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Google allegedly forces Android OEMs to mention ‘easy access to Google apps’ on new phones

April 8, 2020
In regions outside of China, Google apps have been a standard expectation for Android devices. That is, until a US ban on Huawei changed things. Now, it seems Google wants to make it clear who has Google apps as it allegedly forces Android OEMs to mention “easy access” to the company’s apps. Highlighted by , European units of the Xiaomi Mi 10 (pictured below) have an interesting inscription…
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Facebook for Android starts rolling out bottom bar interface

April 8, 2020
Facebook’s Android app seems to be rolling out a new bottom bar interface for its users that improves one-handed use considerably. In the latest update for the official Facebook app on Android — with a server-side change that’s not available to all users yet —…
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Samsung’s next Android tablets may have larger 11 and 12.4-inch displays

April 8, 2020
iPads pretty much rule the tablet market nowadays, but Samsung’s Android tablets are often decent options for a lot of people too. According to a new report, Samsung might have plans for bigger Android tablets with its next generation. The Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 and Tab S6 both offered 10.5-inch displays while Samsung’s cheaper Galaxy Tab S5e offered a slightly smaller 10-inch panel. Now, it…
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Opinion: OnePlus missed the point of wireless charging

April 8, 2020
It’s finally happening, folks. OnePlus is adopting wireless charging. It only took three years after everyone else, but the OnePlus 8 Pro will feature support for Qi charging. That’s great! But personally, I think OnePlus has missed the point entirely — here’s…
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Google Chrome for Android may soon support multiple displays with separate tabs

April 8, 2020
In the Android world, two different types of “foldables” have been on the rise — those that have a foldable display like the Galaxy Z Flip and those that have two separate displays like the LG V60 ThinQ and Microsoft Surface Duo. It looks like Google Chrome for Android is now looking to improve the latter kind of foldables with support for multiple displays. One of the best aspects of…
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YouTube TV for Android adds long overdue dark mode

April 8, 2020
Last month, Google’s cord cutting television service was mired in contract disputes and lost Fox Region Sport Networks in some parts of the country. YouTube TV for Android is now rolling out a dark mode. Compared to the primary app and Music — where it’s the default, YouTube TV’s dark mode has been a glaring omission. The web client introduced such a theme in late 2018. The new look…
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