown of the new GoogleBooks, one glaring issue immediately stood out: the hardware is fantastic (sub-2 lbs, great OLED panels, killer battery life, 16–32 GB RAM), but the software ecosystem is an absolute desert when it comes to true desktop-class creative work. Paying $1,000+ for a machine only to be met with mobile apps or “better on the website” badges is a tough sell against a MacBook Air.
At the exact same time, we're seeing Brandon Thomas and the Artcraft project reverse-engineering/rebuilding the core Adobe suite (Photocraft, Vectorcraft, Designcraft, Filmcraft) in Rust and AI, making them open-source (MIT/Apache), free, and already expanding into Office and CAD tools.
Here’s the thought: What if these modern, open-source desktop suites were compiled and packaged directly for GooglebookOS?
It solves Google’s biggest handicap: Creative professionals, students, and prosumers avoid Googlebooks because there are no real alternatives to Photoshop, InDesign, or Premiere Pro. Having native, offline-capable, desktop-grade creative and office tools out of the box would instantly legitimize the platform.
It democratizes creative hardware: Instead of being trapped in Adobe’s €70+/month subscription model and predatory cancellation fees, users would get capable, open-source creative power on sleek, low-overhead hardware.
The architecture is already aligned: Artcraft is built in Rust with native and web targets, and Googlebooks run on modern x86/ARM silicon with ample RAM and storage.
If Google wants GooglebookOS to be taken seriously as a third computing pillar alongside macOS and Windows, relying on blown-up Play Store phone apps won't cut it. Bringing open-source creative powerhouses natively to GooglebookOS could be a genuine game changer.
Do you see developers actually targeting GooglebookOS with full-size open-source suites, or will Googlebooks remain relegated to glorified web-browsing and basic productivity? Would native tools like Photocraft make you consider one as a daily driver?
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With MKBHD’s recent breakdown of the new GoogleBooks, one glaring issue immediately stood out: the hardware is fantastic (sub-2 lbs, great OLED panels, killer battery life, 16–32 GB RAM), but the software ecosystem is an absolute desert when it comes to true desktop-class creative work. Paying $1,000+ for a machine only to be met with mobile apps or “better on the website” badges is a tough sell against a MacBook Air.
At the exact same time, we're seeing Brandon Thomas and the Artcraft project reverse-engineering/rebuilding the core Adobe suite (Photocraft, Vectorcraft, Designcraft, Filmcraft) in Rust and AI, making them open-source (MIT/Apache), free, and already expanding into Office and CAD tools.
Here’s the thought: What if these modern, open-source desktop suites were compiled and packaged directly for GooglebookOS?
It solves Google’s biggest handicap: Creative professionals, students, and prosumers avoid Googlebooks because there are no real alternatives to Photoshop, InDesign, or Premiere Pro. Having native, offline-capable, desktop-grade creative and office tools out of the box would instantly legitimize the platform.
It democratizes creative hardware: Instead of being trapped in Adobe’s €70+/month subscription model and predatory cancellation fees, users would get capable, open-source creative power on sleek, low-overhead hardware.
The architecture is already aligned: Artcraft is built in Rust with native and web targets, and Googlebooks run on modern x86/ARM silicon with ample RAM and storage.
If Google wants GooglebookOS to be taken seriously as a third computing pillar alongside macOS and Windows, relying on blown-up Play Store phone apps won't cut it. Bringing open-source creative powerhouses natively to GooglebookOS could be a genuine game changer.
Do you see developers actually targeting GooglebookOS with full-size open-source suites, or will Googlebooks remain relegated to glorified web-browsing and basic productivity? Would native tools like Photocraft make you consider one as a daily driver?
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What is the one hardware feature you refuse to give up on a smartphone?
We’ve seen headphone jacks, microSD card slots, and physical alert sliders slowly disappear over the years. At the same time, companies keep trying to replace physical features with software or AI alternatives.
If you were buying a new phone today, what is the single hardware feature or design element that is an absolute dealbreaker for you if it's missing?
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We’ve seen headphone jacks, microSD card slots, and physical alert sliders slowly disappear over the years. At the same time, companies keep trying to replace physical features with software or AI alternatives.
If you were buying a new phone today, what is the single hardware feature or design element that is an absolute dealbreaker for you if it's missing?
