Lost my phone on a snowmobile trail 3 months ago, still works!
As the noscript says, a few months ago my phone, a sony xperia 1 ii, fell out of my pocket on a snowmobile trail. I found the general location of it using google but could never find it under all of the snow. A couple days ago I found it, buried in the sand still working. The discoloration is from the screen protector. The phone doesn't have a single scratch on it, and it booted up and works perfectly. I cleaned it with compressed air and took a gamble to turn i...
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As the noscript says, a few months ago my phone, a sony xperia 1 ii, fell out of my pocket on a snowmobile trail. I found the general location of it using google but could never find it under all of the snow. A couple days ago I found it, buried in the sand still working. The discoloration is from the screen protector. The phone doesn't have a single scratch on it, and it booted up and works perfectly. I cleaned it with compressed air and took a gamble to turn i...
https://redd.it/m83zn9
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OLED displays have made the used phone market much worse
Not as much a rant as an observation. Ive been shopping for a used last gen phone to replace my current device, which I bought used a few years back. I prefer buying used phones since I don't need bleeding edge tech and I don't usually have much to spend on a new phone.
As I'm browsing sites for a used phone, I've noticed that nearly every used last gen flagship and midtier phone has moderate to severe screen burn-in. Of course, not every last gen OLED screen was bad and not all last gen device...
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Not as much a rant as an observation. Ive been shopping for a used last gen phone to replace my current device, which I bought used a few years back. I prefer buying used phones since I don't need bleeding edge tech and I don't usually have much to spend on a new phone.
As I'm browsing sites for a used phone, I've noticed that nearly every used last gen flagship and midtier phone has moderate to severe screen burn-in. Of course, not every last gen OLED screen was bad and not all last gen device...
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OLED displays have made the used phone market much worse
Not as much a rant as an observation. Ive been shopping for a used last gen phone to replace my current device, which I bought used a few years...
TWRP 3.5.1 released with new features as team prepares for Android 11
https://www.xda-developers.com/twrp-3-5-1-released-new-features/
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TWRP 3.5.1 released with new features as team prepares for Android 11 support
TWRP 3.5.1 is out for supported devices with a number of under-the-hood improvements and bug fixes. Check it out!
Telegram 7.6 – Voice Chats 2.0: Channels, Millions of Listeners, Recorded Chats, Admin Tools
https://telegram.org/blog/voice-chats-on-steroids
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Voice Chats 2.0: Channels, Millions of Listeners, Recorded Chats, Admin Tools
Voice Chats first appeared in December, adding a new dimension of live talk to Telegram groups. Starting today, they become available in channels too – and there are no more limits on the number of participants. This update also brings recordable voice chats…
ROG Phone 5 Teardown! - Why does it break?! - YouTube
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ROG Phone 5 Teardown! - Why did it break?!
Its time to take apart the ROG Phone 5 and see why it breaks under pressure. The ROG 5 is the latest and greatest gaming phone from Asus. It packs a powerful punch... but we found some structural issues that other phones dont have. Today we will dissect the…
Huawei to begin charging phone makers for 5G patents (up to $2.50 for each 5G-enabled handset)
https://technode.com/2021/03/17/huawei-to-begin-charging-phone-makers-for-5g-patents/
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TechNode
Huawei to begin charging phone makers for 5G patents · TechNode
Smartphone makers like Apple and Samsung are likely to pay 5G-related royalties to Huawei, the owner of the world’s largest portfolio of 5G patents.
vivo Tops Asian Smartphone Market in 2020 Q4, according to Counterpoint
https://www.mobilityindia.com/vivo-tops-asian-smartphone-market-in-2020-q4-according-to-counterpoint/
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Mobilityindia
vivo Tops Asian Smartphone Market in 2020 Q4, according to Counterpoint
vivo topped fourth quarter 2020 shipments in Asian smartphone market with a total market share of 15 percent, according to Counterpoint. The ranking came in part thanks to strong performance in market
Android 11 is rolling out to Chromebooks on the Beta channel
https://www.androidpolice.com/2021/03/19/android-11-is-rolling-out-to-chromebooks-on-the-beta-channel/
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Android Police
Android 11 is rolling out to Chromebooks on the Beta channel
It's been two years since the Android system on Chromebooks received a major update. While Android 9 Pie introduced a slew of improvements, growing pains
Onyx Boox Nova3 Color Review by MrMobile
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NRFuQ4uZIO8
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Onyx Boox Nova3 Color Review: Android On E Ink!
