Mobile Hardware / July 9, 2026
RedMagic compact gaming tablet specs leaked
Leaks detail RedMagic's upcoming compact tablet with Snapdragon 8 Elite and active cooling.
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Mobile Hardware / July 9, 2026
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Hardware / Retro Handhelds / July 8, 2026
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Hardware / Android / July 8, 2026
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Hardware / Gaming Tablets / July 7, 2026
RedMagic Astra 2 global launch countdown continues
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Hardware / Android / July 7, 2026
Android 17 foldable gaming mode stays hot
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Hardware / SteamOS / July 7, 2026
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Hardware / SteamOS / July 7, 2026
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Hardware / Handheld PCs / July 7, 2026
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Hardware / Retro Handhelds / July 7, 2026
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Hardware / Retro Handhelds / July 7, 2026
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Hardware / Gaming Tablets / July 6, 2026
RedMagic Astra 2 global launch countdown continues
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Hardware / Android / July 6, 2026
Android 17 foldable gaming mode stays hot
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Hardware / SteamOS / July 6, 2026
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Hardware / Gaming Phones / July 6, 2026
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Hardware / Retro Handhelds / July 6, 2026
Retroid Pocket Flip 3 hype builds in handheld circles
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Hardware / Retro Handhelds / July 6, 2026
Anbernic RG 55G1 gameplay hints at solid performance
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Hardware / Android / July 5, 2026
Android 17 foldable gaming mode remains the key mobile hardware story
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Hardware / Gaming Tablets / July 5, 2026
RedMagic Astra 2 global launch countdown continues
RedMagic’s Astra 2 gaming tablet will be announced on July 17, featuring a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 and a 185Hz OLED.
Hardware / SteamOS / July 5, 2026
SteamOS handheld and PC expansion remains hot
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Hardware / SteamOS / July 5, 2026
Steamroller prebuilt PC puts SteamOS into desktop form
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Hardware / PC Gaming / July 5, 2026
Valve explores an Arm-based gaming future
Valve is investigating Arm-based gaming alongside FEX translation and SteamOS ecosystem development.
Hardware / Phones / July 5, 2026
Gaming-phone rankings refresh the 2026 buying debate
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Hardware / July 4, 2026
RedMagic Astra 2 global launch hype keeps building
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Hardware / July 4, 2026
Android 17 foldable gaming mode stays in focus
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Hardware / July 4, 2026
AYANEO Pocket Micro 2 remains premium retro-handheld bait
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Hardware / July 4, 2026
Retroid Pocket Nova preorder story stays hot
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Hardware / SteamOS / July 4, 2026
SteamOS expansion keeps handheld PC hopes alive
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Hardware / Phones / July 4, 2026
Gaming-phone rankings refresh the 2026 buying debate
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Hardware / Retro Gaming / July 4, 2026
Retro Handhelds’ July backlog picks go live
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Hardware / Retro Collectibles / July 4, 2026
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Hardware / Retro Handhelds / July 3, 2026
Miniloong Pocket 1 gets new colourways
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Hardware / Gaming Tablets / July 3, 2026
RedMagic Astra 2 global launch hype continues
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Hardware / Android / July 3, 2026
Android 17 foldable gaming mode remains the feature to watch
Android 17’s foldable gaming mode uses the top half for gameplay and the lower half as a virtual gamepad for controller-supported titles.
Hardware / SteamOS / July 3, 2026
Valve keeps pushing SteamOS beyond AMD handhelds
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Hardware / Handheld PCs / July 3, 2026
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Hardware / Android / July 2, 2026
RedMagic Astra 2 global launch set for July 17
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Hardware / Retro Handhelds / July 2, 2026
AYANEO Pocket Micro 2 stays hot after reveal
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Hardware / Android / July 2, 2026
Android 17 foldable gaming mode remains key mobile feature
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Hardware / July 1, 2026
RedMagic Gaming Tablet 5 Pro debuts in China
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Hardware / July 1, 2026
RedMagic tablet adds PC-emulation angle
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Hardware / Android / July 1, 2026
Android 17 foldable gaming mode remains hot
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Hardware / Android / July 1, 2026
Android 17 controller and multitasking upgrades matter for gaming
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Hardware / Retro Handhelds / July 1, 2026
Retroid Pocket Nova preorder buzz continues
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Hardware / Retro Handhelds / July 1, 2026
AYANEO Pocket Micro 2 demand stays strong
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Hardware / SteamOS / July 1, 2026
SteamOS keeps pushing beyond Steam Deck
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Hardware / Android Deals / July 1, 2026
Prime Day retro gaming deals continue to matter for mobile players
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Hardware / Gaming Tablets / June 30, 2026
RedMagic Gaming Tablet 5 Pro launches today
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Hardware / Android / June 30, 2026
Android 17 foldable gaming mode gets fresh attention
Android 17’s foldable gaming mode splits the screen with gameplay on top and a customizable virtual gamepad below.
Hardware / SteamOS / June 30, 2026
Valve keeps expanding SteamOS beyond Steam Deck
Valve is working with Intel and Nvidia on broader SteamOS GPU support, even though Nvidia support is not expected immediately.
Hardware / Retro Handhelds / June 29, 2026
AYANEO Pocket Vert setup guide goes live
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Hardware / Retro Handhelds / June 29, 2026
Rare Edition Super Pocket releases today
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Hardware / Retro Handhelds / June 29, 2026
Retroid Pocket Nova preorder buzz continues
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Hardware / Retro Handhelds / June 29, 2026
AYANEO Pocket Micro 2 remains hot after official reveal
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