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Last updated: August 9, 2026, 5:44 PM ET

Upcoming Devices

Asus and Lenovo are preparing new Chromebooks ahead of IFA, with alleged renders showing what might be the first “Googlebooks.” A major specs leak details the Redmi K100 Pro and K100 Pro Max, set to launch August 11 — the Pro packs a redesigned camera island, a 6.59‑inch 185Hz display, and Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen. The same leak also teases the Galaxy S27 and Pixel. Google itself is live‑blogging its Made by Google 2026 event, expected to unveil the Pixel, Pixel 11 Pro Fold, Pixel Watch, and Android. Meanwhile, Samsung’s Galaxy S23 FE — launched with Android 13 — will receive Android 17‑based One UI 9 as its final major OS upgrade.

Software & Tips

Anthropic has added a voice mode to its Claude chatbot, available on mobile and desktop. On Windows, you can format a USB drive via File Explorer, Disk Management, or Command Prompt. For iPhone and iPad users, there’s a guide on how to hide and unhide apps — from the Home Screen, App Library, or using Screen Time — and several smart reasons to do so.

Ecosystem Considerations

If you’re considering leaving iOS for Android, a new piece highlights the downsides of that switch, including the loss of iMessage, Face Time integration, Air Drop, and the tight ecosystem seamlessness Apple users rely on.