Mobile Updates / 2026-08-20
Honkai: Star Rail Version 4.5 is six days away from its Astropolis expansion
HoYoverse prepares to launch Honkai: Star Rail Version 4.5 on August 26, featuring the Astropolis expansion, new banners, and story quests.
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Mobile Updates / 2026-08-20
Genshin Impact Version 7.0 moves deeper into its second week in Snezhnaya
Genshin Impact Version 7.0 continues its Snezhnaya expansion as players map out Fatui lore, farming routes, and new Spiral Abyss resets.
Mobile Games / 2026-08-20
Whisperborne pre-registration builds for a February 2027 pixel JRPG launch
Neptune Company opens pre-registrations for Whisperborne, an HD-2D style turn-based pixel JRPG coming to iOS and Android in February 2027.
Mobile Games / 2026-08-20
Sorcery School keeps solitaire surprisingly fresh with offline magical battles
Sorcery School combines classic solitaire card mechanics with RPG spellcasting, monster battles, and offline play with zero ad interruptions.
Mobile Games / 2026-08-20
Stonegate: The Mad Baron brings premium old-school dungeon crawling to iPhone and iPad
Stonegate: The Mad Baron delivers classic party-based first-person dungeon crawling on iOS with strategic retreat mechanics and a one-time premium unlock.
Mobile Games / 2026-08-20
Wild Water World pre-registration continues for its floating post-apocalyptic settlement builder
Pre-registration continues for Wild Water World, an oceanic survival settlement builder challenging players to construct floating communities.
Mobile Esports / 2026-08-20
Clash Royale turns rage quitting into a community event as Viking Season continues
Supercell embraces rage quitting in Clash Royale's Viking Season with a community emote contest featuring player-submitted audio.
Mobile Business / 2026-08-20
Australia forces Roblox to strengthen child protections under court-enforceable agreement
Australia's eSafety Commissioner mandates Roblox implement strict child safety rules and independent third-party audits under a court-enforceable deal.
Mobile Business / 2026-08-20
Apple's 5 percent EU alternative-store fee could materially change mobile-game distribution economics
Apple introduces a simplified 5% core technology fee for alternative EU app marketplaces from Oct 1, shifting mobile-game distribution margins.
Mobile Business / 2026-08-20
New gaming research finds no single experience appeals to more than 26 percent of players
Industry research shows gaming audiences are deeply fragmented, with no single experience type appealing to over 26% of global players.
Mobile Business / 2026-08-20
PocketGamer.biz opens Top 50 Mobile Game Makers nominations ahead of October reveal
PocketGamer.biz accepts nominations for the 2026 Top 50 Mobile Game Makers list until August 31 ahead of PG Connects Helsinki.
Mobile Business / 2026-08-20
Xsolla prepares another major direct-to-consumer product push ahead of Gamescom
Xsolla readies new direct-to-consumer tools ahead of Gamescom 2026 as mobile game studios expand publisher web stores and direct billing.
Mobile Hardware / 2026-08-20
Google Pixel 11 goes on sale today as reviews call it the sensible choice in the new lineup
Google Pixel 11 goes on sale today for $899, featuring Tensor G6, 12GB RAM, 256GB base storage, Qi2 magnetic charging, and 7 years of OS updates.
Mobile Hardware / 2026-08-20
Pixel 11 Pro reviews praise the camera experience but question Google's flashiest AI ideas
Google Pixel 11 Pro and Pro XL hit stores starting at $1,099 with Super Actua screens, upgraded telephoto optics, and mixed reception for AI features.
Mobile Hardware / 2026-08-20
Pixel 11 Pro Fold goes on sale today as reviewers question whether Google has moved quickly enough
Google's $1,899 Pixel 11 Pro Fold arrives in stores with an 8-inch Super Actua Flex screen, Tensor G6, 16GB RAM, and Qi2 wireless charging.
Mobile Hardware / 2026-08-20
Pixel Watch 5 goes on sale today but some of its most ambitious health features are still coming
Google Pixel Watch 5 hits retail starting at $399, packing dual-frequency GPS, on-device Gemini, and upcoming Health Guardian analytics.
Mobile Hardware / 2026-08-20
iQOO Z11 launches in India with 144Hz AMOLED display and 7,050mAh battery
iQOO launches the Z11 5G in India starting at ₹34,999, featuring a 144Hz 1.5K AMOLED display, Dimensity 7500 Turbo, and 7,050mAh battery.
Mobile Hardware / 2026-08-20
CMF Buds Neo launch in India with active noise cancellation and 52-hour total battery claim
CMF by Nothing releases the Buds Neo in India for ₹1,999, packing Active Noise Cancellation and up to 52 hours total battery life.
Mobile Hardware / 2026-08-20
Moto G Max goes on sale in India today with a 7,000mAh battery
Motorola's Moto G Max goes on sale in India at ₹27,999, packing a 7,000mAh battery, Snapdragon 6s Gen 4, and IP69 durability.
Mobile Hardware / 2026-08-20
Pixel Tag waits until November while Google's Find Hub ecosystem grows around the new Pixel family
Google's Pixel Tag tracker prepares for a November 11 launch at $29, leveraging UWB, Channel Sounding, and the Android Find Hub network.
Mobile Hardware / 2026-08-20
Fairphone Gen 6+ expands repairable smartphones into official US retail
Fairphone Gen 6+ launches in the US for $649.99, featuring a modular repairable design, removable battery, Snapdragon 7s Gen 4, and 7 years of updates.
Mobile Hardware / 2026-08-20
HONOR Robot Phone begins its first retail days with one of 2026's strangest camera systems
HONOR's Robot Phone enters retail in China from RMB 9,999, featuring a motorised 3-axis gimbal 200MP camera and Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5.
Mobile Hardware / 2026-08-20
Redmi Note 17 global launch is one week away with a 10,000mAh battery headline
Xiaomi confirms the Redmi Note 17 series global launch for August 27, headlined by a 10,000mAh battery, 100W HyperCharge, and 1.5K CrystalRes display.
Mobile Hardware / 2026-08-20
POCO M8x 5G launches tomorrow as affordable 5G competition intensifies in India
POCO launches the M8x 5G in India on August 21, featuring Snapdragon 4 Gen 5, a ~7,900mAh battery, and 120Hz display.