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Google is changing how it judges AI models for Android coding, updates list with Fable 5 https://9to5google.com/2026/07/08/google-updating-android-bench-testing-method/ https://redd.it/1ur22l3 @reddit_android

Motorola Edge 70 Max teaser strongly hints at MagSafe-style charging https://www.androidauthority.com/motorola-edge-70-max-magnetic-wireless-charging-teaser-3685130/ https://redd.it/1uqwm8c @reddit_android

More bad news for Google Pixel fans? Even Pixel Watch 5 might see a price increase https://www.androidauthority.com/google-pixel-watch-5-price-leak-3685278/ https://redd.it/1uqwo89 @reddit_android

Moto G77 Power unveiled in India with 7,000mAh battery, 6.72" 120Hz LCD and Dimensity 6400 https://www.gsmarena.com/moto_g77_power_unveiled_in_india_with_7000mah_battery_672_120hz_lcd_and_dimensity_6400-news-73624.php https://redd.it/1uqti2g @reddit_android

Daily Superthread (Jul 08 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/1uqqm1h @reddit_android

Android phones will reportedly see more downgrades, fewer cheap devices as RAMageddon rages on https://9to5google.com/2026/07/07/android-phones-downgrades-cheap-devices-ramageddon/ https://redd.it/1uqp0fd @reddit_android

Samsung Galaxy A27 review https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a27-review-2977.php https://redd.it/1uqgcbx @reddit_android

Google Play terms of service updates related to Csupo legal settlement https://play.google.com/intl/ALL_us/about/play-terms/index-update.html https://redd.it/1uq8yao @reddit_android

All Android backup data now counts towards Google Account storage https://9to5google.com/2026/07/06/android-backup-data-update/ https://redd.it/1uqgz2n @reddit_android

LineageOS | Summertime Updates! Q3 2026 Changelog + Extras! https://lineageos.org/Infrastructure-Apps-Updates/ A lot of good work happening on infrastructure and apps! https://redd.it/1uqcn4p @reddit_android

[Invitation] Galaxy Unpacked July 2026: A New Shape Unfolds [July 22] https://news.samsung.com/global/invitation-galaxy-unpacked-july-2026-a-new-shape-unfolds https://redd.it/1uqb2fl @reddit_android

Global smartphones priced below $400 will decline by 22% as memory costs soar https://omdia.tech.informa.com/blogs/2026/july/global-smartphones-priced-below-400-dollars-will-decline-by-22percent-as-memory-costs-soar https://redd.it/1uq96ti @reddit_android

Google announces August 12 event for Pixel 11 and Pixel Watch 5 https://9to5google.com/2026/07/07/made-by-google-2026-invite/ https://redd.it/1uq8xuj @reddit_android

Google Pixel Update - July 2026 https://support.google.com/pixelphone/thread/448470698/google-pixel-update-july-2026?hl=en&sjid=14056733958216162636-NC https://redd.it/1uq4ksa @reddit_android

Pixel 11 gets higher prices, no 128GB, August release date -9to5Google https://9to5google.com/2026/07/07/pixel-11-price-128gb-release-date-leak/ https://redd.it/1upyotd @reddit_android

Samsung Mobile, Home Appliances Slump as Union Tensions Rise https://en.sedaily.com/news/2026/07/07/samsung-mobile-home-appliances-slump-as-union-tensions-rise https://redd.it/1upwkr8 @reddit_android

Nothing Phone (4b) Out Now https://nothing.community/d/59495-phone-4b-out-now https://redd.it/1upu7nt @reddit_android

Daily Superthread (Jul 07 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/1upszvp @reddit_android

Why did Android flagships completely abandon LiDAR / 3D depth sensors? I’ve been looking into getting a phone for some casual 3D room scanning and camera motion tracking for VFX/projects, and it’s honestly kind of crazy that if you want actual 3D depth hardware, you basically have to buy an iPhone Pro. I know a few years ago some Android flagships (like the Galaxy S20 Ultra or Note 20) used to have ToF (Time of Flight) sensors, but it seems like every single Android OEM completely phased them out. Now, everything relies on Google ARCore and pure software/AI depth tracking. For standard photography, the AI and laser autofocus work totally fine. But for actual spatial tracking and AR apps, pure software still feels a bit janky and prone to drifting/glitching compared to dedicated hardware. Do you think any Android company will ever bring back proper 3D depth sensors to the rear cameras, or is the industry totally settled on letting software handle it all? If you're doing any 3D scanning or motion tracking on Android right now, what's your current setup or workaround? https://redd.it/1uos776 @reddit_android

Volkswagen Bans Security-Focused GrapheneOS Citing Security Reasons, Continues To Support Android 10 https://www.autoevolution.com/news/volkswagen-bans-security-focused-grapheneos-cites-security-reasons-continues-to-support-android-10-272431.html https://redd.it/1uphus0 @reddit_android