Oneplus 8 - USB Tethering benchmarks (latency and bandwidth)

Like an increasing number of others I've 'cut the cord' and only use my mobile for internet access. I use USB tethering to share the data with my other devices. I've done a few benchmarks to determine the USB tethering bandwidth and latency between my recently bought Oneplus 8 and it's tethered device. For testing purposes I connected it directly to my laptop and booted into Windows and Ubuntu. A few issues cropped up that I thought worth highlighting to see if there's anything that can be done...

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Waze testing lane guidance navigation
https://www.xda-developers.com/waze-testing-lane-guidance-navigation/

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Galaxy S20 Ultra owners report sudden crack in their phones’ camera bumps
https://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/samsung-galaxy-s20-ultra-camera-glass-breaking-issue/

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Google Meet premium video meetings—free for everyone
https://www.blog.google/products/meet/bringing-google-meet-to-more-people/

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Happy 10th Birthday, HTC DROID Incredible!
https://www.droid-life.com/2020/04/29/htc-droid-incredible-turns-10-years-old-today/

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Here's how Microsoft tested Surface Neo and Duo for comfort, productivity
https://www.windowscentral.com/heres-how-microsoft-tested-surface-neo-and-duo-comfort-productivity

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Google Play has been spreading advanced Android malware for years
https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2020/04/sophisticated-android-backdoors-have-been-populating-google-play-for-years/

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Samsung to deliver a 250MP sensor
https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_also_working_on_a_250mp_sensor-news-42938.php

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Stadia Controller can now capture screenshots on Android
https://9to5google.com/2020/04/29/stadia-screenshots-android/

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Download MIUI 12 Earth and Mars live wallpapers on any device
https://www.xda-developers.com/download-miui-12-super-earth-mars-live-wallpapers-ported-other-devices/amp/?__twitter_impression=true

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Qualcomm cVc noise cancellation technology
https://www.qualcomm.com/products/features/cvc-noise-cancellation-technology

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The Pixel Buds don't have ANC. But if Google could use their background noise cancellation magic from Google Meet, it would be a game changer.

Bose and Sony may have the best ANC but it's limited to continuous frequency noises. So it doesn't cancel out keyboards, honks and conversations. But what Google ([demo](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KYEJJNKS8j4)), Nvidia ([demo](https://clips.twitch.tv/EnthusiasticPricklyGoblinDatSheffy)), Microsoft, Discord and others have demoed with their background noise cancellation algorithms seems more useful. The catch might be that it's only available when on WiFi, but it would still be useful in off...

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Android and Windows need a cross platform AirDrop alternative.

Since Microsoft is working on Android devices, it would be a great opportunity for Google and Microsoft to work on a cross platform AirDrop alternative. I suppose that most of Android users have a Windows PC, so this integration would be great....

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What should I buy Thursday (Apr 30 2020) - Your weekly device inquiry thread!

**Credits to the team at /r/PickAnAndroidForMe for compiling this information:**

* Home - https://www.reddit.com/r/PickAnAndroidForMe/wiki/index

* Smartphones 101 - https://www.reddit.com/r/PickAnAndroidForMe/wiki/smartphones101

* Top Phones - https://www.reddit.com/r/PickAnAndroidForMe/wiki/phones


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Note 1. Join us at /r/MoronicMondayAndroid, a sub serving as a repository for our retired weekly threads. Just pick any thread and Ctrl-F your way to wisdom!

Note 2. Join our IRC, a...

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The two words Motorola doesn't want you to read: one upgrade for the $999 Edge+
https://www.computerworld.com/article/3539557/motorola-edge.amp.html

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Zoom admits it doesn’t have 300 million users, corrects misleading claims
https://www.theverge.com/2020/4/30/21242421/zoom-300-million-users-incorrect-meeting-participants-statement

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Xiaomi launches Redmi Note 9 series, Mi Note 10 Lite globally
https://www.androidauthority.com/redmi-note-9-1108834/

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Motorola Edge+ Review: Fully-Fledged Flagship
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wrUhOqknFc8

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[MKBHD] Moto Edge+ Review: We Need to Talk!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WIVUbBIrbM4

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Anyone pretty happy with their phone?

So I've been looking for a new phone for about a week now (switching from a Huawei P20lite). Preferably Android and not over 450€ (486 USD).

DISCLAIMER: Most of the pros and cons listed below are things I've either heard or read on the Internet so I can't guarantee that those are true.

Here's a list of all the phones I've considered and the pros and cons of each:

1. Xiaomi Redmi 8
Pros: Super cheap, Good looking, Pretty water resistant and good battery

Cons: Apparently it overheats really q...

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I received my Pixel Buds - My experience so far

I received the pixel buds yesterday and began playing with them when I got home from work. I'll detail my experiences below so far, and update as I continue to use them today.

FYI, I'm using a Pixel 2 with the April security patch

**Unboxing & Setup**

As all of the reviews stated, this is a seamless process. Unbox, go into Bluetooth settings, pair new device, open the Pixel Buds case, and they paired within a second or two. Good job, Google!

**Pixel Bud App**

The app walks you through a bri...

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