Mobile News 24 Hours

Last updated: July 1, 2026, 2:32 AM ET

Mobile Devices & Foldables

Samsung is accelerating its foldable strategy with a viral marketing campaign, wiping its Instagram accounts to build anticipation for the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Z Flip. The company has begun teasing its next-generation wide-screen foldable, widely expected to be the Galaxy Z Fold8, with official unveilings for the Z Fold8, Z Fold8 Ultra, and Z Flip8 strongly hinted for July 22 in London unveiling date. Leaks continue to surface, including a set of cases for the foldables and details on the camera specifications for the upcoming lineup. Elsewhere in the foldable market, Commodore has revised the pricing for its Callback 8020 flip phone, with pre-orders now starting at $399 following an initial $499 price point, and a day-one discount is available on June 30 Callback 8020 pre-orders. The Punkt. MC03, a smartphone designed in Switzerland and manufactured in Germany with a Swiss-built OS, is now shipping Sovereign Smartphone available.

Smart Glasses & Wearables

Samsung's forthcoming smart glasses, confirmed to be named the Samsung Galaxy Glasses, have been spotted within the Galaxy Glasses Manager app. These glasses will run Android XR with Samsung's One UI XR overlay and are managed via a smartphone application. The company has also confirmed the successor to its first-generation smart ring, the Galaxy Ring 2, is expected to arrive in early 2027 with improvements to battery life.

AI & Software

Google is expanding its AI capabilities across platforms. The Gemini mac OS app now includes access to the Spark agentic AI assistant. For note-taking, Google's Notebook LM has been upgraded to use AI for generating 60-second video summaries of research documents. In Gmail, users can now beta test the Gmail Live AI feature, allowing natural language searches of their inbox with Gemini. Anthropic is preparing to re-enable access to its Mythos Fable AI models for users starting July 1. The company has also developed its new Sonnet 5 model, which is optimized for agentic tasks that have been increasingly costly for enterprise clients. Proton's privacy-focused Lumo chatbot has received a significant upgrade, now featuring image generation and editing capabilities.

Gaming & Entertainment

The gaming industry faces significant restructuring as Xbox layoff plans reportedly include the closure of Arkane Austin and the cancellation of the Blade game. In other gaming news, Discord has launched a native app for Meta Quest headsets, a move that follows last year's Meta Connect conference announcement. The animated Super Mario movie, "The Super Mario Galaxy Movie," is slated for release on Peacock July 30. A California bill aimed at preserving online games, part of the Stop Killing Games campaign, has failed a committee vote in the state Senate.

Audio & Accessories

Nothing has officially confirmed the launch date for its upcoming Ear (3a) TWS earbuds. Motorola is reportedly adding a luxury element to its audio lineup, with the Moto Tag 2 potentially representing a more substantial upgrade. Sennheiser's Momentum True Wireless 4 earbuds, previously lauded for their versatility, are currently available at a 50% discount during Best Buy's 4th of July sale.

Mobile Charging & Hardware

Motorola may soon introduce a charging feature similar to those found on Apple and Google devices, with the upcoming Motorola Edge 70 Max certified for Qi2 25W wireless charging. The broader Qi2 standard is progressing towards higher charging speeds, with the World Power Consortium meeting at Xiaomi HQ to discuss a potential 50W wireless charging standard. In China, the Redmi K90 Ultra has been officially launched, featuring the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset and a substantial built-in active cooling fan.

Tablets & Laptops

Red Magic is preparing to launch its "Astra 2" gaming tablet globally later in July, following its debut in China as the RedMagic Gaming Tablet 5 Pro. This device is positioned as a successor to last year's model and is noted for its high specifications.

Smartphones & Features

Samsung's upcoming Galaxy S27 will reportedly not use BOE panels, according to new reports, opting instead for its own display technology despite potential cost savings from Chinese suppliers. Samsung also launched the Galaxy A27 in India, available in three color options and memory configurations. The One Plus N6 has arrived in India, distinguished by its substantial 8,000mAh battery and support for 45W wired charging. Clicks has released a hands-on video of its Communicator smartphone, which features a keyboard reminiscent of Black Berry devices.

Retail & Consumer Deals

Amazon has agreed to pay $2.25 million to settle an FTC case involving allegations of failing to meet identity theft requirements under the Fair Credit Reporting Act. Walmart has doubled the price of its entry-level Onn FHD streaming stick from $15 to $30. Best Buy has initiated its annual 4th of July sale, offering numerous deals across its product range Best Buy 4th.

Legal & Regulatory

The Supreme Court has agreed to hear an appeal in the protracted legal battle between Apple Epic Games, following Apple's contempt finding related to App Store fees.

Other Notable Releases

Netflix has utilized AI to recreate Gene Wilder's voice for a new reality show. Apple's upcoming iPhone 18 Pro has surfaced in a leaked drop test video, offering an early look at its design. The Shark Power Detect Transformer, a new vacuum cleaner, can reportedly transform into three different. Samsung's Music Studio 7 speaker is being reviewed as a capable standalone device and an even better option when paired Music Studio 7 review. iPhone users can now learn how to set custom alarm sounds on their devices.