Google Maps is turning 15! Celebrate with a new look and features
https://www.blog.google/products/maps/maps-15th-birthday

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China's mobile giants(Xiaomi, Huawei Technologies, Oppo and Vivo) to take on Google's Play store
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-china-mobile-exclusive-idUSKBN20018H

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How many Android devices get OS updates: 2020 edition (including mini Q+A from Greg Kroah-Hartman, stable kernel maintainer)

Hi r/android.

In 2019, I [made a thread](https://old.reddit.com/r/Android/comments/aiaslm/updates_may_be_getting_faster_but_the_vast/) that explored the relationship between Android devices and OS updates. Namely how many devices go from one Android version to another.

I'm back again to explore whether there have been any changes in this regard. I also have a mini Q+A to some questions I asked Greg Kroah-Hartman.

Let's dig in.

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2016: Nougat (Android 7.0/7.1)
2017: Oreo (Androi...

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Monstrous Budget Samsung Phone With 64MP Camera, And 6K MAH Battery To Arrive Soon, Will Share A51's SOC
https://www.xda-developers.com/samsung-teases-galaxy-m31-64mp-camera/

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Pear Launcher updated with quickswitch recents support

Another launcher got support for recents integration. I do like those smooth ios like animations and some other features offered by this launcher. Must try it...

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Small phone users unite! Upcoming "actually-compact" phone from Unihertz the Atom XL
https://www.pcmag.com/news/unihertz-announces-atom-xl-rugged-smartphone

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Android on Twitter: "Something exciting is just around the corner. See you at Unpacked, @SamsungMobile: https://t.co/FU3iJCnf77… "
https://twitter.com/Android/status/1225208317988888576?s=20

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The Banned Smartphone TEARDOWN! - Huawei Mate 30 Pro [JerryRigEverything]
https://youtu.be/ppJBYqQsEYw

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"Sunfish" is the Google Pixel 4a with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 730
https://www.xda-developers.com/google-pixel-4a-sunfish-qualcomm-snapdragon-730/?utm_content=buffer97611&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer

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Sources: Internal YouTube Music gains music library upload as Play Music transition nears
https://9to5google.com/2020/02/06/sources-internal-youtube-music-gains-music-library-upload/

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The Motorola Razr launch is an unmitigated disaster
https://www.inputmag.com/tech/the-motorola-razr-launch-is-an-unmitigated-disaster

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Malicious Optimizer and Utility Android Apps on Google Play Communicate with Trojans that Install Malware, Perform Mobile Ad Fraud
https://blog.trendmicro.com/trendlabs-security-intelligence/malicious-apps-on-google-play-communicate-with-trojans-install-malware-perform-mobile-ad-fraud/

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Google removes Androidify avatar maker from Play Store, still available online
https://9to5google.com/2020/02/06/google-removes-androidify-app/

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Oppo Find X2 coming on February 22
https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_find_x2_coming_on_february_22-news-41402.php

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ZTE Axon 10s Pro official listing reveals SD865, LPDDR5, USB 3.0, Wi-Fi 6 and more
https://www.gizmochina.com/2020/02/06/zte-axon-10s-pro-official-listing-reveals-full-specifications/

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I appreciate how repairable and modular the Moto E5 Play/Cruise on the inside.

In addition to the phone having removable battery and is fastened by small Philips-head screws. Inside, most of the parts are replaceable, without the need for soldering or removal of adhesives.

The power and volume control are on its own [flex cable](https://http2.mlstatic.com/flex-botones-power-volumen-moto-e5-play-xt1920-18-D_NQ_NP_635549-MLM30165246307_042019-F.webp). The charging port/microphone are on its own [separate daughterboard](https://cdn11.bigcommerce.com/s-8c4e0/images/stencil/20...

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Motorola Razr fails to reach 100,000 folds in our test
https://www.cnet.com/news/motorola-razr-can-we-fold-the-phone-100000-times-foldbot-test-live-stream/

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Surface Duo spotted in the wild with possible front-facing flash
https://www.windowscentral.com/surface-duo-spotted-wild-what-appears-be-front-facing-flash

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What's up with phones giving up on notification LED?

for example new xiaomi phones K30/poco X2

They slap there IPS panel so no always on display either.

Is there some other popular way to see missed stuff that I am not aware?

Surely we are talking cents in cost to have multicolor LED somewhere....

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Why is Mediatek still so hated in 2020?

Mediatek might have produced cheap shit in the past, eg in the mt 65 series. However their new helio chips, esp the high end ones like helio p70 and g90t, offer fantastic performance in a 200-300 phone. Their dimensity series is also promising. Why the hate for mediatek? Personally im a qc hater cos of their brutal exploitatitive practices, and i refuse to buy and snapdragon powered device.

Ps i know about the gpl debate but qc does worse shit in terms of anticompetitive practices, no?...

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Professional quality 8K video captured by a Snapdragon 865-powered smartphone
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lvf7XwUTT0I

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