Mobile News 3 Days

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

Mobile Devices & Smartphones

Apple has implemented a significant price increase across a majority of its hardware, including Macs, Mac Books, and iPads. This move comes as the company reportedly prepares to skip M6 Pro and Max chips in favor of an M7 generation. In contrast, Commodore has slashed $100 off its retro phone, the Callback 8020, ahead of preorders. Nothing has officially revealed the "unibody" design of its upcoming Phone 4b, with the device slated for a July 7 launch. Oppo has expanded its Reno16 series globally with some spec changes, introducing the Reno16 F and Reno16 FS featuring a 50MP ultrawide selfie camera and an AI Snap Key. Samsung continues to iterate on its budget offerings with the Galaxy A27 5G, which features a stronger chipset and a revised design with thinner bezels and a punch-hole camera, while the Lava Smart 4 Plus offers an affordable 4G-only option.

Smartwatches & Wearables

Prime Day has brought notable discounts on popular smartwatches. The Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 is available at over 38% off, making it an attractive option for those seeking better sleep tracking. Similarly, the Google Pixel Watch 4 has hit its lowest price ever, prompting many to consider an upgrade. The CMF Watch 3 Pro is also on sale for $61, positioning it as a budget-friendly choice. Beyond fitness tracking, the Oura Ring 4 is seeing substantial Prime Day discounts of up to 51%. Samsung is also furthering its health initiatives by partnering with clinical research firm Alcedis to integrate wearable health data into research platforms. While smartwatches can track signs of sleep apnea, they cannot provide a diagnosis.

Prime Day Deals: Home Entertainment & Streaming

Amazon's Prime Day sale has significantly discounted a range of home entertainment devices. The Fire TV Stick 4K range is available at a low of $17 for the Select model. For those looking to enhance their viewing experience for upcoming releases like Grand Theft Auto, several TV deals are on offer. A Samsung OLED TV is available at a record low price, discounted by $1,300, while another "best gaming TV" has also seen a record price drop. For a more immersive experience, a 300-inch projector is on sale, and a Google TV projector with a 200-inch screen is also available at a discount. Xreal's wearable TV smart glasses are also at their best price thanks to Prime Day.

Prime Day Deals: E-readers & Tablets

Prime Day is offering compelling deals on Amazon's Kindle e-readers, with discounts of up to 45% on models including the Paperwhite, Scribe, and Colorsoft. The latest version of Amazon's compact e-reader is available for under $100. For users seeking tablet alternatives, the Huion Note E Android tablet with a stylus is $74 off. TCL NXTPAPER tablets are also heavily discounted, with most models priced under $200. Apple's iPads are also seeing reductions on Amazon UK, with deals on the iPad Air (2025).

Prime Day Deals: Laptops & Computing

Prime Day is providing significant savings on laptops, particularly Chromebooks from brands like Lenovo and ASUS. Apple's M4 MacBook Air and MacBook Neo are also discounted on Amazon UK, alongside the iPad Air (2025). For those seeking storage solutions, the UGREEN DXP4800 GT NAS, featuring dual 10 Gigabit Ethernet ports and 8GB of RAM, is 20% off. Terra Master's F8 SSD Plus, an all-flash NAS, is available at a new low price of $719.

Prime Day Deals: Gaming & Accessories

The Prime Day sale extends to the gaming sector, with discounts on retro gaming consoles and controllers. For mobile gaming enthusiasts, the Game Sir G8 Plus MFi controller is available for $63. VR gamers can take advantage of Meta Quest gift card deals, described as a "money duplication glitch", and discounted Meta Quest gift cards themselves. AMVR's Quest 3 face pad is 20% off, enhancing comfort for VR sessions. Viture's Luma smart glasses, compatible with Switch, are also on sale, offering micro-OLED visuals for portable gaming.

Prime Day Deals: Audio & Headphones

High-quality audio devices are featured in Prime Day deals. Bose's Quiet Comfort Ultra headset, a travel essential, has an "unbelievable" discount. Marshall's portable Emberton III Bluetooth speaker is marked down to $99. Sony's ULT Field 1 Bluetooth speaker is available for under $80. Bang & Olufsen's Beoplay Elevens earbuds are 30% off, potentially justifying their premium price point. Samsung's Galaxy Buds 4 Pro have reached their lowest price ever, making them a more accessible option. Apple's Air Pods 4 and Air Pods Max are also discounted on Amazon UK.

Prime Day Deals: Power & Charging

Staying powered up during travel is a focus of Prime Day deals. Anker products are heavily featured, including a 45W charger with a built-in display for under $30. Several Anker travel essentials are on sale, with a focus on keeping devices charged. An INIU power bank, noted for its frequent travel use, is 15% off. A portable charger from Anker featuring a display and retractable USB-C cable is also discounted.

Artificial Intelligence & Software

OpenAI has rolled out an upgrade to its free Chat GPT model, enhancing its ability to understand context. However, OpenAI will initially release Chat GPT 5.6 exclusively to government-approved customers. Meta is reportedly being urged by the US government to share its AI models for review amidst growing concerns. A Florida Republican has denied claims of using AI for draft legislation, stating Claude was only used for spell-checking. Superhuman has acquired AI authenticity service GPTZero. Tecno's Ella Claw AI agent is gaining cross-app automation and system-level device optimization capabilities.

Gaming & Entertainment

Grand Theft Auto 6 is a significant upcoming release, with pre-orders opening June 25th at midnight, and the game will cost $80. The physical edition has been criticized as overpriced DRM. To prepare for the game, ambient RGB lights for TVs are available, and a Samsung OLED TV is heavily discounted to ensure the best possible experience. Retroid's Pocket Nova, a 4:3 handheld capable of playing Game Cube and PS2 era games, is priced at $229. 8Bit Do has launched the Arcade Controller Pro for fighting game enthusiasts.

Other Tech News

Spain is implementing new regulations requiring mobile carriers to maintain network connectivity for at least four hours during power outages. IBM has announced the creation of what it claims is the world's first sub-1 nanometer chip. Google Finance is now available as a standalone Android app, with an iOS version forthcoming. Google Wallet is set to streamline TSA Pre Check with touchless ID integration. Google Chrome is enhancing its autofill features on Android and iOS, with deeper Google Wallet integration. YouTube has settled an early test case concerning social media harm to children. In the automotive sector, Polestar may be blocked from selling cars in the US next year despite moving some production to the country. Faraday Future is now also pitching a range of robots alongside its electric vehicles. The European Space Agency's Euclid telescope has captured detailed images of the Milky Way's center. Amazon-owned Zoox has revealed its latest robotaxi design for large-scale production. Notions Mail is shutting down.