Google scoped storage is about to kill one of the best Android apps

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Google has artificially limited the number of search engine choices, ignoring the obvious fact that screens can scroll. - DuckDuckGo
https://twitter.com/DuckDuckGo/status/1222171343484899328

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What should I buy Thursday (Jan 30 2020) - Your weekly device inquiry thread!

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Moto G Stylus Running Android 10 and 4GB RAM Appeared on Geekbench
https://www.mysmartprice.com/gear/moto-g-stylus/

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Bug in Android DownloadManager removes your downloaded files if you move them to a different folder
https://issuetracker.google.com/issues/148573846

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Huawei says it won't return to Google services even if trade ban lifts
https://www.androidpolice.com/2020/01/30/huawei-says-it-wont-return-to-google-services-even-if-trade-ban-lifts/

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I bought the ideal lightweight smartphone - AQUOS zero2: 240Hz / 6.4inch / 141g

https://imgur.com/a/GmwjSR4

I bought an AQUOS zero2. I had waited for release since the announcement.
It's released on 2020-01-30, currently sold only in Japan.
Its key feature is super lightweight(141g) with a larger screen(6.4inch) and a 240Hz* display.

## Key specs
* SoC: Snapdragon 855
* OS: Android 10
* RAM: 8GB LPDDR4X
* Flash: 256GB UFS3.0
* Display: OLED 6.4inch, 1080x2340, 240Hz*, 10bit color
* 240Hz is with BFI. The actual frame rate is 120Hz.
* See what is BFI http...

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OpenBoard is a newly released, 100% FOSS keyboard based on AOSP, with no dependency on Google binaries, that respects your privacy. Available on Google Play and F-Droid!
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.dslul.openboard.inputmethod.latin

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Galaxy S20 third-party cases delayed due to Wuhan coronavirus
https://www.sammobile.com/news/galaxy-s20-third-party-cases-delayed-wuhan-coronavirus/

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Root for Snapdragon Samsung Galaxy S9/S9+/Note 9 Devices in Beta Testing
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s9/samsung-galaxy-s9--s9-snapdragon-roms-kernels-recoveries--other-development/root-t4041815

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Moto 360 (2019) review: The direct-to-DVD sequel of smartwatches
https://www.androidpolice.com/2020/01/30/moto-360-2019-review/

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Sony Xperia 1.1 camera detailed
https://www.gsmarena.com/sony_xperia_1_1_camera_specs-news-41289.php

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Five (of many) new emoji coming to Android this year
https://blog.google/products/android/five-many-new-emoji-coming-android-year/

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I miss android - a few thoughts from a recent defector


Turns out I was wrong about some things and misspoke.

- The flash function is hidden beneath some bad UI but I'm very glad that was brought to my attention.

- The alarm is not tied to the media but it is for some reason tied to the ringer. Why you can't set a single alarm volume is beyond me.



If you're thinking about switching to iPhone, give this a quick read.

- Coming from years of android usage, having an iphone feels like having a chromebook or an ipad for a laptop instead of...

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If ARM had a BIOS equivalent, as x86 does on PC, could the Android updates situation be improved?

From the many posts I've seen about "Why is Android so terrible at updates?", the two key takeaways I've gotten are that this is because:

1) Linux doesn't have a stable driver API, and because its always changing, this can break drivers and OEMs simply don't wanna spend the resources on supporting these drivers (I'm on Linus's side of the argument, but it seems very unlikely OEMs like Qualcomm would ever open source their drivers)

2) This situation is made worse by the fact that ARM has no har...

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Xiaomi's VP explains why under-screen cameras aren't coming anytime soon
https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomis_vp_explains_why_the_current_tech_cant_figure_out_underscreen_cameras-news-41264.php

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New Galaxy S20+ 5G benchmark running an Exynos 990. The scores don't seem so bad although the multi-core score is somewhat low compared to the 865.
https://browser.geekbench.com/v5/cpu/1090054

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Samsung legit gives OnePlus a run for its money, and beats it with ease, apart from low light conditions. - S10 Lite vs 7T Camera Comparison

Video Link - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wgCGPVBRjZA](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wgCGPVBRjZA)

TLDR - The S10 Lite is priced nearly as much as the OnePlus 7T, but definitely out performs it in the camera segment in daylight. For lowlight, OnePlus wins, but that's mainly due to the difference in aperture....

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Android Service Tutorial - Lifecycle, Methods & Implementation!!
https://data-flair.training/blogs/android-service-tutorial/

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LG Mobile blames huge loss on low demand for mid-range LG phones
https://www.gizchina.com/2020/01/30/lg-mobile-blames-huge-loss-on-low-demand-for-mid-range-lg-phones/amp/

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'Leaked' custom Pocophone kernel bricks Pocophones and ask for ransom
https://piunikaweb.com/2020/01/30/poco-f1-custom-kernel-bricking/

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