Technology News: 7 January 2026 - 8 January 2026

Samsung admits it held back Google Play system updates on Galaxy phones — and says they’ll return

Seoul, Jan 8, 2026, 20:29 (KST) Samsung has deliberately delayed Google Play system updates on some Galaxy smartphones and expects to resume rolling them out in January, after users reported devices stuck on mid-2025 versions. The company tied the pause to its

January 8, 2026

Android·Mobile·News·Technology

Pixel 9 could get AirDrop-style iPhone file sharing soon — Android Canary build adds a clue

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan 8, 2026, 03:43 (PST) Google is laying groundwork to bring AirDrop-style file sharing to the Pixel 9 lineup, after new Quick Share system files linked to iPhone transfers showed up in the latest Android Canary build, Android Authority reported

January 8, 2026

CES·Mobile·News·Technology

Trump Mobile promised a golden T1 phone. CES opens in Las Vegas and it’s still missing

Las Vegas, January 8, 2026, 03:59 (PST) A gold-colored smartphone promised by President Donald Trump’s family business has yet to appear after missing its 2025 target, even as CES opens in Las Vegas this week. Trump Mobile continues to take $100 deposits

January 8, 2026

Mobile Devices·News·Samsung·Technology

Samsung One UI 8.5 leak adds AI weather lock screen effects — and shuffles Galaxy S25 camera modes

SEOUL, January 8, 2026, 19:21 (KST) Samsung Electronics’ next One UI 8.5 update will add weather animations to Galaxy lock screens, with rain or snow generated by artificial intelligence software and blended into the wallpaper, according to GalaxyClub. The Dutch Samsung-focused site

January 8, 2026

Google·Mobile Apps·News·Technology

Pixel Launcher just got faster as Google rolls out Enter-to-open apps shortcut

SAN FRANCISCO, January 8, 2026, 02:43 (PST) Google is rolling out a Pixel Launcher tweak that lets some Pixel users open an installed app from the launcher search by pressing Enter after typing part of the app’s name, Android Authority reported on

January 8, 2026

Android·Mobile Apps·News·Technology

Google Play Store may soon let you try paid Android games for free before buying

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan 8, 2026, 02:40 PST Alphabet’s Google is working on a “Try before you buy” option that would let Android users play paid games for a limited time before paying, according to an Android Authority report that examined the latest

January 8, 2026

Apple·Mobile Devices·News·Technology

iOS 27 is coming: reports tip foldable iPhone tweaks, Siri redesign and new satellite featuresCUPERTINO, California, January 8, 2026, 02:37 PST

Apple’s next major iPhone software update, iOS 27, is expected to arrive in September and may put performance and bug fixes ahead of splashy new functions, according to separate reports published on Wednesday. The timing matters now because Apple is still lining

January 8, 2026

Gadgets·Mobile Phones·News·Technology

Leak shows Honor Magic 8 RSR Porsche Design redesign as Magic 8 Pro Air gets a Jan. 19 date

SHENZHEN, January 8, 2026, 18:31 (GMT+8) A leaked poster circulating on China’s Weibo offers an early look at two Honor phones that have not been announced: the Magic 8 Pro Air and the Magic 8 RSR Porsche Design. Honor has said it

January 8, 2026

Android·News·Security·Technology

Google starts January 2026 Android system updates with WebView v144 security fixesSan Francisco, January 8, 2026, 02:34 (PST)

Google on Wednesday updated its January 2026 Google System Services release notes, starting the month with an Android WebView update that it said improves security and privacy and includes bug fixes. The company also said WebView v144 adds new developer features, while

January 8, 2026

Innovation·News·Technology

Technology News 08.01.2026

LIVETechnology news rolling coverageStarted: January 8, 2026, 12:00 AM ESTUpdated: January 8, 2026, 8:16 PM EST SpaceX tops 2026 IPO poll as retail traders eye next wave of listings January 8, 2026, 8:16 PM EST. Retail traders named SpaceX as their most

January 8, 2026

Innovations·Mobile Phones·News·Technology

Samsung’s Crease‑Less Foldable Screen at CES 2026: What It Means for iPhone Fold and Galaxy Z Fold 8

Updated: January 7, 2026 For years, foldable phones have promised “tablet-sized” screens that slip into a pocket—only to remind you, every time you open them, that the technology still has a scar: the crease. At CES 2026, Samsung Display briefly showed what

January 7, 2026

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SpaceX tops 2026 IPO poll as retail traders eye next wave of listings
January 8, 2026, 8:16 PM EST. Retail traders named SpaceX as their most anticipated 2026 IPO, taking about 59% of votes in a Stocktwits poll, well ahead of OpenAI at roughly 26% and Discord near 10%. Interest in SpaceX has surged, with watcher counts up about 116% and message volume up roughly 1,600% over the last 90 days. The broader watchlist includes Databricks, Anduril, and Anthropic. OpenAI ranked second amid chatter of a possible valuation near $1 trillion and a filing could come in the second half of 2026. Discord has reportedly filed confidentially for a U.S. IPO, though details remain unclear. The data illustrate retail sentiment building ahead of the next wave of IPOs.

Technology News: 7 January 2026 - 8 January 2026

Samsung admits it held back Google Play system updates on Galaxy phones — and says they’ll return

Pixel 9 could get AirDrop-style iPhone file sharing soon — Android Canary build adds a clue

Trump Mobile promised a golden T1 phone. CES opens in Las Vegas and it’s still missing

Samsung One UI 8.5 leak adds AI weather lock screen effects — and shuffles Galaxy S25 camera modes

Pixel Launcher just got faster as Google rolls out Enter-to-open apps shortcut

Google Play Store may soon let you try paid Android games for free before buying

iOS 27 is coming: reports tip foldable iPhone tweaks, Siri redesign and new satellite featuresCUPERTINO, California, January 8, 2026, 02:37 PST

Leak shows Honor Magic 8 RSR Porsche Design redesign as Magic 8 Pro Air gets a Jan. 19 date

Google starts January 2026 Android system updates with WebView v144 security fixesSan Francisco, January 8, 2026, 02:34 (PST)

Technology News 08.01.2026

Samsung’s Crease‑Less Foldable Screen at CES 2026: What It Means for iPhone Fold and Galaxy Z Fold 8

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Samsung admits it held back Google Play system updates on Galaxy phones — and says they’ll return

Pixel 9 could get AirDrop-style iPhone file sharing soon — Android Canary build adds a clue

Trump Mobile promised a golden T1 phone. CES opens in Las Vegas and it’s still missing

Samsung One UI 8.5 leak adds AI weather lock screen effects — and shuffles Galaxy S25 camera modes

Pixel Launcher just got faster as Google rolls out Enter-to-open apps shortcut