Samsung has been internally testing One UI 9.5 on multiple Galaxy devices for quite a while now. That’s a routine development process, but what just showed up strongly suggests the public One UI 9.5 beta program could launch much sooner than anyone was expecting.
Samsung Members app shows a new beta program banner at the bottom of the app’s homescreen that allows users to participate in One UI beta programs. The beta banner has got a new design with modern appeal.
The updated beta banner inside the Samsung Members app doesn’t reveal anything, but it strongly suggests the company may be preparing for a public One UI 9.5 beta anytime soon.
One UI 9.5 development has progressed quicker than last year
Samsung has been quicker with One UI 9.5 development compared to last year’s One UI 8.5. The first One UI 8.5 internal builds for the Galaxy S25 series were spotted in September 2025, while the One UI 9.5 firmware for the Galaxy S26 series first appeared in early August 2026.
The company has also been quick to expand the One UI 9.5 internal testing to more Galaxy devices, as the list now includes over a dozen phones. If the developments continue at the same pace, we wouldn’t be surprised if Samsung announces the One UI 9.5 beta program in early November — a month earlier than the One UI 8.5 beta. That would make sense if rumors of an early Galaxy S27 launch are true.
Everything is based on speculations for now until we hear an official confirmation from the brand. Stay tuned for more updates.
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Red Magic has a well-established reputation for building smartphones that prioritize gaming performance above all else. With the recent launch of the Red Magic 12 Pro+, the company has updated its flagship lineup just a generation after the highly capable Red Magic 11 Pro+.
Both devices are designed to handle demanding mobile games, but the 12 Pro+ brings several hardware upgrades that improve the overall experience without making major changes to the formula.
Here is a closer look at how the two gaming phones compare and whether the newer model justifies its higher price tag.
The core difference between the two devices lies in their silicon. The Red Magic 11 Pro+ is powered by the 3nm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, a chip that easily handles current Android games and scored around 4.35 million on the AnTuTu benchmark. It also introduced a built-in PC emulator, a feature that set a new standard for what mobile devices could attempt to run.
The Red Magic 12 Pro+ moves to the 2nm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, paired with a new Red Core R5 co-processor. This brings the AnTuTu score up to 5.67 million. In practical terms, this translates to better sustained performance in complex titles.
Red Magic says that the 12 Pro+ can maintain 60 FPS in PC ports like Tomb Raider 9 and handle full-scene ray tracing concurrently with frame-generation features. It is a measurable bump in processing power, though users of the 11 Pro+ likely aren’t feeling any performance bottlenecks just yet.
2. Display
Both phones feature a 6.85-inch 1.5K OLED display manufactured by BOE, complete with an under-display camera to keep the screen free of notches or hole-punches. They both reach a peak brightness of 2000 nits and support high-frequency PWM dimming to reduce eye strain.
The primary change on the 12 Pro+ is the refresh rate, which increases from 144Hz to a native 185Hz. The bezels have also been trimmed down to 0.96mm.
While the jump to 185Hz is a technical achievement, the visual difference between 144Hz and 185Hz on a smartphone screen will be quite subtle for the average user. However, for competitive players in supported games like CrossFire: Mobile, the slightly lower input latency could be a welcome addition.
3. Battery, Cooling and Dimensions
Cooling is always a major focus for Red Magic. The 11 Pro+ utilized a dual liquid-and-air cooling system with a 24,000 RPM fan. The 12 Pro+ refines this setup with a 25,500 RPM fan and a new dual-crystal micro-pump to circulate cooling fluid more efficiently.
Perhaps the most impressive engineering feat of the 12 Pro+ is its physical footprint. Despite increasing the battery capacity from 7,500mAh on the 11 Pro+ to a massive 8,400mAh, Red Magic managed to make the newer phone slightly thinner and lighter.
The 12 Pro+ measures 8.55mm thick and weighs 223g, compared to the 11 Pro+ at 8.9mm and 230g. Both models support the same fast-charging standards: 120W wired and 80W wireless.
4. Pricing
The upgrades on the Red Magic 12 Pro+ come with a price increase. The 12 Pro+ starts at 6999 yuan (~$1,048) for the 12GB RAM and 256GB storage model, whereas the 11 Pro+ launched at 5699 yuan (~$852) for the same configuration.
5. Should You Upgrade?
If you currently own a Red Magic 11 Pro+, the jump to the 12 Pro+ is likely unnecessary. The 11 Pro+ remains a highly capable device with plenty of battery life and processing headroom. However, if you are entering the market for a new dedicated gaming phone, the 12 Pro+ offers a very refined package. The combination of a larger battery in a thinner chassis, alongside the efficiency gains of a 2nm processor, makes it a well-rounded piece of hardware for mobile gaming enthusiasts.
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The Xiaomi 18 Pro and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max could cost up to €1,799 in Europe, according to a new leak from France. We’ve already covered the smaller global batteries expected on both phones, and the latest report adds their rumored European prices and other differences from the Chinese models.
The Xiaomi 18 Pro reportedly starts at €1,399 for 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage, while the 512GB version costs €1,599. The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max starts at €1,599 for 12GB/256GB and goes up to €1,799 for 12GB/512GB. These figures are around €50 lower than those reported earlier.
Even with the reduction, the prices are much higher than last year’s lineup. The Xiaomi 17 launched at €999 for 256GB and €1,099 for 512GB, which makes the Xiaomi 18 Pro €400 and €500 higher, respectively. The two models aren’t direct equivalents, but the difference is still considerable.
