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Last updated: July 4, 2026, 5:32 AM ET

Mobile & Wearable Tech

The future of Apple's Air Pods lineup appears uncertain, with reports indicating a suspension in the development of the highly anticipated Air Pods Ultra, which were rumored to feature cameras for enhanced Siri integration suspended AirPods Ultra development. This comes as Apple reportedly gears up for its fall launch, with leaks detailing the iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max, alongside speculation about a foldable iPhone Ultra arriving in the second half of 2026 iPhone 18 Pro leaks. Over in the Android ecosystem, Samsung is preparing to remove the Vascular Load feature from its US smartwatches with the rollout of Samsung Health version 7.0 and One UI 9 Watch in late July, impacting devices like the Galaxy Watch9 removes Vascular Load feature.

Samsung is also reportedly in early discussions with AI startup Anthropic to manufacture the latter's custom AI chips, a move that would see the Korean tech giant playing a significant role in the custom silicon space manufacture Anthropic's chips. Meanwhile, rumors suggest the upcoming Galaxy Z Fold 8 could see a price increase, with reported figures varying from minor to significant hops Galaxy Z Fold 8. On the software front, an insider claims that One Plus's Oxygen OS and Realme UI are slated for a merger into Oppo's Color OS, continuing a trend of software consolidation within the BBK Electronics group OxygenOS and Realme UI merge. Nothing has officially marked the end of its first smartphone, the Phone, with the delivery of its final software update end for Phone 1.

Smartphones & Emerging Devices

The Redmi K90 Ultra has arrived, and certifications for the global Redmi 17 5G reveal its RAM, storage, and battery capacity ahead of its launch Redmi K90 Ultra arrives. The upcoming Xiaomi 18 series is poised to be the first to feature Qualcomm's new Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 chips, which are expected to be officially unveiled at the Snapdragon Summit on September 22-24 Xiaomi 18 series launches. Further leaks detail the Oppo Find X10 Ultra's primary telephoto camera, offering a glimpse into the successor of the Find X9 Ultra Find X10 Ultra camera. In a move to keep feature phones relevant, HMD announced four new Nokia models—the 200 4G, 210 4G, 215 4G 2nd Edition, and 235 4G 2nd Edition—each equipped with an on-device AI assistant Nokia feature phones AI.

Tablets & Computing

Amazon has refreshed its Fire HD 10 tablet, primarily by increasing its RAM Fire HD 10 tablet refreshed. T-Mobile is offering a compelling deal for the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE, making it available for $99 when a qualified tablet line is added, though this offer has a limited timeframe Samsung tablet for $99. In a move that could impact PC gaming, Engadget's podcast discussed first impressions of Valve's Steam Machine, alongside Sony's decision to cease disc production for PlayStation consoles in 2028 Engadget Podcast on Steam Machine. Sony is already repurposing its European PlayStation disc factory, having invested $34 million to convert it into a plant for optical microlenses invested to repurpose factory.

Infrastructure & Services

T-Mobile is set to shut down its 2G network in August, compelling customers with older devices to upgrade to newer models to maintain service T-Mobile ending 2G network. Google's Home Speaker and other smart home products are reportedly experiencing significant slowdowns, with users reporting incredibly sluggish response times Google Home Speaker slow. Meanwhile, Microsoft's financial maneuvering has come to light through a mandatory compliance report, detailing how the company shifts profits across European nations to minimize its tax obligations Microsoft shifts profits for tax reduction.

Home Entertainment & Audio

For consumers seeking high-quality home entertainment, XGIMI's Horizon 20 Max 4K projector, noted for its brightness and features like optical zoom and lens shift, is currently available at its lowest price point following Prime Day promotions best-selling 4K projector price drop.

Miscellaneous

International Google Pixel phones differ from their American counterparts, a distinction that may matter for global travelers International Google Pixels differ. The Space Shuttle Endeavour is preparing for its public display later this year, moving to a new permanent home at the California Science Center after years in Los Angeles Space Shuttle Endeavour display. The speedrunning marathon Summer Games Done Quick 2026 is scheduled to begin on July 5 watch Summer Games Done. WhatsApp users can now claim unique usernames, setting the stage for a new social media handle system claim WhatsApp username.