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

https://redd.it/1x6prkn
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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

https://redd.it/1x72arz
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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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Setting up Android accessibility for a recently paralyzed friend to use Gemini and Claude by voice — four technical problems, plus looking for general guidance.

My friend was recently paralyzed in a cycling accident, and I'm helping him set up his Android phone so he can interact with the world hands-free, through both Google Gemini and Anthropic's Claude by voice. He needs both apps for different reasons. He's a developer, and most of his programming work happens in Claude, while he uses Gemini more for general interaction and researching health-related questions. So losing access to either one is a real loss of capability for him, not just a preference.

I've hit four recurring technical problems and I'm hoping someone here has solved one or more of them.

One, starting Voice Access hands-free. He's currently in a hospital room with a lot of ambient noise, and Voice Access keeps picking up background sound when left listening continuously. I know how to stop a listening session, but I haven't found a reliable way for him to start one using only his voice, with no hand or button input.

Two, handing off from Voice Access to the AI app. Once Voice Access helps him open Gemini or Claude, I need it to stop listening so his speech goes to the app's conversation mode instead of being interpreted as device commands. Right now the two seem to compete.

Three, launching Claude with a wake word. Gemini works fine as a voice-activated assistant, but Claude doesn't. Android lets me set Claude as the default digital assistant app, but there's no keyword or activation phrase that actually triggers it the way Gemini's does.

"Four, using Gemini as a bridge to launch Claude. As a workaround, I'm wondering if Gemini could be used to launch a home-screen shortcut straight into Claude's voice mode, bypassing Voice Access and the missing wake word entirely. Has anyone tried this or got it working?

Separately, if anyone can point me to a solid guide, video, or community resource on setting up Android accessibility for someone who's recently become paralyzed, generally, I'd really appreciate it. This is new territory for me and I'd rather learn from people who've done it properly than figure it out by trial and error.

Any tips, settings, or tools would mean a lot — trying to make this as frictionless as possible for him while he's dealing with so much else.



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Googlebook review: Android on a laptop is still Android
https://arstechnica.com/reviews/2026/10/googlebook-review-android-on-a-laptop-is-still-android/

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Will Google Ever Allow for Proper End-to-End Encryption of Your Photos in Google Photos?

Google Photos is a solid tool, but I’ve always been apprehensive about using it as my primary photo cloud/management solution because Google doesn’t allow you to end-to-end encrypt your photos, like some other platforms do.

Not interested in recommendations for alternatives right now. I’ve done extensive research on them already. Just curious what people’s thoughts are on the fact that Google Photos still doesn’t offer it and if people think it’s on the horizon.

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Could Samsung actually pull off its own mobile OS in the long run?

I mean creating something like iOS. When using my Galaxy, I noticed that there are a lot of “duplicate” apps, meaning apps that serve the same purpose.

I've been thinking about an idea I call Project TOS. Basically, it's a concept for an independent Samsung mobile OS, potentially based on Tizen.

The idea is to give Samsung more control over its own software, build a stronger ecosystem, and make its devices feel more integrated. One thing that got me thinking about this is how Samsung phones come with apps that do pretty much the same thing as Google's apps. Why not have a more unified experience, kinda like Apple does with iOS?

I know competing with Android and iOS would be a huge challenge, especially when it comes to app support and getting developers on board. But could Samsung actually make it work with a solid long-term plan?

Would you guys be interested in something like this, or do you think it's just not realistic?

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People who don't hide the navigation bar on Android, why ?

Hiding the white/black navigation bar makes u have more space for apps and games.

Some people even use the old navigation bar style which has the back and home buttons

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