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Gizchina.com @gizchinacom.bsky.social · 22m

Oppo Find X9 and X9 Pro Head to India on November 18

Oppo Find X9 and X9 Pro Head to India on November 18

Oppo has circled November 18, noon, for the Indian debut of its new flagships — the Find X9 and Find X9 Pro. The timing fits perfectly between festive sales and year-end releases, a slot Oppo clearly wants to own. Both phones already launched in China last month and went global a few weeks later. In...

Gizchina.com @gizchinacom.bsky.social · 45m

OPPO Reno15 Series Teased Officially, Launch Set for November 10

OPPO Reno15 Series Teased Officially, Launch Set for November 10

OPPO has started teasing its next big release — the Reno15 series. In a short video shared on Weibo, the company confirmed that the new phones will arrive on November 10 in China. The teaser doesn’t show the device itself, but it’s already stirring buzz among fans and leakers. According to Digital C...

Gizchina.com @gizchinacom.bsky.social · 1h

POCO F8 Pro Leak Confirms BOSE Partnership and a Flagship-Level Audio Upgrade

POCO F8 Pro Leak Confirms BOSE Partnership and a Flagship-Level Audio Upgrade

A new leak has revealed the POCO F8 Pro’s retail box, and it confirms something exciting: POCO is teaming up with BOSE to bring a richer, more premium audio experience to its next flagship. The “Sound by BOSE” label is clearly printed on the packaging, hinting at a serious step up in sound quality....

Gizchina.com @gizchinacom.bsky.social · 8h

12 Xiaomi phones spotted running early HyperOS 3 builds based on Android 15

12 Xiaomi phones spotted running early HyperOS 3 builds based on Android 15

Xiaomi doesn’t slow down, even when the year’s winding down. According to fresh testing logs, the company is quietly running internal builds of HyperOS 3 — this time built on Android 15 — on at least a dozen devices. The list includes several Xiaomi and Redmi models, plus a few POCO and Pad units th...

Gizchina.com @gizchinacom.bsky.social · 8h

GTA VI Pushed Back Again — Rockstar Sets New Date for launch

GTA VI Pushed Back Again — Rockstar Sets New Date for launch

The long wait for Grand Theft Auto VI just got longer. Rockstar Games has officially moved the release once again, setting a new launch date for November 19, 2026. It’s the second delay for the most talked-about game in years — and one that fans were really hoping wouldn’t happen. In a short stateme...

Gizchina.com @gizchinacom.bsky.social · 1d

Apple’s Next Move: iPhone 18 Air Leak Hints at Ultra-Thin Design and Dual 48MP Cameras

Apple’s Next Move: iPhone 18 Air Leak Hints at Ultra-Thin Design and Dual 48MP Cameras

A fresh leak from reliable insider Digital Chat Station has offered an early look at Apple’s next “Air” model — the iPhone 18 Air. From what’s described, Apple isn’t chasing bold experiments this time. Instead, it’s doing what it knows best: refining the formula. A familiar shape, thinner edges, and...

Gizchina.com @gizchinacom.bsky.social · 1d

Nubia Z80 Ultra Review: When a Smartphone Tries to Do It All — and Almost Succeeds

Nubia Z80 Ultra Review: When a Smartphone Tries to Do It All — and Almost Succeeds

There’s something quietly confident about the Nubia Z80 Ultra. It doesn’t shout “look at me” like a foldable does, nor does it try too hard to be minimalistic. When I first took it out of the box — the Black Edition, in my case — I thought, “Ah, this one’s going to be different.” Maybe it was the im...

Gizchina.com @gizchinacom.bsky.social · 1d

Ulefone Armor Pad 5 Ultra & Pro: Rugged Powerhouses with Built-In Projector Now Priced Globally

Ulefone Armor Pad 5 Ultra & Pro: Rugged Powerhouses with Built-In Projector Now Priced Globally

Ulefone finally took the wraps off the global prices for its new flagship rugged tablets, the Ulefone Armor Pad 5 Series. It combines the raw power, industrial toughness, and smart features in a single package. The lineup includes two models: the Ulefone Armor Pad 5 Ultra, priced at $799.99, and the...

