"I love Android, but I prefer it more on tablets than phones" - Android Authority (www.androidauthority.com)
Google wants iPhone switchers to know 'It's all good' on Android [Video] (9to5google.com)
Google’s latest advertising campaign, encapsulated by the tagline “It’s all good with Google on Android,” is aimed at persuading iPhone users to switch to Android by emphasizing the simplicity and worry-free nature of the process....
Google Play services discontinuing updates for KitKat (API levels 19 & 20) starting August 2023 (android-developers.googleblog.com)
The Android KitKat (KK) platform was first released ~10 years ago and since then, we’ve introduced many innovative improvements and features for Android, which are unavailable on KK. As of July 2023, the active device count on KK is below 1% as more and more users update to the latest Android versions. Therefore, we are no...
Mishaal Rahman: ASUS is NOT killing off bootloader unlocking for its phones (twitter.com)
“The service team reply misunderstood the situation. Unlock tool is unavailable at this moment but we are allowing the possibility to unlock, please stay tuned.”...
Qualcomm turns to Wi-Fi to take wireless earbuds and headphones to the next level - The Verge (www.theverge.com)
Google Podcasts to be shut down in favor of YouTube Music (blog.youtube)
Qi2 has arrived – Where are the Android phones? (9to5google.com)
Signal tests usernames that keep your phone number private (www.bleepingcomputer.com)
Gadgetbridge (codeberg.org)
Gadgetbridge users, can you tell about your smart watch and what are it’s pros/cons.
OnePlus Open brings back Facebook/Meta bloatware apps (9to5google.com)
Samsung Galaxy S24 leaks, to have thinner bezels than iPhone (9to5google.com)
Google Pixel 8a leaks absurdly early with rounded design [Gallery] (9to5google.com)
Xiaomi matches Samsung’s industry-leading Android updates policy (www.androidauthority.com)
Android 14 Beta 5 (android-developers.googleblog.com)
With the official release of Android 14 only weeks away, today we’re bringing you Beta 5, the last scheduled update in our Android 14 beta program. It’s the last chance to make sure your apps are ready and provide feedback before non-beta users start getting Android 14. To enable you to test your applications on devices...
The Verge: So long, small phones / There are fewer choices than I thought — and I’m getting out before the end. (www.theverge.com)
Motorola just launched a new Android phone to take on the Pixel 8 (www-digitaltrends-com.cdn.ampproject.org)
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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Sony Xperia 5 V review: Compact premium smartphone with professional camera (www.notebookcheck.net)
Google wants to reduce hearing loss with Android 14's latest safety feature (www.androidpolice.com)
Samsung announces One UI 6 beta with Android 14, then deletes it | 9to5Google (9to5google.com)
It seems like OneUI 6 is coming soon. However with the screenshots of the control centre UI, it seems like the ‘one handed’ UI focus is disappearing as more UI elements are brought higher…
Spotify’s first US price hike for Premium is coming next week (www.theverge.com)
As a MagSafe fan, I can't wait for Qi2 to come to Android (www.androidauthority.com)
Infinity for Lemmy is now available on the Izzysoft F-Droid Repo (apt.izzysoft.de)
https://lemdro.id/pictrs/image/bb959109-d7ec-4b6b-99da-47881e17c3ba.png...
Google Keep is replacing Assistant Notes and 'Shopping List' (9to5google.com)
Android 14's latest work profile change means you're never truly away from work (www.androidpolice.com)
