Welcome back—this week has been a pretty busy one as far as tech new launches are concerned, and we’ve seen a lot of brand new hardware make their official debut just right before Christmas. Both OnePlus and Xiaomi went all-out with their new midrange devices, and we even got word of a big AAA console game headed for mobile devices. So in case you missed out on this week’s tech action, here’s a bit of news to keep you updated.
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Massive Leak Reveals Upcoming Apple Products
First up we have Apple—a massive new leak has now revealed several upcoming Apple hardware, based on data gathered from prototype hardware. To keep it short, a prototype Apple device somehow found its way onto the market, and was eventually sold to a buyer who then shared what they could find within the software running on the device, compiled within a single list. According to the folks over at Macrumors, the list includes a ton of upcoming hardware such as a new Apple TV, HomePod, the 12th-generation iPad, iPhone 18 series, and iPhone 17e, to name a few.
The OnePlus 15R Arrives for Global Markets
OnePlus recently launched the OnePlus 15R, which is a more wallet-friendly alternative to the flagship-tier 15. The 15R features a large display which measures 6.83 inches, and OnePlus says that this can go up to 165Hz for certain apps. Unlike the standard OnePlus 15 which is powered by Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip though, the 15R settles for the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5. OnePlus also launched the Watch Lite and Pad 2 Go alongside the 15R.
The Redmi Note 15 Pro+ is Now Official
Following its earlier launch in China, Xiaomi has announced expanded availability for the Redmi Note 15 Pro+ worldwide. The phone is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 chipset, along with up to 12GB of RAM and different storage options which max out at 512GB., and you also get a 6500mAh battery which can charge at up to 100W, as long as you’re using a compatible charger. Xiaomi is marketing the Redmi Note 15 Pro+ with its new “Redmi Titan Durability” build, which includes IP69K dust and water protection, as well as better resistance against most knocks and bumps.
2013’s Tomb Raider Reboot is Announced for Mobile Devices
Feral Interactive teased that it’s bringing another major console game to smartphones with the upcoming port of the 2013 Tomb Raider reboot, which arrives in February 2026. The studio has optimized the game for mobile devices with reworked touch controls and a premium, one-time payment model devoid of ads or in-app purchases. It’s now available for pre-registration on the Google Play Store.
Real Racing 3 Rides Off into the Sunset Next Year
And finally we have EA, or more specifically, its highly-popular mobile racing game, Real Racing 3. After more than a decade since its 2013 launch, The company unfortunately confirmed that the game will shut down on March 19, 2026. Real Racing 3 has now been delisted from the Google Play Store and in-app purchases have been disabled, though existing players can still access the game from their library until the servers officially close next year.
