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Xiaomi has revealed the global release date for its rumoured Poco Pad M1 tablet. Joining the more powerful Poco Pad X1, display and battery specifications have already been officially confirmed too, as has the Poco Pad M1's design.

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Google has unilaterally enabled AirDrop compatibility for Android's Quick Share, creating seamless cross-platform file transfer. This technical feat puts Apple in a difficult strategic corner, as blocking the feature risks severe PR backlash and further regulatory intervention from the EU.

Poco has officially confirmed the global launch of the Poco Pad X1 tablet for November 26. Teasers reveal the tablet will feature a premium 3.2K display with a 144Hz refresh rate, positioning the Pad X1 as a serious competitor for powerful performance and superior media consumption in the mid-range segment.

The global HyperOS 3 rollout continues to pick up pace. Poco’s F7 Pro, F7, M6, as well as the Redmi 13 are the newest phones to receive the Android 16 update.

According to EU regulations, every smartphone is supposed to receive software updates for many years. That makes sense so users don't have to throw away a working device. But Motorola is trying to get around this with some legal fine print.

Google has announced that starting today, Pixel 10 series owners will be able to use Quick Share to send files to iPhone users. More Android devices will get this functionality in the near future.

The Samsung Galaxy S26 series has leaked so much that there is practically not a single aspect of the Galaxy S26 phones that we don't know about. Adding to this ever-increasing pile, Ice Universe has now leaked the Peak Brightness of the Galaxy S26 series, and it might disappoint some fans.

Epic Games has started its penultimate mobile giveaway of the month. Available now for a short time, this week's giveaway focuses on one game for both Android and iOS. Exceptionally well rated on iOS, Zoeti will remain free to claim until November 27.

The OnePlus Watch 3 is available at its lowest price since launch as part of Amazon’s Black Friday deals. The smartwatch comes in 46 mm dial size and is powered by a dual chipset system.

Lava has introduced a new midrange smartphone, the Agni 4, in the Indian market. The device features a 120 Hz AMOLED display, a MediaTek Dimensity 8350 processor, a 50 MP OIS-enabled primary camera, and a 5,000 mAh battery that supports 66 W wired charging.

Xiaomi has lifted the lid on the Poco F8 Pro and Poco F8 Ultra before their dual global releases later this month. Launching with high-end Qualcomm Snapdragon silicon, the pair will also feature battery and camera upgrades over the existing Poco F7 Pro and Poco F7 Ultra.

A reliable leaker has detailed several of the Vivo X300 Ultra's prospective camera upgrades ahead of time. Surpassing its predecessor in several areas, Digital Chat Station also expects the Vivo X300 Ultra to do battle with the Xiaomi 17 Ultra with a custom 35 mm primary camera, an 'unmatched' ultra-wide-angle sensor and even an 'advanced image enhancement hardware module'.

Despite already launching the Vivo X300 series, Vivo isn't done with the X200 series yet. Evidence of a new model called the Vivo X200T has been spotted, and when it launches, it will be the seventh in the series.

Ahead of Pantone's unveiling of its Color of the Year 2026, a leaker has already spilled the beans. However, Pantone's partner, Motorola, already launched a device in the same color several months ago.

A new leak has suggested that the Galaxy Z Flip 8 FE may get a significant upgrade over the Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE. However, it is too early to tell and the difference between the two may just be iterative.

Google's editors for the Play Store have unveiled their favorite games of the year 2025 in various different categories. These titles feature some well-known franchises that originated on other platforms.

Samsung is not due to unleash One UI 8.5 for foldables for a while yet. In the meantime, a video showcasing the improvements on the table for the Galaxy Z Fold7 and Samsung's other foldables has already been posted online.

Popular YouTubers have now got their hands on the first gaming handheld to ship with Quaclomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset. While the Ayn Odin 3 delivers exceptional gaming performance in some cases, a few issues prevent it from being the jack-of-all emulation device that the popular Ayn Odin 2 is.

A leaker has stated that OnePlus doesn’t want the public to know about the overheating issues of the OnePlus 15. It seems like the cooling system is not capable of keeping the device from throttling under heavy loads.

Oppo has just launched the Reno15 in its home market. Apparently, the Oppo Reno15 is set to receive a global release, with a leaker identifying a rough release window too. However, rumoured specifications would see the global version departing from its Chinese counterpart in almost every area.

Black Friday deals are expected to fully roll out from November 20, 2025, but for those who were eyeing the Galaxy Tab A9+, it's currently enjoying an early price cut. The 256 GB config of the Samsung tablet is enjoying a $140 discount.

Steamworks SDK now sports official Android ARM support, as an X/Twitter user spots an Android branch being added to Walkabout Mini Golf VR's Steam version on SteamDB.

Vivo has now officially revealed that the S50 Pro mini will feature Qualcomm's new Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chipset. A prominent Vivo executive has also offered an insight into the S50 Pro mini's performance, outlining that it could match the Vivo X200 Ultra in the process.

The Vivo X Fold 6, the company's next-generation foldable smartphone, has surfaced in an early leak. It is tipped to feature Qualcomm's latest sub-flagship processor and a 200MP camera, along with details about its expected release timeline.

Early details about Xiaomi's next Redmi K90 smartphone have emerged online ahead of the device's launch next year. Reportedly set to combine a circa 8,000 mAh battery and a 165 Hz display, the Xiaomi Redmi K90 Ultra could be one of the first devices to ship with MediaTek's unannounced Dimensity 9500 Plus chipset too.

