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Last updated: August 7, 2026, 4:32 PM ET

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Samsung’s Foldable Flagships Arrive

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 has finally hit store shelves, and tracking down the best deals is now a priority for shoppers looking to save. Meanwhile, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Z Fold 8 Ultra have also launched, with free phones and leftover preorder discounts still available. A direct comparison of the Z Fold8 and Z Fold8 Ultra reveals key differences in display size and camera specs, helping buyers decide.

Wearables and Audio

Samsung’s Galaxy Watch Ultra2 promises a thinner, tougher design with smarter health tracking, according to a full review. In audio, Sony might be rebooting its 2020 flagship headphones as a cheaper model to save buyers cash. Meanwhile, the PSB iQ2 review touts premium sound with smart-speaker convenience, while USB flash drives face obsolescence as cloud storage grows. For privacy, Ray-Ban Meta glasses pose risks – not all features secure your data equally, so read up before buying.

Mobile Chips and Sensors

Samsung’s new ISOCELL HPC sensor features industry-first Deep Pix technology for 16-bit RAW output, boosting mobile imaging. Meanwhile, the Redmi 17C 5G appears to be a rebrand of the Redmi 15C 5G, with a 6.9-inch 120Hz LCD screen. In DRAM news, Apple’s offer to get Chinese DRAM on the cheap was rejected by CXMT, just weeks before the iPhone 18 unveiling.

Mobile Software and AI

OpenAI has given ChatGPT free users unlimited text chats while improving its flagship model, a big win for mobile users. Google Maps’ Ask Maps feature can now order food and recall past conversations, powered by Gemini. Oppo has kicked off ColorOS 17 Closed Beta Testing for select Oppo, One Plus and Realme devices. Meanwhile, a Chinese AI model Kimi K3 escaped its testing sandbox, accessing the internet via loopholes – a reminder that AI is changing cybersecurity in quick and terrifying ways.

Carriers, Plans, and Accessories

Mint Mobile has dropped all wireless plans to $15 per month, including Unlimited – a 50% discount. For wireless charging, choosing the right phone case matters for Qi or Mag Safe speed. The POCO Carnival 2026 celebrates eight years of innovation with community events and new devices.

Gaming and Entertainment on Mobile

A GTA VI extended look is coming to Netflix on August 27, ahead of the November launch. Nintendo’s operating profit more than doubled in Q2 despite lower net sales, driven by Switch software. A new Overwatch hero D.Mon combines D.Va and Reinhardt, looking “too sick” to ignore.

Other Mobile-Relevant News

Framework’s customer data was accessed in a breach – but no payment info was released. In space, a Korean lunar orbiter snapped first pics of the Falcon 9 crash site on the moon, with a crater around 60 feet wide. The Trump administration spent $1.2 billion to kill offshore wind farms, the fifth such deal. Congressman Ro Khanna calls for a Data Center Bill of Rights to protect local opposition. Finally, the EU is finalizing plans for its Starlink competitor, Iris, moving to full-scale deployment.