Mobile News 24 Hours

Last updated: July 19, 2026, 11:30 PM ET

Smartphones and Mobile Tech

Samsung unveiled latest at Galaxy Unpacked 2026, including the Z Fold 8 Ultra, Z Fold, and Z Flip. Meanwhile, Xiaomi officially launched the Redmi Note 17 and 17 Pro in China, with the Note 17 boasting an impressive 8,000 mAh battery. The Motorola Edge 70 Max stands out in its series with the most powerful chipset, despite past software update policy debates. In a contrasting report, results from a weekly poll indicate that the Nothing Phone (4b) and requires a price cut to compete. A separate deal highlights the iPhone Air, one of the thinnest phones available at 5.6mm, now available, alongside sales on Poco and Nothing Phones.

Wearables and Audio

Google is reportedly preparing the Pixel 11 Pro XL, which may feature a familiar design but an "extra glow" upgrade. In the audio space, dd HiFi has impressed with its new entry-level IEMs, the Iris and Skyfall, noted for their excellent performance at a budget price point.

Retro Tech and Home Entertainment

For those interested in analog photography, Kodak has, a pocketable and beginner-friendly 35mm film camera retailing for $35 and available in seven colors. On the home entertainment front, infrared technology despite the prevalence of Bluetooth, due to its established reliability and cost-effectiveness. The debate over the value of OLED TVs in 2026 persists, with the article suggesting that in certain scenarios, less advanced display technologies still hold their own.

Productivity and Space Exploration

Users of Anthropic's Claude AI can now with the Reflect dashboard, which offers break reminders to encourage users to step away from their screens. Android users can by utilizing an "ancient but underrated feature" on their keyboards. In a cosmic update, NASA shared a timelapse of the Psyche spacecraft's view as it made a close approach to Mars on its journey to explore an asteroid.