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Re:Google confirms 'high-friction' sideloading flow is comin... by dotancohen on Monday January 26, 2026 @08:03PM (#46774099)
I didn't know that. I'm on the S24U right now.

What did the Bluetooth provide? I use third party EMR pens when at my desk, I've not noticed any missing features.

Re:Google confirms 'high-friction' sideloading flow is comin... by gambiting on Tuesday January 27, 2026 @01:55AM (#46776381)
You could use the button on the pen and use gestures with it at a distance. So for example I would put the phone somewhere, take the pen with me and use the button as camera trigger. Now they removed bluetooth from the pen so it only acts as a pen - while the button on it still works, it only works when the tip is touching the screen.
Re:Google confirms 'high-friction' sideloading flow is comin... by dotancohen on Tuesday January 27, 2026 @03:00AM (#46776812)
I see, thank you.