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Xiaomi has officially announced a September 23 launch in China for the 18 Pro series, including the 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max, with the 18 Ultra reportedly canceled; the line is expected to be camera-focused with 200 MP primary cameras, 2 nm processors, M11 OLED displays, and larger batteries (7,000 mAh on the 18 Pro and 8,500 mAh on the 18 Pro Max).
SpaceX now targets Sept. 28 for Starship Flight 14, marking the rocket's first orbital flight and the deployment of 26 Starlink V3 satellites. The mission would orbit Earth six times over about 10 hours, with the upper stage delivering the V3 sats and the booster splash-landing in the Gulf of Mexico. The satellites promise up to 1 Tbps downlink and 160 Gbps uplink. Regulatory approval is still pending; viewers can watch on SpaceX's X account.
Apple’s iPhone Duo introduces a foldable, dual‑display design with new Camera app features (Smart Take, Duo Preview, Duo FaceTime) that leverage its form factor. It uses a 48MP main sensor with sensor‑shift OIS plus a 48MP ultra‑wide (no telephoto) and offers up to 2x optical zoom and up to 10x digital zoom, plus 4K Dolby Vision at up to 120fps and Cinematic mode up to 60fps (with post‑capture edits). The outer front camera is 12MP, while the inner display houses a 1080p FaceTime camera under the screen. Pro features such as telephoto, ProRAW/ProRes, and spatial photos are missing. The Duo supports built‑in tripod-style use in half‑folded mode and Duo FaceTime lets others join via the outer display. Pre‑orders start October 16, with launch October 23, pricing starting at $1,999.
Valve opened pre-orders for the Steam Frame, revealing two storage options (256GB for $1,059 and 1TB for $1,299) and a randomized reservation system to curb resellers; sign-ups run through Sept 17 at 10 AM PT, with results emailed that day and first shipments anticipated soon after; Valve also announced first-party accessories and prices, and noted Steam Frame is a standalone VR headset with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 capable of native Steam play and PC streaming via a Wi‑Fi 6E dongle.
Pre-orders for the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max began today with a launch set for September 18. Early orders placed at 5 a.m. PT are expected to be delivered on launch day, but many Pro Max configurations in the U.S. now show October delivery for new orders. The smaller iPhone 18 Pro remains available for September 18 delivery, though inventory is tightening and Apple Store pickup may still be an option as the day progresses.
Apple’s online store went down ahead of iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max pre-orders, which begin at 5:00 a.m. PT on Saturday, Sept. 12, with pre-orders available in more than 65 countries. In the U.S., the iPhone 18 Pro starts at $1,199 and the Pro Max at $1,299, with launch deliveries and in-store availability on Sept. 18. Both models offer 256GB–2TB options in Burgundy, Glacier, Silver, and Black.
Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman says Apple's iPhone Ultra foldable is likely to debut around $2,000–$2,500, possibly alongside the iPhone 18 Pro lineup, featuring a two-panel display and a hinge designed to minimize crease, MagSafe charging, and no telephoto zoom (and possibly no Face ID). Apple’s day-one advantage over Android hinges on optimized foldable apps and iPad-like multitasking, though trade-offs include the camera zoom gap and unlocking methods; launch timing and availability remain under discussion with expansion of the upgrade program to ease cost.
Moon Studios has postponed the 1.0 release of No Rest for the Wicked from its planned October window to March 2027 after extensive playtesting showed the game isn’t quite ready, with the team citing needs to further polish gameplay, performance, and the class system. A final closed beta is planned for December, Early Access Founder’s Pack purchases have been extended to January 1, 2027, and PS5/PC will launch first with Xbox Series X/S and Switch 2 to follow on unconfirmed dates.
Apple is expected to unveil the iPhone 18 Pro lineup at a Sept. 9 event (10:00 PT) with pre-orders possibly opening at midnight PT on Sept. 12, a shift from its usual Friday-after-launch pattern. The devices, including a foldable model, are expected to go on sale Sept. 18, while iOS 27 could arrive around Sept. 14. Apple has not officially confirmed these dates; the timeline stems from Forbes citing MacRumors and MacWelt reports.
Google's Pixel 11 pre-orders are shipping ahead of the August 20 launch, with many orders showing Aug. 20 delivery and others still in 'Preparing shipment'; Google uses UPS or FedEx depending on location, and free shipping often hits launch dates, though estimates aren't reliable until the carrier has the package.
Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault exits Early Access on September 2, 2026 and will launch on PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Switch 2 with Xbox Game Pass at launch; the original Moonlighter will be free on Steam August 5–9 to celebrate, and a Moonlighter 2 demo is available now. The sequel has evolved through two major updates adding new combat paths, weapons,Companions, and the Bomb Path, plus a new post‑release mode Infinite Endless Vault and a Hardcore Mode, with the 1.0 release concluding the main story and expanding content like armor, weapons, and town customization.
FCC listing for Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold (model GZDQ6) confirms Bluetooth Low Energy, LTE, Ultra‑wideband, NFC, and Thread with hearing‑aid compatibility, signaling an August launch alongside the Pixel 11 lineup; leaks hint at a 4,658mAh battery, 12/16GB RAM, and dual OLED displays with high refresh rates.
GTA 6 preloads start for digital preorders on November 12 (physical copies with a code hit stores the same day), with the $80 game unlocking on November 19. The game won’t have a disc version, file size is not disclosed but likely over 100 GB, and exact launch times haven’t been announced.
A leak suggests Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra could borrow camera features from the Galaxy S26 Ultra, including video LUTs for color grading, better low-light performance, and enhanced image processing, plus dual-camera recording from front and rear cameras; however, major hardware upgrades aren’t expected. The foldable is believed to keep a 200MP main sensor, a 10MP periscope telephoto (3x), and a 50MP ultrawide, with an unveiling set for July 22 alongside the Galaxy Z Fold8 and Z Flip8.
Google has a Made By Google event planned for August 12 in NYC to unveil the Pixel 11 lineup, with rumors of higher starting prices, a new Pixel Glow rear light, a shift to 256GB base storage, and a possible Pixel Watch 5.