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Vivo is officially showing the Zeiss camera design of its X500 Pro series for the first time in the form of extremely high-resolution render images in at least two colors. Also, a well-known travel blogger and creator, who is apparently already out and about with the Vivo X500 Pro Max, demonstrates what the Zeiss Vario-APO-Sonnar lens will be capable of delivering.

Samsung's September update closes two critical flaws in the image decoder used by every Galaxy phone. Google Project Zero reported both. In 2025, attackers abused the same library to deliver the Landfall spyware.

Following yesterday's sealed retail box sighting, the same importer has now unboxed a white Vivo X500 unit inside a Vivo retail store in China, offering the first look at its included charger and case.

The OnePlus N6 Lite has appeared in an official teaser ahead of its launch in India. The teaser offers a partial look at the smartphone’s front design, while its specifications are yet to be disclosed.

Basic open-source Android apps have felt outdated for years, and the GrapheneOS team is finally stepping in to fix the problem. The developers are shifting resources to completely replace clunky default software with modern tools built from the ground up.

Vivo has confirmed a September 21 unveiling for the X500 series, but a Vietnamese importer claims it already has a sealed retail unit, offering an early look at the phone's rear camera design.

Retroid has shared more details of the Pocket Duo. The latest announcement has revealed the handheld will have a Qualcomm chipset, but not one from the Snapdragon series. We also get to see the Pocket Duo in a second color option, albeit one that's see-through.

Lenovo has started selling the Yoga Tab Gen 2 through its regional stores. The Android tablet features an 11.1-inch 4K display with a 144 Hz refresh rate, a MediaTek Dimensity 9500s processor, up to 12 GB of RAM, and an 11,000 mAh battery.

iQOO has revealed that its upcoming gaming-focused tablet will be called the Pad Ultra and confirmed its launch window. The tablet is tipped to feature an 8.8-inch OLED display and a new flagship Snapdragon chipset.

Retroid has finally revealed the full design of its dual-screen handheld. The Retroid Pocket Duo seems to be a combination of the Pocket Flip 2 and Pocket Nova, and tries its best to differ from the Ayn Thor.

The OnePlus 16 is set to be among the first flagship phones powered by the next-gen top-end Snapdragon SoC. Per a recent report from Digital Chat Station, a reliable leaker, the company has packed the phone with three self-developed chips, all geared for competitive gaming.

We recently reviewed the Oppo Pad 6, and just like its predecessor, it has Wi-Fi issues: Despite supporting Wi-Fi 7, data rates are low and fluctuate. We’ll take a closer look at the issue and possible causes.

Vivo has confirmed when its upcoming Zeiss camera flagships will be officially unveiled. At least the launch date for China is set, and a wealth of further information about specifications, cameras and the noteworthy update to OriginOS 7 has also been revealed over the past few hours and days.

A retailer in Uzbekistan has published a full listing for the unannounced Poco C95 Pro, covering pricing, images, colors, and specifications. The phone is shown with a 6.9-inch 120Hz LCD, a MediaTek Helio G91 Ultra processor, a 50MP rear camera, and a 7,500mAh battery with 45W charging, and it appears to be a rebadged Redmi 17 4G.

Arm has introduced CSS for Mobile 2 with its new C2-Ultra CPU and Mali G2-Ultra NX GPU. The CPU promises up to 1.7x higher AI performance and 15% better single-thread performance. Similarly, the GPU adds dedicated neural accelerators, neural upscaling and frame generation, a redesigned execution engine and third-generation ray tracing hardware.

Honor has teased the Chinese version of the MagicPad 4, revealing a design that differs from the global model. Separately, a leak has outlined some of its key specifications.

The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is receiving its biggest update yet, and the Xperia 1 VII, the Xperia 1 VI, and several more affordable Xperia smartphones are also set to be updated to the latest version of Android soon. The flagship models, in particular, are getting some exciting new features.

Retroid has provided an early look at its upcoming dual-screen handheld. The device will launch as a challenger to the AYN Thor, but no details have been provided about is specs and price.

MediaTek's new Helio G99+ keeps the original G99's CPU, GPU, and TSMC N6 process untouched, swapping in LPDDR5X support as Samsung and other DRAM makers wind down LPDDR4X production.

Oppo's next generation of flagship phones, the Find X10 series, is on the way. New information indicates, however, that the base model device in the lineup will offer worse performance than its pricier siblings, thanks to Oppo's chipset choice.

Vivo has published one of the first photo samples from the new Zeiss camera of the X500 Pro Max, showing a sunset captured using the 400mm Zeiss teleconverter. The new camera flagship was also used to record a 4K video sample.

HoYoverse confirms the Genshin Impact Version 7.1 livestream for Sept 12, 2026. Discover the 6th anniversary rewards, 5-star selector, and new Snezhnaya banners.

Lenovo has released the Yoga Tab Plus Gen 2 in the US and several European markets. The high-end Android tablet features a 13-inch 4K 144Hz display, Snapdragon 8 Elite, a 12,700mAh battery, and bundled keyboard and pen accessories.

Version 4.8 of Persona 5: The Phantom X adds Phantom Idol Kumi "Blitz" Katayama, the Tour de Force Sports Fest event, and a mailbox mark/favorite feature on iOS, Android, and PC.

