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  What Browser should we use on Android 5 (Lollipop)?
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  @Catweazle Min sys specs? You mean the minimum amount of disk space, memory, etc. needed to run the Android version I want to install? I thought there was more to it than just specs. My understanding is: Tablet hardware doesn't have the standardization that laptop and desktop hardware have. So, no matter the specs: You can't just take a stock Android, install it onto any tablet, and expect it to work. The Android must be modified to work on that particular model of tablet. That's why tablet-manufactures are so bad at applying security updates. That's why LineageOS has tablets they support, and tablets they don't. Am I wrong, do I have an exaggerated impression of how poorly stock Android works on any old tablet?
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  Apple Pay anyone?
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  @Pathduck I use both: A mini-wallet for the cards I use most often, and a traditional wallet for the rest.
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  About extra iPhone security?
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  @Vladiaz said in About extra iPhone security?: [I]f your phone is jailbroken, you can also add extra layer of protections Jailbreaking an iPhone is counterproductive, if you want your iPhone to be secure! At least, that's my understanding.
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  Vivaldi Flags
  • KumarArnim1

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  @mib2berlin maybe it's a device related issue. Tried out Chrome flags too. It's worse than what I am experiencing in Vivaldi. Load the flags page and chrome dies out instantaneously
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  Vivaldi and iPad
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  I use Vivaldi on my MacBook because Vivaldi is so much more efficient for productivity than any other browser. I would probably not use it on my iPad since it is more my relaxation, hobby platform. Also, the integration of Apple apps like Notes makes Safari more practical on iPad. Nevertheless, I never used any other browser, so I am poor judge in the matter. However, with the upcoming iPadOS 16, it is clear that Apple is serious about positioning the iPad as a true laptop alternative. Hopefully Vivadi Team is considering this.
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  "Ask where to save files" option has no effect
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  That's Android feature.
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  Alternative Android app stores
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  @ingolftopf I have put the project on hold because of other, more important tasks. I plan to revisit the problem in a couple of months. @ingolftopf said in Alternative Android app stores: This is not correct. The apps from the 'F-Droid' store are usually of very high quality. I did not talk about the apps hosted on F-Droid, but the F-Droid store/catalog app itself.
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  No Competitor Against Whatsapp
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  "Although popular, WhatsApp is not a great choice when it comes to privacy because, although it uses E2EE, it allows Facebook to collect and abuse your metadata — who you are talking to, from where, at what time, how often, and from which device. ... Alternatively, you can signup for a free E2EE ProtonMail account, used by millions of people around the world to protect their private conversations." https://protonmail.com/blog/stop-using-sms/
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  What browser should we use on iOS (iPhone and iPad)?
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  @streptococcus , well. there are some privacy focused browsers which you can try until Vivaldi has a iOS version. https://alternativeto.net/software/safari/?feature=privacy-focused&license=free&platform=iphone .
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  What mobile phone do you have and why?
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  I have used iPhone for many years. Then I dropped it and it stopped working and I borrowed old Xiaomi R6 for several months. And I didn't notice really big difference. Of course iPhone was better and yes, IOS is more cheerful, but Xiaomi is a budget phone, you can’t compare it with iPhone. Now, on the advice of my friends, I bought Samsung Galaxy S20. And I'm completely satisfied! I like the camera much more (my friend has iPhone 12, so I can compare), the performance is no worse at all, and the price is much lower. And here's the question. Why on earth should I overpay if I can buy exactly the same device, with approximately the same characteristics, much cheaper? Plus, the Android interface is much friendlier than IOS.
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  Tech Pron Sites.
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  @greybeard Heehee, nice one. Yes this site is a bit disappointing. I thought i had bookmarked a different/better site yonks ago [the one i posted here was only stumbled across serendipitously in my daily reading of HackerNews t'other day], but alas it seems i didn't. When time permits i might spend a few moments on the interwebz trying to find better sites, & also ofc for the essential slide-rule sites [oh joy, i just found this old bookmarked one; phwoah!!!]. Pls all, feel free to post other cool pertinent links here. Tech Pron Rulz.
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  What browser do you use on Android?
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  @terryphi I use Vivaldi, for basically the same reasons as @vectorwhiz.
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  Android data sharing remains significant
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  Oh come on now, who can resist gargle's latest adorability?
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  Android says `Unfortunately System UI has stopped` vs YT & blog geniuses.
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  @guigirl said in Android says `Unfortunately System UI has stopped` vs YT & blog geniuses.: never again shall you ask me such a question... So true.
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  Something to follow-up... (Linux Smartphones)
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  @Ornorm Where is that downvote button when you need it : /
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  Android does not have a small screen phone
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  Best Android Phone Smallest Size, Google Pixel 4a Google Pixel 4a specs: Display: 5.81-inch, Full HD+ SoC: Snapdragon 730G RAM: 6GB Storage: 128GB Camera: 12.2MP Front camera: 8MP Battery: 3,140mAh Software: Android 10
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  Boox Nova2 - Vivaldi meet E-Ink
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  Hi, can you sync Vivaldi on nova2? I`m not able to do it
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  Planet Astro
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  @jon Jeez, that looks nice. My wife would swoon for it, I think. She's addicted to physical keyboards. On the other hand, a 48MP camera is right up my alley.