Google's hardware chief said after launching the Pixel 5 that the world doesn't need 'another thousand-dollar phone'
https://www.businessinsider.com/google-pixel-5-launch-price-apple-samsung-2020-9

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Pixel 5 is a reminder that Google's phones have never been all that relevant
https://www.cnet.com/news/google-smartphones-fight-for-relevance-pixel-5-launch-announcement/

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Gmail prepares to let you opt out of personalizing other Google services
https://www.xda-developers.com/gmail-opt-out-personalize-google-services/

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Pixel 4A 5g and Pixel 5 naming

Anyone else think Google's naming of the 4a 5g makes no sense. The 4a 5g is closer to the 5 than the 4a. Wouldn't it have made way more sense to call the 4a 5g the Pixel 5, and the Pixel 5 the Pixel 5+.

Surely the average consumer will assume the only difference between the 4a and the 4a 5g is the addition of 5g and might not bother to check the specs. As 5g isn't much of an issue yet, particularly in a mid range phone....

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FYI/TIL - Google's Find My Phone "Play Sound" function is overridden by the Do Not Disturb function.

Last night, during my DND time, I thought I'd lost my phone, couldn't find it anywhere. Called it, no ringing heard in the house. Afraid I'd left it somewhere I pull up the Maps timeline and it says it's here at home. So I used the "Play Sound for 5 minutes" function...nothing. Played it a number of times, walking round the house, the yard, etc. Nothing.

This morning I tried again and it immediately rang in the house. It had fallen on to a chair and was covered by something.

The "Play Sound" s...

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PSA: Google Play Store cache can get gigantic. Mine was 11 GB.

I was trying to find what was taking up all the space in my phone, and it turned out to be Google Play Store. 11 GB cache is crazy! I can't believe such an essential app is so poorly optimized....

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The Pixel 5 and 4A 5G play it safe
https://www.theverge.com/2020/10/1/21496547/google-pixel-5-4a-5g-play-it-safe

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Microsoft Duo Teardown - We lost a good one.... 😢
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s6wI_pwjBi0

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Google Pixel 5 (5G) Unboxing - See What's In The Box - YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pJiLjeMAeW0

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Samsung Z Fold 2 Durability Test! - Does 2 STILL Scratch at 2?!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aYQ7A6wjH5Q&feature=push-u-sub&attr_tag=p7oSVWDWBrfN6CWP%3A6

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Google responds: "Don't use Pixel Stand all day" regarding Pixel phones back separation issues.
https://www.reddit.com/r/GooglePixel/comments/j3frnk/google_responds_dont_use_pixel_stand_all_day/

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Should Samsung be worried about Xiaomi? - Mi 10T Pro 5G
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4D7DEkIEH_g

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Anyone ever discovered loss of image quality after software update on their phone? (possible software obsolescence?)

Hi guys! This question is bugging me for quite a while, and I really want to know if its just my subjective perception!

Background:
I had several phones with cameras over the last 10 years. I am not sure if this is just or my eyes are getting worse: But I think that I can see a difference in image quality, as soon as a software update releases while the next generation is about to be on sale!
This is happening for me on the Samsung S9 atm (seen it on S1, S3, S8, HTC...). The images were brill...

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It's time for Google to kill the rest of its 'Play' branding
https://www.androidpolice.com/2020/10/02/its-time-for-google-to-kill-the-rest-of-its-play-branding

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Google launches the Android Partner Vulnerability Initiative to improve the security of non-Pixel devices
https://www.xda-developers.com/google-launches-android-partner-vulnerability-initiative

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Daydream service update
https://support.google.com/daydream/answer/7185096

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Pixel 4a and Pixel 5 are currently the best-selling unlocked phones on Amazon UK.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Best-Sellers-Electronics-SIM-Free-Unlocked-Mobile-Phones/zgbs/electronics/356496011

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Three Live First Impressions - Google Pixel 5 + preview of Bose QC35 II Headphones
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1m03x-RQiBg

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Will other manufacturers use Aluminium backs on their phones

Seeing as the pixel does, I hope we have phones that will follow suit. Glass phones need to disappear imo....

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How to get the Pixel 5 in Germany for 450€ and maybe in Ireland, UK, France.

First how to do it and the my opinion:

1. Get Google One with 2 TB, this qualifies you for a 10% cashback after 30 days. (Confirmed by Customer Service)
2. Order a Pixel 5 in the Google Store.
3. As soon as you get it apply for the Bose QC II.
4. Buy a Nest mini or comparable with the credits on Cyber Monday.
5. Sell the Bose QC II and your other Google Product. Together 170-200€
6. Have a Pixel 5 for 450€.

I know it is additional work and it is not worth it for everybody, but if you like a de...

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Google TV (previously Play Movies & TV) 4.21.36.24 APK Download by Google LLC - APKMirror
https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/google-inc/google-play-movies/google-play-movies-4-21-36-24-release/

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