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Last updated: April 3, 2026, 8:30 AM ET

Mobile Hardware & Launches

The coming weeks promise a flurry of new smartphone releases, headlined by Oppo which confirmed the global debut of the Find X9 Ultra and Find X9s Pro for April 21 2. Ahead of this, the Ultra model appeared on Geekbench carrying model number CPH2841, revealing its internal specifications 13. Meanwhile, Honor unveiled three mid-range tablets: the premium Pad 10 Pro, alongside the Pad X10 and Pad X10 Pro, with the Pad 10 Pro featuring a remarkably thin 6.1mm chassis 19. In India, Realme officially launched the Realme 16 5G, making it available for open sales starting April 6 10, while vivo brought the V70 FE to the Indian market following its debut in Indonesia last month 40.

Several next-generation devices are also taking shape through leaks including the Motorola Edge 70 Pro and Razr 70 Ultra, whose colorways were recently revealed 14. The Infinix GT 50 Pro is also approaching, rumored to leverage the Dimensity 8400 SoC paired with 12GB of RAM, according to earlier Geekbench mentions 4. On the budget front, Honor launched the X80i in China, notable for its massive 7,000mAh battery supporting 45W charging and debuting with Media Tek’s new chipset 41. Separately, Oppo also confirmed details for the K15 Pro series, with the Pro+ variant featuring a Dimensity 9500s processor and an 8,000mAh Si-C battery 82.

Samsung & Google Flagships [*Samsung appears to be grappling with rising memory chip costs, potentially passing these increases onto consumers through price hikes for the Galaxy Z Fold7, Z Flip7, and S25 Edge models 88. In a move to offset costs, there are reports the company is exploring unusual strategies concerning RAM procurement for its devices 22. On the software side, the rollout of stable One UI 8.5 for the Galaxy S25 may face delays, possibly extending past April 6. User experience reports on the Galaxy S26 Ultra suggest that while new features were present after a three-week test, they did not substantially alter the device’s overall appeal 8. Furthermore, Samsung is making casting easier for TV owners via a free upgrade to its television sets 17.

Google is showing signs of evolving its Pixel line, with leaked renders of the Pixel 11 Pro XL showing a familiar design but potentially dropping the unique temperature sensor found on previous models 115. More consequentially, Google may completely eliminate the ability to roll back Android software updates on the flagship Pixel 10 via future patches 42. In terms of deals, Mint Mobile is aggressively pushing the Pixel 10 with a $500 discount when bundled with a year of discounted service 28, while AT&T is offering the Pixel 10a for just $3.99 per month with any unlimited plan 55.

AI, Software & Services Updates [*Google is rapidly integrating its AI models across its services, rolling out Lyria 3 and Veo 3.1 to enhance creation and editing capabilities within Google Vids 7. The Google Home app finally gained proper Nest device and home sharing support for Workspace account users after a period of restrictions 23. For power users, the $20 per month Google AI Pro plan, which includes Gemini and Veo access, received a substantial upgrade to 5TB of storage 43, 47. In a long-awaited convenience update, Google is allowing users in the US to finally change the portion of their Gmail address preceding the @gmail.com domain 108.

OpenAI has surprised the market by making ChatGPT’s Voice mode accessible directly through Apple Car Play following a recent iOS update 20. Meanwhile, Anthropic’s Claude Code tool may soon feature a "Proactive" mode, hinted at by a recent leak following a routine release 69. In enterprise communication, Salesforce unveiled extensive new AI features for Slack, including the ability for the AI to analyze user work patterns 81. For consumers, the Google Pay app in India is promoting its Tap to Pay feature for debit and credit cards, simplifying retail transactions 5.

Space, Gaming & Automotive Tech [*NASA’s Artemis II mission achieved a significant milestone as the Orion capsule, named The Integrity, successfully departed Earth’s orbit on its 10-day voyage around the Moon 1, 3. The four astronauts aboard have reportedly been dealing with mundane issues, including troubleshooting Microsoft Outlook problems 35. In the automotive sector, Uber is expanding its EV incentive program across the United States, aiming to encourage drivers to switch to electric vehicles 32. On the concept front, Subaru unveiled its first three-row electric SUV, the Getaway, at the New York Auto Show 71, while Kia confirmed that the EV3, previously shown overseas, will finally arrive in the US 73.

The gaming sector saw Sony Interactive Entertainment acquire Cinemersive Labs, a startup specializing in transforming photos into 3D volumes, signaling a push into spatial content creation for PlayStation 16. Gamers can anticipate the VR title Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Empire City launching on April 30 across Meta Quest, Steam VR, and PS VR platforms 18. Furthermore, publisher indie.io announced the forthcoming launch of Indie Pass, a subscription service dedicated exclusively to indie games 27.

Wearables & Accessories DealsThe wearable market saw** [*Google reportedly developing a screen-less Fitbit band designed to compete directly with the Whoop wearable 87, while Fitbit’s AI health coach received a triple feature update accessible to Public Preview users 105. Samsung announced that Blood Pressure monitoring for its Galaxy Watch series has begun a phased rollout across the U.S. following necessary regulatory clearances 111. On the accessory front, Meta’s Ray-Ban smart glasses are now available with prescription lens support for $499, making them more practical for daily use 110, 122.**

Major retailers are running limited-time promotions, with Amazon’s Big Spring Sale featuring steep discounts on audio gear; the Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones were available at a 39% discount 94, and the CMF Headphone Pro ANC buds dropped to under $70 91. Separately, the Pixel Buds Pro 2 were marked down by $60 117, and the Pixel Watch 4 deal cuts $60 off the 41mm LTE model 114. Nothing Phone 3 is also seeing a $200 price reduction during the sale 92.