What should I buy Thursday (Oct 08 2020) - Your weekly device inquiry thread!
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Find your new phone
Welcome to r/PickAnAndroidForMe, the community that has been helping you find the perfect phone since 2012!
Android Auto preps custom Google Assistant shortcuts
https://9to5google.com/2020/10/07/android-auto-custom-shortcuts-google-assistant-actions-contacts/
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https://9to5google.com/2020/10/07/android-auto-custom-shortcuts-google-assistant-actions-contacts/
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9to5Google
Android Auto readying custom shortcuts for Google Assistant actions and contacts
Android Auto is preparing the ability to create custom shortcuts to Google Assistant actions and contacts, which will appear in the launcher.
Pixel 5 first look with photo/video samples from all three cameras.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c_WLcvgXXDE
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YouTube
Pixel 5 Unboxing and First Look!
Here is my unboxing of the freshly released Pixel 5! Includes a camera comparison with the Pixel 4a.
I am currently not allowed to share any opinion on the device (including any first impressions), but I am able to showcase the unboxing experience, as well…
I am currently not allowed to share any opinion on the device (including any first impressions), but I am able to showcase the unboxing experience, as well…
Nokia announces Android 11 upgrade roadmap
https://twitter.com/NokiaMobile/status/1314190214655475712
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Nokia Mobile
We’re very excited to announce our #Android11 upgrade roadmap! 🥳 We’ve released over 1000 updates in the past 3 years as part of our Pure, Secure and Up-To-Date pledge, keeping your device safe and protected with the latest Android releases. Here’s to the…
Samsung Galaxy F41 announced - 6000mAh battery, 6.4" 1080p AMOLED screen, 64MP main camera, 8MP ultra-wide, 5MP live focus, 32MP selfie camera, Exynos 9611, 64/128GB storage, 6GB RAM, 2 SIM slots + dedicated memory slot
https://www.samsung.com/in/microsite/galaxy-f41/
https://redd.it/j7dtb6
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Samsung India
Galaxy F41 6GB/64GB (Blue) - Price & Specs | Samsung India
Buy Samsung Galaxy F41 (Blue) with 6GB RAM & 64GB of storage, 6000mAh battery, 6.4 inch Super AMOLED Infinity U Display, 64MP Versatile Triple Camera & more.
New app for those looking for a good GCam called GCamDownloader
I just ran across this app. It is a little different than the Camera2 API checkers. It can actually recommend an APK. I tested it on my OP 7T Pro and it is quite ok. The app is not mine, just found out about it. I hope this app is allowed here.
[https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gcamdownloader](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gcamdownloader)...
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I just ran across this app. It is a little different than the Camera2 API checkers. It can actually recommend an APK. I tested it on my OP 7T Pro and it is quite ok. The app is not mine, just found out about it. I hope this app is allowed here.
[https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gcamdownloader](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gcamdownloader)...
https://redd.it/j7c4ff
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YouTube's ugly new line-art icons are coming to Android
https://www.androidpolice.com/2020/10/07/youtubes-ugly-new-line-art-icons-are-coming-to-android/
https://redd.it/j7fo4r
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https://www.androidpolice.com/2020/10/07/youtubes-ugly-new-line-art-icons-are-coming-to-android/
https://redd.it/j7fo4r
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Android Police
YouTube's ugly new line-art icons are coming to Android
YouTube is arguably the world's largest visual platform, and from redesigning the playback UI on Android TV to adding a new button in the bottom
6 Ways Your Android is Getting More Helpful this Fall
Hi everyone,
It was only a few weeks ago that we released [Android 11](https://blog.google/products/android/android-11/), the latest version of the operating system. Today, we’re highlighting new backward-compatible features and updates to well-loved Google apps.
* Google Assistant has partnered with some of your favorite apps so you can create voice shortcuts to easily access apps like Walmart, Mint and Discord.
* With [Google Duo](https://duo.google.com/about/), you can now share your scre...
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Hi everyone,
It was only a few weeks ago that we released [Android 11](https://blog.google/products/android/android-11/), the latest version of the operating system. Today, we’re highlighting new backward-compatible features and updates to well-loved Google apps.
* Google Assistant has partnered with some of your favorite apps so you can create voice shortcuts to easily access apps like Walmart, Mint and Discord.
* With [Google Duo](https://duo.google.com/about/), you can now share your scre...
https://redd.it/j7hw5f
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Google
Turning it up to Android 11
The latest release of Android offers easier ways to help you manage your conversations, connected devices, privacy, and much more.
'Hey Google' now works with your Android apps
https://www.blog.google/products/assistant/hey-google-now-works-your-android-apps/
https://redd.it/j7gxto
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https://www.blog.google/products/assistant/hey-google-now-works-your-android-apps/
https://redd.it/j7gxto
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Google
"Hey Google" now works with your Android apps
You can now use Google Assistant to get things done on your favorite Android apps, like play music, start a run, post on social media, order food, pay back a friend and more.
