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- PSA: Grayjay is really good
cross-posted from: https://sopuli.xyz/post/15242858
> Saw Louis Rossmans original video on the app and figured (and it may well have been) it would be buggy and awful at that point. Decided to gike it a try, the app has all the options I could want for watching youtube, it's multiplatform to a much greater degree than Newpipe and it's forks. > > The reason I don't ever expect to go back to Newpipe or Libretube is the plugins update through the app, meaning I can get bypasses to YouTubes bullshit as fast as they're developed. > > Newpipe is usually updated quickly, but in my experience forks like Tubular that include sponsorblocks often delay me from getting that update. > > Overall, very good experience so far!
- Here's the Pixel 9 Pro Fold, rid of its inner display bezels9to5google.com Here's the Pixel 9 Pro Fold, rid of its inner display bezels [Gallery]
In a new leak, Google's latest foldable, the Pixel 9 Pro Fold, is on full display with its slimmer and symmetrical display bezels.
In a new leak, Google's latest foldable, the Pixel 9 Pro Fold, is on full display with its slimmer and symmetrical display bezels.
- The Google Play Store is making it easier to see why your subscriptions are worth itwww.androidauthority.com The Google Play Store is making it easier to see why your subscriptions are worth it
Google Play Storeās subscriptions page is getting a UI revamp that will show a checklist of benefits you're getting for each subscription.
- The Galaxy Z Flip 6 actually does support Samsung DeX, but not the version you're used towww.androidauthority.com The Galaxy Z Flip 6 actually does support Samsung DeX, but not the version you're used to
The Galaxy Z Flip 6 has been discovered to support the new Samsung DeX interface instead of the classic one.
The Galaxy Z Flip 6 has been discovered to support the new Samsung DeX interface instead of the classic one.
- New Pixel Buds Pro 2 leak reveals wing tips design9to5google.com New Pixel Buds Pro 2 leak reveals wing tips design
Following yesterday's Pixel Buds Pro 2 leak, another one today reveals that Google's new headphones will bring back some sort of wing tips...
Following yesterday's Pixel Buds Pro 2 leak, another one today reveals that Google's new headphones will bring back some sort of wing tips.
- Latest One UI 7 leak showcases Dynamic Island clone, more interface alterations9to5google.com Latest One UI 7 leak showcases Dynamic Island clone, more interface alterations
Some more new features including the Samsung's version of the Dynamic Island have surfaced courtesy of another One UI 7 leak.
Some more new features including the Samsung's version of the Dynamic Island have surfaced courtesy of another One UI 7 leak.
- It's official: Moto Edge 50 is the slimmest MIL-STD-810H phone, launching on Aug 1m.gsmarena.com It's official: Moto Edge 50 is the slimmest MIL-STD-810H phone, launching on Aug 1
The vanilla Edge 50 will have a curved 6.67" 1.5K" display and a 5,000mAh battery with 68W wired and 15W wireless charging.
- YouTube app miniplayer redesign works like picture-in-picture9to5google.com YouTube app miniplayer redesign works like picture-in-picture
YouTube for Android is testing a redesign of the miniplayer that serves as an in-app picture-in-picture (PiP)...
cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/17925616
> > YouTube for Android is testing a redesign of the miniplayer that serves as an in-app picture-in-picture (PiP)...
- I made my Nothing Phone look super cool with these light glyph skinswww.androidpolice.com Nothing doesn't offer RGB Glyph lights, so I took matters into my own hands
Nothing doesn't offer RGB Glyph lights yet, but who's stopping you?
- Here's how I keep my 5-year-old phone feeling freshwww.androidauthority.com Here's how I keep my 5-year-old phone feeling fresh
Have an old phone? Don't throw it away. Here are just a few tips to keep your old phone feeling fresh and as exciting as the day you got it.
- Unihertz's Kickstater for a new 5-inch phone is still open, does anybody have feedback on their other models?
The 5-inch format seems interesting, curious to see what other people think
- Exclusive: Google Pixel 9 series' displays to be serious competition for the Galaxy S24www.androidauthority.com Exclusive: Google Pixel 9 series' displays to be serious competition for the Galaxy S24
The upcoming Google Pixel 9 series will come with upgraded displays across the board ā and they are even brighter than the Pixel 8.
- Google Play wants to make it easier to discover new apps and great contentwww.androidfaithful.com Google Play wants to make it easier to discover new apps and great content
Google has unveiled a bunch of new features aimed at turning the Play Store into more than just a destination for people to download new apps. Here's what they announced.
