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    April 27, 2022

    Android Help Pixel 6 is ‘fastest selling Pixel ever’ as Sundar Pichai teases Android, new hardware at I/O 2022

    Pixel 6 is ‘fastest selling Pixel ever’ as Sundar Pichai teases Android, new hardware at I/O 2022

    Posted: 26 Apr 2022 02:48 PM PDT

    Android 13 deep dive: Every change up to DP2, thoroughly documented

    Posted: 26 Apr 2022 07:50 AM PDT

    Pixel Watch leaker got the bands, new photos

    Posted: 26 Apr 2022 07:13 PM PDT

    Android 13 Beta 1 live

    Posted: 26 Apr 2022 09:53 AM PDT

    Unihertz Titan Slim Review: At Least It's Cheap - MrMobile [Michael Fisher]

    Posted: 26 Apr 2022 10:41 AM PDT

    Get more information about your apps in Google Play

    Posted: 26 Apr 2022 08:39 AM PDT

    Here's what's new in Android 13 Beta 1 (thread) - Mishaal Rahman on Twitter

    Posted: 26 Apr 2022 10:53 AM PDT

    Android Backup and Restore is Bad

    Posted: 26 Apr 2022 06:18 PM PDT

    I've owned dozens of phones over the last few years.

    OnePlus 2, OnePlus 6, Samsung Galaxy S3, S4, S6, S7, Note 5, Note 9, iPhone 4, 4S, 5, 6, XS, 11, 12 Pro Max, 13 Pro, etc.

    I have been using the 128GB S22 Ultra for the last week and a bit and really enjoy it after clearing system cache to resolve outstanding camera lag and other OneUI issues. I purchased a secondary unit (512GB) and am looking to simply backup, and restore my existing configuration onto the new phone.

    With my 256GB+ iPhones, I simply backup the iPhone to my PC or MacBook, and then restore the backup. Done. Everything is exactly as it was.

    With Android, I need to leverage Google Backup, Samsung Backup and Samsung Smart Switch, and the restore is STILL missing settings, accounts, app data, and more.

    I've been digging through several forums to try and find a solution for this and found nothing but smug android users saying they LIKE wasting several hours setting up a "new" device every time, which is a nightmare for someone like myself.

    Not looking forward to spending the next 4-6 hours setting up Good Lock, signing into my 5+ work emails, going through every layer of the Samsung Settings app, etc. to get this working.

    Google and other Android OEM's really need to step this up, some basic-ass file backup in the cloud isn't cutting it compared to Apple.

    ​

    Edit: Basic settings like home screen grid, display settings, etc. haven't been restored after running all three backup solutions starting with Smart Switch and ending with Google Backup. This is embarassing.

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    Got some info on Pixel Watch from a relatively new source - Yogesh Brar

    Posted: 26 Apr 2022 10:32 PM PDT

    1) Google Samsung partnership here as well.

    2) Same sensors as Galaxy Watch (ECG & more)

    3) new WearOS 3.1 build

    4) 2 sizes, atleast 4 color watch bands.

    5) Limited release, priced between $300-400

    Source

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    Samsung Galaxy S22 FE information (or the lack thereof)

    Posted: 26 Apr 2022 07:26 AM PDT

    The S22 FE is not even in development just yet but some 15 years old kid already guessing the price lol. - Chun

    [In reply to Chun] Chipset too - Yogesh Brar

    The S22 FE is not coming out this year according to a domestic source. There is no development firmware available, and there is no information about the AP from the development team. This is similar to when previous Galaxy Note models were not released. If a phone is releasing in the same year, the development firmware and AP should be known.

    Source

    Given that the S21 FE came out in January, I don't think Samsung would release the successor in the same year. It actually seems beneficial for the S series FE model to be delayed since it would likely receive the latest Android version like the S21 FE did, as opposed to releasing in August before the next Android version update is released by Google.

