Zenfone 4 ZE554KL Android Pie second beta released

After many reports that the Zenfone 4 ZE554KL is not receiving a final Android 9 Pie update, I was surprised to find that Asus released a second Pie beta for this device this week.

The changelog is short:

1. Upgrade to Android P
2. Update google security patch
3. Fixed random audio noise issue on phone call and notification sound

At least they fixed the only problem that I found while using the first beta, the random noise on notifications.

Build number is WW-16.0620.1910.19 and it...

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[Invitation] Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2020
https://www.samsungmobilepress.com/featurestories/invitation-samsung-galaxy-unpacked-2020

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Galaxy S9 recieving Stable Android 10 in Germany.
https://www.scoopbyte.com/samsung-galaxy-s9-finally-receives-stable-android-10-update/

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Snapchat quietly acquired AI Factory, the company behind its new Cameos feature, for $166M – TechCrunch
https://techcrunch.com/2020/01/03/snapchat-quietly-acquired-ai-factory-the-company-behind-its-new-cameos-feature-for-166m/

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Sunday Rant/Rage (Jan 05 2020) - Your weekly complaint thread!

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* Your device.

* Your carrier.

* Your device's manufacturer.

* An app

* Any other company

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Samsung to Introduce a Method of Typing Using the Front Camera at CES 2020.

[Link of Source from Samsung Members](https://r1.community.samsung.com/t5/기타/CES-2020에서-공개될-Selfie-Type/td-p/3269857)

(Translation)

> 'Selfie Type' to be revealed at CES 2020

> Selfie Type is a technology that utilizes the front camera and AI to analyze your finger position so you can type without physical buttons. It currently only supports English.

[Youtube link to demo video](https://youtu.be/LRFvUYQ\_SZ0)...

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Samsung starts Android 10 testing for Galaxy A6, A6+ and A7 2018.
https://www.sammobile.com/news/samsung-testing-android-10-for-galaxy-a6-a6-plus-and-a7-2018/

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@IceUniverse on Twitter: "Galaxy S 120Hz S 120Hz + S 120Hz Ultra"
https://twitter.com/universeice/status/1213781089593905152?s=21

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Android version statistics

[Link](https://imgur.com/a/nzb9rww)
Hi, I am a developer and thought to share some Android version statistics with you. Please note that this information is not 100% representative, as it is collected from one application. Both charts are adjusted to the total number of installs. Also, keep in mind that the minimum API level of my app is 21 (Lollipop). In spite of all these, the charts show well the speed of adaptation of each Android version relative to each other. Android 8.0 does not include ...

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Huawei Mate X: You'll want to fold and unfold this smartphone over and over - CNET
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Galaxy S10 Lite and Note 10 Lite hands-on: but why?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3YFQu8jcPF4

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From OnePlus to Huawei and back again: What I learned from switching brands - Android Authority
https://www.androidauthority.com/switch-phone-brand-tips-1069609/

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Small rant on the current state of Android from a new iPhone user

I use my phone like a full on computer, and for the type of user I am Android just does more and thats just a fact. Every couple years or so though, I like to try out iPhones and see what the hype is about. My friend sold me his 128gb iPhone 11 for 500, so at that price I was in and sold my Galaxy s10+. So far from my findings, iOS and Android are similar now like everyone says, but things are definitely still very different. My annoyances so far with the iPhone:

1. No torrenting solution at al...

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Android 10 rolls out to Sony Xperia XZ3, XZ2, XZ2 Compact, XZ2 Premium
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We just hit 2 million members on /r/android

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Moronic Monday (Jan 06 2020) - Your weekly questions thread!

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HTC had a terrible 2019
https://techcrunch.com/2020/01/06/htc-had-a-terrible-2019/

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Chinese Spyware Pre-Installed on All Samsung Phones (& Tablets)

I know the noscript is rather sensational, however it couldn't get any closer to the truth.

For those who are too busy to read the whole post, here's the TL;DR version: **The storage scanner in the Device Care section is made by a super shady Chinese data-mining/antivirus company called Qihoo 360. It comes pre-installed on your Samsung phone or tablet, communicates with Chinese servers, and you CANNOT REMOVE it** (unless using ADB or other means).

This is by no means signaling hate towa...

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Galaxy Buds+ does not have noise reduction, but it improves battery life, sound quality and fast charging.
https://twitter.com/UniverseIce/status/1214093351349174274

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CES 2020 Megathread

CES is once again upon us, and I thought that with all the announcements a single thread to keep track of them would be nice.

This will be updated daily, but do keep in mind that since I'm Australian, I will be needing sleep. Anything I miss will be updated in the morning.

#Notable Streams

(All times given in PT)

[CNET's overall coverage](https://youtu.be/Fe4tXXGyjvY)

##Day 1

* **LG Keynote** - 8:00-8:45 - [Streamed on YouTube](https://youtu.be/6Bo7eFMOCmI)
* **Hisense** - 11:00-11:45 - [...

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Very First Look at Sony Xperia 5+
https://twitter.com/OnLeaks/status/1214207724487094275

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