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- Oppoās next foldable is about as thin as USB-C allowswww.theverge.com Oppoās next foldable is about as thin as USB-C allows
Oppo claims the Find N5 ā likely to launch in the US as the OnePlus Open 2 āĀ is the thinnest foldable in the world.
- Pixelfed, Instagram's decentralized competitor, is now on iOS and Androidwww.engadget.com Pixelfed, Instagram's decentralized competitor, is now on iOS and Android
Open source, decentralized image-sharing platform Pixelfed is now available as a mobile app for both iOS and Android.
> Pixelfed is now available as a mobile apps for both iOS and Android. The open source, decentralized platform offers image sharing similar to Instagram. However, Pixelfed has no advertisements and does not share user data with third parties.
- Tested again and again: Google's AirTag competitors are as unreliable as everwww.androidauthority.com Tested again and again: Google's AirTag competitors are as unreliable as ever
I've spent months testing the Android- and Google-compatible AirTag alternatives. How do they compare vs the Apple, Samsung, and Tile trackers?
> The AirTag is the gold standard, but Google had eight months to fix its bad network. It's still not fixed.
- Poco X7 Pro reviewwww.gsmarena.com Poco X7 Pro review
The global variant of the Redmi Turbo 4 - the Poco X7 Pro - is now available worldwide and it is surely the most interesting of the recently launched X7...
- The upgraded Steam Link app for Android has transformed the way I game in 2025www.androidauthority.com The upgraded Steam Link app for Android has transformed the way I game in 2025
The Steam Link app on Android is better than ever, and it's completely changed my relationship with gaming in 2025.
- HMD Fusion Review - Not a car guy
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The YT algorithm washed ashore this review from a random small youtuber. I foud it interesting enough to share with you, as it has a headphone jack and seems to have good repairability.
- Candy Crush, Tinder, MyFitnessPal: See the Thousands of Apps Hijacked to Spy on Your Locationwww.wired.com Candy Crush, Tinder, MyFitnessPal: See the Thousands of Apps Hijacked to Spy on Your Location
A hack of location data company Gravy Analytics has revealed which apps areāknowingly or notābeing used to collect your information behind the scenes.
> Some of the worldās most popular apps are likely being co-opted by rogue members of the advertising industry to harvest sensitive location data on a massive scale, with that data ending up with a location data company whose subsidiary has previously sold global location data to US law enforcement.
> The thousands of apps, included in hacked files from location data company Gravy Analytics, include everything from games like Candy Crush and dating apps like Tinder to pregnancy tracking and religious prayer apps across both Android and iOS. Because much of the collection is occurring through the advertising ecosystemānot code developed by the app creators themselvesāthis data collection is likely happening without usersā or even app developersā knowledge.
> āFor the first time publicly, we seem to have proof that one of the largest data brokers selling to both commercial and government clients appears to be acquiring their data from the online advertising ābid stream,āā rather than code embedded into the apps themselves, Zach Edwards, senior threat analyst at cybersecurity firm Silent Push and who has followed the location data industry closely, tells 404 Media after reviewing some of the data.
- Google Messages takes a step towards secure messaging across apps and platforms (APK teardown)www.androidauthority.com Google Messages takes a step towards secure messaging across apps and platforms (APK teardown)
We managed to enable MLS encryption for one-on-one RCS conversations in Google Messages' latest beta using flags. Read on to know more!
Bullet points taken from article:
- The latest Google Messages beta supports MLS encryption, RCSās next step toward E2EE interoperability across apps and platforms.
- We managed to enable MLS for one-on-one RCS conversations in Google Messages, but we havenāt been able to enable it for RCS group chats yet.
- This indicates that MLS encryption support could be on the horizon for Google Messages.
Note that Google Messages already does end to end encryption, but there are many cases where this feature doesn't work (such as when communicating with an iPhone).
- Samsung's 'AI Subscription' plan for phones, tablets is coming next monthwww.sammobile.com Samsung's 'AI Subscription' plan for phones, tablets is coming next month
Samsung is reportedly planning to bring the 'AI Subscription Club' plan to South Korea and the USA in February 2025.
- Google Quick Share widely rolling out QR code sharing9to5google.com Google Quick Share widely rolling out QR code sharing
Following the announcement in December, Google is widely rolling out QR code sharing in Quick Share on Android...
- Samsung to launch a unique tri-fold smartphone this yearwww.gsmarena.com Samsung to launch a unique tri-fold smartphone this year
It will fold differently compared to the Huawei Mate XT. Last year Huawei stunned the world with the Mate XT, a "tri-fold" smartphone (it folds twice, not...
- MediaTek and Google partner to develop dedicated smart home chipset9to5google.com MediaTek and Google partner to develop dedicated smart home chipset
Smart home devices are getting a lot smarter, thanks to improvements in standards like what Matter has introduced to the...
