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Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Appears on Geekbench With Snapdragon 8 Gen 5

Xiaomi launched the Pad 9 Pro Max earlier this month. That model uses the company’s Xring O3 flagship processor and a 13.3-inch 3.4K display. The standard Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro now appears closer to launch.

A Xiaomi device with model number 2612CRPFFC has shown up on Geekbench. The listing points to Qualcomm’s SM8845P chipset. Reports link that chip to the octa-core Snapdragon 8 Gen 5. Two cores run at 3.80GHz. Six other cores run at 3.32GHz.

The purported Pad 9 Pro scored 2,075 points in the Geekbench 7.0.0 single-core test. It scored 8,750 points in the multi-core test. The listing shows 11.18GB of RAM. That figure suggests a 12GB RAM unit. The tablet also appears to run Android 17.

Xiaomi has not confirmed a launch date. Still, the benchmark listing suggests a China debut may come soon. The tablet has already appeared on certification platforms such as IMDA, EEC, and the UAE’s TDRA.

An earlier leak from tipster Digital Chat Station also pointed to a Snapdragon 8-series chipset. Separate rumours mention an 11,000mAh battery and 67W charging. Those details remain unofficial.

By comparison, the Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max already has official specs in China. It starts at CNY 4,799, or about Rs. 67,700, for the 8GB RAM and 256GB storage variant. It uses a 13.3-inch 3.4K display with a 144Hz refresh rate. The software is HyperOS 4.

The Pro Max also carries a 50-megapixel rear camera and a 32-megapixel front camera. Its battery is rated at 12,000mAh. Charging support is listed at 120W.

Final Pad 9 Pro specifications should arrive with Xiaomi’s official announcement. Until then, the Geekbench listing is the clearest public look at its processor, memory, and software.

Motorola Briefly Teases Signature 27, Then Pulls the Page

Motorola launched its first Signature phone earlier this year. Slim design, flagship hardware, and a distinct look defined that model. Now the company appears to be lining up a successor. A short-lived website teaser named “Signature 27” has given the first official hint.

A Reddit user first noticed the prompt. Android Authority later confirmed the same pop-up on Motorola’s site. Visitors who opened the homepage saw a sign-up box. The form asked for a name and email address. In return, Motorola offered updates on the upcoming handset.

The artwork stayed deliberately dark. It showed a close-up of a rear camera module. Branding read “Signature 27.” The line underneath said, “A new perspective is coming.” Users could register or close the window. Shortly afterward, the pop-up vanished.

The same prompt also appeared for visitors in the European Union and the United Kingdom. That wider rollout matters. The first Signature never received a full official U.S. launch. Seeing the teaser on the American site therefore raises the chance of a stateside release this time. Motorola has not confirmed any market list.

Another clue sat in the same window. A “Crystals by Swarovski” mark appeared to belong with the teaser. The logo itself failed to load correctly. Even so, the association is familiar. Motorola recently dressed the original Signature and other models, including Razr units in its Brilliant collection, with Swarovski crystals. A crystal edition of Signature 27 would fit that pattern. Specs and pricing for any such variant remain unannounced.

The current Signature still sets the baseline. Motorola introduced it in India in January as the first phone in the new premium line. It uses a 6.8-inch pOLED screen with a 165Hz refresh rate. Peak brightness reaches 6,200 nits. Thickness is 6.99 mm. Weight is 186 grams.

Inside sits a Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chip. Memory goes up to 16GB of LPDDR5x RAM. Storage reaches 1TB of UFS 4.1. The camera set uses 50-megapixel sensors throughout: a main camera with optical image stabilization, a 3x periscope telephoto, an ultrawide unit, and a 50-megapixel front camera.

Power comes from a 5,200mAh silicon-carbon battery. Wired charging is rated at 90W. Wireless charging is rated at 50W. The phone also supports 10W wireless and 5W wired reverse charging.

No official specifications for Signature 27 have appeared. Launch timing is also unconfirmed. The vanished teaser still serves one purpose. It shows Motorola is already building interest in the next Signature, months after the first model arrived. More detail will likely follow once the company puts a finished page back online.

Huawei FreeBuds 7 Launch in China With ANC and Dual Wireless Links

Huawei has launched the FreeBuds 7 true wireless earphones in China. The new earbuds include active noise cancellation. They also support spatial audio, Hi-Res audio, and lossless playback. Connectivity covers Bluetooth 6.0 and NearLink E2.0, also called StarFlash. Each earbud carries an IP55 rating for dust and water resistance.

Price and colours

Huawei priced the FreeBuds 7 at CNY 949, or about Rs 11,000. Buyers can choose Moonlight White, Midsummer Purple, Starry Night Black, or Sunlight Orange.

Design and audio features

The FreeBuds 7 use a semi-in-ear design. Their frequency response ranges from 14Hz to 48kHz. Active noise cancellation cuts background sound. A transparency mode lets users hear nearby noise while music plays. The earphones also support EQ presets, spatial audio, Hi-Res audio, and HWA.

