Darling in the FranXX - 12

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Google app 7.25 beta hints at Google Assistant for Households and email on Google Home, prepares custom routines and search widget

Google app 7.25 beta has started rolling-out to users on the Play Store. The release of version 7.25 of the app comes only a week after the release of version 7.24. As usual, there are no user-facing changes to be found. However, an APK teardown of the app hints at an "Google Assistant for Households" feature. Users may soon be able to have email notifications on the Google Home as well. Also, Google is working on custom routines and a custom search widget. Finally, there are more strings for smart displays that have Google Assistant. Let's take a look at the relevant strings:

An APK teardown can often predict features that may arrive in a future update of an application, but it is possible that any of the features we mention here may not make it in a future release. This is because these features are currently unimplemented in the live build and may be pulled at any time by Google in a future build.

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Google Assistant for Households

Currently, Google Assistant is intended for a single user. Users can setup multiple accounts on devices like the Google Home, but the accounts are separated from each other. Google is now developing a shared version of Assistant called "Google Assistant for Households," although its differentiating features are unknown for now. The string notes: "You and your household are a team. Your Google Assistant can now treat you like one, helping you work and play together."

Here are the relevant strings:

  <string name="assistant_settings_household_setup_splash_screen_button_label">Continue</string>  <string name="assistant_settings_household_setup_splash_screen_subtitle">You and your household are a team. Your Google Assistant can now treat you like one, helping you work and play together.</string>  <string name="assistant_settings_household_setup_splash_screen_title">Google Assistant for Households</string>  <string name="assistant_settings_household_title">Your Household</string>  

Email on the Google Home

Google announced that the Google Home would soon add notifications for reminders, flight updates, and traffic updates back at I/O 2017. Strings in version 7.25 beta of the Google app show that "personal results" will allow users' voice to get their email, calendar, help with payments, and more on their device. The functionality of email on Google Home isn't detailed, but it will likely include notifications. Here are the relevant strings:

  <string name="personal_results_action_button">Turn on</string>  <string name="personal_results_cancel_button">No Thanks</string>  <string name="personal_results_explanation">"Voice Match is set up on your Assistant speaker. Now you can turn on personal results so you can use your voice to get your email, calendar, help with payments, and more on this device. You can turn off personal results in Assistant settings."</string>  <string name="personal_results_title">Get personal results with Voice Match</string>  

Custom routines in Google Assistant

Routines in Google Assistant finally launched a few weeks ago. However, custom routines still haven't been enabled. New strings in Google app 7.25 beta show that users will be able to change the order of actions in a particular custom routine. Here are the strings for the same:

  <string name="user_defined_action_reorder_description">Drag to change the order of actions in this routine.</string>  <string name="user_defined_action_reorder_title">Change order</string>  

Custom search widget

Previous Google app versions have hinted that Google is developing a custom search widget that allows users to edit its appearance. Strings in version 7.25 beta of the Google app indicate that this feature is close to launch, as they detail how users will able to customize the search widget. When the feature goes live, users will need to go to Google App menu > Customize widget, or Google App settings > Widget > Customize your widget. Here are the relevant strings:

  <string name="swc_drawer_content">Go to Google App menu > Customize widget</string>  <string name="swc_settings_content">Go to Google App settings > Widget > Customize your widget</string>  <string name="customize_feed">Customize Feed</string>  <string name="customize_widget_summary">Edit the appearance of your homescreen search widget</string>  <string name="customize_widget_title">Customize your widget</string>  

Analytics in the alpha and beta channels

A new description for the alpha and beta channels notes that by being invited to try new features before they are publicly available, you as a user permit the developer to identify you and your use of the app "in some cases". Here is the relevant string:

  <string name="alpha_beta_channel_close_channel_description">"You've been invited to try new features before they're publicly available. By proceeding you are agreeing that the developer can identify you and your use of the app in some cases."</string>  

Google Assistant smart displays get new functionality

Quartz is the code-name for the software platform that powers smart displays which have the Google Assistant. They have been receiving feature additions with new versions of the Google app, and version 7.25 beta is no exception. They can now see images of restaurants, map of restaurants, as well as interior street view and panorama of restaurants. There are new strings about its shopping functionality.

  <string name="quartz_local_place_detail_image_tile_content_description">Images of the restaurant</string>  <string name="quartz_local_place_detail_map_tile_content_description">Map of the restaurant</string>  <string name="quartz_local_place_detail_street_view_tile_content_description">Interior street view panorama of the restaurant</string>  <string name="quartz_meals_home_background_image_description">quartz_meals_home_background_image_description</string>  <string name="quartz_meals_home_recipe_site_icon_description">quartz_meals_home_recipe_site_icon_description</string>  <string name="quartz_shopping_cart_quantity">%s items</string>  

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Would you buy a phone with a notch if you could hide the notch?

The controversial display notch is set to become mainstream this year. The Essential Phone was the first to pack in a small display notch (cutout), but Apple popularized it with a much bigger notch in the iPhone X. 2017 heralded the advent of taller 18:9 displays, and this year, device makers are interested in increasing the screen-to-body ratios of their phones even more.

Screen-to-body ratios of flagship smartphones reached more than 80 percent in 2017. This year, device makers are using the display cutout (that is now officially supported in Android P) to get screen-to-body ratios of around 90 percent. Device vendors can choose from either having symmetrical bezels at the top and bottom (such as on the Samsung Galaxy S9), or have a notch at the top of the display with a bottom chin. It seems that the bottom chin will continue to exist on new Android phones for the near future.

Other solutions include asymmetrical bezels and the front camera being placed on the bottom, as seen on the Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 and the Mi Mix 2S. Vivo is developing something different by choosing to have an elevating front camera in the upcoming Vivo Apex.

This year, we have already seen the ASUS ZenFone 5 and ZenFone 5Z, new Oppo and Vivo phones, and the Huawei P20/P20 Pro/P20 Lite adopt the display notch. The upcoming OnePlus 6 is now confirmed to have a notch, and it is very likely that the Xiaomi Mi 7 and the LG G7 will opt for it as well. OnePlus has explained their rationale for adopting the notch in their upcoming flagship, as the company states that having a notch increases display screen real estate.

The case of the Huawei P20 series is different. We have known for a long time that the phones will have the notch, but the surprising thing turned out to be the fact that Huawei allows users to hide it. Users of the devices can enable the "hide notch" option, which will introduce a black background for the notch's "ears". This can also improve the media playback experience as the video content will no longer get cut off in the video crop mode.

