Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra long-term review
https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s21_ultra_long_term-review-2288.php

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Xiaomi becomes number two smartphone vendor for first time ever in Q2 2021
https://canalys.com/newsroom/global-smartphone-market-q2-2021

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The FreedomPhone "PatriApp Store" is just a rebranded Aurora Store

HAHAHAHAHA. The so-called "uncensorable app store" called "PatriApp Store" on the FreedomPhone is literally just a rebranded Aurora Store (an OOS front-end for the Google Play Store).

The phone itself appears to be an UMIDIGI A9 Pro

Mishall also suspects it's [likely running a LineageOS GSI](https://twitter.com/MishaalRahman/status/1415786245452668936)

Edit: This person has a Freedom Phone and it's definitely Lineage OS. They ...

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Exclusive: OnePlus Band Steven Harrington Edition render reveals custom watch face, dual-tone design
https://pricebaba.com/blog/oneplus-band-steven-harrington-edition-render-exclusive

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The Sad State of Android Smartphones in India
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jbnxMuBUw0E

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ZTE Axon 30 under-display camera smartphone’s teaser sheds light on build material and technology
https://www.gizmochina.com/2021/07/15/zte-axon-30-teaser-build-material-technology/

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Poco X3 Pro and Other phones with Game Booster also boosts volume of OTT apps.

I noticed that when I started using YouTube while a game boosted by Game Booster was running, sound was quite loud.




Currently I've added YouTube to Game Booster so I can hear sound clearly even in loud environment.




Similarly, Netflix and Prime Video etcetera can be added to Game Booster while watching content without headphones.




This obviates the need of Volume Booster apps. To activate go to Security>Game Booster and add any such apps with Plus sign. Some apps like MX Player c...

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Automattic, owner of Tumblr and WordPress.com, buys podcast app Pocket Casts
https://www.theverge.com/2021/7/16/22580023/automattic-pocket-casts-podcast-app-tumble-wordpress

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MAGA-branded ‘Freedom Phone’ Is a Major Security Hazard
https://gizmodo.com/maga-branded-freedom-phone-is-a-black-box-that-should-b-1847299215

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Polishing up emoji and making them easier to share
https://blog.google/products/android/emoji-day-redesign-easier-sharing/

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Gboard’s new Dynamic Color theme syncs with your wallpaper on Android 12
https://www.xda-developers.com/gboard-dynamic-color-theme-android-12/

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Using a Galaxy S3 (and S3 Mini) in 2021

A while back a youtube video about using an S4 in 2021 was posted here and I was disappointed that it barely said anything about using the thing; it was all retrospective. People liked my comment about the S3 so I thought I'd make it a full review. Starting with the S3, and my reason for keeping it this long:

The S3 is the best-designed phone I have ever held. The body and screen are both the perfect size for me and the smooth plastic back not only feels nice, but is so grippy that I feel like ...

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The Z Fold3 and Flip3 will have IPX8 certification

Both will have IPX8

Unless I'm completely misreading the situation, but he appears to be referring to the Z Fold3 and Flip 3...

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Popular Podcast App Pocket Casts Joins Automattic
https://wordpress.com/blog/2021/07/16/popular-podcast-app-pocket-casts-joins-automattic/

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Weekend discussion: what realistic options are for a phone that is very good on privacy? One that is very good on security? On both? What about something less than perfect but still better than current popular models? From "phone for your grandparents" to "phones for geeks" and beyond.

The "Freedom Phone" suggests that some people definitely want better privacy and security but what can we get right now?

On the level of "privacy for dummies if you can trust one company" the main competitor here is obviously Apple, and unfortunately I can not see any major company in the Android world that has a decent alternative to that right now, could it be that the alternative is a smaller company? Or is the issue here the original business model of Android and things will never get much ...

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Sony Xperia 1 III will only get one major Android update
https://gsmarena.com/sony_xperia_1_iii_will_only_get_one_major_android_update-news-50094.php

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TCL 20S Review: Too many compromises to recommend over the competition
https://www.xda-developers.com/tcl-20s-review/

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How to utilize Android's Data connection via socks proxy on Linux using USB-tethering without root

It's done with Termux on the phone and ssh client on the desktop. It does not require a rooted phone. Should work on mobile-only plans, unless you give yourself up with unencrypted User Agent requests^(1) or by visiting desktop-only^(2) sites. Don't blame me if you'll get charged additional money. Applicable for Android 7-11. These steps does not suit Network Manager setups exactly.

However, it won't work when activating mobile Data and connecting via Wi-Fi (no AP). In ...

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Saturday APPreciation (Jul 17 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. Check MoronicMondayAndroid, which serves as a repository for our retired weekly threads. Just pick any threa...

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I turned off 5G on my phone and it has worked so much better since

Anyone else have this experience? I got a LG V60 ThinQ 5G in March and ever since have had issues with 5G on T-mobile. My brother has a Samsung S21 and had the same experience. When you are sitting in one place with 5G and the signal is strong, it works great. But if you signal is anything less than strong or if you are on the move, it is buggy as hell. Dropped calls, delayed text messages, photos not sending via text, websites not loading, etc.

But I turned it off in the settings and am back o...

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The first apps to use Android 12’s Material You theming are here
https://www.xda-developers.com/the-first-apps-using-material-you-theming-are-here/

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