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Last updated: July 2, 2026, 2:30 PM ET

Mobile Tech & Wearables

Samsung is updating its Galaxy Watch lineup, with U.S. users seeing the removal of the Vascular Load feature this month, replaced by a blood pressure trend monitoring option Galaxy Watch loses. Meanwhile, Samsung is bringing back a strong promotional offer for the Galaxy S26 Ultra, providing a straight $350 discount on unlocked models purchased through its website best Galaxy S26. In the realm of smart glasses, the Xreal ROG R1 is being hailed as a top-tier wearable monitor, offering a compelling alternative to traditional desktop setups despite its high price point Xreal ROG R1. Google's Fitbit Air is also under scrutiny for its automatic activity detection capabilities, with questions arising about whether its sensor suite can track workouts without manual input Fitbit Air auto-detect.

Smartphone Releases & Updates

Samsung continues to expand its device offerings. The company has detailed plans for future semiconductor nodes, including upcoming 2nm and 1.4nm processes, signaling continued advancement in chip manufacturing Samsung details 2nm. In its A-series, Samsung will reportedly skip its own Exynos chips for both 4G and 5G variants of the upcoming Galaxy A18, opting for Media Tek and other solutions Samsung skip Exynos. The Galaxy A27 has seen a retail launch in India, featuring color options like light green, pink, and black, along with multiple memory configurations Galaxy A27 launched. Leaks surrounding Samsung's foldable future suggest the Galaxy Z Fold8 and Z Flip8 series are nearing an announcement, with dummy units and case leaks providing early glimpses of the devices Z Fold8 cases leak. Samsung is also teasing its new wide-screen foldable, potentially named the Galaxy Z Fold8, and has launched a viral marketing campaign to build anticipation Samsung teases foldable.

Nothing is preparing for the July 7 launch of its Phone (4b), which will be powered by a Snapdragon chipset Nothing Phone (4b). A special RCB Edition of the Phone (4b) has been revealed, featuring a unique design in partnership with the Royal Challengers Nothing Phone (4b) RCB. Live images of the Phone (4b) have also surfaced, displaying its color options and confirming key specifications Phone (4b) live images. Motorola is also on the verge of launching new devices, with the Moto G77 Power set for an unveiling on July 8, as indicated by a Flipkart promo page Moto G77 Power launch. Additionally, the Motorola Edge 70 Max has received Qi2 25W wireless charging certification, hinting at an upcoming release Edge 70 Max certified.

In India, Oppo has launched the Reno16 series, introducing the Reno16 and Reno16c, alongside an "Oppo Bubble" feature Oppo Reno16 debuts. One Plus is increasingly incorporating Oppo products into its German market presence, signaling a closer integration between the two brands OnePlus pushing Oppo. The One Plus N6 has arrived in India, boasting an 8,000mAh battery and a Dimensity 6360 Max chipset OnePlus N6 arrives.

Other smartphone news includes the confirmation of the Redmi Note 17 series launch this month Redmi Note 17 series. The Redmi K90 Ultra has been officially announced in China, featuring a Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset and an active cooling fan Redmi K90 Ultra. The Punkt. MC03, a privacy-focused smartphone crafted in Germany, is now available for purchase Punkt. MC03 available. Commodore's Callback 8020 flip phone is now available for pre-order at a reduced price of $399, down from its initial $499 announcement Callback 8020 pre-order REF:8