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Xiaomi's Poco has a gaming phone with sub
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September 3, 2026

Xiaomi’s Poco has a gaming phone with sub

The Poco F9 Ultra is a phone that stands out by offering a built-in subwoofer, two stereo speakers, and a game audio mode for gamers. It features a 6.9 inch 185Hz AMOLED screen and is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor. The phone also includes three rear cameras, a massive 8050mAh battery, and will be available in Australia in a 512GB model with 16GB RAM for 9.
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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
BetaBeacon
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.
New Windows 11 build brings automatic PDF previews to File Explorer for Insiders
Winsage
August 21, 2026

New Windows 11 build brings automatic PDF previews to File Explorer for Insiders

Microsoft has released Windows 11 Insider Experimental Preview builds 26340.9233 (26H2) and 28120.2760 (26H1), featuring enhancements such as automatic PDF preview support in File Explorer and in-app purchase capabilities for WinUI 3 applications in the Microsoft Store. The 26H1 build addresses a bug causing the mouse cursor to be invisible in some applications but has a known compatibility issue that may prevent some users from launching PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS. The AutoPlay dialog has been revamped with WinUI, supporting dark mode and improved responsiveness. A new accessibility setting allows apps to open maximized by default, enhancing usability for screen readers and magnification tools. Users can manage camera, microphone, and location permissions for individual desktop applications, providing more control over privacy. File Explorer now supports automatic previews for PDF and non-HTML files, and the Microsoft Store update allows in-app purchases for packaged WinUI 3 apps. Bug fixes include resolving taskbar animation issues and ensuring visibility of the mouse cursor.
One year of updates couldn't save the Pixel 10's GPU — and now the Pixel 11 is at risk
BetaBeacon
August 10, 2026

One year of updates couldn’t save the Pixel 10’s GPU — and now the Pixel 11 is at risk

The Pixel 10 series had a troubled start with issues such as antialiasing glitches and performance drops in emulators. Google issued updates to improve performance and fix bugs. Despite improvements, the Pixel 10 Pro XL still struggles with gaming performance compared to its predecessor. The upcoming Pixel 11 series is expected to have a new GPU architecture, raising concerns about performance and driver issues.
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