If you got a Pixel 4 for Christmas, you should probably return it.
https://www.pcworld.com/article/3510494/if-you-got-a-pixel-4-for-christmas-you-should-probably-return-it.html

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Think I know why Google didn't put an ultrawide in p4

So they wanted to train their computation algorithms to get better pics on zoom so what better than put a lens that can zoom. Millions of people would be then training their AI to make pictures better while zoomed in and then it sets stage for the gradual evolution which is the ultrawide I believe will be in the next pixel. So once they can get that out they'll have a spectacular camera with computational ability spanning the 10x or whatever and ultrawide images as well. This should aid at takin...

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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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Google Recorder app tests saving audio in the higher-quality WAV format
https://www.xda-developers.com/google-recorder-app-tests-saving-audio-higher-quality-wav-format/

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High-End Smartphone Camera Comparison: DxOMark for smartphones is just not relevant for everyday life
https://www.notebookcheck.net/High-End-Smartphone-Camera-Comparison-DxOMark-for-smartphones-is-just-not-relevant-for-everyday-life.448116.0.html

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Samsung UI 1.5 on Note 10+ allows screen recording over all copyrighted material! Enjoy!
https://youtu.be/Wjeik2AZ7u8

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Smartphones in the next decade

Here is my prediction, whether [r/android](https://www.reddit.com/r/android/) likes it or not - portless and buttonless phones are the future. I knew this the moment Apple removed the headphone jack and recent news just made it clearer. Jack is gone and we already saw a phone without buttons. Charging port is next. What is also an old technology that takes space? Sim cards. eSims are getting more widespread and in the coming years the sim tray will be gone. As for connecting your phone with a wi...

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Why do people hate camera bumps?

i know taste is person to person, but why do people hate camera bumps even smaller profile ones. i was looking at a video for the LG G8 dual screen and the back has no bump, the camera modules are flush with glass rear of device, al i can think of is if the device lays flat and it gets rested on its back like all phones do, its going to pick up scratches a lot easier

this guy was saying he hoped more companies did this next year because its ugly, but again should we want a small bump to lift th...

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Sunday Rant/Rage (Dec 29 2019) - Your weekly complaint thread!

Note 1. Join our IRC, and Telegram chat-rooms! [Please see our wiki for instructions.](https://www.reddit.com/r/Android/wiki/index#wiki_.2Fr.2Fandroid_chat_rooms)

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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1) Please do not target any individuals or try to name/shame any individual. If you hate G...

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The smartphone tracking industry has been rumbled. When will we act?
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2019/dec/28/the-smartphone-tracking-industry-has-been-rumbled-now-we-must-act

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How does google photos not have a map view?

I feel this deserves its own thread because it's frankly baffling. Google is obviously accomplished in making map software and google photos is a great service. So how is it possible that such an essential and intuitive way to enjoy and look for old photos is missing?

Especially for people who travel a lot or do long hikes etc. it is very satisfying to look at a world map and be able to zoom into places you have been and remember exactly where and how photos were taken. Having to scroll through...

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1440p vs. 1080p Battery Test
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ncPpM9tesPc

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Lowering the resolution via software will not improve your battery life .

[The guys at Phonebuff did it properly and it did not show and clear difference.](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ncPpM9tesPc)

Ofc , for those of you who want to save mere seconds , it may be worth...

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Setting your phone to 1080p doesn't help save battery
https://youtu.be/ncPpM9tesPc

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Android 10 includes a feature to change the MAC address for each Wi-Fi

MAC randomization is a feature that changes the MAC address of an Android phone to preserve privacy. In Android 10 this is by default.

[https://source.android.com/devices/tech/connect/wifi-mac-randomization](https://source.android.com/devices/tech/connect/wifi-mac-randomization)...

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[LinusTechTips] I was WRONG about the iPhone 11 Pro Camera...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gjiqbl1N22o

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Best phone battery life 2019: The longest-lasting smartphones ranked
https://www.expertreviews.co.uk/mobile-phones/1402071/best-phone-battery-life

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I consider the pixel updates a failure.

The og pixel has received it's last update security or otherwise. The Galaxy s7 just received the December security patch. The s7 is still on Samsung's update schedule. Both phone were released the same year. If and when the s7 receives its next update it will be officially supported long than the pixel.

Giving a phone a final update to a new os with no future security updates or bug fixes is quite possibly the worst solution when it comes to updates. Samsung leaves you on a stable os that has...

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Redmi Note 8 Pro owners and developers suffering with bricked devices
https://www.gizchina.com/2019/12/17/redmi-note-8-pro-owners-and-developers-suffering-with-bricked-devices/

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Moronic Monday (Dec 30 2019) - Your weekly questions thread!

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Greenspector: What are the best web browsers to use in 2020?
https://greenspector.com/en/articles/2019-12-16-best-browsers-2020/

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