OnePlus 16 confirmed with a 9,000mAh battery, the largest on a OnePlus flagship

Oct 9, 2026

OnePlus is all set to launch the OnePlus 16 on Monday, October 12, in China. Ahead of the launch, the brand has shared several details about its display and performance. However, one key detail that remained unconfirmed was the battery capacity, which OnePlus has now officially revealed.

OnePlus 16: 9,000mAh battery and charging technology

The OnePlus 16 will feature a 9,000mAh Glacier Battery, making it the largest battery fitted to a OnePlus flagship to date. The company has also confirmed that the phone uses Oppo’s proprietary Glacier Battery Power Chip, designed to improve energy management and extend battery life.

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OnePlus claims the combination delivers longer endurance than other batteries of the same capacity, maintains stable performance even at low charge levels and keeps the battery healthy for up to five years. The 3C certification has already revealed support for 100W fast charging, and it is also expected to support 50W wireless charging.

Earlier today, OnePlus confirmed that the OnePlus 16 will feature a fourth-generation BOE Oriental Screen using custom X4 luminescent material. The display supports a system-wide refresh rate of 165Hz and up to 185Hz in compatible games. It also offers hardware-level brightness as low as 1 nit, an updated P4 display processor and Ultra-Dynamic Clarity Technology for sharper motion. The phone is expected to feature symmetrical 1.15mm bezels on all four sides.

Performance is another key focus, with the OnePlus 16 tipped to use Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 chipset. The brand has confirmed that the device will ship with up to 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM and 1TB of UFS 4.1 storage, while the phone is expected to run Android 17-based ColorOS 17.

On the photography front, the OnePlus 16 will have a 200-megapixel main camera with OIS, accompanied by a 50-megapixel ultra-wide sensor and a 50-megapixel periscope telephoto camera with 3x optical zoom.

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OnePlus’ new magnetic cooler is about the size of a bank card and has a dedicated cooling chip

Rajesh Regmi

Oct 9, 2026

OnePlus is set to launch the OnePlus 16 on October 12. The company has now confirmed that the Ice Card Mini Magnetic Cooler will be unveiled on the same day.

The new accessory measures about the size of a bank card and uses a combination of a TEC cooling chip and air cooling to keep a phone’s temperature down.

It follows the company’s 40W Super Ice Magnetic Cooler, which launched at 229 yuan (about $33).

OnePlus Ice Card Mini Magnetic Cooler Color

The Ice Card Mini measures 70mm long and 53.4mm wide, making it smaller than a standard bank card in both dimensions. It is 9.7mm thick at the body and 12.3mm at the air intake, while weighing around 50g. The shell combines PC and aluminum alloy, and the only listed color is Silver Wing Grey.

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Inside, the cooler pairs a TEC cooling chip with an air-cooling system that directs cooling toward the phone’s main heat-generating area. You can choose between two levels. The low setting runs as quietly as 25dB, while the high setting reaches about 35dB. You can be aware of the level you’re on via the built-in status light. Blue means high, green means silent, and flashing red signals a fault.

Magnetic attachment and power

The cooler uses magnets with a holding force of around 10N. OnePlus even includes a magnetic plate for phones without built-in magnets, allowing it to work with a wider range of Apple and Android devices. OnePlus and OPPO phones can also use the cooler with the high-performance ColorOS X mode.

Power comes through a USB-C port, with an input of up to 5V at 0.7A. That means you can connect it directly to a phone or use a power bank or adapter. According to OnePlus, a 10,000mAh power bank can run the cooler for up to eight hours on the high setting.

OnePlus Ice Card Mini Magnetic Cooler Announced

The box includes the cooler, a charging cable, a lanyard, a magnetic plate, an auxiliary film for the plate, and a user manual.

OnePlus has listed the Ice Card Mini Magnetic Cooler on Chinese e-commerce platforms, with its official release scheduled for October 12 at 19:00. The company has yet to announce its price.

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iQOO Neo 12, iQOO Pad Pro pass 3C certification, fast charging capabilities revealed

Anvinraj Valiyathara

Oct 9, 2026

iQOO will unveil its next flagship phone, the iQOO Neo 12, later this month in China. Ahead of the launch, the performance-focused offering has been spotted on the Geekbench benchmarking platform, equipped with the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. Rumors suggest that the brand may also unveil a new tablet, tentatively dubbed the iQOO Pad Pro, alongside the phone. Ahead of the expected launch, both devices have been approved by China’s 3C authority, revealing their fast-charging capabilities.

iQOO Neo 12, Pad Pro receive 3C certification

iQOO Neo 12 and iQOO Pad Pro 3C certfiied

China’s 3C certification database has reportedly approved two upcoming Vivo devices, identified by the model numbers V2618A and iPA2693. The V2618A, believed to be the forthcoming iQOO Neo 12, supports charging at up to 100W.

