The Snapdragon 865 will make phones worse in 2020, thanks to mandatory 5G
https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2019/12/qualcomms-new-snapdragon-865-is-a-step-backwards-for-smartphone-design

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Huawei P40 specs revealed in new leak
https://phandroid.com/2019/12/11/huawei-p40-specs-revealed-in-new-leak/

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LineageOS is dropping its own superuser implementation, making Magisk the de facto solution
https://www.xda-developers.com/lineageos-dropping-superuser-addonsu-implementation-favor-magisk-manager/

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Android Auto is finally coming to BMW in July 2020
https://www.bmwblog.com/2019/12/11/android-auto-is-finally-coming-to-bmw-in-july-2020/

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Nokia C1 goes live; yet another entry-level phone running Android Pie Go
https://www.nokia.com/phones/en_int/nokia-c-1

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LG G8X Review: Two Screens ARE Better Than One!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U-aiduB5ofY

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Max Weinbach: "The Galaxy S11 will come with a Video Pro mode. "<string name="SM_PRO_VIDEO">Pro video</string> <string name="SM_PRO_VIDEO_denoscription">Take control of your videos. Set the exposure, shutter speed, color tone, and ISO sensitivity manually.</string>""
https://twitter.com/MaxWinebach/status/1204922892015820800?s=19

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Samsung is working on cheaper versions of 2019 flagships
https://www.gadgetmatch.com/samsung-cheaper-galaxy-s10-lite-note-10-lite-rumor/

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A Google engineer thought he'd have to stop coding because of a health condition that makes it incredibly painful to type. Now, he programs with his voice and helps others learn to do it, too.
https://www.businessinsider.com/google-engineer-james-stout-voice-programmming-hands-free-coding-2019-10

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LG V20 Long Term Review || So much potential; some niggles, still unique and fun

I've used my LG V20 for over two years now, and I thought I'd share my thoughts about my specimen, and opinions on LG's approach.

[**GSMARENA SPEC SHEET**](https://www.gsmarena.com/lg_v20-8238.php)

This is a rather unique phone, the last flagship phone with:

1. An **IR Blaster**

2. **Removable battery**


Among the first to have:-

1. A **wide angle camera**

2. Android **Nougat**

Other unique features:

1. **A Quad DAC**

2. **A Second Screen**

3. Good **manual controls** on photo/vide...

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Screen Saver: Underutilized feature?

I remember when the Nexus 4 first came out and they showed off [screensavers on the wireless charger](https://www.theverge.com/2013/2/11/3977042/nexus-4-wireless-charging-orb-available). It looked cool, but ever since that moment, I've hardly seen the screen saver feature used in Android.

I feel like this is a potential that has not been used. Maybe people just don't care? Always on Display and showing the time and notification icons is nice, but why not allow my phone to show other things? For...

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Google wants to fix Android 10's terrible workflow for opening links by default in your chosen apps
https://www.androidpolice.com/2019/12/10/google-wants-to-fix-android-10s-terrible-workflow-for-opening-links-by-default-in-your-chosen-apps/

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Fewer than 10% of Americans are buying $1,000 smartphones, report says
https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2019/12/fewer-than-10-of-americans-are-buying-1000-smartphones-report-says/

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What should I buy Thursday (Dec 12 2019) - Your weekly device inquiry thread!

**Credits to the team at /r/PickAnAndroidForMe for compiling this information:**

* Home - https://www.reddit.com/r/PickAnAndroidForMe/wiki/index

* Smartphones 101 - https://www.reddit.com/r/PickAnAndroidForMe/wiki/smartphones101

* Top Phones - https://www.reddit.com/r/PickAnAndroidForMe/wiki/phones


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Note 2. Join our IRC, a...

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Samsung Galaxy A Official Launch video
https://youtu.be/NwFvlwe7HPo

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Tasker v5.9 exits beta with Logcat events, improved location and camera tools
https://www.androidpolice.com/2019/12/11/tasker-v5-9-exits-beta-with-logcat-events-improved-location-and-camera-tools

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Interpreter mode brings real-time translation to your phone
https://www.blog.google/products/assistant/interpreter-mode-brings-real-time-translation-your-phone/

https://redd.it/e9oocn
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WhatsApp will soon pull support for older smartphones
https://www.techradar.com/news/whatsapp-to-pull-support-for-older-smartphone-handsets

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Samsung has sold 1 million Galaxy Fold smarthphones
https://techcrunch.com/2019/12/12/samsung-has-sold-1-million-galaxy-fold-smarthphones/

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Safer conversations in Messages with Verified SMS and Spam Protection
https://www.blog.google/products/messages/safer-conversations-messages-verified-sms-and-spam-protection/

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Evidence is mounting that people are fed up with the sky-high cost of smartphones, and it's sparking a massive change in the industry
https://www.businessinsider.com/smartphone-cost-expensive-1000-apple-samsung-google-5g-change-2019-12

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