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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

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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/

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Android 17 QPR2 Beta 1 for Pixel released
https://developer.android.com/about/versions/17/qpr2/release-notes

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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/

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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

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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

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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

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Daily Superthread (Jul 21 2026) - Your daily thread for questions, device recommendations and general discussions!

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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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They came for the King... - Motorola G Stylus 2026 Teardown & Durability Test - JerryRigEverything
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Y-D4gYIVe4

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Android 17 QPR2 Beta 1 – New & Hidden Features + Performance & Stability
https://youtube.com/watch?v=rPHFSqy6DO8&si=hre37JyCLON3O7gk

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The Android Developer Verifier app is rolling out
https://www.androidauthority.com/android-developer-verifier-app-rollout-3689106/

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