Oliver Cragg / Android Authority TL;DR Nintendo is working on a new version of the Switch 2 with user-replaceable batteries. It’s making the change to comply with EU regulations that require batteries to be easily replaceable by end users. The regulation will go into effect from February 27, 2027. Nintendo is working on new versions … Read More “Nintendo is working on a Switch 2 with replaceable batteries” »
Hadlee Simons / Android Authority TL;DR The Rocknix Linux distribution has just received its first stable release since May 2025. The update brings the Linux Arm Steam client to more users, following its debut in nightly builds. This update also fixes some notable Steam-related issues we experienced last month. There are several Linux-based distributions available … Read More “Steam on Android handhelds just got a lot better thanks to this updated Linux distro” »
ANBERNIC RG Rotate ANBERNIC’s tiny, square handheld brings a refreshingly unique design, a low price, and decent oomph for a low-end device. However, this all comes at the expense of comfort, controls, and battery life. I’m always intrigued by unique takes on smartphones, and Motorola came up with a cool form factor when it launched … Read More “Fun, swiveling design with some big flaws” »
TL;DR Some Retroid Pocket 5 owners have reported a crack appearing on their handheld. The crack seems to appear near screw holes, suggesting that over-tightened screws are to blame. This news comes a while after the firm’s Pocket Flip 2 was plagued by cracked hinges. Retroid makes some fantastic Android handhelds, but the firm’s great … Read More “Retroid Pocket 5 owners report that their handhelds are cracking” »
TL;DR ANBERNIC has quietly released an 8GB/128GB version of the RG577 handheld. This model is on sale for ~$229, making it ~$50 cheaper than the previously released 256GB option. Expect a MediaTek Dimensity 8300 processor, an OLED screen, and a 5,500mAh battery. The ANBERNIC RG557 launched last year, and it was the company’s most powerful … Read More “This OLED handheld is great for PS2 games, and it just got a cheaper model” »
TL;DR AYANEO has given us a first official look at the KONKR Pocket BLOCK handheld. This looks like a pocket-friendly vertical handheld that might be cheaper than the firm’s current Game Boy-style devices. The company also announced a version of the Pocket AIR Mini with licensed arcade games. AYANEO’s Pocket BLOCK leaked earlier this week, … Read More “AYANEO gives us a first official look at its Game Boy-like Pocket BLOCK” »
TL;DR Lenovo has reportedly confirmed that a recently surfaced Lenovo-branded handheld is indeed a legitimate product. This $60 Linux handheld is apparently meant for the Chinese market and uses Lenovo’s name as part of a licensing deal. In a bizarre twist, the device also comes with preloaded copyrighted games. Lenovo is no stranger to PC … Read More “This sketchy Lenovo-branded pirate handheld is actually legit” »
Nick Fernandez / Android Authority TL;DR A new AYANEO handheld called the Pocket BLOCK has leaked online via images and a user guide. The leak shows off a Game Boy-style handheld that could be cheaper than the firm’s Pocket VERT. Our own digging has also revealed a 3,500mAh battery and 10W wired charging. We thought … Read More “A modern, cheap Game Boy handheld?” »
Nick Fernandez / Android Authority TL;DR ANBERNIC has released a brand-new Linux distribution for its dual-screen RG DS handheld. This version of Linux supports both screens for system navigation and Nintendo DS emulation. The new OS can be installed on a microSD card, so you don’t have to wipe your Android installation. The ANBERNIC RG … Read More “This dual-screen Android handheld costs less than $100, but just got Linux” »
TL;DR AYANEO has provided an update regarding its two upcoming Windows handhelds. The company says it’s aiming to ship the $1,999 NEXT 2 in June. The KONKR Fit, which was tipped to ship in April, could also ship in June. AYANEO is one of many handheld makers affected by the RAM crisis, and it was … Read More “AYANEO’s pricey Windows handhelds are this close to a release” »