A few months ago I reviewed my first color e-reader, the PocketBook Color. And while it was novel to use a tablet that blended all the benefits of e-paper with the universal appeal of color … it was also quite limiting to be locked into a platform that only…
It's not just you: Whatsapp, Instagram, and Facebook Messenger are down
https://www.androidpolice.com/2021/03/19/its-not-just-you-whatsapp-instagram-and-facebook-messenger-are-down/
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Android Police
Whatsapp, Instagram, and Facebook Messenger experienced a massive outage today
If you were having difficulty sending a message on Whatsapp or Facebook Messenger earlier today, or if you ran into problems signing into Instagram, you
[Ice universe]: SAMSUNG ISOCELL GN2 sensor (1/1.12”, 50 MP, 1.4 μm) will debut with a Xiaomi phone at the end of March
https://twitter.com/UniverseIce/status/1372816119023558664?s=20
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Ice universe
Samsung ISOCELL GN2 will be the largest mobile phone sensor in 2021, which will bring an unprecedented experience, waiting for the Xiaomi phone at the end of the month.
[kdrag0n on Twitter] Android 12 DP2 has a new privacy indicator Ul, as seen in the mockups that leaked in early February. It's much more polished than the hidden implementation in Android 11 and it matches the mockups surprisingly well.
https://twitter.com/kdrag0n/status/1372783638803214338?s=19
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kdrag0n
Android 12 DP2 has a new privacy indicator UI, as seen in the mockups that leaked in early February. It's much more polished than the hidden implementation in Android 11 and it matches the mockups surprisingly well.
Samsung Smart Lock Solution (Location)
Hopefully this can help many. I've had issues with Smart Lock for years when it came to trusted locations. I went looking for optimized system apps. I don't know if you need to remove battery optimization for both but that's when it started working.
Go to your settings and search for "Optimize battery usage". Once you're in the list, change to "All". I can't remember if you have to enable to see system apps so check that first. I then disabled optimization for:
Samsung Core Services
Samsun...
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Hopefully this can help many. I've had issues with Smart Lock for years when it came to trusted locations. I went looking for optimized system apps. I don't know if you need to remove battery optimization for both but that's when it started working.
Go to your settings and search for "Optimize battery usage". Once you're in the list, change to "All". I can't remember if you have to enable to see system apps so check that first. I then disabled optimization for:
Samsung Core Services
Samsun...
https://redd.it/m8jlqv
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reddit
Samsung Smart Lock Solution (Location)
Hopefully this can help many. I've had issues with Smart Lock for years when it came to trusted locations. I went looking for optimized system...
More Galaxy S21 camera features come to Galaxy S20, Note 20 series
https://www.sammobile.com/news/more-galaxy-s21-camera-features-come-galaxy-s20-note-20-series/
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SamMobile
More Galaxy S21 camera features come to Galaxy S20, Note 20 series
Samsung launched the Galaxy S21 series earlier this year with impressive camera features. Now, the company is rolling out some of those camera-related features to its older high-end smartphones, inclu
Xiaomi’s POCO X3 Pro leaks in full with a brand new Qualcomm chip
https://www.xda-developers.com/poco-x3-pro-leak-specs/
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XDA Developers
Xiaomi’s POCO X3 Pro leaks in full with a brand new Qualcomm chip
The POCO X3 Pro is coming and thanks to an early Shopee listing, we know pretty much everything about Xiaomi's upcoming mid-range smartphone.
LG’s rollable smartphone gets Bluetooth SIG certification
https://www.xda-developers.com/lg-rollable-smartphone-bluetooth-sig/
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XDA Developers
LG’s rollable smartphone gets Bluetooth SIG certification
We've spotted a Bluetooth SIG certification listing of the LG Rollable which suggests that the company may actually end up launching the device this year.
The vivo X60 series will be the first with pixel shift technology
https://verietyinfo.com/singapore/exclusive-the-vivo-x60-series-will-be-the-first-with-pixel-shift-technology/
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Lenders in India using coercive loan apps that shut down smartphones if customers fall behind on payments
https://restofworld.org/2021/loans-that-hijack-your-phone-are-coming-to-india/
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Rest of World
Loans that hijack your phone are coming to India
Lenders are turning to coercive loan apps that shut down smartphones if customers fall behind on payments.
Exclusive: the vivo X60 series will be the first with pixel shift technology
https://www.gsmarena.com/exclusive_the_vivo_x60_series_will_feature_the_first_of_its_kind_pixel_shift_technology-news-48297.php
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GSMArena.com
Exclusive: the vivo X60 series will be the first with pixel shift technology
Pixel shift can be found on some DSLRs, but this is the first time it will be used on a smartphone.
Huawei Mate X2 Review: Most Cutting-Edge Phone Hardware Right Now
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Huawei Mate X2 Review: Most Cutting-Edge Phone Hardware Right Now
This is my real world review of the #Huawei Mate X2 after over a week of use. Please subscribe to my channel and follow me on Instagram bensgadgetreviews! Thanks.
TIME STAMPS:
0:00 - intro
0:30 - hardware and specs talk
5:02 - cameras and samples
8:46 -…
TIME STAMPS:
0:00 - intro
0:30 - hardware and specs talk
5:02 - cameras and samples
8:46 -…
Saturday APPreciation (Mar 20 2021) - Your weekly app recommendation/request thread!
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Download the official /r/Android App Store based on our wiki!
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Note 2. Join our IRC, and Telegram chat-rooms! ...
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