Android Curated_Android • 11 months ago • 100%

### Happy weekend! There has been a lot of news related to benchmarking lately, including an admission by Google that they blocked Play Store downloads of benchmarking apps during the Pixel 8 review embargo, as well as fresh chips coming down the pipeline by Qualcomm and MediaTek. **Discussion questions:** - Do smartphone benchmarks matter? - Are they still a useful reference and do you consider them when shopping for an upgrade? *Reminder: If you haven't already, be sure to subscribe to !askandroid@lemdro.id!*

Android Curated_Android • 11 months ago • 99%

##### **Happy weekend!** You might have noticed that !android@lemdro.id has reached **15K subscribers**, with **over 400 active visitors per week**! With the release of [Android 14](https://www.android.com/android-14/), which is slowly making its way to more devices, it seems like a good time for a community discussion on the direction of Android development. #### Discussion Questions: * What do you think about this latest release? * Do you think things are going in the right direction? * Is there anything you'd like to see prioritized in future releases? * Which device are you on? *P.S. Subscribe to !askandroid@lemdro.id if you haven't already. It's the best place to ask questions, seek advice, or to help steer others in the right direction for all things related to Android.*

Android Curated_Android • 1 year ago • 99%

Hey, Android enthusiasts! 📱 Let's take a tour of your favourite non-game paid apps in 2023 that are worth every penny! No APKs please. Play Store links and app screenshots are encouraged. FOSS projects worth a contribution or two (whether a donation or paid version) are also more than welcome! Let's skip the games (that's a story for another day) and spotlight some ever-reliable paid apps recommended by [@Deconceptualist@lemm.ee](https://lemm.ee/u/Deconceptualist): - [Tasker](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.dinglisch.android.taskerm&pcampaignid=web_share): The master of automation, turning your device into an efficiency wizard. - [Titanium Backup](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.keramidas.TitaniumBackupPro&pcampaignid=web_share): Safeguarding your data with finesse. - [SD Maid](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=eu.thedarken.sdm.unlocker&pcampaignid=web_share): Your neat freak companion, maintaining cleanliness and speed. - [BigBag](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.best.grocery.list.pro&pcampaignid=web_share): Organizing your shopping escapades like a champ. - [Wolfram Alpha](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wolfram.android.alpha&pcampaignid=web_share): The answer guru for all things complex. Here's to building a treasure trove of invaluable apps and supporting those who keep the Android landscape innovative and vibrant! Don't forget to subscribe to [!askandroid@lemdro.id](https://lemdro.id/c/askandroid) for everyday Android questions and suggestions. *This week's discussion idea is brought to you by [@Deconceptualist@lemm.ee](https://lemm.ee/u/Deconceptualist). Include your suggestions for a future !android@lemdro.id post in your response below!*

Android Curated_Android • 1 year ago • 93%

It's time for another trip down memory lane! Share your oldest Android screenshots and tell us about the model, year, and a notable memory from that era. Whether you rocked the early days of Android with Cupcake 🧁 or navigated the world with Jelly Bean 🍬, we want to see how far we've come! * Hunt down your ancient Android screenshot - the older, the better! * Drop it in the comments along with the model and year of your device. * Share a fun or memorable story from that time - we're all ears! Let's rewind the clock!

Android Curated_Android • 1 year ago • 97%

**Hey Android enthusiasts!**  Calling all customization lovers! 📱🌟 Show off your amazing homescreen setups and join the fun! Whether it’s *sleek and minimalistic* or **vibrant and expressive**, we want to see it all! Share a screenshot of your homescreen and let us know your favorite launcher, widgets, and must-have first page apps! Bonus upvotes for before/after examples! *Let’s exchange some creative inspiration!* 🦾

