I hope they don't stop making IPS Panels.

The OLED panels on many androids especially the budget to mid range ones are disappointing. What is the point of having those deep blacks if important things like text are not sharp. Also the funny thing is that OLED panels look sharp on iPhones. I really do not want to use iPhones but their displays are significantly better. I honestly prefer a good IPS panel over a blurry OLED panel and I hope they would improve the OLED technology on Android devices. It may be just me but I can certainly see ...

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TIL Microsoft Edge has an option to autofill passwords for other apps

Not sure if it's new but on Edge Canary > Settings > Accounts > Passwords, there's an option to autofill passwords for other apps. Edge will be the new autofill service.

I'm curious how it works with MS Authenticator though, which also has an autofill option....

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Sharp announce the Aquos R6 with a 1 inch sensor.

Sharp say they collaborated with Leica for the camera. The phone has a 1 inch 20.2 MP sensor.

Specs| Aquos R6
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Operating system| Android 11
CPU| Snapdragon 888
Display| 6.6-inch WUXGA+ (2730×1260p) Pro IGZO OLED, 1-240? Hz variable refresh rate (SoftBank page says it's 120 Hz but the official page says 240), 10-bit
RAM and Storage| 12 GB LPDDR5 RAM, 128 GB UFS 3.1 storage (expandable via MicroSD)
Main camera| 20.1 MP (1/1") + ToF lens
Front camera| 12.6 MP
Battery| 5000 mAh
Dimensions| ...

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BinaryEye is an open source ad-free barcode scanner for Android
https://www.ghacks.net/2021/05/16/binaryeye-is-an-open-source-ad-free-barcode-scanner-for-android/

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Google "Assistant" Driving Mode is a huge step backwards

Hopefully I can keep this aimed towards starting a discussion and away from a rant, but I've been very frustrated by Driving Mode. I've been using Android Auto's phone mode for years. It was great for someone like me who drives a car that predates infotainment systems. When it was first announced, I thought (and continue to think) that the feature was a big advantage over Apple CarPlay.

At Google I/O in May of 2019, they announced a big update to Android Auto revamping the UI and removing phone...

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Pixel Users: What improvements are you hoping Google makes in Android 12?

For me personally, I'd say that Google is going in the right direction. From the leaks, refinement, consistency, and fluidity seem to be common goals of the next update.

As for nitpicky requests:

* A better built-in media player (one that fits Google's design language and offers more granular, on-screen volume controls)
* Transparent gesture bar
* Better RAM management (although I know this is in part a responsibility of the phone's chipset)
* Better third-party camera API
* Stricter design...

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iOS/iPhone Perspective from a Long Time Android User

After months of deliberation (and a great deal recently), I finally bought an iPhone 12 to test the waters on the other side. So far, I only had this phone for 1 week and wanted to share my experience so far.

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I'm sure there are a lot of posts like this but hopefully this helps for those on the fence.

TLDR: iOS has come a long way since I last used it on my iPad mini 4. Android and iOS are much more similar than they are different. Android --> more features/customizability over yo...

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Google Pixel 6 might not have a under display camera, but Pixel 7 might
https://www.techradar.com/news/google-pixel-6-might-not-have-under-display-camera-but-pixel-7-might

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Apple Music announces Spatial Audio and Lossless Audio - Apple
https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2021/05/apple-music-announces-spatial-audio-and-lossless-audio/

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Magisk developer topjohnwu leaves Apple to join Android's security team
https://twitter.com/topjohnwu/status/1394307859815407619

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The ASUS Zenfone 8 Hands-On Review: A New Compact Direction
https://www.anandtech.com/show/16665/the-asus-zenfone-8-hands-on-review

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Forget multiple cameras—Sharp phone has one giant 1-inch camera sensor
https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2021/05/sharp-aquos-phone-has-a-massive-1-inch-camera-sensor/

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New Google Photos feature makes it easier than ever to search for images (search filters)
https://www.androidpolice.com/2021/05/17/new-google-photos-feature-makes-it-easier-than-ever-to-search-for-images/

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Android 12’s new privacy controls could include a Privacy Dashboard
https://www.xda-developers.com/android-12-privacy-dashboard-rumor/

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Google Pixel 6/6 Pro (x-post /r/google )
https://www.reddit.com/r/google/comments/nela8x

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Samsung Display will show the latest display technology at “SID Display Week 2021”: 1. S-foldable 2. 17 inch tablet / PC foldable display 3. Slidable 4. UPC
https://twitter.com/UniverseIce/status/1394108371435884550

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Ulefone Armor 11 5G - Review, this phone is plain awful

If you are looking for a rugged phone, this isn’t it!

Here are some images: https://imgur.com/gallery/TOFA1vW

Anyone looking at this phone is looking at it for one reason and one reason alone – the “fact” it is supposedly indestructible. Far from being indestructible, this is the most easily damaged and fragile phone I have ever had the misfortune of purchasing.

My primary occupations have been in the oil and gas industry and construction. In these industries due to the fact you are in the ...

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Flexible Samsung OLED at SID Display Week
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GXx7LLsXPLE

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Is selling your privacy for a cheaper phone really a good idea?
https://www.androidauthority.com/xiaomi-privacy-cheap-phone-1118444/

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How Holcim ANZ used cloud desktop and Dex to stay strong through the pandemic
https://www.zdnet.com/article/how-holcim-anz-used-cloud-desktop-and-dex-to-stay-strong-through-the-pandemic/

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The Google I/O 2021 Keynote
https://www.reddit.com/r/GooglePixel/comments/nf99md/the_google_io_2021_livestream/

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