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Does anyone else still keep an old "dead" phone or broken gadget around just for spare parts or nostalgia?
I've got an old phone in my drawer that won't even power on anymore, but I still can't bring myself to throw it away. Do you guys keep old hardware lying around, or do you recycle/sell everything the second you upgrade?
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Android's biggest advantage for me is customization. Being able to change launchers, default apps and other settings makes the experience much more flexible.
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Gemini overlay no longer opens through long press of home button through third party apps.
I use a third-party navigation bar app on my Sony Xperia 1 V to swap the Back and Recents buttons. Its long-press Home action used to open Google Assistant. Since Gemini replaced Assistant, that long-press does nothing.
The app sends Android’s standard voice-command request (android.intent.action.VOICE_COMMAND). I checked with adb and the phone’s log: the Google app receives it and passes it to com.google.android.voicesearch.handsfree.HandsFreeActivity, which opens and closes without showing anything.
I also tried the other standard requests, each addressed to the Google app:
android.intent.action.ASSIST opens the Google app, not Gemini.
android.intent.action.VOICE_ASSIST opens Google voice search, not Gemini.
Long-pressing Home on the stock navigation bar does open the Gemini overlay, so Gemini itself works fine. It just can’t be reached from other apps any more.
I urge Google to lease make Gemini answer VOICE_COMMAND and ASSIST requests from apps with the Gemini overlay, the way Google Assistant did. Many button-remapping and accessibility apps depend on this, and some of them are no longer maintained, so they can’t adapt.
Device: Sony Xperia 1 V (XQ-DQ72), Android 15
Google app: 17.70.11
Gemini app: 1.0.995038376
Default digital assistant: Google (Gemini)
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LoopPaper: live wallpapers from your own videos
Solo dev here. A few weeks ago some of you helped me test LoopPaper, and it is now out on Google Play.
What it does:
Set any video, GIF or photo from your phone as a live wallpaper (any length, you see the loop before you set it)
Make a playlist and your wallpaper changes on its own, with a transition between each picture: black hole, lava, glass smash, sand, lightning, anime and retro ones, 123 in total
A clock that sits behind the person in your photo, like on flagship phones
Foldable support: a different playlist on the inner and cover screens
\-It rests when the screen is off, so it is easy on battery
Free vs paid, to be upfront: setting a wallpaper is free with no ads, no watermark and no account. Plus is a one-time purchase (not a subscription) for unlimited playlists, all transitions and the extra effects. The 7-day trial only starts if you tap it.
Privacy: nothing is uploaded, everything runs on the phone.
Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=app.looppaper
Short trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9yVI9bKPXXo
I would love feedback, especially which transitions you would add next, or anything that breaks on your phone. I will be in the comments.
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Exclusive: Here’s Your First Look at Memory, Samsung’s Take on Pixel Screenshots
https://sammyguru.com/exclusive-samsung-memory-app-first-look/
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What would it take to make an open phone ecosystem a realistic alternative to Apple and Google?
We can buy a phone outright and still have surprisingly little say over the ecosystem around it. Apple and Google set the terms for their stores, and developers and customers mostly work around those terms.
Android's base is already open source. Projects like LineageOS and GrapheneOS exist. So “someone should build another OS” probably isn't enough.
What would make an open alternative usable for ordinary people?
The goal would be an open-source system where we could choose our app store and payment provider, with no compulsory commission to the OS owner. Stores could still charge for services people actually choose: distribution, payment processing, refunds or security review.
But the awkward questions matter. Who pays for years of security updates? How do banking apps work reliably? How do we get decent hardware support and persuade developers to support it without creating yet another ecosystem they have to maintain?
Could a foundation funded by phone makers, optional services and business support sustain this? Or would it eventually end up depending on another company with the same incentives?
The interesting test isn't whether enthusiasts would install it. It's whether someone could use it without giving up their bank, maps, messaging or camera quality.
What's the biggest obstacle: funding, app compatibility, hardware support, or simply getting people to switch? And which existing project is closest to solving it?
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DEV Olmene: exploring hinge-driven blur and perspective on Android foldables
I’m the developer of Olmene, an early-access Android app exploring the visual idea behind the iPhone Duo’s soft folding transition.
Olmene combines spatial blur and perspective through its own renderer. It includes three glass profiles, intensity controls, manual rendering, and device diagnostics.
The optional outside-app mode transforms a temporary screen snapshot. The website shows the signed retail build operating over Android’s home screen on the Pixel Fold emulator, driven by its virtual hinge sensor.
There are important limits: this is snapshot-based rather than live cross-window blur. Physical-device activation and complete cover-to-inner display handover remain unverified, and manufacturer restrictions can change the result.
The renderer requires Android 13+. Outside-app mode requires Android 14+, usable hinge readings, and explicit Accessibility access. The Android app has no network permission.
Recording, screenshots, and current compatibility: **olmene.com**
I’m happy to discuss the rendering approach and what currently works.
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Fylo file manager - No ads, built in tools & more
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.aeroloom.fylofilemanager
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Four Galaxy S25 Phones Are Getting a New Update Without a November 2026 Patch
https://www.androidheadlines.com/2026/11/four-galaxy-s25-phones-are-getting-a-new-update-without-a-november-2026-patch.html
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I brought back htc-weather-flip-clock: HTC Sense 4 Weather Flip Clock for modern Android
https://github.com/neptaligonzalez7-afk/htc-weather-flip-clock
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I’ve Used A Galaxy Fold 8 For 3 Months – Here’s How The iPhone Duo Stacks Up - MrMobile
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C3VR0-jg0Mo
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Google Find Hub rolls out ‘Notify when left behind’ tracker alerts on Android
https://9to5google.com/2026/11/05/google-find-hub-tracker-alerts/
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Enough Phone Kickstarter Launch: Bringing Back the Small Smartphone
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/theenoughphone/enough-phone-bringing-back-the-small-smartphone?syclid=dbme5o8udgss7384vjog
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RedMagic 12 Pro review - GSMArena
https://gsmarena.com/redmagic_12_pro-review-3010.php
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TK IPTV Player
Hi everyone! I’m the developer of TK IPTV Player, a media player for Android TV, phones, and tablets.
