Pixel 8 did not get the multi model Gemini update simply because it lacked the additional RAM needed for the LLM. Its the same with this feature. They brought battery health and charge counter in android 14.

They could’ve bought this to pixel phones if google did not skimp on the hardware.

Software updates will always have hardware limitations

I know but, since they were going to work on this feature and had starting with android 14. It does not make sense to skimp on it for a year old hardware. Same with the RAM limitation on the pixel 8.

They have been working on the battery health feature for a time. Android 14 brought the charge counter to supported phones. It would be unreasonable to say they did not know.

Maybe, google should’ve included the necessary hardware if it was going to bring the feature to pixel down the line. 7 yrs of updates with missing features does not inspire confidence in them.

Interesting that the 8a will get this feature. But, pixel 8 and 8 pro won’t.

Banking and other apps utilizing the new Play Integrity API will stop working if it won’t receive latest OS and security updates.

Unlikely. But, there’s a possibility they are both telling the truth. Since, they could be on a different Software version on their story.

Yeah, you need Windows 11 Pro, Enterprise, or Education edition.

I use an app called SpamBlocker from fdroid. It supports regex filters and blocking non-contacts and is super comprehensive in this regard.

I too would be all for it. Unfortunately, I bought a phone from an OEM with short support cycle. Android 15 will be its last rodeo.

You can download the APks from his patreon if you subscribe. Someone mentioned buying lifetime license and I saw the price was $4 for one device. You can buy multiple licenses if you need more.

Wow, finally. The new changes are much appreciated and long. I like the blur UI from Smart Launcher 6 and what ColorOS has done for the notification shade. As long as they keep the unified notification shade. I’m fine.

Its still there. But, he is saying it can be removed if this continues with google.

That’s been dead anyway. I would rather they include the sdcard instead of removing it in favor of 256gb internal storage.

Some samsung phones are this bad and sometimes even worse (A53, M55).

I’m guessing its a samsung optimization issue alongside using cheap parts. Chinese OEMs in the same price range use faster chips and Vapor cooling chamber for improved performance.

What phone is that?

I too use droidify and unobtainium and have never received such pop-ups. I guess if it warns you there’s the possibility the app is malicious or requests sensitive permissions.

They removed sdcard slot support in A36 and A56 series phone.

6Yrs of updates, OneUI and the Exynos 1480 are good (A major upgrade over the 7 gen 1 which had heating issues) and the only things worth about this. But, let’s not pretend this is going to compete against 6000/7000mah chinese smartphones with 80/120w super fast charging or IP69 durability.

If they had included an sdcard slot this could’ve been given a 2nd chance. But, they provide even less reasons to consider before.

Wait, I had to do a double take. I thought they were charging $200 extra for Fedora and Ubuntu. They could consider sending some money to those distros for development which would still be cheaper than buying windows.

Fusion has 3+4 yrs of software support. But, edge 60 pro and neo should have 5yrs of software updates.