Smartphones

Phones, wearables, chargers and audio — launches and practical advice.

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News · Oct 13, 2026

Google Play lets you run private AI-built Android apps without a developer account

Build a personal app in Google AI Studio and launch it on your phone via Play. It stays private, separate from the public catalog, starting in the U.S. for users 18+.

News · Oct 13, 2026
Ray-Ban Meta Audio, Meta's first audio glasses, go on sale from $349
Meta's lightest AI glasses weigh 43 g, last up to 12 hours per charge and come in Clubmaster and Burbank styles, all available with prescription lenses.
News · Oct 13, 2026
OPPO ColorOS 17 launches globally with Living Flow Design and agentic AI
ColorOS 17 debuts on the Find X10 Series with a unified rendering engine, AI Mind Pilot Agent Mode and a progressive rollout to more OPPO phones.
News · Oct 13, 2026
Honor 600S launches with an 8,100mAh battery and IP69K rating for RM1,299
Honor's new mid-ranger pairs a 6.87-inch 120Hz LCD with a Snapdragon 4 Gen 4, a 50MP camera, an 8,100mAh battery with 45W charging and an AI button.
News · Oct 13, 2026
vivo X Fold6 goes on sale in India at ₹2,19,999
vivo's new book-style foldable with a 200 MP ZEISS camera, a 6,900 mAh battery and OriginOS 7 is now on sale in India in a single 12 GB + 512 GB version.
News · Oct 12, 2026
Google unveils Fitbit Edge, a $179.99 tracker with a screen and week-long battery
The new Fitbit Edge sits between the screenless Fitbit Air and the Pixel Watch 5, adding a 1.34-inch OLED display, built-in GPS and up to seven days of battery life.
News · Oct 12, 2026
OnePlus 16 launches in China with a 200MP camera and a 9,000mAh battery
OnePlus's new flagship pairs a 6.78-inch 185Hz display with Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, 100W charging and a 200MP main camera — but it isn't expected in the US or Europe.
News · Oct 12, 2026
Galaxy S26 FE is Samsung's first S26 phone with One UI 9 and seven years of updates
Samsung details the Galaxy S26 FE: One UI 9 out of the box, Galaxy AI features such as Now Brief and Now Nudge, up to 29 hours of video playback, and seven OS upgrades.
Buying Guides · Oct 12, 2026
How to choose a USB‑C charger (without overpaying)
Watts, USB Power Delivery, PPS, GaN and cables — what each term means and how to pick a charger that suits all your devices.
Buying Guides · Oct 5, 2026
What to look for in noise-cancelling headphones
Fit, ANC, codecs, multipoint and battery life — a practical guide to choosing headphones that suit how you listen.