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max also costs €300 more at the top end than the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, which launched at €1,499 and came with 16GB of RAM. The new model reportedly offers only 12GB. With the Xiaomi 18 Ultra reportedly cancelled, the Pro Max could become the most expensive model in the Xiaomi 18 series.
Differences in the European versions
The Xiaomi 18 Pro is expected to have a 6,000mAh typical battery in Europe, compared with 7,000mAh in China. The Pro Max reportedly gets a 7,050mAh battery in Europe, down from 8,500mAh in its home market.
As for charging, the Xiaomi 18 Pro reportedly supports 90W wired charging, down from 100W in China, while the Pro Max retains 100W charging. Both models support 50W wireless charging.
The European versions are reportedly lighter, too. The Xiaomi 18 Pro weighs 199g, while the Pro Max comes in at 231g, with each shedding 4g compared with its Chinese counterpart.
The device is said to come in black, white, and Velvet Red. Cosmic Blue and a fourth option exclusive to the Xiaomi Store in France.
Redmi is set to launch the Redmi K100 smartphone in China on October 27, two months after the company announced the Redmi K100 and K100 Pro Max. The latter two phones got rebranded as the Poco F9 Pro and F9 Ultra globally.
The Xiaomi sub-brand is finally ready to unveil the vanilla model, and in the lead-up to launch, the company has confirmed key specs of the device. Here’s everything we know about the Redmi K100 ahead of its launch, along with how it compares with the K100 Pro and K100 Pro Max.
Redmi will launch the Redmi K100 in China on October 27 at 7 PM local time, with pre-orders already open. The Redmi Clip Neo open-ear earbuds will also debut at the event.
The Redmi K100 has a flat 6.83-inch AMOLED display with a 165Hz refresh rate and a peak brightness of 3,500 nits. Redmi confirmed the screen specifications last week, which also include a 480Hz multi-finger touch reporting rate and 3,500Hz instant touch sampling.
The company also claims that more than 40 games support native 165fps gameplay, while Xiaomi Green Mountain Eye Protection 4.0 handles the display’s eye-care features.
The screen is smaller and has a lower refresh rate than the 6.9-inch, 185Hz panel on the Redmi K100 Pro Max. Both Pro models also have the higher refresh rate, giving them an advantage in this area.
Redmi has also equipped the standard K100 with a D2 gaming chip, a first for a standard model in the K series. The chip handles hardware-level image upscaling and frame interpolation in supported games, helping improve visual quality and frame rates.
2. Chipset and software
The Redmi K100 uses the Snapdragon 8 Elite, Qualcomm’s 3nm flagship chipset from 2024. This is the same chip as last year’s Redmi K90, so the new phone does not bring a generational chipset upgrade over its predecessor. The K100 Pro and K100 Pro Max, meanwhile, use the newer Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 platform, with the Pro getting the V Series variant.
Xiaomi president Lu Weibing has previously noted that many 2026 flagship phones will use previous-generation chips. He has also said he expects the K100 series to deliver strong value, although the standard model’s final pricing will determine how it compares with the competition.
The software is newer on the standard K100. It ships with HyperOS 4 based on Android 17, while the K100 Pro and Pro Max launched with HyperOS 3.0 based on Android 16. The update brings a glass-style interface and an upgraded Xiaoai assistant powered by Xiaomi’s MiMo model.
3. Battery and charging
Battery capacity is one of the Redmi K100’s biggest advantages on paper. Its 10,000mAh battery is larger than the 9,070mAh cell in the K100 Pro Max and the 8,580mAh battery in the K100 Pro. Speaking of which, it’s the biggest battery phone in the entire Xiaomi, Redmi, or Poco line.
Redmi has not confirmed wireless charging support for the standard model. Both the K100 Pro and K100 Pro Max support 50W wireless charging, so this remains one of the unanswered questions ahead of launch.
4. Design and colors
Redmi’s promotional images show a flat rear panel, a metal mid-frame, and a horizontal camera module. The power button sits on the right side, while the back carries Sound by Bose branding. On the front, the phone has a flat display with a centered punch-hole cutout for the selfie camera.
The company teased the Firefly Green color with a light, translucent finish.
5. Price, cameras, and other unconfirmed details
Redmi has yet to announce the K100’s price, camera specifications, or memory configurations. On the other hand, tipster Digital Chat Station suggests a starting price of around 3,500 yuan, or roughly $490.
The promotional images show two rear cameras and an LED flash, but Redmi has not confirmed the sensors. According to reports, it could feature a 200MP main camera, an IP68 rating, and an ultrasonic fingerprint sensor.
There is another model still missing from the wider lineup. Redmi said during the August launch of the Pro series that the K100 family would include a gaming flagship, but the company has not introduced that device yet.
6. Redmi K100 vs. K100 Pro vs. K100 Pro Max
The standard Redmi K100 has a larger battery than either Pro model, but it uses an older chipset and a slower display. The K100 Pro and Pro Max launched in China on August 11, with the latter offering the most advanced camera system in the lineup.
Here’s how the three phones compare based on announced specifications.