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It's 2026. Why can't Android users share multiple photos directly from one messaging app to another? I've submitted a feature request to Google.
This is something that has frustrated me about Android for a long time.
Imagine receiving 20 photos or documents in a Telegram or WhatsApp conversation.
You select all 20 files because you want to share them with someone using another app.
But here's the problem:
✅ Select ONE file → Share option available.
❌ Select MULTIPLE files → Share option disappears completely.
Instead of transferring the files directly, you're forced to save them locally and then upload them again through the destination app.
Why should something so simple require so many extra steps?
Android already supports multi-file sharing through ACTION_SEND_MULTIPLE, yet this functionality isn't consistently available inside messaging applications.
I've submitted an official feature request to Google's Android Issue Tracker asking for a more consistent cross-app sharing experience.
🔗 Official Google Issue Tracker:
https://issuetracker.google.com/issues/572154293
If you've faced this problem, please consider starring the issue and sharing your experience.
I'd also love to hear from Android developers whether this requires changes to Android itself or to individual messaging apps.
Multi-file sharing between apps should be effortless in 2026.
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This is something that has frustrated me about Android for a long time.
Imagine receiving 20 photos or documents in a Telegram or WhatsApp conversation.
You select all 20 files because you want to share them with someone using another app.
But here's the problem:
✅ Select ONE file → Share option available.
❌ Select MULTIPLE files → Share option disappears completely.
Instead of transferring the files directly, you're forced to save them locally and then upload them again through the destination app.
Why should something so simple require so many extra steps?
Android already supports multi-file sharing through ACTION_SEND_MULTIPLE, yet this functionality isn't consistently available inside messaging applications.
I've submitted an official feature request to Google's Android Issue Tracker asking for a more consistent cross-app sharing experience.
🔗 Official Google Issue Tracker:
https://issuetracker.google.com/issues/572154293
If you've faced this problem, please consider starring the issue and sharing your experience.
I'd also love to hear from Android developers whether this requires changes to Android itself or to individual messaging apps.
Multi-file sharing between apps should be effortless in 2026.
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You Can Keep Using an Android Phone for Years After It Stops Receiving Software Updates
One thing I think people often overlook when discussing Android phones is that a phone doesn't suddenly become obsolete just because it stops receiving software updates. In fact, you can continue using many Android phones comfortably for years after official software support ends, especially when it comes to apps.
One major reason for this is that Android apps often support older versions of the operating system for much longer than their iOS counterparts.
For example, the ICICI Bank mobile banking app supports Android 10 and above, while its iOS version requires iOS 17 or later. This means someone with an older Android phone running Android 10 might still be able to use the banking app, even if their phone no longer receives security patches or Android version upgrades.
This applies to many other apps, too. Messaging apps, social media apps, shopping apps, streaming services, and various others can continue receiving app updates long (some even support Android 5 🤣) after a phone's manufacturer has stopped providing operating system updates.
In practical terms, you could potentially continue receiving app updates for another 4–5 years after your Android phone stops receiving official software updates, depending on the device, the apps you use, and their minimum OS requirements.
Of course, there are some important caveats:
1. App compatibility varies, and developers can eventually drop support for older Android versions.
2. Not receiving security patches still matters, particularly for banking, payments, and other sensitive activities.
3. Some newer features may require a newer Android version, even if the app itself still works.
Still, I think this is an underrated advantage of Android's app compatibility. An older phone can remain useful for everyday tasks much longer than its official software support period might suggest.
What do you think? Do you believe Android phones generally have a longer practical lifespan because apps continue supporting older versions of the OS, or do you think the lack of security updates makes this advantage less meaningful?
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One thing I think people often overlook when discussing Android phones is that a phone doesn't suddenly become obsolete just because it stops receiving software updates. In fact, you can continue using many Android phones comfortably for years after official software support ends, especially when it comes to apps.
One major reason for this is that Android apps often support older versions of the operating system for much longer than their iOS counterparts.
For example, the ICICI Bank mobile banking app supports Android 10 and above, while its iOS version requires iOS 17 or later. This means someone with an older Android phone running Android 10 might still be able to use the banking app, even if their phone no longer receives security patches or Android version upgrades.
