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Last updated: June 29, 2026, 8:30 AM ET

Mobile Device Launches & Rumors

Apple is reportedly gearing up for a significant product announcement in September, with expectations high for the debut of its first foldable iPhone, potentially named the iPhone Ultra foldable iPhone Ultra. This device is rumored to launch alongside the iPhone 18 Pro series iPhone 18 Pro series, with some reports pointing to an event in the second week of September. Meanwhile, Xiaomi's upcoming compact flagship, the Xiaomi, is expected to feature only a minor battery upgrade according to recent leaks Xiaomi 18 battery. Samsung has officially launched its Galaxy M47 in India, boasting familiar aesthetics from the Galaxy A27 but introducing a key upgrade: a 6,000mAh battery alongside a Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 chipset Samsung Galaxy M47. In the UK, the Samsung Galaxy A37 and A57 are now available at discounted prices until July 14 Samsung Galaxy A37/A57. Samsung also launched the Galaxy A27 in the US for $349.99, a price point that exceeds that of the Galaxy A37 Galaxy A27 launched.

Further fueling the foldable market, vivo has unveiled its X Fold6, featuring a notable 200MP Zeiss-branded main camera and a substantial 7,000mAh battery vivo X Fold6. This device, along with the Honor Magic V6, has garnered accolades, with both winning GLOMO Asia Awards at Mobile World Congress Shanghai Honor Magic V6 wins. Red Magic's Gaming Tablet 5 Pro is set to launch globally as the Astra, following its China debut RedMagic Gaming Tablet. 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. One Plus has revealed more details about its upcoming N6 smartphone, confirming an 8,000mAh battery and a charger and case included in the box for the Indian market OnePlus N6 details.

AI & Software Developments

Google reportedly had to cap Meta's usage of its Gemini AI for coding and chatbot applications due to capacity constraints Google capped Meta AI. In software updates, Samsung has begun testing the Android 17-based One UI 9 for the Galaxy A24 4G, shortly after releasing the stable One UI 8.5 update for the device Samsung testing One UI 9. Android 17 is also expected to bring a dedicated foldable gaming mode to the platform Foldable gaming mode. Google Wallet is expanding its functionality by enabling package tracking, a feature that integrates delivery information directly into the app Google Wallet tracks packages. Anthropic has received U.S. government approval to redeploy its Mythos cybersecurity AI model, restoring access for select organizations Anthropic redeploys AI.

Audio & Visual Gadgets

DJI's Osmo Pocket 4P is set to offer enhanced imaging capabilities with its new D-Log2 format and a claimed 17 stops of dynamic range DJI Osmo Pocket. In the audio space, Oppo has launched the Enco Air5s, described as the company's first semi-in-ear earbuds, available in multiple color options Oppo Enco Air5s. vivo has also introduced its premium TWS 5 Pro wireless earbuds, which offer several advanced features despite their understated appearance vivo TWS 5 Pro.

Deals & Discounts

This past week saw numerous deals across various devices. Poco phones, including the F8 Ultra, F8 Pro, X8 Pro, and X8 Pro Max, were available on sale Poco phone deals. Amazon's Prime Day event offered significant discounts on a range of tech, with the Pixel Buds 2a dropping below $100 Pixel Buds 2a deal, and Beats Solo 4 headphones slashed to half price, making them available for under $100 Beats Solo 4 deal. The Oura Ring 4 also saw a compelling deal, potentially including up to three years of membership for free Oura Ring 4 deal. Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 were also discounted to $160 Pixel Buds Pro 2 deal.

Garmin watches were featured in several promotions, with the Venu 4 on sale and an even better deal available for the Forerunner 570 Garmin Venu 4/Forerunner 570. The Garmin Forerunner 970 was highlighted for marathon training Garmin Forerunner 970. Earbuds also saw significant price drops, with Powerbeats Pro 2 available for $180 Powerbeats Pro 2 deal, and Nothing CMF earbuds as low as $19.99 Nothing CMF earbuds. Amazon Fire TV deals were also prominent, with some starting at $69.99 Amazon Fire TV deals. For retro gaming enthusiasts, the R36MAX Retro Handheld was discounted to $40 Retro gaming handheld deal.

Tablets were also part of the promotional wave, with a Samsung tablet deal offering a significant discount, making it less than half the price of a recently increased iPad Air Samsung tablet deal. The Galaxy Tab A11 Plus was available at nearly 50% off Galaxy Tab A11 Plus deal. Google Nest Wi-Fi Pro routers were offered at a substantial discount, bringing them under $100 Google Nest Wi-Fi Pro. Wireless chargers also saw price reductions, with the Anker Mag Go 15W Qi2 Wireless Charger Stand at 20% off Anker MagGo charger deal. For children, the Fitbit Ace LTE hit an all-time low price Fitbit Ace LTE deal.

Networking & Connectivity

Mesh Wi-Fi systems and range extenders remain a topic of discussion for home network optimization, with extenders noted for their affordability but also distinct drawbacks compared to mesh solutions Mesh Wi-Fi vs. extender. In smart home connectivity, Samsung will begin charging for access to its Smart Things API Samsung SmartThings API. Google's smart speakers are receiving a patch to resolve a Sirius XM radio issue Google smart speaker fix. Amazon's Echo Studio smart speaker is highlighted for its sound quality and Alexa features, and is currently available at a discount Amazon Echo Studio deal.

Privacy, Security & Regulatory News

Australia has doubled the maximum penalty for its social media ban, with fines potentially reaching 99 million AUD, or $68 million Australia social media ban. Flock cameras, used for tracking license plates, are raising privacy and security concerns among residents and activists due to their rapid proliferation Flock cameras privacy. A lawsuit against Tesla concerning a fatal pedestrian crash involving its Full Self-Driving technology has been settled Tesla settles lawsuit. Uber is implementing more stringent background checks for drivers and couriers in the U.S. following sexual assault lawsuits Uber expands background checks. Consumers are reminded that they may not truly own digital content, as exemplified by European users potentially losing access to Studio Canal movies purchased on the PlayStation Store Digital content ownership.

Miscellaneous Tech News

SpaceX is reportedly planning to construct an 8-mile natural gas pipeline in Texas to supply its Starbase facility for Starship operations SpaceX pipeline plans. NASA is actively testing an in-orbit refueling device, a 'cryocoupler' developed by L3Harris, for deep space missions NASA refueling test. Apple's upcoming touchscreen Mac Books are expected to launch with M5 Pro and M5 Max chips, foregoing a wait for M7 processors Apple touchscreen MacBook. The Kindle app for iOS is offering advanced AI features that surpass those found on older Kindle e-readers Kindle app AI features. Discussions continue regarding the energy consumption of smart bulbs versus standard LEDs, weighing connectivity benefits against constant power draw Smart bulbs energy use. Phone chargers are also noted for potentially wasting electricity even when not actively charging devices Phone charger electricity waste. The potential impact of solar storms on technology infrastructure is a growing concern, with the northern lights serving as a reminder of potential disruptions Solar storms tech risk.