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    Microsoft and Google team up to make PWAs better in the Play Store

    Posted: 11 Jul 2020 09:37 PM PDT

    Best £400 Smartphones Reviewed (Summer 2020) | Forget flagships...

    Posted: 11 Jul 2020 11:57 AM PDT

    The Lenovo Chromebook Duet, the chromeOS tablet for those who want an android tablet.

    Posted: 11 Jul 2020 04:37 PM PDT

    What, what? a chromebook? I dont want a chromebook, I want an android tablet.. I use way more than "Chrome" on my tablet. Well, the duet does run android apps. And, it runs them well. :)

    The duet starts at $249 for the 64gb model which is HALF the cost of the core m3 pixel slate, the current king of chromebook tabets. (opinion) The kicker here is that the duet includes the keyboard/trackpad/kickstand accessories IN THE BOX, something that it's competitors don't offer. One of the biggest reasons for this low msrp is the mediatek ARM processor in the duet. Most people would see this as a con when comparing the 'real world' capabilities to an x84 cpu. Oh, I cant run a bunch of linux apps that are compiled for x84? Bummer.. Oh, I cant run windows apps through WINE on linux? bummer. Well, that isnt what the Duet is all about, android tablets dont support that anyways, and I dont think people who care about that are the target demopgraphic for this tablet. The duet is a chromebook that was built as a tablet first, and a 2 in 1 second. The arm processor has one major advantage over many other chromebooks, Android apps. Android apps seem to run better on the ARM cpu than they do on chromebooks with low end intel cpu's. I've tried a gamut of android apps on the duet and nearly every single one has run perfectly. cod mobile runs at high settings, productivity apps work great. I know android gets a lof of flak for sub-par tablet optimization when it comes to app layout. This sentiment is true in some apps. However, I've found that the web versions of many of those apps almost always incorporates an interface more suitable for tablets. So, you've got that as an alternative. The bottom line is that 95% of your android apps are going to run great on the duet.

    The next kicker is the software support. New chromebooks are going to receive software updates for 8 YEARS. 8 YEARS. Samsung's latest tablets will get 1 major OS update and that is it. I'm not going to argue against anyone who says their tab s6 is better than the duet in most regards, hardware wise. But, at the end of the day... When your device stops receiving software support. It is dead in the eyes of the company who sold it and you are now vulnerable to exploits that emerge over the years. Chrome os has also been optimized fairly well for tablets over the last year. This focus on tablet mode in chrome os is likely to continue as more and more chromebook tabs hit the market. I'm personally excited to see what google does with chrome os in the future.

    Another point I would like to address is build quality. Guys, when you detach the duet from the kickstand and keyboard cover. It is an excellent tablet "object". The 10" fhd+ screen and uniform bezels remind me of the ipad pro in a budget sense. It is thin and light to the point of notice when picking up the device from the couch/table. The tablet rings in at under a pound which means your arm isn't going to fall off when you decide to scroll reddit for an hour. The IPS panel is suprigingly bright compared to other devices anywhere near this price point. The keyboard works well enough for a free accessory (This post was typed on it). The one gripe I have here is that the keyboard and kickstand double the weight of the device when attached. I dont think many people are going to want to leave the tablet attached when using the duet in tablet mode.

    There are other features that work well with many android phones: -Smart unlock, unlock the tablet with your phone -Google messages online, yes.. You can do this with any computer. I've found the duet stays logged in where I have to scan the qr code multiple times on my other computers. -Instant tethering, no internet? The chromebook will ask you to tether to your phone right away. -Nearby Sharing, this is in early stages but you can assume chrome os and android will integrate well with nearby sharing over the coming months.

    Other bonuses: -Material Design is present throughout the OS. This is a major plus for those who already operate on stock android devices. -Native linux support: There is a button in the settings app, "Install Linux", it's as easy as that to get yourself front and center on a terminal. -Battery life is excellent -USI Stylus support: Only one on the market, but there will likely be some cheap stylus options popping up in the next few months.

    Bottom line: The duet is a competent alternative to an android tablet. I would suggest anyone who is in the market for an android tablet these days at least consider a chrome os tablet as a viable option given the support and capabilities of the platform. Let me know if you feel otherwise, I'm always happy to hear other opinions.

    PS. Google, why cant my pixel 4 run chrome os when I plug it into a display and keyboard? THIS WOULD BE AMAZING.

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    Am I the only one who hates the new overview menu in Android 11?

    Posted: 11 Jul 2020 12:22 PM PDT

    Can someone please help me understands how taking screenshots and text selection is a more useful or common activity than quick access to Google, recent apps, or the app drawer?

    I can't remember the last time I took a screenshot on my phone. And I have NEVER used the overview menu for copying and pasting text. These are such rare use-cases that they don't even deserve public exposure in any primary UI.

    I thought I'd get use to the new overview menu in Android 11, but the more I use it, the more infuriated I get. I never thought I'd miss the double swipe up for quick access to the app drawer. Or the swipe up for global search.

    Heck, I'm thinking of reverting back to Android 10 and not upgrading because of this new overview abomination. Am I crazy? What is the rationale for the change?

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