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Last updated: July 14, 2026, 5:30 AM ET

Phone Launches and Leaks

Huawei has globally released its Pura 90s Pro Max and Pura 90s Pro smartphones, featuring a 200MP telephoto camera unveiled globally. The company also announced the Free Clip 2 S Signature Edition and the Mate Pad Air (2026) in Malaysia. Hisense is set to launch the A10, a unique E Ink phone with a detachable, full-color LCD screen that magnetically attaches to the rear, facing competition from Big Me's upcoming hybrid E Ink device. In other smartphone news, leaked renders and FCC filings suggest the Google Pixel 11 series will feature the first 2nm smartphone SoC and a new modem, with a Pixel 11 Pro Fold also rumored to be lighter than its predecessor and potentially ditching Samsung modems for Media Tek. The Pixel 11 family is expected to be announced on August 12, with renders showing the device in three colors. Verizon is offering a free Google Pixel 10 Pro with select unlimited plans. Motorola's Edge 70 Max has been previewed in a hands-on video ahead of its launch, and the Motorola Edge 2025 is available at a discounted price in Best Buy. HMD may have canceled the Fusion 2 modular smartphone, which was rumored after the original Fusion's 2024 release. Lastly, the global phone market experienced a drop in Q2 2026, with the rest of the year expected to remain sluggish.

AI and Software Updates

Google is expanding its Gemini integration to Chrome users in the UK, enabling the browser to act as an AI assistant for tasks like summarizing and comparing information without leaving the page. Samsung is reportedly making cloud sync for Samsung Health dependent on users agreeing to AI training, potentially requiring them to share private medical data. Meta has removed its Muse Image AI from Instagram following a significant privacy backlash from users. Microsoft is continuing to refine Windows 11 with a more streamlined and useful search box. Google is also adding AI labels to ads across its Search, YouTube, and Discover platforms to improve transparency, though reliance on advertisers' honesty for third-party disclosures remains. A Chinese company claims to have developed the first "AI Agentic Phone". Phoebe Gates' AI shopping app, Phia, has reportedly engaged in fraudulent affiliate sales through fake clicks. OpenAI's head of safety is reportedly leaving the company as part of a reorganization, with their responsibilities merging with the research team.

Wearables and Accessories

Samsung is preparing for its next Galaxy Unpacked event on July 22, where it is expected to unveil new Galaxy foldables and next-generation Galaxy Watches, including the Galaxy Watch9 and Watch Ultra2, which are rumored to feature new chipsets and larger batteries. The Oppo Watch X3 is highlighted for its versatility and impressive battery life, outlasting its Wear OS rivals. Samsung may also be nearing the release of the Galaxy Smart Tag, rumored for a September launch alongside the S26 FE, with hopes for improvements to its network capabilities. AULUMU has introduced an innovative magnetic phone stand that offers a new approach to phone accessories.

Storage, Displays, and Other Tech

Storage prices continue to rise, but Amazon is offering deals on external storage devices for the Back to School season. Samsung's Gallery app will soon lose its sync functionality with Microsoft OneDrive. The SID Display Week 2026 event showcased display innovations, with one company standing out for its eye care solutions. Eclipsa Video is introduced as a new video format that could impact future devices, comparable to Dolby Vision and HDR10. Marshall's Bromley 450 is reviewed as a top-tier portable party speaker. Insta360 is expected to launch the X6 action camera soon, with leaks revealing a smaller design and pricing information. The correct positioning of router antennas can improve home network coverage. Users can now easily scan QR codes from screenshots on both Android and iOS devices.

Industry Moves and Legal Matters

One Plus might be considering a significant global retreat, potentially exiting Europe and the US, though confirmation from OPPO is pending. Xiaomi phones, despite their quality, are not widely sold in the US, though they are not banned from the market. A ransomware negotiator who colluded with attackers to scam victims out of over $75 million has been sentenced to 70 months in prison. An Xbox gamer has successfully sued Microsoft to restore their account and digital library, also receiving approximately $400 in damages. Game Stop is reportedly marking up Pokémon cards by over 300 percent, leading to increased prices for collectors. Games Done Quick canceled an SNK stream due to ties with Saudi Arabia and stated they would not work with SNK in the future, while the Summer Games Done Quick event successfully raised over $2 million for Doctors Without Borders. Bluesky has officially appointed Toni Schneider as its CEO.