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Wreckage of a Ukranian jet-propelled UAV. The same type hit an oil depot in occupied Rovenki, Luhansk region, on Oct 12th.
  • Are they using turbine engine for RC planes? Look very amateurish.

  • Implants
  • I was expecting "Send nudes"

  • US judge rules how Google Play must change following monopoly ruling
    9to5google.com US judge rules how Google Play must change following monopoly ruling

    After a jury found that Google has an “illegal monopoly” with the Play Store, a judge detailed what changes must be implemented in the US...

    US judge rules how Google Play must change following monopoly ruling
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    Google officially suspends support for Android Lollipop after a decade
    www.androidcentral.com Google officially suspends support for Android Lollipop after a decade

    This means there will be no more official updates, as the Lollipop-running devices account for less than one percent of the total.

    Google officially suspends support for Android Lollipop after a decade
    • Google will discontinue official support for Android Lollipop OS, which debuted with Nexus 6.
    • Also known as Android 5.0, it was widely popular for introducing Material You to Android devices.
    • The said OS will no longer receive Google Play Updates, citing that less than one percent of active devices are running it.
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    Google will soon let everyone know if their information is on the dark web
    www.androidcentral.com Google will soon let everyone know if their information is on the dark web

    When the Google One VPN shuts down, dark web reports will be free for all

    Google will soon let everyone know if their information is on the dark web
    • Google is discontinuing the Google One VPN service later this year, as it announced in April 2024.
    • Some features will be deprecated completely, but the dark web reports feature is staying as a free feature for all Google users.
    • Making the functionality free for everyone could help people become more aware of their online safety.

    > ”Dark web report will become available to all users with a consumer Google Account,” the company explains, as reported by 9to5Google. “Dark web report is integrated with Results about you as a combined solution to help users protect their online presence.”

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    European Pixel 9 series leak paints a steep hill of prices
    www.androidcentral.com European Pixel 9 series leak paints a steep hill of prices

    Take the rumors with a grain of salt, as these prices will likely be adjusted accordingly.

    European Pixel 9 series leak paints a steep hill of prices

    > A pricing leak from France seems to suggest consumers are in for higher price points this year with the Pixel 9 series.

    Pixel 9:

    • 128GB - 899 euros (~$980)
    • 256GB - 999 euros (~$1,089)

    Pixel 9 Pro:

    • 128GB - 1,099 euros (~$1,198)
    • 256GB - 1,199 euros (~$1,307)
    • 512GB - 1,329 euros (~$1,449)

    Pixel 9 Pro XL:

    • 128GB - 1,199 euros (~$1,307)
    • 256GB - 1,299 euros (~$1,416)
    • 512GB - 1,429 euros (~$1,558)
    • 1TB - 1,689 euros (~$1,841)

    Pixel 9 Pro Fold:

    • 256GB - 1,899 euros (~$2,070)
    • 512GB - 2,029 euros (~$2,212)
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    Google Messages will soon let Android users text 911 using RCS
    9to5google.com Google Messages will soon let Android users text 911 using RCS

    Google today announced a partnership that will allow Android users to message 911 via RCS. It is set to start rolling out this winter.

    Google Messages will soon let Android users text 911 using RCS

    > Using Google Messages, those on Android will be able to text 911 using Rich Communication Services. This will let you see read receipts and typing indicators from emergency responders, thus eliminating the “uncertainty of waiting to see if your messages went through.”

    > Compared to SMS, RCS will allow you to send pictures and videos. Google says high-resolution media could “aid a faster and more effective response from emergency service providers.”

    > The last benefit is the ability to “share your precise location and additional information automatically through Android Emergency Location Service.” This can include your “language settings and opt-in Medical Information, so emergency responders know exactly where to go and can get helpful details from you even if you’re unable to reply.”

