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Last updated: August 13, 2026, 6:05 PM ET

Mobile News Briefing – Past 24 Hours

Smartphones

Honor surprised with its Robot Phone, a handset with an integrated gimbal and ARRI partnership. A hands-on calls the hybrid surprisingly well-executed. Honor also teased the Magic9 series for a September launch. Sony said the Xperia 1 VIII is selling well, crediting the micro SD slot and headphone jack. Apple reportedly will skip the iPhone 18 this year, pushing it to 2027. Samsung’s Galaxy S27 series will not include a variable aperture, contrary to rumors. Tecno launched the Pova 8 Pro with a 144FPS display and Dimensity 7400. Realme’s P4s Lite is certified for India. Motorola’s Signature phone gets Android 17 in a 5.75GB update. Poco’s F9 Pro and F9 Ultra battery capacities leaked.

Google Pixel Ecosystem

Google may use silicon-carbon batteries in future Pixels. The company promises 7 years of spare parts for the Pixel. Verizon has the best Pixel 11 Pro preorder deal, while T-Mobile offers Pixel Watch 5 at $5.55/month. Google’s Pixel event was a cringe fest according to critics. Check out the best Pixel 11 Pro XL cases. The screen-less Fitbit Air launches in India in October. Save storage by changing this Android setting.

Software & AI

Xiaomi unveiled HyperOS 4 with a glass UI and more AI features. Meta is donating 15,000 AI glasses to blind people in Ireland. Spotify partners with Kobalt for AI-powered covers. Twitch now lets you opt out of AI training on your streams.

Audio & Accessories

The DJI Mic Mini 2S offers 32-bit float recording in a tiny form factor. Want to upscale photos? Here are easy methods.

Streaming & Media

Fed up with Spotify? Check out Spotify alternatives. Apple TV+ added classic movies like The Martian and E.T. Instagram’s new logo is being roasted – feel free to join.

Gaming & Emulation

A new emulator, Gecko, challenges Dolphin as the top Game Cube emulator. A rare two-player Computer Space arcade machine is up for auction.

Industry & Policy

The US government will allow private companies to conduct cyberattacks on its behalf. CBP officers are misusing surveillance tech. Hosting provider Namecheap is down after a data center cooling failure. Virgin Galactic’s new spaceship’s first commercial flight is delayed to 2027.