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Last updated: September 25, 2026, 6:03 AM ET

Mobile Payments

WeChat launched Tenpay Go, a new payment app designed for international visitors who previously struggled to link foreign cards to Chinese wallets. The service generates a virtual Union Pay card that works across the WeChat ecosystem, removing a major friction point for travelers in a market that runs almost entirely on QR-code transactions.

Smartphone Leaks

Honor's upcoming Magic9 series pricing leaked ahead of its September 28 debut, revealing a starting point of ¥4,699 ($660) for the base model and ¥5,699 ($800) for the Pro variant. Meanwhile, renders and specs for the HMD Aura 2 Pro surfaced, showing a Unisoc T760 chipset. 64-inch 120Hz display, and 50MP main camera positioned as a budget successor to this year's Aura.

New Releases & Accessories

HMD confirmed the Vibe2 Pro launch for September 29 in India, headlined by a massive 6,000mAh battery with 33W charging — a notable upgrade over the standard Vibe2's 5,000mAh cell. In charging accessories, a hands-on review identified the Ugreen Nexode Air and Rolling Square as the smallest 65W GaN chargers tested to date, both shrinking the form factor below a credit-card footprint while delivering full laptop-grade power.