The metal and silicon under mobile gaming: gaming tablets, controllers, chipsets, and displays. If it makes phones or handhelds run games better, it gets covered here.
Hardware & Retro / 2026-10-14
Leaked OnePlus Ace 7 schematics reveal an active cooling fan and dual-airflow system designed to redirect hot air away from gamers' hands during long sessions.
Hardware & Retro / 2026-10-14
Fresh Redmi K100 leaks point to an imminent late-October launch featuring an enormous 10000mAh battery, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, and a 185Hz screen.
Hardware & Retro / 2026-10-14
Honor releases official promotional renders of the WIN Pad, an 8.4-inch compact gaming tablet packing an active cooling fan and a 240Hz OLED display.
Hardware & Retro / 2026-10-14
Infinix confirms the GT 50 Pro arrives in India on October 27, boasting HydroFlow liquid cooling, pressure-sensitive triggers, and Dimensity 8400 Ultimate.
Hardware & Retro / 2026-10-14
Amazon starts shipping its reimagined Alexa Tablet series, dropping the Fire branding in favor of full Android and native Google Play Store gaming access.
Hardware & Retro / 2026-10-13
OnePlus launches the flagship OnePlus 16 in China, featuring Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, a 185Hz gaming screen, and a colossal 9000mAh silicon-carbon battery.
Hardware & Retro / 2026-10-12
OnePlus unveils the OnePlus 16 in China today, featuring Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, a 185Hz gaming screen, a massive 9,000mAh battery, and IP69K durability.
Hardware & Retro / 2026-10-11
iQOO teases the Neo 12 gaming phone, packing Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, a 185Hz 2K display, a massive 9,000mAh battery, and an active cooling fan.
Hardware & Retro / 2026-10-11
iQOO reveals the Pad Pro, a compact 8.8-inch gaming tablet weighing 298g with Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 and an active cooling fan.
Hardware & Retro / 2026-10-11
Honor teases its Win Gaming Tablet featuring Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, an OLED panel, and rumoured 240Hz refresh rate alongside the Win 2 phone family.
Hardware & Retro / 2026-10-10
Storefront listings reveal Asphalt Track Star, an upcoming Gameloft arcade racer tailored specifically for Android Wear OS smartwatches.
Hardware & Retro / 2026-10-09
RedMagic unveils an active dual-ring liquid-cooling system with RGB illumination and micro-pumps for its Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme 12 Pro+ flagship.
Hardware & Retro / 2026-10-09
OnePlus details the OnePlus 16 featuring a BOE X4 Oriental Screen reaching 185Hz in games alongside a massive 9,000mAh Glacier Battery.
Hardware & Retro / 2026-10-08
RedMagic unveils the transparent design of the RedMagic 12 Pro+, featuring flush rear cameras and Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme cooling ahead of October 15.
Hardware & Retro / 2026-10-07
Ai+'s Pulse 2 FE launches tonight in India on Flipkart at ₹9,999, bringing a 120Hz 6.67-inch display and 5,000mAh battery to budget mobile gaming.
Hardware & Retro / 2026-10-06
Vivo V80 launches in India featuring a 6.59-inch 144Hz OLED display, 7,200mAh battery, and 90W fast charging for extended mobile gaming sessions.
Hardware & Retro / 2026-10-05
POCO launches the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5-powered F9 Ultra with an 8,050mAh battery and F9 Pro in Indonesia, targeting performance-focused mobile gamers.
Hardware & Retro / 2026-10-05
iQOO 16 global model enters testing in India with Snapdragon silicon, a 2K 165Hz display, vapour-chamber cooling, and an 8,400mAh battery ahead of global launch.
Hardware & Retro / 2026-10-04
Open-source project DroidDeck runs Valve's Steam client in Big Picture mode with ARM64 Proton on Adreno-powered Snapdragon Android gaming handhelds.
Hardware & Retro / 2026-10-02
The iQOO 16 pairs Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 with a 2K 165Hz Samsung Everest display, 8,400mAh battery, and 8.5K Ice Dome cooling for gaming.
Hardware & Retro / 2026-10-02
ARC opens ₹29,500 Community Drop reservations for the X1 Android handheld in India, offering a 7-inch 120Hz display, Snapdragon G2 Gen 2 chip, and 9,300mAh battery.
Hardware & Retro / 2026-10-02
ARC X1's Indian reservation opening highlights the rapid expansion of dedicated Android gaming handhelds competing against AYANEO, AYN, Retroid, and Anbernic.
Hardware & Retro / 2026-10-01
Modders have begun running Valve's ARM SteamOS build on Snapdragon Android handhelds via the Steam Frame stack, hinting at pocket PC gaming breakthroughs.
Hardware & Retro / 2026-10-01
HONOR launches the 600S in the Philippines today, featuring a massive 8,100mAh battery, Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 platform, and rugged IP68/IP69 protection.
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