8 ways Android handles notifications better than iOS
Android may have the wrong colour bubbles for messaging, but its users can at least pat themselves on the back for having better managed notifications (those things that can really irritate a person if not managed properly).
Google’s mobile platform will have to look a little different to compete in the AI era. And, Allison Johnson writes, “If the past 12 months is any indication, it’s going to be a little messy." Read more from @theverge. https://flip.it/xwIUGs #Tech#Technology#AI#Google#Android
GCam is a modded version of the Pixel Camera app that you can install on your Android phone
This app unlocks the hidden potential of numerous Android smartphones. While hardware limitations exist, GCam bridges the gap by leveraging Google’s advanced image processing algorithms. This app finds particular favour among users of devices from b ...continues
I've been meaning to cut down my power usage without disrupting my lifestyle too much, the first thought is for me to "decommission" my HTPC which I keep running all day, asleep at best, just so it's ready for me when I want to sleep and need it to watch #YouTube (so I can get to sleep lol).
The "easiest" replacement is get an #ARM based computer to take over its job. My first thought it should run on #Linux just bcos I'm most familiar with it and it's an open ecosystem so I should be able to do a ton of things w it - but I only have a Pi 4 and that thing honestly sucks at streaming so nope. Tried #LineageOS on it to get it running #Android TV and while at first it seemed great, it ended up being quite a hassle and a mess so I ditched that.
Then my dad asked me to get an Android TV box/stick for his TV, and I got him the #Xiaomi Mi Box S (2nd gen). After I set it up and used it for a bit, I honestly kinda liked it. Tried #Plex, #Netflix, #PrimeVideo, etc. and they all ran great. The only downside I thought to this option is that I won't be able to watch YouTube with adblockers like I could with something like #Firefox on a desktop.
THEN I quickly discovered the existence of #SmartTube and GOD what a lifesaver it's been. It works just like the official YouTube client with all the pages and algos you're familiar with when you've authenticated, it blocks YouTube ads, but also it supports #SponsorBlock right out of the box without needing to self-host or wtv so it could even block sponsor segments in video if you want. Even has some nice accessibility options too like changing the subtitle colours, size, and positioning which is great for me who watches vids in bed w no audio.
This rant ended up being very long unnecessarily lol but all in all, that removed the only dealbreaker for me on getting and using said TV box for myself - so I did and have been using for abt a week now. The box turns itself and my TV off automatically after 30 mins of inactivity and I can easily turn the box and the TV back on using just my remote which is nice. Idek what'd I need the HTPC for anymore honestly since I already have a #SteamDeck to take over its job gaming wise much, much earlier.
Linphone, sichere Kommunikation in Sprache, Video und Text
Mit Linphone eine sichere Kommunikation in Sprache, Video und Text führen. Externe VOIP-Anbieter mit einbinden und über mehrere Rufnummern erreichbar sein.
Datensparsames Android mit der Android Debug Bridge - Teil 2: Berechtigungen und Sensoren
Im zweiten Teil der Artikelserie geht es darum, die ungewollte Erfassung von Nutzerdaten über Sensoren und Lücken im Berechtigungsmanagement zu erkennen und soweit möglich abzustellen. Als Beispiel dient wie im ersten Teil ein Samsung Phablet mit Android 14 (Stock-ROM).
Any recommendations of software for Android tablets to mock up web UIs? I have an Android device with a stylus, so I would like to use that instead of the mouse of my PC.
A quick check in on the Xiaomi 14, and while this is an awesome camera, it turns out I TOO have issues with condensation and the lens fogging up. Has YOUR Xiaomi suffered similar issues? Has Xiaomi fixed or exchanged your phone?
We already knew that the $199 Rabbit R1 had the specs of a budget Android smartphone and ran a basic version of Android (with a custom Launcher that mostly interacts with Rabbit's cloud services). Now someone has ported LineageOS to run near-stock Android on the R1. https://buff.ly/4b8gbUn#RabbitR1#Android#LineageOS#CouldHaveBeenAnApp
Przez długi czas, przekonany byłem, że ustawiłem mój telefon na Androidzie na ciemny motyw. I ciągle zastanawiałem się, dlaczego tak wiele aplikacji nie respektuje ustawienia motywu, i ustawiałem je ręcznie na ciemny motyw.
Niedawno do mnie dotarło, że może jasny motyw lepiej działałby w słońcu (i faktycznie tak jest!). Więc przegrzebałem ustawienia, znalazłem dobrze ukrytą opcję wyboru motywu, i odkryłem, że… jest ustawiony na automatyczny, który najwyraźniej… opiera się o wybraną tapetę. Cokolwiek to znaczy. Ustawiłem jasny, i z powrotem poprzestawiałem wszystkie aplikacje na motyw systemowy, albo "automatyczny".
Nie wszystkie obsługują motyw systemowy, a jak obsługują, to niekoniecznie poprawnie. Na przykład taki Element przez "motyw systemowy" rozumie automatycznie przełączanie między jasnym i ciemnym, w zależności od godziny.