Pixel 4 face unlock is broken for some, may be caused by recent patches
https://www.androidpolice.com/2020/01/09/pixel-4-face-unlock-is-broken-for-some-may-be-caused-by-recent-patches/
https://redd.it/emh6an
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https://www.androidpolice.com/2020/01/09/pixel-4-face-unlock-is-broken-for-some-may-be-caused-by-recent-patches/
https://redd.it/emh6an
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Android Police
Pixel 4 face unlock is broken for some, may be caused by recent patches
For some, the snazzy new face unlock system on Google's latest Pixel 4 is a whole lot less convenient than it should be. Reports over the last couple of
Report: Galaxy Fold 2 is Called 'Galaxy Bloom,' Galaxy S11 Will Definitely Jump to 'S20'
https://www.droid-life.com/2020/01/09/report-galaxy-fold-2-is-called-galaxy-bloom-galaxy-s11-will-definitely-jump-to-s20/
https://redd.it/emifbg
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https://www.droid-life.com/2020/01/09/report-galaxy-fold-2-is-called-galaxy-bloom-galaxy-s11-will-definitely-jump-to-s20/
https://redd.it/emifbg
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Droid Life
Report: Galaxy Fold 2 is Called ‘Galaxy Bloom,’ Galaxy S11 Will Definitely Jump to ‘S20’
Samsung may have settled on Galaxy Bloom for the clamshell, foldable Galaxy Fold 2. The Galaxy S11 may end up as the Galaxy S20, according to a report.
Best Phones of 2019
NOTE: I originally posted this on r/PickAnAndroidForMe, forgot to post it here and made a few edits.
I know it's 2020, but I just wanted to sum up the best phones of last year. Also, sorry if I don't do a great job of addressing Chinese manufacturers like Xiamoi because I'm from the States.
The Best
**Samsung:**
In 2019, Samsung's lineup became very complex. The flagship devices included the S10e, S10, S10+, S10+ 5G, Note 10, Note 10+, Note 10+ 5G, as well as the newly announced S10 Lite and...
https://redd.it/emhe8x
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NOTE: I originally posted this on r/PickAnAndroidForMe, forgot to post it here and made a few edits.
I know it's 2020, but I just wanted to sum up the best phones of last year. Also, sorry if I don't do a great job of addressing Chinese manufacturers like Xiamoi because I'm from the States.
The Best
**Samsung:**
In 2019, Samsung's lineup became very complex. The flagship devices included the S10e, S10, S10+, S10+ 5G, Note 10, Note 10+, Note 10+ 5G, as well as the newly announced S10 Lite and...
https://redd.it/emhe8x
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reddit
Best Phones of 2019
NOTE: I originally posted this on r/PickAnAndroidForMe, forgot to post it here and made a few edits. I know it's 2020, but I just wanted to sum...
US Government-funded Android phones come preinstalled with unremovable malware
https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2020/01/us-government-funded-android-phones-come-preinstalled-with-unremovable-malware/
https://redd.it/emjp7w
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https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2020/01/us-government-funded-android-phones-come-preinstalled-with-unremovable-malware/
https://redd.it/emjp7w
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Ars Technica
US Government-funded Android phones come preinstalled with unremovable malware
Phones were sold to low-income people under the FCC's Lifeline Assistance program.
Hisense demoes phone with color e-Ink display at CES 2020
https://www.gsmarena.com/hisense_demoes_phone_with_color_eink_display_at_ces_2020-news-40962.php
https://redd.it/emi8sf
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https://www.gsmarena.com/hisense_demoes_phone_with_color_eink_display_at_ces_2020-news-40962.php
https://redd.it/emi8sf
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GSMArena.com
Hisense demoes phone with color e-Ink display at CES 2020
It promises improved refresh rates, but is keeping specifics under wraps for now.
