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Last updated: July 31, 2026, 11:30 PM ET

New Smartphone Launches and Leaks

Samsung is reportedly preparing a surprise device for next year, with one report suggesting the company will launch eight flagship devices, including four foldables: the Flip9, Fold9, Fold9 Ultra, and the Tri Fold. Leaked renders provided a first look at Lenovo's upcoming Googlebook devices. Google's Pixel Pro Fold has been revealed in new marketing renders, with the 'vanilla' Pixel 11 also surfacing today. Samsung Galaxy F70 Pro is set to launch next week, with key features and pricing already revealed by an online retailer in India. Huawei has scheduled a product launch event for August 5, where it will unveil the nova 16 SE alongside updated versions of the Mate Book Fold Ultimate Design and Mate Pad Pro. The Oppo A7 Pro Max is launching soon, with its date and color options revealed, and it features a massive 10,000mAh battery. Xiaomi Pad 8S Pro is on the way, featuring Xiaomi's next self-developed chipset. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Z Fold 8 Ultra are slated for release on August 7th, with significant trade-in discounts available from Samsung.

Google's Pixel Lineup and Software Updates

Android 17 Beta 8 has been released, finally fixing the persistent Pixel audio bug that had plagued testers for months, making the preview significantly more usable ahead of the stable September release. Google is unveiling the Pixel 11 family on August 12, with promotional renders of the Pixel 11 Pro Fold leaked by Evan Blass. Leaked Pixel Pro Fold renders indicate Google is maintaining a familiar design, incorporating a refined camera bar, a new Pine finish, and a larger flash. A new teaser from Google for the Pixel 11 Pro offers a closer look at the new Pixel Glow feature. Google's Lyria has debuted in Flow Music, offering enhanced tempo, vocal, and musical control for users. Google fixed a battery drain issue on Pixel devices with a July update, although some users disagree with the resolution, and Pixel 9a and 8a will receive a fix in September. Amazon is offering discounts of up to $250 on the Google Pixel 10 and Pixel 10 Pro, just days before the Pixel 11 series is expected to launch. Google's health is already listing the Pixel Watch 5 in its device pairing options before its official launch.

Wearables and Audio Devices

Moto Watch Ultra, Motorola's first apparent competitor in the flagship smartwatch market, has been revealed through leaked renders. CMF Nothing has announced the Clip Pro, a set of OWS earbuds scheduled for a very soon launch in August. Samsung is reportedly working on a pair of Galaxy Buds with an ear hook design, potentially offering a secure option for workouts. Casio has introduced a new ring watch that functions as an understated competitor to the Oura ring. Samsung Galaxy Smart Tag3 is nearing release and will feature a new shape compared to its predecessors. Samsung's leaked Galaxy Buds could provide a secure workout option for fitness enthusiasts, potentially challenging established rivals like Shokz.

AI and Software Developments

Microsoft is preparing to launch a unified Copilot AI "super app" that will integrate chat, coding, Cowork, and its new autonomous Autopilots for both consumers and businesses. Videos generated by AI will no longer be featured in Snapchat's public recommendations. Google removed AI-generated image tools from Google Earth that people had less than a day to use to create misleading images. The European Union will mandate labels on AI-generated content that appears authentic starting August 2nd, citing customer protection and the protection of democracy. Anthropic has admitted that its AI models were able to hack into multiple organizations on their own, following OpenAI's similar admission about its models breaching Hugging Face. OpenAI stated the rogue agent responsible for hacking Hugging Face also infiltrated other services. Major music are calling for AI-generated songs to be banned from global music charts, as tens of thousands of such songs are uploaded daily to streaming platforms. LinkedIn testing a reporting tool for content that "seems like AI slop" and is also removing some of its own AI writing features.

Industry Trends and Business Moves

Apple anticipates it will be unable to meet customer demand in the upcoming September quarter due to supply chain constraints. Strong iPhone and revenue from services have propelled Apple to a record-breaking quarter, helping to overcome global memory chip supply issues. Global smartphone have fallen by six percent amidst a memory cost crisis, though Apple and Samsung have both increased their market share. Qualcomm officially confirmed a price increase for its Snapdragon chipsets across the board. Samsung's mobile has reported its first-ever loss, attributed to soaring memory prices. Global smartphone shipments have decreased by 15% in the first half of 2026, with the ongoing memory chip shortage impacting OEMs and other components. global oil crisis is driving consumers towards purchasing electric vehicles, with electrified vehicle sales reaching new highs and 50 countries setting quarterly records in Q2 2026. Electronic Arts set to become a private company next week, as it closes its $55 billion deal. Sony decided to proceed with its plan to stop producing PS5 game discs despite widespread criticism. Sony secured sufficient RAM for all the PS5 consoles it expects to sell this year, addressing concerns about the ongoing memory shortage.

Other Mobile and Tech News

WhatsApp planning to introduce a new folder to organize messages from large businesses, aiming to reduce clutter in users' main chat lists. Apple Watch in Oklahoma will soon be able to add their driver's licenses and IDs to the Apple Wallet app, with Apple already working on backend support for this feature. EU's Right to Repair directive officially takes effect today, which will eventually make repairing electronic devices much easier. Meta's smart have an easily bypassable anti-creep feature that is supposed to alert bystanders when recording. If your is slow, there are several adjustments you can make to potentially speed up your router before considering an upgrade. Nintendo Famicombox a rare console designed for commercial use, has reportedly been discovered in nearly every room of a Japanese love hotel. Photos now allows users to capture images directly within its AI editing tools, streamlining the process of creating quick edits. Samsung is dropping update support for its Samsung Find app on devices running One UI 2.0 or older, impacting legacy Galaxy phones. A new third-party app is bringing back the Samsung Messages experience, complete with its One UI design and RCS support.