Huawei Mate X8 Foldable Could Launch on November 24 With External Teleconverter Lens

A leak suggests the Huawei Mate X8 foldable could launch on November 24 with the MateBook Fold S and might support an external Ruiying Z10 teleconverter.

Robert HabaNov 14, 2026

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Samsung starts One UI 9.5 internal builds for Galaxy S25

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Vivo X500 Pro Max hands-on details show 2nm Dimensity chip and 7,800mAh battery

The Vivo X500 Pro Max global version includes a 2nm Dimensity 9600 Pro chip, a 7,800mAh battery, a 144Hz screen, and a 50MP LOFIC main camera.

Oct 28Read article

Huawei Mate 90 Pro – review – launches in China with a 12,000-nit display and 6600mAh battery

Huawei has officially unveiled the Huawei Mate 90 Pro in China, a new flagship that starts at ¥6,999 for the base 12GB + 256GB model. The phone pairs a Tandem OLED display with 12,000 nits of local peak brightness, the new Kirin 9035 processor, a 50MP variable-aperture main camera, eSIM satellite communications, and a 6600mAh …

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Sony WF-1000XM6 earbuds drop to $238 in limited B&H Photo Video discount

B&H Photo Video discounted the Sony WF-1000XM6 earbuds to $238 from $330 in a reported one-day sale featuring LDAC support, ANC, and 36-hour total battery life.

Oct 24Read article

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Google lists Quick Share automatic backup to Windows PCs in new release notes

Quick Share automatic backup will let Android users save photos and videos to Windows PCs via Google Play services v26.43, rolling out gradually.

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How Google Home Wi-Fi presence detection improves Home and Away routines

Google Home Wi-Fi presence sensing uses local network connections to prevent accidental triggers and improve the accuracy of Home and Away routines.

Nov 12Read article

How to Sideload APKs Safely and Keep Them Updated on Android

Learn how to sideload APKs safely by checking signatures, reviewing permissions, using APK Analyzer, and tracking updates with Obtainium or APKUpdater.

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OPPO plans a 12,000mAh smartphone following MIIT certification

OPPO model PNC110 cleared China's MIIT with a rated 11,640mAh capacity, likely pointing to a 12,000mAh battery in an upcoming budget smartphone.

By Luiza MosneaguNov 14News

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Motorola introduces the Moto Watch 2 Fit and Moto Buds 2 Ultra

Motorola introduced the Moto Watch 2 Fit with Polar tracking and Moto Buds 2 Ultra with Bose audio, arriving in multiple regions starting at €119.

By Luiza MosneaguNov 14Wearables

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Official One UI 9 Watch update begins rolling out to Galaxy Watch 8 and Classic

Samsung has started rolling out the stable One UI 9 Watch update to the Galaxy Watch 8 and Galaxy Watch 8 Classic with new firmware builds.

By Cristian PenisoaraNov 13Wearables

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Samsung Galaxy S27 wallpaper leak reveals five color variants

Leaked Galaxy S27 wallpapers show five color options. Samsung has not confirmed the device or its launch date as foldable and camera reports emerge.

By Cristian PenisoaraNov 13News

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Google Find Hub left-behind alerts roll out for trackers

Google Find Hub left-behind alerts are rolling out to trackers in the US and Europe ahead of the Pixel Tag launch on November 11.

By Luiza MosneaguNov 13News

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Leaked Galaxy AI subscription faces backlash from Samsung users

A leaked Galaxy AI subscription could paywall features like Bixby Action and Gen Video, while users question whether built-in tools justify added fees.

By Robert HabaNov 13News

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Vivo X500 series teased for India with Watch GT 2 and ZEISS extenders

Vivo teased the Vivo X500 series in India alongside the Watch GT 2, with offline retailer indications suggesting a launch around November 25, 2026.

By Robert HabaNov 13Phones

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Samsung Galaxy Fit 4 may add NFC payments via Samsung Wallet

A Galaxy Store app listing hints that the Samsung Galaxy Fit 4 may include NFC payments through Samsung Wallet, a feature rival trackers still lack.

