Saturday APPreciation thread (Jan 31 2026) - Your weekly app recommendation/request thread!
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EU warns Google: Gemini cannot be the only AI with deep Android integration (Updated: Statement)
https://www.androidauthority.com/google-dma-android-ai-search-data-proceedings-3635493/
https://redd.it/1qscg7w
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https://www.androidauthority.com/google-dma-android-ai-search-data-proceedings-3635493/
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EU warns Google: Gemini cannot be the only AI with deep Android integration
The EU opens DMA proceedings to ensure third-party AI has equal access to Android features used by Gemini, and more. Read on!
Motorola is getting away with zero OS updates thanks to regulatory loophole
https://www.androidauthority.com/motorola-eu-software-updates-loophole-3636627/
https://redd.it/1qrykct
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https://www.androidauthority.com/motorola-eu-software-updates-loophole-3636627/
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Android Authority
Motorola is getting away with zero OS updates thanks to regulatory loophole
Motorola recently released phones with awful update policies, but it the company may have found a loophole regarding EU update laws.
Galaxy S25 Ultra was the ONLY high-end Android phone to crack the world's top 10 best-selling phones in 2025
https://www.sammobile.com/news/galaxy-s25-ultra-only-high-end-android-phone-worlds-top-ten-selling-phones/
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SamMobile
Galaxy S25 Ultra was the only high end Android phone in world's top ten selling phones
Samsung's Galaxy S25 Ultra was the only high-end Android phone in the world's top-ten selling smartphones list.
Discussion Realme / Oppo / OnePlus LTPO panels crippled by software, not hardware (proof inside)
I’ve been testing my new Realme GT 7 and noticed something odd with the adaptive refresh rate (LTPO). Unlike Samsung’s Galaxy S24 (which smoothly adjusts 1–120 Hz regardless of brightness), on Realme the LTPO panel only adapts when brightness is above 30%. Below that, it basically locks to fixed steps.
So I dug deeper with adb and here’s what I found:
---
1. SurfaceFlinger dump
adb shell dumpsys SurfaceFlinger --display | grep vrrConfig
On Realme GT 7:
vrrConfig=N/A
👉 Means the phone does not expose VRR to Android’s new Adaptive Refresh Rate (ARR) API (introduced in Android 15).
On Samsung devices (like S24), you’d see actual values (min/max intervals).
---
2. HAL check
adb shell dumpsys activity service android.hardware.graphics.composer3.IComposer/default
On Realme GT 7:
No services match: android.hardware.graphics.composer3.IComposer/default
👉 Confirms the device is still using HWC2 + proprietary ComposerExt hacks, instead of the new composer3 v3.x HAL that Android 15 requires for proper ARR.
Samsung uses composer3, which is why their LTPO works fully down to 1 Hz regardless of brightness.
---
3. Kernel capability
Despite the above, the GT 7 panel can already hit 1, 10, 13, 30, 60, 90, 120 Hz (tested manually). So the hardware and drivers are fine.
The limitation is purely in Realme’s software policy: they artificially disable VRR below 30% brightness.
---
⚡ TL;DR
Hardware: fully capable (true LTPO panel).
Kernel driver: exposes full VRR range.
HAL/software: stuck on HWC2 + vendor hacks → no native Android 15 ARR API support.
Result: Refresh rate only adapts above 30% brightness on Realme/Oppo/OnePlus devices.
This isn’t a hardware limitation. It’s BBK brands shipping outdated display stacks instead of implementing Google’s official ARR API.
---
Why this matters
Samsung users get proper adaptive refresh everywhere.
BBK users (Realme, Oppo, OnePlus) are crippled by software decisions, even though the hardware is the same class.
Unless BBK upgrades to composer3 v3.x in a future update (unlikely for current models), this won’t be fixed.
---
👉 If you’re annoyed by this, push Realme/Oppo/OnePlus on their forums and socials. The hardware can do it, the kernel can do it, but the software stack is holding us back.
https://redd.it/1qsl8tc
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I’ve been testing my new Realme GT 7 and noticed something odd with the adaptive refresh rate (LTPO). Unlike Samsung’s Galaxy S24 (which smoothly adjusts 1–120 Hz regardless of brightness), on Realme the LTPO panel only adapts when brightness is above 30%. Below that, it basically locks to fixed steps.
So I dug deeper with adb and here’s what I found:
---
1. SurfaceFlinger dump
adb shell dumpsys SurfaceFlinger --display | grep vrrConfig
On Realme GT 7:
vrrConfig=N/A
👉 Means the phone does not expose VRR to Android’s new Adaptive Refresh Rate (ARR) API (introduced in Android 15).
On Samsung devices (like S24), you’d see actual values (min/max intervals).
---
2. HAL check
adb shell dumpsys activity service android.hardware.graphics.composer3.IComposer/default
On Realme GT 7:
No services match: android.hardware.graphics.composer3.IComposer/default
👉 Confirms the device is still using HWC2 + proprietary ComposerExt hacks, instead of the new composer3 v3.x HAL that Android 15 requires for proper ARR.
