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ASUS’s ExpertBook B5 G2 includes a Windows 11 pure OS option—a clean Windows 11 install with no ASUS software, intended for enterprise deployments and tender/RFP use. It’s not offered to regular consumers; ASUS also sells models with no OS installed for organizations to image under existing licensing agreements.
A Munich Regional Court ruled that ASUS and Acer cannot directly sell PCs in Germany due to Nokia’s patent claims on HEVC/H.265 video encoding, ordering removal of their German online listings and allowing sales only via other OEMs or existing stock. The injunction focuses on the OEMs’ sales channels rather than retailers and hinges on licensing compliance under FRAND rules; the duration of the ban is not yet determined and may be revisited in follow-up court action.
A Windows Central writer’s Xbox ROG Ally X dies after about five months, prompting an ASUS RMA via Currys; she describes frustrating retailer support, notes ASUS’s claim of high repair volume, and questions whether her premium handheld was the right purchase given the short lifespan and repair delays.
ASUS confirms it will stop making smartphones to focus on AI-powered PCs, robotics, and smart glasses, while promising continued support for existing devices. Samsung’s Galaxy S26 lineup is tipped for a Feb 25 reveal with late February–early March pre-orders and a March 11 sale, with hints of more color options for the S26 Ultra. OnePlus rumors of a shutdown are debunked. Honor launches the Magic8 Pro Air (6.3” display, 5,500mAh, advanced cameras). TENAA leaks outline Galaxy A57 specs. The iQOO 15 Ultra hits a new AnTuTu high thanks to a massive cooling fan. Rumors suggest iPhone 18 Pro LTPO+ OLEDs with a hidden IR Face ID camera, potentially shrinking the notch. Redmi’s Turbo 5 Max teased with a 9,000mAh battery and Dimensity 9500s.
A Reddit user cancelled an Amazon order for the ASUS ROG Astral RTX 5080 (about $1,850) and got a refund, but the GPU still arrived days later. After contacting Amazon, the company said the refund was processed and the error was on their end, so the user was allowed to keep the high-end graphics card, effectively receiving a free upgrade in a rare mix-up.
Asus chairman Jonney Shih confirmed at a 2026 Taiwan event that Asus will stop launching new mobile phones, placing its smartphone business on an indefinite hiatus to focus on AI products like robots and smart glasses; existing devices will continue to receive updates for a time, but no new Zenfone or ROG Phone models are planned in 2026 as the company pivots toward AI growth and an expanded server business that boosted 2025 revenue.
Asus reportedly will stop adding new mobile phone models, effectively exiting the Android market and ending the Zenfone and ROG Phone lines, with chairman Jonney Shih noting a period of “indefinite observation” but not fully ruling out a return; the company has released few flagship phones in recent years, and its latest Zenfone 12 Ultra and ROG Phone 9 FE were not launched in the US, while Asus says it will continue to support existing mobile users.
At CES, a pre-production Asus Zenbook A16 with Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme impressed with its light 16-inch chassis, 48GB RAM, 2TB SSD, and a 2880×1800 OLED display, delivering strong Windows-on-Arm performance and capable Lightroom editing on battery; however, the unit had pre-release bugs (Windows Hello issues and occasional sleep) and gaming remains limited. Pricing isn’t final but is eyeballed around $1,600–$1,700; final hardware/software refinements are expected in a full release.
ASUS issued a public statement to correct reports about the RTX 5070 Ti and RTX 5060 Ti 16 GB, noting neither model has been discontinued or designated end-of-life. The company says it will continue to support and sell these GPUs, with current supply fluctuations due to memory shortages impacting production and restocking, leading to limited availability in some markets while ASUS works with partners to stabilize supply.
Asus is winding down production of the RTX 5070 Ti due to a memory shortage and has placed the card in end-of-life status, with reports that the 16GB RTX 5060 Ti is affected as well; Nvidia says memory supply remains constrained but it continues shipping GeForce GPUs, while some partners like PNY still plan to ship new 50-series cards.
The Asus ExpertBook PM3 is a solid, affordable business laptop with Ryzen AI 7 350, good battery life, upgradability options, and Copilot+ tools; it features a sturdy aluminum build and decent speakers, but the 60 Hz display has limited color coverage and the test unit used single-channel RAM.
ASUS reportedly updated the liquid metal and thermal paste application on the ROG Matrix RTX 5090 Limited Edition to address a cooling-related issue, with overclocker Der8auer observing a new, more controlled layout that keeps liquid metal on the IHS while using thermal paste barriers. Early testing indicates the revised card runs cooler under heavy load (roughly 70–72°C) at higher power draw, suggesting a modest thermal improvement over earlier samples.
At CES 2026, Asus refreshes the Zenbook S14 (UX5406) and S16 (UM5606) with Intel Panther Lake and AMD Ryzen AI options, but CPU availability is regional: Zenbook S14’s Core Ultra X7/X9 is limited to the US and Europe (Canada gets Core Ultra 9/7), while Europe also gets X3 CPUs; Zenbook S16 uses Ryzen AI, with US configs (HX470/HX465 and a typo’d 5 445) and Canada opting for Ryzen AI 7 445 and HX470. Both lines share OLED 3K displays (14"/16"), 32 GB RAM, 1 TB SSD, and a 77 Wh battery, with charger/output differences between Intel and AMD variants. The laptops go on sale in February 2026 with pricing TBA.
At CES 2026, ASUS unveiled the Zephyrus Duo, a gaming laptop featuring two full-size OLED displays, combining gaming and multitasking capabilities, with other major brands also showcasing innovative designs.
Asus and GoPro have launched a co-branded ProArt GoPro Edition laptop aimed at content creators, featuring GoPro-inspired design, powerful specs including AMD Ryzen AI MAX+ 395 processor, 128GB RAM, and a 3K OLED touchscreen, priced at $2,400. The device emphasizes portability and integration with GoPro's ecosystem, including a custom package and a subscription to GoPro Cloud Plus. While targeted at adventure and action content creators, questions remain about its ruggedness and overall appeal in a competitive market.