Samsung Galaxy S26 rumors: 'Miracle' codename teased
Explore the latest Samsung Galaxy S26 lineup rumors, from the new 'Miracle' codename to model expectations (base, Plus, Ultra) and what to watch before launch
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iQOO 15 global launch in November: elite specs, durability
The iQOO 15 launches globally in November with Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, 6.85-inch 144 Hz 2K display, IP68/69, 7,000 mAh battery, 100 W charging and wireless.
Qualcomm, MediaTek eye Samsung 2‑nm as TSMC hikes prices
Facing a near 50% TSMC wafer price hike, Qualcomm and MediaTek test Samsung’s 2‑nm foundry for chips, signaling a shift in mobile SoC production from 2026.
Samsung scraps Galaxy S26 Edge after weak S25 Edge sales
Samsung cancels the Galaxy S26 Edge after weak Galaxy S25 Edge sales. The Edge line ends as Samsung refocuses the S26 series on Pro, Plus and Ultra models.
HIROH Phone: privacy-first, de-Googled smartphone with e/OS
Discover the HIROH Phone, a de-Googled, privacy-first smartphone running e/OS. Hardware kill switches, powerful specs, $99 preorders, launch in February 2026.
Apple M5 chip: 3‑nm power, 4x AI, faster GPU ray tracing
Apple’s M5 debuts on 3‑nm with 4x faster AI, a new ray‑tracing GPU, higher memory bandwidth, and efficiency gains, powering MacBook Pro and iPad Pro today.
Honor Magic 8 launch: MagicOS 10 AI, Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
Honor Magic 8 debuts with MagicOS 10 AI, Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, 6.58-inch display, 50MP triple camera, 7000 mAh battery with 90W/80W charging, plus China pricing.
Honor MagicPad 3 Pro: first Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 tablet
Honor unveils MagicPad 3 Pro with Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 and MagicPad 3: 165 Hz displays, new cooling, big batteries, Wi-Fi 7. From CNY 2,699 in China.
YouTube rolls out a unified player interface worldwide
Explore YouTube’s player redesign: a unified interface with clearer controls across web, Android, iOS, and smart TVs for faster actions and smoother navigation.
Xiaomi 17 Pro keeps rear display, adds live translation
Xiaomi 17 Pro keeps its rear display, adding live translation and monthly updates. Flagship TCL Huaxing panels, 3,500-nit brightness, Dragon Crystal Glass.
Intel Core Ultra 300 Panther Lake: Xe3 iGPU 30–50% faster
Benchmarks show Intel Core Ultra 300 (Panther Lake) Xe3 iGPU beats Lunar Lake Xe2 by 30–50%, with better efficiency and gains for laptops and handheld gaming.
DJI Osmo Mobile 8 gimbal debuts: smarter tracking, DockKit
DJI Osmo Mobile 8 adds dedicated panning, smarter pet and people tracking, Apple DockKit for iOS apps, ergonomic grip, USB-C power, and up to 10 hours of use.
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Gen 2: dual wireless, 54h battery
Discover the SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Gen 2 with dual 2.4 GHz + Bluetooth, up to 54-hour battery, fast charging, and Arctis app with presets for games.
PlayStation Plus October 2025: Silent Hill 2, Tekken 3
PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium in Oct 2025: Silent Hill 2, Until Dawn remake, As Dusk Falls, V Rising, Tekken 3, Tomb Raider Anniversary. Available Oct 21.
iPhone 18 Pro adds variable aperture for pro-grade photos
Apple brings variable aperture to iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max for sharper low-light photos and more control. LG Innotek and Foxconn will supply key camera parts.
Silicon‑carbon phone with 9,000 mAh, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
A Chinese brand is testing a silicon‑carbon smartphone with a 9,000 mAh battery and Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, promising lighter builds, multi‑day battery life.
Li Auto’s AI bet: autonomous driving coming in 3–5 years
Li Auto’s CEO forecasts fully autonomous cars in 3–5 years and details the OTA 8.0 update with the VLA Driver Model, pushing AI driving tech beyond paywalls.
Samsung's Project Moohan XR launches Oct 21 with Android XR
Samsung sets Oct 21 launch for its first mixed reality headset, Project Moohan, built on Android XR with Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 2. Live on YouTube at Galaxy Event.
WE ARE REWIND x Elvis: Limited-Edition Cassette Player
Celebrate Elvis with WE ARE REWIND’s limited-edition cassette player plus remastered Christmas Album. Bluetooth 5.1. Only 1,957 units. Preorder Oct 15.
vivo X300, Dimensity 9500 edge Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 in AnTuTu
Early tests show vivo X300 Pro with Dimensity 9500 narrowly beating Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 in AnTuTu, while Xiaomi 17 Pro Max runs cooler under load.