Google working on ‘finishing touches’ for its Android 12 update with ‘Pixel-exclusive’ features
https://9to5google.com/2021/10/04/android-12-pixel-update/

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Xiaomi CC11 Pro render - evleaks
https://twitter.com/evleaks/status/1444844733436678145

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Sony Xperia 5 III review - A top compact and light smartphone with variable focus
https://www.notebookcheck.net/Sony-Xperia-5-III-review-A-top-compact-and-light-smartphone-with-variable-focus.568584.0.html

https://redd.it/q1lk2j
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Android 12 review
https://www.gsmarena.com/android_12-review-2327.php

https://redd.it/q19xxg
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Daily Superthread (Oct 05 2021) - Your daily 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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Samsung brings Material You color themes with One UI 4.0 Beta 2 - SamMobile
https://www.sammobile.com/news/samsung-material-you-color-themes-one-ui-4-0-beta-2/

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“My phone is listening to my conversations”: not paranoia but a legitimate concern, researchers find. Eavesdropping may not be detected by current security mechanisms, and could even be conducted via inconspicuous smartphone motion sensors.
https://twitter.com/JL_Kroger/status/1445333142869577733

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Digital Wellbeing idea, unlocking time by walking.

Not sure if this is an original idea, I doubt it as it seems too obvious but tried searching and can't see it.

The idea is to tie allow usage time of certain apps to number of steps done. So for example you could have an app with a limited usage allowance you unlock portions of by completing steps.

An optional extra would be if you've used your time up you could unlock some extra by going for a walk/run....

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Get ready for the Pixel Fall Launch
https://pixelevent.withgoogle.com/

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For those who have to manually update your apps, here is a solution!

Google resolved the issue I was having by following these steps (these steps may vary between phones):

Step 1 - Go to setting > Apps > find Google Play Store and open Storage & cache to clear both.

Step 2 - Go back once and select the three dots at the top left to "uninstall updates"

Step 3 - Close settings and Google Play Store

Step 4 - Open Google Play Store and install any app that comes to mind.

Step 5 - Uninstall the app if you like.

This should resolve the issue and your apps will b...

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Quick question: Y'all listen to radio on your phone? Live online or via FM?

I wonder how many people on Android actually listen to the radio with it. I used to all the time but have switched to podcasts over time. I still check out the radio occasionally tho, it has a special place in my heart because I grew up with radio....

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How Android Wallpaper Images Can Threaten Your Privacy
https://fingerprintjs.com/blog/how-android-wallpaper-images-threaten-privacy/

https://redd.it/q25pnk
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Pixel Now Playing getting UI redesign, favorites, cloud search [APK Insight]
https://9to5google.com/2021/10/04/pixel-now-playing-redesign/

https://redd.it/q29usy
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Samsung One UI 4.0 beta registration back up for eligible devices

I believe it's only for the S21 series owners? I just checked my Samsung Members app and it was one of the final noscript cards at the top. Check and see if it's there for you guys too....

https://redd.it/q25j98
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The first Android 12 custom ROMs are already here
https://www.xda-developers.com/first-android-12-custom-roms/

https://redd.it/q2cvvl
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Nokia T20 Android tablet launches under $250 w/ 3 years of updates promised
https://9to5google.com/2021/10/06/nokia-t20-android-tablet-launches-under-250-w-3-years-of-updates-promised/

https://redd.it/q2h5xn
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Daily Superthread (Oct 06 2021) - Your daily 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!

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https://redd.it/q2iy4n
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Daily Superthread (Oct 06 2021) - Your daily 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.

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Samsung either is just doing what it always does ahead of a phone launch or the S21 FE is definitely coming. Accessory listings are popping up all over the place these days, so I'd say this thing is a go. - Roland Quandt
https://twitter.com/rquandt/status/1445299037482147842

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Ice Universe on Twitter, Samsung listened to users' opinion and improved animations in OneUI 4.0 beta 2
https://twitter.com/UniverseIce/status/1445380834421317632

https://redd.it/q2evtg
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Official price of the Pixel 6 (649€) in Germany with pre-order gift (Bose 700)

One of the biggest retailers in Germany has already prepared the price and preorder gift for buying the Pixel 6. This pretty much confirms the price and release date. The headphones are the Bose 700, really nice gift.

Proof...

https://redd.it/q2qcge
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