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The Edge 60 Neo is the sixth Edge 60 model that Motorola has created to date. (Image source: via Evan Blass)

Motorola Edge 60 Neo: New mid-range smartphone surfaces in three launch colours before rumoured September 2025 launch

A reliable leaker has shared the first photos of a new mid-range Motorola smartphone. Allegedly arriving early next month, the Edge 60 Neo would be the sixth Edge 60 smartphone that Motorola has announced so far.

Alex Alderson, 29 Aug 2025 15:15

The Exynos 2600 could be a return to form for Samsung. (Image Source: Samsung)

Exynos 2600 resurfaces on Geekbench with impressive performance and higher clock speeds

Samsung's next-gen flagship chipset, the Exynos 2600, has now made another appearance on Geekbench. The chipset, coded as "S5E9965", stuns—delivering single-core and multi-core numbers noticeably higher than the Snapdragon 8 Elite...

Ricci Rox, 29 Aug 2025 14:36

Official OnePlus 13 teaser. (Image source: OnePlus)

OnePlus 15 color options and memory configurations leaked

The OnePlus 15 is expected to debut in the coming months in China. Ahead of the launch, a leak has detailed the memory configurations of the upcoming flagship. It also suggests that the device will be offered in purple, along with...

Huzefa Baloch, 29 Aug 2025 14:33

The OnePlus 15 has shown up on Geekbench (pictured: OnePlus 13; image source: Notebookcheck)

OnePlus 15 makes Geekbench debut along with heavily nerfed Snapdragon 8 Elite 2

The OnePlus 15 has shown up on Geekbench with the Snapdragon 8 Elite 2, 16 GB of RAM and Android 16. Its performance is rather disappointing because the chip is not running at its full potential.

Anil Ganti, 29 Aug 2025 10:15

The Pixel 10 Pro XL. (Image Source: Google)

Google Pixel 10 Pro XL and Tensor G5 deliver class-leading stability in GPU test

New tests have now showcased one potential stand-out quality of the Tensor G5 on Google's Pixel 10 Pro XL. The flagship phone was put through 3DMark's brutal WildLife Extreme Stress Test, showing off its rather impressive stabilit...

Ricci Rox, 29 Aug 2025 08:55

The Google Pixel 10 Pro XL has secured the fourth place in DxOMark's smartphone camera ranking (Image source: DxOMark)

Pixel 10 Pro XL lands top-five spot in DxOMark camera ranking, ahead of iPhone 16 Pro Max but behind Vivo X200 Ultra

The somewhat controversial camera experts at DxOMark have just published their Pixel 10 Pro XL camera review, and it concludes with a very good result and a top spot in their ranking of best smartphone cameras. Right behind the Hu...

Alexander Fagot, 29 Aug 2025 03:51

The Galaxy A07 (4G) official promotional image highlights six major OS updates. (Image source: Samsung)

Samsung Galaxy M07: Budget phone tipped to get 6 major Android updates

The Samsung Galaxy A07 (4G) launched at ~$86, offering 6 years of OS updates. A new leak now suggests Samsung will launch the Galaxy M07, featuring identical specifications and software support.

Huzefa Baloch, 29 Aug 2025 03:12

A low-light shot taken by the Pixel 10 (Image source: 9to5Google via YouTube; cropped screenshot)

Pixel 10 is a downgrade from Pixel 9 in low-light photography, early comparison shows

When it comes to consumer technology, it's not unusual to see a new device lagging behind its predecessor in some areas. In this case, early camera comparisons have shown that the Pixel 10 is some steps behind the Pixel 9 in a key...

Chibuike Okpara, 28 Aug 2025 22:14

The Google Pixel 10 Pro has reasonable battery life, despite the low capacity (Image source: Google)

Battery life test: Google Pixel 10 Pro takes on Apple iPhone 16 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S25

With a capacity of 4,870mAh, the Google Pixel 10 Pro has a smaller battery than most competitors, and Google's Tensor chipsets don't have the best reputation when it comes to efficiency. A battery life comparison now shows how the...

