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📱 appydroid: XXXX-12

In this section you can find old articles from my Android opinion blog appydroid, as well as new articles from this area.


Why I’d never switch to an 🍎 iPhone

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Recently, Kev announced he’s switching back to Android, and judging by his first impressions, he seems to be enjoying it. Coincidentally, I came across a video from Linus Tech Tips, where Linus shared his thoughts after using an iPhone for 30 days – and let’s just say, he wasn’t impressed.

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How I checked the battery health of my Android phone 🔋

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My smartphone, a Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite, which has been my daily driver for a year and a few months, has a 4500mAh Li-Po battery ("lithium-ion polymer" – like lithium-ion, but with solid or gel-like electrolytes that allow a thinner design). My smartphone can be charged with a maximum of 45 watts. The included charger, which I always use for charging, delivers a maximum of 25 watts.

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Is Android also a Walled Garden?

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The openness of the system is often praised as one of the main reasons for Android enthusiasts. You can install apps not only from the official store (Google Play) but also from other sources. But isn’t that like running a Windows computer without a virus program?

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Android and the Fragmentation Problem

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Guess what one of Android developers’ biggest problems is! Well, guess what? It’s the fragmentation! And who’s fault is it? Google? Nope, the manufacturers!

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I’ll Buy the Xiaomi Mi A1 when it get’s Oreo

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Yes, I will really get my money together and buy this device when it has received the Oreo update, even if it is after Christmas.

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Go, Android Go!

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Since Google I/O this year we know about Android Go. An optimized system for low-end smartphones with RAM up to 1 GB. Packed with a slimmer Android version and the Go variants from all the Google apps.

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