Specification
Redmi K100
Redmi K100 Pro
Redmi K100 Pro Max
China launch
October 27
August 11
August 11
Display
6.83-inch flat AMOLED, 165Hz
About 6.6-inch OLED, 185Hz
6.9-inch OLED, 185Hz
Chipset
Snapdragon 8 Elite
Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 V Series
Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
Battery
10,000mAh
8,580mAh
9,070mAh
Wired charging
100W
100W
100W
Wireless charging
Not announced
50W
50W
Main camera
Not announced
200MP
200MP with OIS
Telephoto camera
Not announced
50MP
50MP periscope
Ultrawide camera
Not announced
8MP
50MP
Software
HyperOS 4 (Android 17)
HyperOS 3.0 (Android 16)
HyperOS 3.0 (Android 16)
Starting price in China
Not announced
3,699 yuan
4,499 yuan
7. Which Redmi K100 should you pick?
The standard Redmi K100’s price and camera specifications are still unknown, so the choice will depend partly on what Redmi announces on October 27. The confirmed hardware already gives each model a different set of advantages.
Best for battery life
The Redmi K100 has the largest battery in the lineup at 10,000mAh, along with a 165Hz display and a dedicated D2 gaming chip. Its Snapdragon 8 Elite is older than the Gen 5 processors in the Pro models, but the newer HyperOS 4 software is another advantage.
Best for a smaller flagship
The Redmi K100 Pro has a smaller display than the Pro Max, while retaining a 185Hz refresh rate and a 200MP main camera. Its 8,580mAh battery is smaller than those of the other two models, but it still has a substantial capacity.
Starting at 3,699 yuan in China, the phone uses the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 V Series, which has one fewer GPU slice than the standard Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. It is the middle option for buyers who want the newer chipset and faster display without paying for the Pro Max.
Best for camera
The Redmi K100 Pro Max has the most advanced camera hardware in the lineup, with a 200MP main camera featuring optical image stabilization, a 50MP periscope telephoto camera, and a 50MP ultrawide camera. It also packs the full Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset and a 6.9-inch 185Hz display.
Its 9,070mAh battery is smaller than the standard K100’s, but the phone also supports 100W wired and 50W wireless charging. A 6,300-square-millimeter vapor chamber handles cooling without an active fan. Prices in China start at 4,499 yuan.
8. Will the Redmi K100 launch globally?
Redmi has not confirmed a global release for the standard K100. Its K-series phones often reach international markets under Poco branding, and the Pro models followed the same pattern this year.
After Poco confirmed its global launch date, the Poco F9 Pro and Poco F9 Ultra launched on September 1 as global versions of the Redmi K100 Pro and K100 Pro Max, respectively. Both global models have smaller batteries than their Chinese counterparts: 6,330mAh for the Poco F9 Pro and 8,050mAh for the Poco F9 Ultra. The 12GB/256GB versions start at $699 and $799, respectively.
The standard Redmi K100 could follow a similar route and arrive in international markets under a different name. However, neither the global model’s name nor its launch date has been confirmed.
For years, the Android tablet space has been missing a real answer to Apple’s iPad mini, something small enough to hold comfortably in one hand, but still powerful enough for actual work and entertainment. Oppo is trying to fill that gap with the Pad Mini, packing premium hardware into a surprisingly slim 8.8-inch body.
The display is the real highlight. It’s an 8.8-inch 2.5K (2520 × 1680) OLED panel with a 144Hz adaptive refresh rate and a matte finish that cuts down on reflections and gives a more paper-like feel when you’re writing with a stylus. Peak brightness hits 1,600 nits (some sources mention even higher local peaks).
Under the hood is Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, a 3nm chip that delivers near-flagship performance in 2026. The tablet runs ColorOS 16 based on Android 16 and supports Wi-Fi 7. Despite being only 5.46mm thick, it still packs an 8,000mAh battery with 67W wired charging, a pretty impressive combo of capacity and thinness. Camera-wise, there’s a single 13MP rear camera and an 8MP front one for basic photos and video calls.
The focus is a glare-resistant, high-refresh OLED screen, strong performance, and solid battery life in a highly portable package.
Price and availability:
In India it’s priced at ₹94,999 and comes in just one configuration: 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. The only color available is Lavender, and it goes on sale from October 29 through Flipkart and Oppo’s own online store.
If you’re specifically looking for a compact, matte-screen tablet for note-taking, reading, or media on the go, the Oppo Pad Mini is currently one of the most interesting Android options out there. Still, it’s probably smart to wait for independent reviews to check real-world battery life, display quality, and overall value before dropping ₹94,999 on it.
Fresh renders of the Galaxy Fit 4 have popped up, giving us the clearest look yet at Samsung’s upcoming affordable fitness tracker. The images were shared by the Cipher Project on Telegram. So far we’re seeing the device in black, white, and a light green shade. More colors could still show up later.
The design sticks pretty closely to the simple, clean look of the previous Galaxy Fit models. It has a rectangular OLED display that looks a bit bigger than the 1.6-inch screen on the Fit 3, which should make it easier to read info at a glance.
There’s a single physical button on the right side, most likely for waking the screen or moving through menus. A silver bezel frames the display and gives it a slightly more premium touch compared to the last one. The silicone strap and the sensor layout on the back still look very familiar.
On the specs side, earlier regulatory filings (including FCC certification under the model number SM-R391) confirm it supports Bluetooth 5.4 with EDR, a small step up from the Fit 3’s Bluetooth 5.3. An optical heart-rate sensor on the back will handle the usual health tracking, like continuous heart-rate monitoring and workout recording. Since this is meant to be an affordable tracker, it’s expected to run a lightweight real-time operating system (RTOS) instead of Google’s Wear OS. That helps keep both the price and the power use down.
One big question mark remains: built-in GPS. Nothing so far confirms that the Fit 4 will have its own satellite positioning. Without it, outdoor activities like running, cycling, or walking would still need a paired phone for route mapping, the same limitation the Fit 3 had.
