Phones

What you need to know

• Samsung announced UFS 5.0 storage, stating it has achieved up to 9.5 GB/s writing and up to 10.8 GB/s reading speeds.
• The company states UFS 5.0's power efficiency rose by 40% compared to the 4.1 solution, and it's 16.7% smaller.
• Samsung also states UFS 5.0 upgrades on-device AI, providing quicker response times and lower latency, and it intends to enter mass production by Q4 2026.

The next generation

While everyone is waiting for Samsung's rumored Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide and Apple's foldable iPhone, those phones might not be the best buys right now. Amazon's Prime Day sale has kicked off, and one of the standout deals is a massive $400 discount on the Pixel 10 Pro Fold, bringing the foldable down to just $1,400.

Everyone is looking to save money this year, which means $1000-plus phones aren't the way to go. That's why companies like Nothing specialize in creating phones that not only look cool and run well, but also come in at a great price. Best Buy's anti-Prime Day sale is slicing $80 off the 128GB model, making it $419.99 out the door.

Prime Day has landed, and there is no shortage of outstanding Samsung Galaxy deals to explore. Whether you're trying to upgrade your smartphone, wearable, or add a little extra storage to your laptop, hundreds of dollars of savings are up for grabs this week.

It's finally here: Prime Day 2026 is live, showcasing some of the best tech deals this side of Black Friday. This year's sale is particularly notable for Google fans, as the retailer is slashing prices on many of the best Pixel devices ever built, from phones and wearables to wireless earbuds.

Schools are out for the summer, which means it's only a matter of time before back-to-school shopping is underway.

What you need to know

• A recent leak suggests Google is working on a new memory-based feature for Pixel phones, known as "Audio Memory."
• While reports claim it would capture music you've heard, it might also keep its ears open for "important conversations" and transcribe them.
• Google has a few "memory" features for its AI, such as Personal Intelligence and "personal context" in the Gemini app.

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It's getting harder and harder to find a genuinely good mid-range Android phone, but Amazon's Prime Day sale has arrived at exactly the right time. Right now, the Google Pixel 10a is down by $75, making one of the best budget Android phones even easier to recommend.

Prime week is here, and while Amazon's big sale doesn't officially kick off until tomorrow, June 23rd, Best Buy has wasted no time in launching its own competing deals event. Known as Tech Fest, Best Buy's sitewide sale is carving up to 50% off some of our favorite Android devices, from smartphones and wearables to wireless headphones and smart TVs.

What you need to know

• A new leak claims Samsung is testing the Privacy Display feature for the smaller Galaxy S27 Pro.
• Samsung is rumored to launch four Galaxy S27 models next year, including a new Pro variant.
• The Galaxy S27 Pro could feature a 6.47-inch display while retaining several Ultra-level features.

According to a new leak, Samsung could bring the Privacy Display feature from the Galaxy S26 Ultra to the rumored Gal