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Android 17 QPR2 Beta 1 – New & Hidden Features + Performance & Stability
https://youtube.com/watch?v=rPHFSqy6DO8&si=hre37JyCLON3O7gk
https://redd.it/1v2u5aq
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Anyone else still miss pop-up selfie cameras? I can't be the only one...
Every time a new phone launches, it feels like we're getting the same design again and again. A punch-hole in the middle, a punch-hole in the corner, or sometimes a notch. That's it.
Then I remember my favorite phone, the OnePlus 7 Pro.
That phone felt years ahead of its time. A true edge-to-edge display with no notch, no punch-hole, no distractions. Watching movies, gaming, and even everyday scrolling felt so much more immersive. The pop-up camera wasn't just a gimmick, it made the phone feel futuristic.
I understand why companies moved away from it. Water resistance, durability, cost, and thinner designs all played a role. But I still feel like we lost something special.
Now almost every smartphone looks identical from the front. The excitement and uniqueness are gone.
If a brand released a modern flagship with:
A reliable pop-up selfie camera
Latest Snapdragon flagship processor
Excellent cameras
Big battery with fast charging
IP rating
I'd buy it without thinking twice.
Am I just being nostalgic, or are there still people who'd choose a pop-up camera over a punch-hole display today?
What's your favorite pop-up camera phone? Mine is still the OnePlus 7 Pro.
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Volkswagen blocks custom ROM users from VW app
https://www.heise.de/en/news/Volkswagen-blocks-custom-ROM-users-from-VW-app-11370557.html
https://redd.it/1v291yb
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China Smartphone Shipments Slip 2% YoY in Q2 2026; Huawei, Apple Shine Amid Market Weakness
https://counterpointresearch.com/en/insights/china-smartphone-shipments-slip-2-percent-yoy-in-q2-2026
https://redd.it/1v1s2fq
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Android 17 QPR2 Beta 1 for Pixel released
https://developer.android.com/about/versions/17/qpr2/release-notes
https://redd.it/1v1u4aj
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Oppo A7 Pro Max is coming soon with a 10,000mAh battery
https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_a7_pro_max_is_coming_soon_with_a_10000mah_battery-news-73790.php
https://redd.it/1v1k4wx
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ColorOS 17 design elements spotted in ColorOS 16.0.8
https://www.notebookcheck.net/ColorOS-17-design-elements-spotted-in-ColorOS-16-0-8.1346964.0.html
https://redd.it/1v1grso
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North Korea's Pixel 8 Pro clone packs 16GB of RAM
https://www.notebookcheck.net/North-Korea-s-Pixel-8-Pro-clone-packs-16GB-of-RAM-despite-RAMageddon.1346582.0.html
https://redd.it/1v170n9
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Anyone else had app protection flag Nova Launcher as malware?
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I haven't used this in a while (I moved onto other launchers) but today, out of the blue it detected a threat, saying it was nova launcher. Obviously I uninstalled it so I don't that screenshot but I was wondering if anyone else experienced the same?
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Sunday Rant/Rage (Jul 19 2026) - Your weekly complaint thread!
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This weekly Sunday thread is for you to let off some steam and speak out about whatever complaint you might have about:
Your device.
Your carrier.
Your device's manufacturer.
An app
Any other company
Rules
1) Please do not target any individuals or try to name/shame any individual. If you hate Google/Samsung/OnePlus etc. for one thing that is fine, but do not be rude to an individual app developer.
2) If you have a suggestion to solve another user's issue, please leave a comment but be sure it's constructive! We do not want any flame-wars.
3) Be respectful of other's opinions. Even if you feel that somebody is "wrong" you don't have to go out of your way to prove them wrong. Disagree politely, and move on.
https://redd.it/1v0oqtc
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Samsung acknowledges the Galaxy S26 Ultra red screen problem, a fix is underway
https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_acknowledges_the_galaxy_s26_ultra_red_screen_problem_a_fix_is_underway-news-73782.php
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Google Is Locking Down Your Android Phone... - SomeOrdinaryGamers
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GXTlIellMnU
https://redd.it/1v0jte7
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Saturday APPreciation thread (Jul 18 2026) - Your weekly app recommendation/request thread!
