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CMF by Nothing's first OWS earbuds, the Clip Pro, are going to shake up August <article> <h2 id="what-you-need-to-know-2">What you need to know</h2><ul><li>CMF announced the Clip Pro, a set of OWS (open-wearable stereo) earbuds, that will launch on August 4 at 9 am EDT (6 am PDT).</li><li>Interested consumers can sign up at nothing.tech in preparation for the launch event.</li><li>CMF is no stranger to audio devices, as it's developed the Headphone Pro and the Buds 2 Plus in recent history.</li></ul><p>The teasers continue for CMF's next product, but now there's a date we can attach to it.</p><p>This morning (July 31), CMF by Nothing shared the details of its next product launch: the Clip Pro. The company states the Clip Pro will be its first "OWS" earbuds. These are open-wearab...

via Samsung's upcoming Galaxy SmartTag3 will have a new shape<img src="https://fdn.gsmarena.com/imgroot/news/26/07/samsung-galaxy-smarttag3-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>Samsung launched the original Galaxy SmartTag in 2021, and the SmartTag2 in 2023. Now it seems like it's almost ready to release the SmartTag3, but this will come with a twist. According to the leaked illustrations you can see below, the next Galaxy SmartTag will have a new, squircle-like shape. That said, it doesn't seem to have a built-in lanyard hole, so you may need to buy separate cases to attach it to your keys. There's apparently a button in the center, similar to the one on the original SmartTag. Pressing it could help you...

Moto's Razr 2026 leaks with Swarovski crystals that shimmer like stars in space <article> <h2 id="what-you-need-to-know">What you need to know</h2><ul><li>Motorola is allegedly preparing another Swarovski crystal edition phone, and it looks like the Razr 2026 is being fitted.</li><li>The device is highlighted with a deep black colorway with shimmering crystals, diverging from Moto's previous white variants.</li><li>The Razr 2025 had its crystal edition debut in August last year, and there's a chance this could happen again.</li></ul><p>Motorola's latest flip foldable, the Razr 2026, finds itself in leaks late this week that claim it's getting the Swarovski crystals treatment.</p><p>The folks at <a href="https://www.macobserver.com/news/exclusive-motorola-razr-70-swarovski-edit...

Wait—Samsung's Ballie isn't gone? Its app UI might've leaked <article> <h2 id="what-you-need-to-know">What you need to know</h2><ul><li>A rumor claims to have discovered early "design illustrations" for a Ballie app from Samsung.</li><li>The illustrations lay out Samsung's supposed plans for an app, showing battery, location, status icons, as well as a "Streaming" button for the robot's built-in camera.</li><li>It's unclear if this means that Samsung hasn't completely abandoned Ballie, as the last report said the company "delayed" Ballie to figure out "its place in the home" and to likely handle that intense price point.</li></ul><p>This certainly wasn't on our bingo card. A leak has surfaced online, offering a glimpse of what could be Samsung...

Samsung suffers Q2 loss, looks to Galaxy S26 FE, Tab S12 later this year <article> <h2 id="what-you-need-to-know-2">What you need to know</h2><ul><li>Samsung posted its Q2 2026 earnings, stating it recorded KRW 171.5 trillion in consolidated revenue, a 28% QoQ increase.</li><li>The company's DS division recorded an all-time high thanks to its Memory Business; however, it MX (phone) division marked a decline.</li><li>The smartphone market has been struggling all year, but Samsung has been hanging in there, partly due to its Galaxy S26 series.</li></ul><p>It's about that time when earnings calls take place. Samsung is reporting its Q2 performance, and the company has confirmed a loss in its mobile division.</p><p>Samsung <a href="https://news.samsung.com/global/samsung-electronics-announces...

via DJI Osmo Pocket 4P goes global <img src="https://fdn.gsmarena.com/imgroot/news/26/07/dji-osmo-pocket-4p-global/-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>Following its announcement last month, DJI has now expanded the Osmo Pocket 4P’s availability outside of China. The flagship vlogging camera is now available across Europe, Canada and Australia but notably absent from the US due to the ongoing FCC ban on foreign-made camera and drone equipment. With the Pocket 4P, DJI is bringing a dual-lens setup. There’s an all-new 1-inch main sensor with LOFIC technology, an f/2.0 aperture, and an equivalent focal length of 20mm. It is capable of recording up to 4K 240FPS video and shoots 37MP still images. DJI Osmo Pocket 4P The......

