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Last updated: June 28, 2026, 5:30 AM ET

Mobile Device Launches & Updates

Xiaomi’s Poco brand has initiated a series of deals on several of its devices, including the Poco F8 Ultra and F8 Pro, alongside the Poco X8 Pro and X8 Pro Max deals on Poco phones. Samsung is preparing for the India launch of its Galaxy M47 5G on June 29, featuring a 6.7-inch 120Hz AMOLED display, a Snapdragon chipset, 000mAh battery with 45W charging, and a 50MP main camera Galaxy M47 key specs. In parallel, Samsung has begun testing Android 17-based One UI 9 for the Galaxy A24 4G, shortly after releasing the stable One UI 8.5 update for the device One UI 9 testing begins. vivo has also unveiled its premium TWS 5 Pro earbuds alongside the X Fold6 in China, boasting significant features despite a modest appearance vivo TWS 5 Pro buds. Motorola has launched its successor to the Moto Pad 60 Pro, the Moto Pad 70 Pro, powered by the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 SoC and featuring a 144Hz screen and a 10,200 mAh battery Motorola Moto Pad 70. One Plus is teasing further details about its upcoming N6 smartphone, set to launch in India on June 30, with leaks revealing its full box contents including a charger and case OnePlus N6 box leaks. Oppo has introduced its latest wireless earbuds, the Enco Air5 and Air5s, with the former featuring active noise cancellation Oppo Enco Air5 unboxing. The Honor Magic V6 has secured two GLOMO Asia Awards, with the vivo X Fold6 also receiving an award at the Mobile World Congress Shanghai Honor Magic V6 awards. Samsung is facing another lawsuit from patent troll Tau Ceti Ventures LLC in the US District Court for the Eastern District of Texas Samsung sued by patent troll. The Oppo Reno16 Pro has received a review, with the Reno16 series set for a global launch with hardware variations from its Chinese counterparts Oppo Reno16 Pro review. Samsung has launched the Galaxy A27 in the US for $349.99, a price point higher than its A37 model, and it will be available in a single 6GB/128GB configuration in black starting July 14 Samsung Galaxy A27 US launch. The Galaxy A27 5G is being highlighted for its improved screen experience Galaxy A27 5G screen upgrade. The Galaxy Z Fold 7 is now available at a discounted price of $1,470, ahead of the anticipated launch of the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Galaxy Z Fold 7 discount. Apple's recent price hikes are impacting India significantly, with increases across Mac, iPad, Apple Vision Pro, and Home Pods lines Apple price hikes hit. One Plus has also revealed more details about the N6, its first N-series smartphone, which will feature an 8,000mAh battery OnePlus N6 details revealed. The nubia Air Pro has been listed online, showcasing a 108MP camera and an ultra-slim 5.99mm body nubia Air Pro listed. The Oppo Reno16 is scheduled for launch in India next week, accompanied by a new Reno16c model Oppo Reno16 India launch. A leaked Samsung animation suggests a future Galaxy Tab design that addresses a common display concern Galaxy Tab display innovation. The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is seeing a substantial 29% discount during Prime Day, making it a more attractive option Galaxy S26 Ultra Prime. The Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 is available at a 38% discount for Prime Day, offering improved sleep tracking features Galaxy Watch 8 Prime. Apple's iPhone Air, noted for its slim design, is available at a 28% discount in the UK for Prime Day Apple iPhone Air UK deal. The Lava Smart 4 Plus has been unveiled as an affordable 4G-only smartphone Lava Smart 4 Plus.

Software & Services

Google Wallet is expanding its functionality to include package tracking, offering a convenient integration for users Google Wallet tracks packages. Android 17 is set to introduce a dedicated gaming mode for foldable devices, a feature that rarely makes its way into the core Android operating system Foldable gaming mode in Android 17. Samsung has begun working on One UI 9 for the Galaxy A24 4G, following the recent release of the stable One UI 8.5 update for the device Samsung tests One UI 9. Engadget reports that European consumers may soon lose access to Studio Canal movies purchased on the PlayStation Store, serving as a reminder of digital content ownership limitations digital content ownership reminder. Google has addressed a persistent Sirius XM radio issue affecting several of its smart speakers with a newly rolled-out patch SiriusXM radio fix. Samsung plans to introduce charges for Smart Things API access, a move that could impact developers and third-party integrations Samsung charges API access. Netflix is testing profile-specific email logins to streamline account access, potentially impacting shared account usage Netflix tests email logins. Anthropic has received US government approval to redeploy its Mythos cybersecurity AI model for select government-approved customers Anthropic redeploys AI model. OpenAI will initially limit access to Chat GPT 5.6 to government-approved clients, foregoing a broader public release for a voluntary review period OpenAI limits ChatGPT 5.6 access. A report indicates that NSFW content drives a significant portion of traffic for Elon Musk's Grok AI Grok AI NSFW usage. California has launched a tracker to monitor AI-related job losses within the state, in collaboration with its employment department California AI job loss tracker. YouTube Shorts has removed its dislike count and introduced a clear screen mode, altering user interaction and viewing experience YouTube Shorts changes. Spain is implementing new regulations requiring mobile carriers to maintain network connectivity for at least four hours during power outages Spain mobile network rules. Bitdefender has outlined how evolving Android privacy threats are being addressed by modern mobile protection strategies Android privacy threats evolving. Russia has allegedly used a forensics platform, despite having its access revoked, to hack an activist's phone, according to Cellebrite Russia hacks activist phone.

