Must read: top 10 Android stories

This week we looked at early Galaxy Note 8 rumors, HTCU11 vs Galaxy S8, and Google’s in-house chips. Here are the top stories of the week!

10 Android stories we handpicked for you

Samsung Galaxy Note 8: all the rumors in one place We’re hearing the first credible rumors about Samsung’s Next Big Thing. Here’s a roundup.

HTC U11 vs Samsung Galaxy S8 HTC’s finest goes against the Samsung juggernaut. Who wins?

Rumor claims Google has canceled next-gen Pixel XL code-named ‘Muskie’ Goodbye Pixel 2 XL?

Not every messaging app has to be like Snapchat The Snapchat-ification of messaging apps continues. Has it gone to far?

Google Voice Kit review Google Assistant in a box. Quite literally.

Google is dabbling in chip design: what does that mean? Chatter about Google’s in-house processors is heating up. See why that’s important.

The OnePlus 5 design is a step backwards OnePlus is still a ways off from being a mature company, and the design of its latest phone proves it.

EU roaming is now free – what you need to know Europeans, no more worrying about roaming fees when out and about. There are some catches though.

Amazon acquires Whole Foods Market- Here’s why it’s important Amazon’s latest move is giving retailers shivers.

A little history of the smartphone camera Modern smartphones are a marvel of technology. This is how we got here.

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• Galaxy Note FE launching on July 7 with Bixby on board – Report
• HONOR 9 announced: Release date, specs, features, and price
• Minecraft is getting cross-platform support and a fancy graphics update
• Qualcomm unveils 5 new audio products for IoT and Smart Home
• Google’s new hire from Apple could help design custom chips for future Pixel phones
• OnePlus CEO hints that the OnePlus 5 will come with UFS storage
• Is Intel rattled about Windows emulation on the Snapdragon 835?
• Rumored Google Pixel successor “Taimen” said to be built by LG
• Google Drive will soon be able to back up your whole computer
• Clash of Clans developer Supercell reveals new game, Brawl Stars
• Google Pixel and Pixel XL shipments reportedly reach one million
• LG offering an extra year of limited warranty to G6 users in US
• Samsung readying Bixby voice commands early preview
• Vivo, not Samsung, could be first to put fingerprint sensors into phone screens
• HTC U11 is doing better than its predecessors rather surprisingly

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