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Android 17 QPR2 Beta 1 is causing audio headaches for some Pixel users, with reports of broken mic access, missing sounds, and flaky Bluetooth playback. These problems arrive after Google has fixed a separate audio framework bug in QPR1 Beta 8.

The Poco M8 Power joins the Poco M8 family sporting a large display and the biggest battery capacity of the series. With an advertised battery life of up to 3-days, it is also expected to receive four OS updates and security updates for 6 years.

A sturdy hinge, high-quality materials, and a great feel—the Motorola Razr 70 Ultra makes a very high-quality first impression. But does it still feel like a premium phone after two weeks of testing?

With a 6,000 mAh battery and over 18 hours of stamina, the Razr Fold sets the standard among foldable smartphones. We analyze the battery life of the Motorola smartphone and its foldable competitors.

The Legion Y700 Infinite will be the company's first OLED gaming tablet under the Y700 line. It's set to launch in China in August 2026, and with a new round of teasers, the company has shared the design details of the pad.

KLab and gumi have set August 6, 2026 as the worldwide launch date for My Hero Academia United Survival, moving the rogue-lite action game up from its original November window.

The Motorola Moto G37 stands out visually with its stylish Pantone color options in fuchsia, blue, and gray, as well as a turquoise variant. The back is made of soft plastic, and its IP64 certification protects against dust, but the build quality reflects its low price.

Oppo has officially launched the A7 Pro Max 5G, its first smartphone to pack a 10,000mAh battery, alongside the world's first Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 chipset. The phone starts at 2,199 Yuan, or around $325, for the 8GB+128GB model, rising to 2,999 Yuan, or around $445, for the 12GB+512GB variant.

A closer look at Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 V Series spec sheet shows the chip drops one Adreno GPU slice and trims cache versus the standard chip, landing its graphics performance closer to the non-Elite Snapdragon 8 Gen 5.

Xiaomi has now revealed the design of the Redmi K100 Pro along with two color options. The latest information also confirms the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 V Series chipset and additional details about the smartphone.

The Redmi Note 17 Pro Max is set to arrive globally soon. In the meantime, a renowned leaker has revealed all key launch configurations, including a free Redmi Watch 6 smartwatch in some cases.

Digital Chat Station has leaked new specs for the Honor Robot Phone covering the display, chipset, and battery, ahead of its August 12 launch.

Kuro Games announces the Wuthering Waves Version 3.6 Special Broadcast for August 7, 2026. Get details on Qingxiao, Jingran, stream times, and 300 free Astrite codes.

New leaked marketing images give an early look at Google's next Pixel flagship and its AI-driven camera features ahead of the August 12 launch.

The Motorola Razr Ultra 2026’s processor isn’t exactly brand-new, but it can still deliver very good performance when gaming. Cooling, however, could be an issue in the small chassis. We’ll take a closer look at the phone's gaming capabilities.

Motorola’s first smartphone that can be unfolded into an 8-inch phablet is here, and it’s called the Motorola Razr Fold. In our in-depth review, we examined all the details of the device and summarize its strengths and weaknesses here.

Retroid has confirmed that starting August 6, the Pocket Nova 8+128GB will be sold for $239 instead of $229. This comes shortly after Qualcomm announced a price hike for its processors.

Persona 5: The Phantom X Version 4.6 is live with new character Wavecatcher Miyu, a summer event, and quality of life updates on PC and mobile.

The Motorola Moto G37’s built-in speaker does reach impressive volume levels for its price range. However, frequency analysis reveals significant weaknesses in the bass range, which quickly become noticeable during music playback. Here’s our verdict on this budget phone’s sound system.

Konami has confirmed Suikoden Star Leap, the franchise's first mobile-native RPG, launches August 7 in Japan for iOS and Android. A Steam PC version is planned but has no confirmed date yet.

Xiaomi has detailed the display technology for the Redmi K100 Pro series ahead of its August 11 launch, and the 185 Hz refresh rate is just one part of the story.

It’s apparently official, at least according to a report from South Korea, which states that Samsung has confirmed to camera suppliers that all four Galaxy S27 models will feature a triple-camera setup next year. The industry report also provides specific details about all the cameras on the Galaxy S27 Pro, including a rather disappointing telephoto. The reasons behind these decisions won't surprise any Samsung insiders.

A new leak details two candidate 50MP sensors for the Oppo Find X10 Ultra's 10x telephoto camera, both larger than the sensor in the outgoing Find X9 Ultra.

Honor has unveiled a new Play 11 Pro smartphone in China. Like the Honor 600 Pro, it has a 120 Hz OLED screen and a dedicated customizable button. Plus, the budget smartphone boasts a slim 7.34 mm (0.28 inch) profile and a large 7,000 mAh battery.

Poco's Flipkart microsite has revealed nearly the entire spec sheet for the M8 Power ahead of its August 4 launch in India. The phone pairs a 6.9-inch AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate and 1,800 nits peak brightness with an 8,000mAh battery, a Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 chipset, and 45W charging.

Following OnePlus' withdrawal from North American and European markets, the next-generation OnePlus 16 is unlikely to receive a wide global launch. However, the smartphone was previously teased in China, and a new leak has suggested its potential pricing and memory configurations.

