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Samsung is gearing up for a big 2027 with the release of not three but up to five new foldable devices. Interestingly, this lineup will include another wide Galaxy Z Fold model, taking the total number of wide Galaxy Z Fold phones to two.

The Redmi Note 17 series is about to go global, and just a few days ahead of the unveiling, Xiaomi has teased a model with a massive battery. It's expected to be the Pro Max variant, and the company has also confirmed that there will be 100W fast charging support.

Samsung has confirmed official screen repair prices for the Galaxy Z Fold 8 series, and fixing the inner folding display isn't cheap. Replacing the inner screen runs $639 on the Z Fold 8 Ultra, $579 on the standard Z Fold 8, and $359 on the Z Flip 8. Outer screen repairs are far less painful, priced at $149, $139, and $129 respectively.

The Motorola Razr Plus 2026 (Razr 70 Plus) offers innovative camera features: Thanks to its sturdy hinge, this clamshell foldable can take selfies without a tripod or be held like a camcorder. Here’s an overview of what's possible.

HoYoverse deploys emergency hotfixes for Genshin Impact Version 7.0, resolving Snezhnaya Archon Quest soft-locks and Prime Ice spawning bugs.

The upcoming OnePlus 16's display is reportedly built on a new BOE X4 light-emitting material that's said to use far less power, last twice as long as the previous X3 material, and come with thinner bezels on all four sides. OnePlus itself has confirmed the phone keeps a 185Hz refresh rate and some gaming-focused extras.

A new benchmark listing has now revealed CPU performance numbers for Google's fresh Google Pixel 11 series. The Tensor G6, as tested on the Pixel 11 Pro XL, delivers a solid performance upgrade over last year's Tensor G5 but remains much worse than the competition.

Despite a busy first half of the year, Boox is expected to launch more devices soon. A report has revealed four devices on the way including a new Palma model, the Note Air6 C, and more.

HMD hasn't released a flip phone/clamshell phone in more than a year. However, a leak has revealed it has one in development and based on the rumored specs, it won't be a feature phone like its predecessors.

Leaked 3DMark run puts the Pixel 11 Pro's Tensor G6 behind the Tensor G5 and far behind Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. The test was reportedly run on an uncontrolled retail floor unit, so treat it as a single unverified data point.

Lenovo's upcoming Legion Y700 Infinite gaming tablet has appeared in real-world photos ahead of its launch. The tablet is expected to feature an 8.4-inch OLED display, 5G connectivity, a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor and 68W charging.

A Nubia Z70 Ultra gets sandwiched between two desktop CPU coolers, with the goal of turning the phone into a full desktop replacement and a gaming machine.

Alldocube has launched the iPlay Mini 4, a compact Android tablet with an 8.4-inch 90Hz display, Unisoc T7300 processor, 8GB of RAM, 128GB of storage and 4G connectivity. The tablet weighs 300 grams, runs Android 16 and has a 6,050mAh battery with 18W charging.

The recent solar eclipse demonstrated once again that AI features in modern smartphones can backfire massively. Numerous social media posts and a camera comparison test against the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, Oppo Find X9 Ultra and the Google Pixel 10 Pro XL exposed a major flaw in Xiaomi's AI, that apparently cannot tell the sun from the moon.

With the new Xiaomi 17T, Xiaomi introduces its Vision Care technology, featuring an eye‑friendly OLED display with four TÜV certifications. The more compact 17T Pro variant is specifically aimed at users who are sensitive to PWM and experience discomfort from flicker caused by brightness control. We examine how Xiaomi’s marketing claims compare with our review results.

There will be a dire lack of "Ultra" phones on the market next year. Xiaomi is rumored to have canceled development of the Xiaomi 18 Ultra, and a new leak now indicates that the Oppo Find X10 Ultra and Vivo X500 Ultra will also not be available globally.

Foldable phones can be really expensive—Motorola knows this, too—and with the Razr+ 2026, it offers a model that incorporates some of the most popular features of the Ultra model but is still more affordable. Perfect for bargain hunters?

WhatsApp is testing an AI that detects scam messages directly on your phone. No message content leaves the device, and the encryption remains intact. The catch lies in Meta’s own description: It only checks who isn’t in your contacts. That’s exactly where the most dangerous scams lie.

An international design database is at the center of new rumors regarding a complete design change for Samsungs's upcoming camera flagships for 2027. Drawings suggest a shift to a horizontal camera bar, which could offer several advantages for future Galaxy S27 Ultra and Galaxy S27 Pro users.

Sometimes it’s four years, sometimes six years of security updates for the same smartphone—with the Motorola Razr Plus 2026 (Razr 70 Plus), we’re once again seeing conflicting information circulating about the update period. Why is that, and are users in Europe actually better off?

Xiaomi is reportedly preparing three new Pad 9 series tablets with 11.2-inch, 12.5-inch and 13.3-inch displays, along with up to 120W charging. The lineup could launch in September alongside Xiaomi’s next flagship smartphones.

The Alldocune iPlay 80 mini Turbo has been launched, and it’s essentially the global version of the Chinese mini 4 Pro. It sports a compact design, 120Hz display, thin and light chassis, and a microSD slot. This affordable tablet has a launch price of $199.99.

HoYoverse reveals Honkai: Star Rail Version 4.5 "To Roll the Stars in Astropolis." Explore new banners, story chapters, and racing events starting August 26.

