Google has started rolling out the July 2026 Pixel update, the first monthly patch since Android 17 launched last month. It is a focused maintenance release with five fixes, no new features, and no new security vulnerabilities addressed. But for the significant number of Pixel owners who have been dealing with a boot loop issue since March, this update is the most important one in months.

The Boot Loop Bug Is Finally Fixed

The headline fix targets a bug that has caused some Pixel devices to fail to load Android entirely, getting stuck on the Google logo and restarting in an endless loop. The problem first appeared after the March 2026 Feature Drop and affected devices across the Pixel 6 through Pixel 10 lineup. For months, Google's official advice was to contact support, with many users being told their only option was a factory reset, which meant losing all their data. A separate internal survey found that around 76 percent of over 2,600 respondents also reported faster battery drain after the same March release, though that particular issue has not been fully addressed yet.

The July update patches the boot loop automatically, meaning affected users no longer need to call support or wipe their devices. If your Pixel has been stuck in this cycle and you can still access the update prompt, head to Settings, then System, then Software Update, and check for the July patch. The build number to look for is CP2A.260705.006.

Everything Else Fixed in the July Update

Beyond the boot loop repair, the update addresses four additional issues. Apps that were unexpectedly closing or refusing to launch should now behave normally. System widgets that were displaying with incorrect colours or contrast settings have been corrected. A wallpaper shape effect that was incorrectly covering the subject of a photo rather than sitting in the background has also been fixed. Pixel 10 Pro Fold owners get one specific fix too: navigation buttons were shifting alignment unexpectedly after folding and unfolding the device, and that has now been resolved.

Supported Devices

The July update covers every Pixel currently in Google's supported lineup: Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, Pixel 6a, Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro, Pixel 7a, Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro, Pixel 8a, Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL, Pixel 9 Pro Fold, Pixel 9a, Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, Pixel 10 Pro XL, Pixel 10 Pro Fold, Pixel 10a, Pixel Tablet, and Pixel Fold. The rollout is staggered over the coming week, so if you have not seen the notification yet it should arrive shortly. You can also check manually through Settings, System, and Software Update.

It is worth noting that the Pixel 6 lineup is expected to reach the end of its software support in October 2026, so this could be one of the final updates for that generation.

 

Apple's long-awaited foldable iPhone is finally happening this year, widely expected to be called the iPhone Ultra and announced alongside the iPhone 18 Pro lineup in September. But if you are already planning to pick one up on launch day, analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has some important news: you are going to have a very hard time getting one, and you may not even be able to pre-order it in September at all.

The iPhone X Playbook All Over Again

Kuo's latest supply chain survey paints a clear picture. Apple is expected to ship between 7 and 8 million iPhone Ultra units in the second half of 2026, but only 500,000 to 1 million of those will be ready in the third quarter, the window when the device is expected to be announced. For context, the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max combined are projected to ship 20 to 22 million units in the same period. The foldable will represent roughly 5 percent of that volume at launch.

The comparison to the iPhone X is deliberate and accurate. In September 2017, Apple announced the iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, and iPhone X on the same day. The iPhone 8 went on pre-order three days later. The iPhone X did not open for pre-order until October 27, six weeks after the announcement, and did not reach customers until November. Kuo believes the iPhone Ultra could follow an almost identical timeline, with pre-orders potentially not opening until Q4 2026, several weeks after the September announcement.

Why Supply Is So Tight

The constraint is a manufacturing problem rather than a demand problem. Foldable smartphones require flexible OLED panels, ultra-thin glass, precision hinges, and highly complex assembly that is fundamentally harder to produce at scale than a conventional smartphone. Production yields for these components are typically lower, particularly in the early stages of a new design. Apple has reportedly spent years refining its hinge and working to minimise the visible crease, and those engineering innovations make the early production ramp slower than a standard iPhone generation.

Kuo also noted that the commonly cited figure of 15 to 20 million foldable iPhones likely reflects cumulative demand across the product's full two to three year lifecycle, not 2026 shipments alone. In other words, the supply picture for this year is significantly tighter than those headline numbers suggest.

What to Expect From the Device Itself

Based on current leaks and rumours, the iPhone Ultra will feature a 5.5-inch external display and a 7.8-inch internal display when unfolded, giving it roughly the footprint of an iPad mini in your pocket. It will be under 5mm thick when open, making it thinner than the iPhone Air. Pricing is expected to start between $2,299 and $2,499 in the US, placing it well above the iPhone 18 Pro Max and directly competing with Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra.

