Mobile News 3 Days

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

Mobile Device Launches & Updates

Oppo unveiled the Reno16 series this week, including the standard and Pro models, alongside the Reno16 F and FS variants. Meanwhile, Samsung Galaxy A37 A57 are now available at discounted prices in the UK until July 14. Samsung has also launched the Galaxy A27 in the US for $349.99, priced higher than its A37 counterpart Samsung Galaxy A27. In other Samsung news, the company has begun testing One UI 9 for the Galaxy A24 4G, following the stable One UI 8.5 update.

Motorola has unveiled the Moto Pad 70 Pro, powered by a Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 SoC with a 144Hz screen and a 10,200 mAh battery Motorola Moto Pad 70. OnePlus has revealed further details on its upcoming N6 smartphone, confirming an 8,000mAh battery and no charger in the box OnePlus N6 box leaks. The One Plus Nord Buds 4 have also been launched in India, offering ANC and up to 54 hours of battery life OnePlus Nord Buds 4. Additionally, the nubia Air Pro has appeared online, boasting a 108MP camera and a remarkably slim 5.99mm body.

Apple's upcoming touchscreen Mac Books are reportedly set to launch with M5 Pro and M5 Max chips, bypassing the M7 generation. The Honor Magic V6 received two GLOMO Asia Awards, including Best Smartphone, while the vivo X Fold6 also secured an award. The vivo X Fold6 itself features a 200MP main camera and a 7,000mAh battery. Apple price hikes are impacting India significantly, with increases across Mac, iPad, and other product lines.

Gaming & Entertainment

A recent poll indicates that the smartphone remains the dominant device for gaming, with tablets also seeing considerable use. Android 17 is poised to introduce a dedicated foldable gaming mode, a feature rarely seen integrated into the core Android operating system. YouTube Shorts is undergoing changes, removing dislikes and introducing a clear screen mode. Meanwhile, Netflix is testing profile-specific email logins, sparking discussions about account sharing policies.

Deals & Discounts

Prime Day saw numerous deals on mobile devices and accessories. Poco F8 Ultra were among the phones on sale, alongside the Poco X8 Pro and X8 Pro Max. The Samsung Galaxy A37 A57 received discounts in the UK. Google Pixel Buds 2a dropped below $100, and the Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 were available for $160. Beats Solo 4 were halved in price, offering 50-hour battery life for under $100.

Oura Ring 4 deals included up to three years of membership for free. Garmin watches were also discounted, with the Venu 4 saving $50 and the Forerunner 570 offering even greater savings. Powerbeats Pro 2 were available for $180, and the Garmin Forerunner 970 is on sale for marathon trainers. Amazon Fire TV deals offered models starting at $69.99, and the Fire TV Stick 4K was priced at $17.

Kindle e-readers were promoted as an alternative to tablets for children, with the latest compact version available for under $100 Kindle Prime Day deal. Amazon's Echo Studio smart speaker was 20% off, and the Google Nest Wi-Fi Pro saw a 57% discount. A retro gaming handheld was available for $40.

Networking & Connectivity

For improving home Wi-Fi, users can choose between mesh systems or range extenders, with extenders being cheaper but having drawbacks Mesh Wi-Fi or extender. Several deals focused on improving connectivity, including a 57% discount on the Google Nest Wi-Fi Pro, making it available for under $100. Travel power banks also saw discounts, with a 10,000mAh Baseus Picogo model available for under $30, and a slim power bank recommended over airport USB ports slim power bank.

Privacy, Security & AI

Australia is doubling the maximum penalty for its social media ban, with fines potentially reaching 99 million AUD or approximately $68 million Australia doubles penalty. However, a recent study suggests the ban may not be highly effective due to self-declared age verification checks Australia ban effectiveness. Flock cameras are raising privacy and security concerns as their deployment expands.

Anthropic received US government permission to redeploy its Mythos cybersecurity AI model, restoring access for select organizations. California has launched a tracker for AI-related job losses, in collaboration with the state's employment department California AI job tracker. OpenAI plans to initially release Chat GPT 5.6 only to government-approved customers. The most popular feature of Elon Musk's Grok AI is reportedly NSFW content, accounting for "well over half" of its traffic Grok feature popularity.

Electric Vehicles & Infrastructure

Tips for extending EV range include simple tricks to reduce charging stops 5 easy ways. Tesla has settled a lawsuit stemming from a fatal pedestrian crash involving its Full Self-Driving technology in 2023. SpaceX reportedly planning to construct an 8-mile natural gas pipeline in Texas to supply its Starbase facility for Starship operations.

Other Tech & Industry News

Google Wallet can now track packages, a feature that, while perhaps not obvious, offers practical utility. Ticketmaster is collaborating with Google Wallet for customizable passes benefiting Android users at events Ticketmaster collab. Samsung will begin charging for Smart Things API access.

vivo has introduced its premium TWS 5 Pro earbuds, and Oppo launched its Enco Air5s semi-in-ear earbuds. Qualcomm's future roadmap suggests new 3nm chips under the Snapdragon 8 Elite series Snapdragon roadmap. Motorola has unveiled the Moto Pad 70 Pro with a Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 SoC and a 144Hz display Motorola Moto Pad 70.

NASA is testing an in-orbit refueling device, a 'cryocoupler' developed by L3Harris, for deep space missions NASA refueling test. The space agency's TESS telescope has discovered two "cotton candy" planets with low density NASA TESS planets. Solar storms pose a risk to technology, with some infrastructure being more vulnerable than others tech and solar storms.

Uber is expanding its US driver background checks following sexual assault lawsuits. Google is rolling out a patch to fix a Sirius XM radio issue on its smart speakers Google smart speaker fix. Consumers are reminded that they do not own digital content, as seen with PlayStation Store users potentially losing access to Studio Canal movies digital content ownership. Smart bulbs' energy consumption is being questioned compared to standard LEDs smart bulb energy use.

The Trump Mobile T1 Phone appears to be available for purchase after a year on pre-order. Total Wireless is now covering Western Union transfer fees for its subscribers. The differences between Dolby Digital, DTS, and Atmos surround sound formats are being explained surround sound formats.