Timex has expanded its ongoing Peanuts collaboration with a new watch called the Peanuts x Timex Weekender Astronomy. The 40mm model is priced at $189 and is currently available for pre-order through Timex’s US website.
The watch, carrying the model number TW2Y84900, is built around the standard Weekender chassis but features a distinct celestial theme. The dial is a deep blue and displays a graphic of Snoopy set against a night sky pattern. For timekeeping, Timex has opted for full Arabic numerals, a magnified date window, and hands with luminescent in-fill for visibility in low-light conditions.
Like many of the company’s watches, this model includes the proprietary Indiglo backlight feature. Pressing the crown illuminates the entire dial, making it readable in the dark without relying solely on the luminescent hands.
Regarding the hardware, the Weekender Astronomy features a 40mm case made from low-lead brass with a polished, silver-tone finish. It measures 9.5mm thick and has a lug-to-lug distance of 48.5mm.
The watch face is protected by a mineral crystal, which provides standard resistance against everyday scratches. Internally, it relies on a standard quartz analog movement powered by a CR2016 battery. The total weight of the watch is 57.03 grams.
The watch comes paired with a 20mm blue slip-thru leather strap that fastens with a standard buckle. According to the sizing specifications, the band is designed to fit wrist circumferences ranging from 150mm to 205mm (5.9 to 8.1 inches).
For durability, the watch is rated for 50 meters of water resistance. This specification means it can withstand splashes and light swimming, but Timex advises against using it for snorkeling or poolside diving.
Lenovo has released the ThinkVision P27UD-40, a new 27-inch monitor designed for professionals and creators. It is currently available in China for 3,999 yuan (roughly $596).
The monitor is built around a 27-inch IPS panel with a standard 3840 x 2160 resolution. Instead of the standard 60Hz refresh rate typical for office monitors, Lenovo included a variable refresh rate that scales from 24Hz up to 120Hz.
The display adjusts this rate based on on-screen content, allowing for smoother scrolling and interface animations while dropping to lower rates for static documents to conserve power. The panel provides a typical brightness of 350 nits, a 1,500:1 contrast ratio, and a 4ms gray-to-gray response time in its extreme mode.
For color accuracy, the P27UD-40 uses an 8-bit + FRC panel to support 10-bit color. It covers 99% of the sRGB and BT.709 gamuts, along with 98% of the DCI-P3 color space. Lenovo factory calibrates each unit to a Delta E of less than 2 and includes the calibration reports in the box.
The monitor also features hardware-level low blue light technology, backed by TÜV Rheinland and Eyesafe certifications. It reduces potentially harmful blue light by around 35% while maintaining the display’s color accuracy.
The I/O and connectivity options are a primary focus of the P27UD-40. It connects via a Thunderbolt 4 upstream port that supports 40Gbps of bandwidth and up to 140W of Power Delivery using the PD 3.1 EPR standard. This allows it to charge higher-performance 15-inch and 16-inch laptops under load while transmitting video over a single cable. It also comes with a second Thunderbolt 4 output for daisy-chaining an additional monitor.
The rest of the port selection includes one HDMI 2.1 port, DisplayPort 1.4 inputs and outputs, and a built-in USB hub. The hub features four USB-A 5Gbps ports, a USB-C port with 15W charging, and a USB-B upstream port. For wired networking, there is a 2.5GbE Ethernet jack that supports enterprise IT standards like Intel vPro, PXE, and Wake-on-LAN.
To manage multiple devices, the monitor includes hardware KVM and eKVM switches, letting users control two connected computers with a single keyboard and mouse.
It also supports Picture-in-Picture (PiP) and Picture-by-Picture (PbP) modes. The included stand allows for 155mm of height adjustment, tilt, swivel, and a 90-degree pivot for vertical use, and the monitor supports standard 100 x 100mm VESA mounting.
Not every chip update comes with big fanfare or a completely new design. Sometimes the most useful changes are the practical ones that keep an established platform going when supply conditions shift. MediaTek has just done exactly that with a refreshed 4G processor aimed at cost-sensitive markets.
The company has listed the Helio G99+ on its official website. At its core, this is still the original Helio G99, the same proven 6nm TSMC design that launched years ago, with one key upgrade: memory support has moved from LPDDR4X (up to 4266 Mbps) to LPDDR5X (up to 5500 Mbps).
Everything else stays familiar. The CPU is still two Arm Cortex-A76 cores at 2.2 GHz plus six Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz, the Mali-G57 MC2 GPU is unchanged, and features like UFS 2.2 storage, up to 108MP camera support, and the Cat-13 4G modem with dual VoLTE all carry over.
Helio 4G chips mainly serve markets where keeping costs low matters more than chasing top performance. Lately, major DRAM makers have been shifting capacity toward higher-value products like HBM, LPDDR5X, and DDR5. Older production lines for LPDDR4X are being shut down or converted, which has tightened supply and pushed prices up.
By adding LPDDR5X support, the G99+ gives phone makers more flexibility. Smartphone makers can pick the memory that currently makes the most sense on price and availability, helping keep the overall bill of materials as low as possible without having to redesign the whole phone around a new chip.
