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The OnePlus 16 launched in China on October 12, 2026, featuring a 185Hz BOE X4 display, a 9,000mAh battery, and the Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 chipset. Despite its top-tier specifications, the device is not available in the US or Europe, as OnePlus exited those markets earlier this year. Pricing in China starts at CNY 4,999 (approx. $740).
Anthropic says export controls on Claude Fable 5 have been lifted and the model is returning globally, with availability across the Claude Platform, Claude.ai, Claude Code, and Claude Cowork starting July 1; for Pro, Max, Team, and select Enterprise plans, Fable 5 will be included for up to 50% of weekly usage through July 7 before switching to usage credits, and access to Fable 5 will be re-enabled on AWS, Google Cloud, and Microsoft Foundry as soon as possible, while Mythos 5 remains US-only under ongoing government coordination.
The OnePlus 12 smartphone, equipped with the powerful Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor, is set to be released globally on January 23.
The Google Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro, and iPhone 15 series offer excellent features, but users outside the US are getting worse versions of these phones. In regions outside the US, key features like Live Voicemail and AI-enhanced Call Screen are missing. Google and Apple have not done enough to highlight the limited availability of these features, leading to user complaints. It is important for these companies to offer equal products and services globally or clearly communicate what features are included. Users hope for wider availability of these features in the future.
Samsung's ViewFinity S9 (S90PC) 5K monitor, which was named a CES Innovation Award honoree, is now globally available. With a 27-inch display and a resolution of 5,120 X 2,880 pixels, it offers 50% more desktop real estate than other UHD monitors. The monitor features a typical brightness value of 600 nits, 1,000:1 contrast, and 99% DCI-P3 color coverage. It also includes Thunderbolt 4 and USB-C connectivity, a built-in 4K SlimFit webcam, Smart TV Apps, and Gaming Hub. Pricing and availability vary by market.
The launch of the Nothing Phone 2 will be streamed live globally on July 11, with exclusive sale events happening in different countries on July 13. The smartphone, featuring flagship-grade specs, will be available in the US, UK, Asia, and Europe. Stay tuned for more updates on the Nothing Phone 2.