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Last updated: July 16, 2026, 5:30 AM ET

Smartphone and Wearable Launches Heat Up

The smartphone market is seeing a flurry of activity with new models and leaks. Xiaomi has surprised by rolling out a stable Android 17 update to the Xiaomi 17 Ultra and Xiaomi, though it's based on Hyper OS 3.0 and lacks new features. Leaks continue for the Redmi 17 series, with renders and specifications surfacing for the, and a teardown video of the Redmi Note 17 Pro has emerged. The 7-inch Redmi Note 17 has been unveiled in China with an 8,000mAh battery, accompanied by the Note 17 Pro boasting a 9,000mAh battery. The Poco M8 Power is also slated for release as a rebranded Redmi.

Meanwhile, Google is preparing to unveil the Pixel 11 family on August 12, with a teaser video confirming the "Pixel Glow" feature and pre-order date Google Pixel 11 teaser REF:6