Mobile News 8 Hours

Last updated: July 23, 2026, 8:30 PM ET

Wearables & Health Tech

Samsung expanded software for the Galaxy Watch 9 and Watch Ultra 2 to five major Wear OS upgrades. Meanwhile, Ultrahuman for its Emerald device, introducing the Ultra Sphere "decision engine" for significant health and fitness improvements. Scientists have also developed a handheld device that to indicate ketosis.

Smartphones & Foldables

Honor unveiled Magic to compete with Samsung's newly announced Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Z Fold 8 Ultra. The new Samsung foldables are reportedly priced higher than their predecessors, with T-Mobile and AT&T offering deals on the devices, including the Z Fold 8 for free and the Z Fold 8 Ultra for $200. Consumers in the US may find it difficult to purchase Chinese smartwatches like the Oppo Watch X3 due to.

AI, Apps & Services

Meta is facing scrutiny over its pro-AI advertising campaign, which is criticized for being light on actual AI details. Claude's voice mode received an update to improve its reliability. Elsewhere, Instagram is who create "creepy content" with Meta's smart glasses, signaling a crackdown on misuse. Qobuz has, adding real-time lyrics to enhance the user experience.

Gaming & Entertainment

Universal Pictures for 10 Atari video games, potentially launching an Atari Cinematic Universe. Xbox is, adopting a model similar to NVIDIA's GeForce Now. The proposed $55 billion takeover of EA by a Saudi-led consortium has from the EU, though the deal is not yet finalized. Bethesda is also facing accusations of following layoffs at its Montreal studio.

Platform & Business Updates

Patreon is of its staff, citing the evolving business landscape influenced by AI. Peacock has announced profitability, largely driven by viewership from the World Cup and Love Island. Google has been on Android, resulting in a 48% reduction in scroll stutters since 2023.