Google TV Streamer: Our new entertainment and smart home hub
https://blog.google/products/google-nest/google-tv-streamer/
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Google TV Streamer: Our new entertainment and smart home hub
Google TV Streamer offers an AI-powered, next-generation, personalized streaming and smart home experience for just $99.99.
Asus says they will unlock my bootloader for ...money.
Proving they didn't learn anything from the RMA fiasco: Removing an advertised feature (unlocking bootloader), lying to customers (unlock tool) coming back for over a year, denying warranty for unlocked bootloader, even though its illegal in the EU and now asking for money to do it!
In case you are unaware Asus (supposedly) did a makeover of their RMA procedures after it got exposed by Gamers Nexus for practically scamming customers during repairs. Youtube Link
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Proving they didn't learn anything from the RMA fiasco: Removing an advertised feature (unlocking bootloader), lying to customers (unlock tool) coming back for over a year, denying warranty for unlocked bootloader, even though its illegal in the EU and now asking for money to do it!
In case you are unaware Asus (supposedly) did a makeover of their RMA procedures after it got exposed by Gamers Nexus for practically scamming customers during repairs. Youtube Link
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Exclusive: This is the chipset used in the new Google TV Streamer [MT8696]
https://www.androidauthority.com/google-tv-streamer-processor-3468418/
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Android Authority
Exclusive: This is the chipset used in the new Google TV Streamer
Android Authority has evidence that the Google TV Streamer is using a chip from MediaTek, not Amlogic as previously believed.
Android 15 could bring the tablet taskbar to phones: Here's your first look at the 'tiny' taskbar
https://www.androidauthority.com/android-15-tiny-taskbar-phones-3468110/
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Android Authority
Android 15 could bring the tablet taskbar to phones: Here's your first look at the 'tiny' taskbar
Google is experimenting with bringing the tablet taskbar to phones running Android 15. This new version could be called the "tiny" taskbar.
Does anyone actually prefer older Android versions?
It might be just nostalgia, or fear from changes.. but honestly, I feel like all the recent years' updates both provide some useful and cool features, but also break some things
And on top of all that, google seems to be reinventing the wheel too much, and changing the standards really often. Don't even get me started on the design guidelines, which often aren't followed by the Google-made apps
There are so many drastic changes with layout of the UI, APIs like the filesystem behavior and so on...
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It might be just nostalgia, or fear from changes.. but honestly, I feel like all the recent years' updates both provide some useful and cool features, but also break some things
And on top of all that, google seems to be reinventing the wheel too much, and changing the standards really often. Don't even get me started on the design guidelines, which often aren't followed by the Google-made apps
There are so many drastic changes with layout of the UI, APIs like the filesystem behavior and so on...
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The Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 appears on Geekbench
https://www.gsmarena.com/the_snapdragon_8_gen_4_appears_on_geekbench-news-64008.php
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GSMArena.com
The Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 appears on Geekbench
The chipset shows impressive CPU performance gains over its predecessor. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 is due for a release in October this year and rumors...
Android 15's revamped desktop mode could run directly on tablets: Here's a first look
https://www.androidauthority.com/android-15-desktop-mode-tablets-3468619/
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Android Authority
Android 15's revamped desktop mode could run directly on tablets: Here's a first look
We discovered that Android 15’s hidden desktop mode can actually run on-device on tablets. Here's a first look at this on-device experience.
California ID cards are coming to Google Wallet on Android
https://9to5google.com/2024/08/05/google-wallet-california-id/
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9to5Google
California ID cards are coming to Google Wallet on Android
Some US states have built out their own apps for digital Driver's License and ID Cards. Google Wallet California ID support is...
Exclusive: Pixel 9 Buyers get Google One 2TB, Fitbit Premium & YouTube Premium included
https://www.androidheadlines.com/exclusive-google-pixel-9-bonuses-freebies
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Android Headlines
Exclusive: Pixel 9 Buyers get Google One 2TB, Fitbit Premium & YouTube Premium included
Next week, Google is expected to announce the Pixel 9 series live from Mountain View, California. However, before that announcement, we can provide you
Exclusive: Google's Pixel Watch 3 sports the same processor as Pixel Watch 2
https://www.androidheadlines.com/exclusive-google-pixel-watch-3-processor
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Android Headlines
Exclusive: Google's Pixel Watch 3 sports the same processor as Pixel Watch 2
Google's upcoming Pixel Watch 3 will run the Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear 5100 chipset (SW5100) and a Cortex M33 co-processor. These are the same two
Why Google decided now’s the time to move on from Chromecast
https://www.theverge.com/2024/8/7/24215275/google-tv-streamer-chromecast-gemini-interview
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The Verge
Why Google decided now’s the time to move on from Chromecast
Google wanted to make a more premium streaming device.
