#Android Operating System

[indianfasttrack]

1 जनवरी से नही चलेगा WhatsApp, Facebook और Instagram, देखें लिस्ट

1 जनवरी के बाद से Meta सिस्टम में सिक्यूरिटी फ्यूचर में सुरक्षा को लेकर 20 से भी ज्यादा Android स्मार्टफोन में WhatsApp, Facebook और Instagram की सुविधा बंद होने वाला है। कौनसे मोबाइल फोन पर इसका असर देखा जाएगा? इसपर हम आज चर्चा करने जा रहे हैं। (WhatsApp, Facebook and Instagram will not work from January 1, see list) टेक्नोलॉजी न्यूज़ डेस्क1 जनवरी 2025 से कुछ एन्ड्रोएड स्मार्ट्फ़ोन्स में Meta…

[jcmarchi]

Google advances mobile AI in Pixel 9 smartphones

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Google advances mobile AI in Pixel 9 smartphones

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Google has unveiled its new range of Pixel 9 smartphones, emphasising their enhanced AI capabilities.

The company released the devices much earlier than usual, as Google typically presents new Pixel models in the autumn. However, compared to previous versions, the changes in the new models are revolutionary.

The new smartphones feature more advanced integrations of Google’s AI technology. For instance, one unique Pixel feature allows users to search for information and images within their screenshots, thanks to a more deeply integrated approach. Additionally, through the Gemini chatbot, some features of these smartphones are available as overlays from other apps.

At Alphabet’s Bay View campus in Mountain View, California, Rick Osterloh, the Senior Vice President of Devices and Services at Google, informed visitors that the company plans to focus on practical applications of AI. He spent time describing the “Gemini era” to the audience, which will commence with the creation of Google’s advanced AI model.

The Pixel 9 series offers several models. The base model, the Pixel 9, features a 6.3-inch screen and costs $799. A larger alternative, the Pixel 9 Pro XL, has a 6.8-inch screen. A slightly enhanced version, the Pixel 9 Pro, offers a better camera system, though its price is higher. The final option is the foldable Pixel 9 Pro Fold.

Regarding the initial shipping date, Google stated at the event that the Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro XL would ship in late August. The Pro and Pro Fold models will ship in September, with all models available for preorder starting August 13. During Google’s presentations at the event, Gemini’s new functions were showcased in a live demo, focusing on the latest conversation features. Additionally, the company announced updates to the product’s exterior design, the installation of Google’s advanced camera system, and the integration of the new Tensor G4 chip.

In addition to smartphones, the company unveiled new versions of the Pixel Watch 3 smartwatch and Pixel Buds Pro 2 wireless earbuds. The watch can track the user’s heart rate; if it stops, it will call emergency services. This feature will be available in the UK and the EU.

As reported by IDC, Google’s share in the global smartphone market was less than 1% in the second quarter of 2024. Samsung and Apple took the first and second places, with market shares of 18.9%, and 15.8%, respectively. In the US, Google ranks fourth among smartphone operating systems, holding 4.5% of the market share.

Industry analysts note that although Google Pixel is not among the best-selling smartphones, it showcases some of the benefits of the Android operating system. Android has become the dominant operating system, used by more than 80% of smartphone users worldwide. Consequently, many people, even those who have never used a Google Pixel, may indirectly experience and appreciate the features that Google products offer.

The event also touched upon Google’s further intentions and previous efforts to implement AI across its product lineup to stay at the top of the game. Not long ago, the company integrated AI improvements into its core products, including its search engine. Additionally, Google announced a content-sharing agreement it reached with Peloton. As a result, Fitbit Premium subscribers will have free access to the Peloton training class library.

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See also: Google’s Gemini 1.5 Pro dethrones GPT-4o

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Tags: ai, artificial intelligence, gemini, Google

[lorenzonuti]

Floating Stasis.

Now available for purchase on INPRNT

[azadrithaanatheme]

As chosen by my beloved followers: ChellDOS

GLaDOS decides to get more personally involved in the testing. For purely rational Science Reasons. And maybe some security reasons. And no other reasons whatsoever. None. At all.

Chell is intrigued. And also deeply concerned. But mostly intrigued.