This applies to many other apps, too. Messaging apps, social media apps, shopping apps, streaming services, and various others can continue receiving app updates long (some even support Android 5 🤣) after a phone's manufacturer has stopped providing operating system updates.
In practical terms, you could potentially continue receiving app updates for another 4–5 years after your Android phone stops receiving official software updates, depending on the device, the apps you use, and their minimum OS requirements.
Of course, there are some important caveats:
1. App compatibility varies, and developers can eventually drop support for older Android versions.
2. Not receiving security patches still matters, particularly for banking, payments, and other sensitive activities.
3. Some newer features may require a newer Android version, even if the app itself still works.
Still, I think this is an underrated advantage of Android's app compatibility. An older phone can remain useful for everyday tasks much longer than its official software support period might suggest.
What do you think? Do you believe Android phones generally have a longer practical lifespan because apps continue supporting older versions of the OS, or do you think the lack of security updates makes this advantage less meaningful?
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We tried the new Googlebook OS - What can it do and what not?
https://www.notebookcheck.net/We-tried-the-new-Googlebook-OS-What-can-it-do-and-what-not.1424310.0.html
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We tried the new Googlebook OS - What can it do and what not?
The new Googlebook models featuring Google's new operating system for laptops have been on the market since last week. We take a closer look at Googlebook OS and explain what it can do and where it (still) has limitations.
Googlebook bootloaders can be unlocked - so can we hope to see Android custom ROMs running on these Googlebook PCs?
See: https://support.google.com/googlebook/answer/17389679
Can we hope to see Android custom ROMs like LineageOS running on these Googlebook PCs?
AOSP Android already has a desktop mode, so I don't think it would be too difficult to port a AOSP Generic System Image onto these Googlebooks (i.e. the ARM based ones with Snapdragon X Elite)
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See: https://support.google.com/googlebook/answer/17389679
Can we hope to see Android custom ROMs like LineageOS running on these Googlebook PCs?
AOSP Android already has a desktop mode, so I don't think it would be too difficult to port a AOSP Generic System Image onto these Googlebooks (i.e. the ARM based ones with Snapdragon X Elite)
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Unlock your Googlebook’s bootloader - Googlebook Help Center
A developer or advanced user can unlock their device’s bootloader to install a custom version of the operating system or test an app. Most users don’t need to unlock their Googlebook’s bootloader. Im
Major Privacy Loophole: Realme's "File Dock" bypasses view-once and ephemeral media protections on Instagram
Hey everyone,
I recently stumbled upon a pretty glaring privacy/security oversight on Realme devices involving the File Dock feature, and I wanted to see if anyone else has noticed this.
What happens:
While viewing a "view-once" (ephemeral) image on apps like WhatsApp or Instagram, if you accidentally or intentionally press and hold down on the image, you can drag and drop it directly into the system's File Dock panel on the side of the screen.
Instead of capturing a temporary block or failing due to screen security flags, the system overlay intercepts the rendered image data and lets you drop it as a permanent, raw copy into the dock. From there, you can paste or move it anywhere outside the app, completely defeating the purpose of view-once media.
Why this is an issue:
System-level multitasking features like File Dock or Smart Sidebar seem to sit at a compositor layer that captures screen elements before the app's internal security flags (FLAG_SECURE) and deletion timers can wipe them.
Device tested: Realme P4 (Realme UI)
Status: The copied asset persists indefinitely in the dock until manually deleted.
Has anyone else experienced this on Realme UI, or similar sidebars on Oppo/OnePlus (ColorOS/OxygenOS) devices? Thought it was worth bringing to light so people are aware of how system overlays interact with app-level privacy protections
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Hey everyone,
I recently stumbled upon a pretty glaring privacy/security oversight on Realme devices involving the File Dock feature, and I wanted to see if anyone else has noticed this.
What happens:
While viewing a "view-once" (ephemeral) image on apps like WhatsApp or Instagram, if you accidentally or intentionally press and hold down on the image, you can drag and drop it directly into the system's File Dock panel on the side of the screen.
Instead of capturing a temporary block or failing due to screen security flags, the system overlay intercepts the rendered image data and lets you drop it as a permanent, raw copy into the dock. From there, you can paste or move it anywhere outside the app, completely defeating the purpose of view-once media.
