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📅January 21, 2026 at 1:00 AM
Asus halts 2026 smartphone launches amid exit fears; Motorola, Honor, Samsung, and Redmi unveil exciting new devices and leaks dominate mobile news.
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Asus Halts All Smartphone Launches in 2026, Signals Potential Exit from Android Market

Asus chairman Jonney Shih announced no new mobile phone models will launch in 2026, raising fears of a full exit from smartphones.Source 1 The company will redirect resources to AI, robotics, and smart glasses while continuing software updates and support for existing devices.Source 1 This shift comes amid rising memory costs and intense competition in India and globally.Source 1

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Motorola Signature and Razr Fold Generate High Reader Interest Ahead of Launches

Motorola's Signature launches January 23 in India with a 5,200mAh battery and Pixel-like screen, while Razr Fold is eyed for Q3 2026.Source 2 Despite using Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, not flagship-grade, both devices excite users post-CES 2026 reveal.Source 2 Potential US carrier issues with AT&T may impact availability.Source 2

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Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design and Magic8 Pro Air Officially Launched

Honor unveiled the Magic8 RSR Porsche Design and slim Magic8 Pro Air with 6.3-inch AMOLED, triple cameras, and 5,500mAh battery in China.Source 4 These join the Magic8 lineup, targeting premium thin-and-light phone segment.Source 4 The Pro Air counters rivals like iPhone Air with strong battery life.Source 4

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Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Color Options and Specs Leak

Leaks reveal Galaxy S26 Ultra in four colors, powered by Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, with strong efficiency claims.Source 4Source 6 Expected at February Unpacked, it competes with high benchmarks up to 4 million AnTuTu.Source 6 Galaxy Z Fold8 will feature reduced display crease via new tech.Source 4

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Redmi Turbo 5 Max Boasts 9,000mAh Battery and Official Design Reveal

Redmi confirmed Turbo 5 Max with massive 9,000mAh battery and new design, powered by recent chipset.Source 4 This positions it as endurance leader in mid-range segment.Source 4 Full specs and launch details pending.Source 4

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Infinix Note Edge Official: 7.2mm Thin with Dimensity 7100

Infinix launched Note Edge at 7.2mm thick, 185g, with Dimensity 7100 SoC and up to high RAM options.Source 4 It enters slim phone trend while maintaining performance.Source 4 Review unit now in testing.Source 4

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Samsung Galaxy A57 Leaks with Sub-7mm Body and Exynos 1680

TENAA listing reveals Galaxy A57 with thin design, 50MP triple cameras, 8/12GB RAM, 256GB storage, and Exynos 1680.Source 10 Set for February release alongside other A-series.Source 10 Replaces A56 with upgraded mid-range specs.Source 10

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Top 10 Premium Devices for Business in 2026: S25 Ultra Leads

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra tops list for business with AI, security; followed by iPhone 16 Pro Max, Pixel 9 Pro.Source 3 Emphasis on 7-year updates, Knox/Titan M2 security, foldables.Source 3 iOS 18.1 adds native call recording.Source 3

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One UI 8.5 Beta 4 Changelog Leaks with New Features

Samsung's One UI 8.5 Beta 4 details leaked, promising enhancements for Galaxy devices.Source 4 Ties into S26 series hype.Source 4 Full changelog reveals key updates.Source 4

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Motorola G67 and G77 Extensively Leaked by Retailer

Retailer leaks detail Motorola G67 and G77 mid-rangers with full specs ahead of launch.Source 4 Builds on Signature buzz.Source 4 Expected strong value in budget segment.Source 4

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Xiaomi 17 Ultra by Leica Unboxed, S26 Leaks in Weekly Review

GSMArena reviews Xiaomi 17 Ultra Leica edition; Galaxy S26 series leaks dominate week 3 of 2026.Source 4 Highlights premium dual-tone design.Source 4 Anticipation builds for flagships.Source 4