Xiaomi Xring O2 chip may launch in Q2 2026 with the latest Arm architecture

Xiaomi is reportedly preparing to launch its second-generation self-developed SoC, the Xring O2, between the second and third quarters of 2026.

According to tipster Fixed Focus Digital, the chip could debut around September next year.

It will follow the company’s first in-house processor, the Xring O1, which marked Xiaomi’s entry into independent chip design.

OnePlus now requires an application to unlock the bootloader in China

OnePlus is tightening the rules around bootloader access with its latest software update.

With the rollout of ColorOS 16 in China, users who want to unlock their phone’s bootloader will now need to apply through official channels instead of simply toggling a setting in developer options.

In a post this week, the company said the change is meant to “ensure device and data security and enhance system stability.”

Huawei’s Pura 80 series update finally reveals what chip it’s running

Huawei recently rolled out a new HarmonyOS NEXT update for the Pura 80 series in China, and it’s a hefty one at 1.52GB. The version 5.1.0.217 SP2 update brings the usual system optimizations along with a handful of tweaks to the Calendar and Memo apps.

But what makes this update stand out is a small yet significant change.

For the first time in years, Huawei is openly listing the processor inside its flagship phones.

Turn Your Phone into a Portable Console with Red Magic’s Shadow Blade 3 Gamepad

Back in June 2025, the Red Magic Gaming Tablet 3 Pro made its official debut in China along with the global announcement of the Red Magic Astra.

But apart from the two gaming tablets, the brand also unveiled the Shadow Blade 3, which is a gamepad that turns your smartphone into a handheld console.

It was initially available in China, and now, the wireless controller is available in the global market as well.