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Xiaomi is expanding its Android 16–based HyperOS 3 update to more devices, including the Poco F6 Pro and Redmi Pad 2. The update brings major UI changes, new multitasking features, and a suite of AI tools.

Ayaneo previously teased that it was making a gaming phone, and now, the device has been fully showcased. Called Pocket Play, it comes with a design formula that's very similar to the Sony Xperia Play, but the company didn't share any specs yet.

What's inside the box of the Xiaomi Pad 8? As part of our detailed review, the affordable but lightning-fast Chinese tablet recently arrived in our test lab, after which we did take a look at the retail packaging and everything that’s included in the box.

New reports indicate that Apple's aggressive iPhone 17 pricing has forced Samsung to downgrade the Galaxy S26 in more areas than previously expected. With a redesign and a major battery upgrade off the table, another set of proposed improvements from the Galaxy S25 are said to have been shelved for another generation, too.

Motorola has offered a hint that it will be getting into the world of book-style foldables next year. Seemingly, the company's official announcement is on the horizon too.

Oppo has launched a new midrange smartphone, the A6L, in the Chinese market. The smartphone retains the same design as the A6 Max and features a 120 Hz AMOLED display and a large 7,000 mAh battery with 80 W wired charging. Available in a single 12 GB + 256 GB variant, the device is currently exclusive to China.

Anbernic has confirmed full specifications for its next gaming handheld. In the process, the company has indicated that the Anbernic RG477V will be released soon with a global launch likely on the cards.

X leaker Abhishek Yadav has learned Samsung plans to push out its mid-range Galaxy A series in February. They could be unveiled before the Galaxy S26 trio, which is tipped for a late-February 2026 reveal.

Samsung's magnetic accessories for Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26 Plus and Galaxy S26 Ultra have leaked online ahead of time. Joined by new magnetic wireless chargers and a magnetic ring holder, the Galaxy S26 series should mark Samsung's expansion of support for the recent Qi2 wireless charging standard.

After announcing the competition back in March, Nothing has unveiled the community designed Phone (3a). Officially known as the Nothing Phone (3a) Community Edition, the phone has a frosted teal finish that's reminiscent of tech products from the 90s.

Abxylute has announced the E1 dual-OS retro game console, designed for the emulation of classic games from systems such as the Nintendo Game Boy Advance, as well as cloud gaming. The $69 handheld comes with a 640 x 480 LCD screen and dual carbon-film analog joysticks running Android and Linux OSs. Update: Specifications updated

A new report from Digitimes says Samsung might use the Exynos 2600 only in its home turf. The decision is likely driven by low yields and contractual obligations with Qualcomm.

Google has announced extended repair programmes for all Pixel 9 Pro smartphones. Skipping the cheaper Pixel 9 and Pixel 9a, the repair programmes cover Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL and Pixel 9 Pro Fold handsets that exhibit display defects that are free from physical damage.

Samsung has launched its Galaxy Z TriFold foldable ahead of schedule. Now available in China, the ultra-premium foldable costs considerably more than in Samsung's home market.

December has arrived, bringing with it the usual wave of year-end reviews. The smartphone industry hasn’t been this exciting in years. Recently, Europe has even been graced by flagship phones originally expected to launch in 2026, such as the Vivo X300 Pro, OnePlus 15 and Oppo Find X9 Pro. As in previous years, YouTuber MKBHD has unveiled his top smartphone picks for 2025 – though, naturally, not everyone will agree with his choices.

According to a new report, the Edge 70 Ultra will directly rival the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and Galaxy S26 Ultra in a core area. Borrowing a feature from the Moto G division, Motorola is expected to combine the feature with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chipset and a triple camera set-up.

Xiaomi is preparing Android 15–based HyperOS 3 updates for 15 of its older Xiaomi and Redmi phones. They won’t get the newer Android 16 version, but the core HyperOS 3 features and improvements are still coming.

Xiaomi has detailed international launch plans for its Redmi Note 15 smartphones. Arriving in under a month, the company has strongly hinted that dedicated 4G and 5G smartphones will be available, with five models rumoured at this stage.

The Pad 2 Go is set to launch alongside the OnePlus 15R in the global market. Previously, the company officially disclosed some preliminary details of the affordable Android tablet, and now, more specs of the tab have been confirmed.

A new leak has revealed that five Redmi Note 15 smartphones are on their way to receive global releases. Of these, the Redmi Note 15 5G has appeared on a German retailer, highlighting a few differences from the model already available in China.

Motorola is all set to launch its latest ultra-slim Edge 70 smartphone in India on December 15. The company’s upcoming midrange smartphone will feature an AMOLED display, a 50 MP triple camera system, a 5,000 mAh battery, and IP68/IP69 water resistance. It will be available in three Pantone-curated options, including bronze green, gadget gray, and lily pad.

The first alleged images of the 2026 Motorola Moto G Stylus and Moto Tag 2 have emerged. These new pictures show two color options for both devices, and they don’t look much different than their predecessors.

A retailer has quietly listed the Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G in Europe. Already available to order, the new smartphone surpasses the Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G in several areas while also falling shart of the original Redmi Note 15 Pro in others.

