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Last updated: May 15, 2026, 5:37 AM ET

Android & Camera Innovations

Google rolled out a major dialer update enabling direct VoIP calls to WhatsApp, Telegram, and Messenger contacts from the default Android phone app, addressing years of user requests for seamless integration. Meanwhile, vivo showcased camera capabilities through a short film titled "The Garden" exclusively shot on its X300 Ultra by renowned filmmaker Sam Kolder, demonstrating the flagship's imaging prowess ahead of the upcoming X500 series which reportedly features massive 7,000mAh batteries.

Gaming & Hardware

Gamers can now pre-order ROG Xreal R1 AR glasses for $849, featuring a 240Hz refresh rate and bundled connectivity dock to compete in the growing augmented reality market. In other hardware news, Samsung is adopting Media Tek's Dimensity 9500 chipset for an upcoming device, signaling a shift in its component strategy, while iQOO prepares to launch Z11 in India following its debut in China and Malaysia with slightly different specifications.

AI Development

xAI expanded its AI offerings with Grok Build, a coding agent currently in early beta exclusively available to Super Grok Heavy subscribers, targeting software developers seeking AI-assisted programming tools to streamline their workflow.