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Last updated: September 2, 2026, 6:18 AM ET

Mobile Launches

Apple's first foldable iPhone, rumored to be called the iPhone Ultra, is expected at the September 9 event, and Bloomberg's Mark Gurman has revealed it will feature MagSafe charging. Meanwhile, the Galaxy S27 and S27+ have bagged 3C certification in China, revealing charging speeds. A new leak also claims the iPhone 18 Pro lineup will launch in new colors, reiterating previous rumors. iQOO 16's unique rear camera module designhas also surfaced via tipster renders.

Poco's New Flagships

Poco has officially announced the F9 Pro and F9 Ultra, sharing similar designs but distinct specs. The F9 Ultra features a top-tier chipset and a 185Hz display, positioning it as a midrange phone with flagship performance. In our F9 Ultra review, we found it delivers exceptional value, though global users get a smaller battery than the Redmi K100 Pro base. The Poco F9 Prois in for review, featuring a 200MP camera and 6,330 mAh battery. Android Central's reviewer declares it the value flagship I'd buy in 2026,while the brand also made the 'vanilla' Poco X8 official with an 8,340 mAh battery and Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 SoC.

AI and Software Updates

Google has announced its September Android drop, incorporating five new features. You will "soon" be able to ask Gemini to remember item locations right in Find Hub, even without a tracker tag. The update also adds shared Keep notes and custom themesto Messages, plus a new Find Hub featurethat helps you remember where you put important things. Google's Motion Assist and Guided Visionare two accessibility features aimed at motion sickness and visual guidance. Meanwhile, Google Picsis launching to create and edit images in Google Docs, Slides, and Drive,and is now rolling out to AI Pro and Ultra subscribers. Meta's new AI transcription model can distinguish between multiple speakers and languages in real-time, capable of handling up to 20 speakers simultaneously. Perplexity's Hybrid Computelets you split tasks between cloud and local models for sensitive data.

Audio and Entertainment

Sonos has unveiled its new Beam Ultra soundbarwith 'true 7.1.2 Dolby Atmos' at $699,plus the Ace Ultra headphonesthat can swap audio with any Sonos speaker. The company's Sonos 27update brings a refreshed UI and lets AI agents control your system. Our review of the Ace Ultra and Beam Ultrafinds them smarter than expected about fitting into your home. Sony has launched new ULT Tower party speakersthat chain together with Auracast,and the Bravia Theater Triooffers a capable three-piece alternative for larger TVs. For gamers, Dolby Atmos for Headphonescan unlock spatial audio on a normal pair of stereo headphones. The new Street Fighter movie trailerlooks silly and campy in all the right ways.

Displays and TVs

Roku has announced its first OLED TVs,available this fall from Amazon starting at $999. For gamers, skipping the 5K monitor for a 4K displayis recommended due to refresh rates and GPU demands. Understanding QHD, WQHD, 4K,and 5K resolutionshelps you choose what makes sense for your needs. If you want the largest image for the least money, a projector is the only choiceover a TV. OLED screens run the biggest risk of burn-in,but with common sense you can mitigate the issue. When setting up a Dolby Atmos soundbar,proper placement is critical for full effect. Using a TV as your computer monitorhas pros and cons regarding designand performance.

Mobile Accessories and Chips

Razer has released a cute and teensy mobile game controllercalled Prio,which folds up when not in use making it pocket-friendly. Our reviewer says it's changed his opinion on small controllers. Xiaomi's 18 Foldhas surfaced in benchmark, confirming its Xring O3 chipset and 16GB RAM. nubia's NaviX Ultra AI phoneis coming this month with AI-powered features. vivo has teased the X500 Pro series video capabilitiesahead of launch. Tecno will bring a bezelless concept phoneto IFA,plus a laptop with a 360° hinge.

Industry and Services

Waymo robotaxi rides are now open to the publicin Denver, San Diego and Tampa. Blue Origin has won a NASA contractfor telecommunications on Mars, creating a high-performance orbiter by December 31, 2028. GoPro says it's moving into AI data centersas part of a $285 million merger. United will let you join standby lists for earlier flightsthrough its mobile app without speaking to agents. BT's old copper network could be worth over $2 billionas landlines find a second life as valuable scrap metal. Sony has defended digital game licensing, saying 'Reasonable' consumers know they don't own digital downloadsin a court filing. Lake Ontario has been renamed 'Lake America' on Apple Mapsafter President Trump reportedly reached out directly to the company.

Laptops and Computing

Samsung has unveiled an $800 Galaxy Book6with 14" displayand Intel Core 3/5 processors, available with Windows 11 or Linux. Dell's latest 14S laptopaims to match the MacBook Neo with budget features. Managing Windows startup appscan improve system performance if you're careful. In mac OS, you can organize and group Safari tabsfor a neater experience. When it comes to HDMI cables,expensive options aren't always worth it — here's when to spend more.

Android Tips and Features

Google Messages just became more fun with new chat themes,but it could learn from Apple Messages. If your Android is stuck in safe mode,you're just a few taps away from getting it back to normal. Looking back at what Android looked like in 2008vs. today shows how far it's come. Samsung has expanded its One UI 9 Beta programto more devices includingthe Galaxy S25 series. The team behind Galaxy Z8's My FanCamexplains how the AI video tracking feature worksand what inspired it.

Guides and How-Tos

If you're running out of space on your iPhone, there might be unused data hidingin unexpected places. You can change the background on iPhone Messagesto personalize your chats. Double-check before you remove the film from your CarPlay infotainment screen—it depends whether it's protective. Atlas' brain-monitoring wearabletells you how much you're in the moment using EEG technology. If you've lost your Roku remote, you can use your phone as a remotefor free via the mobile app. Cancelling your Whoop membershipinvolves a few steps,and here's why you may want to.

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Gaming and Deals

NVIDIA's controversial DLSS 5finally launches with NBA 2K27 on September 3, but there's little reason for excitement. Best Buy just launched its huge Labor Day sale—see the TOP 20+ tech deals that Android users can't miss. GTA VI's extended look took the top spot on Netflix's movie rankingswith 31 million viewsdespite a six-hour exclusivity window. Xiaomi's Mijia is "entering Europe at scale"at IFA later this week,with a press conference on September 3 in Berlin.