Google’s Pixel 8 series gets USB-C to DisplayPort; desktop mode rumors heat up
https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/06/googles-pixel-8-series-finally-supports-displayport/

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OnLeaks: Fold6 to start from $1899 USD for 256GB ($100 increase over Fold5)
https://x.com/OnLeaks/status/1800829621044392253

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Chrome OS will be switching to Android's Linux kernel fork and other Android frameworks
https://chromeos.dev/en/posts/building-a-faster-smarter-chromebook-experience-with-the-best-of-google

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Android’s new antitheft feature is now in testing
https://www.theverge.com/2024/6/11/24176366/android-anti-theft-detection-lock-feature-testing

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Lockdown mode in Android 15 protects your phone from 'juice jacking'
https://www.androidauthority.com/android-15-lockdown-mode-changes-3450855/

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Exclusive: Google Pixel Watch 3 XL Leaked Images and Video Show Larger Display, New Design Details
https://www.androidheadlines.com/pixel-watch-3-xl

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The party's over for deepfakes on Android: Google bans apps that cross the line.
https://www.xataka.com/aplicaciones/se-acabo-fiesta-deepfakes-android-google-prohibira-apps-que-permitan-crear-contenido-inadecuado

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Android’s Bluetooth stack, Fluoride, comes to ChromeOS
https://chromeos.dev/en/posts/androids-bluetooth-stack-fluoride-comes-to-chromeos

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I made a tool to measure the battery impact of different Android web browsers - here's what I learned!

Howdy, Reddit!

A little while ago I wrote a simple power consumption benchmark for Android web browsers, called browser-power-hour. I've since used it to test Chrome against Firefox on two different devices, and I'm here to share the results!

Why is this useful? It's pretty common to see battery drain brought up as a reason to use (or avoid) certain web browsers, often without evidence. But browsers are complex and constantly evolving pieces of software... maybe those perceptions are out o...

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Dave Burke, VP of Android Engineering, leaves the company
https://x.com/davey_burke/status/1801044329097818137?t=Jqsf3fsY0EdruAjpNDzdUA&s=19

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US variant of Galaxy Tab S10 Plus, comes equipped with MediaTek Dimensity 9300+
https://twitter.com/QaM_Section31/status/1801118584103477470

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Getting usb connected and disconnected notification continuously after removing cable.
https://www.reddit.com/r/GalaxyTab/s/ZJ9mEG5CsP

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Japan forces Apple and Google to allow third-party app stores and payments
https://www.theregister.com/2024/06/13/japan_smartphone_software_law/

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Dave Burke, the person who led Android engineering for 14 years, is changing roles.
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/daveburke5_thanks-for-the-memories-android-sharing-activity-7206809311837052928-ZeH5/

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Google patches exploited Android zero-day on Pixel devices
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/google-patches-exploited-android-zero-day-on-pixel-devices/

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WhatsApp is working on bringing a feature to transfer chat history without using Google Drive
https://wabetainfo.com/whatsapp-beta-for-android-2-24-13-6-whats-new/

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Pixel 8 Gets Extended Repair Program for Display Issues
https://www.droid-life.com/2024/06/13/google-offering-extended-repair-program-for-pixel-8-owners-with-display-issues/

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Google Photos will finally let you mass delete backups (APK Teardown)
https://www.androidauthority.com/google-photos-undo-backup-3451402/

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WhatsApp Blog: Better calling across desktop and mobile
https://blog.whatsapp.com/better-calling-across-desktop-and-mobile

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Honor Magic V Flip is here with 4” cover screen, SD 8+ Gen 1
https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_magic_v_flip_is_here_with_4_cover_screen_sd_8_gen_1_and_66w_charging-news-63283.php

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Google to add extra layer of protection when installing sketchy apps (APK teardown)
https://www.androidauthority.com/play-store-apk-biometric-scan-3451489/

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