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Last updated: September 3, 2026, 2:08 PM ET

IFA 2026: Phones and Foldables

Motorola dominated IFA 2026's opening keynote with a trio of announcements, including the new Edge 70 Plus smartphone and the Watch Ultra. The company also debuted a new addition to its Brilliant Collection, adorning the Razr 70 with Swarovski crystals for a premium, jewel-encrusted finish.

Xiaomi made a significant splash at the Berlin trade show, showcasing its upcoming 18 Fold with the new XRING O3 chip, though the device remained behind glass. The company's passport-style foldable appears shorter and wider than the Galaxy Z Fold, positioning it as a direct competitor. Beyond the hardware, Xiaomi is emphasizing its commitment to connecting devices through futuristic AI capabilities.

TCL unveiled several new products, including the P80 Ultra, which debuts the first OLED-based NxtPaper display, a feature also shared by the P80 Pro. The company also introduced the 11-inch Tab A1 NxtPaper tablet and a kids' smartwatch with a robotic cradle.

Mobile Launches and Updates

vivo has launched the V80 Lite in Malaysia, featuring a massive 10,000 mAh silicon-carbon battery. Meanwhile, the company has officially revealed camera specifications for the upcoming X500 series, which will include a Sony LYT-828 sensor and launch in China this month.

Indian brand Mivi has confirmed that its first smartphone, the Mivi One 5G, will launch this month, revealing its design ahead of the debut. The company is entering a market that just saw Fire-Boltt launch its own devices, marking a trend of Indian electronics brands entering the smartphone space.

Xiaomi has also launched the Redmi 17 5G in India with a minor upgrade over the global variant, featuring a larger 7,900mAh battery. In software news, Samsung has expanded its One UI 9 beta rollout to 10 more Galaxy devices following the initial release for the S25 and S24 series.

Mobile Ecosystem and Accessories

Apple is expected to release iOS 27 shortly after its iPhone event next week, and a new feature will allow users to use one phone number on two iPhones through a handoff mechanism. The upcoming iPhone Ultra is set to debut soon, and analysts suggest the foldable could bring mainstream attention to the category in a way that Android phones haven't, potentially making it a direct competitor to the Galaxy Z Fold 8.

Samsung is also focusing on battery safety for its upcoming foldables, having redesigned the battery architecture for the Galaxy Z Fold 8 to safeguard its new silicon-carbon anode material.

IFA 2026: Audio and Accessories

Belkin launched three new earphones at IFA 2026, including the SoundForm Isolate, Dot and Play models. The company also unveiled new large-capacity and solid-state power banks, along with Sure Find trackers.

Anker showcased a range of new charging gadgets, including combo chargers and displays, with nearly all of its new chargers featuring integrated screens. The company also brought its AI chip to the new Soundcore Space 2 Pro headphones, part of a broader push into AI-infused audio and hearing aids. Anker's Mind Base was introduced as a smart home hub, NAS and security guard all in one. Under its Eufy brand, Anker also launched new security cameras, a robot vacuum, and a robot lawnmower.

Sennheiser's new Momentum True Wireless 5 earbuds offer a completely new design with improved comfort, excellent sound, and extended battery life at the same price as the previous generation.

IFA 2026: Smart Home and Computing

DJI, known for its drones and cameras, launched its new ROMO 2 robot vacuums at IFA with LiDAR-enabled mopping arms and a focus on data privacy. The company also introduced the Osmo 360 II panoramic action cam, which adds a replaceable lens and improved low-light capability at a slightly higher price.

Roborock showed off a series of new products at IFA, including several robot vacuums, a robomower, and a pool cleaner. Dyson also held a press conference at IFA, where the company unveiled new vacuums, purifiers and robotics in a liveblogged event.

HTC's Vive Eagle camera-equipped smart glasses are finally coming to the US, Europe and Australia. Alienware also announced its fastest gaming monitor ever, a 25-inch 560Hz QD-OLED display.

AI and Industry News

Anthropic has implemented a new security measure that automatically signs out Claude users to protect them from hackers, following an infostealer malware attack that harvested active login sessions. NVIDIA has confirmed it is buying Hugging Face for $12.93 billion in a major AI industry consolidation. The company also released PAIR, a free, open-source tool that can distribute AI workloads across idle PCs.

Google has rolled out AI-powered voice capabilities for Gmail, Docs and Keep, available to paying customers. Adobe has integrated 70+ creative tools from Photoshop, Illustrator and Premiere Pro into Slack, allowing users to ask Slackbot to perform creative tasks.

Gaming and Security

The interactive slasher Until Dawn 2 will launch on January 28, taking place on a tropical island and starring 'Stranger Things' actor Dacre Montgomery. PlayStation is hosting a State of Play double header that fans can watch online.

For gamers tired of replacing AA batteries in Xbox controllers, there are better alternatives available that eliminate the need for disposables.

Security and Safety

A group of climbers on Mt. Shasta had to be rescued after relying on AI misinformation, as Gemini reportedly told them the climb would only take eight hours when it took more than a day. NYC public schools have banned the use of generative AI tools for students through eighth grade for the coming year.

Uber has launched its first robotaxis in London, operating with human supervisors through a partnership with Wayve. For cryptocurrency holders, understanding how to use a cold wallet has become increasingly important as hackers target software wallets.

Wearables and Climate

Circular has brought mobile payments to its 3 Series smart ring, adding NFC and a haptic motor alongside its one-line ECG capability. A new UN report warns that global warming will likely surpass the 1.5 degrees Celsius goal from the Paris Agreement, with scientists now aiming to minimize time spent above the limit.