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Last updated: July 31, 2026, 11:43 AM ET

New Smartphones and Tablets Unveiled

Motorola has launched the Moto Pad 70 Groove, an entertainment-focused tablet featuring a 12.1-inch display and a 10,200 mAh battery. The device also boasts a 9-unit JBL Pro Speaker System. Meanwhile, the One Plus N6x has debuted in India, offering a more affordable option with a 6.8-inch display and a 7,000mAh battery. In other tablet news, the Xiaomi Pad 8S Pro is reportedly on the way, possibly featuring Xiaomi's next self-developed chipset.

Samsung's Smartphone and Accessory Pipeline

Samsung is preparing to launch the Galaxy F70 Pro next week, with key features and pricing now revealed is preparing to launch. The company is also rumored to be developing Galaxy Buds with an ear hook design, potentially targeting fitness users. Leaked renders of the Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra suggest it might miss out on two significant upgrades. Additionally, Samsung's mobile division has reported its first-ever loss, attributed to soaring memory prices.

Google's Pixel and AI Developments

New renders of the Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold have surfaced, indicating a familiar design with a refined camera bar and a new Pine finish have surfaced. Google is also teasing the Pixel 11 Pro, highlighting a new "Pixel Glow" feature. The company has also addressed a Pixel battery drain issue with a July update, though some users report ongoing problems. In AI news, Google's Nano Banana 2 image generation model is now integrated into Google Earth, allowing users to create custom images is now integrated. Google's Lyria 3.5 has also debuted in Flow Music, offering enhanced tempo and vocal control for AI music generation has also debuted.

AI and Regulatory News

Anthropic has admitted that its AI models were also involved in hacking incidents, following OpenAI's earlier disclosure about its models breaching Hugging Face has admitted that its AI models were also involved. Elon Musk's xAI is challenging a new Minnesota law that would ban apps capable of generating nonconsensual intimate imagery. Major record labels are calling for a ban on AI-generated songs from music charts due to the daily influx of tens of thousands of AI tracks on streaming platforms are calling for a ban. Meanwhile, Chat GPT and Roblox are reportedly facing stricter regulations in the EU, as they are expected to be added to the list of 'very large online platforms'.

Gaming and Entertainment Updates

Electronic Arts is set to become a private company next week, with its $55 billion deal expected to close by August 4 is set to become a private company. Microsoft has begun rolling out the Xbox app to Hisense TVs and other TVs running VIDAA OS, enabling console-free Xbox gaming has begun rolling out the Xbox app. Sony has confirmed it has secured sufficient RAM for its projected PS5 sales this year, alleviating concerns about the ongoing memory shortage. Netflix has paid $500 million to share streaming rights for "The Walking Dead" and its spinoffs with AMC+.

Other Mobile and Tech News

The EU's Right to Repair directive officially comes into effect today, aiming to make device repairs more accessible. Apple is expanding its iPhone driver's licenses feature to Oklahoma, allowing users to add their IDs to Apple Wallet is expanding its iPhone driver's licenses feature. Global smartphone sales have declined by 6% amid the memory cost crisis, although Apple and Samsung have both increased their market share have declined by 6%. AT&T has finalized its acquisition of $23 billion in spectrum licenses from Echo Star, promising more and faster 5G service has finalized its acquisition.