Mobile News 3 Days

Last updated: August 22, 2026, 2:34 AM ET

Chip Advances and Displays

Qualcomm teases 'Dual 8 Elite' chips for Snapdragon Summit: all eyes on 'Pro' Qualcomm teases. Samsung showcases a 300Hz OLED display for gaming laptops among other cutting-edge display tech Samsung showcases. Huawei Pura X View unveiled with a 16:9.5 wide display, 000mAh battery Huawei Pura X View.

Smartphones and Launches

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 unboxing reveals a very pink and purple set Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8. Poco M8x arrives with the Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 SoC, a 120Hz display, and a 7,900 mAh battery Poco M8x. Xiaomi 18 Pro and Xiaomi 18 may have just been certified Xiaomi 18 Pro. Sony Xperia 10 VIII runs Geekbench confirming its chipset and RAM Sony Xperia 10 VIII. One Plus tipped to launch a new budget phone in India One Plus budget.

Software and AI Features

Google simplifies Pixel Watch 5 software with one unified build Google simplifies. Google now allows you to add your favorite new sources to Search Google adds sources. LinkedIn says its AI slop button is working LinkedIn AI button. Meta patent might solve privacy concerns on smart glasses with a 'hardware lock' Meta patent. Chat GPT on Mac can now read and respond to Apple iMessages Chat GPT iMessages.

Wearables and Health

Pixel Watch 5 review: a fantastic watch that's missing features at launch Pixel Watch 5 review. Google Pixel Watch 6: everything we know so far and want to see Pixel Watch 6. CMF Buds Neo goes official with ANC and up to 52 hour total battery life CMF Buds Neo. A robot could eventually conduct your blood draw at the doctor's office FDA robotic blood draw.

Deals and Carrier News

The preorder period may be over, but you can still get a FREE Google Pixel 11 with this Verizon deal Free Pixel 11. The big three carriers are offering some Pixel 11 models for free, here is what you need to know Pixel 11 free deals. Mint Mobile will basically give you a FREE year of wireless when you buy the Google Pixel 11 — here's how it works Mint Mobile Pixel 11.

Entertainment and Media

Season two of Netflix's Cyberpunk 2077 anime streams October 20 Cyberpunk season 2. A trailer for the Golden Axe animated series is full of self-referencing jokes Golden Axe trailer. You can soon stream Crunchyroll on your car's infotainment system Crunchyroll cars.

Security and Privacy

TikTok will pay $400 million to settle Justice Department lawsuit over child privacy TikTok settlement. Senators press TikTok on 'sinister' experiment that held back an algorithm safety feature TikTok senators. Tesla and others recall over 4 million vehicles in China over hidden door handles Tesla recall. Take-Two subpoenas Discord and Microsoft in hunt for GTA VI leaker Take-Two subpoenas.

Other Notable News

Epic Games thinks that Apple's new EU app store rules still violate the Digital Markets Act Epic Games EU. Tesla's Robotaxi fleet might finally be driving around Austin unsupervised Tesla Robotaxi Austin. Waymo Ojai vans are now available for all riders in three cities Waymo Ojai. Nintendo and Polaroid collaborate on three new adorable cameras Polaroid Pokémon cameras.