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Firefox for Android 95 release notes
https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/android/95.0/releasenotes/

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December Chromecast with Google TV update improves Dolby Vision playback, storage, and more
https://9to5google.com/2021/12/07/chromecast-google-tv-update-dec-2021/

https://redd.it/rb1axt
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Google restored last updated section in Play Store

Some of you may remember this post from several weeks ago in which Google removed the Last Updated field from app listings.

https://www.reddit.com/r/Android/comments/qu8zqf/google\_removed\_last\_updated\_section\_from\_play/

I am happy to report that the Last Updated section has now returned to all app listings, as far as I can tell. This could be server-side, but I'm seeing it on at least two d...

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Pi-hole for all ARMv7 based Android 4.0.3+ Devices Downloadable Linux Deploy Image

I've been running Pi-hole on CentOS 7 as my home DNS server for a few months on a 10-year old Samsung Galaxy S2 GT-i9100 with perfect stability and reliability. It's accessible via SSH or RDP and can be used as a base image for projects needing a fully-working Linux install that will run on any ARMv7 or ARMv8 Android device made in the past decade.

Many folks trying to use Linux Deploy on Android are experiencing frustration with SSH and other functionaity because a lot of these devices us...

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Springboard: the secret history of the first real smartphone (Full Documentary)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b9_Vh9h3Ohw

https://redd.it/rb5zf8
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Android Automotive 12 Release Details (Android 12 for cars)
https://source.android.com/devices/automotive/start/s_release

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Motorola teases Moto Edge X30’s 60MP under display selfie camera
https://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_teases_moto_edge_x30s_under_display_selfie_camera-news-52165.php

https://redd.it/rb0fgo
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Ready for Android 12? (New Niagara Launcher beta with Material You theming)
https://medium.com/niagara-launcher/android-12-e3bb1bddfb74

https://redd.it/rbbykr
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An examination of the 5G radio in Google Pixel 6 Pro
https://www.techinsights.com/blog/teardown/examination-5g-radio-google-pixel-6-pro

https://redd.it/rbeex6
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A new version of Super Hexagon, fully updated for Android 11/12!

Patch notes:

- Game Updated with Android 11/12 Support
- Lossless Game Music and new audio engine
- New High Frame Rate rendering on devices with 90Hz, 120Hz, 144Hz displays
- New support for Android Fold / Flip Phones and Tablets
- Touch input response time optimisations
- Android controller support including Razer Kishi
- UI Updates and optimisations for wide range of aspect ratios

PlayStore...

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[Updated with Google statement] Google Pixel mail-in repairs have allegedly twice resulted in leaked pics and a privacy nightmare
https://www.theverge.com/2021/12/4/22817758/broken-google-pixel-phone-privacy-leak

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MKBHD's 2021 Blind Smartphone Camera test polls are now live!

https://twitter.com/MKBHD/status/1468310216047530000

This time you have to vote on Instagram....

https://redd.it/rb9gnn
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Chromecast with Google TV Netflix bundle offering additional 6 months of free Netflix subnoscription
https://www.xda-developers.com/chromecast-with-google-tv-netflix-bundle-offering-additional-6-months-of-free-netflix-subnoscription/

https://redd.it/rbhiqe
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YouTube is testing a new user interface for like, dislike and share button

I've just noticed this in incognito mode https://i.imgur.com/PqllPeF.png...

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Benchmarking the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1: Setting performance expectations for 2022’s flagships
https://www.xda-developers.com/qualcomm-snapdragon-8-gen-1-benchmarks/

https://redd.it/rblmld
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Samsung combines mobile and consumer electronics businesses - The Verge
https://www.theverge.com/2021/12/6/22821590/samsung-ceo-reorganization-ds-set-divisions-leadership

https://redd.it/rapu40
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MotionCam App is the First to Enable RAW Video on Android Devices
https://petapixel.com/2021/12/03/motioncam-app-is-the-first-to-enable-raw-video-on-android-devices/

https://redd.it/rap7hr
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Not all Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipsets could be created equal as Qualcomm eyes up TSMC's 4nm capacity for its chipset needs - NotebookCheck.net News
https://www.notebookcheck.net/Not-all-Snapdragon-8-Gen-1-chipsets-could-be-created-equal-as-Qualcomm-eyes-up-TSMC-s-4nm-capacity-for-its-chipset-needs.583387.0.html

https://redd.it/rbjhiu
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OPPO Retractable Camera
https://twitter.com/oppo/status/1468143243183468556?t=7vpWTw6R-BCiCt3eG8YvCQ&s=19

https://redd.it/raxc4m
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Daily Superthread (Dec 08 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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