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[Sparker0i]

This is the video

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But anyway there will be a massive redesign next year, irrespective of whether there is a dual front camera in top centre or not..

 

[iDJ]

Why don't OEM's release Google Play Edition or stock android version of their phone? It would be nice to have a Realme or Vivo phones where their software sucks.

 

[Abhinav]

Why don't OEM's release Google Play Edition or stock android version of their phone? It would be nice to have a Realme or Vivo phones where their software sucks.

Custom UI like Color OS, MIUI gives significant control of users to the manufacturer. They access our usage patterns, generate revenue from Ads or pre installed apps and also force us to buy new phone by stopping software updates.

 

[iDJ]

Custom UI like Color OS, MIUI gives significant control of users to the manufacturer. They access our usage patterns, generate revenue from Ads or pre installed apps and also force us to buy new phone by stopping software updates.

I agree. But there should be 2 versions. Trust me most users would go for non stock android version.

 

[Prithi Deb]

I agree. But there should be 2 versions. Trust me most users would go for non stock android version.

Sadly, they won't do that because of the reasons @Abhinav842 bro mentioned.

That's where Custom Roms come in. Xiaomi Phones have had the largest Developers Community, because of their extremely heavy skin MIUI. Custom Roms are better in every way.
Most people you ask, wont know the difference between what is stock & what is a custom skin. People who do know the difference, if they research a bit, they can easily install a custom rom. There are many videos on Youtube with detailed step-by-step instructions.

BUT
I would definitely love it if the Brands start providing us the choice to choose between their own UI & Stock UI (just like the Asus ROG Phone 2).

 

[Prithi Deb]

Huwawei's EMUI 10 recently launched. They have completely redesigned it. It looks really good now. Almost looks like Stock Android. They took some of the ideas from Samsung's ONE UI too.

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[WizarD]

Google requires all Android phones approved after January 31, 2020 to run on Android 10
Google launched Android 10 last month. Now the company is forcing smartphone makers to upgrade their software. Google said that it will not approve new Android phones running on Android 9 Pie after January 31, 2020.

 

[iDJ]

Can anyone make a list of phones supporting Widevine L1 certification? It will be useful for streaming sub section.

 

[iSK]

Can anyone make a list of phones supporting Widevine L1 certification? It will be useful for streaming sub section.

Nokia Phones – Nokia 6.1 Plus, Nokia 7.1, Nokia 8.1 Plus

Samsung phones – Most new affordable Samsung phones support HD Streaming. These include Galaxy M20, Galaxy M30, Galaxy A50, Galaxy A30, Galaxy A7 (2018), Galaxy A9 (2018), Galaxy A70, Galaxy M40

Asus Phones – Asus 6Z

Lenovo Phones – Motorola One Power

Huawei Phones – Honor View 20, Honor 20

Xiaomi Phones – Poco F1 , Redmi K20 Pro,K20,

OnePlus phones – Oneplus 6, OnePlus 6T, OnePlus 7, OnePlus 7 Pro

LG Phones – LG V30, LG G7 ThinQ (not on Amazon Prime), LG V40

Vivo - Vivo V17 Pro .

From Smartprix & Some of What i know have L1 Certificate updated.

 

[Sparker0i]

Nokia Phones – Nokia 6.1 Plus, Nokia 7.1, Nokia 8.1 Plus

Samsung phones – Most new affordable Samsung phones support HD Streaming. These include Galaxy M20, Galaxy M30, Galaxy A50, Galaxy A30, Galaxy A7 (2018), Galaxy A9 (2018), Galaxy A70, Galaxy M40

Asus Phones – Asus 6Z

Lenovo Phones – Motorola One Power

Huawei Phones – Honor View 20, Honor 20

Xiaomi Phones – Poco F1 , Redmi K20 Pro,K20,

OnePlus phones – Oneplus 6, OnePlus 6T, OnePlus 7, OnePlus 7 Pro

LG Phones – LG V30, LG G7 ThinQ (not on Amazon Prime), LG V40

Vivo - Vivo V17 Pro .

From Smartprix & Some of What i know have L1 Certificate updated.

Dont believe Smartprix bro. See Nokia 8.1 "Plus", that phone does not exist at all.... I'm writing a list