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Last updated: June 26, 2026, 8:30 PM ET

Smartphones & Mobile Devices

Leaks suggest Apple's upcoming iPhone 18 and 18e may feature a surprising amount of RAM, with analyst Ming-Chi Kuo hinting at significant upgrades for next spring's launch. In contrast, Samsung faces a new lawsuit from patent troll Tau Ceti Ventures LLC, alleging infringement in the Eastern District of Texas. The company also launched the Galaxy A27 in the US for $349.99, a price point higher than its A37 model. Meanwhile, the Oppo Reno16 Pro review and vanilla Reno16 models have been released, with the latter noted for its visual similarity to the Pro version. The vivo X Fold6 is set to arrive with a 200MP main camera and a 7,000mAh battery, while Qualcomm's roadmap points to new 2nm Snapdragon 8 Elite chips. The upcoming OnePlus N6 will debut with an 8,000mAh battery and is expected to include a charger and case in the box. Details also surfaced for the Nothing Phone (4b), slated for a July 7 launch with a potential 5,400mAh battery. The nubia Air Pro has been listed online, boasting a 108MP camera and a slim 5.99mm body. Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 7 is available for over $500 off ahead of the anticipated Fold 8 launch.

Wearables & Audio

Amazon's Prime Day closeouts continue with significant discounts on wearables. The Oura Ring 4 offers a deal that includes up to three years of membership for free. Garmin is also seeing price reductions, with the Venu 4 discounted by $50, and an even better deal available on the Forerunner. For marathon trainers, the Garmin Forerunner 970 is on sale, and the Powerbeats Pro 2 are priced at $180. For Pixel users, the Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 are available for $160, and Beats Solo 4 headphones are half off at under $100. The Fitbit Ace LTE has hit an all-time low price, and Google has begun rolling out the first update for the Fitbit Air.

Tablets & E-readers

Apple has increased prices on its iPads, with the 11-inch iPad Air seeing a $150 jump. In response, Samsung offers a tablet deal at less than half the price of the iPad Air. The Samsung Galaxy Tab A11 Plus is nearly 50% off, and the company is expected to unveil foldables, watches, and glasses at its next Galaxy Unpacked event. The RedMagic Gaming Tablet 5 Pro will feature liquid cooling and a PC emulator. For younger readers, Amazon’s kids' Kindles are on sale for Prime Day, offering an alternative to tablets. Additional Kindle deals are available, with the best offer ending today.

Home & Entertainment

Microsoft is raising Xbox prices for the third time this year, affecting the 512GB model, making it a questionable time to buy. Amazon's Echo Studio smart speaker is 20% off, priced at $45 less than usual and offering superior sound to the Google Home Speaker. Google's Nest Wi-Fi Pro router is available for under $100, a 57% discount. For home entertainment upgrades, Amazon Fire TV deals start at $69.99 before Prime Day concludes. YouTube is rolling out a full-screen mode for Shorts, alongside other new features including the removal of dislikes and doubled playback speed options.

Chips & Computing

Apple is reportedly shifting its chip strategy, planning to skip M6 Pro and Max variants to accelerate the M7 generation, which will focus on boosting AI capabilities. Microsoft is extending support for Windows 10 for another year, acknowledging user preference over Windows 11.

Other Tech News

Samsung will begin charging for access to its Smart Things API. California has launched a tracker for AI-related job losses, with governor Gavin Newsom collaborating with the state's employment department. A study suggests Australia's social media ban has been ineffective due to self-declared age verification checks. The author of "Careless People" has accused Meta of punishing a whistleblower, potentially to deter future whistleblowers. NASA's TESS spacecraft has discovered two "cotton candy" planets in a single system. Homes with multiple phone chargers may incur higher electricity costs, even when chargers are not in use.