This isn’t MediaTek’s first small update to the G99 family. Earlier versions like the G100 and G200 brought modest camera or GPU tweaks while keeping the same basic architecture. The G99+ follows the same practical approach: it’s responding to a broader industry memory shift rather than trying to win benchmark charts. For companies building affordable 4G phones in price-sensitive regions, being able to adapt to whatever DRAM is available without losing the established G99 software and hardware ecosystem is a real advantage.
In short, the Helio G99+ isn’t a big performance jump. It’s more of a supply-chain safeguard. By updating memory support on a mature, efficient platform, MediaTek is helping make sure cost-effective 4G phones can keep shipping smoothly even as older memory technologies phase out.
Xiaomi has expanded its automotive lineup with the launch of the Skynomad N90 Max, a large extended-range electric SUV, alongside a specialized variant called the Explorer Edition. The standard seven-seat model is priced at 269,900 yuan ($40,215), while the Explorer Edition, which features a built-in pop-up roof and underfloor heating, costs 299,900 yuan ($44,685).
Xiaomi Skynomad N90 Max Specifications
The Explorer Edition is the more unusual of the two configurations. Rather than relying on an aftermarket rooftop tent, Xiaomi integrated an electric pop-up roof directly into the vehicle’s body. When closed, the module adds 100mm to the SUV’s overall height, allowing the vehicle to maintain a drag coefficient of 0.245.
When the vehicle is parked, the roof can be raised to create a two-level interior with a maximum standing height of 2.29 meters. The upper loft area measures roughly two square meters, supports up to 200kg, and includes its own climate control, lighting, and charging ports.
To accommodate this setup, the Explorer Edition uses a five-seat layout instead of the standard model’s seven seats. The second row features a 40:60 split bench that folds flat into a 1.87-meter by 1.24-meter bed via an electric mechanism, without requiring users to remove the seats. The cabin floor is lined with wood-grain aluminum and incorporates an underfloor heating system that can reach up to 38°C.
Both versions of the SUV are built on the same extended-range powertrain. The setup includes a dual-motor all-wheel-drive system generating 310kW, a 76kWh ternary lithium battery, and a 60-liter fuel tank. According to Xiaomi, the standard model achieves a CLTC-rated pure-electric range of 464km and a combined range of 1,705km. The Explorer Edition sees a slight decrease to a 1,688km combined range. Both models accelerate from 0 to 100km/h in 5.9 seconds and utilize a chassis equipped with air springs and continuously variable dampers.
Inside the cabin, the vehicle runs on Xiaomi’s HyperOS, which can manage up to six displays, including a head-up display, a central screen, and rear entertainment monitors. The interior also includes a 9-liter compressor refrigerator and a 25-speaker audio system.
For driver assistance, the SUV is equipped with Xiaomi’s HAD system. The sensor suite utilizes both a front-facing LiDAR and a rear-facing solid-state LiDAR, which the company states is designed to improve parking assistance and detect low obstacles behind the vehicle.
Availability
Xiaomi is currently taking orders for both the standard Skynomad N90 Max and the Explorer Edition. Deliveries are expected to begin between November and December 2026. The series comes in seven colors: Burgundy, Distant Mountain Green, Butterfly Valley Blue, Volcanic Gray, Cool Khaki, Pearl White, and Obsidian Black.
In related news, Xiaomi has also launched the Skynomad N70 EREV SUV with up to 505km of pure-electric range and a modular five-seat cabin
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Xiaomi has officially unveiled its second vehicle, the Skynomad N70. Positioned as a mid-to-large five-seat extended-range electric vehicle (EREV), the SUV enters a highly competitive Chinese market with a heavy emphasis on battery capacity and modular interior space.
Xiaomi Skynomad N70 Specs and Pricing
The N70 is available in two configurations: the Pro and the Max. The base N70 Pro, priced at 209,900 yuan ($31,275), features a single-motor, front-wheel-drive powertrain producing 210kW, backed by a 52kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery. It delivers 351 km of pure-electric range on the CLTC cycle.
The higher-end N70 Max, priced at 239,900 yuan ($35,745), shifts to a dual-motor all-wheel-drive setup with 310kW of output and a larger 76kWh ternary lithium battery. This pushes the pure-electric range to 505 km, an unusually high figure for an EREV, which typically relies on smaller batteries supplemented by a gas generator.
Both models use a 1.5-liter turbocharged engine as a range extender, bringing the total combined range to over 1,350 km. Xiaomi says that fast charging can add up to 310 km of range to the Max in 15 minutes.
Inside, Xiaomi is focusing on flexible cabin configurations. Built on the company’s Kunlun architecture, the N70 features a completely flat floor and a five-rail system that allows the second-row seats to slide back, creating up to 1,410mm of rear passenger legroom. The standard trunk capacity is 1,203 liters, expandable to 2,425 liters with the seats folded.
The vehicle’s tech stack is powered by Qualcomm’s third-generation Snapdragon 8 mobile platform running HyperOS. The dashboard layout includes a 16.1-inch 3K central display, an 8.88-inch instrument cluster, and a 20-inch head-up display. Rear passengers have access to a 21.4-inch entertainment screen, and the cabin includes a built-in 9-liter compressor refrigerator capable of cooling and heating.
For driver assistance, both trims come standard with Xiaomi HAD, powered by Nvidia’s Thor-U processor. The sensor suite includes a front-facing LiDAR unit, 4D millimeter-wave radar, and 11 high-definition cameras. Xiaomi is including the ADAS software free for life, which supports voice-controlled driving, automatic lane changes, and parking-space-level navigation in underground garages.
