Mobile News 3 Days

Last updated: August 10, 2026, 8:57 AM ET

Phones & Tablets

The Moto G Max is heading to India with a Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 chip and a 7,000mAh battery, debuting on August 14. Xiaomi launched the Redmi 17 series with both 4G and 5G models sharing identical designs and core specs. iQOO confirmed the iQOO Neo11 Ultra and Z11s will debut next week, revealing full design details. Asus and Lenovo are preparing new Googlebooks for IFA, with alleged AI-upscaled renders appearing online. A roundup of recent leaks covers the Redmi K100 Pro, Galaxy S27, and Pixel 11 specifications. The Galaxy A18 appeared on Geekbench, hinting at its key specs ahead of a rumored launch. Caviar may have spilled the beans on the iPhone Ultra and iPhone 18 Pro design and release date through a pre-order listing. Ahead of Google’s August 12 event, expectations for the Pixel 11 series and Watch 5 are building, and the Made by Google 2026 live blog is covering every announcement. Samsung confirmed that Android 17-based One UI 9 will be the Galaxy S23 FE’s last major OS upgrade. Motorola added the Moto Pad 70 to its tablet lineup, featuring a 12.1-inch 90Hz display and a 10,200mAh battery. Samsung India raised prices on entry-level Galaxy A, F, and M-series models due to rising component costs. A head-to-head test of the Elite chip versus a base processor in Motorola foldables shows performance differences. Leaked renders of the Edge 70 Neo reveal four color options and a likely 200MP camera. I captured over 1,000 photos with the Galaxy Z Fold 8 cameras and compared them to other foldables. The Redmi 17C 5G appears to be a rebrand of the Redmi 15C 5G with a 6.9-inch 120Hz display. Samsung unveiled the ISOCELL HPC, its first image sensor with Deep Pix technology for 16-bit RAW output. A thorough review of the Galaxy Z Fold 8 calls it one of Samsung's most compelling foldables yet.

Wearables & Audio

Sony may be rebooting its 2020 flagship headphones, with the Sony WH-1000X returning as a cheaper WH-1000XM4C model. A separate report also confirms Sony could relaunch the WH-1000XM4 as a budget-friendly option. Google’s Pixel Watch 5 teaser video mocks competitors’ designs ahead of its launch alongside the Pixel. I tested 4 top smartwatches through a Spartan race, running, and sleep tracking to find the best fitness companion. The Galaxy Watch Ultra2 review praises its thinner, tougher build and smarter features. The Apple Watch ECG is a not-so-obvious heart rate feature worth exploring. For wireless charging, choosing the right phone cases for wireless charging matters for Qi and Mag Safe compatibility.

Gaming & VR

A mod brings Mario Kart 64 in VR to first-person mode — just don’t play on a full stomach. New indie games worth checking out include Big Walk, a retro repair simulator, and several others. Static Hour casts you as a nighttime news editor balancing truth and fear. Overwatch’s new hero D.Mon combines D.Va and Reinhardt abilities. Supernatural’s head of fitness discusses rebooting the Supernatural VR exercise app after leaving Meta.

Software & Services

Samsung Wallet items can now be shared via the Samsung Wallet Quick Share update. A comparison of Claude vs ChatGPT highlights differences in response quality and user experience. X is retiring its old revenue-sharing model and replacing it with a new X original content rewards program after September 7. The downsides of switching iPhone to Android are worth considering before making the jump. The pros and cons of the shift to digital games are explored as more companies drop physical discs. A weekly poll asks whether you use a feature phone and why. Results from an earlier poll show that smart glasses are largely seen as a solution looking for a problem.

Tech Industry & Policy

SK Hynix promises over $38 billion in new DRAM and NAND fabrication plants amid ongoing chip shortages. Framework confirmed a Framework data breach that exposed customer information but no payment data. NASA plans to send a twin of one of its Mars rover rovers to explore the moon instead. The Trump administration spent another $1.2 billion to cancel offshore wind farms, marking the fifth such deal. A Korean lunar orbiter snapped the first images of the SpaceX Falcon 9 crash site on the moon, with a crater roughly 60 feet wide. AI cybersecurity is evolving quickly, with hackers finding new vulnerabilities. Are USB flash drives becoming obsolete? The industry examines their relevance.

Deals & Promotions

The Galaxy Z Flip8 is already seeing discounts, while the Galaxy Z Fold8 and Z Fold8 Ultra are also on sale. One Plus is leaving Europe and offering a free 50W wireless charger in select countries as a parting gift. Deals are available on the Galaxy S26 Ultra, iPhone 17 Pro, and Xiaomi 17 Ultra from Amazon UK. The best Galaxy Z Flip 8 deals include trade-in discounts and free gift cards. I also rounded up the best Galaxy Z Fold 8 deals with free phones and leftover preorder offers.

How-To Guides

Learn how to use Claude's voice mode for vocal chatbot interactions. Need to wipe a drive? Here’s how to format a USB drive on Windows. Protect your privacy by learning how to hide and unhide apps on iPhone or iPad. If you’re retro gaming, find out how to connect GameCube to a modern TV with a single adapter. Extend your gaming sessions with tips on retro handheld battery life. Compare Wired vs wireless CarPlay to decide which connection type suits you best. Your phone’s USB-C port uses go beyond charging — explore data transfer and accessory options.