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This weekly Saturday thread is for:
* App promotion,
* App praise/sharing
If you are a developer, you may promote your own app ONLY under the bolded, distinguished moderator comment. Users: if you think someone is trying to bypass this rule by promoting their app in the general thread, click the report button so we can take a look!
https://redd.it/1uzu153
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Pixel 11 reportedly getting ‘improved’ face unlock as 11a said to use Tensor G6
https://9to5google.com/2026/07/17/pixel-11-face-unlock-11a-tensor-g6/
https://redd.it/1uzqug8
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Samsung Galaxy Fold8 series gets a significant battery life boost, EU ratings reveal
https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_fold8_series_will_come_with_significant_battery_life_boost_as_eu_ratings_surface-news-73756.php
https://redd.it/1uznssa
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They came for the King... - Motorola G Stylus 2026 Teardown & Durability Test - JerryRigEverything
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Y-D4gYIVe4
https://redd.it/1v2qk10
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Daily Superthread (Jul 21 2026) - Your daily thread for questions, device recommendations and general discussions!
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Xiaomi officially teases new Poco phone in orange finish
https://www.notebookcheck.net/Xiaomi-officially-teases-new-Poco-phone-in-orange-finish.1347121.0.html
https://redd.it/1v28fd8
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Google Maps on Android Auto finally (!!) gets a live speedometer
https://www.androidauthority.com/google-maps-android-auto-live-speedometer-3689236/
https://redd.it/1v1zs20
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Pixel 6 and 6 Pro will not get Android 17 QPR2
https://9to5google.com/2026/07/20/pixel-6-no-android-17-qpr2/
https://redd.it/1v1vm7q
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Daily Superthread (Jul 20 2026) - Your daily thread for questions, device recommendations and general discussions!
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https://redd.it/1v1jj57
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Ultra-thin 13.2-inch tablet with spectacular battery life—Oppo Pad 5 Pro review
https://www.notebookcheck.net/Ultra-thin-13-2-inch-tablet-with-spectacular-battery-life-Oppo-Pad-5-Pro-review.1346046.0.html
https://redd.it/1v1ey5l
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[9to5google] All Android backup data now counts toward your Google Account storage
https://9to5google.com/2026/07/18/android-backup-data-update/
https://redd.it/1v167lh
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EU Orders Google to Give ChatGPT and Claude the Same Android Access as Gemini.
https://dailytechnews.lykhari.com/eu-orders-google-to-give-chatgpt-and-claude-the-same-android-access-as-gemini
https://redd.it/1v0w7yu
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Daily Superthread (Jul 19 2026) - Your daily thread for questions, device recommendations and general discussions!
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https://redd.it/1v0oqt0
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Vivo X500 Ultra: Leaker reveals, what's in store for the 35mm and 85mm Zeiss cameras
https://www.notebookcheck.net/Vivo-X500-Ultra-Leaker-reveals-what-s-in-store-for-the-35mm-and-85mm-Zeiss-cameras.1346593.0.html
https://redd.it/1v0k7j9
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iPhone Loyalty Rate Climbs to 87% as Switching to Android Slows
https://www.macrumors.com/2026/07/17/iphone-loyalty-rate-climbs-to-87/
https://redd.it/1uzconc
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Daily Superthread (Jul 18 2026) - Your daily thread for questions, device recommendations and general discussions!
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https://redd.it/1uzu14k
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Pixel 11a specs leaked: Tensor G6 chip and MediaTek modem
https://www.notebookcheck.net/Pixel-11a-specs-leaked-Tensor-G6-chip-and-MediaTek-modem.1345925.0.html
https://redd.it/1uzpjhp
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Hardware, software and terms & conditions!
After the Samsung Health story about giving them access to your data for AI analysis purposes (which was partially clarified and walked back), another app just showed me a popup that I had to accept their new T&Cs if I wanted to continue using it. The app is used to control and access home devices including personal scales, i.e. hardware, physical devices I bought that require the app to use many of their features. Of course the new T&Cs list a new purpose for your personal data namely AI analysis.
How do people feel about companies selling devices and then changing the T&Cs of the required apps unfavourably to the users who have no choice but to accept unless they are willing to stop using their devices (which they bought for a specific purpose and quite often not inconsiderable amounts of money)?
https://redd.it/1uzkn12
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