Weekly poll results: Galaxy Z Fold8 excites, but its price tag is a deterrent

<img src="https://fdn.gsmarena.com/imgroot/news/26/07/weekly-poll-results-z-fold8/-184x111/gsmarena_000.jpg" width="184" height="111" hspace="3" alt="" border="0" align=left style="background:#333333;padding:0px;margin:0px 4px 0px 0px;border-style:solid;border-color:#aaaaaa;border-width:1px" /> <p>Last week’s poll asked which one of Samsung’s new foldables has caught your attention, and we have a clear winner. The Galaxy Z Fold8 is the foldable most of you would get, but there’s another consensus across your votes. Samsung’s new foldables are too expensive. With a starting price of $1,900 for the 256GB storage trim, the Fold8 is a big investment. The same applies to the Z Fold8 Ultra, which is an even steeper $2,100. The Z Flip8 is the more “affordable” entry out of the three, but it’s not exactly cheap at $1,200. [#InlinePriceWidget,14673,1#] As with past Samsung...</p> August 2, 2026 at 05:01AMvia GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/fukTKAs

iQOO Z11's India launch teased by the company CEO

<img src="https://fdn.gsmarena.com/imgroot/news/26/07/iqoo-z11-india-launch-timeframe-processor/-184x111/gsmarena_001.jpg" width="184" height="111" hspace="3" alt="" border="0" align=left style="background:#333333;padding:0px;margin:0px 4px 0px 0px;border-style:solid;border-color:#aaaaaa;border-width:1px" /> <p>iQOO launched the Z11 Lite last month, and a few days ago, a media report claimed that the brand was planning to launch the Z11 in India. That report has turned out to be correct, as iQOO India's CEO Nipun Marya has teased the launch of the Z11. In a post on X, Marya said, "DO NOT READ THE FIRST LETTER OF EVERY LINE," and wrote seven lines after that, whose first letters were Z, E, L, E, V, E, and N. Well, that's Z11. DO NOT READ THE FIRST LETTER OF EVERY LINE. Zero spoilers from me. Everything is nearly ready. Launch mode is officially on. Eleven may be relevant. Very relevant. Excited...</p> August 2, 2026 at 12:51AMvia GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/FwSHJbz

Samsung Galaxy S26 FE's camera specs surface

<img src="https://fdn.gsmarena.com/imgroot/news/26/07/samsung-galaxy-s26-fe-charging-speed/-184x111/gsmarena_001.jpg" width="184" height="111" hspace="3" alt="" border="0" align=left style="background:#333333;padding:0px;margin:0px 4px 0px 0px;border-style:solid;border-color:#aaaaaa;border-width:1px" /> <p>A Samsung executive recently confirmed the existence of the Galaxy S26 FE, with a company representative hinting the phone will launch this year. While we await more details about the Galaxy S26 FE's launch from Samsung, its camera specs have surfaced online, revealing the camera system won't be entirely different from the Galaxy S25 FE's. This information comes from the folks at Android Authority, which they say is based on evidence they have "reviewed from a trusted source." According to their source, the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE, codenamed "r14," will use a 50MP Samsung ISOCELL S5KGN3...</p> August 1, 2026 at 07:06AMvia GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/BTzjAQs

WhatsApp is planning a new folder for messages from large businesses

<img src="https://fdn.gsmarena.com/imgroot/news/26/07/whatsapp-offers-and-updates-folder/-184x111/gsmarena_000.jpg" width="184" height="111" hspace="3" alt="" border="0" align=left style="background:#333333;padding:0px;margin:0px 4px 0px 0px;border-style:solid;border-color:#aaaaaa;border-width:1px" /> <p>WhatsApp is apparently aware of the fact that a lot of its users are facing a problem with clutter in their main chat list, especially due to having a lot of separate threads with messages from large businesses like banks or airlines. So, according to a new report, WhatsApp is now testing what it thinks is a solution to this problem. Messages from large businesses will automatically be moved into a new "Offers & Updates" folder after a set number of hours have passed since they were received. WhatsApp is testing different durations for this feature, up to 24 hours. If you don't like...</p> August 1, 2026 at 05:07AMvia GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/I72pUcL

