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Galaxy Z Fold8, Fold8 Ultra prices leak for the US, and they're not cheap

A new leak details how much Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold8 and Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra could cost in the US, with the Fold8 starting at $1,899 and the Fold8 Ultra priced at $2099. The report follows a European pricing leak from a few days ago. A separate leak also shows the devices already on display at a retailer in South Korea. Samsung has not confirmed final pricing for any market.

Siri can now add time to your Apple Watch timer thanks to watchOS 27 beta 3

Apple has fixed a long-standing Siri limitation on the Apple Watch. In watchOS 27 beta 3, users can now ask Siri to add time to a timer that is already running. Previous versions required restating the full duration from scratch. The update also brings Apple's upgraded Siri AI experience and a dedicated Siri app to the watch for the first time.

iPhone Air 2 rumored to get bigger battery

A new rumor points to the iPhone Air 2 shipping with a battery above 3,500mAh, which is slightly bigger than the 3,149mAh on the iPhone Air. The phone will also reportedly feature the 2nm A20 Pro chip and dual rear cameras. Separately, YouTuber John Prosser has shared render images and specifications suggesting a titanium build, a new Lavender color option and a smaller Face ID camera, with the phone expected in early 2027.

Nothing's very first smartphone has officially reached the end of the road

Nothing has closed out software support for the original Phone 1 with a final update carrying the July 2026 security patch, four years after the device launched. The company is simultaneously preparing to launch the Phone (4b) on July 7, a budget device confirmed to run on a Qualcomm Snapdragon processor and rumored to include a 6,000mAh battery and 120Hz AMOLED display.

DJI launches the Mic Mini 2S with 32-bit internal recording, 14.5GB built-in storage

DJI has officially launched the Mic Mini 2S in China. The new mics offer 32-bit floating-point internal recording, 14.5GB of built-in storage, and support for up to four transmitters per receiver. The device targets content creators seeking studio-grade audio in a lightweight, portable form factor and is currently available in China, with global pricing expected soon.

Samsung drops Vascular Load Tracking for US Galaxy Watch users

Samsung is discontinuing the experimental Vascular Load tracking feature for Galaxy Watch users in the US, with the metric scheduled for official removal in late July alongside the rollout of the One UI Watch 9 software update. To replace it, the company is introducing a new Blood Pressure Trend feature aimed at providing long-term cardiovascular insights on upcoming generations of Galaxy Watches.

Apple's first touchscreen MacBook could arrive with the M5 Pro and M5 Max chips

Apple's long-rumoured touchscreen MacBook will reportedly launch with the M5 Pro and M5 Max chips rather than waiting for the M7 generation, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman has reported. The 14-inch and 16-inch models are expected between late 2026 and early 2027. Beyond the touch display, the new MacBook will bring Dynamic Island from the iPhone, an OLED panel, and a redesigned chassis.

Belkin launches new 14-in-1 Thunderbolt 5 dock with 140W charging and triple 4K display support

Belkin has launched a 14-in-1 Thunderbolt 5 Dock in China priced at 2,299 yuan (approximately $338). The Belkin dock ships with a 180W adapter and 1m cable and delivers 140W USB Power Delivery over a single Thunderbolt 5 connection, with bandwidth scaling from 80Gbps to 120Gbps for high-resolution display use. Belkin briefly listed the dock on its global website at $350 before removing the page, hinting at a global launch.

Casio brings the A140WE vintage series to the US, starting at $110

Casio has launched the A140WE Vintage series in the US, days after the series was made available in the UK. The series was first launched in Japan and features three models: the A140WE-8A with a gray dial, the A140WE-2A with a navy dial, both at $110, and the gold-tone A140WEG-9A at $130. All three share a 39mm resin case, stainless steel bracelet, seven-year battery, and EL backlight.

Apple turns to blacklisted Chinese chipmaker as memory crisis bites

Apple is seeking clearance from the Trump administration to purchase memory chips from CXMT, a Chinese chipmaker on the Pentagon's 1260H list of companies believed to be linked to the People's Liberation Army, according to the Financial Times. The approach comes two days after Apple raised prices across its Mac and iPad lines by between 17% and 25%, citing a global memory shortage driven by AI data centre demand. Apple currently sources memory from Micron, Samsung, and SK Hynix. Adding CXMT would diversify supply, but the move has already drawn sharp criticism from Congress.

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