Android Curated_Android • 1 year ago • 93%

This Megathread was reposted with updated links ✨ Visit [!android@lemdro.id](https://lemdro.id/c/android) for stickied AMA with [@MishaalRahman@lemdro.id](https://lemdro.id/u/MishaalRahman) and [@FragmentedChicken@lemdro.id](https://lemdro.id/u/FragmentedChicken) who are in South Korea for the event! 📺[Recorded livestream event](https://www.youtube.com/live/_S_lWH6zK3k) 📰**Press Releases** - [Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 and Fold5 press release](https://www.samsungmobilepress.com/press-releases/samsung-galaxy-z-flip5-and-galaxy-z-fold5-delivering-flexibility-and-versatility-without-compromise) - [Samsung Galaxy Watch6 and Watch6 Classic press release](https://www.samsungmobilepress.com/press-releases/samsung-galaxy-watch6-and-galaxy-watch6-classic-inspiring-your-best-self-day-and-night) - [Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 series press release](https://www.samsungmobilepress.com/press-releases/samsung-galaxy-tab-s9-sets-the-new-standard-to-bring-galaxys-premium-experience-to-a-tablet) 🗞️**Articles** - [Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 review: Still the top choice of foldable phone](https://www.pocket-lint.com/samsung-galaxy-z-fold-5-review/) - Pocket-lint - [Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 hands on: All about the new hinge](https://www.xda-developers.com/samsung-galaxy-z-fold-5-hands-on/) - XDA - [Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 hands-on: Is Samsung squandering its head start?](https://www.engadget.com/samsung-galaxy-z-fold-5-hands-on-specs-price-is-samsung-squandering-its-head-start-110009600.html) - Engadget - [Hands-on with Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5: Does Flatter Make It Better?](https://gizmodo.com/samsung-galaxy-z-fold-5-hands-on-flatter-better-1850671402) - GIzmodo - [Galaxy Z Fold 5 Hands-On: Samsung Finally Closes the Gap](https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/galaxy-z-fold-5-hands-on-samsung-finally-closes-the-gap/) - CNET - [The Galaxy Z Fold 5 is last year's phone with a new hinge](https://www.theverge.com/2023/7/26/23807439/samsung-galaxy-z-fold-5-hinge-screen-battery-price) - The Verge - [Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 hands-on: Flatlining](https://www.androidcentral.com/phones/samsung-galaxy-z-fold-5-hands-on) - Android Central - [The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 wasn't made for you](https://www.androidpolice.com/samsung-galaxy-z-fold-5-hands-on-b/) - Android Police - [Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Z Flip 5 hands-on: The more things change](https://www.androidauthority.com/samsung-galaxy-z-fold-5-z-flip-5-preview-hands-on-impressions-3346446/) - Android Authority - [Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 hands-on: A larger external display holds promise](https://www.engadget.com/samsung-galaxy-z-flip-5-hands-on-a-larger-external-display-holds-promise-110059050.html) - Engadget - [Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 Hands-on: A Bigger Flex Window for This Pocket-sized Foldable](https://gizmodo.com/samsung-galaxy-z-flip-5-hands-on-a-bigger-flex-window-1850659793) - Gizmodo - [Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 hands-on: A whole new experience](https://www.pocket-lint.com/samsung-galaxy-z-flip-5-review/) - Pocket-lint - [Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra hands-on: Back on the big screen](https://www.pocket-lint.com/samsung-galaxy-tab-s9-ultra-review/) - Pocket-lint - [Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra hands-on: A premium tablet with water protection](https://www.engadget.com/samsung-galaxy-tab-s9-ultra-hands-on-a-premium-tablet-with-water-protection-110020872.html) - Engadget - [Samsung Tab S9 Ultra Hands-on: A Tablet Bigger Than Most Laptops](https://gizmodo.com/samsung-tab-s9-ultra-hands-on-a-tablet-bigger-than-mos-1850675513) - Gizmodo - [Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 Classic hands-on: The rotating bezel is back!](https://www.pocket-lint.com/samsung-galaxy-watch-6-classic-review/) - Pocket-lint - [Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 hands-on: The spinning bezel's triumphant return](https://www.engadget.com/samsung-galaxy-watch-6-hands-on-the-spinning-bezels-triumphant-return-110047694.html) - Engadget - [Hands-on With Samsung Galaxy Watch 6, Watch 6 Classic](https://gizmodo.com/samsung-galaxy-watch-6-watch6-classic-hands-on-1850674679) - Gizmodo - [Samsung Galaxy Watch6 series debuts with return of Classic model](https://www.notebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-Watch6-series-debuts-with-return-of-Classic-model.736422.0.html) - Notebookcheck - [Galaxy Z Fold5: Hands-on with Samsung's latest and greatest foldable smartphone](https://www.notebookcheck.net/Galaxy-Z-Fold5-Hands-on-with-Samsung-s-latest-and-greatest-foldable-smartphone.736425.0.html) - Notebookcheck - [Hands-on: What's actually new on the Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Fold 5?](https://9to5google.com/2023/07/26/galaxy-z-fold-5-flip-5-new-hands-on/) - 9to5Google - [Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 hands on: All about the new hinge](https://www.xda-developers.com/samsung-galaxy-z-fold-5-hands-on/) - XDA - [Hands on: The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 has the screen you want](https://www.xda-developers.com/hands-on-samsung-galaxy-z-flip-5/) - XDA - [Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 series hands on: A fan favorite feature returns](https://www.xda-developers.com/samsung-galaxy-watch-6-hands-on/) - XDA - [Galaxy Z Fold5, Z Flip5, Watch6, Tab S9 hands-on review](https://gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_z_fold5_z_flip5_watch6_tab_s9_hands-review-2593.php) - GSMArena - [Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 camera samples: A walk around Seoul](https://gsmarena.com/check_out_these_lowlight_samsung_galaxy_z_fold5_camera_samples-news-59327.php) - GSMArena 📽️**Videos** - [The NEW Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Z Flip 5!](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P6HZbGyq77M) - Dave2D - [Samsung Z Fold 5 and Z Flip 5 Impressions: They Settled!](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eo-oFWyxdUo) - MKBHD - [Galaxy Flip 5 / Fold 5 Hands-On -- After A Year On The Flip 4 & Fold 4](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cXmbEsIkWlk) - MrMobile - [Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 vs Flip 4 | What's New?](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jHLIFYeortQ) - TechSpurt - [Galaxy Z Flip 5 Hands On: Check Out that Bigger Cover Screen](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ADmS8HGTQU) - CNET - [Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 & Z Flip 5 hands-on](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ppLEbrCa79w) - The Verge - [Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 hands-on: A larger external display holds promise](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sxds9XWoD6c) - Engadget - [Galaxy Z Fold 5 Hands On: A More Refined Design](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dGOiVsMTT1Q) - CNET - [Samsung Fold 5, Flip 5, Watch 6, Tab S9 Ultra Hands-On!](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ItEpepu0zfo&pp=ygUGZm9sZCA1) - ben's gadget reviews - [Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 hands-on: Is Samsung squandering its head start?](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yxvjlJ1RSEI) - Engadget - [Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Z Fold 5 First Look: Got you covered!](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ox8IHiIjWA) - Joshua Vergara - [Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra hands-on: A premium tablet with water protection](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mBKuwmYccTY) - Engadget - [Samsung's New Device Lineup: Hands on! (Z Fold 5 and Z Flip 5](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bu8EYE48VPk) - 9to5Google - [Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5, Fold 5, Watch 6 & Tab S9 Impressions!](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ebYFDE2nQcQ) - Thao - [Galaxy Watch 6 Series hands-on](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jkhvXkDtkhY) - The Verge - [Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 vs Z Fold 5 - Full Tour & Impressions!](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wsDEap8H8GU) - The Tech Chap - [Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 Unboxing!](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZcNgpfjvTds) - Tim Schofield - [Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 Classic Unboxing!](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4MljE2XDy0Y) - Tim Schofield - [Galaxy Z Flip5: Samsung finally FIXED IT!](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2vW01BgIDkc) - GadgetMatch - [Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5: Worth the Upgrade?](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ol5IeYt-p7I) - GadgetMatch - [Samsung Galaxy Z fold 5 vs Z Fold 4 - What's New?](https://youtu.be/CUFk5uOM53I) - WhatGear - [Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Flip 5 First Impressions!](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b2bDoIz_wJk) - Aaron X Loud and Wireless --- ##### Please discuss or share any additional links below!