Colour options are expected to be limited at launch, with leakers pointing to just two finishes: a classic silver and white, and an indigo option similar to the iPhone 17 Pro's Deep Blue. A wider colour range would likely follow in a second generation, much like the iPhone X gave way to the iPhone XS with additional finishes the following year.

What This Means for You

Kuo's assessment is straightforward: if you want an iPhone Ultra before the end of 2026, pre-ordering the moment it becomes available is the only reliable path. Delivery times are expected to stretch to four to six weeks or longer immediately after pre-orders open, and Kuo believes scalpers could list the device at a 50 to 100 percent premium given how few units will be available. Getting one through normal retail channels before December is unlikely for most people. By Q1 2027, supply should normalise and the launch buzz will have settled, which Kuo suggests will also give us a much clearer picture of what real-world foldable iPhone demand actually looks like.

Samsung has all but confirmed July 22 as the date for its next Galaxy Unpacked event, this time held in London rather than the usual New York or San Francisco. Promotional vouchers published by Samsung Malaysia via the Samsung Members app, valid from July 22 through October 4, effectively confirmed the date before Samsung made it official. Pre-orders are expected to open the same day, with in-store availability following around August 11. This is shaping up to be Samsung's biggest hardware event of 2026, and there is a lot to unpack before it happens.

Two Galaxy Z Fold 8 Models for the First Time

The headline story of this Unpacked is that Samsung appears to be shipping two book-style foldables simultaneously for the first time. The standard Galaxy Z Fold 8, which some leakers have referred to as the Wide variant, features a wider 4:3 aspect ratio inner display measuring around 7.6 inches, a 5.4-inch cover screen, and a lighter build at approximately 200g with a dual 50MP rear camera setup. This is Samsung's direct answer to the foldable iPhone rumoured for September, and the wider form factor is designed to appeal to productivity-focused buyers who want something closer to a small tablet when unfolded.

Sitting above it is the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, which follows the tall, narrow design of previous Fold generations. It gets the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, a 5,000mAh battery with 45W wired charging (finally replacing the long-criticised 25W cap), and a triple camera system headlined by a 200MP primary sensor. Storage goes up to 1TB, and base RAM sits at 12GB with 16GB at higher tiers. Both devices have cleared FCC certification, confirming a simultaneous US launch.

Galaxy Z Flip 8: A Refined Clamshell and Possibly the Last

The Galaxy Z Flip 8 rounds out the foldable lineup and appears to be the most incremental update of the three. Expect a slimmer chassis down to around 13.2mm folded, a lighter build at roughly 180g, a redesigned hinge that reportedly reduces the crease significantly, and 12GB of RAM across 256GB and 512GB configurations. There is no 1TB option. Chip allocation follows a regional split, with the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for the US, Canada, Australia, Japan and South Africa, and the Exynos 2600 in Europe and South Korea.

The more interesting story around the Flip 8 is what comes after it. Two independent sources, including a Weibo post in May and a follow-up from tipster @fireuniverse8 in late June, have claimed the Z Flip 8 will be Samsung's last clamshell foldable. Supply chain production data reportedly shows the Flip 8 being manufactured at lower volumes than either Fold variant, which adds weight to that claim. Nothing is confirmed, but it is worth keeping in mind if you are considering a purchase.

Colour options for the Flip 8 include Cream, Graphite, Mint, and Pink.

Galaxy Watch 9 and Watch Ultra 2

Both smartwatches have cleared FCC certification alongside the foldables, confirming a simultaneous launch. The Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 addresses the most consistent criticism of the original by packing a 784mAh battery, a 33% increase over the first Watch Ultra's 590mAh cell. The Watch 9 is expected to drop the Classic variant this year, and both watches are rumoured to switch from Exynos to Qualcomm's Snapdragon Wear Elite chipset, likely to support more on-device AI processing without relying on a paired phone.