Hannes Brecher, 28 Aug 2025 22:14

As Square Enix shuts down gacha games, Japanese mobile developers struggle adapting to consoles

Gacha games are essential to the health of the Japanese gaming industry. Sadly, developers of these mobile-based titles are facing declining profits and opportunities. More publishers are prioritizing console gaming, which require...

Adam Corsetti, 28 Aug 2025 21:51

Realme 15T tipped to launch with 7,000mAh battery and generational price bump

The Realme 15T is depicted as an iPhone clone in its most recent leaks. It could be much more than that, as it is also tipped to be the brand's thinnest mid-range 7,000mAh smartphone on its launch. It might also be more expensive ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 28 Aug 2025 21:07

The Motorola Edge 2025 and Moto Watch Fit. (Image source: Motorola)

Deal | Motorola Edge 2025 comes with free smartwatch or $100 discount for limited time

The Motorola Edge (2025) has debuted as one of the Samsung Galaxy A56's main rivals in the United States. Its maker has announced that it is offering a free wearable priced at $199.99 with every purchase of the new Android smartph...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 28 Aug 2025 18:40

Honor Magic V5 is now available in Western Europe (Image source: Honor)

Magic V5: Honor expands availability of its Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 rival

The Honor Magic V5, touted to be the thinnest book-style foldable phone in the market, is now officially available in Western Europe. The Snapdragon 8 Elite folding smartphone in this specific market starts at £1,699.99 or €1,999....

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 28 Aug 2025 16:30

The iQOO Pad 5 Pro. (Image Source: New Technology on Weibo)

iQOO's compact high-end tablet stuck in development hell

iQOO has long been rumored to be developing a compact flagship tablet akin to models like the Redmi K Pad and RedMagic Astra. Earlier reports indicated the tablet's release had been pushed back to 2026, but a new leak now claims t...

Ricci Rox, 28 Aug 2025 16:09

Samsung Galaxy S25 (Image Source: Samsung)

Samsung's One UI 8 Beta 6 for the Galaxy S25 series is here

Samsung has begun rolling out the Android 16-based One UI 8 Beta 6 update to the Galaxy S25 series. The firmware focuses on key bug fixes and security and is likely the final step before the official public release in September.

Jean Leon, 28 Aug 2025 14:55

HyperOS 3 is said to surpass HyperOS 2 in numerous areas. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi unveils HyperOS 3 while confirming dozens of devices will receive beta access

Xiaomi has now detailed HyperOS 3 after teasing the new OS update yesterday. Launching on dozens of devices later this month as part of a public beta program, HyperOS 3 makes various changes from HyperOS 2, including a few 'inspir...

Alex Alderson, 28 Aug 2025 14:21

Huawei's Mate XTs appears to be slightly thinner than last year's model. (Image source: Huawei)

Huawei Mate XTs to surpass Samsung foldables with stylus support

Huawei has now confirmed that the FreeBuds 7i is set to join the Mate XTs during next week's launch event. In the meantime, the company has now poked fun at Samsung and its decision to remove S Pen support from recent Galaxy Z Fol...

Alex Alderson, 28 Aug 2025 12:19

Xiaomi seems set to replace the Xiaomi 15 and Xiaomi 15 Pro with three new flagships. (Image source: Xiaomi - edited)

New leak indicates all autumn-bound Xiaomi 16 flagships will receive charging speed upgrade

Three unreleased Xiaomi smartphones have surfaced in a new leak. Expected to launch this autumn as the Xiaomi 16, Xiaomi 16 Pro and Xiaomi 16 Pro Max, the trio appear set to arrive with faster charging than last year's Xiaomi 15 a...

Alex Alderson, 28 Aug 2025 10:58

Samsung's event invite for its next Galaxy Unpacked event. (Image source: Samsung - edited)

Samsung confirms details of new Galaxy Unpacked event and which devices will be unveiled

Samsung has shared details of its next Galaxy Unpacked event. Its second event this summer, the company has also hinted at what devices are to come ahead of time.

