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Anduril and Qualcomm are partnering on a new laptop line called BlueChip, with the first ruggedized model using Snapdragon X series chips aimed at the US military. The initial laptops will be assembled at Anduril's Arsenal-1 facility in Ohio, though CEO Palmer Luckey said the exact percentage of US-made components remains undecided and likely won't reach full domestic sourcing at launch.
Amazon is selling the 512GB Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra for $1,199.99, a $400 (25%) discount off its $1,599.99 list price. The listing carries a 4.6 out of 5 rating from buyers. The phone features a 6.9-inch QHD+ 120Hz display, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy chip, 12GB RAM, a 200MP main camera with multiple telephoto and ultrawide lenses, a 5,000mAh battery, and runs Android 16 with One UI 8.5 and Galaxy AI/Gemini features.
TCL's TAB A1 Plus NXTPAPER tablet is now selling for $279.98 on Amazon, a 30% cut from its $399.99 list price. The device features a 12.2-inch 2.4K NXTPAPER display at 120Hz, a Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 chip, 6GB RAM, 256GB storage, and a 10,000mAh battery with 33W fast charging. It ships with Android 16 and includes TCL's productivity software such as split-screen and floating windows.
A new leak from tipster Smart Pikachu on Weibo details the standard Xiaomi 18, which is expected to launch after the Xiaomi 18 Pro and Pro Max. The compact flagship is said to feature a large camera island, two-tone metal rear finish, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 chipset, a roughly 7,000mAh battery, and dual 200MP cameras, but without the Pro model's Smart Privacy Display.
Korean outlet Chosun Biz says Samsung's internal testing shows the unreleased Exynos 2700 chip beating Xiaomi 18 Pro and Pro Max devices (running Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and Extreme Gen 6) in Geekbench 6.5 and 7.0 multi-core scores, by margins ranging from 15% to 44%. The report also claims the Exynos chip led in two unnamed GPU tests, though specific figures weren't disclosed.
Leaks suggest OnePlus is developing a new phone built around an unreleased Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 'Pro' processor, with several specifications said to match those of the OnePlus 16. Details on pricing, naming, or launch timing have not been confirmed.
A new report suggests the Exynos version of the upcoming Galaxy S27 could receive improved cellular modem performance and efficiency, narrowing the historical gap with the Snapdragon variant. Samsung typically splits Galaxy flagship production between its own Exynos chips and Qualcomm's Snapdragon processors depending on region.
AYN has disclosed specifications for its upcoming Odin 3 Portal handheld gaming device, confirming it will use a Snapdragon Elite processor and include a notably large battery. The device has not yet launched, but the spec sheet positions it among the most powerful Android gaming handhelds announced so far.
Anbernic has detailed its upcoming RG DDS, a dual-screen handheld inspired by the Nintendo 3DS, priced at $299.99 with a temporary preorder price of $284.99. The device runs a Snapdragon G2 Gen 2 chip on Android 16, with options for 8GB/128GB or 12GB/256GB memory and storage, a microSD slot supporting up to 2TB, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.4, a six-axis gyroscope and an AI button for game guides and translation. Anbernic says the handheld will begin shipping gradually from December 10, 2026, in Glacier White, Basalt Black and Phantom Blue colors.
Sony has told UK customers it will not deliver the Android 17 upgrade it had promised for the Xperia 10 VI when the midrange phone launched over two years ago. The company cited a technical assessment that found the device's storage configuration couldn't support an adequate Android 17 experience. Sony says it will still provide security updates through June 2028 and that other Xperia models' update plans are unaffected.
An open-source app called DroidDeck lets supported Snapdragon Android devices run Valve's ARM64 Linux Steam client locally in Big Picture mode, without streaming, root access, or replacing Android's OS. Windows titles run via Proton with FEX handling x86 translation, and users can download games from their existing Steam libraries directly onto the device. It requires Android 9 or newer, Adreno 730+ graphics (6xx experimental), and several gigabytes of storage for the runtime and optional components.
OnePlus unveiled the OnePlus 16 in China, its first flagship since exiting the US and European markets earlier this year. The phone features a Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 chipset, up to 1TB storage and 16GB RAM, a 9,000mAh silicon-carbon battery, 100W wired and 50W wireless charging, and a 185Hz OLED display. It also gets a camera upgrade with a 200-megapixel main sensor and a glowing LED accent on its back panel, starting at ¥5,699 (about $850).