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2024-06-24 14:17:20

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Although, rather than have screenshots be taken periodically, perhaps only those screenshots manually taken by the user should be processed. That would remove a lot of the perceived scary bits of the feature.
The idea behind Recall is really neat. It's just the initial implementation wasn't.

2024-06-24 14:17:11

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Plus, Android's app security model makes it less likely for the database to be exfiltrated even if unencrypted (you can't access other apps' private data directories in the internal storage without superuser [which isn't available to apps by default] or an exploit), at least compared to Windows, though it should still be encrypted due to the possibility of exploits like CVE-2024-31317 existing.

2024-06-24 14:16:53

Food for thought: Since the upcoming update to Google's Gemini Nano model will support image processing, Google could very well build something like Windows' Recall into Android.
Android already takes snapshots of your screen whenever you switch apps (they're stored in /data/system_ce/{user}/snapshots and are used for the recents screen previews), so extending this to have snapshots be taken periodically and then having Nano process these screenshots to build a searchable database is feasible.

2024-05-21 21:41:12

Google TV is finally adding a Find My Remote feature!
Find My Remote already launched on that new Walmart Onn 4K Pro streaming box, but it seems this is a new platform feature that's coming to more Google TV devices.
More details can be found in this article: https://www.androidauthority.com/google-tv-find-my-remote-3445270/

2024-04-15 21:50:45

New TVs that launch with Android TV 14 or later on Linux kernel 5.15 or higher will be required to meet Google's Generic Kernel Image (GKI) requirements in order to pass certification!
This means that GKI is now enforced on all major Android form factors with AArch64 chipsets: handhelds, watches, automotive, & televisions.
3009475: GKIComplianceTest: Update TV GKI requirements | https://android-review.googlesource.com/c/platform/test/vts-testcase/security/+/3009475
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2024-04-09 17:18:45

Apple may or may not be opening up its App Store to retro game console emulators, but even if they do, I think a foldable phone like the OnePlus Open paired with a gaming controller like the GameSir X2s Type-C makes for a better on-the-go emulator experience!
The GameSir X2s is one of those rare telescopic gaming controllers that features a Type-C port on the left half, which makes it foldable phone friendly.
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