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Brax has announced a new smartphone that is compact, features a removable QWERTY keyboard, and runs on a modified version of Android. Called Wink, it is packed with hardware- and software-based privacy features.

In a few days, the latest Zeiss camera flagship will be officially available for many regions outside China but it could be rather expensive. A leaker now reveals that the global European model's battery capacity will once again be reduced, but there seems to also be a global Vivo X500 Pro Max option without this compromise and it should be even cheaper.

WhatsApp reportedly plans to add audio to stickers, letting users add custom audio to any sticker they create. The Meta-owned application is also looking to change the look of the message composition box.

Honor confirms that the WIN 2 series carries impressive dust and water resistance ratings despite having two internal cooling fans and a giant battery.

Alongside the new Win 2-series phones, Honor will launch a compact gaming tablet with performance-focused specs. It will be a direct rival to the Lenovo Legion Tab Gen 5 and RedMagic Astra 2, and, with recent teasers, the company has formally confirmed some of the device's core specs.

Honor's WIN 2 series adds a dedicated WIN Key that adjusts haptics and touch sensitivity across three levels and cycles through five lighting modes. Launching in China on October 21, 2026, the lineup is led by the WIN 2 with a Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 and twin 31,000 RPM fans.

The Win 2 series is set to launch, and so far, Honor has shared many core details about the flagship phone in the lineup, which features the Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. Now, some specs of the RT 2 have emerged, and the brand has confirmed that the gaming phone will sport a massive 12,070mAh battery.

Xiaomi does it again, leaving the mid-range competition shaking: The Poco X8 hits the market at a bargain price, with a bright OLED display and a high-capacity battery. The new phone impresses even under our rigorous testing conditions – though not in every area.

Doogee has shown the Note60 W series at the 140th Canton Fair. The brand's first "wide-screen" phone features in a launch poster that closely matches Huawei's promotional images for the Pura X View.

Unfortunately, OnePlus has recently withdrawn from Europe and the USA, so its attractively priced gaming flagship with a 185 Hz display, Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 and 9,000 mAh battery will not be available on Amazon or your favorite Best Buy. However, there are other ways to get it, we tell your where and what you need to know.

The Honor Win 2 is set to compete against the Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 flagship phones soon. Ahead of the launch, the company has teased the smartphone by sharing its AnTuTu score, which is higher than that of the RedMagic 12 Pro+, potentially making it the top-performing gaming phone so far.

The OnePlus 16 made its debut in China in October 2026. A tipster now claims that software testing is underway for the OnePlus 16 in markets outside China.

Ledger says the Atom can protect sensitive approvals even if its Android system is compromised. The device runs everyday apps, but a separate operating system takes over the screen when users need to approve an action. A physical switch also disconnects the cameras and microphones.

Anbernic has announced the price of its new dual-screen handheld, the RG DDS. The handheld can be pre-ordered now at a discounted price, but there's nearly two months of waiting before shipping begins.

The Spark 50s 5G is the new affordable 5G smartphone from Tecno, featuring a 120 Hz display and a large 6,500 mAh battery. The smartphone ships with a horizontal pill-shaped camera module and burgundy red and breeze blue color options. It will be available for purchase in India starting October 20.

For its Googlebook, Asus utilizes the high-end chassis of the ExpertBook Ultra, resulting in a device that weighs less than one kilogram. However, the new Googlebook OS remains a limiting factor.

At the launch of the Xperia 10 VI, Sony promised that the mid-range smartphone would receive three major Android updates. However, that is no longer the case, allegedly due to insufficient storage. Users will not receive any compensation.

Several leaked promotional images of the Nubia V90 Pro have leaked, giving us an early look at a new Android smartphone from ZTE. With a similar design to its predecessor, the V80 Pro/V80 Pro Design, the V90 Pro will have a 6.75-inch screen, a 108MP camera, and in IP rating, among other features.

The Vivo Pad FE has received certification in the UAE, confirming its name and Wi-Fi-only connectivity. The tablet has also appeared in the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) database, although its key specifications and launch date remain unknown.

In a few weeks, global users will be able to try out the new Hasselblad and Zeiss camera flagships without importing them, following their launch in China in late September. As with the leaked pricing for the Oppo Find X10 Pro Max and Find X10 however, you will need deep pockets for the global models if the latest price leak turns out accurate.

After accepting pre-orders for a month, Retroid is finally ready to begin shipping the Pocket Duo, the most expensive model in its trio of dual-screen handhelds. It is also still offering a discount until the end of October for those who purchase the Android handheld from its website.

The changelog for SteamOS 3.8.28 reveals support is ongoing for non-Valve devices, including two made by Ayaneo. One is the Pocket S2 which ships with Android and has a Snapdragon processor, while the other is the Konkr Fit which has an AMD processor and ships with Windows.

RedMagic has confirmed that it will be releasing the RedMagic 12 Pro globally with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 chipset. Also packing an 185 Hz AMOLED display, the RedMagic 12 Pro will arrive next month with an 8,400 mAh battery, too.

Leaks about Samsung's next Galaxy camera flagships are becoming increasingly detailed. A usually very reliable leaker has now shared new specs that once again point to two major upgrades for the Galaxy S26 Ultra's successor, even if the latest measurements sound rather unremarkable at first glance.