Three microphones work with bone-conduction pickup to reduce call noise. The earbuds have an IP55 rating. The charging case does not carry an IP rating. Touch controls handle playback and related commands.

Connectivity and software

The FreeBuds 7 connect over Bluetooth 6.0. They also use Huawei’s NearLink E2.0 StarFlash link. Dual-device pairing is supported. HarmonyOS Multi-Device Connection lets them switch among compatible Huawei phones and tablets. Extra features include a voice assistant, Smart Broadcast, and AI recording transcription.

Battery and size

Each earbud holds a 48mAh battery. The case holds a 460mAh battery. The case supports USB Type-C charging and wireless charging. Huawei claims up to seven hours of music playback on one charge with noise cancellation off. With the case, total playback reaches up to 33 hours with ANC on. With ANC off, total playback with the case is rated at up to 42 hours.

Each earbud measures 30.32 x 18.76 x 20.26mm and weighs about 4.3g. The case measures 45.50 x 56.20 x 22.90mm and weighs about 33g.

Ai+ Teases Nova 2 Power for India on Flipkart

Ai+ plans to launch the Nova 2 Power smartphone in India soon. The company has not shared an exact date yet. Meanwhile, Flipkart has already published a dedicated microsite for the phone.

The listing reveals several hardware details. In particular, it highlights the processor, battery size, and charging speed. Additionally, the page confirms five colour options and two memory setups.

Buyers can expect Blue Fusion, Blue Gold Fusion, Deep Purple, Midnight Black, and Ocean Green finishes. The rear design uses a raised, rounded camera island. That module holds two circular camera rings plus an LED flash. Moreover, Ai+ branding sits on the back panel. A red accent also marks the power button.

The phone will carry a 7,000mAh lithium polymer battery. It supports 33W fast charging. Ai+ says one charge should last a full day of regular use. Storage choices stay simple. The brand will offer 6GB RAM with 128GB storage and 8GB RAM with 128GB storage.

A MediaTek Dimensity 7100 chipset will power the device. The phone will run Ai+ nxtQ OS out of the box. Therefore, software and performance sit in the same family as other recent Nova 2 models.

Ai+ is likely to share pricing and a sale date closer to launch. For context, the Nova 2 lineup already includes the Nova 2 5G and Nova 2 Ultra 5G. Those phones arrived in April. They started at Rs. 8,999 and Rs. 16,999. Both used around 6.7-inch displays, dual rear cameras with a 50-megapixel main sensor, and 6,000mAh batteries.

The Nova 2 Power now steps in with a larger battery and a Dimensity 7100 processor. As a result, it looks aimed at users who want longer runtime from the same series. More official details should follow before the India launch.

Pocket Bitcoin Says August Breach Exposed More Customer Data Than First Reported

Pocket Bitcoin issued a new update on 3 September. The Swiss Bitcoin service said an August security incident affected more personal and financial information than its first notice described. Forensic work identified two groups of customers. Bank transaction details from 5,120 clients formed the first group. Correspondence involving 291 clients formed the second. Together, the two groups cover 5,411 users.

Partner banks had sent transaction lists to Pocket Bitcoin during routine checks. Those lists make up the larger set. The records included names, home addresses, transfer amounts, and transfer dates. In some cases, they also included the IBAN tied to a transfer.

The smaller set came from messages between Pocket Bitcoin and its partner banks. That correspondence exposed different details for different people. Some files included names and mailing addresses. Others included Bitcoin addresses or copies of identity documents. The company said the leaked items appeared in mixed combinations. Not every person in the group of 291 had every type of record.

Pocket Bitcoin has contacted affected customers one by one. Some users named in an earlier notice may not appear in this new count. Anyone who received no new message should rely on the company’s first notice.

The firm said attackers did not breach its main customer and transaction database. The exposed material came from emails and from bank-generated lists stored in a backup copy. That is why some records look like transaction or identity files even though the core databases stayed closed. The leaked support files were copies created or received for regulatory checks.

Pocket Bitcoin also said the attacker never reached Bitcoin accounts. Buy and sell services continue to operate. So far, the company has seen no sign that the published information has been used for further harm.

The firm reported the case to the Swiss Federal Data Protection and Information Commissioner. It also notified the Liechtenstein Data Protection Authority. In addition, it filed a police report. It did not name a suspected attacker.

A separate August case involved SafePal. That company said a flaw in an order-tracking plugin put order data from about 39,798 customers at risk. The records covered orders placed from 2 March 2025 through 11 April 2026. They included names, email addresses, shipping addresses, phone numbers, and purchase details.

Both notices point to the same lesson. Companies should limit how long they keep copies of identity and payment records. Customers should watch for unexpected messages and should change passwords on related email accounts when a firm reports a leak.

TCL P80 Series and Tab A1 Announced at IFA 2026

TCL introduced new smartphones and tablets at IFA 2026. The company launched the TCL P80 series and the Tab A1 family.

