Why is there a need for an annual change in major android version (Nougat, Oreo, Pie, Q etc)

Looking back over the last few years with android, I feel like the last *major* upgrade was from marshmallow to Nougat, with the advent of material design - ever since, it's always felt like minor changes that don't really change the overall asthetic of android.

I appreciate there's a lot changed under the hood... But what is the need to have a brand new version EVERY year. Surely sometimes just a wee "0.5" would be sufficient to show people that not a lot has really been updated.

Happy to le...

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[SuperSaf] Google Pixel 5 UNBOXING (vs Pixel 4a 5G)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8zcqf6he7rI

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Sunday Rant/Rage (Oct 11 2020) - Your weekly complaint thread!

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* Your device.

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* An app

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Smartphone prices are getting ridiculous

every time i bring this up people tell me that only flagships are expensive, that's not true because the definition of a midrange has changed, just couple of years a mid range phone was around 300 or 250 but now its like 500 to 600 and typical flagships are like 1300 dollars,

and smartphones manufacturers are getting even more greedy, as now 1000 dollar phone doesn't even get you the full specs and compromises are made

what pisses me of the most is that tech journalist or youtubers keep on pra...

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First Tor Browser Alpha for Android based on new Firefox is now available
https://www.ghacks.net/2020/10/10/first-tor-browser-alpha-for-android-based-on-new-firefox-is-now-available

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Nine in 10 adults think buying latest smartphone is ‘waste of money’
https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/latest-smartphone-iphone-mobile-waste-of-money-report-b837371.html

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Samsung Exynos 1080 Beats Snapdragon 865+ in AnTuTu; Vivo X60 Likely to Equip it First
https://www.mysmartprice.com/gear/samsung-exynos-1080-beats-snapdragon-865-antutu-vivo-x60-likely-to-equip-it-first/

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S20 FE, things I didn't hear beforehand

Hi all. Have had my S20 FE for a few days now and wanted to share some thoughts I haven't seen posted online anywhere that I think might help some prospective buyers—

1. Because of the optical fingerprint sensor, the blue light filter does not work on the lock screen. Ordinarily, this isn't a huge issue, but when navigating with Google Maps at night the blue can be jarring if you're not used to it.
2. My own device seemingly has display response issues. I've seen some accounts of people noticin...

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From Android 1.0 to Android 11, what were some Android features removed over the years?

I can think of USB Mass storage that was prevalent in 2.3 and earlier up to... 4.3 where it was removed by the Media Transfer protocol.

There was also Adobe Flash, added in 2.2 and removed in 4.1....

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[@sam_beckman] Hot Take: I don't like Android 11. Here's why
https://twitter.com/sam_beckman/status/1315254112028483584?s=19

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Note 20 (Snapdragon) vs. Note 20 (Exynos) Battery Test
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AIlHKPb58uo&t=

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Flashback: weird phones from unexpected brands (Marshall, Puma, Facebook)
https://www.gsmarena.com/flashback_weird_phones_from_unexpected_brands_marshall_puma_facebook-news-45722.php

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Teracube 2e: Next Evolution of Sustainable Phones
https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/teracube-2e-next-evolution-of-sustainable-phones#/

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I think it's time to remind this sub of this timeless gem. I present to you: "The Predictable Threads are Driving Me Insane" by /u/GermainZ
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Pixel 5 with Snapdragon 865 and a price hike of $100 over current price would have been THE device of 2020

Pixel 5 looks like a lovely phone right now. But I have seen most people on the fence about buying it because of the processor it offers at the price. And I agree with them. $699 for a SD765G phone is too much to ask for. Not to mention, it comes with UFS 2.1 storage which is honestly unacceptable for a flagship.

Other specs of the phone are very much acceptable for 2020. I especially love how the phone looks with it being the first Android phone to come with symmetrical bezels. The compact si...

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Let's Brainstorm our own Reddit Android phone

A lot of people have pondered 'what would the perfect Android phone/smartphone be?' and a lot of them Frankenstein something together from existing phones. I want to brainstorm the perfect Android phone.

The criteria for the perfect phone, as defined by myself, would be as follows:

1. It runs stock Android 11, gets 3 years of updates from Google, will update until at least Android 13.
2. The phone is being designed for everyone. Its not a gaming phone, its not a camera phone, its a no gimmic...

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OnePlus 7T long-term review: Is it still worth buying? - Android Authority
https://www.androidauthority.com/oneplus-7t-long-term-review-1164176/

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Google Maps for Android Quietly Updated with New Vehicle Icons
https://www.autoevolution.com/news/google-maps-for-android-quietly-updated-with-new-vehicle-icons-149997.html

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Samsung Expects UWB To Be One of the Next Big Wireless Technologies
https://news.samsung.com/global/samsung-expects-uwb-to-be-one-of-the-next-big-wireless-technologies

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Moronic Monday (Oct 12 2020) - Your weekly questions thread!

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Ice Universe: Exynos 1080 scores 693,600 whilst the Snapdragon 865+ scores 648,871 on AnTuTu
https://twitter.com/UniverseIce/status/1315563781972348928

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