May 13th 2026｜The next ONE is coming… 3 days to go! - Sony | Xperia
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b74l-nv1Zwg

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Moto Only Promises 4 Years of Security Updates for $1500 Flagship Razr

https://preview.redd.it/wfoicj8uyf0h1.png?width=1834&format=png&auto=webp&s=fc7b3e126fd303d5aebd584ca08f1d1ab320ef81

Link to Moto site: https://en-us.support.motorola.com/app/software-security-update

Full lineup details: https://imgur.com/a/E2LPmef

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Why is the Play Store "Auto-Update" still All-or-Nothing? (Frustrating UX)

I’m trying to set up a "Manual by Default" update policy on my phone, but the Play Store makes this incredibly tedious.

The Issue: If I turn off the global "Auto-update apps" setting in Network Preferences, the individual "Enable auto update" toggle on an app's description page becomes completely useless. It won't update any app automatically, even if I’ve specifically opted-in for that one app.

The Current Workaround (which sucks): The only way to have just 2-3 apps auto-update is to:

1. Turn the Global setting ON.
2. Go through 50+ other apps one-by-one and uncheck "Enable auto update" for every single one of them.

Why is there no "Manual by Default" mode where the individual toggle actually acts as an "Opt-In"? Is there any workaround or third-party tool (maybe via ADB or a specific manager) that lets us bulk-disable auto-updates for everything at once so we can just pick the few we actually want?

Curious if I'm the only one bothered by this "Reverse Management" headache.



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Daily Superthread (May 11 2026) - Your daily thread for questions, device recommendations and general discussions!

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The Galaxy S27 could be even worse value than ever before
https://www.androidpolice.com/the-galaxy-s27-could-be-even-worse-value-than-ever-before/

https://redd.it/1ta5r0p
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End-to-end encrypted RCS messaging begins rolling out today for Android and iPhone users
https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/platforms/android/android-ios-end-to-end-encrypted-rcs-messaging/

https://redd.it/1ta9vmr
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Red Dead Redemption 2 is Fully Playable on Android?! This Is Insane
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9XJKTm3J4mA

https://redd.it/1tagukn
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Samsung starts selling officially refurbished smartphones in India
https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_starts_selling_officially_refurbished_smartphones_in_india-news-72762.php

https://redd.it/1tah4sn
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I Played GTA 5 at 1080p Ultra on Android Phone and It was AMAZING!!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OT94ts1Q5Hg

https://redd.it/1tajzbj
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What ad-blocking browser do you all prefer the most for Android OTHER than Firefox?

I like Firefox with uBlock for blocking ads. It certainly has its flaws. I'm curious what everyone else uses.

https://redd.it/1tantvb
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Walmart’s next streaming stick will run Google TV again
https://www.lowpass.cc/p/walmart-onn-full-hd-steraming-stick-2026

https://redd.it/1tacjad
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Latest Google Home update speeds up Gemini, "Ask Home" now works with voice commands
https://9to5google.com/2026/05/11/google-home-gemini-speed-ask-home-voice-updates/

https://redd.it/1tat6im
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Some Galaxy S26 models just received a root exploit (and Magisk)
https://www.androidauthority.com/samsung-galaxy-s26-root-exploit-3665778/

https://redd.it/1taw0zh
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Daily Superthread (May 12 2026) - Your daily thread for questions, device recommendations and general discussions!

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Goodbye, Chromebook: Google has announced a new generation of AI-centric laptops. [Article in Portuguese]
https://www.pcguia.pt/2026/05/adeus-chromebook-a-google-anunciou-uma-nova-geracao-de-computadores-portateis-centrados-em-ia/

https://redd.it/1tb00hc
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Samsung Launches One UI 9 Beta for Galaxy S26 Series Users
https://news.samsung.com/global/samsung-launches-one-ui-9-beta-for-galaxy-s26-series-users

https://redd.it/1tb2oju
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Massive leak reveals Google’s Aluminium OS with a 16-minute video
https://www.androidauthority.com/google-aluminium-os-leak-3665979/

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There aren't enough local co-op games on Android, so we made Paddlenoid. Anyone want to help us test it?

Paddlenoid currently has 3 episodes. The first few levels of each one are free, so you can try the game without buying anything.

It was specifically designed for local co-op on a table or a larger phone/tablet.

Paddlenoid is a co-op brick breaker infused with a fun sci-fi story that how two ending depending on how you play the game.

Free download:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.deadbugprojects.paddlenoid2

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The Android Show | I/O Edition 2026 megathread

# Livestream links:

🎬 Watch The Android Show | I/O Edition 2026

The keynote will begin at 1pm est. This megathread will deal with the android show and i/o

Please Use this thread to discuss the event, including the new features, devices, ect. Feel free to share links to relevant coverage in the comments, and I'll add them to the megathread soon as possible.

