What other features can Google bundle into Play Store updates? (like it is with upcoming 'Nearby Sharing' feature)

The rumor is Nearby Sharing (Airdrop competitor) is going to be rolled out via the Play Store, not as a System OS update. That way it can be added to devices with year old OS' (Oreo, Nougat, Kitkat).

Why don't they update other aspects of Android this way?

What other features have the ability to update this way?...

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Realme 6 Vs Redmi Note 9S Comparison (In-Depth) [TechTablets]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E3qpj8gILQk

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The Sony Xperia 5 II may be the smallest 5G phone yet
https://www.gsmarena.com/the_sony_xperia_5_ii_may_be_on_its_way_to_become_the_smallest_5g_phone_yet-news-42591.php

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Can You Pass This Color Blind Test?
http://quize.co/can-you-really-pass-this-color-blind-test/

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The Headphone Jack Debate - Revisited.

I know the wide consensus remains that the headphone jack is desirable given support for existing headphones and desire to use wired headphones + charge at the same time. While my position is in the small minority, I wanted to revisit the case for phones to be without headphone jacks.

1. The headphone jack provides yet another opportunity for dust, particles, liquid to be able to enter the phone. If not cleaned properly, the headphone jack can become jammed and not work. I've had the experience...

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Saturday APPreciation (Apr 11 2020) - Your weekly app recommendation/request thread!

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Review of the Exynos S20+ after a week of using it.

So I recently got an Exynos S20+ because my dad's contract was up for renewal and he didn't feel the need to upgrade his current phone. So I got an S20+ instead(since it was at 0 dollars with my dad's plan).

Honestly, I know that there has been a lot of negativity surrounding the Exynos models of the phone but as someone upgrading from a S7 Edge(also Exynos) I was very happy with my upgrade. Now there are definitely things I don't like about this phone and I hope to list out my pros and cons fo...

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Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Lite gets NBTC certified, launch imminent
https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_mi_note_10_lite_nbtc_certification-news-42598.php

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Realme 6i Review | GSMArena
https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_6i-review-2094.php

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6 years after launch, Android TV still lacks multiple user profiles
https://www.androidpolice.com/2020/04/11/6-years-after-launch-android-tv-still-lacks-multiple-user-profiles/

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TikTok passes one billion installs on the Play Store, boosted by the coronavirus pandemic
https://www.androidpolice.com/2020/04/11/tiktok-passes-one-billion-installs-on-the-play-store-boosted-by-the-coronavirus-pandemic/

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OnePlus Launcher 4.4 brings updated app switcher to OnePlus phones (APK Download)
https://www.androidpolice.com/2020/04/11/oneplus-launcher-4-4-brings-updated-app-switcher-to-oneplus-phones-apk-download/

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Your honest opinion of how useful Digital Wellbeing is?

So I was scrolling through the settings tonight and remembered about this little feature. I think apart from showing me some numbers it's not really doing a lot since it can be stopped/started at will.

Are there any people who use it and are happy with it? Since Google seems to keep pushing this a lot lately. Most of the people just want it disabled....

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Xiaomi pulls Android 10 update for Mi A3 again following repeated complaints
https://www.notebookcheck.net/Xiaomi-pulls-Android-10-update-for-Mi-A3-again-following-repeated-complaints.460903.0.html

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Live OnePlus 8 Pro Leak
https://twitter.com/ishanagarwal24/status/1248875865863106563?s=09

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LG embarks on new product roadmap with LG Velvet
http://www.lgnewsroom.com/2020/04/lg-embarks-on-new-product-roadmap-with-lg-velvet/

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Samsung, Privacy, and Security

I'm concerned about privacy and security with Samsung and would like to know what you all think about it.

It's tough to enjoy my device not knowing if what's on there is private and secure. I'm either looking for someone to help me relax and trust Samsung a little more, or someone to help convince me it's time to switch to something else (which for me is either Google Pixel or Apple iPhone for privacy and security reasons, but if you have other suggestions please share). I'm also hoping this di...

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What are the best Android skins in your opinion?

I'm talking about both UI and its functionalities.

For me, it would be
1. One UI
2. MIUI
3. Oxygen OS
4. EMUI
5. Stock Android

Interested in hearing opinions from you guys....

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OnePlus 8 Pro : OnePlus Has Lost The Plot
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zbEyS3_kdZU

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Play Store vs iOS App Store

I have an Android phone and an iPad. I prefer Android for it's customization and functionality, but one thing Apple does better is the App Store. The Play Store has the apps and features, but is laggy when scrolling and it's not great for people with a poor connection because when you need to update all your apps at once, it downloads the first app, stops and waits to install that app, then decides to start downloading the next one. It's so inefficient because when you have a fast connection for...

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Sunday Rant/Rage (Apr 12 2020) - Your weekly complaint thread!

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