Google AR maps begins testing with local guides. Wider release later.
https://www.wsj.com/articles/its-the-real-worldwith-google-maps-layered-on-top-11549807200

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Don't get fooled by spec races.

It is very important in commercial electronics to show upgrades every year. This isn't laptops where a modest spec boost every year by itself is acceptable. If a phone doesn't appear to have massive spec bumps, it loses. So when the specs that matter aren't able to be improved, company's brag about less important specs.

Back in the day it was megapixels. Smartphone cameras really sucked until the last 5 years. They couldn't offer any low light quality and had poor sensors. So how did they comp...

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Fossil Sport review: Finally, a great Wear OS watch
https://www.neowin.net/news/fossil-sport-review-finally-a-great-wear-os-watch/

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Fixing Instagram story zoomed in stories

Coming from an iPhone X, I was very annoyed by the zoomed in issue on Instagram stories on my 6t. On iOS, Instagram will apply a letterbox to make the story fit the display. On 6t, it is just a horrible mess especially if using the full screen gestures.

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Anyway I tried to resolve this issue by modifying the layouts of the IG story and IGTV to display them in 16:9 aspect ratio. I am not good in modding Android application or no knowledge in Android programming so there might be issues w...

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Features in google pixel 4 camera?

So the pixel 1 had hdr+, pixel 2 had portrait and motion photos, pixel 3 had night sight and super res zoom, what do you guys think, what will the pixel 4 have?...

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Nokia's first android phone for Cricket is decenly acceptable despite its shortcomings
https://www.androidpolice.com/2019/02/10/nokia-3-1-plus-for-cricket-review-returning-to-us-carriers-with-a-decent-budget-option/

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Why OnePlus 5 is the Best Cheap 2019 Smartphone
https://youtu.be/Wk9h3YvmHhw

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New Samsung Galaxy S10+ Images, Unwatermarked
https://twitter.com/evleaks/status/1094872088559665152?s=19

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Does anybody make a smartphone that is basically cross-bred with GoPro type functionality?

What I mean is, does anybody have a turnkey solution where the phone comes with a belt sheath or other holder designed to allow recording audio and video "at the belt", preferably with a good microphone, wide-angle lens and an ultra-tough body?

I've cobbled up a solution using a custom leather "holster" for an LG V30 and so far it's the best covert on-body camcorder I've ever used - and as a political activist I've tried *plenty*. But it's not really optimized for this kind of use.

Does anybo...

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If Samsung ditches the headphone jack from the Galaxy S11/Note 11 onwards, how would you personally feel about this?

It's a huge problem for me personally as I use the headphone jack all the time.

It's going to make selecting a future replacement for my S7 Edge (keeping my phone for another year as I would have had it for 4 years by then) really hard as I don't like buying older phones due to the lack of Android support after a short while (As the Galaxy S10 will be a year old at that point).

So yeah what would your thoughts be on this?...

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Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 Review - Proof That Xiaomi Can Do Premium, Too
https://www.xda-developers.com/xiaomi-mi-mix-3-review-proof-that-xiaomi-can-do-premium-too/

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How many ads can you find on Xiaomi Phones
https://youtu.be/SY6YSN5QaD8

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Evan Blass: So yeah, looks like that's definitely happening... [S10+ promo image]
https://twitter.com/evleaks/status/1094928304287744002

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Samsung - The Future Unfolds
https://youtu.be/1KIKaS2221I

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Google wants to bring encryption to all with Adiantum.
https://www.theverge.com/2019/2/11/18220019/google-adiantum-storage-encryption-android-low-power-cheap-cost

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Samsung Galaxy S10, Galaxy S10e shown off in new blue color renders
https://www.mysmartprice.com/gear/exclusive-samsung-galaxy-s10-galaxy-s10e-shown-off-new-blue-color-renders/

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SS7 Cellular Network Flaw Nobody Wants To Fix Now Being Exploited To Drain Bank Accounts
https://www.techdirt.com/articles/20190131/10492341502/ss7-cellular-network-flaw-nobody-wants-to-fix-now-being-exploited-to-drain-bank-accounts.shtml

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Pushbullet Updated Material Design, Adaptive Icon, And Dark Mode Out Now
https://blog.pushbullet.com/2019/02/11/updated-material-design-adaptive-icon-and-dark-mode-out-now

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Google extends chip-making efforts to design hub Bengaluru
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-alphabet-google-chips/google-extends-chip-making-efforts-to-design-hub-bengaluru-idUSKCN1Q01B8

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Using Global Localization to Improve Navigation
http://ai.googleblog.com/2019/02/using-global-localization-to-improve.html

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Xperia XA3 leaks in hands-on video
http://www.xperiablog.net/2019/02/11/xperia-xa3-leaks-in-hands-on-video/

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