[concept] Proper text selection tooling

This is a bit of a rant.

I don't know if it's just me, but I think text selection and cursor control on android (at least with gboard) kind of sucks. Ever tried to add new text between two "i"? I'd just delete it all and type it again at that point.

Anyway, it made me wonder, why isn't there some nicer tooling for adjusting text selections? I think it should be part of the keyboard and pop up whenever a selection is active.

I made some mocks, to show how I think it could be done, what do you ...

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Android presents: Paul + Voice Access - YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tXMcDitp3WQ

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Question: Does expandable storage still matter to you?

What would you do if every flagship phone decided to quit supporting expandable storage? Would you be outraged and protest? Would you quit upgrading your phone? Or would you just not care and move on?

I ask this question because [I made a post](https://www.reddit.com/r/GooglePixel/comments/gmuwvi/why_are_people_choosing_other_phones_instead_of/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x) in r/GooglePixel asking about why other phones outsell the Google Pixel. I implied that expandable storage offered on...

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iQOO Z1 announced: Dimensity 1000+ SoC, 144Hz screen, and 48MP triple camera
https://www.gsmarena.com/iqoo_z1_5g_specs_price_sale_date-news-43282.php

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Note 20 Plus 360 Rendering!
https://youtube.com/watch?v=Y_9HmBpVVbQ

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Engadget: Google’s Search app finally has a dark mode.
https://www.engadget.com/google-search-app-dark-mode-191927701.html

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youtube-dl-android is an open source Android library wrapper for the popular youtube-dl executable for users who want to use yt-dl with a GUI instead of running Termux
https://github.com/bawaviki/youtube-dl-android/

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Video feed API? Will it ever happen?

Title says it.
I love android but the one thing that has always killed me was the lack of camera support in third party apps.

I understand that there are thousands of devices out there and the easiest way for devs is to use the record viewfinder method but wouldn't it be possible for Google to implement a mandatory camera API for a newer revision of Android and force companies to use the same programming language in order to lock things down and get them more streamlined?

If anything I'd think...

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New Slack design is hands down the best design for mobile APP

As the noscript says.


New Slack design went live a couple of days ago and it is amazing.
It is so intuitive, well made, easy to use with one hand, it's a pure joy using that app.


Sometimes, I do not even want to use Slack on my PC due to how much I love using it on the phone.


It's a design that every other developer should follow and try to implement in their apps....

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Samsung Galaxy S20 series gets quicker autofocus and other improvements with latest update
https://www.xda-developers.com/samsung-galaxy-s20-plus-ultra-quicker-autofocus-other-improvements-with-latest-update/

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Just turning your phone on qualifies as searching it, court rules: Location data requires a warrant since 2018; lock screen may now, too.
https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2020/05/just-turning-your-phone-on-qualifies-as-searching-it-court-rules/

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pixel 3a at all-time low in united states amazon store $279. previous low $299.

all 3 colors. don't know if this is a permanent price reduction or a sale.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07R5CBGY4/ref=ox_sc_saved_noscript_6?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1...

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Motorola Edge+ is already $200 cheaper at Verizon
https://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_edge_is_already_200_cheaper_at_verizon-news-43357.php

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Small premium Android phones - a dying breed?

I suppose this topic has come up here and there within various subreddits and threads in the past but - why is it that small sized premium android phone models are so few and far between?

I'm sure there are more of us who would like to see/buy such models.

For me, I think the most important aspects then are full screen (utilize that small formfactor to the max) and as good battery life as is possible. Camera decent, nothing exotic necessary. What about you?

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Any good existing altern...

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Xperia 1 II Unboxing/First Impressions. (Japanese)

I’m excited to see some full reviews on this baby soon! What do you guys think? Not sure on worldwide pricing, but it’s definitely going to be over $1,000 USD. Japanese pricing varies by carrier at the moment.


https://youtu.be/BbT7Bgw8_p0...

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Tested: Is a $400 iPhone SE really faster than the most powerful Android phone?
https://www.androidauthority.com/iphone-se-vs-most-powerful-android-galaxy-s20-ultra-1120575/

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U.S. strikes at a Huawei prize: chip juggernaut HiSilicon - Reuters
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-huawei-tech-chips-analysis/u-s-strikes-at-a-huawei-prize-chip-juggernaut-hisilicon-idUSKBN22X2T3?il=0

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Adobe tests inserting intrusive ads in Android's share sheet and ‘Open with’ popup
https://www.androidpolice.com/2020/05/22/adobe-tests-inserting-intrusive-ads-in-androids-share-sheet-and-open-with-popup/

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HONOR to use MediaTek 5G chipsets in future smartphones
https://pocketnow.com/honor-to-use-mediateks-5g-chipsets-in-future-smartphones

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Citra Android is here!
https://citra-emu.org/entry/announcing-citra-android/

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YouTube leaks the Motorola One Fusion+ with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 730, 5,000mAh battery, and June 2020 launch date
https://www.xda-developers.com/motorola-one-fusion-plus-leak

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