The best of Google, now in new devices
https://blog.google/products/android/ces-samsung-unpacked-new-devices/

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US blacklists Xiaomi and Cnooc in flurry of actions to counter China
https://www.ft.com/content/5a7aac48-1b1f-41a0-8fb7-e4253b730782

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Google Messages is ‘native’ on Samsung Galaxy S21 as Discover is default feed
https://9to5google.com/2021/01/14/google-messages-galaxy-s21/

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Sony Xperia 5 II review: A decent phone you shouldn't buy
https://www.androidpolice.com/2021/01/14/sony-xperia-5-ii-review/

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US adds nine Chinese firms, including Xiaomi, to military blacklist
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/3117814/us-adds-chinese-oil-giant-chinese-national-overseas-oil-corporation

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Android Browser Benchmark Tests

I have tested popular browsers to see their performance to each other. There are no detailed benchmark comparison on the internet.

All tests was done on my Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite(G770F)(Android 10). Near at the modem. No extra touches. No background process. No screen timeouts. All tests was in private session. I have tested 2-3 times to get accurate results.

Kraken, Speedometer -> Lower is better.

CSS 3 Test-> Higher percentage is better (better css support), lower ms means faster.

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Samsung’s object eraser will let you remove people from the background of your photos
https://www.theverge.com/2021/1/14/22230902/samsung-s21-one-ui-3-object-eraser-photos-remove-people-background

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Samsung partners with Audi, BMW, Ford, and Genesis to turn your phone into a car key
https://www.theverge.com/2021/1/14/22230960/samsung-digital-car-key-audi-bmw-ford-genesis-uwb-bluetooth

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Spotify’s Car Thing shows up in FCC filings with a new design and bigger screen
https://www.theverge.com/2021/1/14/22231876/spotify-car-thing-fcc-design-screen-pictures-photos

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Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra review by Gadgetbyte

Link: https://youtu.be/O3LHo6av9Hg

TLDR.
IMHO this review is rushed (Only after 3 days of using the device).
Pre-release software.
Exynos 2100 variant. No comparisons with snapdragon variant.
Improvements across the board.
No apparent overheating during gaming.
Much better camera autofocus speed and accuracy.
Still expensive....

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Trump administration adds China's Comac, Xiaomi to Chinese military blacklist - Reuters
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-china-comac-military/exclusive-trump-administration-adds-chinas-comac-xiaomi-to-chinese-military-blacklist-idUSKBN29J2HK

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Oppo Reno 5 Pro 5G leak hints at 65 W SuperVOOC 2.0 charging ahead of launch on 18 January- Technology News, Firstpost
https://www.firstpost.com/tech/news-analysis/oppo-reno-5-pro-5g-leak-hints-at-65-w-supervooc-2-0-charging-ahead-of-launch-on-18-january-9205651.html

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ASUS ROG Phone 4 First Teaser Out, Shows A Nearly Bezel-Less Display And Dedicated Gaming Features
https://www.mysmartprice.com/gear/asus-rog-phone-4-first-teaser-shows-nearly-bezel-less-display-dedicated-gaming-features/

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Xiaomi responds to being blacklisted by the US government
https://www.androidpolice.com/2021/01/15/us-may-block-xiaomi-from-american-imports-and-investment/

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Galaxy S21 comes pre-loaded with Google Messages… just not in the US
https://9to5google.com/2021/01/15/galaxy-s21-google-messages-pre-installed/

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What are some uses or what type of people actually need the high spec phones?

I was wondering who actually takes daily use of the higher end features of their phones.

I don't mind the people who just want the high end just because but I was wondering what are some practical uses that enables people to need to use all their ram or their camera or what uses do they need for hundreds of gigs of storage or a highly upgraded 120hz screen.

Who's paying over a thousand dollars to constantly use their phones for playing games? Who pays that much to need the camera systems provi...

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Not Receiving Some Text Messages After Making Signal Your Default SMS App?

If you're wondering why some text messages aren't coming through after making Signal your default SMS App it's likely because you had an RCS conversation in progress with that contact before. To fix this, go back into your previous messaging app and turn off RCS (called "chat features" in android messenger).

I hope this helps someone!...

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Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro Review: The Audiophile’s Perspective
https://crinacle.com/2021/01/16/samsung-galaxy-buds-pro-review-the-audiophiles-perspective/

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Signal outage is keeping messages from sending
https://www.theverge.com/2021/1/15/22232993/signal-outage-new-users-messages-not-sending

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Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro Review
https://www.theverge.com/2021/1/15/22231848/samsung-galaxy-buds-pro-review

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Google is testing a bottom bar for its in-app browser on Android
https://www.androidpolice.com/2021/01/15/google-is-testing-a-bottom-bar-for-its-in-app-browser-on-android/

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