OnePlus has also stated that the OnePlus 6's notch will not interfere with video playback. When a video is being played, the notch will be hidden with a black bar, which ensures that video content will not get cut off by the notch.

Do you think the "hide notch" option in the Huawei P20 will improve its user experience? Also, would you prefer having an option to disable the notch in new and upcoming phones that have the notch? To how much extent will the option affect your purchase decision? Ultimately, would you buy a phone with a notch if you could hide it? Let us know in the comments below.

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Blindspot S3 - 17

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ألعاب شهر آبريل 2018 ~

[Zimabdk Games] يقدم لكم ألعاب شهر آبريل 2018 ~

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Killing Bites - 12

الحلقة الثانية عشر والأخيرة من أنمي الأكشن و الرعب Killing Bites - 12 ~ مترجمة

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Kimetsu no Yaiba

الفصول 01 - 40 من مانجا الأكشن و الخيال Kimetsu no Yaiba - مترجمة عربي

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Detective K Secret of the Living Dead

فيلم الغموض التاريخي الكوري Detective K: Secret of the Living Dead 2018 - مترجم

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Mei-chan no Shitsuji

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 MIUI 9.5 Global ROM now rolling out in India

Xiaomi announced the global version of MIUI 9 back in November. The company began rolling-out the MIUI 9 Global Stable update to its devices in the same month, starting with the Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 Snapdragon variant. In January, the company released the MIUI 9.2 update for supported devices with new Mi Video and Mi Drop apps. Then, a few weeks ago, Xiaomi India Managing Director Manu Kumar Jain stated that the MIUI 9 update was now available for all supported Xiaomi India smartphones, going all the way to nearly four-year-old devices such as the Xiaomi Redmi 1s and the Mi 3.

Last week, Xiaomi started rolling-out the MIUI 9.5 Global Stable update to the Redmi Note 4X (which is the Qualcomm Snapdragon variant of the Redmi Note 4), the Redmi Note 3 Qualcomm Snapdragon variant, the Xiaomi Mi Max and Mi Max Prime. The MIUI 9.5 Global Stable update is an important update as it finally brings notifications in MIUI in line with stock Android for Android 7.0+ devices. It brings features such as in-line replies, one-finger gesture to expand notifications, and bundled notifications.

Now, the company has released the MIUI 9.5 Global Stable ROM for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 in India. As a reminder, the Redmi Note 5 in India is a re-brand of the Redmi 5 Plus in China. It should not be confused with the Redmi Note 5 Pro in India, which has upgraded specifications. To add even more confusion, a slightly different variant of the Indian Redmi Note 5 Pro is sold as the Redmi Note 5 in China.

The Indian Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 has a decent list of specifications including the Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 system-on-chip, 3GB/4GB of RAM paired with 32GB/64GB of storage, 6-inch Full HD+ (2160×1080) 18:9 IPS display, 12MP rear camera, 5MP front camera, and a 4000mAh battery. The phone is powered by MIUI 9 on top of Android 7.1 Nougat. Details about an Android Oreo update haven't been revealed yet.

The MIUI 9.5.3.0.NEGMIFA update for the Indian Redmi Note 5 brings many bug fixes, an optimized browser kernel, sound recording options for the screen recorder app, quick search options, revamped start page, the option to resume interrupted transfers in the Mi Mover app without starting over, and more. The full changelog is detailed below:

Changelog

Highlights
New – Resume interrupted transfers in Mi Mover without starting over (11-30)
New – Revamped start page and optimized performance (12-05)
New – Quick search options (12-05)
New – Adjusted the position of the search bar (12-05)
New – Optimized Browser's kernel (12-05)
New – Transfer apps with or without app data using Mi Mover (12-20)
New – Sound recording options for Screen recorder (01-12)
Optimization – New format for floating notifications in the landscape mode (Full screen display) (01-11)

System
Optimization – New format for floating notifications in the landscape mode (Full screen display) (01-11)
Fix – System launcher keept stopping after adding or opening widgets after the update to 7.11.10 (11-17)
Fix – Settings force closed when apps were installed (12-05)

Contacts
New – Press and hold a button on the dial pad to quick dial a number (01-09)

Lockscreen, Status Bar, Notification Bar
Optimization – Improved TalkBack in the notification shade (11-21)
Optimization – Improved Bluetooth switch responsiveness (11-21)
Optimization – Second confirmation for turning on Demo mode (12-26)

Home screen
Fix – System launcher stops working after update to 7.12.1 (12-06)

Themes
Optimization – Adjustments for theme details (11-17)
Fix – Home screen wasn't displayed correctly after switching back to default theme (12-14)

Gallery
New – Add photos to favorites (01-02)
New – Optimize local storage to free up space (01-16)
Optimization – You can select custom covers for albums with people (12-07)
Optimization – Automatic downloads for photos from Mi Cloud (12-07)
Fix – Couldn't crop scrolling screenshots (11-23)

Backup
New – Resume interrupted transfers in Mi Mover without starting over (11-30)
New – Transfer apps with or without app data using Mi Mover (12-20)

Screen Recorder
New – Sound recording options for Screen recorder (01-12)

Mi Apps
New – Add the must-have recommendations for new users (01-11)
Optimization – Brand new homepage of Mi Apps with visual and UI effect highly enhanced (01-09)
Fix – Issues with screenshots in landscape mode (12-13)

Browser
New – Revamped start page and optimized performance (12-05)
New – Quick search options (12-05)
New – Adjusted the position of the search bar (12-05)
New – Optimized Browser's kernel (12-05)

Security
Fix – Security center FC when 'Installed app' is selected in 'Settings' (12-06)

Mi Wallet
Optimization – Better page guide in the Accessibility mode (11-22)

The ROM can be flashed via recovery (with a download size of 1.4GB) or fastboot (which has a download size of 2GB). It's expected to arrive to all Indian Redmi Note 5 users in the coming days.

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Garo - Vanishing Line - 24

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Rootless Pixel Launcher 3.4 released with large tablet support, Android for Work features, adds Android Go optimized version, and more

Pixel Launcher was launched in 2016 alongside the Google Pixel and the Pixel XL. Officially, the launcher is only supported on Google Nexus and Pixel devices, but its APK can be installed on many other devices. However, the problem is that the Google feed panel on the leftmost screen does not work if the launcher has been installed on an unsupported device. To solve this problem, a developer named Amir Zaidi ported Pixel Launcher features to the AOSP launcher (Launcher3).

