Why all Android OEMs dont offer these simple yet useful hardware features?

Only Xiaomi & Huawei smartphones offer IR Blaster in their smartphones. It's a pretty useful hardware feature that majority of the OEMs dont provide to their customers.

Second case, Alert Slider. As of my knowing, One Plus is the only Android vendor providing this. In a world of original ideas for removing headphone jack and charger, WHY Android OEMs hasnt copied down the alert slider?

Lastly, an extra customisable button. Motorola & Samsung have provided this but the functionality...

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Are these them WF-1000XM4s? (Renders)
https://twitter.com/rquandt/status/1392258518837833732

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A quick PowerShell noscript for clearing user data of all Android apps/packages via ADB, as an alternative to a factory reset when gifting your phone to a non-tech family member. Just don't forget to remove your accounts.
https://gist.github.com/noseratio/e3b136401965289c4aab40fa60f3be41

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Integrating Rust Into the Android Open Source Project
https://security.googleblog.com/2021/05/integrating-rust-into-android-open.html

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ZenFone 8: All the details about the compact top smartphone from ASUS
https://winfuture.de/news,122884.html

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U.S. Agrees to Remove Xiaomi From Blacklist After Lawsuit
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-05-12/xiaomi-u-s-government-agree-to-drop-firm-from-blacklist

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Edward Snowden: How Your Cell Phone Spies on You
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Magisk v23.0 brings along SafetyNet API fixes but drops legacy Android support
https://www.xda-developers.com/magisk-v23-release-safetynet-api-fix/

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The Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 will run WearOS (rumour)
https://news.mt.co.kr/mtview.php?no=2021051116213884773

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This app can factory reset your phone if it is taken by law enforcement
https://github.com/mbkore/lockup

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A Phone Camera To Flip For: ASUS Zenfone 8 / 8 Flip Review
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O7ixEvnm2ok

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I've had the ASUS ZenFone 8 and ZenFone 8 Flip for a month - Ask Me Anything!

Hi Reddit,

ASUS just launched the ZenFone 8 series in Europe today. There's a smaller model with a 5.9" display and a bigger "Flip" model that retains the Flip Camera setup that ZenFone flagships are known for. I've had both devices in my hands for about a month now, and I just published a review of the ZenFone 8 but not the Flip given its so similar to the ZenFone 7 Pro (I'll have thought...

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Sony Xperia 10 III on preorder in Germany, free noise canceling headphones included
https://www.estorepartner.com/de-DE/dr_product/xperia-10-iii-dual-sim/

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Asus Zenfone 8 megathread

Asus have released the Zenfone 8 series today. The Zenfone 8's main selling point is the form factor since it is one of the smallest Android flagships in the market while not compromising on features such as a flagship processor, a headphone jack and IP68 water resistance.

Asus also released the Zenfone 8 Flip which is a successor to the Zenfone 6 and 7. It maintains the flip camera design and the larger form factor.

Articles and reviews about the Zenfone 8 series

The Verge- review
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Asus Zenfone 8 review
https://www.techradar.com/reviews/asus-zenfone-8

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Hey Google, set a timer for "Timely is shutting down"
https://www.androidpolice.com/2021/05/12/hey-google-set-a-timer-for-timely-is-shutting-down/

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Realme 8 5G Vs Redmi Note 10 5G Comparison & Camera Comparison [TechTablets]
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#AndroidDevChallenge - It’s a wrap!
https://android-developers.googleblog.com/2021/05/androiddevchallenge-its-wrap.html

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Google Messages prepares to add a split-screen view for tablets
https://www.xda-developers.com/google-messages-prepares-split-screen-view-tablets/

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What should I buy Thursday (May 13 2021) - Your weekly device inquiry thread!

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Official Windows 10 Galaxy Buds Client
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