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    Android Help What should I buy Thursday (Jan 30 2020) - Your weekly device inquiry thread!

    January 30, 2020

    Android Help What should I buy Thursday (Jan 30 2020) - Your weekly device inquiry thread!

    What should I buy Thursday (Jan 30 2020) - Your weekly device inquiry thread!

    Posted: 30 Jan 2020 03:11 AM PST

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    Huawei says it won't return to Google services even if trade ban lifts

    Posted: 30 Jan 2020 08:52 AM PST

    Galaxy S20 third-party cases delayed due to Wuhan coronavirus

    Posted: 30 Jan 2020 10:36 AM PST

    OpenBoard is a newly released, 100% FOSS keyboard based on AOSP, with no dependency on Google binaries, that respects your privacy. Available on Google Play and F-Droid!

    Posted: 30 Jan 2020 08:50 AM PST

    Moto 360 (2019) review: The direct-to-DVD sequel of smartwatches

    Posted: 30 Jan 2020 11:42 AM PST

    Bug in Android DownloadManager removes your downloaded files if you move them to a different folder

    Posted: 30 Jan 2020 08:08 AM PST

    Five (of many) new emoji coming to Android this year

    Posted: 30 Jan 2020 12:06 PM PST

    Root for Snapdragon Samsung Galaxy S9/S9+/Note 9 Devices in Beta Testing

    Posted: 30 Jan 2020 10:53 AM PST

    New Galaxy S20+ 5G benchmark running an Exynos 990. The scores don't seem so bad although the multi-core score is somewhat low compared to the 865.

    Posted: 30 Jan 2020 06:59 PM PST

    If ARM had a BIOS equivalent, as x86 does on PC, could the Android updates situation be improved?

    Posted: 30 Jan 2020 03:22 PM PST

    From the many posts I've seen about "Why is Android so terrible at updates?", the two key takeaways I've gotten are that this is because:

    1) Linux doesn't have a stable driver API, and because its always changing, this can break drivers and OEMs simply don't wanna spend the resources on supporting these drivers (I'm on Linus's side of the argument, but it seems very unlikely OEMs like Qualcomm would ever open source their drivers)

    2) This situation is made worse by the fact that ARM has no hardware driver interface, like a BIOS, and lacks features such as Plug and Play

    So, assuming the open sourcing of drivers on the OEM's part is "infeasible", if ARM came up with a proper BIOS-like interface, could the issue be fixed? At least partially?

    If so, could Google pressure ARM and OEMs hard enough to create a universal interface like this?

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    I miss android - a few thoughts from a recent defector

    Posted: 30 Jan 2020 06:59 AM PST

    Turns out I was wrong about some things and misspoke.

    • The flash function is hidden beneath some bad UI but I'm very glad that was brought to my attention.

    • The alarm is not tied to the media but it is for some reason tied to the ringer. Why you can't set a single alarm volume is beyond me.

    If you're thinking about switching to iPhone, give this a quick read.

    • Coming from years of android usage, having an iphone feels like having a chromebook or an ipad for a laptop instead of a laptop with a 'real' OS. The device runs apps and that's about it. It feels neutered. (disclaimer: I haven't used a chromebook in years, idk if they are more useful now)
    • "iphones are simple and intuitive" That's a myth with nothing to back it. Android is just as easy to use and in some ways makes more sense than ios. The people who parrot the 'simple and intuitive' line have probably been using the platform for years and that's all they know. Androids are very easy to use.

    Example: You are using the phone to do something and get a spam call. The entire screen is taken up by the incoming call and there is only an answer button. Where is the decline button? Nowhere on screen. You can either answer and hang up or let it ring while you patiently wait to get back to what you are doing. BUT WAIT if you press the physical lock button twice it will decline the call. There is no on-screen indication that you can do this. I had to find out about it by complaining on the internet. Now that is what I call simple and intuitive. How do they even decide not to include a decline button? Sometimes when I get a call there is a decline button right next to the answer button.

