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Last updated: July 2, 2026, 8:30 PM ET

Mobile & Wearable Tech

Apple is reportedly targeting a 10 million unit production goal for its upcoming foldable iPhone, potentially dubbed the 'iPhone Ultra,' which is expected to launch alongside the iPhone 18 Pro series this September. In anticipation of strong demand, the company is also exploring alternative RAM suppliers amid a global memory chip crunch Apple considering risky alternative. Meanwhile, Samsung's upcoming Galaxy Glasses have surfaced in a new leaked video, offering a detailed look at the wearable device. Samsung is also adjusting its smartwatch offerings, with U.S. Galaxy Watch users set to lose the Vascular Load feature in favor of blood pressure 'trends' Galaxy Watch loses heart feature.

Semiconductors & Infrastructure

Samsung has detailed its roadmap for future semiconductor nodes, outlining plans for 2nm processes and a future 1.4nm node targeted for 2029. This comes as the company prepares to skip its proprietary Exynos chips for both 4G and 5G models of the upcoming Galaxy A18, opting for Media Tek and other solutions instead Samsung skips Exynos for A18. On the infrastructure front, Amazon is nearing the launch of its satellite broadband service, Leo, with enough satellites now deployed to initiate operations, though its constellation remains significantly smaller than SpaceX's Starlink. Cloudflare is introducing a new feature to filter web crawlers that scrape content for AI companies, aiming to provide websites with greater control over their data usage.

Telecommunications

AT&T is expanding its customizable 'Build-A-Plan' program to include home internet services, building on the success of its wireless plan customization. In a significant network consolidation, T-Mobile will shut down its 2G network on August 3rd, marking the end of an era for the US's last remaining 2G network. The carrier also offered a controversial $60 Umbro jersey as a recent 'Member Month' perk T-Mobile offers costly jersey. Separately, WhatsApp has responded to an order from the Indian government to pause the planned rollout of its username feature, which would allow users to communicate without sharing phone numbers.

Smartphones & Devices

Motorola is set to unveil the Moto G77 Power next week, with its launch date, specifications, and design revealed on Flipkart. Nothing has officially revealed the design of its upcoming Phone (4b) RCB Edition, a special collaboration with the Royal Challengers. The Oppo Reno16 series has debuted in India, featuring a standard and a 'c' variant, while omitting the Pro model. In a move that continues its integration with Oppo, One Plus's German website is now advertising Oppo smartphones, tablets, watches, and earbuds. The Redmi Note 17 series has been officially confirmed for a July launch in China.

Gaming & Entertainment

Meta has released an app for creating generative AI games, though its availability is currently limited outside the US. The retro gaming scene saw a brief flicker of life with an attempt to revive the 3DO, but the effort quickly collapsed due to apparent rights issues. Capcom has moved up the release date for 'Onimusha: Way of the Sword' to avoid direct competition with the anticipated fall release of 'Grand Theft Auto 6'.

Software & Operating Systems

Google has released Beta 6 for Android 17 QPR1 for Pixel devices, marking a late-stage preparation for the upcoming quarterly update. However, Pixel users are experiencing issues with incoming calls not being alerted, a problem potentially stemming from Google's own phone app Pixel users miss calls. In a significant legal setback, Google has lost its final appeal against a €4.7 billion EU antitrust fine related to its Android mobile operating system.

Wearable Displays

Xreal has launched the ROG R1 smart glasses, positioned as the company's most premium wearable monitor to date, offering a compelling alternative to traditional desk monitors. Samsung's foray into wearables continues with the Galaxy Z Fold8 appearing in a new dummy leak, this time showcasing a black variant Galaxy Z Fold8 leaks again.

AI & Content Control

OpenAI is reportedly exploring the idea of having major AI companies grant U.S. sovereign funds a 5% equity stake in their businesses. This initiative is being floated as a way to foster government investment in AI development. Meanwhile, X is intensifying its focus on live video by introducing new creator payout structures and a dedicated live streaming command center. The platform is also grappling with a widespread crypto scam network that is leveraging fake Mr. Beast promotions to ensnare users Threads crypto scam.

Consumer Tech & Deals

Samsung has brought back a lucrative deal offering $350 off unlocked Galaxy S26 Ultra models on its website for the Fourth of July weekend. The company is also reportedly planning to equip all four models of the upcoming Galaxy S27 with its Privacy Display feature, which restricts viewing angles Galaxy S27 to feature. Verizon is offering numerous deals in July 2026, including opportunities for free phones with trade-ins or new line activations.

Other Tech News

Tesla reported a 25% year-over-year increase in Q2 vehicle deliveries, with notable growth in the European market. Donald Trump disclosed purchasing a significant amount of tech stock on the same day he announced his AI Action Plan, indicating a personal investment strategy in the sector. Opera has introduced a new security feature designed to prevent copy-paste attacks from malicious websites, specifically targeting 'Click Fix' clipboard exploits.