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HMD has launched the Vibe2 Pro smartphone in India. The company’s new affordable 5G smartphone features a 64 MP Sony IMX682 primary camera, a MediaTek Dimensity 6300 processor, and a 120 Hz FHD+ display. Plus, the device comes in silver mist, aqua green, and cosmic purple color options.

The Sony Xperia 10 VIII is compact, long-lasting, and offers two increasingly rare features: a headphone jack and microSD support. However, at $699, competitors are often faster, better equipped, or supported with updates for longer. We take a look at the most compelling alternatives.

RedMagic has shared more details about its next flagship phone. Another gaming-focused device, the RedMagic 12 Pro+ will combine new under-panel camera technology with dedicated eSports and high-refresh-rate display chips. RedMagic has confirmed that the new model will arrive on October 15 in China, too.

HMD announced the Vibe 2 in May in three colors. It has now added a fourth color that will be available in October during Flipkart's annual sale.

Honor has launched the Magic9 Pro Max in China, an ambitious flagship featuring a Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 chipset, a 200 MP triple-camera system with Arri LogC3 support, a 55 MP square selfie camera, ultra-bright display, and an 8,800 mAh battery. Starting at ¥6,500 ($970), the Magic9 Pro Max seeks to rival the iPhone 18 Pro Max with formidable hardware but omits 8K60 video with no confirmed global release timeline.

Caviar has launched a Black Edition collection of custom iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max and iPhone Duo models, priced from $10,560 to $13,990 and limited to 19 units of each model. Two versions, the Supersonic iPhone 18 Pro and the Ultimate iPhone Duo, have their rear cameras removed and front cameras disabled, which Caviar says suits secure corporate and government environments.

Honor has joined the growing list of manufacturers with a compact E Ink e-reader that attaches to the back of a smartphone. The new Honor Life S3 has a touch display, a microSD card slot, and costs less than $60 in China.

The iQOO 16 has officially arrived in China, starting at CNY 5,999 (~$894). The phone offers notable upgrades over its predecessor, including a 165Hz display, an 8,400mAh battery, and a new chipset.

Sony provides unusually detailed information about the Xperia 10 VIII's protection against water and dust. The smartphone has been tested not only for immersion in water but also against water jets. Other manufacturers could take a cue from Sony's transparent approach.

Oppo has launched the K14 Plus in India from INR 29,999 (about $314), pairing an 8,000mAh battery and 45W charging with a MediaTek Dimensity 7360 Max chip, a 6.78-inch 1.5K 144Hz AMOLED display and IP69K dust and water protection. Sales open on 8 October through Flipkart and Oppo's India online store.

The refreshed Xiaomi WPB1025 has been launched in China, and it's a slightly different variant of the 10,000mAh Qi2.2 magnetic power bank that was recently released in the global market. It maxes out at 20W in wireless mode, but retains 45W fast charging support in wired mode. There are more color options available as well.

A San Diego federal jury ordered Apple to pay $5.7 billion after finding that its Taptic Engine infringed two patents held by Taction Technology, though the infringement was deemed not willful. Apple disputes both the infringement finding and damages award, arguing its haptic system is fundamentally different and confirming plans to appeal.

Apple released iOS 26.7.1 on Monday to fix a CoreGraphics flaw it says may have been exploited in targeted attacks. iPhones already on iOS 27 are not affected and get iOS 27.0.1 instead, which fixes the Face ID crash on the iPhone 18 Pro. Here is which update your iPhone, iPad or Mac needs.

Leaker Ice Universe says the Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra moves from the Galaxy S26 Ultra's cool color profile to warmer tones, holds back small bright light sources on both its main camera and 50MP 5x telephoto, and shows less shadow noise at night.

Boox has introduced the compact 3.97-inch Picco e-reader, featuring a monochrome E Ink display, Pomodoro tools, and magnetic MagSafe compatibility. The lightweight device supports microSD storage, customizable screensavers, and broad ebook format compatibility at an MSRP of $109.99.

Oppo has released the new Reno 16t smartphone in China. The company’s new midrange smartphone features a compact design, a 120 Hz AMOLED display, a 200 MP main camera, and a 6,700 mAh battery with 80 W wired charging support. Buyers can choose from purple, black, and heartbeat color options.

Honor has launched the Magic9 in China at a surprising price. The compact 6.37-inch flagship features an ARRI-co-developed camera system, the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, and an 8,000 mAh battery.

Honor has launched the Magic9 Super Edition in China at CNY 4,499 (about $670), CNY 500 below the standard Magic9. The 227g phone fits an 11,000mAh battery with 80W wired and 50W wireless charging into an 8.1mm body, and pairs it with the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, a built-in cooling fan, a 6.81-inch 120Hz OLED and a 200MP Samsung main camera.

(Update 2: Different layout yet again) Leaked CAD models have already provided a rough idea of what the Galaxy S27 Ultra and Galaxy S27 Pro will look like. The first real-world photos of very early protective cases now offer more details, particularly about the new and somewhat controversial camera design, suggesting that previous renders may not be entirely accurate.

The Xiaomi 18 series became official with two Pro models, and the company has hinted it will launch the vanilla flagship phone soon. A new leak has now shared the possible core specs of this non-Pro Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 smartphone.

Testing on the Pixel 11 shows inconsistent CPU core scheduling in games, suggesting Google's software tuning, not the Tensor G6 chip itself may be behind some of the phone's gaming shortfalls.