Gizchina.com @gizchinacom.bsky.social · 1d

Google Maps meets Gemini: Hands-free navigation with real-world awareness!

Google Maps meets Gemini: Hands-free navigation with real-world awareness!

Google Maps isn’t just about routes anymore — it’s about real help while you drive. With Gemini now built in, Maps feels more like a co-driver than a navigation app. You can talk to it naturally, get directions that mention real landmarks, and even hear about traffic jams before you leave the house....

Gizchina.com @gizchinacom.bsky.social · 2d

realme UI 7.0 launches with Android 16, major design refresh, and new AI smarts

realme UI 7.0 launches with Android 16, major design refresh, and new AI smarts

realme has officially rolled out realme UI 7.0, its next-generation software built on Android 16. The update focuses on cleaner visuals, smarter system AI, and small but meaningful quality-of-life tweaks that make the whole experience feel more polished and fluid. The company calls it the Light Glas...

Gizchina.com @gizchinacom.bsky.social · 2d

Poco Pad X1 could debut soon, spotted on Geekbench with Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3

Poco Pad X1 could debut soon, spotted on Geekbench with Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3

Looks like Poco’s next tablet isn’t so secret anymore. A new model tagged 25099RP08G popped up on Geekbench, and honestly, the timing feels right. It’s the same number seen on Indonesia’s TKDN listings a few days ago — so this thing is moving fast through certifications. Most leaks now call it the P...

Gizchina.com @gizchinacom.bsky.social · 2d

Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold surfaces in new video — a closer look at Samsung’s next foldable step

Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold surfaces in new video — a closer look at Samsung’s next foldable step

Samsung’s long-rumored tri-fold smartphone has finally shown its face again — this time in real-world footage from South Korea. The short clips, aired by SBS News and Omokgyo Electronics, give perhaps the clearest look yet at the device’s unusual folding design and hardware layout. While Samsung has...

Gizchina.com @gizchinacom.bsky.social · 2d

OpenAI's Video-Generation App, Sora, Is Now Rolling out For Android

OpenAI's Video-Generation App, Sora, Is Now Rolling out For Android

The market of AI has seen the competition rising in recent months. OpenAI is a pioneer in this field, but it certainly needs to keep running to keep its position as a leading brand. With other companies rolling out their AI solutions for text, image, and video generation, the company wants to be the...

Gizchina.com @gizchinacom.bsky.social · 2d

Redmi’s upcoming Turbo 5 Pro might be the longest-lasting mid-ranger yet!

Redmi’s upcoming Turbo 5 Pro might be the longest-lasting mid-ranger yet!

Redmi’s next mid-range flagship might not chase raw numbers this time — it could chase stamina. A new leak about the Redmi Turbo 5 Pro paints the picture of a phone built for long days, fast top-ups, and steady performance. It’s still unofficial, but if these specs hold, Redmi may have quietly built...

Gizchina.com @gizchinacom.bsky.social · 2d

Reviving an Old Redmi Note 7 in 2025: How Custom ROMs Keep Android’s Spirit Alive

Reviving an Old Redmi Note 7 in 2025: How Custom ROMs Keep Android’s Spirit Alive

In the past years, the world of Android smartphones has gone through big changes. From the general mobile OS alternative for any kind of smartphone, Android quickly became a leading name in this particular segment. If you're out of Apple's ecosystem, Android is all that matters. It's an OS that serv...

Gizchina.com @gizchinacom.bsky.social · 2d

OpenAI Will Run ChatGPT on Amazon Web Services in a $38 Billion Deal

OpenAI Will Run ChatGPT on Amazon Web Services in a $38 Billion Deal

ChatGPT is certainly one of the leading names in this world of AI, and is constantly getting updates to make it stand against the growing competition. One of the pioneer brands in this segment, OpenAI, is taking a bold step to increase the powers of its AI model. The company announced today a new st...

Gizchina.com @gizchinacom.bsky.social · 2d

Oppo Reno15 Spotted on Geekbench With Dimensity 8450 SoC

Oppo Reno15 Spotted on Geekbench With Dimensity 8450 SoC

After the launch of its flagship lineup - the Oppo Find X9 and Find X9 Pro, Oppo is now moving on to the Reno series. The very popular and traditional Reno series, composed of premium mid-range smartphones, is about to receive its Reno15 series iteration. Ahead of the launch, one of the Oppo Reno15...

