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Not good: Google's Video Boost offers nothing but static for Pixel 11 Pro users <article> <h2 id="what-you-need-to-know-2">What you need to know</h2><ul><li>Google Pixel 11 Pro users on Reddit have started voicing problems with the device's recording capabilities when Video Boost is active.</li><li>A report states statis bursts every "five seconds" emerge in recordings when this enhancement feature is active, completely ruining the end-product.</li><li>A Google support team member has responded, curious to learn more; however, users have discovered an at-home fix for this problem.</li></ul><p>It's the end of August, and we're all unpacking our Pixel 11 phones, but some users say there's already an issue. Reports highlight a video enhancement feature that's working in reverse.</p...

via The Arc X1 handheld gaming console announces partnership with Qualcomm<img src="https://fdn.gsmarena.com/imgroot/news/26/08/arc-x1-partners-with-qualcomm/-184x111/gsmarena_000.jpg" width="184" height="111" hspace="3" alt="" border="0" align=left style="background:#333333;padding:0px;margin:0px 4px 0px 0px;border-style:solid;border-color:#aaaaaa;border-width:1px" /> <p>A new company in India is building an Android-powered handheld gaming console. Interestingly, the company has taken an open approach to designing the device – dubbed the Arc X1 – and it just announced a partnership with Qualcomm. The X1 will incorporate compute, AI and wireless connectivity solutions from Qualcomm. Unfortunately, there are no details on which chip the company wants to use – a smartphone like Snapdragon number series or one of the Snapdragon G chips? We’ll have to wait for a future update from the Arc team. The goal for...

via Google Pixel 11 Pro in for review<img src="https://fdn.gsmarena.com/imgroot/news/26/08/google-pixel-11-pro-ifr/-184x111/gsmarena_000.jpg" width="184" height="111" hspace="3" alt="" border="0" align=left style="background:#333333;padding:0px;margin:0px 4px 0px 0px;border-style:solid;border-color:#aaaaaa;border-width:1px" /> <p>Just like in 2025, people who want a compact Pixel phone are faced with the same question: is the Pro worth the extra €200, or is the Pixel 11 good enough? And just like last year, we'll answer that question for you guys; just give us a few weeks. But, looking at the phones side-by-side, seemingly nothing's changed. The Pixel 11 Pro has a brighter OLED that's also LTPO, so it refreshes more efficiently. The Pro also has 16GB of RAM on its higher-tier storage, and it looks classier with the shiny sides. The Pro also has the HiLight LEDs embedded into the flash. Bu...

via Deals: the Galaxy S26 FE is coming, Galaxy S26 series on sale, Nothing Phone (3) also discounted<img src="https://fdn.gsmarena.com/imgroot/news/26/08/weekly-deals-28/-184x111/gsmarena_us.jpg" width="184" height="111" hspace="3" alt="" border="0" align=left style="background:#333333;padding:0px;margin:0px 4px 0px 0px;border-style:solid;border-color:#aaaaaa;border-width:1px" /> <p>Samsung unveiled the Galaxy S26 FE earlier this week – the phone is set to go on sale on Friday next week (September 4). Unfortunately, the new model costs more than its predecessor despite bringing a rather short list of upgrades. Samsung.com doesn’t even have a pre-order page yet - you can just sign up to be notified when the S26 FE becomes available. As for the upgrades, it uses the Exynos 2500 (also seen on the Z Flip7) and it comes with Android 17/One UI 9 out of the box. That’s it. The phone has a 6.7” 1080p+ (120Hz) di...

via Here's when the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max are rumored to go on pre-order<img src="https://fdn.gsmarena.com/imgroot/news/26/08/iphone-18-pro-pro-max-pre-order-date-time/-184x111/gsmarena_000.jpg" width="184" height="111" hspace="3" alt="" border="0" align=left style="background:#333333;padding:0px;margin:0px 4px 0px 0px;border-style:solid;border-color:#aaaaaa;border-width:1px" /> <p>Apple is unveiling the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, along with the iPhone Ultra, on September 9. That's a Wednesday. If you know Apple, you know that the company loves to commence pre-orders for new iPhones on the Friday of the week they are announced. However, this year there's a wrinkle. The Friday after the event is September 11, and for obvious historical reasons, given that it's a US-based company, Apple is now rumored to alter its plans and actually start taking pre-orders for the ne...