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Meanwhile, the tablet listed under the iPA2693 certification identifier, with the charger model V6660L0A2-CN, supports up to 66W charging. This could be the upcoming iQOO Pad Pro.

iQOO Neo 12, Pad Pro specifications (rumored)

The Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5-powered iQOO Neo 12 will feature a 6.83-inch 2K OLED display supplied by Visionox, with a refresh rate of up to 185Hz. It is also said to feature a dedicated display chip for enhanced gaming and a huge battery of around 9,000mAh capacity. A recent report revealed that the device could be equipped with a cooling fan for heat dissipation.

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The iQOO Pad Pro is tipped to feature an 8.8-inch display, the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor and iQOO’s Q3 gaming chip for enhanced gaming performance. The device is also expected to support 66W charging, as indicated by its certification.

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Xiaomi launches new desktop lamp with backlight and 1,650lx illumination

Rajesh Regmi

Oct 9, 2026

Xiaomi has launched the Mijia Desktop Study Lamp Max in China. The new desk lamp features glare control, background lighting, and automatic brightness adjustment. It also includes a 24GHz radar sensor that detects when someone sits down at the desk.

Mijia Desktop Study Lamp Max Specifications

The Mijia Desktop Study Lamp Max uses a dual-reflection light control structure to reduce direct light reaching your eyes. Xiaomi says it can illuminate a 1.6m × 0.6m desktop with average illuminance above 950lx. Its screen viewing mode directs light toward the desk rather than the monitor, helping reduce reflections while working.

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The Mijia Desktop Study Lamp Max is also the first desk lamp in the Mijia lineup to include a backlight. Dubbed the background compensation light, it’s designed to brighten the space behind the desk and reduce the difference in brightness between the work surface and the surrounding room.

Inside, the lamp uses single-core, multi-peak full-spectrum LED beads, with a solar spectrum fitting coefficient (GFC) above 0.985 and a Ra color rendering index of 97.

The company says the lamp exceeds the AA-level luminous intensity requirements for reading and writing desk lamps. In the normal area, average illuminance reaches 1,100lx with a uniformity figure under 4. In the center area, the average goes above 1,650 lx, and uniformity is 1.6. The lamp also follows Xiaomi’s Qingshan eye protection solution, has no visible flicker, and carries a blue light hazard rating of RG0.

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Automatic lighting and reminders

The lamp has two light sensors, one on top and one at the bottom. They track changes in desktop and ambient light and adjust the main light and backlight together.

The lamp is also built with a 24GHz radar that detects when you sit down, so you don’t need to flip the switch yourself. Xiaomi already uses seat detection on the Mijia Vertical Study Lamp 2, a floor lamp that it sells for 2,499 yuan.

You can also set reminders in the Xiaomi Home app. The lamp supports prompts for light usage, focus time, sedentary fatigue, and low ambient light, and you can customize how long each reminder lasts.

Xiaomi Mijia Desktop Study Lamp Max price

The Mijia Desktop Study Lamp Max is available for pre-order in China at 799 yuan (about $120). Xiaomi has not announced plans to release the new lamp outside China.

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OnePlus 16’s 185Hz BOE X4 display could redefine gaming phone screens

Anvinraj Valiyathara

Oct 9, 2026

OnePlus has revealed a major display upgrade ahead of the OnePlus 16’s launch, which is set to take place next week in China. The company has worked with BOE to develop a new-generation screen focused on smoother visuals and improved image quality. Here’s all the information on the BOE X4 display that will be first seen on the OnePlus 16.

OnePlus 16: BOE X4 display specifications and features

The fourth-generation Oriental Screen uses custom X4 luminescent material developed jointly by OnePlus and BOE. The companies have also upgraded their display manufacturing process, with every sub-pixel undergoing three rounds of calibration to improve color accuracy and image consistency. Another highlight is hardware-level brightness control down to 1 nit, which is designed to make nighttime viewing more comfortable.

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Refresh rate performance is another key focus. The panel supports a system-wide 165Hz refresh rate for everyday activities, while compatible games can reach up to 185Hz. OnePlus claims that running the display at 165Hz consumes power comparable to the previous generation’s 120Hz mode. This could help deliver smoother scrolling and gameplay without a proportionate increase in energy consumption.

Infographic detailing the OnePlus 16 display features including BOE X4 and P4 chip.

The new screen also integrates the company’s custom P4 display processor and Ultra-Dynamic Clarity Technology, designed to keep fast-moving content sharp. Updated eye-protection features and improved outdoor visibility are included, while the phone is expected to feature symmetrical bezels measuring just 1.15mm on all four sides. The display combines these changes with improvements to colour reproduction, brightness, and viewing comfort.

The OnePlus 16 is expected to feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 chipset, up to 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM and 1TB of UFS 4.1 storage. Other reported specifications include a 9,000mAh battery, 100W wired charging, and 50W wireless charging. It will feature a 50-megapixel front-facing camera, and its back panel will have a 200-megapixel (main, OIS) + 50-megapixel (ultra-wide) + 50-megapixel (3x periscope telephoto) triple camera unit.

