Mobile Devices

After its website reportedly leaked customer data, the Trump Mobile T1 is now facing another controversy after the gold-painted device was torn down. According to a detailed teardown by iFixit, working with NBC's media sample unit, the T1 is almost component-for-component identical to HTC's U24 Pro, a Taiwanese-branded phone from 2024.

The internal layout, chip placement, and even screw patterns matched between the two phones. To prove the point, the folks at iFixit swapped the motherboards between the T1 and the U24 Pro, and both phones booted up and ran fine in each other's bodies. Both run on a Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 chipset with 12GB of RAM and 512GB of storage, paired with matching 6.8-inch curved displays.

The biggest change is that Trump Mobile's version comes with a different battery. The T1 uses a 19.35Wh cell manufactured in the Philippines, compared to the U24 Pro's 17.23Wh China-made battery. Despite the larger capacity, the T1's battery charges more slowly, capping at 30W compared to the U24 Pro's 60W.

Valve is finally adding SteamOS support for Intel-based handhelds, enabling Linux gamers to run Valve's official Linux OS on various Intel-based handhelds without resorting to third-party counterparts such as Bazzite. YouTuber ETA Prime tested SteamOS beta 3.8.7 on a Lunar Lake-based MSI Claw 8 AI+, showing SteamOS functioning well on Intel hardware.

SteamOS beta 3.7 introduced a variety of updates for non-Deck-specific hardware, including improved compatibility with "recent Intel and AMD platforms", initial firmware for upcoming Intel handhelds, and controller support for a variety of handheld devices including the MSI Claw 8 AI+. This is a big deal, as Valve has traditionally focused on AMD support for SteamOS on handhelds, thanks to the Steam Deck running on custom AMD silicon.

Despite one quirk where the menu on the handheld failed to come up using controller inputs, ETA Prime notes that the OS ran well on the Intel-based Claw 8 AI+ and achieved playable performance in several games all the way down to 15 watts. The YouTuber tested Cyberpunk 2077, Spider-Man 2, Forza Horizon 6, Left 4 Dead 2, and The Witcher 3 and found that the Lunar Lake handheld was able to achieve performance better than the Steam Deck. That said, the only performance issue the YouTuber noted was in Cyberpunk 2077, where the game ran worse compared to the same game running on Windows.

Neural Dawn is an impressive new mobile game co-developed by Arm and Sumo Digital, created in part to showcase the capabilities of Arm Neural Technology in next-gen Arm Mali GPUs that are set to hit the mobile space later this year. Launching exclusively on Android, Neural Dawn is also the first game to make use of Unreal Engine MegaLights, the impressive ray-traced lighting tech that delivers high-end desktop-class visuals.

As seen in Neural Dawn, Arm Neural Technology leverages AI-powered solutions to improve image fidelity and performance, much like DLSS, FSR, and XeSS in the PC space. Here, it includes Neural Super Sampling (upscaling), Denoising (NSSD), and Neural Frame Rate Upscaling (NFRU). The latter is Arm's take on Frame Generation, while the AI denoiser should hopefully deliver results close to NVIDIA's DLSS Ray Reconstruction or AMD's FSR Ray Regeneration.

Part game, part tech demo created to showcase what's possible with mobile games, Neural Dawn will ship with around two hours of gameplay across four levels as players follow a research scientist exploring a cave network to uncover the "truth behind a collapsing civilization." Lighting plays a major role in how the game plays out, which makes it all the more impressive that this will be the first mobile game to use Unreal Engine 5.6.1 and Unreal Engine MegaLights in real time.

Apple kicked off WWDC 2026 by addressing one of the most consistent pieces of user feedback from the past year: Liquid Glass. The translucent design language that debuted across Apple's software ecosystem last year had users divided, with many users finding the transparency effects difficult to read.

While Apple improved things over the years, it is finally adding a new slider that lets users control exactly how much Liquid Glass they want. Rather than a simple on/off toggle, the slider moves between fully opaque and completely clear, giving users genuine control over the look rather than forcing a single default.

Apple said, "Since everyone's preference varies, we're adding a new slider and settings to adjust Liquid Glass, so you can set it anywhere from ultra clear to fully tinted." Beyond the slider, Apple is updating how Liquid Glass is rendered across the system. The goal is to improve contrast and readability by increasing visual separation between content layers, so that buttons and toolbars stand out more clearly against the background.

MediaTek has announced the Dimensity 8550, a targeted revision to its existing flagship-killer chipset. It is not much different in terms of raw specs, but it now supports Google's new Gemini Nano V3 AI. But before you get too excited, having this chip in your phone does not automatically unlock Gemini Nano V3 features. There is more to it than that.

