Mobile News 3 Days

Last updated: June 25, 2026, 5:30 AM ET

Smartphones & Foldables

Samsung is preparing to launch its next generation of foldable devices, with the Galaxy Z Fold8, Fold8 Ultra, and Flip8 rumored for a July 22 unveiling in London. The Fold8 Ultra is expected to feature a screen upgrade, and leaks suggest new color options and storage configurations, including up to 1TB for the foldables. Meanwhile, the US variant of the Galaxy Z Flip8 has had its chipset confirmed. Samsung's health initiatives are also expanding, with the company partnering with clinical research firm Alcedis to integrate wearable device health data into clinical research. In other mobile hardware news, the Redmi K90 Ultra is set to launch soon, revealing an 8,550mAh battery and additional specifications. The Redmi Note 17 and Note 17 Pro are also anticipated to launch in July, with Pro variants possibly arriving in late July or August. Nothing has fully revealed the design of its upcoming budget smartphone, the Phone (4b), which is slated for a July 7 launch in India and select global markets, 91.

Wearables & Smartwatches

The smartwatch market is seeing significant activity, with Samsung's Galaxy Watch9 and Watch Ultra 2 details leaking, including renders of the Watch9 and further information on the Ultra 2 64, 87. Samsung recently celebrated a major Prime Day discount on its Galaxy Watch 8 Classic, offering $165 off. The Pixel Watch 4 has hit its lowest price ever, positioning it as an attractive upgrade option during Prime Day. Spigen is also offering significant discounts, with up to 67% off its Pixel Watch 4 bands. Garmin is participating in Prime Day with discounts of up to 50% on its Epix, Venu, and Forerunner lines. For those interested in smart rings, the Oura Ring 4 is available at up to a 51% discount during Prime Day. Lumysi is attempting to make wearables more discreet by hiding activity trackers within bracelets, while Amazfit is offering a 19% Prime Day discount on its Active 3 Premium watch, which is positioned as a strong option for runners.

Audio & Accessories

Prime Day has brought substantial deals on audio equipment. Bang & Olufsen's Beoplay Elevens are available with a 30% discount, potentially justifying their premium price tag. Bose's Quiet Comfort Ultra headset, a travel favorite, is also seeing an "unbelievable" Prime Day deal. Sony's WH-1000XM5, a top-selling noise-canceling headset, is available for $198. For those seeking more affordable options, numerous headphone and earbud deals are available, with prices starting at $33. Marshall's Emberton III portable Bluetooth speaker is down to $99, a 45% discount, and Sony's ULT Field 1 is available for under $80. For mobile gaming enthusiasts, the Game Sir G8 Plus MFi controller, considered one of the best for mobile gaming, is priced at just $63.

Computing & Tablets

Prime Day is offering significant savings on laptops, particularly Chromebooks from brands like Lenovo and ASUS. Apple's M4 MacBook Air, MacBook Neo, and iPad Air (2025) are also discounted on Amazon UK. Samsung's Galaxy Tab S11 is presented as a compelling alternative to laptops, with a $265 discount bringing its price to $535. In the tablet space, TCL NXTPAPER tablets are available for under $200, with two specific models highlighted as top picks. The Huion Note E Android tablet with stylus is also on sale for $74 off, touted as a superior alternative to the Kindle Scribe. For storage solutions, Terra Master's F8 SSD Plus NAS is at a new low price of $719 for Prime Day, and UGREEN's DXP4800 GT NAS, featuring dual 10 Gigabit Ethernet ports, is available at a 20% discount. Samsung's portable T9 SSDs are also seeing discounts of up to 39%.

AI & Software

OpenAI has rolled out an upgrade to its free Chat GPT model, introducing GPT-5.5, which reportedly enhances context understanding. The company is also launching an initiative called "Daybreak" to aid open-source projects in addressing bugs. In a collaboration with chip maker Broadcom, OpenAI has introduced its first AI chip, named Jalapeño. Samsung Electronics has signed one of OpenAI's largest enterprise deals, positioning itself as a supplier of AI chips. Separately, the US government is reportedly urging Meta to share its AI models due to growing security and safety concerns. Meta's Oversight Board has also advised the company to improve its protection against sexualized deepfakes. Google's AI efforts include the Google Home Speaker, which is described as a modest update for the Gemini era, and the potential addition of an "Audio Memory" feature to Pixels that would remember heard conversations. Tecno's Ella Claw AI agent is gaining new capabilities, including cross-app automation and system-level device optimization.

Gaming & Entertainment

The highly anticipated Grand Theft Auto VI is set to release on June 25th, with pre-orders opening at midnight and a price point of $80 confirmed. To enhance the gaming experience, Samsung is offering a $1,300 discount on an OLED TV, ideal for the game's November release. For those looking to upgrade their home theater setup, Valerion's Vision Master Max projector is available with a Prime Day deal, and a Google TV projector with a 200-inch screen is also on sale. For portable gaming, the MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ is noted for its performance, though its price is substantial. 8Bit Do has launched the Arcade Controller Pro for fighting game enthusiasts. VR gaming continues to see interest, with discounted Meta Quest gift cards available and deals on Quest 3 and Quest 3S accessories, including headstraps, 111. Netflix is venturing into gaming with a new horror title that utilizes a smartphone for deeper immersion.

Automotive & Other Tech

Amazon's Zoox has unveiled its latest autonomous vehicle, designed for large-scale production. Faraday Future, after selling over 15 cars, is now also pitching a lineup of robots, including humanoids and a quadruped model. Honda is reportedly considering reviving the cult-favorite Element as an affordable hybrid SUV in 2029. Google is enhancing its Wallet functionality to make TSA Pre Check touchless ID easier, and Chrome is receiving advanced autofill capabilities on Android and iOS, with deeper Google Wallet integration. The European Space Agency's Euclid telescope has captured an image of the Milky Way's center. In a lawsuit update, a family has filed a wrongful death suit following a Tesla crash in Texas. Alibaba is suing the US government to be removed from a list of firms linked to the Chinese military. Amazon is reportedly being ordered to bargain with the Teamsters union, following a ruling that it violated federal labor law by refusing to recognize the union. YouTube has settled an early test case concerning social media harm to children.