AYN updates the Thor with better OLED uniformity for dim gaming, smarter Home/Return binding for the active touchscreen, and a volume slider fix for Bluetooth and wired audio.

Stockpiling free Epic games pays off: GameNative v0.7.1 syncs your Epic library on Android and adds new performance options, dropdown installs, and dual-screen support.

AYANEO’s Pocket Play is a chunky slide-out gaming phone with a 6.8-inch 165Hz OLED and Dimensity 9300 power. Kickstarter is listed as “Launching Soon.”

Square Enix is delisting FF7’s 2013 Steam release in favor of a new “improved” PC version, free for existing owners, but saves and many mods won’t carry over.

Ars looks at how the Shield TV kept getting major Android, security, and feature updates for a decade, making it the most consistently supported Android device.

Anbernic drops a surprise RG Vita teaser before the holiday. Expect Vita-style ergonomics, a confirmed 5,000mAh battery, and plenty of speculation.

MANGMI Pocket Max: A $199 budget-friendly powerhouse with a 7-inch AMOLED 144Hz screen and Snapdragon 865. Is this the new king of retro handhelds?

SpruceOS 4.0 adds a new front end, one-click installer, and broader device support, with devs urging a fresh install as they “clear the decks” for future work.

MinUI dev Shaun Inman has launched DEDICATED OS, a single-system DS launcher for the MagicX Zero40, while also preparing to release his adventure Ratcheteer DX.

With Ubisoft’s Sands of Time remake canceled, a free PC “remaster” mod upgrades textures, cutscenes, and visuals, making the 2003 classic shine on modern rigs.