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Apple has introduced the iPhone Duo, a foldable device featuring a 5.4-inch external OLED display and a 7.6-inch flexible internal OLED panel. Built with a titanium frame and IP68 water and dust resistance, the device is heavier and thicker than Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8, but includes design refinements such as a near-seamless screen transition, a reduced-visibility crease, and an under-display FaceTime camera.
Lenovo has redesigned its flagship ThinkPad X1 Carbon with an all-new metal 'Space Frame' case that trims weight to 2.2 pounds while keeping the carbon fiber top's soft-touch feel. A smaller, double-sided system board freed up room for a fan 70% larger than before, enabling support for more powerful 30-watt CPUs alongside a 14-inch 2.8K OLED display at 120Hz.
Huawei has officially released the Pura X View, a candybar smartphone with an unusually wide 16:9.5 aspect ratio 6.39-inch OLED screen reaching 6,500 nits peak brightness. Despite a slim 6.68mm body, it packs a 7,000mAh silicon-anode battery, Kirin 9030S chipset, HarmonyOS 7, a 200MP camera, stylus support, and IP68/IP69 durability. The device is currently available only in China with no confirmed global release plans.
Huawei launched the Mate XT 2 in China, its third trifold phone, switching to an inward-folding design similar to Samsung's Galaxy Z TriFold rather than the accordion style of prior models. The device also introduces a privacy OLED screen, akin to the one on Samsung's Galaxy S26 Ultra, that narrows viewing angles to shield content from onlookers when enabled as a paid option.
Best Buy is selling the 16-inch HP OmniBook X Flip 2-in-1 for $699, a 47% cut from its $1,329 list price. The convertible laptop features a 1920x1200 OLED touchscreen, a Ryzen AI 5 340 processor with integrated Radeon 840M graphics, 16GB of RAM, and a 512GB SSD, along with a 65W GaN charger and dual Thunderbolt ports.
HP's HyperX Omen 15 replaces the Victus 15 as the company's mainstream gaming laptop, pairing a Core Ultra 9 processor, 32GB of RAM and a 15.3-inch 1800p OLED screen with strong gaming benchmarks. Tom's Hardware found the as-tested unit costs about $2,100, a few hundred dollars more than its closest rival, and noted the build relies on an aluminum lid but cheap, flexible plastic for the rest of the chassis.
Lenovo unveiled the IdeaPad Vibe at Lenovo Innovation World ahead of IFA, positioning it as a direct rival to Apple's entry-level MacBook Neo. The laptop comes in 14-inch or 15-inch OLED configurations, is 14.9mm thick, weighs from 2.87lbs, and is offered in plastic or metal builds. Lenovo also partnered with Pantone to offer seven distinct color options, from Dreamy Violet to Moody Blue.
Huawei introduced the Nova 16s and Nova 16s Pro at IFA 2026 in Munich, bringing its China-market Nova 16 lineup to international buyers. Both models feature 7,000mAh batteries, ultra-bright OLED screens reaching up to 5,500 nits, and multi-camera setups including a 50MP main sensor and periscope telephoto lens. The Pro variant steps things up with a 200MP camera, LTPO display technology, and more advanced imaging features.
Anker unveiled the Soundcore Sleep Earbuds 4 and 4 Pro, successors to last year's A30 sleepbuds aimed at side-sleepers. Both models shrink the contact area for comfort, add Bluetooth 6.0, longer battery life and stronger noise masking, while the Pro version's SleepHub case includes an OLED display and phone-free controls plus an in-ear PPG sensor for tracking heart rate and sleep stress.
Acer unveiled two new laptops at IFA 2026: the Swift Blade 14, launching a new sub-brand within its Swift lineup, and the Swift Air 16, a larger lightweight machine. The Blade 14 weighs just 799g and packs an Intel Core 7 processor 350 with up to a 3K OLED display, while the Air 16 offers a 16-inch OLED panel with 120Hz refresh rate and 500 nits brightness.
Acer unveiled the Vero 16, a laptop designed for easy repair with removable port covers, a detachable hinge, and a tool-free bottom latch, plus an internal component map etched on its case. The device features a MIL-STD-810H certified low-carbon aluminum chassis, user-replaceable battery and SSD, and support for processor upgrades across at least two generations. It launches early next year in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, with pricing and a US release date still unannounced.
Huawei has introduced its updated MatePad Pro 12-inch tablet alongside new smartwatches and earbuds. The device drops to 454g and 4.7mm thick, slightly smaller than last year's 12.2-inch model, while featuring a flexible OLED PaperMatte display with 3K resolution and 1,600 nits peak brightness. It also packs a 50MP rear camera, 12GB RAM, up to 512GB storage, and AI tools like speech-to-text and handwriting enhancement.