Netflix v7.58.0 prepares to let you watch partially downloaded TV shows or movies
https://www.xda-developers.com/netflix-v7580-prepares-watch-partially-downloaded-tv-shows-movies/
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Netflix v7.58.0 prepares to let you watch partially downloaded TV shows or movies
We have found new strings inside the Netflix app version 7.58.0 that suggests that you could soon watch partially downloaded shows and movies on Android.
Warning for ya'll: Check your files for UnityAdsCache.
In short, UnityAdsCache is exactly what is sounds like: An ad that is cached on your phone by unity. This can be in the form of a video or photo, and usually takes up several hundred kilobytes to several megabytes of space.
**To remove these**: Search your files for "UnityAdsCache" and delete every folder that shows up. You might also need to search your camera roll / photos for the ads. You won't be losing anything of value :)
**Why and how does Unity store these?**: Unity stores ads on you...
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In short, UnityAdsCache is exactly what is sounds like: An ad that is cached on your phone by unity. This can be in the form of a video or photo, and usually takes up several hundred kilobytes to several megabytes of space.
**To remove these**: Search your files for "UnityAdsCache" and delete every folder that shows up. You might also need to search your camera roll / photos for the ads. You won't be losing anything of value :)
**Why and how does Unity store these?**: Unity stores ads on you...
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Warning for ya'll: Check your files for UnityAdsCache.
In short, UnityAdsCache is exactly what is sounds like: An ad that is cached on your phone by unity. This can be in the form of a video or photo,...
Play Store experiment shows popular gameplay videos in game listings
https://www.androidpolice.com/2020/05/26/play-store-experiment-shows-popular-gameplay-videos-in-game-listings/
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Android Police
Play Store experiment shows popular gameplay videos in game listings
Google's test integrating search results with YouTube may have only been the start of a larger coordinated cross-service promotional effort from the
Galaxy Fold patent reveals foldable that’s more tablet than phone
https://www.androidauthority.com/waterproof-galaxy-fold-foldable-tablet-1123308/
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Android Authority
Galaxy Fold patent reveals foldable that’s more tablet than phone
A new Samsung patent for a Galaxy Fold device shows a ticker-style secondary display, making the device more of a foldable tablet.
Do Androids dream of equal security?
https://blog.f-secure.com/android-security/
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F-Secure Blog
Do Androids dream of equal security? - F-Secure Blog
Research published by F-Secure Labs demonstrates that region-specific Android setups are creating a fragmented landscape of security problems.
Samsung Money is the company’s new Samsung Pay-linked debit card program
https://www.theverge.com/2020/5/27/21271684/samsung-money-pay-debit-card-program-sofi-mastercard-tracking-finance
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The Verge
Samsung Money is the company’s new Samsung Pay-linked debit card program
Another tech company debit card.
Two years of software updates is no longer enough for $1000 Android phones %1000 Agreed. What's your take?
https://www.androidcentral.com/android-phones-software-updates-longer-two-years-apple?utm_source=ac_tw&utm_medium=tw_card&utm_content=87845&utm_campaign=social
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Android Central
Two years of software updates is no longer enough for $1000 Android phones
Android flagships cost just as much as iPhones now, and it's time Android manufacturers started rolling out software updates for more than two years.
Comparing speech-to-text on a Pixel and an iPhone. [Video, 1:13]
https://twitter.com/jamescham/status/1265512829806927873
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Phones keep getting faster and the Play Store still runs like trash - Android Police
https://www.androidpolice.com/2020/05/27/phones-keep-getting-faster-and-the-play-store-still-runs-like-trash/
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Android Police
Phones keep getting faster and the Play Store still runs like trash
Google's Play Store has a few different negative associations, even among Android users, depending on who you talk to. Some developers find they don't get
Fitbit Charge 4 review: All the fitness tracking you could ask for, plus some smartwatch goodies
https://www.androidpolice.com/2020/05/27/fitbit-charge-4-review/
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Android Police
Fitbit Charge 4 review: All the fitness tracking you could ask for, plus some smartwatch goodies
For many people, Fitbit is synonymous with fitness trackers, but the company has faced new challenges from smartwatches in recent years. The Fitbit Charge
/r/android reviews: Oppo, Realme and Vivo line
Device reviews are everywhere these days. From big name technology websites to lesser known blogs, and to the rising stars on YouTube. You can find hours upon hours of review content on most any well-known device out there. However a lot of these places do not focus on long term usage and fail to mention how devices hold up over the long term.
