Mobile AI stories
Broader partnerships on AI, satellite links and 6G are now on offer as the event widens beyond handsets and networks.
Compact language models from the Spain-based firm aim to ease offline AI deployment for mobile, industrial and defence users.
More than 9,100 customers already use Snowflake's AI products weekly, as new tools aim to move corporate pilots into everyday workflows.
Open-weight AI is getting a wider reach as Gemma 4 can run from phones to high-end GPUs, with local use and 128K context support.
Longer software support and a tougher, slimmer build make Samsung's mid-range handset more appealing, though the camera and charging lag rivals.
Samsung's Galaxy S26 Ultra is a subtly slimmer, smarter workhorse, adding privacy display tech and camera tweaks to a refined flagship formula.
Multiverse launches CompactifAI, a quantum-inspired app that runs compressed AI models offline on mobiles, targeting strict data regimes.
Brilliant Labs' Halo glasses will run vision and voice AI on-device via partners Neuphonic and TheStage AI, promising faster, more private wearables.
Apple launches lower-priced iPhone 17e and faster M4 iPad Air, expanding custom chips, Apple Intelligence and satellite features.
Samsung's Galaxy S26 range debuts AI-heavy features and an Ultra model with a built-in Privacy Display to combat prying eyes in public.
Samsung is adding Perplexity as a system-level agent on upcoming Galaxy flagships, deepening its shift to a multi-assistant AI strategy.
Google's Pixel 10a debuts at USD $499, packing flagship-grade AI, a 48MP camera and seven years of updates into a mid-range handset.
The premium handset lands in local stores as HONOR seeks a stronger foothold against Apple and Samsung in Australia.
More coding time and unlimited model access will appeal to developers who have outgrown ChatGPT Plus but not OpenAI’s top tier.
Longer software support and lower prices are at the heart of Samsung’s push to win Australian buyers in the crowded mid-range market.
Premium foldable buyers in New Zealand now have another high-end option, with OPPO pricing the Find N6 at NZD $3,299.
More choice in Australia’s mid-range phone market comes with prices from AUD $599, longer software support and AI tools aimed at everyday users.
CelcomDigi opens Galaxy S26 5G pre-orders in Malaysia with 36-month 0% instalments, trade-in top-ups and free gaming accessories.
Samsung launches Galaxy Buds4 Pro and Buds4 in Australia, promising all-day comfort, enhanced ANC and tighter Galaxy AI integration.
Samsung has reclaimed top spot in Canstar Blue's 2026 smartphone satisfaction rankings, as cost-conscious Australians prioritise value.
