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Last updated: August 10, 2026, 2:49 AM ET

Upcoming Devices

Alleged renders suggest Asus and Lenovo are preparing Googlebooks for IFA next month. Specs for the Redmi K100 Pro and Galaxy S27 have leaked, with the K100 Pro featuring a 6.59-inch 185Hz display and Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen. Google's Made by Google 2026 event is live, unveiling the Pixel, Pixel 11 Pro Fold, and Pixel Watch.

Software and OS Updates

The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE will receive Android 17-based One UI 9 as its last major software upgrade. Meanwhile, Anthropic's Claude voice mode lets you chat with the AI verbally. On iOS, you can hide and unhide apps for privacy, and Windows users can format a USB drive easily.

Consumer Choices

Switching from iPhone to Android has several downsides to consider, including losing iMessage and certain app integrations. The gaming industry's move toward digital-only releases has pros and cons, with physical media slowly disappearing. A weekly poll asks whether you use a feature phone and why, as the category sees a resurgence.

Deals and Offers

Samsung's latest foldables are already discounted: the Galaxy Z Flip8 gets a price cut out of the gate, alongside the Z Fold8 and Z Fold8 Ultra. These deals come as the Pixel 11 launch approaches.