Asus Halts Phone Production; More Galaxy S26 Updates in Week 4 Review
This week, Asus announced a significant shift in its business strategy, stating that it will cease smartphone production. The company will redirect its efforts toward research and development in commercial PCs and physical AI technologies, including robotics and smart glasses. Despite the production halt, Asus will continue to support its existing smartphone users.
Upcoming Galaxy S26 Series Launch
New information from Ice Universe indicates that Samsung is preparing to launch the Galaxy S26 series on February 25. The pre-order phase is set to commence on February 26, lasting until March 4. Following this, a pre-sale will take place from March 5 to March 10, with general sales beginning on March 11.
Galaxy S26 Details
The Galaxy S26 Ultra is rumored to be released in multiple color options, although an initial report suggested four variations. Samsung is expected to prioritize artificial intelligence features in this series, focusing on applications in robotics and smart glasses. Pre-orders for the Galaxy S26 lineup will also be available in South Korea starting February 26.
OnePlus Denies Shutdown Rumors
In other news, there were recent reports suggesting that OnePlus might be shutting down. However, the brand has officially refuted these rumors, confirming that it will continue its operations for now.
Honor’s New Device Launch
Honor has introduced the Magic8 Pro Air, which features a 6.3-inch display and a robust 5,500mAh battery. The smartphone boasts an impressive camera setup that includes:
- 50MP front-facing camera
- 50MP ultrawide camera
- 64MP zoom camera
- 50MP main camera
Galaxy A57 Specifications
TENAA has revealed specifications for the upcoming Galaxy A57. The device will feature a 6.6-inch display, powered by an Exynos 1680 SoC with a maximum processor speed of 2.9GHz. The camera configuration includes:
- 50MP main camera
- 12MP secondary camera
- 5MP additional camera
- 12MP selfie camera
iQOO 15 Ultra and iPhone 18 Pro Updates
The iQOO 15 Ultra is set to arrive with an innovative cooling system, featuring the largest physical fan seen in a smartphone thus far. It has achieved an impressive AnTuTu score of 4.5 million.
Meanwhile, the forthcoming iPhone 18 Pro models will incorporate LTPO+ OLED technology. This advancement not only improves energy efficiency but also conceals the infrared camera used for Face ID, allowing for reduced notch size on the display.
In summary, the smartphone landscape is changing with major shifts from Asus and new launches from Samsung and Honor that will shape market dynamics in the coming weeks.
