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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Thoughts on Android tablets after my experience with the Galaxy Tab S6 Lite

Just in case you were about to buy an Android tablet... hear me out. (tl;dr at the end)

Also I should mention for the record, prices are in USD.

Right, so I should probably start off by saying that I really wanted to love my Tab S6 Lite. I wanted to tell myself that it was "good enough" for what I was using it for. But after a few frustrating and disappointing months, I eventually came to the conclusion that there are too many fundamental flaws with the experience, and I just can't bring mys...

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Galaxy SmartTag: Tag it. Find it. Control it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r26JHAOtVSc

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Pixel 2 unlimited Google Photos storage ends today
https://9to5google.com/2021/01/15/google-pixel-2-photos-storage/

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What DPI did you set on your phone?

My phone's original DPI was 392 but i set it to 450 to be more compact. Was just wondering what was other people's original DPI and what did they change it to

How to find that setting: Settings>About phone (sometimes Additional settings instead)>Developer options>Smallest Width

edit: dont try to put dpi higher than 800 on MIUI, just saw it bricked someones phone so not worth the risk...

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Rise of third-party phone designs: ODMs

It is not well known, but a majority of budget smartphones are designed by just five companies: Huaqin, Wingtech, LongCheer, CNCE, TINNO. Together, these five companies have near 85% of the ODM market share.

These smartphones are branded by companies like Xiaomi/OPPO and sold. The ODM is not only responsible for physical design of a phone, but is also responsible for the manufacture and software customization.

Here is a look at the percentage of phones by each brand
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Facing backlash , whatsapp to delay their new privacy update by 3 months
https://blog.whatsapp.com/?lang=en

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Android may not have an update cycle as long as iOS (Samsung longest so far with 3 yrs of software updates, 4 yrs security), but their update system is smart and practical.

You can separately update your stock apps through the Play Store. Your phone may not be on the latest Android software but your stock apps can be updated to the latest version.

For example. Samsung stock apps like Messages, Contacts, Phone, Calendar, Calculator, Email, Weather, Keyboard, Camera etc can be updated separately on the Play Store or Galaxy Store. Every Samsung app has a special "check for updates" toggle on its settings that notifies you if an update is available for that specific ...

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iQOO 7 debuts with Snapdragon 888, 120W charging, 120Hz FHD+ screen ("up to 1000Hz sampling rate"), dual stereo speakers (8/128 - ¥3,798/$586)
https://www.gsmarena.com/iqoo_7_debuts_with_snapdragon_888_120w_charging_and_origin_os-news-47138.php

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Alleged ASUS ROG Phone 4 or ROG Phone 5 with 65W Fast Charging Support Clears 3C
https://www.mysmartprice.com/gear/asus-rog-phone-4-confirmed-sport-65w-fast-charging-support-3c-certification-reveals/

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Oppo A93 5G announced with Snapdragon 480 and 90Hz FHD screen (8GB/256GB ¥1999/$310)
https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_a93_5g_specs_price_sale_date-news-47232.php

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Am I imagining things or current flagships are starting to feel like a straight up downgrade?

As said in the noscript, I'm still on my S9+ and all I've seen here its novelty in exchange of a lot less of functionality, sure your phone will look a tiny bit sharper and photos will improve if you upgrade to the flashy s21 ultra but you will lose good audio (bt it's worse than wired), expandable memory (so rip if you offload big files frequently), the charging brick (because the environment? Somehow?) and the iris scanner (bye bye to opening the phone in dark environments with gloves)

I've been...

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PSA: Make use of Samsung Trade-in Program

The S21 (Unlocked) costs me $250 with a trade-in from my S10 Plus. I think that's a good deal regardless of what you might think of the S21....

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Samsung Galaxy M62: American FCC certification has just confirmed it will be a phablet
https://techalert24.com/2021/01/samsung-galaxy-m62-american-fcc-certification-has-just-confirmed-it-will-be-a-phablet.html

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