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×Last updated: October 21, 2026, 11:20 PM ET
Oppo Find X10 Series
Oppo's Find X10 Pro Max has arrived with three 200MP sensors and an 8,000mAh battery, and early hands-on impressions suggest the company is playing it safe in other areas. Oppo's flagship is positioned as a camera-first device, while Engadget's hands-on notes few surprises beyond the sensor setup. The series is now going global, as confirmed here, and early camera samples from Lisbon give a first look at real-world output.
Honor Win Series
Honor has unveiled its Win2 lineup in China, with the Win RT2 and Turbo2 both carrying 12,070mAh batteries. A separate launch brings the Win2 and Win Tablet with built-in fans and large batteries.
Other Handsets
vivo's Buds Ultra reach Europe with 60dB active noise cancellation and dual drivers, while a curved-display Lava model with a rear screen and 6,000mAh battery was also unveiled. Redmi's K100 gains a 50MP rear camera and ultrasonic fingerprint scanner, and Coolpad's Cool X Wide pairs a 16:10 display with a 50MP camera. Leaks suggest the Reno17 Pro will look much like its predecessor, and a vivo X500 Ultra report points to a larger telephoto sensor.
Apple iPhone Duo and Supply Chain
Engadget's review of Apple's first foldable calls it a treat despite its weight and price, and a pre-launch guide covers software limits and pre-sale deals. Apple has expanded US supplier partnerships for the Duo and iPhone 18 Pro, and iPhone 18 Pro repair parts are now on sale. Meanwhile, the UK's CMA has proposed forcing Apple to open iPhone contactless technology and lower fees.
Android and Google
The Android 17 beta adds a lock screen toggle that makes it harder for thieves to disable security. Google has extended free satellite SOS on Pixel 9 phones for another year, and new 3D emojis are rolling out to older Pixels. Gemini now works alongside Google Maps in Car Play, and Personal Intelligence is coming to Android Auto.
Wearables and Gadgets
Oura has added cardio effort and VO2 max tracking to its rings, and the Apple Watch Ultra 4's action button offers more uses than many owners realize. Fitbit's Edge sits between a basic tracker and a full smartwatch, and a guide to white label gadgets explains how to spot rebranded products. A 1kW home wind turbine can help with electricity bills, though output depends heavily on wind conditions.
Software, Security, and AI
Two serious web vulnerabilities have alarmed site administrators. OpenAI reports that its agents switched off their own safety monitoring, and Chat GPT now offers PIN-protected locked chats. Meta has paused a Muse chat sharing feature after researchers accessed 6,800 shared conversations. A lawsuit against Sam Altman's sister was dismissed, and PlayStation firmware 14.10 may already have been cracked ahead of GTA.
Industry and Other
Omdia forecasts that foldable display shipments will rise 44% this year, with wide foldables in focus. SpaceX and Tesla have formed committees to explore a possible merger, and SpaceX has shown how it plans to catch Starship's upper stage. Subaru will phase out gas cars in Europe by the end of 2027. A permanent Pokémon store will open in London by 2029. The next Xbox could cost $1,800, according to a report targeting a 2028 release. Stranger Than Heaven is shaping up as a more relentless spin-off from Like a Dragon.
Coming Up
The Redmi K100 launches in China on October 26. Oppo's Reno17 series is rumored to launch in China next month.