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iQOO’s new Pad Ultra is an 8.8-inch gaming tablet with a 165Hz AMOLED display, Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 processor and built-in fan. It also includes a large battery, RGB lighting and up to 1TB of storage.
Tecno’s Pova 8 Pro is available in standard and Tonino Lamborghini editions, with the latter adding a striking design and an unusual portable coffee maker kit.
The vivo X Fold6 has appeared on an Italian retailer’s website ahead of its expected global launch. The listing points to a price above €2,100 and details the phone’s possible European specifications.
The vivo V80’s alleged Indian pricing and full specifications have surfaced ahead of its October 6 launch. The phone is expected to feature a 7,200mAh battery, 144Hz OLED display and triple 50MP cameras.
A new leak outlines the chipsets, displays and camera hardware expected across Huawei’s four-model Mate 90 lineup. The series launches in China on October 1.
Honor has introduced a compact e-reader designed to attach magnetically to the back of a phone. The Life S3 supports multiple document formats and promises up to 30 hours of reading.
Apple Pay has launched in India with initial support for eligible Axis Bank Visa and Mastercard cards. The service is not compatible with RuPay or UPI, limiting its reach at launch.
The Redmi Note 17 5G combines a 7,700mAh battery with solid endurance, lasting close to 20 hours in active-use testing. Its main weakness is 45W charging, which takes nearly 90 minutes to complete.
OpenAI is rolling out Dots, always-on agents designed to work on user goals around the clock. The agents can learn preferences, conduct background research, and connect to more than 4,000 apps.
A teardown by iFixit shows that Apple’s AirPods 5 are slightly more repairable than earlier models. The earbuds use removable pronged batteries, but the case remains difficult to open safely.
Some iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max owners are hearing crackling, ticking, or popping from the earpiece speaker. Early reports suggest the issue can occur during calls, app use, and system actions, while Apple’s latest update has not resolved it.
Apple is adding a Get Ready option for the iPhone Duo on October 12, four days before pre-orders begin. Buyers can prepare their configurations and payment details for faster checkout.
Apple Pay is reportedly preparing to launch in India with support for Axis Bank Visa and Mastercard credit cards. The initial rollout is expected to be limited because several major banks will not support the service at launch.
Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra improves the established Fold design with a larger battery, faster charging and a stronger inner display. However, the Galaxy Z Fold7 still delivers a similar experience in several important areas.
Apple has released beta firmware build 9B5042a for several AirPods models, including the AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods Max 2. Developers and public beta testers can enable the update through compatible Apple devices.
Apple has published a six-step guide to help families use the expanded parental controls in iOS 27 and related operating systems. The guide was developed with the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Huawei has officially confirmed the Mate90 series and set its Chinese launch event for October 1. The company also revealed when sales will begin, while a teleconverter accessory has surfaced in a separate leak.
Apple has expanded Creator Studio and Final Cut Camera with new tools for video production, collaboration, presentations, and creative work across its platforms.
