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Near-final iPhone Ultra and 18 Pro Max designs surface ahead of Apple's reveal
A video from Unbox Therapy purports to show near-final designs for Apple's upcoming iPhone Ultra (foldable) and iPhone 18 Pro Max just days before Apple's “Surprise and Shine” event. The footage highlights an apparently finished‑looking Ultra with an aluminum shell and a foldable display, plus a dark‑toned Pro Max in several colors, suggesting the final designs could be close but may still change before the September 9 event where Apple is expected to unveil multiple new products.
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Galaxy S26 FE leaks reveal design, specs, and color lineup ahead of launch
A massive leak (via Android Headlines with 28 marketing images) reveals nearly every detail of Samsung’s Galaxy S26 FE: a familiar Galaxy design with a vertical camera module, available in Blueberry, Graphite, and Pistachio; a 6.7-inch Full HD+ display at up to 120Hz; an Exynos 2500 chipset; 4,900mAh battery with 45W charging; a triple camera setup (50MP main, 12MP ultrawide, 8MP telephoto); IP68 rating; Android 17 with One UI 9 and seven years’ updates; and marketing materials that hint at the launch timeline, though pricing isn’t disclosed yet.
Galaxy Z Fold 8: the Goldilocks foldable—buy or skip?
Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8 nails a pocketable, tablet-like form factor with strong performance (Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, 12–16GB RAM), a near-creaseless inner display, and handy AI features, making it a compelling all‑around foldable. Yet its cameras are just decent, there’s no S Pen, and at roughly $1,900 it’s a steep ask; if you want the best folding experience and bigger battery/camera, the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra is only about $200 more and arguably worth it.
Google's Pixel 11 launch: Pixel 11 series, Watch 5 and more teased for Aug 12
Google has announced the Made by Google launch on August 12 in New York at 6:00 PM ET, where the Pixel 11 lineup (including the Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, Pixel 11 Pro XL, and Pixel 11 Pro Fold) and the Pixel Watch 5 are expected to debut, along with software features like Android 17 and Gemini AI. Leaks suggest a Tensor G6 on a 2nm process, a MediaTek modem, and a price increase with base storage bumped to 256GB. Google may also unveil additional wearables or hardware, and Android Central will provide live coverage and a livestream on Google's YouTube channel.
Galaxy S27 Ultra leaks hint at camera overhaul and big battery upgrade
A fresh Android Central leak suggests Samsung's Galaxy S27 Ultra will ditch the floating camera ring for a unified camera module, equip a 5700mAh silicon-carbon battery for longer endurance, and run on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro with up to 16GB RAM. Rumored specs include a 6.9-inch QHD+ Privacy Display, a 16MP selfie camera with OIS, and a rear camera setup headlined by a 200MP main sensor with multiple 50MP lenses, signaling major hardware upgrades though details may still change before release.
Galaxy S27 Ultra could skip major RAM and storage upgrades amid price fears
Rumors suggest Samsung’s Galaxy S27 Ultra may skip the anticipated LPDDR6 RAM upgrade and a UFS 5.0 storage upgrade due to cost concerns, with some reports claiming these upgrades could appear only on limited-edition devices from other manufacturers; this marks a shift from earlier chatter and underscores pricing pressures shaping flagship hardware.”
Pixel Glow upgrade? Pixel 11 Pro XL vs Pixel 10 Pro XL
The Pixel 11 Pro XL is rumored to bring a 2nm Tensor G6, a more power‑efficient modem, a back‑camera LED Pixel Glow ring, improved Vulkan‑based gaming, and a slightly larger battery, with only minor display changes expected. The Pixel 10 Pro XL remains a strong value with excellent Pixel features and accessories, but rising prices this year may make upgrading to the 11 Pro XL a tougher sell unless the gains justify the premium. Release is pegged for August 12.
Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide Leaks Point to Bigger Inner Screen and Cutting-Edge Hardware
Leaks suggest Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide will use a wider 4:3 inner display (7.6 inches) and a 5.5-inch cover screen, both Dynamic AMOLED 2X with up to 120Hz, powered by Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy with 12GB RAM and up to 1TB storage. The device is said to pack a 4,800mAh battery, with rear cameras including 50MP main and 50MP ultrawide and 10MP front cameras, a weight around 200 g, and a folded thickness of about 9.7 mm (unfolded 4.5 mm). Samsung is teasing Unpacked ahead of the launch, and there are rumors the Fold line could be renamed Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, with exact pricing still unknown.
Trump T1 Phone debuts with flashy gold finish and hardware questions
Early hands-on impressions of the Trump T1 Phone are lukewarm: a gaudy gold design described as 'dehydrated pee vibes,' average performance for a $499 device, middling camera quality, and unclear hardware and software support, with reports that it’s assembled in the USA but few details on specs and only about 30,000 units produced—hardly a credible challenger to the iPhone.
Pixel Glow Rumor May Bring RGB Lights to Pixel 11 Camera Bar
Android Central’s roundup of Pixel 11 leaks sketches a lineup with a Pixel 11 Pro XL at around 6.8 inches, 5,000 mAh, and 12–16GB RAM; the base Pixel 11 and Pixel 11 Pro are also tipped to pack large batteries and a potential 50MP main sensor upgrade. The standout is “Pixel Glow”—an RGB LED array in the camera bar that may replace the temperature sensor, echoing Nothing’s Glyph Matrix. Other rumors touch Tensor G6 specs (1+4+2 core layout) and a PowerVR GPU, plus a possible modem switch to MediaTek’s M90. Overall, the Pixel Glow chatter dominates, even as other specs look broadly in line with expectations for a Pixel 11 family.
Motorola teases Razr 2026 foldables ahead of April launch
Motorola confirms the Razr 2026 lineup will debut on April 29 and teases bold colors and fabric-like finishes (walnut, forest green, violet) with glimpses of a cover display. The piece also notes price‑hike rumors across the line (Razr 2026 around $799, Razr Plus about $1,099, Razr Ultra around $1,499, and Razr Fold reportedly near $1,899) attributed to AI/memory costs, plus leaks suggesting specs like a 7-inch inner display, a 4-inch cover display, and a 5,000 mAh battery for the Ultra/2026 family.