Google has announced further restrictions on sideloading in Android, sparking ongoing debate. Many argue users should be able to run any code on hardware they own, though this point is considered moot in the current discussion context.
Android now prevents photos from sharing location metadata through web file uploads, breaking functionality for sites like OpenBenches that rely on geolocation data embedded in photos. The change affects how photo pickers handle location information when users upload images.
A developer collected disposable vapes to salvage batteries, noting their increasing sophistication with USB-C ports and rechargeable batteries. The article explores the technical aspects of these devices.
The author discusses frustration with devices that have built-in rechargeable batteries, using an example of someone trying to fix an iFixit soldering station with an overdischarged battery. While acknowledging the convenience and remarkable battery life of modern Li-ion cells, the post highlights issues when these batteries fail and replacements are unavailable.