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Last updated: June 29, 2026, 2:34 PM ET

Smartphones & Devices

Rumors suggest Apple's 2027 iPhone lineup may include the iPhone, iPhone 18e, and iPhone Air, with screen specifications for these models reportedly leaking. In parallel, dummy units of a foldable iPhone Ultraof a have surfaced, hinting at a potential September 8 debut alongside the iPhone 18 Pro series Apple's next launchseries. Meanwhile, LG unveiled the Stanby ME 2 MaxMeanwhile, a portable 32-inch 4K touchscreen display priced at $1,300. Samsung continues to push foldable technology, with reports indicating the company might launch its first rollable-screen smartphonemight launch its within a couple of years. The vivo X Fold6The has received confirmation for a global launch after its initial unveiling in China, and Honor Magic V6China, and and vivo X Fold6 also received GLOMO Asia Awards.

Samsung also expanded its budget offerings with the Galaxy M47offerings with the launching in India, featuring a Snapdragon chipset, a 6,000mAh battery, and a 50MP main camera. The Galaxy A27 is now available in the US for $349.99, a price point higher than the Galaxy A37, which is seeing discounts in the UK alongside the Galaxy A57. The Poco brand also saw several models, including the Poco F8 Ultra, go on sale. Nothing is gearing up to release the Phone (4b)the on July 7, with its design already revealed as distinctly "Nothing." Xiaomi's upcoming Xiaomi 18upcoming is rumored to receive only a minor battery upgrade.

In the realm of audio accessories, Oppo unveiled the Enco Air5saccessories earbuds, positioned as semi-in-ear models, and the premium vivo TWS 5 Pro budsthe premium. Apple's MacBook lineupApple's is reportedly set to receive touchscreen capabilities with M5 Pro and M5 Max chips, foregoing the need for M7 chips. For gamers, Red Magic's Gaming Tablet 5 ProFor gamers is confirmed for global markets as the Astra.

Software & Services

WhatsApp is enhancing user privacy by launching usernamesby, allowing conversations without sharing phone numbers, with global reservations beginning this week reserve your usernamebeginning this week. YouTube Shorts is adopting features from TikTok, including 2x playback speedTikTok, including and a clear screen mode. Users unhappy with Google's Gemini AI assistant now have the option to revert to Google Assistantthe option to on their Android phones. Tidal has announced a policy change that will demonetize 100% AI-generated musicwill, meaning creators of such content will not be paid.

Concerns about child safety on social media persist, with a new report claiming that half of safety features are ineffectiveclaiming that. Australia has doubled the maximum penalty for its social media ban, with fines potentially reaching AUD 99 million ($68 doubles maximum penalty($68 million). In digital ownership, users in Europe may soon lose access to purchased Studio Canal movies on the PlayStation Store, a situation that highlights that users don't own digital contentthat. Netflix is testing profile-specific email logins, which could signal a tightening of its stance on shared accounts email logins for Netflixaccounts.

Google Wallet is integrating new functionalities, including the ability to track packagesability to, and is partnering with Ticketmaster for "customizable passes" for events Ticketmaster & Google Walletfor events. Android 17 is expected to introduce a foldable gaming modeto introduce a to enhance the experience on foldable devices.

Emerging Tech & Industry News

Rocket Lab is expanding its reach by acquiring Iridiumreach by, aiming to compete with Starlink and Amazon's Project Kuiper in satellite connectivity. SpaceX is reportedly planning to construct its own natural gas pipelineits in Texas to support its Starship program. NASA is testing an in-orbit refueling devicean for deep space missions, a critical step for future exploration.

Anthropic has received US government approval to redeploy its Mythos cybersecurity AI modelredeploy to select organizations. In a move that raises privacy concerns, Flock cameras, which track more than just license plates, are spreading rapidlyplates, are. Dbrand's "Companion Cube" case for the Steam Machine reportedly failed to meet expectationsMachine reportedly.

In the automotive sector, Tesla has settled a lawsuitsector, Tesla has related to a fatal pedestrian crash involving its Full Self-Driving technology. For electric vehicle owners, several tips are available to help increase driving rangeavailable to help.

Deals & Discounts

Despite Prime Day concluding, deals on Samsung devices persist. The Samsung Galaxy A27The is available in the US for $349.99, while the Galaxy A37 and A57 are on sale in the UK until July 14 UK discountsuntil July 14. Samsung's Galaxy M47Samsung's also launched with a 6,000mAh battery and Snapdragon chipset. A Samsung T9 SSDA continues to be offered at a record-low price, with discounts up to 39%.

Several audio devices are seeing significant price drops. The Beats Solo 4The are available at half price, offering 50-hour battery life for under $100. Google's Pixel Buds Pro 2 are discounted to $160 Pixel Buds Pro 2 dealdiscounted to $160, and the Pixel Buds 2athe have dropped below $100. The Garmin Venu 4The is on sale, with an even better deal available on the Garmin Forerunner. The Oura Ring 4 also has a prominent deal that includes up to three years of membership for free Oura Ring 4 dealfree.

Other notable deals include the TCL QM7K TVinclude the and the Poco F8 Ultra and F8 Pro, along with Poco X8 Pro and X8 Pro Max models Poco phone salesMax models. Xbox consoles are currently considered a poor purchase, even with upcoming price increases Xbox buying adviceprice increases.