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Android 12 DP1: Pixel Launcher gains new 4×5 grid option

February 19, 2021
Today’s the big day of the Android 12 Developer Preview, and we’re hunting for changes large and small. One interesting small change we’ve spotted is that the Pixel Launcher now offers a new 4×5 grid option. Last year, with the launch of the Pixel 5, Google introduced a new feature to the stock Pixel Launcher, adding the ability to adjust the grid size of your homescreen. At the time, the…
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Android 12 DP1: ‘Display cutout’ menu now lets you hide Pixel 5, 4a hole punch

February 19, 2021
The current Made by Google lineup is visually defined by a front-facing camera in the top-left corner of the screen. You get used to it over time, but those bothered by the Pixel 5 hole punch can now hide it on Android 12. Android 12 Developer Preview 1 adds (via Android Police) a new “Hide” option to the “Display cutout” menu available under “Drawing” — just a little over halfway…
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Three new Motorola phones are now available at Google Fi

February 18, 2021
In a new blog post. Google Product Manager announces that the company’s wireless carrier Google Fi will begin offering three new Motorola handsets. All three devices are under $300, one of which supports the carrier’s 5G signal. Motorola One 5G Ace The Motorola One 5G…
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Realme GT 5G with Snapdragon 888 is arriving on March 4

February 18, 2021
Last December, we exclusively reported about the Realme Race (RMX2202) powered by the Snapdragon 888 SoC, which is going to put the start of the new GT series. Today Realme announced it will unveil the GT 5G on March 4 in China at 2PM local time. Realme confirmed that GT 5G will be powered by the Snapdragon 888 but didn’t reveal any other details. The GT 5G is likely the retail name for…
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LG is developing a foldable display for Apple

February 18, 2021
LG’s smartphone division may have an uncertain future but it’s got no shortage of ideas or development potential. Reports from Taiwanese media DigiTimes said Apple has commissioned LG Display to develop a foldable panel for a future iPhone. According to industry…
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Samsung brings One UI 3.1 for older Galaxy flagships and midranges

February 18, 2021
Samsung has announced its One UI 3.1 which debuted on the Galaxy S21 series is making its way to a series of devices headlined by last year’s Galaxy S20 and Note20 series as well as the foldable Galaxy Z Flip and Z Fold2 devices. In addition 2019’s Galaxy S10 and Note10 series phones as well as the original Galaxy Fold and several A-series members from 2020 and 2019 are also getting the update…
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