The developer repeated his work when he released Rootless Pixel Launcher 3.0 with the Google feed panel and features from the Google Pixel 2's updated Pixel Launcher. XDA Senior Member paphonb has also released a rootless Pixel Launcher, but the difference between the two ports is that Amir has ported Pixel Launcher features to Launcher3 from AOSP, instead of basing the launcher on the original Pixel Launcher APK.

The different implementation means that new features can be easily implemented in Amir Zaidi's port. The developer also included a large list of extra features with the Rootless Pixel Launcher 3.0.

Now, Amir has released Rootless Pixel Launcher 3.4 (which has been in testing for a month) with a big list of bug fixes. Notably, the version update brings big tablet screen support with bigger icons and a search bar, using the Pixel C profile. Android for Work is now supported for app hiding, enabling or disabling icon packs, and app search. There is also a special Android Go version which can be built using Android Studio, or using a custom ROM build script. The developer mentions that app predictions will "switch around less often," and the default home screen setup now has the same setup as the real Pixel Launcher. Also, if there is no Google app installed on the system but Google Go is found, users can initiate Google Go search by clicking on the search bar.

The full changelog is detailed below:

Changelog

Features

• Big tablet screen support is added with bigger icons and a search bar, using the Pixel C profile
• Microphone icon shows under the same conditions as the real Pixel Launcher: when Now on Tap is in use
• When no Google App is installed but Google Go is found, its search will be launched when clicking the search bar
• Accents are stripped from searches, so it is easier to search for apps in the app drawer
• Widgets can be resized in any direction where their size is bigger than 1 on the grid
• App predictions will switch around less often
• The default home screen setup reflects the real Pixel Launcher's setup now: Phone, Messages, Gmail, Store, Browser, Camera
• Android Work is supported for app hiding, icon packs enabling/disabling and app search
• At A Glance texts are updated to the 8.1 versions
• On Lollipop, the app drawer status bar gets a slightly darker background to make it easier to see the white icons
• Build tools are updated for slightly better performance when building
• The Android Go version can be built using Android Studio, or using a custom ROM build script

Bug fixes

• Searching for apps when almost all apps are hidden does not result in a crash
• Folders in the hotseat close properly when dragging an icon out and then hover over it for a split second
• Backported app shortcuts (before 7.1) only show when the shortcut really works
• Backported app shortcuts can be put on the homescreen without disappearing
• Opening the app drawer always fades out the home screen, even while switching pages
• The keyboard immediately closes when sliding down the app drawer search
• The keyboard closes on Lollipop when dragging an icon from search
• When clicking the search bar when no Google apps and no browsers are installed, a message 'App is not installed' will be shown
• The Google Feed cannot be opened from the top left of the app drawer
• Folders don't cause all apps to be warped to the top left of the screen when long pressing an app in them
• Live wallpapers can't make the theme selection algorithm crash
• The app drawer won't glitch out when pressing the home button while dragging it up or down
• The app drawer won't disappear when visiting recents while dragging it up or down
• Icons in icon packs won't be temporarily glitched out during an update
• The keyboard hides when pressing search while the search bar is empty
• App predictions are enabled without having to open the settings first
• An user account with all apps disabled won't cause the app drawer for other accounts to become empty
• Launching hidden apps won't count for the app suggestions algorithm
• Enabling/disabling the icon pack for hidden apps will immediately show the result
• Apps with multiple launcher shortcuts show the correct icon for each shortcut (ex. XDA Labs)

The developer warns that recent versions of the Google app have been breaking random features such as the Google feed. To avoid things being broken, he advises users to get the 7.22 stable release. Duplicate app suggestions may now be shown as a side effect of adding Android Work compatibility, but users can permanently fix this by disabling and enabling their app suggestions in the launcher settings. Similarly, users will need to re-hide the apps they want hidden as hiding needed a storage change. Finally, the developer notes that recent Huawei phones seem to crash on launch when the user hasn't given storage permissions to the launcher. If this happens, users are advised to grant permissions manually by heading into settings.

Users can download Rootless Pixel Launcher 3.4 from Github. Google Pixel users have to flash the "Rootless Pixel Launcher" Magisk module that is present in the official repository. The launcher's sources are available here.

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Grancrest Senki - 12

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Beatless - 12

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Hands-on with the SolidSuit Case from RhinoShield

While RhinoShield has been known for making some of the best bumper cases with their CrashGaurd series, they now offer some fantastic cases with full-cover protection. The SolidSuit cases are now available for the Galaxy S9 and feature the same honeycomb structure for maximum impact protection. The material is incredibly durable and very hard to break.

The SolidSuit case is super light weight at under 30 grams. The stain resistant coating with keep your case spotless. There are several premium finishes that you can choose from depending on your personal style.

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Right now the lenses are not officially compatible with the Galaxy S9 and S9+, but RhinoShield hopes to make them compatible in the future.

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Huawei isn’t giving up on the US, but its troubles could hurt Oppo’s ambitions

The last few months have been tumultuous for Huawei. The company is the world's third largest smartphone vendor, but it has negligible presence in the US smartphone market. The Huawei Mate 10 Pro was supposed to launch on AT&T as part of Huawei's entry into the US carrier space, but plans to release the smartphone on AT&T's network were abruptly cancelled at the last moment. The reason was said to be political pressure being piled on AT&T. Huawei's smartphones were alleged to be a "security risk'" through "spying", but as no proof was provided for these allegations, they must be assumed to be baseless (more on this below).

The Mate 10 Pro did launch as an unlocked smartphone in the US, but that doesn't mean much in a market where most consumers prefer to buy smartphones from carriers. Huawei's chances in the US smartphone market were already crippled with AT&T's dramatic U-turn (and Verizon reportedly following soon after AT&T). They were downgraded even more last week when news reports stated that Best Buy would stop stocking Huawei phones.

Huawei CEO Richard Yu personally decried the state of the US smartphone market in a speech at CES. This week, the company launched the P20 and P20 Pro, two flagship smartphones that are credible challengers to the Samsung Galaxy S9 as well as the Google Pixel 2. The phones will be shortly available in Europe (the P20 is already available) and are even said to arrive soon in India. But they won't make their way to the US.

