CNET published a review of AirPods 5: external design unchanged, but Apple improved internal components and lowered the price of the higher-end version. Improvements noted in noise cancellation, sound, and Siri gesture controls.
Tech Advisor published a review of the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE: compared to the S25 FE, only the chipset was updated (3nm Exynos 2500 instead of 4nm Exynos 2400), while the price rose to £699 and the USB port was downgraded to 2.0. Screen 6.7-inch 120 Hz, 8 GB RAM, up to 512 GB storage, IP68.
Bloomberg analyst Mark Gurman said the $1,999 foldable iPhone Duo will become the dominant foldable smartphone and make the form factor mainstream within ten years. The device unfolds to a 7.6-inch screen and folds to 5.4 inches, with preorders opening October 16 and shipments October 23. Apple is asking suppliers to build about 10 million units this year instead of 7-8 million.
OnePlus officially announced the launch date of its budget N6 Lite smartphone in India: September 22. The device will feature a 7000mAh battery, a 6.75-inch 120Hz screen, MIL-STD-810H protection, and Google Gemini integration. Price will be revealed on the sales start date.
According to Mark Gurman of Bloomberg, Apple is preparing several foldable models: a large Duo Max, a compact flip-style Duo Mini, and a cheaper Duo SE. Timelines and prices are unconfirmed; the first iPhone Duo at $1999 will launch on October 23.
HTC launched its Vive Eagle smart glasses in the US at $499 with a 12MP camera, Snapdragon AR1 Gen 1 chip, 4GB RAM and 32GB storage. An Engadget review notes weak speakers, mediocre AI and no convincing case against Meta Ray-Ban.
Narwal announced the V50 Cube, its first stick vacuum. The device has a 5-in-1 dock (auto-empty, self-cleaning, storage, charging, filtration), 210AW power and a CarpetFocus mode for carpets. US launch is expected by the end of the year, price not announced.
Epson introduced its LifeStudio series of portable 4K PRO-UHD projectors in Australia: the compact Pop EF-62B (700 lumens) and flagship Flex EF-73 (1000 lumens) with a gimbal and wireless charging. Both project up to 150 inches, run Google TV, feature Bose sound and automatic image correction. Sales via authorized retailers start in September 2026.
Xiaomi confirmed a September launch for the Xiaomi 18 Pro series. A teaser shows the rear secondary display next to two cameras will be retained; the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 chip is expected, with a China event reportedly on September 23.
Users report partners secretly recording them on Meta Ray-Ban smart glasses during dates and posting videos without consent. In 2025, Meta sold over 7 million pairs of the glasses, and in Seoul a man is suspected of filming four women. Meta and EssilorLuxottica face a class-action lawsuit over data collection without consent.
QCY launched the H6 Ultra active noise-cancelling headphones for $100. They feature dual 40mm and 30mm drivers, LDAC support, up to 66 hours with ANC and up to 102 hours without it, and fast charging that gives 7 hours in 10 minutes. Weight is 260g.
Fujifilm launched the Instax Pal 2, a retro-style compact camera with two screens, a scroll lever and microSD slot. It weighs 41g, has a 1/3.06-inch 10MP sensor, built-in storage for 100 shots, Bluetooth and USB-C. Price is $170 / £149.99 / AU$249 in black and white.
Honor said its flagship Magic 9 Pro Max will compete with the iPhone 18 Pro in video shooting thanks to its partnership with ARRI and AI capabilities. The device launches before the end of the month and offers a full video pipeline from shooting to color grading and editing.
Samsung launched the Galaxy S26 FE in India at ₹79,999 ($833). The phone has a 6.7-inch 120Hz AMOLED display, Exynos 2500 chip, 4900mAh battery and triple camera with 3x optical zoom. It is the first FE phone with One UI 9 out of the box.
