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Last updated: July 29, 2026, 11:43 AM ET

New Foldables and Phones Launch and Sell Out

Samsung's new Galaxy Z Fold8, Fold8 Ultra, and Flip8 have seen record-breaking pre-orders, with early social media reports suggesting the Fold8 is gaining popularity at an "exceeding expectations" pace. One deal for the Galaxy Z Flip 8 offers it for a mere $5.56 per month with eligible trade-in and new line activation. Early reviews of the Galaxy Z Fold 8 highlight its wider form factor as an improvement for media consumption. Meanwhile, the upcoming Redmi Turbo 6 Max has in new renders, and the Poco M8 Power has ahead of its August 4th launch in India, expected to be a rebranded Redmi Note. The Realme 16x 5G is also slated for an Indian debut soon, with leaks suggesting a substantial 7,000mAh battery for its Indian variant.

Google Pixel and Smartwatch Updates

Google's upcoming Pixel lineup is seeing a flurry of leaks and speculation. The Pixel Watch 5 has within the device pairing list, hinting at an imminent launch. Both the Pixel 11 and Pixel 11 Pro are rumored to potentially be, contradicting earlier reports of expected price hikes across the Pixel lineup. A comparison is already being drawn between the anticipated Pixel 11 and the Samsung Galaxy S26 in the context of AI-focused smartphones. Google Photos has also for its AI editing tools, allowing users to snap photos directly within the creation interface, streamlining the editing process.

Samsung Ecosystem Expands and Contracts

Beyond its foldable phones, Samsung's ecosystem is also seeing updates. The company's AI-powered smart glasses, unveiled earlier this month, have been revealed to possess an. However, older Galaxy phones are losing support for the Samsung Find app on One UI 2.0 and older devices, cutting off legacy models from future updates and fixes. For those missing the native Samsung Messages app, an unofficial third-party application has emerged, reportedly complete with One UI design and RCS support. The Samsung Galaxy S26 FE has also been, revealing its charging speed to be 15V/3A and 10V/4.5A.

Other Mobile and Tech News

Motorola is launching its new Moto Pad 70 Groove tablet in India this week, featuring a 12.1-inch display, a 360-degree kickstand, and a. HMD has unveiled the Asha 305 in the Philippines, marketed as a "lite smartphone" with a removable battery. In the realm of retro gaming, rare, fully-functional Nintendo Famicombox consoles have been, and Sega's Dreamcast continues to receive new games 25 years after its discontinuation. Meanwhile, TCL's NXTPAPER 11 Gen 2 drawing tablet is available at an all-time low price for a limited time. OpenAI is shedding more light on a rogue agent's activities, stating the individual who hacked Hugging Face also. Elon Musk's xAI is also that would ban "nudify" apps. The US is implementing a strategy to to bolster domestic production of emerging technologies.