Availability
Deliveries for the Skynomad N70 are scheduled to begin between October and November 2026. These are available in six colors: Distant Mountain Green, Butterfly Valley Blue, Cool Khaki, Volcanic Gray, Pearl White, and Obsidian Black.
Alongside the Skynomad N70, Xiaomi has also launched the Pad 9 Pro Max with the in-house XRING O3 chip and a 13.3-inch 144Hz display, as well as the Xiaomi 18 Fold with a mid-fold design and the same XRING O3 chipset.
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Walking the halls of IFA 2026 in Berlin this week, you can feel a quiet but clear shift happening. The world’s oldest major consumer electronics show looks different from even a few years ago, and the question some people are starting to ask is whether it’s becoming “too Chinese.” The answer from the top is pretty straightforward and pragmatic.
This year’s show runs from September 4 to 8 at Messe Berlin. It’s the 102nd edition, with nearly 2,000 brands and around 220,000 visitors expected. IFA has always been a good barometer for home appliances, consumer tech, AI, smart homes, and newer areas like robotics.
This time, Chinese companies make up nearly half of all exhibitors, roughly 930 from the mainland alone, plus more from Hong Kong. That’s a clear high point. By floor space the share is a bit lower, at 38%, according to IFA CEO Leif Lindner.
Lindner has been pretty direct about the growing Chinese presence. He says IFA isn’t concerned about where innovation comes from and is simply reflecting the realities of the market. He also points out that the event’s partnership with Chinese companies goes back about 20 years and has grown gradually rather than suddenly.
Xiaomi is making its formal international debut with a big presence, Dreame has expanded its booth, and familiar names like Hisense, TCL, and Anker are taking up prominent spots. Chinese humanoid-robot and embodied-intelligence companies have been especially popular.
Lindner sees the robotics surge as a wake-up call for Europe. Technologies that once felt like distant science fiction are now getting close to practical and affordable use within the next two or three years, potentially helping with household chores and family care. He believes one of the most important things now is making people more aware of the possibilities these technologies could bring in the future.
He also puts the current moment in context. Six years ago, a lot of the breakthroughs were coming from South Korea. Twenty years before that, the wave started in Japan. If the next major wave comes from Malaysia, he says, that would be fine too. IFA’s mission, he emphasizes, is “Innovation For All,” bringing the best global ideas to Berlin.
From IFA’s perspective, it’s less about where these companies come from and more about the technology and ideas they are bringing to the show.
Aigo has released the PL10 in China, a new flash drive built for iPhone and iPad users who want to move files off their devices without relying on cloud storage or cables. The drive is currently listed on JD.com.
The PL10 uses a T-shaped aluminum body that plugs directly into the bottom of your phone or tablet. It features two connectors: a Lightning connector on one side for Apple devices and a USB-C connector on the other for connecting to laptops, newer iPads, and other compatible hardware. The drive uses the USB 3.2 standard and carries Apple’s MFi certification. It supports iPhones ranging from the iPhone X series up to the current iPhone 17 lineup.
The drive features a physical write-protection switch that lets you switch between writable and read-only modes. When set to read-only mode, you can still open and view stored files, but they cannot be edited, overwritten, or deleted. This adds an extra layer of protection against accidental changes or data loss when you connect the drive to another device.
To manage files on an iPhone, you need to install the Aigo Link app. The software is limited to iOS and iPadOS, with no support for Android or HarmonyOS. Through the app, you can back up uncompressed photos, videos, and Live Photos from local storage or iCloud. There is one limitation to keep in mind during backups: the app needs to remain open on the screen. Locking your phone or switching to another app may interrupt the process.
The app also includes a custom camera interface that lets you record media directly to the drive, helping conserve your phone’s local storage. It supports RAW photos and includes a picture-in-picture mode that records 1080p video from the front and rear cameras simultaneously.
For standard video, the app supports up to 4K at 60fps on the iPhone 17 series, while iPhone 16 and older models are limited to 4K at 30fps. The drive can also handle ProRes Log and HDR files, although depending on your iPhone model, you may need to record these through Apple’s native Camera app instead. Additionally, the Aigo Link app supports Face ID and Touch ID, allowing you to protect specific files with biometric authentication.
The PL10 is available in three storage capacities: 128GB for 399 yuan ($59), 256GB for 599 yuan ($89), and 512GB for 999 yuan ($149). These are now listed on JD.com in China.
A new leak has given us a first look at an upcoming tablet aimed squarely at kids and their parents. It’s being developed under the Xplora brand with HMD. The focus seems to be on durability rather than raw performance. This expands the companies’ existing work on kid-friendly devices into the tablet space.
From the details that have emerged, the Xplora Go Pad has a compact 8.7″ IPS LCD screen. Resolution and refresh rate haven’t been shared yet. Inside is the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685, a 6 nm chip with four Cortex-A73 performance cores and four Cortex-A53 efficiency cores. It includes a 4G modem, so the tablet can do cellular as well as Wi-Fi. Charging is capped at 18 W, though the battery size is still unknown. Memory and storage options also haven’t been confirmed.
