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Last updated: August 10, 2026, 11:59 AM ET

Phones & Foldables

Rumors suggest Apple’s third-generation foldable iPhone will feature larger displays, while a carrier leak gave an early look at the Pixel 11 Pro XL in matte black with a new “HiLight” LED flash. Xiaomi officially launched its Redmi 17 5G and 4G models, and Motorola is bringing the Moto G Max to India with a Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 chipset and a 7,000mAh battery. Lava announced the Lava Smart 4, which packs hardware that feels straight out of 2016.

Tablets & Laptops

The Dell XPS 13 (2026) offers a thin, light MacBook Neo alternative, but reviewers note most users should opt for 16GB of RAM. Meanwhile, the REDMAGIC Astra 2 gaming tablet goes on sale August 26, with early access and a discount available a day earlier.

Apps, Payments & AI

Google Play now supports Venmo payments for purchases. An alternative app store, Aptoide, is now available in the Play Store itself. Meta released Muse Glimmer, an open-source AI model light enough to run on a single computer.

Security & Connectivity

Valve warned that Steam hardware customers in Europe likely had some personal data compromised. On the accessories side, AirTag water resistance is rated IP67, meaning it can survive brief submersion. A new explainer covers the differences between Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and 2.4G wireless devices.