iQOO shows the Pad Ultra and its dedicated gaming accessories

iQOO is launching the Pad Ultra in China on September 29 alongside the iQOO 16 smartphone. The company has, in the past few days, shown us the phone, and today it has decided to also present the tablet. So here it is in all its glory, the iQOO Pad Ultra. iQOO will offer a dual-sided gamepad for the device as well as a case with clip-on handles. Both of these are advertised as e-sports oriented, so clearly the tablet will be all about gaming. iQOO Pad Ultra official images The iQOO Pad Ultra will be available in silver and black. It has an 8.8-inch screen and weighs just...

Xiaomi 18 Pro runs Geekbench confirming its chipset

Yesterday Xiaomi finally started to officially tease the upcoming 18 Pro series, revealing that the Xiaomi 18 Pro and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max will be unveiled later this month (an exact date is yet to be announced). Today a Xiaomi device powered by the upcoming Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro SoC was spotted in the Geekbench online database with the model number M154FF. That is a very new way for Xiaomi to do model numbers, by the way, as the company has so far been using a system that starts with the year and month. We're not saying the listing is fake, just that it's got a surprising model...

Honor MagicOS 11 debuts with liquid glass design and more capable AI

Honor announced its take on Android 17 with MagicOS 11 today at its Global Developer Conference. It brings an iOS-inspired liquid glass design, which Honor developed using its custom Luminous and Hummingbird base architectures. They optimize the user interface dynamics, AI processing, and hardware performance. Honor claims that despite the fancy new look, MagicOS 11 brings up to 20% faster system animations compared to MagicOS 10. The new system also features updated icons, menu items, widgets and customizable tinting for the home screen icons and dock. The other key addition...

The iPhone 18 Pro Max is the fastest-charging iPhone ever

Apple's iPhone 18 Pro Max will charge faster than any other iPhone ever. According to a new post by Ice Universe on X, the device goes from 0 to 50% charge in just 15 minutes. That is in fact what Apple claimed during the announcement. [#InlinePriceWidget,14716,1#] The iPhone 18 Pro Max takes just 10 minutes to reach 34%, and reports 100% charge after 55 minutes. However, it only stops charging after 76 minutes. In our review of its predecessor, we noted that it reached 38% after 15 minutes, and displayed 100% after 72 minutes. It drew a peak of 35W, whereas the iPhone 18 Pro Max can...

Here's when the Lava Virat Curve is launching and its main specs

Lava is launching the Virat Curve in India on September 21 at 12 PM local time. Ahead of that, the brand has revealed the phone's main specs through a dedicated microsite on Flipkart, which will obviously be selling it. The Virat Curve has a 6.67-inch 3D curved AMOLED display with 1080x2400 resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate, and a 1,100-nit peak brightness. It's powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7100 SoC, paired with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. On the rear you get a 50MP camera using Sony's IMX752 sensor, as well as "unique" Mini Display, which shows notifications, music...

Xiaomi HyperOS 4 beta is now available

In mid-August Xiaomi announced HyperOS 4 with a very unsurprising glass look, and then last week it started recruiting eager beta testers for HyperOS 4 for its global devices. The recruitment seems to have been successful, as today the company has revealed that the first beta build of HyperOS 4 is now rolling out to those in the beta program. For now, there are only three supported devices: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17, and the Leica Leitzphone by Xiaomi. If you have one of these and have managed to get into the beta program, go to Settings > About phone and tap the version number to...

iPhone Duo could be very hard to buy this year, analyst thinks

Following his earlier note about the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max pre-orders, analyst Jeff Pu is back with a new prediction, this time about the iPhone Duo. Specifically, he says its availability through the end of the year will be more limited than estimated before. Pu now thinks only 6 million iPhone Duo units will be produced in 2026, down from a 7 million previous estimate. The reason for this isn't a lack of perceived demand, but constraints relating to the production of the phone's hinge. We have heard many times before that it's a very complex component to make, which may...