Google Health's late August update adds more manual workout logging freedom <article> <h2 id="what-you-need-to-know">What you need to know</h2><ul><li>Google Health is rolling out v5.07 to Android and iOS users late this week, bringing a major update to manual workout logging.</li><li>Users can now "add or adjust" their metrics much easier, and any changes will appear in their post-workout summaries much quicker.</li><li>Other updates this week include trail run and incline data in "Running Distance" totals, a fix for Maps in the Health app, and more.</li></ul><p>Google Health is rolling out one more update late in August that's just what the doctor ordered for fitness users.</p><p>The company detailed v5.07 in a <a href="https://support.google.com/googlehealth/blog/46...

via Samsung Galaxy S26 series receives seventh One UI 9 beta with Galaxy Z Fold8 series' features<img src="https://fdn.gsmarena.com/imgroot/news/26/08/samsung-galaxy-s26-series-one-ui-9-beta-7-update/-184x111/gsmarena_001.jpg" width="184" height="111" hspace="3" alt="" border="0" align=left style="background:#333333;padding:0px;margin:0px 4px 0px 0px;border-style:solid;border-color:#aaaaaa;border-width:1px" /> <p>Samsung released the sixth One UI 9 beta for the Galaxy S26 series earlier this week. Now, in a surprising move, the brand has released the seventh One UI 9 beta for the Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26+, and Galaxy S26 Ultra. [#InlinePriceWidget,14320,1#] The One UI 9 Beta 7 update weighs over 1.2GB and comes with a firmware version ending in ZZHK. You can check the image below for the update's changelog. Samsung Galaxy S26 series One UI 9 Beta 7 update changelog Although not mentioned in th...

Galaxy S26 FE beats the S26 Ultra to One UI 9 in a launch with all too familiar features <article> <h2 id="what-you-need-to-know-2">What you need to know</h2><ul><li>Samsung launched the Galaxy S26 FE with a 6.7-inch display, and One UI 9 (Android 17), beating the rest of the Galaxy S26 series to the newest software.</li><li>While the display remains the same to the S25 FE, the battery is also similar, arriving at 4,900mAh with 45W wired charging.</li><li>The S26 FE features a 50MP main lens, and Samsung equipped it with the flagship series' Nightography and My FanCam from its latest foldables.</li><li>Consumers can find the Galaxy S26 FE for $699 starting on September 3 at "select carriers" before a wider market debut on September 4.</li></ul><p>This morning (Aug 27), Samsung fully unveile...

via Samsung Galaxy Watch8 series gets One UI 9 Watch beta<img src="https://fdn.gsmarena.com/imgroot/news/25/07/galaxy-watch8-ifr/-184x111/gsmarena_000.jpg" width="184" height="111" hspace="3" alt="" border="0" align=left style="background:#333333;padding:0px;margin:0px 4px 0px 0px;border-style:solid;border-color:#aaaaaa;border-width:1px" /> <p>Samsung has opened the One UI 9 Watch beta program for the Galaxy Watch8 and Galaxy Watch8 Classic in South Korea and the US. The One UI 9 Watch beta for the Galaxy Watch8 series has firmware version L320XXU2ZZH3/L320OXM2ZZH3 in South Korea, while the beta update in the US has firmware version L330XXU2ZZH3/L330OXM2ZZH3. Samsung Galaxy Watch8 The One UI 9 Watch beta update weighs around 2GB and brings the August 2026 security patch to the Galaxy Watch8 series, along with new UI and features. If you live in South Korea or the US and want early access to One UI 9 ...

