Daily Superthread (May 22 2023) - Your daily thread for questions, device recommendations and general discussions!

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How can Android respond? iMessage and the Young Generation in the US

It seems quite obvious that the iPhone is very popular among the younger generation, esp in the US, but it's not just the popularity of the phone, but I'd say of the "iMessage bubble". To the point that there is peer pressure and a sense of "shame" from kids toward Android users that ruin the iMessage group chat. From a business point of view, it's actually been a tremendously successful way to get kids in the Apple ecosystem from an early age, and one of the reasons I believe Apple will never b...

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Child safety app riddled with vulnerabilities: Update now!
https://www.malwarebytes.com/blog/news/2023/05/child-safety-app-riddled-with-vulnerabilities-update-now

https://redd.it/13ow4hg
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Google Tensor G3: What to expect from the Pixel 8 processor
https://www.androidauthority.com/google-tensor-g3-explained-3324692/

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Daily Superthread (May 23 2023) - Your daily thread for questions, device recommendations and general discussions!

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Here’s how long it takes new BrutePrint attack to unlock 10 different smartphones
https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2023/05/hackers-can-brute-force-fingerprint-authentication-of-android-devices/

https://redd.it/13pnoj7
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Amazon launches its biggest tablet, the $230 Fire Max 11
https://techcrunch.com/2023/05/23/amazon-launches-its-biggest-tablet-the-230-fire-max-11

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Backbone One – PlayStation Edition launches on Android today
https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/23/backbone-one-playstation-edition-launches-on-android-today/

https://redd.it/13pt1ld
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Poco F5 Pro review GSMArena
https://gsmarena.com/poco_f5_pro-review-2571.php

https://redd.it/13pv6oo
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It's high time Xiaomi stopped copying Apple iOS
https://www.androidauthority.com/xiaomi-miui-copy-apple-ios-opinion-3309205/

https://redd.it/13ppgrc
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Google bans Downloader app after TV firms complain it can load a pirate website
https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2023/05/google-bans-downloader-app-after-tv-firms-complain-it-can-load-a-pirate-website/

https://redd.it/13py6j8
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Bug is making Android falsely report constant WhatsApp microphone access
https://www.engadget.com/whatsapp-bug-is-making-some-android-phones-falsely-report-microphone-access-220213592.html

https://redd.it/13prbei
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Motorola Razr 40 Ultra: All details about the new foldable smartphone in advance
https://winfuture.de/news,136376.html

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Mishaal Rahman: Demo of Android 14's new partial screen recording feature which lets you record a single app without any System UI elements or notifications appearing in the video (thread)
https://twitter.com/MishaalRahman/status/1659602874479919130

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Fabian Nappenbach: Brief HTC U23 Pro hands-on
https://twitter.com/fabnapp/status/1660575893935226884

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[Exclusive] Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 Classic 5K Renders Confirm Rotating Bezel Comeback, Reveal Full Design; Launch Expected Soon
https://www.mysmartprice.com/gear/samsung-galaxy-watch-6-classic-with-rotating-bezel-coming-soon-5k-render-leak-exclusive/

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Mishaal Rahman: If you connect a physical keyboard to a large screen device running Android 14, under Settings > System > Keyboard > Physical keyboard, the "keyboard shortcuts" menu will now show a MUCH more comprehensive list of available keyboard shortcuts, as shown below!
https://twitter.com/MishaalRahman/status/1660689329591599110

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iQOO Neo8 Pro debuts Dimensity 9200+ chipset and 1260p OLED display (¥3099/$440), Neo8 tags along with SD8+G1 and worse cameras (¥2299/$325)
https://www.gsmarena.com/iqoo_neo8_series_announced_neo8_pro_debuts_dimensity_9200_chipset_-news-58648.php

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Daily Superthread (May 24 2023) - Your daily thread for questions, device recommendations and general discussions!

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[JuanBagnell] Mobvoi TicWatch Pro 5! The Most Powerful WearOS Watch, But What About Updates?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GbaMmuffc5U

https://redd.it/13qrzfu
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Legit app in Google Play turns malicious and sends mic recordings every 15 minutes (iRecorder)
https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2023/05/app-with-50000-google-play-installs-sent-attackers-mic-recordings-every-15-minutes/

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