News & Reviews
Launches, prices and announcements from phone and tablet makers worldwide. Each article lists the sources its facts were checked against.
iPhone 18 Pro goes on sale; foldable iPhone Duo follows 23 October
Apple's iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max reached shops on 18 September in more than 65 countries, starting at $1,199 and $1,299; the foldable iPhone Duo, at…
iPhone 18 Pro China pre-orders top 7 million despite price rise
Apple took more than 7 million pre-orders for the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max in China after the pair went up by CNY 1,000 to CNY 10,000…
Samsung starts One UI 9 rollout with Galaxy S26 series
Samsung began the official One UI 9 rollout on 16 September 2026 with the Galaxy S26, S26+ and S26 Ultra, shipping the Android 17-based build S94xNKSU4BZ16 with the…
Sony announces FE 400mm F4.5 GM and FE 600mm F6.3 GM lenses
Sony's two new G Master super-telephoto primes weigh 994g and 995g, use two XD Linear Motors each and 11-blade circular apertures, and ship in October 2026 at $2,699.99…
Canon EOS R8 Mark II adds IBIS and 40 fps burst at $1,899
Canon's EOS R8 Mark II pairs a 24.2-megapixel full-frame sensor with five-axis in-body stabilisation in a 546g body, shooting 40 fps bursts and uncropped 6K-oversampled 4K 60p, and…
Vivo dates X500 series for 21 September in China
Three models are confirmed: X500, X500 Pro and X500 Pro Max. Vivo has detailed the camera work with Zeiss and a Sony-built sensor, and left chipsets, batteries and…
Oppo confirms 22 September launch for Find X10 series
Three phones are due in China - Find X10, Find X10 Pro Max and Find X10 E - with a watch and earbuds alongside. Oppo has confirmed camera…
EU replaceable battery rule takes effect 18 February 2027
Phones sold in the EU will need batteries owners can swap using ordinary tools, unless the maker meets waterproofing and cycle-life thresholds and uses approved repairers instead.
MediaTek sets 15 September date for Dimensity 9600 Pro
The chipmaker has posted a date and a time for its next flagship phone processor and teased gaming and video features. It has published no specifications, and no…
Qualcomm to unveil two flagship chips at 22 September summit
Snapdragon Summit runs 22 to 24 September in Maui. A Qualcomm teaser shows two top-tier mobile chips rather than one, but the company has published neither names nor…
Oppo Find X10 series due 17 September with 200MP cameras
Oppo says the Find X10 Pro Max carries three 200MP rear cameras and will be shown in China alongside ColorOS 17; no prices have been given.
vivo X500 series launches in China on 21 September
Three models with ZEISS camera tuning and a custom Sony-developed sensor, with 4K 240fps slow motion confirmed; pricing has not been announced.
Honor Magic9 series set for 28 September in China
Honor has shown the design and confirmed dual 200MP cameras, and blind pre-orders are open, but there is no price or international date.
Oppo Find X10 series due 17 September with 200MP cameras
Oppo says the Find X10 Pro Max carries three 200MP rear cameras and will be shown in China alongside ColorOS 17; no prices have been given.
vivo X500 series launches in China on 21 September
Three models with ZEISS camera tuning and a custom Sony-developed sensor, with 4K 240fps slow motion confirmed; pricing has not been announced.
Honor Magic9 series set for 28 September in China
Honor has shown the design and confirmed dual 200MP cameras, and blind pre-orders are open, but there is no price or international date.