On paper, the core computing foundation of the Dimensity 8550 remains largely identical to that of the Dimensity 8500, which itself arrived in January 2026. It retains a 4nm manufacturing process and uses an all-big-core octa-core CPU configuration with eight Cortex-A725 cores alongside a Mali-G720 MC8 GPU. Because the core CPU and GPU performance metrics match those of its predecessor, users can expect the same reliable performance for gaming and daily multitasking.

The main change is Gemini Nano V3 compatibility, enabled by an upgraded NPU 880 and LLM Booster, which allows on-device AI processing even without an internet connection, provided the device meets RAM requirements. With that one upgrade, MediaTek is bringing capability that has been reserved for ultra-premium silicon, think Samsung Galaxy S26, Google Pixel 10, and OnePlus 15, down to sub-flagship price tiers.

Trump Mobile's website is reportedly leaking customer data, including names, addresses, and order numbers, and the fallout has seemingly already revealed a customer base that is much smaller than previously believed.

The breach, uncovered by YouTubers Voidzilla and penguinz0, suggests that the Trump T1 Phone may have only 30,000 pre-orders from roughly 10,000 unique customers, which is a stark contrast to the 590,000 figure once floated in early speculation.

The leak came through a simple security exploit, allowing access to a database that not only exposed customer information but also painted a bleak picture for the Trump T1 Phone's commercial viability. According to TechRadar, and the YouTubers, the hacker doesn't intend to use the information, which includes names, addresses, email addresses, and "everything short of a credit card number," said penguinz0.

Apple is reportedly testing a quad-curved display for the iPhone 19 Pro, a design that wraps the screen around all four edges to eliminate bezels.

The prototype, currently at the evaluation stage, features a hole-punch cutout for the front-facing camera, but Face ID is said to be fully hidden under the panel. The news comes from according to Weibo-based leaker Digital Chat Station, a renowned Apple leaker with a very healthy track record of revealing Apple design choices. The quad-curved display is reportedly destined for Apple's purported 20th-anniversary iPhone next year, which could feature a more refined version of the quad-curved display seen in the evaluation model, and have no cutouts.

The leaker has a history of accurate Apple leaks, including the iPhone Air and the triple 48MP rear camera system on the iPhone 17 Pro. The challenge for Apple lies in integrating Face ID and the front-facing camera under the panel without compromising quality, and according to reports Apple engineers are finding it difficult to cover up the selfie camera cut out.

Apple's long-rumored OLED MacBook Pro is on track for production despite ongoing delays, with reports suggesting a 2027 release.

While initial leaks in 2021 hinted at a 2023 launch, recent supply chain updates from 9to5Mac, citing a report from Bloomberg and The Elec, now place the device's arrival in early 2027 due to ongoing DRAM shortages and component constraints.

The M6 MacBook Pro is expected to feature a thinner design, improved power efficiency, and potentially a touchscreen display, which, if true, will mark a major shift for Apple's premium laptop line. Perhaps the biggest upgrade, or at least the most noticeable at first glance, is reportedly the adoption of an OLED panel, which would bring Apple's premium line of laptops up to the latest-generation pixel technology.

Apple is officially rolling out the red carpet for WWDC 2026, with event invites now going out to media, as individuals have begun sharing screenshots of their WWDC 2026 confirmation on social media.

According to reports from Bloomberg's Mark Gurman and other outlets, iOS 27, which is expected to be unveiled at the show, is going to introduce a redesigned Siri interface, along with improved Apple Intelligence features that directly tie into the Siri experience. The WWDC 2026 teaser artwork, as noted by MacDailyNews, subtly hints at the new Siri redesign, suggesting Apple is making a significant shift in how its voice assistant functions and integrates with the OS.

iOS 27 is also pegged to to include standalone Siri app, new editing tools within Apple Photos, and several AI-driven enhancements, such as a new swipe-down-from-the-top gesture that triggers an AI-powered "Search or Ask" bar within the Dynamic Island. Given it's rumored contents, the upcoming update could redefine how users interact with their devices.

Apple's foldable iPhone, likely called the "iPhone Ultra," has hit a major roadblock with its hinge design, stalling trial production as the company struggles to meet its own quality control standards.

The issue centers on the hinge's durability under high-frequency use, a critical flaw that could delay the device's launch. Leaker "Instant Digital" revealed that the hinge is failing to maintain structural integrity over time, leading to mechanical wear that Apple deems unacceptable.

The company is reportedly using Liquid Metal (also known as metallic glass) in the hinge for the first time in a major component, a material known for its resistance to deformation and improved durability. Despite this, the hinge remains the primary bottleneck in the foldable's development.

Samsung is reportedly developing a next-gen holographic display for Apple's rumored Spatial iPhone, and it's already taking shape in South Korea.