Durability and parental controls seem to be the main priorities. The tablet is said to have an IP65 rating for dust and water resistance and can handle drops from up to 100 cm. On the software side, it comes with a full set of parental tools: web detection, education-focused AI features, and harmful-content blocking. Parents should be able to manage internet and social media access, approved contacts, screen time limits, and location tracking.
This continues the partnership between HMD and Norwegian company Xplora, which previously worked together on the Fusion X1 smartphone. That phone was all about extensive parental controls, and the Go Pad takes the same approach but puts it on a larger screen better suited for learning and supervised media use.
Pricing, availability, and a complete spec sheet still aren’t available, and neither HMD nor Xplora has officially commented on the leak. Even so, the mix of rugged build, cellular connectivity, and strong parental management tools suggests the Go Pad is being positioned as a practical, safer option for families who want more oversight of their kids’ screen time. More details should surface closer to an official announcement.
Xiaomi has officially launched the Pad 9 Pro Max at its autumn flagship event. The new tablet comes with the Xring O3 chip, a 13.3-inch display, and a starting price of 4,799 yuan (~ $715). The top-of-the-line 16GB+1TB Soft Light Screen version costs 7,899 yuan (~ $1176).
The Soft Light model uses a nano-textured display to reduce glare. Meanwhile, the standard version has a glossy 13.3-inch LCD with a 3408 x 2272 resolution, a 3:2 aspect ratio, and a 144Hz refresh rate. The tablet has a peak brightness of up to 1,000 nits and a ΔE of around 0.47.
The Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max is the first tablet to use the Xring O3 chip. Xiaomi introduced the chip last month alongside the Xring O100 and D100.
The Xring O3 features a 10-core CPU with two C1-Ultra cores clocked at 4.35GHz, four C1-Premium cores at 3.68GHz, and four C1-Pro cores at 3.15GHz. It is paired with a 16-core Mali-G2-Ultra GPU. Early Geekbench tests of the tablet have already passed 14,000 points in multi-core testing. Xiaomi also says the combined CPU and GPU performance is now close to Apple’s M5 desktop chip.
The 16GB+1TB model also gets CXMT’s LPDDR6 memory that clocks at up to 10,667Mbps.
The tablet weighs 645 grams and is just 5.67mm thick. It has a metal unibody design, a racetrack-style camera module, and XRING branding on the back. Keeping the lights on is a large 12,000mAh battery with support for 120W wired charging. The tablet also features six microphones, eight speakers, a 32MP front camera, and a 50MP rear camera.
On the software side, HyperOS 4 lets users run up to six apps at the same time using split-screen layouts. The USB-C port also supports DP-in, allowing the tablet to work as an external monitor for a PC or gaming handheld.
Xiaomi also launched its other Xring O3-powered device, the Xiaomi 18 Fold, on the same day. Pre-orders for both devices are now open in China.
Honor’s latest tablet is heading to China with some notable hardware changes compared to the international model. Weibo tipster @睿哥玩数码 has shared details showing a more cost-optimized setup for the domestic market, while still keeping the big battery and high-refresh screen. Pre-orders for the Chinese version are already open.
According to the leak, the Chinese variant of the MagicPad 4 has a 12.1-inch 3K LCD panel running at 165Hz. There’s an optional soft-light (matte) screen available, and it supports the Magic-Pencil 4S stylus. Inside sits the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, paired with a 10,100mAh battery, a six-speaker system tuned for spatial audio, and an optional Bluetooth keyboard.
The overseas version, by comparison, uses a slightly larger 12.3″ 3K 165Hz OLED panel and the higher-end Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chip, while keeping the same 10,100mAh battery. Global reviews have already praised the international model for its ultra-thin 4.8mm body, strong media performance, and solid productivity features under MagicOS. The Chinese version seems tuned for a different price-to-performance balance, but still holds onto the large battery and high refresh rate.
Pre-orders are live on the official Honor Mall. People who reserve one get some bonuses too. Exact pricing and specifications haven’t been added to the listing yet.
Even with the changes, the Chinese MagicPad 4 still offers a modern high-refresh screen, stylus support, solid battery life, and spatial audio, making it a practical all-rounder for media, note-taking, and lighter productivity work. We’ll need official pricing and launch details to see exactly how it stacks up against the competition.
While Xiaomi unveiled the much-anticipated Xiaomi 18 Fold in China, Vivov also held its Creator Festival in Yantai, China, today. The event focused on the company’s latest imaging technologies and offered a detailed look at what is coming with the Vivo X500 series. The company also confirmed that the new flagship lineup will officially launch in China on September 21.
The Vivo X500 series will officially launch on September 21 in China. The company has confirmed that the X500 Pro series will be the first to feature the new BluePrint LightGuard 900 sensor globally. This senor could be based on the Sony LYT-910, which was announced earlier this year. Combined with Vivo’s ultra-high dynamic range technology, the sensor can deliver up to 17EV of dynamic range.
The X500 Pro series will also support 4K recording at 240fps for slow-motion footage and 4K 120fps HDR video. Vivo is bringing VCS 4.0 technology to the lineup, which is designed to improve image quality in low-light conditions. The main and periscope telephoto cameras will also support CIPA 7-level stabilization for improved handheld photography and video recording.
