Google Play Store adds icons to show chart position changes
https://9to5google.com/2021/01/18/the-google-play-store-adds-icons-to-show-chart-position-changes/

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Samsung Galaxy S21 5G Disassembly Teardown Repair Video Review

This video shows that the Galaxy S21 is not as difficult as some people may have feared in terms of repair.

The plastic back helps make it easy to open up. One drawback though is the extensive use of adhesive on the screen and back.


Here is the video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=voYbbwkg-yo

They awarded it a 7.5 out of 10 score.

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I would wait though until iFixit comes out with their more rigorous score for firm conclusions though....

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If either hard keys of your android phones malfunctions and stop working, say, power button or volume key, here's what you can do.

1. Go to settings>> system>> gestures>> swipe up on home button. This would create soft navigation keys
2. Then go to settings>> accessibility >> accessibility menu>> and turn the service on

Above steps would add navigation and accessibility key which you can use to restart your phone, take screenshot without use of your hard keys....

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Android 12 could make unused apps 'hibernate'
https://www.dodsee.com/2021/01/android-12-could-make-unused-apps.html

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[Guide] Swap back and recent keys on Android 11 in unsupported roms like Pixel Experience
https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/guide-swap-back-and-recent-keys-on-android-11.4220159/

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One UI 3.0 is out for Samsung Galaxy Fold

http://imgur.com/a/cNCA4iI

For the few of us that have one of these one ui update is out in the EU....

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Samsung's first update for the Galaxy Buds Pro is already here with new features and tweaks
https://www.androidpolice.com/2021/01/18/samsungs-first-update-for-the-galaxy-buds-pro-is-already-here-with-new-features-and-tweaks/

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Gmail delayed notifications workaround by forwarding your email to your SMS (or another email w/ an app that supports real-time notifications).

I've seen many posts about Gmail delaying notifications over the past year or two but it didn't really affect me until recently. Googling didn't really get me anything feasible, the most credible workaround was to use ADB to turn off doze, which is not really what I wanna do.

Most cell phone provides in the U.S, maybe other countries too, provide an email to SMS gateway, for instance for T-Mobile it's [your 10 digit number]@tmomail.net. Any emails to that address will get sent as an SMS to y...

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India asks WhatsApp to withdraw changes to privacy policy
https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/technology/internet/india-asks-whatsapp-to-withdraw-changes-to-privacy-policy/article33608260.ece?homepage=true

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Leaked video hands-on of ASUS ROG Phone 4 [XDA]
https://www.xda-developers.com/asus-rog-phone-4-could-launch-soon-with-65w-fast-charging/

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First VIVO TABLET will launch along Vivo X60 Pro+
https://techalert24.com/2021/01/first-vivo-tablet-will-launch-along-vivo-x60-pro-plus.html

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Qualcomm Snapdragon 870: 'New' CPU for affordable top smartphones
https://winfuture.de/news,120691.html

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Pocket-lint: Astro Slide 5G is first 5G phone with a full QWERTY keyboard.
https://www.pocket-lint.com/phones/news/155358-planet-computers-astro-slide-5g

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LG Electronics reportedly mulls about pulling out of the smartphone business (Korean article)
http://biz.newdaily.co.kr/site/data/html/2021/01/20/2021012000001.html

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Google adds a Restricted Networking Mode in Android 12
https://www.xda-developers.com/google-restricted-networking-mode-android-12

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[MKBHD] Xiaomi Mi 11: The New Normal!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_fqxMZi7P7U&feature=youtu.be

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S21 Haptics Downgraded

I went to Best Buy to check out the S21 display units today and I tested the haptics against my Pixel 2 XL, a Pixel 5, a Note 20 Ultra, a Z Fold 2, and an iPhone 12 Pro Max. I think haptics matter a lot in the experience you get with a phone and it's something reviewers usually ignore completely. I found that the S21 (all three models) had weaker haptics than the Note 20 Ultra. It feels like a downgrade. It also feels, on the Ultra at least, like it's coming from a specific point at the back of ...

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The Galaxy Bud Pros are uncomfortable

I'll start off by saying that I have been looking forward to the Bud Pros for a LONG time. I use my Buds+ nearly all day from my walk to work, calls/music at work, and on my walk home. I live in NYC so active noise cancellation is a big deal. Here are my initial thoughts from using the Bud Pros for a day...

#Pros
The sound, even for someone who's not an audiophile like me but is also not a novice, is noticeably better. The deep bass and less metallic highs are what stick out to me.

#Cons...

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MediaTek Dimensity 1100 and Dimensity 1200 chips launched for 5G flagships
https://www.xda-developers.com/mediatek-dimensity-1100-1200-flagship-5g-chip-launched/

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Exynos Galaxy S21 Ultra battery life seems promising
https://www.sammobile.com/opinion/exynos-samsung-galaxy-s21-ultra-battery-life-seems-promising/

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Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G Disassembly Teardown Repair Video Review
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cU3QXPoFOUI

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