A Google device with model number G8BL6, manufactured by Goertek, appeared in the FCC database. It supports only Bluetooth LE and GPS, with no Wi-Fi, and ADB tests hint at Wear OS. It is likely a fitness tracker between the Fitbit Air and Pixel Watch.
Sharge released the Disk Pro 2, a portable USB-C hub with a removable M.2 NVMe SSD and detachable cable. The Ultra version adds HDMI 2.1 (4K144/8K30), SD/microSD slots and 80W pass-through charging, with pre-orders from $109.
Android Police analyzed the iPhone Duo's software: the main home screen stays on the right when unfolded, the dock and controls move to the side edge, and tent mode automatically activates Standby Mode. The reviewer says Apple's approach is more convenient than Samsung's after eight years of Galaxy Z Fold and Google's after four years of Pixel Fold.
GF Securities analyst Jeff Pu called the start of iPhone 18 Pro pre-orders "cool" and cut his production forecast for Pro models to 72 million units due to difficulties with the variable aperture camera. He also reduced his 2026 estimate for the foldable iPhone Duo from 7 million to 6 million due to hinge issues.
Valve confirmed it is considering swappable straps for the Steam Frame VR headset with larger or hot-swappable batteries and Index-style headphones. No products are ready yet, but the company has already released an ergonomic accessory kit for $59.
Huawei has launched the Wi-Fi 6 Pro portable router with a 1.75-inch AMOLED screen, a 7000mAh battery and up to 12 hours of battery life. It supports speeds up to 3570 Mbps, two built-in network cards and nine omnidirectional antennas.
CNET published a review of the foldable iPhone Duo: the device has quality build and technology to hide the screen crease, but offers only basic two-window multitasking and stylus support without pressure sensitivity. The update cycle is designed for constant spending.
Oppo confirmed the Find X10 series will debut on September 22 in China, with a global launch expected in October 2026. The lineup includes the Find X10 Pro Max, Find X10, and Find X10 E; the top model will feature three 200MP cameras and a MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro chip.
Counterpoint Research compared iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max prices across markets: in Turkey they are nearly double US prices due to taxes, and in India 30–40% higher. The US remains the cheapest market, followed by the UAE with 5% VAT. About 25% of global iPhone production is in India, but the foldable Duo is not made there.
Valve revealed Steam Frame prices: 256GB model at $1059/£889, 1TB at $1299/£1089. Bundle includes Half-Life: Alyx; power adapter sold separately for $29. Waitlist open until September 17.
Sony introduced the Bravia 7 II series in India, including the 98-inch K-98XR70M2 with a 4K LCD screen and True RGB technology based on RGB Backlight Master Drive Pro. 120 Hz, Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos, 65W 4.2 audio, Google TV, AirPlay and Chromecast.
An internal Apple study placed Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 first for heart rate accuracy, ahead of Garmin, Pixel Watch and WHOOP. The Polar H10 chest strap served as reference; tests included HIIT and daily activity; Garmin Forerunner 970 placed only fourth.
Xiaomi released the Redmi Note 17 series in the Philippines with four models. The flagship Redmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G has a 10,000 mAh battery, 100W charging, and Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 chip. Prices range from PHP 13,999 to PHP 32,999, sales start September 15.
Valve engineer Pierre-Loup Griffais said not to expect a Steam Deck 2 announcement soon, as the company still aims for a significant performance boost and suitable market conditions. No release date was given, and he denied rumors of a delay due to component shortages.
MSI confirmed the Claw 8 EX AI+ CG3M variant with an Intel Arc G3 processor instead of Arc G3 Extreme. The device has 32 GB LPDDR5x, a 512 GB SSD, and an Arc B370 GPU with 10 Xe3 cores; the price is about R5,000 lower at around R25,000.
Honor confirmed that the flagship Magic 9 series will feature an Ultimate Black Diamond Screen with peak brightness of 10,000 nits versus 6,000 nits on the Magic 8 Pro. The screen reduces reflection to 1.5%, while impact resistance increased 25-fold and scratch resistance 15-fold.