The standard Vivo X500 is expected to feature a 1/1.28-inch LYTIA-828 main sensor, a LYTIA-610 telephoto camera, and a 50-megapixel ultrawide camera. The X500 Pro will also feature the LYTIA-610 telephoto camera, while the X500 Pro Max is expected to step up to a 200-megapixel HP0 telephoto sensor alongside a 50-megapixel main camera and 50-megapixel ultrawide camera.
Vivo is also introducing a new AI photography assistant that can analyse scenes through an intelligent imaging interface and recommend suitable camera features, compositions and poses. The series will additionally offer an album-based AI editing feature that can apply customized color adjustments based on the scene in a photo.
For video recording, the X500 series will support 10-bit 4:2:2 encoding and the ACES colour system. The Pro series is also set to offer 4K 120fps 10-bit Log video recording, while Vivo has teased 8K native Live output and AI-assisted video features.
Xiaomi has been revealing details about its first mid-fold phone for weeks, and now we finally have the full picture. At its autumn flagship event tonight, Lei Jun officially unveiled the Xiaomi 18 Fold, which takes on Apple’s foldable that’s launching this Wednesday.
Xiaomi 18 Fold brings a new mid-fold design
Technically a wide-fold, Xiaomi calls the design a “mid-fold,” as the form factor is something in between small clamshell foldables and larger book-style models. The phone has a 5.38-inch outer display and a 7.58-inch inner screen. Both use a roughly 2:1 aspect ratio inspired by the proportions of standard paper.
When unfolded, the Xiaomi 18 Fold is just 5.02mm thick. It measures 10.68mm when folded and weighs 219 grams. The phone has a flat frame that wraps around the edges, along with rounded corners and a racetrack-shaped camera module on the back.
Xiaomi will offer the phone in Nishino Red, warm gold-white, and black. The outer screen is also designed to be comfortable for one-handed use. Xiaomi says its keyboard is 8% wider than the one found on a typical 6.9-inch phone.
Xiaomi has also focused on making the foldable more durable. The Xiaomi 18 Fold is rated to survive drops from up to 1.2 meters. The durability comes from a new Dragon Bone Hinge, a 7-series aluminum alloy frame, and Dragon Crystal Glass 3.0. The phone has gone through 492 rounds of stress testing, while a double-layer UTG glass setup protects the foldable display.
Xring O3 chip and LPDDR6 memory
The Xiaomi 18 Fold is powered by Xiaomi’s own Xring O3 chip. The company says it is the first AI flagship chip to pass five million points in AnTuTu. Compared with its previous generation, CPU multi-core performance is up 60%, while power use at medium and low loads drops by 25%. GPU performance is also 85% higher, with power consumption reduced by 64%.
The NPU delivers 200 TOPS of Tensor compute and 3.13 TFLOPS of Vector performance. The phone also gets a major memory upgrade. Xiaomi has equipped it with Changxin Memory’s LPDDR6 RAM, which is being mass-produced for the first time. This makes the Xiaomi 18 Fold the first phone to use the new memory standard.
6,000mAh battery, Leica cameras and Special Edition
The phone packs a 6,000mAh Jinshajiang battery with a high-silicon design and 920Wh/L energy density. It supports 67W wired charging and 50W wireless charging.
For photography, Xiaomi has teamed up with Leica for a triple-camera setup. It includes a 200-megapixel main camera, a 50-megapixel periscope telephoto camera with 3.5x optical zoom, and a 50-megapixel ultra-wide camera.
Lei Jun also introduced the Ceramic Special Edition. It uses a new silicon nitride ceramic back that Xiaomi says is both lighter and stronger than the standard version. The special edition is only available with 16GB of RAM and 1TB of storage. Xiaomi will produce just 1,500 units.
Xiaomi 18 Fold Price and Availability
The Xiaomi 18 Fold starts at 10,999 yuan (around $1,639) for the 12GB+256GB model. The 12GB+512GB version costs 11,999 yuan (about $1,788), while the 16GB+512GB model is priced at 12,999 yuan (around $1,937).
The top-end 16GB+1TB model with LPDDR6 memory costs 14,999 yuan (about $2,235). The Ceramic Special Edition, also with 16GB of RAM and 1TB of storage, costs 15,999 yuan (around $2,384).
Pre-orders are now open in China, with sales set to begin at 10 AM on September 10.
Huawei used its HarmonyOS 7 and Mate XT 2 launch event to launch a new pair of wireless earbuds alongside its flagship tri-fold phone. The new Huawei FreeBuds 7 are priced at 999 yuan (around $140).
Noise cancellation is the main feature of the FreeBuds 7. Huawei is using its third-generation self-developed audio AI chip to improve the experience. The company says the new chip offers 100% more computing power than the previous generation and can sample surrounding noise up to 400,000 times per second.
The chip also processes noise with a latency of just 8 microseconds. Huawei claims this helps the FreeBuds 7 deliver an average noise reduction depth that is 230% better than the previous generation, while the noise reduction bandwidth is 275% wider.
For calls, the earbuds support 100dB two-way silent calls. The FreeBuds 7 use a semi-in-ear design, rather than the deeper fit found on traditional in-ear earbuds. Each earbud weighs just 4.3 grams. Huawei has also moved the center of gravity inward by 17%.
The charging case has also been redesigned. Huawei says it is 25% smaller and 17% lighter than the previous model.
