Galaxy Note 9 is the most popular Android phone in over two dozen US states, says one estimate
https://www.pcmag.com/news/372105/state-by-state-the-most-popular-android-phones-in-the-us
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PCMAG
State by State: The Most Popular Android Phones in the US
Samsung phones dominate the Android scene in the US. Which one is the most common in your state?
Google Photos launches private messaging for quickly sharing photos
https://www.theverge.com/2019/12/3/20992649/google-photos-sharing-feature-private-messaging-launch
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The Verge
Google Photos launches private messaging for quickly sharing photos
A better, faster way to share from your Photos library
Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon 865 flagship is here — without integrated 5G
https://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2019/12/3/20992308/qualcomm-snapdragon-865-flagship-5g-announcement-765-modem-tech-summit?utm_campaign=theverge&utm_content=chorus&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter
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The Verge
Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon 865 flagship is here — without integrated 5G
The Snapdragon 865 will be exclusive to 5G phones, but manufacturers will have to buy a separate radio.
Google: 80% of Android apps now encrypt network traffic by default
https://venturebeat.com/2019/12/03/google-80-of-android-apps-now-encrypt-network-traffic-by-default/
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VentureBeat
Google: 80% of Android apps now encrypt network traffic by default
Google has announced that 80% of all Android apps are now encrypting traffic by default, as all new apps and app updates now block cleartext as standard.
Motorola will start making flagship phones again in 2020
https://twitter.com/nirave/status/1201954610937655296?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1201954610937655296&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.androidpolice.com%2F2019%2F12%2F03%2Fmotorola-will-start-making-flagship-phones-again-in-2020%2F
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Twitter
Nirave 尼拉夫
Motorola says the new #MotorolaRAZR is the start of a return to premium. "Thanks to the new technologies announced today, we'll have new premium products to announce in early 2020". Also, expect to see new 5G devices on mMwave and Sub6 globally early 2020.…
Huawei under fire in China over employee detained after demanding severance pay
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2019/dec/02/huawei-under-fire-china-employee-detained-eight-months
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the Guardian
Huawei under fire in China over employee detained for eight months
Company facing scrutiny over treatment of Li Hongyuan, who had demanded severance pay
Engineer from Samsung says chipset vendors are to blame for limited Android updates
/u/LTEX90:
"I can comment on why devices usually get 2 major OS upgrades.
It's simply that chipset vendors no longer write kernels and drivers for us to implement in our devices.
It is infeasible for us to write our own kernels for all components in the device without violating patents.
If we owned all the patents, sure we will do it. I will do it. I have a Note 9 as my personal device as well and I would hate for it to not get new features after 2 years."
It's always struck me as odd that P...
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/u/LTEX90:
"I can comment on why devices usually get 2 major OS upgrades.
It's simply that chipset vendors no longer write kernels and drivers for us to implement in our devices.
It is infeasible for us to write our own kernels for all components in the device without violating patents.
If we owned all the patents, sure we will do it. I will do it. I have a Note 9 as my personal device as well and I would hate for it to not get new features after 2 years."
It's always struck me as odd that P...
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Engineer from Samsung says chipset vendors are to blame for...
/u/LTEX90: "I can comment on why devices usually get 2 major OS upgrades. It's simply that chipset vendors no longer write kernels and drivers...
Qualcomm Teases Giant Under-Display Fingerprint Sensor: Qualcomm's 3D Sonic Max is 17x larger than the Galaxy S10's sensor, but will it be more secure?
https://www.pcmag.com/news/372309/qualcomm-teases-giant-under-display-fingerprint-sensor
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PCMAG
Qualcomm Teases Giant Under-Display Fingerprint Sensor
Qualcomm's 3D Sonic Max is 17x larger than the Galaxy S10's sensor, but will it be more secure?
Huawei Mate 30 Pro comes to Switzerland, with full guide/hardware on how to install GMS on selling website
https://www.digitec.ch/de/page/google-auf-dem-huawei-mate-30-pro-7nbspschritte-zum-play-store-14564
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digitec
Google auf dem Huawei Mate 30 Pro: 7 Schritte zum Play Store
Das Huawei Mate 30 Pro wird ohne Google Services ausgeliefert. Doch ein kurzer Guide bringt dir den Play Store, Youtube und alle anderen Apps auf dein Phone.
