Mobile News 7d

Mobile Phones & Foldables

Foldable deals are heating up, with the Galaxy Z Flip7 and Z Fold7 on sale, alongside tablet offers. Google has proven it can make a compelling foldable, but the question remains: where is the Pixel Flip? For those ready to buy, you can now get hands-on with the Galaxy Z Tri Fold in select US stores. A new leak suggests the Galaxy S26 Ultra's display will make you forget screen protectors existed, while the entire S26 series may support Google's Scam Detection. Color and storage options for the S26 lineup have also leaked. Meanwhile, the iQOO 15 Ultra is confirmed to feature shoulder triggers with a 600Hz sampling rate, and its design has been teased. The iQOO 15R’s key specs have been revealed by Geekbench, and the iQOO 15 Ultra has posted a record-breaking AnTuTu score. In the budget segment, the vivo V70 Elite's specs and design have surfaced, while the Infinix Smart 20's chipset and battery have been revealed. The Poco X8 Pro Iron Man Edition has been certified ahead of its launch. The One Plus 15 is destined to rank among the best phones of 2026, though the One Plus 16 may go exclusive to China. One Plus has officially denied rumors about its shutdown. The vivo V70 FE's specs have also been revealed, and the Realme Neo8 comes with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chip and a massive 8,000mAh battery. The Realme 16 has run Geekbench, confirming its chipset, and the Realme Note 80 has surfaced with details on its fast charging. The Redmi Note 15 Pro and Pro+ have an official launch date in India, and the Redmi Turbo 5 Max's charging details have been revealed. The vivo V70 FE's specs have also been revealed. The Honor Magic V6 and Robot Phone will make their official debut at MWC. The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has arrived with a 6.3" AMOLED and 5,500mAh battery. The Moto G Power (2026) has been reviewed, and the Motorola Signature has launched in India. The Oppo Find N6 has been certified in China, revealing its charging spec, while the Oppo Find X9 Ultra's back has been showcased in new images. The Oppo Reno15 FS has launched with a Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 and 6,500mAh battery. The nubia Red Magic 11 Air's international launch date has been confirmed. The Realme P4 Power with a 10,001mAh battery has been confirmed to launch next week. The Infinix Note Edge is in for review. The top 10 trending phones for week 3 have been listed.

Apple & iOS

Apple will begin showing more App Store ads starting in March. A new leak suggests the iPhone 18 Pro series’ Dynamic Island cutout dimensions have been revealed. The iPhone Air gains a SIM slot through an impressive mod. Apple's Air Pods Pro 3 have dropped back down to a record-low price. For fitness, the best GPS running watches for 2026 have been reviewed, and the best fitness trackers for 2026 have been listed. How to use Workout Buddy with Apple Watch and iOS 26 has been explained. Apple might be making its own AirTag-sized AI wearable, but an opinion piece argues an AI pin is beneath Apple. The company is reportedly considering an AI pin, which is the topic of the Engadget podcast. Apple's App Store ad expansion comes as the company faces FTC scrutiny over its practices.

Google & Android

Google has rolled out a fix for a Gmail issue that led to flooded inboxes. The company's solution to the Phone app's constant flipping is rolling out. Google Photos' new Me Meme feature has been detailed, and you can create AI-generated coloring books in Microsoft Paint. A new leak suggests the Pixel 10a is playing it safe, with more renders leaking. The Pixel 10's Magic Cue is about to get a lot more useful. Google is making Search a little more colorful. A bug in Google Pixel's voicemail may be leaking your audio to callers. Google Home is finally making devices easier to add. Google is working to fix a Gmail issue that's led to flooded inboxes. The latest Android 16 beta is still crashing apps for testers. How to optimize charging on a Google Pixel has been explained, and how to enable or disable gestures on a Pixel has been outlined. Good Lock's 'Home Up' looks better than ever in Samsung's One UI 8.5 update. The E Ink Switch Bot AI Art Frame makes digital art look like print, but it uses AI. Google has enhanced safety and rolled out age prediction measures in Chat GPT. OpenAI's GPT-5.2 model cites Grokipedia. OpenAI's audio-first hardware product could launch this year. Malaysia has lifted the ban on Grok after taking X at its word. Grok generated an estimated 3 million sexualized images, including 23,000 of children, over 11 days. Meta is temporarily pulling teens' access from its AI chatbot characters. Meta is expanding ads to all users globally. A rival smart glasses company is suing Meta over its Ray-Ban products. Meta execs say they're going to let VR be what it does great. Threads has more global daily users than X on mobile for the first time. Snapchat gives parents more info on who their kids are talking to. The UK is mulling an Australia-like social media ban for users under 16. TikTok has finalized a deal with US investors and is now mostly owned by US entities. Future sealed: TikTok and the US agree on a 'Joint Venture' to remain accessible to users. Substack now has a TV app. YouTube CEO promises more AI features in 2026. Vimeo has laid off most of its staff. Microsoft issued an emergency fix after a security update left some Windows 11 devices unable to shut down.

Automotive & AI

The NTSB will investigate why Waymo's robotaxis are illegally passing school buses. Waymo is now available in Miami. Tesla has paywalled lane centering on new Model 3 and Model Y purchases. Elon Musk told Davos that Tesla will sell humanoid robots next year, really. Elon Musk is reportedly trying to take SpaceX public. The Volvo EX60 SUV preview shows a 400-mile range, 670 hp, and Google Gemini onboard. The N