Samsung may be preparing a surprise device for next year

<img src="https://fdn.gsmarena.com/imgroot/news/26/07/samsung-2027-surprise/-184x111/gsmarena_000.jpg" width="184" height="111" hspace="3" alt="" border="0" align=left style="background:#333333;padding:0px;margin:0px 4px 0px 0px;border-style:solid;border-color:#aaaaaa;border-width:1px" /> <p>A few days ago, a report from Korea suggested that Samsung was going to launch eight flagship devices next year, including four foldables - the Flip9, Fold9, Fold9 Ultra, the TriFold 2. Today, a different source has unveiled the codenames for Samsung's foldable lineup for 2027, and there are five of them: B9, H9, Q9A, Q9B, and Z9. The Flip8's codename was B8, making B9 rather obviously the Flip9 - so it hasn't been canceled like a previous rumor suggested. Similarly, the Fold8's codename was H8, so H9 is the Fold9. That much is simple. The Q9A and Q9B seem like they would be two...</p> August 1, 2026 at 03:09AMvia GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/4HSIlGu

Microsoft will release a Copilot super app this year

<img src="https://fdn.gsmarena.com/imgroot/news/26/07/microsoft-copilot-super-app/-184x111/gsmarena_000.jpg" width="184" height="111" hspace="3" alt="" border="0" align=left style="background:#333333;padding:0px;margin:0px 4px 0px 0px;border-style:solid;border-color:#aaaaaa;border-width:1px" /> <p>Microsoft is getting ready to create a single Copilot AI "super app" that will incorporate chat, coding, Cowork, and its new autonomous Autopilots. The app will be available for both consumers and businesses later this year. This information comes from Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, who revealed the strategy during the company's latest earnings call. Microsoft is only the latest company to join the race to create AI "super apps" which support chat, coding, and agents. OpenAI has ChatGPT Work, while Claude has Cowork inside the chatbot. Obviously the idea here is that you'll spend as...</p> August 1, 2026 at 01:11AMvia GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/KgIJTBV

Xiaomi 18 and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max certification hints at both of them going global

<img src="https://fdn.gsmarena.com/imgroot/news/26/07/xiaomi-18-xiaomi-18-pro-max-certification/-184x111/gsmarena_000.jpg" width="184" height="111" hspace="3" alt="" border="0" align=left style="background:#333333;padding:0px;margin:0px 4px 0px 0px;border-style:solid;border-color:#aaaaaa;border-width:1px" /> <p>A few days ago a rumor claimed Xiaomi would be launching the 18 Pro in global markets, unlike its predecessor. Now, a tipster over on X has revealed that two Xiaomi devices have been certified by the EEC. They have the model numbers 2609BPN61G and 2611FPNFAG and the tipster claims the former could be the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the latter the Xiaomi 18. The certification basically confirms that these are launching outside of China. While the Xiaomi 18 getting a global launch isn't a surprise, since its predecessor did too, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max was only available in China, so its successor...</p> July 31, 2026 at 06:43AMvia GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/y9F8Xsr

Samsung is also working on a pair of Galaxy Buds with an ear hook design

<img src="https://fdn.gsmarena.com/imgroot/news/26/07/samsung-buds-canal-5-leak/-184x111/gsmarena_000.jpg" width="184" height="111" hspace="3" alt="" border="0" align=left style="background:#333333;padding:0px;margin:0px 4px 0px 0px;border-style:solid;border-color:#aaaaaa;border-width:1px" /> <p>Yesterday we showed you what the Samsung Galaxy Buds On will look like, thanks to some leaked illustrations. Today the same source is back with new ones, only these are depicting a different pair of earbuds. Specifically, earbuds with an ear hook design. These are reportedly internally codenamed Buds Canal 5, and like all similar products that are already on the market, they are said to be targeting workout and running use. They have flat hooks and an ear tip design that could be either in-ear or semi-in-ear. Although it's not pictured here, these will most likely come with a...</p> July 31, 2026 at 05:04AMvia GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/P64GogC

