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Last updated: August 11, 2026, 8:48 PM ET

Pixel 11 Series

Google is set to unveil the Pixel 11 family at its Made by Google event tomorrow, but last-minute renders of the Pixel, Pixel 11 Pro XL, and Pixel 11 Pro Fold have already leaked. A separate rumor reveals the base Pixel 11’s telephoto camera will be a 10.8MP sensor, and the device will lack an RGB notification LED. You can watch the Pixel 11 series announcement live on August 12.

Samsung Galaxy S26 & One UI

Samsung has reportedly begun One UI 9.5 development for the Galaxy S26 series while users still await the stable One UI 9 release. Full specs for the Galaxy S26 FE have leaked via Win Future, detailing key changes and carryovers. Meanwhile, the Galaxy Watch 8 Classic’s One UI 9 Watch beta has appeared on test servers, suggesting a public beta is imminent. The FDA also cleared a major Samsung Galaxy Buds hearing health feature, allowing the earbuds to monitor and assist with hearing.

Xiaomi & Redmi Lineups

A new hands-on review of the Redmi Note 17 5G highlights trimmed battery specs. Leaked details for the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max promise a new chipset, a 9,210mAh battery, and 100W fast charging. Colors and back material for the Xiaomi 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max have leaked, with options in black, white, pink, blue, and red, plus a fiberglass back. A tipster also revealed the Xiaomi and Redmi India launch roadmap for the rest of the year, including the Redmi 17 series.

iQOO and Motorola

The Indian iQOO Z11 will feature a Dimensity 7500 Turbo SoC, with battery and display details confirmed ahead of its August 20 launch. The upcoming iQOO 16T is tipped to sport a 200MP camera and a liquid-air cooling system. Motorola’s Moto Watch (2026) review finds its looks deceiving, with limited software holding it back. The Motorola Android 17 rollout is underway for over 50 phones, bringing a refreshed Hello UI with AI and customization features.

Wearables & Audio

A comparison of the Garmin Cirqa versus Fitbit Air examines whether Garmin’s new option is worth $100 more. In earbuds, a test pits Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (Gen 2) against Sony WF-1000XM6 in three noisy environments to determine the best active noise cancellation. Meta’s neural handwriting for Ray-Ban Display is rolling out in Early Access, adding a cooler input method. A leaked Zelda Switch 2 collector edition hints at a 40th-anniversary console launch later this year.

Software & AI

Spotify is introducing AI Persona labels to alert listeners if an artist isn’t real, addressing the onslaught of AI-generated music. Bumble now lets either person send the first message after matching, a change teased in May. Abbott has partnered with Google Health for AI-powered glucose monitoring. OpenAI’s Daybreak program now offers a higher tier with a more advanced cybersecurity model for partners. Authors face backlash for their participation in a 2022 Google AI study.

Mobile Market & Accessories

Global smartphone shipments dropped 7% in Q2 due to rising memory prices, with FDM CCS Insight forecasting a 12% decline for the year. The XGIMI Horizon Ultra 4K projector received a near-perfect score and a $300 discount with an exclusive code. Amazon’s Back to School sale features top Android deals, including discounts on phones, tablets, and earbuds. For troubleshooting, guides explain how to fix stick drift on PS5 and Xbox controllers, how to connect Bluetooth headphones to PS5, and whether you can wear headphones while driving (depends on the state). A Zoom screen-sharing bug let attackers fully take over other devices on a call.