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Google bringing Android 11-12’s ability to revoke ‘unused app’ permissions to billions of older phones

September 18, 2021
Last year, Android 11 introduced a clever privacy feature that removes permissions granted to “unused apps” that haven’t been opened in some time. Google is now bringing this auto-reset to older phones and tablets via Play services over the coming months.  Android 11 (and newer) can automatically remove permissions from “unused apps” to limit access to sensitive personal data…
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Google Phone rolls out Material You redesign in beta [Update: Dynamic colors]

September 18, 2021
Google Phone is the latest app to get a Material You makeover ahead of Android 12’s release later this year. Update: Within days of the Material You design rolling out, Google Phone has gained the dynamic colors to match, for some. In the last few weeks, Google has been rolling out Material You redesigns with greater frequency, with Android 12 Beta 5 bringing colorful new designs for the…
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Alphabet Scoop 134: Samsung’s Android 12 beta, and Pixel 6 specs leak as Google starts marketing

September 18, 2021
This week 9to5Google’s Abner Li, Ben Schoon, and Kyle Bradshaw discuss Samsung’s beta of Android 12, more material UI redesigns, possible specs for the Pixel 6, and what Google’s plans might be with their marketing campaign. Subscribe Google Podcasts Spotify Overcast New episodes of Alphabet Scoop are published every Thursday/Friday. Subscribe to our podcast in Google Play or your…
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Listen to the Canon EOS R3 Shutter Fire at 30FPS

September 17, 2021
Last week, Canon launched its latest high-end photojournalist-focused mirrorless camera, the EOS R3. It is capable of firing up to 30 frames per second in electronic shutter mode — and the sound of it doing so is wild. Uploaded by Youtuber and photographer GengHui Tan…
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Oppo Develops Smartphone with Camera on the Side of the Device

September 17, 2021
Oppo appears to be looking into the possibilities and benefits of placing a camera on the side of a smartphone. The design describes the use of a mirror system rather than integrating a separate dedicated sensor. The company patented the design earlier this year, but it was just approved and published earlier this week. While a camera on the side of the phone may not sound particularly useful at…
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