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Oppo’s wide-screen phone tipped with 16:9 ratio, and we guess the screen size

Rajesh Regmi

Oct 9, 2026

We have back-to-back news on Oppo’s wide-screen smartphone. After a leak yesterday revealed that Oppo will be the first Android brand to launch a wide (non-foldable) phone, a new leak talks about the screen specifics.

According to the leak, the device will have a 16:9 display with bezels of about 1mm on all four sides, and a screen 81mm wide. The tipster later added that the body may come out slightly wider after assembly, but it should stay within 85mm. The tip says the bezels are even on every side, give or take a little, so a standard 16:9 video fills the panel edge to edge.

How big could the screen be?

Because 81mm is the width of the screen itself, the bezels don’t affect the screen maths. At 16:9 in portrait, an 81mm-wide panel is 144mm tall. The diagonal then comes to about 165mm, which is 6.5 inches. With 1mm bezels on each side, the body would be about 83mm wide, which fits under the 85mm ceiling.

Bezel per side	Panel size (mm)	Diagonal	Body width
1.0mm	81.0 × 144.0	6.50 in	83mm

Huawei’s Pura X View, a wide-screen slab that already sells in China, is the closest comparison right now. It has a 6.39-inch screen on a body that measures 87mm wide, with a ratio near 5:3 and bezels at 1.05mm.

The Oppo phone is roughly 2 to 4mm narrower, and its 16:9 panel is taller relative to its width than the Pura X View’s. It would still be wider than the 20:9 screens on most phones today, so you would get a squarer display than usual. The screen area would sit around 117 cm², compared with roughly 115 cm² on the Huawei.

What comes next

Oppo hasn’t confirmed anything. The device is said to launch alongside Find N7, which itself has been tipped for a Q1 2027 launch.

The screen details have also changed since the first tips. Earlier leaks tied Oppo’s wide-screen phone to the Oppo Reno X, with a 6.3 to 6.4-inch flat display at roughly 16:10. If it is the same phone, the new numbers suggest a slightly larger, taller screen. Also, treat the 6.5-inch figure as an estimate until a spec sheet or a photo shows up.

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RedMagic shows off new RGB water cooling on RedMagic 12 Pro+

Rajesh Regmi

Oct 9, 2026

RedMagic is currently busy teasing the RedMagic 12 Pro+ features in the lead-up to launch. In the latest installment, the company explains how its cooling works, following an earlier design teaser. The company says the phone will be the first with RGB water cooling.

RedMagic 12 Pro Plus RGB Water Cooling reveal

Jiang Chao, General Manager of RedMagic Gaming Phones, walked through the upgraded system ahead of the October 15 launch in China. Reservations are already open on RedMagic’s website.

Compared with the RedMagic 11 Pro+, the new phone has a larger water-cooling area and thicker flow channels. The brand also changed the layout to a dual-ring design that covers every major heat source in the phone.

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The coolant leaves the micro-pump and splits into two paths. The upper path runs over the chip, while the lower one runs over the battery. The two paths then merge and flow back to the pump. The channels also extend into the airflow area, where the fan pulls heat away. You get air and water cooling working together, much like the RedMagic 11 Pro.

To note, thicker channels need more power to move the liquid. As a result, RedMagic is using a new dual-crystal micro-pump to handle it. Official claims that the output pressure has increased from 100kPa to 130kPa, which is to say it pushes the coolant faster and farther and improves heat dissipation. The coolant is the same fluorinated liquid used in AI servers.

RGB that follows the coolant

A cool visual flair here is the custom light guide that sits above the airflow channel. It lets the RGB lighting run along the water-cooling path, so you see the lighting move through the same route the coolant takes. The RedMagic 11 Pro already showed its water-cooling ring through a transparent back, and the 12 Pro+ adds lighting to that idea.

RedMagic calls the 12 Pro+ “the best-feeling RedMagic flagship to date.” It is lighter, thinner, narrower, and more rounded than the 11 Pro+. The teaser images show softer corners, and the screen bezel shrinks from 1.25mm to 0.96mm.

The phone runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, which RedMagic confirmed earlier. Meanwhile, a leak points to an 8,400mAh battery with 120W wired and 80W wireless charging.

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iQOO Neo 12 launch timeline tipped, features 185Hz 2K display, cooling fan

Rajesh Regmi

Oct 9, 2026

The iQOO Neo 12 now has a launch window. Tipster Digital Chat Station says the phone will launch in October, and his latest Weibo post reveals more details about its display, cooling system, and gaming hardware.

It follows his earlier report on the Neo 12’s 2K, 185Hz display testing, which also mentioned a dedicated display chip, a battery that could pass 9,000mAh, and 100W charging.

According to the tipster, you get a custom 2K+ panel running at 185Hz. Visionox is the brand behind it, and the Neo 12 will be the first phone to use this screen. The panel relies on Visionox’s fourth-generation pTSF luminescent material, which he says no other phone has shipped with. He also says you won’t find this screen in any of the flagship phones that launched in September.

The new details also support earlier reports that iQOO was testing a 6.83-inch Visionox display for the Neo 12.

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The phone also carries an active cooling fan, which fits earlier word that iQOO was weighing active cooling for this model.

