Who still uses a launcher?

I've used nova launcher for as long as I can remember. With all the improvements to Samsung's OneUI and other manufacturers skins, I was curious who still used a launcher and what it would take for you to go back to the stock skin?...

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Beware the latest update to Google Camera - it's being inundated with 1-star reviews on Google Play because it's crashing and taking blurry pictures

While taking pictures of my 1-year old today for the holidays on my Pixel 3 and my wife's Pixel 3a, I noticed a lot of my pictures were coming out blurry and the camera app was getting very laggy.

I loaded the Play Store and looked up the reviews for the current version (8.1.101.345618084) and saw it's completely swarmed with 1-star reviews for the same problems.

Avoid updating if you can, because this is a giant step back for Pixel photography....

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MediaTek Becomes Biggest Smartphone Chipset Vendor in Q3 2020
https://www.counterpointresearch.com/mediatek-biggest-smartphone-chipset-vendor-q3-2020/

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Pro-Tip: Open web links from a browser other than in-app Google Chrome when using Google Search Bar widget

It has been months. Insert text, press search, click a link, then watch my battery drain as the Google Search app surfs the web for the answers I'm looking for. Either that, or I accidentally press back and completely lose the page I had. Constant searches in desperate need of answers – nothing.

Well, if you have the same issue, fear no more. You can make the webpages open on your default browser. Here's what to do:

Tap the "G" button on the search bar to open the Google app > 3 dots on the bo...

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Open source Simple Mobile Tools Pro versions, for free, today! Happy Holidays to everyone celebrating!

A group of simple, open source Android apps without ads and unnecessary permissions, with customizable widgets.

[Gallery Pro](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.simplemobiletools.gallery.pro)
Calendar Pro
[Contacts Pro](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.simplemobiletools.contacts.pro)
Notes Pro...

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The turing game: a very simple yet challenging puzzle game that will keep you entertained and intrigued for hours! It's completely free and with no ads or in game payment. Play it now for free!
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ricvail.TheTuringGame

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T-Mobile is shutting down service to these phones, but will offer free replacements
https://www.androidpolice.com/2020/12/24/these-are-all-the-devices-t-mobile-says-will-stop-working-on-its-network-next-month/

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Here's a prototype of the OnePlus 9 5G. These images come from an eBay seller/listing that seems to be the same source that gave live images to @PhoneArena recently.
https://twitter.com/MishaalRahman/status/1342628821284102144

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Xiaomi confirms they will not provide a charger in Mi 11 box
https://weibo.com/2202387347/JAe2y5jlT

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Android’s Fast Pair UI for setting up headphones updated to look like iOS
https://9to5google.com/2020/12/25/new-android-fast-pair/

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Oppo X Tom Ford slider concept
https://gsmarena.com/oppo_x_tom_ford_slider_phone_images-news-46909.php

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Saturday APPreciation (Dec 26 2020) - Your weekly app recommendation/request thread!

Note 1. Check out our apps wiki for previous threads and apps curated by the reddit Android community!

Download the official /r/Android App Store based on our wiki!

Note 2. 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! ...

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Huawei's Harmony OS 2.0 beta appears to be based on Android after all
https://www.xda-developers.com/harmony-os-2-0-initial-version-based-on-android/

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Samsung fails to ship 300 million units for the first time in 9 years
https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_fails_to_ship_300_million_units_for_the_first_time_in_9_years-news-46915.php

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Samsung Galaxy S21 and S21 Plus: All details about the new smartphones
https://winfuture.de/news,120248.html

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A charger for the Mi11 will reportedly be provided upon request
https://twitter.com/yabhishekhd/status/1343006827454279688?s=20

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Sunday Rant/Rage (Dec 27 2020) - Your weekly complaint thread!

Note 1. Join our IRC, and Telegram chat-rooms! Please see our wiki for instructions.

This weekly Sunday thread is for you to let off some steam and speak out about whatever complaint you might have about:

Your device.

Your carrier.

Your device's manufacturer.

An app

Any other company



Rules

1) Please do not target any individuals or try to name/shame any individual. If you hate G...

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ProTip: In the YouTube app you can swipe up on the video to go full screen.

I don't know if it works on everyone's YouTube app but it's the opposite gesture of swiping down on the video while in full screen to go to portrait mode....

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A New Year’s Resolution for OEMs: Please fix your smartphone branding
https://www.xda-developers.com/opinion-smartphone-branding-out-of-control/

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Xiaomi Mi 11 success practically guaranteed after over 226,000 people sign up for preorders
https://www.notebookcheck.net/Xiaomi-Mi-11-success-practically-guaranteed-after-over-226-000-people-sign-up-for-preorders.512286.0.html

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What's your guys' favorite smartphone of all time and why? Mine is the Samsung Galaxy S4 and you'll see why down below

I've had a couple of Samsung phones and I think they're great. I've ever only had two of their smartphones tho, or three if you count the Galaxy Young.

Galaxy Young was an experience to say the least. Looking back it doesn't even seem like a smartphone but just because it had a touch screen, it was a smartphone, at least for me. I remember the pressing of the buttons surprisingly smooth and didnt feel like those screens where you had to press with mild pressure to actually interact with the sc...

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