Alex Alderson, 28 Aug 2025 10:20

Is the Nubia RedMagic 6R still a relevant gaming device? (Image source: Darryl Linington - Notebookcheck)

RedMagic 6R: A budget gaming champion in 2025

Is the Nubia RedMagic 6R still a good gaming phone in 2025? I revisit ZTE’s 2021 release to see if its performance and features hold up today.

Darryl Linington, 28 Aug 2025 01:11

One of the 15T's alleged upgrades. (Image source: Abhishek Yadav via X)

Realme 15T leaks as thin iPhone alternative with bigger battery and faster charging

Who's going to need an iPhone when they can have the new 15T instead? That will be Realme's general vibe when the time comes to market the upcoming smartphone, according to a new leak. It is allegedly designed to look like a flags...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 27 Aug 2025 21:37

Apple and Qualcomm scoop the bulk of expensive 2nm TSMC chips for iPhone and Samsung Galaxy lines

TSMC will earn 80% of its revenue from American companies once its pricey 2nm chips enter the production mix, and the share may only grow from there. Orders are already beating its 5nm and 3nm production processes at the same time...

Daniel Zlatev, 27 Aug 2025 20:58

In our review, the Samsung Galaxy A06 proved to be well equipped for its price range.

Verdict on the Samsung Galaxy A06: Great value for money

The Samsung Galaxy A06 certainly has its strengths for a smartphone priced at less than $150. So, if you're looking for a second phone or are on a tight budget, this could be a good buy.

Florian Schmitt, 27 Aug 2025 19:54

The co-founder of Nothing has offered an explanation on the issue. Pictured: the back of the Phone (3). (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Nothing faces backlash for faking Phone 3 camera samples with professional stock photos

A demo Nothing Phone 3 in New Zealand was caught marketing the smartphone's photography capabilities with fake camera samples. These samples turn out to have been taken by professional cameras and are available as stock photos.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 27 Aug 2025 18:27

New Xperia 1 VII units should not suffer from motherboard failures. (Image source: Sony)

Sony explains Xperia 1 VII defects after bringing flagship back to sale

Sony is now offering the Xperia 1 VII again after claiming to have resolved motherboard issues with early units. Not only is the company now offering free replacements, but it has also outlined the reasons behind initial device fa...

Alex Alderson, 27 Aug 2025 18:20

The Honor 400 (pictured) launched in June but a leak says a successor is coming later this year. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Honor's product lineup for the rest of 2025 leaks: Honor 500 series and Honor GT2 series are coming

A leak has revealed new Honor smartphones expected to launch before the end of the year. While the source mentions some models that are due for a refresh, it also includes new models that were refreshed just a few months ago.

Habeeb Onawole, 27 Aug 2025 16:12

The Oppo Find X8 Pro. (Image Source: Oppo)

Oppo Find X9 Pro key details revealed in new leak ahead of launch

A new leak has now revealed most major details of Oppo's upcoming release, the Find X9 Pro. The flagship phone is said to be scheduled for an imminent launch and will be one of the first devices to adopt MediaTek's Dimensity 9500.

Ricci Rox, 27 Aug 2025 15:51

The Find X9 may well be the same size as the Find X8, latter pictured. (Image source: Oppo)

Oppo Find X9 detailed with major battery and camera upgrades before rumoured September 2025 release

The Find X9 is reputed to be one of two flagships that Oppo are expected to announce before the end of the year. While two significant camera upgrades are planned, a new circa-7,000 mAh battery is now believed to be joined by a 6....

Alex Alderson, 27 Aug 2025 15:11

Realme has developed a concept smartphone with a 15,000 mAh battery. (Image source: Realme)

Realme unveils smartphone with 15,000 mAh battery that can handle 25 movies or 30 hours of gaming on one charge

Realme aims to demonstrate what is possible with modern battery technology by packing a gigantic 15,000 mAh battery into a relatively slim smartphone. However, this is currently only a concept smartphone, and it's doubtful whether...

