Google Lens: Now integrated with MIUI Camera App
http://in.c.mi.com/thread-1802208-1-0.html

https://redd.it/b42uve
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Planned Obsolescence through Non-replaceable batteries

Android used to mean freedom. We could sit on our high horse and scoff at the silly iphones with their sealed batteries and black-box software.

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But over the last few years, android phones have quietly been sealing their batteries too in the interest of having a slightly slimmer form. (Waterproof phone backs are possible, and the S5 is only 8mm thick, that is not an excuse.)

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Unfortunately, Li-Po batteries have a lifespan of only 2-3 years, rendering the phone impractical and...

https://redd.it/b2vki1
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Google foreshadowed Stadia with a Google Assistant easter egg

Haven't seen this anywhere else yet, thought y'all might enjoy it:

[https://i.imgur.com/hQhDGc9.jpg](https://i.imgur.com/hQhDGc9.jpg)...

https://redd.it/b41mt0
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[Android P for the OnePlus 3/3T] OnePlus recruiting testers for a closed beta
https://forums.oneplus.com/threads/android-p-is-coming-to-the-oneplus-3-and-3t.879545/page-514#post-20062289

https://redd.it/b44bp9
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What is your unpopular opinion regarding Android which will necessarily go against the overall feeling of this subreddit?

I may get crucified for saying this, but for me, INBOX is not as special as this subreddit makes it out to be. I used inbox for 6 months and found that Gmail is almost as good as inbox. I will literally not miss anything when Google pulls its plug. ...

https://redd.it/b417cv
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Scam lets advertisers make money by draining your Android phone
https://www.theverge.com/2019/3/22/18276542/scam-hidden-video-ads-android-app-drain-batteries-data-cpu-cycles

https://redd.it/b45h61
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YouTube Music 3.07 lets you manually improve recommendations, adds animated thumbnails on iOS [APK Insight]
https://9to5google.com/2019/03/21/youtube-music-3-07-apk-insight-teardown/

https://redd.it/b45151
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Remap the Bixby button to Google Assistant without any 3rd party tools! (eg. Tasker)

Req:

1. One UI
2. You will need to go to the play store and install "Google Assistant" by Google.

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Step 1:

Settings > Advanced Features > Bixby key > \[select: Double press to open Bixby\]

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Step 2:

Enable "Use single press" and select Run quick command

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Step 3:

press "Go to Quick commands" and press the "+" at the top

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Step 4:

Enter "Google Assistant" for What you say to Bixby. Enter "Open assistant" for What Bixby does...

https://redd.it/b46erq
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The privacy risks of pre-installed software on Android devices
https://www.helpnetsecurity.com/2019/03/22/privacy-risks-pre-installed-software-android/

https://redd.it/b46jng
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HMD admits the Nokia 7 Plus was sending personal data to China
https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2019/03/hmd-admits-the-nokia-7-plus-was-sending-personal-data-to-china/

https://redd.it/b47vle
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Bromite is an open-source, de-googled Chromium-based browser with adblocking, speed, privacy and security enhancements, AMP-page removal, DNS-over-HTTPS, anti-fingerprinting mitigations, background playback, bookmark export and more, with minimal UI changes
https://github.com/bromite/bromite

https://redd.it/b47z9o
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Erica Griffin: S10+ has black crush in Natural mode, but not Vivid. S10e turns dark gray to purple.
https://twitter.com/iam_erica/status/1108505312997195778?s=21

https://redd.it/b481xn
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Firefox Send now available on the Play Store
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.mozilla.firefoxsend

https://redd.it/b48zrb
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Sony Xperia 1's display always remains on 4K instead of switching to FHD like previous premium models, OS is optimized to run at FHD for unsupported apps.
https://sumahoinfo.com/post-31218

https://redd.it/b47omc
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Microsoft details how xCloud will let you play Xbox games on an Android phone.
https://www.theverge.com/2019/3/22/18277494/microsoft-xcloud-xbox-one-games-android-devices-cloud-gaming-streaming-gdc-2019

https://redd.it/b4a0dt
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Nokia's statement on the "alleged" data breach.
https://www.nokia.com/phones/en_int/privacy-info

https://redd.it/b4azhe
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Nokia 9 PureView Review: Trust The Process(ing)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Rue_jI5Kwo

https://redd.it/b488mp
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Android tablets with SD855?

This week Apple launched the new iPad mini and the new Air with the new A12 processors (found in the new iPhones, equivalent to the SD855), high Res displays and pencil support with a price tag of $399 and $499( Costco and Best buy 25$ off).

My question now is, why don't Android OEMs release tablets with current high end processors, high res displays, and stylus support at these price points. The Galaxy Tab S4 was released at the end of 2018 with specs from early 2017 instead of carrying a SD84...

https://redd.it/b4c6q2
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Here's how Google Assistant can help you get a Play Store refund
https://www.androidpolice.com/2019/03/22/heres-how-google-assistant-can-help-you-get-a-play-store-refund/

https://redd.it/b497yc
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Substratum Lite launches with a faster, smaller, and more stable experience
https://www.xda-developers.com/substratum-lite-faster-smaller-more-stable/

https://redd.it/b47c0s
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Google - Pixel 2 XL 64GB - Just Black (Verizon) - $ 400
https://www.bestbuy.com/site/google-pixel-2-xl-64gb-just-black-verizon/6099989.p

https://redd.it/b4dy3b
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