Android 15 lock screen widgets: Here's a better look at this upcoming feature!
https://www.androidauthority.com/android-15-lock-screen-widgets-new-look-3468958/
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Android Authority
Android 15 lock screen widgets: Here's a better look at this upcoming feature!
Here’s another look at Android’s upcoming lock screen widgets feature, which could come in a future Android 15 update for the Pixel Tablet.
Sony Xperia 1 VI - The high-end smartphone with an outstanding battery life is the first choice for photo enthusiasts
https://www.notebookcheck.net/Sony-Xperia-1-VI-The-high-end-smartphone-with-an-outstanding-battery-life-is-the-first-choice-for-photo-enthusiasts.871843.0.html
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Notebookcheck
Sony Xperia 1 VI - The high-end smartphone with an outstanding battery life is the first choice for photo enthusiasts
The Sony Xperia 1 VI is a 6.5-inch smartphone featuring a 120-Hz LTPO OLED panel with a 240 Hz sampling rate and a FullHD+ resolution of 2340 x 1080 pixels, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 and its Adreno 750 GPU as its control center. Its memory configuration includes…
Pixel Weather will have notifications, 'Weather map,' AI summaries
https://9to5google.com/2024/08/07/pixel-weather-leak-install/
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9to5Google
Pixel Weather will have notifications, 'Weather map,' and AI summaries
Following the leak earlier this week, the native Pixel Weather app is available for manual sideload. The icon is a textured sun...
Phones won't support lock screen widgets in Android 15, but here's what it'd look like anyways
https://www.androidauthority.com/android-15-lock-screen-widgets-on-phones-3469000/
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Android Authority
Phones won't support lock screen widgets in Android 15, but here's what it'd look like anyways
Android 15 adds support for lock screen widgets, but only on tablets. Here's what it'd look like if phones supported this feature.
Android Authority: Pixel Watch 3 specs leak: Smoother display, but no performance upgrade
https://www.androidauthority.com/pixel-watch-3-specs-leak-3468933/
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Android Authority
Pixel Watch 3 specs leak: Smoother display, but no performance upgrade
A new Pixel Watch 3 leak suggests that the upcoming smartwatch will feature the same processor and storage specs as the Pixel Watch 2.
Samsung's One UI 7.1 expected to bring massive improvements
https://www.androidheadlines.com/2024/08/samsungs-one-ui-7-1-expected-to-bring-massive-improvements.html
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Android Headlines
Samsung's One UI 7.1 expected to bring massive improvements
A tipster claims that the long-awaited One UI 7 update will actually focus on aesthetics, while One UI 7.1 will bring massive improvements.
Galaxy S24 FE could mark a return to form in one big way
https://www.sammobile.com/opinion/galaxy-s24-fe-could-mark-return-to-form-one-big-way/
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SamMobile
Galaxy S24 FE could mark a return to form in one big way
Samsung's upcoming Galaxy S24 FE might be the first Fan Edition phone in four years to use the most recent high-end chip available at launch.
The Google TV Streamer still supports external storage
https://9to5google.com/2024/08/07/google-tv-streamer-external-storage/
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https://9to5google.com/2024/08/07/google-tv-streamer-external-storage/
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9to5Google
The Google TV Streamer still supports external storage
While the new Google TV Streamer is a far more capable device compared to the Chromecast with Google TV it...
Branch, the company that acquired Nova Launcher two years ago, has laid off many people working on the launcher
Here's the message from Cliff, the Nova Launcher CM, on their Discord:
>It is with a very broken and heavy heart that I have to make this announcement. After 8 years, 9 months and 5 days, I am no longer employed by Nova and/or Branch Metrics.
>Yesterday, August 7th, Branch laid off 100+ employees in a massive layoff across the entire company. Myself, along with Rob, and many others with great talent we...
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Here's the message from Cliff, the Nova Launcher CM, on their Discord:
>It is with a very broken and heavy heart that I have to make this announcement. After 8 years, 9 months and 5 days, I am no longer employed by Nova and/or Branch Metrics.
>Yesterday, August 7th, Branch laid off 100+ employees in a massive layoff across the entire company. Myself, along with Rob, and many others with great talent we...
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