Lemmy Handshake - Beta release (sh.itjust.works)
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New Android logo (lemmy.world)
Google Pixel 8 will get more OS updates with longer lifespan than Samsung (9to5google.com)
While the Pixel 6 ushered in three years of major Android OS version updates and an additional two for security patches, that’s still nowhere near the longevity of the iPhone. Google hopes to change that on the Pixel 8 and 8 Pro with noticeably more OS updates.
Google Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro released. Thoughts?
Google Pixel 8 (128GB): $699 / €799 / £699...
Should I buy a Pixel or a Samsung?
If I buy the best that either company has to offer (Pixel 8 pro or S23 Ultra)...
Meta, Microsoft, and Amazon have launched their open-source mapping project (www.theverge.com)
Good news for folks looking to degoogle their phones, this should help open-source Google Maps alternatives....
Microsoft cuts ties with the Surface Duo after just 2 Android version updates (www.windowscentral.com)
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Beeper adds support for Google Messages RCS alongside iMessage, works on Android and iPhone (9to5google.com)
Android 14 Beta 5 is live (android-developers.googleblog.com)
I hope it’s ok to post this here. The Androidbeta community doesn’t seem to have much activity, and while i don’t miss Reddit that much, I’m a bit sad there’s not much beta news over here…
How does everyone feel about iPhones?
Surprise....
Google removed Island and Shelter apps from the Play Store (lemmy.world)
Shelter may have been taken down a while ago, not sure if by Google or the developer....
OnePlus just fixed a phone screen problem not even Apple or Samsung have solved (www.techradar.com)
What Android apps are worth paying for?
What non-game paid apps do you use that are worthwhile and still relevant in 2023?...
Android loophole allows Google Wallet to leak credit card details via NFC, fix coming (9to5google.com)
Best free and open source keyboard alternatives to google gboard (www.linuxlinks.com)
Original Samsung Galaxy Fold will no longer get updates (www.sammobile.com)
SD Maid terminated from Play Store due to 'Stalkerware policy' (www.androidpolice.com)
Android 14 blocks all modification of system certificates, even as root (httptoolkit.com)
What's your email client of choice?
I have been using Outlook for the longest time and have tried FairEmail a couple of times and simply deleted it. Tried sticking through it for about a month and I’ll be sticking with it for a good long time now :)
Latest Android Runtime (ART) update led to apps starting 30% faster (9to5google.com)
Update: Lemmy Account Sync (Handshake) (sh.itjust.works)
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What's your favourite open source app and why?
Just had my first interaction with Meta Services last night. Thought I'd share what I learned.
I was up late last night and we know how that goes - rabbit holes. This time I was trying to find some ways to make my phone feel a little snappier and possibly eliminate the issue I was having where my recent apps button stops working until I restart the phone. On Android 13 I found that if I changed to gesture based navigation...
Fairphone 4—the repairable, sustainable smartphone—is coming to the US (arstechnica.com)
Poll by GSMArena shows Android Auto is the favorite car software (lemmy.world)
A poll conducted by GSMArena suggests that Android Auto is used by 50.1% of car owners, while only 17.4% use Apple CarPlay. No insight into the “I use my phone with a holder” camp is given, as they could be Android or iPhone users....
