Pixel 10 release date, Galaxy S25 FE charging and renders arrive, Week 29 in review
The camera hardware of the upcoming Galaxy S26 series was tipped. The Galaxy S26 Ultra is expected to feature a 200MP main camera, potentially paired with a larger 1/1.1-inch Sony sensor. Next is a 50MP 5x zoom. The Galaxy S26 Edge will feature a 50MP ultrawide camera (possibly also on the Ultra model). The Galaxy S26 may keep the same old camera system.
We also get their codenames.
There's no word from Samsung yet about their launch.
Samsung giveth with one hand, and taketh away with the other.
Apple could announce the iPhone 17 series in the week starting on September 8. Meanwhile, Google confirmed that it will unveil the Pixel 10 series on August 20.
Honor announced the X70 in China. The phone's highlight is the massive 8,300mAh battery!
You probably guessed September already, but when exactly in September?
As usual with Google-related things, the rumors were correct.
The phone is also rugged and can withstand drops from 2.5 meters and 10+ types of stone abuse!
The tablet is currently on pre-order. It has 8 IMAX Enhanced speakers and a 10,100mAh battery.
It seems Sony is downscaling its smartphone business in Europe. In non-related news, Sony has announced an Xperia 1 VII replacement program for units with faulty circuit boards.
Certain Xperia 1 VII units have a faulty circuit board, resulting in reboots, shutdowns, and inability to power on.
Sony's smartphone branch is seemingly leaving the Finnish market and focusing on online shopping channels instead.
The new addition to the WH-1000XMX series remains among the best ANC over-ear headphones available.
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