Samsung hasn’t said anything yet about pricing, battery life, or a launch date. The Galaxy Fit 3 currently sells for around $45–$60 depending on where you look, so the Fit 4 is widely expected to stay in that same budget-friendly range. With production components already being tested, a late-2026 release feels pretty plausible.
Samsung’s One UI 9 update (based on Android 17) started rolling out to the Galaxy S24 series this month. Most people seem fine with it, but a few owners are reporting noticeably worse battery drain on certain models, including the Galaxy S24 Ultra.
One of the more talked-about cases involves a two-year-old S24 Ultra that burned through 95% of its battery in just 5 hours and 20 minutes, with only 3 hours and 15 minutes of screen-on time. The phone was running at QHD resolution the whole time and stuck on mobile data (LTE+), with no Wi-Fi. However, the owner was only using media and social apps like YouTube, Instagram, Snapchat, and streaming services, with no intensive tasks like gaming, editing, or camera use involved.
Back when it launched, the S24 Ultra got a lot of praise for its battery life, usually delivering 6–8 hours of realistic daily screen-on time (sometimes more) in mixed-use tests. A big drop after a major OS update isn’t unheard of, though.
One UI 9 is already available on several Galaxy models. The severe drain reports still seem pretty isolated rather than a widespread problem. Samsung’s Indian team replied to at least one affected customer and suggested visiting an authorized service center for a proper check.
Hardware tweaks alone rarely fix this kind of thing. The usual practical steps are: fully update all your apps, clear the system cache partition, restrict background activity for apps you don’t use much, switch to the Light performance profile, and turn on Battery protection (which limits charging to 80-85%) to reduce long-term wear. You can also check battery health in the Samsung Members app under Diagnostics → Battery. “Normal” health covers a pretty wide range (roughly 80% and up), so more specific capacity or cycle data, if available, gives a clearer picture.
Giving the phone a few more days of regular use often lets the post-update optimization settle down. If the extreme drain keeps going or battery health looks weak, following Samsung’s advice and booking a service appointment is a next step.
The Vivo S70 has its first specs leaked. A few days after a tipster suggested a November launch in China, Digital Chat Station has shared details about the phone’s display, processor, and camera.
The phone reportedly has a 6.59-inch flat OLED display with a 1.5K resolution. It uses LTPS technology, and the panel is said to come from Visionox. Worth noting is that the screen size is the same as the Vivo S60.
Under the hood, the Vivo S70 is expected to use Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chip. This is a natural upgrade over the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 inside the Vivo S60.
The camera hardware could see a more noticeable change. According to Digital Chat Station, the Vivo S70 will have a 64MP Sony LYT-610 periscope telephoto camera with around 3x optical zoom.
For comparison, the Vivo S60 has a 50MP periscope camera with 3x optical zoom, meaning the new model could offer a higher-resolution sensor without changing the zoom range significantly.
There’s also a possible teleconverter accessory in the works, but specifics remain in the shadows. Vivo has so far offered this type of accessory with its X-series flagships.
An earlier leak from Smart Pikachu claimed that only one brand among the mid-range phones launching in November would offer a large-sensor periscope camera with teleconverter support. If the latest details are true, the Vivo S70 could be the phone in question.
Vivo S70 prototypes reportedly had a rear screen
Digital Chat Station also revealed in the comments that early engineering prototypes of the Vivo S70 included a rear screen; however, Vivo later dropped the feature, so the final retail model is not expected to have one.
Vivo has yet to announce the S70 officially, and several details remain unknown, including its battery capacity, charging speed, price, and exact launch date.
If you’ve been eyeing a high-end Samsung phone but didn’t want to drop the full retail amount, there’s finally a solid new option. For the first time, Samsung is selling its official Certified Re-Newed Galaxy phones directly on Amazon. That means you can get a manufacturer-backed refurbished phone instead of gambling on some random third-party refurb.
Right now the lineup focuses on selected models from the Galaxy S24 and S25 series. Prices start at $489 for the Galaxy S24 FE (128GB). The regular Galaxy S24 starts at $519, the S24+ at $649, and the S24 Ultra at $849. From the newer generation, the S25 begins at $599, the S25+ at $749, and the S25 Ultra at $979. Higher storage versions cost more, as you’d expect. Each model is currently available in just one color: Graphite for the S24 FE, Onyx Black for the S24 and S24+, Titanium Black for the Ultra models, and Silver Shadow for the S25 and S25+.
These aren’t your typical refurbished phones. Samsung specialists actually service every device using 100% genuine Samsung parts, including a brand-new certified battery. The phones have to clear 147 quality checks before they earn the Certified Re-Newed badge. They ship in fully recyclable packaging with a quick-start guide, data cable, and SIM ejector tool, and they come with a one-year limited manufacturer warranty. You can also add Samsung Care+ if you want extra protection against drops and other accidents.
One thing to note: the Galaxy S26 series is already available through Samsung’s own Certified Re-Newed store, but it’s not on Amazon yet. Foldables are also missing from the current Amazon selection.
New flagship prices have been climbing thanks to rising component costs (especially memory), so a lot of people are looking for ways to get premium hardware without the full hit. Samsung’s long software support, up to seven years of OS and security updates on recent flagships, helps these refurbished models stay useful for a long time. And the fresh battery removes one of the biggest complaints people have with older phones: battery life that just doesn’t last like it used to.
Soulog has launched the Sense, a compact AI-powered wearSoulog has launched Sense, a compact AI voice recorder that works with the Soulog app to capture conversations, organize personal context, and help users create useful outputs.
Sense captures audio, while the Soulog app organizes recordings and related materials into context users can revisit and build on.
