Reno 3 outmuscles Reno 3 Pro on AnTuTu benchmark
https://www.gizchina.com/2019/12/26/reno-3-beats-reno-3-pro-on-antutu-benchmark/

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Flow Desktop is the first launcher built for Android 10's hidden Desktop Mode
https://www.xda-developers.com/flow-desktop-launcher-android-10-hidden-desktop-mode/

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Disappearing messages feature update arrives in latest WhatsApp beta for Android
https://www.firstpost.com/tech/news-analysis/disappearing-messages-feature-update-arrives-in-latest-whatsapp-beta-for-android-7829591.html

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Found a new addition to Chrome dark mode

If you go to chrome://flags and search for dark you should be able to find the "Darken websites checkbox in themes" setting. Enable this and relaunch Chrome. Now you should see a new "Darken websites" checkbox in Settings > Themes. Toggle this on and boom, no more blinding white website backgrounds in dark mode.

This looks like a pretty mature feature so it shouldn't be long before this is the default....

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Android 11 may remove Android's 4GB file size limit for video recordings
https://www.xda-developers.com/android-11-unlimited-video-recording-file-size/

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OnLeaks updated the S11+ render, camera setup cleaned up
https://twitter.com/OnLeaks/status/1210545274927689728?s=19

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Google’s Messages app tests floating conversation bubbles in Android 10
https://www.xda-developers.com/googles-messages-tests-floating-conversation-bubbles-android-10/

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Can we talk 2020 flagships?

What are your predictions for 2020? What do you think 2020 will bring to the world of smartphones? What would you like to see?

For myself, I think that:

* 120Hz screens will be pretty much the norm for the flagships in 2020. The iPhone is bringing it, Galaxy S is bringing it, others will have to as well if they want to compete.

* I am hoping that the push for larger camera sensors continues. We can thank Huawei for that.

* Pixel 3a was amazing! If Pixel 4a keeps the same recipe and brings 12...

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Good looking open-source launcher for elderly or people that want a simple launcher, BaldPhone

BaldPhone is an open source platform which replaces the phone's interface into a big, simple, and friendly one, suited for elderly and for people with other difficulties, or anyone that wants a simple launcher.

It has a built-in updater so you aren't reliant on app-store services.

[Video](https://youtu.be/G33E4XQp_Xw) demonstration

[Screenshots](https://imgur.com/gallery/yhhQjJd) of version 11.9.1

[Website](https://sites.google.com/view/baldphone) (info & Download)

[f-droid](https://f-droid...

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New "Watched It?" Option on Google

I've noticed recently that when I search for a movie on Google there's an option to click "Watched it?" to show that I've seen the movie. I'm wondering when this was added, if it's part of an app or something, and how I can see a list of all the movies I've marked as watched?

Here's a pic of what I'm talking about: https://i.imgur.com/oWnP4ow.jpg...

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LG G8X ThinQ Dual Screen Review & Unboxing | TechTablets
https://youtu.be/pHPyCY3vkZ0

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Better Default Professional Photo and Filming App

I'm not trying to hate on the normal camera app. But for flagships that are getting better sensors with accompanying sensors, I personally think it's a have to provide an app to actually push the limits of the cameras in our phones.

Like Be honest, who's going to get the Mi Note 10 with the 108MP sensor to do basic 2 minute filming?

At this point adding extra camera to the phones is pretty much just a bragging right to have. It's good to have but you aren't going to fully utilize it.

I know t...

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Do you think Android TV's should have supported Stadia along with the Chromecast?

A thought popped into my mind and I stared thinking why Android TVs weren't supported at the launch of Stadia, it would make more sense so people who already have Android TVs don't want to get a Chromecast to play on their TV....

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We need another software keyboard revolution (Autocorrect still sucks)

Remember when Swype first launched? It was like magic! Gesture typing blew people's minds, and for many, no one could look back at tap-typing ever again.

The next big software keyboard breakthrough was 'Cloud Predictions'. A.I.Type is the first keyboard I'm aware of to utilize the Cloud in offering up contextual predictions.

Lastly, the biggest breakthrough we've had so far (in my opinion, of course) is real artificial intelligence/neural network implementation. Swiftkey was the first to imple...

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Priv 2 is my wish list phone for 2020

I had the original Price in 2015 and honest to God it was one of my favorite phones. I loved the fact that I could slide out the keyboard and type. You could also scroll and use gesture without ever touching the screen. I think they would be a lot more useful than the key phones that have a tiny screen with always there keys. I think if they gave it a little material and design update to be like a 2019 phone it could sell well with proper marketing....

https://redd.it/eg1g2j
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Samsung Starts Deploying RCS On Samsung Messages
https://www.gizchina.com/2019/12/27/samsung-starts-deploying-rcs-on-samsung-messages/

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42 temporarily free and 77 on-sale apps and games for Friday - Android Police
https://www.androidpolice.com/2019/12/27/42-temporarily-free-and-77-on-sale-apps-and-games-for-friday/

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Custom search engine for android apps.

Made a custom search engine for android apps, because we all know the Play store isn't the only one :) If I missed any sites, or have some ideas how to improve it, feel free to give feedback. This does not link to any pirated sites or apps, just other resources for the same apps you can download on google. Enjoy!

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[https://cse.google.com/cse?cx=004085571554339270840:h0dcfprkwsc](https://cse.google.com/cse?cx=004085571554339270840:h0dcfprkwsc)...

https://redd.it/eg3x2u
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Interesting Find

Cleaning out some stuff after Christmas. Found this. Lots of memories!

Second year of Google I/O (2009). My name badge, the Google Chrome comic book they handed out, and the HTC Dream they gave us at the conference before it was released as the FIRST Android phone, the T-Mobile G1. It's also the phone that made me fall in love with Android and switch from iPhone a year later.

https://photos.app.goo.gl/KVLET7ckknLmfr6B7

https://photos.app.goo.gl/GtH9J4gfFt2YBTvy9...

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ProBeat: Google only updated Android distribution data once in 2019
https://venturebeat.com/2019/12/27/probeat-google-only-updated-android-distribution-data-once-in-2019/

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Google Pay a failure?

I know Google has been adding support for more and more banks. But it seems like NFC payments among Android users hasn't taken off in the US at least. If I ask if a retailer accepts Google Pay, I'm usually met with a "you can try". I know many of the card reader systems are setup for NFC, but yet juggernauts like WalMart don't seem interested in implementing it. I'm happy to see the higher adoption rate at places, but I've never actually seen anyone use them outside of myself.

It just seems lik...

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