Galaxy Glasses Could Make Their Debut

Samsung's Intelligent Eyewear, smart glasses equipped with cameras and AI running on Gemini, were teased at Google I/O back in May. Unpacked London could be their official moment. Supply chain leaks suggest pricing between $379 and $499 for the audio-focused model, with a full camera-equipped version expected later in the year. The glasses work with both Android and iOS, and integrate with Google Maps, Android apps, and Samsung's broader ecosystem, positioning them directly against Meta's Ray-Ban smart glasses which start at $299.

Why London

The venue choice is deliberate. Europe is Samsung's most competitive premium foldable market, and July 22 puts Samsung's devices on European shelves approximately two months before Apple is expected to announce its first foldable iPhone in September. A London Unpacked also aligns with the European back-to-school retail window in August, giving Samsung maximum momentum heading into autumn. We will have full coverage of every announcement on July 22.

The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max is the headline device of the Pura 90 series and the most ambitious camera phone Huawei has ever shipped globally. A 200MP periscope telephoto on a 1/1.28-inch sensor, a variable aperture main shooter ranging from f/1.4 to f/4.0, a 6.9-inch QHD+ LTPO OLED display at 460PPI, and the Kirin 9030S chipset — all running HarmonyOS 6.1 with XMAGE imaging. This is Huawei making a direct play for the best mobile camera system of 2026.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Display & Design
Display	6.9" LTPO OLED, 1308 x 2880 px (QHD+), 460 ppi, 1–120Hz Adaptive
Touch	300Hz Touch Sampling Rate
Protection	Kunlun Glass Gen 2 (front), IP68 / IP69
Build	Flat 2.5D OLED, Triangular Camera Island
Colors	Orange Ocean, Sunset Purple, Emerald Lake, Dawn Gold, Obsidian Black
Platform & Hardware
OS	HarmonyOS 6.1 with Huawei Mobile Services (AppGallery — no Google)
Chipset	Kirin 9030S
AI	200% improved AI image understanding vs previous gen
RAM	12GB / 16GB
Storage	256GB / 512GB / 1TB
XMAGE Triple Camera System
Main (Wide)	50MP, f/1.4–f/4.0 Variable Aperture, OIS, RYYB sensor, LOFIC
Periscope Tele	200MP, f/2.6, 1/1.28" sensor, 4x Optical, 100x Digital, OIS — 110% improved telephoto clarity vs previous gen
Ultrawide	40MP
Imaging	XMAGE color processing, AI object removal, in-camera computational photography
Front Camera
Sensor	13MP Ultrawide
Power
Battery	6000 mAh
Wired Charging	100W Fast Charging
Wireless	80W Wireless Charging
Reverse	18W Reverse Wired Charging
Pricing
Global (est.)	From approximately €1400 — confirmed pricing July 14, 2026

Huawei launched the Pura 90 series in China back in April, and after more than two months of waiting, the global rollout is now official. The event is set for July 14 in Kuala Lumpur under the tagline "Now Is Your Moment," following the same July timeline Huawei used for the Pura 80 global debut last year. Three models make up the lineup: the standard Pura 90, the Pura 90 Pro, and the Pura 90 Pro Max, each targeting a different tier of the premium market.

It is worth noting that Huawei has not yet confirmed whether all three models will be available globally, or whether the Pro Max will be held back for certain regions. We will find out on July 14.

The Design Story

One of the more interesting creative decisions Huawei made with the Pura 90 series is the move to flat 2.5D OLED displays across the entire lineup, stepping away from the curved panels that have defined premium Android flagships for years. The Pro models feature Kunlun Glass Gen 2 for protection, and the triangular camera island that has defined the Pura series returns, this time finished in a range of gradient and solid colour options. The standout is the Orange Ocean colourway, which shifts shade depending on the angle of the light, a callback to the P30 era that will resonate with long-time Huawei fans.

Huawei Pura 90

The standard Pura 90 is the surprise of the lineup in one area: battery. At 6500mAh it actually packs the largest cell of the three models, which is an unusual move for a base flagship. It runs the Kirin 9010S rather than the 9030S found in the Pro models, but for everyday use the difference is unlikely to be noticeable for most people.

Huawei Pura 90 Pro

The Pro steps up to the Kirin 9030S and introduces the variable aperture main camera, ranging from f/1.4 to f/4.0 like a physical DSLR aperture. Huawei claims the new chipset improves AI image understanding by 200% and telephoto clarity by 110%. The XMAGE imaging system handles colour processing, and HarmonyOS 6.1 brings a native AI agent and advanced in-camera object removal tools.

Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max

The Pro Max is the headline device of the series and the reason camera enthusiasts should pay attention. The 200MP periscope telephoto sensor is the first of its kind at this resolution in a Huawei flagship, sitting on a 1/1.28-inch sensor for serious low-light zoom performance. Combined with 100x digital zoom and the same variable aperture main shooter as the Pro, this is Huawei making a direct play for the title of best mobile camera system of 2026. The larger 6.9-inch QHD+ panel also steps up noticeably over the Pro, hitting 460PPI for a sharper and more immersive display.

The One Thing to Know

All three models run HarmonyOS 6.1 with Huawei Mobile Services and AppGallery rather than Google. If your daily life runs on Google apps, that is the single most important thing to weigh up before considering a purchase. For everyone else, especially anyone who prioritises camera hardware above all else, the Pura 90 series is one of the most compelling flagship lineups of the year. We will have full coverage of the global pricing and availability once the July 14 event wraps.

If you are a long-time T-Mobile customer on a Simple Choice, ONE, or Magenta plan, your bill is about to change whether you like it or not. T-Mobile has confirmed the largest forced plan migration in the carrier's history, moving more than 8 million customers onto a new set of plans called Experience tiers starting mid-July. Text messages began going out to affected customers on June 29, and the changes land on your next billing cycle after July 13.

What Is Changing and How Much Will It Cost

T-Mobile is framing this as retiring plans built nearly 15 years ago in the 3G and 4G era, long before the carrier's 5G network was fully deployed. The official line is that the average adjustment works out to around $4 per line. The actual breakdown is less gentle. Voice lines go up $6 per line, watch and tablet lines increase by $3 per line, and 5G Home Internet subscribers face a $6 bump. For a family with four paid voice lines, that is $24 more per month, or $288 per year. The popular Kickback promo on the ONE plan, which gave customers $10 off per line for staying under 2GB of data, is also ending.

Affected customers are being moved to one of several new Experience plans: Experience Signature, Experience More, and Experience Beyond, each with multiple pricing sub-tiers labelled A, B, and C. Which plan you land on depends on your current plan, and customers cannot voluntarily choose their tier. You get what T-Mobile assigns you. Free lines carry over to the new plans and are not subject to the price increases, which is about the only silver lining here.

In total, T-Mobile has introduced over 62 new plan codes for this migration while retiring more than 1,100 legacy billing codes, according to the carrier's COO Jon Freier. T-Mobile did quietly lower prices on most of the new plans by around $5 per line between Monday and Tuesday, possibly in response to the backlash, but the increases remain significant for many customers.

The Bigger Picture

This is the third significant policy tightening from T-Mobile in 2026. The carrier cut device promotion limits from four lines to two in early April, then began migrating Magenta Plus and MAX subscribers to Go5G Plus without an opt-out. This latest move reaches further back, pulling in customers on plans dating to 2013 and affecting a far larger base. The "Un-carrier" identity that T-Mobile built its reputation on under John Legere has been quietly retired alongside those plans.

The timing is not great for T-Mobile either. Verizon launched its new Simplicity prepaid plan just days before this announcement, and AT&T has been running targeted switching campaigns. Eight million newly repriced customers reconsidering their options is a significant pool to hand to your competitors, especially heading into the fall phone launch season when the first adjusted bills will be landing.

What Should You Do

If you have received a migration text, the changes do not take effect until mid-July, which gives you a couple of weeks to review your options. If you are open to switching, now is a reasonable time to compare what AT&T, Verizon, and prepaid MVNOs are offering. If you are staying with T-Mobile, check your account once your new plan is assigned and make sure the pricing matches what you were told to expect.

Picking a phone plan in 2026 should be simple. It isn't. Every major carrier has spent years layering promotions on top of promotions, burying actual pricing behind phone deals, and renaming plans often enough that even their own staff struggle to explain what's current. This guide cuts through all of that. We looked at what Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile are actually offering right now, what those plans cost when you strip out the promotional noise, and who each carrier is genuinely best suited for. If you've ever stared at a carrier website and come away more confused than when you started, this one's for you.