# Press releases:

The Android Show: I/O Edition 2026

Gemini Intelligence brings proactive AI to Android

Express yourself authentically with Google’s Noto 3D emoji

Android Pause Point lets you reclaim time on your phone

New Android updates add security and ease

Drivers can look forward to a rich new experience, premium entertainment and a more capable Gemini.

Google introduces new Android 17 features for creators

Introducing Googlebook, designed for Gemini Intelligence

Gemini in Chrome with auto browse comes to Android

Building Gemini Intelligence on a Foundation of Security & Privacy

Android Show: New Android Security and Privacy Features in 2026

# Live media coverage:

Android Show 2026: all the news and announcements | The Verge

# Articles:

Everything announced at The Android Show: Gemini Intelligence, Googlebooks, and more -9to5Google

Google's Gemini Intelligence turns Android into an AI agent platform \- android authority

# Videos:

Android 17 - Every Single Feature Explained! \- howtomen

Talking All Things Googlebook with Google VP John Maletis - Chrome unboxed

This is Googlebook: The Evolution of the Chromebook \- Chrome Unboxed

Android 17 updates: The 10 biggest! \- android authority

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New features, emojis, & security improvements: Here’s everything new coming to Android!

Hi Reddit,

We just wrapped up The Android Show | I/O Edition, and a core theme of the show was how we’re making your phone more helpful so that you can spend less time looking at it and more time living your life. To make this happen, we're elevating the core Android experience, giving you new ways to share across platforms, express yourself, manage your screen time, and secure your sensitive data.

Here’s the breakdown:

# 🤝 How Android is making it easier to share, switch, and connect securely

Picture this: you've just made a bunch of new friends at a concert, and before you part ways, you want to quickly share the photos you took together. But sharing gets hard when not everybody has the same phone as you. That’s why we're introducing new ways to stay connected regardless of what device you or your friends use:

* **Share with anyone, on any device:** To make sharing easier across platforms, we made Quick Share compatible with AirDrop for supported Android phones starting with Pixel, and we’re continuing our expansion to more partners including Samsung, OPPO, OnePlus, Vivo, Xiaomi, and HONOR this year.
* For devices without hardware support, you can generate a QR code using Quick Share on any Android phone, letting you instantly share with iOS devices via the cloud.
* Alternatively, if you use WhatsApp, Quick Share will soon be integrated so you can share instantly across platforms, no need to upload to the cloud.
* **Switch to Android with ease:** We worked with Apple to overhaul the iOS-to-Android transfer process. Your passwords, photos, messages, favorite apps, contacts, eSIM, and even your homescreen layout can migrate wirelessly from your iPhone to your new Android device. This upgraded switching process will launch first on Samsung Galaxy and Google Pixel devices this year.

https://preview.redd.it/b29przziqq0h1.png?width=1920&format=png&auto=webp&s=9d00eaf49aedd834f276f646ca48edf5ba1f5990

* **Connect more securely:** With 2.5 billion RCS messages sent daily, secure communication is more important than ever. To keep your chats safe, we’re [officially rolling out](https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/platforms/android/android-ios-end-to-end-encrypted-rcs-messaging/) end-to-end encryption for RCS across both Android and iOS.

# 📸 More ways to create and share with Android

Android phones consistently have the best cameras, but capturing a great photo is only half the task. We believe that world-class devices should deliver world-class experiences that extend from the initial snap to editing and posting. That's why with Android 17, we're introducing deeper social media integrations and new editing tools:

* **Enjoy a more vibrant Instagram experience:** We’ve teamed up with Meta to bring the best of Instagram to the most advanced Android devices. We've also completely optimized the capture-to-upload pipeline. Your photos and videos remain stunningly sharp when you hit "post" and your Reels and Stories load the second you tap them. This update also includes:
* **Ultra HDR capture and playback:** See lifelike vibrancy with colors that pop.
* **Built-in video stabilization:** Smooth video for when you’re walking, dancing, or just really caffeinated.
* **Night sight integrations:** Get the perfect shot even in the dimmest of settings.

https://reddit.com/link/1tb8dxv/video/8kdncs5qqq0h1/player

* Also, *Instagram is now fully optimized for Android tablets*, making the most of their larger screens.

https://preview.redd.it/qy6pgsziqq0h1.jpg?width=2048&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=a7ce5a157e8adb94ba4a327a1b43e333a3c40574

* **Refine faster with the Edits app:** Exclusively on Android, Instagram's Edits app is getting new tools to turn raw footage into polished content in seconds. These include:
* **Smart enhance**: With a single tap, you can instantly improve the quality of all your old photos and videos with upscaling.
* **Sound separation**: Instead of doing another retake, you can use sound separation