OnePlus is finally set to launch its next flagship phone. It appears this device, the OnePlus 16, will be a performance-focused model, likely thanks to the corporate restructuring at the company that saw it pull out of global markets and effectively merge with Oppo.

postmarketOS began as a way to keep phones useful for longer. Over time, its name became harder to explain, especially when new phones began shipping with the system already installed. The team has now chosen a name inspired by something that has lasted thousands of years.

The Realme Neo 8 was supposed to get a special edition but it was delayed. Now, a former employee has shared a first look at the phone which might never get released now that Realme has shut down its operations in China.

Independent testing points to Apple cutting corners on display quality in the iPhone 18 Pro lineup, with the flagship's Samsung-made OLED panel showing a notable regression amid pressure on panel pricing.

In some areas, such as the camera, the Oppo Reno 16 FS performs very well for its price range. In other areas, however, it truly disappoints us in our testing. Read on to find out what our final rating is.

Ugreen has launched a new travel charger in China, the X575. It's a 65W power adapter with a three-port configuration, and the standout feature is the rotating plug design, which allows users to switch between US, AU, EU, and UK plugs. The launch price is affordable, and it should go global soon.

Samsung Galaxy Fold users are reporting an intermittent YouTube bug that freezes video while audio continues after switching back to the app. Complaints span several premium Galaxy models and online forums, but Samsung and YouTube have yet to acknowledge the issue or offer a fix.

Google’s September 2026 Pixel update has reportedly caused lock-screen failures for a small number of Pixel 10 Pro XL, Pixel 8a and Pixel 8 Pro users, leaving some unable to access their devices.

A malicious app gained root on an unmodified OnePlus phone without asking for a single permission. OnePlus says the flaws affect Oppo devices too, but has not named every model. When the researcher reported the problem, he waited months for updates on the fixes and received a legal warning about publishing his findings.

There are obvious and less obvious differences between the two new Leica camera flagships based on the 2 nm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 chipsets. The difference between their main camera sensors is far from transparent, but it makes a major difference in daily life, as a comparison video demonstrates.

Both the Xiaomi 18 Pro and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max are already available outside China albeit not officially: Customers in Europe and many other parts of the world can order the new Leica camera flagships by importing them from Xiaomi`s home market. Here is a brief overview of the costs, your options and what to look out for.

A smartphone that comes with a great camera, good battery life, a bright screen, and a 6-year update guarantee should certainly attract attention, right? The Oppo Reno 16 FS, on the other hand, flies under the radar for many people. Here's why that’s a shame—but also where its weaknesses lie.

Samsung has quietly stripped the USB-C cable from the Galaxy A07s and A08 retail boxes, leaving buyers of its cheapest phones unable to charge them out of the box.

Nearly 230 million smartphones priced under $200 could disappear from the market by 2030. Counterpoint Research forecasts a 40% decline in the lowest-priced segment, even as the global smartphone market grows to 1.2 billion units.

The new Xiaomi 18 Pro and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max bring a hardware-based privacy display, akin to the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra. However, as we've seen with the Galaxy S26 Ultra's panel, the privacy display takes its toll on the image quality of the Xiaomi 18 Pro's OLED panel.

With the new “Call for me” feature, Gemini on the Pixel 11 will soon be able to make calls autonomously – for example, to ask about product availability or make reservations. For now, however, the feature will only be available in the US.

With its tele-zoom camera, high-resolution selfie camera, and sharp images in daylight, the Oppo Reno 16 FS holds its own against even some significantly more expensive phones. However, in camera tests, there are also situations it doesn’t handle quite as well.

Vivo has launched the Y600i in China at CNY 1,999 (about $300) for a single 6GB RAM and 256GB storage model. The phone combines an 8,000mAh battery and 44W charging with a 6.87-inch 120Hz LCD, a Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 chipset, a 50MP rear camera, and IP68 and IP69 protection, with sales starting on September 30.

The Honor X9e Pro is a new mid-range smartphone featuring a large battery and 5G connectivity. It is now available for pre-order in Malaysia.

After more than a year in development, F-Droid has rebuilt nearly every part of its Android app. The new release makes apps easier to find, install and update, while also changing how Tor, panic features and background installations work.

Xiaomi has released a new accessory aimed at turning smartphones into musical instruments. Compatible with the Xiaomi 18 Pro, Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and even iPhones, the Pocket Guitar aims to replicate a guitar while still being pocketable.

OnePlus has published an official teaser for the OnePlus 16 on Weibo, confirming a camera overhaul that addresses the biggest criticism of the OnePlus 15: its downgraded cameras.

The Oppo K14 series includes affordable phones such as the K14, K14x, and K14 Lite. The company has now confirmed the K14 Plus 5G, featuring the largest battery in the lineup.

We have good news and bad news for Xiaomi fans all around the world: The good news is that both Leica camera flagships have now also been confirmed as global models both by teasers and code sequences inside HyperOS. The bad news is that significant compromises must be made in terms of battery capacity compared with the Chinese flagships.

Qualcomm’s first-party benchmark data points to substantial gains for the Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 over the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, particularly in graphics and browser performance. Geekbench 7 results also suggest a sizeable CPU uplift across generations.

TechDroider has tested the battery life of the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max against the OnePlus 15. While the results are as expected, the iPhone 18 Pro Max does better than its 5,391 mAh battery capacity suggests.

OnePlus is expected to launch the OnePlus 16 in China sometime in October. Ahead of that, the flagship has now made an official trip to AnTuTu, showing off its Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 and other key details.