Mobile News 3 Days

Last updated: June 23, 2026, 5:30 AM ET

Mobile Operating System Updates

Google quietly added support for the LHDC v5 codec to Pixel phones with the release of Android, a significant upgrade for wireless earbud audio quality Android 17 brings. This enhancement arrived despite ongoing issues some Pixel users are experiencing, including trouble with touchscreens and a loss of 5G connectivity. Meanwhile, Apple's iOS 27 beta 2 is now available, focusing on further Siri enhancements, though user sentiment in a recent poll suggests the update is being met with a lukewarm reception, described as "okay, just okay" by most voters iOS 27 beta.

Smartphone Hardware & Releases

Samsung continues its software rollout, with the Galaxy A15 4G receiving the stable One UI 6.1 update following its 5G counterpart. The company is also reportedly kicking off OLED panel production for Apple's anticipated foldable iPhone, rumored to launch as the iPhone Ultra in September. In other Samsung news, details for the Galaxy Watch9 and Ultra 2 have leaked, suggesting new band designs, colors, and watch faces, with the Ultra 2 potentially featuring thinner bezels and a boxier design. The upcoming Galaxy S27 Pro is also rumored to include Samsung's Privacy Display feature, a technology that may not remain exclusive to the S26 Ultra Samsung's Privacy Display.

Motorola is expanding its Edge 70 lineup, with the Edge 70 Max appearing in renders and the Edge 70 Fusion receiving increased storage options to 512GB. The Motorola Edge 70 Pro, launched in April for €540, is available for review Motorola Edge 70 Pro. Elsewhere, Honor has officially released the X80 Pro Max in China, boasting the brand's largest smartphone battery to date at 11,000 mAh. Tecno has also introduced a stylish new addition with the Camon Slim, featuring a slim 6.39mm profile.

Nothing has teased a new product with "(b)" branding, potentially indicating a successor to its budget CMF line, though the brand has confirmed no new CMF phones will be released this year Nothing's budget brand. The company is also running a Community Review program for early access to new products Nothing's Community Review.

In the budget segment, a new smartphone brand, Fire-Boltt, is reportedly set to launch in India New affordable smartphone brand. Meanwhile, consumer-focused deals are abundant, with Pixel 10a deals and OnePlus phone sales available. Early Prime Day promotions are also offering discounts on devices like the Galaxy S26 Ultra and S25 Ultra.

Gaming & Entertainment Tech

Valve has finally announced pricing for its Steam Machine gaming PC, with the 512GB model retailing for $1,049 and the 2TB version for $1,349, though these prices exclude a controller Steam Machine starts at. Red Magic is preparing to launch its next gaming tablet, the Gaming Tablet 5 Pro, which will feature upgraded cooling and a confirmed launch date RedMagic shows its tablet.

Meta is expanding its virtual reality offerings, with a deal for the Meta Quest 3S spotted at Walmart, alongside other tech discounts. The company's Ray-Ban Meta Optics are also receiving a review, noting a premium fit and extra features at a higher price point. Meta is also partnering to donate Ray-Ban AI smart glasses to legally blind veterans Meta donating Ray-Ban glasses.

AI & Enterprise

OpenAI has signed a significant enterprise deal with Samsung Electronics, extending beyond chip supply to a broader partnership. Separately, OpenAI has also reached an agreement with Getty Images to use its content library within Chat GPT and AI search results.

A24 is securing $75 million in funding from Google to develop AI tools specifically for movie production A24 takes on Google money. Meanwhile, Meta has reportedly paused an employee tracking program after it inadvertently exposed sensitive company data Meta is 'pausing' tracking.

Wearables & Smart Home

Consumer Cellular has launched Speak Easy, a new service tailored for individuals over, featuring two specialized phones Consumer Cellular's SpeakEasy. In the realm of health tracking, the Ultrahuman Ring Air is on sale, with exclusive promo codes stacking on Amazon discounts. The Oura Ring 5 is noted for its slimmer design and improved automatic activity detection, and has finally added an Android feature, "Locate," that helps users find lost rings Oura Ring adds Locate feature.

For home organization, Prime Day deals on NAS servers are available, with UGREEN's DH2300 and DH4300 Plus highlighted as beginner-friendly options.

Automotive & Transportation

A Tesla vehicle equipped with an automated driving assistance system crashed into a home in Katy, Texas, resulting in one fatality Tesla in autopilot crash. In related news, Chinese-style EV battery swap stations are slated for rollout across Europe through a partnership between Octopus and CATL, initially focusing on heavy trucks Chinese-style EV battery swap.

Other Notable Tech News

Professional-grade automotive diagnostic tools from Topdon are available at discounted prices for Prime Day Topdon's Prime Day deals. The Huion Note E, an Android tablet with a battery-free stylus and paper-like display, has garnered positive attention for its utility Huion Note E Android tablet. Instagram's TV app is now accessible on Samsung TVs in the US, following its earlier release on Amazon Fire TV devices Instagram for TV. Ubisoft co-founder Claude Guillemot has died in a plane crash Claude Guillemot dies. NASA's Perseverance rover has successfully traversed the distance of a marathon on Mars in just five years Perseverance rover travels marathon.