Phone lifespan

I feel like one thing that people don't even consider while buying a phone is how long they plan to use it. Reviews cannot mention the durability of a phone and there is no way to measure it.

I just realized that I buy < $200 phones (which is normal in India) and throw them away after barely a year. I wonder if people who buy flagships/expensive phones use it for a higher period of time.

So I just wanted to know how long you use your phones and also their costs. Also, what was the longest you'...

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Roland Quandt: "This is (what I think is) the Sony Xperia XA3. And it's crazy. Because it apparently has a 21:9 screen. And no bezel at the bottom. And a huge forehead."
https://twitter.com/rquandt/status/1093152701519675392

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Roland Quandt: "Samsung #GalaxyS10 (Plus) seen charging the new Samsung Galaxy Buds in their carrying case. The wireless earphones will cost you 149 Euro. Tons of more pics here"
https://twitter.com/rquandt/status/1093165925539475457

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Google's 30% Cut And The Future Of Apps

I think that things are changing in the App World. Google and Apple only see it from a maximize profit mindset. They see app revenue growing and all they can think about is make more money, more money.

But 2 significant shifts have happened.

1. Fortnite Going Outside Of Google Play
2. The Legal Case Against Apple For High App Store Prices As A Result Of The 30% Tax


What could happen?

1. If A Strong 3rd Party App Store Emerges

Epic or some other strong 3rd party will build a small to me...

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How Android Q improves Privacy and Permission Controls over Android Pie
https://www.xda-developers.com/android-q-privacy-permission-controls/

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Samsung cancels partnership with counterfeit Supreme brand
https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2019/02/samsung-cancels-partnership-with-counterfeit-supreme-brand/

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Signal App - Optional link previews released
https://signal.org/blog/i-link-therefore-i-am/

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Pixel's February security patch elevates 'About' menu as update restart can now be scheduled - 9to5Google
https://9to5google.com/2019/02/04/pixel-february-security-patch-features/

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Android Messages Wish-List

# Before I start
I've suggested the iMessage effects before, and decided to make a larger post in hopes to hear more ideas from the community. This is just a list of suggestions that could make [*Messages*](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging) even better. Now, of course, everyone has their opinions or there could be *legal* issues with these suggestions that I might not be aware of (see more below). I am simply putting this here because, really, I don...

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SwiftKey Automatic Incognito mode for Privacy Browsers/Tabs - No longer beta

Anyone else notice this with the Swiftkey update 2 days ago? I know this was recently in the beta, but it's part of the official release version now.

I'm a big fan of the feature so far due to the convenience factor. It's nice seeing that little incognito character on the keyboard whenever I open Firefox Focus or a private tab in Bromite, without the extra few steps of switching it over in the keyboard settings.

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USB Type-C to 3.5 mm Dongle Sound Quality Issues - Solved

I purchased a Mate 20 Pro recently and my biggest hesitation was the lack of headphone jack.

Upon receiving I was sorely disappointed by the audio quality from the bundled dongle, made my quality headphones sound cheap and on top of that the max volume was drounded out duing my commute. I am still very reluctant to move to wireless due to poor battery life and on top of that very few models that charge via USB Type-C.

After buying a few cheap 3rd party dongles from amazon I finally sucked up ...

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Anchor is joining Spotify
https://medium.com/anchor/anchor-is-joining-spotify-70356e3ac23f

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Roland Quandt: "The E in the Samsung #GalaxyS10e's name stands for "Essential"."
https://twitter.com/rquandt/status/1093295476999446528

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LG and Infineon to Introduce LG G8 Thinq with Front-Facing Time-of-Flight Camera
http://www.lgnewsroom.com/2019/02/lg-and-infineon-to-introduce-lg-g8-thinq-with-front-facing-time-of-flight-camera/

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Sony Xperia XZ4 to Sport 'CinemaWide' Display, Trademark Filing Tips
https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/sony-xperia-xz4-cinemawide-display-trademark-filing-alleged-tenaa-listing-1989441

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Ice universe on Twitter: "Unable to control the impulse to buy it, great. Source：@SaudiAndroid"
https://twitter.com/UniverseIce/status/1093301294259814400

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Looks like Samsung still hasn't figured out budget phones.
https://youtu.be/3dKkeEfg6y0

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Doogee S90 - Ruggedness to the Extreme
https://youtu.be/yqG0NUr9rTs

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Is anyone else considering switching to Apple for this reason...

I feel like it's the only real privacy conscious option left.

To be clear, I hate iOS and the hardware limits on iPhones (lightning first and foremost)

However Google just doesn't fill me with an trust anymore. I was on the brink, but now with the reveal that they have removed the blocks bergen your name / personal info and their search / advertising ID, I think they've finally done a Facebook and forced me out.

Speaking of Facebook. I'm British. Unlike Americans, the rest of the world is mos...

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Infographic: The Phones Emitting the Most Radiation
https://www.statista.com/chart/12797/the-phones-emitting-the-most-radiation/

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Snapdragon 712: A performance boost delivers premium features in gaming and beyond
https://www.qualcomm.com/news/onq/2019/02/06/snapdragon-712-performance-boost-delivers-premium-features-gaming-and-beyond

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