Google is keeping some of Android's best features behind a Pixel paywall
https://www.androidcentral.com/phones/google-is-keeping-some-of-androids-best-features-behind-a-pixel-paywall

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43 Percent of the Pixel Watch's screen is BEZEL

Not sure why nobody is saying this in comments or articles, but 43% of the surface area of the Pixel Watch is bezel. Doesn't that just seem crazy to anyone else?

I mean, the math isn't too hard.

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The formula for the area of a circle is A = π r²

Diameter of the watch face is 41mm giving us a total area of 1,320mm² (1320=π 20.5²)

The 5mm bezel means our radius of the usable screen drops to 15.5mm, which gives us an area of 755mm² (755= π 15.5²)

From there you simply divide t...

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Try to not fall for advertisements, have some criteria while upgrading.

I know how when your favorite brand comes up with this new phone and you're hella excited it has a so much better camera and a better screen etc etc. But the best way to avoid falling for the trap is knowing what you desire, unless you have a serious problem with your current phone that you can't fix, your mindset should be set towards waiting until every single important spec gets upgraded significantly so you feel comfortable upgrading. Cameras may be the most important thing for you but if yo...

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Google remembered the phone part of the smartphone
https://www.theverge.com/2022/10/7/23392422/google-phone-calls-pixel-7-features

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Sunday Rant/Rage (Oct 09 2022) - Your weekly complaint thread!

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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This weekly Sunday thread is for you to let off some steam and speak out about whatever com...

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With the Announcement of Pixel 7 it's Time to Take a Look at the Devices that Led to its Release!
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXUzuVpDPEKVVdjh73dWiJX1_HQ5v35ar

https://redd.it/xyr7lr
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Flashback: smartphone camera sensors grew not only bigger, but smarter too
https://www.gsmarena.com/flashback_smartphone_camera_sensors_grew_not_only_bigger_but_smarter_too-news-56085.php

https://redd.it/xzqtog
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Daily Superthread (Oct 10 2022) - Your daily thread for questions, device recommendations and general discussions!

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https://redd.it/y0cy17
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Sony: Smartphone cameras will surpass DSLR image quality by 2024
https://hothardware.com/news/sony-smartphone-cameras-surpass-dslr-image-quality-2024

https://redd.it/y0bxus
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I compiled all the Pixel 911/emergency call failures I could find in 2022 (it's a lot). I couldn't find any for iPhone/Galaxy. (self x-post, r/GooglePixel)
https://www.reddit.com/r/GooglePixel/comments/y039zn/i_compiled_all_the_pixel_911emergency_call/

https://redd.it/y0hhyg
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HMD Global (maker of Nokia phones and tablets) CEO Florian Seiche is stepping down from the company
https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:6985181571070726145/

https://redd.it/y0fx48
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Simple Launcher is here!

As our slogan is "Replacing your Android apps one by one since 2016.", here we are again, replacing another one. We are excited to announce SIMPLE LAUNCHER to the family! 🎉💥🔥You can check it out at https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.simplemobiletools.launcher , but bear in mind that this is just the initial version, don't expect any super advanced features 😉

You might have noticed that we already have Simple App Launcher, but that is just a basic holder for your favorite icons. T...

https://redd.it/y0an9u
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Before and after comparison of Pixel 7 unblur feature
https://twitter.com/Doz007/status/1579070106222866432?s=20&t=HMFhTEt5FYaaRnxovviczw

https://redd.it/y0cotv
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Google Clock 7.3 APK - Update brings the ability to set an alarm for a future date or turn off a recurring alarm on specific dates
https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/google-inc/clock/clock-7-3-release/

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Hey Google, a $350 smartwatch deserves more than 3 years of software updates
https://www.androidauthority.com/pixel-7-watch-software-updates-3217589/

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Google Fit 2.89.3 adds support for Health Connect
https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/google-inc/fit/fit-2-89-3-release/

https://redd.it/y0ttmx
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Android leaks connectivity check traffic
https://mullvad.net/en/blog/2022/10/10/android-leaks-connectivity-check-traffic/

https://redd.it/y0ouc4
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Google Tensor G2 is a 5nm chip, not 4nm as previously reported
https://www.androidauthority.com/tensor-g2-5nm-chip-3218342/?fbclid=IwAR2rIAp58wjNJUCQi76k0L0ZeyTAxQcTykz4fx9olgkJaYfet3CDDcNEALc

https://redd.it/y0u8lw
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It worked: Force connect to 2.4 GHz to set up smart device

Ok .. had to set up a eufy smart box. Have nest wifi mesh so can't separate the bands. Also have Google Pixel 6 Pro so can't force a connection there either.

Solution: use another phone to create a hotspot. This actually creates a 2.4 GHz SSID. I did but know this before but, I was getting desperate at this point.

Connected my phone to the hotspot. Connected with no issues to the eufy security app. I let it go through firmware updates.

And then panic set back in again. Because, now I am going...

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Google Chrome has the most reported vulnerabilities among browsers in 2022
https://atlasvpn.com/blog/google-chrome-is-the-most-vulnerability-ridden-browser-in-2022

https://redd.it/y119c1
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Daily Superthread (Oct 11 2022) - Your daily thread for questions, device recommendations and general discussions!

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