TIP: I found a way to use Google Assistant to turn on and off a Magic Home Smartbulb without needing to unlock the phone first. Sharing here in case it helps anyone else.

The Magic Home smartbulbs are cheap, and generally work well. I can lay in bed and, *if the phone is unlocked*, say "Turn on Lamp" and it turns on the floor lamp I have placed on the other side of the room.

But the phone has to be unlocked, which makes it *hugely* less convenient. I can't just be laying in bed with the phone charging on the nightstand and give it the command. Google Assistant will say "Sure. But you have to unlock the phone first." Then I have to roll over, fumble in the dark, ...

https://redd.it/k85o7h
@reddit_android

Spotify prepares to finally add local music playback support
https://www.xda-developers.com/spotify-prepares-local-music-playback-support/

https://redd.it/k8bs9l
@reddit_android

Moronic Monday (Dec 07 2020) - Your weekly questions thread!

Note 1. Join us at /r/MoronicMondayAndroid, a sub serving as a repository for our retired weekly threads. Just pick any thread and Ctrl-F your way to wisdom!

Note 2. Join our IRC, and Telegram chat-rooms! [Please see our wiki for instructions.](https://www.reddit.com/r/Android/wiki/index#wiki_.2Fr.2Fandroid_chat_rooms)...

https://redd.it/k8erj1
@reddit_android

New Galaxy S21-Series Renders - Multiple Colors
https://www.notebookcheck.com/Samsung-Galaxy-S21-Serie-Das-neue-Design-in-den-bisher-besten-Renderbildern-inklusive-Galaxy-S21-Ultra-Kamera-Details.508383.0.html

https://redd.it/k8g3sm
@reddit_android

[Exclusive] Samsung Galaxy F62 production has begun; will be one of the slimmest phones from the brand
https://www.91mobiles.com/hub/samsung-galaxy-f62-production-in-india-exclusive/

https://redd.it/k8goa5
@reddit_android

Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra Exposed - OFFICIAL REAL LIFE PHOTOS (Exclusive) - sakitech on YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=44zvuffPjP8

https://redd.it/k8fkcv
@reddit_android

The latest features for Pixel owners are here
https://blog.google/products/pixel/december-feature-drop/

https://redd.it/k8lp30
@reddit_android

Improving urban GPS accuracy for your app
https://android-developers.googleblog.com/2020/12/improving-urban-gps-accuracy-for-your.html

https://redd.it/k8l7cy
@reddit_android

Android Security Bulletin—December 2020
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2020-12-01

https://redd.it/k8luvp
@reddit_android

LG shakes up loss-making phone business, to outsource lower-end models
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-lg-electronics-smartphone-idUSKBN28H0VD

https://redd.it/k8o61c
@reddit_android

Pixel screenshots are now essentially instant
https://9to5google.com/2020/12/07/google-pixel-screenshot-instant/

https://redd.it/k8p2wf
@reddit_android

Samsung plans to ship new Galaxy series without a charger
https://9to5mac.com/2020/12/07/samsung-ditch-power-adapters-after-mocking-apple/

https://redd.it/k8qez2
@reddit_android

Brazilian Tech Site discover that S21 will not come with charger and headphones
https://tecnoblog.net/391432/exclusivo-samsung-vai-vender-galaxy-s21-sem-fone-e-carregador-na-caixa/

https://redd.it/k8s1l6
@reddit_android

E2E Encryption for Messages Beta Is Seeming To Be Rolled Out
https://twitter.com/DaX05/status/1336095643132170240

https://redd.it/k8szli
@reddit_android

Google Play Books isn't dead yet, celebrates its 10th birthday
https://www.androidpolice.com/2020/12/07/google-play-books-isnt-dead-yet-celebrates-its-10th-birthday/

https://redd.it/k8u8l8
@reddit_android

Google Stadia will let all users livestream games directly to YouTube tomorrow - The Verge
https://www.theverge.com/2020/12/7/22162574/google-stadia-opens-youtube-livestream-feature-december-8

https://redd.it/k8vahn
@reddit_android

Power Menu Controls, a cool app for the android 11 power menu shortchts

Screenshot: https://imgur.com/a/vdA8DPc

I just found this app today (not mine), it adds various quick control options to the power menu. For those of us who don't use google home accessories or have Google pay it repurposes the new android 11 to be more useful

Link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=balti.powermenu.shortcuts...

https://redd.it/k8ij8x
@reddit_android

OnePlus security updates downgraded to Quarterly from every two months
https://security.oneplus.com/mend.html

https://redd.it/k8y673
@reddit_android

What's your opinion on pre-installed software?

I'm honestly tired of it. I'm tired of my devices being full of pre-installed bloatware. It doesn't matter what device it is, it's bound to be full of useless and unnecessary apps. Especially if you have Sprint, they're notorious for it. If someone is spending over $800 for a single item, they should have the capability of doing whatever they please with it. These companies ask you to pay a rents sum of money to them just to have software that's covered and filled with advertising apps and bloat...

https://redd.it/k87dkl
@reddit_android

Samsung Galaxy S10+ 128 GB US Version - $ 550
https://www.amzn.com/dp/B07N4L36H7/ref=gbps_img___b52c5fe2?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=DZACM7PDNEDW9FYJ5715

https://redd.it/k8mg7s
@reddit_android

Pixel December 2020 Feature Drop Is Out
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wjMnBV51wbk

https://redd.it/k8xkem
@reddit_android