Huawei has added a new AI perception noise reduction algorithm that works in the background. It checks your surroundings, ear shape, and how the earbuds fit more than 10,000 times per second. According to Huawei, the algorithm’s convergence speed is 750% faster than before.
Lexar has announced a new portable SSD at IFA 2026 called the Muse. The new drive stands out primarily for its compact size and portable design. Instead of a standard rectangular block that dangles from a USB-C port, the Muse is designed to be extremely thin and attaches directly to the back of a phone using magnets.
Shooting high-resolution video on a phone, like 4K ProRes on an iPhone, takes up a lot of storage space very quickly. People usually plug in an external SSD to handle the file sizes, but managing the drive and the cable while trying to film can be awkward. Lexar is trying to fix that physical clutter.
The Muse measures 80 x 48 x 3.8 mm, tapering down to 1 mm at the edges, and weighs 26.5 grams. It is built with an aluminum body and uses an included magnetic sleeve to snap onto MagSafe-compatible iPhones so it sits flat against the device.
To connect the drive to the phone for data transfer, Lexar uses a custom cable system. One end plugs into the phone’s USB-C port, and the other end uses a magnetic PogoPin connector that snaps onto the SSD.
This keeps the cable close to the phone and stops it from getting in the way of your hands or the camera lenses. The obvious downside to this design is that you have to rely on this specific PogoPin cable. If you lose it or leave it at home, you can’t just use a standard USB-C cable to connect the drive to your phone.
Inside, the Muse performs like a standard modern portable SSD. It offers read speeds up to 1,050 MB/s and write speeds up to 1,000 MB/s. That is fast enough to record Apple ProRes 4K video at 120 fps directly to the drive.
It works with USB-C devices, including the iPhone 15, 16, and 17 series, as well as iPads, Macs, and PCs. Lexar also provides a companion app for automatic file backups from your phone.
Pricing and Availability
Lexar says the Muse will be available in Q4 2026. It will launch in 512GB and 1TB capacities. Pricing has not been announced yet.
In related news, Samsung has recently launched its P9 and P7 USB4 portable SSDs with speeds of up to 4,000 MB/s and capacities of up to 8TB. Asus has also introduced a dual-port portable SSD that offers speeds of up to 500 MB/s and up to 1TB of storage.
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Huawei has finally confirmed the price of the Pura X View, ending the wait since the wide-screen phone was first shown last month. The announcement was made at Huawei’s event today, and pre-orders are set to begin on September 9.
The Pura X View comes in three storage options. The 12GB RAM + 256GB model costs 5,999 yuan (about $893), while the 512GB version is priced at 6,999 yuan (about $1,042). The top-end 12GB + 1TB model costs 8,499 yuan (about $1,266).
Early buyers will get five purchase gifts, along with student discounts worth up to 944 yuan (about $141). Huawei is also offering two official cases: a vegan leather magnetic case for 129 yuan (about $19) and a pen box-style case for 469 yuan (about $70), which is designed to hold a stylus.
The Pura X View measures just 6.68mm thick and weighs 201 grams. It comes in four colors: Shadow Red, Linen Gray, Zero White, and Phantom Black.
The phone features a 6.39-inch display with a 2232 × 1320 resolution and a 16:9.5 aspect ratio. Huawei has kept the bezels around the screen at just 1.05mm on all four sides. The panel can reach a peak brightness of 6,500 nits and uses 2160Hz PWM dimming to reduce eye strain.
The wider display is designed to make videos, books, games, and documents more comfortable to view. It also gives content more space and can reduce the black bars that normally appear on standard phone screens.
For photography, the Pura X View has a 200MP RYYB main camera with a 1/1.28-inch sensor and an f/1.8 aperture. Huawei previously used a similar setup on the Pura 90s Pro Max.
The camera system also includes a red maple primary color sensor, a 50MP periscope telephoto camera, and a 112-degree ultra-wide camera. Huawei has added features such as AI pose suggestions and 3D dynamic photos for more creative shots.
The phone runs HarmonyOS 7 out of the box and introduces a new Huawei Share remote sending feature. It lets users send photos, videos, documents, and compressed files to contacts even when they are not nearby.
Inside, the Pura X View is powered by the Kirin 9030S chipset. Huawei has paired it with a full-area VC cooling system and a ring-type gain antenna to help control heat during longer periods of use.
The phone also packs a large 7,000mAh silicon-anode battery, along with a four-microphone setup for calls and voice commands. Huawei unveiled the Pura X View alongside the Mate XT 2 tri-fold phone.
Hammer has launched the Aura Air, a new pair of wireless earbuds in India. Unlike conventional in-ear earbuds, the Aura Air features an open-ear clip-on design that sits around the ear instead of inside the ear canal. This design is aimed at users who prefer a more comfortable fit for extended use while remaining aware of their surroundings.
Instead of sitting inside the ear canal, the Aura Air uses a clip-on design that attaches to the outer edge of the ear. The earbuds and charging case weigh 48.5 grams in total. For audio, Hammer has equipped the earbuds with 11mm titanium drivers tuned to deliver clear highs and detailed vocals.
For voice calls, the earbuds use a four-microphone MEMS array with Environmental Noise Cancellation (ENC). The system helps reduce background noise in busy streets or offices while keeping the user’s voice clear during calls and video meetings.