Despite these series of setbacks, the CEO of Huawei's consumer business group, Richard Yu, told CNET that Huawei isn't pulling out of the US. "We are committed to the US market and to earning the trust of US consumers by staying focused on delivering world-class products and innovation," Mr. Yu told CNET. "We would never compromise that trust."

CNET notes that Huawei has increasingly come under fire from the US government.

At this point, we should press the pause button and ask if any evidence exists for Huawei's alleged spying for its home country's government. If so, why has it not been released? Unless and until we see credible proof, we have to make it clear that the reasons for the allegations are protectionism, nothing more.

Mr. Yu has strongly denied allegations of 'security risks". "The security risk concerns are based on groundless suspicions and are quite frankly unfair," he said. "We welcome an open and transparent discussion if it is based on facts." The company works with 46 of the top 50 global operators, according to him, and the company has maintained a strong security record because security is one of its top priorities. He added that the company also employs more than 1000 people in 13 US offices.

Mr. Yu stated that even without the US market, Huawei would be the world's largest smartphone vendor. Financially, it's doing well, with net profit rising by 28.1 percent in 2017 compared to 2016. Phone shipments reached 153 million last year, with revenue rising 32 percent from 2016.

However, entering the US market does undeniably help the brand image. The US also remains the second largest smartphone market by some metrics. "We recognize we are not a known brand in the US and we need to build our brand here," Mr. Yu said. "Our first step is to win the trust of consumers."

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Let's take a look at the US smartphone market in brief. At this point, the US smartphone market is effectively a duopoly, with Apple and Samsung dominating smartphone shipments, market share, brand loyalty, and more. There is no third alternative to Apple and Samsung, as LG and Motorola continue to languish, while Google's Pixel phones are slowly climbing. Unlocked phones like OnePlus devices are a small niche in the market, and the vast majority of smartphone purchases are made via carriers, not by purchasing unlocked phones at the full retail price.

This is in stark contrast to other smartphone markets. To give an example, the Indian smartphone market is essentially the opposite of the US market. Phones are purchased at the full retail price either online or through offline retailers or the OEM's own stores, with carriers not being involved in the purchase process. This also means that the market is competitive, with Xiaomi managing to overtake Samsung in shipments in just three years. Oppo and Vivo being the third and fourth largest smartphone vendors in India.

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Now, Huawei's troubles may affect the ambitions of another Chinese smartphone vendor. Oppo is in the world's top five list of smartphone vendors, but it's officially available only in 31 markets, not including Europe or North America. The reason why it hasn't entered the US market yet? That's because of the ongoing saga between Huawei and the US government. Oppo told AndroidHeadlines that it likely won't be coming to the US while the current US administration is running things.

AndroidHeadlines stated that it's not just Huawei's troubles that are affecting Oppo's ambitions. Broadcom's hostile proposed deal to acquire Qualcomm was blocked by the White House. The decision sets a precedent and creates ramifications for expansions of Chinese companies in the future.

The report notes that the current US administration has also taken a hard line on China in recent months. In addition to the aforementioned decisions, the administration has imposed tariffs on China, making the US a hostile place for Chinese companies like Oppo to expand to. This doesn't affect only Oppo, but also a vast majority of other Chinese smartphone vendors. It's worth noting that Xiaomi has been biding its time when it comes to entering the US market. AndroidHeadlines also noted that despite multiple investigations, no proof has ever been found that Huawei spies on its users.

There is also the second reason why Chinese phones have a stigma in the US of being cheap, poorly made "iPhone knockoffs." Some US consumers now believe that every Chinese smartphone spies on them (which is decidedly false), and this has affected China-based smartphone brands on a global level. It's almost needless to note at this point that the stigma which US consumers have about Chinese smartphones is false. Many Chinese phones do take inspiration from the iPhone, but that trend is only true to a certain extent. Android phones made by Chinese smartphone vendors generally have a better price-to-performance ratio, and many (such as Xiaomi devices) are renowned for having great performance and long battery life. But the stigma acts as a barrier for Oppo in the context of a potential US expansion, according to AndroidHeadlines.

Finally, Oppo confirmed to the publication that the company was still planning to expand this year, as it will arrive back in Europe in 2018. Specific countries were not mentioned, though.

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Our view: It's hard to read the above stories without responding with the word: "protectionism." Chinese smartphones are being blocked in the US smartphone market without any good reasons. In our view, US consumers are the worst-hit in the ongoing saga. The US smartphone market is now effectively a duopoly instead of being a competitive market.

This means that Chinese smartphone vendors don't have a motivation to enter the country with phones that have a great price-to-performance ratio. It also implies that flagship smartphone prices may continue to increase in the near future as Apple and Samsung continue to face no competition. The budget US smartphone market is already inferior to the Indian smartphone market, for example. If such events continue, the effects may start being felt in the flagship smartphone market as well, which would be a hard loss to swallow.

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Source 1: CNETSource 2: AndroidHeadlines

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Pixel Launcher mod with new Google Pixel 3 search bar now available

Yesterday, we broke the story about a redesigned Google Search bar that may eventually be in the Pixel 3 Launcher. The design change is pretty simple. The current style is an elongated pill-shape with the Google and mic icons on opposite ends. The new Pixel Launcher style is essentially the same thing, but there's a break that separates the mic icon. This new style is found on the home screen and in the app drawer.

The reception to this new look has not been super positive. A lot of people see it as a change just for the sake of change. There are also a lot of people that like the look and love to have the bleeding edge on their device. Thanks to the work of XDA Senior Member paphonb, you can get the look on your phone too. All you need is the new Rootless Pixel 2 Launcher APK.

The APK should work on any device with Android 7.0+. The launcher also includes the Google Now page. Grab the APK from the thread below and make your phone look like the Pixel 3 before it even exists.

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[Hands on] Razer Phone Android Oreo developer preview adds a new gesture, Dolby Atmos app, and display profiles

The Razer Phone is a device marketed to gamers, but the specs are nice enough to make any Android user drool. The 5.7-inch 1440p display has 120Hz refresh rate. Gaming is powered by the Snapdragon 835 processor, 8GB of RAM, 64GB internal storage, and a beefy 4,000 mAh battery. Razer launched the phone last year with Android 7.1 Nougat, but they promised to bring Android Oreo to the device in early 2018. Yesterday, they announced the first Android 8.1 Developer Preview and today we have it.

