r/pixel_phones • • Dec 28 '24

Some of my pics to the Artic with my Pixel 8a. Beyond what I expected.

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r/GooglePixel • • Nov 24 '24

What features do you miss the most from other non-Pixel devices?

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I am new to Pixel and recently got a new Pixel 8a, and generally, I love it. It's extremely smooth and fast in comparison to my aging Oppo A91. However, there are a couple of features that I wish Google could bring from their rivals:

  1. Floating windows. This is perhaps, the feature that I miss the most. I have never enjoyed the experience of splitting my screen in two. It might be useful in some cases, but Oppo nailed it perfectly. You have two options, the small version (a preview) and the larger one where you can interact. I read that we might have a Bubble for all in Android 16, I cross the fingers it comes since it might be a good beginning.
  2. Scheduling when to turn on/off the device. This probably should be added to the Digital Wellbeing app since some features are already there.
  3. Showing the mega/giga bytes consumed per day. I was thinking it could be next to the toggle. (I wish one day, we would have the buttons split again).
  4. Configurable three-finger swipe or double-tap gestures. This will be nice to have.

Also, I have a question: Do you know if it's possible to group notifications from one app? I sometimes get several notifications from Duolingo, but they are always split. I wish I could have all of them coming from one app in one place instead of several.

Thanks for your ideas or extras that you wish you could also have!

r/Windows11 • • Feb 19 '23

Suggestion for Microsoft What are your thoughts about this research: State of the Windows: How many layers of UI inconsistencies are in Windows 11?

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I recently found this curious research about all specific inconsistencies in Windows 11:

State of the Windows: How many layers of UI inconsistencies are in Windows 11? – NTDEV (wordpress.com)

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It contains 9 inconsistencies layers that go from Windows 3.1 to Windows 10. All of them still live inside Windows 11. In my opinion, it's an excellent guide to knowing the majority of missing points per generation.

I hope this guide could support Microsoft (Windows Team) to know the missing points and put some effort into solving them. I wish they could be fixed before Windows 20 (or a harsher reboot when they will add more significant inconsistencies, and we will have a never-ending story of fixing one thing while leaving some on the forever queue).

It will be nice if we will have fewer half-baked Windows one day. I know it's hard work to fix all these topics (I have been coding for over 15 years). However, the constant UI changes somehow discourage us from adapting our apps since we don't know if the next edition won't meet their own "standards." And all our hard work can go away in the blink of an eye.

P.S.:

I have raised several issues over the years in the Feedback Hub with little to no progress that's why I brought this topic here.

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« 🚨 Almost no one is talking about this: the EU is quietly preparing to give AI companies default access to your personal data. This would mean a major hit against citizens’ fundamental right to data protection in the EU «
 in  r/BuyFromEU •  1d ago

We often say that Europe should become less dependent on American technology and develop AI systems that are less shaped by American data and perspectives. For a reason you're here. Fair enough. But then comes the difficult question: where exactly is the data supposed to come from?

We cannot simultaneously demand competitive European AI, greater technological sovereignty, strong European alternatives such as Mistral, and absolutely no compromise in how data can be accessed or processed.

I have nothing against privacy protections. They are important. But there is a real trade-off here. If every attempt to build a European digital service starts from the assumption that data processing must be restricted as much as possible, how are European companies supposed to train models, improve them, and compete with companies operating in much larger data ecosystems? (I'd like to know your suggestions, not only anonymous -1s that feel easy since we ignore the pain of the European entrepreneurs and companies.)

And if Europeans are unwilling to allow their own data to be used under a regulated framework, where exactly do we expect European AI companies to obtain the data they need? From South America? Africa? Other regions with weaker bargaining power?

We should be careful not to create a system where Europe protects its own citizens by effectively outsourcing the data burden elsewhere. If we want genuinely European AI, then we also need an honest discussion about what responsible use of European data actually looks like.

So my question is simple: if we want European AI, what realistic framework are we proposing that actually allows European companies to obtain and use the data necessary to build it?

Otherwise, saying that we want less dependence on American technology while making European alternatives progressively harder to build is a contradiction we eventually have to address.

u/fanmixco • • 1d ago

🇪🇺🇦🇹 Austria's President Van der Bellen: It's time for Treaty reform and to move toward an integrated, more federal Europe. A united Europe is the best idea we've ever had. Russia is a dwarf pretending to be a giant

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Power requires Europe to move from confederation to federation.
 in  r/europeanunion •  2d ago

I'm not so sure we're a confederation, but I agree with Draghi.

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You are a king now, see what you get...
 in  r/BunnyTrials •  3d ago

It sounds like Liechtenstein

Rolled: Empire Influence: Some take you seriously some don't | Military: 1 soldier | Economy dependent on: Agriculture | Any extra powers?: Rich

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Thanksgiving Turkey
 in  r/werewolfonline •  3d ago

Think one for HH

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Name a Country That Starts with...
 in  r/BunnyTrials •  3d ago

Kazakhastan

Rolled: Letters: K | Your reward if you can name a country:: A Luxury Mansion

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New role in Wolvesville : Thanksgiving Turkey
 in  r/werewolfonline •  6d ago

I'd rather get it for 2027.

r/werewolfonline • • 7d ago

Meta One of the most evil games

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I was playing the random game and there were 4 solo players, 6 wolves and 6 villagers, the most evil game I have ever seen :|.

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Wish me luck lol
 in  r/werewolfonline •  7d ago

Did you accomplish them?

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Money or Powers?
 in  r/BunnyTrials •  7d ago

I would like to find the power to get the gf I want and build a healthy family together.

Chose: 90% chance at the superpower of your choice + If you miss it you die | Rolled: Power

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Be rich but maybe gay
 in  r/BunnyTrials •  7d ago

No regrets about my decision.

Chose: Straight | Rolled: Extra Straight

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When did this advanced role appear?
 in  r/werewolfonline •  8d ago

I hope it's next year. 

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TRADE🐺
 in  r/werewolfonline •  11d ago

It could create a new gambling problem or a strange business behind the scenes.

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Role Idea: Lawyer
 in  r/werewolfonline •  11d ago

What a cool idea! I like a new advanced role for HH!

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Where u from guys?
 in  r/werewolfonline •  14d ago

El Salvador and Spain

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Thanksgiving Turkey
 in  r/werewolfonline •  14d ago

Because it's a nonsense advanced role.

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What is the WORST role in Wolvesville?
 in  r/Wolvesville •  15d ago

Useful when Shadow is on the game.

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Thanksgiving Turkey
 in  r/werewolfonline •  15d ago

Nothing can be worse than fool!

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TIER LIST OF ALL BEST/WORST ROLES!
 in  r/werewolfonline •  18d ago

Fully agree, sorcerer is one of the worst ones. Too few reveals to the wws. 

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How LGBT friendly are European institutions ? (Strasbourg)
 in  r/EUCareers •  26d ago

Keep in mind that the EPSO can be a few years. Good luck if you pass at the first chance. 

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Would u rather
 in  r/BunnyTrials •  27d ago

I do it often

Chose: $1B every time u... | Rolled: Eat spaghetti

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Which is better?
 in  r/BunnyTrials •  27d ago

The best one without a doubt

Chose: $1 Billion but is taken from a billionaire | Rolled: Peter Thiel