Opinion: The lack of "Dual Recording" (switching between cameras while recording) is a major blindspot/oversight in the industry.

After using Samsung for years and switching back to Motorola recently, I was shocked to see that you could not switch cameras (from front to back) while recording. I did a bit of research and it seems to me that Samsung is the only major phone manufacturer that has this feature. Not Motorola, not Google (Pixel), not Sony, not even Apple.

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Let's talk about the Tensor G2 modem: Is mobile data drain still the biggest bottleneck for mid-range Androids?

I’ve been testing the Pixel 7a lately, and the battery disparity between Wi-Fi and Mobile Data is staggering. Even when strictly locked to 4G LTE with screen brightness under 50%, the device aggressively overheats and struggles to push past 6 hours of Screen On Time (SOT).

This seems to be a recurring theme with Samsung-fabbed modems in the Android ecosystem compared to Qualcomm equivalents.

For those using Tensor-powered Pixels or Exynos devices, how much of a battery hit are you taking when off Wi-Fi? Do you think Google's shift away from Samsung foundries in the upcoming generations will finally solve this, or is this just the reality of compact Android phones right now?

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Sony’s Xperia 1 VIII is still a phone for the fans - Verge
https://www.theverge.com/tech/952245/sony-xperia-1-viii-review

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The Future is Now: PlayStation 4 Emulation Arrives on Android with shadPS4
https://pocket-gaming.org/2026/06/21/the-future-is-now-playstation-4-emulation-arrives-on-android-with-shadps4/

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RedMagic reveals new Lenovo Legion Tab Get 5 rival with OLED display
https://www.notebookcheck.net/RedMagic-reveals-new-Lenovo-Legion-Tab-Get-5-rival-with-OLED-display.1326163.0.html

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Daily Superthread (Jun 22 2026) - Your daily thread for questions, device recommendations and general discussions!

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WhatsApp head Will Cathcart is stepping down after seven years
https://www.theverge.com/tech/953464/whatsapp-will-cathcart-stepping-down-cred

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Ultra-light OLED tablet is miles ahead of the competition - Oppo Pad Mini Review
https://www.notebookcheck.net/Ultra-light-OLED-tablet-is-miles-ahead-of-the-competition-Oppo-Pad-Mini-Review.1325870.0.html

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Google quietly added LHDC support to Pixels with Android 17 - Android Authority
https://www.androidauthority.com/android-17-lhdc-audio-support-3679757/

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Who won the smartphone race in early 2026?
http://globalsouthworld.com/article/who-won-the-smartphone-race-in-early-2026

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Samsung Unveils Industry’s Fastest UFS 5.0 Solution for Next-Gen On-Device AI Applications
https://news.samsung.com/global/samsung-unveils-industrys-fastest-ufs-5-0-solution-for-next-gen-on-device-ai-applications

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iOS 27 Beta 2 Adds Inline Replies to iPhone-to-Android RCS Chats
https://www.macrumors.com/2026/06/22/ios-27-beta-2-inline-replies-rcs/

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Unboxing a brand new Sony Xperia Pro-I in 2026! - [STE] The Sony Technology Enthusiast
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lDDQp7y57IY

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Google preps Pixel ‘Audio Memory’ that ambiently tracks your ‘important conversations,’ like AI notetaker pins
https://9to5google.com/2026/06/22/google-pixel-audio-memory/

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A low-carbon computing platform from your retired phones
https://research.google/blog/a-low-carbon-computing-platform-from-your-retired-phones/

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Realme P4x 4G goes official with an 8,000mAh battery and a refreshed design
https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_p4x_4g_goes_official_with_an_8000mah_battery_and_a_refreshed_design-news-73394.php

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Daily Superthread (Jun 23 2026) - Your daily thread for questions, device recommendations and general discussions!

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Exclusive: Here's Your First Look at the Samsung Galaxy Watch 9
https://www.androidheadlines.com/samsung-galaxy-watch-9.html

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Nothing Phone (4b). Coming Soon. [July 7 11:00 BST]
https://nothing.community/d/58766-phone-4b-coming-soon

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Mishaal Rahman: We heard your feedback about the mobile data toggle in Android 17, so we added an option to skip the warning that appears every time you try to turn on mobile data! This option is available now in the latest Android 17 QPR Beta.
https://xcancel.com/MishaalRahman/status/2069526071004053592

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