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Last updated: August 9, 2026, 8:42 PM ET

Upcoming Hardware & Leaks

Alleged renders of Asus and Lenovo Googlebooks surfaced ahead of IFA, though the images appear to have been AI-upscaled. A massive leak from last week detailed the Redmi K100 Pro, Galaxy S27, and Pixel 11 specs, including a 6.59-inch 185Hz display and Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for the Redmi. Google's Made by Google 2026 event is live-blogged, promising Pixel, Pixel 11 Pro Fold, and Pixel Watch. Meanwhile, Galaxy Z Flip8 and Z Fold8 deals are already available after their global launch. A Samsung Galaxy A18 appeared on Geekbench, revealing key specs ahead of an expected unveiling.

Software & OS Updates

Samsung's One UI 9 based on Android 17 will be the last major software upgrade for the Galaxy S23 FE, which launched with Android. The article also notes that the Galaxy S23 series received similar treatment.

How-To Guides & Tips

Anthropic's chatbot now supports voice interaction; here's how to use Claude's voice mode. For Windows users, a guide explains how to format a USB drive. iPhone and iPad owners can learn to hide and unhide apps for privacy or organization.

Platform Switches & Industry Trends

Considering a move from iOS? An article outlines the downsides of switching from iPhone to Android, including iMessage lock-in and accessory compatibility. The shift to digital games is accelerating; a piece examines the pros and cons of digital vs physical gaming. Feature phones are making a comeback — a weekly poll asks whether you use a feature phone and why. Meanwhile, results from a separate poll show that smart glasses are largely seen as a solution looking for a problem, with low adoption rates.