Three-step loop
That idea is embodied in a three-step loop Soulog calls Capture → Connect → Create.
Capture is built around low-friction input. A physical flip switch starts recording instantly, users can add photos, notes, and files in the Soulog app, and a one-press highlight marks key moments mid-conversation. There’s also a Rewind feature, which saves up to 30 minutes of earlier audio. It requires Sense to be on, advance activation, and configured active hours; it works only within those hours.
Users can review transcripts, Recap, and to-dos, and explore context through Map & Timeline. A Space brings conversations and supporting files together. Transcription is free and unlimited; some AI features require a paid subscription.
In Soulog, users can develop editable Artifacts, including proposals, briefs, and reports. Compatible AI tools can access Soulog context through MCP.
Hardware That Stays Out of the Way
Sense measures approximately 4.0 × 2.5 × 0.12 inches, weighs 1.6 ounces, and includes 8 GB of storage. It uses two MEMS microphones and a VPU, with a stated pickup range of up to 16 feet.
Sense provides up to 50 hours of continuous recording from a full charge. Runtime depends on usage, settings, and operating conditions. Charging is handled over standard USB-C — no proprietary dock required. USB-C charging for 10 minutes supports around eight hours of typical workday use, with results varying by usage and conditions. That last point is a quiet but meaningful differentiator against competing AI recorders that lock users into bespoke charging accessories.
Privacy Focus
According to Soulog, audio is encrypted on the device, during transfer, and in cloud storage. Cloud sync requires user activation. Soulog states that user content is neither sold nor used for model training.
Soulog is targeting three broad groups: urban professionals such as lawyers, consultants, product managers, and journalists who drown in fragmented information; creative professionals who need to connect scattered ideas; and students and researchers turning lectures into papers. If you’re one of them, visit Soulog’s official website or Amazon to upgrade the way you live and work.
iQOO is all set to launch the iQOO Neo 12 in China on October 28. The same event will also bring a new tablet called the iQOO Pad Pro, which will sit below the existing iQOO Pad Ultra. Just as it has been doing with the Neo 12, the brand has been steadily revealing new details about the Pad Pro. Here’s everything iQOO has confirmed so far.
Q3 chip runs three visual enhancements at once
According to the latest Weibo post, the tablet pairs the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 with the Q3 chip. The duo can run ray tracing, super resolution and frame interpolation at the same time, which the company says brings more realistic lighting, richer detail and smoother touch response.
The accompanying poster also lists full-scene ray tracing, a QNSS super rendering engine and a local dark-area enhancement filter for FPS titles that makes enemies hiding in shadows easier to spot. An earlier teaser confirmed the Monster Super Core Engine, which reworks performance scheduling at the platform level.
Previous teasers confirmed an 8.8-inch OLED screen with a 165Hz refresh rate, which iQOO notes applies in gaming scenarios, along with a 9,020mAh battery. Cooling is handled by an Ice Dome four-layer air cooling system with a 30 x 30 x 3.5mm active fan that offers three speed levels, as we reported earlier. iQOO also lists Q-flex control technology, ultra-sensitive touch and an ultra-sensitive gyroscope for FPS gaming.
The brand has revealed an Ice Blade Blue colorway, while iQOO product manager Wang Kan has shown off a Lingfeng Gray option and confirmed that the tablet is 5.74mm thick and weighs 298 grams.
The promotional posters show the tablet inside a gamepad, but the fine print states that the controller is not included and must be purchased separately. A 3C listing pointed to 66W charging support.
iQOO has shared the first official camera samples from the Neo 12 ahead of its October 28 launch in China. In a separate Weibo teaser, the brand also confirmed the phone’s battery capacity and wired charging speed.
According to iQOO, the Neo 12 uses a 50-megapixel Sony IMX921 main camera with a large sensor and optical image stabilization (OIS). The company says its bionic imaging tech produces photos that look close to what the human eye sees. A high-resolution mode is also on board for fine detail, which iQOO shows off with shots of a painted dome ceiling and layered wooden brackets.
The phone also offers one-tap access to three portrait film styles called positive, negative, and clear blue. Alongside the portraits, the official samples include an upward shot of a building’s glass-roofed atrium and a close look at an ornate traditional ceiling.
Battery and charging speed confirmed
In another Weibo post, iQOO confirmed that the Neo 12 packs a 9,000mAh Blue Ocean battery with 100W wired charging. The cell uses fifth-generation silicon anode and second-generation semi-solid-state battery technologies, reaching an energy density of 916Wh/L. iQOO claims up to 11.6 hours of MOBA gaming or 29.9 hours of continuous short video playback.
The phone also supports Global Direct Drive Power Supply 2.0, iQOO’s bypass charging feature. It covers gaming, navigation, and video playback, letting you play while charging with less heat and better long-term battery health.
As for the rest of the package, tipster Digital Chat Station says the Neo 12 features a 6.83-inch 2K+ 185Hz LTPS flat display with Visionox’s pTSF luminescent material, the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip, and iQOO’s Q3 gaming chip. It also gets an active cooling fan and dual 1511 symmetrical speakers. The iQOO Neo 12 will launch in China on October 28 at 7 PM local time and go on sale right after the event.
Huawei has officially announced the Enjoy 100 series, and the launch is set for October 28. The phones will debut next week at the company’s Double Eleven Renewal Season All-Scenario New Product Launch Conference, where the Pura 90 Plus is also likely to launch.
The phone goes on pre-order today through Huawei Mall, authorized e-commerce partners, Huawei experience stores, and authorized retailers.