Under the hood, the Neo 12 reportedly runs on Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, paired with iQOO’s own Q3 gaming chip. iQOO first introduced the Q3 with the iQOO 15 as a companion chip that takes some of the workload off the main GPU to help maintain frame rates while keeping power consumption steady.

Combined with the active cooling fan, the chipset setup could make the Neo 12 more than a routine upgrade over its predecessor. Digital Chat Station says the phone feels closer to an “Ultra-class device.”

Design and what we don’t know yet

On the design side, the Neo 12 is likely to follow iQOO’s family design language. It will have a metal frame and a 3D ultrasonic fingerprint sensor.

iQOO has yet to confirm the phone or its specifications. The exact launch date, pricing, camera hardware, and final battery capacity remain unknown, so these details should be treated as leaks until the company makes an official announcement.

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Apple confirms “Welcome home” event on October 13 for new smart home products

Rajesh Regmi

Oct 9, 2026

Apple has confirmed that it will hold a special event on October 13, with the tagline “Welcome home.” The announcement follows a late-September rumor that Apple would use the date to showcase new smart home products.

Apple also published an official teaser video for the event, which you can watch below.

Welcome home. October 13. pic.twitter.com/ChelGSDOTI
— Greg Joswiak (@gregjoz) October 8, 2026

The earlier reports named three devices: the long-rumored HomePad (could also be called the Home Hub), the HomePod mini 2 speaker, and a new Apple TV 4K box. Apple hasn’t confirmed any of them yet, but the “Welcome home” tagline fits the lineup. All three are expected to support the new Siri AI, so you should expect to see a lot of it during the event.

What to expect from the HomePad

The HomePad is the product most of us are waiting for. It’s expected to have a 6-inch square display, and Apple is reportedly making two versions. One is meant to sit on a desk or countertop, and the other is meant to be mounted on a wall.

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On the desk version, the base is expected to have a built-in speaker, with a metal arm holding the screen up. Apple hasn’t shown any of this yet, so the event is where you’ll see how the two versions actually differ.

HomePod mini 2 and Apple TV 4K are overdue

The HomePod mini 2 and the new Apple TV 4K have both taken a long time to arrive. Apple released the original HomePod mini in 2020, which means the speaker has gone about six years without a successor. The latest Apple TV 4K came out in 2022, so that box is four years old. Both are also expected to support Siri AI, which is one reason to expect them to launch alongside the HomePad.

If you’ve held off on buying either one, the October 13 event is the date to watch. Apple’s event takes place on Tuesday, October 13, and we’ll update this story as more details come out.

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Dell’s new RTX Spark Creator laptop costs more than some gaming rigs

Rajesh Regmi

Oct 9, 2026

Dell has a new XPS 16 Creator Edition laptop powered by the Nvidia RTX Spark chip. The laptop is now available for pre-order at Best Buy for $3,799.99, with the first units expected to arrive on October 16. Dell will also sell it through its own website, though it hasn’t confirmed when orders will open there.

The listed configuration comes with an 18-core Nvidia N1X chip with 5,120 GPU cores, 32 GB of unified LPDDR5X memory and a 512 GB PCIe SSD. Nvidia’s RTX Spark platform supports up to 20 CPU cores, 6,144 GPU cores and 128 GB of unified memory.

Dell XPS 16 Creator Edition RTX Spark Launch Specs Price

Dell hasn’t shared prices for higher configurations or markets outside the US. Nvidia’s RTX Spark laptops were already tipped to cost more than many people expected, and the XPS 16’s price falls in line with those earlier reports.

Display, design and ports

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The XPS 16 Creator Edition has a 16-inch 3.2K Tandem OLED touchscreen with a resolution of 3,200 x 2,000 pixels and a variable refresh rate of up to 120 Hz. Dell lists HDR True Black 600 support, full DCI-P3 coverage, and a Delta E below 2, along with Pantone Verified certification.

The laptop measures 17.8 mm thick and weighs around 2.02 kg (4.45 lb). Its body is made from CNC-machined aluminum, while the glass touchpad sits above a 99 Wh battery.

For connectivity, Dell has included three USB4 ports with DisplayPort 2.1 and Power Delivery support, an HDMI 2.1b port, a full-size SDXC v7.1 card reader, and a 3.5 mm audio jack. The built-in card reader and HDMI port mean users can connect a camera card or external monitor without needing an adapter. Wireless connectivity includes Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6.0.

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The unified memory architecture also means the CPU and GPU share the same pool of memory rather than having separate allocations. This can help with workloads that move large amounts of data between the processor and graphics hardware, although the available memory is limited to 32 GB on this configuration.

How it compares with the Asus ProArt P16

Dell now has some competition in the RTX Spark laptop market. Asus launched the ProArt P16 and P14 with Nvidia RTX Spark this week, while MSI’s Prestige N16 Flip AI+ is another creator laptop built around the same platform.