SensorTower: Pokémon GO Has Best Year Ever in 2019, Catching Nearly $900 Million in Player Spending. Interestingly, "While many top mobile games gross more on iOS, Pokémon GO has historically generated the majority of its revenue on Android."
https://sensortower.com/blog/pokemon-go-has-best-year-ever-in-2019-catching-nearly-900m-usd-in-player-spending
https://redd.it/emkz0j
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https://sensortower.com/blog/pokemon-go-has-best-year-ever-in-2019-catching-nearly-900m-usd-in-player-spending
https://redd.it/emkz0j
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Sensortower
Pokémon GO Has Best Year Ever in 2019, Catching Nearly $900 Million in Player Spending
Pokémon GO had two of its highest grossing months ever in 2019 thanks to in-game events and big updates, Sensor Tower data shows.
United States government-funded phones come pre-installed with unremovable malware
https://blog.malwarebytes.com/android/2020/01/united-states-government-funded-phones-come-pre-installed-with-unremovable-malware/
https://redd.it/emn61w
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https://blog.malwarebytes.com/android/2020/01/united-states-government-funded-phones-come-pre-installed-with-unremovable-malware/
https://redd.it/emn61w
@reddit_android
Malwarebytes
United States government-funded phones come pre-installed with unremovable malware
A US-funded government assistance program is selling budget-friendly mobile phones that come pre-installed with unremovable malicious apps.
According to IceUniverse, Samsung Galaxy S20 will in fact have 2K 120Hz displays
https://twitter.com/UniverseIce/status/1215509740505059328?s=19
https://redd.it/emmotw
@reddit_android
https://twitter.com/UniverseIce/status/1215509740505059328?s=19
https://redd.it/emmotw
@reddit_android
Twitter
Ice universe
It is confirmed that 2K 120Hz will not be cancelled. This is a misunderstanding. You will not miss the perfect combination of the best display and the smoothest experience. Let us look forward to February 11.
Android companies planned on switching to 21:9 years ago?
They started with jumping to 18:9 because a jump from 16:9 to 21:9 would be huge, so they jumped to 18:9 and started gradually increasing aspect ratio year by year, their goal is to reach 21:9, I have seen a lot of criticism of 21:9 and I do agree with all of it, I prefer 18:9, this year will be the year of 20:9 and in 2021 most phones will be in 21:9. I just hope I'm correct and that they won't go past 21:9, cause 21:9 is already way too tall and thin, it would be insanity to go even beyond tha...
https://redd.it/emnbcn
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They started with jumping to 18:9 because a jump from 16:9 to 21:9 would be huge, so they jumped to 18:9 and started gradually increasing aspect ratio year by year, their goal is to reach 21:9, I have seen a lot of criticism of 21:9 and I do agree with all of it, I prefer 18:9, this year will be the year of 20:9 and in 2021 most phones will be in 21:9. I just hope I'm correct and that they won't go past 21:9, cause 21:9 is already way too tall and thin, it would be insanity to go even beyond tha...
https://redd.it/emnbcn
@reddit_android
reddit
Android companies planned on switching to 21:9 years ago?
They started with jumping to 18:9 because a jump from 16:9 to 21:9 would be huge, so they jumped to 18:9 and started gradually increasing aspect...
Next generation Android phones will let you choose Google alternatives search engines
https://www.techradar.com/news/your-next-android-phone-will-let-you-choose-from-these-non-google-search-engines
https://redd.it/emq1go
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https://www.techradar.com/news/your-next-android-phone-will-let-you-choose-from-these-non-google-search-engines
https://redd.it/emq1go
@reddit_android
TechRadar
Your next Android phone will let you choose from these non-Google search engines
From March, new Android handsets will let you decide whether to stick with Google Search or choose an alternative.