- 'Qi2 Ready' is the official excuse for Android phones to skip built-in magnets9to5google.com 'Qi2 Ready' is the official excuse for Android phones to skip built-in magnets
The whole appeal of the Qi2 standard is that magnets can be added to a device in order to improve...
- Qi2 is officially coming to Samsung Galaxy devices, Google adding Pixel's faster speeds9to5google.com Qi2 is officially coming to Samsung Galaxy devices, Google adding Pixel's faster speeds
It's been officially confirmed that Samsung Galaxy smartphones will be adopting Qi2 in 2025, with Google Pixel also likely coming too.
- Oneplus 13 Megathread
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Reviews:
OnePlus 13 - Really The New Best Affordable Flagship? - TechTablets pre global launch.
OnePlus 13 vs. The World! Two Months Later... - Techmo pre global launch?
OnePlus 13 Review (Global Edition) - Tech Spurt
OnePlus 13 Review: Lucky Number 13 JuanBagnell
OnePlus 13 Review - Finally Back to their Roots! HowToMen
[I Spent Almost A Month with the OnePlus 13 and Here's What I Discovered
- TK Bay ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rNmYjgm7AI4)
OnePlus 13 (Global) Review: The Most Complete OnePlus Phone Ever - ben's gadget reviews
OnePlus 13 Review: They Finally Did - Android Digest It
OnePlus 13 Review: The Bar Has Been Set! - Marques Brownlee Set!
OnePlus 13 full review - GSMARENA
OnePlus 13 Review: The Best OnePlus Phone Ever! - Beebom
The flagship killer has become the flagship - OnePlus 13 ShortCircuit
OnePlus 13 Review: Ship Shape? MrMobile (Michael Fisher)
OnePlus 13 - The Comprehensive Review - Wildman Tech
Camera review/comparison:
Oneplus 13 vs Oneplus 12 Camera Comparison! - Through Jermaine's Lens pre global launch.
Oneplus 12 vs Oneplus 13 LOW LIGHT Camera Comparison - Through Jermaine's Lens pre global launch
Articles:
REVIEW: The OnePlus 13 is a Super Reliable Phone thatās Never Gonna Let You Down - Mishaal Rahman
OnePlus 13 review: The best Android phone you can stick in a dishwasher - android central
So I'm going to do something different for this mega thread. The OnePlus 13 already launched in China and some reviewers already made review/content about it. I will also post those as well here, but I will organize them based on what those videos are. I will also denote the video pre global launch.
As usual, if you guys find any videos that I miss, please let me know and I'll put them in the thread. Thanks!
- Still rocking a Pixel 4a? Google might have some money for youwww.androidauthority.com Still rocking a Pixel 4a? Google might have some money for you
Google's got a new update coming for the Pixel 4a that could have a negative impact on battery life. Luckily, Google's offering some generous compensation options.
cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/23975004
> > Google's got a new update coming for the Pixel 4a that could have a negative impact on battery life. Luckily, Google's offering some generous compensation options.
- Samsung reportedly won't make major changes to 2025 foldables as sales shrink9to5google.com Samsung reportedly won't make major changes to 2025 foldables as sales shrink
According to a new report, Samsung may not be making major changes to its 2025 foldables after all, but it's still too early to tell.
- 6 trends to expect from flagship Android phones in 2025www.androidauthority.com 6 trends to expect from flagship Android phones in 2025
From huge performance gains to much-improved fingerprint scanners, here's what we expect from flagship Android phones in 2025.
- Xiaomi Pad 6 will not receive Android 15 update - XiaomiTimexiaomitime.com Xiaomi Pad 6 will not receive Android 15 update - XiaomiTime
HyperOS 2 is exempted in the case of update eligibility for the Xiaomi Pad 6, as the company has already announced that this tablet will not get the Android
> HyperOS 2 is exempted in the case of update eligibility for the Xiaomi Pad 6, as the company has already announced that this tablet will not get the Android 15 update. Instead, its last software update is scheduled as the HyperOS 2 based on Android 14, which is expected in May 2025 or even earlier.
> The Xiaomi Pad 6 will only see one major software update-the HyperOS 2, based on Android 14. And this will bring a number of changes, including:
- Improved User Interface: Enhancements to improve the user experience in terms of usability and easier navigation.
- Performance Optimizations: Tweaks to make it run smoother and utilize resources more efficiently.
- Security Enhancements: Security patches updated to protect user data and privacy.
- I made a new app: Habit-maker: A reward-based habit tracker for android.github.com GitHub - dessalines/habit-maker: A reward-based habit tracker for android.
A reward-based habit tracker for android. Contribute to dessalines/habit-maker development by creating an account on GitHub.
About Habit-Maker
Have you found it difficult to build new habits? Habit-Maker uses rewards and encouragements to help get over initial willpower required to form new habits.
