Android

Why is it not possible on Android to synchronize with the cloud instantly when a file changes, like on a computer? Or is this possible and I don't know about it?

I use FolderSync, it works well but it sync my files at scheduled time. Nextcloud synchronize my files as I change them on the computer.

I just got a notice from Samsung that they have new a new Privacey policy. When I get to the policy page it is blank except for a "Accept new policy" and text saying I must accept the policy to see it. I clicked the button - then that screen closed. What?? no policy? BTW - this was not sent as a normal text and does not show up in messages.

Hey folks! I just bough the Honor 200 from Aliexpress, and waiting for it to arrive. Greatest deal of my life, honestly, Honor 200 for 280€ seems like a steal.

So, while I wait, I have been looking for cases and screen protectors. I wanted to ask you if you would recommend specific cases or protectors.

I am probably going to get hydrogel as I have no experience will glass protectors and I am afraid they are just not for me. What I wanted to ask is if there are types, or different qualities of hydrogel that will protect the phone better, or do I just get whatever I find?

And second, any recommendation on how can I know if a case will be durable and realiable?

so, just to check, this thing's useless, right?

got a 5-year old phone with a degraded battery that lasts half a hummingbird's fart and installed lineageOS 21. yet the battery info claims the battery is in excellent condition.

Hi folks, I just picked up a Pixel 8 Pro on an early black Friday deal. I've had my previous OnePlus 9 for way longer than the average timeframe and the same with my Oneplus 6 before that.

Looking at cases, I noticed I recognize very few of the manufacturers, basically just Otterbox and Spigen.

If you gravitate towards a particular case manufacturer, I would love to know:

Who makes the best phone cases in 2024?

No limits on style or form, but I don't need rhinestone bling or anything like that.

Google Messages has redesigned the UI for taking and sending pictures that permanently merges a live camera viewfinder with your gallery...

Google Phone app could soon let you add more context and information about a scam call when reporting them. Read on to learn more!

YouTube Music has updated its mobile app’s Now Playing screen, moving the buttons around in the process. Here’s what the new UI looks like.

Google has introduced a new feature called Restore Credentials which saves your app login info and restores it seamlessly on new devices.

The specs of the phone are bombastic. 24 gigs of RAM for highest variant, 185 Hz support ( and I thought Moto's 144 Hz was the upper limit) but let down by only 2 Android OS upgrades. All major OEMs, even Chinese ones are committing to longer term update support and seeing a phone with such specs being let down by software is a disappointment.

Android 16 DP1 adds a new feature called Even Dimmer that lets the screen be dimmed below the lowest level of the brightness slider.

just come across this news article.

So buying and selling Google Pixel phones are illegal in Indonesia.

How do they get hold of a pixel phone then? What options do they have other than bloatwares-ridden chinese brand phones?

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/22249458

Google is working on a backup and restore feature in Google Messages, and we were able to activate it to show you how it works.

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/22226259

Back in April, Google Wallet introduced Verification settings for Transit payments, but the Security preference has now disappeared...

PixelShot is a new app that copies Google’s Pixel Screenshots app. It collects and analyzes your screenshots so you can search them later.

The first Android 16 developer preview adds an Audio Sharing feature that lets other people listen to your phone’s media along with you.

Android 16 DP1 adds a feature called notification cooldown that gradually lowers the volume of successive notifications from the same app.

Qualcomm's new Snapdragon 8 Elite seems to be able to deliver major battery life improvements for Android phones equipped with the chip.

With Android 15, Google elevated the Privacy dashboard into the main Security & privacy page, and Android 16 adds a 7-day history.

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/22174481

A new feature called "Screen time reminders" is now available on Google Pixel devices as well as other Android phones.