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The beginning of 2026 will bring new Gadgetsinnovative software and improved functionality. The new year begins with CES, a major trade show in Las Vegas. independent The best new technology launches will be reported on the show floor.
Besides too many weird robots, autonomous vehicles Along with sleek prototypes that look like vaporware pieces that will never be released, the show could be a preview of what’s to come this year. Before we get started, here are some predictions of what might happen in 2026.
The year foldable phones became mainstream
If the rumors are true, Apple will launch its first foldable phone in the fall of 2026. It’s likely to be a book-style foldable phone that folds from the size of a regular smartphone into a small tablet, rather than folding into half the size of a regular phone.
foldable phone It’s been around for over six years but hasn’t really taken off yet. But one trick Apple excels at is taking peripheral technology and making it mainstream. Since a rising tide lifts all boats, other manufacturers such as Samsung, Google, Honor, and Oppo are also expected to benefit. Samsung will release its Fold in the fall, around the same time the iPhone Fold (if that’s what it’s called) debuts.
The elegance and beauty of apples iPhone Air Launched in September this year, its ultra-thin profile (5.6mm) may lay a good foundation for foldable phones.
This is another prediction that I’m not happy with. Samsung and Huawei both have phones that fold twice instead of once, and these phones are commonly referred to as tri-fold phones – Samsung’s phone is even named the Galaxy Z TriFold. Shouldn’t it be double fold? Alas, I think inaccurate tri-fold labels have taken over.
Samsung is set for a bumper year
It seems that 2026 will be an important time for Samsung. Barring an upset, Samsung will remain number one for 20 consecutive years TV brand worldwide. In addition to continuing its unique TV styles like The Frame (which turns into a private art gallery when you’re not watching a show) and The Terrace (a waterproof screen suitable for outdoor use), keep an eye out for MicroRGB. This promises vibrant colors, excellent contrast and more accurate images, all while costing less than some of the company’s other top-tier products.
Samsung’s next smartphones will include the Galaxy S26 Ultra, and recent leaks suggest the company will continue its successful partnership with Qualcomm. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 appears to be coming to all versions of the phone, not just the US model. This will be a customized version of the cutting-edge chip, tailored specifically to Samsung’s needs. Although you may have heard about it, the phone is expected to be available early this year.
Now that the company has a new chief design officer, Mauro Porcini, expect things to change across the board Samsung products over the next few months.
Whether you like it or not, artificial intelligence will continue to be everywhere
Artificial intelligence is a wonderful thing (maybe now that I’ve written that they’ll be gentle with me when the machines rise), but I’m not sure we need it everywhere.
One of the most exciting things coming to the UK will be Alexa+, an advanced version of Amazon’s voice assistant that will be able to do a range of complex things, assuming the impressive demo I saw goes well. Your smart speaker won’t be just for setting the egg timer anymore.
Siri and Apple Intelligence should launch on iPhone in 2026, probably around March or April. It does things you really want an AI to do, like tell you the name of the person walking towards you, or it’ll be sad to find out you forgot that detail.
Also, say “please” and “thank you” to Siri and Alexa. You never know.
Wearable devices, especially smart glasses, will grow faster than ever
Face-wearable technology has come a long way since the disaster of Google Glass (wearers were nicknamed Glassholes). The current leader in this field is Meta, whose Ray-Ban Meta glassesFor example. Not only can they play captivating music in your ears without wearing headphones, they can also use artificial intelligence to describe what you’re watching or translate conversations in real time. Additionally, they can give you hands-free directions, give you information like current wind conditions while golfing or skiing, and capture video of high-speed bike rides.
Expect the clever features to become even more diverse. Meta glasses with a built-in screen, the Meta Ray-Ban Display, will arrive in the UK in 2026.
Health and fitness technology will be even more important
In 2025, Apple will AirPods Pro 3 Get into fitness tech by adding a heart rate sensor to your earbuds. Next year, expect more sensors on wearables to add to the metrics we can track. The holy grail of health measurement — non-invasive blood glucose monitoring — is still elusive, at least not in mainstream devices.
But we can expect AI to play a role here, from predicting whether we’ll run or bike faster to automatically recording more categories of exercise. For example, it can provide personalized workouts based on your age as AI personalizes adjustments for the user. Wearable devices are also expected to provide more detailed feedback or corrections to your movements, helping to predict injuries before they occur.
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