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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Who is to blame for the malicious Barcode Scanner that got on the Google Play store?
https://blog.malwarebytes.com/android/2021/02/who-is-to-blame-for-the-malicious-barcode-scanner-that-got-on-the-google-play-store/

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Saturday APPreciation (Feb 13 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!

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Facebook Working on Smart Watch that Runs on Android
https://www.theinformation.com/articles/facebook-plans-smartwatch-with-focus-on-messaging-health

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The future of flashing custom ROMs will be through a web browser
https://www.xda-developers.com/flashing-custom-roms-web-browser/

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How much does the availability of certain brands influence your choice?

I see a lot of comments saying that Samsung is only popular in this sub because it's the default option in the US, and you can't find a lot of brands there. I live in Asia, and while we don't have Sony, LG or Google phones here, we have more options than an average American. Hell, I had to order my old Sony and LG from abroad, so that's possible as well. Yet I'm using a Samsung anyway, even though I'm not a big fan of their hardware, so not being able to buy a Vivo or Xiaomi phone wouldn't chang...

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Galaxy S21 Ultra Screen Protector - Spigen Platinum Tray - Pretty Terrible

Quick review on this screen protector.

Purchased it this week as I liked the install procedure which appeared to leave little room for error considering the directions, video and kit inclusions.

Removed the pre-installed Samsung screen protector and ensured there was no residue or dust utilizing the alcohol wipes etc. Followed the install instructions after watching the video a couple of times and it went smoothly.

Post-install I was pretty stoked. Seemed to bond really well and sensitivity...

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Camera shootout: Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra vs iPhone 12 Pro Max
https://www.androidauthority.com/samsung-galaxy-s21-ultra-vs-iphone-12-pro-max-camera-test-1198238/

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

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I think Samsung nerfs Android really bad...

I have a Samsung Galaxy phone. It just got an update to Android 11.

Android 11 is supposed to have a lot of great features from notification grouping by type to a better, native screen recorder to a power down screen with ability to control your smart home and get access to your payment service.

My Samsung Android has none of that.

Samsung's screen recorder sucks. While recording gameplay, it results in a terrible audio lag. The only reason why I got a Samsung Android phone and not somethi...

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Top facts the 3.5mm headphone jack is obsolete: The reason to move on should Ask OEMs to ditch the Headphone jack for flagship phones of any kind.

After having the headphone Jack for so many years, its time to finally ditch the headphone jack 100% for good. The good news is that the Google Pixel 1 and the Pixel 5 smartphones are created into this brave new world without the need of headphone jacks. Smartphone OEMs can also cultivate and give credibility to the no headphone jack phone designs for more room needed for a larger battery, a bigger haptic engine, and added larger displays.

This insures OEM Smartphones to add a bigger room for a...

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Samsung Galaxy A72: New version of the bestseller smartphone - winfuture.de
https://winfuture.de/news,121201.html

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How to open the full Play Store app on the Chromecast with Google TV
https://www.androidpolice.com/2021/02/13/how-to-access-the-full-play-store-on-the-chromecast-with-google-tv/

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Galaxy S21 Ultra's 100x camera zoom is pointless, but 10x is incredible
https://www.cnet.com/news/galaxy-s21-ultra-camera-samsung-zoom-100x-10x-night-mode-photos-tested/

https://redd.it/ljjqz9
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Samsung Pay is just not worth using without MST
https://www.androidpolice.com/2021/02/12/samsung-pay-is-just-not-worth-using-without-mst/

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Sunday Rant/Rage (Feb 14 2021) - Your weekly complaint thread!

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This weekly Sunday thread is for you to let off some steam and speak out about whatever complaint you might have about:

Your device.

Your carrier.

Your device's manufacturer.

An app

Any other company



Rules

1) Please do not target any individuals or try to name/shame any individual. If you hate G...

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Tasker can read JSON data and web pages in latest beta
https://www.androidpolice.com/2021/02/13/tasker-can-read-json-data-and-web-pages-in-latest-beta/

https://redd.it/ljo4i1
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Reviewers often berate Samsung for having ads on their devices. I feel they should also extend that same criticism to Google and Pixel devices for ads in the Discover feed

I posted this to r/GooglePixel earlier and it just got downvoted. Are folk actually okay with this?

These type of ads just started popping up on my Pixel 3 XL.

https://i.imgur.com/cChL0gu.png

I'm not even anywhere near London for goodness sake.

The feed seems like such a fundamental part of the interface of the device. They might as well throw ads in the notification tray as well while they're at it.

I genuinely ...

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Google launches 'Pixel for Business' to get enterprise buyers
https://9to5google.com/2021/02/14/google-pixel-for-business/

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Why do you think ASOP killed call Recording?

The best answer I can come up with is that they want to eliminate any possibility if being dragged into a lawsuit in cases where someone did not follow applicable wiretapping laws.

...Back when I worked at RadioShack, we had a microphone you could suction cup to the back of a phone to pickup the other party and your device. I sold one to a lady in Texas, with her lawyer present, because her Husband/BF was verbally abusing her over the phone. That was legit use if phone recording in a single-par...

https://redd.it/ljpj6k
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What's your favorite custom ROM?

I didn't use that many ROMs, but I think my favorite is crDroid. It has just the right amount of features imo. Also Resurrection Remix because it has a shit ton of features, more than any ROM I've used....

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