Android Curated_Android • 1 year ago • 96%

If you've paid careful attention to our sticky, you may have noticed Lemdro.id hosts a few slick web app interfaces for Lemmy. Give them a try! These are active projects, so please do report any bugs to their respective GitHub pages linked below. What do you think of them? What kind of tools would you like to see for Lemmy? #### Lemdro.id Interfaces - Familiar for iOS redditors: [m.lemdro.id](https://m.lemdro.id) *powered by [Voyager](https://github.com/aeharding/voyager)* - Familiar for desktop redditor: [old.lemdro.id](https://old.lemdro.id/) *powered by [mlmym](https://github.com/rystaf/mlmym)* - Something new: [nu.lemdro.id](https://nu.lemdro.id) *powered by [Photon](https://github.com/Xyphyn/photon)*

Android Curated_Android • 1 year ago • 97%

Here's a new discussion for the [/c/Android](https://lemdro.id/c/android) community! **Are you devoted to a particular Android device manufacturer, or do you relish experimenting across different brands?** 🔍 What drives your loyalty to a specific brand? Is it their consistent quality, exceptional customer service, or unique features? Let the community know what keeps you coming back for more! 💡 On the other hand, if you're open to trying new brands, what motivates you to explore beyond your comfort zone? Is it the allure of cutting-edge technology, competitive pricing, or recommendations from friends?

