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

Mobile Launches & Pre-Orders

Samsung is preparing to launch its next generation of foldables, with pre-reservations for the Galaxy Z Fold8, Z Fold8 Ultra, and Z Flip8 set to begin tomorrow, July 8. The company has also confirmed that the upcoming foldables will feature the custom Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen for Galaxy processors. The official Samsung Galaxy Unpacked event is scheduled for July 22, with initial reports suggesting it will take place in London and that consumers can begin submitting reservations as early as this week.

Google is gearing up to unveil its new Pixel lineup, with the Pixel 11 series expected to be announced on August 12. Leaks suggest that the base storage for the Pixel 11 will be doubled to 256GB, though this upgrade may come with a price increase. The Made by Google event is slated for 6 p.m. ET in New York on August 12.

Motorola has begun teasing the Edge 70 Max in India, following leaked renders and WPC certification that indicated support for 25W wireless charging. Meanwhile, Apple is reportedly planning to release the iPhone Air 2 in early 2027, potentially featuring a slightly larger battery and a dual rear camera setup alongside the iPhone 18 and 18e. Honor's rumored "Wide" foldable competitor is also said to boast a significant battery, potentially competing with upcoming devices from Samsung and Apple.

New Hardware & Features

Nothing has officially launched its latest budget offerings, the Nothing Phone (4b) and Ear (3a) earbuds. The Phone (4b) is powered by a Snapdragon chipset, likely the Snapdragon 6 Gen, and promises flagship software features with long-term support, alongside a larger battery. The Ear (3a) earbuds, priced at $99, include a unique call recording and playback feature enabled by on-device storage that saves what you're listening to.

Nintendo is set to introduce a significant change to its popular console, with new Switch 2 units sold in Europe starting this autumn featuring user-replaceable batteries. In other hardware news, iRobot has diversified its product line with a new floor cleaner that is not a robot at all. Solos has released its new AI glasses, with the Air Go V2 model launching globally starting at $299 and focusing on privacy with a camera-free option and a clip-on shield.

Software Updates & AI Developments

Apple has released the third developer beta of iOS 27, offering bug fixes, improvements, and new features two weeks after the previous update. On the AI front, Meta has developed an AI detection tool designed to identify images and video created with its own generative models, though it currently includes rate limits. Separately, xAI has officially rebranded to SpaceXAI, following its merger with SpaceX earlier this year.

Discord has addressed a bug within its safety systems that may have resulted in approximately 8,200 erroneous bans since May. X, formerly Twitter, has integrated a built-in video editor for its iOS application. For Pixel users, while Pixel Studio is no longer available for image generation, there are still several methods for creating custom stickers on Pixel phones.

Industry & Market Trends

The budget smartphone market faces potential headwinds as researchers project that soaring memory prices will continue to impact profitability in 2026. This comes as Google's backup services now count against overall storage limits, though the impact is reportedly smaller than initially perceived. Meanwhile, a developer has successfully repurposed Sony's headphones, turning them into a real-time head tracker for PC simulators by utilizing their built-in accelerometers and gyroscopes.

Gaming & Entertainment

id Software, the developer behind the Doom franchise, is reportedly experiencing significant staff departures, with half its workforce potentially leaving amid shakeups at Xbox. In a unique collaboration, Hasbro and Scooby-Doo are teaming up to release a distinctive Transformers figure. The upcoming animated series Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender has released its first trailer and is slated for a July 25 release date. Marshall has launched its next-generation Acton IV and Stanmore IV speakers, which feature customizable buttons for user control.