I love pixel phones but would it be better to buy samsung and somehow "pixelify" the phone?

In terms of launchers, apps, etc.? Has anyone gone down this way? To have the performance of a Samsung and ideally the software experience of Pixel?

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Google releases first Pixel 11 teaser and shows Pixel Glow [Video] - 9to5google
https://9to5google.com/2026/07/15/pixel-11-first-tease/

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Mark Gurman: Oneplus to exit India in 2027, Realme to exit China
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-07-15/oneplus-once-popular-with-tech-fans-to-pull-out-of-us-and-europe?accessToken=eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJzb3VyY2UiOiJTdWJzY3JpYmVyR2lmdGVkQXJ0aWNsZSIsImlhdCI6MTc4NDEyOTQwNiwiZXhwIjoxNzg0NzM0MjA2LCJhcnRpY2xlSWQiOiJUSTdWQkNLSVVQUzcwMCIsImJjb25uZWN0SWQiOiJDNEVEQ0FFMUZBMDU0MEJFQTI0QTlGMjExQzFFOTA4MCJ9.nLDRSXHgqlPetEYHmhkG8H7TvCo-EI777cHbzLhoCsY

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Someone else finally made an Android phone with Qi2 magnets (Motorola Edge 70 Max) - 9to5google
https://9to5google.com/2026/07/15/android-qi2-magnets-motorola-edge-70-max/

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Xiaomi brings Android 17 to the Xiaomi 17 series
https://www.notebookcheck.net/Xiaomi-brings-Android-17-to-the-Xiaomi-17-series.1343798.0.html

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Realme Narzo 100x arrives with a 144Hz screen and an 8,000 mAh battery
https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_narzo_100x_features_price_sale_date-news-73727.php

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Oppo says OnePlus will no longer release phones in Europe and North America (+ additional details)
https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/oneplus-pulls-out-of-us-and-europe/

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The Edge 70 Max exposes a bigger problem with Motorola's software update policy
https://www.gsmarena.com/the_edge_70_max_exposes_a_bigger_problem_with_motorolas_software_update_policy-news-73753.php

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Motorola Edge 70 Max is official with a 7,100mAh battery and 6.8-inch display
https://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_edge_70_max_is_official_with_a_7100mah_battery_and_68inch_display-news-73726.php

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Google ordered to open Android and Search to rivals in Europe
https://www.theverge.com/policy/966438/eu-google-android-ai-interoperability-search-data-dma

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OnePlus never had a chance in the US
https://www.theverge.com/tech/966274/oneplus-never-had-a-chance-in-the-us

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OnePlus Operational Changes
https://community.oneplus.com/thread/2170715118587871237

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Google has locked down ADB too now

https://preview.redd.it/p8gh0mnq5odh1.jpg?width=1078&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=a2a11a7532395de3c392f29b4a48a5c07c787067

Just updated to Android 17 on my Pixel 7 and went to check if there was any new bloatware to remove but unfortunately it seems google has locked ADB down too now

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Editorial: The Edge 70 Max exposes a bigger problem with Motorola's software update policy
https://www.gsmarena.com/the_edge_70_max_exposes_a_bigger_problem_with_motorolas_software_update_policy-news-73753.php

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Redmi 17 4G renders and specifications leak
https://www.gsmarena.com/redmi_17_4g_renders_and_specifications_leak-news-73742.php

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RedMagic Astra 2 review
https://www.gsmarena.com/redmagic_astra_2-review-2980.php

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Google fixing Android lock screen bug that lets Gemini send SMS without a PIN
https://www.theregister.com/security/2026/07/17/google-fixing-android-lock-screen-bug-that-lets-gemini-send-sms-without-a-pin/5273027

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India Smartphone Shipments Fall 10% YoY in Biggest June Quarter Decline in Six Years
https://counterpointresearch.com/en/insights/india-smartphone-shipments-fall-10-percent-yoy-june-quarter

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The whole smartphones industry just had its worst Q2 in over a decade & shipments down 11% compared to last year.

sources: Counterpoint Research, Omdia (July 2026)

Memory chip shortage is the main reason behind it apparently. Guys, your thoughts on this...

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