SK Hynix promises to invest over $38 billion in new DRAM and NAND fabs

The chip shortage is very much still a thing, and it could even affect Apple's iPhone 18 Pro launch next month. Now, SK Hynix, one of the three major DRAM and NAND manufacturers, has announced that it will invest in a new DRAM and a new NAND fab. The former represents a KRW 35.2 trillion (approximately $25 billion) investment, while the latter is a KRW 19.1 trillion (approximately $13.5 billion) investment. The DRAM fab is expected to open in June 2029, while the NAND fab is expected to open in December 2028. So, while such investments are definitely welcome, they will not solve the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/sk_hynix_promises_to_invest_over_38_billion_in_new_dram_and_nand_fabs-news-74075.php

This is the Motorola Edge 70 Neo, leaked renders show four colors

Motorola may have teased the upcoming Edge 70 Neo in a very unusual way recently, but the phone is still not official. Even so, we now have a few leaked renders of it to look at. They show the device in four colors, and reveal that it will have a 200MP camera. The screen's sides are curved, but at a very steep angle, so they appear to be less curved, if that makes sense. The rear design is standard 2026 Motorola fare, with a raised squarish camera island in the top left corner. Unfortunately, nothing is known about the specs of the Edge 70 Neo aside from what that 200MP...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/this_is_the_motorola_edge_70_neo_leaked_renders_show_four_colors-news-74068.php

Samsung now lets you send Samsung Wallet items through Quick Share

Samsung's latest update to the Quick Share app for its smartphones and tablets is now rolling out and it comes with a new feature. You can now share Samsung Wallet items through Quick Share. This includes tickets and boarding passes. So you can much more easily send someone a ticket to an event or a boarding pass for a flight by simply using Quick Share. The latest Quick Share update also unsurprisingly brings some bug fixes. Keep in mind that the rollout seems to be staged, so it may take a while until it reaches all supported devices. To manually check for the update, go to the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_now_lets_you_send_samsung_wallet_items_through_quick_share-news-74067.php

Samsung continues to lead the global DRAM market in Q2 2026

According to Counterpoint's report on the second quarter of this year, Samsung is great winner from the rising DRAM prices in the same quarter. The Korean tech giant is widening the gap between itself and its biggest competitor, SK Hynix. In Q2 2026, Samsung captured 39% of the global DRAM sales and secured the first spot for a third quarter in a row. The Korean company is followed by SK Hynix, securing 26% of the sales, which in turn is closely followed by Micron with a 25% share. CMXT gets only 7%, and the remaining share goes to other smaller manufacturers. Counterpoint's...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_continues_to_lead_the_global_dram_market_in_q2_2026-news-74058.php

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 vs. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra

Now that Samsung has a new form factor in the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, it is only natural for at least some prospective buyers to be weighing it against the more established foldable design in the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra. After all, the difference in price between the two isn't huge, so the decision has to be based on other considerations. So, let's look into some of the finer points in this comparison together. Perhaps we might just help you figure out which is the best Fold for you. Table of Contents: Design Display Battery Life Charging Speaker Test ...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_z_fold8_vs_samsung_galaxy_z_fold8_ultra-news-73985.php

Samsung Galaxy S26 FE passes through the FCC

Samsung's upcoming Galaxy S26 FE has now received the official nod from the FCC, which means it probably is launching next month, just like its predecessor did last year. Interestingly, while the Galaxy S26 FE has an Exynos chipset and modem, it uses a Qualcomm chip for Wi-Fi, unlike the S25 FE which was all-Exynos. The new phone has support for 45W fast wired charging, just like its predecessor. It also supports wireless charging, NFC, Wi-Fi 6, and satellite connectivity. While the FCC certification doesn’t reveal the chipset powering it, this has been rumored to be the Exynos...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s26_fe_passes_through_the_fcc-news-74047.php

Sunbird, the Android app that does iMessage, returns from the dead with an open beta