The date also tells you something about Huawei’s release plans. The Enjoy 90 series arrived on March 23, and a second Enjoy launch in October puts the company back on a spring and autumn schedule. Huawei followed that pattern until 2023, then dropped it, largely because of limited Kirin chip supply.
The poster shows three phones in three finishes, all with the same flowing, semicircular pattern on the back. The blue one, called Cloud Sky Blue, appears to be the Pro Max. The orange one looks like the Pro, and the white one is the standard model.
Each phone has its own camera design:
Pro Max: A large circular camera ring with a red rim sits on the back.
Pro: A square module holds two lens rings stacked vertically, with a grille-style detail below each one. The LED flash sits inside a transparent, glowing ring.
Standard model: The layout is close to the Pro, but the LED flash is in a different spot.
Huawei hasn’t confirmed the model names. The Enjoy 90 series had Standard, Plus, and Pro Max versions, and the leaks point to a Pro model taking the Plus slot this time.
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Huawei opened pre-orders for the Huawei Pura 90 Plus in China today and released the phone’s first official teaser. It joins the family that Huawei launched in April with the Pura 90, Pura 90 Pro, and Pura 90 Pro Max, and it is the one model that skips the flat-edge look.
Pre-orders begin at 10:08 today through Huawei’s VMall online store, Experience Stores, and other authorized retailers. Huawei is also offering exclusive benefits to early buyers. The phone will officially launch next week, with shipments expected before November 8.
The official teaser shows the Huawei Pura 90 Plus in Sunset Purple, a gradient finish blending purple and orange, also available on the Pura 90 Pro Max. The rear camera module retains the series’ inverted triangle layout in the upper-right corner, keeping the phone’s design in line with the rest of the lineup.
The frame is where the Pura 90 Plus differs from the rest of the lineup. While the Pura 90, Pura 90 Pro, and Pura 90 Pro Max all have flat edges, the Plus model returns to a curved frame and rounded back panel similar to the Huawei Pura 80 Pro.
Huawei hasn’t revealed the phone’s hardware yet, so the specifications remain unconfirmed. The device, reportedly codenamed Lucia, is expected to sit between the standard Pura 90 and the Pura 90 Pro in the lineup. Its price is still unknown, although the Pura 90 Pro starts at 5,499 yuan, while the standard Pura 90 starts at 4,699 yuan.
According to leaks, the Pura 90 Plus will feature a 50MP 1-inch RYYB main camera with a physical variable aperture. RYYB sensors replace some green pixels with yellow ones to capture more light, while the adjustable aperture lets the camera control how much light enters the lens and how much of a scene stays in focus.
The rumored camera setup also includes a 48MP macro telephoto camera, a 40MP ultra-wide camera, and a 1.5MP multispectral sensor. Huawei is also said to be introducing a new version of its XMAGE imaging algorithm.
Under the hood, the phone is tipped to run on Huawei’s Kirin 9020 chip, with eight CPU cores clocked at 2.5GHz, 2.15GHz, and 1.6GHz, alongside a Maleoon 920 GPU. The display is reportedly a 6.8-inch panel with a 1.5K resolution.
Huawei is expected to confirm the Pura 90 Plus’s complete specifications and pricing at next week’s launch event.
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Rollme has released its newest smartwatch, the Hero K1. It is an outdoor-focused wearable that prioritizes battery capacity and standalone navigation features over a sleek form factor.
Rollme Hero K1 Specifications
The Hero K1 packs a large 1,200mAh battery, considerably bigger than the 300mAh to 500mAh cells commonly found in mainstream smartwatches. According to Rollme, the watch can deliver up to 40 days of battery life with typical use and up to 25 days with heavy use. However, actual battery performance may vary depending on usage patterns, including GPS tracking, continuous health monitoring, and display activity.
Physically, the watch is built for utility. It features a 1.46-inch display with a 360 x 360 resolution, surrounded by an aluminum alloy bezel and a plastic casing, and it ships with a standard silicone strap.
The watch meets MIL-STD-810H durability standards, with testing for resistance to drops and extreme temperatures. It also comes with a 5ATM water resistance rating. For outdoor use, the watch features a built-in LED flashlight on the side of the case, offering three lighting modes: standard, high-intensity, and SOS flashing.
For navigation, the Hero K1 supports multi-satellite GPS and allows users to download offline maps directly to the watch. This enables route tracking and turn-by-turn navigation without requiring a constant connection to a paired smartphone.
The watch also comes equipped with outdoor sensors, including a barometer, altimeter, and compass, providing real-time information on elevation, air pressure, and direction.
On the software side, the watch handles standard health and fitness tracking. It monitors heart rate, blood oxygen (SpO2) levels, and sleep patterns, and it can log data for over 100 different sports modes. It supports Bluetooth calling through a built-in speaker and allows users to reply to WhatsApp messages directly from the screen.
Currently, the WhatsApp reply feature is limited to Android phones, though the company states iOS support is planned for a later date. Rollme has also integrated a text-based AI assistant into the companion app to handle basic queries.
Pricing and Availability
The Hero K1 is available directly from Rollme’s online store in two colors: Ranger Black and Storm Gray. It is currently priced at $59.99 as part of a Double 11 promotion.
In related news, Rollme has recently launched the Matrix smartwatch with 4G connectivity, GPS, an AMOLED display, and a pop-up camera, along with the Hero D6 rugged smartwatch featuring offline maps, dual-band GPS, and up to 15 days of battery life.