The RedMagic 12 Pro+ has been launched in China, and it’s powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, the current top-end flagship SoC from Qualcomm. It has an 185Hz OLED display, active cooling, and a large battery. The starting price is CNY 6,499, about $971.

Oppo's Pad Mini Matte Display Edition will arrive in India on October 22 with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chip, an 8,000 mAh battery, and an 8.8-inch matte display with a 144 Hz refresh rate.

Google Messages is getting an opt-in Enhanced protection mode against text scams. It sends chats with unknown senders to Gemini models in the cloud, which Google says keeps them encrypted and out of reach for Google itself. The rollout starts in the coming weeks. Here is what the mode does, which phones get the extra link check, and what Google leaves out.

itel has launched the new affordable 5G smartphone, the City 300, in India. The smartphone comes with Google’s Pixel 11-inspired design, featuring a horizontal pill-shaped camera layout. It has a 120 Hz LCD display, a Unisoc T8200 chipset, a 13 MP camera, and a 5,000 mAh battery with 10 W wired charging support.

iQOO has revealed more details about of its upcoming tablet with an 8.8-inch OLED display. The Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5-powered iQOO Pad Pro is confirmed to feature a 9,020mAh battery and a built-in cooling fan.

The Nexal Pad LTE is a budget Android tablet with an 11-inch 90Hz display and LTE connectivity. It is now available in Malaysia, following its release in the Philippines.

Anbernic has revealed the emulation performance of its latest gaming handheld. Unlike previous RG DS releases, the RG DDS appears to be powerful for Wii U, PS3 and even Xbox emulation. The handheld's Snapdragon G2 Gen 2 chipset and 12 GB of RAM should handle some Nintendo 3DS games at up to a 5x integer scale, too.

The Googlebook laptops are finally here from major OEMs like Dell and Asus. The new notebooks are powered by Google's new Googlebook OS. YouTuber ETA Prime shows that the Googlebook OS has compatibility issues to resolve before it can truly shine.

A used smartphone can stay linked to the previous owner's accounts even after a factory reset. Activation Lock, Factory Reset Protection or company device management then make it unusable. Here's how to check an iPhone, Android or Samsung phone before you pay.

Honor has opened pre-orders in China for the WIN 2 ahead of an October 21 launch event. The company confirms dual-fan cooling, and leaks point to a top-tier chipset powering the phone.

Honor has opened pre-orders in China for the WIN RT 2 ahead of an October 21 launch event, with leaks pointing to an impressive spec sheet.

A Xiaomi 5G handset with model number M786BC has passed China's 3C certification with 100W fast charging support, and tipster Digital Chat Station identifies it as the standard Redmi K100. Leaks point to a battery close to 10,000mAh, a flat display of up to 185Hz, and a possible late-October launch.

Honor has revealed the Win Tablet's design and color options ahead of its launch in China. A hands-on report has also detailed its key specifications.

Acer has launched a new 5G tablet in India with a 12.2-inch 90 Hz display and a 10,000 mAh battery. It offers 8 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of storage, while optional bundles include a keyboard and stylus.

Ayn has shared a first look at a new Android handheld coming soon. Confirmed to launch as the Odin 3 Portal, the handheld shares a striking resemblance to the Odin 2 Portal, but is expected to launch as a larger variant of the Odin 3.

Xiaomi will soon be expanding its Poco smartphone series with a cheaper Poco X8 variant. Launching globally, the Xiaomi Poco X8s has already revealed itself in an early benchmarking leak with 12 GB of RAM and a recent Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset.

Thanks to DroidDeck, you can turn your Android phone into a DIY Steam Deck. ETA Prime has done just that with the ZTE Nubia RedMagic 11 Pro, as the YouTuber ran Steam games on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5-powered gaming smartphone.

The new HP Googlebook 14c combines a high-quality chassis, a high-resolution OLED display, and a Snapdragon processor with Google's new operating system. The result is an expensive laptop with significant limitations.

New leaks have now revealed more information on Honor's forthcoming launch event. The company has shared its plans of presenting the Honor Win 2 lineup next week, on October 21. Three smartphones and a tablet are expected.

Galaxy S27 Pro and Galaxy S27 Ultra could bring surprising changes for Samsung, particularly by apparently addressing a display shortcoming that has long drawn criticism compared with the competition. The latest details on Samsung's Galaxy S27 series also provide updates on the Exynos versus Snapdragon split, along with indications of higher costs and further price increases.

OnePlus took the stage at the Oppo Marina Bay Center to unveil its latest flagship phone, the OnePlus 16. It comes with a record display refresh rate and a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 chipset, but with the price to match.

Experimental DroidDeck forks are making progress on Google Pixel phones equipped with non-Adreno GPUs. One developer reports running Dark Souls Remastered on a Pixel 11 Pro XL, while another has demonstrated a working Linux desktop on a Pixel 8 Pro.

The Lenovo Yoga Tab Gen 2 has been significantly improved and, with accessories such as a stylus and keyboard cover, is not only a great tablet but can even serve as a laptop replacement. It is also well ahead of other tablets in terms of battery life, as our review showed.