Mobile News 3 Days

Last updated: June 24, 2026, 2:30 AM ET

Mobile Operating Systems & Software Updates

Google Chrome's autofill has expanded to both Android and iOS, aiming to streamline tasks like flight check-ins and parking payments with deeper integration into Google Wallet. Meanwhile, Apple's iOS 27 beta 2 is rolling out with new features, including "Write with Siri" and inline reply support for RCS messages iOS 27 beta 2. Google is also refining its Pixel devices, with Android 17 beta introducing improvements to home screen customization and support for the LHDC v5 wireless audio codec Android 17 improvements. However, Android 17 is also encountering touchscreen issues on some Pixel phones, prompting users to potentially delay updates until a fix is deployed Pixel touchscreen problems.

Smartphone Hardware & Launches

Nothing is preparing to launch its new Phone (4b) on July 7 in India and select global markets, with design teasers hinting at a single rear camera Nothing Phone (4b) launch. Samsung continues to tease its upcoming devices, with renders of the Galaxy Watch9 and Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 revealing potential design changes and new features Samsung Watch leaks. Samsung is also reportedly gearing up for its next Unpacked event on July 22, where it is expected to unveil the Galaxy Z Fold8, Fold8 Ultra, and Flip8 series alongside the Galaxy Watch Ultra Samsung foldable lineup. Additionally, Samsung announced its UFS 5.0 storage standard, aiming to significantly boost read/write speeds and AI performance in future smartphones, with production slated for Q4 Samsung UFS 5.0. The vivo X Fold6 is also set to launch June 26 in China, with pre-orders open and early leaks suggesting a price hike over its predecessor vivo X Fold6 price. Other smartphone news includes the Realme P4x 4G debut with an 8,000mAh battery Realme P4x 4G, and the Honor X80 Pro Max launching in China with an 11,000 mAh battery Honor X80 Pro Max. Motorola's Edge 70 series is expected to gain a new member, with leaked renders of the Edge 70 Max surfacing Motorola Edge 70 Max, while the Edge 70 Pro is now available for review Motorola Edge 70 Pro.

Deals & Promotions

Prime Day is driving significant discounts across a range of tech products. Samsung's Galaxy Tab S11 is available for $535, offering a compelling alternative to laptops Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 deal. Apple's Prime Day offerings include up to 45% off Kindle e-readers like the Paperwhite and Scribe Kindle e-reader discounts. Sony's WH-1000XM5 headphones are on sale for $198, and the Sony ULT Field 1 speaker is available for under $80 Sony headphone and speaker deals. Samsung's Galaxy Buds 4 Pro have hit their lowest price ever, and numerous headphone and earbud deals start at $33 Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro deal. Meta Quest 3 accessories, including headstraps, are seeing discounts, with the Quest 3S also available for 15% off at Walmart Meta Quest deals. Google's Pixel devices are also heavily discounted, with the Pixel 10 Pro XL seeing a $315 price cut and other Pixel 10 models and the Pixel Watch available for up to 25% off or $300 off Pixel phone and watch deals. Garmin watches are also on sale, with discounts up to 50% on models like the Epix and Venu Garmin watch deals. Several smartphone deals are available, including discounts on the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, refurbished iPhone 17 Pro, and Xiaomi 17T Pro Smartphone Prime Day deals. The Nothing Phone 4a Pro is available for $90 off its usual price, and the Pixel foldable is discounted by $400 Nothing Phone 4a Pro deal.

Wearables & Health Tech

Samsung's Galaxy Watch9 and Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 are subject to leaks detailing new band designs, colors, and watch faces, with the Ultra 2 potentially featuring thinner bezels and a boxier design Samsung Watch leaks. Samsung's best smartwatches are also seeing significant price drops, with one model available for $200 off Samsung smartwatch discount. The Ultrahuman Ring Air is on sale, with promo codes offering additional savings Ultrahuman Ring Air sale. The Oura Ring 5 boasts an slimmer design and improved automatic activity detection, and Oura has added a "Locate" feature for Android users to find misplaced rings Oura Ring 5.

