Boy, this week sure has been a busy one, at lest in terms of tech launches—Apple unveiled its most powerful M5 processor (to date, at least), while Oppo took the spotlight with its new camera-centric Find X9 series flagship phones. There’s a lot more to unpack however, so for those of you who were to busy working the week away to keep an eye on the latest tech news, here’s a quick recap of some of the biggest tech headlines these past few days. Let’s get started!
Apple Announces New M5-Powered Hardware
As mentioned, Apple showcased its new M5-series processor, which comes with tons of performance improvements which make it an ideal upgrade for users coming from much older devices. The company also revealed a new 14-inch MacBook Pro with the M5 chip, as well as the new M5-powered iPad Pro (which comes in two sizes). That’s not all however, as the Cupertino tech giant also announced its Vision Pro sequel, which also runs on —you guessed it—the M5 chip.
OPPO’s Find X9 Series Phones Finally Make their Debut
Oppo finally unveiled its much-anticipated Find X9 Series, which is set to hit international markets on October 28, 2025. The company has clearly positioned both the Find X9 and the X9 Pro as camera-centric flagship handsets, although the Find X9 Pro sets itself apart with a rather impressive 200MP telephoto lens, which was developed in partnership with Hasselblad. Users also have the option of grabbing Oppo’s optional extender lens accessory with an optical 10x zoom at a 230mm equivalent focal length.
Vivo Teams up with Camera Giant ZEISS for its New X300 Flagship Series
Similar to Oppo, Vivo’s new X300 and X300 Pro also come with pretty impressive camera hardware. In the case of the X300 Pro, Vivo has included a triple-camera setup in the rear with a 50MP Sony LYT-828 main sensor, a 50MP Samsung JN1 ultrawide sensor, and a 200MP Samsung HPB periscope telephoto sensor. Powering the X300 series is MediaTek’s latest Dimensity 9500 processor, which is accompanied by different RAM and storage configurations at 12GB or 16GB for the Pro, paired with 256GB, 512GB, or 1TB, respectively.
The Motorola X70 Air is Official and Comes in at Just 6mm
hin is in again, and while a lot of the bigger smartphone brands on the market have pretty much established their presence within the slim smartphone segment, there’s still a lot of room for more players on the field. Take for example Motorola, which just announced the debut of the Moto X70 Air (unsurprising name, we know), which comes with a thickness of just around 6mm. On the inside, the X70 Air once shows its mid-tier status with its chipset, which in this case takes the form of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4, and is powered by a 4800mAh battery.
Microsoft’s ASUS-Made Xbox Handhelds Go on Sale
It still feels weird that we now have “official” Xbox-branded handhelds. For those not in the know, Microsoft and ASUS’ Xbox Ally-series devices are now on sale, starting at £499 the ROG Xbox Ally with 16GB RAM and 512GB storage, and £799 for the ROG Xbox Ally X with 24GB RAM and 1TB of storage. They’re also now available for buyers in regions including the United Kingdom, United States, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, to name a few.