The MH1 panel, according to recent leaks, could use advanced eye-tracking and diffractive beam-steering technologies to enable immersive 3D visuals. If the rumors are true, Apple is once again leaning on Samsung's display expertise to bring a futuristic product to market.

The MH1 is part of Samsung's broader push into next-level display tech. Just last year, the company secured a three-year exclusive deal to supply foldable OLED panels for Apple's upcoming foldable iPhone.

Unbox Therapy has released the most detailed video yet of Apple's rumored foldable iPhone Ultra, offering a tangible look at the device's form factor and ergonomics.

The 10-minute video from Unbox Therapy showcases a dummy unit that aligns with recent leaks, featuring a passport-like shape when folded and a more tablet-like form when opened. Measurements provided in the video show the device to be 117 mm high, 84.27 mm wide, and 11.02 mm thick when closed, with a 5.2 mm thickness when unfolded. The unit also demonstrates the hinge mechanism and how the device wobbles when placed on a surface.

This foldable device is part of Apple's long-rumored strategy to enter the foldable market with a foldable iPhone, a space currently dominated by Samsung, Huawei, and Xiaomi. The dummy unit suggests Apple is moving toward a more compact, multi-form factor design that could appeal to users looking for both portability and a larger-screen experience. The device's ergonomics and button placement are also highlighted, showing how Apple is refining the user experience for a foldable form factor.

Microsoft recently launched several new updates for the ROG Xbox Ally X, including the enablement of its Auto SR AI upscaling technology. YouTube ETA Prime tested the upscaler on the handheld and found noticeably improved image quality at the cost of performance. Performance-wise, activating Auto SR at 720p yielded better performance than native 1080p, but was still slower than native 720p by a noticeable amount.

To recap, Auto SR is Microsoft's competitor to DLSS, FSR, and XeSS and uses an AI algorithm to upscale images from a lower resolution to a higher resolution. The tech differs from NVIDIA, AMD, and Intel's implementations in that it can be activated on all games through the game bar or Windows 11 settings app on supported hardware. Auto SR initially launched in laptops using Microsoft's Copilot+ branding in 2024, but has slowly filtered out to other devices. Currently, it is supported on Intel, Qualcomm, and AMD SoCs as long as the SoCs have an NPU.

The ROG Xbox Ally X is the first handheld to gain Auto SR compatibility. Microsoft specifically designed the tech to be used on external monitors or TVs, as the tech can't be turned on when using the built-in screen. That said, ETA Prime noted a workaround where plugging in the handheld into a charger will allow users to turn Auto SR on using the built-in screen.

Valve has provided an update for game developers to better track potential performance problems surrounding Deck Verified games on the Steam Deck. In a blog post, the game publisher introduced a new tracking system that tracks Steam Deck performance over a 30-day daily running average based on performance data from users playing Deck Verified games.

The tracking system plots the 30-day daily running average on a graph and is available to see from the partner dashboard for developers. As an example, Valve shared a graph of Portal 2's average frame rate, where the frame rate was around 70 FPS across all 30 days. Framerate data is taken only from users who have opted to allow their data to be submitted to Valve. Valve will also be implementing "variance data" into its running average at a future date to better identify fluctuating or inconsistent frame rates from Steam Deck users.

On the opposite end, Valve has also introduced user survey results giving Steam gamers a way to provide feedback on a Steam game's Deck Verified status. If a game is suffering from stability, input, performance, legibility, or other problems while running on the Steam Deck, users can provide feedback to help improve the game's playability on the handheld. This feedback is designed to be used with the aforementioned 30-day daily running average for developers, giving them a better way to judge if a game's Steam Deck experience has regressed or improved.

Qualcomm's Snapdragon X2 Elite series has proven itself to be a decently competitive gaming lineup compared to competing chips from Intel and AMD. However, the chip has thus far not been integrated into any handheld gaming PCs, raising the question of how this chip would perform if someone were to stick one of these chips into a handheld device. YouTuber ETA Prime answered that question in a recent video testing the X2 Elite in its low-wattage mode to simulate handheld gaming. The results show the chip is more than capable of a playable experience at 17 to 20 watts.

The YouTuber tested Red Dead Redemption 2, Cyberpunk 2077, Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart, Japanese Drift Master, and Mortal Kombat on a laptop paired to an X2 Elite Extreme X2E94100 rated at up to 4.7GHz, and 48GB of memory running at nearly 9600MT/s. The chip can be controlled with three power modes: performance mode offering up to 60 watts, balanced mode offering 45 watts, and low-power mode offering 16-23 watts of power headroom.

