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Trump Mobile quietly raised the price of its T1 Phone to $749—a $250 jump from the $499 launch price—without any hardware changes, and the update appeared on the site overnight. In reviews, the device remains unimpressive at this price compared with other flagships, and there has been only one software update since launch; BBC reports some buyers did not receive their phones. The move comes amid broader RAM-price pressures in tech.
Apple brings back a black color option for the iPhone 18 Pro after last year’s absence, with The Verge’s Jay Peters highlighting his lifelong preference for black and noting he’ll seek out the black model amid a four-color lineup that includes burgundy, blue, and silver.
Tom's Guide consolidates late rumors for the iPhone 18 Pro Max: expect a 6.9-inch display, a new A20 Pro chip on a 2nm process with 12GB RAM, a larger battery (about 5,321–5,567 mAh), and a triple 48MP camera array with potential variable aperture; colors include Dark Cherry, Black, Silver and Light Blue, with pre-orders around September 12 and a release on September 18, plus a rumored $100–$200 price hike (starting near $1,399 for 256GB). Minor design changes are anticipated, including a slimmer Dynamic Island and possible under-display Face ID.
Xiaomi unveiled the 18 Fold at IFA 2026, a short, wide foldable with a 7.58-inch inner and 5.38-inch outer display, powered by its Xring O3 chipset and Arm Mali G2‑Ultra NX GPU, a 6,000mAh silicon-carbon battery, 67W wired and 50W wireless charging, and a Leica-tuned triple camera. It rivals Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8 in form but is heavier, lacks an IP rating, and shows a more noticeable crease; China preorder starts at ¥10,999 (~$1,600) with sales on Sept 10 and no confirmed international launch yet. The device’s strong specs make it a serious contender in the foldable market, even as durability and global availability remain open questions.
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.
Best Buy’s Labor Day sale is live with 20+ Android-focused tech deals across smartphones, wearables, tablets, and more. Highlights include discounts on Galaxy S26, Razr Ultra, Galaxy A37 5G, Nothing Phone (4a) Pro, Galaxy Z Flip 8, Galaxy S26 Ultra, and Garmin wearables, plus tablets and Chromebooks from Acer and Lenovo. The event runs through September 7 and does not require a membership; affiliate links may apply.
Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman says Apple's iPhone Ultra foldable is likely to debut around $2,000–$2,500, possibly alongside the iPhone 18 Pro lineup, featuring a two-panel display and a hinge designed to minimize crease, MagSafe charging, and no telephoto zoom (and possibly no Face ID). Apple’s day-one advantage over Android hinges on optimized foldable apps and iPad-like multitasking, though trade-offs include the camera zoom gap and unlocking methods; launch timing and availability remain under discussion with expansion of the upgrade program to ease cost.
Xiaomi’s Redmi Note 17 Pro Max uses a 9,210mAh silicon-carbon dual‑cell battery to fit a large capacity into a phone roughly the size of an iPhone 17 Pro Max, delivering up to three days of use (about 37 hours of video) with 100W wired charging and an estimated 80% capacity retained after 1,600 cycles. The device runs Android 16 with up to 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage, features a 6.83‑inch OLED display, IP69K ingress protection, and a 50MP main camera (with weaker overall camera performance), and will launch in Europe, Australia, and other markets (not the US) around $499.
Samsung’s Galaxy S26 FE largely repeats last year’s hardware (6.7-inch OLED, 4,900mAh, triple camera) with a few upgrades—a new Exynos 2500 chip, a slightly wider 12MP selfie, and pistachio color alongside graphite/blue. RAM-driven price hikes bring it to $699.99 for 8GB/128GB and $799.99 for 256GB. Software adds My FanCam, Audio Eraser across third‑party apps, and new Now Brief/Now Nudge features borrowed from Samsung’s foldables, making this a modest refresh with a stronger software angle.
Early leaks suggest the Galaxy S27 Ultra will undergo a major redesign with a horizontal camera plate reminiscent of the iPhone 17 Pro, potentially offered in two sizes. The rumors also claim native Qi2 support via a magnetic ring on the back, signaling Samsung may finally embrace magnetic wireless charging. Launch timing is still months away and details could change before official announcement.
Google’s Pixel 11 Pro and Pro XL offer a true size choice and notable camera upgrades, including Magic Capture and Gemini features like Rambler, but they come at a steep price with a RAM downgrade, smaller batteries, and slower charging. The GPU still lacks the latest Vulkan support, and while the camera gains are compelling, the overall package doesn’t justify the cost for many users, making it a hard recommendation despite some standout features.
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.
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.
T-Mobile introduces Nothing, a 36-month device financing option under its EIP program that lets qualified customers get a new phone with no upfront cost by rolling taxes and fees into the loan, bringing its financing in line with Verizon and AT&T. The plan lowers monthly payments versus shorter terms, though there may be future interest after a limited-time 0% APR offer.
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.