The EU has been throwing its weight around, trying to force interoperability between the major digital platforms. But companies can work at the issue too – companies like Sunbird, which may as well be called “phoenix” since it’s back from the dead. Sunbird has built an Android app that promises proper iMessage support. Is that still necessary now that Apple devices support RCS? The company points out that RCS messages still appear in a green bubble to iPhone users. Also, some features like reactions, replies and iMessage group features still don’t work properly when RCS gets...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/sunbird_the_android_app_that_does_imessage_returns_from_the_dead_with_an_open_beta-news-74046.php

Galaxy Z Fold8 duo and Galaxy Z Flip8 become Samsung's most pre-ordered foldables in Europe

Samsung has announced that the Galaxy Z Fold8, the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, and the Galaxy Z Flip8 - unveiled on July 22 - have set a new record as they become its most pre-ordered foldables in Europe. The Korean company said that the new Galaxy Z series foldables surpassed the previous pre-order record by more than 17% in Europe, with pre-orders still open until 11:59 PM on August 6. Furthermore, Samsung said the combined pre-orders of the Galaxy Z Fold8 and Fold8 Ultra increased 70% year-on-year compared to last year's Fold7, with the Fold8 alone accounting for 40% of total European...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_z_fold8_ultra_fold8_flip8_europe_pre_order_record-news-74043.php

Google Assistant is shutting down, here’s when

Google is going to be shutting down the Google Assistant service, now that Gemini is taking over. The Google Assistant shutdown will commence on September 4, but it "may take a few weeks" to reach everyone who's still using it. This shutdown will take effect on Android and Wear OS, but also on headphones (since they were using the phone's Google Assistant anyway) and vehicles running Android Auto (since, again, it was basically the Google Assistant on the phone that was being used). On cars with Google built-in (aka running Android Automotive), the Google Assistant will continue to...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_assistant_is_shutting_down_heres_when-news-74025.php

This is when Google is launching the Pixel Tag and how much it costs

According to a new rumor, Google is planning to unveil the Pixel Tag, its first AirTag-like tracker, on August 12, which is also when it's announcing the Pixel 11 series and the Pixel Watch 5. The Pixel Tag will allegedly be priced at €34.99 in the Eurozone, which incidentally is the exact same price as the Apple AirTag. That's obviously not a coincidence. Here's a leaked image of the Pixel Tag: The device will apparently only be offered in a single color, which is called Light Fog. It's unclear if the Pixel Tag will have UWB support, and its specific release date is also unknown....

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/this_is_when_google_is_launching_the_pixel_tag_and_how_much_it_costs-news-74027.php

Galaxy Z Fold8 duo and Flip8 exceed Samsung's pre-order targets in Europe

Samsung unveiled the Galaxy Z Flip8, the Galaxy Z Fold8, and the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra on July 22, and all three of them will go on sale starting August 7. However, like previous models, these foldables are also currently on pre-order in different regions, and they have exceeded Samsung's pre-order targets in Europe. Not just that, Samsung announced that these three new foldables also surpassed total pre-orders for last year's Galaxy Z Fold7 and Galaxy Z Flip7 by 20% year-on-year in Europe in the first 11 days since their July 22 unveiling, with the Fold8 accounting for almost 40% of the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_z_fold8_ultra_fold8_flip8_europe_pre_order-news-74026.php

Samsung showcases fast and efficient BV-NAND V10 storage, zHBM for AI accelerators

Samsung is showcasing a great variety of memory and storage technologies at its booth at the Future of Memory and Storage (FMS) 2026 event in Santa Clara, California. Thirteen years after it introduced the first V-NAND technology, Samsung is the first to unveil V10 of BV-NAND (Bonded V-NAND). This is a flash memory that has more than 400 layers and leverages Samsung’s advanced bonding technology to stack memory cells. V10 increases memory density by around 58% compared to the previous V9. The higher layer count gives V10 better read, write and I/O performance. It also improves power...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_showcases_fast_and_efficient_bvnand_v10_storage_zhbm_for_ai_accelerators-news-74020.php

