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4 World Photography Day returns on August 19, 2026, celebrating the art and craft of visual storytelling with this year’s theme, “HOME”, encouraging photographers to capture the spaces, moments and connections that define where they belong. As modern cameras and smartphones continue to push imaging capabilities with 8K video, high-resolution RAW photography and AI-assisted burst shooting, file sizes are also becoming significantly larger.

7 Xiaomi is preparing to introduce the REDMI Note 17 Series, and this time the company is placing long-term reliability at the centre of its popular mid-range smartphone lineup. Built around a new “Built for Years” philosophy, the upcoming series will focus heavily on battery longevity, durability, sustained performance and longer software support.

18 HUAWEI has officially launched the new MatePad Air in Malaysia, introducing an ultra-thin tablet that combines a 12-inch OLED PaperMatte display with PC-level productivity features, AI-powered tools and support for the HUAWEI M-Pencil Pro. Priced at RM3,999, the HUAWEI MatePad Air is positioned as a lightweight alternative for users who want a tablet that can handle productivity, note-taking and creative work without carrying a conventional laptop.

2 HONOR Malaysia is taking the foldable smartphone battle beyond specs and into the heart of Kuala Lumpur, transforming the in-mall billboards at The Exchange TRX into giant “scoreboards” comparing the HONOR Magic V6 against a premium foldable rival. The cheeky billboard campaign puts four of the Magic V6’s biggest selling points front and centre, focusing on hinge durability, water and dust resistance, battery capacity and fast charging.

1 Samsung Malaysia has expanded Samsung Wallet support in Malaysia with the addition of MBSB Bank’s Visa Debit Card-i, allowing eligible Galaxy users to make contactless payments using their smartphones and compatible wearable devices. The addition gives MBSB Bank customers another way to make cashless payments without carrying their physical debit card.

3 Google has officially launched the Pixel 11 series in Malaysia, bringing its latest generation of flagship smartphones to the local market alongside the new Pixel Watch 5. The lineup consists of the Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, Pixel 11 Pro XL and Pixel 11 Pro Fold, with upgrades centred around the new Tensor G6 processor, improved cameras, deeper Gemini integration and a distinctive new HiLight notification system on the Pro models.

10 HONOR has officially launched the Robot Phone in China, bringing its much-hyped “world’s first robotic smartphone” from concept to commercial reality. First shown publicly earlier this year, the device combines flagship smartphone hardware with a fully motorised camera system, advanced AI features and a large silicon-carbon battery, making it one of the most unconventional smartphones to reach the market in 2026.

1 Insta360 has launched the X6, its latest flagship 360 camera and what the company describes as the biggest upgrade in the history of its X Series. Arriving as Insta360 celebrates 10 years in the 360 camera category, the X6 brings significantly larger sensors, improved 8K recording, stronger low-light performance and a new AI-powered editing system that can automatically create videos while the camera is charging.

1 The wide-screen Galaxy Z Fold8 might be the brightest star among Samsung’s Galaxy Z foldables this year, but giving its book-style foldable the Ultra branding this year simply means one thing, this form factor’s success isn’t going to be overshadowed by its short and wider sibling, even though it looks identical to its predecessor, the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra has more to offer this year and is the definite choice if you absolutely want the best foldable from Samsung this year, but with memory...

1 HONOR has maintained its position as Malaysia’s No.1 Android tablet brand by sales volume, capturing a 32% market share and holding the top position for 27 consecutive months, according to third-party market tracking cited by the company.