Help a nerd choose a new phone after 7 years
I'm cross posting my own here, I hope it's allowed. Maybe it will reach someone who has a similar problem....
Linus reviewed (roasted) our phone | Fairphone reacts ( youtu.be )
I can't believe some of the points Linus made against the Fairphone, especially given he's onboard with the same compromises for the Framework laptop. 🤭
Used VPN for cheaper YouTube Premium? Congrats, your subscription has been canceled ( www.androidauthority.com )
cross-posted from: https://lemm.ee/post/35022759
Google is quietly blocking RCS on rooted devices. ( support.google.com )
Does Android still need third-party launchers? ( www.androidpolice.com )
Horrible Pictures Zenfone 8 ( lemmy.ca )
Hey there,...
If it works, kill it. ( lemmy.world )
Rule of Google: if it works, kill it....
I cannot stand these spam calls any more. ( lemm.ee )
(Picture alt text: a screenshot of my phone's call log, with numbers redacted (just in case). The phone numbers (except for one) are all spam calls)...
Android 15 is on the way. And it's pretty bad ( youtu.be )
Sorry for a kinda clickbait title but it is what it is. I just watched a video about Android 15 changes and a lot of them are either not important or straight up bad....
Google defended the Play Store from 2.28 million malicious apps last year ( www.androidpolice.com )
A good Collage app?
I am looking for an app that allows me to combine up to 20 images into a grid. That's it....
Thabk you Lemmy! ( lemmy.world )
I finally managed to install Lineage os on this HTC One (m8) thanks to the help of Lemmy!
Google Assistant continues to crumble in the 'Gemini era' ( 9to5google.com )
Samsung loses lead in foldables market after 42% slump in sales ( www.notebookcheck.net )
Google Messages wants to make sure you don't see texts from blocked contacts anywhere ( www.androidauthority.com )
Google Messages wants to make sure you don't see texts from blocked contacts anywhere with this upcoming feature.
play store is a nightmare
Anyone else think the play store has had such a constant decline to the point where you can barely find an app without being flooded with ads. I pretty much only use f droid at this point because the quality of apps is just higher
What do you use to edit PDF on your phone?
Dear Lemmings,...
S23 vs Pixel 8?
Hi everyone,...
Chromecast with Google TV is now serving full-screen, auto-playing Chicken Tender Wrap ads ( www.androidauthority.com )
Reddit users thevincentasteroid and MMD3_ posted about an auto-playing video ad (with sound) on the home screen. The ad is for Chicken Tender Wraps from Carl’s Jr. When it begins auto-playing, it pushes all the other UI elements out of focus and goes almost full-screen, returning to the home screen after it has played through...
Google to show your movie/TV reviews and Search notes in a public 'profile' next week ( 9to5google.com )
Starting on June 24, Google will start showing your movie and TV reviews, as well as Search notes, in a public profile.
New OS for Pixel 3
I have an ancient Pixel 3 that still works. I'd like to install a new, third-party OS. Which would you recommend?...
You know what I would really love? A custom rom browser.
Imagine it, not a repo, but a site or app that lets you "try out" custom roms through an embedded or emulated interface....
Free and open-source YouTube clients w/ no ads ( lemmy.zip )
LibreTube - uses Piped as video source by default. Subscriptions and playlists can be created, all without actually interacting with YouTube....
Google Assistant continues to crumble in the 'Gemini era' ( 9to5google.com )
Google Play Store quietly rolls out feature to uninstall apps remotely ( www.androidauthority.com )
Google appears to have quietly rolled out a feature to the Play Store that allows users to remotely uninstall apps from other devices.
