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    Android Sony's innovation to Android ecosystem is so underrated..

    September 16, 2020

    Android Sony's innovation to Android ecosystem is so underrated..

    Sony's innovation to Android ecosystem is so underrated..

    Posted: 16 Sep 2020 12:19 AM PDT

    When Apple introduced the new iPad Air with the fingerprint sensor embedded at the power button, CNET said the following:

    "Android device makers, like Samsung, have included fingerprint unlocking technology in buttons on the sides of their phones for years"

    It's kinda unfortunate that Samsung got mentioned first but it was Sony who popularized the side-mounted fingerprint reader in 2015! Now, Xiaomi, Motorola and others are utilizing the side mounted fp readers in their new phones.

    Some of the popular features that we take for granted in Android has been introduced/popularized by Sony like IP-water resistance (as early as 2013 in Xperia Z , extra-tall displays, Stamina mode for battery longevity, 960fps recording etc.. Also, Sony has contributed so much to the Android AOSP and features such as Android theming and high res Bluetooth audio was borne out of Sony's contributions.

    Hopefully, more Android makers will adopt Sony's charge and play battery mode, as it will help the battery.

    Sony phones are so underrated.

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    Waze adds lane guidance, one of Google Maps’ best features

    Posted: 15 Sep 2020 09:03 AM PDT

    Google Home 2.28 corroborates that Android TV will be branded as Google TV on the new Chromecast

    Posted: 15 Sep 2020 08:48 PM PDT

    Billions of devices vulnerable to new 'BLESA' Bluetooth security flaw

    Posted: 16 Sep 2020 12:57 AM PDT

    FYI: You can disable all device sensors, including cameras and microphones, on Android 10 via Dev options for better privacy

    Posted: 15 Sep 2020 12:30 PM PDT

    Like the title says, it can be enabled from the developer options, and by enabling "sensors off", it'll add a quick toggle in the drop down shade for quick access.

    https://i.imgur.com/QVMNkD9.png

    After enabling it, zero device sensors will be operational, and trying to launch the camera app will result in a black screen and an error/security policy message - or it'll simply just crash. Note that every single sensor, including the proximity/light sensor, will be disabled, so keep that in mind before making calls or if you go into a bright or dark place. Simply disable Sensors Off again via the toggle to set everything back to normal.

    To enable it, you'll need Android 10. Some OEMs may have removed/disabled it, so your milage may vary. It is avaliable on Samsung devices and OnePlus devices. I assume it's also available on Pixel devices.

    How to enable Sensors Off: Settings -> Developer Options -> Quick settings developer tiles -> Sensors Off

    Then pull down the notification shade.

    Documentation: https://source.android.com/devices/sensors/sensors-off

    Cheers

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    Google Duo - you can use screen-sharing to browse photos and videos together, and plan activities all while on a video call.

    Posted: 15 Sep 2020 11:46 AM PDT

    Google Contacts on Android prepares to let you change your Google Account profile photo and trash instead of delete contacts

    Posted: 16 Sep 2020 02:21 AM PDT

    ASUS ZenFone 6 receives its first official Android 11 beta update

    Posted: 15 Sep 2020 08:06 AM PDT

    Motorola launches the Moto G9 Plus with a 6.8″ display, 64MP quad cameras, and 5000mAh battery

    Posted: 16 Sep 2020 03:51 AM PDT

    [MobileTechReview] Microsoft Surface Duo vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 5G Comparison

    Posted: 15 Sep 2020 09:58 AM PDT

    Pixel 4a - Budget Beast

    Posted: 15 Sep 2020 04:14 PM PDT

    Samsung Expands Advanced 0.7μm-Pixel ISOCELL Image Sensor Offerings for Wider Mobile Applications

    Posted: 15 Sep 2020 06:59 AM PDT

    Moto E7 Plus with Snapdragon 460 and 5000mAh battery launches internationally

    Posted: 16 Sep 2020 03:51 AM PDT

    Motorola Moto G9 Play launches in Europe with budget specs and a large battery for €169

    Posted: 16 Sep 2020 03:50 AM PDT

    Poco X3 NFC review

    Posted: 15 Sep 2020 11:03 AM PDT

    Will Surface Duo and Z Fold 2 compel developers to fix the Android tablet problem?

