Show threadSomeGadgetGuyJun 24, 2023

I've gotten my hopes up the last couple updates, seeing code that would indicate improvements, but the actual practical experience has gotten WAY WORSE over the last two years.

Desktop modes are a huge perk, so I hope this is the year Google fixes this.

https://somegadgetguy.com/2023/04/19/android-13-desktop-mode-is-broken-lets-fix-it/

Phones are so ridiculously powerful now, they vastly outpace the actual compute power most families need for daily needs. The only thing holding us back is getting that performance out to devices and accessories to better USE that power.

If we can get a more usable platform for a desktop UI, devs might take apps for mobile and mixed use more seriously.

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Android 13 Desktop Mode is BROKEN! Let’s FIX IT!

Desktop modes are CRUCIAL for helping folks get more use out of their pocket computers. There’s a TON of power in a phone that largely goes untapped. A couple simple accessories can really he…

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SomeGadgetGuyJun 24, 2023

I'm as excited about the rumors of improved desktop modes and video out support for the Pixel 8 as the next guy, but we've fielded these kinds of rumors before.

Currently the only phone I have that can run an Android 14 beta, AND has video out, just did this using the desktop mode in Android dev settings.

Which is even more broken than the A13 desktop mode, which was already almost nonfunctional from the A12 mode.

I really WANT Google to give us a Pixel 8 with a proper desktop or tablet large screen mode, but I'm not getting my hopes up until we see the phone in action.

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ROOTBLOGMay 13, 2023

Android 14 Beta 2 wypuszczona w cieniu Google I/O 2023

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Android 14 Beta 2 wypuszczona w cieniu Google I/O 2023

Na wiele z tych nowości musimy poczekać, na szczęście na Betę 2 systemu Android 14 czekać nie musimy! W dniu konferencji Google I/O (10.05.2023) pojawiło się wydanie Android 14 Beta 2!

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ArmandMay 5, 2023
Today's #klwp setup and #wallpaper while waiting for #Android14beta2