AI & Emerging Technologies

OpenAI has launched "Patch the Planet" as part of its Daybreak cybersecurity initiative to help open-source projects identify and fix bugs OpenAI cybersecurity initiative. The company has also signed a major enterprise deal with Samsung Electronics, extending beyond chip supply to broader collaboration OpenAI-Samsung partnership. OpenAI is also gaining access to Getty Images' content library for use in Chat GPT and AI search results OpenAI-Getty Images deal. Meta is reportedly building its own prediction market, and the company is launching three new AI glasses models, including one in partnership with Kylie Jenner, priced at $299 Meta prediction market. Meta's Oversight Board has called for improved measures to protect users from sexualized deepfakes Meta deepfake protection. Samsung's Privacy Display technology, initially featured on the Galaxy S26 Ultra, may be extended to other models like the rumored Galaxy S27 Pro Samsung Privacy Display. Google's Pixel phones may gain an "Audio Memory" feature that could record important conversations Google Audio Memory.

Storage, Networking & Computing

UGREEN has launched the DXP4800 GT NAS, featuring 8GB of RAM and dual 10 Gigabit Ethernet ports, with discounts available for Prime Day UGREEN NAS launch. This storage solution is positioned as an alternative for users looking to build their own media libraries and move away from cable subscriptions Plex NAS deal. Other Prime Day SSD deals offer discounts on portable SSDs and NVMe drives, aiming to mitigate current price increases SSD Prime Day deals. China has reclaimed the top spot in supercomputer rankings, utilizing CPUs instead of GPUs for its top-performing systems China supercomputer ranking. MSI and Intel have collaborated on the MSI Claw 8 EX AI+, a powerful handheld gaming PC MSI Claw 8 EX AI+. Valve's Steam Machine gaming PC is now available for purchase, with the 512GB version priced at $1,049 and the 2TB version at $1,349, not including a controller Steam Machine pricing.

Audio & Visual Technology

Samsung's Galaxy Buds 4 Pro are at their lowest price ever for Prime Day, and numerous headphone and earbud deals are available starting at $33 Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro deal. Sony's WH-1000XM5 headphones are discounted to $198 for Prime Day, and the Sony ULT Field 1 speaker is available for under $80 Sony headphone and speaker deals. Xreal's wearable TV smart glasses are also on sale for Prime Day, offering an immersive home theater experience at a reduced cost Xreal smart glasses deal. The Wii M Pro Plus is highlighted as a Chromecast Audio successor and has reached a new low price Wii M Pro Plus. Ray Neo Air 4 Pro smart glasses are significantly discounted for Prime Day Ray Neo smart glasses deal. Tribit Quiet Plus 81 over-ear headphones are priced at $50, and Instagram's TV app is expanding to more platforms, including Samsung TVs in the US Tribit headphones. Netflix's new horror game utilizes smartphones for enhanced immersion, controlling characters' actions Netflix horror game. The HDMI 2.0 vs 2.1 debate is addressed, with the conclusion that the latest standards are likely unnecessary for basic streaming HDMI standards.

Other Notable Developments

Superhuman has acquired the AI authenticity service GPTZero Superhuman acquires GPTZero. Anthropic's AI assistant, Claude, is now available for Slack as "@Claude for Slack," potentially replacing Slackbot functionality Claude for Slack. Consumer Cellular has launched Speak Easy, a new brand targeting seniors over 75 with specialized phones Consumer Cellular SpeakEasy. Oracle has reportedly laid off 21,000 employees over the past year, citing AI as a contributing factor Oracle layoffs. Tesla's autopilot system was involved in a fatal crash in Texas after colliding with a home Tesla autopilot crash. Amazon has been ordered to bargain with the Teamsters union, a ruling that could impact union progress Amazon union ruling. A24 is receiving $75 million in funding from Google to develop AI tools for film production A24 AI tools funding.