Google brings Nano Banana 2 to Google Earth

<img src="https://fdn.gsmarena.com/imgroot/news/26/07/google-adds-nano-banana-2-to-google-earth/-184x111/gsmarena_000.jpg" width="184" height="111" hspace="3" alt="" border="0" align=left style="background:#333333;padding:0px;margin:0px 4px 0px 0px;border-style:solid;border-color:#aaaaaa;border-width:1px" /> <p>Google's Nano Banana 2 AI image generation model is now available in Google Earth. It can generate custom images using Google Earth’s satellite, aerial, and 3D imagery. All you need to do is zoom in to a place in Google Earth on the web, tap "create image", and describe what you want to see in it. Then, Nano Banana 2 will create it for you. Google says teachers can use this to render hyper-realistic views of historic places and events, like transforming the Pompeii ruins into a bustling Roman city (as seen in the video above). You can also create custom infographics to...</p> July 31, 2026 at 03:07AMvia GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/u9yBHgr

New Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold renders leak

<img src="https://fdn.gsmarena.com/imgroot/news/26/07/google-pixel-11-pro-fold-new-renders-leak/-184x111/gsmarena_0000.jpg" width="184" height="111" hspace="3" alt="" border="0" align=left style="background:#333333;padding:0px;margin:0px 4px 0px 0px;border-style:solid;border-color:#aaaaaa;border-width:1px" /> <p>Google is unveiling the Pixel 11 family on August 12, and today some promotional renders of the Pixel 11 Pro Fold have been leaked by the legendary Evan Blass, aka @evleaks. One of these renders confirms that the phone has an 8" inner display, while another one tells us that the marketing around the Pixel 11 family (and the Pro Fold specifically) will be centered around Gemini Intelligence. New Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold leaked marketing renders As you can see, the design of the device is very similar to that of its predecessor from last year, but the upcoming handset has the new...</p> July 31, 2026 at 01:12AMvia GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/BD1Mfkl

This is what the Samsung Galaxy Buds On look like

<img src="https://fdn.gsmarena.com/imgroot/news/26/07/samsung-galaxy-buds-on-images/-184x111/gsmarena_000.jpg" width="184" height="111" hspace="3" alt="" border="0" align=left style="background:#333333;padding:0px;margin:0px 4px 0px 0px;border-style:solid;border-color:#aaaaaa;border-width:1px" /> <p>Samsung is rumored to be working on a pair of Galaxy Buds with a new clip-on form factor (new for Samsung, that is - this has been done a lot by most of its competitors recently). We once heard they'd be called Galaxy Buds Able, but in the meantime the name Galaxy Buds On has also been circulated, with "Able" alleged to be their codename. We're going to call them Galaxy Buds On for now, and today a new leak shows us what they look like, thanks to some illustrations that are said to originate from an unnamed Samsung app. Samsung Galaxy Buds On illustrations As you can see,...</p> July 30, 2026 at 04:09AMvia GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/tL3kAz9

Samsung Galaxy S26 FE will be more expensive than its predecessor, here's by how much

<img src="https://fdn.gsmarena.com/imgroot/news/26/07/samsung-galaxy-s26-fe-prices-in-europe/-184x111/gsmarena_000.jpg" width="184" height="111" hspace="3" alt="" border="0" align=left style="background:#333333;padding:0px;margin:0px 4px 0px 0px;border-style:solid;border-color:#aaaaaa;border-width:1px" /> <p>A few hours ago the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE was certified with support for 45W wired charging just like its predecessor, and now there's a leak telling us how much it will cost in Europe - specifically in France. The base version with 128GB of storage will allegedly go for €799, the model with 256GB of storage will be priced at €899, and the top-end variation with 512GB of storage will cost €1,099. Compared to the Galaxy S25 FE launched last year, the Galaxy S26 FE will thus be €50 more expensive with 128GB of storage, €90 more with 256GB of storage, and a whopping €170 more when you...</p> July 30, 2026 at 02:11AMvia GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/JNxG9s0

