9to5google.com Pixel 8 and 8 Pro get camera and UI fixes with January 2024 update
With January 1 falling on a Monday, Google took two additional days to deliver the first update of 2024 for the Pixel 8 and 8 Pro...
You've probably seen people with mommy and daddy issues before, but this is the first time we've ever witnessed a billionaire with severe mommy and daddy issues.
Dude wants attention and doesn't care how he gets it. Helps a lot to be a Nazi too.
Easy: you don't.
Nobody has the balls to chase these ghouls down for illegally accessing information, most especially because our government is the ones enabling them to do this.
I wonder if Amazon is pushing these "protests" to drown out the real ones.
Most likely it will work with a VPN, yes. But having lived in America for so long, I never thought I would expect to have to use a VPN to access a website with content censored by our government.
I thought it looked like CloudFlare. Does that mean the US government is leveraging Cloudflare in order to block whatever they choose, assuming it has that as its underlying architecture?
APKPure
It looks a little sketchy to me, I'm seeing mixed things on reddit about it.
An alternative application you can use to download Google Play apps is the Aurora Store (https://gitlab.com/AuroraOSS/AuroraStore), but I think it still obtains the files from Google Play.
For some reason I can't edit my post, however I wanted to add that I attempted to post this to reddit under the /r/Android and /r/google subreddits, but Android is only mod approved posts, and the Google subreddit just straight up removed my post without even informing me.
APKMirror is no longer allowing downloads of TikTok, Lemon8, citing US Bill H.R.7521, setting a dangerous precedent for sideloading applications
cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/24607994
Currently, you are unable to view the APKMirror web page. Instead, you get the following message shown in the screenshot below.
Tiktok downloads are currently blocked in the United States due to the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act.
The link in this statement leads to the following page, containing the bill that was passed:
https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/7521
This sets a dangerous precedent going forward for the Android community which sideloads applications onto their phones, being that APKMirror is the largest mirror of APKs for Android phones. It's also possible for them to add more apps to be included under this bill, and possible for another bill to be passed which may act as an even more broad blanket to
APKMirror is no longer allowing downloads of TikTok, Lemon8, citing US Bill H.R.7521, setting a dangerous precedent for sideloading applications
Currently, you are unable to view the APKMirror web page. Instead, you get the following message shown in the screenshot below.
Tiktok downloads are currently blocked in the United States due to the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act.
The link in this statement leads to the following page, containing the bill that was passed:
https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/7521
This sets a dangerous precedent going forward for the Android community which sideloads applications onto their phones, being that APKMirror is the largest mirror of APKs for Android phones. It's also possible for them to add more apps to be included under this bill, and possible for another bill to be passed which may act as an even more broad blanket to target specific groups of people (e.g. LGBTQ+, people of color), messaging a
Isn't it possible to just move the site under a different domain name, or have mirrored secondary servers in an entirely different location in case the primary one gets taken down?
Looks like everything is essentially in the same spot UI wise, but with a native application that hopefully gets moving a lot faster.
I've noticed that currently on Bitwarden, for auto fill it takes 6-7 seconds just to get authenticated with fingerprint and fill in the username and password field. That should hopefully be down to like 2 or 3 seconds.
NSFW Removed
Billionaire Down
That's a lot of CO2 not going into the atmosphere anymore from burning hundreds of thousands of liters of jet fuel, nice!
It's not "irregular", and it's been done before as protest. A Buddhist monk did it in the past to protest the slaughter of cattle.
They do like money, but Valve also loves providing a service to people.
Nobody uses Epic Games, Origin, Ubisoft Connect, or Battle.net because they want to, they use it because they have to.
Steam Awards is a bit janky sure, but to say that their inability to run pointless awards properly ruins the convenience and value that Steam brings to its users would be a gross overstatement.