Google needs to set an example and go beyond three years of Android updates
https://www.androidpolice.com/2020/10/08/google-needs-to-set-an-example-and-go-beyond-three-years-of-android-updates/
https://redd.it/j7jkgd
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https://www.androidpolice.com/2020/10/08/google-needs-to-set-an-example-and-go-beyond-three-years-of-android-updates/
https://redd.it/j7jkgd
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Android Police
Google needs to set an example and go beyond three years of Android updates
I admit, I held hope that Google might surprise us with the Pixel 2 and 2 XL. They were only guaranteed updates until this month, but Google was able to
The Supreme Court heard arguments in the Oracle vs. Google legal battle today, but experts say that it's hard to predict which way the tremendously important case will go
https://www.businessinsider.com/supreme-court-legal-arguments-oracle-google-patent-showdown-2020-10
https://redd.it/j7fupv
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https://www.businessinsider.com/supreme-court-legal-arguments-oracle-google-patent-showdown-2020-10
https://redd.it/j7fupv
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Business Insider
The Supreme Court heard arguments in the Oracle vs. Google legal battle today, but experts say that it's hard to predict which…
Justices tried to untangle a complex case on Wednesday as Google and Oracle took their decade-long battle to the Supreme Court.
Google’s Supreme Court faceoff with Oracle was a disaster for Google
https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2020/10/googles-supreme-court-faceoff-with-oracle-was-a-disaster-for-google/
https://redd.it/j7k8k7
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https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2020/10/googles-supreme-court-faceoff-with-oracle-was-a-disaster-for-google/
https://redd.it/j7k8k7
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Ars Technica
Google’s Supreme Court faceoff with Oracle was a disaster for Google
Supreme Court justices seem poised to allow copyrights on APIs.
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE Review: The Right Price For The Right Stuff
https://www.theverge.com/21506470/samsung-galaxy-s20-fe-review-camera-processor-price
https://redd.it/j7jvp2
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https://www.theverge.com/21506470/samsung-galaxy-s20-fe-review-camera-processor-price
https://redd.it/j7jvp2
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The Verge
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE review: the right price for the right stuff
Look out, Pixel 5 — Samsung has your number.
Ticwatch Pro 3 Review: Wear OS Finally Works!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hZP90b1NWuA
https://redd.it/j7o0gx
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hZP90b1NWuA
https://redd.it/j7o0gx
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YouTube
Ticwatch Pro 3 Review: Wear OS Finally Works!
The TicWatch Pro 3 GPS looks an awful lot like the last TicWatch Pro from Mobvoi – and the one before that, too. But don’t let appearances fool you: the Mobvoi TicWatch 3 is the first smartwatch to carry Qualcomm’s newest system-on-a-chip designed specifically…
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE review
https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s20_fe_5g-review-2178.php
https://redd.it/j7h6rb
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https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s20_fe_5g-review-2178.php
https://redd.it/j7h6rb
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GSMArena.com
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G review
This one's for the fans! Or for the chemistry students with a penchant for iron alloys? It's not 'lite,' that's for sure. This is the Galaxy S20 FE 5G (or...
Google Fi now directly sells Samsung phones
https://www.theverge.com/2020/10/8/21508169/google-fi-samsung-galaxy-note-20-s20-5g-map-tmobile
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https://www.theverge.com/2020/10/8/21508169/google-fi-samsung-galaxy-note-20-s20-5g-map-tmobile
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The Verge
Google Fi now directly sells Samsung phones and adds a new 5G map
Android’s most popular phones are now on Google Fi
6 ways your Android is getting more helpful this fall
https://blog.google/products/android/new-features-fall-2020/
https://redd.it/j7h2mj
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https://blog.google/products/android/new-features-fall-2020/
https://redd.it/j7h2mj
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Google
6 ways your Android is getting more helpful this fall
New helpful features are here for your Android this fall with new updates for Google Assistant, Google TV, Live Transcribe, and more.
Night Mode in Google Camera Go: Democratizing Low-Light Photography
https://www.xda-developers.com/google-camera-android-go-mod-night-mode-low-light-photography/
https://redd.it/j7h5c4
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https://www.xda-developers.com/google-camera-android-go-mod-night-mode-low-light-photography/
https://redd.it/j7h5c4
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XDA Developers
Hands-on with Night Mode in Google Camera Go: Democratizing Low-Light Photography
We tried out the newly introduced Night Mode on the Google Camera Go app designed origianlly for low-end Android Go smartphones.
NexDock Touch: Turn your phone into a TOUCHSCREEN Laptop!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7vgoXj8cVpM
https://redd.it/j7qpru
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7vgoXj8cVpM
https://redd.it/j7qpru
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YouTube
NexDock Touch: Turn your phone into a TOUCHSCREEN Laptop!
TEAM SGG PATREON https://www.patreon.com/SomeGadgetGuy
The second generation NexDock has proven to be one of my favorite and most versatile accessories. What would make it better? Let's add a touchscreen! NexDock Touch is in the Gadget Lab!
More info on NexDock…
The second generation NexDock has proven to be one of my favorite and most versatile accessories. What would make it better? Let's add a touchscreen! NexDock Touch is in the Gadget Lab!
More info on NexDock…
Pixel 4a launched in India at 30k
https://dl.flipkart.com/dl/google-pixel-4a-just-black-128-gb/p/itm023b9677aa45d?pid=MOBFUSBNAZGY7HQU&cmpid=product.share.pp
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