Android and desktop mode

I'm still confused as to why there are few phones has desktop mode feature. Processor nowadays are getting more and more powerful, why do manufactures still neglect this feature? There are new snapdragon 888 phones that still has Type C 2.0, means you can't connect it to external monitors. Even processors as old as snapdragon 617 is capable of desktop mode if implemented by the manufacturer. Android has the opportunity to turn every smartphone to a desktop computing device but for some reason it...

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Google has a pretty low hanging fruit for tablet adoption

... but they aren't doing it.

Just release a build of Google Chrome that can make desktop mode default. It's gonna open the doors to be more productive on web apps for tablets.

A medium term goal could be to optimize Google Drive and Apps for tablets desktop mode a bit. Not much, just needs minor polishes....

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Google Chat readies beta preview for Hangouts users
https://9to5google.com/2021/02/10/google-chat-beta-preview-hangouts-migration/

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Smart-ISO Pro: HDR technology of ISOCELL Image Sensor | Samsung
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TYdEHoPo6jA

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Opinion If companies are removing chargers from the packaging because "everyone has a charger", they should go all out and include nothing but the phone itself because you can make the same argument for every other accessory

Even SIM ejector pins too. It's been a standard included accessory for years too.

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Not saying that I agree with this move (I'm actually quite neutral about it), but I'd rather see a company commit fully to their beliefs rather than blindly copy whatever everyone else is doing....

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Anandtech S21 Ultra Snapdragon/Exynos Mixed-Usage Power & Preliminary Battery Life
https://www.anandtech.com/show/16463/snapdragon-888-vs-exynos-2100-galaxy-s21-ultra/5

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Samsung Galaxy ads; how to turn off/avoid them
https://9to5google.com/2021/02/09/samsung-galaxy-ads-turn-off

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PSA: if you use Slack on Android, you should update your password
https://www.theverge.com/2021/2/10/22277054/slack-android-psa-password-reset-email-plaintext

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This €749 Phone Is BETTER Than My €1259 Galaxy S21 Ultra? [TechTablets]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a1wH0fuTiC4&feature=youtu.be

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A lesser known way to boot into recovery using 'local' command shells, no root.

There's this app called Button Mapper (pro) . It can help customize buttons to do certain tasks, like you could set the volume button to screenshot etc.

So, when you would want to set a specific task for your buttons, there's six categories you can select from... Action, Applications, Shortcuts, System, Media, Advanced.
In The Advanced Category, There's "shell commands" .
You write reboot recovery in it. Now when you put your button in action, it reboots into recovery! Ofcourse it's...

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Nifty navigation trick in Chrome

Ok I have no idea if this is a server-side update or not (I don't think half the folks at Google do either) but I just came across this feature for navigating in Chrome while cleaning my phone screen.

So basically to go back to a previous page, just swipe inward from the left edge of the screen, and swipe inward from the right edge of the screen to go forward. Simple as that and eliminates the need to go to the hamburger menu (3 dots).

Works on phones using the 3-button navigation too, mine's ...

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Tried a budget android phone after years of flagships

Recently, I purchased an Alcatel 1B for my son. I spent $100 CAD on it. I am currently using a Samsung Galaxy S10+, which was around $2000 CAD when I purchased it.

I am incredibly impressed at how well the budget Android phones work. The Samsung is definitely better, but it is not 20x better.

I Have always used the latest and greatest, thinking that I needed all the features, and the Alcatel has none of the new features (no wireless charging, not usb-c, no curved screen, only 2.4Ghz wifi, et...

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What should I buy Thursday (Feb 11 2021) - Your weekly device inquiry thread!

Credits to the team at /r/PickAnAndroidForMe for compiling this information:

Home - https://www.reddit.com/r/PickAnAndroidForMe/wiki/index

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A new video editor, plus enhanced editing features
https://blog.google/products/photos/new-video-editor-plus-enhanced-editing-features/

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Bluetooth Audio Quality Problems With Smartwatch: A Saga

I'm going to preface this by saying that this is a known issue that has been popping up on the internet since the inception of BLE devices/smartwatches. This is an aggregation of links I have found of others having the same issue. I have found evidence of this problem being reported by others going back to 2013.

>https://www.reddit.com/r/Android/comments/7dr6lt/using\_android\_wear\_kills\_bluetooth\_sound\_quality/
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Xiaomi's Global version of the MIUI firmware has less features and isn't as optimized as the Chinese version of MIUI
https://www.notebookcheck.net/Xiaomi-makes-lite-work-of-MIUI-12-5-Global-ROM-as-firmware-has-fewer-features-and-less-effective-system-optimizations-than-MIUI-12-5-China.519456.0.html

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Android 12's biggest feature should be an easy upgrade to Android 13
https://www.androidpolice.com/2021/02/11/android-12s-biggest-feature-should-be-an-easy-upgrade-to-android-13/

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Exynos 2100 Vs Snapdragon 888 SHOCKING Results! Ft Mi 11 & Galaxy S21 Ultra [TechTablets]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RnYjmFnIJNM&feature=youtu.be

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Xiaomi’s Mi 11 Ultra breaks cover with a 120X zoom camera and tiny secondary screen
https://www.xda-developers.com/xiaomi-11-ultra-leak-120x-zoom-secondary-screen/

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NotebookCheck: "Proposed law in North Dakota may force Apple and Google to allow alternative app stores on mobile phones"
https://www.notebookcheck.net/Proposed-law-in-North-Dakota-may-force-Apple-and-Google-to-allow-alternative-app-stores-on-mobile-phones.519842.0.html

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NEW PhoneBuff - S21 Ultra vs iPhone 12 Pro Max - Speed Test

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WYkRYhJVuXs

(sorry, I'm new to reddit and idk how to embed a link)

What do you guys think of the test?...

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