The TCL P80 lineup includes the P80, P80 Pro, and P80 Ultra. The Ultra model features a 50‑megapixel periscope telephoto camera. The P80 Pro carries a 1.5K NXTPAPER AMOLED display and a 5,800mAh battery. The standard P80 has a 1.5K AMOLED display.

The Tab A1 family includes four models. They come in 11‑inch and 12.2‑inch screen sizes. Both standard and NXTPAPER variants are available. NXTPAPER technology offers anti‑glare, blue‑light control, and multiple reading modes.

Features

The P80 Ultra combines a 50‑megapixel telephoto lens with a 50‑megapixel primary sensor and an 8‑megapixel ultra‑wide camera. It also has a 32‑megapixel front camera.

The Tab A1 Plus NXTPAPER adds a dedicated NXTPAPER Key. It allows quick switching between Standard Mode, Color Paper Mode, and Ink Paper Mode.

All tablets run Android 16 with Google services and TCL productivity features.

Price and Availability

TCL confirmed that the P80 series and Tab A1 series will be available in selected markets. Prices, colours, and configurations will vary by region and sales channel.

Nothing launched the Phone (4a) and Phone (4a) Pro in India in March. The Phone (4b) followed as a cheaper model. List prices on the (4a) pair already rose once. A fresh leak now says another increase is coming. The Phone (4b) may rise as well. Memory-chip costs are pushing several brands to revise tags. Vivo, iQOO, Oppo, OnePlus, and Redmi have already moved.

Tipster Sanju Choudhary posted the expected figures on X. He says the three phones could cost up to Rs 5,000 more. The change would apply across the listed variants. Nothing has not confirmed the new rates.

The Phone (4a) would see the smallest jump on the base model. The 8 GB + 128 GB version may move from Rs 42,999 to Rs 44,999. That is a Rs 1,000 rise. The 8 GB + 256 GB model may go from Rs 46,999 to Rs 49,999. The 12 GB + 256 GB model may go from Rs 49,999 to Rs 50,999.

The Phone (4a) Pro would start higher. The 8 GB + 128 GB model may rise from Rs 49,999 to Rs 54,999. The 8 GB + 256 GB model may rise from Rs 54,999 to Rs 57,999.

The Phone (4b) may take the sharpest step. The 8 GB + 128 GB model is said to move from Rs 34,999 to Rs 39,999. That is a Rs 5,000 increase. Among the three handsets, this would be the largest rupee jump.

This would be the second hike for the (4a) series in about two months. In late July, Nothing raised those two phones by up to Rs 3,000. A second revision would lift them further above their launch positioning. Shoppers should treat the table as a leak until official listings change. RAM and storage remain the cost centre behind the trend. Checkout prices can still differ if banks or festive offers apply.

Oppo and Xiaomi have raised prices of selected phones and tablets in India. The increase reaches Rs 5,000 on some models. A tipster first shared the new figures. Independent checks then found the same rates on the companies’ India websites. Rising memory-chip costs sit behind this round of revisions. Neither brand had issued a formal public note at the time of writing.

The Oppo Find X9s takes the largest jump on this list. Both listed versions cost Rs 5,000 more than before. The 12 GB RAM and 256 GB storage model now stands at Rs 84,999. It earlier listed at Rs 79,999. Meanwhile, the 12 GB and 512 GB model moves from Rs 89,999 to Rs 94,999.

Xiaomi has also marked up the Pad 8. The 12 GB and 256 GB version now lists at Rs 46,999. That is Rs 3,000 above the previous Rs 43,999 tag. In addition, the Nano Texture edition rises from Rs 45,999 to Rs 48,999.

The Redmi Pad 2 sees smaller, across-the-board changes. Most variants cost Rs 1,000 more. The 4 GB and 128 GB Wi-Fi model goes from Rs 18,999 to Rs 19,999. Next, the 4 GB and 128 GB cellular model moves from Rs 19,999 to Rs 20,999. The 6 GB and 128 GB cellular version now costs Rs 23,999, up from Rs 22,999. After that, the 8 GB and 256 GB cellular model rises from Rs 24,999 to Rs 25,999.

The Redmi 15A is the budget phone in this set. All configurations named by the tipster carry a higher tag. The 4 GB and 64 GB model increases from Rs 15,999 to Rs 16,499. The 4 GB and 128 GB model increases from Rs 17,499 to Rs 18,499. Meanwhile, the 6 GB and 128 GB model now lists at Rs 20,499, up from Rs 19,499.

These products span flagship, mid-range, and entry segments. Therefore, the hike is not limited to one price band. Memory components have become more expensive worldwide. Phone and tablet makers often pass that cost to list prices when storage and RAM variants sit at the centre of the bill of materials. Shoppers should check the live listing before they buy. Promotions can still change the amount paid at checkout. Official comment from Oppo and Xiaomi was still pending when these prices appeared on their sites.