Main Highlights of the article:
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The new "Collections" widget shows content from your favorite apps right on your home screen
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The Play Store is adding a dedicated tab for Comics
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Google Play Points members can enter to win free hardware each week
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Google will let you control which apps contribute to your personalized Play Store experience
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Play up to 4 games at the same time with this Google Play Games on PC update
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New games are available through Google Play Pass, which is 80% off for a limited time
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Personalize your game searches with multi-select interest filters
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Use AI to compare apps
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- PSA: New Samsung phones block sideloading by default. Here's how to re-enable itwww.androidauthority.com PSA: New Samsung phones block sideloading by default. Here's how to re-enable it
Auto Blocker stops apps from being sideloaded and is enabled on Galaxy devices released with One UI 6.1.1. Here's how to turn it off.
- Google Pixel 9 Pro XL may launch with four colors; here's what they look like9to5google.com Google Pixel 9 Pro XL may launch with four colors; here's what they look like [Gallery]
In new leaks, Google's Pixel 9 Pro XL is shown in all four color variants, signaling a four-color launch lineup too.
In new leaks, Google's Pixel 9 Pro XL is shown in all four color variants, signaling a four-color launch lineup too.
- 4th-gen Nest Learning Thermostat leaks with new Temperature Sensor9to5google.com 4th-gen Nest Learning Thermostat leaks with new Temperature Sensor
As teased by an FCC filing, Google is working on a new Nest Learning Thermostat (4th gen).Ā As shared by...
As teased by an FCC filing, Google is working on a new Nest Learning Thermostat (4th gen).
- Pixel Buds Pro 2 leaks reveals new design, same case9to5google.com Pixel Buds Pro 2 leaks reveals new design, same caseĀ [Gallery]
In addition to colors, we now have our first design leak of the Pixel Buds Pro 2 and it shows a refined look. Google is...
In addition to colors, we now have our first design leak of the Pixel Buds Pro 2 and it shows a new, updated look.
- Learn how to access Google's first Circle to Search Easter eggwww.androidauthority.com Circle to Search finally hits the big time: its first Easter egg has arrived
We're checking out the very first hidden Circle to Search Easter egg, rolling out now to compatible Android smartphones.
- Review: The Galaxy Z Flip 6 is an old phone in new clothes9to5google.com Review: The Galaxy Z Flip 6 is an old phone in new clothes
Foldables are still very much a new form factor in the smartphone industry. Manufacturers have been quick to make improvements...
Foldables are still very much a new form factor in the smartphone industry. Manufacturers have been quick to make improvements year over year, but it feels like Samsung has somewhat stalled. The Galaxy Z Flip 6 is a good phone ā thatās hard to deny ā but it feels like little has changed.
- Google combines 3 teams to focus on making the Play Store a better platform for developerswww.androidpolice.com Google combines 3 teams to focus on making the Play Store a better platform for developers
Google's new team brings together the teams that made the tools to build apps, helped distribute apps, and ensured apps are safe
- Samsung going all in on Google Messages in US, stops pre-installing Samsung Messages on Galaxy phones9to5google.com Samsung going all in on Google Messages in US, stops pre-installing Samsung Messages on Galaxy phones
After slowly phasing the app out in some regions, Samsung has announced that it will no longer pre-install Samsung Messages...
- This āGoogle TV Streamerā set-top box is what comes after Chromecast9to5google.com This āGoogle TV Streamerā set-top box is what comes after Chromecast [Gallery]
9to5Google can now report that what replaces the Chromecast with Google TV 4K is the āGoogle TV Streamer.ā
9to5Google can now report that what replaces the Chromecast with Google TV 4K is the āGoogle TV Streamer.ā
- Firefox on Android now supports Passkeys with 3rd-party password manager integration!
cross-posted from: https://sh.itjust.works/post/22497207
> I just got the update on my phone on Google play, Firefox now supports 3rd party password managers for passkeys (on android 14+). Just tried it, and I got prompted with my 3rd party password manager, so it works!
- Google Confirms Play Store App DeletionāNow Just 6 Weeks Awaywww.forbes.com Google Confirms Play Store App DeletionāNow Just 6 Weeks Away
Apps on your phone could disappear as this mass deletion is confirmed.
- Galaxy Z Fold 6 Review: Genuinely good, especially if you ignore the competition9to5google.com Galaxy Z Fold 6 Review: Genuinely good, especially if you ignore the competition
Samsung's new Galaxy Z Fold 6 is a perfectly fine foldable, but from the brand that started the whole category, is that still enough?
Samsung's new Galaxy Z Fold 6 is a perfectly fine foldable, but from the brand that started the whole category, is that still enough?
