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Honor Magic 8 Pro will launch in China on October 15 and the Pro variant may come with a 6.71-inch 1.5K quad-curved display, 3D face recognition, a 3D ultrasonic fingerprint sensor, 120W wired charging support, as well as a 50-megapixel main and 50-megapixel ultrawide rear sensors. It is confirmed to get a 200-megapixel telephoto camera, a 7,200mAh battery with AI-backed voltage stabilisation and Android 16-based MagicOS 10.

OnePlus Ace 6 was discovered on the China Compulsory Certification (CCC) website, otherwise known as 3C, ahead of its launch. The handset is expected to go official alongside the OnePlus 15 later this month. As per a tipster, it could be powered by a Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset. The handset may have 50-megapixel + 8-megapixel dual rear cameras, and pack a 7,800mAh battery that supports 120W fast charging.

OnePlus 15 is scheduled to launch in China this month. The upcoming flagship phone was recently showcased in India during the Snapdragon Summit Global Highlights, confirming its debut in the country. Several specifications and features of the handset have been teased by the Chinese smartphone maker so far, including that it will be equipped with a 165Hz refresh rate display. Now, the tech firm has announced that the phone will sport a third-generation BOE Flexible OLED display. BOE has announced that it will unveil its new screen on October 14.

WhatsApp is reportedly testing a sidebar for the iPad app version. WhatsApp is reportedly rolling out the feature via the TestFlight beta Programme, with the WhatsApp beta for iOS 25.29.10.72. Beta testers cannot access the feature, as it is still in development, but it may be rolled out to testers with a future update . The feature could make navigation smoother. It could also allow users to access Chats, Calls, Communities, and Settings quickly.

Apple is reportedly developing the next-generation AirPods Pro, expected to feature the new H3 chip for improved sound and lower latency. A version of the AirPods Pro 3 with integrated IR cameras may also debut next year, potentially using the H3 chip, though it’s unclear if it will retain the “Pro 3” branding or launch as AirPods Pro 4. Apple is also working on AirPods 5, likely adding health sensors like temperature monitoring and enhanced AI features, but not a heart-rate sensor.