I too can confirm this. I own the LE Ruby Red DS and the hinge on the right side failed. It lasted for quite some time but the stress factor was inevitable. I don’t think the hinge it’s self-failed but the plastic around it, if that makes any sense. I do hope that there is a return to folding phones only if for reducing the size of carrying around basically a tablet in your pocket. I currently have a s20/21 fe and the screen while nice, spacious and crisp is quite big for pockets.

Corporations continue to hinder innovation through these pratices. I have to wonder what could be if they stepped off the field.

That stinks, I hope they expand compatiblity.

Yeah that is nothing for them a drop in a bucket thrown into the ocean

Go fish!

Scary thing is you may be able to avoid google but are you able to avoid all the tech giants?

submission statement

Google has released the Nearby Share app for Windows, making it easier than ever to share files between Android devices and Windows computers.

The app is similar to Apple’s AirDrop feature, and it does not require cables or accounts. To use Nearby Share, you simply need to make sure that both devices are nearby and connected to the same Wi-Fi network.

During the Nearby Share beta program, 1.7 million people downloaded the application, sending over 50 million files between their Android and Windows devices, according to Google.

Companies are notoriously guilty of hindering their competition illegally, usually they don’t have a leg to stand on and fold under the weight of tech giants. I hope this is going to start a trend because amazon does the exact same thing.

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Google will no longer be updating Android 4.4 KitKat, which was first released in 2013.

The decision was made because the active device count on KitKat is below 1%, and Google wants to focus its resources on supporting newer versions of Android. KitKat devices will not receive versions of the Play Services APK beyond 23.30.99.

This announcement is a reminder that all software and hardware platforms have a finite lifespan. While smartphones can get prolonged support and usability by way of software updates, it is important to keep in mind that eventually, they will no longer be supported.

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OpenAI has released an official ChatGPT app for Android, which is now available in four countries.

The app allows users to interact with ChatGPT, a conversational AI language model, through text or speech. ChatGPT can be used for a variety of tasks, including summarization, text composition, and analysis. However, it is important to note that ChatGPT is not always accurate, and should not be used as a factual reference.

The Android version of the ChatGPT app is similar to the iOS version, and includes features such as chat history synchronization and support for ChatGPT Plus subscription accounts. The app is available for download on the Google Play Store, and OpenAI plans to expand the rollout to more countries over the next week.

It really helps streamline tasks!

Submission statement

Samsung has confirmed that its upcoming Galaxy Unpacked event will feature new foldable smartphones, tablets, and smartwatches. The company also said that it has “raised the standards for foldable smartphone ergonomics” with its latest devices.

Some fans are worried that the Galaxy S24 series may bring back Samsung’s in-house Exynos chipset, which has been criticized for its inferior performance compared to Qualcomm’s Snapdragon chips. However, there is no confirmation of this yet.

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Pokémon Sleep is a new app that uses Pokémon to track your sleep and help you get a better night’s rest.

The app works by tracking your sleep patterns using your smartphone’s accelerometer and gyroscope. It then assigns you a sleep score and sleep type.

You can also review audio recordings of your sleep to see if there are any patterns or environmental noises that may be affecting your sleep.

In addition to tracking your sleep, Pokémon Sleep also lets you collect Pokémon based on your sleep habits.

The more you sleep, the more Pokémon you will collect. You can also use these Pokémon to battle other trainers in the app.

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Google Play Games for PC Beta has been updated with new features, including hundreds of new games, keyboard remapping, and availability in more regions.

Here are some of the new features in detail:

Hundreds of new games: The catalog of games available on Google Play Games for

PC Beta has been expanded to include hundreds of new titles, including Cookie

Run: Kingdom, Eversoul, Summoners War, Homescapes, Evony: The King’s Return,

Call of Dragons, Arknights, and Free Fire Max.

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Google has been ordered to pay $338.7 million in damages for patent infringement related to its Chromecast streaming devices.

The patents in question relate to “a system for presenting and controlling content on a display device.”

Touchstream Technologies, Inc., the patent holder, claims that Google met with them in 2011 to discuss a partnership, but Google was not interested.

The first generation Chromecast was released in 2013, and the latest Chromecast with Google TV was launched in 2022.

The jury’s decision is not final, as Google has said that it intends to appeal.

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