Connect your own Xtream Codes or M3U/M3U8 source and enjoy:
• Remote-friendly navigation
• Live TV categories, channel previews, and EPG
• Continue watching for movies and series
• Favorites and Watch Later lists
• Multiple profiles, PIN protection, and a kids profile
• QR-code setup to enter your source details from your phone
Please note: This is a paid media player. It does not provide channels, movies, series, or IPTV subscriptions. You need to add your own source that you have permission to access.
Get TK IPTV Player on Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tkiptv.player
I’d love to hear your feedback, especially on the interface and remote navigation. If you try it, please share your device model along with your experience. Thanks!
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I built Pickeed, an Android app for making group plans. Friends can join without an account.
Hey everyone, I’m the developer behind Pickeed. I built it for that moment when everyone in the group chat says “we should do something soon,” but nobody settles on a date.
With Pickeed, you can suggest dates, vote on ideas, and keep the final plan in one place. Friends can join from an invite link in their browser with just a first name. It’s free for private plans.
If you try it, I’d love feedback on one thing in particular: how easy is it to go from opening the app to sharing your first invite link? If you get stuck, I’d love to know where.
Link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.pickeed.app&pcampaignid=web\_share
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How risky are unsupported Android phones in practice?
Millions of Android devices must be out of security support. I understand that unpatched vulnerabilities create opportunities for attackers, but what does that mean for the average user?
I'm asking partly because of my own situation: I have a Samsung Galaxy A13 running Android 14. Security updates have ended for it, so I'm a bit concerned.
I also really don't know much about phones but want to learn more as a matter of everyday knowledge, hence this post.
A few questions:
1. How do ordinary users actually get compromised? Phishing, malicious apps, compromised websites, or automated exploitation?
2. If unsupported phones are such a serious risk, why don't we see a much more obvious epidemic of compromised devices?
3. How significant is the additional risk of keeping my A13 for another 1–2 years?
4. Why aren't manufacturers legally required to provide security updates for a minimum period, like mandatory safety standards for cars?
5. Are newer regulations, such as those in the EU, likely to change this globally?
I'm not arguing that unsupported phones are risk-free. I want to understand the actual magnitude of the risk, both generally and in my particular case - acknowledging my relative ignorance :)
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I made an open-source Android launcher that an AI coding agent customizes for you
https://github.com/MedTahiri/ai-launcher-android
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Oppo reportedly cancels Find X10 Ultra thanks to RAMageddon
https://9to5google.com/2026/11/07/oppo-reportedly-cancels-find-x10-ultra-thanks-to-ramageddon/
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Exclusive: Samsung Is Testing a Galaxy AI Premium Subscription
https://sammyguru.com/exclusive-galaxy-ai-premium-subscription/
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100% Native Android Ubuntu Terminal(No Proot,Root,Chroot,QEMU)
Hello everyone! I’d like to introduce a unique project—one that currently has no equivalent in the ecosystem—which is also completely open-source. The project is called "Cortex." It is an Android terminal application that runs Ubuntu 24.04 using a 100% pure, native Linux kernel—without relying on virtualization or isolation methods like PRoot or Chroot. It does not require root access, though it can also be used with root privileges. You can find the GitHub repository here: https://github.com/ssfuisu/cortex. I encourage you to take a look and give it a try; it includes many features, and I am actively developing it. Most importantly, this is a one-of-a-kind project in the ecosystem—I am the one who conceived this idea. I would also appreciate it if you could star the repository!
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htc-weather-sky-livewallpaper: HTC Weather sky live wallpaper for modern Android (Open-Meteo, GL video)
https://github.com/neptaligonzalez7-afk/htc-weather-sky-livewallpaper
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vivo V80 review - GSMArena.com tests
https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_v80-review-3011.php
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Xiaomi 18 Pro Max vs Honor Magic 9 Pro Max Camera Test: Which One Wins!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rMO43X2bxeM
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htc-sense4-weather-app: HTC One X (Sense 4) Weather app for modern Android
https://github.com/neptaligonzalez7-afk/htc-sense4-weather-app
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Oppo Find N7 officially confirmed to arrive in Europe
https://gsmarena.com/oppo_find_n7_officially_confirmed_to_arrive_in_europe-news-75346.php
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Samsung Android XR smart glasses pre-orders get started on November 12
https://www.androidauthority.com/samsung-smart-glasses-pre-orders-3732159/
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ColorOS 17 Rollout Schedule [Android 17]
https://x.com/colorosglobal/status/2118166435491164230
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Motorola sets a new flagship standard with motorola signature 27, featuring its most advanced camera system, next-generation agentic AI and the brightest display available in a smartphone
https://motorolanews.com/motorola-signature-27-2/
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A competitively priced battery powerhouse without an astronomical MSRP - Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G review
https://www.notebookcheck.net/A-competitively-priced-battery-powerhouse-without-an-astronomical-MSRP-Xiaomi-Redmi-Note-17-Pro-Max-5G-review.1442015.0.html
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