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    Android Chrome for Android is finally going 64-bit

    July 03, 2020

    Android Chrome for Android is finally going 64-bit

    Chrome for Android is finally going 64-bit

    Posted: 03 Jul 2020 02:46 AM PDT

    John Wu on Twitter: it is confirmed that for those who wants to re-lock their bootloader with self signed images(possible on Pixel devices), SafetyNet with HARDWARE-BACKED evaluation will still *NOT* pass CTS check.

    Posted: 02 Jul 2020 06:12 PM PDT

    Modern Android is pretty secure

    Posted: 02 Jul 2020 09:42 AM PDT

    Firefox Preview has been merged into Firefox Nightly

    Posted: 02 Jul 2020 12:08 PM PDT

    Hi, I noticed today the following message after updating FF Preview on my device.

    It looks like Firefox Preview has become Firefox Nightly, which seems to be the path to make the new GeckoView developments part of the main Firefox apps.

    Thoughts?

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    .HEIC image format is awkwardly implemented on Android.

    Posted: 02 Jul 2020 03:09 PM PDT

    If you dont know what .HEIC is, its essentially the JPEG replacement, it is able to more efficiently compress images, so smaller sizes with the same quality, and offers stuff like 16 bit colors. It was added to Android and Apple a couple years back. Most phones that have this have it disabled by default because of the issue below.

    Now that sounds great and all, but the downside is adoption. Not every device can handle HEIC and more importantly, not every image service or website lets you upload HEIC. So you have to either stop using it and go back to the worse, but more popular JPEG when taking a photo or convert the HEIC to JPEG, which can be done with apps or websites and then upload the converted JPEG. This extra step can be annoying and tedious.

    So whats the solution? An option to automatically convert HEIC to JPEG when sharing the file. That way the original stays on your device, taking up a fraction of the size, but you're able to share it freely. And while I am not a fan of Apple, this exact solution is something they implemented when Apple brought HEIC to their devices in 2017, and it clearly has been working well for their users.

    So Google, how about adding HEIC conversion in a future update?

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    Nearby Sharing: Is this AirDrop for Android? [Video]

    Posted: 02 Jul 2020 12:55 PM PDT

    OnePlus Nord revealed: First look at mid-range phone in new teaser video

    Posted: 03 Jul 2020 05:04 AM PDT

    get the perfect blend of features from motorola one fusion+ and motorola one fusion - The Official Blog

    Posted: 02 Jul 2020 11:11 AM PDT

    Following Meet, full Google Chat functionality likely coming to Gmail for Android

    Posted: 02 Jul 2020 10:10 PM PDT

    SOLVED: Galaxy Smart Watches disconnecting from Android 9+ Phones

    Posted: 02 Jul 2020 11:21 AM PDT

    I replaced my S8 Active with a Blackview Bv9900 Pro which runs on Android 9. As soon as I switched, I synced up my smartwatch (Gear S3 Classic) and downloaded the associated apps. Galaxy Wearable, Samsung Accessory Service, and Gear S Plugin.

    I went through the setup process and all was well for about an hour. My watch said it was disconnected and could not be reconnected. Something about the Bluetooth connection was bugging out, saying it was connected when it wasn't, and really wouldn't work until I redid the whole setup process. After looking it up, this seems to be a widespread problem on a lot of different phones using Android 9+.

    After setting the watch up and everything is still working, I noticed this error happens only after I let the phone be idle/"black screened" for about 30 minutes. If I kept using the phone/kept it "awake", I wouldn't lose the original connection.

    I tried everything I read online, checking/disabling battery optimization settings, turning off "intelligent" power saving, background usage permissions etc. No luck.

    I tested and knew both of the device's Bluetooth were working correctly and it had to be software related. Something to do with leaving the phone idle after some time and likely some terribly made battery saver junk.