Features
Rewards
Habit-Maker game-ifies making habits by giving you rewards each time you check a habit. It shows the following progress metrics:
- Streaks - The # of days you've completed your habit in a row.
- Points - points for checking habits, with multipliers for continuing your streak.
- % progress to your 66-day-ingrained habit.
Encouragements
Studies have found that encouragements are vital to building new habits. Habit-Maker takes advantage of this by allowing you to create your own custom encouragements.
Before creating a habit, take a few minutes and think about why you want to build this habit. What benefits will it bring you, and how your life will improve by doing it?
A good encouragement should have:
- An initial congratulations for completing the habit.
- A message tailored to you, about the benefits or reasons why you should continue.
Some examples of good encouragements:
| Activity | Encouragement | | ----------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Brushing your teeth | Great job! Your friends will like seeing your whiter teeth, and less coffee stains. | | Lifting weights for 10m | Nice job! People will notice your better physique. | | Cardio for 10m | Well done! Studies show you're going to live a lot longer! | | Working out for 10m | Excellent! You'll have more energy, and feel healthier by continuing! | | Meditating for 10m | Nice! You're on your way to bettering the lives of those around you, by developing your awareness. |
Completing a habit
Once a habit has been formed, its relatively easy to continue doing it, almost as if it were on auto-pilot. Research shows that ~40% of our daily activities are habits that don't require much (if any) willpower once they've been formed.
Built With
- Android Jetpack Compose
- kizitonwose Calendar
- iSoron/uhabits (For score calculations)
Installation / Releases
Support / Donate
Habit-Maker will always remain free, open-source software. We've seen many open-source projects go unmaintained after a few years. Recurring donations have proven to be the only way these projects can stay alive.
Your donations directly support full-time development, and help keep this maintained. If you find yourself using habit-maker every day, consider donating:
Crypto
- bitcoin:
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- ethereum:
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- monero:
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Social / Contact
Habit Resources
- James clear - 3 steps habit change
- I got addicted to a habit app.
- Develop good habits
- James clear - how to build a new habit
- CNN habit tips
Icons
- Xiaomi 15 Pro review - One of the most efficient flagship smartphones thanks to a special display
QC elite
6.73in 3200x1440 120hz Amoled
12,16/256,512,1TB
4yrs OS 5yrs security updates
6100mah
Street $800 chinese import
- Samsung is redesigning Good Lock with One UI 7 alongside global Play Store release9to5google.com Samsung is redesigning Good Lock with One UI 7 alongside global Play Store release
Samsung has confirmed plans to bring Good Lock to the Play Store and more countries alongside an app redesign.
- Drastically reduced Xiaomi bootloader unlock policy raises questions over device ownershipwww.androidpolice.com Drastically reduced Xiaomi bootloader unlock policy raises questions over device ownership
You think you own your phone? Xiaomi says, 'Guess again,' as it tightens bootloader restrictions to one device per user per year
- People who charge/discharge between 20-80%, how's your device?
cross-posted from: https://lemm.ee/post/51432614
- KeepassX compatible app with passkey support on android
So I started using passcode on the desktop with KeePassXC and would like to reuse those passcode on my phone where I'm already synchronizing the database for the passwords.
But both Keepass2Android and KeePassDX don't seem to support passcodes. Any other apps which do and are compatible with the KeePassXC database?
- LineageOS now officially supports the Pixel 9 series9to5google.com LineageOS now officially supports the Pixel 9 series
Over 3 months after launch ā LineageOS ā the biggest and most well-known third party ROM now officially supports the entire Pixel 9 series.
- Android 15 sideloading restrictions are a raw deal for userswww.androidpolice.com Android 15 sideloading restrictions are a raw deal for users
Are Google's new security measures the end of sideloading?
- Xiaomi global bootloader unlock policy has changed - XiaomiTimexiaomitime.com Xiaomi global bootloader unlock policy has changed - XiaomiTime
Recently, Xiaomi has made a big policy change regarding bootloader unlocking; this will definitely affect every user worldwide. While earlier Xiaomi allowed
the new policy brought that number down to a single device per year
- USB-C charging is now mandatory in EU, here's what you need to know - GSMArena.com newsm.gsmarena.com USB-C charging is now mandatory in EU, here's what you need to know
All mobile devices must have USB PD support; new labels are also incoming. The USB-C directive, which requires mobile devices to have a universal charging...
In fairness, Android phone manufacturers were way ahead of the curve on this.
- MediaTekās Dimensity 9500 Rumored To Adopt Similar Cluster As Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 That Includes ARMās Next-Generation Cortex-X930, But No Custom Coreswccftech.com MediaTekās Dimensity 9500 Rumored To Adopt Similar Cluster As Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 That Includes ARMās Next-Generation Cortex-X930, But No Custom Cores
A wild specifications rumor surrounding the Dimensity 9500 reveals that MediaTekās 2025 flagship SoC will adopt a new CPU cluster and other changes