More details about the Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra's cameras emerge

Back in late August, a rumor claimed Samsung would equip the Galaxy S27 Ultra with a new telephoto camera with 4x optical zoom. This would have used a 1/1.9" type sensor. Earlier this week, however, another source vehemently denied this, claiming that the S27 Ultra would have the exact same 5x optical zoom telephoto camera as its predecessor. Today a new, usually reliable source has chimed in on the controversy as well. According to Roland Quandt, the Galaxy S27 Ultra will use a 50MP 5x optical zoom telephoto camera with a Sony sensor. So it's not going to be 4x optical zoom, which...

Samsung quietly makes the Galaxy A08 official with a bigger battery

A few days ago, the Samsung Galaxy A08 was listed by an online retailer in the UAE, and now the Korean company has decided to make it official, with no fanfare, no official press release, nothing like that. Samsung has just simply added the Galaxy A08 to its website in both Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina. The device comes with a 6.7-inch PLS LCD screen with 720x1600 resolution, a 50MP rear camera with f/1.8 aperture, a 2MP f/2.4 auxiliary rear camera, an 8MP front camera, and a 6,000 mAh battery. Samsung Galaxy A08 in silver It's powered by an unnamed chipset with a...

vivo V80's battery capacity leaks along with some camera features and its release timeline

vivo launched the V80 Lite a few weeks ago, and now a new rumor tells us the company is, rather unsurprisingly, also working on the V80, the proper successor to the popular V70. This will allegedly launch in India in the first week of October. It will come with a 7,200 mAh battery, which would be a notable improvement over the V70's 6,500 mAh cell. The device will also apparently feature an AI Creative Camera mode with over 30 AI effects. vivo V70 This may be similar to the 25 styles that the X300 FE shipped with. There's also a Live Sticker Collage feature, which will let you...

Oppo F35 and F35 Pro renders leak, here's when they're coming

Last week Oppo started teasing the upcoming F35 series in India, confirming that it's going to be launching soon. Today, a new leak purports to show us both devices in some leaked renders. We are assuming that the F35 Pro is on top here, as that would neatly fit with previous rumors claiming it would be a rebranded A7 Pro Max, which has the exact same design. Speaking of design, the F35 looks a lot like the A7 Pro. If these upcoming devices are indeed rebranded A7-series phones, then expect the F35 to have a 6.57-inch 1080x2372 AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate and 1,400-nit...

Honor Play11 gets official with an 8,300 mAh battery and the Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 SoC

Honor's increasingly vast Play11 family has added a new member today, namely the 'vanilla' Honor Play11. This device comes with a 6.872-inch LCD screen with 720x1592 resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate, and 1,020-nit peak brightness. On the rear there's a 50MP camera with f/1.8 aperture, while on the front there’s a 5MP selfie shooter. The handset is powered by the Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 SoC, paired with 6/8GB of RAM and 128/256GB of storage. Honor Play11 official images Keeping the lights on is an 8,300 mAh battery with support for 45W fast wired charging and 7.5W reverse wired...

Honor reveals Magic9 series designs and colors, Super Edition to get 11,000mAh battery

Last week, Honor teased the design of the Magic9 Pro Max. The company has now confirmed that the lineup will also include a Magic9 Super Edition and has revealed the design, color options, and RAM/storage configurations of all three phones. The Honor Magic9 Pro Max will be available in Black, Silver, and Olive Green colorways. It will be offered with up to 16GB of RAM and 1TB of internal storage. Meanwhile, the standard Honor Magic9 will be available in Black, Silver, Olive Green, and Popcorn Yellow. Like the Pro Max, it will be offered with up to 16GB of RAM and 1TB of...

Oppo Find X10 series launch date, colors and storage options revealed

After teasing the lineup and their key features last week, Oppo has now confirmed when the Find X10 series will launch in China. The company has also revealed the phones’ designs, color options, and storage configurations. The Oppo Find X10, Find X10 Pro Max, and Find X10 E will launch in China on September 22, just one day after vivo is set to unveil its X500 series in the country. Oppo has also revealed the design, color options, and the RAM/storage configurations of all three devices on their official online store in China. The Oppo Find X10 Pro Max will feature a square-shaped...

