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Last updated: May 16, 2026, 11:42 AM ET

Mobile Promotions

Apple is preparing a bold sign-up incentive for the Apple Card, offering customers the upcoming Air Pods Pro 3 for free when they open an account. According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, the deal could launch as early as next week, representing one of Apple's most aggressive incentives yet to drive Apple Card adoption. Meanwhile, the Motorola Edge 70 has dropped to €400 for the 12/512GB configuration — half its original price — while the vivo X300 Pro remains on sale and Sony's Xperia 1 VII opens for pre-orders.

Foldable & Software Updates

The Motorola Razr Fold arrives as the company's first clamshell foldable, featuring comprehensive specs and features including water resistance — addressing a key concern for foldable device durability. On the software front, Samsung's One UI 9 is developing an enhanced Now Brief that would highlight missed "priority" alerts, ensuring users never overlook important notifications. Microsoft is simultaneously expanding Windows 11 customization, allowing Insiders to resize the Start menu and reposition the taskbar — a significant shift from the OS's traditionally rigid layout constraints.

Gaming

The indie game space sees fresh releases including a Supermassive horror title, a Battlestar Galactica roguelite, and a game featuring a clever Tamagotchi-inspired name, offering diverse experiences for players seeking alternatives to major studio releases.