Mi Mix 4 set to join the ranks of the iPhone 12 and Galaxy S21 series with ultra-wideband support as it hits TENAA
https://www.notebookcheck.net/Mi-Mix-4-tipped-to-join-the-ranks-of-the-iPhone-12-and-Galaxy-S21-series-with-ultra-wideband-support-as-it-hits-TENAA.552648.0.html

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Weekly Superthread (Aug 02 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/discus...

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Trying iOS made me appreciate these 8 Android features a lot more
https://www.androidpolice.com/2021/07/31/trying-ios-made-me-appreciate-these-8-android-features-a-lot-more/

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Hey #TeamPixel, we have a preview to share on new Pixel phones! Come back in 30 minutes. - Made By Google
https://twitter.com/madebygoogle/status/1422218410885361664

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Pixel 6 pre-release information megathread

Twitter mirror

>Here's a sneak peek at the newest Google Phones powered by Google Tensor - the brand new chip designed by Google, custom-made for Pixel.

>Meet:

>📱 \#Pixel6

>📱 \#Pixel6 Pro

>Both are coming later this year.

>We’ll tell you a little about them in this🧵👇

>(1/13)

Source

>Let’s start outside and work our way in.

>\#Pixel6 Pro will come in three color combos.

>\#Pixel6 has three color combos too.

>Pro tip ...

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Google Tensor debuts on the new Pixel 6 this fall
https://blog.google/products/pixel/google-tensor-debuts-new-pixel-6-fall/

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August Pixel updates have dropped.

https://developers.google.com/android/ota...

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Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 (Classic): All information on the smartwatch in advance
https://winfuture.de/news/124384

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Samsung's Galaxy Fold3 is going to be even more expensive than we thought
https://www.androidpolice.com/2021/08/02/samsungs-galaxy-fold3-is-going-to-be-even-more-expensive-than-we-thought/

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Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro mark new smartphone era for Google
https://edition.cnn.com/2021/08/02/tech/google-pixel-6-pro/index.html

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There's an app that lets you set a different wallpaper for light vs dark mode!
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.dci.dev.darkmodewallpaper&hl=en_US&gl=US

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Gboard gets dedicated settings for 'Emojis, Stickers & GIFs'
https://9to5google.com/2021/08/02/gboard-emojis-stickers-gifs/

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Google rep teases Pixel 6 pricing: Pixel 6 Pro 'will be expensive', Pixel 6 will be in the 'upper segment'.

Rick Osterloh, SVP Devices & Services at Google, briefly talked about pricing and market segments in an interview with German magazine "Der Spiegel".

Deepl translation:


>SPIEGEL: Google has been selling its own smartphones since 2010. Are the new devices an attempt to gain market share in the premium segment?

>Osterloh: We haven't been in the flagship smartphone segment for the past two years - and before that, not really. But the Pixel 6 Pro, which will be expensive, was designed spec...

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Google Translate will soon get a much-needed Material You makeover
https://www.androidpolice.com/2021/08/02/google-translate-will-soon-get-a-much-needed-material-you-makeover/

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The Pixel 5 makes me wish for a Pixel 6 Mini
https://www.androidpolice.com/2021/08/03/the-pixel-5-makes-me-wish-for-a-pixel-6-mini

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Strategy Analytics: Xiaomi Captures Top Position in European Smartphone Shipments for the First Time in Q2 2021
https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210802005339/en/Strategy-Analytics-Xiaomi-Captures-Top-Position-in-European-Smartphone-Shipments-for-the-First-Time-in-Q2-2021-%C2%A0

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SwiftKey is further bridging the gap between Windows and Android
https://www.androidpolice.com/2021/08/03/swiftkey-is-further-bridging-the-gap-between-windows-and-android/

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How have you customized/modified your phone to improve your experience?

Anything and everything from Tasker routines, Nova launcher + Sesame Shortcuts, Termux, to any other app or hardware improvement is welcome!

Here are some of mine:

- I've used Nova Launcher to add direct app shortcuts to home screen like "Create a note" for Google Keep. I have added opening the app itself as a swipe up option on the shortcut icon.

- I use Sesame Shortcuts to let me to search for anything on YouTube, Firefox, or Play Store directly from my home screen. I only have to invoke th...

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Using 2 forms of unlocking

Sorry if this is off topic.

Would you use 2 different forms of unlocking your phone if you could. For example, I think the easiest would be to use the finger print sensor before or after verifying the use of the front facing camera. If your fingers are wet or you have a face mask on you could use one of those plus the pin. I imagine it would be very unlikely that you wouldn't be able to use one of those 2.

The reason I mention is that we have for example banking apps, Amazon, Dating apps and o...

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The Pixel 6 camera will try to magically unblur people's faces in your photos.
https://www.androidpolice.com/2021/08/02/the-pixel-6-camera-will-try-to-magically-unblur-peoples-faces-in-your-photos/

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Google renaming 'Device Personalization Services' to 'Android System Intelligence' on Pixel
https://9to5google.com/2021/08/01/google-android-system-intelligence/

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