Why this is an issue:
System-level multitasking features like File Dock or Smart Sidebar seem to sit at a compositor layer that captures screen elements before the app's internal security flags (FLAG_SECURE) and deletion timers can wipe them.
Device tested: Realme P4 (Realme UI)
Status: The copied asset persists indefinitely in the dock until manually deleted.
Has anyone else experienced this on Realme UI, or similar sidebars on Oppo/OnePlus (ColorOS/OxygenOS) devices? Thought it was worth bringing to light so people are aware of how system overlays interact with app-level privacy protections
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Rootless CRT Screen-Off Animation with AGSL Shader Physics
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🎮 Rollabop Beta Testing – New Update & Exclusive Tester Reward! 🧭
Hi everyone!
I'm an indie developer working on Rollabop, a physics-based matching puzzle game for Android, and I'm looking for more closed beta testers!
First, a big THANK YOU to everyone who has already joined and helped support the game. ❤️
🛠️ Latest Rollabop Update
A new update has been submitted to Google Play for review!
Rollabop currently features 20 playable levels, with more being developed. I'm continuing to improve gameplay, physics, controls, and overall stability based on testing.
I'm especially interested in feedback about:
Crashes or problems on different Android devices
Touch and drag controls
Performance and smoothness
Level difficulty and balance
Anything confusing or not working correctly
🧭 Something Special for Beta Testers!
I'm currently creating a limited-edition Pioneer Ball, an exclusive collectible designed to thank the people who helped Rollabop during its early development!
The Pioneer Ball will feature a beautiful animated compass and its own unique sound effects.
My goal is for this to be a beta-testers-only collectible, permanently available in your Collection as a reminder that you helped bring Rollabop to life!
It's still being developed, and I'll share more details as it gets closer to release.
📱 How to Join the Rollabop Closed Test
Step 1: Join our Google Group:
https://groups.google.com/g/rollabop-beta-testers
Step 2: Join the Google Play closed test:
https://play.google.com/apps/testing/com.lippyrobotics.rollabop
Step 3: Opt in and install Rollabop through Google Play.
After playing, please share your Android device model and any feedback, positive or negative. It all helps!
🤝 I'll Test Your App Too!
If you're an Android developer looking for closed testers, I'm happy to help test your app in return.
Just leave your Google Group and testing links in the comments!
Thank you for supporting Rollabop! I'm building this game with a lot of care, and having real people play it and share their experiences means more than you might realize.
Let's help each other get our apps launched! 🚀
— Lippy Robotics Labs
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Hi everyone!
I'm an indie developer working on Rollabop, a physics-based matching puzzle game for Android, and I'm looking for more closed beta testers!
First, a big THANK YOU to everyone who has already joined and helped support the game. ❤️
🛠️ Latest Rollabop Update
A new update has been submitted to Google Play for review!
Rollabop currently features 20 playable levels, with more being developed. I'm continuing to improve gameplay, physics, controls, and overall stability based on testing.
I'm especially interested in feedback about:
Crashes or problems on different Android devices
Touch and drag controls
Performance and smoothness
Level difficulty and balance
Anything confusing or not working correctly
🧭 Something Special for Beta Testers!
I'm currently creating a limited-edition Pioneer Ball, an exclusive collectible designed to thank the people who helped Rollabop during its early development!
The Pioneer Ball will feature a beautiful animated compass and its own unique sound effects.
My goal is for this to be a beta-testers-only collectible, permanently available in your Collection as a reminder that you helped bring Rollabop to life!
It's still being developed, and I'll share more details as it gets closer to release.
📱 How to Join the Rollabop Closed Test
Step 1: Join our Google Group:
https://groups.google.com/g/rollabop-beta-testers
Step 2: Join the Google Play closed test:
https://play.google.com/apps/testing/com.lippyrobotics.rollabop
Step 3: Opt in and install Rollabop through Google Play.
After playing, please share your Android device model and any feedback, positive or negative. It all helps!
🤝 I'll Test Your App Too!
If you're an Android developer looking for closed testers, I'm happy to help test your app in return.
Just leave your Google Group and testing links in the comments!
Thank you for supporting Rollabop! I'm building this game with a lot of care, and having real people play it and share their experiences means more than you might realize.
Let's help each other get our apps launched! 🚀
— Lippy Robotics Labs
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