via Garmin launches the Fenix 9 and Fenix 9 Pro with up to 57 days of battery life<img src="https://fdn.gsmarena.com/imgroot/news/26/08/garmin-fenix-9-fenix-9-pro-official/-184x111/gsmarena_000.jpg" width="184" height="111" hspace="3" alt="" border="0" align=left style="background:#333333;padding:0px;margin:0px 4px 0px 0px;border-style:solid;border-color:#aaaaaa;border-width:1px" /> <p>Garmin has just launched the Fenix 9 and Fenix 9 Pro smartwatches, with the latter boasting the first full titanium case and largest AMOLED screen in the Fenix line ever. The Fenix 9 has a fiber-reinforced polymer case with a titanium rear cover, and a screen with twice the brightness of its predecessor, with a sapphire crystal on top. It's dive-rated to 40m and has leak-proof buttons. There's also 50% more RAM than on the Fenix 8, and a more powerful map engine with 30% faster panning. The watch has 64GB of storag...

via Nothing OS 5.0 officially debuts, rollout detailed<img src="https://fdn.gsmarena.com/imgroot/news/26/08/nothing-os-5-0-release-timeline-changelog/-184x111/gsmarena_000.jpg" width="184" height="111" hspace="3" alt="" border="0" align=left style="background:#333333;padding:0px;margin:0px 4px 0px 0px;border-style:solid;border-color:#aaaaaa;border-width:1px" /> <p>Nothing OS 5.0, based on Android 17, will be released in open beta tomorrow, on August 26, at 11:00 BST (that's 12:00 CEST, 13:00 EEST, and 15:30 in India). It will initially only be available for the Nothing Phone (3). More devices will join "over the coming months", starting with the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro in early September, the Phone (4a), Phone (3a) and (3a) Pro in late September, the Phone (2a) and (2a) Plus in mid-October, and the Phone (4b) in mid-December. The Phone (3a) Lite and CMF Phone 2 Pro won't have an open bet...

Yep, One UI 9 Beta 6 is rolling out now on the Galaxy S26: here's what's in it <article> <h2 id="what-you-need-to-know">What you need to know</h2><ul><li>Samsung is reportedly rolling out One UI 9 Beta 6 to enrolled Galaxy S26 users in South Korea, India, the U.K., Germany, and Poland.</li><li>The update is just under 1GB, and features a small selection of fixes for display errors and Expert RAW.</li><li>Funnily enough, One UI 9.5 rumors have surfaced online, despite One UI 9 still not available for stable users.</li></ul><p>It's been almost two weeks since the last One UI 9 beta, and now a sixth edition is rolling out to enrolled Galaxy S26 users. All we're wondering about is a stable launch.</p><p>Earlier this morning (Aug 25), Samsung started rolling out One UI 9 Beta 6 to enrolled Gal...

via Apple introduces new Mac mini and Mac Studio with M6 and M5 chips<img src="https://fdn.gsmarena.com/imgroot/news/26/08/mac-mini-studio-m6/-184x111/gsmarena_000.jpg" width="184" height="111" hspace="3" alt="" border="0" align=left style="background:#333333;padding:0px;margin:0px 4px 0px 0px;border-style:solid;border-color:#aaaaaa;border-width:1px" /> <p>Apple has updated its desktop Mac lineup with new range of processors for 2026. The Mac mini and the Mac Studio feature the latest generation of Apple's M-series chips, making them the most powerful computers in the company's lineup. The updated Mac mini now comes with the latest generation M6 chip. Based on the 2nm process, the M6 has a new 12-core CPU design along with a new 12-core GPU and dual 16-core NPU. Apple claims the new CPU has the fastest single-core performance in the world. The new GPU with built-in neural accelerators is 2x f...

Waiting for GrapheneOS? Motorola's 2027 phones are up first, then it's on to foldables <article> <h2 id="what-you-need-to-know">What you need to know</h2><ul><li>GrapheneOS announced in a Mastodon thread that it is planning to roll out its software on regular, next-gen Motorola phones in 2027.</li><li>The company says a lot of work is being done on its end and Motorola's to ensure this happens next year.</li><li>GrapheneOS states it also plans to support Moto's next-gen foldables (Razr Fold, Razr Ultra) after it hits slab phones.</li><li>Motorola announced a partnership with GrapheneOS during MWC 2026 to bring a more secure, private OS to consumers.</li></ul><p>GrapheneOS is an Android alternative that is much more security/privacy-focused. For this reason, many have awaited updates from ...