January 2024 security patch has been released
Use the following device key to interpret the January 2023 changelog for the Pixel 8 and other supported devices:
- [1] Pixel 8 Pro, Pixel 8
- [2] Pixel 8 Pro, Pixel 8, Pixel Fold
- [3] Pixel 5, Pixel 5a (5G), Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, Pixel 6a, Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro, Pixel 7a, Pixel Fold, Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro
- [4] Pixel Tablet
Camera
- Fix for users facing Camera crashes in certain conditions *[3]
User Interface
- Fix for users facing flashing black screen when playing video in certain conditions *[1]
- Fix for users unable to exit Setup Wizard in certain conditions *[4]
- Fix for Wallpaper on home screen showing black in certain conditions *[2]
Does anyone know yet if long COVID is an auto-immune disease? I only assume it is but otherwise don't know.
That's what the 'Lockdown' feature on Pixel phones does.
https://9to5google.com/2022/03/08/how-to-enable-lockdown-mode-on-pixel/
Impossible to force a fingerprint or face scan because it asks the phone to only accept passcodes.
Dear server admins, please defederate threads.net. Dear users, ask your server admin to defederate threads.net.
I do see it as a potential problem with moderation on Lemmy's end. You have all of the users from Threads interacting with Lemmy and Kbin users. It's possible there's an influx of accounts on here that are trolling, and it becomes unmanageable to moderate everything on Lemmy's side.
But Threads will have no problems with content moderation.
I travelled recently, and was filled with disgust when I was told to scan my boarding pass and look into the camera to get in line. I would have asked to go through an alternative line but didn't want to miss my flight.
What the fuck is wrong with people
The Samsung SCH-U740
It was a good one! It literally flipped 2 ways.
9to5mac.com Apple announces that RCS support is coming to iPhone next year - 9to5Mac
In a surprising move, Apple has announced today that it will adopt the RCS (Rich Communication Services) messaging standard. The...
Google Pixel 8 Pro will come with a Pixel Watch 2 as a gift
Google Pixel Watch 2 features, promo video revealed ahead of October 4th launch
Google Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro complete specifications revealed ahead of launch
Made by Google, October 4th Event - Pixel 8 and more!
Hey guys!
It's almost time again for the latest and greatest iterations of Pixel devices, where Google will show off their newest hardware and software upgrades to the masses.
The event will debut on October 4th at 10 AM EST (https://dateful.com/convert/est-edt-eastern-time?t=10am&d=2023-10-04), showcasing what's to be the Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro, and likely the Pixel Watch 2.
Rumors indicate signs pointing to a new Tensor chip in the Pixel devices, temperature sensors, Magic Audio removal features for video clips, and even a Qualcomm-based chip in the Pixel Watch 2.
Feel free to watch the event and sign up to be notified when it's live, at the following YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pxlaUCJZ27E
See you all soon!
Google says it can’t fix Pixel Watches, please just buy a new one | With no official repair program and no parts, broken Pixel Watches are just e-waste.
arstechnica.com Google says it can’t fix Pixel Watches, please just buy a new one
With no official repair program and no parts, broken Pixel Watches are just e-waste.
cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/5176306
Google says it can’t fix Pixel Watches, please just buy a new one | With no official repair program and no parts, broken Pixel Watches are just e-waste.::With no official repair program and no parts, broken Pixel Watches are just e-waste.
Google misses the deadline to manufacture TSMC-based SoC for the Pixel 9, may not see till Pixel 10
www.androidauthority.com Exclusive: Google Pixel 9 processor won't be the ambitious chip we hoped for
The Tensor G4 will be a more minor upgrade than initially expected, but Google's chipset plans still offer plenty to look forward to.
Looks like Google falls further behind as they fail to properly design and update newer iterations of Pixel phones. Rather than have a superior TSMC chip within the next 13 months, which would have a higher quality manufacturing process and significantly reduce power consumption, it looks like it'll be closer to 25 months if we're lucky.
What are your thoughts on desktop environments available through USB-C on mobile devices?
Samsung phones have DeX widely available across their flagship devices, allowing users to plug their phones into a screen, connect a mouse and keyboard, and work as if it was a laptop or desktop PC.