Pixel 11 Pro Fold renders surfaced, and Google is sticking to what works <article> <h2 id="what-you-need-to-know">What you need to know</h2><ul><li>Fresh Pixel 11 Pro Fold renders suggest Google is refining, not redesigning, its next foldable.</li><li>Official-looking renders reveal a new Pine green finish with a light gold frame, matching the Pixel 11 Pro lineup.</li><li>A redesigned camera bar moves the cutouts closer to the edge and reshuffles the autofocus sensor beneath the flash.</li></ul><p>Google’s next foldable doesn’t seem to be trying to reinvent itself, though a new leak suggests it’s getting a more polished look ahead of its expected debut next month. Official-looking renders of the <a href="https://www.androidcentral.com/phones/google-pixel-11-pro-fold">Pixel 11 Pro Fold</a> have ...

via Google Pixel Watch 5 pops up in an official Google app ahead of expected launch<img src="https://fdn.gsmarena.com/imgroot/news/26/07/google-pixel-watch-5-google-health-app/-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>Google will unveil the Pixel 11 series smartphones on August 12, and the company is expected to introduce the Pixel Watch 5 alongside them. We haven't heard anything about the Pixel Watch 5 from Google yet, but the smartwatch has popped up in an official Google app, which should serve as another indicator that Google will unveil it on August 12. The Pixel Watch 5 has appeared in the Google Health app as one of the wearables a user can connect the device to. It's right at the top of the list, and selecting it op...

Visible wants to give you a year of Unlimited 5G wireless for only $19 per month — but you'll need this code <article> <p><strong>TL;DR: </strong>Visible by Verizon just launched a deal that <a href="https://www.visible.com/plans"><strong>gets you a full year of unlimited talk, text, and data for only $19 per month</strong></a> when you use the code <strong>SAVE6 </strong>at checkout. </p><p>At a time when nearly everything is getting more expensive, it's refreshing that you can still get a <a href="https://www.androidcentral.com/us-prepaid-carriers-buyers-guide">cheap phone plan</a> if you know where to look. Sign up for Visible today and you can get a full year of unlimited coverage for as little as $19 per month when you use the code <strong>SAVE6 </strong>on the carrier...

Samsung preps a Galaxy Z Fold 8 app-level feature that's the icing on the cake <article> <h2 id="what-you-need-to-know">What you need to know</h2><ul><li>A leaked One UI 9 feature suggests Samsung is working on an "App Screen Zoom" feature for the Galaxy Z Fold 8.</li><li>The feature lets users alter the "screen zoom level for each app" with varying options from "Smallest" to "Largest," with the former displaying even more content.</li><li>Recent reports claim the Galaxy Z Fold 8 is smashing Samsung's pre-order expectations, and some retailers are displaying delayed shipping dates.</li></ul><p>It's been a week since Galaxy Unpacked revealed everything from foldables to watches. Samsung's wide Galaxy Z Fold 8 is here, but a tipster claims the company is working ...

via Samsung's smart glasses have this important privacy feature<img src="https://fdn.gsmarena.com/imgroot/news/26/07/samsung-smart-glasses-privacy/-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>During its Unpacked event earlier this month, Samsung unveiled its AI smart glasses powered by Android XR. We've already gone eyes-on with them, don't miss our dedicated article. Now it's been revealed that the glasses will come with an important privacy feature whenever they do finally go on sale. And of course it's related to the camera. Whenever the camera is active and capturing photos or videos, or when you're in a video call in apps like Google Meet, the LED indicator on the glasses will turn on. This indicator is ...