Gizchina.com @gizchinacom.bsky.social · 2d

YouTube Brings AI Upscaling and New Features to TV Apps

YouTube Brings AI Upscaling and New Features to TV Apps

YouTube is rolling out several updates aimed at improving the viewing experience on its TV apps. The biggest change is the introduction of automatic AI upscaling for videos. With this feature, videos uploaded at resolutions below 1080p will be enhanced to HD quality. In the future, YouTube plans to...

Gizchina.com @gizchinacom.bsky.social · 2d

Vivo Y500 Pro Is a "Mini" Flagship With Large Display and 7000mAh Battery

Vivo Y500 Pro Is a "Mini" Flagship With Large Display and 7000mAh Battery

Vivo has just released the Vivo X300 series globally and is already moving to deploy a new solid mid-ranger in China. The Vivo Y500 Pro will launch in China on November 10, and as usual, Vivo is running with a teaser campaign in a bid to build hype for its upcoming release. Now, we have some key spe...

Gizchina.com @gizchinacom.bsky.social · 2d

Xiaomi brings back a fan-favorite feature with HyperOS 3 update!

Xiaomi brings back a fan-favorite feature with HyperOS 3 update!

Sometimes the best updates aren’t flashy new tools but familiar ones that quietly return. Xiaomi’s latest HyperOS 3 rollout brings back the small yet loved “Read” button on SMS notifications — a simple tap that marks a message as read without opening the app. It’s the kind of detail you only miss wh...

Gizchina.com @gizchinacom.bsky.social · 3d

Apple to Launch iOS 26.4 and iOS 27 with Big AI Changes

Apple to Launch iOS 26.4 and iOS 27 with Big AI Changes

Apple is preparing to launch iOS 26.4 this coming Spring. The update will roll out to users around the world. Many rumors have already started spreading about what’s new, especially when it comes to Siri. Reports suggest Apple might secretly use Google’s Gemini AI to make Siri smarter and more natur...

Gizchina.com @gizchinacom.bsky.social · 3d

Ulefone Armor Pad 5 Ultra vs Traditional Projectors: The Rugged Tablet That Changes Everything

Ulefone Armor Pad 5 Ultra vs Traditional Projectors: The Rugged Tablet That Changes Everything

Ulefone has launched its newest flagship 5G rugged tablets, the Ulefone Armor Pad 5 Series, featuring the Ulefone Armor Pad 5 Ultra and the Ulefone Armor Pad 5 Pro. Both arrived on the market a few weeks ago, but the Ultra model has captured special attention for a very good reason. It comes with a...

Gizchina.com @gizchinacom.bsky.social · 3d

A New King of Budget Phones? The Upcoming UMIDIGI A71 & A76 Deliver a “Flagship-Level” Experience!

A New King of Budget Phones? The Upcoming UMIDIGI A71 & A76 Deliver a “Flagship-Level” Experience!

In the budget smartphone market, people usually expect “good enough.” A decent screen, an average battery, and a processor that gets the job done. If you want more power or a bigger display, the price usually jumps fast. This time, UMIDIGI wants to change that idea. The new UMIDIGI A71 and UMIDIGI A...

Gizchina.com @gizchinacom.bsky.social · 4d

Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 dominates AnTuTu rankings, sweeping all top five spots

Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 dominates AnTuTu rankings, sweeping all top five spots

For anyone who’s followed mobile chip battles over the years, there’s something familiar — yet different — about this month’s AnTuTu chart. Qualcomm has done it again, but this time the scale of dominance feels almost absolute. Every single spot in the top five belongs to a phone running the new Sna...

Gizchina.com @gizchinacom.bsky.social · 4d

RedMagic 11 Pro Goes Global with Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, Red Core R4, and Liquid Cooling

RedMagic 11 Pro Goes Global with Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, Red Core R4, and Liquid Cooling

After weeks of teasing, RedMagic has confirmed the global rollout of its latest gaming beast — the RedMagic 11 Pro. The phone, already making waves in China, is now crossing borders with a few changes, refined cooling, and official worldwide pricing. At the heart of the RedMagic 11 Pro lies Qualcomm...