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09.05.202511:14
Controlling the Leak: Journalism or Just Business?
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Two months ago, a Pixel 9 Pro running an internal dogfood build was leaked on TikTok, showing early Android 16 features like the new UI, ambient AOD walls etc. Since it was so early, many (inc. me) doubted it but journalist Mishaal Rahman didn’t comment when people asked him. He knew it is 100% real but chose not to confirm or deny because then "everyone would spread the leak" which would affect his exclusive coverage. Basically it was "all part of the strategy".
Mishaal later said he’d post about most of those features shown in the leak once Beta 3 dropped, but carefully, since they require the "Flag Flipper" app that is present in dogfood builds only.
In his recent article about Android 16 Big UI Overhaul, he claimed that the new UI features were “hidden in Beta 4”, which in reality they aren’t because these features are only present in internal builds. Many people run Beta builds on their Google Pixel, but you will never see anyone having those new "hidden" UI features except Mishaal Rahman.
Mishaal was also worried about someone revealing a "bunch of internal Google apps," saying Google might investigate and once they figure out "how," they'll close the "loophole," which will make it "much harder to get these builds", thus be lowkey.
If you're wondering why Mishaal is silent on these allegations — it's because he is deleting any messages about these posts in his chats. The chat admins are even banning users for sharing these posts.
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Two months ago, a Pixel 9 Pro running an internal dogfood build was leaked on TikTok, showing early Android 16 features like the new UI, ambient AOD walls etc. Since it was so early, many (inc. me) doubted it but journalist Mishaal Rahman didn’t comment when people asked him. He knew it is 100% real but chose not to confirm or deny because then "everyone would spread the leak" which would affect his exclusive coverage. Basically it was "all part of the strategy".
Mishaal later said he’d post about most of those features shown in the leak once Beta 3 dropped, but carefully, since they require the "Flag Flipper" app that is present in dogfood builds only.
You don't wantto reveal how you enabled these features, ie. Flag Flipper on a dogfood build
In his recent article about Android 16 Big UI Overhaul, he claimed that the new UI features were “hidden in Beta 4”, which in reality they aren’t because these features are only present in internal builds. Many people run Beta builds on their Google Pixel, but you will never see anyone having those new "hidden" UI features except Mishaal Rahman.
Mishaal was also worried about someone revealing a "bunch of internal Google apps," saying Google might investigate and once they figure out "how," they'll close the "loophole," which will make it "much harder to get these builds", thus be lowkey.
If you're wondering why Mishaal is silent on these allegations — it's because he is deleting any messages about these posts in his chats. The chat admins are even banning users for sharing these posts.
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10.04.202510:19
India's Lumio TV brand got the worst marketing team I have ever seen
> "BOSS" flagship processor
> "DOPE" display
> "PREMIUM" QLED
> "OMG" DDR4 RAM
> "DGS" Sound
> "OPTIMIZED" software but based on Android 11 💀💀💀
> "Minions" Remote
> "TLDR" remote button which opens sports & music section
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> "BOSS" flagship processor
> "DOPE" display
> "PREMIUM" QLED
> "OMG" DDR4 RAM
> "DGS" Sound
> "OPTIMIZED" software but based on Android 11 💀💀💀
> "Minions" Remote
> "TLDR" remote button which opens sports & music section
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02.04.202516:58
Ladies and gentlemen, presenting Indian tech youtubers.
26.03.202504:59
So ChatGPT will allow you to draw sexy women and men (hot guy for OpenAI CEO) 🌚
20.03.202518:33
Just for 1st pixel unit made in India. That's a Pixel 8 btw.
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ATT • Tech News
15.03.202512:33
Microsoft apologizes after removing a Visual Studio Code extension used by millions
Microsoft has reinstated the 'Material Theme – Free' and 'Material Theme Icons – Free' extensions on the Visual Studio Marketplace after finding that the obfuscated code they contained wasn't actually malicious.
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Microsoft has reinstated the 'Material Theme – Free' and 'Material Theme Icons – Free' extensions on the Visual Studio Marketplace after finding that the obfuscated code they contained wasn't actually malicious.
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07.05.202509:34
BREAKING: Journalists Mishaal Rahman and Kamila exploited a security flaw to leak internal Google Pixel and Android details
Two well-known Android Authority journalists, Kamila Wojciechowska and Mishaal Rahman, are being accused of exploiting a vulnerability to get unauthorized access to dogfood builds (internal Google builds). This access reportedly allowed them to leak unreleased information about upcoming Pixel hardware and Android software features.
Instead of reporting the security flaw to Google, the two allegedly used it to publish "exclusive" stories and leaks based on confidential and unofficial builds. They gave the impression that Google supported their reporting, while hiding the fact that it was based on a serious vulnerability.
This raises serious concerns about how tech outlets get their information, as they are now crossing ethical lines to leak it.
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Two well-known Android Authority journalists, Kamila Wojciechowska and Mishaal Rahman, are being accused of exploiting a vulnerability to get unauthorized access to dogfood builds (internal Google builds). This access reportedly allowed them to leak unreleased information about upcoming Pixel hardware and Android software features.
