Commented - android

Qi2 has arrived – Where are the Android phones? (9to5google.com)

Neat moto feature I wish to see in more phones

I was playing with a Motorola G72 and noticed this feature by accident: double-tap on the back of the phone to trigger a custom action....

PSA: New Samsung phones block sideloading by default. Here's how to re-enable it (www.androidauthority.com)

Android 14 is here. Here's what's changed. - Fairphone (www.fairphone.com)

Google Pixel 8a announced (9to5google.com)

The Google Pixel 8a starts at $499 for 128 GB and $559 for 256 GB (Obsidian only)

WhatsApp is finally bringing voice message transcription on Android just an year after iOS (thespandroid.blogspot.com)

Qualcomm turns to Wi-Fi to take wireless earbuds and headphones to the next level - The Verge (www.theverge.com)

Bluesky gets its first third-party app for iOS and Android with Graysky, launching this month | TechCrunch (techcrunch.com)

Bluesky, the Jack Dorsey-backed Twitter alternative, is getting its first third-party app for both iOS and Android users: a new app called Graysky.

Google Podcasts to be shut down in favor of YouTube Music (blog.youtube)

Is Tidal/Deezer worth it?

Hello, everybody, I’ve been thinking to move on from my Spotify subscription to move to Tidal or Deezer. I want to try out HIFI audio, but still get a good and stable experience. Are there any suggestions for which one I should pick? Could you also tell about your experience with those apps, or are there any other you would...

First screenshot of Sync for Lemmy (lemmy.world)

I miss Sync for Reddit and i CANNOT wait for this :)...

Tailscale running at full force during the night?

I keep having my phone completely drained of battery over night, and im not sure why… Each night the phone will easy chew through 30-40% battery. Only thing that helps is putting it in battery saving mode. But feels like a temporary solution....

Google has more than doubled Play Store's app price limit to $1,000 (www.androidauthority.com)

HTC One M8: The Android GOAT, 10 Years On! (www.youtube.com)

Are you excited for the S24 announcement? (www.gsmarena.com)

Android 15 is pulling the plug on apps built for Android Marshmallow (www.androidpolice.com)

Is RCS an open standard?

Is RCS an open standard? I’ve seen some people say it is and others it isn’t and now I’m very confused. Can you please give me a definitive answer?

Exclusive: OnePlus 12 software updates — OnePlus' president explains why you get 5 years, not 7 (www.tomsguide.com)

Signal tests usernames that keep your phone number private (www.bleepingcomputer.com)

Sony Xperia 5 V In-depth Review – Why it's Better than the 5 IV Despite its Compromises! - TechEdit (www.youtube.com)

Asus only cut the PC department in July, and now the commercial department is also going to be cut (Asus Zenfone 10 is their last phone) (finance.technews.tw)

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Gadgetbridge (codeberg.org)

Gadgetbridge users, can you tell about your smart watch and what are it’s pros/cons.

About the popularity of 2 button navigation

Ever since its appearance in Android Pie, I always consider 2 button navigation is a bad attempt by Google trying to play catch-up with the fad generated by the iPhone X. However, due to a bug with A13 QPR2 it had to be temporarily removed and many were not happy about this. So, 2 button navigation users, may I ask why do you...

Why are there still no extensions for Chromium on mobile?

I love Chromium on Android, but not having uBlock origin makes me stick with Firefox (or Mull).