    After some digging, I found there's a weird hidden System App called DuraSpeed. When I searched for it on the phone, I could only see the app info and that was it. I downloaded an app called Solid Explorer File Manager. I went to Apps --> System Apps --> DuraSpeed and tapped LAUNCH. Once here you actually open the app. As soon as I turned it OFF, my Gear S3 immediately reconnected, the Gear S Plugin popped up saying it was booting, and my notifications all started working perfectly and have been since!

    If you're having trouble with your smartwatch or app notifications give this a try. Hopefully this helps others using Android 9+

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    TLDR: Built-in app called DuraSpeed is a dick. Download Solid Explorer File Manager on Play Store. Go to Apps --> System Apps --> DuraSpeed and tap LAUNCH. Once here you actually open the app. turn it OFF

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    YouTube Music adds four new personalized ‘Chill,’ ‘Focus,’ ‘Energy,’ and ‘Workout’ mixes

    Posted: 03 Jul 2020 05:37 AM PDT

    You can now access the new YouTube Music Custom Mixes

    Posted: 02 Jul 2020 05:49 AM PDT

    http://imgur.com/a/MgRuFu0

    Finally, almost a year after my first post showing the Chill Mix in an account of a YT manager in France, the link finally worked correctly. Original post

    It is already possible to access the new custom Mixes from YTM, you can find the link for each one below:

    Chill Mix

    "Relax and let the stress go. Every Monday, enjoy new songs chosen for you."

    Workout Mix

    "There will be no lack of motivation to train with the songs from this selection made especially for you. The playlist is updated every Monday."

    Energy Mix

    "Recharge your energy. Every Monday, enjoy new songs chosen for you."

    Focus Mix

    "Improve concentration with this playlist made especially for you. The selection is updated every Monday to start the week with everything."

    Original post

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    No phones releasing in 18:9 aspect ratio anymore?

    Posted: 02 Jul 2020 08:49 AM PDT

    I don't like the new 20:9 aspect ratio, im ok with all screen 18:9 phones, the last great phone with 18:9 I can think of is the pixel 3 but it has big bezels, I wish there was a new phone with 18:9 but bezelless display, but all Android companies seem to following the same trend and this year the standard is 20:9, maybe next year it will be 21:9, the pixel 5 seems interesting, but I would be it will be 20:9, if it was even 19:9 and was bezelless I may buy it.

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    Google Pixel 4 is currently discounted to 448€ at Mediamarkt in Germany

    Posted: 02 Jul 2020 08:10 PM PDT

    Here's how you can bypass Youtube 480p restriction in India and some other countries using YouTube Vanced.

    Posted: 02 Jul 2020 07:56 PM PDT

    Since the 480p restriction is only for mobile devices and not tablets we can change the model of the device in YouTube Vanced to overcome the restriction.

    1. Get YouTube Vanced (no root required) follow this link
    2. Once it's installed enable additional options by going to Settings -> Vanced Settings -> Tap on the About section till you get a message saying hidden Menu is visible
    3. Go to Codec override -> Override model and enter the model number of any tab e.g. SM-T865
    4. Restart the app and the 480p limit should be gone now
    5. Enjoy

    Source - https://www.reddit.com/r/india/comments/hk529p

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    Android permissions feature needs to be revamped from the scratch.

    Posted: 02 Jul 2020 06:32 AM PDT

    Today I installed a game on my phone. I was occupied with work and thought I'd play the game later on so didn't even open the game. Couple of minutes later I saw a notification from this game about buying coins or some shit. Why is this app pushing me notifications when I didn't open/use the app even once, let alone granting permission to show me notifications?

    Same thing goes for internet access to the apps. Why does every app have access to internet by default? The user should decide whether he wants to let the app connect to internet or not. I don't want my clock, calculator, keyboard apps get connected to internet.

    By default, notifications and internet access should be off for every app. Right now, when you use an app for the first time, you get prompted for giving/denying for several permissions like access to storage, location, camera etc. Both pushing notifications and internet access permissions should be asked the same way.

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