Instead of reporting the security flaw to Google, the two allegedly used it to publish "exclusive" stories and leaks based on confidential and unofficial builds. They gave the impression that Google supported their reporting, while hiding the fact that it was based on a serious vulnerability.
This raises serious concerns about how tech outlets get their information, as they are now crossing ethical lines to leak it.
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10.04.202502:52
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Reposted from:ATT • Tech News
02.04.202506:52
France fines Apple €150M for “excessive” pop-ups that let users reject tracking
France has imposed a €150 million fine on Apple because its App Tracking Transparency (ATT) framework requires third-party publishers to get "double consent" for tracking, while Apple's own data collection only needs one pop-up.
This asymmetry is seen as making third-party app use overly complex and harming small publishers who rely on advertising revenue. This fine doesn't mandate immediate changes, leaving room for future adjustments. Also, investigations into ATT are ongoing in Germany, Italy, Poland, and Romania.
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France has imposed a €150 million fine on Apple because its App Tracking Transparency (ATT) framework requires third-party publishers to get "double consent" for tracking, while Apple's own data collection only needs one pop-up.
This asymmetry is seen as making third-party app use overly complex and harming small publishers who rely on advertising revenue. This fine doesn't mandate immediate changes, leaving room for future adjustments. Also, investigations into ATT are ongoing in Germany, Italy, Poland, and Romania.
🔗 ArsTechnica
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24.03.202520:00
There are the first cases of freezing a user account on the Telegram Beta test server.
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20.03.202513:19
Roku is forcing users to watch ads before they can use their TV in ‘test’
Owners of smart TVs and streaming sticks running Roku OS are already subject to video advertisements on the home screen, and now they are getting forced to watch ads before they can even access the home screen.
Some people might not be as receptive to more obtrusive ad formats if they have grown accustomed to seeing a static image on an ignored area of their screen. One Redditor commented,
Although Roku already has advertisements on the home screen and in its screensaver, autoplaying advertisements when the TV is turned on is a novel and quite hostile practice.
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Owners of smart TVs and streaming sticks running Roku OS are already subject to video advertisements on the home screen, and now they are getting forced to watch ads before they can even access the home screen.
Some people might not be as receptive to more obtrusive ad formats if they have grown accustomed to seeing a static image on an ignored area of their screen. One Redditor commented,
I could accept the static ad on the side. Forcing a loud commercial is awful.
Although Roku already has advertisements on the home screen and in its screensaver, autoplaying advertisements when the TV is turned on is a novel and quite hostile practice.
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14.03.202517:26
RIP Google Assistant
Google announced today that the classic Google Assistant will no longer be accessible on most mobile devices.
"Over the coming months, we’re upgrading more users on mobile devices from Google Assistant to Gemini; and later this year, the classic Google Assistant will no longer be accessible on most mobile devices or available for new downloads on mobile app stores."
There will be an exception for phones running Android 9 or earlier and don’t have at least 2 GB of RAM, with the existing Assistant experience remaining in place for those users.
🪦 May 2016 ~ March 2025
You will be remembered 🙏
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Google announced today that the classic Google Assistant will no longer be accessible on most mobile devices.
"Over the coming months, we’re upgrading more users on mobile devices from Google Assistant to Gemini; and later this year, the classic Google Assistant will no longer be accessible on most mobile devices or available for new downloads on mobile app stores."
Additionally, we’ll be upgrading tablets, cars and devices that connect to your phone, such as headphones and watches, to Gemini. We're also bringing a new experience, powered by Gemini, to home devices like speakers, displays and TVs.
There will be an exception for phones running Android 9 or earlier and don’t have at least 2 GB of RAM, with the existing Assistant experience remaining in place for those users.
🪦 May 2016 ~ March 2025
You will be remembered 🙏
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Mystic Leaks
06.05.202517:51
Very spicy shit 🌶🔥
https://fixupx.com/sparagmossys/status/1919743333619868041
https://fixupx.com/DOGDYKERAPE/status/1919781639208493165
Allegedly, a certain AndroidAuthority Tech Journalist (hi, kuba, does the hole hurt by any chance?) has been accused of being a full-blown rapist, dr11g abuser and whatnot
the loophole is closed and the ship is sinking 🥀
https://fixupx.com/sparagmossys/status/1919743333619868041
https://fixupx.com/DOGDYKERAPE/status/1919781639208493165
Allegedly, a certain AndroidAuthority Tech Journalist (hi, kuba, does the hole hurt by any chance?) has been accused of being a full-blown rapist, dr11g abuser and whatnot
the loophole is closed and the ship is sinking 🥀
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Tadi Channel
09.04.202515:06
A zoomer Italian YouTuber reviews upcoming Pixel stock
https://youtu.be/RJEsxIBQpUU
https://youtu.be/RJEsxIBQpUU
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Mishaal's Android News Feed
23.03.202516:52
⏩ Your Pixel phone quietly got a big boost in GPU performance in the latest Android update
Pixel phones with Tensor chips are seeing significant increases in GPU benchmark scores, likely due to GPU driver updates
More details👇
🔗 https://www.androidauthority.com/pixel-phones-gpu-performance-boost-3537248/
Pixel phones with Tensor chips are seeing significant increases in GPU benchmark scores, likely due to GPU driver updates
More details👇
🔗 https://www.androidauthority.com/pixel-phones-gpu-performance-boost-3537248/
19.03.202519:17
"Touch Grass" is now a Trademark of dbrand!
