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

https://redd.it/1uzbhtx
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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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What would make you switch from your current smartphone brand?

Hi everyone,

I’m curious about what makes people stay with their current smartphone brand or consider switching to another one.

For your next phone, which factors matter most?

Camera quality
Battery life and charging
Software and updates
Price
Warranty and customer service
Data transfer
Resale value
Brand trust

And what would make you seriously consider trying a different Android brand?

I’m especially interested in honest criticism and real buying concerns.

https://redd.it/1uzd8c6
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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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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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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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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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Daily Superthread (Jul 18 2026) - Your daily thread for questions, device recommendations and general discussions!

Note 1. You can search for previous daily threads.

Note 2. Join our IRC and Telegram chat-rooms! Please see our wiki for instructions.

Please post your questions here. Feel free to use this thread for general questions/discussion as well.

https://redd.it/1uzu14k
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Saturday APPreciation thread (Jul 18 2026) - Your weekly app recommendation/request thread!

Note 1. You can search for previous [weekly Saturday threads\](https://www.reddit.com/r/Android/search/?q=Saturday+APPreciation+thread&type=posts&sort=new)

Note 2. You can also search for previous [daily threads\](https://www.reddit.com/r/Android/search/?q=daily+superthread&include\_over\_18=on&restrict\_sr=on&t=all&sort=new).

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This weekly Saturday thread is for:
* App promotion,
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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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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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Google Is Locking Down Your Android Phone... - SomeOrdinaryGamers
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GXTlIellMnU

https://redd.it/1v0jte7
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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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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

https://redd.it/1v0ktok
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Daily Superthread (Jul 19 2026) - Your daily thread for questions, device recommendations and general discussions!

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Please post your questions here. Feel free to use this thread for general questions/discussion as well.

https://redd.it/1v0oqt0
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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.

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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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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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[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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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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