Android 11's App Suggestions feature quietly nudges users towards using Google's own services

App Suggestions is a feature in Android 11, as described on the Android website:

>Pixel devices now make app suggestions based on your daily routines. These apps show up on the bottom row of your home screen. So you can get the apps you need when you need them.

However, I've recently discovered that in Google's view, "the apps you need" just happen to be the ones that make them money.

Despite having never once used the YouTube Music app that's preins...

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Samsung Galaxy M12/F12 specs revealed: quad cameras, 6,000mAh battery, and more
https://www.91mobiles.com/hub/samsung-galaxy-m12-f12-specifications-exclusive/

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Do you prefer flat or curved screen and why?

Having used both, I can say I definitely prefer flat screen because:

- No distortion on images/content

- Yay screen protector!

- Subjective, but it looks better for me

- No accidental touch

- Less prone to damage

What do you guys think?...

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The Magisk Manager APK can now be flashed from within TWRP
https://www.xda-developers.com/install-magisk-manager-without-separate-zip/

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Samsung W21 5G is the same size as the regular Samsung Fold 2

I remember when leaked photos of the Samsung W21 5G (Chinese Gold Fold 2) came out some people strongly believed it was bigger than the regular Fold 2. I tried to explain to some that they are the same size and it was just the positioning of the phones in the photo that made the Gold one look bigger. I ended up getting insulted by people, told I was stupid/blind and down voted.

Well here is a video showing the two phones and......... THEY ARE THE EXACT SAME SIZE! 🙄

https://youtu.be/wQjPQe7...

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What's the best rear camera module design you've seen?

I was thinking about Samsungs recent s21 rear module and if there is a more elegant solution or look. What is your guys best so far?...

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A possible solution to android issues

I have been long term android user but have been thinking of switching because of issues like heavy bloatware, System wide ads, lack of long-term software support, etc etc. A big reason could be that the android phone market is competitive and the margins are razor thin; so OEMs have to rely on other methods to cut costs & generate revenue. In comparison, Apple has a significant chunk coming from app store purchases and services. Though android OEMs including samsung, xiaomi, etc have their own ...

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S21 Ultra Exynos 2100 Genshin Impact Gaming FPS Test! Samsung failed again?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ri91Wz8T2c4

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Has anyone ever seen the new keyboard animation on Android 11?

I almost entirely forgot about the new keyboard animation that was announced during the Android 11 beta.
It is nowhere to be seen on my phone so far, not even in Google's messaging app. Considering how easy this should be to implement, it speaks volumes about the adaptation of new APIs on Android....

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Asus ROG Phone 3 Android 11 beta program started
https://piunikaweb.com/2021/01/21/asus-rog-phone-3-android-11-beta-program/

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Saturday APPreciation (Jan 23 2021) - 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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OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro key specs tipped
https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_9_9_pro_key_specs-news-47367.php

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SD888 (Xiaomi MI 11) vs Exynos 2100 (S21 Ultra) - German Reviewer (Results in comments)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jx2STPub3vI

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Samsung could be working on a follow-up to flippy Galaxy A80
https://www.androidauthority.com/samsung-galaxy-a82-1194806/

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Google Play Store Easter Egg (Hot Air Balloon) Live Now

I can play the minigame from my phone in airplane mode. More info about the easter egg in this article, it seems to have just rolled out https://www.androidpolice.com/2020/12/22/hot-air-baloon-offline-mini-game-easter-egg-for-the-google-play-store-spotted-in-the-wild/...

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The Samsung Galaxy S10 Android 11 update has been halted
https://www.androidpolice.com/2021/01/22/android-11-starts-arriving-for-samsung-galaxy-s10-series-with-release-of-one-ui-3/

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Jonathan Casey - Galaxy S21 Ultra Camera Tips and Tricks
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S5JOb9FV6wI

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S21 camera is still not good for shooting indoor pets and kids.

Thao Huynh mentions it in her review at 6:27 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ckql6-OZRp4...

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The Google Pixel 5: A Mini-Review - Small Package, Small Value? (Anandtech)
https://www.anandtech.com/show/16442/the-google-pixel-5-a-minireview

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Has anyone been using Focus Mode and found it really useful?

I'm mostly interested in hearing how other people are utilizing Digital Wellbeing's Focus Mode. I generally find myself using Do Not Disturb mode frequently if I need to hunker down and pay attention to work or if I'm spending time with family and don't want distractions. I haven't really explored Focus Mode much (or putting time limits on specific apps, for that matter).

How do you use Focus Mode? Do you find yourself using it in specific situations? I'd like to hear your thoughts and suggest...

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Anyone else prefer the old 16:9 aspect ratio?

I've had the pixel 4a since October and I still can't get used to how tall the screen is. The black bars and small video are annoying, but the thing that bugs me most is the ergonomics.

In portrait orientation, it's harder to press things at the very top and bottom of the phone. When I'm holding it landscape, I have to contort my hand to reeeach the edge of the screen to swipe to go back. It seems I have to move my hand a lot more and readjust my phone in my hand a lot more than I did with m...

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