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Last updated: July 7, 2026, 11:30 AM ET

Mobile Devices & Ecosystems

Nothing announced its Phone (4b) and Ear (3a) earbuds, with the latter featuring call recording and on-device storage for saved audio at $99 Nothing's new earbuds. The Phone (4b) boasts the company's longest-lasting battery to date and will run on a Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 chip, though its hardware is described as conventional for the mid-range market Nothing Phone (4b). Separately, leaks suggest the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is poised for significant upgrades.

Samsung's upcoming Galaxy S26 Ultra is set to integrate AI tools designed to simplify tasks such as message composition and note organization. The company's next flagship foldable, the Galaxy Z Fold8, is rumored to feature a significant display upgrade, potentially addressing the persistent crease issue that has plagued foldable devices. Samsung's Wearables app has also been updated to prepare for new smartwatch releases, while the Galaxy Watch 8 Classic remains available at a discounted price. The Galaxy S27 Pro will reportedly feature a Snapdragon chip in some regions and an Exynos 2700 processor elsewhere.

Honor is reportedly preparing a wide foldable phone to rival competitors, with leaked specifications hinting at its design. The company also plans to release a Robot Phone within the third quarter of this year Honor Robot Phone. Meanwhile, Apple has issued the third developer beta for iOS 27, focusing on bug fixes and refinements.

AI & Cloud Computing

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