The OnePlus 16 appeared in the Geekbench 7 database with a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro chip (QTI SM8975), 16GB RAM and Android 17. It scored 3,073 single-core and 11,093 multi-core, with two cores reaching 5.01GHz.
Samsung launched the Galaxy Watch9 alongside the Watch Ultra2. The watch comes in 40mm and 44mm sizes starting at $80. The main upgrade is the Snapdragon Wear Elite chip, with battery capacity up to 390/445mAh, but battery life remains around 25 hours. Hearing, Vitals, Sleep Apnea and Fitness Index features were added.
Honor confirmed that the Magic 9 series will be the industry's first with two 3D biometric systems: 3D face recognition on ToF sensors and a 3D ultrasonic fingerprint scanner. The technology is inherited from Magic 8 and works even with a wet or dirty finger.
Samsung will revamp image processing algorithms in the Galaxy S27 Ultra, shifting from oversaturated cool tones to warm natural shades and accurate skin tone rendering. The flagship, expected in early 2027, will gain log format, APV codec, HDR video, 4K at 120 fps and 8K at 30 fps.
Oppo announced support for the Hasselblad Teleconverter Kit for Find X10 and Find X10 Pro Max, an accessory for concert photography. Price and kit contents undisclosed; the three-model lineup launches in China on September 22.
Samsung unveiled its Bespoke AI 2026 home appliance lineup in India: the Family Hub refrigerator with AI Vision powered by Google Gemini, and WindFree Pro and Infinite 1-Way Cassette air conditioners. Prices range from 69,990 rupees (~$730) for the WindFree Pro to 4,00,690 rupees (~$4,175) for the Family Hub; up to 7 years of software updates promised.
KTM announced the 690 Rally, a middleweight rally motorcycle based on the 690 Enduro R platform with a 692.7cc single-cylinder LC4 engine producing 78 hp and 73 Nm. Production in Austria starts this month, dealer deliveries in October, price not yet announced.
Drop tests of the iPhone 18 Pro from waist and shoulder height show the aluminum frame still picks up scratches and dents, but the device keeps working. The rear glass survived impacts that shattered the iPhone 17 Pro, while the screen cracks when dropped from shoulder height, as with its predecessor.
Microsoft expanded Windows integration with Meta Quest headsets, adding microphone audio, passthrough camera video, and virtual avatars for communication and collaboration with a PC.
Apple hardware VP Tom Marib told TechRadar that the matte nanotexture display coating on the iPhone Duo reduces the visibility of the crease and resists it appearing over time. He urged users to 'hold the company accountable' for crease quality. iPhone Duo preorders start October 16, sales October 23, from $1999.
Motorola will launch the flagship Signature 27 in India on September 22. Tipster confirmed two 200MP cameras (main and telephoto), a design in two colors — green and lilac — with a carbon-texture body. Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 is expected.
Xiaomi showed its wide-screen foldable 18 Fold at IFA 2026 in Berlin. The device gets Xiaomi's own XRing O3 chip and one of the first ChangXin LPDDR6 memories at up to 12.8 Gbps. Sales in China start September 7, with prices and global availability unannounced.
An Android Central journalist spent an hour with the iPhone Duo at an Apple briefing in Mumbai. They noted no visible crease on the 7.6-inch OLED thanks to ultra-thin glass layers, a matte nanotexture coating, 254 g weight with good distribution and a 2 nm A20 Pro chip.
The Information reports Meta may demonstrate its premium Project Phoenix headset at Connect 2026 (September 23–24) alongside a full-body photorealistic holographic video call based on Codec Avatars. The report says CTO Andrew Bosworth could appear as a hologram in the demo.
Fujifilm released the retro-styled compact digital camera Instax Pal 2 for $169.95. It has a 10.7MP sensor, f/2.2 lens, optical viewfinder, 1-inch LCD and a 10-frame animation mode. Sales start at the end of the month.