On the connectivity front, the Aura Air supports Bluetooth 6.0. This offers lower latency, faster pairing, and a stable wireless connection.
In terms of battery life, the earbuds can deliver up to 60 hours of total playback time when factoring in the capacity of the charging case. These themselves hold up to six hours of continuous playback on a single charge. When depleted, the case can be recharged via USB Type-C, taking approximately 1.5 hours to reach a full battery.
Pricing and Availability
The Hammer Aura Air comes in Champagne Gold and is available for Rs. 1,299 through Hammer’s website, major e-commerce platforms, and quick-commerce apps.
You know, friends also compete with each other a lot, right? That’s why Insta360, brought this, the Luna Ultra to the market. Aiming for the DJI Pocket 4 Pro. That one has not yet been officially released, but they are in for the same people, the creators, media like us. Whether this is a better one or not, let’s take a first look at it. We might do a more detailed review, or even a comparison with the DJI Pocket 4 Pro. And if you want this one right now, you can purchase it from Geekwills.
Design and Build
Let’s start with how it looks. The Luna Ultra has two lenses on the front, which gives it a look that reminds me of Wall-E. In the hand, the camera has some weight to it. At 230 grams, it’s about 50g heavier than the Pocket 3. The screen is relatively large, and you can actually feel the shape of the device when you hold it.
One of the standout design choices is the detachable screen. It uses a lock mechanism rather than magnets, which feels a bit more secure. Once removed, the screen works as a remote monitor and a controller. We’ll get into how that works in practice a bit later.
There are also a few accessories. There are two different bases, both with built-in kickstands for setting the camera up on a flat surface. One of the bases has an extra 1000mAh battery, which is useful. There’s also a wide-angle lens attachment that extends the field of view from the native 20mm to 15mm. There is also the new E-ink microphone from Insta360. The protective case that comes in the box does its job, though it looks a bit chunky.
Now let’s talk about the cameras. The Luna Ultra uses a dual-lens setup, which is the main thing about it.
The primary camera has a 1-inch sensor, F1.8 aperture and 14 stops of dynamic range. It can shoot 8K video at 30fps. The secondary camera has a 1/1.3-inch sensor, F2.0 aperture and supports up to 12x digital zoom. Both lenses are tuned with Leica color science, and the camera supports 10-bit I-Log recording.
So how does the footage actually look?
Regular ModeRegular ModeI-LOG MRec. 709
In daylight, the standard mode produces balanced, usable results. The three Leica color profiles give you some options depending on your preference. The I-Log profile captures a wide dynamic range, which is helpful for us.
Rec. 709Rec. 709
In low light, the large 1-inch sensor and F1.8 aperture do help, here is a comparison with the Pocket 3. I think the image capability is definitely better, we will dive deeper into it in the future.
Practical Features
The detachable screen is probably another most talked-about feature. As mentioned, it locks into place in a traditional way, and it is secure. Once removed, you can use it to frame shots, adjust settings, and control zoom. You can also record audio through the built-in microphones.
The two buttons below the screen are customizable, which is nice for quick access to certain functions. The camera also comes with 47GB of built-in storage, which is a lifesaver, and there’s a microSD slot if you need more.
So the detachable remote is innovative, we will test more about it later.
Comparison with Pocket 4 Pro
A lot of people will naturally compare this to the DJI Pocket 4 Pro. Well it isn’t out yet, so we can’t do a side-by-side comparison. What’s clear is that they all have two lenses, but Luna Ultra has this remote. It’s going to be a very fun comparison.
So, who is the Luna Ultra for? It’s for us. As a long-time DJI Pocket 3 user, there are some things that we desperately need, better dynamic range, low-light performance, and flare control. We are waiting for a better gimbal camera like this. And, it is available from Geekwills, you can make a purchase there.
The global version of the Vivo X500 has surfaced on multiple certification platforms. These listings provide a glimpse at some of the connectivity and charging capabilities of the device. Here’s a look at what to expect from the standard model.
Vivo X500 certifications reveal key details
Vivo X500 SIRIM certified
Vivo X500 IMDA certified
A Vivo smartphone carrying the model number V2619 has appeared in the databases of IMDA, SIRIM, and TÜV. The SIRIM listing identifies the device as the Vivo X500, while the IMDA certification confirms support for 5G, WLAN, Bluetooth, and NFC connectivity. Meanwhile, the TÜV certification reveals support for 90W fast charging.
Vivo X500 TUV certified
The Vivo X500 is expected to feature a 6.59-inch OLED display with a 1.5K resolution. The phone may be powered by a Dimensity 9500-series chipset and could pack a 7,500mAh battery. In addition to 90W wired charging, it is also expected to support 40W wireless charging.
On the camera front, the Vivo X500 is tipped to feature a 50-megapixel front camera. The rear setup could include a 50-megapixel primary camera, a 50-megapixel ultra-wide camera, and a 64-megapixel Sony LYT-610 periscope telephoto camera. The phone is also expected to run OriginOS 7 based on Android 17.
Apart from the Vivo X500 series, the Vivo X Fold 6 has also been spotted on different certification platforms. Hence, there is a possibility that the foldable phone may go official before the X500 lineup in the global market.
