Skip to main content

Samsung Galaxy Note 20’s chipset might not be that bad after all

With the Galaxy Note 20 launch just a week away, all eyes will be on what upgrades Samsung brings to the table. While the chipset might remain unchanged, there might be a silver lining. While Samsung flagship like the Note series and the S series are powered by Snapdragon chipsets in the US and European markets, they come with Exynos chipset in Asian markets such as India. It often tends to lose out on the performance front against Qualcomm Snapdragon counterparts. However, a new leak suggests some good news in this regard. Samsung Galaxy Note 20 release date, price, news and leaks Upcoming smartphones in India: Specs, launch date, price (Image credit: Samsung/WinFuture) According to a tweet by Anthony, a Youtuber, Samsung Galaxy Note 20 will continue to be powered by the Exynos 990 chipset, but with major improvements in terms of the performance and efficiency. These optimizations should bring it closer to the Snapdragon 865 series. He even suggested that it is almost li...
13 comments

You can now force dark mode for individual apps (including WhatsApp) – here's how

You can now force dark mode for individual apps (including WhatsApp) – here's how

Android 10's system-wide dark mode is capable of forcing dark mode on apps that don't currently support it. This can be extremely helpful, but it's all or nothing: you can't pick and choose which apps have dark mode forced if you don't like how it looks for some of them.

Until now, it's only been possible to work around this limitation if you're willing to root your phone, but there's now a free app that lets you decide which apps to darken on an individual basis without jailbreaking it first.

DarkQ (available to download from XDA Labs) works with most third-party apps without their own dark modes, plus first-party apps like the Google Play Store.

Doing this requires elevated privileges, which was originally only possible by rooting your device, but the app can now achieve the same thing using an Android Debug Bridge (ADB) script to access system files that are usually inaccessible. Check the forum thread for details of how to install and use it.

Turn off the lights

Forced dark mode can work well, but it's only a compromise and looks better on some apps than others, so being able to decide where it's applied is a real boon (and should arguably be offered by Android 10 itself).

With DarQ installed, you can enjoy the best of both worlds while you wait for developers to catch up and complete fully optimized dark modes that you can activate with a tap of a toggle.

Via XDA Developers

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Samsung Galaxy Note 20’s chipset might not be that bad after all

With the Galaxy Note 20 launch just a week away, all eyes will be on what upgrades Samsung brings to the table. While the chipset might remain unchanged, there might be a silver lining. While Samsung flagship like the Note series and the S series are powered by Snapdragon chipsets in the US and European markets, they come with Exynos chipset in Asian markets such as India. It often tends to lose out on the performance front against Qualcomm Snapdragon counterparts. However, a new leak suggests some good news in this regard. Samsung Galaxy Note 20 release date, price, news and leaks Upcoming smartphones in India: Specs, launch date, price (Image credit: Samsung/WinFuture) According to a tweet by Anthony, a Youtuber, Samsung Galaxy Note 20 will continue to be powered by the Exynos 990 chipset, but with major improvements in terms of the performance and efficiency. These optimizations should bring it closer to the Snapdragon 865 series. He even suggested that it is almost li...
13 comments
Read more

The best Android games of 2018

TechRadar - All the latest technology news The best Android games of 2018 There are loads of great games available for Android, but how can you pick out the gems from the dross, and amazing touchscreen experiences from botched console ports? With our lists, that’s how! We cover the best titles on Android right now, including the finest racers, puzzlers, adventure games, arcade titles and more.  We've tried these games out, and looked to see where the costs come in - there might be a free sticker added to some of these in the Google Play Store, but sometimes you'll need an in app purchase (IAP) to get the real benefit - so we'll make sure you know about that ahead of the download. Check back every week for a new game, and click through to the following pages to see the best of the best divided into the genres that best represent what people are playing right now. Android game of the week: Spitkiss ($1.99/£1.99/AU$3.69) Spitkiss is a mashup of...
9 comments
Read more

The 10 best tripods you can buy right now

TechRadar - All the latest technology news The 10 best tripods you can buy right now Question: what has three legs, one head, and doesn’t get out much? Answer: that big, heavy tripod that’s too much of a chore to lug around. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Increasingly, manufacturers are coming up with cunning designs that are relatively compact and lightweight, yet extend to lofty operating heights and offer solid support even for heavyweight camera and lens combinations. Better still, the latest tripods are often packed with intriguing features and clever tricks. It’s all good news because, even in broad daylight, a tripod can help you get sharper shots with better, more precise composition. Let’s start at the top and work downwards. What type of head? Every tripod needs a head, and the smart money is on ball heads. Many tripods are sold as kits, comprising legs and a head, although sometimes you’ll need to buy the legs and head...
Post a Comment
Read more