The Teclast P33 is a new tablet from the company that comes with a 10.1-inch display, a relatively large battery, and a stereo sound setup. It's currently available on AliExpress for around $84.

More details about the Samsung Galaxy A57 have surfaced online following prior evidence that it will be using an Exynos 1680 chipset with an Xclipse 550 iGPU. Now, it seems that Samsung's upcoming Galaxy A56 refresh will beat the flagship Galaxy S26 when it comes to charging speeds, despite being a mid-range smartphone.

The stable HyperOS 3 rollout for the global devices has been progressing smoothly, and now, it seems Xiaomi is slowly shifting its focus to the last batch of compatible devices. It has begun testing the Android 16 firmware for the Poco F5, F5 Pro, and Xiaomi 12T Pro.

Qualcomm will unveil the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 later in November. It is expected to debut alongside devices from OnePlus and Vivo.

Honor’s Magic 8 series is the company’s latest flagship lineup, with rumors suggesting a compact model may be in development. A new leak suggests the Magic 8 Mini could combine a compact form factor with a thin design.

Complete hardware specifications for the Poco F8 Ultra have now been shared online before its global release later this month. Equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset and a 120 Hz AMOLED display, the Xiaomi Poco F8 Ultra is also set to feature triple 50 MP cameras with a 5x optical zoom lens.

Ayaneo has detailed its Pocket Vert gaming handheld in a new video. Combining a high-resolution display with a 6,000 mAh battery, Ayaneo has now confirmed that the Pocket Vert will sit between the Pocket DMG and other budget vertical gaming handhelds like the Anbernic RG40XX V, too.

Xiaomi is preparing to update the Poco F series with the Poco F8 Pro later this month. In the meantime, the company has revealed that the smartphone will be powered by high-end Qualcomm Snapdragon silicon. A reduction in battery capacity from the Redmi K90 will also help the Poco F8 Pro drop below 200 g, according to one leaker.

The OnePlus Ace 6T is set to be among the first phones with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5. While the launch date of this sub-flagship phone hasn't been revealed yet, the company has confirmed preliminary battery and fast charging info of the device.

Xiaomi has shared new details about the Poco F8 Ultra before its impending global release. Allegedly outperforming high-end flagships like the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max thanks to Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 and VisionBoost D8 chipsets, the Poco F8 Ultra should be significantly more powerful than the Poco F7 Ultra by extension.

It seems the European versions of the Galaxy 26 and Galaxy S26+ will feature an Exynos chip, like their predecessors. However, this processor could prove more compelling than previous Exynos offerings when it debuts in 2026, especially given that Samsung may beat TSMC to launching the world’s first 2nm chip. Nonetheless, the performance and efficiency figures provided by Samsung appear remarkably humble at first glance.

The global version of the Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus has turned up on Geekbench before its impending release. Confirming expected performance improvements over the Redmi Note 14 Pro Plus, Xiaomi appears set to downgrade the minimum RAM amount for the Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus' global variant.

Vivo's Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 sub-flagship is expected to launch in China in December 2025. Ahead of any formal announcement, a new leak from a credible leaker has highlighted all the key specs of the rumored Vivo S50 Pro Mini.

The Android 16-based stable HyperOS 3 update has landed on three new smartphones, namely, the Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G, Poco X7 Pro, and Poco X7. The update is rolling out incrementally to the global units, with more devices set to join later this month.

The OnePlus Ace 6T is set for an imminent launch, confirmed by a new Geekbench listing. It is poised to be the world’s first phone with the new Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chip. The listing reveals high raw scores, setting the stage for a powerful, yet affordable, flagship experience.

The OnePlus 15 is one of the most feature-packed smartphones to have been released in 2025. Per a charging test using 120 W SuperVOOC charging, the OnePlus 15 absolutely destroys the iPhone 17 Pro Max, reaching 100% in under 50 mints.

Zinwa is preparing to release its BlackBerry homage early next year. In the meantime, the company has shared what the Q27 looks like at this stage and how the device is shaping up.

OnePlus has confirmed the impending launch of a new smartwatch. Based on initial teasers, the next OnePlus Watch will be ultra-thin at circa 8.9 mm and could debut globally as soon as next month.

OnePlus has started teasing the upcoming launch of a new tablet. Dubbed the OnePlus New Tablet for now, the company has hinted at a specific release date. A recent OnePlus Tablet release in China may have already offered a clue about the company's plans, too.

OnePlus is now allowing fans to register to receive a €200/£200 launch discount against its upcoming OnePlus 15R smartphone. Also offering an option to win a OnePlus 15R for free, the company has hinted at a global release date too, albeit one that misses several key markets.

OnePlus has now provided a first look at its next high-end smartphone release. Already confirmed to be the OnePlus 15R, the company has now teased the device's availability in two colour options. By the looks of things, the OnePlus 15R is the global version of the OnePlus Ace 6, too.

New evidence suggests that Samsung could be bringing its first tri-foldable smartphone to North America after all. With test firmware for a US unlocked variant now being spotted on Samsung's servers, it seems that the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold may not be exclusive to China, South Korea and Southeast Asia as previous rumours alleged.

A known leaker has shared the RAM and storage configurations for the Galaxy S26 series. The same leaker had previously shared that the new phones will come with faster RAM starting at 12 GB capacity.