Xiaomi has begun teasing the release of a new gaming tablet. Launching under its Black Shark division, the unnamed device will be as compact as the company's Xiaomi Pad Mini and Redmi K Pad but with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 series chipset.

The global version of the Xiaomi 17 has appeared in several leaks before its impending launch. Likely arriving soon, the global model has already appeared on Geekbench and the NBTC with a few specifications confirmed ahead of time.

A feature coming to select Oppo and OnePlus smartphones and tablets will no longer limit bypass charging to games. Following the update, users will be able to use the feature for all activities done on their devices.

Anbernic has teased the gaming performance of its next retro gaming handheld release. A replacement for the RG406V, the RG477V combines a 120 Hz display with a powerful chipset to deliver 4x resolution scaling in PS2 games and 3x scaling in popular GameCube and Wii titles.

So far, Qualcomm's new Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 has only been featured on the OnePlus Ace 6T. That phone has now been put through the usual CPU and GPU benchmarks, to see how its chipset performs in comparison to last year's Snapdragon 8 Elite.

PlugOS has made a formal debut as an Android-based secure operating system that PlugMate runs on. This combination offers the ability to run Android on different devices, including Mac, iPhone, and iPad.

According to a new leak, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra could be much closer to launch than expected. The flagship phone has now been rumored to be set to debut this month in China, potentially before Christmas, even.

After releasing the Ace 6 and Ace 6T in China, OnePlus seemingly has a new tablet in the works as well. This tablet is said to be a mid-range offering based on an Oppo model, and is expected to launch globally as the OnePlus Pad Go 2.

Rather bland render images of the Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26 Plus and Galaxy S26 Ultra have now appeared in a beta version of One UI 8.5. Additionally, Samsung is finally expected to catch up with Apple and Google by equipping the Galaxy S26 series with integrated magnets for full Qi2 compatibility.

The ViWoods AiPaper Reader C is now available to purchase. It's a new eReader that runs on Android 16, has a phone-sized form factor, and comes with a colorful E Ink display. The retail price is $349.

Certifications now clearly show that there will be two models of the Xiaomi 17 Ultra in China. But now, for the first time, a global model of the exciting high-end version has surfaced for the first time, apparently intended to commemorate the founder of the legendary German camera company.

CheckMag GrapheneOS, the privacy and security focused aftermarket operating system, has received an experimental build for the Pixel 10 series, marking the first custom ROM available for the range.

The Oppo Find X9 is positioned as a relatively affordable flagship with a Hasselblad camera system, aiming to offer high-end photography for under $1000. Our review reveals how well image quality, zoom performance and AI post-processing work together in everyday use.

A new leak has now revealed more details of the Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5. This device is expected to be rebadged as the Poco X8 Pro outside China, and will feature a massive battery.

The OnePlus 15R is set to launch globally on December 17, 2025, with a similar spec sheet as the Chinese Ace 6T. However, compared to the variant sold in China, the global phone is now confirmed for a battery downgrade.

An early leak has revealed initial details about Xiaomi's new Black Shark gaming tablet release. Much more powerful than current Black Shark tablets, the device should combine a powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset and 12 GB of RAM, coupled with an eye-catching design.

The Darkside Detective is a point-and-click adventure aimed at fans of vintage video game art styles. Available to claim for free on Android and iOS as well as iPadOS, The Darkside Detective sees you solving puzzles as detective Francis McQueen in the spooky city of Twin Lakes.

Ayaneo has updated the Pocket DMG over a year after its original release. Still one of the most powerful vertical gaming handhelds around, the Ayaneo Pocket DMG now comes in a fresh limited edition colour option with a cheaper starting price to boot.

Motorola has given its ultra-thin Edge 70 smartphone the Swarovski treatment. Adorned with Swarovski crystals, the new Cloud Dancer variant is also a celebration of Pantone's Colour of the Year 2026.

The OnePlus 15R has been seen flexing its muscles on Geekbench before its impending global release. Putting the OnePlus 13R to shame in single-core and multi-core workloads, the new Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 even helps the OnePlus 15R outperform the OnePlus 13 in some capacity.

With Android 16 QPR2, Google is bringing back a feature that lets Pixel phones be unlocked even when the screen is off. This removes the need to wake the display first, making the process quicker and more convenient. The feature is available starting with the Pixel 7 and needs to be enabled manually after the update.

A major retailer has detailed the Redmi Note 15 Pro 4G before its global release. Revealing all of Xiaomi's secrets ahead of time, the listing showcases not only specifications and pricing but also what Xiaomi's next mid-range smartphone looks like.

A new leak now claims Xiaomi already has a direct successor to the Xiaomi 15S Pro in the works. This device is expected to debut next year and will likely arrive featuring Xiaomi's second-gen in-house flagship chipset, XRing O2.

A mysterious Xiaomi Mix Fold device has surfaced in an early leak. Pegged for a summer 2026 release, the device is rumoured to be an alternative to Huawei's Mate XTs and Samsung's Galaxy Z TriFold rather than a conventional book-style foldable called the Mix TriFold.