Android is removing COVID-19 exposure notification settings by Hydrogen in c/android@lemdro.id
[-] Hydrogen@lemdro.id 32 points 2 years ago

It was a nice idea.

Interesting extra feature Xiaomi announced today: "UltraSpace", which adds an extra 8/16GB storage to 256/512GB UFS chips by Hydrogen in c/android@lemdro.id
[-] Hydrogen@lemdro.id 13 points 2 years ago

Now that would be innovative. There are probably kids today who have never seen a phone with expandable storage or removable batteries.

Discussion: Do smartphone benchmarks matter? by Hydrogen in c/android@lemdro.id
[-] Hydrogen@lemdro.id 7 points 2 years ago

These are good points. Storage and wifi speeds are two important ones for real world user experience but they're overlooked by many reviewers.

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Interesting extra feature Xiaomi announced today: "UltraSpace", which adds an extra 8/16GB storage to 256/512GB UFS chips (lemdro.id)
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Cross-posted from /r/android (u/BramblexD)

The press release refers to it as:

UltraSpace storage expansion is a patented Xiaomi technology implemented on Xiaomi 14 Series.² It makes use of available UFS memory to expand available storage beyond original capacity. This technology allows the 256GB version of Xiaomi 14 Pro's storage to be expanded by 8GB, while the 512GB version of Xiaomi 14 and Xiaomi 14 Pro's storage can be extended by 16GB,¹ allowing users more storage space to store more applications, photos, videos, and other data without unnecessarily increasing their hardware costs.

I'm not clear whether this refers to space for firmware or cache or both.

In the launch video (around 2:04:00) I would summarise what Lei Jun said as:

  • During writing HyperOS their engineers made a "discovery" that the UFS storage chips have 10GB+ storage reserved for "性能的优化" (Performance optimizations, so likely refers to UFS cache?)

  • They apparently optimised this to use much less space and so freeing up 8/16GB on their 256/512GB storage models, giving them "264/528GB" of actual usable storage.

  • Also interesting it doesn't apply to the 1TB models, in which case either the full cache amount is more useful or the extra % storage is negligible.

This would be the first time we've seen a branch do this kind of optimisation.

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Nova Launcher Search gets better with more app integrations (www.androidpolice.com)
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The Xiaomi 14 with the new SD8G3 has a 32-bit to 64-bit ARM binary translator called Tango. Flappy Bird lives on! (twitter.com)
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https://nitter.net/MishaalRahman/status/1717916987387469842?t=5n6OMk6AWy37iikTTXCbrA&s=19

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2024 Android Chips; CPU performance compared (Geekbench 6) (x.com)
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cross-posted from sub (u/TwelveSilverSwords) https://nitter.net/curunnil/status/1716088414041481240?s=20

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Starlink direct-to-cell could be on track to launch next year (www.gsmarena.com)
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Google Camera is now Pixel Camera on the Play Store, Google Photos gets native Android 14 share sheet (m.gsmarena.com)
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Android 14 QPR1: Google Clock gets weather integration (9to5google.com)
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Bluesky gets its first third-party app for iOS and Android with Graysky, launching this month | TechCrunch (techcrunch.com)
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Bluesky, the Jack Dorsey-backed Twitter alternative, is getting its first third-party app for both iOS and Android users: a new app called Graysky.

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Odin 2 Review: Why This Handheld Matters [YouTube] (youtu.be)
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Are "fair phones" really fair? - YouTube (youtu.be)
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The Fairphone 5 is modular, made with recycled & fair materials and fair working conditions. I review the phone, the company behind it, the sustanibilty claims & explain their shortcoming.

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US eyes more AI chip curbs on Chinese companies to close loophole (scmp.com)
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UK Tech Festival Showcases Startups Using AI for Creative Industries | NVIDIA Blog (blogs.nvidia.com)
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X claims it is erasing 'illegal' Hamas content after EU ultimatum by Hydrogen in c/technology@lemmy.world
[-] Hydrogen@lemdro.id 16 points 2 years ago

Been seeing a lot of concerning things on the Gaza Now TG channel, like referring to the concert goers and civilian girls as Israeli military.

Thousands of Android (streaming) devices come with unkillable backdoor preinstalled by Hydrogen in c/android@lemdro.id
[-] Hydrogen@lemdro.id 13 points 2 years ago

It's not like these Android boxes are killer deals either.

Those who have been on prescribed stimulants for many years (>5), how do you manage tolerance and crashing? by Hydrogen in c/adhd@lemmy.world
[-] Hydrogen@lemdro.id 11 points 2 years ago

Consider a lower dosage of a long-lasting stimulant instead. You won't feel a rush like instant release, but it'll manage symptoms much more sustainably in the longer term. Shouldn't be any issues for your heart this way (I'm monitored regularly and have never been healthier).

Those who have been on prescribed stimulants for many years (>5), how do you manage tolerance and crashing? by Hydrogen in c/adhd@lemmy.world
[-] Hydrogen@lemdro.id 19 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

A lower dosage of Vyvanse split into two worked for me after my doctor sent me for a psychiatrist consult. It eliminated the crashes. It's also important not to chase the euphoria that comes with a new dosage (it's a temporary side effect). It's okay not to feel 100%. Trying to keep the euphoria will end up with higher and higher dosages.

Consider asking your doctor for a psychiatrist consult.

Boost for Lemmy is now live by Hydrogen in c/android@lemdro.id
[-] Hydrogen@lemdro.id 6 points 2 years ago

First comment from Boost!

Pixel Watch 2 pops up with Snapdragon W5, 2GB RAM, Wear OS 4 by Hydrogen in c/android@lemdro.id
[-] Hydrogen@lemdro.id 22 points 2 years ago

But can it run Crysis?? The headlines should be about always on display battery life....

T‑Mobile Expands REVVL Lineup with First‑Ever Tablet and New 5G Smartphones by Hydrogen in c/android@lemdro.id
[-] Hydrogen@lemdro.id 5 points 2 years ago

I'm guessing they're just rebranding something from a Chinese OEM. Anyone know anything?

[AMA] Mishaal Rahman and FragmentedChicken have hands-on with the Samsung Galaxy Fold5, Flip5, Watch6 and Watch6 Classic, and Tab S9 series. Ask us anything! by Hydrogen in c/android@lemdro.id
[-] Hydrogen@lemdro.id 9 points 2 years ago

Are there still pre-applied screen protectors on the foldables and can you still see the edge of the protector?

[AMA] Mishaal Rahman and FragmentedChicken have hands-on with the Samsung Galaxy Fold5, Flip5, Watch6 and Watch6 Classic, and Tab S9 series. Ask us anything! by Hydrogen in c/android@lemdro.id
[-] Hydrogen@lemdro.id 7 points 2 years ago

I'm also curious about this. I wonder whether there seem to be any noticeable durability improvements as well.

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