Mobile News 3 Days

Last updated: June 25, 2026, 8:30 AM ET

Mobile & AI Developments

Google will permit alternative payment options within its Play Store starting June 30 in the US, UK, and Europe, a move that could reshape in-app purchase revenue streams for developers. In the AI space, OpenAI has released an upgraded free model for Chat GPT, aiming to improve context understanding. The company also launched "Patch the Planet" as part of its Daybreak initiative, a cybersecurity program designed to help open-source projects identify and fix bugs OpenAI launched. Meanwhile, Meta is reportedly exploring the creation of its own prediction market, a venture that could expand its already vast data-gathering capabilities.

Smartphone Releases & Rumors

Nothing is set to unveil the entry-level Phone 4b on July 7, with design sketches and Geekbench listings offering early glimpses of the device, which is expected to feature dual rear cameras Nothing teased. The Oppo Reno16 and Reno16 Pro are now available globally, featuring chipset adjustments from their Chinese counterparts Oppo Reno16 debuts. Samsung's next-generation foldables, the Galaxy Z Fold8, Fold8 Ultra, and Flip8, are rumored for a July 22 launch