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    Judge orders Google to calculate the costs of Epic’s biggest Play Store demand

    So Epic Games have 10 demans from Google. One of this demands is to allow third party stores to access applications that are hosted on Google Play Store:

    > If a Third-Party App Store's User wishes to download and install an app not then available on that Third-Party App Store, Google shall have the Google Play Store download and install that app on the Third-Party App Store User's device through a background process similar to the Alley Oop integration offered by Google to certain third-party Developers.

    And the judge ordered Google to calculate the costs of developing such mechanism which will basically allow third party stores to list applications from Google Play Store in their own stores.

    > Google will file by June 24, 2024, a proffer stating in detail the tech work required and economic costs, if any, to provide “Catalog Access” and “Library Porting” to competing app stores for a period of up to 6 years. See MDL Dkt. No. 952 at 7. The proffer may also address tech work and economic costs for the distribution of third-party app stores through the Google Play Store.

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    Google inches closer to Pixel production in India as sales grow
    9to5google.com Google inches closer to Pixel production in India as sales grow

    We’ve been hearing for a while now that Google is aiming to manufacture Pixel devices in India, but a new...

    Google inches closer to Pixel production in India as sales grow

    > In 2022 it was first reported that Google would move up to 20% of Pixel production to India. Later, in 2023, Google confirmed plans to start Pixel production in India with plans to start in 2024, with a report from earlier this year reiterating that.

    > According to The Economic Times, Google has selected Tamil Nadu, the latest state in India, as the location where it will produce devices.

    > With the help of Foxconn, Google will set up new production lines in Tamil Nadu for Pixel phones. Wing, a part of Google’s parent Alphabet, will also be producing drones from the region. There’s no word on when production will start, but Google previously said devices made in India would ship before the end of 2024.

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    Google Podcasts shutting down internationally in June
    9to5google.com Google Podcasts shutting down internationally in June

    Following the US depreciation in April, Google Podcasts is shutting down for international users this June. According...

    Google Podcasts shutting down internationally in June

    > Following the US depreciation in April, Google Podcasts is shutting down for international users this June.

    > According to the updated support article, Google Podcasts will be available for “users outside of the United States” until “mid-to-late June 2024.” The YouTube Music migration and OPML file export will be available until July 29, 2024 for a month-long grace period.

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    Google's new 'Platform and Devices' team puts Android, Chrome, Pixel, more under Rick Osterloh
    9to5google.com Google's new 'Platform and Devices' team puts Android, Chrome, Pixel, more under Rick Osterloh

    Google is putting together a new "Platform and Devices" team under Rick Osterloh that will oversee Android, Pixel, and more.

    Google's new 'Platform and Devices' team puts Android, Chrome, Pixel, more under Rick Osterloh

    > Google has announced a major internal reorganization which forms the “Platform and Devices” team that, under Rick Osterloh, will oversee Pixel, Nest, Android, Chrome, and more.

    > Announced via The Verge, Google will reorganize its Android, Chrome, ChromeOS, Photos, and other teams to be under the same roof as Pixel, Nest, and other hardware efforts. Rick Osterloh will lead the new “Platform and Devices” team.

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    Epic wants a judge to open up the Google Play Store for good
    www.androidcentral.com Epic wants a judge to open up the Google Play Store for good

    Epic Games' proposed injunction aims to make third-party app stores and sideloading an identical experience to using the Play Store.

    Epic wants a judge to open up the Google Play Store for good
    • After suing Google years ago for its alleged monopolistic practices regarding Android and the Google Play Store, Epic won in a surprise jury verdict last year.
    • As part of the decision, Epic has been tasked with submitting a proposed injunction to the court for consideration. In simpler terms, the court wants to know what changes Epic wants to see on the Google Play Store and Android.
    • The court filing comes a few weeks after Epic announced that it will bring the Epic Games Store to iOS and Android as an alternative app marketplace "later this year."
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    Meta's AI chatbot is reaching more WhatsApp users worldwide
    • WhatsApp is apparently enhancing its search functionality with Meta AI, initially rolling out to English-speaking users worldwide.
    • Despite the AI upgrade, users can still navigate WhatsApp traditionally, ensuring continuity and ease of use for finding messages, groups, and contacts.
    • Meta is also extending Meta AI testing beyond WhatsApp to Instagram and Messenger users in specific regions.
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    Android to grow at 'twice the pace of iOS' in 2024, IDC says
    9to5google.com Android to grow at 'twice the pace of iOS' in 2024, IDC says

