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!

Note 1. Join us at /r/MoronicMondayAndroid, a sub serving as a repository for our retired weekly threads. Just pick any thread and Ctrl-F your way to wisdom!

Note 2. 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)...

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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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5 features we want to see in Android 11
https://www.androidcentral.com/android-11-wish-list

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Vivo patents quad punch-hole selfie camera design
https://pricebaba.com/blog/vivo-quad-punch-hole-selfie-camera-patent

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Google's Pixel Can't Win on Software Tricks Alone
https://gizmodo.com/googles-pixel-cant-win-on-software-tricks-alone-1840723658

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Chrome for Android tests new UI for tab groups, designed for Duet
https://9to5google.com/2019/12/30/chrome-android-tab-groups-duet/

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Apps refresh whenever the charging cable is plugged in or unplugged, or battery saver activates
https://support.google.com/pixelphone/thread/14879399?hl=en

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43 temporarily free and 72 on-sale apps and games for Monday
https://www.androidpolice.com/2019/12/30/android-app-sales-dec-30-2019/

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Note 10+ T-mobile Android 10 update available.

Just got the update and was surprised. As far as I was aware the update wouldn't be available until next month.

Im in the Pacific North West if that matters....

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Android calling/receiving call from Emergency number

I responded to a first-responder emergency call (this is a service run by our local Civil Defence Force), and a while later, I received a call from 995 (our fire/emergency hotline) to follow-up and ask me some info.

It was ringing from a number called 'Emergency number', and on the screen, it had my address and location displayed. I suppose this is the screen you'll see when you call 995, but somehow it also shows when 995 calls you instead.

The call log somehow does not appear in my call hist...

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Batteries are a perishable consumable item. Why can't we replace them ourselves?

Why is it normal now for phones to have non replaceable batteries? Batteries die long before the electronics stop working. They can degrade slowly, or all at once if you leave them in a car on a hot day. In any case, they need to be replaced regularly. Stores these days don't even know how to perform a replacement for you, or what it would cost. They just expect you to buy a new phone. People shouldn't put up with this. Offering improved water resistance isn't worth it. We need to be able to ser...

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