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Last updated: July 1, 2026, 11:35 AM ET

Mobile & Wearables

Mint Mobile is offering its wireless service for $15 per month, a deal described as its "best offer ever." This limited-time promotion applies to all plans, regardless of data usage. In a move that may frustrate early adopters, Meta is now paywalling a key feature of its smart glasses. The "Conversation Focus" function, previously available without restriction, will now be limited to three free hours per month, with additional usage costing $20. Samsung is also preparing to phase out its native Samsung Messages app for most Galaxy phones this month. Meanwhile, leaks ahead of an expected Samsung Unpacked event reveal new bands for the upcoming Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 and Watch9 smartwatches.

Smartphones & Tablets

The Samsung Galaxy A27 has launched in the US, Europe, and India, featuring a punch-hole display notch that replaces the previous design. Europe is finally seeing the Honor Magic V6 go on sale, with a 16GB RAM/512GB storage configuration starting at €1,700, including promotional perks for early buyers. In