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Last updated: July 8, 2026, 11:30 AM ET

Foldables & Flagships Take Center Stage

Samsung confirmed its next Galaxy Unpacked event for July 22, with reservations for the upcoming Galaxy Z Fold8 and Z Flip8 series now open following the announcement. The company is expected to unveil the Galaxy Z Fold8, Z Fold8 Ultra, and Z Flip8 at the event, with tipsters suggesting pre-reservations will begin as early as July 8. The foldables will be powered by a custom Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen for Galaxy. Meanwhile, leaked renders have offered a glimpse of the budget-friendly Samsung Galaxy A18, expected to join the A-series lineup AI & Software Developments

OpenAI received permission to roll out GPT-5.6 Sol, Terra, and Luna to the public on July 9. Meta is deploying a mandatory update for its smart glasses that will disable camera if the privacy light is tampered with, addressing user concerns about recording. Meta has also developed an AI detection tool designed to identify images and videos created with its own generative models, though it currently imposes rate limits on usage. In browser news, the DuckDuckGo Browser will now block video advertisements by default, including those on YouTube.

Smartphone Teasers & Launches

Huawei is preparing to launch the Pura 90 series globally next week, with teasers revealing gradient back designs. The company is also reportedly working on a smaller version of its Mate Pad Pro Max tablet, aiming to cater to users who find the 13.2-inch model too large. Motorola has unveiled the Moto G77 Power in India, featuring a 7,000mAh battery and a Dimensity 6400 chipset. The upcoming Redmi Turbo 6 Max is reportedly in development, with details about its screen and chipset beginning to emerge. The Redmi Note 17 series is set for a China debut this month, with the company officially revealing its launch date and design. vivo India has teased the launch of the vivo T5 Lite 5G, confirming a 6,500mAh battery.

Apple's Manufacturing & Legal Battles

Apple pledged to buy $30 billion of US-made chips from Broadcom as part of its ongoing initiative to invest in domestic manufacturing. However, the tech giant has lost a legal challenge against EU regulations that mandate opening its platforms to third-party developers. Reports indicate that Apple is currently testing devices equipped with DRAM chips from CXMT, a Chinese company reportedly linked to the People's Liberation Army.

Gaming & Entertainment

Nintendo will shut down its mobile game Mario Kart Tour on September 30, with no plans for an offline version. Nintendo is also reportedly making the battery user-replaceable in new units of the Switch 2 console, starting this autumn in Europe. Amidst shakeups at Xbox, reports suggest that Doom developer id Software is losing approximately half of its staff. The trailer for Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender has been released, with a premiere date set for July 25.

Other Mobile & Tech News

Fi's latest pet tracker, the Fi Ultra, will utilize T-Mobile's Starlink satellite service for coverage in rural areas. Roku users can take advantage of a lesser-known feature designed to improve late-night viewing experiences. Google has officially announced that its next Pixel event, where the Pixel 11 series is expected to be revealed, will take place on August 12 at 6 p.m. ET in New York. Leaked information suggests the Pixel 11 could double its base storage to 256GB, but with a potential price increase. X (formerly has introduced a built-in video editor for its iOS application. Motorola is teasing the upcoming Edge 70 Max in India, highlighting its support for magnetic wireless charging. Rumors about Honor's upcoming foldable device, reportedly codenamed "Wide," suggest it may feature a large battery.

Regulatory & Industry Trends

The US government is reportedly looking to restrict the use of Chinese AI models by American corporations, as companies increasingly turn to these solutions for cost savings. Researchers project that the budget phone market will face challenges in 2026 due to the rising cost of memory, forcing manufacturers to adapt to maintain profitability.