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kirk781

@ kirk781 @discuss.tchncs.de

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  • Samsung Galaxy A16 4G review

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  • I could be wrong, but didn't previous generation of Samsung A series phones come with eMMC storage. I think this has UFS 2.2, so slight increase there as well.

    But I agree that overall it's an incremental upgrade only. And base model of 4GB RAM might not hold in the long term. I had/have an entry level Samsung phone(A05 I guess), but that stutters much

  • Next-gen Realme flagship smartphone tipped to launch with up to 8,000mAh battery

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  • That would be so much better. Even phones with similar battery capacity exhibit so much difference in stand by times. I have a Realme phone right now but it's 5000 mAh battery seems very weak for me. Granted I am coming from a 7000mAh Techno phone, but this one feels almost half as efficient only. I guess stuff like higher refresh rates and OS optimizations do play hidden roles.

  • iQOO 13 review: Almost no reason to buy anything else

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  • Do Silicon Carbon batteries have a lower lifespan than Lion ones? I know they allow for more dense and higher batteries to be packed in slim packaging but didn't knew if there is any potential downside.

  • What are your thoughts on Zen Browser becoming a lot more popular than Floorp?

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  • As for Arc, I have heard so much praise for it as if it's the next best thing since sliced bread.

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    W11 bad because account. Nevermind my Android/iOS phone that I signed into. Can this finally stop as the argument against W11?

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  • How is this relevant to Linux memes?

  • Asus ROG Phone 9/9 Pro review

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  • Yes, it has a 3.5mm jack.

  • A hilarious attempt at phishing.

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  • I got a similar phishing mail as well though not for my primary email account. Most of them just redirect to a similar looking login UI and ask the user to enter password.

  • HMD Fusion Review: A Cheap Modular Android Phone

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  • HMD has committed to only 2 Android upgrades and 3 years of security updates (just like their mid range Nokia series of smartphones they launch(ed)).

  • The one export that the west beats China at

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  • The one export that the west beats China at

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  • [Mishaal Rahman] The OnePlus 13 just got unveiled in China, and it has some pretty nice upgrades over the OnePlus 12!

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  • What is the benefit of an ultrasonic sensor over an optical one? Is the former even quicker to respond to input/touch?

  • TicWatch Atlas review: Dual displays and incredible battery life

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  • I knew their update policy was bad, didn't knew it was this bad.

  • Report: iPhone 17 early manufacturing set for India, marking new milestone for Apple - 9to5Mac

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  • I wonder where they will setup base. For eg, Nothing has factories in the Southern state of Tamilnadu.

    A more pertinent question is whether Apple will reduce iPhone's pricing in India. iPhones have a relatively low market share in India and part of the reason is the very expensive price. However, this premium price also leads people to save up for iPhones since they become to be seen as more of a valuable fashion accessory than just a smartphone. Previous generation iPhones often are on sale for this reason.

  • TicWatch Atlas review: Dual displays and incredible battery life

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  • Mobvoi's alternatives always boasted of much longer battery life than Pixel or Galaxy counterparts. The author moans about lack of Google Assistant support and wireless charging but honestly, significantly larger battery life is more than worth any Assistant.

    Also, wireless charging might be more convenient but it generates a lot of wasted heat and my Galaxy Watch throttles when charging via WPC mechanism in high temperatures.

    One valid criticism is the slow rate of upgrades that this company gives and it's lesser international availability.

  • This is why I still use an Android custom ROM in 2024

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  • Stock android experience is the exception, not the norm, sadly. Some manufactures like Motorola or HMD have a light touch and close to stock but other ones don't. The worst offenders are Chinese brands who twist it so much and without much benefit(Atleast, Samsung's ONE UI is customizable as heck, can't say the same for Realme's).

  • What Ever Happened to MSN Messenger?

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  • I think the article mentions it. AOL tried to block it and this to and fro went 21 times before finally coming to a stop. MSN and Yahoo later signed a deal, I think, so that the former will work with latter's contacts properly.

  • Now i have to pay to avoid being tracked?

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  • Err, this payment doesn't block ads. It only switches off personalised ads. So, the user is still seeing ads, just not targeted ones. So the site is getting both user's money plus ad money. And technically, I am not sure how privacy preserving this is because you will still need to create an account which technically leaves you vulnerable to tracking.

  • Nokia: The Story of the Once-Legendary Phone Maker

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  • My first smartphone was their cheap Lumia 520. Yes, it had its limitations (it couldn't natively playback mkv files and no VLC support was there yet; only one paid app offered this basic thing) but the polycarbonate back was good, the battery lived decent enough despite being small and the OS was very smooth.

  • Motorola Moto G35 smartphone review – Yes, the processor is slow but it's still a fun device.

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  • True, even Samsung budgets still have the 3.5 mm jack. I guess Motorola really wishes folks to purchase their wireless options.