Daily Superthread (Dec 26 2022) - Your daily thread for questions, device recommendations and general discussions!

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What are your Android hot takes? (The more controversial the better)

I'll start off with mine (this is coming from someone who has owned many phones)

-I don't give a crap about software updates as long as the software I get with the phone is smooth and stable. Most of the time, software updates ruin the phone.

-Lenovo IMPROVED Motorola since Google sold moto.
Moto x 2013 fans are blinded by nostalgia.

-For enthusiasts, Motorola are currently the best brand. Especially when Moto edge 40 comes out next year with a modest price tag and Snapdragon gen 2.
Come at ...

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Firefox for Android added Save as PDF
https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/save-web-pages-pdf-firefox-android

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nubia announces Red Magic 8 Pro/Pro+ with a 6,000/5000 mAh battery (80/165W), UD Camera, headphone jack, S8G2, transparent back (from ¥3999/$574)
https://www.gsmarena.com/nubia_announces_red_magic_8_pro_with_a_6000_mah_battery_pro_gets_165w_charging-news-56997.php

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Honor Pad V8 Pro debuts with Dimensity 8100 and 12.1″ 1600p 144Hz screen (from ¥2599/$375)
https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_pad_v8_pro_debuts_with_dimensity_8100_and_144hz_screen-news-57000.php

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Honor 80 GT announced with SD 8 Gen 1+ and 54MP main camera
https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_80_gt_announced_with_sd_8_gen_1_and_54mp_main_camera-news-56999.php

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Pixel 7 Pro Actually Challenges My $10,000 DSLR Camera Gear
https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/googles-pixel-7-pro-challenges-my-10000-dslr-camera-gear/

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Daily Superthread (Dec 27 2022) - 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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China's October domestic smartphone shipments fell 27.2%
https://www.reuters.com/technology/chinas-october-domestic-smartphone-shipments-fell-272-2022-12-26/

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Smartphone Awards 2022!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5NjFuS_24v8

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LG Innotek reveals the Optical Telephoto Zoom Camera Module for the first time in CES
https://www.lginnotek.com/news/pressView.do?idx=6397&locale=en&rowSize=15&category=

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Daily Superthread (Dec 28 2022) - Your daily thread for questions, device recommendations and general discussions!

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Lenovo ThinkPhone marketing renders - SnoopyTech (thread)
https://twitter.com/_snoopytech_/status/1607878901623128064

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MediaTek version of Galaxy A13 gets Android 13 update
https://www.sammobile.com/news/mediatek-galaxy-a13-android-13-update-released-europe/

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Nothing Phone (1) Now with Android 13 Update!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d_jBJmaC6Is

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Pixel 6a review - after one week of usage

I haven't written a smartphone review since \~2014 but this phone made me want to write reviews again so here it is, my review of the Pixel 6a after one week of usage.

I'll first address the negativity around the device by saying that people often make up problems themselves (especially when coming from a different brand) and the negative minority is always most vocal, not just when it comes to smartphones but also movies (Avatar 2 is a great example right now), music, etc...

Now, let's being:...

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Really enjoyed the old Android system wallpapers, so I upscaled/debanded them. Figured I would upload if anyone wants them as well.
https://postimg.cc/gallery/RfRDHLm

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iMessage on Android Without Any Apple Devices!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uk9QI6LjGQs

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What is the most underrated phone of the year?

Now that 2022 is winding down, there has been plenty of talk about phones like the pixel 7, galaxy s22, Asus Zenfone 9 and so on. Though what release do you consider to be underrated? What phone you thought was good but there was no hype around?...

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Redmi K60 series launches with an inaugural E variant and an upgrade to wireless charging
https://www.notebookcheck.net/Redmi-K60-series-launches-with-an-inaugural-E-variant-and-an-upgrade-to-wireless-charging.677092.0.html

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Report: Google looked at buying Nuvia before Qualcomm acquisition
https://9to5google.com/2022/12/27/google-nuvia-cpu/

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