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Reposted from:Mishaal's Android News Feed
13.03.202519:17
🖥 This could be HUGE: Google is working on a new desktop mode for Android phones called Desktop View
Desktop View may be a full desktop mode experience for Android phones, and a new developer option is in the works that'll let you test it.
Details👇
🔗 https://www.androidauthority.com/android-desktop-view-3533755/
Desktop View may be a full desktop mode experience for Android phones, and a new developer option is in the works that'll let you test it.
Details👇
🔗 https://www.androidauthority.com/android-desktop-view-3533755/
22.04.202506:18
Perplexity, your favorite AI search tool, has just joined Telegram!
Perplexity is an AI-powered search engine that uses leading AI models and live web search to answer your most complicated questions in real-time.
Simply DM @askplexbot or add it to your group chat to try it out.
t.me/askplexbot
Perplexity is an AI-powered search engine that uses leading AI models and live web search to answer your most complicated questions in real-time.
Simply DM @askplexbot or add it to your group chat to try it out.
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Reposted from:Mishaal's Android News Feed
05.04.202509:29
🎮Google will require new Android 16 devices to support this game-changing graphics feature
New Android 16 devices must support Host Image Copy, a Vulkan 1.4 feature that one Google engineer says is a "game changer for games on Android."
Here's why👇
🔗 https://www.androidauthority.com/android-16-host-image-copy-3541523/
New Android 16 devices must support Host Image Copy, a Vulkan 1.4 feature that one Google engineer says is a "game changer for games on Android."
Here's why👇
🔗 https://www.androidauthority.com/android-16-host-image-copy-3541523/
29.03.202507:38
Elon Musk has sold his Twitter/X to his own artificial intelligence company, xAI for $33 billion.
In other words, Elon Musk’s xAI bought Elon Musk’s X for $33 billion on paper. Elon Musk announced on X that "the combination values xAI at $80 billion and X at $33 billion ($45B less $12B debt)."
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In other words, Elon Musk’s xAI bought Elon Musk’s X for $33 billion on paper. Elon Musk announced on X that "the combination values xAI at $80 billion and X at $33 billion ($45B less $12B debt)."
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22.03.202504:29
Court Reserves Order on ProtonMail Ban, Urges Government Action
On March 21, 2025, the Karnataka High Court reserved its order on a petition seeking a ban on Proton Mail. The court deemed the petition's national security concerns and potential criminal misuse issues as serious matters.
The Union Government made reference to a mutual assistance agreement with Switzerland while detailing the specific procedures necessary for blocking.
The advocate for the company argued that the servers are outside of India and are not amenable to Indian Laws.
The government faced court pressure to act and the case remains pending as of now, with no decision announced.
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On March 21, 2025, the Karnataka High Court reserved its order on a petition seeking a ban on Proton Mail. The court deemed the petition's national security concerns and potential criminal misuse issues as serious matters.
The Union Government made reference to a mutual assistance agreement with Switzerland while detailing the specific procedures necessary for blocking.
The advocate for the company argued that the servers are outside of India and are not amenable to Indian Laws.
The government faced court pressure to act and the case remains pending as of now, with no decision announced.
🔗 LiveLaw
🧑💻 @agamtechtricks
16.03.202518:37
Don't worry, it's not a bug, it's a feature!
The feature, unfortunately being called a bug, causes Microsoft Copilot to uninstall itself and unpin from the taskbar as well. Thanks Microsoft.
https://www.windowslatest.com/2025/03/16/microsoft-windows-11-march-2025-update-bug-deletes-copilot-app-unpins-from-the-taskbar/
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The feature, unfortunately being called a bug, causes Microsoft Copilot to uninstall itself and unpin from the taskbar as well. Thanks Microsoft.
https://www.windowslatest.com/2025/03/16/microsoft-windows-11-march-2025-update-bug-deletes-copilot-app-unpins-from-the-taskbar/
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Reposted from:Mishaal's Android News Feed
13.03.202515:54
💻 Vulkan is becoming the official graphics driver for Android!
Android is moving to a "modern, unified rendering stack with Vulkan at its core."
Here's what you should know about this big change, including details Google didn't mention👇
🔗 https://www.androidauthority.com/porting-pc-games-to-android-3534575/
Android is moving to a "modern, unified rendering stack with Vulkan at its core."
Here's what you should know about this big change, including details Google didn't mention👇
🔗 https://www.androidauthority.com/porting-pc-games-to-android-3534575/
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