Smartphones

Xiaomi 18 Fold debuts September 7 ... Xiaomi 18 Fold debuts September 7 with a new 'mid-fold' format — but don't expect it at your carrier Xiaomi's new flagship foldable lands in China two days before Apple's expected iPhone Ultra event, powered by the in-house XRing O3 chip. Global availability is unconfirmed. today
Oppo Find X10 Pro Max: three ... Oppo Find X10 Pro Max: three 200MP cameras and a October global launch Oppo's upcoming flagship puts a 200MP sensor in every camera slot — including the ultrawide and periscope zoom — and is expected to land in Europe and the US by late October 2026. today
Samsung is raiding its 2027 chip ... Samsung is raiding its 2027 chip reserves to keep Galaxy Fold8 on shelves Record Fold8 preorders have exhausted a key chip supplier's capacity — so Samsung is cannibalizing next year's component stockpile to keep up with demand. yesterday
Honor Magic 9 Pro may be ... Honor Magic 9 Pro may be the first Android phone with a square selfie camera Honor's next flagship arrives September 28 with dual 200MP rear cameras and ARRI cinema tech — but the square front camera is now a three-way race with OPPO and Huawei. Aug. 31, 2026, 2:30 p.m.
Samsung squeezed the Galaxy S24's August ... Samsung squeezed the Galaxy S24's August security patch in on the last day The update landed in Europe on August 31 — the final hour of the month — fixing 58 vulnerabilities with no new features attached. Aug. 31, 2026, 1:46 p.m.
HMD Asha 305: A $75 Android ... HMD Asha 305: A $75 Android phone with a removable battery and no Google apps HMD is reviving the Nokia-era Asha name with a budget Android phone aimed at first-time buyers in Asia — but it skips Google Play entirely. Aug. 31, 2026, 1:29 p.m.
Huawei's Mate XT 2 adopts the ... Huawei's Mate XT 2 adopts the fold design Samsung already gave up on Huawei reveals its next tri-fold phone launching September 7 — and it copies the U-shaped hinge that Samsung quietly killed after three months. Aug. 29, 2026, 3 p.m.
Samsung Galaxy S27 Pro: Ultra cameras ... Samsung Galaxy S27 Pro: Ultra cameras in a smaller body, no S Pen Samsung's first-ever Pro-tier Galaxy puts flagship-grade cameras into a compact 6.47-inch frame — arriving February 2027 at an estimated $1,200. Aug. 29, 2026, 1:53 p.m.
Xiaomi is testing a Privacy Display ... Xiaomi is testing a Privacy Display feature in HyperOS 4 Code found in a HyperOS 4 beta points to a side-angle screen-blocking feature — and it may not require special display hardware like Samsung's Galaxy S26 Ultra version. Aug. 29, 2026, 12:34 p.m.
Tecno Spark Go 3 Pro: the ... Tecno Spark Go 3 Pro: the $180 phone claiming IP69 protection that may only be IP64 Tecno's new budget phone arrives just seven months after its predecessor, with a 120Hz display and a water-resistance claim that doesn't quite add up. Aug. 28, 2026, 4:13 p.m.
Samsung Galaxy S26 FE Launches: AI ... Samsung Galaxy S26 FE Launches: AI Innovations and 3nm Chip Power at $700 Price Point Samsung introduced the Galaxy S26 FE: 3-nanometer processor, Android 17, and seven years of guaranteed updates for $700. Aug. 27, 2026, 7:42 p.m.
Xiaomi's HyperOS 4 lets two phones ... Xiaomi's HyperOS 4 lets two phones share calls and texts — but not yet outside China The new cross-device call and SMS routing feature mirrors Apple's Continuity, but a global rollout date remains unconfirmed as the Galaxy S26 Ultra dominates Android sales. Aug. 27, 2026, 6:57 p.m.
iPhone 17 tops global smartphone sales ... iPhone 17 tops global smartphone sales in Q2 2026 as market shrinks Apple's base model captured 6% of worldwide sales while a RAM shortage pushed rivals out of low-margin segments entirely — and the Galaxy S26 Ultra made Android history. Aug. 27, 2026, 6:11 p.m.
SmartSens SCC85XS: The 200MP Sensor Redefining ... SmartSens SCC85XS: The 200MP Sensor Redefining Smartphone Photography with AI and Low-Light Performance SmartSens released the 200-megapixel SCC85XS sensor, which independently processes images and offloads the smartphone processor. Aug. 27, 2026, 3:43 p.m.
Samsung Galaxy S27 renders leak: bigger ... Samsung Galaxy S27 renders leak: bigger body, same design CAD-based renders from OnLeaks show the S27 base model sticking closely to the S26 formula — flat edges, left-corner camera bump, and a 6.3-inch screen. Aug. 27, 2026, 3 p.m.
Minimal Phone 2 raises $1.6M on ... Minimal Phone 2 raises $1.6M on Kickstarter betting on physical keyboards The LA-based startup's QWERTY Android phone blew past its $100K goal 16 times over — but ships in December 2026, if history holds. Aug. 27, 2026, 2:20 p.m.
Xiaomi 18 Fold leaks in real-life ... Xiaomi 18 Fold leaks in real-life photos with a wide design and a record-breaking chip Xiaomi's first wide-format foldable arrives in September with the new Xring O3 processor — but don't hold your breath for a US or UK launch. Aug. 27, 2026, 1:42 p.m.
Douqin J36: A keypad Android phone ... Douqin J36: A keypad Android phone with AI for $91 Chinese brand Douqin is selling a physical-keyboard Android 13 phone with a no-camera variant — but you can only buy it through Chinese B2B platforms. Aug. 26, 2026, 9:12 p.m.
Samsung Galaxy Quantum 7 is a ... Samsung Galaxy Quantum 7 is a Korea-only A57 5G with a quantum security chip SK Telecom's exclusive variant matches the global Galaxy A57 5G spec-for-spec but adds proprietary quantum hardware security — and six years of updates. Aug. 26, 2026, 5:11 p.m.
Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra leak confirms ... Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra leak confirms horizontal camera bar in boldest redesign in years CAD renders show Samsung ditching its vertical camera layout for a wide horizontal platform — and the S Pen stays put. Aug. 26, 2026, 2:20 p.m.
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