Realme 7 review
https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_7-review-2181.php

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It kinda feels like the smartphone market is stagnating and becoming deadbeat as of recent.

Phone prices are going up and less innovation is happening, Android manufacturers don't really know what they're doing, Google is making questionable decisions and Apple is nickel-and-diming their customers again. I don't really care about the flagship stuff and the "latest and greatest," Once my XR bites the dust then I'm looking for whatever sub-$500 phone with a good camera fits my use case....

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Google adds WireGuard VPN to Android 12's Linux Kernel 5.4 Tree
https://www.xda-developers.com/google-adds-wireguard-vpn-android-12-linux-kernel-5-4/

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[Opinion] Android and phone manufactures are shooting themselves in the foot.

I think it is obvious from threads like this [1-5] that customers are not happy. In the top 25 posts in /r/Android, a quarter of the posts are complaining about prices.

I've personally felt immense frustration at seeing the direction of Google, Android, and other phone manufacturers. I won't make this a rant though, since I know a lot of people either already feel this way or are tired about reading this. Instead, I want to use this post to have a discussion about what we as a community (custom...

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The Future of Messaging is Now (Facebook Messenger Update)
https://messengernews.fb.com/2020/10/13/the-future-of-messaging-is-now/

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Music video entirely shot on a Pixel 2 and Filmic Pro
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KQRq9FZqNj0

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As someone who misses small phones, I'd like to thank Apple for the iPhone 12 mini

In life, three things are inevitable: death, taxes, and Android OEMs copying Apple's hardware design choices.

I can't wait for the inevitable 2021 Pixel minis, Galaxy S minis, LG G minis, OnePlus minis, etc. Hopefully they also copy Apple in keeping the internal specs the same as the flagship. No Galaxy S4 minis please.

What small phones are you excited for?

I'm personally hoping for either a Moto X mini or a Pixel mini.


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P.S. Since I know these comments are coming, no, phones with zero...

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Do you guys still use ROMs on your phones? Why/ What are the reasons to still be using ROMs today?

I used to use ROMs back in th eday when I had low end devices, but ever since I upgraded to the 3T, and now the 7, I find myself not rooting my phone. A lot of things I used, I feel are not required now. Do you guys still use ROMs? If so, Why?...

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Exclusive: Huawei in talks to sell parts of its Honor smartphone business - sources
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-huawei-m-a-digital-china-exclusive-idUSKBN26Z0HR

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Xiaomi introduces UWB technology becomes third major company after Apple and Samsung to embrace it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DGBxL3Ndhww

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[Opinion] I will not buy smartphones that comes without a charger unless it is an option offered to the customer

I know is old news, but today is when this happened to be official. The iPhone 12 lineup comes without a charger in the box.

Its pretty ridiculous how they are selling you a product cutting an essential part of a product to have it working, that is its autonomy replenishment.

I also find their excuses of chargers being e-waste even more laughable, DAMN, chargers last way longer than smartphones, then don't make the yearly flagship/midrange and a whole bunch of millions of smartphones to be t...

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ASUS rolls out the first Android 11 beta update for ZenFone 7 Pro testers
https://www.xda-developers.com/asus-zenfone-7-pro-first-android-11-beta-update/

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Google Pixel 5 (Sorta Sage) Hands On First Look: Phone For the Masses
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kprjz-XBY3Q&feature=youtu.be

https://redd.it/jai2br
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SwiftKey beta can now follow your Android system theme - 9to5Google
https://9to5google.com/2020/10/13/swiftkey-beta-can-now-follow-your-android-system-theme/

https://redd.it/jaywiu
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OnePlus 8T preorders up
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1597464-REG/oneplus_5011101275_8t_dual_sim_256gb_5g.html

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S20 FE 5G suffers from dark lines on darkish backgrounds
https://zentalk.asus.com/en/discussion/comment/89365

https://redd.it/jb1now
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Google Pixel 4a 5G and Pixel 5 review megathread

**Written reviews**

Pixel 4a 5G

* [The Verge](https://www.theverge.com/21514296/google-pixel-4a-5g-review-camera-speed-video)

* [Android Authority](https://www.androidauthority.com/google-pixel-4a-5g-review-1166224/)

Pixel 5

* [The Verge](https://www.theverge.com/21514312/google-pixel-5-review-camera-speed-processor-fingerprint)

**Video reviews**

Pixel 4a 5G and Pixel 5

* [The Verge](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KKd8dYEE-Bo)

Pixel 5 only

* [Dave Lee](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v...

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OnePlus 8T launch and review megathread

Written reviews

* [Android Authority](https://www.androidauthority.com/oneplus-8t-review-1167305/)

* [The Verge](https://www.theverge.com/21514174/oneplus-8t-review)

* [PCMag](https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/oneplus-8t)

* [9to5Google (First impressions)](https://9to5google.com/2020/10/14/oneplus-8t-first-impressions/)

* [Android Police](https://www.androidpolice.com/2020/10/14/oneplus-8t-review/)

* [Engadget](https://www.engadget.com/oneplus-8t-review-impressions-hands-on-price-availability-...

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Google Recorder 2.0 debuts on the Pixel 5 with trannoscript corrections, audio editing, and more
https://www.xda-developers.com/google-recorder-2-0-pixel-5/

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Google Camera 8 from the Pixel 5 revamps the UI and adds new features
https://www.xda-developers.com/google-camera-8-0-pixel-5-new-design-features/

https://redd.it/jb2jte
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Download Google Camera 8.0 from the Pixel 5 on other Pixel phones
https://www.xda-developers.com/download-google-camera-8-0-from-pixel-5-other-pixel-phones/

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