    The S21 FE was originally supposed to launch in August of 2021 with Android 11. It was delayed to January of 2022, and released with Android 12. With Samsung's new update policy, the final OS update is Android 16, whereas the final OS update for the S21 series is Android 15.

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    [GSM Arena] Poco F4 GT review

    Posted: 26 Apr 2022 06:21 AM PDT

    Samsung Exynos 2200 with RDNA2 graphics die shot analysis - Part 1

    Posted: 26 Apr 2022 06:29 AM PDT

    Android 13 GSI binaries and release notes

    Posted: 26 Apr 2022 12:11 PM PDT

    My thoughts on Galaxy S21 vs Zenfone 8, and a discussion on compact phones

    Posted: 26 Apr 2022 12:24 PM PDT

    TLDR:

    S21 better than Zenfone 8. I also would like manufacturers to TRY releasing a smaller midrange phone and can't understand why they don't do it (other than ""low demand"")

    Intro

    I've always been an advocate for more compact phones, especially nowadays where every Android released is over 6.5 inches.

    No, I don't have tiny hands, I don't need to keep my phone in my purse, or have an issue with pocket sizes.

    I just want a more ergonomic, nicer feeling phone, and to be able to use it one-handed without doing the awkward "shuffle"

    Why can't huge manufacturers like Samsung and Xiaomi fit in a more compact phone in the incredibly bloated lineups they come up with every year? I'd love to see some discussion on this.

    Is it due to complexity of the internal components in a smaller form factor? Market research and data says "fk ur small phones"? More synergy and savings to have more common parts in their manufacturing processes? Is it the Illuminati?

    WHY ARE THERE NO COMPACT MIDRANGERS?

    (Samsung if you're reading this, please please please make a smaller Galaxy A52s at like $300-350 and I'll buy it instantly. You can even name it the A42s.)

    Context and history

    The only available "compact" options worth considering for me are the Zenfone 8, S21 and S22 (I live in Brazil)

    I use the word "compact" lightly because people get pissy about that (for true compact you pretty much have to go iPhone 12/13 mini).

    Here's a PhoneArena comparison for phones I'd consider "compact" (S21, ZF8, Xiaomi 12X)

    I am a fairly light user, and before these phones being compared below, I was using a Galaxy S10e - I still love and miss the phone but I was getting an abysmal 2-3 hours of SoT, due to almost 3 years of use, and.. Exynos I guess. The screen also started crapping out (due to long term water damage I think?)

    Prior to the S10e, I used the S7, and the Xperia Z3 Compact before that (see the trend?)

    I usually switch phones every 2 to 3 generations and I almost always buy the previous year's flagships to get more value out of my money (hence S22 = no buy)

    Anyways, I needed to move on.

    Comparing the S21 and the Zenfone 8

    After looking and shopping around, I was lucky to own both the Samsung Galaxy S21 and the Asus Zenfone 8 along the last 5 months (albeit not simultaneously for very long), allowing me to give my honest thoughts and comparison between the two.

    PS: I paid very similar prices for both phones.

    I won't bother reading out the entire spec sheet (here's a handy link for that), but regarding sizes:

    The S21 has a 6.2 inch, 120Hz panel with 424 PPI and a 86% screen-to-body ratio, with these dimensions: 5.97 x 2.80 x 0.31 inches (151.7 x 71.2 x 7.9 mm)

    The Zenfone 8 has a 5.9 inch, 120Hz panel with 446 PPI and a 83% screen-to-body ratio, with these dimensions: 5.83 x 2.70 x 0.35 inches (148 x 68.6 x 8.9 mm)

    Ergonomics & usability: S21 wins

    Even though they have similar dimensions, the Zenfone 8 is a little thicker and that made it feel more chunky in the hand, especially with a case.

    I don't mind the S21 being slightly taller and wider. Vertical size isn't as big of an issue for me, since I use Nova Launcher to swipe down notifications from the middle of the screen.