The update comes with all the usual Android Oreo goodies: notification channels, picture-in-picture mode, notification snoozing, background app optimizations, and more. But there are a few new features specifically for the Razer Phone as well. We'll start with a simple feature that allows you to double-tap the lock screen to sleep. The lock screen doesn't typically stay on for very long, but this is a quick way to turn it off.

The next feature is a new "Vivid" mode in the display color settings. Using this mode forces DCI-P3, which is a common RGB color space. An increasing number of phones have been shipping with this feature. We saw it going back to the Samsung Galaxy S8 and up to the Google Pixel 2 and HTC U11+. Razer has put a lot of emphasis on the display, so it only makes sense to have the best color profiles.

Sound quality is another area where Razer has put a lot of attention. The front-facing stereo speakers are certified by THX and they support Dolby Vision sound. Back in January, the Razer Phone received an update that added Dolby 5.1 surround sound among other things. The Oreo preview includes a new Dolby Atmos app to fine tune the audio even more. The app allows you to adjust the sound for music, movies, games, and more.

If you're interested in flashing the preview on your Razer Phone, grab the factory image from this page. Razer has also provided flashing instructions. Let us know how the preview is working on your Razer Phone.

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How to install Android Oreo with the April security patch on the Samsung Galaxy Note 8

Even though Android Oreo for the Qualcomm Snapdragon Samsung Galaxy Note 8 was just released for AT&T, Verizon, and Sprint, the April security patch version of it has already been released onto Samsung.Firmware.Science.

This update is for the Snapdragon Samsung Galaxy Note 8. The update is not certified yet, so you will need to follow this guide to get the Google Apps working. This build includes the April security patch and the typical array of Android Oreo features, such as notification channels, picture-in-picture mode, notification snoozing, background app optimizations, and more. As you would expect, there are plenty of Samsung-specific changes with Samsung Experience 9.0 as well. You can follow the guide below to install it yourself.

How to Update Galaxy Note 8 to Android Oreo:

1. Check your phone's model number to see if its N950U.
2. Before you start here you need to follow this guide to install Android Oreo on build number N950USQU3CRC2.
3. You will need to download 2 OTA files, CRC2 to CRC4 and CRC4 to CRC5. I recommend downloading one and renaming it then downloading the other, after doing that transfer them to your sd card
4. After downloading those files and making sure you are on update version N950USQU3CRC2, go to recovery by powering off your phone and holding volume down + power + Bixby button.
5. If you have an SD card, select "apply update from SD card." You can select this by using your volume rockers to navigate and the power button to select. After selecting the option, find the update for CRC2 to CRC4 that you renamed and select it, apply the update and let the phone reboot.
6. Once the CRC4 update is applied, reboot to recovery and do the same as above with the CRC4 to CRC5 update. Once you do this, your phone will reboot and you will be good.
7. If you don't have an SD Card, you can use adb to install it. Boot into recovery by using volume down + power + Bixby and select "apply update from SD card" then you can use the adb command adb sideload CRC2 to CRC4.zip.
8. Once the CRC4 update is applied, reboot to recovery and do the same as above with the CRC4 to CRC5 update. Once you do this, your phone will reboot and you will be good.

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Samsung Galaxy S8/S8+ and Galaxy Note 8 Always on Display updated with GIF support

The Always on Display has been a longstanding feature of Samsung phones. It's a great feature to have, especially with the Super AMOLED displays. You always have the clock and notifications just a glance away. Samsung has slowly added more features to the Always on Display over the years. The latest addition to the AOD for the Samsung Galaxy S8/S8+ and Galaxy Note 8 allows you to put a little motion on the display.

Previously, it was possible to add photos to the Always on Display. This was an easy way to personalize your phone even when it's idle. Now, you can take it a step further by adding animated GIFs. The feature was added in version 3.2.26.4 of Always on Display (APK below). All you have to do is download a GIF and you can add it to the AOD from the Gallery app.

The one limitation we ran into is the GIF can't be too long. You will see a toast message if the animation length doesn't meet the requirement. Tap the edit button in the Gallery to trim the GIF by removing frames. The other thing to keep in mind is the GIFs don't actually loop on the Always on Display, so you don't want to pick one that's too short either. It's basically just a short little animation when you turn off the display. Here you can see it in action:

Download the APK below for the Galaxy S8, Galaxy S8+, and Galaxy Note 8.

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Samsung Galaxy Note 8 receiving Android Oreo update on Verizon and Sprint

The Samsung Galaxy Note 9 may be on the horizon, but the Galaxy Note 8 is still Samsung's latest stylus-wielding device. The AT&T model received the Android Oreo update earlier this week and now a couple more U.S. carriers are joining the fun. Reddit users and XDA Forums members are reporting that they're receiving Android Oreo on Verizon and Sprint.

The update brings the phone up to Android 8.0 Oreo and Samsung Experience 9.0. All the Oreo goodies are in tow, including picture-in-picture, Autofill, notification dots, battery optimizations, and more. The update comes in at 1.4 GB and brings the firmware build up to version CRC2.

As always, you can go to Settings > Software update to see if you can grab the update now. The unlocked Snapdragon model still has a little while to wait before Oreo will be available, but now most of the U.S. carriers are up to date. The Exynos model should already have the Android Oreo update. If not you can manually install it with this tutorial. Sprint and Verizon have not updated their official software release pages yet.

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Source: Reddit 1 Source: Reddit 2
Source: Sprint Note 8 forum Source: Verizon Note 8 forum

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Keppeki Danshi! Aoyama-kun

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Gotham S4 - 16

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درس الجمعة ( 100 )

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Google Play Audiobooks get Smart Resume, Bookmarks, and greater speed controls

For many months, rumors stated that audiobooks would launch soon in Google Play. Recent versions of the Google Play Books app contained strings referencing them, and Google finally launched audiobooks in the Play Store in January. At launch, Google stated that audiobooks were available in 45 countries and nine languages.

Now, Google is adding more features to audiobooks in Google Play. The first feature addition is Smart Resume. Google states that "interruptions happen all the time", and it's common to need to pause an audiobook in the middle of a sentence or word. Although pausing reading a book is easy, the same can't be said for pausing and resuming an audiobook. Up until now, when users have resumed the book, the resume feature hasn't been intelligent enough. Now, Smart Resume will "intelligently rewind [users]" to the beginning of the word or sentence when they pick their audiobook again, so they will be able to jump to the exact place where they left off.