- Cellebrite's tools can't crack iPhones running iOS 17.4 or newer; most Android devices vulnerablewww.techspot.com Cellebrite's tools can't crack iPhones running iOS 17.4 or newer; most Android devices vulnerable
Cellebrite's Universal Forensic Extraction Device (UFED) is widely used by law enforcement agencies to unlock phones and extract their data. A recent report claims the company's technology...
I want to share this post because I was disappointed to see this popular smartphone cracking tool works very well across Android versions and devices while iPhone enjoys relative security.
The graphic also shows premium devices specifically are vulnerable to their tools, so one cannot argue that the problem is funding or cheap devices getting owned because of dumb changes by the vendor -- premium devices fare not much better. Even Google controlling the hardware and the software of their Pixel line remains vulnerable to data extraction while the latest iPhone versions arenāt.
To me, this sounds like the state of Android physical security might be inferior. Why? What can be done to fix this? Perhaps is it because Android is more popular globally so they get more work targeting Android?
It could also be coincidental that at the time the documents leaked, the iPhone stuff was being finished up and there is actually not that much difference if you have an attacker who has lots of time and money.
EDIT: Removed wrong information. EDIT: Added more material for discussion.
- Moto G Stylus 5G (2024) reviewm.gsmarena.com Moto G Stylus 5G (2024) review
The Moto G Stylus lineup has been a North American exclusive for a few years already and it sure has strong following overseas. Our curiosity has finally...
- Here's a sneak peek at 'Ask Photos' in Google Photos [Gallery]9to5google.com Here's a quick sneak peek at 'Ask Photos' in Google Photos [Gallery]
One of Googleās upcoming AI features is āAsk Photosā in the Google Photos app which will allow users to quickly...
- Pixel Satellite SOS is coming, but it wonāt be free for long (APK teardown)www.androidauthority.com Pixel Satellite SOS is coming, but it wonāt be free for long (APK teardown)
Google is working on satellite connectivity for Pixel devices through the Pixel Satellite SOS feature, and it could be free for only a while.
Bullet points stolen from the linked article:
- Code suggests the satellite connectivity feature on Pixel devices could be called āPixel Satellite SOS.ā
- Weāve also found a clue suggesting that the feature will be offered for free for two years, which would match Appleās current offer on the iPhone 14 and 15 series.
- Xiaomi Mix Fold 4 and Mix Flip foldables officially launch in China9to5google.com Xiaomi Mix Fold 4 and Mix Flip foldables officially launch in China
Xiaomi has officially launched the Mix Fold 4 and Mix Flip foldable duo in the firms' home market of China.
Xiaomi has officially launched the Mix Fold 4 and Mix Flip foldable duo in the firms' home market of China.
- nubia Red Magic 9S Pro reviewm.gsmarena.com nubia Red Magic 9S Pro review
If anyone out there is really and truly playing the specs game, it has to be the Red Magic team. The endless pursuit for the best mobile hardware...
- The Galaxy Z Fold 6ās battery is so small that a flip phone just beat it9to5google.com The Galaxy Z Fold 6's battery is so small that a flip phone just beat it
Samsungās Galaxy Z Fold series was once on the bleeding edge of foldable tech, but itās been far outpaced. As...
- HMD Skyline arrives with Nokia N9-reminiscent design and easy repairabilitym.gsmarena.com HMD Skyline arrives with Nokia N9-reminiscent design and easy repairability
The phone is powered by a Snapdragon 7s Gen 2. HMD unveiled Skyline, the most powerful own-branded phone yet. It has a design reminiscent of the Nokia N9...
Note: this is not a review.
- Pixel Watch Find My Device network support is coming9to5google.com Pixel Watch Find My Device network support is coming
The Find My Device network's offline capabilities work with Android phones and tablets today, with Wear OS ā and Pixel Watch ā support...
The Find My Device network's offline capabilities work with Android phones and tablets today, with Wear OS ā and Pixel Watch ā support in the works.
- Enabling more private generative AI - Google Developers Blogdevelopers.googleblog.com Enabling more private generative AI
Google has developed a number of technologies that you can use to start experimenting with and exploring the potential of generative AI to process data that needs to stay private.
I am not a developer, anyone have a take on this?
- OnePlus Pad 2 announced with SD 8 Gen 3 and 9,510 mAh batterywww.gsmarena.com OnePlus Pad 2 announced with SD 8 Gen 3 and 9,510 mAh battery
It's identical to the recently announced OnePlus Pad Pro for China. The first OnePlus flagship Android tablet is here with the OnePlus Pad 2. Itās...