Xiaomi has launched its new 18 Pro series in China with Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 chips, dual 200MP Leica cameras, rear displays, huge batteries and privacy features.
Vivo has launched the X500 in China with a Dimensity 9600M chipset, huge 7,500mAh battery, 144Hz OLED display, Zeiss cameras, fast charging and up to 1TB storage.
Another major feature is the camera’s 1.5 TOPS local AI processing chip.
Apple’s M5 Ultra has posted a strong GPU score on Geekbench, beating the M3 Ultra by around 41%. More tests are needed to compare its graphics power with Nvidia and AMD GPUs.
Xiaomi 18 Fold brings a new passport-style foldable design, a 7.58-inch inner display, XRING O3 chip, 200MP Leica camera and 6,000mAh battery to the market in 2026.
Each headset also supports PlayStation Link. Sony describes this as lossless audio with low delay. You can pair the headsets with compatible PS5 systems.
Qualcomm may use Samsung’s 2nm technology for the standard Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, while the higher-end version could remain with TSMC amid growing chipmaking demand.
One feature Google has shown is Magic Pointer. It is meant to use what is on the screen to offer actions that fit the moment.
Phone 18 Pro and Pro Max pre-orders are already showing October delivery dates in the US, with the larger Pro Max facing the longest wait across all configurations.
Oppo is preparing to launch the Find X10 series in China with powerful cameras, an 8,000mAh battery, fast charging, new display technology and upgraded hardware across multiple models.
It is also expected to come with two 200MP cameras. One will be the main sensor, and the other will act as a telephoto lens.
During the 2025 sale, Flipkart showed bank offers along with deals across many groups. This included phones, laptops, TVs, home appliances and other categories.
The iQOO 16 design could end up being its biggest shift. At the same time, the phone is expected to keep the same bold flagship tone
The BlackEyePatch x G-SHOCK DW-5600BEP-9JR is set to hit Japan in October 2026. The price is ¥19,800, tax included.
Timex has brought back its 1990 Moon Phase and Calendar watch in the US for $299, featuring a compact gold-tone case, moon phase display, monthly calendar and quartz movement.
Xiaomi has launched the Xiaomi 18 Fold in China with a new mid-fold design, Xring O3 chip, 6,000mAh battery, Leica cameras, LPDDR6 memory and multiple storage options.
Across both designs, the art shows Woodstock and other Peanuts characters. There is also a mountain look in the background.
As for the non-Pro models, the iPhone 18 and the iPhone 18e are said to be delayed. The new target looks like spring 2027.
This week’s mobile game roundup brings fresh puzzle, action and racing titles, including Shoe it All!, Bloodless, Block Blast+, Nitelore and the new White House Arcade games.
