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Last updated: July 22, 2026, 2:30 PM ET

Samsung Unveils New Foldables and Smart Devices

Samsung has officially launched its latest foldable smartphones, the and Galaxy Z. The lineup includes the, which boasts a larger battery, sharper folding screen, and improved ultrawide camera. Pricing for the Z Fold8 series and Z Flip8 has been detailed, with with eligible trade-ins and new lines. Consumers can choose from various color options for both the Z Flip8. Notably, the new foldables are powered by Snapdragon chips and incorporate silicon-carbon battery technology for significant power upgrades.

Samsung's Galaxy Unpacked event also saw the announcement of the for sleep apnea detection. The company is also doubling down on AI with updates for its foldables and for these devices. The Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 and Watch Series 9 have also been unveiled, with the over its predecessor. Pricing and full specs for the. Additionally, Samsung has Privacy Display feature with One UI 9 Beta.

Gaming and Entertainment Updates

The classic game Poinpy is now available for free on Android and iPhone, having previously been part of Netflix's game library. Xbox is also bringing with added achievement support. On the streaming front starting July 24th. However, PlayStation Plus will remove Dead Island 2 and seven other games in August 2026. For home theater enthusiasts, a guide to has been released, emphasizing that bigger isn't always better.

Other Tech News

HMD has introduced the, a 2G feature phone touted as its most affordable water and dust-resistant option with optimized call quality. One Plus has teased the design and color options for its upcoming N6x smartphone in India. Xiaomi’s next foldable, tentatively named the for sale in China, alongside global certifications for the Redmi Note 17 and Redmi Note 17 Pro Max. Substack is implementing an in partnership with Pangram. Finally, a look back at why of USB-A or USB-C has been published.