Replaced, a retro-futuristic cyberpunk game, is set to be released on Android on December 8th. The game will feature specially developed touch controls and compatibility with gamepads for enhanced gameplay on mobile devices.
Sifu, a kung-fu-based third-person brawler by Sloclap, is now available on iOS and Android for .99. The game has been fully optimized for mobile with new touch controls, improved interactions, a reworked camera system, and complete controller support.
Creative Bloq's review highlights the Huion Kamvas Pad 12 as a compact, entry-level Android art tablet priced at 9 / £449. It features the new PenTech 4.0 stylus with 16,384 pressure levels, a sturdy design resembling an iPad, and an etched glass surface for a paper-like feel. The tablet runs on Android 16, supports various drawing apps, and has a battery life of up to eight hours. While it offers good color accuracy covering 99% of sRGB, it may not match the precision of higher-end models like the iPad Pro or Wacom tablets. Palm rejection could be improved, and users may need a drawing glove to prevent unintended screen interactions.
Nothing OS 5.0 and Android 17 updates for the Phone (3) have begun rolling out after a beta testing phase that started in August 2026. The rollout will be staged and vary by region. Users can check for updates by navigating to Settings > System > System update.
Key features of the updates include:
- Introduction of the Geist typeface for improved visual clarity.
- Enhancements for faster app launches and smoother multitasking.
- Redesigned home screen with transparent widgets and color-tinted icons.
- Batch editing capability for home screen items.
- New Away Time widget for tracking phone usage.
- Lock screen personalization with new clock designs.
- Revamped settings interface for better navigation.
- Cleaner status bar with custom icons and animations.
- Updated camera interface and enhanced QR code scanning.
- Dedicated Glyph app for the Glyph Interface lighting system.
- Glyph Timer widget for setting timers from the home screen.
- Redesigned Bluetooth controls for quicker access.
- Option to separate notifications and Quick Settings.
- Live Updates feature displaying ongoing notifications in the status bar.
- Introduction of Noto 3D emoji for messaging.
- Expanded dark theme on an app-by-app basis.
Nothing OS 5.0 has begun rolling out for the Nothing Phone (3), built on Android 17. The update includes over 80 changes in design, performance, and AI features. Key enhancements involve a redesigned Home Screen with transparent widgets and an adaptive color scheme, a new Micrographics clock face on the Lock Screen, improved organization through Smart Collections, and faster transcription with Essential Voice. Users can also create AI-powered apps without coding through the Essential Apps Builder, which will be gradually introduced. Performance improvements include better touch response and resource management. Android 17 adds separate Notifications and Quick Settings panels, cross-platform Quick Share, enhanced privacy controls, and a redesigned Recents screen. The rollout will extend to the Phone (4a) and Phone (3a) series in November, with other compatible models to follow.
Android users can now locate and optionally restore deleted messages in the Google Messages app. Users can personalize notification icons with their faces and create unique sounds for each conversation using the Priority conversation setting. The app includes a snooze option to temporarily silence notifications and allows users to customize conversation themes. Google Messages profiles are now more accessible for personalization. Videos can be expanded in-line within messages, and web links gain context with the right settings. The Gemini image editing tool enhances image sharing when functioning properly.
Google is teasing the return of the Android Dev Summit, focusing on Android 18 and its visual transformation. Key upgrades include:
1. Modern Graphics: Introduction of multi-point mesh gradients and real-time progressive blurs for enhanced visual fidelity.
2. Evolved Material You: Development of tactile glassmorphism and fluid component scaling for a three-dimensional user experience.
3. App Efficiency: Stricter performance benchmarks to minimize resource-heavy background processes and ensure smooth operation.
4. Hardware Synergy: Optimizations in Android 18 designed to complement next-generation displays, particularly for the upcoming Pixel 12.
Monster Hunter Rise has new mobile-only features and improvements, including reconstructed touch controls, a new Recovery feature, and unlocked Challenge and Event quests through game progression.
An enthusiast named Odrannnn has created an unofficial native port of the classic game Metroid Prime for Android, Windows, and Linux systems. The port includes touch controls, radial menus, gesture-based controls, widescreen display support, adjustable field of view, mods, save transfers from the Dolphin emulator, uncapped frame rate, and customizable gameplay options. Users need a device running Android 9 or newer with ARM64 support and their own copy of the American version of Metroid Prime 1.00 for the GameCube to play.
Monster Hunter Rise is coming to iOS and Android devices through Netflix, offering players the full Monster Hunter experience with new features like a Recovery Button and optimized touch controls.