Red Dead Redemption 2 achieved around 75 FPS in performance mode at 1080p high settings, and just under 60 FPS in low-power mode at 720p high settings. Cyberpunk 2077 achieved around 65 FPS in performance mode at 1080p high settings and a similar frame rate in low-power mode running at 720p high settings. Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart ran at around 68 FPS at 1080p medium settings in performance mode. Dropping to the low-power mode and 720p resolution, the game achieved a similar frame rate. Japanese Drift Master ran at around 60 FPS using performance mode at 1080p high settings and around 60 FPS again in the low-power mode at 720p high settings. Mortal Kombat ran at 60 FPS in performance mode at 1080p medium settings and 60 FPS in low-power mode at 720p high settings.

China is gearing up for the launch of the next OnePlus Ace series phone, but it's not just another gaming smartphone. A neat trick will allow the device to double as a gaming handheld, at least in spirit. Ahead of its April 28 launch, the company has now shared details and images of how the Ace 6 Ultra pairs with its attachable gamepad.

Teased on Weibo and spotted by Android Authority, the company describes it as the "ultimate FPS shooting experience" for the phone. The controller, called the OnePlus Marksman Gaming Controller, functions more like a lightweight shell that the device snaps into. It features four buttons on the back: two act as bumpers (L1 and R1), and the other two double as triggers (L2 and R2).

All four buttons are fully customizable and handle actions like aiming, firing, and special abilities, similar to a standard gamepad layout. Though you will have to keep your thumbs on the screen for movement and camera control. The switches inside the buttons have a 1000Hz polling rate and a response time of roughly 1.8ms, meaning little to no input lag between aiming and firing.

The Redmagic 11 Pro series is among the fastest smartphones in the world right now, featuring liquid cooling and Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 SoC. However, the phone's special "Diablo" performance-enhancing mode has caught the attention of 3DMark and forced the team behind the benchmarking app to ban the Redmagic 11 Pro and Pro+ from its scoreboards due to artificially inflated benchmarking scores.

3DMark tested the Redmagic 11 Pro in two builds of the app, the official version on the Google Play Store, and an internal version not released to the public. It found the phone was outputting Steel Nomad Light benchmarking scores 24% higher in the public build. The test indicates that the phone is programmed to turn on "Diablo" mode in 3DMark automatically by recognizing its name.

"Diablo" mode is a mode that takes the reins off the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 and lets the phone operate at a very high temperature. Redmagic warns against using "Diablo" mode for extended periods of time, as the feature can apparently cause damage to the phone if used constantly. 3DMark recorded surface temperatures of over 50C in some cases, while testing the mode.

Amazon is pulling support for some of its oldest Kindle hardware. Starting May 20, e-readers and Kindle Fire tablets released in 2012 and earlier will no longer be able to purchase, borrow, or download new content directly from the Kindle Store. This marks the end of the line for some perfectly functional older Kindle models that, in some cases, have outlasted entire smartphone ecosystems. End-of-support got them in the end.

Affected models include the original Kindle (1st and 2nd generation), Kindle DX and DX Graphite, Kindle Keyboard, Kindle 4 and 5, Kindle Touch, and the first-generation Kindle Paperwhite. On the tablet side, it includes the first- and second-gen Kindle Fires, the Kindle Fire HD 7, and the Kindle Fire HD 8.9. Here's the full list of affected devices:

After the cutoff, these devices won't shut down right away. Owners can still read books they already downloaded, so now is the time to stock up on e-books. Existing libraries will also be accessible through newer Kindle hardware, the Kindle mobile app, and Kindle for Web.

Samsung has finally decided to kill its messaging app and push Google Messages as the default across its devices. The manufacturer has been slowly nudging users toward Google Messages as the default SMS and RCS app on its newer devices, and the Galaxy S26 series already ships with Google Messages as the default while skipping Samsung Messages entirely.

Now there is an official timeline for Samsung Messages' death.

In an end-of-service announcement on the Samsung Messages US page, the company confirmed the app will be discontinued in July. This applies to Galaxy users on Android 12 or newer. Devices running Android 11 or earlier will continue to support Samsung Messages, likely due to compatibility reasons.

Google Meet is coming to Apple CarPlay, making it easier to join meetings directly from your car's dashboard. Google announced the feature on its Workspace blog as a way for users to stay connected with friends and family, or for professionals to attend meetings while driving without having to pick up their phone. In addition to taking calls, users can review upcoming meetings on the CarPlay display.

It's worth being clear about what this is and isn't. Google Meet on CarPlay is an audio-only experience with limited in-car controls. You can mute or unmute and leave the meeting, but features like Chat, Polls, Hand Raise, and Q&A are unavailable while driving. No video or presentations are displayed either, so participation is limited to listening and responding, reducing distractions while driving.

If you are hosting a meeting and need to admit or reject participants, or want to be part of a presentation, you'll have to park first and switch back to your phone. When you switch, the audio automatically moves back to your phone without dropping the call.