Rumors boldly claim Samsung's Exynos 2700 will top Qualcomm's next chips <article> <h2 id="what-you-need-to-know-3">What you need to know</h2><ul><li>Recent rumors suggest Samsung's Exynos 2700 has posted positive scores that outperform Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 chips in "early benchmarks."</li><li>These reports state the Exynos 2700 has beaten Qualcomm in the graphics department (GPU), as well as its CPU performance and AI capabilities.</li><li>Earlier Exynos 2700 rumors claim the chip is progressing with better HPB tech for better heat dispersion and more.</li></ul><p>Samsung's placed more focus on its in-house chip brand, Exynos, over the past couple of years. A rumor surfaced online this week, claiming the next chip could top Qualcomm's flagships.</p><p>The...

via Poco F9 series global launch confirmed, design and colors revealed<img src="https://fdn.gsmarena.com/imgroot/news/26/08/poco-f9-pro-ultra-global-launch/-184x111/gsmarena_00.jpg" width="184" height="111" hspace="3" alt="" border="0" align=left style="background:#333333;padding:0px;margin:0px 4px 0px 0px;border-style:solid;border-color:#aaaaaa;border-width:1px" /> <p>Poco has officially confirmed the global launch of its new F9 series, which will consist of the Poco F9 Pro and F9 Ultra. The company has also revealed the phones’ design and colour options, confirming earlier leaks that the phones are rebranded versions of the Redmi K100 Pro and K100 Pro Max. The Poco F9 Pro and F9 Ultra will be unveiled globally on September 1 via an online event. Apart from confirming the launch date, Poco has also showcased the F9 Ultra in a Dark Cherry colourway, and the F9 Pro in an Aurora Green shade. While the ...

via The new Nokia 300 Charge has a dedicated power out button and a 3,700mAh battery<img src="https://fdn.gsmarena.com/imgroot/news/26/08/nokia-300-charge/-184x111/gsmarena_000.jpg" width="184" height="111" hspace="3" alt="" border="0" align=left style="background:#333333;padding:0px;margin:0px 4px 0px 0px;border-style:solid;border-color:#aaaaaa;border-width:1px" /> <p>The huge battery trend may have started with smartphones, but feature phones are getting in on it too – HMD just announced the Nokia 300 Charge, which has more than double the battery capacity of a typical feature phone. The Charge is equipped with a 3,700mAh battery and a USB-C port. This port can fill up the internal battery at 10W and – at the push of the dedicated “Out” button on the side – can also do 10W reverse charging. The Nokia 300 Charge has a 3,700mAh battery and 10W reverse charging Now, 3,700mAh doesn’t sound huge, but we ...

via New Galaxy S27 Ultra CAD render shows a different rear camera design<img src="https://fdn.gsmarena.com/imgroot/news/26/08/galaxy-s27-ultra-cad-renders-leak/-184x111/gsmarena_00.jpg" width="184" height="111" hspace="3" alt="" border="0" align=left style="background:#333333;padding:0px;margin:0px 4px 0px 0px;border-style:solid;border-color:#aaaaaa;border-width:1px" /> <p>Recent leaks suggest the Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra will feature a redesigned rear camera setup with one fewer sensor than the Galaxy S26 Ultra. However, a newly leaked CAD render shows a completely different camera design from those seen in previous leaks. Well-known tipster Ice Universe shared an alleged CAD render of the Galaxy S27 Ultra on X. The render shows an iPhone 17 Pro-like rear camera plateau, with two sensors in separate cutouts and a third camera alongside the flash in a pill-shaped cutout. According to the tipster, the...

via vivo X500 series confirmed to launch in September<img src="https://fdn.gsmarena.com/imgroot/news/26/08/vivo-x500-pro-max-launch-specs/-184x111/gsmarena_000.jpg" width="184" height="111" hspace="3" alt="" border="0" align=left style="background:#333333;padding:0px;margin:0px 4px 0px 0px;border-style:solid;border-color:#aaaaaa;border-width:1px" /> <p>vivo has officially confirmed that its X500 series will launch in September. The upcoming lineup will succeed the vivo X300 series and will include the vivo X500, X500 Pro, and X500 Pro Max. In a post on Weibo, vivo Product Manager Han Boxiao also revealed key details about the upcoming phones. The new lineup is said to bring cinema-grade video recording capabilities. According to the executive, the vivo X500 Pro models will feature a “ZEISS Ultra Dynamic Main Camera” built around a custom Phantom 900 sensor developed by Sony and vivo’s Blueprint imagin...

