Mobile Industry / August 12, 2026
Venmo joins Google Play as mobile-game payments become a bigger competitive battleground
Google Play adds Venmo as an in-app payment method in the US, reducing checkout friction for mobile game purchases.
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Mobile Industry / August 12, 2026
Aptoide's return to Google Play highlights a new era for alternative Android stores
Aptoide returns to Google Play storefront distribution, signaling evolving regulatory policies for Android app marketplaces.
Mobile Industry / August 12, 2026
Mobile games generated $6.6 billion in July as Honor of Kings led global spending
Global mobile game consumer spending hit $6.6 billion in July 2026, led by Honor of Kings and established live-service titles.
Hardware & Software / August 12, 2026
Made by Google takes place today in New York, but Dutch viewers get the Pixel news at midnight
Made by Google unveils Pixel 11, Pro, Pro XL, Fold, Pixel Watch 5, and Tensor G6 today in New York, airing midnight in Europe.
Hardware & Software / August 12, 2026
Pixel 11 is expected to open Google's new flagship generation with Tensor G6 and more storage
Standard Pixel 11 features Tensor G6 processor, higher baseline storage, and enhanced Gemini integration at Made by Google.
Hardware & Software / August 12, 2026
Pixel 11 Pro is expected to pair Google's new AI platform with a more ambitious camera system
Pixel 11 Pro offers computational camera upgrades, rumoured HiLight notification LED ring, and Tensor G6 performance.
Hardware & Software / August 12, 2026
Pixel 11 Pro XL leak cycle focuses on HiLight notifications, camera hardware and sustained performance
Pixel 11 Pro XL leak showcases matte finish, HiLight camera notification ring, Tensor G6 cooling, and higher base storage.
Hardware & Software / August 12, 2026
Pixel 11 Pro Fold is expected to continue Google's push into premium foldable Android hardware
Pixel 11 Pro Fold combines large inner OLED display with native Android 17 multitasking and Tensor G6 processing.
Hardware & Software / August 12, 2026
Pixel Watch 5 is expected to double down on Gemini, health tracking and two familiar sizes
Pixel Watch 5 launches in 41mm and 45mm sizes with expanded storage, Fitbit health monitoring, and integrated Gemini AI.
Hardware & Software / August 12, 2026
Pixel Tag could finally give Google a first-party tracker for the Find Hub network
Google introduces Pixel Tag accessory designed for the Android Find Hub crowdsourced tracking network with UWB support.
Hardware & Software / August 12, 2026
Android's August system update improves Wallet, Play discovery and Wear OS route accuracy
Google System Update for August 2026 updates Play Store discovery, Google Wallet passes, and Wear OS GPS accuracy.
Hardware & Software / August 12, 2026
Android 17 App Lock testing points toward system-level protection for individual apps
Android 17 Canary test introduces native system-level App Lock for securing apps with PIN, password, or biometric auth.
Hardware & Software / August 12, 2026
Motorola confirms more than 50 phones are eligible for Android 17
Motorola publishes Android 17 upgrade list covering over 50 smartphones across Razr, Edge, and Moto G product lines.
Hardware & Software / August 12, 2026
Sony Xperia 1 IX regulatory sighting suggests another enthusiast flagship is already in development
Sony Xperia 1 IX model numbers appear in IMEI database, confirming development of Sony's next enthusiast flagship phone.
Hardware & Software / August 12, 2026
Galaxy Z Fold8 heads toward Gamescom as Samsung makes foldables part of its gaming pitch
Samsung showcases Galaxy Z Fold8 foldables alongside Odyssey monitors at Gamescom 2026 as cross-platform gaming hardware.
Hardware & Software / August 12, 2026
Galaxy Z Fold8 review cycle praises its tablet experience while questioning the wider closed shape
Galaxy Z Fold8 reviews highlight the 4:3 inner display tablet experience, lightweight chassis, and multitasking performance.
Hardware & Software / August 12, 2026
Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra pushes Samsung's foldable range into ultra-premium territory
Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra pairs 8-inch internal display with 200MP camera and top-tier processor for ultra-premium productivity and gaming.
Hardware & Software / August 12, 2026
Galaxy Z Flip8 keeps flagship Android performance inside a compact clamshell design
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 rolls out globally with 6.9-inch 120Hz AMOLED inner display, cover screen features, and flagship speed.
Hardware & Software / August 12, 2026
Moto Pad 70 enters its first full week with a 12.1-inch display and 10,200mAh battery
Motorola Moto Pad 70 features 12.1-inch 2.5K display, Dimensity 6400, Moto Pen, and 10,200mAh battery with 68W charging.
Hardware & Software / August 12, 2026
REDMI 17 and REDMI 17 5G bring 7,500mAh batteries to the affordable phone market
REDMI 17 and 17 5G launch globally with 7,500mAh silicon-carbon cells, 6.9-inch 120Hz screens, and 45W fast charging.
Hardware & Software / August 12, 2026
TCL NXTPAPER 60 Ultra turns a 7.2-inch paper-like display into its main smartphone selling point
TCL NXTPAPER 60 Ultra packs 7.2-inch 120Hz anti-glare display, Dimensity 7400, and 50MP periscope telephoto camera.
Hardware & Software / August 12, 2026
nubia Neo 5 GT Special Edition combines 144Hz AMOLED with dedicated cooling
nubia Neo 5 GT Special Edition features 6.8-inch 144Hz AMOLED, AquaCore cooling, Neo Triggers, and 6,210mAh battery.
Hardware & Software / August 12, 2026
Samsung's ISOCELL HPC shows the 200MP camera race shifting toward HDR and light capture
Samsung ISOCELL HPC introduces 200MP sensor with DeepPix architecture, increased full well capacity, and 16-bit single-frame HDR.
Mobile Games / August 11, 2026
That's My Balloon! launches worldwide on iPhone and iPad with one-tap arcade action
Vikas Pawar launches That's My Balloon! worldwide on iOS with one-tap arcade popping, customisations, and Game Center leaderboards.