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

Smartphones 101 - https://www.reddit.com/r/PickAnAndroidForMe/wiki/smartphones101

Top Phones - https://www.reddit.com/r/PickAnAndroidForMe/wiki/phones



Note 1. 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, a...

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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/

https://redd.it/lhtrvt
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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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BlackBerry is making a comeback in 2021 with a flagship rocking a physical keyboard
https://pocketnow.com/blackberry-is-making-a-comeback-in-2021-with-a-flagship-rocking-a-physical-keyboard

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Samsung O, Samsung Free and Quick Share coming to Windows 10
http://www.aggiornamentilumia.it/2021/02/12/samsung-o-samsung-free-e-quick-share-windows-10/

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Android 12: Everything we know so far about Google’s next big update!
https://www.xda-developers.com/android-12/

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Qualcomm objects to Nvidia’s $40 billion Arm acquisition
https://www.cnbc.com/2021/02/12/qualcomm-objects-to-nvidias-40-billion-arm-acquisition.html

https://redd.it/lii5k4
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OnePlus and lack of kernel sources (update)

Hey, guys. Following these two posts I made recently due to OnePlus not submitting the kernel sources for a few devices, I contacted the FreeSoftwareFoundation to investigate the possible violation and move forward.

One of the issues I had contacting OnePlus is that support simply is not capable of helping with sources. Most of the tickets I opened would result in specialists that didn't und...

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(PSA) Chromecast with Google TV supports Bluetooth headphones

Just found this out while trying to watch a basketball game in my bedroom sitting next to my less than interested wife. I was able to quickly and easily connect my Airpods Pro by going to settings/remotes & accessories and then just pairing it. Watching TV with noise cancelling is amazing.

This device continues to be perfect is almost every way....

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Xiaomi Mi 11 Teardown! - Lets find that battery... [JerryRigEverything]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t1MEIszXiok&feature=youtu.be

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Wear OS is making app sideloading much more difficult
https://www.androidpolice.com/2021/02/12/wear-os-is-making-app-sideloading-much-more-difficult/

https://redd.it/lir5h4
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Google Fuchsia OS could run Android & Linux apps 'natively' - 9to5Google
https://9to5google.com/2021/02/12/google-fuchsia-os-android-linux-programs-starnix/

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Google, Microsoft, Qualcomm Protest Nvidia’s Acquisition of Arm Ltd.
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-02-12/google-microsoft-qualcomm-protest-nvidia-s-arm-acquisition

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