Android Circuit: Honor MagicPad 4 Reveal, Galaxy S26 Ultra Deals, Pixel Easter Eggs

InnovationConsumer TechAndroid Circuit: Honor MagicPad 4 Reveal, Galaxy S26 Ultra Deals, Pixel Easter EggsByEwan Spence,Senior Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Ewan Spence covers the digital worlds of mobile technology.Follow AuthorMay 29, 2026, 07:28pm EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.Samsung Galaxy S26David PhelanTaking a look back at this week’s news and headlines across the Android world, including Galaxy Z Fold 8 details, Galaxy S26 Ultra deals, summer smartphone price rises, a Pixel easter egg, Honor’s MagicPad 4, Oura Ring update, and a World Cup eSim from AT&T.Android Circuit is here to remind you of a few of the many discussions around Android in the last seven days. You can also read my weekly digest of Apple news here on Forbes.Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra Offers A Wider Screen And Thinner BodyThe designs for the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 have been revealed. With dummy production units showing up this week, we have a closer look at the traditionally sized foldable and the new wide form-factor, which not only offers a larger screen but also a thinner unfolded design, as 9to5Google explains."While it’s likely not any thinner than the Galaxy Z Fold 7 – if anything, this dummy unit is maybe a little thicker as there’s a slight gap towards the hinge – the wider aspect ratio makes that thin profile look all the thinner. Dickson compares it to “an S25 Edge thin when folded,” which would put the device at under 6mm when folded. "New Galaxy S26 Ultra DealsSamsung’s Memorial Weekend offers cut the price of the Galaxy S26 Ultra down to $1049.99 for US consumers. While this remains one of the best prices that the South Korean company has offered, and there’s more value to be found with the trade, as noted by Forbes contributor:MORE FOR YOU"The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is now $250 off, bringing it down to $1,049.99. This i...