Mobile Hardware / 2026-08-20
realme P4s 5G is six days away with 144Hz AMOLED and 8,000mAh battery
realme announces the P4s 5G launch for August 26 in India, packing a 144Hz 1.5K AMOLED screen, 8,000mAh battery, and IP69 rating.
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Mobile Hardware / 2026-08-20
Boltt prepares first smartphones for August 25 with Ace 5G and Evo 4G
Fire-Boltt enters the Indian smartphone market on August 25 with Boltt Ace 5G and Evo 4G, emphasizing slim 7.95mm frames and clean Android 16.
Mobile Hardware / 2026-08-20
Xiaomi 18 Pro certification suggests the next premium flagship generation is moving closer
Xiaomi 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max surface in China 3C certification, signalling regulatory progress for Xiaomi's next Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 flagships.
Mobile Hardware / 2026-08-20
OnePlus 16 leaks point toward an ultra-fast display but the specifications remain unconfirmed
OnePlus 16 leaks point toward a 165Hz BOE OLED display, Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, and 200MP camera system for OnePlus' next flagship.
Mobile Hardware / 2026-08-20
iQOO 16 and Neo 12 leaks suggest gaming-phone refresh rates could climb toward 185Hz
Leaks suggest upcoming iQOO 16 and Neo 12 handsets are testing 165Hz and 185Hz display refresh rates paired with Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5.
Mobile Hardware / 2026-08-20
Motorola Edge 50 Ultra begins Android 17 beta testing as older flagships gain another life
Motorola rolls out Android 17 beta firmware with the August 2026 security patch to Motorola Edge 50 Ultra users.
Mobile Hardware / 2026-08-20
AirPods 5 code references suggest Apple's next mainstream earbuds are already in development
macOS code hints at Apple's next-generation AirPods 5 in active development with upgraded H-series audio silicon and enhanced wireless efficiency.
Mobile Updates / 2026-08-19
Neverness to Everness Version 1.3 launches today with Duskmoor, Zankou and Linko
Neverness to Everness Version 1.3 arrives today with the Duskmoor urban district, new S-Class characters Zankou and Linko, and summer events.
Mobile Games / 2026-08-19
Castlevania: Grimoire of Souls will disappear from Apple Arcade tomorrow before September shutdown
Konami will remove Castlevania: Grimoire of Souls from Apple Arcade on August 20 ahead of its complete service shutdown on September 3.
Mobile Games / 2026-08-19
Whisperborne revealed as a 2.5D turn-based JRPG heading to mobile in February 2027
Neptune Corp announces Whisperborne, a traditional 2.5D turn-based JRPG featuring manual combat and exploration, coming to iOS and Android in Feb 2027.
Mobile Games / 2026-08-19
Silver Palace passes 10 million pre-registrations ahead of PC and mobile launch
Elementa Games' Unreal Engine 5 open-world detective RPG Silver Palace crosses 10 million pre-registrations ahead of Gamescom and Anime NYC.
Mobile Games / 2026-08-19
Sorcery School launches with solitaire battles, more than 170 spells and offline play
Sorcery School arrives on iOS and Android, combining solitaire card combat with 170+ spells, offline functionality, and no ad interruptions.
Mobile Games / 2026-08-19
Stonegate: The Mad Baron turns knowing when to retreat into the heart of dungeon survival
Stonegate: The Mad Baron releases on iOS as a classic turn-based dungeon crawler featuring expedition risk management and a $7.99 full unlock.
Mobile Games / 2026-08-19
Wild Water World opens pre-registration for a post-apocalyptic survival game set entirely at sea
Oceanic post-apocalyptic survival builder Wild Water World opens pre-registration on iOS and Android with raft-building and maritime exploration.
Mobile Esports / 2026-08-19
Clash Royale research finds most rage quitters enjoy gaming more when they return
A 9,000-gamer study commissioned for Clash Royale reveals 85.1% of rage quitters enjoy gaming more after a break, sparking a community emote contest.
Mobile Business / 2026-08-19
Apple cuts alternative iOS marketplace fee to 5 percent in the European Union
Apple reduces its core technology fee to 5% from October 1 for alternative EU app marketplaces and web distribution under the Digital Markets Act.
Mobile Games / 2026-08-19
Big Indie Pitch Shanghai names Grave Seasons, Reap and Rush and Rhythm Hotel among its winners
Pocket Gamer Connects Shanghai reveals Big Indie Pitch winners: Grave Seasons wins Grand Prix, alongside Reap & Rush and Rhythm Hotel.
Mobile Business / 2026-08-19
Nominations open for the Top 50 Mobile Game Makers of 2026
PocketGamer.biz opens industry nominations for the 2026 Top 50 Mobile Game Makers, with winners to be announced at PG Connects Helsinki in October.
Mobile Games / 2026-08-19
Wobbly Life launches on iOS and Android tomorrow with its full physics sandbox
RubberBandGames' open-world physics sandbox Wobbly Life arrives on iOS and Android on August 20 as a full premium $9.99 mobile release.
Mobile Updates / 2026-08-19
Wuthering Waves Version 3.6 launches tomorrow with Qingxiao, Jingran and new combat content
Kuro Games launches Wuthering Waves Version 3.6 on August 20, adding five-star Resonators Qingxiao and Jingran, new Echoes, and combat updates.
Mobile Games / 2026-08-19
Gangstar Mirage City begins regional mobile launch tomorrow with crews, heists and open-world crime
Level Infinite kicks off the regional soft launch of Gangstar Mirage City on August 20 with multiplayer co-op heists and urban open-world crime.
Mobile Games / 2026-08-19
PUBG Mobile Light opens pre-registration on August 25 with a much smaller installation footprint
Krafton announces PUBG Mobile Light pre-registration for August 25, offering a modular 1GB-2GB client connected to the main player ecosystem.
Mobile Games / 2026-08-19
BGMI Lite Android pre-registration begins August 25 in India
Krafton India confirms BGMI Lite pre-registration starts August 25 on Google Play, providing a 1GB battle royale client for budget smartphones.
Mobile Updates / 2026-08-19
Honkai: Star Rail Version 4.5 is one week away from its Astropolis expansion
HoYoverse prepares to launch Honkai: Star Rail Version 4.5 on August 26, featuring Robin Summeretto, Aventurine Waveflair, and the Astropolis expansion.