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Samsung has announced a new festive campaign aimed at consumers planning to upgrade their home entertainment systems this festival season in India. The initiative focuses on its Vision AI television range, with deals designed to make larger screens more accessible. The company is also offering additional benefits to make purchases and long-term ownership more convenient.
Samsung rolls out special offers on its Vision AI TVs
Called ‘Big, Bigger, Biggest’, the campaign includes a free Samsung Vision AI TV worth up to Rs 1,59,990 or a Samsung Soundbar worth up to Rs 1,10,990 with eligible television purchases. Customers can also receive up to 20% cashback, zero down payment options and a three-year comprehensive warranty. The offers are subject to applicable terms and conditions, so buyers should check eligibility before making a purchase.
Samsung has also highlighted its installation service, allowing customers within municipal limits to get eligible televisions installed within four hours of registering a request. Availability and applicable conditions may vary. The company announced the campaign on October 16, 2026, as part of its festive push in India.
Samsung’s Vision AI television lineup covers screen sizes ranging from 32 inches to 115 inches. The range combines AI-powered picture and sound enhancements with connected features designed to improve everyday viewing, whether users are watching films, television shows, sports or other entertainment. SmartThings integration also enables connectivity with compatible smart home devices.
Additional ownership benefits include Samsung TV Plus, which provides access to more than 200 free streaming channels, and Samsung Art+, which offers three months of access to the Samsung Art Store. Samsung Sound+ focuses on enhancing the audio experience, while Samsung Care+ provides extended warranty benefits. Buyers can also access paperless financing through Samsung Finance+ and receive up to seven years of operating system upgrades on eligible televisions.
The campaign gives buyers several ways to save on a television upgrade while receiving additional services and entertainment benefits. However, the value of the offer will depend on the eligible television model and the terms attached to each deal. Would you consider buying a Samsung Vision AI TV this Diwali for the free television or soundbar offer? Share your thoughts in the comments.
Oura has opened pre-orders for the Oura Ring 5 in India, with the fifth-generation wearable billed as the world’s smallest smart ring. The Oura Ring 5 India price starts at Rs 39,900 (~$422), and buyers can reserve one from October 22, 2026, at Croma stores across the country or online through Amazon.
Oura sells the ring in six finishes split into two brackets. Silver and Black cost Rs 39,900 (~$422), while Gold, Deep Rose, Stealth and Brushed Silver sit higher at Rs 50,900 (~$538). Gold gets a lighter tone closer to true gold, and Deep Rose is a new copper-rose shade. Every finish comes in sizes 6 through 13.
Buyers should also budget for the Oura Membership, which costs Rs 599 (~$6.33) per month with taxes included. It unlocks the personalized insights in the Oura App.
The Ring 5 takes up 40 percent less space than the Oura Ring 4. It measures 6.09 mm wide and 2.28 mm thick, uses non-allergenic titanium, and carries an IP68 rating. Inside, lower-profile sensor domes and stronger LEDs work with 12 optimized signal pathways, which Oura says deliver cleaner readings across more finger types and skin tones. A newly designed battery lasts 6 to 9 days per charge based on ring size and how the ring is used.
On the software side, Indian members get Health Radar, which grew out of Symptom Radar and watches heart health and nighttime breathing in the background. It includes Blood Pressure Signals and Nighttime BP, both wellness features that do not give mmHg readings or diagnose any condition. GLP-1 Insights, Menopause Insights, Cardio Effort and automatic VO2 Max round out the package.
Oura also makes an optional Charging Case for the Ring 5, though it is sold separately and India is not yet on its list of markets. The company stresses that the ring is not a medical device.
Honor has been actively launching new phones in China, keeping its flagship and performance-focused lineups busy. Last month saw the arrival of the Magic 9 lineup, and the company has now unveiled the Win 2 series of performance-oriented flagship phones with huge batteries. The brand is reportedly preparing another smartphone launch for November, with the Honor 700 series expected to join its growing portfolio.
Honor 700 Pro details tipped
A Chinese tipster has revealed that the Honor 700 series will comprise three models. AnTuTu has reiterated the three-model lineup in a recent Weibo post and shared some key specifications of the Honor 700 Pro, which could sit at the top of the series. The lineup is tentatively scheduled to launch in China in November, although Honor has yet to confirm the launch timeline or the identities of all three models.
The Honor 700 Pro is reportedly being developed with a 1.72-inch rear display, which could provide additional functionality without requiring users to turn on the main screen. The secondary panel may prove useful for checking notifications, viewing information or framing selfies with the rear cameras, although its precise capabilities have not been disclosed.
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The Honor 700 Pro is tipped to feature a 9,000mAh battery, a substantial capacity for a conventional smartphone. It is also expected to support 80W wired charging and 50W wireless charging, potentially combining long battery life with convenient charging options.
For photography, the handset is said to feature a 200-megapixel primary camera alongside a 50-megapixel periscope telephoto camera. While it is not mentioned in the leak, the rear setup is also expected to feature an ultra-wide camera.
The device is also tipped to sport a 6.57-inch flat display with 1.5K resolution. If these details prove accurate, the Honor 700 Pro could combine a relatively compact screen with a large battery and versatile camera hardware. However, all the reported specifications remain unofficial and could change before launch.
Apart from Honor, Vivo is reportedly preparing to launch the Vivo S70 lineup, while the Oppo Reno 17 series is also said to be in development for a November debut in China. With several brands potentially introducing new phones in the same month, which rumoured feature of the Honor 700 Pro excites you the most? Share your thoughts in the comments.
