Phones

What you need to know

• Nothing's Phone 4b brings a Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 chip, refined Glyph Interface, and Nothing's biggest battery yet to a more affordable price point.
• The phone sports a 6.77-inch 120Hz AMOLED display, a 5,200mAh battery, IP64 durability, and a transparent design that stays true to Nothing's signature look.
• A 50MP OIS main camera, ultrawide lens, Ultra XDR processing, and 4K video recording aim to deliver a flagship-l

What you need to know

• Xiaomi 18 Pro Max rumors suggest the phone could sport key upgrades over the 17 Pro Max, such as 200MP main and telephoto lenses.
• The device might also feature a battery upgrade of ~500mAh or more, potentially sitting at ~8,000mAh.
• Recent rumors claim the 18 Pro and Pro Max could see a 4-inch Dynamic Back Display after the 17 series shattered rre

Another round of Xiaomi 18 leaks talks about the series

The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra focuses heavily on AI, but not in a way that feels abstract or overly technical. Instead, it’s designed to handle small, everyday tasks more efficiently, so there’s less time spent on routine digital admin and more on what actually matters.

What you need to know

• Razer announced Axon Mobile, a version of its Axon Wallpaper Engine for Android devices, which is set to debut on July 15 on the Play Store.
• The app brings creations from licensed IPs, creators, and artists who've made "high-quality animated visuals."
• Razer is running a pre-registration period until July 15, and engaging with it enters users for a chance to win one of six prizes.

Razer, the popular ga

What you need to know

• Samsung is redesigning the hinge on the Galaxy Z Fold 8, with the new mechanism offering noticeably better crease control.
• The crease performance is reportedly comparable to the Oppo Find N6, which currently has the best crease of any foldable.
• Both the standard Galaxy Z Fold 8 and the Fold 8 Ultra are expected to benefit from the improved hinge design.

Samsung might finally be fixing the display crea

It's not unusual for wireless carriers to promote free phone deals, but these offers are typically bogged down with so much fine print that it doesn't really feel like saving. Fortunately, T-Mobile has been running some new deals that simplify the process considerably, especially if you're a Samsung or Google Pixel fan. 

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What you need to know

• T-Mobile states it's retiring its 2G network on August 3, and anyone with devices that use this network will need to transition to newer phones.
• An interview with T-Mobile's chief network officer, Ankur Kapoor, revealed that T-Mobile has held onto 2G for so long to not leave customers who rely on it in the rearview.
• Recently, T-Mobile unveiled a limited edition $60 jersey with Umbro for its Member Month perks, re

What you need to know

• Overseas rumors claim Samsung's upcoming summer lineup, featuring new foldables and watches, is set for price hikes.
• Rumors suggest the Fold 7's successor, now rumored to be the "Fold 8 Ultra," could see a ~$114 increase for its base 256GB variant, and a ~$320 increase for its 1TB.
• The Flip 8 could jump by ~$100 for its base storage, while the watches could rise by ~$45 to ~$50; however, these USD prices are simp

What you need to know

• Nothing announced the final software update for the Nothing Phone 1, the original device that debuted in 2022.
• It carries bug fixes and the July 2026 security patch, while also celebrating the phone's achievements thus far.
• A major highlight for the Phone 1 during its teasers was its Glyph Lighting system, which has seen a few iterations since then.

It's the end of an era.