By Cristian PenisoaraNov 13Wearables

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Huawei Mate X8 Foldable Could Launch on November 24 With External Teleconverter Lens

A leak suggests the Huawei Mate X8 foldable could launch on November 24 with the MateBook Fold S and might support an external Ruiying Z10 teleconverter.

Robert HabaNov 14, 2026

The update desk

Android & OS updates

All updates

Samsung starts One UI 9.5 internal builds for Galaxy S25

Read the update →OS

Google’s November Pixel Drop brings Pixel 11 AI features to older phones

Read the update →

Phones & accessories

Devices worth a closer look

More deals

Vivo X500 Pro Max hands-on details show 2nm Dimensity chip and 7,800mAh battery

The Vivo X500 Pro Max global version includes a 2nm Dimensity 9600 Pro chip, a 7,800mAh battery, a 144Hz screen, and a 50MP LOFIC main camera.

Oct 28Read article

Huawei Mate 90 Pro – review – launches in China with a 12,000-nit display and 6600mAh battery

Oct 8Read article

Sony WF-1000XM6 earbuds drop to $238 in limited B&H Photo Video discount

B&H Photo Video discounted the Sony WF-1000XM6 earbuds to $238 from $330 in a reported one-day sale featuring LDAC support, ANC, and 36-hour total battery life.

Oct 24Read article

Make it work for you

Useful Android guides

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Google lists Quick Share automatic backup to Windows PCs in new release notes

Quick Share automatic backup will let Android users save photos and videos to Windows PCs via Google Play services v26.43, rolling out gradually.

Nov 13Read article

How Google Home Wi-Fi presence detection improves Home and Away routines

Google Home Wi-Fi presence sensing uses local network connections to prevent accidental triggers and improve the accuracy of Home and Away routines.

Nov 12Read article

How to Sideload APKs Safely and Keep Them Updated on Android

Learn how to sideload APKs safely by checking signatures, reviewing permissions, using APK Analyzer, and tracking updates with Obtainium or APKUpdater.

Nov 10Read article

OPPO plans a 12,000mAh smartphone following MIIT certification

OPPO model PNC110 cleared China's MIIT with a rated 11,640mAh capacity, likely pointing to a 12,000mAh battery in an upcoming budget smartphone.

By Luiza MosneaguNov 14News

→

Motorola introduces the Moto Watch 2 Fit and Moto Buds 2 Ultra

Motorola introduced the Moto Watch 2 Fit with Polar tracking and Moto Buds 2 Ultra with Bose audio, arriving in multiple regions starting at €119.

By Luiza MosneaguNov 14Wearables

→

Official One UI 9 Watch update begins rolling out to Galaxy Watch 8 and Classic

Samsung has started rolling out the stable One UI 9 Watch update to the Galaxy Watch 8 and Galaxy Watch 8 Classic with new firmware builds.

By Cristian PenisoaraNov 13Wearables

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Samsung Galaxy S27 wallpaper leak reveals five color variants

Leaked Galaxy S27 wallpapers show five color options. Samsung has not confirmed the device or its launch date as foldable and camera reports emerge.

By Cristian PenisoaraNov 13News

→

Google Find Hub left-behind alerts roll out for trackers

Google Find Hub left-behind alerts are rolling out to trackers in the US and Europe ahead of the Pixel Tag launch on November 11.

By Luiza MosneaguNov 13News

→

Leaked Galaxy AI subscription faces backlash from Samsung users

A leaked Galaxy AI subscription could paywall features like Bixby Action and Gen Video, while users question whether built-in tools justify added fees.

By Robert HabaNov 13News

→

Vivo X500 series teased for India with Watch GT 2 and ZEISS extenders

Vivo teased the Vivo X500 series in India alongside the Watch GT 2, with offline retailer indications suggesting a launch around November 25, 2026.

By Robert HabaNov 13Phones

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Samsung Galaxy Fit 4 may add NFC payments via Samsung Wallet

A Galaxy Store app listing hints that the Samsung Galaxy Fit 4 may include NFC payments through Samsung Wallet, a feature rival trackers still lack.

By Cristian PenisoaraNov 13Wearables

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