Hannes Brecher, 27 Aug 2025 15:05

The Sidephone, pictured with the app drawer visible. (Image source: u/sebastiansnell on r/sidephone subreddit)

Sidephone: First look at upcoming dumb phone's repurposed Android OS

A new 15-minute video on the r/sidephone subreddit gives us our first look at the repurposed Android OS running on the popular upcoming dumb phone, the Sidephone. Pre-orders are expected to open soon.

Anubhav Sharma, 27 Aug 2025 13:49

HyperOS 3 should officially debut on the Pad 8 and Xiaomi 16 series. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi confirms HyperOS 3 launch event with beta recruitment devices confirmed

Xiaomi has outlined that it will be revealing HyperOS 3 later this week. In the meantime, the company has outlined which existing flagships are eligible to receive HyperOS 3 Beta builds, including the Xiaomi 15 Ultra and the Xiaom...

Alex Alderson, 27 Aug 2025 13:23

While the Mate XTs will launch before Apple's iPhone 17, the Samsung Galaxy tri-fold will likely follow at the end of September. (Image source: Huawei)

All-white Huawei Mate XTs to launch before iPhone 17 Pro, Samsung Galaxy tri-fold rumored to launch at September's end

An official launch date has been set, according to one rumor. September will see the introduction two new tri-foldables, as suggested by an official video teaser from Huawei and a date purported by experts to be the launch day of ...

Alexander Fagot, 27 Aug 2025 12:59

Like the Galaxy S20 Ultra (pictured here), Samsung may also utilize a camera bump on the Galaxy S26 Ultra, according to a report. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra: Potential return of Galaxy S20 Ultra design feature suggests better cameras

Will the Galaxy S26 Ultra look more like the Galaxy S20 Ultra or Galaxy S21 Ultra than the Galaxy S25 Ultra? At least one report from Samsung's homeland suggests this possibility and argues that, like Apple's iPhone 17 Pro, improv...

Alexander Fagot, 27 Aug 2025 12:57

The IP68-certified Nothing Phone (3) has an aluminum frame and is protected by Gorilla Glass 7i (display) and Gorilla Glass Victus (back). (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Redefining "flagship": Verdict on the Nothing Phone (3)

Nothing has launched its most powerful smartphone yet, the Nothing Phone (3). It stands out with its unique design and impresses in our review with its strong features and performance that almost reaches flagship levels.

Manuel Masiero, 27 Aug 2025 12:37

OnePlus 15T and iQoo 15 Mini: Leak reveals early details of compact flagship smartphones

A new leak has revealed early details of the alleged OnePlus 15T and iQoo 15 Mini. Both are expected to debut as compact flagship phones with large batteries and ultrasonic fingerprint sensors.

Huzefa Baloch, 27 Aug 2025 01:42

Candy Crush Saga banner on display (Image source: King.com)

Microsoft may be forcing team behind Candy Crush mobile game to use AI, after cutting 200 jobs

A new report reveals how reliant Microsoft wants its employees to be on AI. Candy Crush and Farm Heroes Saga developer King has already seen 200 jobs sacrificed, with more upheaval possible. The unaffected mobile game developers w...

Adam Corsetti, 27 Aug 2025 01:32

The Prometheus cable. (Image source: Aohi)

Aohi Prometheus debuts as multi-use cable for survivalist tech enthusiasts

Lighting a fire using a USB-C cable is usually highly inadvisable - although Aohi claims that it is one of its latest accessories' key features. The other is the integration of a miniature titanium-alloy cutting tool. The Promethe...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 26 Aug 2025 21:40

The new RayNeo Air 3s Pro glasses. (Image source: TCL)

TCL RayNeo Air 3s Pro go global as bright, versatile AR glasses with advanced OLED tech

TCL asserts that any device can be augmented with an "IMAX-like" display of up to 201 inches with its latest RayNeo Air-series AR glasses. Their new HueView 2.0 micro-OLED lenses are backed to deliver color-accurate images with Ra...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 26 Aug 2025 20:58

The Vivo T4 Pro 5G packs a 6,500 mAh battery into waterproof housing. (Image source: Vivo)

Vivo T4 Pro launches as mid-range smartphone with 50 MP periscope telephoto camera and 6,500 mAh battery

Vivo has unveiled an exciting mid-range smartphone, the T4 Pro 5G, that packs a 50 MP periscope telephoto camera and a massive 6,500 mAh battery with 90-watt fast charging into a waterproof housing.