As far as the Chinese market is concerned, the X Fold 6 was already launched in July, while the X500 series is scheduled to go official later this month.
Oppo has started teasing a new smartphone in India. While the brand has shared the following teaser, it hasn’t revealed the name of the device. If rumors are to be believed, the brand could be teasing the next-generation F-series smartphones.
Oppo teases its next phone
The above teaser only hints at the general design of the phone and does not reveal anything significant. A report from last month revealed that Oppo’s next F-series phone could be called the Oppo F35 Pro.
The report revealed that it could be a rebranded version of China’s Oppo A7 Pro Max. However, it may arrive in India with market-specific changes.
It is speculated that the F35 Pro could be equipped with a 6.78-inch OLED panel offering a 1.5K resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. Under the hood, it may feature the latest Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 chip coupled with UFS 3.1 storage. The base model of the device may offer 128GB of storage.
Oppo A7 Pro Max
One of the major highlights of the phone is that it may pack a behemoth 10,000mAh battery. Despite its huge battery size, the handset may sport a slim profile of 8.57mm. For photography, it may feature a 50-megapixel front camera, and a 50-megapixel + 2-megapixel dual camera setup.
These specs are also available on the Oppo A7 Pro Max, so it remains to be seen what India-specific changes the F35 Pro will arrive with.
While September is typically focused on iPhone launches, many Android brands are preparing to steal the spotlight by throwing in their best hardware into the same four-week window. More than 20 phones are expected to launch this month alone, but in this article, we’ll focus on the 5 best launches of September 2026.
Apple’s biggest event of the year is set for September 9, and this one will be a lot different. There won’t be a base iPhone 18, but Apple could unveil its first foldable phone, rumored to be called the iPhone Ultra.
The iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max will be unveiled at the event, featuring the new A20 Pro chip, built using TSMC’s 2nm process and Apple’s own C2 modem instead of a Qualcomm modem. Camera upgrades may include a variable-aperture main sensor, a brighter telephoto camera, and a new 12MP selfie camera.
The upcoming Pro models could have a smaller Dynamic Island, as Face ID components have reportedly been moved further under the display. The Pro Max model’s battery capacity could jump to 5500mAh.
The bigger story is Apple’s entering the foldable market with iPhone Ultra or whatever the company names it. It’s expected to launch alongside the iPhone 18 Pro models, reportedly featuring a 7.3-inch inner screen and a 5.3-inch cover screen. The device could use Touch ID built into the power button, and may skip a telephoto lens on the dual rear camera setup.
2. Oppo Find X10 series
Launch date: September 2026 (confirmed)
The Oppo Find X10 series is coming to China this month with significant upgrades. There’ll be a new Find X10 Pro Max, alongside the standard Find X10 and Find X10 Pro, while the Ultra model is rumored to launch early next year.
The camera will be the major focus for the Find X10 series, as the Pro Max model is confirmed to feature three 200MP sensors. The standard and Pro models could use two 200MP sensors. The lineup focuses on realistic and natural image rendering rather than artificial perfection.
The Find X9 Pro is likely to feature the new Dimensity 9600 chip and 8000mAh battery, while the Pro Max variant may feature a more capable Dimensity 9600 Pro chipset and an even bigger 8500mAh battery.
The Vivo X500 lineup is confirmed to launch in China this month, featuring three models: Vivo X500, X500 Pro, and X500 Pro Max. All three phones will have Zeiss-tuned cameras, while the Pro and Pro Max models will get upgraded telephoto cameras with improved autofocus and subject tracking.
The X500 lineup also strongly focuses on the camera, and will directly compete with the Oppo’s Find X10 series. The Vivo X500 Pro Max is confirmed to have a 200MP Zeiss APO super telephoto camera with 4x in-sensor zoom, while the X500 Pro will bring a 64MP Zeiss APO telephoto camera with an 85mm focal length.
The X500 series reportedly supports 4K recording at up to 240 fps and 4K HDR recording at 120 fps. Later on, Vivo could also unveil the X500 Ultra and X500e, although no official confirmation has been made.
The iQOO 16 could launch in China this month. Unlike those from Oppo and Vivo on the list, iQOO phones are highly performance-focused and come with a Qualcomm chip instead. The upcoming iQOO 16 could feature a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
While performance is the major focus here, the iQOO 16 still brings notable camera upgrades. The main sensor is now bigger (1/1.3-inch) and features a larger aperture of f/1.68. The selfie camera has reportedly been upgraded to 50MP. The iQOO 16 is expected to come with a larger battery (>7000mAh) and fast charging above 100W.
Xiaomi will hold multiple launch events in China this month. The first one will be held on September 7, where the company will unveil the Xiaomi 18 Fold featuring the company’s newest Xring O3 chip, paired with next-generation LPDDR6 RAM.
The device will reportedly offer a 7.6-inch foldable screen, a 6000mAh battery, 67W wired charging, and 50W wireless charging. It could feature a 200MP primary camera.
Later this month, the brand will launch the Xiaomi 18 Pro series in China. The Pro models could be among the first smartphones to ship with Qualcomm’s newest Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro chip. Both models could offer dual 200MP rear cameras and 100W fast charging support.
There are a lot more phones expected to launch this month. You can read more about them on this page.
We’ll cover launch stories for every smartphone on this website. You can visit our news section regularly for the latest updates.
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