Google Pixel 4 and 4 XL hit their lowest price on Amazon: $571 and $613, respectively
https://www.androidpolice.com/2020/01/10/google-pixel-4-and-4-xl-hit-their-lowest-price-on-amazon-571-and-613-respectively-up-to-285-off/
https://redd.it/emqrqn
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https://www.androidpolice.com/2020/01/10/google-pixel-4-and-4-xl-hit-their-lowest-price-on-amazon-571-and-613-respectively-up-to-285-off/
https://redd.it/emqrqn
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Android Police
Google Pixel 4 and 4 XL hit their lowest price on Amazon: $571 and $613, respectively (up to $285 off)
Google Pixel phones have never had the best price retention, and the same is true for the Pixel 4: The flagship was heavily discounted during the
Reasons for upgrading from an older (~2yr old) high-end flagship?
This post is being written following a break in a tradition which has left me feeling rather inquisitive about the reasons why some of us upgrade our phones so often.
I currently own the Note 8. Since the iPhone 4 (my first and only Apple device), I've owned predominantly Samsung's Note devices, from the Note II, all the way to the current Note 8. I did own a Nexus 6P in the middle to try out Google for a while though. Unlike previous years though, where I have upgraded my device as soon as t...
https://redd.it/emoiak
@reddit_android
This post is being written following a break in a tradition which has left me feeling rather inquisitive about the reasons why some of us upgrade our phones so often.
I currently own the Note 8. Since the iPhone 4 (my first and only Apple device), I've owned predominantly Samsung's Note devices, from the Note II, all the way to the current Note 8. I did own a Nexus 6P in the middle to try out Google for a while though. Unlike previous years though, where I have upgraded my device as soon as t...
https://redd.it/emoiak
@reddit_android
reddit
Reasons for upgrading from an older (~2yr old) high-end flagship?
This post is being written following a break in a tradition which has left me feeling rather inquisitive about the reasons why some of us upgrade...
OnePlus 2020 Screen Technology to be unveiled on January 13
https://www.fonearena.com/blog/302232/oneplus-2020-screen-technology-launch-date.html
https://redd.it/emtdtk
@reddit_android
https://www.fonearena.com/blog/302232/oneplus-2020-screen-technology-launch-date.html
https://redd.it/emtdtk
@reddit_android
reddit
OnePlus 2020 Screen Technology to be unveiled on January 13
Posted in r/Android by u/iamvinoth • 599 points and 123 comments
Google Autofill testing biometric support on Android
https://9to5google.com/2020/01/10/google-autofill-password-biometric-android-test/
https://redd.it/emucva
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https://9to5google.com/2020/01/10/google-autofill-password-biometric-android-test/
https://redd.it/emucva
@reddit_android
9to5Google
Google tests biometric support for its Autofill password manager on Android
To help secure your passwords and payment information, Google is testing support for biometrics with its Autofill service on Android.
Amazon: Pixel 4 - $571.99 / Pixel 4 XL - $613.79
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07YMFYTYY
https://redd.it/emu84x
@reddit_android
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07YMFYTYY
https://redd.it/emu84x
@reddit_android
reddit
Amazon: Pixel 4 - $571.99 / Pixel 4 XL - $613.79
Posted in r/Android by u/hammerific • 16 points and 17 comments
The OnePlus 8 will launch on Verizon in the US, packs 5G connectivity
https://www.androidpolice.com/2020/01/10/the-oneplus-8-will-launch-on-verizon-in-the-us-packs-5g-connectivity/
https://redd.it/emv4v7
@reddit_android
https://www.androidpolice.com/2020/01/10/the-oneplus-8-will-launch-on-verizon-in-the-us-packs-5g-connectivity/
https://redd.it/emv4v7
@reddit_android
Android Police
The OnePlus 8 will launch on Verizon in the US, packs 5G connectivity
Speaking to a source familiar with the companies' plans, Android Police has learned that the OnePlus 8—the next smartphone from
Tip: Hamburger menu swipe in Android 10.
So I just got the android 10 update on my phone and well, it's okay I guess. There's nothing quite game changing... But the thing that I liked and disliked the most is the gesture navigation.
It's just the swipe from the edge for back that fucks with my hamburger menus annoys me a lot.
