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Custom ROM throwback: Android 11 tests separating the Quick Settings panel from the notification shade
https://www.xda-developers.com/custom-rom-throwback-android-11-tests-separating-quick-settings-panel-from-notification-shade/

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Android 11 adds a Refresh Rate display like Fraps!
https://www.androidpolice.com/2020/02/19/android-11-adds-option-to-show-refresh-rate-looks-like-fraps/

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Android 10's hidden Quick Access Wallet is now available in Android 11
https://www.xda-developers.com/android-10-11-developer-preview-quick-access-wallet-google-pay/

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I just received the S20 Ultra, and 60Hz mode is default right out of the box

Interesting choice.

Also I just can’t find the director mode that I’ve been looking forward to.

Another thing is it’s the first time I’ve seen Samsung to include charger with USB-C port (like Google has been doing).

AMA.

Edit 1. The almost consistent bezel thickness all around looks nice. And the curved edges are like 95% gone.

Edit 2. The phone is really top heavy.

Edit 3. OMG this screen is everything....

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Verizon says "There is no truth to this report" that it will stop selling Google's Pixel phones. "Verizon continues to work with Google and looks forward to the new portfolio of devices."
https://twitter.com/zeman_e/status/1230482387362074625?s=21

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Samsung Reportedly Planning WQHD+ 120Hz Update for S20 Family Post-Launch
https://pocketnow.com/samsung-may-be-getting-ready-to-improve-the-120hz-screen-in-the-galaxy-s20

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YouTube Music tests new Now Playing UI with simpler access to lyrics
https://www.androidpolice.com/2020/02/20/youtube-music-tests-new-now-playing-ui-with-simpler-access-to-lyrics/

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Google Has Banned Almost 600 Android Apps For Pushing “Disruptive” Ads
https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/craigsilverman/google-bans-android-apps-disruptive-ads

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Motorola told iFixit not to do a teardown of our broken Razr
https://www.inputmag.com/tech/motorola-told-ifixit-not-to-inspect-our-broken-razr-foldable/amp

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Android 11 DP1: 'Columbus' gives Pixels double-tap gesture
https://9to5google.com/2020/02/20/android-11-dp1-pixel-columbus-double-tap/

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Verizon may sell the Pixel 4a and 5 after all (Update and retraction)
https://www.androidpolice.com/2020/02/20/source-verizon-kills-google-pixel-deal-doesnt-plan-to-sell-pixel-4a-or-pixel-5/

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Android 11's power menu may turn into a control center for shortcuts
https://www.xda-developers.com/google-android-11-power-menu-control-center-shortcuts/

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Google shifts authority over UK user data to the US in wake of Brexit
https://www.theverge.com/2020/2/20/21145180/google-uk-user-data-processing-ireland-usa-authorities-data-protection-gdpr-cloud-act

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Popular tech YouTuber 'Unbox Therapy' promotes 'Pablo Escobar fold 2 phone' scam to his own viewers. (whole story in comments)
https://youtube.com/watch?v=fzIQaPwtrmA

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Galaxy S20 Ultra camera samples: Our first shots with Samsung's new flagship
https://www.androidpolice.com/2020/02/20/galaxy-s20-ultra-camera-samples-our-first-shots-with-samsungs-new-flagship/

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Google is testing multi-colored Quick Settings icons in Android 11
https://www.xda-developers.com/google-android-11-quick-settings-color/

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The Galaxy S20 Ultra's Space Zoom camera is amazing and a bit creepy
https://www.androidcentral.com/galaxy-s20-ultra-space-zoom-camera

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Motorola RAZR Review: 2004 Is Back (For Better Or Worse)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zDYp1DK3chY

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China Captured 46% of Global 5G Sales in CY 2019 - Counterpoint Research
https://www.counterpointresearch.com/china-captured-46-global-5g-sales-cy-2019/

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Today phones are launching with more than 4 cameras. Is it time for Google to enforce developers and manufacturers to use a common API?

So, last week the new Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra has been released with 4 rear cameras capable to take wide, "normal", zoomed and "space zoomed" images. On paper, that's amazing. But, as with every other android phone, this is only achiveable with the official camera app. If you use any other third party app that has camera capabilities (say Instagram, Snapchat, VSCO, WhatsApp and Facebook, to name a few) it will only use the main camera without the now not so fancy features like HDR processing.

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