Amazon Prime Video will support Samsung's HDR10+ Advanced

Amazon's Prime Video streaming service will be the first one to use Samsung's newest HDR10+ Advanced format on "supported titles globally" beginning later this month. You will need a Samsung TV from the Korean company’s 2026 lineup to take advantage of the new format. As the name implies, HDR10+ Advanced is an upgrade to the HDR10+ format. It brings Enhanced Overall Brightness, which uses extended statistical metadata to "make fuller use of today's premium TV brightness capabilities, delivering brighter, more precise HDR across the full tonal range", the official press release...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/amazon_prime_video_will_support_samsungs_hdr10_advanced-news-74007.php

Google Health finally supports two-way health data syncing with Apple Health

When Google launched its new Fitbit Air devices, the company announced a somewhat surprising new feature that lets you import Apple Health data recorded by your Apple Watch and other HealthKit-connected apps and devices. A long-requested feature since 2014 when Apple Health first launched. However, syncing your data the other way remained impossible until now. With the new version of Google Health for iOS (5.05), your Fitbit data can finally be stored in your Apple Health account. Two-way syncing is finally a thing. Workout history, sleep, vitals, steps and all kinds of Fitbit...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_health_finally_supports_twoway_health_data_syncing_with_apple_health-news-73998.php

OnePlus is sold out in the US and Canada - there are no more phones on the official site

Good night, sweet prince – OnePlus is officially out of the US market. On July 16, the company made the initial announcement that it will be exiting the North American and European markets. And now the last OnePlus phone has been sold via oneplus.com. The OnePlus 15 and OnePlus 15R are both out of stock on the official site. The site is now pretty barren – there are no more tablets, no smartwatches either. You can still find some headphones and a few other accessories, but that’s about it. The OnePlus Canada site has even less – there, even the OnePlus Buds are out of stock. There are no...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_is_sold_out_in_the_us_and_canada__there_are_no_more_phones_on_the_official_site-news-74005.php

Apple to add cross-device clipboard syncing between iPhone and Windows in the EU

Windows PC users in the EU could soon be able to copy and paste content directly to and from an iPhone, thanks to a new interoperability feature Apple is developing. The feature was requested by Microsoft through Apple's EU Interoperability Request system. Apple began working on the request in March this year and submitted a proposed implementation plan in June. Microsoft's Phone Link on iOS (Credit - Microsoft) The feature would let users copy text and other supported content on an iPhone and paste it onto a Windows PC, with the reverse also supported. Clipboard syncing would work...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_to_add_crossdevice_clipboard_syncing_between_iphone_and_windows_in_the_eu-news-73996.php

Google Pixel 11 Pro marketing materials leak confirming some specs

After showing us marketing materials for the Pixel 11 and Pixel 11 Pro Fold last week, Evan Blass aka @evleaks is back today with the Pixel 11 Pro. As you can see, the design is similar to that of the Pixel 11, but the Pro has the Pixel Glow round RGB LED light on the back, which will be used for notifications and such. Google Pixel 11 Pro leaked images Like the rest of the family, the Pixel 11 Pro's camera bump is now fully glass-clad, there's no more metal bit on the right side. The camera island also seems to protrude ever so slightly more than in the Pixel 10 Pro, but we...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_pixel_11_pro_marketing_materials_leak_confirming_some_specs-news-73988.php

Google kills unreleased AI app

Google is rather notorious for killing apps and services left and right, even quite successful ones. This time, however, the company has gone further than it usually does and killed an app that was never released to begin with. It was called Google AI Studio and it was supposed to become available on both Android and iOS. The app was listed in the Google Play Store and the App Store as a pre-order, and about 800,000 people actually pre-ordered it, so clearly there was some interest for it out there. Still, Google's AI Studio team decided to "take an entirely different approach",...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_kills_unreleased_ai_app-news-73978.php