Android Curated_Android • 1 year ago • 87%

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Android Curated_Android • 1 year ago • 97%

**Greetings, Android aficionados!** 📱👋 Today, let's take a moment to get to know each other better. We'd love to know: - **Which Android devices are you currently using?** - **What do you love most about them?** - **What do you dislike?** Whether you're rocking the latest flagship or cherishing a reliable budget device, we want to hear about your experiences. Share the brand, model, and any standout features that make your phone shine. Who knows, you might inspire someone to discover their next Android companion! 🌟💬 Remember, let's keep the conversation friendly and inclusive. Everyone's perspective is valuable, no matter the device they use. We're here to celebrate the diversity within the Android ecosystem and learn from each other.

Android Curated_Android • 1 year ago • 97%

Hello, Android community! Let's kick off a discussion on **app organization and decluttering** 📱🧹. How often do you clean up your app lists, and what are some apps you have recently removed? We all tend to accumulate various apps over time, and it's helpful to review and prune the list regularly. So, how do you approach this task? * Do you have a set schedule, or do you clean up whenever you notice your app list getting too cluttered? * Do you use any tools or techniques to figure out what to remove? * Are there particular types of apps that you find yourself removing more frequently? * Is there any feature or functionality you wish were built into Android OS? Feel free to share any tips or strategies you employ to keep your app list tidy.

Android Curated_Android • 1 year ago • 90%

## Communities Join a few of our fresh communities! Please don't mind the dust as we work on getting settled. - [!askandroid@lemdro.id](https://lemdro.id/c/askandroid) - [!androidmemes@lemdro.id](https://lemdro.id/c/androidmemes) - [!techkit@lemdro.id](https://lemdro.id/c/techkit) - [!google@lemdro.id](https://lemdro.id/c/google) - [!googlepixel@lemdro.id](https://lemdro.id/c/googlepixel) - [!xiaomi@lemdro.id](https://lemdro.id/c/xiaomi) - [!sony@lemdro.id](https://lemdro.id/c/sony) - [!samsung@lemdro.id](https://lemdro.id/c/samsung) - !galaxywatch@lemdro.id - [!oneplus@lemdro.id](https://lemdro.id/c/oneplus) - [!motorola@lemdro.id](https://lemdro.id/c/motorola) - [!meta@lemdro.id](https://lemdro.id/c/meta) - [!apple@lemdro.id](https://lemdro.id/c/apple) - [!microsoft@lemdro.id](https://lemdro.id/c/microsoft) - [!chatgpt@lemdro.id](https://lemdro.id/c/chatgpt) - [!bing@lemdro.id](https://lemdro.id/c/bing) - [!reddit@lemdro.id](https://lemdro.id/c/reddit) #### Recommend a Community Is there a technology-related community you would like to see on Lemdro.id? Share a comment below with your suggestions! #### Seeking Experienced Mods Are you an experienced mod with an interest in supporting one of these communities or bringing over an existing community from Reddit? just reach out to [@ijeff@lemdro.id](https://lemdro.id/u/ijeff) to chat! #### A Fediverse home for developers Are you a Lemmy app developer looking for a home community on the Fediverse? We can help with that! Just send us a link to your Github or Play Store product page. We would be happy to host a community for you, including moderation support! No cost, of course. Just reach out to: [@ijeff@lemdro.id](https://lemdro.id/u/ijeff).

Android Curated_Android • 1 year ago • 98%

Hi, [!android@lemdro.id](https://lemdro.id/c/android) community! It's been exciting seeing the [Lemmy apps](https://lemdro.id/post/4319) ecosystem continue to evolve, with all sorts of options emerging. Whether you're a seasoned resident of the Fediverse or a newcomer, we'd love to hear about your experiences and expectations for the future. * Which Lemmy apps have you tried? * Do you have any favourites? If so, what sets them apart from the others? * Are there upcoming apps you're looking forward to releasing? * What other functionality would you like to see from a Lemmy app?