The 16-inch Asus ProArt P16 comes with up to a 20-core Grace CPU, a 6,144-core Blackwell GPU, 128 GB of unified memory and 2 TB of storage. Its display also has the paper edge, with a 3,840 x 2,400 OLED panel and HDR brightness of up to 1,600 nits. The Dell has a lower-resolution screen with a lower HDR brightness rating, and it weighs more at 2.02 kg compared with the Asus model’s 1.77 kg (3.9 lb). Their battery capacities are roughly the same.

Price is another major difference. The ProArt P16 starts at $2,799.99 in the US, making Asus’s entry-level model $1,000 cheaper than the XPS 16 Creator Edition. Microsoft has also entered the market with its Surface Laptop Ultra, which was announced on October 8 with Nvidia RTX Spark and up to 128 GB of memory.

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Garmin launches Approach S72 golf smartwatch with ECG, AMOLED display & 10-day battery life

Soumyakanti

Oct 9, 2026

Garmin has officially unveiled the Approach S72, its latest premium golf smartwatch. The new model brings several hardware upgrades from the company’s mainstream smartwatch lineup to its golf-focused series. It is priced at $799.99 and will be available to order starting October 9.

Garmin Approach S72 Specifications

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The S72 comes in two case sizes: 43mm and 47mm. Both models are built with a titanium bezel and a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal lens, paired with a new fabric band that Garmin calls ComfortFit. The 43mm model features a 1.3-inch AMOLED display and weighs 41 grams.

According to Garmin, the battery will last up to 10 days in standard smartwatch mode and roughly 15 hours when actively using GPS during a round of golf. The hardware also includes a built-in LED flashlight, a practical feature Garmin has been steadily integrating into its higher-end wearables.

As a dedicated golf device, the S72 comes preloaded with maps for over 43,000 courses. The main software updates for this generation focus on swing mechanics and biometrics. The watch can now measure hand speed, backswing length, and wrist rotation directly from the wrist.

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Garmin has also introduced a feature that overlays heart rate data onto your post-round summary, allowing users to see if physical stress or fatigue correlated with their score on specific holes. Standard Garmin golf tools return here as well, including the Virtual Caddie, PlaysLike distance (which adjusts yardage based on elevation and wind), aerial course imagery, and green contour data for reading putts.

Outside of golf, Garmin has updated the S72 to function more like its Venu and Fenix devices. It features a built-in microphone and speaker, allowing users to take phone calls or interact with their smartphone’s voice assistant directly from the wrist.

It also supports Garmin’s ECG app, which can detect signs of atrial fibrillation, alongside standard health metrics like HRV status, blood oxygen monitoring, and sleep tracking. For daily use, it includes offline music storage for apps like Spotify, Garmin Pay for contactless payments, and multi-band GPS for standard outdoor activity tracking.

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In related news, Garmin has also launched the Enduro 4 with an impressive 90-day battery life, solar charging, and a titanium bezel.

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Garmin launches Enduro 4 with insane 90-day battery life, solar charging & titanium bezel

Soumyakanti

Oct 8, 2026

Garmin has announced the Enduro 4, the newest model in its line of endurance-focused smartwatches. It costs $899.99 and goes on sale October 9th. Like previous Enduro models, this watch is designed primarily for trail runners, hikers, and people who spend long periods away from a charger.

Garmin Enduro 4 Specifications

The watch comes with impressive battery life, lasting up to 36 days in standard smartwatch mode. This can be extended to 90 days with solar charging, provided the watch receives three hours of direct sunlight daily. For continuous GPS tracking, it offers up to 80 hours of battery life, which increases to 144 hours with solar charging.

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To manage this power efficiency, Garmin is using a 1.4-inch transflective memory-in-pixel (MIP) display. It doesn’t have the bright colors or high contrast of the OLED screens found on the newer Fenix or Epix models, but it uses much less power and is easy to read outdoors.

It is a large watch, featuring a 51mm case made from a fiber-reinforced polymer and a titanium bezel. Even with the large size, it weighs a relatively light 66 grams with the included nylon fabric strap. Garmin has also included a built-in LED flashlight, a hardware feature that has become standard on its recent outdoor watches.

On the software side, Garmin has introduced several features designed for long-distance activities. The new Garmin Epic feature allows users to track and review health and performance data from multi-day activities in a single continuous view.

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The watch also supports grade-adjusted pace workouts, which automatically adjust pace targets based on changes in elevation along the route. Additionally, Garmin has added a pack weight setting that accounts for the extra weight of a backpack when calculating performance metrics during hiking or running.

For navigation, the Enduro 4 comes with preloaded TopoActive maps. It uses Garmin’s SatIQ technology to automatically switch between multi-band GPS and lower-power GPS modes, balancing location accuracy with battery consumption.

It also supports dynamic round-trip routing, which maps a new way back to your start point if you wander off your original path. Standard health tracking features are included, such as an FDA-cleared ECG app, blood oxygen monitoring, and sleep tracking. You can also send two-way text messages from the wrist using the Garmin Messenger app, as long as it is connected to a phone.

