Mobile photography: why we won't see, and shouldn't want, true optical zoom lenses on our smartphones

*[I initially started writing this as a reply to another post on this subreddit that was asking about when we would see "optical zoom that won't make phone look weird", but figured it was worth making into its own separate post since I hope this will help folks here gain a better understanding into the constraints and considerations that go into designing cameras for our smartphones. If you're unfamiliar with the concept of focal length, here's a short article that can serve as an introduction h...

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Google slams Samsung for making unnecessary changes to Linux kernel code
https://www.sammobile.com/news/google-slams-samsung-making-unnecessary-changes-linux-kernel-code/

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Pixel 3a is $219 after 20% off on Amazon Warehouse. Very good condition (usually damaged box / returns)
https://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B07R7DY911/ref=sr_1_1?condition=used&s=warehouse-deals&keywords=pixel&qid=1581695614&sr=8-1&m=A2L77EE7U53NWQ

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Motorola Razr review: folding flip phone flops - The Verge
https://www.theverge.com/2020/2/13/21135809/motorola-razr-review-foldable-flip-phone-verizon-price-camera-display-battery

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Signal Is Finally Bringing Its Secure Messaging to the Masses
https://www.wired.com/story/signal-encrypted-messaging-features-mainstream/

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As Apple and Facebook Embrace AR Fully, Google Takes It Slow
https://www.theinformation.com/articles/as-apple-and-facebook-embrace-ar-fully-google-takes-it-slow

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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip sold out online in a single day in US
https://www.androidauthority.com/samsung-galaxy-z-flip-sold-out-1083867/

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Facebook is rolling out dark mode to its Lite app
https://www.androidpolice.com/2020/02/14/facebook-lite-dark-mode/

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Gmail is finally on track to resurrect Inbox Bundles functionality (APK Teardown)
https://www.androidpolice.com/2020/02/14/gmail-inbox-bundles-labels-apk-teardown/

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Appcoins Scam at Aptoide Market

I recently purchased [Tasker](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.dinglisch.android.taskerm&hl=en) by João Dias from the Google Play Store and was going to buy some of the related plugins, when I saw this message at the [Aptoide Market](https://en.aptoide.com/) app.

[Imgur](https://imgur.com/onb4dC4)

So I looked into Appcoins, which seemed to be legit and Aptoide Market had the apps marked with a "Trusted" badge. So i went ahead and bought 2 apps AutoVoice and AutoTools, from Apt...

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Don't break your swanky new Motorola Razr, you probably won't be able to get it fixed • The Register
https://www.theregister.co.uk/2020/02/13/motorola_razr_teardown/

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Google Pixel 4XL is at $499.99 at T-Mobile
https://www.t-mobile.com/cell-phone/google-pixel-4-xl?sku=842776114464

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Samsung's Volume Button Placement

So this is purely out of curiosity --

Traditionally, Samsung phones have had their power button on their right and volume buttons on the left, and post-S8 devices have had the Bixby button below the volume buttons. But on more recent phones (post S10 - Note 10 line, S20 line, S10 lite, Note 10 lite, A50, A70 etc.), Samsung has 1) removed the Bixby button, and 2) moved the volume buttons ~~to the right side of the phone, above the power/lock button~~ and the power button to the same side of the ...

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Samsung Galaxy S20 vs iPhone 11 - Apple gets Slaughtered? [Mrwhosetheboss]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EFnClTCRFkM

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Custom contact colors were taking away but did anyone notice that in group messages it's the same color across all android phones?

It's actually really cool. You can identify the person by their contact number without knowing what their name is....

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Is the Samsung S20 60Hz lock on QuadHD+ a dealbreaker?

Since the news has been hitting that the Quad HD+ resolution is locked to 60Hz. To use the 120Hz refresh rate you'll have to settle with full hd.

I for one really wanted to buy the new S20 but seeing that you can't use it to full potential it feels like a deal breaker. If they don't allow it with a software update I might sit out on this one.

What do you think? Is it a dealbreaker for you?
If you think it doesn't matter, which would you choose? Resolution or Hz?...

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LG G7 ThinQ received in South Korea Android 10 Beta
https://www.reddit.com/r/lgg7/comments/f3o8vt/android_10_beta_finally_arrived/?utm_medium=android_app&utm_source=share

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How many new apps have you tried last month?

because I haven't tried anything new...

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Samsung S20 Ultra 5G Crazy Camera Zoom & Galaxy Z Flip Folding Crease!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mhIcJoOETN8

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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip - Full features and specs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xgoYGjjcsLA

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Samsung Galaxy Note10 Lite review
https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_note10_lite-review-2063.php

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