HMD is going to withdraw from "select markets", rumor claims
https://www.gsmarena.com/hmd_is_going_to_withdraw_from_select_markets_rumor_claims-news-75048.php

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Qualcomm's lengthy legal battle with Arm nets it $2 (not a typo) in damages
https://www.androidauthority.com/qualcomm-lawsuit-arm-2-usd-damages-3723616/

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Customer demand for the Galaxy Z Fold8 family has increased 16% since launch, with a 300% increase in active Google searches for Samsung foldables in the last month
https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidphelan/2026/10/14/apples-iphone-duo-debut-drives-300-spike-in-samsung-galaxy-z-fold8-searches/

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The Link to Windows app for Android now lets you remotely put your PC to sleep, along with restart and shut down options
https://www.androidauthority.com/link-to-windows-android-restart-sleep-shut-down-3723202

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Android earthquake alerts now available in more than 200 regions
https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/platforms/android/android-earthquake-alerts-expansion-2026/

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Notice regarding the Android 17 OS version upgrade for Xperia 10 VI [will not receive Android 17 as promised]
https://www.sony.co.uk/electronics/support/articles/00413319

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The first phone to breach the 1000Wh/L battery barrier, "leaked" from Weki Home (Honor Magic 9 Pro CN with a 40% silicon Si-C anode lithium ion cell)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F384HU76J_4

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CRT-Screen-Off-Animation (100% Rootless)
https://github.com/Typongtv/CRT-Screen-Off-Animation#%EF%B8%8F-hardware-advisory-capacitive-phosphor-bleed-

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Samsung releases Android 17 updates for Galaxy S23, more
https://9to5google.com/2026/10/15/samsung-just-released-android-17-updates-for-galaxy-s23-and-several-more-devices/

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WhatsApp's new Guest Calling feature lets you invite anyone to a call
https://www.gsmarena.com/whatsapps_new_guest_calling_feature_lets_you_invite_anyone_to_a_call-news-75055.php

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GameSir G7 Pro Review: A Serious Xbox and PC and Android Controller.
https://gamersub.com/smlc/GameSir%20G7%20Pro%20Review:%20A%20Serious%20Xbox%20and%20PC%20Controller%20for%20Under%20$100/ORH8ZKZLxgeVeCi3rx5g

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GitHub - linuxkid473/gbos-x86: gbOS86: Googlebook OS on ordinary Intel laptops (6th gen+): CPU-instruction emulation, patched libs, boot-time hardware detection, live/installer USB.
https://github.com/linuxkid473/gbos-x86

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Blame Snapdragon: An Exynos-powered Galaxy S27 Ultra is now more likely than ever
https://www.androidauthority.com/galaxy-s27-ultra-exynos-2700-no-snapdragon-3724214/

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Major Samsung One UI update expected in 2027 (Could also be called Galaxy OS instead of One UI 10)
https://www.sammobile.com/news/major-one-ui-10-update-expected-2027/

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Xiaomi Poco X8 smartphone review – Probably the best phone deal of 2026 for battery life and display
https://www.notebookcheck.net/Xiaomi-Poco-X8-smartphone-review-Probably-the-best-phone-deal-of-2026-for-battery-life-and-display.1426213.0.html

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CRT Screen-Off Animation v1.1.0 released
https://github.com/Typongtv/CRT-Screen-Off-Animation/releases/tag/v1.1.0

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Samsung Galaxy S27+ might miss out on UWB
https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s27_might_miss_out_on_uwb-news-75084.php

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Googlebooks have an image quality problem despite their OLED screens
https://www.notebookcheck.net/Googlebooks-have-an-image-quality-problem-despite-their-OLED-screens.1427395.0.html

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I spent a few days porting Samsung's One UI apps to stock Android. Gallery's Edit button even opens Samsung Photo Editor like on a Galaxy

I wanted Samsung's One UI apps on my Motorola, so I ported them. **OnePort** runs Samsung's own **Gallery, My Files, Photo Editor and Video Player (beta)** on non-Samsung phones.

* **No root, no custom ROM, no Samsung account.**

* **Works like on a Galaxy:** Gallery's Edit button opens Photo Editor, and Gallery and My Files share one Recycle bin.

* **Requirements:** any arm64 phone. Android 16+ (Gallery runs on 11+, Video Player needs 17+).

* **Galaxy AI is left out on purpose,** out of respect for Samsung's terms.

I've tested it on a Motorola Edge 60 Pro (Android 17). If you try it on a Pixel, OnePlus, Xiaomi or anything else, a quick device report on GitHub would help a lot, whether it works or not.

On X: [https://x.com/TechSnow7/status/2112100757692707070\](https://x.com/TechSnow7/status/2112100757692707070)

GitHub: [https://github.com/StevenSteel7/OnePort\](https://github.com/StevenSteel7/OnePort)

Do star if you like it ;)

Unofficial and not affiliated with Samsung.

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How do you all manage and back up your Android photos and videos?

For those of you who have been using Android devices for a while, I want to know what your actual workflow looks like when it comes to protecting your photos and videos.

Basically...if I were to lose my phone or it suddenly dies on me, I want to make sure I have a peace of mind. So I'm looking into different ways to ensure nothing gets lost, but I wanted to see how people actually handle this day-to-day. A few things I was wondering:

- Do you rely on a cloud service (like Google Photos or OneDrive) for automatic, real-time backups?

- Or do you prefer a more manual approach, like connecting your phone via USB cable every once in a while to move files to a PC or external SSD/HDD drive?

Is there a hybrid method you use?

Hoping to hear about your actual, hands-on process. Do you just "set it and forget it," or is it a more active part of your routine? Thanks!

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