February 3, 2026 – January 2026 was packed with tech news: Apple’s new AirTag, old device support, Mac store changes, iPhone 16 sales crown, Gemini in Chrome, and early foldable iPhone leaks. Here’s the month’s biggest stories.

January 2026 Tech Roundup: Apple, Samsung, AI & More

January delivered major updates from Apple, Samsung leaks, AI browser features, and foldable rumors. Here’s a quick recap of the month’s top tech moments.

Apple Highlights

• New AirTag: U2 chip, 50% longer Precision Finding, louder speaker, Apple Watch support.
• iOS 12.5.8: Extended iMessage/FaceTime/activation certificates for iPhone 5s–6, iPad Air/mini 2/3, iPod touch 6.
• Mac Buying Revamp: Preconfigured options removed – direct to custom configurator for all Macs.
• iPhone 16: Crowned world’s best-selling smartphone in 2025 (Counterpoint Research), Apple took 7 of top 10 spots.
• Foldable Rumors: Flip-style (clamshell) foldable iPhone in development, targeting 2027–2028 launch.

Samsung & Android News

• Galaxy S26 Ultra Leaks: Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, 60W wired/25W Qi2 wireless, privacy screen, thinner body, new cameras – Feb 25 launch, same US price as S25 Ultra.
• Galaxy A16 5G: Top-selling Android phone in 2025 (Counterpoint).

AI & Browser Updates

• Gemini in Chrome: AI sidebar with Agent that browses web, completes tasks, edits images, integrates Google services.

Other Notable Stories

• Apple revamped Mac buying process: Direct to configurator, no prebuilt options – prep for M5 Pro/Max?
• NVIDIA H200 AI chip shipments to China approved – major supply chain move.

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