The next addition is Bookmarks. This is a basic feature, but it's important nonetheless. Users can save their favorite moments in audiobooks by tapping the bookmark icon to save this spot in the Google Play Books app on an Android or iOS device.

Audiobooks are now integrated with the newly launched routines on the Google Assistant. Users can, for example, start an audiobook for their commute to work routine hands-free. After adding audiobooks to their routine in the Google Home app, users need to say "Ok Google, tell me about my day" to start their routines.

Google has also added greater speed controls. Users can listen at 3x speed (which is the fastest), or choose to slow books down to 0.5x speed to go over things slowly.

Finally, users can now share audiobooks and ebooks using Family Library with up to five family members for free in 13 new countries. Shared books can be read on Android, iOS and the web. The new countries include Belgium, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Russia, Spain, Switzerland, Chile, Mexico, Japan (audiobooks only) and South Africa.

The new features are now being rolled-out on Android, iOS, and on devices with the Google Assistant.

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Moto G6 will reportedly have a 5.7-inch Full HD+ 18:9 display and the Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 SoC

Recently, Motorola has been in the news for worrying reasons. In January, the company's 2018 phone lineup was comprehensively leaked, but the company opted to launch any devices at Mobile World Congress. Then, we heard that layoffs were occurring, with the Moto X5 being reportedly cancelled.

This week, Motorola confirmed that it will announce new phones next month as it changes leadership. Now, AndroidHeadlines has leaked the specifications of the Moto G6 (not to be confused with the Moto G6 Plus) based on in-house Motorola documentation. The specifications corroborate the ones seen in other leaks.

The Moto G6 will reportedly be marketed with the three main selling points of display, cameras and battery life. It will have a 5.7-inch "Max Vision" Full HD+ (2160×1080) display. The display will be protected by Gorilla Glass 3, and Attentive Display is supported, meaning the display remains on when the user is looking at it.

The phone will have a "premium 3D glass back" which is designed to reflect light differently on the angle. It will also be splash-resistant due to the inclusion of P2i nano-coating protection, which means that it will be protected against "moderate exposure" to water encounters such as light rain and spills, but it will not be waterproof. It will also have a microSD card slot that supports up to 128GB expandable storage.

The Moto G6 will have dual rear cameras. AndroidHeadlines was not able to specify the exact configuration, but previous leaks have suggested 12MP + 5MP cameras. The front facing camera is confirmed to be an 8MP sensor. It will also have face unlock and an ultra wide-angle mode for group portraits.

The phone will be able to blur image backgrounds (and foregrounds) through the use of "Selective focus". Users will also be able to swap backgrounds in images, and this feature is described as a "Cutout". Users can pull a background from any photo in their Google Photos account and apply it to the new image.

The cameras of the Moto G also have landmark and object recognition thanks to AI. Android Headlines notes that this sounds like Google Lens, but Motorola has not specifically mentioned Lens in the documentation. Users will be able to point the camera at a physical document and have the text scanned to a digital form which can then be quickly added to an email, message, etc. At launch, this feature is said to be available in English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, and Spanish.

The cameras of the device will also be able to add color to black-and-white photos or highlight a color in an existing image. For example, users will be able to highlight a color in a subject's face and turn everything other than the highlighted color to black and white. They will also have a "Best shot" burst mode, and an "Active photos" feature that sounds like Google's Motion Photos. A manual mode for ISO, shutter speed, white balance, exposure compensation, and focus will also be included.

The Moto G6 will be powered by a 3000mAh battery that lasts "a full day", and it will support Motorola's TurboPower charging tech. A compatible TurboPower charger will be included in the box. The phone will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 SoC with the Adreno 506 GPU.

The phone is confirmed to support all usual Moto features such as Moto Actions, Moto Display, Moto Voice and Moto Key (which allows the fingerprint sensor to unlock apps, websites, and Windows-based laptops). The fingerprint sensor on the Moto G6 will support gesture navigation (swipe left to go back, swipe right to access the recent app switcher, and tap once to go home). NFC is also included. Finally, there will be free access to FM radio and Dolby Atmos support.

We expect to learn more about the Moto G6 in the time leading up to its launch.

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Google Assistant forgets how to tell you the weather

Google Assistant is extremely useful for telling you basic information like traffic on your daily commute or showing you the weather, but in bizarre development tonight it appears that the service has completely forgotten how to tell you the weather. Multiple users have reported to us that they no longer receive any weather information when asking Assistant about the weather, what temperature it is, or what the forecast is.

We tested this ourselves and can confirm that this bug is present with Google Assistant on my Google Pixel 2 XL. I also asked my Google Home and Home Mini what the weather forecast would be, but with every query the device simply said it didn't understand my question.

We've reached out to Google for comment and will update if this bug is fixed or if Google responds.

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Huawei Mate 10 Lite Android Oreo beta program reportedly opens up in Pakistan

The Huawei P20 series is the talk of the town lately thanks to the ridiculous camera specifications of the Pro model, but it wasn't too long ago that Huawei announced the Mate 10 series of devices. The Huawei Mate 10 and Huawei Mate 10 Pro garnered most of the attention as they were the first devices with Huawei's HiSilicon Kirin 970 system-on-chip, but Huawei also launched a lower-end Mate 10 Lite model with quad-cameras. That phone launched with Android 7.1 Nougat with EMUI 5.1 on board, but it appears that Huawei is finally opening up an official Android Oreo beta program with EMUI 8.0 for users in Pakistan.

According to several members on our forum, the beta program has opened up for model RNE-L21C185. RNE is the Huawei Mate 10 Lite while L21 tells us the variant and C185 is the region (Pakistan). Users can sign up for the beta test on Huawei's Friendly User Test (FUT) page and after signing up can expect to receive the update within a few days. So far, several members have reported success in signing up, but none have actually received the Android Oreo update. As such, we can't say whether or not the update will bring Project Treble compatibility.

We should note that the update is available for flashing right now on this model from FunkyHuawei.club, though that is a paid service so many would prefer to wait for the update to roll out officially for the device. Keep up to date on the latest news for the Huawei Mate 10 Lite by following the official XDA forum for the device.

