Nothing has launched the Phone (4b), a new budget smartphone featuring the brand's distinctive glowing back and Glyph Bar, priced globally at £299 / €329.

• The phone features a 6.77-inch AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and a 50MP main camera.
• The budget-friendly model is a strategic response by Nothing to global memory chip shortages.
• With an official distributor now in Kenya, the Phone (4b) is expected to reach local shelves, though pricing and an exact release date are unconfirmed, with imported models potentially missing the larger 6,000mAh battery found in India.

The July 2026 Pixel security update is now rolling out, marking a significant milestone for the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro as they approach the end of their guaranteed software support.

• The Pixel 6 series will receive only three more monthly security updates after July 2026, with support officially ending in October 2026.
• Google has signaled this by withholding newer Tensor Linux kernel improvements from the Pixel 6, reserving them for newer generations.
• The update includes stability and reliability improvements, fixing issues like app crashes, incorrect system widget colors, and potential boot loop problems, benefiting all supported Pixel devices.

Several Samsung Galaxy devices released in 2023 are set to receive One UI 9.0, based on Android 17, as their final major operating system update.

• Devices like the Galaxy S23 series, Z Fold 5, Z Flip 5, and Tab S9 series will reach the end of their four-year major OS update cycle with One UI 9.0.
• This policy mirrors Samsung's previous cutoff strategy that excluded 2022 devices from significant updates.
• While major OS updates cease, these devices will continue to receive security patches for an additional year, with users interested in the newest AI features potentially looking to upgrade around late 2026 or early 2027.