Counterpoint: Global smartphone chipset shipments down 15% in first half of 2026

<img src="https://fdn.gsmarena.com/imgroot/news/26/07/counterpoint-global-soc-shipments-h1-2026/-184x111/gsmarena_000.jpg" width="184" height="111" hspace="3" alt="" border="0" align=left style="background:#333333;padding:0px;margin:0px 4px 0px 0px;border-style:solid;border-color:#aaaaaa;border-width:1px" /> <p>Smartphone shipments have been on the decline for the past few months as the ongoing memory chip shortage continues to plague OEMs. And as you can imagine, other components are getting hit too. Take smartphone chipsets, for example. According to the latest Counterpoint Research report, global smartphone chipset shipments have declined by 15% during the first half of 2026. The two biggest players – Qualcomm and MediaTek have been hit the worst, with an estimated 25% decline in SoC shipments compared to H1 2025. For Qualcomm, the flagship Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 model and the rest of...</p> July 30, 2026 at 12:11AMvia GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/jHUzcLS

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 review

<img src="https://fdn.gsmarena.com/imgroot/reviews/26/samsung-galaxy-z-fold8/-347x151/gsmarena_001.jpg" width="348" height="151" hspace="3" alt="" border="0" align=left style="background:#333333;padding:0px;margin:0px 4px 0px 0px;border-style:solid;border-color:#aaaaaa;border-width:1px" /> <p></p> July 29, 2026 at 11:55PMvia GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/KMqJG67

Moto Pad 70 Groove with 9 JBL speakers is launching this week

<img src="https://fdn.gsmarena.com/imgroot/news/26/07/moto-pad-70-groove-india-launch/-184x111/gsmarena_00.jpg" width="184" height="111" hspace="3" alt="" border="0" align=left style="background:#333333;padding:0px;margin:0px 4px 0px 0px;border-style:solid;border-color:#aaaaaa;border-width:1px" /> <p>Motorola has announced the launch of its new Moto Pad 70 Groove tablet in India. The upcoming tablet will feature a 12.1-inch display, a 360-degree kickstand, and a 9 speaker JBL audio system. The Moto Pad 70 Groove is set to debut in India on July 31. If its design looks familiar, that's because it's essentially a rebadged Lenovo Tab Plus Gen 2. A Flipkart microsite for the Moto Pad 70 Groove is already live, revealing most of the tablet's key specifications. It will be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7400 chipset and pack a 10,200mAh battery. The tablet features a 12.1-inch...</p> July 29, 2026 at 07:00AMvia GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/Ra2Xb08

Elon Musk's X Money is now available to Premium and Premium+ X subscribers

<img src="https://fdn.gsmarena.com/imgroot/news/26/07//x-money-now-available/-184x111/gsmarena_000.jpg" width="184" height="111" hspace="3" alt="" border="0" align=left style="background:#333333;padding:0px;margin:0px 4px 0px 0px;border-style:solid;border-color:#aaaaaa;border-width:1px" /> <p>X Money was supposed to launch last year - back in January that was the plan anyway. Obviously, that didn't happen. But it has finally launched today in the US for those who have a Premium or Premium+ X subscription. Your money, on the world’s most powerful network𝕏 Money is rolling out to U.S. Premium and Premium+ subscribers starting today pic.twitter.com/2c1UMkB4Kn— X Money (@XMoney) July 27, 2026 With X Money, you get a custom metal Visa debit card with free global ATM withdrawals and no foreign transaction fees, an up to 6% APY, free and instant transfers to other X Money users,...</p> July 29, 2026 at 04:31AMvia GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/AO9YWm8

Apple Home Hub smart speaker with a display is coming this year, here are its features