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Koi wa Ameagari no You ni - 12

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Death March kara Hajimaru Isekai Kyousoukyoku - 12

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LG is seeking feedback on display notches while rumors suggest LG G7 might have one

2018 may very well be the year of the notch. You either embrace it or you don't. As we approach the end of the first quarter, the field is divided. On one hand, the ASUS Zenfone 5/5Z, the Huawei P20, the OnePlus 6, and the LG G7 are rumored or are confirmed to have notches. On the other hand, the Samsung Galaxy S9 and the Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S have bucked the trend so far. The notch trend has proven to be controversial among the community, so much so that people have been looking for ways to hide it. For that reason, LG is seeking feedback regarding display notches to share with their R&D team.

On a post over on /r/Android, LG support staff is seeking input from the community about the notch.

"We've seen a LOT of comments around "The Notch" over the past few weeks, from people who love the quick access to the menu to those that hate the wasted screen space. We would love to gather some more feedback to share with our R&D team- and this is where you come in. So…what do you think? Love the Notch? Or is it Notch your thing?" – LG Support on Reddit

This seems rather timely given the reception of many devices that are confirmed to have display notches. OnePlus' CEO even took to their forums to defend the decision to implement a notch on the rumored OnePlus 6, and even though the decision makes sense from a design standpoint, it's something that will take time for consumers to accept. The LG G7 was spotted with a notch at Mobile World Congress 2018 (the feature image is a still from that leak). It is rumored to launch in May alongside an LG G7 Plus model, so we're skeptical that any major design changes would be made based off of feedback here.

Regardless, if you don't agree with the notch trend or think you have an idea on how the software can handle them better, then check out LG's thread on Reddit. If you're looking for a decent Reddit client, then consider the latest official beta release of the app which brings themes including an AMOLED night theme, redesigned bottom navigation bar, and more.

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Google Play nows offers 14 day refund window for purchased services if you’re in the EEA

There is a plethora of apps and services available in the Google Play Store. Some of the best apps require you to put some cold, hard cash down. Thankfully, the return window allows you to get your money back if you're not satisfied with your purchase. Google is making some changes to how these return policies work in the European Economic Area (EEA).

In the past, EEA users had a 48-hour window on Play Store refunds. This is how it is currently for the rest of us. After that 48-hour period, you were stuck negotiating a refund with the app developer. Services you purchased through the app were subject to the same rules. Starting today, the 48-hour period has been extended to a full 14 days in the EEA. The change was made to comply with EU law that gives consumers a 14-day "cooling off" period for online purchases.

It's important to note that the 14-day period is for "digital services." There is still a 2-hour refund window for app purchases. The extended period is for buying in-app subscriptions and other services via Google Play. The example Google gives is if you buy file storage services on Google Play, you can cancel the purchase within 14 days for a full refund. The difference between "digital content" and "digital services" is a little tricky. Read the full description below.

Content vs Services

Digital content. Under the law, you have an automatic statutory right of withdrawal from contracts for purchases of digital content, such as apps, games, in-app items, or other media like movies or music. The same applies when you purchase a subscription for digital content within an app. However, when you purchase or subscribe to digital content with Google Play, you agree that the digital content will be available to you immediately, and you acknowledge that, as a result, you waive your automatic statutory right of withdrawal. Therefore, you will not be eligible for a refund (or any alternative remedy) unless the digital content is defective, unavailable, or doesn't perform as stated.

In the case of a subscription for digital content, if you don't want to subscribe anymore, you can cancel your subscription. You will still have access to the subscription until the end of the period you have paid for.

Digital services. Under the law, you have an automatic statutory right of withdrawal from contracts for the purchase of digital services for 14 days after you make the purchase. For example, if you buy file storage services on Google Play, you can cancel the purchase within 14 days for a full refund. You can request a refund here, or use this form to withdraw. After the first 14 days you will not be eligible for a refund (or any alternative remedy) unless the services are defective, unavailable, or don't perform as stated. However, you can cancel your subscription, and the cancellation will be effective from the start of the next payment period. You will still have access to the subscription until the end of the period you have paid for.

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Source: Google Via: Android Police

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Google is testing a revamped Pixel Launcher search bar for the Google Pixel 3

It may not even be the most popular launcher app on Android (that reward probably goes to Nova Launcher), but Google's Pixel Launcher definitely up there among the upper echelon of launchers. The only official way to use the Google Pixel Launcher is to have a Google Nexus, Pixel, or Android One device. With each new Google device, the Pixel Launcher receives a few tweaks here and there to coincide with the new design language of the latest software release or to better accommodate the device itself. We are now seeing an example of the former case as Google appears to be testing a revamped search bar for the Pixel Launcher that will ship with the Google Pixel 3.

Now, before you peek at the images, we wanted to clarify that we don't actually have a Google Pixel 3. Instead, XDA Senior Member paphonb modified the existing Pixel Launcher APK from the Google Pixel 2 to enable some hidden, in-development features of the launcher (more details below). Hence, the screenshots showing off the changes are from my OnePlus 5 (the package conflicted with the existing launcher on my Pixel 2 XL, so I had to use another device). Without further ado, here is the revamped search bar on the Pixel 3.

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Google Pixel 2 XL Pixel Launcher vs. Google Pixel 3 Pixel Launcher

As you can see in these screenshots, the search bubble has split in two. We're not entirely sure what the purpose of this change is or how it will jibe with Google's rumored Material Design 2 set to be unveiled during Google I/O 2018. It's a rather small change, and maybe part of a larger re-design that will be arriving in the future.

When the Google Pixel 2 was in the works, we caught glimpses of the revamped bottom search bar before its release. That version of the launcher has since been made available for all by many APK modders including paphonb, credited earlier, and AmirZ. With that in mind, keep an eye out on XDA as paphonb will soon publish an update to his modded app with these new changes available as a toggle.

Oh, and by the way, if you're wondering how we know this revamped search bar is for the Google Pixel 3, it's because paphonb discovered the following in-development parameters in the latest official APK:

  pixel_2018_qsb_use_two_bubbles  pixel_2018_qsb_mic_stroke_width_dp  pixel_2018_qsb_mic_opacity  

That should hopefully clear any doubts you may have had.