Hannes Brecher, 26 Aug 2025 20:36

Next-gen Android flagship killer registers in new leak

iQoo has reportedly started to certify the next generation of its high-performance Neo series of Android smartphones ahead of its launch. It is thought to consist of a pair of devices that might have the same fast wired charging s...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 26 Aug 2025 19:13

Official looking renders of Galaxy S25 FE's different color variants. (Image source: Android Headlines, edited)

This Samsung Galaxy S25 FE US pricing leak brings good news

The Galaxy S25 FE may not come at a higher price in the US compared to the Galaxy S24 FE. That could make the lack of an SoC upgrade more justifiable for some shoppers.

Vineet Washington, 26 Aug 2025 17:25

The MagSafe-compatible NX-P4MG starts at around $188 in Japan. Pictured: the portable SSD attached to an iPhone. (Image source: Nextorage)

Nextorage launches new USB4 portable SSD with MagSafe compatibility

The Nextorage NX-P4MG is a new portable SSD by the company, and it has MagSafe compatibility. With the USB4 support, it's said to offer up to 3,600 MB/s of sequential writing and 4,000 MB/s of sequential reading speeds.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 26 Aug 2025 13:15

The Galaxy S26 Ultra will have the same battery capacity as the Galaxy S25 Ultra shown here (image source: Notebookcheck)

Galaxy S26 Ultra: New leak delivers bad news for battery capacity

A battery listing spotted online supposedly shows off the Galaxy S26 Ultra's battery. Contrary to earlier rumours, it will not get a capacity upgrade, although faster charging still could be possible.

Anil Ganti, 26 Aug 2025 12:38

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 (Image source: Daniel Schmidt)

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7: Slimmer also means more compromises

Samsung has impressively demonstrated that it can also build thin foldables. However, this requires a few compromises. Google is taking a completely different approach with the Pixel 10 Pro Fold, which is even thicker. We venture ...

Daniel Schmidt, 26 Aug 2025 11:01

The Rapid Pro X power bank costs $299.99 in the US and €239.99 in the EU. Pictured: a promo picture of the portable charger. (Image source: EcoFlow)

EcoFlow Rapid Pro X debuts as high-capacity power bank with support for accessories

The EcoFlow Rapid Pro power bank series is now official, and among the new portable chargers is the Pro X. It has a 27,650 mAh capacity, support for 300 W fast charging, and compatibility with accessories. The launch price is $299...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 26 Aug 2025 08:47

This retailer leak doesn't confirm the price, though. Pictured: the Galaxy S24 FE. (Image source: Samsung)

Accidental retailer listing confirms core specs of Samsung Galaxy S25 FE

Samsung has yet to fully unveil the Galaxy S25 FE, but leaks have already given a glimpse of what to expect from the upcoming Fan Edition flagship phone. Now, an accidental retailer listing has confirmed the core specs of the smar...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 26 Aug 2025 07:40

An aluminum stand in the 10,000 mAh Rokform MagSafe power bank holds the attached phone up for hands-free use. (Image source: Rokform)

Rokform unveils 10,000 mAh power bank with built-in stand for Apple MagSafe-compatible iPhones

Rokform has launched a 10,000 mAh power bank for Apple MagSafe-compatible iPhones. An aluminum stand holds the phone up for hands-free use. A USB-C power connection provides simultaneous pass-through charging of the battery and ph...

David Chien, 25 Aug 2025 23:09