    • Volume control on iphone is abysmal. IMO you have two options:
    1. Leave the volume toggle on so you can receive phone calls and annoy your coworkers. A constant stream of pings can be heard in your vicinity as text messages roll in throughout the day, but at least your friends include you in group chats they actually use now! Video ads blast at you as you casually scroll though apps, oops! Don't miss any phone calls because you can actually hear them. Turn the volume up to watch some stuff at night. Fall asleep. Suddenly your alarm is 3x louder than usual. WTF happened? Ohh, the volume of the alarm is tied to the ringer volume of your phone, so that YT video you cranked last night so when you turned up your system-wide volume last night you just made your alarm wake up everyone else in your house and probably your neighbors across the wall too.
    2. Turn the volume toggle off and miss phone calls and important notifications. The text messages don't blow you up anymore and you don't have to be scared to scroll through reddit or instagram because the videos won't play audio without you telling it to. Set your phone down as some work comes across your desk. Oops, you missed two calls from clients because you couldn't hear them calling. The obvious solution here is to invest in an apple watch so your wrist vibrates instead, right?
    • Android makes your phone feel like a useful tool; at least I was able to configure mine to feel that way. iPhone is simply a means to run apps that everyone wants: imessage and facetime. If you get used to using your phone as a tool, you're going to be sad if you switch to iphone.
    • Home screen customization is important. I've had this phone for months and I still find myself staring at the screen trying to find that one specific app. I can't explicitly choose where I want to place an app and the home screen gets very cluttered. There is no alphabetical app drawer. I could search for the app but that's significantly more inputs than what I find reasonable.
    • Apple treats you like a kid and they are the parent who knows better. Example, I'm in a dark environment and NEED to use the flash for a photo of a piece of equipment so I can refer to it later. Too bad, the iphone has decided you must use night mode and will not allow you to turn on the flash. I don't care if the photo will be washed out by the flash; it doesn't need to look pretty but I do need more LIGHT. I routinely have to go to my toolbag and grab a flashlight to illuminate what I'm taking a photo of. Stuff like this makes my blood boil and this is a "pro" device. heh.

    Just kidding I found it. It's hidden away in a different menu. There is one place to enable the flash and let the phone choose and there is another place to force it. not intuitive.

    sorry if this was formatted poorly it was mostly written on mobile

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    Xiaomi's VP explains why under-screen cameras aren't coming anytime soon

    Posted: 30 Jan 2020 09:15 AM PST

    Sony Xperia 1.1 camera detailed

    Posted: 30 Jan 2020 08:58 AM PST

    I bought the ideal lightweight smartphone - AQUOS zero2: 240Hz / 6.4inch / 141g

    Posted: 30 Jan 2020 04:07 AM PST

    https://imgur.com/a/GmwjSR4

    I bought an AQUOS zero2. I had waited for release since the announcement.
    It's released on 2020-01-30, currently sold only in Japan.
    Its key feature is super lightweight(141g) with a larger screen(6.4inch) and a 240Hz* display.

    Key specs

    • SoC: Snapdragon 855
    • OS: Android 10
    • RAM: 8GB LPDDR4X
    • Flash: 256GB UFS3.0
    • Display: OLED 6.4inch, 1080x2340, 240Hz*, 10bit color
    • Weight: 141g
    • Size: 158 x 74 x 8.8 mm
    • In-display fingerprint sensor
    • Camera: rear dual (normal + wide) and front
    • Wi-Fi: 11ac 2x2 MU-MIMO / 11n
    • Battery: 3130mAh
    • IPX5/IPX8/IP6X
    • No Qi / 5G / Headphone Jack
    • Released at 2020-01-30 in Japan
    • Price: 87,912 JPY (about 800 USD) with 10,000 JPY (about 90 USD) rebates.
      • For SH-01M, that's docomo(carrier) edition that can be unlocked

    Pre-release Specs(en): https://www.devicespecifications.com/en/model/5a895234
    Precise Specs(ja): https://jp.sharp/products/sh01m/spec.html

    My thoughts before buying

    • Lightweight is My #1 requirement. Nowadays smartphones are getting heavier, I really want a super lightweight(but not small) smartphone. This is it.
      • Galaxy S10+ is the almost same size and Its weight is 175g.
      • Samsung does better compared to other manufacturer, others mostly over 180g
    • 120Hz display is My #2 requirement. 240Hz BFI will give me a much smoother experience. Battery consumption and max brightness are concerning.
    • Fingerprint sensor is My #3 basic requirement.
    • Screen resolution is not top-tier but high enough (403 dpi). It's maybe a nice trade-off for me to saving battery life.
    • SoC/OS/RAM/Flash is great. Enough spec even 2020.
    • I occasionally take photos so I don't care camera quality
      • Maybe not competitive with flagships
      • Personally, I don't lIke to pay much for great cameras on a smartphone.
    • I wish it could support 11ax Wi-FI (especially 2.4GHz) but not an issue at the moment.
    • Battery capacity is relatively small. But It's the trade-off for super lightweight. I hope battery life is enough for me.
    • No Qi is a nice decision for lightweight. I don't use Qi even if supported because it makes battery hotter.
    • SHARP advertises it also for gaming but I don't think so except 240Hz.
    • Release date is late. SD855 device should be released in 2019.
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    Moto G Stylus Leaks Live, Hole-Punch Camera, Snapdragon 6 Series CPU and more

    Posted: 30 Jan 2020 12:21 AM PST

    Google scoped storage is about to kill one of the best Android apps

    Posted: 29 Jan 2020 11:56 PM PST

    Google has artificially limited the number of search engine choices, ignoring the obvious fact that screens can scroll. - DuckDuckGo

    Posted: 29 Jan 2020 01:27 PM PST
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