    Design: S21 wins

    I like the S21's border camera module, while the ZF8 just looks too bland. Plus, the ZF8's camera module is not equidistant on the the side and top, which bothers me.

    On the front, S21 has smaller and symmetrical bezels, while the ZF8 has the silver ring around the selfie cam, which is distracting to me and cheapens the look. The ZF8's speaker grill is also larger and more prone to getting dirt stuck inside.

    Build: ZF8 wins

    The frosted glass back and the borders definitely feel more premium compared to the S21. I actually like the plastic back on the S21 for durability, but the ZF8 just feels nicer and colder to the touch.

    However, since I always use a case, none of this matters, so this win barely counts for me.

    Screen: S21 wins

    Slightly more real estate on the S21, no silver ring around selfie cam, and the adaptive refresh rate is a plus. Still a great panel on the ZF8 though.

    Fingerprint sensor: S21 wins

    This deserves its own category just because of how badly the S21 wins here.

    The ultrasonic sensor on the S21 is much much faster and more reliable. ZF8 has to annoyingly light up the sensor region, has a lower success rate, and it becomes completely GARBAGE if you use a glass screen protector.

    The glass screen protector thing on the ZF8 pissed me off immensely. I had to press down hard and for a long time to use it and even then it only worked 60% of the time. I tried re-registering them to fix it but it was hopeless. Not sure if it's fixable with software updates.

    Sound: ZF8 wins

    Not a huge audio guy and I've moved on from wanting a headphone jack, but this is a win for the ZF8.

    Has headphone jack, speakers on the ZF8 seem a bit louder with comparable quality. GSMArena rates it higher than the S21 (I think? Idk what LUFS means)

    Camera: tie?

    Both capable and snappy cameras that will give you good shots.

    Since I didn't own both phones at the same time for very long, it's hard for me to give a proper comparison or claim a winner, although I'm sure you can find some on Youtube. Overall I was satisfied with both (I mostly use them for pictures of my cats).

    Night mode shots on the S21 felt more consistent, but I believe the Zenfone 8 has better GCam support, so this could compensate.

    However, selfies on the S21 still feel like they have a "beautify" filter on them. Maybe it's placebo from being a long time Samsung user.

    S21 has an extra telephoto camera over the ZF8 but I'll only ever use the main and ultrawide so it's whatever.

    OS: S21 wins

    Zen UI is very stock feeling with some nice features, and I didn't mind it. However I've really grown to enjoy One UI, especially with functionalities from Good Lock etc. I also prefer Samsung Pay to Google Pay.

    Samsung also has DeX which is nice but I don't really have an use case for it.

    I'm confident the S21 will receive updates and security patches faster (and probably for longer too) than the ZF8

    Battery: tie/slight ZF8 win?

    Being smaller flagship phones, you can't expect much from these guys. The 4000 mAh battery on both these phones will give you 5-6 hours of SoT and I can live with that. You could maybe stretch it with changing power saving modes and screen refresh rate but not worth it for me.

    I don't have the numbers to back this up, but it did feel like the ZF8 lasted a bit longer, maybe 5%, not a huge deal.

    ZF8 has a 30W charger in the box which is a nice win over the S21. S21 has wireless and reverse wireless charging over the ZF8 (doesn't really matter to me)

    SoC and stuff: tie?

    I'm not the best person to compare these things cause I'm a "casual" user. I just use reddit, video content consumption, camera and mostly banking/food delivery/transport apps.

    At most I'll play some Stardew Valley on my phone. I don't edit videos, I don't use the GPU for anything else and don't really care for benchmark scores. As long as the phone feels fast and snappy, I'm happy.

    With that said, The ZF8 comes with the Snapdragon 888, while my region gets the Exynos 2100 version of the S21. Both phones felt great to use and were completely fine. No noticeable overheating or performance issues on either.