Verizon: The Premium Network Fighting for Value

Verizon built its reputation on having the most reliable nationwide network, and that reputation is largely still deserved, particularly in rural areas and suburban markets where its coverage advantage over T-Mobile is most visible. The tradeoff has always been price, and for years Verizon leaned into being the most expensive option without apology. That's changing. After appointing a new CEO, Dan Schulman admitted that Verizon had "relied too heavily on price increases" and set a new goal of creating the "best overall value proposition" in the industry. Whether that shift has fully landed is debatable, but the plan lineup is more competitive than it used to be. The Current Verizon Lineup Verizon currently offers three postpaid plans: Unlimited Ultimate, Unlimited Plus, and Unlimited Welcome. For a single line, those cost $85, $70, and $55 per month respectively. For four lines, pricing drops to $55, $40, and $25 per line per month. The Simplicity Plan: Verizon's New Direction Verizon has also introduced a new Simplicity Plan, designed for customers who own their own phones or buy them outright. For new customers switching from another carrier, it costs $30 per line. For existing Verizon customers, the price is $45 per line. It includes unlimited access to Verizon's best network and 10GB of hotspot data, but without the device upgrade promotions that come with myPlan. If you bring your own phone and don't need Verizon to subsidise a new one, this is worth a serious look.

AT&T: More Coverage, More Flexibility

AT&T quietly became a more interesting carrier in 2026. Its network now covers more of the US than any other carrier by landmass, and its plan structure has been genuinely simplified compared to the confusion of recent years. The March 2026 "Unlimited Your Way" relaunch gave it a cleaner lineup, and the May 2026 Build-A-Plan introduction added a genuinely flexible entry-level option. The Current AT&T Lineup AT&T's main unlimited plans are Value 2.0, Extra 2.0, Premium 2.0, and Elite 2.0. Every plan includes 5G access, AT&T ActiveArmor mobile security, and some hotspot data regardless of tier. Unlike Verizon, you don't need to reach the highest tier to access AT&T's best smartphone deals. Build-A-Plan: AT&T's Wild Card In May 2026, AT&T launched Build-A-Plan, a new flexible option starting at $15 per month that lets customers adjust their plan month to month based on their budget and needs, with the ability to add or remove services at any time. This is genuinely new territory for a major carrier, and it's aimed squarely at budget-conscious customers who feel locked in by traditional plan structures. It's early days, but it's worth watching.

T-Mobile: The Value Leader with the Best Perks

T-Mobile has spent the last decade trying to out-value Verizon and AT&T, and in 2026 it's largely succeeding. Its 5G network is the broadest in the country in terms of raw coverage, and its plan structure bundles more included features than either competitor at equivalent price points. The tradeoff is that T-Mobile's network can underperform in rural and deep suburban areas where Verizon still has the edge. The Current T-Mobile Lineup T-Mobile's main plans are now organised around two tiers: the Go5G family (existing structure) and the newer Experience plans. The Experience More plan includes all the benefits of Go5G Plus, adds more hotspot data, and includes T-Satellite with Starlink connectivity at $5 less per line. Experience Beyond includes all Go5G Next benefits plus unlimited hotspot data with 250GB of high-speed allocation, and more international data across 215 destinations. The 5-Year Price Guarantee T-Mobile includes a 5-year price guarantee on its Experience plans, ensuring that the price of talk, text, and data stays the same for five years from sign-up. This is significant in an industry where price hikes on legacy plans have become a recurring frustration. Both AT&T and Verizon have raised prices on older plans in 2026, which makes T-Mobile's guarantee a meaningful differentiator.

Side-by-Side Comparison

So Which Carrier Should You Pick?

This is the question every comparison article dances around. Here's a direct answer based on actual use cases.

The Honest Caveat

No guide can tell you which carrier has the best signal in your specific neighbourhood, your office building, or the roads you drive every day. Before switching carriers, do two things. First, check coverage maps for your specific zip code on all three carrier websites. Second, ask people around you which carrier they use and whether they have issues. Anecdotal local evidence is often more useful than national network rankings. All three carriers offer some form of trial period or money-back guarantee for new customers. Use it. If T-Mobile has spotty coverage at your house, you'll know within a week, and you can return the SIM without being locked in. The best plan isn't the one with the most features. It's the one that works reliably in the places you actually are, at a price you're comfortable paying month after month. What carrier are you on right now and are you happy with it? Let us know in the comments.

