Google releases Lookout app that identifies objects for the visually impaired
https://www.theverge.com/2019/3/13/18263426/google-lookout-ai-visually-impaired-blind-app-assistance

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Google Allo officially shuts down today
https://www.gsmarena.com/google_allo_officially_shuts_down_today-news-35897.php

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Samsung used DSLR photo to fake Galaxy A8 “portrait mode” and did not pay the photographer
https://www.diyphotography.net/samsung-used-my-dslr-photo-to-fake-their-phones-portrait-mode/#disqus_thread

https://redd.it/b0nue6
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New Android adware found in 200 apps on Google Play
https://techcrunch.com/2019/03/13/new-android-adware-google-play/

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Android Q Beta Released
https://android-developers.googleblog.com/2019/03/introducing-android-q-beta.html

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"Oh God Android Q fixes the share sheet so it loads instantly. BLESS"
https://twitter.com/backlon/status/1105909910464675840?s=19

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Android Q is here for the Google Pixel, Pixel XL, Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL, Pixel 3, and Pixel 3 XL
https://twitter.com/xdadevelopers/status/1105906516396310535

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John Wu: "Android Q root won't come anytime soon. Android Q has switched to logical partitions for the system block, which means there is no easy way to mount the block by any means. I'm currently thinking of what tricks can I do other than implement everything from scratch"
https://twitter.com/topjohnwu/status/1105947979679191041

https://redd.it/b0ru52
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Google Allo servers have shut down

Just happened, figured I'd update you...

https://redd.it/b0p6v3
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Samsung Galaxy vs Google Pixel: In depth performance analysis.

I think this is a topic people have not openly discussed. So I decided to make a single thread to lay out the facts, so at least people can make more informed purchasing decision. I will be objective and fact-based as much as possible. Here is how the 2 phones compare in performance:

## Frame drop test:

**Samsung wins.** [Pixel 3 vs Note9 frame drop test.](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lP_DDOt3qmY&t=574s) Could not find any other recent ones. Old tests [like this](https://www.reddit.com/r/An...

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WiFi Passwords can now be shared on Android Q Beta

https://i.imgur.com/M3EMsXM.png...

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Stardew Valley is now available at Google Play Store.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.chucklefish.stardewvalley

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Am I allowed to connect these two dots from the last 24 hours? 1) Google cuts back on tablets and laptops, aka the Chrome OS form factors. 2) A wild "Android Desktop" mode appears!
https://twitter.com/RonAmadeo/status/1105989778321883136

https://redd.it/b0trdb
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We were very sad to see @Spotify DMCA their apps on @APKMirror today. @ArtemR reached out in hopes of a possible agreement to allow further distribution 🤞
https://twitter.com/APKMirror/status/1105959420666667015

https://redd.it/b0smzh
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Android Q’s Desktop Mode is real, here’s your first look
https://www.xda-developers.com/android-q-desktop-mode/

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Android Q's dark theme must be picture-perfect at launch, lest developers ignore it
https://www.androidpolice.com/2019/03/13/android-qs-dark-theme-must-be-picture-perfect-at-launch-lest-developers-ignore-it/

https://redd.it/b0tm0t
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Samsung Launches Highest-capacity Mobile DRAM (12GB) to Accommodate Next-generation Smartphones
https://news.samsung.com/global/samsung-launches-highest-capacity-mobile-dram-to-accommodate-next-generation-smartphones

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John Wu: "Well, this is one step towards a good direction.... "
https://twitter.com/topjohnwu/status/1106069688121847809

https://redd.it/b0wxc0
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Android Q Beta 1: Theming has arrived w/ accent colors, font customization, icon shapes - 9to5Google
https://9to5google.com/2019/03/13/android-q-theming-accent-colors-fonts/

https://redd.it/b0rd62
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Android Q Beta First Look!
https://youtu.be/xCR-NzxP9Q0

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What should I buy Thursday (Mar 14 2019) - Your weekly device inquiry thread!

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