via Deals: the Pixel 11 series is now on sale, the Galaxy Z8 foldables come with gift cards<img src="https://fdn.gsmarena.com/imgroot/news/26/08/weekly-deals-21/-184x111/gsmarena_us.jpg" width="184" height="111" hspace="3" alt="" border="0" align=left style="background:#333333;padding:0px;margin:0px 4px 0px 0px;border-style:solid;border-color:#aaaaaa;border-width:1px" /> <p>The Google Pixel 11 series went on sale this Thursday, but Amazon is still maintaining the pre-order deals – for now. This means that the phones come with an Amazon Gift Card and trade-in bonuses (the values depend on each model). Actually, this week the trade-in bonuses are higher than they were last week ($250 for all four models). For example, the vanilla Pixel 11 has a $324 trade-in bonus. The Pro and Pro XL models get $425 trade-in bonuses. The foldable gets a $425 trade-in bonus and either a $350 gift card or a free Pixel Watch ...

via vivo T5 5G teased with a 3D curved display ahead of launch<img src="https://fdn.gsmarena.com/imgroot/news/26/08/vivo-t5-5g-coming-soon/-184x111/gsmarena_001.jpg" width="184" height="111" hspace="3" alt="" border="0" align=left style="background:#333333;padding:0px;margin:0px 4px 0px 0px;border-style:solid;border-color:#aaaaaa;border-width:1px" /> <p>vivo's T5 series has five smartphones, including the T5 4G, which was unveiled in May. The brand will soon unveil the T5 5G as the next member of the lineup, as it has started teasing the smartphone in India. vivo says the T5 5G will have "Faster AI with GenAI Ready NPU" and a 3D curved display. The vivo T5 5G is also advertised to have an "Ultra Slim Body," but its exact slimness isn't known. A video posted by vivo India on its official X account suggests the T5 5G will feature a horizontally aligned camera island on its re...

RayNeo holds nothing back with iO smart glasses HUD and the pure cinema GT Max <article> <h2 id="what-you-need-to-know-2">What you need to know</h2><ul><li>RayNeo unveiled three new AR glasses: the iO smart glasses and the GT and GT Max.</li><li>The RayNeo iO puts its focus on productivity with a transparent HUD for information, four microphones for transcription, and Android/iOS compatibility.</li><li>The RayNeo GT series is more about entertainment, with three viewing modes and Dolby Vision support.</li><li>These AR glasses see retail availability begin on September 4; pricing will likely be revealed closer to that date.</li></ul><p>RayNeo unveiled a handful of new AR smart glasses for consumers early this morning (Aug 21) that aim to lead productivity and entertainment.</p><p>The company h...

via The big three US carriers are offering some Pixel 11 models for free, here is what you need to know<img src="https://fdn.gsmarena.com/imgroot/news/26/08/google-pixel-11-series-us-carrier-deals/-184x111/gsmarena_000.jpg" width="184" height="111" hspace="3" alt="" border="0" align=left style="background:#333333;padding:0px;margin:0px 4px 0px 0px;border-style:solid;border-color:#aaaaaa;border-width:1px" /> <p>The Google Pixel 11 series is now available in stores and from carriers in select regions, following a week of pre-orders. Here’s a look at what the big three US carriers have to offer. T-Mobile is offering the three non-folding models for free – or as the carrier puts it “get the Pixel 11 Pro XL on Us”. This means that it’s $1,300 off, making the base model free. You need to add a new line or trade in an old device (in any condition) and sign up for Experience Beyond 2.0 and Go5G Next. The actual ...

