Mobile News 18 January 2026 - 21 January 2026

Samsung’s One UI 8.5 plans leak out: custom Quick Settings images and bigger icons are on the way

SEOUL, Jan 23, 2026, 16:50 (KST) Samsung has laid out new features coming to its Good Lock customisation suite for One UI 8.5, including the ability to swap quick settings tiles for user-chosen images and new controls for home screen folders, widgets

January 23, 2026

Mobile·News·OnePlus·Technology

OnePlus shutdown rumors spread fast after Oppo “dismantling” report — India chief calls it “false”

NEW DELHI, Jan 21, 2026, 17:12 (IST) OnePlus has pushed back against rumors that Oppo is shutting the brand down. India head Robin Liu called the reports “false” and “unverified,” assuring followers on X that “We’re operating as usual and will continue

January 21, 2026

Mobile·News·Samsung·Technology

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leak dumps Qi2 magnetic power bank details and six colors ahead of February launch

Seoul, Jan 21, 2026, 20:38 (KST) Leaked marketing images reveal Samsung Electronics is working on a magnetic Qi2 power bank designed to attach magnetically to the back of its yet-to-be-released Galaxy S26 phones. This hints the upcoming flagship models might come with

January 21, 2026

Mobile·News·OnePlus·Technology

OnePlus 16 leak storm: China-only fears rise as OnePlus counters shutdown rumours in India

NEW YORK, Jan 21, 2026, 06:30 (EST) OnePlus India CEO Robin Liu insisted the company is “operating as usual and will continue to do so,” dismissing rumors that parent Oppo plans to shut down the brand. IDC research manager Jitesh Ubrani told

January 21, 2026

Mobile·News·Samsung·Technology

Samsung Galaxy S26 leak ‘confirms’ the lineup — and two models are missing

LONDON, January 20, 2026, 22:23 (GMT) Samsung accidentally revealed its upcoming Galaxy S26 series in a promo doc from its Colombian branch. The list shows three models: Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26 Plus, and Galaxy S26 Ultra—no sign of the widely speculated “Pro”

January 21, 2026

Gaming·Mobile·News·Technology

RedMagic 11 Air goes global on Jan 29 as slim gaming phone targets buyers outside China

SHENZHEN, China, Jan 21, 2026, 06:37 GMT+8 RedMagic plans to roll out its new 11 Air gaming smartphone globally on Jan. 29, following its initial debut in China on Jan. 20. The official launch page shows 12:00 UTC, though the company typically

January 21, 2026

AI·Mobile·News·Technology

Asus hits pause on Zenfone and ROG Phone for 2026 as chairman goes “all in” on AI

TAIPEI, Jan 21, 2026, 06:23 GMT+8 Asustek Computer chairman Jonney Shih announced that Asus will halt the release of new smartphone models, casting uncertainty over the future of its Zenfone and ROG Phone lines. The company is shifting its focus toward AI

January 21, 2026

Android·Mobile·News·Technology

Android 17 is coming: Google’s latest Android updates offer fresh clues

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan 20, 2026, 14:33 PST Google rolled out a new batch of “Google system services” release notes this week—those behind-the-scenes updates that keep Android ticking—as buzz grows about the upcoming Android 17 release. According to Google, these updates focus on

January 21, 2026

AI·Mobile·News·Technology

iOS 27 rumors tease a Siri makeover, AI Health+ coach and even 5G satellite internet

SAN FRANCISCO, January 19, 2026, 13:41 (PST) Apple’s next major iPhone software update, iOS 27, could add 5G satellite internet support and expand satellite features, while pushing a more capable Siri and new Apple Intelligence tools such as an AI health coach,

January 19, 2026

Gadgets·Mobile·News·Technology

You’re Underusing Your Phone’s USB‑C Port — The Plug‑In Gadget Trend and South Korea Market Outlook

SEOUL, Jan 19, 2026, 20:35 (KST) Smartphone USB‑C ports are moving past simple charging roles, as new consumer guides reveal gadgets turning phones into card readers, mics, and even portable fans. Pankil Shah from MakeUseOf pointed out that “most people never use

January 19, 2026

iPhone·Mobile·News·Technology

iPhone Fold leak points to September 2026 debut as Apple eyes split iPhone 18 launch vs Galaxy S26

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan 18, 2026, 02:24 (PST) Apple plans to launch just the iPhone 18 Pro models in fall 2026, while the regular iPhone 18 might arrive in spring 2027, according to Tom’s Guide on Sunday. (Tom’s Guide) This delay could hand

January 18, 2026

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SpaceX plans weekend Starlink launch from Vandenberg
January 24, 2026, 6:42 AM EST. SpaceX targets a weekend Falcon 9 liftoff from Vandenberg Space Force Base to deploy 25 Starlink satellites into low-Earth orbit. The window runs Sunday from 7:17 to 11:17 a.m. Pacific time. A live webcast will begin on X @SpaceX about five minutes before liftoff and can also be viewed via the X TV app. The first-stage booster has flown 12 times, including eight Starlink missions, and will land on a droneship in the Pacific Ocean after stage separation. No sonic boom is expected locally. This marks SpaceX's fifth launch from Vandenberg this year.

Mobile News 18 January 2026 - 21 January 2026

Samsung’s One UI 8.5 plans leak out: custom Quick Settings images and bigger icons are on the way

OnePlus shutdown rumors spread fast after Oppo “dismantling” report — India chief calls it “false”

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leak dumps Qi2 magnetic power bank details and six colors ahead of February launch

OnePlus 16 leak storm: China-only fears rise as OnePlus counters shutdown rumours in India

Samsung Galaxy S26 leak ‘confirms’ the lineup — and two models are missing

RedMagic 11 Air goes global on Jan 29 as slim gaming phone targets buyers outside China

Asus hits pause on Zenfone and ROG Phone for 2026 as chairman goes “all in” on AI

Android 17 is coming: Google’s latest Android updates offer fresh clues

iOS 27 rumors tease a Siri makeover, AI Health+ coach and even 5G satellite internet

You’re Underusing Your Phone’s USB‑C Port — The Plug‑In Gadget Trend and South Korea Market Outlook

iPhone Fold leak points to September 2026 debut as Apple eyes split iPhone 18 launch vs Galaxy S26

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