I looked for it online and people have suggested diagonal swipes and L/J swipes. And they work at times, just not all the time.
So I tried different ways and found one way that works 100% of the time for me....
https://redd.it/empt6x
@reddit_android
So I just got the android 10 update on my phone and well, it's okay I guess. There's nothing quite game changing... But the thing that I liked and disliked the most is the gesture navigation.
It's just the swipe from the edge for back that fucks with my hamburger menus annoys me a lot.
I looked for it online and people have suggested diagonal swipes and L/J swipes. And they work at times, just not all the time.
So I tried different ways and found one way that works 100% of the time for me....
https://redd.it/empt6x
@reddit_android
reddit
Tip: Hamburger menu swipe in Android 10.
So I just got the android 10 update on my phone and well, it's okay I guess. There's nothing quite game changing... But the thing that I liked and...
Oppo Reno 2 (CPH1907) : Dat hardware!
TL;DR : Great value in Europe where it sold for 500 EUR. We need more phones like this!
This phone has :
\* 1080\*2400px 6.5" Amoled screen covering all the front
\* no notch, no punch-hole!
\* almost no bezel (there's a 2mm bezel at the bottom)
\* SD card or dual-SIM (not both at the same time)
\* a headphone jack!
\* in-display fingerprint reader
\* quad camera setup
\* no camera bump on the back
\* 4000mAh battery
\* 8GB of RAM
\* 256GB of storage
\* NFC
\* gorilla glass 6 on th...
https://redd.it/emrvkt
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TL;DR : Great value in Europe where it sold for 500 EUR. We need more phones like this!
This phone has :
\* 1080\*2400px 6.5" Amoled screen covering all the front
\* no notch, no punch-hole!
\* almost no bezel (there's a 2mm bezel at the bottom)
\* SD card or dual-SIM (not both at the same time)
\* a headphone jack!
\* in-display fingerprint reader
\* quad camera setup
\* no camera bump on the back
\* 4000mAh battery
\* 8GB of RAM
\* 256GB of storage
\* NFC
\* gorilla glass 6 on th...
https://redd.it/emrvkt
@reddit_android
reddit
Oppo Reno 2 (CPH1907) : Dat hardware!
TL;DR : Great value in Europe where it sold for 500 EUR. We need more phones like this! This phone has : \* 1080\*2400px 6.5" Amoled screen...
50+ orgs ask Google to take a stance against Android bloatware | ZDNet
https://www.zdnet.com/article/50-orgs-ask-google-to-take-a-stance-against-android-bloatware/
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https://www.zdnet.com/article/50-orgs-ask-google-to-take-a-stance-against-android-bloatware/
https://redd.it/emz15l
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ZDNet
50+ orgs ask Google to take a stance against Android bloatware
Privacy organizations ask Google to introduce new OEM rules for Android bloatware.
Do you prefer Android's Notification system over that of iOS or prefer the other way, and why?
We are in 2020 and most of us have used both the major mobile operating systems, Android and iOS at some point of time. Also, technical capabilities of both OS are largely similar. The difference boils down to personal preferences and one of the major difference is in Notification system of both OS.
I always used to like Notification system on Android because it is up there and you cannot miss it. However, lately I have started enjoying Notification system on iPhone. In the age of too many noti...
https://redd.it/emteqn
@reddit_android
We are in 2020 and most of us have used both the major mobile operating systems, Android and iOS at some point of time. Also, technical capabilities of both OS are largely similar. The difference boils down to personal preferences and one of the major difference is in Notification system of both OS.
I always used to like Notification system on Android because it is up there and you cannot miss it. However, lately I have started enjoying Notification system on iPhone. In the age of too many noti...
https://redd.it/emteqn
@reddit_android
reddit
Do you prefer Android's Notification system over that of iOS or...
We are in 2020 and most of us have used both the major mobile operating systems, Android and iOS at some point of time. Also, technical...