Do you find features like this fitting into your workflow? How would you feel about a Google equivalent?
Android 14 delayed to October 4th, near Pixel 8's release date
www.androidauthority.com Android 14 got a last-minute delay, here's when we expect it
It appears that Android 14 has been delayed. A report claims that the OS could launch next month in October.
Pixel 8 Pro with generative AI, and Pixel Watch 2 are teased by Google
9to5google.com Google teases Pixel 8 Pro with gen AI, identical-looking Pixel Watch 2
As the countdown to October 4 continues, Google has shared a "The W8 is Almost Over" tease that shows off the Pixel 8 Pro and Pixel Watch 2...
The Pixel 8 Pro includes generative AI features which allow it to do things like "SGE" and "Help me write" for apps such as Gmail.
The Pixel Watch 2 looks identical, with slightly different external features such as a modified crown, and potentially a slimmer build.
Redesigned Assistant At a Glance widget rolling out
9to5google.com Redesigned Assistant At a Glance widget rolling out to all Android phones
Android is rolling out their quarterly drop of new features today, with a redesign of the Assistant At a Glance widget being the highlight.
9to5google.com Google updates the Android brand with new logo and 3D robot
Google today is making official a new 3D logo for Android. The broad goal of this updated branding is to "help connect Android to Google"...
Following our previous report, Google is officially unveiling a new 3D logo for Android. The broad goal of this updated branding is to “help connect Android to Google,” and it follows the previous modernization in 2019.
arstechnica.com Google kills two-year “Pixel Pass” subscription after just 22 months
Two years on a Pixel Pass was supposed to get you a new phone.
Pixel 8 Pro will keep physical SIM card and add Night Sight for video
9to5google.com Sources: Pixel 8 Pro will keep physical SIM card and add Night Sight for video
The Pixel 8 series will keep the physical SIM card tray in place, while the Pro will add Night Sight video. Despite recent rampant...
Despite recent rampant speculation that the Pixel 8 series could remove the SIM tray and go eSIM-only, sources tell 9to5Google that reports of its death have been greatly exaggerated. The Pixel 8 series will keep the physical SIM card tray in place, while the Pro will add Night Sight video.
With the Pixel 6, Night Sight photos got “sharper and more detailed” thanks to a larger rear sensor that captures more light, a new laser autofocus system, and the Tensor ISP running new motion detection algorithms that work more quickly.
On the Pixel 7, the minimum exposure times for Night Sight were half as long, thus resulting in less motion blur, due to updated HDR+ with Bracketing and new ML techniques.
This year, the Pixel 8 Pro will offer Night Sight video for better recording in low-light situations. It’s a straightforward capability that could easily be the highlight of the new camera.
With the first-generation Tensor, Google “drastically accelerated” Live HDR+ thanks to the Tensor imag
What phone do you have, and what'll it take for you to upgrade to Pixel 8?
I have a Pixel 7 Pro, but for me it's a few things.
- Improved modem
- Increased battery life
- Better thermals
- SoC upgrade to 3nm process
- Improved camera
- Good deal or free stuff (e.g. free Pixel Watch 2, high Pixel 7 Pro trade in value)
What phone do you have and why might you want to upgrade to the Pixel 8?
What case do you have on your Pixel?
I've had a Bellroy for my Pixel 6 Pro and Pixel 7 Pro, but I've found that they reduced the quality significantly on the newer ones. My care is scuffed and torn, but I've always handled my phone just as gently as before.
I may go for the Hazel silicone one from the Google store this time, it's really pretty.
What cases do people recommend? Personally I don't care for the OtterBox type cases, but I'm open to hearing what everyone uses!
Pixel Fold owners, what do you think?
I recently saw this update from MKBHD about what he and others think about the phone.
Majority of them felt that, strangely, the best part of the phone was the external screen used about 90% of the time, and the internal screen used 10% of the time, though they still loved the internal screen when apps supported it.
I'm wondering how other Pixel Fold owners feel, now that they've had the phone for some time?