I know exactly what you are talking about. I'm just hoping they come to their senses and go back to the better form factor of the original one for the 3rd (that will presumably have the completely custom Tensor G5)
I don't have a reputable source (only stack overflow) because Google's docs are misleading. They say you need INTERNET and ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE permissions but it simply isn't true. I wonder if they regret the decision but can't change it now because it could break older apps?
Despite widespread misinformation, that isn't actually true. You DO NOT need to declare the Internet permission in an Android app. Google removed the requirement about 10 years ago when they realized pretty much every single app used the Internet permission. You only need it now if you are using sockets
I think he is referring to the rumors that the Tensor G5 (not the G4 releasing year) will be a complete redesign built on TSMC's 3nm instead of Exenos.
Wut. Why would they bother when your cellular connection is constantly pinging all towers to literally triangulate your location? Why do something much more complicated to get data they already have?
The real answer is they are a multi billion dollar company with telemetry. Obviously, the vast majority of people never turn off WiFi or Bluetooth. Most people want quick access to connect to a WiFi network or Bluetooth device, not to toggle either off.
I think so. My partner, a couple friends and I all had them and none of us had the issue though.