Bigme has launched the B1051 Ultra, a 10.3-inch color E Ink device aimed at reading, note-taking, and office work. It combines a Kaleido 3 display with a MediaTek Dimensity 1080 processor, Android 14, stylus support, and a 6,900 mAh battery.

One UI 9, based on Android 17 and introduced alongside the new Galaxy Z Fold 8 foldables, hasn’t even landed on current Samsung smartphones yet. Thanks to a curious Galaxy S26 Ultra user who dared to install a very early test version on his phone, we can take an early look at One UI 9.5, expected in the first half of 2027 alongside the Galaxy S27 flagships.

Samsung's Galaxy Tab S12+ and Tab S12 Ultra have surfaced on Google's Play Console certification list, with model numbers and codenames matching those already spotted in regional filings.

Xiaomi has recently announced the HyperOS 4 beta program in China, and a handful of devices are set to receive the test Android 17 firmware in August and September 2026. The company has now shared that the first rollout has begun.

The Motorola Razr Plus 2026 (Razr 70+) is intended to be more affordable than the current top-of-the-line clamshell foldables, yet still offer plenty of performance and features. We’ll find out if the new concept works out.

Qualcomm has long confirmed its plans to launch new flagship SoCs next month at its Snapdragon Summit. The line-leading Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro has now made a rogue appearance on AnTuTu, posting impressive performance numbers relative to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 that powers current flagship models.

In our review, Xiaomi’s new mid‑range model impresses with its Leica cameras and excellent photo quality. We examine how well the Xiaomi 17T performs when recording video and compare it with the Oppo Find X9 Ultra to determine whether an affordable 2026 smartphone can deliver truly appealing footage.

Pearl Abyss has released Edania: Part 2 for Black Desert, opening the Inner Edania region with new bosses, hunting grounds, gear, and the Throne of Edana mode.

Neverness to Everness Version 1.3, Rising from the Moonlit Fog, launches August 19 with new characters Zankou and Linko, the Scarlet Letter finale, and new areas Fogden and Duskmoor.

Google has confirmed the Tensor G6 chip powering its new Pixel 11 series is built on TSMC's N3P process, a refined 3nm node, putting to rest weeks of speculation that the chip would debut on TSMC's 2nm process.

Tecno has officially launched the Pova 8 Pro smartphone in the global markets. Tecno’s new midrange smartphone features a Matrix display, a MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultimate chipset, a dedicated P1 graphic chip, and a 144 Hz AMOLED display. Plus, it comes in three color options, including white, green, and black.

The Legion Y700 Infinite will launch in China on August 25, 2026, which is around the corner. Right ahead of the event, Lenovo has revealed more specs of its new OLED gaming tablet.

In our review, the Xiaomi 17T impresses with strong photo quality. However, the real hidden star among the Leica‑branded cameras isn’t the Light Hunter 800 sensor. We took the Xiaomi phone on a field trip and compared its 50‑MP camera shots with those from the flagship Oppo Find X9 Ultra, using the latter as our reference point.

HyperOS 4 is now official, and as usual, Xiaomi will carry out beta testing with the firmware first. Among all, eight devices are set to receive the Android 17 update on August 14, 2026, and the company has also revealed the other eligible models for the first batch.

After Honor already teased a first image of their Arri camera redesign in their next Magic flagship during the recent Robot Phone launch event, Honor CEO Li Jiang now also confirmed the launch date for the Magic 9 generation. Many of the camera specs and a few render images of the full Arri camera design are also circulating online.

There is only direction for flagship camera phones these days: up. The price range for these ever-improving, versatile, pocket-sized cameras has now officially expanded to include a new price tier. Honor is charging 10,000 yuan for the base model of the Robot Phone, which is about 33 percent more than the Vivo X300 Ultra cost just a few months ago.

Jumper has launched the EZpad M20 HD in China for 799 yuan (around $118). The budget Android tablet features a 10.1-inch display, a Unisoc T606 processor, 4 GB of RAM, 128 GB of storage, and a 6,000 mAh battery.

Call of Duty: Mobile Season 7 Terminated is live, bringing a Terminator 2: Judgment Day crossover, the Cronen Squall assault rifle, Lockdown battle royale, and a refreshed Nuketown.

Google DeepMind's SL2T model lets Pixel 11 owners sign instead of type. American Sign Language feeds straight into Gboard and Live Transcribe at no extra cost, and the camera feed never leaves the phone: only body landmarks go to the server. Other sign languages and other devices are still missing.

Aptoide Games launches on the Google Play Store in the US following Epic v. Google court rulings, offering direct downloads via the Play Catalog Access Program.

Following a cancellation of a Nokia N95 remake in 2020, a new report says HMD Global is giving the slider phone another go. There's no info regarding its specs and launch date, but it will most likely carry the HMD brand name.

Honor's Robot Phone event gave us our first glimpse of the Magic9 series, teasing a redesigned camera plateau and a 200MP powered by Arri camera system.

An early leak has identified a crucial detail about one of Xiaomi's next Poco F series smartphones. Expected to be released globally, the Poco F9 Ultra will combine Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset with a battery capacity that exceeds 8,000 mAh to surpass the Poco F8 Ultra and its peers.

A new leak has revealed early details about a new Poco smartphone. Said to be launching globally, the Poco F9 Pro looks set to surpass the Poco F8 Pro with a larger battery.

Google is offering up to $350 in gift cards with Pixel 11 series preorders, helping soften the blow from the $100 price increase across the lineup. Amazon and Best Buy are matching the preorder offers, with the phones set to start shipping on August 20.