Insta360 has announced the Insta360 Mic today. The wireless microphone sits between the entry-level Mic Air and the flagship Mic Pro that the company already sells. The new model brings some of the Mic Pro’s features to a lower price point, including a screen that you can personalize and onboard audio recording through a microSD card slot.
The transmitter’s E-Ink display can show an uploaded image, whether it’s a channel logo, an emoji, a landscape, or a photo of your dog. Since the microphone clips onto your shirt or jacket, the screen also gives you a way to personalize its appearance on camera.
The microSD slot lets the transmitter record audio independently as a backup to whatever your camera or phone captures. It supports 32-bit float recording, which provides more room to recover audio levels during editing if a recording comes in too loud or too quiet.
Noise reduction and camera compatibility on Insta360 Mic
Insta360 has also added a dedicated AI audio chip for noise reduction. The company says it cuts more background noise while leaving fewer audible artifacts, helping voices sound natural. There are two modes available: Auto to prevent clipping, while Dynamic keeps volume levels more consistent. You can also choose between three voice tone presets: Regular, Rich, and Bright.
The Insta360 Mic can connect directly to compatible Insta360 cameras through Bluetooth, so you don’t need the receiver. For other cameras and phones, the receiver connects through the included USB-C smartphone adapter or a 3.5mm cable. It can handle up to four transmitters at once, including a mix of Insta360 Mic and Mic Pro units.
Each transmitter is rated for up to 13 hours of battery life, while the charging case extends the total runtime to up to 34 hours.
The Insta360 Mic is available through the Insta360 Official Store, Amazon, and authorized retailers. Below are the prices for the transmitter, or transmitter plus receiver set:
Insta360 Mic (2 transmitters + 1 receiver): US$249.99
Insta360 Mic (1 transmitter + 1 receiver): US$139.99
Desktop FDM printing has been mainstream for years, but metal printing has stubbornly remained locked inside industrial workshops and six‑figure price tags. At TCT Shenzhen, our review team stopped by the SnowX booth to see the SnowPod in action—a compact Laser Powder Bed Fusion (LPBF) system now live on Kickstarter—and to find out whether real metal additive manufacturing can genuinely fit on a workbench.
SnowPod: Industrial LPBF, Compressed
The core proposition is straightforward: fit the essential safety and process systems of an LPBF machine into a 360 × 360 × 660 mm footprint weighing roughly 40 kg—smaller than some flagship FDM printers. The build volume is 80 × 80 × 100 mm, a deliberate compromise for single parts, jewelry, prototypes, and small mechanical components rather than high‑throughput production.
Inside, a 200 W fiber laser delivers a 40 μm spot diameter with adjustable layer heights of 30–60 μm and 3 μm Z‑axis precision—specifications that allow fine contours, sharp edges, and narrow gaps to survive the print. The system launches with 316L stainless steel, with additional materials planned via updates.
Metal powder is the biggest hurdle for desktop LPBF, and SnowX’s answer is a closed‑loop architecture. Powder arrives in sealed cartridges, the build chamber remains enclosed, and dual HEPA‑13/14 filters work alongside PM2.5, gas, temperature, and humidity sensors to keep the environment stable. Unused powder is recovered at a reported rate of approximately 90%, depending on part geometry.
For the inert gas supply, SnowX built the NitroPod, a separate nitrogen generator that extracts N₂ from ambient air and feeds it directly into the SnowPod—eliminating the need for external gas bottles. At the booth, our team watched the NitroPod running alongside the printer, and the setup looked noticeably less intimidating than the gas‑cylinder arrangements typical of industrial LPBF installations.
AI Monitoring & Snap-off Supports
A built‑in camera and AI‑based visual algorithm monitor each build from the first layer, flagging issues such as edge lifting or insufficient powder delivery. Post‑processing gets an unusual solution as well: SnowX designed a breakaway support structure inspired by origami. Instead of sawing or wire‑EDM, the supports are removed by peeling them away in a controlled sequence, described by the company as behaving “like a zipper”.
The machine ships with SnowPath, SnowX’s in‑house slicer and toolpath software, which handles STL, STEP, 3MF, and SVG files and can initiate builds directly. During our booth visit, the team demonstrated the workflow from file preparation to a live build, and the interface appeared approachable for users without a background in industrial metal printing.
SnowX has opened a Kickstarter pre‑launch page, with the campaign scheduled for Q4 2026. The company has not yet disclosed official pricing, though the SnowPod is widely positioned in the sub‑$10,000 bracket—competing with systems like MetalBase, Scrap Labs, and Xact Metal that occupy the same compact LPBF space.
First Impressions from the Show Floor
Our review team spent time at the SnowX booth at TCT Shenzhen, watching live demos, handing-on with plenty of printed models, and speaking with CEO of SnowX, Fangda Xu, about the cartridge workflow, the NitroPod setup, and the breakaway support system. The SnowPod is not trying to be a miniature production machine. Its value lies in packaging the safety interlocks, sealed powder logistics, filtration, and gas generation that make LPBF viable into a unit small enough for a studio or lab. The parts on display had the expected metal finish, and the booth drew a steady stream of visitors curious about how the system handles powder safely in a desktop environment.
Whether SnowX can deliver on the software maturity and long‑term material roadmap remains to be seen—the campaign is still in its pre‑launch phase. But based on what our team saw at TCT Shenzhen, the SnowPod is one of the more credible attempts at accessible desktop metal printing we have come across.
For readers interested in following the campaign, the Kickstarter pre‑launch page is now open for sign‑ups, and additional details are available on the SnowX website.
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