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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Daily Superthread (Jul 16 2026) - Your daily thread for questions, device recommendations and general discussions!

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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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Daily Superthread (Jul 17 2026) - Your daily thread for questions, device recommendations and general discussions!

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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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Important update regarding OnePlus in the United States and Canada
https://communityus.oneplus.com/thread/2170721842677940232

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Out of sheer curiosity or "for the hell of it", has anyone here actually ever used one of those Doogee/Umidigi/Oukitel type niche sketch Chinese brands?

I have an odd fascination with these more niche online-only brands (part of it is probably because *they actually offically sell in the USA* with warranty service, unlike the bigger more reliable brands like Xiaomi and Oppo).

I have been into them ever since I discovered Elephone back in the mid-2010's (Elephone is defunct and nonexistent now). I even actually used an Elephone S8, which was a clone of the original Xiaomi Mi Mix - it had razor-thin bezels on 3 sides, with the thicker chin that had the bottom-mounted selfie camera on it.

Anyone here actually use phones from these niche brands? I would be deeply amused and entertained by anyone who legit owns and daily drives some random Ulefone, Umidigi, Oukitel or Doogee device.

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