    I haven't kept up with the eXyNos BaD!1! meme, but I have absolutely no complaints. Plus, in this Android Addicts' recent battery comparison video, the Exynos 2100 actually beat the Snap 888 by a fairly decent margin.

    S21 has 8GB of RAM over ZF8's 6GB, but I couldn't care less here.

    Both have 128GB of non-expandable storage which is meh but liveable. IMO 256GB needs to be the new baseline for flagship phones.

    So I guess it's a tie for me.

    Final thoughts:

    Final tally:

    Samsung Galaxy S21 - 5W/2L/3D

    Asus Zenfone 8 - 2W/5L/3D

    Overall, these are phones with similarities but in the end it will come down to preference in the details I mentioned in my comparison.

    None has a huge advantage over the other in any category except for the fingerprint sensor.

    To me, the S21 was clearly superior due to feel in the hand, software, and of course, the fingerprint sensor.

    In the end, I kept the S21 and sold the Zenfone 8 (with a very small loss luckily), and I'm happy with my decision.

    Honorable mentions:

    Galaxy S22 -- I'm glad Samsung went even smaller with the S22, but I'm not paying the release prices and no I don't care for the bundled Galaxy Buds and Watches. If they keep the size, maybe I'll cop the S23 in 2024.

    Xiaomi 12/12X -- very new releases at great sizes and seem to offer decent value, but availability and warranty are big concerns for me. Would love to see Xiaomi and other chinese manufacturers offer more stuff like this.

    Pixel 4a/5a -- a bit bigger than the phones mentioned here but still compact-ish. I would consider them but unfortunately I don't live in one of the, like, 3 countries where Google sells them :^)

    At the end of the day, all I can do is rant with these posts and vote with my wallet - thanks for reading and let me know if you have any questions between the two phones.

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    Exclusive: OnePlus is planning a new global launch with these devices. (OnePlus Nord 2T and Nord CE 2 Lite) - Snoopy

    Posted: 26 Apr 2022 07:09 AM PDT

    Samsung Led Top 10 5G Android Best-selling Smartphones in Feb 2022

    Posted: 26 Apr 2022 06:17 AM PDT

    OnePlus PGZ110 TENAA listing

    Posted: 26 Apr 2022 07:05 AM PDT

    Mirror of renders

    6.59in 2412x1080 LTPS

    164.3 x 75.8 x 8.7 mm , 205 g

    8 core CPU at 2.85 GHz (speculated to be the Dimensity 8100)

    8/12 GB RAM and 128/256 GB storage

    4890 mAh battery, charger included

    4 cameras (3 in the rear and 1 in the front based on the renders). The rear cameras are 64 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP, and the front camera is 16 MP

    Grey and blue colour options

    Side-mounted fingerprint sensor (based on the renders)

    Source (specifications)

    Source (renders)

    To access the renders, input 00-B182-228339 in the first field and PGZ110 in the second field. The first hyperlink in the output will open the renders.

    Via

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    With the X80 series, Vivo seems to have borrowed the idea of Google Pixel's "motion" camera mode. (video in Chinese, relevant part @ 6:46)

    Posted: 26 Apr 2022 07:09 AM PDT

    let's say Google, Samsung and Microsoft come together with a single goal of collapsing iPhone market share and convince iOS users to buy Android+PC, how do you think they would do it?

    Posted: 26 Apr 2022 04:53 AM PDT

    Let's say, for the sake of argument, One day Samsung Microsoft and Google senior executives meet and set a goal so ambitious that it feels almost undoable.

    To convince iPhone/iOS users to leave apple ecosystem and buy an Android phone.

    Apple has placed many locks such as iMessage so deeply in societies such as North America that this becomes nearly impossible task.

    To break down Apple users' loyalty towards Apple products and move them to Windows/Google/Samsung products.

    This discussion will help me for an MBA product marketing project about competition joining hands to steal market share from the dominant player in an industry.

    Question is how can this be achieved?

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