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Introducing the new XDA, the best computing site in the universe
We at XDA are ready to lean into what we do best
Since XDA launched over 20 years ago, computing has been at the heart of everything that we do. We started out as a Windows development community, after all, and are named after the O2 Xda. That evolved into Android, and more recently, we’ve expanded into being an all-encompassing tech site. If it’s got a processor in it and you compute with it, we probably cover it.
XDA forums are now open for the Asus ROG Phone 7, Motorola Edge 40 Pro, Samsung Galaxy A34, and Poco F5
We have opened XDA forums for the Asus ROG Phone 7 series, Motorola Edge 40 Pro, Samsung Galaxy A34, and Poco F5.
We've seen a lot of smartphones released over the past couple of months, with some that could eventually end up being on our list for best Android phones of 2023. Per usual, we've been covering all the news surrounding these devices, but have also opened forums for some of these handsets as well. Just in case you're interested learning more or discussing the handset with the XDA community, we have opened XDA forums for the Asus ROG Phone 7 series, Motorola Edge 40 Pro, Samsung Galaxy A34, and Poco F5.
XDA Forums introduce OpenAL, the world's first AI-powered forum moderator
AI is here to stay, and XDA is one step ahead of the curve.
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Although we only allow human-written articles on XDA Developers, forum moderation is a different story. But that changes starting today. We've teamed up with the brightest minds in the machine learning industry, and after months of development, we're proud to present the world's first AI Moderator: OpenAL.
XDA's favorite laptops, accessories, and brands of the year
As the year comes to a close, let's celebrate the computers, accessories, and brands that found their way into our hearts in 2022.
2022 is coming to a close, and with the beginning of 2023, we're diving head first into new tech as CES 2023 kicks off in the first week of January. Before all that happens, though, it's a good time to recognize all the devices we loved to use during the past year. Many companies created spectacular products that push the computing industry forward, and they deserve to be celebrated. After all, these products set new standards for what we can and should expect in 2023 and beyond.
XDA forums are open for the OPPO Find N, Moto Edge X30, Realme 8i, and Samsung Galaxy Tab A8
We've opened forums for the new OPPO Find N foldable, the Moto Edge X30, the Realme 8i, and the new Samsung Galaxy Tab A8. Read on!
OPPO just announced the Find N, the company's first foldable phone to compete against the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3. It's a compact foldable that opens up into a tablet and comes with high-end specifications. While the OPPO Find N is unique in its own way, Motorola announced the Moto Edge X30 last week making it the first phone with the all-new Snapdragon Gen 1 chip. Samsung also announced its budget-oriented Galaxy Tab A8 this week with a UniSOC chipset.
An Update on XDA Labs
XDA Labs is an app distribution platform for developers that couldn’t host on Google Play. And we have an important announcement to make.
It was five years ago that we launched XDA Labs after hundreds of hours of development. The primary purpose was to create an alternate app distribution platform for developers that couldn’t host on Google Play. Labs had other features such as beta and alpha channels (before Google added the same to Google Play) to enable developers to have more control over their app distribution and testing. Not only that, but Labs let users get early access to new versions of popular apps with an update mechanism that would “push” updates to phones often days or weeks before Google or other big developers did full rollouts of new app versions.
Honor 20 forums are now open
Device forums for the upcoming Honor 20 are now open, giving interested forum members a dedicated space to discuss all aspects of the device. Head on over!
Honor recently announced that it will be launching the Honor 20 in London on May 21. With the help of the teaser, we could deduce that the smartphone will probably feature quad rear cameras with a focus on night time photography. We are still awaiting more details on the exact specifications for the device, but in the meantime, XDA Forums for the Honor 20 are now available!
Borderlight Live Wallpaper gets updated to support the OnePlus 6T and other waterdrop notch phones
The Borderlight Live Wallpaper app has been updated to support devices with waterdrop notches like the OnePlus 6T and others. Read on to know more!
Notches have been the highlight of 2018, and they are going to be here in 2019 as well. While we can wait for OEMs to adapt their way to more innovative design trends that eliminates the notch, for now, notches are your best bet to achieve maximum screen real estate on the front of your device. And if you use the innovative Borderlight Live Wallpaper app, you can put the notch to some good cosmetic use too.
Borderlight Live Wallpaper brings color to the edges of your phone
We recently covered a OnePlus 6 live wallpaper called Borderlight. At the time it was exclusive to the OnePlus 6, but now it works on many devices.
The community that has developed here at XDA is truly amazing. Enthusiasts of Android gather together on our forums to do many things. Some help others by answering questions in the Q/A forums while others generously share their work with the community which can result in people starting to learn to code, refine their existing apps, and more. We recently covered a live wallpaper for the OnePlus 6 called Borderlight from XDA Junior Member dax105. At the time it was exclusive to the OnePlus 6, but due to popular demand the developer has come back with an updated version.
XDA Forums Dedicated to LineageOS Now Live!
The XDA forums dedicated to LineageOS are now live. Go there to keep up to date with news related to LineageOS and to discuss anything related to the ROM.
Ever since Cyanogen Inc. announced that they will be discontinuing all Cyanogen OS related services, many users wondered what would happen to CyanogenMod. Unfortunately, the worst scenario played out this past weekend, and CyanogenMod was declared officially dead.
File Hosting and You: An Inside Look at Android File Host
Check out this interview with Android File Host, the guys behind the hosting of your favorite ROMs and mods. How do they make it all work so well? Find out!
There are many things we take for granted in this world. When it comes to the Internet, we expect services to be made available to us cheap (or even free), fast, and convenient. Depending on how long you've been flashing custom ROMs, you've probably downloaded tens of gigabytes of data just to get that latest version of bleeding edge software on your smartphone.
Create Your Own Forum on XDA
XDA now lets users come up with their own XDA forums to create all new sorts of discussions and developments!
Historically, adding a forum on XDA has been decided by having our intern spin around in an office chair, blindfolded, throwing darts at a board. Actually, we add forums based on which devices we think will have strong community support.