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The Google Pixel 10a emerges as the top $500 smartphone for 2026, offering exceptional value through refined software, reliable performance, and Google's signature camera quality, despite sharing hardware with the Pixel 9a.

Samsung has initiated the One UI 8.5 beta program for the Galaxy Z Flip 7, currently available in India, South Korea, and the UK. The update is a large download and includes the February 2026 security patch. Users can enroll via the Samsung Members app, but should be cautious as beta software may contain bugs.

India's tablet market shrank 21.7% in 2025 to 4.4 million units. Samsung led with 37.2% share, but only Lenovo (28.9% growth) and Xiaomi (12.1% growth) expanded their shipments as the market shifts toward productivity-focused devices.

Samsung has released One UI 8.5 Beta 7 for the Galaxy S25 series in select regions, indicating the stable update is approaching and narrowing the software gap with the Galaxy S26.

Apple's first foldable iPhone is rumored to launch this fall with a flexible OLED display, improved durability, enhanced multitasking, a new camera system, and more, potentially redefining the smartphone market.

The rumored iPhone Fold is expected to feature split-view multitasking, allowing two apps to run side-by-side, bringing Apple's foldable in line with a capability Android phones have had since 2016.

iQOO has launched the Z11x 5G smartphone in India, featuring the MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Turbo SoC, a 120Hz display, and a large 7,200mAh battery.

The Galaxy S26 Ultra's Creative Studio feature uses AI to convert simple drawings into polished, artistic wallpapers, offering users a fun and personalized way to customize their devices.

Samsung has opened the One UI 8.5 beta program for the Galaxy Z Fold 7, currently available in Korea with a large initial update.
The Pixel Launcher has evolved with features like custom icon creation, app hiding, and widget customization, reducing the need for third-party launchers.

Motorola has launched the Edge 70 Fusion+, a variant of its mid-range smartphone featuring an updated camera system with a 50MP main sensor, 50MP ultrawide, 10MP 3x telephoto, and 50MP front camera. The device retains other specs from the standard model including a 6.8" 144Hz display, Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 chip, 5,200mAh battery, and IP68/IP69 rating, running Android 16.

Samsung has uploaded new stable firmware for the Galaxy S25 series, signaling the imminent public release of the One UI 8.5 update based on Android 16, following six beta versions.