
Xiaomi 18 Fold officially revealed with wide design like Galaxy Z Fold 8, launches next week
Xiaomi 18 Fold officially unveiled at IFA 2026 with a wide design similar to Galaxy Z Fold 8, set to launch in China next week.
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Xiaomi 18 Fold officially unveiled at IFA 2026 with a wide design similar to Galaxy Z Fold 8, set to launch in China next week.

Apple rumored to offer iPhone 18 Pro in Dark Cherry, Sky Blue, and Black colors.

Nubia's NaviX Ultra smartphone, featuring ByteDance's Doubao Phone Assistant, has received network access approval in China and is set for commercial launch this month. This device is designed to use an AI agent to understand natural-language requests and perform tasks ac…
Google's Pixel 12 Pro Fold is set to adopt a crease-less display technology similar to Apple's upcoming iPhone foldable.

John Ternus has officially taken over as Apple's CEO, succeeding Tim Cook after his 15-year tenure. Cook transitions to the newly created role of executive chairman, while Ternus, a veteran in hardware engineering, now leads the company.

Learn how to disable absolute Bluetooth volume on Android and why you might want to.

Chinese memory chipmaker CXMT has begun mass production of LPDDR6 DRAM, which will be supplied to Xiaomi's upcoming 18 Fold foldable smartphone, set to launch in September. This marks a rapid advancement for CXMT, following its LPDDR5 production less than a year ago.

Apple and Huawei are set to launch new foldable phones, aiming to boost a struggling global smartphone market expected to decline 17% in 2026. Analysts anticipate Apple's entry will significantly reshape the foldable sector.

vivo X500 Pro Max features a 6.85-inch 2K AMOLED display with improved motion clarity and color consistency.

Kuaishou's Spark Nexa has launched "Lord of Mysteries," a highly anticipated MMO based on a popular web novel. With a massive budget and experienced team, the game aims to revitalize the MMO genre.

A tech journalist explains how the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8's flip design and useful cover screen helped him curb smartphone addiction, fostering a "zen phone" experience through intentional usage and reduced scrolling.
Google is implementing new requirements for Android apps to reduce memory usage and optimize code, responding to industry-wide memory chip shortages driven by the AI data center boom.

Meta has agreed to a $17 billion settlement with 47 US states and territories to resolve claims of designing platforms to encourage compulsive use among young people. The agreement mandates stricter limits on teen usage of Facebook and Instagram.
Asahi Linux is nearing a release with support for Apple's M3 chips, including working webcams and USB 3.0/Thunderbolt. Work also continues on M4/M5 support.

Xiaomi's new Xring O3 AI smartphone chip features a hidden 60-micrometer "OK" hand gesture, symbolizing "everything is OK," as revealed by founder Lei Jun. The chip is a flagship mobile SoC designed for on-device AI.

MediaTek’s rumored Dimensity 9600 Pro found in benchmark leak, showing 2,635 points in single-core and 7,516 points in multi-core testing.

Leaked renders suggest the Galaxy S27 Ultra will adopt a camera bar design previously planned for the canceled Galaxy S26 Edge, drawing visual comparisons to the iPhone 17.

A high-wattage USB-C laptop charger is generally safe to use with a modern smartphone because USB Power Delivery lets the phone pull only what it needs. Cheap cables and counterfeit chargers remain the real risk.

Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports that people who have used Apple's upcoming foldable iPhone Ultra praise its pocket fit, hinge durability, and iPad-like inner display. The device is expected to cost over $2,000.

TikTok has agreed to pay $400 million to the US to settle a lawsuit alleging violations of children's privacy, marking one of the largest settlements of its kind.
I ditched T-Mobile for Mint after 10 years of service - now I'm saving $120/month
A T-Mobile customer shares their experience switching to Mint Mobile after 10 years of service, citing cost savings and improved network reliability.

RayNeo has released two new AR smart glasses, the iO Smart Glasses and the GT Series, which cater to different audiences. The iO Smart Glasses are designed for everyday wear and offer AI features, while the GT Series is meant for focused time watching movies, playing game…

OpenAI has launched an Apple Messages plug-in for ChatGPT, enabling users to manage, analyze, draft, and send text messages directly through the AI chatbot. This new feature, while offering convenience, also raises privacy concerns regarding user data.

Google Discover is introducing a new AI-powered feature that allows users to customize their feed by describing their preferences in a chatbot interface. This update aims to provide a more personalized content experience.

Meta is rolling out its experimental AI-powered gaming app, Pocket, to all U.S. users, enabling them to generate and share interactive games using AI prompts.

Telegram has applied to ICANN for the .gram top-level domain, planning to offer personalized second-level domains (yourname.gram) to its one billion users, enabling direct in-app website hosting.
Child-monitoring apps, increasingly leveraging AI, are booming as parents fear online dangers, but research suggests they can erode trust and cause harm despite preventing some serious incidents.
A growing number of Americans are buying used electronics, driven by high prices and the perception that new models offer little improvement. The used-smartphone market is expected to grow by 12% in 2026, while the market for new smartphones experiences a record drop.

A leaked video from a macOS beta suggests Apple is developing AirPods with cameras for visual intelligence features, potentially enhancing Siri's capabilities.

Sonos has released an app update that brings speaker playback controls back to the iPhone lock screen via Apple's Live Activities system, three years after the original integration broke.