Google blocked Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro reviewers from using popular benchmarks to test the Tensor G3 chip, new owners too
https://www.notebookcheck.net/Google-blocked-Pixel-8-Pixel-8-Pro-reviewers-from-using-popular-benchmarks-to-test-the-Tensor-G3-chip-new-owners-too.759260.0.html

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Android users in Arizona, Colorado and Georgia can now add state IDs to Google Wallet
https://www.engadget.com/android-users-in-arizona-colorado-and-georgia-can-now-add-state-ids-to-google-wallet-165536898.html

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Oneplus Open megathread

Livestream

Deals:

OnePlus is offer UP TO $1k off plus $200 off with trade in and free buds pro-2
If you subscribed to the event on their site, you also get $50

EDIT: sorry I missed read the up to as 1k .

Video:

OnePlus Open Gets WORK Done! What Problems Can a Mini-Tablet Solve? - Juan Bengell

OnePlus Open Review + Unplanned Drop Test (...

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@MrWhosetheboss video reveals Google's Pixel 8 Pro Tensor G3 off-loads all generative AI tasks to the cloud
https://www.notebookcheck.net/MrWhosetheboss-video-reveals-Google-s-Pixel-8-Pro-Tensor-G3-off-loads-all-generative-AI-tasks-to-the-cloud.760215.0.html

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One UI 6 update brings Auto Blocker feature to Samsung smartphones
https://www.sammobile.com/news/one-ui-6-auto-blocker-improve-device-security/

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YouTube's plan backfires, people are installing better ad blockers
https://www.androidauthority.com/youtube-ad-block-installs-3382289/

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Google is pulling Fitbit from 29 of markets, only 23 markets remain
https://www.androidauthority.com/google-fitbit-exit-countries-3384006/

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The Red Magic 9 Pro was revealed yesterday.

And I'm guessing will be up for grabs in a month.

So far it seems to be the only device on the planet with a non-protruding camera, no notch/punchhole/tear-drop hole (and what have you), 90%+ screen-to-body ratio, a headphone jack and some cool RGB as a bonus.

I own the RM 8 Pro and I'm having a hard time containing myself from buying this phone, although I bought my Red Magic only 10 months ago or so, in the month of February of this year.

Who's thinking of upgrading to this beauty? A traile...

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David Martin: This is the new S24 Ultra without a curved screen
https://twitter.com/DavidMa05368498/status/1725258705128812569

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Qualcomm to rely on TSMC for the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 SoC, promises outstanding performance
https://www.gsmarena.com/qualcomm_to_rely_on_tsmc_for_the_snapdragon_8_gen_4_soc_promises_outstanding_performance-news-60783.php

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Amid busy holiday travels, Apple still holds back Android’s ‘Find My Device’ network
https://9to5google.com/2023/12/04/android-airtag-find-my-device-network-delay/

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WhatsApp Officially Enables Sending Uncompressed Photos And Videos - Lowyat.NET
https://www.lowyat.net/2023/312184/whatsapp-uncompressed-original-quality/

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MKBHD: Blind Smartphone Camera Test 2023
https://vote.mkbhd.com/

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Android updates are getting faster, but also more sporadic
https://9to5google.com/2023/12/10/android-updates-sporadic/

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/r/Android is looking for new moderators!

Hey folks, so it's been over 5 months since /r/Android went dark in protest of Reddit's API changes. After this subreddit came back online, many users and moderators migrated over to a Lemmy instance created and run by several community members.

However, this subreddit didn't die. While things were slow at ...

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Galaxy S24U (G928) rear cam - chunvn8888
https://twitter.com/chunvn8888/status/1738415074476433510

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Samsung Unpacked January 2024 megathread

Livestream link

ASL livestream link

The keynote will begin when this post is 49 minutes old. /u/MishaalRahman and I have been invited to the event in-person in San Jose, California. Stay tuned for an AMA following the keynote where we'll have hands-on with the new devices, and will be able to answer any questions you might have.

Feel free to share links to relevant coverage in the comments, and I'll ...

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oneplus 12 megathread

This thread is for the global launch of the phone

livestream

livestream after show

Videos:


OnePlus 12 Review: Better Value Than The S24+ - ben's gadget reviews


Experience Unmatched Power with OnePlus 12 Flagship Killer 2.0 - TK Bay


OnePlus 12: The Best Premium Phone of 2024 (in the USA)! - JuanBa...

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Not everything should be called ‘AI’
https://9to5google.com/2024/01/28/everything-is-ai/

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5 years ago I asked r/android what they would like to see developed in smartphones in 5-10 years.
https://reddit.com/r/Android/comments/8tmncx/what_are_you_excited_to_see_developed_in/

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Official Google's demo video of Assistant with Bard
https://news.1rj.ru/str/google_nws/3888

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