Microsoft limits users to only 3 opt-outs a year for AI photo scanning, sparking backlash
https://rudevulture.com/microsoft-limits-users-to-only-3-opt-outs-a-year-for-ai-photo-scanning/

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Initial GitHub release for open-source Lock Screen Widgets (v2.23.0) now available to download for free
https://github.com/zacharee/LockscreenWidgets

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Tested: Google’s new GPU is a disaster for Pixel 10 game emulation
https://www.androidauthority.com/pixel-10-game-emulation-test-3605149/

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A wonderful Android tablet - Lenovo Yoga Tab review
https://www.notebookcheck.net/A-wonderful-Android-tablet-that-highlights-the-iPad-Air-s-shortcomings-Lenovo-Yoga-Tab-review.1135798.0.html

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Pixel 10 users report random app crashes after October update
https://www.androidauthority.com/pixel-10-app-crashes-october-update-3606585/

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[Notebookcheck] Small smartphone batteries in Europe could be bigger if manufacturers wanted
https://www.notebookcheck.net/Small-smartphone-batteries-in-Europe-could-be-bigger-if-manufacturers-wanted.1132781.0.html

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Vivo X300 Pro Hands-On: New Sensors and Portrait Mode! - ben's gadget reviews
https://www.youtube.com/watch?si=qCN037Vsjig547IV&v=nGL79qP93pA&feature=youtu.be

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vivo X300 Pro and X300 announced with Dimensity 9500 SoC, upgraded cameras
https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_x300_pro_and_x300_announced_with_dimensity_9500_soc_upgraded_cameras-news-69891.php

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OnePlus 15: BOE's next-gen display officially confirmed with key h
https://www.notebookcheck.net/OnePlus-15-BOE-s-next-gen-display-officially-confirmed-with-key-highlights-revealed.1135979.0.html

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Gemini overlay rolls out Summarize page shortcut in Chrome for Android
https://9to5google.com/2025/10/13/gemini-summarize-page-chrome-android/

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Android is 17 years old

Android will be 17 years old next month. My first Android device was in 2011. I had a T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4G, Android changed a lot with better security but it’s getting closer to iOS in some ways on Google Pixel.

Android was known to do anything and have freedom, things started to changed a little bit now but still the best phone OS in my opinion. Let us know what you think 17 years later, I hope you enjoying your Pixel 10 Pro XL, Pixel 10 Pro Fold or Galaxy S25 Ultra....

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Found a hidden Samsung app that records audio. Signed by Samsung. No way to remove it. Found during system log inspection.

While analyzing a system audio recording on my Samsung device, I uncovered a hidden app (com.samsung.android.audiomirroring) that appears to record or route live audio, even when no visible app is open.

It’s signed by Samsung, impossible to uninstall, not shown in the launcher, and behaves like a background listener.

I wrote up a full report with screenshots, links, and findings. Check out the link.

I’m not a conspiracy theorist — I’m just asking for transparency.

Has anyone else seen this o...

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Nano Banana is coming to Google Search, NotebookLM and Photos.
https://blog.google/technology/ai/nano-banana-google-products/

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Do you think Google's APK restrictions will be abandoned like their "Web Environment Integrity" API?

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Web\_Environment\_Integrity...

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American Airlines now finally supports Google Wallet for boarding passes (x-post /r/GoogleWallet)
https://www.reddit.com/r/GoogleWallet/comments/1o5mled/american_airlines_now_finally_supports_google/

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Hackers can steal 2FA codes and private messages from Android phones | Malicious app required to make "Pixnapping" attack work requires no permissions.
https://arstechnica.com/security/2025/10/no-fix-yet-for-attack-that-lets-hackers-pluck-2fa-codes-from-android-phones/

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Vivo X300 Pro: Hands-on video unveils battery capacity of European model, Zeiss camera comparison with Vivo X200 Ultra
https://www.notebookcheck.net/Vivo-X300-Pro-Hands-on-video-unveils-battery-capacity-of-European-model-Zeiss-camera-comparison-with-Vivo-X200-Ultra.1137700.0.html

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The most affordable Galaxy S25 has cut corners in the wrong area - Samsung Galaxy S25 FE smartphone review
https://www.notebookcheck.net/The-most-affordable-Galaxy-S25-has-cut-corners-in-the-wrong-area-Samsung-Galaxy-S25-FE-smartphone-review.1136160.0.html

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GrapheneOS could break Pixel exclusivity in 2026 with "major OEM" partnership
https://piunikaweb.com/2025/10/13/grapheneos-ending-pixel-exclusivity-new-oem/

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[Dev] Introducing Media Bar - Control media playback from your status bar with swipe gestures!

Hi all! I've been working on something I think you'll find useful. **Media Bar** transforms your Android status bar into a functional media controller and progress indicator.

**What does it do?**

Instead of pulling down notifications or switching apps to control your music/podcast/video, you can now:

* **See media progress** as a thin colored bar along your status bar
* **Swipe left/right** on the status bar to scrub through your media
* **Tap, double-tap, or long-press** three invisible regi...

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Google tried to break the app that enables VoLTE and VoWiFi on Pixel phones, but the developer already found a workaround
https://www.androidauthority.com/pixel-ims-update-fix-3606811/

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