Here’s everything new on Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8 series, Flip, and new Galaxy Watch — is it enough?
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The Galaxy Z Flip 8 gives off ‘last hurrah’ vibes for $1,199
The Galaxy Z Fold 8 series is clearly the focus of this year’s foldable launch, with the Galaxy Z Flip 8 delivering minor changes and, frankly, feeling like it’s on its way out.
Expand Expanding CloseGalaxy Watch 9, Watch Ultra 2 are official as Samsung makes the jump to Snapdragon
Like clockwork — sorry, sorry, I’m sorry — Samsung’s returned yet again to its Unpacked stage with a slate of new gadgets ready to beg for your wallet. Alongside a crop of three new foldables, both the standard Galaxy Watch series and the Galaxy Watch Active are getting new hardware, and while not a massive leap over last generation, it’s sounding like a pretty promising package.
Expand Expanding CloseGalaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra launches as Samsung’s ‘most advanced’ foldable, starts at $2,099
The “Ultra” moniker is alive and well, but it now applies to the Galaxy Z Fold series. The Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra is officially live, taking the spot as the premium option in a newly expanded lineup of foldable phones.
Expand Expanding CloseGalaxy Z Fold 8 goes official with redesigned wide form factor from $1,899
Samsung has officially unveiled its new Galaxy Z Fold 8, which goes beyond a generation refresh, delivering a completely new form factor in the company’s foldable lineup – one that might feel familiar to early entrants in the foldable space. And it starts at $1,899.
Expand Expanding CloseWhere to watch Samsung’s Unpacked event for Galaxy Z Fold 8, Watch 9
Today’s the day! Samsung is just hours from the launch of its Galaxy Z Fold 8 series, Galaxy Watch 9, and more, and you can tune in live to see the event.
Expand Expanding CloseGemini for macOS gets Neural Expressive, AI Mode on Android redesigned
In addition to 3.6 Flash, Google today is also updating Gemini for macOS with the Neural Expressive redesign.
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After months of testing, Gboard is now rolling out a redesign of the shortcuts page that leverages Material 3 Expressive.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Meet rolling out homepage redesign with agenda view
Google Meet is rolling out a new homepage on the web “to help you stay organized and prepared throughout your entire meeting workflow.”
Expand Expanding CloseReview: After a year with Galaxy Z Fold 7, I’m worried Fold 8 will make the same mistakes
I’ve been buying Samsung foldables for years now, but the Galaxy Z Fold 7 is the first one that, as a reviewer, I’ve actually managed to keep in my pocket all year long. And, after all of that time, I’ve got a lot of thoughts on where Samsung fell short, what it got right, and what I’m worried about on the Galaxy Z Fold 8.
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Today’s Android app deals and freebies: Old Man’s Journey, Roundguard, ELOH, more
Your afternoon lineup of the best Android game and app deals is now ready to roll, including titles like Old Man’s Journey, Roundguard, ELOH, 1945 Sky Shooter: Premium, Police Department Tycoon Pro, and more. Today is your last shot to secure your FREE credit ahead of tomorrow’s official Galaxy Z Fold/Flip 8, and next-gen watch launch, but we also have Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold at nearly $500 off today as well as gaming monitor deals from just $90 and a $280 price drop on Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic LTE. The apps await below.
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Deals: Galaxy Watch 8 Classic $280 off, Pixel 10 Pro Fold nearly $500 off, Philips Hue Bridge Pro, Chromebook, more
Today is your last chance to secure your FREE credit ahead of tomorrow’s official Galaxy Z Fold 8 series and Watch 9 launch, but we also have a deep $280 price drop hits Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic LTE (over 50% off). You also have a chance to land Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold at nearly $500 off today as well as a rare chance to save on Philips Hue Bridge Pro down at $85 and HP’s 2-in-1 2K touchscreen Chromebook Plus at $479 ($200 off). Head below for a closer look at the details.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle launches Gemini 3.6 Flash and 3.5 Flash-Lite, teases Gemini 4
As we wait for 3.5 Pro, Google today announced Gemini 3.6 Flash and 3.5 Flash-Lite, while providing updates on what comes next.
Expand Expanding CloseLight Flip is the minimalist $299 Moto Razr throwback you’ve been waiting for
Light has built a name for itself in the minimalist smartphone space thanks to its stark designs, custom OS, and a deep focus on nothing more than the basics. But for as impressive as last year’s Light Phone 3 sounded on paper, its initial $800 launch price — now down to $700 for Light’s next preorder window — made for a tough pill to swallow. Light’s latest device knocks a whole bunch of cash off that price, and it arrives in a pretty familiar package.
Expand Expanding CloseUpdate to Galaxy S26 Ultra Privacy Display lets you hide picture-in-picture videos
An update to One UI 9 makes clever use of the Galaxy S26 Ultra’s Privacy Display. Picture-in-picture videos from apps like YouTube now get to use Privacy Display filtering while playing on the Galaxy S26 Ultra’s homescreen.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle is having an incredibly busy year
Welcome back to Inbox, hope you had a nice weekend, particularly if you were cheering for a certain European football team. Given Argentina’s late-game heroics throughout the World Cup, I’m surprised there were no last-minute goals to tie things up, but I’ll admit that Spain was the better team throughout the match.
Still, if you’re in North America, I think this recent headline from The Onion is spot on: Nation Wakes Up From Strange Dream Where They Were Watching Soccer. For the rest of the world, the countdown to World Cup 2030 starts…now.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung launches ‘Galaxy Card’ credit card
Samsung has announced its new credit card, the “Galaxy Card,” which offers up to 5% cashback on Galaxy device purchases.
Expand Expanding CloseWhat’s new in Android’s July 2026 Google System Updates [U]
The monthly “Google System Release Notes” primarily detail what’s new in Play services, Play Store, and Play system update across Android phones/tablets, Wear OS, Google/Android TV, Auto, and PC. Some features apply to end users, while others are aimed at developers.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Photos toggle lets you switch between classic search & Ask Photos
Google Photos has rolled out a “classic search” toggle for Ask Photos that delivers a big quality-of-life improvement.
Expand Expanding CloseThe Sideload 039: Digital landscaping
Welcome to episode 39 of The Sideload, a 9to5Google podcast. This week, Will is joined by Chris Wedel of Gadgets & Gravel to discuss the modern internet landscape, finding moments of peace around technology, and the ever-evolving world of robo-lawnmowers.
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Snapseed Camera adds geotags & saving originals on Android
Another update for the Snapseed Camera on Android this month introduces location metadata and support for saving the original image.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung is betting big that you’ll want the wide Galaxy Z Fold 8, report details
A new report reveals Samsung’s plans for the Galaxy Z Fold 8 series and the Galaxy Z Flip 8, with the company betting big on its new wider foldable.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel 6 and 6 Pro will not get Android 17 QPR2
With the start of the Android 17 QPR2 Beta today, Google confirmed that the Pixel 6 and 6 Pro will reach End of Life before that December release.
Expand Expanding CloseThe Pixel 11 Pro showed up on one of Google’s websites
Images of the Pixel 11 lineup have already surfaced, but those uncovered images didn’t come with loads of confidence. New pictures, though, come straight from Google. Well, Google Fi.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle releases Android 17 QPR2 Beta 1 for Pixel
With the QPR1 preview winding down, Google today is rolling out Android 17 QPR2 Beta 1 for Pixel devices.
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