Audio & Smart Home

vivo has launched its premium TWS 5 Pro earbuds, offering advanced features alongside the X Fold6 smartphone vivo TWS 5 Pro earbuds. Oppo has unveiled its latest audio offerings with the Enco Air5 and Air5s earbuds, the latter being a semi-in-ear model without rubber tips for a potentially more comfortable fit Oppo Enco Air5s unveiled. One Plus has officially released the Nord Buds 4 in India, priced as a more affordable alternative to the Pro model, still featuring active noise cancellation OnePlus Nord Buds 4 launched. Nothing CMF earbuds are available at a significantly reduced price of $19.99 for a limited time Nothing CMF earbuds deal. Engadget's review roundup includes the Sony A7R VI camera and Ray-Ban Meta Optics, among other products Engadget review recap. The Amazon Echo Studio smart speaker, offering room-filling sound and Alexa features, is currently 20% off Amazon Echo Studio discount. Sony's latest Bluetooth turntable is available with a $150 discount, alongside a sale on the Marshall Stanmore III home speaker Sony turntable and Marshall speaker deals.

Wearables & Health Tech

Samsung's Galaxy Watch 8 has been praised for its sleep tracking capabilities and is currently 38% off for Prime Day Galaxy Watch 8 sleep tracking. The Fitbit Ace LTE has reached an all-time low price, positioning it as an attractive option for children Fitbit Ace LTE low. The CMF Watch 3 Pro is highlighted as a budget-friendly smartwatch option, available for $61 during Prime Day CMF Watch 3 Pro budget deal. Google's Pixel Watch 4 and Samsung's Galaxy Watch 8 are among the fitness smartwatches on sale for Prime Day Fitness smartwatch deals. The Viture Luma smart glasses, compatible with the Switch, are on sale for Prime Day, offering micro-OLED quality for portable gaming Viture Luma smart glasses sale.

Gaming & Accessories

Engadget reports on a deal for the R36MAX Retro Handheld, reducing its price from $100 to $40 for Prime Day R36MAX Retro Handheld deal. Prime Day is offering discounts of up to 38% on controllers and mobile consoles for retro gaming enthusiasts Prime Day retro gaming. The AMVR Mag Safe-style face pad for the Quest 3 is 20% off during Prime Day AMVR Quest 3 face.

Deals & Discounts

Prime Day has seen numerous deals across various tech categories. Poco phones, including the F8 Ultra and F8 Pro, are part of ongoing sales Poco phone deals. Google's Pixel 10 Pro and 10 Pro XL are discounted on Amazon US for Prime Day Google Pixel 10 Pro deals. Samsung's Galaxy S26 and Xiaomi 17 are available at reduced prices in the UK for Prime Day Samsung Galaxy S26 UK deal. Apple's iPhone Air is also seeing a 28% discount in the UK Apple iPhone Air UK deal. Samsung's Galaxy Tab A11 Plus is available at a 46% discount for Prime Day Galaxy Tab A11 Plus deal. Anker's Mag Go 15W Qi2 Wireless Charger Stand is 20% off Anker MagGo charger deal. The Google Nest Wi-Fi Pro router is available for under $100 Google Nest Wi-Fi Pro. Several Amazon Fire TV deals are available, with prices starting at $69.99 Amazon Fire TV deals. The Fire TV Stick 4K is priced at $17 for Prime Day Fire TV Stick 4K deal. Kindle e-readers are featured in Prime Day sales, with some models available for under $100 Kindle Prime Day deals. The Beats Solo 4 headphones are half off, bringing them under