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In related news, Xiaomi has recently launched the Watch S5 41mm with HyperOS 4, dual-band UV tracking, and up to 14 days of battery life, alongside the Watch S5 Transparent Edition featuring a see-through glass body.

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Wiko launches Hi MateBook D 14 Ryzen Edition with AMD Ryzen 7 H 255, 16GB RAM & 17.5h battery life

Soumyakanti

Oct 8, 2026

Wiko has updated its laptop lineup with the Hi MateBook D 14 Ryzen Edition, introducing an AMD-powered alternative to its existing Intel models. The new configuration is currently available for 5,799 yuan ($864) and ships with an AMD Ryzen 7 H 255 processor, 16GB of RAM, and a 512GB SSD.

Wiko Hi MateBook D 14 Ryzen Edition Specifications

From a design standpoint, the Ryzen Edition sticks to the standard thin-and-light formula. It features an aluminum unibody that weighs 1.39kg and measures 15.9mm thick.

The 14-inch display uses a 16:10 aspect ratio. The panel specifications are standard for this price bracket, offering 300 nits of peak brightness and 100% coverage of the sRGB color space, surrounded by narrow 3.5mm bezels.

Inside, the AMD Ryzen 7 H 255 provides eight cores and 16 threads with a maximum boost clock of 4.9GHz, paired with integrated Radeon 780M graphics.

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According to Wiko’s internal testing, this AMD setup yields roughly 50% higher multi-core performance and double the graphical performance compared to the Intel Core 5 210H version of the same laptop. Thermal management is handled by a single low-profile fan.

The port selection covers the basics but includes a mix of old and new standards. The device includes one full-function USB-C port for charging and display output, one USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 port, a legacy USB 2.0 port, an HDMI connection, and a 3.5mm headphone jack.

Wiko is also highlighting a custom antenna design that it claims can maintain a wireless connection from up to 270 meters away, though real-world range will naturally depend on physical obstructions and network interference.

The laptop runs on a 56Wh battery, which Wiko rates for up to 17.5 hours of local video playback, and it charges via an included 65W adapter.

In related news, Lenovo has recently launched the ThinkBook 14x with a lightweight 990g aluminum body and Intel Lunar Lake processors, while Asus introduced the Vivobook 16 Ryzen Edition 2026 with a Ryzen 7 H 260 chip, 144Hz display, and 16GB LPDDR5 RAM.

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Timex launches affordable Addison square watches with vintage charm and leather straps

Soumyakanti

Oct 8, 2026

Timex has just released a new line of compact, square-case watches in the US market. The new Addison collection is a straightforward nod to traditional watchmaking, offering a very small footprint and a classic dial layout for buyers who prefer an understated look over a bulky smartwatch or oversized diver.

Timex Addison Specifications

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The watch features a 23mm square case with a beveled bezel. It measures just 8mm thick with a lug-to-lug distance of 31.5mm, and it weighs roughly 24 grams. By modern watch standards, this is distinctly small, making it a practical option for people with smaller wrists or those who simply want a watch that stays out of the way.

The case is made from polished low-lead brass and uses a standard mineral crystal to protect the dial. Timex went with a very traditional layout here: the dial features full Roman numeral markings, a polished handset, and a radial texture in the center that contrasts with a sunray finish on the outer edges.

Timex is offering two versions of the Addison at launch. The silver-tone model (TW2Y90600) comes with a matching silver-tone dial and a black crocodile-grain leather strap, priced at $119. The gold-tone model (TW2Y90700) is priced slightly higher at $129 and features a champagne dial paired with a brown crocodile-grain leather strap.

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Both models use 12mm straps made from natural leather. The straps also feature quick-release spring bars, a standard but welcome feature that lets you swap out bands without needing a specialized spring bar tool.

Internally, the Addison uses a standard quartz analog movement powered by an SR626SW battery. The watch offers 30 meters of water resistance, making it suitable for everyday splashes, handwashing, and light rain. However, it is not designed for swimming or showering.

Both models of the Timex Addison are available to purchase now from the Timex US website.

In related news, Timex has recently launched two Marlin Chatham Automatic watches powered by Japanese Miyota movements, alongside two new Deepwater Arctic 200 watches in the US featuring ceramic bezels and sapphire crystal glass.

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Asus launches ProArt GR1X Mini PC with Nvidia RTX Spark Superchip

Soumyakanti

Oct 8, 2026

Asus has announced the ProArt GR1X, a new compact desktop computer built around Nvidia’s RTX Spark architecture. Introduced alongside the company’s latest ProArt laptops, the GR1X is a 1.1-liter mini PC designed to run large local AI models and creative applications on Windows without relying on cloud servers.

Asus ProArt GR1X Specifications

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The mini PC features the new RTX Spark Superchip, which combines a 20-core Grace CPU with a Blackwell RTX GPU featuring 6,144 CUDA cores. The chip uses an NVLink-C2C interconnect, allowing both processors to access a shared pool of LPDDR5X memory.

This removes some of the memory limitations that typically restrict the size of AI models running locally. Asus offers the GR1X with 64GB or 128GB of unified memory. According to the company, the 128GB variant can run large language models with up to 120 billion parameters entirely on-device, without relying on cloud processing.