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Razer Phone Android Oreo update now available in Developer Preview form, brings Project Treble compatibility

When we think of gaming phones, our minds turn to the Sony Xperia Play of yesteryear. Since then, there hasn't really been a true gaming flagship smartphone, though the Razer Phone is close to being it. Razer will say that the phone is marketed at gamers rather than being a gaming phone, but its specifications should appeal to any Android enthusiast: a 5.7″ 1440p 120Hz LCD panel, Qualcomm Snapdragon 835, 8GBs of RAM, 64GBs of internal storage with microSD slot, and a 4,000 mAh battery. The phone initially launched with Android 7.1 Nougat on board with a promised update to Android Oreo by the end of Q1 2018, and as we approach the last days of Q1 Razer has announced that the first Android 8.1 Oreo Developer Preview update is now available for the Razer Phone.

This announcement was made on the company's official Facebook page. The official stable release of Android 8.1 Oreo will be made available in mid- to late April 2018. Users interested in flashing the release should head on over to this page to grab the Android 8.1 Oreo factory image for the device. Instructions on how to flash the release can be found here. If you're looking for a USB 3 Type-A to Type-C spec-compliant cable, Razer recommends you check out Benson Leung's post on Google+. Razer will not be providing release notes for the build nor will they provide an official upgrade path from the Developer Preview to the official release, so you should be comfortable with flashing factory images by the time the official release is available.

We predicted that the phone would skip Android 8.0 Oreo and jump straight to Android 8.1 Oreo. The one thing we couldn't predict is whether or not the update would bring Project Treble compatibility, but we can now confirm that it does. We checked the build.prop file of the release and found ro.treble.enabled was set to true. We haven't been able to flash a Generic System Image (GSI) to truly test it, but we don't think that the company would set this property to true if the device isn't Treble compatible.

Some other minor tidbits about the release are that it comes with the February security patches but not the most recent March patches. We presume that the March patches or maybe even the April patches will arrive in the stable update. This Developer Preview will also not support any carrier-specific modifications which can include VoLTE, Wi-Fi calling, and other modifications to improve signal strength or network connectivity on certain carriers.

If you flash the update, do let us know if you come across any new interesting features. Also, let us know your thoughts on the Razer Phone's Android Oreo update in general!

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Xenosaga: The Animation

جميع حلقات أنمي الأكشن و الشونين Xenosaga: The Animation

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One Outs

جميع حلقات أنمي الشونين الرياضي الرهيب One Outs

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Arakawa Under the Bridge

جميع حلقات الأنمي الكوميدي و الرومانسي Arakawa Under the Bridge

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Tonari no Kaibutsu-kun

جميع حلقات الأنمي الكوميدي Tonari no Kaibutsu-kun

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Violet Evergarden - 12

الحلقة الثانية عشر من أنمي الخيال و الدراما المٌنتظر Violet Evergarden - 12

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U.S. Unlocked Samsung Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ will receive update to enable FM Radio

The newly released Samsung Galaxy S9 and the Samsung Galaxy S9+ come with the usual improvements you've come to expect when the next generation of devices comes along. One of the more peculiar promises with the Galaxy S9 was FM radio support. While supporting FM radio is not so odd in itself, Samsung devices have omitted the feature for years. This is because while the necessary hardware exists in most flagships, the FM radio chips themselves are locked down and unusable. Samsung had announced it was teaming up with NextRadio to bring back the functionality, but users of these two devices have discovered FM radio support isn't present – not yet anyway.

Strangely, the radio works fine on carrier-locked units of the Galaxy S9 and S9+, making it seem like the company just simply made a mistake and forgot to add the feature. XDA Senior Member wolfgart flashed the T-Mobile carrier firmware on his unlocked device and FM radio worked. NextRadio later confirmed to PiunikaWeb that the problem is indeed a result of a software bug that Samsung accidentally included in unlocked variants of the devices. A software update will be released in the future fixing the issue.

FM Radio may be a novelty in the day and age of mobile data streaming. However, for many without a data plan or those who are subject to service outages, it can be a vital feature in a smartphone. The nostalgia factor aside, FM radio can also be a life-saving feature when in the event of an emergency. Important information is often transmit primarily over radio-waves. It's not necessary in some cases as most smartphones don't even support it anymore, but there are times where it can be useful. For those who wanted to use FM radio, let's hope the update comes soon for the Samsung Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+!

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Source: NextRadio Via: PiunikaWeb Via: AndroidPolice

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Take your career to the next level with an all-access, 1-year subscription to Excel with Business—on sale for just $99.

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Hate Display Notches? Hide the Notch for Free with “Nacho Notch—Notch Hider!”

Although the Apple iPhone X gets all of the blame for Android phones with notches, it was actually the Essential Phone that first implemented the controversial display notch. This year, we're seeing many smartphone makers pursuing the display notch. The ASUS Zenfone 5/5Z, the rumored LG G7, the Huawei P20, and the OnePlus 6 are all either rumored or are confirmed to have notches. Only Samsung and Xiaomi have bucked the trend so far with their flagship devices, the Samsung Galaxy S9 and the Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S respectively. If you're looking to buy a new phone this year, there's a good chance it may have a notch, but fret not, there's a way to hide the notch for free! Introducing "Nacho Notch—Notch Hider!"

This is a free app developed by XDA Forum Moderator Zacharee1 and it only has one purpose: hiding the display notch. The way it works is simple: it draws an entirely black overlay above the status bar but below the other status bar elements. That way, the status bar background is black but the notification icons, clock, and other status bar icons are still visible on top. The overlay also automatically hides itself when you switch your phone to landscape mode, so it won't cover up part of the status bar accidentally.

The app is implemented as a quick settings tile. Just add the tile to your quick setting tiles and you can quickly toggle the notch on/off. No need to waste space in your app drawer with an app that only has a single function!

Admittedly, this isn't a novel idea. The rumored LG G7 was seen having such a feature, and the Huawei P20 is confirmed to have such a feature. Clearly, these companies recognized that not everyone will be happy with their design decision, so they have opted to allow users to hide the notch by darkening the status bar area.

What hiding the notch looks like on the Huawei P20

And that's exactly what "Nacho Notch—Notch Hider" does! You just need to install the app, make sure it has the ability to "draw over other apps" so it can hide the notch (if you install it from the Play Store, you won't have to worry about that), and be on your way! The app needs a persistent notification so Android doesn't kill it in the background, but it's easy to hide the notification so it doesn't get in your way (just long-press on the notification and hide it!) Try it out and let us know how it goes!

Install Nacho Notch—Notch Hider from the Google Play Store

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