Don't panic: your O.G. Pixel Watch isn't losing its Google Health features <article> <h2 id="what-you-need-to-know-2">What you need to know</h2><ul><li>Original Pixel Watch users on Reddit quickly reported a warning message in the Google Health app that said they were about to lose major features.</li><li>Sync for sleep and workout data was apparently going to be removed unless they updated Wear OS, which isn't possible for this four-year-old watch.</li><li>Google confirmed that this warning was a bug in its systems and that the original Pixel Watch is still "fully supported" in the Health app.</li></ul><p>Owners of Google's original Pixel Watch were frightened this week by an on-device alert that said they were losing access to Health features.</p><p>We're coming off the ba...

via iQOO Neo11 Ultra and Z11S debut in China<img src="https://fdn.gsmarena.com/imgroot/news/26/08/iqoo-neo11-ultra-z11s-ofic/-184x111/gsmarena_000.jpg" width="184" height="111" hspace="3" alt="" border="0" align=left style="background:#333333;padding:0px;margin:0px 4px 0px 0px;border-style:solid;border-color:#aaaaaa;border-width:1px" /> <p>As expected, iQOO announced its Neo11 Ultra and Z11S in China today. Both phones come with MediaTek Dimensity chipsets and massive batteries while also boasting IP68/IP69 ingress protection. iQOO Neo11 Ultra Neo11 Ultra is equipped with the Dimensity 9500 Monster chipset, which is paired with iQOO’s Q2 gaming chip and up to 16GB LPDDR5X Ultra RAM and 512GB UFS 4.1 storage. Z11S gets the Dimensity 7500 paired with LPDDR4X RAM and UFS 3.1 storage. Both phones feature sizeable Si-C batteries with a 9,100mAh cell on the Neo 11 Ultra and an even larger 10,000mAh power ...

via Samsung Galaxy S26 FE stars in a hands-on video<img src="https://fdn.gsmarena.com/imgroot/news/26/08/samsung-galaxy-s26-fe-hands-on-video/-184x111/gsmarena_000.jpg" width="184" height="111" hspace="3" alt="" border="0" align=left style="background:#333333;padding:0px;margin:0px 4px 0px 0px;border-style:solid;border-color:#aaaaaa;border-width:1px" /> <p>The Samsung Galaxy S26 FE is coming soon, having been already certified by the FCC and starred in multiple leaks recently. It may be unveiled in early September alongside the new Galaxy Tab S12 tablets. Ahead of that, a user on X has uploaded what he claims is a hands-on video of the Galaxy S26 FE. Take a look: First irl look at the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE! pic.twitter.com/grrlhJ68Di— Bradley (@VerdeSelvans) August 17, 2026 The video shows the phone running Android 17 with One UI 9 on top, unsurprisingly. The design is in line with what Samsung's ...

via Redmi Note 17 Pro Max with 10,000mAh battery to launch next week<img src="https://fdn.gsmarena.com/imgroot/news/26/08/redmi-note-17-pro-max-launch-specs/-184x111/gsmarena_00.jpg" width="184" height="111" hspace="3" alt="" border="0" align=left style="background:#333333;padding:0px;margin:0px 4px 0px 0px;border-style:solid;border-color:#aaaaaa;border-width:1px" /> <p>Xiaomi has officially announced the launch of the new Redmi Note 17 Pro Max in global markets and also revealed some of its key specs. One of the phone's biggest highlights is its 10,000mAh battery. The company has set up a teaser page on its global website, confirming that the Redmi Note 17 series, including the new Note 17 Pro Max, will be unveiled on August 27. According to the official page, the handset will pack a 10,000mAh battery with 100W wired fast charging support. The Redmi Note 17 Pro Max is also confirmed to come with...

Android 17 QPR2 Beta 3 is pretty neat, especially if you hate fraud and scams <article> <h2 id="what-you-need-to-know">What you need to know</h2><ul><li>Google has started rolling out Android 17 QPR2 Beta 3 for enrolled Pixel testers, bringing huge restrictions for call-forwarding fraud.</li><li>The company is also fixing a couple of reported bugs from testers, while rolling out new features such as Quick Settings layout customization and app options for foldables.</li><li>The Pixel 11 series has now debuted, and in the days ahead of its market launch, there are still pre-order deals users can check out.</li></ul><p>Google's QPR2 beta continued this weekend, and enrolled Pixel testers should start seeing it become available on their devices.</p><p>On <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/android_...

