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  • The Pixel 6 looks like it will miss out on Android's next big kernel upgrade

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  • Yeah. It has for quite a while. My phone upgraded its kernel from v4.19 to 6.6.30 and finally to 6.6.82. I too was surprised seeing it updated from an outdated kernel to a more recent version.

  • The Pixel 6 looks like it will miss out on Android's next big kernel upgrade

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  • It should. For general, usage most smartphones are fine. My phone has less processing power than your phone. But, thanks to 12GB of RAM and fast UFS 3.1 storage it handles 98% of tasks without lag. Only those needing high CPU and GPU power like local LLM models or high end games which require more horse power have a hard time.

  • The Pixel 6 looks like it will miss out on Android's next big kernel upgrade

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  • Good to know your phone with your PC CPU from 2009 still works fine.

    Joke aside, phones at that time barely got any updates. Pixel phone starting from series 6 was one of those which had longer update cycle than average. Nowadays, you easily get 6-8 years of software and security updates.

    It can improve. But, hardware level support is not that great compared to a desktop computer. So, we have these short support cycles.

  • The Pixel 6 looks like it will miss out on Android's next big kernel upgrade

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  • TL;DR

    • A new leak claims Google is preparing to upgrade the Linux kernel on most Tensor-based Pixel phones to version 6.12.

    • The new kernel could potentially bring real performance and efficiency improvements, thanks in part to Google’s AutoFDO.

    • Judging by the leak, the Pixel 6 will not receive the update

    5 Years is still respectable when support for most phones ended at the 3 year mark for phones launched at that time period.

  • Honor said to be developing a phone with a massive 14,000mAh battery

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  • Jury's still out, last I heard, on whether fast charging every day hurts a battery or not.

    It does not. Slow charging actually hurts the battery more. You should watch the HTX video who did extensive testing and the conclusion was, use the phone however you want. Keeping it charged between 20%-80% kept better battery health. But, you were better off not worrying about it at all.

    You can check the post about the youtube video here: https://reddthat.com/post/53717758

  • Google's latest Android Canary build includes a social-media-friendly surprise

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  • TL;DR

    • Android Canary 2606 adds Google’s upcoming Screen Reactions feature.

    • The feature lets you record your screen and yourself simultaneously, with your camera feed overlaid on the recording.

    • Users can choose between a transparent background or six different background colors for their selfie overlay

  • Motorola phones have started hijacking the Amazon app to insert affiliate codes [Video]

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  • Motorola has not made any comments about this link hijacking issue.

  • Motorola phones have started hijacking the Amazon app to insert affiliate codes [Video]

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  • When motorola operates and sells in foreign countries. It has to abide by those countries rules. Unless, you buy china only phones with china ROM I wouldn't worry about that.

    But, ads and this shady affiliate redirect is serious. I would install apps like PersonalDNSFilter or Adguard to make sure you protected some.

  • Google may finally let you move passkeys to another password manager on Android

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  • I use KeepassDX and it works fine for my use case.

  • Leak shows Android 17 with custom color picker for Material You, preset variants, blur [Gallery]

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  • I was expecting this as the main thing being released instead of whatever google shared at the I/O event. Especially, with that translucent android.

  • Android @lemdro.id
    limerod @reddthat.com
    Gallery

    Leak shows Android 17 with custom color picker for Material You, preset variants, blur

    9to5google.com /2026/05/12/android-17-material-color-picker-blur-leak/

  • OnePlus' latest phone cuts OS updates in half, because clearly everything is fine

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  • The phone itself is a massive downgrade. The chip is barely an upgrade over the CE4 and a downgrade in GPU and major downgrade in chip performance compared to the CE5.

    It also does not have true AOD. Making it expensive and an expensive phone with regressions making it useless. Instead of the 144hz display a good quality 120hz would've been better if it meant not cutting down features.

  • Tensor G6 reportedly bringing latest ARM CPU cores but outdated GPU to Pixel 11

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  • As far as the GPU goes, Tensor G6 isn’t looking all that much better than Tensor G5, with an Imagination/PowerVR C-Series CXTP-48-1536 GPU. This appeared in some previous leaks, and it’s still an outdated GPU that dates back to 2021. It’s unclear if Google is perhaps using a newer variant, but it’s an outdated setup nonetheless, and one that’s sure to rub enthusiasts the wrong way.

    5 Yrs old GPU. How cheap can you be?

  • Google's working on a great Android feature to save you from 'storage full' struggles

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  • Because like Iphones most android phones do not support sdcard expansion. You need to get a budget android or an Expensive sony phone to have this feature.

  • Android @lemdro.id
    limerod @reddthat.com

    Google has news on what you will need to do for still being able to sideload apps

    chaos.social /@grote/116257002625921666

  • Jolla Phone Pre-order Voucher

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  • Any particular reason NFC payment apps don't work? Atleast some should work with MicroG.

  • Android @lemdro.id
    limerod @reddthat.com

    Google Maps is working on an extremely minimalist power saving mode

    www.androidauthority.com /google-maps-power-saving-3611409/

  • Meta and Yandex are de-anonymizing Android users’ web browsing identifiers

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  • You are willingly giving away your data if you are not blocking trackers in your web browser and android apps.

    I recommend Firefox +Ublock-origin for web browser and apps liker PersonalDNSFilter or Adguard android app if you can get a license for HTTPS filtering.

  • New Brokewell malware takes over Android devices, steals data

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  • That's most people in general.

  • Android @lemdro.id
    limerod @reddthat.com

    Glance is coming to the US, whether we like it or not

    www.androidcentral.com /apps-software/glance-reportedly-us-bound-later-2024
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    limerod @reddthat.com

    Motorola releases new 5G mid-range smartphone with 125 W charging and 144 Hz OLED display

    www.notebookcheck.net /Motorola-releases-new-5G-mid-range-smartphone-with-125-W-charging-and-144-Hz-OLED-display.822149.0.html