Latest Mobile & Gadgets News

📅January 3, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Latest mobile and gadget news highlights Samsung S26 rumors, Oppo Reno15 launches, Asus halting phones, self-driving car expansions, and AI-driven device trends amid rising prices.[17]
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Samsung Galaxy S26 Series Rumors Bring Good News for Buyers

Latest rumors indicate the Galaxy S26 series may avoid steep price hikes despite rising component costs affecting 2025 flagships. Unveiling is set for February 25 in San Francisco with a 4,300 mAh battery for the base model.Source 2 The S26 Ultra features a new display that can become invisible to others via One UI 8.5.Source 2

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Poco Reveals More Specs for Upcoming M8 Smartphone

Poco has officially teased the M8 ahead of its January 8 launch, featuring a 6.77-inch 3D curved OLED screen with 1080x2392 resolution. This mid-range device aims to deliver premium display quality.Source 2

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Oppo Reno15 Series Goes Global with Snapdragon 7 Gen 4

Oppo launched the Reno15 Pro Max, Reno15 Pro, and standard Reno15 (rebranded Reno15c) in Taiwan for global markets. These models boast advanced SoCs and are already available for purchase.Source 2

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Infinix Note Edge Certified by FCC, Specs Confirmed

The upcoming Infinix Note Edge passed FCC certification, confirming key specs just days after a leaked image surfaced. It is rumored to launch before the end of January.Source 2

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Motorola Signature Smartphone to Support Stylus

Motorola is teasing its top-tier Signature phone for a January 6 announcement, now confirmed to include stylus support. This positions it as a premium device with productivity features.Source 2

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Asus Halts New Smartphone Launches in 2026

Asus has informed telecom partners it will not launch new smartphones like Zenfone 13 or ROG Phone 10 in 2026, possibly due to rising RAM prices impacting profitability. This marks a strategic pause or potential exit from the segment.Source 6Source 8

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Self-Driving Cars Go Mainstream in 2026

Waymo expands robotaxi services to Washington, New York, and London, while Chinese firms like Baidu's Apollo Go launch in Dubai and plan European rollouts. Autonomous vehicles will integrate into everyday traffic in developed cities.Source 1

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Apple Expected to Launch Foldable iPhone, Devices Take New Shapes

Folding screens are now common on high-end Androids, with Apple widely anticipated to introduce its foldable phone in 2026, potentially driving mass adoption. Smart glasses from Meta gain traction as new AI device forms.Source 1

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Waymo Faces Challenges in San Francisco Power Outage

Waymo vehicles halted in intersections during a city-wide power outage, treating non-working lights as four-way stops but causing traffic issues due to excessive caution. Software updates are being deployed to improve handling.Source 5

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AI Boom Threatens Higher Smartphone and PC Prices in 2026

Demand for AI data centers is consuming key components, risking price increases for consumer smartphones and PCs. Global memory shortages will particularly hit entry-level and mid-range Android devices.Source 10Source 7

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Egypt Plans Smartphone Exports Starting 2026

Egypt targets exporting 15 million locally-made phones from 2026, with 40% local value-add and 15 international brands onboard. This leverages global market growth despite forecasted shipment dips from component shortages.Source 7

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Xiaomi 18 2026 Specs and Release Rumors Surface

Rumors reveal details on the Xiaomi 18 2026 flagship, including release date, price, and specs, positioning it as a potential ultimate smartphone in the series.Source 4