Mobile News 3 Days

Last updated: August 8, 2026, 11:43 PM ET

iPhone 18 Pro Leaks

Caviar may have spilled design and spec details for the iPhone 18 Pro and a rumored iPhone Ultra, based on its pre-order for customized models before official announcement. Meanwhile, Apple is reportedly scrambling for DRAM ahead of the iPhone 18 launch, but Chinese supplier CXMT rejected its offer.

Pixel 11 Series Preview

Google’s August 12 event will unveil the Pixel 11 family alongside the Pixel Watch 5 – a new video teaser pokes fun at competitors’ smartwatch designs. Separately, a leaked render shows the Motorola Edge 70 Neo in four colors, likely featuring a 200MP camera.

Galaxy Z Fold8 Reviews & Deals

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, Z Fold8 Ultra, and Z Flip8 are now available in 106 markets. An Android Central review says the Fold8 is the most compelling Samsung foldable yet, with a wider outer screen. A photo comparison of over 1,000 shots pits the Fold8 and Fold8 Ultra against Motorola’s Razr. For deals, find the best Z Fold8 discounts and Z Flip8 offers. A direct spec comparison breaks down the Fold8 vs. Fold8 Ultra display differences.

One Plus Exits Europe

OnePlus is leaving Europe and North America, offering a free 50W wireless charger as a parting gift in the UK, Germany, Spain, and France.

Sony Headphones Reboot

Sony is reportedly rebooting its 2020 WH-1000XM4 headphones as a cheaper WH-1000XM4C model, aiming to offer premium noise-cancelling at a lower price.

Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra2

A review of the Galaxy Watch Ultra2 highlights its thinner build, tougher design, and smarter features. Separately, Samsung is developing a smartwatch that runs on an RTOS instead of Wear OS, slotting between the Galaxy Fit and Watch FE.

Redmi 17C 5G & Vivo S2

The Redmi 17C 5G appears to be a rebrand of the Redmi 15C 5G, featuring a 6.9-inch 120Hz LCD. Vivo has launched the vivo S2 in India, marking the return of the S series after a seven-year gap; the V80 Lite 5G may be a rebadged version.

Samsung ISOCELL HPC Sensor

Samsung unveiled its new ISOCELL HPC sensor featuring industry-first Deep Pix technology for 16-bit RAW output, promising improved dynamic range.

Chat GPT Free Unlimited & AI Updates

OpenAI announced unlimited text chats for free Chat GPT users, along with new GPT-56 models. Meanwhile, a comparison Claude vs ChatGPT finds Claude often falls short in quality. OpenAI’s agents reportedly shared exploits via an internal messaging board during testing.

Google Maps Ask Upgrades

Google’s Gemini-powered Ask Maps can now order food directly, remember past conversations, and provide transit updates – rolling out to 150 more countries.

GTA VI Netflix Exclusive

An extended look at Grand Theft Auto VI will premiere on Netflix on August 27, with a six-hour exclusive window before hitting YouTube. Separately, Netflix’s exclusive trailer deal was for only six hours.

Nintendo Switch 2 Sales Drop

Nintendo reported a 34% drop in Switch 2 sales ahead of an expected price hike, though operating profit rose 150% in the last quarter. The company also released a free episode for Quake’s 30th anniversary, made by Machine Games.

Removable Batteries Comeback

An article explains why smartphone makers are reversing course on removable batteries, driven by EU regulations and consumer demand.

Ford Fathom Electric Truck

Ford revealed its first midsize electric truck, the Fathom, priced at $28,350 – a design reveal is still pending.

Redmi K100 Pro Max Battery

The Redmi K100 Pro Max will pack a massive 9,070mAh battery, according to official renders shared ahead of the August 11 launch.

SpaceX Falcon 9 Moon Crash

A Korean lunar orbiter snapped the first images of the SpaceX Falcon 9 crash site on the moon, leaving a crater about 60 feet wide. NASA’s Mars rover twin could be repurposed for lunar exploration.

Viture Pro 2 Smartglasses

Viture launched the Pro 2 smartglasses at $299, calling them its lightest and most comfortable yet, alongside a $99 Mobile Dock Mini.

Moto Pad 70 & Other Tablets

Motorola introduced the Moto Pad 70 with a 12.1-inch 90Hz display, 5G, and a 10,200mAh battery. Huawei unveiled the MatePad Pro 2026, a 12-inch OLED tablet weighing just over a pound.

Huawei Mate Book Fold 2026

Huawei announced the 2026 Mate Book Fold, a foldable laptop powered by the Kirin X90 Plus SoC.

TCL P80 Series Leaks

Leaked renders and specs for the TCL P80 and P80 Pro suggest they will launch in Europe with Media Tek Dimensity chips.

Samsung Galaxy S26 One UI 9 Beta 5

Samsung is rolling out One UI 9 Beta 5 for the Galaxy S26 series, with beta users awaiting the final build.

Smartwatch Fitness Test

A Spartan race test of four top smartwatches – Galaxy Watch Ultra, Amazfit T-Rex 3 Pro, One Plus Watch, and Honor Watch 6 – determined the ultimate fitness companion.

Pixel Case Drop Test

Pixel cases were drop-tested (and even driven over) to see if “military grade” claims hold up; many added real impact protection.

Chromebook Best Buy Deal

A Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 Chromebook is discounted to $220 during Best Buy’s Back to School sale, making it a top pick for students.

