SGH Fan

Sub-800.

Google AI/O.

Just like Nextbit!

Yes, AI here, AI there, nobody cares.

FYI: These were the 20 most viewed pages on GSMA’s website at the end of the year. The list also excluded older iPhone models (like the 11, which is half a decade old).

I know I’m 3 days late, but here’s what’s new specifically (copied from my Reddit post):

1:Keyboard looks different

2: The apps don’t really seem to be different from Android 13/ZenUI 10 to Android 14/ZenUI 11 (contrary to the changelog)

3: New back arrow gesture design! (It’s so satisfying! I can play with it for hours!)

4: Flashlight can blink for notifications and ringtones (and the screen can be set to pulse a color for notifications, too!)

5: “Touch sounds” renamed to “Tap and click sounds”

6: New battery chart

7: Color of clock on lock screen can be changed separately from theme

8: Monochrome theme

9: SOT indicator is back!

10: Media player has some slight design tweaks (and new animations)

However, bootloader unlock is still unavailable.

Wow, this Oreo camera monstrosity is kinda ugly.

Next up: A screen as bright as the sun.

Yup, never going back to 1+!

I now have an S6 Lite (keeping on One UI for an experiment)!

I unlocked my US variant WiFi A8.

The 11 (no Pro model) dropped it.

I think the Galaxy Tab A8 may be a good option. While I’ve only flashed a custom ROM, there are root guides at XDA.

Oof.

Nah, I hate AI. Over hyped, why does EVERYTHING need it…

I mean, the US variant Galaxy Tab bootloaders (WiFi) can be unlocked, not the phones.

Oh.

Weird, My Zenfone (NC, US) no longer has the “not supported” message. Is this region now supported? Also, I may turn it on, just in case.

To be fair, I stopped using any OnePlus device 2 weeks ago.

Nah, I use KDE Connect. Works well!