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We've recently determined that the Trump Phone is one of the worst of the year, but there are other Android phones that are just as bad.
Officials said the decision was aimed at promoting competition.
The decision by European Union regulators is a response to fears that Google will use its vast Android user base to gain an edge in A.I.
For years, OnePlus helped push Android forward with bold ideas and aggressive pricing in an increasingly homogeneous mobile landscape. Let's pour one out for the brand, its phones, and the community that grew around them.
This is the first Android OEM after Google to roll out stable Android 17, but the update ships without any new Android 17 features.
Counterpoint Research reports that Google’s Pixel lineup grew 16% year over year in Q2 2026, driven by strong Pixel 10 and Pixel 10a sales in mature markets, while Huawei also posted 6% growth thanks to its Mate 80, Nova 15, and Enjoy 90 series.
The Motorola Edge 70 Max combines Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 performance, a huge 7,100mAh battery, and magnetic charging at a price far below many premium flagships.
