Why I like Android 🤖

Your Android phone will run Debian Linux soon (like some Pixels already can) https://www.zdnet.com/article/your-android-phone-will-run-debian-linux-soon-like-some-pixels-already-can/ 60 comments 9/3/2025 debian

Android nearly 20 times more likely to have virus than iOS https://www.techrepublic.com/article/android-beats-ios-and-windows-as-least-secure-mobile-os-nokia-report-finds/ 36 comments 14/11/2017 apple

One month after I released my Android game - I'd like to share some process screenshots! https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.newleafstudios.powerhouse 7 comments 23/5/2016 gamedev

Android to iPhone, part two: What I've liked about switching to the iPhone X http://www.androidpolice.com/2017/12/05/android-iphone-part-two-ive-liked-switching-iphone-x/ 53 comments 5/12/2017 apple

New high powered Octacore Rasperry Pi-like Android PC from Huawei http://www.pcworld.com/article/3192434/android/huawei-google-supercharge-android-with-new-raspberry-pi-like-board.html 73 comments 26/4/2017 hardware

So Allcast for Android is out, if you like me want a simple renderer gmrender seems the way to go. https://github.com/hzeller/gmrender-resurrect/blob/master/install.md 8 comments 2/12/2013 linux

Code snippet: Android-like resource linking in C/C++ [Xcode demo project] http://www.catnapgames.com/blog/2012/08/09/android-like-resource-linking-in-c.html 4 comments 15/8/2012 programming

Seems like Android linked devices might finally be happening. https://community.signalusers.org/t/allow-android-ios-devices-e-g-tablets-to-be-linked-to-the-primary-device-i-e-used-as-secondary-device-like-the-desktop-app/2884/180?u=icantremember 54 comments 24/1/2022 signal

If you are looking to customize your Android to look like Windows Phone you need to download the Segoe Ui font https://www.dafontfree.net/freefonts-segoe-ui-f65325.htm 18 comments 16/9/2019 windowsphone

There has been released a software that can Lock and Unlock your computer with just your phone. Fits for Windows, Mac, Android, macOS. How do you like an idea? https://hideez.com/hideez-lock-app-is-unified-way-to-protect-your-digital-and-physical-assets/ 11 comments 4/12/2017 privacy

Question: as an android user I would like to know why everyone seems to love imessage so much? https://www.reddit.com/r/apple/comments/6n3hnq/question_as_an_android_user_i_would_like_to_know/ 50 comments 13/7/2017 apple

Hey bookit, I just made an Android app you might like! https://market.android.com/details?id=com.speedreader 4 comments 12/8/2011 books

Android 16 could add PC-like external display tools, and we have a first look https://www.androidauthority.com/android-16-external-display-management-3533257/ 56 comments 7/3/2025 android

Is there an icon pack for android or desktop to test out what the possible future firefox ocons would look like? https://www.reddit.com/r/firefox/comments/9vefb4/is_there_an_icon_pack_for_android_or_desktop_to/ 3 comments 8/11/2018 firefox

Does iOS 12 auto fill in passwords to websites like Android? Without the need of a 3rd party app. Thinking about making the switch. https://www.reddit.com/r/apple/comments/9lm8uy/does_ios_12_auto_fill_in_passwords_to_websites/ 45 comments 5/10/2018 apple

What do you like for an Android or iPad file browser? Connected via OpenVPN. https://www.reddit.com/r/sysadmin/comments/6u74ka/what_do_you_like_for_an_android_or_ipad_file/ 6 comments 17/8/2017 sysadmin

Android Is As Open As The Clenched Fist I’d Like To Punch The Carriers With http://techcrunch.com/2010/09/09/android-open/ 23 comments 9/9/2010 apple

Looks like Google is changing Android’s gun emoji into a water gun https://techcrunch.com/2018/04/24/looks-like-google-is-changing-androids-gun-emoji-into-a-water-gun/ 23 comments 25/4/2018 technology

It looks like Google finally caved in to Oracle's copyright claim over Android http://andreasgal.com/2016/01/05/oracle-sinks-its-claws-into-android/ 3 comments 6/1/2016 technology

Bruce Eckel: Go seems like it could be a much better solution for Android programming. http://opensource.com/life/15/7/interview-bruce-eckel-java 54 comments 14/7/2015 golang