    According to the IDC, Android is set to grow at "twice the pace" of iOS through the course of 2024, reversing course.

    Android to grow at 'twice the pace of iOS' in 2024, IDC says

    > According to the IDC, though, Android is set to grow considerably faster than iOS over the course of 2024.

    > Speaking to CNN, IDC’s research director Nabila Popal says that Android will grow at “twice the pace of iOS” this year. Apple’s sales already dropped down 10% in Q1 2024, giving Samsung back the top slot, largely due to shrinking sales in China.

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    Samsung takes back #1 spot in global smartphone shipments from Apple, at least for now
    9to5google.com Samsung takes back #1 spot in global smartphone shipments from Apple, at least for now

    Samsung has been the top player in the global smartphone market for a while but, recently, the company briefly lost...

    Samsung takes back #1 spot in global smartphone shipments from Apple, at least for now

    > In 2023, for the first time, Apple managed to ship more smartphones than Samsung had on a global scale. It wasn’t exactly a crushing defect, with Apple taking the edge by just 4%, but it was certainly notable. It also came on the back of Q4 performance where Apple had much better sales compared to Samsung.

    > According to data from Counterpoint Research shared by The Korea Times, Samsung beat out Apple by a narrow margin to kick off 2024. The company shipped 19.69 million smartphones in the first quarter of the year (presumably only looking at certain regions), beating Apple’s 17.41 million. Samsung, according to the report, currently holds 20% of the global smartphone market, while Apple has dropped down to 18%.

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    Do you have any recommendations for good budget wireless earbuds?
  • I use Samsung Galaxy Buds2 with Pixel 7. They are good. Except for noise canceling, it's bad.

  • Suggest a Laptop for me.
  • Lenovo Thinkpad E or P series. They have decent options with AMD Ryzen chips.

  • If given a new life would you choose to be born the same sex that you were?
  • Hell no, I'm glad that I'm a man. I think being woman sucks.

  • What are some games you find yourself frequently coming back to?
  • Skyrim. Always end up with conjuration build.

  • Spotify breaks into the learning space, starts testing video courses
    www.androidauthority.com Spotify breaks into the learning space, starts testing video courses

    Today, Spotify announced that it is kicking off a test that will add video-based learning courses to the platform in the UK.

    Spotify breaks into the learning space, starts testing video courses
    • Spotify is testing video-based learning courses in the UK.
    • The courses cover four main topics: music, creativity, business, and healthy living.
    • The streamer has partnered with BBC Maestro, PLAYvirtuoso, Skillshare, and Thinkific.
    • Free and Premium subscribers in the UK can trial at least two lessons per course for free before purchasing additional lessons.
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    Alphabet, Apple, and Meta are under investigation in Europe for non-compliance with the Digital Markets Act
    • The European Commission is investigating Alphabet, Apple and Meta for potential non-compliance with the Digital Markets Act.
    • The DMA requires gatekeepers to allow developers to alert consumers to offers outside their app stores, for free.
    • Meta is being investigated over its “pay or consent” model, which may breach rules on personal data gathering.
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    Android 15 could allow devices to be tracked even when switched off
    www.androidcentral.com Android 15 could allow devices to be tracked even when switched off

    Recent Pixel phones may be able to send Bluetooth beacons to nearby compatible devices.