What You Actually Get

Strip away the marketing and the Verizon Simplicity plan is straightforward: one flat price, one network tier, no surprises on the bill. For $30 a month you get unlimited data on Verizon's 5G Ultra Wideband network, 10GB of high-speed mobile hotspot (dropping to 1 Mbps after that), unlimited talk and text, roaming in Canada and Mexico, satellite texting, call filter, and access to Verizon Dollars, a cashback rewards programme that returns 3% of Verizon spending in credits redeemable at partners including Starbucks, Target, and Hilton.

That network point matters more than it might seem. Until now, 5G Ultra Wideband access on Verizon was locked behind the premium myPlan tiers. Simplicity makes it the default for every customer, removing a tier of confusion that has frustrated people for years. On paper, this plan sits comfortably alongside what you would expect from a well-regarded prepaid brand, but on Verizon's own infrastructure.

The Fine Print Worth Reading

The $30 price requires AutoPay with a linked bank account or Verizon Visa card. You also need to port a number from an existing prepaid or postpaid carrier that is not Verizon-owned. Those coming from Verizon-based MVNOs do not qualify for the switch discount. If you cannot or do not port a number, you may be able to upload a bill from an eligible AT&T or T-Mobile prepaid carrier, though this route is more limited.

Switching to Simplicity means giving up any existing device credits on your account immediately. If you are mid-way through a free phone promotion on myPlan, you would pay the remaining balance out of pocket. That is a real cost that is easy to overlook in the excitement of a lower monthly rate. Every line on the account must also move to Simplicity together, including connected devices, which is worth factoring in if you have tablets or smartwatches on the plan.

After 500GB of full-speed data in a billing month, speeds drop to 4 Mbps. That is enough for most everyday use, but heavy streamers or remote workers relying on hotspot data may feel the ceiling. The hotspot itself caps at 10GB before dropping to 1 Mbps, which is tighter than some competing plans at this price point.

Who This Is For

Simplicity makes the most sense for single-line users or couples switching from another carrier who just want reliable unlimited service without the guesswork. For those people, the value at $30 is hard to argue with. You are getting Verizon's flagship network at a price that rivals budget MVNOs, without sacrificing coverage or reliability.

It is a harder case to make for families. With four lines, myPlan Welcome works out to $25 per line, undercutting Simplicity's $30 flat rate by $20 a month and throwing in subsidised device deals on top. Simplicity's selling point is that the per-line cost never changes no matter how many lines you add, but the maths only favours that at one or two lines.

It is also worth treating the $30 rate with some urgency. Verizon has described it as an introductory promotional offer, meaning the window for locking it in will likely close. Customers who miss it will be looking at $45 a month, and at that price the value proposition gets thinner, particularly against AT&T and T-Mobile alternatives.

How It Compares

The Pokémon Company has officially launched Pokémon Champions on mobile devices, allowing players on iPhone and Android to join the same competitive battle ecosystem available on Nintendo Switch.

Unlike traditional Pokémon adventures, Pokémon Champions focuses entirely on battles, rankings, and competitive play.

Download for iPhone

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Nintendo Switch Version

Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 players can also join the action through the Nintendo eShop.

Cross-Platform Battles

One of Pokémon Champions' biggest features is full cross-platform support. Mobile players can battle against trainers on Nintendo Switch, helping create a larger and more active competitive community.

The game also supports Pokémon HOME integration, allowing players to bring eligible Pokémon from their existing collections into battle.

Built for Competitive Players

Pokémon Champions is designed around ranked battles, casual matches, and tournament-style competition rather than story-driven gameplay.

For players who enjoy battling more than collecting, it may become one of the most important Pokémon releases in years.

Rockstar Games has announced that Grand Theft Auto VI pre-orders will officially open on June 25, 2026 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.

The announcement arrives alongside the game's official cover art and confirms that players will be able to reserve their copies through digital storefronts and select retailers ahead of the November 19 launch date.

Where to Pre-Order GTA 6

Rockstar says pre-orders will be available through major digital storefronts and participating retailers.

What We Know So Far

Grand Theft Auto VI returns players to Vice City and the wider state of Leonida, featuring protagonists Lucia and Jason in Rockstar's biggest open-world game to date.

While Rockstar has confirmed the release date and pre-order timing, pricing and special editions have yet to be announced.