Additionally for those of you who like to hear about devices from actual users, it's hard to find a good place with reviews that aren't scattered all ove...
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Device reviews are everywhere these days. From big name technology websites to lesser known blogs, and to the rising stars on YouTube. You can find hours upon hours of review content on most any well-known device out there. However a lot of these places do not focus on long term usage and fail to mention how devices hold up over the long term.
Additionally for those of you who like to hear about devices from actual users, it's hard to find a good place with reviews that aren't scattered all ove...
https://redd.it/grorbi
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/r/android reviews: Oppo, Realme and Vivo line
Device reviews are everywhere these days. From big name technology websites to lesser known blogs, and to the rising stars on YouTube. You can...
mpv-android is a minimalistic open source video player that has just added AV1 decoding support and other changes for those looking for a VLC alternative
https://github.com/mpv-android/mpv-android/releases/tag/mpv-android-2020-05-27
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GitHub
Release 2020-05-27 Test Build · mpv-android/mpv-android
Change Log
New features :
AV1 decoding support (via dav1d)
Switch default audio output to AudioTrack API
This enables audio-passthrough and fixes issues with equalizers and Bluetooth audio.
Fix...
New features :
AV1 decoding support (via dav1d)
Switch default audio output to AudioTrack API
This enables audio-passthrough and fixes issues with equalizers and Bluetooth audio.
Fix...
Google has failed to solve the Android Update Fragmentation; Treble, APEX, GSIs have not impacted the device ecosystem
It was described as the ["Android upgrade fix"](https://www.computerworld.com/article/3306443/what-is-project-treble-android-upgrade-fix-explained.html) that would change the way Android is updated and rid itself of a plague that's stood the test of time: getting updates into the hands of users, not only faster, but more often. This fix was known as "Treble".
Except, what I just described was actually launched in 2017. [Android Authority at the time wrote an article](https://www.androidauthorit...
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It was described as the ["Android upgrade fix"](https://www.computerworld.com/article/3306443/what-is-project-treble-android-upgrade-fix-explained.html) that would change the way Android is updated and rid itself of a plague that's stood the test of time: getting updates into the hands of users, not only faster, but more often. This fix was known as "Treble".
Except, what I just described was actually launched in 2017. [Android Authority at the time wrote an article](https://www.androidauthorit...
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Computerworld
What is Project Treble? The Android upgrade fix explained
Google's Project Treble promised to pave the way for faster Android upgrades — so what exactly is it? Two years in, how well is it working?
Huawei P40 Pro long-term review
https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_p40_pro_long_term-review-2114.php
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Huawei P40 Pro long-term review
Is there life without Google? Huawei clearly hopes your answer to this question will be a resounding "Yes!", but we're not ones to just take a company's...
Google Docs get new ‘document status’ indicator online, Android search bar - 9to5Google
https://9to5google.com/2020/05/27/google-docs-document-status/
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9to5Google
Google Docs get new ‘document status’ indicator online, Android search bar
G Suite's productivity apps are seeing a pair of updates on Android and the web today. On the latter platform, Google Docs document status...
The Xiaomi Mi TV Stick is real, probably as powerful as the Mi Box S
https://www.androidauthority.com/xiaomi-mi-tv-stick-design-1123082/
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Android Authority
The Xiaomi Mi TV Stick is real, probably as powerful as the Mi Box S
Xiaomi just confirmed the existence of the Xiaomi Mi TV Stick, which could essentially be a Mi Box S condensed into a simple streaming stick.
eBay finally has dark mode!
https://www.androidpolice.com/2020/05/20/ebay-dark-mode-starting-roll-out/
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Android Police
eBay's dark mode is official, rolling out to everyone through July
Phones are only slowly getting updated to Android 10, which is the first iteration of the OS that introduced a proper system-wide dark theme. That's why
Best ways to personalize your Android phone with themes, widgets, and customizations
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Android Central
Best ways to personalize your Android phone with themes, widgets, and customizations
Theming on an Android device is more than just setting a wallpaper and calling it a day. Take a look at some of the widgets, icons, and other elements that go into making your Android your own.
Making an indie phone is not for the faint-hearted.
https://www.engadget.com/the-rise-of-the-independent-mobile-phone-maker-133038634.html
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Engadget
Making an indie phone is not for the faint-hearted | Engadget
You can build your own PC easily, so why not a phone? It's not just the complex internals, there are many more challenges to overcome.