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Nokia Mobile "Everything you’d expect from a Nokia phone in a tablet. Coming 6.10.21"
https://twitter.com/NokiaMobile/status/1442443793467330562?s=20

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Exclusive: Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 2021 specifications revealed
https://www.91mobiles.com/hub/samsung-galaxy-tab-a8-2021-specifications-exclusive/

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If the Pixel 6 can't compete with the dull-as-dirt iPhone 13, Google will never win.
https://www.androidcentral.com/if-google-cant-beat-dull-dirt-iphone-13-pixel-6-it-never-will

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Google launches Google Illustrations for Gmail for Android, a tool that lets you build a custom profile picture for your Google account
https://9to5google.com/2021/09/27/new-google-illustrations-tool-lets-you-build-a-custom-profile-picture-for-gmail/

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Motorola Edge 20 Review - The Almost Ideal Premium Mid-Ranger
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NoYvF8ij2ig

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Xiaomi Civi unveiled with Snapdragon 778G, 6.55" 120Hz OLED display and 55W fast charging
https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_civi_unveiled_with_snapdragon_778g_655_120hz_oled_display_and_55w_fast_charging-news-51140.php

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Hands-on with Android 12.1: First look at the update for foldable phones
https://www.xda-developers.com/android-12-1-hands-on/

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When did white text on a black background become okay?

A few years ago, as Android was growing into those shoes that it's grandma bought, the world was exploring dark mode all over again.

User Experience Design was kinda a huge thing and I remember seeing loads of articles stating how white text on a black background was bad.

Example: https://uxmovement.com/content/why-you-should-never-use-pure-black-for-text-or-backgrounds/
Older Example: https://tatham.blog/2008/10/13/why-light-text-on-dark-background-is-a-bad-idea/

However, the push for pur...

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Bixby gets too much hate, it's nice to have when Google Assistant doesn't have work

I've been using voice assistants more when driving now and so far two times Google Assistant has failed me.

Once when I was looking for Mexican Party Music, Google Assistant played an album where as Bixby gave me a Playlist.

The second time was today when I asked it to start my music. Google Assistant said it couldn't understand what I said even though I was yelling at it to start my music. Bixby started my music.

I think so far when it comes to music at least, Bixby is better....

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Forget the iPhone 13 — Wendy's has a phone now
https://mobilesyrup.com/2021/09/27/forget-the-iphone-13-wendys-has-a-phone-now/

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LPT - You can disable the "Meet" tab on the Gmail app by going to settings, then click on your mail address and untick the "show the meet tab for video calling".

Works on Android and iOS. https://i.redd.it/zzztx826v6q71.jpg...

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Android 12 Developer Preview 2 for OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro
https://forums.oneplus.com/threads/android-12-developer-preview-2-for-oneplus-9-and-oneplus-9-pro.1502290/

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Fairphone 4 5G in detail: 'Fair' smartphone without technical compromises
https://winfuture.de/news,125469.html

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Spaces launch in Element
https://element.io/blog/spaces-blast-out-of-beta/

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If you have multiple accounts, you can swipe up or down on your profile picture on the top right corner to quickly switch between accounts.

For those who don't know....This works In Google apps like gmail, photos, contacts, keep etc....

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Customizable Phones

Back in the heady halcyon days of 2013, Motorola made waves with phones that could be custom ordered - changing between a dozen colors and offering a custom imprint on the back cover.

When the Pixel first came out, it offered a similar option for a custom back. Looking now at the Pixel 5, that doesn't appear to be an option anymore.

Are there any phones with something like this available today?...

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This is Tech Today - GOOGLE PIXEL 6 PRO LEAK: Price, Color Names, and Release Date - Google is Brilliant!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ayOD9qDsSq0

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Rumor: Pixel 6 to start at €550, the Pixel 6 Pro will be decidedly pricier at €900
https://www.gsmarena.com/rumor_pixel_6_to_start_at_550_the_pixel_6_pro_will_be_decidedly_pricier_at_900-news-51171.php

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Hands-on with Android 12 DP 2 on the OnePlus 9 Pro: OxygenOS makes way for ColorOS
https://www.xda-developers.com/android-12-dp-2-oneplus-9-pro-oxygenos/

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Google will soon block YouTube and Maps apps for Android 2.3 users
https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/technology/2021/09/28/google-will-soon-block-youtube-and-maps-apps-for-android-32-users/

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