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Last updated: August 9, 2026, 2:46 PM ET

Smartphone Leaks and Rumors

A major leak roundup reveals that the Redmi K100 Pro will feature a redesigned camera island, a 6.59-inch 185Hz display, and Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen, launching August 11. Google is preparing its Pixel 11 series for an August 12 event, with a live blog covering the announcements. A detailed what to expect article previews new Pixel phones, a Pixel Watch, and possibly a smart tag. Samsung’s Galaxy A18 appeared on Geekbench, hinting at its key specs ahead of an expected launch. Luxury customizer Caviar may have spilled the beans on the iPhone Ultra and iPhone 18 Pro design, specs, and release date. Meanwhile, Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip8 is already getting discounts shortly after launch, alongside the Z Fold8 and Z Fold8 Ultra.

Software and Updates

Samsung’s Galaxy S23 FE will receive Android 17-based One UI 9 as its final major OS update. On the app front, Chat GPT’s new Voice Mode offers more natural, real-time conversations. For practical how-tos, learn to format a USB drive on Windows, or discover how to hide and unhide apps on your iPhone or iPad for privacy.

Switching Platforms and Industry Trends

If you’re considering leaving iOS, there are notable downsides of switching from iPhone to Android, including losing iMessage and seamless ecosystem integration. The shift to digital games is accelerating; here are the pros and cons of abandoning physical discs. Feature phones are making a comeback — a weekly poll asks readers if they use one and why. Meanwhile, smart glasses remain a solution looking for a problem, according to poll results showing low adoption rates.