We’re halfway between the Galaxy S26 launch and the next big Galaxy Unpacked event and the rumors surrounding the Galaxy S27 series expected in January or February 2027 are starting to heat up. For the first time, four Galaxy S27 phones are set to hit the market at the same time, the top-of-the-line Galaxy S27 Ultra might not only get more expensive, it may also feature a weird camera design if you ask the wrong people.

(Update 3: Problem solved for now) Google has apparently blocked all imported or China-purchased smartphones from using Google Wallet for contactless payments with the latest version of its Play Services, as countless affected users of Xiaomi, Vivo, Oppo, and OnePlus smartphones are criticizing at the moment.

The Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 (Razr 70 Ultra) stands out with its exceptional display brightness: Lab tests confirm that it ranks at the top among current flip phones. Read on to find out what else this foldable has to offer.

The Motorola Moto G37 brings a 120-Hz display, but lab tests show that high refresh rates do not automatically guarantee high-quality images. Here’s what we don’t like about this budget phone’s screen – and where it shines.

Flight Scanner is a new app that turns any Wear OS watch into a live aircraft radar, tracking nearby planes and showing important flight information directly on your wrist. It’s a niche but clever app for aviation fans who want to know what's flying overhead without having to reach for their phone.

A build number tied to the Galaxy S27 Ultra has surfaced on X, suggesting that early One UI 9.5 testing is already underway on the unreleased flagship.

Rising memory chip costs have prompted Xiaomi to raise prices across its Redmi and Xiaomi 17 lineups in China. Snapdragon and MediaTek models have been affected equally, signaling an industry-wide component squeeze rather than a platform-specific one.

The Zinwa Q27 is a new Android smartphone with a BlackBerry design that was first announced in 2025. Now, the manufacturer has begun accepting pre-orders for the device.

NEC has launched the Lavie Tab T12 as its latest Android tablet in Japan. It is a Wi-Fi-only tablet powered by a MediaTek chipset and a 10,200mAh battery.

Xiaomi has revealed new details about the Redmi K100 Pro Max ahead of its launch in China. The gaming-focused smartphone features a 185Hz display and a flagship Snapdragon chipset.

Motorola has equipped the premium Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 (Razr 70 Ultra) foldable with a larger battery. With two displays and a complex folding mechanism, there isn’t much room for the battery— can the phone still deliver impressive battery life?

Genshin Impact Version 7.0 "Everwinter Without Mercy" launches August 12, opening Snezhnaya with the Eye of Graeae tool, a new TPS mode, and characters Odette and Alyosha.

The Xiaomi 17T Pro is a powerful high-end smartphone featuring outstanding battery life, an impressive display, and compelling cameras. The new Dimensity 9500 delivers ample performance, while the 7,000 mAh battery ensures exceptionally long runtimes. Weaknesses are primarily evident in the USB 2.0 port, the ultra-wide-angle camera, and performance throttling under sustained load.

No one probably expected these camera compromises, but high memory prices are forcing more and more manufacturers to cut costs. That’s why the Motorola Moto G37 offers neither 4K video recording nor an ultra-wide-angle lens. Is it still good enough for decent photos?

Google's unusual design feature on the Pixel 11 series, which doesn't just look good but also serves a purpose, has already been confirmed several times in teasers. However, it will most likely not be called Pixel Glow after all, according to "confirmed" information from a developer.

It's been clear since Google I/O that the former Pixelbook makers are working on a much broader attack on Windows laptops and Apple's MacBooks and will soon be replacing Chromebooks with something entirely new. The first laptops and even a 2-in-1 tablet from Lenovo have now leaked in the form of pictures, that show, how some of the first Googlebooks will look like when they launch this fall.

Motorola has launched the Moto Pad 70 Groove in India. The Android tablet features a large 120Hz display, a MediaTek Dimensity 7400 chipset, and a JBL-tuned speaker system.

On August 12, Google will not only unveil the Pixel 11 and the Pixel Watch 5, but apparently also their first tracker, which can now be seen in a photo for the first time. Similar to the Apple AirTag or Samsung’s SmartTag, the PixelTag will allow accessories to be integrated into the Android "Find my Device" network.

How good is Samsung’s update guarantee in everyday use? With the new Galaxy Z Fold 8, Samsung is once again promising seven years of software support. But how up‑to‑date are older Android phones in practice? We checked the Galaxy S24 Ultra, Galaxy S25 Ultra, and Galaxy S26 Ultra to see whether Samsung’s previous flagship models are already running One UI 8.5 and receiving the latest security patches.

With the Pad 5, Oppo demonstrates exactly how not to design a mid‑range tablet for Europe. While the Chinese version features a high‑quality display, fast storage, and the Dimensity 9400+, the global model we tested feels noticeably stripped down. From connectivity to performance, Oppo has cut corners in all the crucial areas and these cost‑saving measures are evident in everyday use.

A high-quality hinge and special materials make the Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 clamshell foldable expensive, so costs must be cut elsewhere compared to conventional smartphones. Read here to find out if the phone is still worth it.

Evan Blass's latest Pixel 11 leak puts a number on the base model's zoom, revealing an upgrade over the previous generation.