Ice Universe leaks unusual Vivo phone
https://twitter.com/UniverseIce/status/1083168001531142144/photo/1

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T-Mobile OnePlus 6T can now be rebranded without unlocking the bootloader
https://www.xda-developers.com/t-mobile-oneplus-6t-international-without-unlocked-bootloader/

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T-Mobile launches caller verified tool on Note 9
https://www-macrumors-com.cdn.ampproject.org/v/s/www.macrumors.com/2019/01/10/tmobile-launches-caller-verified-tool/amp/?amp_js_v=a2&amp_gsa=1&usqp=mq331AQECAFYAQ%3D%3D#referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com&amp_tf=From%20%251%24s&ampshare=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.macrumors.com%2F2019%2F01%2F10%2Ftmobile-launches-caller-verified-tool%2F

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The S10 Lite
https://twitter.com/UniverseIce_/status/1083469331118411776?s=09

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Instagram on Android

I'm not sure if it's because we're use to it as Android users but the Instagram app is up there with Snapchat as one of the worst apps.

Let's talk about my experience.

1. Audio
Recently, when I'm using the app. I would tap the video to play audio. As expected, the app should stop playing the audio from the video once I scroll past it. Well, that hasn't been the case lately. I've gotten it to play 2 videos simultaneously and I'm sure you can imagine what a shitshow that is.

2. The app fre...

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FYI Power shade and material notification shade have been removed from the Play Store

I recently stumbled upon [**this**](https://www.reddit.com/r/androidapps/comments/ae5ghg/does_anybody_know_whats_the_deal_with_power_shade/) post in r/androidapps. Material notification shade and power shade are no longer available on Google play. Also the user who posted this says that power shade was automatically removed by play protect...

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Play Books is the latest Google app to switch to the updated Material Theme
https://www.androidpolice.com/2019/01/10/play-books-is-the-latest-google-app-to-switch-to-the-updated-material-theme/

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Some small Play Store redesigns rolled out for me today

I just noticed today that google made some changes to the Play Store UI

[Redesigned app denoscription page](https://i.imgur.com/dhC6Efh.png)

[Redesigned app info section](https://i.imgur.com/4Ws6YCb.png)

[Redesigned user reviews section](https://i.imgur.com/ASSPqQl.jpg)...

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WhatsApp fingerprint authentication in the works
https://phandroid.com/2019/01/10/whatsapp-fingerprint-authentication-in-the-works/

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Nokia 5.1 Plus kernel source code released
https://www.nokia.com/phones/en_int/opensource

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Facebook Messenger dark mode can now be enabled with root access

You need the latest beta version of the app, and you have to input this command into the terminal granting root access beforehand

am start -n "com.facebook.orca/com.facebook.abtest.gkprefs.GkSettingsListActivity"

Search for "dark", and then enable all the flags. Restart the app and you should now see the option for Dark mode in settings.

[Screenshot](https://i.imgur.com/z5pkBZe.png)...

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New storage management option in playstore.

Today i got this new option to manage applications in playstore. And it is pretty useful.


Link for screenshot : https://imgur.com/a/uarJpPI...

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Nokia explains the process of Android updates in this cool infographic
https://www.gsmarena.com/nokia_explains_the_process_of_android_updates_in_this_cool_infographic-news-35019.php

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Building the Odroid Go, the Android Based Portable Retro Gaming Emulator!
https://youtu.be/ZVJ-7bq9H-A

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Why I Don't Trust OnePlus
https://elgan.com/blog/why-i-dont-trust-oneplus

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Old article, but important: Here’s how Samsung flew bloggers halfway around the world, then threatened to leave them there
https://thenextweb.com/insider/2012/09/02/heres-samsung-flew-bloggers-halfway-around-world-threatened-leave/

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Polish security services have arrested a Chinese national and Polish man for spying
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-46836377?intlink_from_url=https://www.bbc.com/news/topics/cjnwl8q4qz2t/huawei&link_location=live-reporting-story

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Poland arrests two over spying allegations, including Huawei employee
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-poland-security/poland-arrests-two-over-spying-allegations-including-huawei-employee-idUSKCN1P50RN

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Scosche's MagicGrip Charge wireless charging mount literally grabs your phone from you
https://www.androidpolice.com/2019/01/10/scosches-magicgrip-charge-wireless-charging-mount-literally-grabs-your-phone-from-you/

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I'm a UX Designer and was frustrated with Android Auto. So I redesigned it. Here's my take on some of the major problems I have with it.

Link to the [redesign](https://imgur.com/a/Nhky3PB).

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Hey Reddit! I'm a huge fan of Android and have been loving the fact that I can use Android Auto regularly. Over the past few months I've been somewhat frustrated with the direction Google's team took on some of the interactions and design themes within it. I'm a UX Designer by day, so I figured I should take matters into my own hands and redesign my ideal Android Auto experience. I interviewed users, heard them out, and took some o...

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Google, make saving 'parking location' automatic

Google used to do that with 'Google Now'...so I didn't have to do that manually...but now I have specifically ask assistant to save it or mark it on map..Why can't Google have this useful feature on automatic mode

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