The rumored iQOO tablet is now expected to be called the Pad Ultra. Like Lenovo Legion tablets, it's set to launch with accessories that will enhance the gaming experience, and at launch, two color options are expected.

Several months after its release, the Retroid Pocket 6 can now be purchased on Amazon. The handheld costs more than its MSRP, but buyers should receive their orders in time, compared to buying from the manufacturer's website.

The idea for the secondary display on the back comes from Xiaomi, while the external teleconverter was probably inspired by Vivo. What's new about the Blackview Xplore 6 smartphone is its combination of a bulky outdoorsy look and these two additional features, which are rather unusual in this segment. We tried out this unusual combination at IFA.

A glossy display can look fantastic until the sun shines on it. That’s why the Huawei MatePad Pro Max features a matte PaperMatte finish. In everyday use, it becomes clear why this technology is more than just a marketing term.

MediaTek's Dimensity 9600 Pro will debut later this month and rival Apple's A20 Pro and Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. The flagship chipset has made a new appearance on Geekbench, delivering significantly better CPU performance than its predecessor.

Cubic Games releases Pixel Gun 2 on iOS and Android on September 7, 2026. Discover all destructible voxel arenas, loadout perks, and cross-platform PC progression.

WhatsApp raises its minimum requirement to Android 6 on Sept. 8, 2026. The phones it affects cannot upgrade, so their owners need new hardware. A second date on the same help page has been missing from coverage of the Android cutoff. From Nov. 30, iPhones need iOS 15.5, and there an update is enough.

Xiaomi has revealed more details about the Pad 9 Pro Max ahead of its September 7 launch. The tablet combines a 13.3-inch 3.4K display with PC connectivity, new HyperOS 4 features and support for up to six-way split-screen multitasking.

The key difference between the Dimensity 8550 in the Reno16 Pro and the Dimensity 8500 lies in their ability to run on‑device AI models directly on the smartphone. MediaTek’s new SoC integrates an NPU with a dedicated “LLM Booster”, enabling more advanced processing for generative AI tasks. However, our review of the Oppo device raises several questions about how consistently this AI subsystem performs in real‑world scenarios.

Regulatory filings in China list the Galaxy S27 Pro and Galaxy S27 Ultra under model numbers SM-S9570 and SM-S9580, both rated for 60W wired charging and sold without a charger. The Galaxy S27 and S27 Plus appeared in the same database days earlier at 25W and 45W, completing the lineup and pointing to an unveiling as early as late January 2027.

At $1,500, the new Oppo Reno16 Pro, equipped with the Dimensity 8550, suffers a performance setback in the review. In benchmark tests, it falls short of the Poco Phone, which costs just $380 less. Thanks to its sleek design, top-notch battery life, and long-term software updates, the Oppo phone is still an interesting alternative to the iPhone 17 or Galaxy S26, priced below the MSRP.

Google began removing Assistant from Android phones on Sept. 4, and Gemini takes over. In the Gemini app, Keep Activity is on by default for adults. A share of all chats goes to human reviewers, and those copies survive a history deletion. Google holds them for up to three years.

A new leak has revealed details about a performance-oriented smartphone expected to be the OnePlus Ace 7 Pro. The device is tipped to feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset. The leak also includes information about the phone’s display and camera system.

The Huawei MatePad Pro Max is extremely thin and aims to set new standards. But how practical is a tablet designed for maximum thinness, and what compromises does the ultra-thin design entail?

Vivo calls the LOFIC-based sensor technology in the upcoming X500 Pro flagships "Super Dynamic Zeiss Main Camera." A new video sample demonstrates how this Sony Lytia L910 sensor's 17EV dynamic range optimizes portrait scenes in front of sunsets, for example.

With the Reno16 Pro, Oppo brings on‑device AI to the high‑end smartphone segment. Powered by the new Dimensity 8550, its AI features run locally on the device, no internet connection required. The Reno16 Pro also leverages AI HyperBoost 3.0 for gaming, delivering smoother performance without relying on the cloud. We took a closer look at this “digital second brain.”

Updated: Motorola confirms pricing information. Motorola has launched a new smartwatch globally. Featuring a 2,700-nit AMOLED display, the Moto Watch Ultra also rivals other high-end smartwatches by running Wear OS 6 out of the box and with 2 days of battery life at its disposal.

A new Philips phone has arrived in India. The S7221 5G is a budget-oriented model that offers a 120Hz display and a 64MP rear camera.

Xiaomi has shared early camera samples from the upcoming Xiaomi 18 Fold, highlighting strong detail, controlled highlights and natural tones from its Leica-developed triple-camera system. However, independent third-party testing will still be needed after the foldable’s September 7 launch.

Lara Croft and the Temple of Osiris arrives on iOS and Android on September 8, 2026. Here are the try-before-you-buy pricing, 4-player co-op, and device details.

The TCL P80 Ultra is joined by the cheaper P80 and P80 Pro, which also have OLED displays. However, their more affordable price tags come with tradeoffs such as the lack of a telephoto camera and fewer OS upgrades.

A huge display, keyboard, trackpad, and powerful hardware: The Huawei MatePad Pro Max has everything you need in a laptop replacement. But is the overall package really enough to get you through a full workday?