Industry News / 2026-08-16
Supercell continues rebuilding mo.co after admitting its core loop loses too many players
Supercell shifts development focus to larger gameplay loop prototypes for mo.co after acknowledging high early player drop-off.
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Mobile Updates / 2026-08-16
Heartopia's Dave the Diver collaboration keeps its underwater event active this weekend
XD Games' cosy life sim Heartopia continues its Dave the Diver collaboration weekend with underwater quests, outfits, and furniture.
Mobile Games / 2026-08-16
Apple Arcade prepares Block Blast!+ and Art of Fauna+ for September 3
Apple Arcade announces ad-free puzzle additions for September 3 including popular casual title Block Blast!+ and Art of Fauna: Cozy Puzzles+.
Mobile Games / 2026-08-16
Monster Hunter Outlanders continues its third closed beta as TiMi tests mobile hunting performance
TiMi Studio Group and Capcom gather feedback in the third Monster Hunter Outlanders closed beta, testing mobile combat and controls.
Mobile Hardware / 2026-08-16
NUU X10 5G launches today in the US at $219.99 with Android 16 and 90Hz display
NUU releases the X10 5G today in the US for $219.99, featuring a 6.8-inch 90Hz screen, MediaTek Dimensity 6100+, 5,000mAh battery, and Android 16.
Mobile Hardware / 2026-08-16
ALLDOCUBE iPlay 80 mini Turbo starts global availability today as compact 120Hz gaming tablet
ALLDOCUBE begins global sales for the iPlay 80 mini Turbo, an 8.8-inch 2.5K 120Hz gaming tablet powered by MediaTek Dimensity 7400.
Mobile Hardware / 2026-08-16
Xiaomi 18 Ultra reportedly cancelled as soaring memory costs hit future flagship plans
Reports suggest Xiaomi has cancelled the Xiaomi 18 Ultra due to rising DRAM and NAND costs, potentially topping the series with a Pro Max.
Industry News / 2026-08-16
OnePlus North America Community closes tonight as the brand retreats from Western product launches
OnePlus shuts down its North American Community platform tonight at 11:59 PM ET as the brand winds down new product releases in the West.
Mobile Hardware / 2026-08-16
Pixel 11 enters final four days of pre-orders before August 20 retail launch
Google's Pixel 11 family enters the final four days of pre-orders starting at $899, powered by Tensor G6 and shipping with Android 17.
Mobile Hardware / 2026-08-16
Pixel 11 Pro's HiLight system revives the notification LED in a much more visible form
Google's HiLight notification ring on Pixel 11 Pro adds customizable illumination around the camera bump for glanceable face-down alerts.
Mobile Hardware / 2026-08-16
Pixel 11 Pro Fold prepares for August 20 launch with 16GB RAM and stronger durability claims
Google's $1,899 Pixel 11 Pro Fold enters the final stretch before its August 20 launch with 16GB RAM, Tensor G6, and refined multitasking.
Mobile Hardware / 2026-08-16
Pixel Watch 5 is four days from shelves with €419 Dutch starting price
Google's Pixel Watch 5 arrives in stores August 20 with €419 Dutch starting pricing, featuring Gemini health insights and improved GPS.
Mobile Hardware / 2026-08-16
Pixel Tag waits for November as Google builds first-party hardware for its billion-device Find Hub network
Google's $29 Pixel Tag prepares for a November 11 release, utilizing Find Hub's billion-device network with precision tracking and replaceable battery.
Mobile Hardware / 2026-08-16
iQOO Z11 and new iQOO Buds are four days from their August 20 India launch
iQOO prepares to launch the Dimensity 7500 Turbo-powered Z11 smartphone and new iQOO Buds in India on August 20.
Mobile Hardware / 2026-08-16
HONOR Robot Phone is two days from Chinese sales with a motorised 200MP gimbal camera
HONOR's Robot Phone enters Chinese sales on August 18, featuring a motorized 3-axis gimbal 200MP camera and Snapdragon 8 Elite.
Mobile Hardware / 2026-08-16
Samsung's Galaxy H1 leak points to the company's first premium over-ear headphones in years
Galaxy Wearable app leaks suggest Samsung is developing Galaxy H1 premium over-ear ANC headphones with Galaxy AI to rival AirPods Max.
Mobile Hardware / 2026-08-16
Moto G Max approaches August 20 Indian sales with 7,000mAh battery
Motorola's Moto G Max approaches its August 20 sales date in India priced at ₹27,999 with a massive 7,000mAh battery and 120Hz display.
Mobile Hardware / 2026-08-16
One UI 9 Beta 5 continues fixing Galaxy S26 issues as Samsung moves toward stable Android 17
Samsung rolls out One UI 9 Beta 5 to Galaxy S26 testers, delivering bug fixes, August security patches, and stability improvements.
Mobile Hardware / 2026-08-16
Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra prepares for Gamescom as Samsung makes foldables part of its gaming strategy
Samsung prepares to showcase the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra at Gamescom 2026, highlighting foldable gaming and PlayGalaxy tournament integration.
Mobile Hardware / 2026-08-16
Galaxy Z Flip8 remains Samsung's compact alternative as foldable launch cycle continues
Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip8 continues its retail cycle, offering a compact foldable AMOLED design and FlexWindow controls for everyday users.
Mobile Hardware / 2026-08-16
Google's August System Update keeps improving Wallet, Play Store and Wear OS without a full OS upgrade
Google rolls out its August System Update across Android devices, enhancing Wallet passes, Play Store discovery, and Wear OS routes.
Mobile Hardware / 2026-08-16
Android 17's native App Lock remains in testing as Google works on system-level privacy
Google continues testing a native App Lock feature in Android 17 builds, allowing system-level biometric protection for sensitive apps.
Mobile Hardware / 2026-08-16
Fitbit Air is confirmed for India in October as Google expands screen-free wearable strategy
Google confirms Fitbit Air will launch in India this October, offering a screen-free design focused entirely on 24/7 wellness and battery life.
Mobile Hardware / 2026-08-16
Rising memory prices reportedly reshape Xiaomi, Oppo and Vivo's 2027 Ultra-phone strategies
Escalating DRAM and NAND costs reportedly force Xiaomi, Oppo, and Vivo to reconsider global Ultra flagship releases for 2027.