FBI doesn't like iOS 8 and Android encryption features http://www.technobuffalo.com/2014/09/26/fbi-doesnt-like-ios-8-and-android-encryption-features/ 8 comments 27/9/2014 privacy

Fries: Create sexy Android-like UI using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript http://getfri.es/ 26 comments 28/4/2014 web_design

Cubieboard- An Open ARM box like the Raspberry Pi with 1Gb RAM, A8 Cortex, and can run full operating systems like Android and Ubuntu. Price? $50. https://www.miniand.com/products/cubieboard%20developer%20board 408 comments 12/5/2013 technology

r/soccer seemed to like it so I thought I'd try here: I just finished a new Android app called SportsBar you guys might find useful https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.markdev.sportsbar&feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5tYXJrZGV2LnNwb3J0c2JhciJd 17 comments 1/6/2012 nba

I created a list of iOS and Android reviewers with contact information. Thought you guys might like. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0akbv4pf0jh80dgytywfhvxazqmfnbw5iaxf1rfj1eke&hl=en_us#gid=0 18 comments 9/9/2011 gamedev

Most of the Android antivirus apps in the Google Play store are complete BS and some may make your phone more likely to be infected by malware https://www.tomsguide.com/us/android-av-apps-bogus,news-29621.html 8 comments 12/3/2019 technology

What kind of phone can I get that isn't google related like android, but I can set firefox as defualt browser (not iOS) https://www.reddit.com/r/firefox/comments/a50s4c/what_kind_of_phone_can_i_get_that_isnt_google/ 7 comments 10/12/2018 firefox

SnoopSnitch - an Android app that collects and analyzes mobile data to make you aware of your mobile network security and to warn you about threats like IMSI catchers https://opensource.srlabs.de/projects/snoopsnitch 4 comments 28/12/2014 privacy

Fries lets you create sexy Android-like UI using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript http://jaunesarmiento.me/fries 4 comments 23/5/2013 webdev

If you have Android 4.2, you might like the app I wrote to display live cricket scores directly on the lock screen. Please try it out and let me know what you think! (x-post from /r/Cricket) https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=me.malladi.dashcricket 9 comments 1/3/2013 india

Hey Reddit, my first android app: a cycling computer. I hope you like it. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.kukino.ac 14 comments 26/3/2012 bicycling

To everyone claiming that Android is totally innovative and not at all based on the iPhone, here's what actual Android prototypes looked like before Google was able to study the iPhone. http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/android-hardware-in-the-wild/google-android-prototype-in-the-wild-334909.php 18 comments 4/3/2010 apple

I'm considering swapping to an iphone from android, Is there sufficient compatability between my windows 10 computer and Apps to be a decent replacement? for basic music sharing and videos and maybe a file sharing program like dropbox https://www.reddit.com/r/apple/comments/6swri0/im_considering_swapping_to_an_iphone_from_android/ 8 comments 10/8/2017 apple

[Android] [Focus] Why is Firefox Focus so smooth and easily handles clicking links like Chromium based browers, but the Native App is terrible? https://www.reddit.com/r/firefox/comments/6mhcxv/android_focus_why_is_firefox_focus_so_smooth_and/ 17 comments 10/7/2017 firefox

[Game] The sequel to my popular android Racing Manager game is out, previous version got a good reception here last year, hoping you guys like this new version even more! https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.moz.flracing2016.pro 3 comments 18/3/2016 formula1

NovaKey - First android app, It's a keyboard designed for touchscreens. Each key is a gesture rather than a meaningless tap. Please let me know any suggestions, questions or comments. Hope you like it:) https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=viviano.cantu.novakey 3 comments 28/12/2014 technology

Looks like there hasn't been a Dropbox referral party lately. I seem to be using it a lot more, specially with my Android phone. Referral code worth an extra free 250 Mb. inside comments. https://www.dropbox.com/referrals/NTcwNTcyOQ?src=global0 5 comments 2/1/2011 reddit.com

Nvidia Tegra-powered netbook coming 2009. That will be a Nvidia brand netbook. Launch price of $200 around Black Friday, likely with Android OS. Nvidia expects mobile phone operators to offer the new laptop on a 2-year data contract for free. http://m.pocket-lint.com/news/news.phtml/25062/nvidia-tegra-powered-netbook-2009.phtml 4 comments 25/6/2009 economy

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