Kirei Kotomine
Commenting since July 2026
On I wouldn't buy a phone released in 2026, and neither should you - Android Authority ·
The hardware downgrades are the most frustrating part because they will become the norm, regardless of the reality of the situation. Once companies can get away with selling less for more money, they'll never go back. The future of the industry is not looking good.
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On Sample news article - Android Authority ·
Reddit has always been regarded as a cancer on the internet, mainly due to their administrators and moderators. I cannot underline enough just how badly these morons have mismanaged the website and how infuriating it is to deal with them. One way to avoid dealing with their nonsense was to use Reddit without an account so people who are looking for answers to a specific issue can still get their information. If they want to cut more than half of their audience, be my guest. I'll be sitting on the sidelines with a bag of popcorn when someone rises to replace them and put them out of business.
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On I’ve used the Pixel 11 Pro XL and iPhone 18 Pro Max, and Apple’s ecosystem isn’t enough anymore ·
I agreed with this article until today, where I just got the latest software update from Google. A problem that has been received with outrage for everyone who noticed it. They completely removed the option of "Disable Absolute Volume" in the latest Android 17 update. I am stunned at the sheer audacity of Google and even more furious. For those who don't understand, they just ruined having full control of your VOLUME!! The steps between volume are loud and the worst part is the lowest volume step will be loud on several headphones/earbuds/speakers. It says a lot about how they treat their users when updating your software causes you to lose features and get an objectively worse experience. They just created a problem for millions of people for no reason whatsoever. I still won't step foot in Apple's cage but it's actions like this that make me question Google and Android as a whole. We need other options because the future of Android looks grim.
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On Pixel users report Bluetooth volume control issues with Android 17 QPR1 ·
They completely removed the option of "Disable Absolute Volume" in the latest Android 17 update. I am stunned at the sheer audacity of Google and even more furious. They just ruined having full control of your VOLUME!! The steps between volume are loud and the worst part is the lowest volume settings will be loud on several headphones/earbuds/speakers. It says a lot about how they treat their users when updating your software causes you to lose features and get an objectively worse experience. They just created a problem for millions of people for no reason whatsoever.
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On 5 reasons I'm ready to ditch my Pixel 11 Pro for the Motorola Signature 27 ·
That's my experience of Chinese phones for their software, what they say and what they do are two completely different things. I unfortunately learned that the hard way. I have a Motorola phone and a Pixel phone from the same year. I just got a software update today for the Pixel while the software support on the Motorola was near nonexistent.
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On I used to envy cars with Android Auto — until I found this $20 workaround ·
I use these gadgets quite often and it makes the road trips a joy. CDs can be nice for older cars but they can be a hassle to store.
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On Google is making sideloading harder, but Android fans aren’t giving it up ·
I consider the crackdown on side loading to be grounds for a lawsuit. The control we have over our devices is a major reason why so many of us chose Android to begin with. Google is the only one that stands to benefit from cracking down on side loading and I don't trust Google with their Play Store. They will often refuse to give out refunds, even for a well known issue that has been going on for years. They will simply say that it isn't covered in their policy (even if it is) and give you the middle finger. Their own apps don't even follow their own rules. YouTube refuses to post the update details and they keep making it worse with every month. They constantly remove user reviews. Why should I support them for creating a monopoly? Android is removing the control we have had over the years and I'm sick of it. I get the idea of cracking down on banking apps for security but everything else can be left alone.
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On Anker is dropping Soundcore, Eufy, and others to anchor everything under one brand ·
This may backfire. The issue is some brands have niche products (like the Soundcore Motion Plus speakers) which appeal to people who are willing to EQ them but that's not the mainstream market. Doing this will force the company to appeal to the mainstream audience while losing the niche customers they already have. If they try to go this route, they will regret it in the long run.
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On Samsung isn’t just copying Apple anymore — it is Apple ·
I agree with the article but there are a few points I want to address. Apple was being praised to the moon on this website for adding camera profiles (which they are not even the pioneers of that) and when other companies do the same thing, it is suddenly copying Apple? The same goes for the design, people were saying Apple was clearly copying the Pixel brand when it came out and now everyone is copying Apple? People keep attributing things to Apple when they are not even the ones who did it first and this only helps their brand. The market has become lazy, spineless and greedy. Every passing year is another disappointment and the recent ram/storage shortage are making things even worse.
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On The Pixel 11 Pro is setting a dangerous precedent for Android upgrades ·
They're looking for excuses to milk their fanbase so if one company does it and it is successful, the rest are going to follow their example. Look at the micro SD card slot (and headphone jack). It costs nothing to implement, takes up virtually no space in the phone and it immediately fixes the storage/latency issues but companies refuse to implement it out of sheer greed. There are no valid reasons to avoid including it in any phone. We know that for a fact but that's the case for almost every single brand on the market.
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On Google is starting to show ads on Pixel phones — here's how to turn them off ·
They keep changing the My Pixel app and now they added ads in the notifications. I wasn't aware about this because I already uninstalled the app when they installed the store. Google just keeps sinking lower but at least it isn't as bad as the adware on Chinese phones. I saw how bad it was on the Huawei Pura 90 series and I laughed at how ridiculous it is. If Google goes that far, they will definitely lose a lot of fans. We've already seen just how bad Youtube has gotten with the constant ads and I won't tolerate that on my phone.
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On The Pixel 11 Pro is a slap in the face to Android enthusiasts everywhere ·
People are stuck on the price because the Pixels were priced to be a medium ranged brand and it's been climbing every year to reach the same prices as the most expensive phones on the market without the same specs. Why would you want to trade in your 10 pro in the first place? You're paying more for what is basically the same phone with even less ram depending on the version that you get.
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