Sony has done something LG failed to do... make me a believer again
https://www.androidauthority.com/sony-smartphones-1644176/

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Galaxy Watch 4 will reportedly top the Wear OS charts w/ 16GB storage, 1.5GB RAM
https://9to5google.com/2021/07/15/galaxy-watch-4-storage-report/

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[Exclusive] First look at Realme Band 2 leaked renders reveal 1.4-inch display
https://www.digit.in/news/wearable-devices/realme-band-2-exclusive-leaked-images-video-60210.html

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TEST: Is the Nokia 808 PureView's camera any good in 2021?
https://www.gsmarena.com/nokia_808_pureview_vs_xiaomi_mi_11_ultra_camera_comparison-news-50047.php

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[Exclusive] Realme Pad renders reveal 10.4-inch display, stylus support, and more
https://www.91mobiles.com/hub/realme-pad-renders-design-leak-specifications-exclusive/

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Sunday Rant/Rage (Jul 18 2021) - Your weekly complaint thread!

Note 1. Join our IRC, and Telegram chat-roomsPlease see our wiki for instructions.

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 Googl...

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Honor Magic 3 and 3 Pro specifications and renders - Yash Raj Chaudhary

>Exclusive - Honor Magic 3 5G specifications

>- 6.76" BOE QHD+ AMOLED display
>- Curved display
>- Dual Hole Punch
>- 2772×1344 resolution
>- 120Hz refresh rate
>- HDR10+
>- Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
>- Snapdragon 888+
>- Android 11
>- Magic UI 5.0
>- Support GMS
>- 4500mAh battery
>- 66W fast charger
>- 50W fast charger
>- 8GB+128GB/256GB
>- 12GB+256GB/512GB
>- UFS 3.1
>- NFC

Source

>Exclusive - Honor Magic 3 P...

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From the Editor's Desk: Imagining Android 17 on the Pixel 6
https://www.androidcentral.com/editors-desk-imagining-android-17-pixel-6?utm_source=ac_tw&utm_medium=tw_card&utm_content=102840&utm_campaign=social

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RetroArch now available on the Amazon App Store!
https://www.libretro.com/index.php/retroarch-now-available-on-the-amazon-app-store/

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Does anyone else think flagships are a bit of a scam?

I have owned a note 8 and a note 9, and most recently an iphone XR after my note 9 went completely insane. My last phone was stolen, and I was just fed up of spending tons on phones, so I started looking into cheaper options. I finally settled on a Samsung A52, thinking it was the best deal in terms of features for price.

Since using it, I have felt like there isn't much difference in day to day use between this phone and my note 9, aside from the S pen which I really liked. This made me wonde...

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Avoid Android devices with virtual proximity sensors

Many of the newer phones are coming with virtual proximity sensors, meaning they don't have a hardware proximity sensor, but they utilize the gyroscope and the accelerometer to sense when the phone is raised to the ear.
Those phones are inconsistent and many times the screen turns on during calls and misstouches are frequent.

I am finding these phones that are listed to have a virtual proximity sensing, but I am sure there are more, especially newer phones with "full screen" design.

https:/...

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Why regularly restarting your android phone is important and why manufacturers don't care?

This is half of the question and half of the answer.

I see a lot of people (especially that less tech-savvy) complaining about how their phone UI is already slow and how they need to buy a new one. But it is a very overlooked fact, that if you restart your phone regularly (like every 3 days or so) you can get much more smooth experience from weaker and older phones. Lot of people are instead wasting resources and money on over powerful phones whose power they never much use (unless they are pla...

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Weekly Superthread (Jul 19 2021) - Your weekly thread for questions, device recommendations and general discussions!

Note 1. Check MoronicMondayAndroid, which serves as a repository for our retired weekly threads. Just pick any thread and Ctrl-F your way to wisdom!

Note 2. Join our IRC, and Telegram chat-rooms! Please see our wiki for instructions.

Please post your questions here. Feel free to use this thread for general questions/discu...

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Android 12 Wireless Controller DPAD/Stick Fix

Hey, just wanted to share this fix that worked for me.

I had issues with my Pixel 4a (Android 12 Beta 3) and both an Xbox Series S Controller and 8BitDo Pro 2 (Xbox and Android modes). Both controllers were working fine on my TV (Android 9).

I had AnyDesk AD1 addon installed on my phone and the addon was enabled under Accessibility.

I suggest anyone with this problem go to their Accessibility settings and turn off the accessibility service for all downloaded apps, then turn them back on one a...

https://redd.it/onbzzj
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Digital Wellbeing's "Heads Up" feature rolls out to more Android phones
https://www.xda-developers.com/digital-wellbeing-heads-up-rolling-out-more-android-phones/

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All 2021 foldables using panels from Samsung Display will be 120Hz and LTPO. This of course covers the 6.70" Z Flip 3, 7.55" Z Fold 3 as well as the 7.57" foldable from Google, 7.11" from Oppo, 8.2" from Vivo and 8.1" from Xiaomi. - Ross Young
https://twitter.com/DSCCRoss/status/1417139136343904259

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Sony Xperia 1 III will get two major OS updates

> Update July 19: Sony reached out to us to clarify that the original statement by a company's employee isn't correct and the Xperia 1 III will get two major OS updates after its launch. Here's the official position of the company on the matter:

> It is not correct that Xperia 1 III will have only one time Android OS update. We aim to support Xperia 1 III with the latest Android updates for two years after its launch and we expect to have Android OS updates more than once during that period...

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New features from Google Play for Wear OS
https://support.google.com/wearos/thread/117791004/new-features-from-google-play-for-wear-os?hl=en

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The Huawei P50 series will launch on July 29

Official source

Promotional video

4G variants are rumoured to be powered by the SD 888

Expected products at the launch event

>- Huawei P50 5G/4G
>- Huawei P50 Pro 5G/4G
>- Huawei P50 Pro+ 5G
>- Huawei Band 6 Pro
>- Huawei Sound X (second gen)
>- Huawei Children Watch
>- Huawei Smart screen V75s
>- Huawei Smart screen V98

Source
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PSA: Delete and re-add your biometrics data such as fingerprints every few months for a smoother experience

If you've ever noticed your fingerprint sensor has become more inaccurate over time, or requiring you to consistently wipe clean the sensor, I advise you to simply delete and re-add your finger print. The difference is absolutely phenomenal. It feels like a brand new phone with an instantaneous response to the slightest touch of your finger tip.

So far I've theorised it has to do with changes in the skin, and not necessarily failure in the hardware....

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What is Pegasus spyware and how does it hack phones? | Surveillance
https://www.theguardian.com/news/2021/jul/18/what-is-pegasus-spyware-and-how-does-it-hack-phones?t

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