The hardware is housed in a chassis that measures 150 x 150 x 51 mm and weighs 1.48 kg. To manage the 140W TDP of the internal components, Asus uses a dual-fan cooling system and a vented chassis design. The company states the thermal setup is engineered for continuous 24/7 operation, supporting background AI tasks and long rendering sessions.

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For software, Asus is focusing on local AI processing. The GR1X supports the standard Nvidia CUDA ecosystem and includes integrations with the open-source Hermes AI agent from Nous Research, as well as native support for ComfyUI.

The rear I/O panel includes a 10G RJ45 Ethernet port, one HDMI 2.1 port, and three USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 Type-C ports with DisplayPort Alt Mode. This setup supports up to four 4K displays at once. The system also includes Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, and dual M.2 PCIe 5.0/4.0 slots for storage.

Pricing and Availability

The ProArt GR1X will be available later this year in black and silver finishes. Asus has not announced pricing yet but confirmed it will sell the 64GB and 128GB configurations through select retailers.

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Samsung is already testing One UI 9.5 for non-flagship models

Vicky

Oct 8, 2026

While Samsung may have initially struggled to push One UI 9.0, the rollout is now in full swing. Over a dozen Galaxy devices are now running the latest software, but still, there are many yet to be upgraded. However, the brand has already started testing One UI 9.5 extensively.

Samsung has been doing the One UI 9.5 internal testing for quite a while now, but that was mostly restricted to top-tier flagships, including the Galaxy S26 series and Galaxy Z8 series. But it has recently been spotted for the mid-range Galaxy A57 with the firmware version A576BXXU6CZJ1.

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An even cheaper Galaxy A17 5G has just showed up on the company’s servers running One UI 9.5, identified by the firmware version A176BOXM8EZJ1.

Obviously, these are internal builds, which are not available for public testing. It also doesn’t mean that the update will be rolled out to these devices anytime soon, but it shows that Samsung is laying the groundwork well in advance.

What’s unusual though is that the brand usually starts testing the upcoming software on high-end devices before trickling down to mid-range and cheaper models. But the latter models have already gotten into the mix.

The Galaxy S26 series was the first to enter the One UI 9.5 internal testing a few months ago, then the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Galaxy Z Flip 8 followed last month, and now more affordable phones, such as the Galaxy A57 and Galaxy A17 5G, have started to show up with early builds. Expect more to follow in the coming week as we gear up for the stable release around February 2026 with the Galaxy S27 series.

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Infinix GT 50 Pro is finally coming to India in October

Anvinraj Valiyathara

Oct 8, 2026

Last year, Infinix unveiled the GT 30 Pro in June, followed by the standard GT 50 in August. This year, the company has taken a different route, with the GT 50 Pro debuting globally in April but still missing from the Indian market. Infinix has now confirmed that the gaming-focused smartphone will finally arrive in India this October.

Infinix GT 50 Pro India launch confirmed

The confirmation comes through an Infinix press release, although the company has not announced the exact launch date yet. Instead, it is asking fans to help unlock the date through a “Game Together” campaign on its India website, where every click contributes to a community target. Once the target is reached, Infinix says the official launch date will be revealed.

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The GT 50 Pro is also being positioned as more than a standalone smartphone. Infinix says it is building an ecosystem around the phone, with additional gaming-focused products designed to expand how users control and experience games. The company has not revealed the complete lineup yet, but more details are expected closer to the launch.

Infinix GT 50 Pro specifications

The Infinix GT 50 Pro features a 6.78-inch AMOLED display with a 1.5K resolution, 144Hz refresh rate, 330Hz touch sampling and up to 2,800Hz instant touch sampling. It reaches 4,500 nits of peak brightness and uses Gorilla Glass 7i for protection.

At the heart of the phone is the MediaTek Dimensity 8400 Ultimate, paired with up to 12GB of LPDDR5X RAM and 512GB of UFS 4.1 storage. It also includes pressure-sensitive shoulder triggers, a liquid cooling system, a 6,500mAh battery, 45W wired charging and 30W wireless charging.

The camera setup includes a 50-megapixel main camera with OIS and EIS, an 8-megapixel ultrawide camera and a 13-megapixel selfie camera. The phone also offers stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos, an in-display fingerprint sensor, an IR blaster and an IP64 rating.

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Vivo Y600s Pro launched with 10,200mAh battery and 120Hz AMOLED display

Anvinraj Valiyathara

Oct 8, 2026

After unveiling the Vivo Y600i and Y600k Turbo phones recently in China, Vivo has quietly added another model to the Y600 family. Called the Vivo Y600s Pro, the new smartphone focuses on a large battery and a high-resolution AMOLED display. Here is everything you need to know about Vivo’s latest Y-series phone.

Vivo Y600s Pro specifications and features

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The Vivo Y600s Pro features a 6.83-inch AMOLED display with a 2,800×1,260-pixel resolution, 1.07 billion colours and support for a 120Hz refresh rate. The panel also supports HDR and P3 wide colour gamut, and has an in-screen fingerprint sensor.

