[Discussion] UI lag in recent phones. What's your experience?

I would like to open a discussion about your experience regarding any type of UI lag or strange slowdowns on your phone.

Let me make it clear, that this does not include slower loading times for various applications because of lower-spec hardware. I am only talking about issues that have either appeared a while after using your phone (so not there from the start) or they have been there from the start but are disruptive enough for day-to-day use that you think they should be included here.

I w...

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Pixel 4a - Budget Beast
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JT8DU8EzSD8&t

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Google Home 2.28 corroborates that Android TV will be branded as Google TV on the new Chromecast
https://www.xda-developers.com/android-tv-rebrand-google-tv-hint-google-home/

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I got my Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 yesterday. AMA about the device

Hey!

I got my Fold2 yesterday. I know when these things come out people have questions. If you have any about the device post it here and I'll come back and answer as best I can in an hour or so.

Notes: I've had the device about 14 hours. I spent 5 of those sleeping and 2 at the gym. It also took almost 2 to copy things over from my OnePlus 6T....

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PSA: Your 2FA methods may be restricted after you change your Google password.

I recently changed my password, and when I tried to login again, it asked me to enter an 8 digit backup code. I've always used my phone and/or the Authenticator app for 6 digit code, so I was fucked. My only other option was to go through the Account Recovery, which didn't work.

So, [get your backup codes](https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/1187538?co=GENIE.Platform%3DAndroid&hl=en#:~:text=Sign%20in%20with%20a%20backup%20code&text=Enter%20your%20username%20and%20password,Enter%20your%2...

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Sony's innovation to Android ecosystem is so underrated..

When Apple introduced the new iPad Air with the fingerprint sensor embedded at the power button, [CNET](https://www.cnet.com/news/apple-integrates-touch-id-fingerprint-unlock-into-top-button-on-new-ipad-air/) said the following:

"Android device makers, like Samsung, have included fingerprint unlocking technology in buttons on the sides of their phones for years"

It's kinda unfortunate that Samsung got mentioned first but it was Sony who popularized the side-mounted fingerprint reader in [2015]...

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Will Surface Duo and Z Fold 2 compel developers to fix the Android tablet problem?

We all know the problem I'm talking about, and as I write this on a Tab S6 using the reddit app I'm acutely aware. Do you think putting devices like the Surface Duo and Z Fold 2 in people's pockets will finally convince developers that Android tablets are worth their time? Or are we still a ways off (esp. considering current price points)?...

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Billions of devices vulnerable to new 'BLESA' Bluetooth security flaw
https://www.zdnet.com/article/billions-of-devices-vulnerable-to-new-blesa-bluetooth-security-flaw/#ftag=RSSbaffb68

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 Review: Likely The Phone of the Year
https://www.xda-developers.com/samsung-galaxy-z-fold-2-review/

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Google Contacts on Android prepares to let you change your Google Account profile photo and trash instead of delete contacts
https://www.xda-developers.com/google-contacts-android-prepares-change-your-google-account-profile-photo-trash-instead-delete-contacts/

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6 features in Android 11 that Samsung One UI had first
https://www.androidpolice.com/2020/09/15/6-features-in-android-11-that-samsung-one-ui-had-first/

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Android tip: Remove or mute audio from video using the native Google Photos app

I didn't find any 'native' tips about this online; so I'm leaving it here.

Google Photos, a few months back, added the feature to remove/mute the audio on your video files shot on an Android phone. This is similar to what Photos app on iPhone does.

1. Open [Photos](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.photos&hl=en_GB) (the default Google gallery browser, not your phone manufacturer version) on your Android phone
2. Open the video you want to remove the audio fr...

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Introducing Web APIs for Dual Screen and Foldable Devices
https://blogs.windows.com/msedgedev/2020/09/14/introducing-dual-screen-foldable-web-apis/

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Activision seemingly working on a mobile version of Call of Duty: Warzone
https://www.vg247.com/2020/09/16/call-of-duty-warzone-mobile/

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Xperia 5 II will be provided on Android 11 immediately after its release
https://androidnext.info/?p=6825

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Firefox 81 brings back more features from older codebase, still doesn't support all extensions (APK Download)
https://www.androidpolice.com/2020/09/16/firefox-81-brings-back-more-features-from-older-codebase-still-doesnt-support-all-extensions-apk-download/

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Live caption feature available on One UI 2.5 update. Something I've been waiting for since One UI 2.1
https://www.reddit.com/r/galaxynote10/comments/itbyqr/live_caption_feature_available_on_one_ui_25/

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Sony Announces Xperia 5 II: 120Hz Full-Fledged Small Phone [Anandtech]
https://www.anandtech.com/show/16089/sony-announces-xperia-5-ii-120hz-fullfledged-small-phone

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LG Wing Hands-on Preview: Who said phones are boring?
https://www.xda-developers.com/lg-wing-preview/

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AutoHz lets you control per-app refresh rate on OnePlus phones, including the OnePlus Nord
https://www.xda-developers.com/autohz-control-app-refresh-rate-oneplus-phones-oneplus-nord/

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