    Posted: 15 Sep 2020 08:55 PM PDT

    We all know the problem I'm talking about, and as I write this on a Tab S6 using the reddit app I'm acutely aware. Do you think putting devices like the Surface Duo and Z Fold 2 in people's pockets will finally convince developers that Android tablets are worth their time? Or are we still a ways off (esp. considering current price points)?

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    PSA: Your 2FA methods may be restricted after you change your Google password.

    Posted: 15 Sep 2020 01:13 PM PDT

    I recently changed my password, and when I tried to login again, it asked me to enter an 8 digit backup code. I've always used my phone and/or the Authenticator app for 6 digit code, so I was fucked. My only other option was to go through the Account Recovery, which didn't work.

    So, get your backup codes right now and save them.

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    I got my Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 yesterday. AMA about the device

    Posted: 15 Sep 2020 03:53 PM PDT

    Hey!

    I got my Fold2 yesterday. I know when these things come out people have questions. If you have any about the device post it here and I'll come back and answer as best I can in an hour or so.

    Notes: I've had the device about 14 hours. I spent 5 of those sleeping and 2 at the gym. It also took almost 2 to copy things over from my OnePlus 6T.

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    With so many cameras on phones nowadays, would you want a dedicated low light camera?

    Posted: 15 Sep 2020 09:46 PM PDT

    We seem to be in the midst of a new megapixel war on the smartphone front, but I would love to have a dedicated low MP camera for low light on my phone.

    Here's a sample from Canon's 1/1.8" 2 MP sensor with pixel sizes similar to that of a 45 MP FF camera.

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    Download: OnePlus 7/7T series gets OxygenOS Open Beta 18/8 with September 2020 security patches and Game Space improvements

    Posted: 15 Sep 2020 08:07 AM PDT

    [Discussion] UI lag in recent phones. What's your experience?

    Posted: 15 Sep 2020 05:52 AM PDT

    I would like to open a discussion about your experience regarding any type of UI lag or strange slowdowns on your phone.

    Let me make it clear, that this does not include slower loading times for various applications because of lower-spec hardware. I am only talking about issues that have either appeared a while after using your phone (so not there from the start) or they have been there from the start but are disruptive enough for day-to-day use that you think they should be included here.

    I will also give some examples from my personal experience which actually made me create this post:

    • on my Galaxy Note 8: I am having some random issues with general UI lag. For example: when unlocking the phone, starting applications and using applications, the phone sometimes drops some serious frames which makes the experience "choppy" or "stuttery", for lack of better terms. This doesn't happen all the time, but it's become more and more noticeable as time passed.

    • also on my Galaxy Note 8: extreme delay in opening apps. It's not related to a specific app, but sometimes (again, not always) when I try to open an app (banking app, Google maps, etc) the app simply doesn't open right away. Sometimes it's not an app per se, but the keyboard inside the app that takes eons to load (Gboard). I try to open it again and 5 to 20 seconds later all the actions I have previously tried start happening in quick succession, like the phone just got past a roadblock and is just now processing all my inputs. The app pops up, the keyboard shows up and disappears, it's generally a huge mess and it settles down after a few seconds and everything is usable again.

    • on my Exynos S20+ 4G: my S20+ is definitely much smoother than the Note 8, but it sometimes has the same problems, albeit at a much lower scale: stutters when opening applications, delays when opening keyboard (1-3 seconds), delays when opening an app (just the other day I tried opening Reddit Boost and it took 10 seconds for it to load).

    I would like to figure out from this post the following:

    • if you're also experiencing such issues
    • if issues of such severity are limited to Samsung or specifically to Exynos, or are normal on a wide range of devices and operating systems. I experienced such issues on my iPhone 11 Pro Max, but with much lower intensity.
    • if after experiencing such issues you have found a solution on how to ameliorate or even eliminate them.

    Thank you very much!

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