Mobile News 24 Hours

Last updated: August 11, 2026, 2:59 PM ET

Smartphones

Motorola has begun its Android 17 rollout for over 50 phones, bringing a refreshed Hello UI. Our Redmi Note 17 5G hands-on notes a trimmed battery, while the iQOO Z11 is set for an India launch on August 20 with a Dimensity 7500 Turbo SoC. The Minimal Phone 2 trades E Ink for a 90Hz AMOLED display, and leaked images show the Fairphone 6+ in Cobalt Blue with 12GB RAM. Reflecting on the past five years, the iPhone evolution shows gradual refinement blending new capabilities with familiar elements. Leaked specs of the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max promise a 9,210mAh battery and 100W charging, while the iQOO 16T reportedly features a 200MP camera and liquid-air cooling. Google’s Pixel 11 series announcement is scheduled for August 12, and the Xiaomi 18 Pro is testing in black, white, pink, blue, and red with a fiberglass back. A leaked roadmap details Xiaomi and Redmi’s India launch roadmap for the rest of the year. Full specs of the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE have emerged, and Trend Force estimates the iPhone 18 Pro BOM cost is up by 40% due to memory chip shortage.

Wearables & Audio

The FDA cleared a Samsung Galaxy Buds feature for hearing health monitoring. We compare the Garmin Cirqa versus Fitbit Air fitness trackers, and our Moto Watch 2026 review finds its looks deceiving due to limited software. Samsung’s One UI 9 Watch beta appears on test servers for the Galaxy Watch 8 Classic. In noise cancellation, we pitted Bose vs Sony earbuds across three noisy locations.

Streaming & AI

Disney+ will become the global streaming home of Formula E racing. Spotify is introducing AI Persona labels to alert listeners when an artist isn’t real. Bumble now lets either person send the first message after matching. OpenAI gives Daybreak partners access to a more powerful cybersecurity model.

Gaming & Accessories

Supermassive Games will lay off up to 75 workers to ensure sustainability. Our guide on how to fix stick drift on PS5 and Xbox controllers suggests a good clean. For audio, here’s how to connect Bluetooth headphones to your PS5 with workarounds.

Policy & Telecom

England and Wales ban Meta Glasses from courtrooms due to camera restrictions. State laws on wearing headphones while driving vary, so check legality. Verizon’s latest outage in Southern California was caused by vandals cutting fiber cables. NYC Mayor Mamdani supports the Delivery Protection Act, which Amazon opposes.

Industry & Deals

Global smartphone shipments dropped by 7% in Q2 due to rising memory prices, with a 12% decline forecast for the year. Amazon’s Back to School sale has top Android deals, and the XGIMI Horizon Ultra projector is discounted $300 with an exclusive code.