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Why is it 2020, and Viper4Android has not been adopted as the standard for audio equalization? I'm using an OnePlus 8. I was completely underwhelmed by it's audio prowess, I've been rooting phones since the nexus 6 (not 6p, the 6) just to get Viper4Android. I rooted just to get Viper4Android and the difference is night and day. This isn't a dig at the OnePlus, it's a dig at the overall audio quality of Android phones. Viper4Android is an incredible audio equalizer and should absolutely be the be...

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What's your favorite minimal icon pack/packs?

Mine would have to be Lines & The Crayon Icon Pack....

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Google's RCS-based Chat features are rolling out for some in the Samsung Messages app
https://www.xda-developers.com/google-rcs-based-chat-features-rolling-out-samsung-messages-app/

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Microsoft’s new password manager works across Edge, Chrome, and mobile devices
https://www.theverge.com/2020/12/16/22178026/microsoft-authenticator-autofill-feature-password-manager

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Stock is a bit of a mess

I'm a little bit curious with the state of Stock Android. I appreciate the software a lot, however, i have many different gripes with the hardware, in most circumstances.

The biggest issue is that i have absolutely zero trust in the Pixel line, or any of Google's in-house built hardware at all. Between their phones, my personal experience with their phones, and the entire rest of the Pixel ecosystem being fucked beyond repair, i dont think i'll ever buy a Pixel device again as i don't expect...

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Gboard's "Enhanced Voice Typing" is Back - Droid-Life
https://www.droid-life.com/2020/12/15/gboards-enhanced-voice-typing-is-back/

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Google, Qualcomm partner to bring 4 OS Android updates to new phones
https://www.xda-developers.com/google-qualcomm-4-android-os-updates/

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Treble Plus One Equals Four: Extending Android updates on Qualcomm’s Mobile Platforms
https://android-developers.googleblog.com/2020/12/treble-plus-one-equals-four.html

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2020 was the year of the mid-range smartphone - Android Authority
https://www.androidauthority.com/mid-range-phones-1171366/

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The Apple TV app is on its way to Chromecast with Google TV
https://blog.google/products/google-tv/apple-tv/

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You may have recently heard of the Taiwan developed game "Devotion" being removed from Gog due to it offending the CCP. Fortunately, you can support the developer on Android- another game of there's, "Detention" is still available. We should support them to get Devotion on Android!
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.redcandlegames.detention&hl=en_US&gl=US

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Asus ROG 2 gets a new fota with volte enabled for TMO (US),BSNL (India),90fps support enabled for pubg mobile,december security patch and other bug fixes
https://zentalk.asus.com/en/discussion/41854/201210-rog-phone-ii-zs660kl-ww-17-0240-2012-65#latest

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What should I buy Thursday (Dec 17 2020) - Your weekly device inquiry thread!

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OnePlus will not be releasing Android 11 for the 7/7T series in December like originally promised.
https://www.oneplusbbs.com/thread-5764875-1.html

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This guy made a Google Assistant for Desktop and it works incredibly well!
https://github.com/Melvin-Abraham/Google-Assistant-Unofficial-Desktop-Client

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[Ice Universe, twitter] SD 888 efficiency leak
https://twitter.com/UniverseIce/status/1339370311981010946?s=19

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Samsung Galaxy S21 (Plus): Official marketing pictures
https://winfuture.mobi/news/120106

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Google Maps gains Assistant driving mode, viable alternative to Android Auto app
https://www.gsmarena.com/google_maps_gains_assistant_driving_mode_viable_alternative_to_android_auto_app-news-46786.php

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Netflix is bringing an audio-only mode to its Android app
https://www.androidpolice.com/2020/12/16/netflix-is-rolling-out-an-audio-only-mode/

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S21 Exynos 2100 vs. Snapdragon 888 Geekbench Scores

Exynos 2100 (From an S21 Ultra 12GB RAM Korean variant)

1068 Single-Core

3314 Multi-Core

Source

Snapdragon 888 (From an S21 or S21+, unknown RAM size US variant)

1115 Single-Core

3326 Multi-Core

Source (mirror from removed hands on)...

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A month with the Huawei Mate 40 Pro
https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_mate_40_pro_long_term-review-2208.php

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