Daily Superthread (Nov 30 2021) - Your daily thread for questions, device recommendations and general discussions!

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Wear OS gets redesigned 'System updates' screen that explicitly mentions the 'Android version'
https://9to5google.com/2021/11/28/wear-os-system-updates/

https://redd.it/r5ev9j
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Nokia 9 PureView will not get Android 11, offers discount for X-series phones instead
https://www.nokia.com/phones/en_us/nokia-9-upgrade

https://redd.it/r5ptgc
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Google Play’s Best of 2021
https://blog.google/products/google-play/google-plays-best-of-2021/

https://redd.it/r5ex6k
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Qualcomm Announces Snapdragon 8 Gen 1: Flagship SoC for 2022 Devices
https://www.anandtech.com/show/17091/qualcomm-announces-snapdragon-8-gen-1-flagship-soc-for-2022-devices

https://redd.it/r601zc
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Someone at Amazon forgot to test the Appstore on Android 12
https://www.androidauthority.com/amazon-appstore-android-12-3066697/

https://redd.it/r5s28n
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Here’s a Peek at YouTube With a Material You Redesign
https://www.droid-life.com/2021/11/30/heres-a-peek-at-youtube-with-a-material-you-redesign/

https://redd.it/r63l35
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The final release of Android 12 for TV is now available
https://developer.android.com/tv/release/12

https://redd.it/r66mo0
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Daily Superthread (Dec 01 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...

https://redd.it/r6d6mc
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Andrei F - FYI: Yesterday's piece was my last article at AnandTech, after which be endeavouring on a different journey. Unfortunately that also means my activity on social regarding semi will be greatly diminishing due to conflict of interest, but still open on generic topics or q's.
https://twitter.com/andreif7/status/1465975510866042882?t=FjvgAfQdnVUzxNODGJTJIg&s=19

https://redd.it/r6c049
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Hands on with Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 reference device
https://www.xda-developers.com/hands-on-qualcomm-snapdragon-8-gen-1/

https://redd.it/r61ci9
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Qualcomm’s new always-on smartphone camera is a privacy nightmare
https://www.theverge.com/22811740/qualcomm-snapdragon-8-gen-1-always-on-camera-privacy-security-concerns

https://redd.it/r6ipvx
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Get festive this holiday season with new Android features
https://blog.google/products/android/new-features-december-2021/

https://redd.it/r6jns7
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10 New Features Coming To Android These Holidays

Hi r/Android,

We're constantly rolling out new updates to Android devices that make it easier to live, work, and celebrate on your phones, tablets, and even cars! As we head into the busiest time of year, we're introducing our latest release of new features that improve accessibility, security, safety, and holiday cheer for billions of active Android devices around the world.

* Rolling out this week is an update to [Google Photos Memories](https://support.google.com/photos/answer/10688442?hl=...

https://redd.it/r6m74v
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Leaked Document from FBI about Popular Messaging Apps Encryption

Leaked document from the FBI about popular messaging apps.

https://ibb.co/wyr52m7

Whatsapp and iMessage take a beating.

Telegram holds up extremely well....

https://redd.it/r5vfj0
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Opinion: the Pixel 6 Pro is the most fun smartphone on the market right now

A little background, I have over 5 years of sales experience in the mobile.phone industry, so I regularly get access to devices before launch or during initial sales periods to learn their ins and outs. I'm also firmly in the enthusiast noche of the community and also own a Sony Xperia 5ii.

The P6P is hands down the most fun, innovative and feature rich handset I've used that doesn't have any immediate drawbacks. Android 12 runs like a dream on Tensor and I haven't noticed any slowdowns playing...

https://redd.it/r6e0q3
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Qualcomm Snapdragon G3x powers Razer's handheld gaming console, Snapdragon 8 Gen1 flagship SoC also leaked
https://videocardz.com/newz/qualcomm-snapdragon-g3x-powers-razers-handheld-gaming-console-snapdragon-8-gen1-flagship-soc-also-leaked

https://redd.it/r5pn4m
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Google Messages’ new “nudges” feature goes live for some
https://www.xda-developers.com/google-messages-nudges-feature-rolling-out/

https://redd.it/r6u694
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Persism 2.0.0 Released - A zero ceremony ORM for Java
https://github.com/sproket/Persism

https://redd.it/r5tv9z
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Blog post from 1 year ago regarding GPay billing coming into enforcement Sept. 2021

https://android-developers.googleblog.com/2020/09/listening-to-developer-feedback-to.html?m=1

"We’ve always required developers who distribute their apps on Play to use Google Play’s billing system if they offer in-app purchases of digital goods"

"But for those who already have an app on Google Play that requires technical work to integrate our billing system, we do not want to unduly disrupt their roadmaps and are giving a year (until September 30, 2021) to complete any needed updates."

So s...

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Why Qualcomm is about to take over
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lFPnY39Ob_c

https://redd.it/r6517r
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