via Tipster claims Xiaomi 18 Ultra cancelled, upcoming vivo and Oppo Ultras won't go global<img src="https://fdn.gsmarena.com/imgroot/news/26/08/xiaomi-18-ultra-cancelled-rumor/-184x111/gsmarena_00.jpg" width="184" height="111" hspace="3" alt="" border="0" align=left style="background:#333333;padding:0px;margin:0px 4px 0px 0px;border-style:solid;border-color:#aaaaaa;border-width:1px" /> <p>The Xiaomi 18 Ultra, which was rumored to debut in December this year, has reportedly been cancelled. According to a new leak, Xiaomi will launch only three smartphones as part of its upcoming 18 series. In a post on X, tipster Kartikey Singh claims that Xiaomi will not launch an 18 Ultra this year. According to the tipster, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max will instead sit at the top of the company's upcoming flagship lineup. However, this does not necessarily mean Xiaomi has abandoned the Ultra model altogether and w...

Google Pixel 12 Pro Fold: Everything we know so far and want to see <article> <p>Google made a few changes to the <a href="https://www.androidcentral.com/phones/google-pixel-11-pro-fold">Pixel 11 Pro Fold</a>, and the result is a foldable that's lighter, faster, and has a better main camera than last year's Pixel 10 Pro Fold. However, with other brands rolling out foldables with sleeker designs, bigger batteries, and high-res camera systems — the <a href="https://www.androidcentral.com/phones/oppo-phones/oppo-find-n6-review">Find N6</a> and <a href="https://www.androidcentral.com/phones/samsung-galaxy/i-took-1000-photos-with-the-galaxy-z-fold-8-and-fold-8-ultra">Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra</a> are thinner, last longer, and take better photos — Google needs to do better with its 2027 launches. </p><p>This y...

via Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 series tablets now appear in Google Play Console's supported devices list<img src="https://fdn.gsmarena.com/imgroot/news/26/08/samsung-galaxy-tab-s12-series-google-play-console-listing/-184x111/gsmarena_001.jpg" width="184" height="111" hspace="3" alt="" border="0" align=left style="background:#333333;padding:0px;margin:0px 4px 0px 0px;border-style:solid;border-color:#aaaaaa;border-width:1px" /> <p>The Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 series tablets were recently spotted on Bluetooth SIG's website, as they were Bluetooth-certified. Now those same tablets have appeared in Google Play Console's supported devices list. The Galaxy Tab S12 series consists of two tablets - the Galaxy Tab S12+ and the Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra. The Google Play Console lists five models of the Galaxy Tab S12+ and three models of the Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra. Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra's leaked rende...

via Pixel 11 series, Honor Robot Phone, Redmi 17 official, Week 33 in review<img src="https://fdn.gsmarena.com/imgroot/news/26/08/week-33-in-review/-184x111/gsmarena_000.jpg" width="184" height="111" hspace="3" alt="" border="0" align=left style="background:#333333;padding:0px;margin:0px 4px 0px 0px;border-style:solid;border-color:#aaaaaa;border-width:1px" /> <p>Tech news started picking up a bit, especially in the past week. Google unveiled its Pixel 11 series alongside the Pixel Watch 5. The Pixel 11, 11 Pro, 11 Pro XL, and 11 Pro Fold all pack the new Tensor G6 SoC, which turned out to use a 3nm process after all, not the heavily rumored 2nm. The specs of the Pixel phones are mostly the same as their predecessors - the small Pro has a 6.3-inch display, the Pro XL a 6.8-inch one, but brighter. Camera-wise, the 11 Pro and 11 Pro XL essentially use the same system - 50MP 1/1.3-inch wide angle, 48MP ultra...

