Buying an older generation phone

Just watched Dave Lee's video on Flagship Killer phones

https://youtu.be/tFsLpLOEUIk

and I kinda agree with him, I mean buying an older generation phone seems more logical than a $500+ flagship killer, besides there's no innovation going on in the phone industry, I mean I personally don't want to spend $800, $900 let alone $1000+ on phones for just a higher refresh rate, which I might / might not notice.

For example, why would a regular user buy a Pixel 4XL over Pixel 3XL? Given t...

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Vivo’s new Apex 2020 concept phone has an in-display selfie camera
https://www.androidauthority.com/vivo-apex-2020-1087983/

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Comparing size of the S7 to the S20 versions

Wanted to see the size comparison of the S7 and different versions of the S20, but couldn't find anything. Reading dimensions just isn't the same and seeing them together... So, I decided to go compare for myself, by aligning a bottom corner as best as I could. Any perceived misalignment is really due to forced perspective of the top phone being closer to the camera.

Pictures taken with an S20 not being compared, then beamed to my phone via NFC in the store.

Here are the results:

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Who else misses Jelly Bean..or is it just me?

For some reason I really miss android jelly bean and kit kat, and although newer version might be with the trends in design I felt like the earlier versions of android felt way easier to navigate, control, and custumize. Also I miss the 3d designs and themes and icons....

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Galaxy S20 Ultra vs iPhone 11 Pro Max: Night Mode Camera Comparison!
https://youtube.com/watch?v=D97pagJlD3E

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Simple mod for Tab S6 OEM case

I threw together [this album](https://imgur.com/gallery/R11nbbu) to cover this minor mod "using a clear case as a sticky proxy" for the tab S6.

A lot of people are frustrated that the official Samsung keyboard case requires the awesome kickstand to stay adhered to the back of the tablet. I was a heavy Tab S3 user and not really satisfied that I had to have that keyboard on resulting in a device thicker, and a little heavier, than needed.

I remembered reading a post about someone suggesting th...

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vivo APEX 2020 teasers show design, camera and 60W wireless charging
https://gsmarena.com/vivo_apex_2020_teasers_showout_camera_and_60w_wireless_charging_-news-41731.php

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Xiaomi Mi Mix Ultra Impressions: The Wraparound Display! (MKBHD)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PTpoj4f25dk

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First Galaxy Buds+ firmware update rolls out with stability improvements
https://www.sammobile.com/news/first-galaxy-buds-firmware-update-rolls-out-stability-improvements/

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Review: Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra - WIRED
https://www.wired.com/review/samsung-galaxy-s20-ultra/?verso=true

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So Galaxy Ultra's sensor is massive, which has great advantages. But it also creates this shallower plane of focus, where you start to notice only PART of a closeup subject is in focus instead of the whole thing. It's subtle, but it's real. Observe:
https://twitter.com/MKBHD/status/1233054077891809280

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Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra review: A $1,400 phone needs to be perfect, and this one isn't - Android Police
https://www.androidpolice.com/2020/02/28/galaxy-s20-ultra-review/

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Tech Spurt's Motorola Moto G8 Power Video Unboxing & Tour
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7utT-aA39GU&feature=youtu.be

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Moment Pulls Plug on Its Android App Because…Android
https://www.droid-life.com/2020/02/28/moment-pulls-plug-on-its-android-app-because-android/

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Microsoft wants to launch Surface Duo sooner than holiday 2020
https://www.windowscentral.com/surface-duo-spring-summer-early-launch-2020

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Samsung Display Unveils OLED Display Optimized for 5G Era
https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20200226006069/en/

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Why I Love my Pixel Slate: A Brief 2020 Review Vs the Competition (iPad, Galaxy Tab, Surface)

Okay this isn't that brief...sorry. See TL;DR at the bottom.

I was in the market for a new tablet or tablet-like 2 in 1 device that I can use for both web browsing and media consumption as a tablet, and as a competent productivity device, eg multitasking apps, and windows, note taking, emails, document writing, and web apps for my job etc. nothing crazy intensive so no content creation, art, programming etc.

My needs were:

* Preferably at least 6GB of RAM
* Up to date processor that can handl...

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The brochure of the first Galaxy S from 2010: It's amazing how much smartphones in general have evolved in a decade

Back when access to the internet wasn't as convenient due to lack of mobile data and/or gadgets, I developed a fun little hobby to collect the brochures/catalog of mobile devices & tech in general. The community here would probably share the sentiments of nostalgia of these gadgets and amazement of how far smartphones have come in the past decade

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[https://imgur.com/zX5cikH](https://imgur.com/zX5cikH)

[https://imgur.com/ZonbHU3](https://imgur.com/ZonbHU3)

[https://imgur.com/RJlcdaT](...

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Xiaomi Mi 10 Bill of Material estimates the cost of production at $440
https://www.gizmochina.com/2020/02/28/xiaomi-mi-10-bill-of-material-estimates-the-cost-of-production-at-3088-yuan-440/

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Why is the Backside screen not popular/ not used at all?

As of right now I can see everyone wants a notchless screen and using the back cameras for selfies is amazing for anybody. It's also great to check the time every now and then isn't it?

The phones are already covered in glass and at least in my opinion putting a small screen would cost less than motorizing the cameras or putting a front camera at all... I don't understand why companies still haven't developed this on the mid range to flagship phones and only on the extra pricey ones.....

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Android R - Neat little feature I found

If your phone is placed on a wireless charging pad but isn't charging, you'll get a [warning](https://i.imgur.com/6xb1x91.png) saying so!...

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