Daily Superthread (Feb 15 2023) - Your daily thread for questions, device recommendations and general discussions!

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Google launches Privacy Sandbox on Android beta to overhaul ad tracking
https://www.theverge.com/2023/2/14/23599027/google-android-privacy-sandbox-beta-advertising-tracking

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Oppo Find N2 Flip review
https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_find_n2_flip-review-2528.php

https://redd.it/11311jq
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Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra review: practically peerless
https://www.theverge.com/23598871/samsung-galaxy-s23-ultra-review-camera-battery-screen-s-pen

https://redd.it/1134gvr
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World’s first 5G Advanced-ready Modem-RF: Snapdragon X75 unleashes next-generation connected tech
https://www.qualcomm.com/news/onq/2023/02/worlds-first-5g-advanced-ready-modem-rf-snapdragon-x75

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Pixel Buds Pro update readies Spatial Audio settings with head tracking demo
https://9to5google.com/2023/02/15/pixel-buds-pro-spatial-audio-head-tracking-demo/

https://redd.it/113dv9t
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Daily Superthread (Feb 16 2023) - Your daily thread for questions, device recommendations and general discussions!

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Samsung Galaxy S23 FE rumored to launch in H2 2023
https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s23_fe_rumored_to_launch_in_h2_2023-news-57574.php

https://redd.it/113qjlp
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DISCUSSION New permissions to support handhelds/gamepads

Hi All,

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I think that it is high time to introduce new permissions into Android to support handhelds and gamepads. As for today we have a conflict of interests between solution providers (Gamepad/Handhelds producers) and end users. For example Mantis Gamepad Pro software or Razer Kishi V2 Virtual Controller requires too wide permissions, because these can't be granulated (in one cases this is overlay permission and usb debugging - also remotely - and in second is a full control over de...

https://redd.it/113niit
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Galaxy S23 Ultra vs. Pixel 7 Pro camera test: it's not close | Digital Trends
https://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/samsung-galaxy-s23-ultra-vs-google-pixel-7-pro-camera-comparison/

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Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra full review
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XUkV3RsjGrs

https://redd.it/113vxiy
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Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra Geekbench 6 Results

I've decided to benchmark my S23 Ultra with Geekbench 6. I've also included results from my S20 FE (SD 865) as comparison.

S23 Ultra:

SC: 1894
MC: 4957
OpenCL: 9125

S20 FE\*:

SC: 779
MC: 2878
OpenCL: 2662

\* not the best comparison since my S20 FE has a ton more apps installed compared to a brand new phone ...

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avbroot: Re-lock bootloader with Magisk installed!
https://github.com/chenxiaolong/avbroot

https://redd.it/113z1ef
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Geometric Weather an Awesome Lightweight Weather App

You can find it here

Sleek and beautiful. Comes with hundreds of widget variation. Far better than the paid apps like Overdrop I was using previously. Also does not contain google trackers, unlike Overdrop.

I find it hilarious that I paid for a inefficient, battery-drain, that spies on me to boot. Consider supporting the project. Geometric weather will definitely be my weather app of choice for the foreseeable future...

https://redd.it/1139upp
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Those with foldable phones: Do you like it? Is it worth it? How likely are you to stay on a foldable phone in the future?

I'm curious, because this is a relatively mature feature by now, but I personally don't see the point. But I want to! I'm really curious about what the folding phone experience is like for those who love theirs....

https://redd.it/1145c6u
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Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra Review: Stellar battery life
https://9to5google.com/2023/02/16/samsung-galaxy-s23-ultra-review/

https://redd.it/114aigc
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Daily Superthread (Feb 17 2023) - Your daily thread for questions, device recommendations and general discussions!

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What happened to android oem flavors and excitement for UI?

I remember the days of early android where people were hard at work porting Mi UI, Sense, Flyme OS and others to different phones. They all had their unique features and styles and people wanted to try something new.

Increased popularity of the Nexus/Pixel line and hatred for Touchwiz I feel forced most manufacturers to stock android.

Looking at the players of early android days Moto has gone straight to stock, Samsung is the least like stock but has definitely toned it down, HTC is gone, pret...

https://redd.it/114q17a
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Samsung Message Guard Protects You From New and Invisible Threats
https://news.samsung.com/global/samsung-message-guard-protects-you-from-new-and-invisible-threats

https://redd.it/114ygye
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Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra vs Huawei Mate 50 Pro - Camera Comparison
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pMu62wTGezw&t=29

https://redd.it/114ssvh
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S23 Ultra vs iPhone 14 Pro Max - Real-World Battery (ZONEofTECH)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3EM3D9mebEQ

https://redd.it/114vecf
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