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This Android phone has a detachable action camera, coming to the US for $999
AppWizard
September 4, 2026

This Android phone has a detachable action camera, coming to the US for $999

The RugOne XSnap 7 Pro is a new rugged Android phone by Ulephone, featuring a detachable action camera. It will launch on Kickstarter next week, priced at 9 in the U.S. and €1,099 in Europe, with availability in October. The phone has a 19.1mm profile, IP68/IP69K and MIL-STD-810H certifications, a 6.67-inch FHD+ display, MediaTek Dimensity 8400 chip, 12GB RAM, and 512GB storage. It includes a 9,300 mAh battery and a 50MP primary camera with a 64MP night vision camera. The action camera has a 133-degree field of view, records in 2.7K, operates for up to 40 minutes, and has 64GB of storage. It can stream footage up to 50 meters away and is waterproof up to 5 meters. The phone ships with Android 16 and promises updates through Android 20.
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August 23, 2026

Affordable Xiaomi smartphone makes expensive gaming phones unnecessary

The Xiaomi 17T offers impressive gaming features such as a vibrant OLED panel, Game Turbo mode, and long-lasting battery. It can run demanding games like Genshin Impact at maximum frame rate potential without noticeable drops and achieve high frame rates in PUBG Mobile even at high graphics settings. The MediaTek Dimensity 8500 in the Xiaomi 17T is sufficient for playing modern Android games, with no significant difference in performance compared to high-end or gaming phones.
silver Android smartphone
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August 22, 2026

Affordable Xiaomi smartphone makes expensive gaming phones unnecessary

The Xiaomi 17T offers features crucial for an immersive gaming experience, including a vibrant OLED panel, Game Turbo mode, and long-lasting battery. It can achieve high and stable frame rates with demanding games like Genshin Impact and PUBG Mobile, even at maximum graphics settings. The device's performance with the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 is sufficient for playing modern Android games, making it a gaming powerhouse.
This Game Boy Advance clone is a cheap Android handheld from AYANEO
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August 6, 2026

This Game Boy Advance clone is a cheap Android handheld from AYANEO

The AYANEO KONKR Pocket Advance is a handheld game console that resembles the Nintendo Game Boy Advance but with modern features. It has a 3.5 inch display, MediaTek Helio G90T processor, and runs on an Android-based operating system. The device is available for pre-order with different configurations and prices, with limited production runs expected. The KONKR Pocket Advance features a unique design ideal for classic GBA titles, along with additional buttons for enhanced gameplay. It also includes various modern features such as a 4,000 mAh battery, WiFi, Bluetooth, USB-C port, microSD card reader, and gyroscope. The device aims to provide a blend of nostalgia and modern functionality for gamers looking for a portable gaming experience.
5 Android Tablets With The Longest Software Support
AppWizard
August 2, 2026

5 Android Tablets With The Longest Software Support

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra offers seven years of updates, ensuring support until at least 2032. It features a 14.6-inch AMOLED display, 120 Hz refresh rate, 1,600 nits peak brightness, 12 MP front camera, dual rear cameras (13 MP wide and 8 MP ultrawide), and an 11,600 mAh battery with 45 W fast charging. The tablet was launched in 2025 at ,200 and is now available for ,095 on Amazon. The Honor MagicPad4 provides six years of OS and security updates, launched in early 2026, with a 12.3-inch OLED display, 165 Hz refresh rate, and 2,400 nits peak brightness. It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chip and starts at £599.99 in the U.K. The Google Pixel Tablet, released in mid-2023, initially promised three years of OS updates and five years of security updates, which were extended in 2026 to five years of OS updates. It features a 10.95-inch IPS display and a Tensor G2 processor. The OnePlus Pad Go 2 offers five years of major Android updates and six years of security updates, running on OxygenOS 16. It has a 12.1-inch IPS display and is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Ultra chip. It was launched at a starting price of 9. The Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro debuted in 2026 with four Android OS updates and six years of security updates. It features an 11.2-inch display, Snapdragon 8 Elite chip, and runs on Android 16 with Xiaomi's HyperOS 3 interface, starting at approximately €499 in Europe.
These new Game Boy-style Android handhelds just made us sit up and take notice
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July 13, 2026

These new Game Boy-style Android handhelds just made us sit up and take notice

MANGMI has announced the upcoming release of the Air Y and Air Y Pro vertical handhelds, designed in a Game Boy-style format and running on the Android operating system. The devices feature a 4:3 screen, side buttons, a scroll wheel for volume control, and MANGMI branding. The Pro model boasts dual analog sticks and the handhelds will be powered by a Snapdragon or Dragonwing chipset.
The best Nintendo 3DS emulator on Android finally supports multiplayer games
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July 13, 2026

The best Nintendo 3DS emulator on Android finally supports multiplayer games

The Azahar release brings changes to the Android app, including the Vulkan graphics renderer being forcefully enabled on devices using ANGLE for OpenGL rendering. This change is important for upcoming Android 17 devices that will switch to Vulkan-based rendering for most apps. Additionally, the update includes a combo button shortcut, improvements for dual-screen devices, tweaks for frame generation software, and GPU-related changes to improve accuracy.
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