Android is still missing an accessibility option that helps greatly those of us who suffer from eye strain and headaches

Eye strain is often caused by Pulse Width Modulation (a flickering of the display at certain frequencies) that is a particular issue for OLED screens. Your brain won't see it but the iris of your eye will keep expanding and contracting without your being aware of it other than your eyes will hurt after using your device for awhile or you may get a headache. Everyone has a different level of sensitivity to it.

One way to reduce it's effects such as setting your display to grayscale but the real...

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Google is removing snapshot feature?

Just noticed this popup. It's saying google soon removes snapshot feature. So reminders, weather, birthdays, travel info, maps, stock all will be hidden. They are saying you can ask assistant for this info, but that is super inconvenient.

Google seems to be removing a the smart features. Where are the days of Google now.https://i.imgur.com/atLcAUN.png...

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Spotify for Android has swipe to queue!

Looks like they just added it. It's been on iOS for what, 6 years now?

EDIT: demonstration...

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[Kim Do Hyun] An official statement from Samsung regarding the GOS (Game Optimization Service) issue.
https://twitter.com/dohyun854/status/1499395239433232384?t=v3WgW3GWiA_jU-YBl_6thA&s=19

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OSOM talks its first phone, ahead of a Q4 release – TechCrunch
https://techcrunch.com/2022/03/03/osom-talks-its-first-phone-ahead-of-a-q4-release/

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Samsung’s LPDDR5X DRAM Validated for Use With Qualcomm Technologies’ Snapdragon Mobile Platforms
https://news.samsung.com/global/samsungs-lpddr5x-dram-validated-for-use-with-qualcomm-technologies-snapdragon-mobile-platforms

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The first Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Smartphone with Qualcomm 3D Sonic Max: The vivo IQOO 9 Pro – sells out in 10 seconds
https://www.qualcomm.com/news/onq/2022/02/07/first-snapdragon-8-gen-1-smartphone-qualcomm-3d-sonic-max-vivo-iqoo-9-pro-sells

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A heartfelt farewell from Dieter Bohn [The Verge]
https://www.theverge.com/2022/3/4/22960011/farewell-from-dieter-bohn

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Google may actually be serious about tablets this time
https://blog.esper.io/android-dessert-bites-15-android-tablet-renaissance-491762/

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Realme to Launch Mid-Range Smartphone with Alert Slider Like OnePlus in April
https://www.mysmartprice.com/gear/realme-launch-mid-range-smartphone-oneplus-alert-slider-april-exclusive/

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Hackers leak 190GB of alleged Samsung data, source code
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hackers-leak-190gb-of-alleged-samsung-data-source-code/

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Samsung is suspending shipments to Russia
https://financialpost.com/pmn/business-pmn/samsung-elec-says-shipments-to-russia-have-been-suspended

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Samsung Will Stop Shipping Chargers With Affordable Smartphones In India, Starting With Galaxy F23 5G
https://onsitego.com/blog/exclusive-samsung-galaxy-f23-5g-no-charger-in-box/

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Samsungs Game Optimizing Service might have a reason for existing

"SAMSUNG IS THROTTLING APPS!" And with that revelation the floodgates opened.

Lots of people complaining, defending, or loudly not caring at all.

The news has been making the rounds these past few days, so it's unlikely you missed it. A quick rundown just in case is as follows:

Samsung has put a performance limit on games using an app called Game Optimizing Service, or GOS for short. According to Samsung this app prevents game...

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SharkBot: a “new” generation Android banking Trojan being distributed on Google Play Store
https://research.nccgroup.com/2022/03/03/sharkbot-a-new-generation-android-banking-trojan-being-distributed-on-google-play-store/

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Tech’s cult of thinness needs to come to an end
https://www.theverge.com/22960574/tech-thinness-battery-life-cooling-durability-galaxy-s22-xps-15-iphone-13-end

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