Powering the smartphone is the MediaTek Dimensity 7300e chipset, paired with 8GB of LPDDR5 RAM and up to 512GB of UFS 3.1 storage. The phone runs OriginOS 6 based on Android 16 and also supports an additional 8GB of Memory Fusion.

For photography, it has a 50-megapixel rear camera with an f/1.8 aperture and a 32-megapixel front camera, with electronic image stabilisation supported on both cameras.

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A 10,200mAh battery is the standout feature, using a single-cell design with a rated capacity of 10,000mAh. It supports 90W wired charging and reverse charging, while other features include NFC, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.4, an infrared remote and dual stereo speakers.

Vivo Y600s Pro price and availability

The Vivo Y600s Pro is available in 8GB+256GB and 8GB+512GB configurations priced at 2,699 Yuan (~$402) and 2,999 Yuan (~$447), respectively. Color options include Moonlight Black, Floating Gold, Starry Purple and Vast Blue.

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Interestingly, there is virtually no difference between the Y600s Pro and the Vivo Y600 Pro launched earlier this year. Both use the same Dimensity 7300e chip, 6.83-inch 120Hz AMOLED display, a 10,200mAh battery, 90W charging and a 50MP + 32MP camera setup, making the Y600s Pro appear to be just a rebranded version.

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ColorOS 17’s global launch set for October 13, with Find X10 series users to experience it first

Anvinraj Valiyathara

Oct 8, 2026

Oppo has confirmed that its next-generation software experience will make its India debut with the upcoming Find X10 series. The announcement gives the new flagship lineup a key role in introducing Oppo’s latest software experience to Indian users. The company is also preparing to reveal more details about ColorOS 17 globally.

ColorOS 17 to debut with Oppo Find X10 series

ColorOS 17 launch event promotional banner with purple and orange gradient, showing the event date and times. — ColorOS 17 global launch date

Oppo says ColorOS 17 will be unveiled globally on October 13, 2026. The software is designed to bring improvements across performance, intelligence and connectivity, with Oppo focusing on tighter integration between the operating system and smartphone hardware.

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The company says this hardware-software integration extends down to the chip level and is intended to maintain consistent performance during demanding activities such as heavy multitasking and extended 4K video recording. ColorOS 17 will also continue Oppo’s focus on connectivity between smartphones, IoT products and other devices within its ecosystem.

The Find X10 series will be among the first smartphones to feature MediaTek’s flagship Dimensity 9600 Pro chipset. This combination of new hardware and software is expected to form the foundation of Oppo’s next-generation flagship experience, although the company has yet to reveal the full specifications of the upcoming phones.

The Find X10 series will also continue Oppo’s focus on smartphone photography. The company’s Find X lineup uses a camera system developed with Hasselblad and combines it with the LUMO Image Engine for image and video processing.

The Find X10 series is scheduled to launch globally on October 21. It remains to be seen whether the brand will hold a dedicated launch event for the Indian market at a later date.

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Upcoming iQOO Neo 12 spotted on Geekbench with Snapdragon 8 Elite-series chip, 16GB RAM

Anvinraj Valiyathara

Oct 8, 2026

iQOO is reportedly working on the iQOO Neo 12 for the Chinese market. Speculation suggests the phone could make its debut later this month, while it may also arrive globally as the iQOO 16R. Ahead of the expected launch, an alleged Neo 12 has now appeared on Geekbench, revealing several key hardware details.

iQOO Neo 12 Geekbench listing

A Geekbench listing for the vivo V2618A shows the device running Android 17 with 16GB of RAM. It scored 3,621 points in the single-core test and 11,078 points in the multi-core test. The motherboard is listed as “canoe”, while the processor information points to Qualcomm’s SM8850 platform.

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The SM8850 designation corresponds to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, which has also been linked to the iQOO Neo 12 in previous reports. The listing shows an eight-core configuration with six cores clocked at 3.63GHz and two performance cores reaching 4.61GHz.

Tipster Abhishek Yadav has also claimed that iQOO is developing two new devices, including a phone with the PD2618 model number, corresponding to V2618A for China, and a tablet carrying the DPD2653 model number. He says both devices will use the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 and support gaming features introduced with the iQOO 16 and iQOO Pad Ultra, including improved Vulkan shadows in Delta Force and optimisation for Infinity Nikki. He has also stated that the V2618A (Neo 12) may get rebranded as the iQOO 16R in India.

iQOO Neo 12 specifications (rumored)

Earlier today, Digital Chat Station tipped the Neo 12 to feature a 2K display with an unusually high 185Hz refresh rate. The Visionox panel is reportedly the world’s first mass-produced 2K 185Hz display and uses fourth-generation pTSF technology, with improved brightness, lifespan and lower power consumption.

Previous reports have pointed to a 6.83-inch flat display, a dedicated display chip, a battery exceeding 9,000mAh with 100W charging, an ultrasonic fingerprint sensor and a high-level IP rating.

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