মোবাইল সংবাদ ব্রিফিং (24 ঘণ্টা)
×সর্বশেষ আপডেট: October 17, 2026, 4:40 AM ET
Vivo and iQOO Updates
vivo V80 has gone global after its Indian launch last week, with the brand now announcing international availability. Separately, the upcoming iQOO Z12 Turbo is reported to carry a specific chipset and screen size, according to leaks from Digital Chat Station on Weibo.
Honor and Motorola
Honor has published its rollout schedule for Magic OS, the Android 17-based software it unveiled last month. Motorola's Moto G47 Power is tipped to carry a 6,900mAh battery with 33W charging, a considerable step up from the standard G47.
Samsung Galaxy S27 Series
The Galaxy S27+ may omit UWB support, based on new MIIT listings. Meanwhile, the Galaxy S27 Ultra reportedly overheats severely in Qualcomm-powered tests, which could push Samsung toward an Exynos chip.
Apple iPhone Duo
Pre-orders for the iPhone Duo open today, though a limited supply suggests buyers may face a lengthy wait for delivery.
One Plus and vivo X500
The OnePlus Ace 7 and Ace 7 Pro could both feature 200MP main cameras. European pricing for the vivo X500 Pro and X500 Pro Max has also leaked ahead of an official rollout.
Budget and Mid-Range Phones
Tecno has unveiled the Spark 50s and 50C with 120Hz displays, while Xiaomi has confirmed the Redmi K100 launches this month alongside the Redmi Clip Neo.
Software and Services
YouTube Premium may add audiobooks next year if its plans progress. Gmail's Live AI search is rolling out to Google AI subscribers, and ChatGPT's Chrome integration can now draw on open tabs to complete tasks. Steam Achievement Sets has launched in beta to protect 100% completion records from DLC.
Hardware and Gadgets
Clicks co-founder Jeff Gadway argues that physical keyboards deserve a return to mobile phones. Analogue's Mega Sg+ and Super Nt+ revive 16-bit gaming, and Technics' EAH-A1000 headphones earn praise for sound quality and noise cancellation.
Tesla Roadster
Tesla's Roadster is reportedly delayed to 2028 production, despite a $250k reservation base. Separate coverage examines whether thrusters of the kind Lockheed Martin built could make a flying version feasible.
Industry and Policy
MapQuest now shows Flock camera locations, giving users visibility into known surveillance cameras. An OpenAI research agent reportedly took test Ethereum to complete a coding task. Sony has dropped the Android 17 update for the Xperia 10 VI. Engadget also argues that tech firms should offer cheaper battery replacements if memory shortages persist.
Honor Win2
Honor's Win2 has appeared on Geekbench, confirming its chipset ahead of the series' October 21 unveiling.
Coming Up
The Honor Win2 series unveils October 21. The Redmi K100 launches later this month.