Google clamps down on VPN workarounds for cheaper YouTube Premium subscriptions (www.androidauthority.com)
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Exclusive: Google Pixel 9 processor won't be the ambitious chip we hoped for (www.androidauthority.com)
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Syncthing saved my ass
Note for Americans: here WhatsApp is the de facto communication standard. Literally nobody uses SMS/iMessage/Facebook messenger/signal. And carriers still charge 2 euro for a MMS which completely kills iMessage/RCS (if accidentally send MMS, it’s expensive)...
Beeper ready to wave white flag if its latest iMessage fix gets shut down (www.androidauthority.com)
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I'm all aboard the Google Assistant with Bard hype train, and you should be too - Android Central (www.androidcentral.com)
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What's your favorite email client?
I’m tried of how terrible Gmail is. Id like an email client with folders or categories. If it can sort them automatically (like how Googles now defunct inbox app used to) that would be even better....
This Phone is Nearly Perfect! (Zenfone 10) - MKBHD (www.youtube.com)
He has nothing bad to say about the phone and it’s the same price as last year, plus a 512gb of storage option.
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Apple gets the message, RCS coming to iPhone in 2024 with same Universal Profile as Android (9to5google.com)
It’s happening!!!
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Source: Google Pixel 8 will get more Android OS updates - 9to5google (9to5google.com)
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What is the state of rootless ad blockers for Android?
Several years ago, I used Blockada, which was frequently recommended. According to some discussion threads, it seems to have fallen from grace....
Google One VPN is 'built into' the Pixel 8 with no persistent notification (9to5google.com)
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This is a Crypto Phone. Don’t Buy It. - MKBHD (www.youtube.com)
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Google is desperate to sell Pixel Tablets, pushing ads via notifications (www.androidpolice.com)
I found this, I’m wanting to get a pixel tablet in about a week or so. Title just got me wondering a bit, though it’s probably just a little bit sensationalized
Favourite RSS reader?
Looking to get back into RSS feeds, what are your favourite readers? I used to use Feedly years ago, still a good option?
This is why your phone doesn't have a matte display - GSMArena.com news (www.gsmarena.com)
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Google's increasingly prickly Android perception problem (www.computerworld.com)
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ASUS now actively sabotaging attempts to unlock Zenfone 9 bootloader (xdaforums.com)
[AMA] Mishaal Rahman and FragmentedChicken have hands-on with the Samsung Galaxy Fold5, Flip5, Watch6 and Watch6 Classic, and Tab S9 series. Ask us anything!
Mishaal Rahman and FragmentedChicken are in South Korea for Samsung Unpacked!...
Lemmy apps (vlemmy.net)
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YouTube is finally cracking down on third-party apps like ReVanced (www.androidpolice.com)
I’m sure they are working on a youtube messaging app behind the scenes.
Lemmy.world and another instance have been compromised
cross-posted from: lemmy.ml/post/1895271...
Indian government moves to ban ProtonMail after bomb threat (www.androidcentral.com)
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I wish Android 14 inspired as many app updates as iOS 17 did - 9to5Google (9to5google.com)
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Android phones can now tell you if there’s an AirTag following you (arstechnica.com)
cross-posted from: lemmy.zip/post/795697...
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