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Close-ups under the cut (click for better viewing):

[akarui-the-cicada-kisser-commie]

HELP 💔💔💔 I'M A STUPID DUMB DUMB 💔💔💔💔 I JUST LEARNED THAT ANDROID IS BUILT ON LINUX............... I FEEL BETRAYED!!!!!!!! FUCK YOU LINUX EAT SHIT FUCKING UGLY PENGUIN AND SUCK UP THE TARIFFS

[foodiegoogie]

im crying why is tumblr down on both my phones 😭😭😭😭

[mentalanguish]

with the launch of Windows 95 in the summer of 1995, Microsoft didn’t just transform the tech industry, it redefined how we interact with personal computing

anticipation skyrocketed in the months leading up to its release, fueled by a $300 million marketing campaign, midnight store openings, and nonstop TV ads

95’ set a new benchmark for operating systems with its sleek modern interface which included the recognizable Start menu and taskbar; making computers more approachable than ever before

the promise of a quicker, easier operating system sparked global excitement, making Windows 95 a cultural sensation before it even hit the shelves

[mightyquin628]

My GLaDOS design for a thing I'm doing

[captsalazoo]

Android in a hand sized device : Six apps, ten browser tabs, and a dozen other subtasks running all at the same time ? Right away, dear user ! Need anything else ?

Windows in a mini-fridge sized device : Two browser tabs **and** discord running at the same time ? Ooouuuuhh... my bones... they break under the weight of what you ask of me cruel user ! Ooouuhh... the pain !

[psycho-linguist]

I, and I am totally aware that I am a weird computer science freak who casually uses 5+ operating systems in his day-to-day life, really recommend every android user to download the open source app store fdroid (i'll try to ease your fear below the cut)!

Within fdroid, you can get pretty much every utility app you can think of - completely free and open source (unless explicitly stated!)

It also has fun games and weird novelty apps to entertain your friends and your mom (beautiful indie games, retro games like bubble shooter or pinball and much more and also design apps to customize your phone's look - huge fore annoying bitches like me <3)

AND several ad-free substitute apps (such as NewPipe for YouTube - works for free, without ads, you can download every video or audio AND it works with the screen turned off)

It also has Canta, the almighty debloating tool which scans all the apps and tools on your phone, lists them, tells you what each thing does (such as system relevant operations or evil ad-tracking) and gives you a recommendation if you should keep it or if you can killkillkillmurderdeathdestroy it

Okay so if you want to install fdroid you can click the link above (or this one, it's the same one!) and download the apk (the file format for android apps, what every app store for android deals with below the hood anyway, we're just skipping the middle man bc obvs google does not want it in their play store, go figure).

A panicing bloatware-infected google mess of an android will complain about how what you are downloading is soooooooooooooooo dangerous and risky which is basically the same as this:

so ignore that. You then just execute/install the file (probably just tapping on the file in the drop-down notification that the file was downloaded) upon which your googlian cpu-parasite will complain again that you are about to throw its children in the fire but that's exactly what we want. burn, baby, burn.

After that, you can open fdroid for the first time. Fdroid will proably update its content (aka "repositories" - the collections of apps it has >in store< for you, haha) and then you're good to go.

And since you waded through my cringy explanation I am making this offer: I will help you go through this and set everything up if you need any help at all. Send me a message and we'll figure it out!

I fucking hate it here

[wallpapers4screen]

[jonahbananah]

Remember when wallpapers made you feel refreshed? Circa 2007 times and it was lit. Let’s bring it back. Here’s one to start and more to come. Let’s feel refreshed!

Original, 2025

[youthchronical]

How to Spend Less Time on Social Media (or Leave It Altogether)

Have you been spending too many hours on your social feeds feeling anxious, combative or just plain unproductive? Just as limiting exposure to social media has been recommended for children’s mental health, many adults may also benefit. Even if you aren’t ready for a full digital detox (where you severely reduce your smartphone use or even take a week offline), small adjustments to your daily…

[lies-i-just-made-up]

Being bashed with a computer running any operating system will hurt but often in different ways:

Mint; feels like getting iced

Windows; turns out broken glass tastes a lot like blood

Mac; fruit can be surprisingly painful

Kali; bruses aren't the worst result of a dragon attack

Android; Arnold may be old, but he still hits hard

Ubuntu; orange flavour is really just acid in the wound

mint hurts because why

There are four main types of painful food:

Menthol (Mint): Feels cold

Capsaicin (Pepper): Feels hot

Carbonation: Feels fizzly

Alcohol: Feels like stinging

These foods all existed in balance, until the carbonation attacked.

[primrosebitch]

I can't believe that most of the android companies also got rid of the headphone jack after apple did, the absolute betrayal when i realized that was immense.