via iQOO 16 tipped to come with a higher refresh rate screen, new design<img src="https://fdn.gsmarena.com/imgroot/news/26/07/iqoo-16-neo12-z12-series-battery-capacity-tipped/-184x111/gsmarena_001.jpg" width="184" height="111" hspace="3" alt="" border="0" align=left style="background:#333333;padding:0px;margin:0px 4px 0px 0px;border-style:solid;border-color:#aaaaaa;border-width:1px" /> <p>iQOO is said to launch the iQOO 16 in September, with the latest rumor from China claiming it will have a higher refresh-rate screen than its predecessor. The word comes from reliable tipster Digital Chat Station, who claimed the iQOO 16 will feature a 165Hz refresh rate screen. It will be a 6.85" flat 2K display sourced from Samsung. For comparison, last year's iQOO 15 came with a 6.85" flat display having a 144Hz refresh rate. Furthermore, DCS claimed that the iQOO 16's rounded corners and bezels ha...

via Deals: Pixel 11 series goes on pre-order, Galaxy Z8 foldables and S26 models drop prices<img src="https://fdn.gsmarena.com/imgroot/news/26/08/weekly-deals-14/-184x111/gsmarena_de.jpg" width="184" height="111" hspace="3" alt="" border="0" align=left style="background:#333333;padding:0px;margin:0px 4px 0px 0px;border-style:solid;border-color:#aaaaaa;border-width:1px" /> <p>Google launched its new Pixel 11 series earlier this week – there is a new vanilla, two new Pro and one new foldable model. All that’s missing now is an affordable a-phone. The massive increase in RAM prices has affected the Pixel series. Google now offers 256GB storage as standard on all 11-series models, which is a good thing, but the Pixel 11 Pro and 11 Pro XL start with 12GB of RAM. If you want 16GB (which is what all Pixel 10 Pro and 10 Pro XL phones had), you will have to get a 512GB or a 1TB model. The vanilla phone only comes...

via iQOO Buds TWS earphones launching on August 20<img src="https://fdn.gsmarena.com/imgroot/news/26/08/iqoo-buds-launch-date/-184x111/gsmarena_001.jpg" width="184" height="111" hspace="3" alt="" border="0" align=left style="background:#333333;padding:0px;margin:0px 4px 0px 0px;border-style:solid;border-color:#aaaaaa;border-width:1px" /> <p>iQOO will launch the Z11 in India on August 20, and on the same day, the brand will also unveil the iQOO Buds TWS earphones. The teaser posted by iQOO's Indian branch on X reveals the iQOO Buds' design. These are in-ear type and have silicone ear tips, which should offer passive noise cancellation. However, it is unclear whether they will have active noise cancellation. The iQOO Buds' charging case has an LED indicator on the front, above which is the brand logo. At the bottom is the USB-C port. iQOO hasn't revealed the features of the iQOO Buds ye...

via LG joins forces with Nvidia to build AI-powered robots and hardware for self-driving cars<img src="https://fdn.gsmarena.com/imgroot/news/26/08/lg-building-ai-robots-with-nvidia/-184x111/gsmarena_000.jpg" width="184" height="111" hspace="3" alt="" border="0" align=left style="background:#333333;padding:0px;margin:0px 4px 0px 0px;border-style:solid;border-color:#aaaaaa;border-width:1px" /> <p>Chairman and CEO of LG Corp. Kwang Mo Koo visited the Nvidia headquarters at Santa Clara, California, to sign a memorandum of understanding with CEO Jensen Huang. This memorandum focuses on expanding the AI capabilities of both companies. LG and Nvidia CEOs posing with a miniature humanoid robot The headline-grabbing announcement is that LG plans to unveil a humanoid robot in the first quarter of 2027. This bipedal robot will use Nvidia’s Jetson Thor for on-board compute and the Isaac GR00T open reasoning humano...

US Judge says Google Play Store isn't doing enough to help users find rival app stores <article> <h2 id="what-you-need-to-know">What you need to know</h2><ul><li>A report from inside a recent court visit between Epic Games and Google highlights the lackluster state of its rival app store search process.</li><li>Judge Donato states Google must do better to let users find what they're looking for and to remove the third-party app store-specific page via the "Are you looking?" banner.</li><li>Recently, Aptoide returned to the Play Store through Google's Play Catalogue Access Program.</li></ul><p>If you thought Google's battle with Epic and rival app stores was over, think again. New reports claim that a U.S. judge is not happy with how things have progressed.</p><p>A report by <...