<img src="https://fdn.gsmarena.com/imgroot/news/26/07/apple-home-hub-launch-timeline/-184x111/gsmarena_000.jpg" width="184" height="111" hspace="3" alt="" border="0" align=left style="background:#333333;padding:0px;margin:0px 4px 0px 0px;border-style:solid;border-color:#aaaaaa;border-width:1px" /> <p>According to a new report from Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, Apple is planning to release the Home Hub as early as October, and as late as early next year. Unsurprisingly, the new Siri AI will be its main selling point. This device is basically a HomePod-like smart speaker with a 7-inch display. It will allegedly run an entirely new operating system based on Apple's tvOS, with the interface being a blend of tvOS, watchOS, and iOS. It will contain a grid of icons, widgets, and apps, and it will also have customizable clock faces. Apple fully expects people to buy more than one, and have...</p> July 29, 2026 at 02:32AMvia GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/WCtoAFZ

New leak claims the Pixel 11 and Pixel 11 Pro may actually be cheaper than their predecessors

<img src="https://fdn.gsmarena.com/imgroot/news/26/07/google-pixel-11-leaked-pricing/-184x111/gsmarena_000.jpg" width="184" height="111" hspace="3" alt="" border="0" align=left style="background:#333333;padding:0px;margin:0px 4px 0px 0px;border-style:solid;border-color:#aaaaaa;border-width:1px" /> <p>A few days ago a Google exec confirmed that price hikes are coming to the entire Pixel lineup, including the Pixel 11 family which is due to be unveiled on August 12. Today, a usually reliable source has revealed the purported pricing for three of the Pixel 11 models for the UK market, and it's not all bad news. In fact, both the Pixel 11 and the Pixel 11 Pro will actually be cheaper than their predecessors - with a slight catch. The Pixel 11 will start at £879 with 256GB of storage. That's £20 less than the Pixel 10 with the same storage amount launched at, but is of course more expensive...</p> July 29, 2026 at 12:33AMvia GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/kXSscDZ

vivo S2 officially teased with a 'flagship inspired design' and 'power-packed performance'

<img src="https://fdn.gsmarena.com/imgroot/news/26/07/vivo-s2-launch-teased/-184x111/gsmarena_001.jpg" width="184" height="111" hspace="3" alt="" border="0" align=left style="background:#333333;padding:0px;margin:0px 4px 0px 0px;border-style:solid;border-color:#aaaaaa;border-width:1px" /> <p>vivo unveiled the vivo S1 back in March 2019, which was launched in India in August. We recently heard that vivo will launch the S2 in India on August 6. While vivo hasn't confirmed the date, its Indian branch said the smartphone is "coming soon." For weekends that turn one plan into five, something is coming prepared. Stay tuned. #vivoSseries #vivoS2 #FriendsWeekendsNeverEnd #MyNewStory pic.twitter.com/somGzFddVO— vivo India (@Vivo_India) July 27, 2026 The promo page set up by vivo on its official Indian website gives us a glimpse of the S2's design, which is reminiscent of the vivo...</p> July 28, 2026 at 09:00AMvia GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/jH95Y4G

vivo T5e is a budget phone with a 5,500mAh battery, 90Hz display

<img src="https://fdn.gsmarena.com/imgroot/news/26/07/vivo-t5e-ofic/-184x111/gsmarena_00.jpg" width="184" height="111" hspace="3" alt="" border="0" align=left style="background:#333333;padding:0px;margin:0px 4px 0px 0px;border-style:solid;border-color:#aaaaaa;border-width:1px" /> <p>vivo has expanded its T5 lineup in India with the addition of the vivo T5e, a budget phone with a 5,500mAh battery. Notably, the company recently unveiled the T5 Lite in the country and is preparing to launch the vivo S2 soon. The vivo T5e is available in a single 4GB/64GB variant that is priced at INR 13,999 ($145). It comes with a 6.74-inch LCD display that offers an HD+ resolution and a 90Hz refresh rate. The phone is powered by an octa-core UniSoc T7225 chipset and is paired with LPDDR4X RAM and eMMC 5.1 storage, which is expandable with a microSD slot. For photography, the...</p> July 28, 2026 at 07:45AMvia GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/lcdhinz