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The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is a modest upgrade with a hefty AI

The same unique design

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The Nothing hype train is in full gear. Formerly just another venture from OnePlus co-founder Carl Pei, the brand can now wow users with one-of-a-kind designs and capable performance. Today, Nothing is keeping the ball rolling by launching the new Phone (2a) Plus.

Earlier this year, Nothing launched the Phone (2a). The smartphone was supposed to extend the Phone (2)’s cycle. Now, the Phone (2a) Plus will further bridge the decreasing gap between the second generation and next year’s Phone (3).

The Nothing Phone (2a) is a modest upgrade from its predecessor. It comes with the new Dimensity 7350 Pro 5G processor, which is a small bump from the Dimensity 7200 earlier this year. Plus, much like the phone before, users can maximize performance using the RAM Booster, which squeezes out 20GB of effective RAM.

While the rear cameras still tout the same dual 50-megapixel combination, the front-facing selfie shooter gets an upgrade. Users can now shoot selfies with a 50-megapixel sensor.

Now, the real star of this upgrade might be the News Reporter widget. Sporting the help of AI, the new widget can automatically collate and summarize your daily news for you. Users can customize what topics they want to hear about. Further, the software will pull sources only from trusted English sources.

Finally, the new Phone (2a) plus ups the charging capability of the 5000mAh battery to 50W fast charging.

The new smartphone will come in Grey and Black. It comes in a 12GB + 256GB variant. It will cost GBP 399 or US$ 399.

SEE ALSO: Nothing Phone (2a) now official

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Samsung introduces Flex Titanium tech for foldable displays

To debut with Samsung’s next-gen Galaxy foldable devices

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Samsung has unveiled the new Flex Titanium technology for its next generation of Galaxy foldable devices.

The redesigned display structure utilizes structural and material advancements to deliver a more refined viewing experience. This included enhanced durability and reduced crease visibility.

Flex Titanium integrates two titanium-based components: a titanium-alloy film and a titanium plate. These work together to balance slimness, flexibility, and strength — all within the foldable display structure.

The new Flex Titanium technology will debut with Samsung’s next-generation Galaxy foldable devices, with details to be unveiled at Galaxy Unpacked.

Samsung said it took a new approach to structural design to create a display that provides an immersive viewing experience while withstanding everyday use for years and years.

Titanium offered the right mix to put check mark on all three factors: strength for external shock, flexibility for repeated folding, and thinness for device fit.

The titanium-alloy film is a component that supports the display from within, sitting below the OLED panel. This has a mechanical stiffness 20 times better than polymer film.

A precision rolling process makes the external material exceptionally thin, measuring roughly one-third the thickness of an average human hair.

Below the film is a robust titanium plate for tighter bonding with the display module. It eliminates air gaps between module and the adhesive on the plate through an advanced hole processing technology.

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New leak reveals first look at Samsung’s wide foldable

It looks like there’s only one book-style foldable this year.

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Image source: Android Headlines

Coming in just a heartbeat, Samsung will unveil the next foldables during the upcoming Unpacked event. The spotlight, naturally, lands on the rumored wide foldable. Now, we don’t have an official look yet, but a new leak is spoiling that for us.

Leaked by Android Headlines, the upcoming foldable, purportedly named the Galaxy Z Fold 8, looks as advertised. The brand’s first wide foldable takes a few inches off the top to deliver a, literally, wide resolution for more display real estate.

There’s not much to say about the specs, but the model does have a camera setup with two shooters. It will also be available in three colorway options: black, white, and lavender. A limited-edition green variant might also make an appearance.

Among the scheduled devices this coming Unpacked, the wide foldable is the main event. Plus, the new leak reveals that a regular Fold isn’t debuting with this batch. Rather, Samsung might go all-in on the wide foldable format.

If that’s not your style, the leak also unveiled the Galaxy Z Flip 8. The new model doesn’t look different from the usual Flips that we’re used to, so it’s not a big headline.

Image source: Android Headlines

Finally, the leak reveals the Galaxy Watch 9 and the Watch Ultra 2.

Image source: Android Headlines

It won’t be long before we see these devices for real. Samsung has officially scheduled the next Galaxy Unpacked event for July 22.

SEE ALSO: Samsung sets Galaxy Unpacked for July 22 in London

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Honor might launch the Robot Phone in August, leak says

No word on whether it’s a global or a regional launch, though.

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Back in CES earlier this year, Honor unveiled the oddly shaped Robot Phone. A unique concept of a smartphone melded with an action camera, the Robot Phone teased a launch date for the third quarter of this year. Well, we’re in the third quarter now, and a new leak has teased that the one-of-a-kind phone is launching in August.

According to Chinese leaker Digital Chat Station (via GizmoChina), Honor has narrowed down August as the launch date of its new smartphone. To be clear, the leaker did not clarify whether this is a global launch or just the regional one.

It should still be an exciting time for a launch, though. The lovechild between a smartphone and an action camera comes just in time for the era of the DJI Osmo Pocket 4 and the Insta360 Luna. A hybrid device scratches both itches.

Honor isn’t shy about showcasing the capabilities of the Robot Phone. Only recently, the Chinese brand showed off the first professional video shot using the new phone.

When it comes to hardware, the Robot Phone touts a 200-megapixel main camera attached to a stabilized gimbal system. If not in use, the camera folds into the device. Super Steady Video keeps the camera steady when taking shots while moving. Meanwhile, AI Object Tracking follows subjects seamlessly, making it a great tool for shooting videos in the field.

SEE ALSO: HONOR Robot Phone to launch in Q3 2026

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