The iPhone 18 Pro Max battery exceeds 20 Wh, so Apple added a Prepare to Ship feature: it drains the battery below the threshold and sets a charge limit for transport. The option is available in settings, after completion the iPhone shows 'Ready to Ship' status, and it can be canceled with a delay of up to 14 days.
Snap added SPECS Intelligence with predictive AI, cellular connectivity via charging case, speech translation, navigation, and streaming to its $2195 SPECS AR glasses. The case with Verizon LTE is priced at $2395, with plans starting at $10 per month.
Reviews of the Pebble Time 2 smartwatch from Core Devices are out, featuring a 1.5-inch 64-color e-paper display, four physical buttons, and basic heart rate and sleep sensors. Battery life is about 21 days, over a month in power-saving mode; no NFC payments or AI assistants.
iFixit's teardown shows the North American iPhone 18 Pro has a 4288 mAh battery, only 1% more than the iPhone 17 Pro's 4252 mAh. The European version has 4056 mAh, and the iPhone 18 Pro Max has 5391 mAh. Battery replacement now costs $129.
After Gamer's Nexus reported that LG TVs secretly record conversations and scan devices in the home, YouTuber tfm55x removed the Wi-Fi module, microphone, and Bluetooth antenna from a new LG G6 OLED. In a response video, he said he refuses to accept LG's terms and confirmed the TV still works normally after the modifications.
Daring Fireball criticizes the $2000 foldable iPhone Duo with a 7.6-inch screen and hinge, unveiled at Apple's event. It notes that foldable smartphones have existed since 2019, and Siri remains weak, though Apple emphasizes privacy and AI hub.
At IFA, Jackery showcased the SolarVault 3 system: starting with a balcony solar panel and a base 2.52 kWh module, expandable with 2.52 kg blocks. In Multisystem mode, three systems combine into a configuration up to 45.36 kWh with 12 kW solar input and 7.5 kW grid feed-in.
TP-Link announced the Archer 8 Ultra router and Deco 8 Ultra mesh system based on the not-yet-ratified IEEE 802.11bn standard. Archer 8 Ultra delivers up to 19 Gbps, Deco 8 Ultra up to 22 Gbps, both with wired ports up to 10 Gbps and StabilityEngine technology. Archer 8 Ultra preorders start September 30, prices not announced.
Meta will hold its annual Connect conference on September 23 at 4:00 pm Pacific Time. Expected are camera-free glasses with additional microphones for an AI assistant, the Phoenix mixed reality headset on the Snapdragon Reality Elite chip, and updates to the Muse AI agent.
Reviews of the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE are out: 6.7-inch AMOLED, triple camera with 3x telephoto, IP68, and 7 years of updates. Main criticisms are the $700 price for 128GB, USB 2.0 instead of 3.2, no wired DeX, and minimal improvements over the S25 FE.
Amazon confirmed that all future Fire TV Sticks will run on Linux-based Vega OS instead of Android-based Fire OS. This will remove support for sideloading Android apps and custom launchers; current 4K Plus and 4K Max models will remain on Fire OS and be supported until December 31, 2030.
In iOS 27, AirPods gain a Custom EQ equalizer, GymKit support syncing AirPods Pro 3 heart rate with gym equipment, expanded Siri AI and precise case finding via Apple Watch. AirPods settings have been reworked into more convenient categories.
Buyers of the Apple Watch Series 12 noticed wider display bezels and a more protruding Digital Crown than on the Series 11. The case grew by 1 mm for the new Health Sensing system, while the active screen area stayed the same. The watch is already on sale.
Apple released the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max in four colors: Burgundy, Glacier, Black, and Silver. All shades are available for both models; key differences include a variable aperture main camera, improved battery, and smaller Dynamic Island.
New photos of the ASUS Googlebook laptop have surfaced from multiple angles, including a thermal image of internal components. Preorders for the Googlebook line start September 21, with a full Google announcement expected later this month.
