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Last updated: August 9, 2026, 11:51 PM ET

Upcoming Devices

Asus and Lenovo are preparing new laptops for IFA, with alleged renders of an Asus Googlebook appearing online, though the images may have been AI-upscaled. Meanwhile, Xiaomi has revealed the Redmi K100 Pro and K100 Pro Max ahead of their August 11 launch, featuring a 6.59-inch 185Hz display and Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 — details confirmed in a specs leak that also covers future Samsung Galaxy S27 and Google Pixel 11 models. Speaking of Google, the company’s Made by Google 2026 event is live-blogged by Android Central, with expected launches of the Pixel, Pixel 11 Pro Fold, Pixel Watch, and Android. Samsung’s Galaxy A18 has also appeared on Geekbench, revealing key specs ahead of an expected unveiling.

Software & Updates

Samsung’s Galaxy S23 FE will receive Android 17-based One UI 9 as its last major upgrade, according to reports. For users looking to manage their devices, a guide explains how to format a USB drive on Windows. Another guide details how to hide and unhide apps on iPhone or iPad for privacy or organization. On the AI front, Anthropic’s chatbot now offers a voice mode — here’s how to use Claude’s voice mode.

Opinion & Analysis

If you're considering switching from iPhone to Android, an article outlines the downsides of switching, including loss of iMessage and Apple ecosystem integration. The shift toward digital-only games is also examined, weighing the pros and cons of digital games as more companies phase out physical discs. Meanwhile, feature phones are making a comeback — a weekly poll asks readers whether they use a feature phone and why, questioning if this is a genuine trend or a passing fad.

Deals & Polls

Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold8 and Z Flip8 are now available globally, with early discounts on the Z Flip8 and sales on the Z Fold8 and Z Fold8 Ultra, timing that coincides with the upcoming Google Pixel 11 launch, making for an active week in mobile hardware.