Samsung uses composer3, which is why their LTPO works fully down to 1 Hz regardless of brightness.
---
3. Kernel capability
Despite the above, the GT 7 panel can already hit 1, 10, 13, 30, 60, 90, 120 Hz (tested manually). So the hardware and drivers are fine.
The limitation is purely in Realme’s software policy: they artificially disable VRR below 30% brightness.
---
⚡ TL;DR
Hardware: fully capable (true LTPO panel).
Kernel driver: exposes full VRR range.
HAL/software: stuck on HWC2 + vendor hacks → no native Android 15 ARR API support.
Result: Refresh rate only adapts above 30% brightness on Realme/Oppo/OnePlus devices.
This isn’t a hardware limitation. It’s BBK brands shipping outdated display stacks instead of implementing Google’s official ARR API.
---
Why this matters
Samsung users get proper adaptive refresh everywhere.
BBK users (Realme, Oppo, OnePlus) are crippled by software decisions, even though the hardware is the same class.
Unless BBK upgrades to composer3 v3.x in a future update (unlikely for current models), this won’t be fixed.
---
👉 If you’re annoyed by this, push Realme/Oppo/OnePlus on their forums and socials. The hardware can do it, the kernel can do it, but the software stack is holding us back.
https://redd.it/1qsl8tc
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Average price of smartphones rises above $400 for the first time
https://www.notebookcheck.net/Average-price-of-smartphones-rises-above-400-for-the-first-time.1216558.0.html
https://redd.it/1qsjtu6
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https://www.notebookcheck.net/Average-price-of-smartphones-rises-above-400-for-the-first-time.1216558.0.html
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Notebookcheck
Average price of smartphones rises above $400 for the first time
The smartphone market broke through a new price barrier at the end of 2025. For the first time, buyers worldwide spent an average of more than $400 for a new device. Although unit sales rose only slightly by 4%, global revenue skyrocketed, reaching a new…
Daily Superthread (Feb 01 2026) - Your daily thread for questions, device recommendations and general discussions!
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Sunday Rant/Rage (Feb 01 2026) - Your weekly complaint thread!
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This weekly Sunday thread is for you to let off some steam and speak out about whatever complaint you might have about:
Your device.
Your carrier.
Your device's manufacturer.
An app
Any other company
Rules
1) Please do not target any individuals or try to name/shame any individual. If you hate Google/Samsung/HTC etc. for one thing that is fine, but do not be rude to an individual app developer.
2) If you have a suggestion to solve another user's issue, please leave a comment but be sure it's constructive! We do not want any flame-wars.
3) Be respectful of other's opinions. Even if you feel that somebody is "wrong" you don't have to go out of your way to prove them wrong. Disagree politely, and move on.
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This weekly Sunday thread is for you to let off some steam and speak out about whatever complaint you might have about:
Your device.
Your carrier.
Your device's manufacturer.
An app
Any other company
Rules
1) Please do not target any individuals or try to name/shame any individual. If you hate Google/Samsung/HTC etc. for one thing that is fine, but do not be rude to an individual app developer.
2) If you have a suggestion to solve another user's issue, please leave a comment but be sure it's constructive! We do not want any flame-wars.
3) Be respectful of other's opinions. Even if you feel that somebody is "wrong" you don't have to go out of your way to prove them wrong. Disagree politely, and move on.
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The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra might get full Linux terminal support
https://www.gsmarena.com/the_samsung_galaxy_s26_ultra_might_get_full_linux_terminal_support-news-71353.php
https://redd.it/1qs9pty
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https://www.gsmarena.com/the_samsung_galaxy_s26_ultra_might_get_full_linux_terminal_support-news-71353.php
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GSMArena.com
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra might get full Linux terminal support
The Android Virtualization Framework (AVF) feature is still fairly new and was absent on the S25 Ultra. We know that most people won’t care about this at...
Did we ever get another update about Airdrop support on Android?
I remember hearing about this a month or so back that the Pixel 10 Pro has native airdrop support via Quickshare and neither phone needs to use any third party apps.
Did any other android phones get this feature? Did apple patch it? I can't seem to find any new information regarding the same since that day.
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I remember hearing about this a month or so back that the Pixel 10 Pro has native airdrop support via Quickshare and neither phone needs to use any third party apps.
Did any other android phones get this feature? Did apple patch it? I can't seem to find any new information regarding the same since that day.
https://redd.it/1qsate7
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Daily Superthread (Feb 04 2026) - Your daily thread for questions, device recommendations and general discussions!
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Ice Universe: I’ve confirmed from independent sources with 100% accuracy that the Galaxy S26 Ultra ultimately does not include built-in magnets inside the device. Magnetic functionality still relies on magnetic cases.
https://xcancel.com/UniverseIce/status/2019276685213073845
https://redd.it/1qwcttn
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https://xcancel.com/UniverseIce/status/2019276685213073845
https://redd.it/1qwcttn
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I’ve confirmed from independent sources with 100% accuracy that the Galaxy S26 Ultra ultimately does not include built-in magnets inside the device. Magnetic functionality still relies on magnetic cases.