Galaxy Z Fold 8's popularity might've skyrocketed after almost a week of pre-orders <article> <h2 id="what-you-need-to-know">What you need to know</h2><ul><li>Early reports claim that the Galaxy Z Fold 8 is capturing audiences overseas, as pre-orders are shattering expectations.</li><li>The device is seemingly outpacing Samsung's Fold 8 Ultra and Flip 8, as inventory sells out online, forcing shipping delays.</li><li>The Galaxy Z Fold 8 features a 5.4-inch cover display with a 16:10 aspect ratio in a more comfortable and pocketable form factor.</li></ul><p>It's been almost a week since Galaxy Unpacked, and almost a week since pre-orders began for its next-gen foldables like the (wide) Galaxy Z Fold 8. Early reports claim this device is seeing popularity that's stunning Samsung.</p><p>...

Honor's new era is cinema: major Robot Phone camera details, AiMAGE image engine confirmed <article> <h2 id="what-you-need-to-know">What you need to know</h2><ul><li>Honor held an Image Technology event in Hengdian, China today (July 28) where it highlighted the camera tech behind the Robot Phone.</li><li>The phone will feature its in-house AiMAGE imaging engine, alongside a partnership with ARRI to fuel cinematography for "everyday scenarios."</li><li>The Robot Phone will launch on August 12.</li></ul><p>Honor is entering a "new era" ahead of its Robot Phone launch. Today (July 28), the company unveiled what its future as an "AI terminal ecosystem company" will look like, beginning with the cinema photography.</p><p>In Hengdian, China, Honor held its Image Technology La...

Best Buy kicked off its annual Back to School sale, and it's better than ever — see my TOP 20+ deals for students of all ages <article> <p>Best Buy's 'Black Friday in July' sale ended last week, but the retailer has wasted no time in dropping another batch of deals for all of the students heading back to class. Whether you want a new wearable, tablet, or feature-packed smartphone, you can find all of the best currently-active Best Buy deals for students in this guide. </p><p>Need a new laptop for those long study sessions? Best Buy's big sale has you covered. What about a compact smart TV for the dorm room? Check. There's plenty more tech deals where those came from, so keep reading for all of my top picks. Of course, Best Buy isn't the only retailer running sales ahead of the new school year, so keep an eye on <a href="https://www.andro...

Galaxy S27 Pro, Ultra battery specs leaked: don't freak out, but we've wanted this forever <article> <h2 id="what-you-need-to-know">What you need to know</h2><ul><li>Galaxy S27 Pro and S27 Ultra rumors return after battery specifications allegedly surface online.</li><li>The S27 Ultra is rumored to get a 5,700mAh or 5,800mAh battery upgrade, while the S27 Pro could see a 5,200mAh cell.</li><li>These numbers go against a previous rumor that said Samsung's potential silicon-carbon upgrade might not increase the capacities.</li></ul><p>Rumors are surfacing fast and furiously about an upgrade Samsung could give two of its flagship Galaxy S phones next year. If these rumors become reality, Samsung might finally make good on the one thing we've wanted for years.</p><p>Earlier this morning (July...

via vivo X300 E is official with Zeiss-backed triple-rear cameras, Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 SoC<img src="https://fdn.gsmarena.com/imgroot/news/26/07/vivo-x300e-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’s latest X300 series phone has gone official in China. The vivo X300 E comes with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chipset and features a Zeiss-backed triple-rear camera setup. It sports a 6.59-inch OLED screen that offers a 1.5K resolution, up to 144Hz refresh rate, and a peak brightness of up to 5,000 nits. The handset also offers an under-display ultrasonic fingerprint scanner. The vivo X300 E is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chipset and comes with LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 4.1 storage. It runs Android 16-based OriginOS 6 out-of-the-box. ...