    Android 15 could allow devices to be tracked even when switched off
    • Android 15 is expected to introduce a Powered Off Finder API.
    • This API will enable compatible devices to be tracked even when switched off.
    • The feature is expected to be available on the Google Pixel 9 series, and the Pixel 8 series.
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    Simple as
  • What about hatchlings? Do they fall of the tree?

  • Google wants you to text Gemini in Google Messages
    www.androidcentral.com Google wants you to text Gemini in Google Messages

    The AI chatbot is officially launching in Google Messages for beta testers.

    Google wants you to text Gemini in Google Messages
    • Google made Gemini in Google Messages official this week, announcing the feature amidst a slew of other MWC Barcelona news.
    • Gemini in Google Messages is rolling out to beta testers gradually starting this week.
    • You can use Gemini in Google Messages just like the standalone Gemini app, except without image generation.
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    Oppo is returning to Europe after resolving patent disputes
    www.androidcentral.com Oppo is returning to Europe after resolving patent disputes

    The company announced the move around MWC Barcelona and has a deal in place with Telefónica in Europe.

    Oppo is returning to Europe after resolving patent disputes
    • Oppo was forced to pull out of key European markets, such as Germany, due to patent disputes with Nokia.
    • Oppo and Nokia managed to reach a deal last month after Oppo's years-long haitus in Europe, opening the door to a return to the region.
    • Now, in the backdrop of MWC Barcelona, Oppo has announced plans to return to Europe with the next generation of releases.
    • Current and past-gen devices will not be made available, so buyers in Europe will have to wait for the Find X8 series.
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    Fewer Android users switched to iOS last year, but it's still a problem
    www.androidcentral.com Fewer Android users switched to iOS last year, but it's still a problem

    The percentage of Android users that switched to iOS decreased in 2023, but the five-year trend is steady.

    Fewer Android users switched to iOS last year, but it's still a problem

    > The percentage of Android users that switched to iOS decreased in 2023, but the five-year trend is steady.

    • A report from Consumer Intelligence Research Partners (CIRP) found that 13% of iPhone buyers switched from Android to iOS in 2023.
    • The number is a decrease from the prior year's figure, which saw 15% of iPhone buyers come from an Android phone.
    • However, over a five-year period, iPhone buyers are coming from Android phones at a steady 11-15% clip.
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    Skyrim Marriage
  • I always marry Ysolda. As for kids I adopt Lucia (a girl from Whiterun) and Sofie (she is selling flowers in Windhelm)

  • 'Better than a real man': young Chinese women turn to AI boyfriends
  • It's like Joi from Blade Runner 2049.

  • The Google messaging update looks bad. It reminded me I purchased textra a while ago.
  • Maybe they reserve that space for future AI suggestions?

  • Prompt users to update to your latest app version
  • User can dismiss the prompt. But prompt will be shown on every cold launch until app is updated.

  • Prompt users to update to your latest app version
  • To prompt users running an outdated or broken version of your app to update to the latest available compatible version.

    • Your app must be enrolled in Play App Signing.
    • Your app must be published using the Android App Bundle.
  • Apple announces changes to iOS, Safari, and the App Store in the European Union
  • Yeah. Apple always prioritize profits over everything else.

  • Alleged Pixel 9 Pro renders give us an early look at a bold redesign
  • expandable storage, headphone jack, dedicated fingerprint reader

    One can only dream

  • Urea-powered nanorobots reduce bladder tumors by 90% in mice
  • At this point mice have the best cancer healthcare in the world.

  • WW1 experimental camouflage sniper's suit using the concept of "dazzle."
  • It looks like Avvar armor from Dragon Age: Inquisition

  • A tiny radioactive battery could keep your future phone running for 50 years
  • I don't put smoke detector next to my head for every night.

  • Google is butchering Assistant in the name of quality
  • Maybe we will see android version of Google's Bard ai

  • Unity Software to lay off 1,800 employees, or 25% of staff
  • True. Didn't think about that.

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