Mobile News 24 Hours

Last updated: September 25, 2026, 2:10 PM ET

Mobile Launches & Specs

The Xiaomi 18 Pro series, the first to feature Qualcomm's latest flagship Snapdragon chip, has impressed with two very cool display features that one reviewer wishes were on every Android phone. Xiaomi's sub-brand Redmi has confirmed the Redmi 17C 5G will launch in India next week. Oppo is preparing to launch the F35 and F35 Pro, with an exclusive report revealing their launch timeframe. Honor is making the Magic9 series official on September 28, and pricing has leaked ahead of launch. The iQOO Pad Ultra and iQOO 16 will debut in China next week, with details on display specs and camera revealed. Vivo has silently unveiled the Y600i in China with a massive 8,000mAh battery, while the vivo S2 FE's launch date and design have been revealed by an online retailer. Infinix has launched the GT NX Controller and GT NX Station dock. HMD is launching the Vibe2 Pro next week in India with a 6,000mAh battery, while specs and renders of the HMD Aura 2 Pro have leaked. Mivi, known for audio products, has gone official with the Mivi One, featuring a 6.75-inch display and 6,000mAh battery.

Carrier & Accessory News

The latest Motorola foldable phones have finally come to Verizon with impressive deals. For shoppers looking to save, here's how to shop Prime Day deals without a Prime membership during Big Deal Days next month. For charging on the go, these are the smallest 65W GaN chargers one reviewer has used yet.

Software & Platform Updates

Microsoft's Copilot app has added Office integration, natural coding, and automation features. Google has introduced creepy avatars to Gemini 3.8 live for enterprise customer service agents. A Google Photos update packs vintage styles with "Moods" and curated wardrobes. WeChat has launched a new payment app for tourists in China. Meta's Muse AI agent can now control your Spotify. New York Times Cooking is coming to Meta's AI and display glasses with a hands-free mode for narrating recipe steps. However, multiple users are reporting lockscreen issues after installing the September Pixel Drop.

Privacy & Security

Motorola has given privacy fans a big reason to consider the Signature 27 with official Graphene OS support. Graphene OS has confirmed this as the first Motorola to support the privacy-focused Android fork. Motorola is also talking about why now is the time North America needs its premium Signature 27 phone.

AI & Smart Glasses

Insta360 may be working on a unique pair of AI-powered smart glasses, according to a patent. The Ray-Ban Meta Gen 3 vs. Gen 2 comparison shows how these AI glasses compare as an iterative, expensive update. Meta's new AI gaming engine reboot has impressed, with one reviewer saying they can't believe how far it's come.

Legal & Corporate

Apple will keep paying Qualcomm royalties through 2027. Nintendo has won $4.5 million from a lawsuit over pirated Switch games. Disney+ and Hulu subscriptions are getting more expensive for new and existing users.

Gaming & Entertainment

Call of Duty: Warzone is adding a button to hide all the goofy skins. Bungie has shared more detail about Marathon's Symbiosis update and 2027 plans. Nicolas Cage is anything but subtle in the Madden trailer for the biopic arriving on Prime Video in November. We finally have a trailer for that four-hour Elon Musk documentary directed by Alex Gibney.

Space

SpaceX Starship's first orbital flight test is on track after a successful launch rehearsal, targeting September 28.