Samsung will axe one of the Galaxy S27 Ultra's cameras

According to two separate sources, Samsung is considering dropping the dated 10MP 3x telephoto camera on the Galaxy S27 Ultra. The sensor has been around since the Galaxy S21 Ultra, and it seems it will finally retire next year. One of the sources specifically states that there won't be a substitute for the 3x telephoto camera. Only the 200MP main unit, the 50MP 5x telephoto shooter and the 50MP ultrawide camera will remain. Industry sources say that this is a cost-cutting measure and the sensor itself has reached its "technical saturation point." While most people will likely think...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_will_axe_one_of_the_galaxy_s27_ultras_cameras-news-73976.php

Oppo details A7 Pro Max cameras and rugged build

Oppo is all set to unveil the A7 Pro Max on August 4. In the run-up to the launch, the company has detailed the phone's complete camera setup and shared a video showcasing its durability. While Oppo had previously confirmed that the A7 Pro Max will feature a 50MP primary rear camera and a 50MP front-facing camera, the company has now revealed the identity of the second rear sensor. Unfortunately, it's just a 2MP depth sensor, meaning there's no ultrawide or telephoto camera on offer. Oppo has also shared a video on Weibo highlighting the A7 Pro Max's durability. In the clip, the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_details_a7_pro_max_cameras_and_rugged_build-news-73977.php

The Galaxy S27 Pro will reportedly get a 12MP telephoto camera

Samsung is rumored to introduce a new Pro model with the Galaxy S27 lineup, which is expected to debut in early 2027. While several details about the Galaxy S27 Pro have already leaked, a new report now offers information on the handset's telephoto camera. According to a report from ET News, citing industry sources, the Galaxy S27 Pro will feature a 12MP telephoto camera with support for 3x optical zoom. The Galaxy S27 Pro is expected to slot below the Galaxy S27 Ultra in Samsung's upcoming flagship lineup. Rumors suggest it will feature a 200MP primary camera and a 50MP ultrawide...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/the_galaxy_s27_pro_will_reportedly_get_a_12mp_telephoto_camera-news-73975.php

More Redmi K100 Pro Max specs revealed ahead of launch

The Redmi K100 Pro series is set to launch in China on August 11. Ahead of the debut, Redmi has revealed several key specifications of the upcoming smartphones, including details about their chipset, display, and more. Redmi has confirmed that the K100 Pro Max will be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, paired with a dedicated D2 display chip. Last week, the company revealed that the K100 Pro Max will feature a 6.9-inch display. It has now confirmed that the panel will offer a 2K resolution, a 185Hz refresh rate, and use M11 AMOLED luminescent material. The display...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/more_redmi_k100_pro_max_specs_revealed_ahead_of_launch-news-73974.php

Weekly poll: Are you using smart glasses?

Smartphones have been mainstream for so long that it’s hard to imagine them going away any time soon. But the tech world does not stand still, and smart glasses have been labeled as the “next frontier” for some time now. All of the big tech players are trying to carve their own space with different approaches and varying success. So we’re asking you: are you using smart glasses in your day-to-day? The least obtrusive and most popular ones are AI glasses. The Ray-Ban Meta lineup is the best example. These are smart glasses that rely exclusively on ambient computing and don’t have...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/weekly_poll_are_you_using_smart_glasses-news-73968.php

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

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...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/weekly_poll_results_galaxy_z_fold8_excites_but_its_price_tag_is_a_deterrent__-news-73962.php

iQOO Z11's India launch teased by the company CEO

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...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/iqoo_z11_india_launch_teased-news-73973.php

Deals: Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra discounted, Galaxy Z Fold8 series up for pre-order

Samsung will begin shipping its recently unveiled Galaxy Z Fold8, Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, and Galaxy Z Flip8 on August 7. The same applies for the Galaxy Watch9 and Galaxy Watch Ultra2. And those who pre-order the new devices are eligible to receive Amazon gift cards worth up to $350. Meanwhile, there are also discounts on the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and a few other Galaxy phones. Those looking to buy an Apple smartwatch, the Watch Series 11 has been discounted. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 introduces a new form factor with a 4:3 aspect ratio for the inner display and a wider cover screen....

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/deals_samsung_galaxy_s26_ultra_discounted_galaxy_z_fold8_series_up_for_preorder-news-73964.php