My experience with Xiaomi (i do NOT recomend it)
In the last 2 years I've been using a xiaomi phone(a redmi note 11s), and this is the worst experience I've ever had with a Android phone.
It's really absurd to me that there are ads IN THE FILE MANAGER. I really can't stand copying an important backup file for example, and in the meanwhile an advertisement pops up saying "oh you got a 100€ discount for temu!" it's really annoying and disrespectful for the user.
Also the video player that comes with the phone it's just disgusting. I can't even watch TWO videos straight, because after i watch the first one, i get taken to the homepage of the video player, where it's just a chinese brain-rot tiktok filled with bloatware and ads!
I get it, you just want to make a closed eco-system mobile phone, and that is ok, but do not try to make it a fucking poor iPhone copy (i don't even like iPhone) filled with ads and bloatware to the brim!
Why don't i see any one talking about this, about the fact that you need to download an unofficial video player, removing the official one with ADB for example, to make the phone function properly. (without talking about the bootloader, who knows, knows).
https://redd.it/1qw3d3b
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In the last 2 years I've been using a xiaomi phone(a redmi note 11s), and this is the worst experience I've ever had with a Android phone.
It's really absurd to me that there are ads IN THE FILE MANAGER. I really can't stand copying an important backup file for example, and in the meanwhile an advertisement pops up saying "oh you got a 100€ discount for temu!" it's really annoying and disrespectful for the user.
Also the video player that comes with the phone it's just disgusting. I can't even watch TWO videos straight, because after i watch the first one, i get taken to the homepage of the video player, where it's just a chinese brain-rot tiktok filled with bloatware and ads!
I get it, you just want to make a closed eco-system mobile phone, and that is ok, but do not try to make it a fucking poor iPhone copy (i don't even like iPhone) filled with ads and bloatware to the brim!
Why don't i see any one talking about this, about the fact that you need to download an unofficial video player, removing the official one with ADB for example, to make the phone function properly. (without talking about the bootloader, who knows, knows).
https://redd.it/1qw3d3b
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Steam Hardware: Launch timing and other FAQs [pricing and launch date delayed]
https://store.steampowered.com/news/group/45479024/view/625565405086220583
https://redd.it/1qw6woc
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https://store.steampowered.com/news/group/45479024/view/625565405086220583
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Steampowered
Steam Hardware - Steam Hardware: Launch timing and other FAQs - Steam News
Answering some of your most-asked questions about Steam HW
It's the end of the line for Samsung's Galaxy S21, S21+, and S21 Ultra
https://www.gsmarena.com/its_the_end_of_the_line_for_samsungs_galaxy_s21_s21_and_s21_ultra-news-71391.php
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https://www.gsmarena.com/its_the_end_of_the_line_for_samsungs_galaxy_s21_s21_and_s21_ultra-news-71391.php
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GSMArena.com
It's the end of the line for Samsung's Galaxy S21, S21+, and S21 Ultra
None of these three are going to be receiving any more updates. While Samsung's latest flagships receive seven years of security updates (and seven major...
Daily Superthread (Feb 05 2026) - Your daily thread for questions, device recommendations and general discussions!
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Omdia: Global smartphone market grew 2% in 2025, while memory headwinds set the stage for a challenging 2026
https://omdia.tech.informa.com/pr/2026/jan/global-smartphone-market-grew-2percent-in-2025-while-memory-headwinds-set-the-stage-for-a-challenging-2026
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https://omdia.tech.informa.com/pr/2026/jan/global-smartphone-market-grew-2percent-in-2025-while-memory-headwinds-set-the-stage-for-a-challenging-2026
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Omdia
Omdia: Global smartphone market grew 2% in 2025, while memory headwinds set the stage for a challenging 2026
Global smartphone shipments reached 1.25 billion units in 2025, a 2% increase marking the highest annual level since 2021. Omdia analyzes this growth, driven by strong refresh demand and Apple reaching an all-time high volume, while cautioning that rising…
Google has confirmed that Android’s Quick Share-AirDrop interoperability is expanding beyond the Pixel 10 series to more Android devices this year
https://www.androidauthority.com/google-android-airdrop-expansion-3638222/
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Google just confirmed what Android fans have been praying to hear about AirDrop sharing
Google has confirmed that Android's Quick Share-AirDrop interoperability will expand beyond the Pixel 10 series to more Android devices this year.
Honor Magic 8 Pro Air Review: Copycat That Outperforms the Original - ben's gadget reviews
https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=exWY2heUeRs
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=exWY2heUeRs
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Honor Magic 8 Pro Air Review: Copycat That Outperforms the Original
The Honor Magic 8 Pro Air is a new near-flagship from Honor that is very light (155g) and thin (6.1mm), but from the naming scheme to color options to camera module, it is a very clear iPhone Air copycat. To me, it's tacky, but if you don't mind, this phone…