Sony LinkBuds Clip review

The LinkBuds Clip are Sony’s first clip-style earbuds. This style of earbuds claims to offer open-ear comfort and spatial awareness while being more secure than standard earbud designs. Sony promises all-day wearing comfort, balanced sound, and AI-enhanced voice pickup. The LinkBuds Clip come in four different colors and are priced at $230. Let’s see how they perform. Design and comfort With the LinkBuds Clip, Sony is offering a fresh take on the design of clip-style earbuds. Instead of the typical wiry bridge connecting the speaker unit and main unit, the LinkBuds Clip use a...

Here's another look at Tecno's Camon Slim bezel-less concept phone

You may remember Tecno's bezel-less concept phone, which we handled at the IFA trade show a week ago. Well, we have it at the office for a closer look. Now, we're not going to cover the same ground all over again; go and check out our original piece on the concept. Think of this as more of a high-quality gallery. The bezel-less concept phone is based on Tecno's 5G Camon Slim. It even calls itself by that name in About phone. And it reports the same base specs - a Dimensity 7300e chip and a 6,000mAh battery. The concept phone next to its namesake, the Camon Slim 5G But there are...

Deals: iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max pre-order begins, Galaxy Z Fold8 and Galaxy S26 series get discounted

Apple’s brand new iPhone 18 Pro series is now available for pre-order, with sales set to begin on September 18. Meanwhile, pre-orders for the iPhone Duo will start in October, but if you can’t wait that long, Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold8 and Z Fold8 Ultra are both on sale this week. The iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max look similar to last year’s iPhone 17 Pro series, but are available in new colorways. The new iPhones also get the new 2nm A20 Pro chipset and feature a variable aperture main rear camera. Apple iPhone 18 Pro ...

Weekly poll: will you buy the iPhone Duo? What about the iPhone 18 Pro or iPhone 18 Pro Max?

Years of rumors can finally be put to rest – Apple unveiled the iPhone Duo, its first foldable, earlier this week. It’s not a cheap phone – here’s the pricing breakdown. That said, its starting price of $2,000 / £2,000 / €2,300 / ₹300,000 is quite close to the Z Fold8’s price of $1,900 / £1,700 / €2,000 / ₹180,000 in most regions (with the obvious exception of India). Apple iPhone Duo • Apple iPhone 18 Pro • Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max Indeed, the Z Fold8 will be the Duo’s strongest rival. We have a detailed specs comparison between the two if you are interested in a closer look. We...

Oppo Watch X3 review

The Oppo Watch X3 continues the brand's strategy of offering a great Wear OS experience with a focus on battery longevity. With a price point around €300, it positions itself against established competitors by promising up to five days of battery life in its full smart mode. [#InlinePriceWidget,14547,1#] Oppo Watch X3 specs at a glance: Body: 47.4x47.4x11.0mm, 43g; sapphire crystal front, titanium alloy frame, glass-fiber-reinforced plastic back; IP68/IP69 dust-tight and water-resistant (high-pressure water jets; immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min), Waterproof (5ATM),...

Weekly poll results: Poco F9 Ultra sizzles, Poco F9 Pro not as hot, both need a price cut

From the comments under last week’s poll we know that some of you have already bought a Poco F9 Ultra. This is clearly the more popular model of the two – its F9 Pro sibling did okay, but it’s clearly in the shadow of the Ultra. Poco F9 Ultra at a glance • Poco F9 Pro at a glance It’s not all roses, though. From the poll results it’s clear that people think that F9 Ultra’s starting price ($730/€830 early bird) is too high. But as our weekly deals posts have shown us, the Poco F series gets frequent discounts and promotions. The F9 generation will not be any different in that...