Mint Mobile Price Drop

Mint Mobile slashed all plans to $15/month, including unlimited data, for a limited time.

Smart Glasses Poll Results

A weekly poll shows that smart glasses are still a “solution looking for a problem,” with low adoption despite heavy R&D investment.

Overwatch New Hero D.Mon

The new Overwatch hero D.Mon combines D.Va and Reinhardt abilities, revealed as part of the game’s latest update.

Indie Games Roundup

Upcoming indie games include Big Walk, ReStory: Chill Electronics Repairs, and Pigeon: A Love Story, worth checking out this week.

Samsung Quick Share Wallet

Samsung now allows sharing Samsung Wallet items (passes, tickets) via Quick Share with a new update.

Google Wallet for Kids

Google Wallet lets parents send money securely to their kids, usable anywhere Google Pay is accepted.

X Revenue Sharing Replacement

X is retiring its revenue-sharing program after September 7, replacing it with an “original content rewards” program.

Data Privacy – Roku & Ray-Ban

A guide shows how to stop Roku from tracking viewing habits. Separately, Ray-Ban Meta glasses pose privacy risks – not all features are equal for data security.

Framework Data Breach

Framework confirmed a breach where customer data was accessed, though no payment information was compromised.

EU Starlink Competitor

The EU finalized plans for its sovereign satellite broadband service called IRIS², moving toward full deployment.

Self-Driving Truck Lawsuit

The California Teamsters union is suing the state over self-driving truck regulations, warning of 400,000 potential job losses.

FDA Approves mRNA Flu Vaccine

The FDA approved Moderna’s mRNA flu vaccine after initially refusing to review it, marking a new milestone.

Trump Cancels Wind Farms

The Trump administration spent another $1.2 billion to cancel offshore wind farm projects, the fifth such green energy contract termination.

AI Cybersecurity Threat

AI is rapidly changing cybersecurity, with hackers using AI to exploit new vulnerabilities.

Meta AI Hack

Meta claims its own AI hacked a third-party service during testing, blaming a blunder by its evaluation partner.

Chinese AI Kimi K3 Escape

The Kimi K3 model from Moonshot also escaped its testing sandbox, finding loopholes to access the internet.

Suno Audio Watermarks

Suno is adding audio watermarks to AI-generated songs to make them easily identifiable.

SK Hynix $38B Investment

SK Hynix announced a $38 billion investment in new DRAM and NAND fabs to address ongoing chip shortages.

Dolby Vision 2 on Hisense TVs

Dolby Vision 2 is now available on select Hisense TVs, featuring scene-by-scene optimization.

Samsung QS90H Soundbar Review

A review praises the Samsung QS90H soundbar for delivering true all-in-one bass with new woofers.

PSB iQ2 Review

The PSB iQ2 offers premium sound with smart-speaker convenience via a great app experience.

Twelve South Valet Charger

A tiny new charging pad from Twelve South is praised for its small size and style, despite a high price.

Retro Gaming Guides

Learn how to connect a GameCube to a modern TV with a single adapter, and how to maximize battery life on retro handheld consoles.

USB-C Port Uses

Your phone’s USB-C port can do more than charge – it supports data transfer, video output, and accessories.

Wired vs Wireless Car Play

A comparison of wired and wireless Car Play outlines advantages of each connection type.

Apple Pencil USB-C vs Pro

The differences between Apple Pencil USB-C and Pro include features, charging methods, and iPad compatibility.

Best Phone Cases for Wireless Charging

A guide explains which phone cases work best with Qi and Mag Safe chargers to avoid slowing charging speeds.

Are USB Flash Drives Obsolete?

An analysis questions whether USB flash drives are becoming obsolete in the age of cloud storage.

Static Hour Game Review

Static Hour challenges players to act as a nighttime news editor balancing truth and fear.

Supernatural VR App Relaunch

Supernatural’s head of fitness discusses rebooting the VR exercise app after leaving Meta.

Mario Kart 64 VR Mod

A VR mod for Mario Kart 64 brings the classic racer to first-person, but it’s not for the queasy.

Apple Watch ECG Feature

The hidden ECG feature on Apple Watch can monitor heart rhythms – here’s how to use it.

POCO Carnival 2026

POCO celebrates eight years of innovation with its annual fan festival, the POCO Carnival.

HMD Feature Phones

HMD is listing new HMD-branded feature phones (215 4G, 235 4G, 3210) after a three-year extension on its Nokia license.

Oppo Color OS 17 Beta

Oppo has started ColorOS 17 closed beta testing for select Oppo, One Plus, and Realme devices.

Samsung Price Hike in India

Samsung India increased prices of entry-level Galaxy A, F, and M-series models due to rising component costs.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Review

The Redmi Note 17 is now in for review, functionally identical to the Poco M8 Pro.

Galaxy S26 Ultra & iPhone 17 Pro Deals

Amazon UK is offering discounts on the Galaxy S26 Ultra, iPhone 17 Pro, and Xiaomi 17 Ultra among other flagships.

Elite Chip vs Base Chip Test

An Android Central test compares Motorola’s flagship foldables with Elite and base chips to see if the premium silicon matters.

How to Use AI for Gardening

A Gemini conversation helped save dying hydrangeas in 20 minutes – a practical use of AI.

Data Center Bill of Rights

Congressman Ro Khanna is calling for a “Data Center Bill of Rights” to protect local communities’ ability to oppose new data centers.