An Update on Android TLS Adoption
https://security.googleblog.com/2019/12/an-update-on-android-tls-adoption.html
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Google Online Security Blog
An Update on Android TLS Adoption
Posted by Bram Bonné, Senior Software Engineer, Android Platform Security & Chad Brubaker, Staff Software Engineer, Android Platform Secu...
Now it’s easier to share everyday moments in Google Photos
https://www.blog.google/products/photos/now-its-easier-to-share-everyday-moments-in-google-photos
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Google
Now it’s easier to share everyday moments in Google Photos
Now when you share one-off photos and videos, you’ll have the option to add them to an ongoing, private conversation in the app.
Galaxy A91 and/or Galaxy S10 Lite renders
https://twitter.com/OnLeaks/status/1201897965520146435
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Twitter
Steve H.McFly
So... Here comes your very 1st look at which I assume will be launched as #Samsung #GalaxyA91 and/or maybe #GalaxyS10Lite! 360° video + gorgeous 5K renders + dimensions, on behalf of my Friends over at @91mobiles (please read the linked post carefully) ->…
motorola one hyper: Life in hi-res
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Sundar Pichai to become the CEO of Google's parent company ALPHABET.
https://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/larry-page-sergey-brin-step-down-sundar-pichai-promoted-as-alphabet-ceo-119120400114_1.html
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Business-Standard
Sundar Pichai named CEO at Google parent Alphabet after founders step down
In his statement, Pichai made it clear that the transition will not affect the Alphabet structure or the work they do day to day
Galaxy Note 10 Lite renders leaked (headphone jack included!)
https://www.91mobiles.com/hub/exclusive-samsung-galaxy-note-10-lite-renders-design-s-pen/
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91mobiles.com
[Exclusive] Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Lite renders give early look at design, S Pen and headphone jack present
A couple of Galaxy Note 10 Lite renders reveal the design of the smartphone that will include a centered punch-hole display, square-shaped camera module and S Pen support.
Announcing VLC 3.2 releaase!
https://geoffreymetais.github.io/features/vlc-32/
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Android dev blog
Announcing VLC 3.2
VLC 3.2 is the second feature update for VLC 3. This update focused on polishing the user interface, adding some more features to Android TV and chromebooks and improving network browsing.Under the hood, the VLC app is now (almost) 100% written in kotlin!UI…
Exclusive: Galaxy S11 will be capable of 8K video recording
https://www.sammobile.com/news/exclusive-galaxy-s11-capable-8k-video-recording/
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SamMobile
Exclusive: Galaxy S11 will be capable of 8K video recording
We have long advocated the idea that the Galaxy S11 needs to be a superstar in the camera department. Some of Samsung's rivals have really upped their camera game so it's about time that the Korean gi
Qualcomm will start updating graphics drivers via the Play Store, Snapdragon 865 first to benefit
https://www.androidpolice.com/2019/12/04/qualcomm-will-start-updating-graphics-drivers-on-the-play-store-snapdragon-865-first-to-benefit/
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Android Police
Qualcomm will start updating graphics drivers via the Play Store, Snapdragon 865 first to benefit (Updated)
Updating the graphics drivers on your smartphone isn't something you think about, because it isn't something you have much of any control over. That's because, for now, those driver updates generally only come alongside larger OS updates that your phone receives…
Qualcomm announces the Snapdragon 865 with support for 5G, 200MP cameras, and 144Hz displays.
https://www.xda-developers.com/qualcomm-snapdragon-865-processor-specifications-features/
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XDA Developers
Qualcomm announces the Snapdragon 865 with support for 5G, 200MP cameras, and 144Hz displays
At the 2019 Snapdragon Tech Summit, Qualcomm announced the Snapdragon 865, its latest mobile SoC for flagship smartphones and tablets.
Android R is Going to Support Mobile Drivers License, Electronic ID
https://www.droid-life.com/2019/12/04/android-r-is-going-to-support-mobile-driver-license-electronic-id/
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Droid Life
Android 11 and Snapdragon 865 to Support API for Mobile Drivers License, Electronic ID
During Qualcomm's Snapdragon Tech Summit today, we got a big Android security-related announcement that we could see for the first time with Android R later this year. How does leaving your wallet at home with no fear of not having your drivers license or…