Mobile News 3 Days

Last updated: July 2, 2026, 8:30 PM ET

Mobile Hardware & Devices

Apple's foldable iPhone is reportedly targeting a production goal of 10 million units, with an anticipated debut alongside the iPhone 18 Pro series this September. The company is also said to be considering alternative RAM suppliers amidst a global memory chip shortage, a move that could prove risky. In wearable tech, Samsung's Galaxy Glasses have been showcased in a new, official-looking video, offering a glimpse at the device managed via the Galaxy Glasses Manager app. This comes as Samsung prepares to launch its next generation of foldables, with the Galaxy Z Fold8 and Z Flip8 series heavily teased and appearing in numerous leaks, including case designs and key features. The wider variant of the Z Fold8 has also surfaced with detailed specifications. Meanwhile, Motorola's Moto G77 Power is set for unveiling on July 8, with its launch date, specs, and design revealed by Flipkart. The company is also rumored to be working on an Edge 70 Max with Qi2 25W wireless charging, potentially beating Samsung to a feature currently exclusive to Apple Google.

AI & Software Developments

Meta's generative AI game app, named Pocket, has been listed in app stores but remains unavailable in the US. The company is also reportedly building its own cloud business, a move that would place it in direct competition with industry giants like Amazon and Google. Elsewhere, Cloudflare announced it will filter out web crawlers serving AI companies, aiming to give websites greater control over content usage. Google has released Android 17 QPR1 Beta for Pixel devices, signaling an upcoming quarterly update. The company's Notebook LM has been upgraded with AI video summaries, capable of condensing research documents into concise video clips. Similarly, Gemini Spark is now accessible through Google's Gemini app for mac OS, and Gmail's Live AI feature is available in beta for natural language inbox searches. In the realm of AI models, Anthropic has received US government approval to redeploy its Mythos and Fable AI models, and its new Sonnet 5 model is designed to optimize tasks that are driving up enterprise costs.

Telecommunications & Connectivity

AT&T is expanding its Build-A-Plan service to include home internet, following the successful customization options for its wireless plans. T-Mobile is preparing to shut down its 2G network on August 3, marking the end of an era for the carrier. The company is also phasing out older plans and retiring its KickBack program, a move that has drawn continued customer dissatisfaction. In a contrasting offer, Mint Mobile is promoting a limited-time deal at $15 per month for wireless service, regardless of plan. Verizon is featuring numerous phone deals for July 2026, offering savings for trade-ins and new lines. Meanwhile, Amazon's satellite broadband service, Amazon Leo, is nearing deployment with sufficient satellites, though its constellation remains small compared to SpaceX's Starlink.

Gaming & Entertainment

Sony will cease physical disc production for PlayStation games starting in 2028, signaling a significant shift towards digital-only releases. This follows Rockstar's announcement that Grand Theft Auto VI will be digital-only. Xbox is reportedly testing a method to digitize disc-based games, potentially preserving physical purchases for players. The release date for Capcom's Onimusha: Way of the Sword has been moved up to avoid the crowded fall release schedule leading up to GTA. The animated Super Mario Galaxy Movie is set to launch on Peacock on July 30. In a peculiar turn of events, a resurrection attempt for the 3DO console has already failed due to the developer lacking the necessary rights.

Wearables & Smart Glasses

Meta's AI glasses are integrating deeply with golf applications like 18Birdies and Arccos, offering hands-free capabilities. However, the company is now offline smart glasses feature that was previously included, charging $20 for extended use beyond three free hours per month, which has also led to rate limits on the Conversation Focus feature. Samsung's Galaxy Watch will see the Vascular Load feature removed for US users, replaced by blood pressure "trends." The upcoming Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 and Watch 9 bands have also leaked ahead of their expected unveiling at a Samsung Unpacked event. The Xreal ROG R1 smart glasses are noted for their high price but deliver a compelling alternative to traditional monitors.

Semiconductors & Manufacturing

Samsung has detailed its plans for future semiconductor nodes, including upcoming 2nm and 1.4nm processes. The company is reportedly refusing BOE panels for the upcoming Galaxy S27, opting instead for its own, more expensive displays.

Sales & Deals

Samsung is bringing back a 4th of July weekend deal offering $350 off the unlocked Galaxy S26 Ultra. Best Buy has launched a large 4th of July sale with numerous deals appealing to Android users, including a significant discount on the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 earbuds. The Samsung Galaxy A37 is also discounted on Amazon. Commodore's Callback 8020 flip phone is available for pre-order at a reduced price of $399.

Other Notable News

Google has lost its final appeal against a $4.7 billion EU antitrust fine. X is increasing its focus on live video with new creator payouts and a streaming command center. Fake Mr Beast promotions on Threads have been identified as part of a large crypto scam network. Apple is reportedly facing issues with its Hide My Email feature, where a vulnerability might expose real email addresses. The company is also appealing a contempt of court ruling related to App Store fees in its ongoing case with Epic Games. A UN report indicates that policymakers are struggling to keep pace with the rapid development of AI.