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Dropping a Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra with Gorilla Glass Armor still results in display damage. (Picture: PBKReviews)

First Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra 'drop & scratch durability' test with sand and grinder: drops still not a good idea

Gorilla Glass Armor has already proven that it can deal with reflections much better. But the question of resistance to scratches and (un)intentional drops was recently put to the test in the first available Galaxy S24 Ultra 'drop...

Alexander Fagot, 23 Jan 2024 23:57

AST SpaceMobile's BlueWalker 3 test satellite (Source: Business Wire)

Starlink competitor receives $155 million from AT&T, Google, and Vodafone

The first and only company to build a space-based cellular broadband network for regular smartphones, AST SpaceMobile announced a $155 million strategic investment from AT&T, Google and Vodafone. Alongside it, up to $51.5 million...

Codrut Nistor, 23 Jan 2024 23:49

Buy phone, get tablet. (Source: Motorola)

Deal | Buy Motorola Edge Plus 2023, get tablet for free

Motorola's US online store has added new deals to its latest Winter Wonder promo event. They include the offer of a free Lenovo Tab P11 with the purchase of the Edge Plus (or Edge+) 2023 smartphone. There is also a discount on the...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 23 Jan 2024 22:07

The Realme 12 Pro+ brings a periscope telephoto camera to the mid-range. (Image: Realme)

Realme 12 Pro+ leaks with Snapdragon 7s Gen 2, sample photos demonstrate periscope telephoto camera

The Realme 12 Pro+ is an exciting mid-range smartphone that will soon be launched, offering a periscope telephoto camera with triple optical zoom and a main camera with Sony IMX890 at an attractive price. A leak now confirms many ...

Hannes Brecher, 23 Jan 2024 19:24

The Realme Note 50 has a particularly thin casing with a modern design. (Image: Realme)

Realme Note 50 launches with 90 Hz display and 5,000 mAh battery for the equivalent of just 59 euros

With the Note 50, Realme presents an entry-level smartphone with a modern design, a 6.74-inch, 90 Hz fast display, and a 5,000 mAh battery at an attractive price. However, Realme saves in many areas to make this price possible.

Hannes Brecher, 23 Jan 2024 19:12

The Moto G24 will ship with Android 14 in four colour options. (Image source: Motorola)

Motorola Moto G24 debuts for €129 with Android 14 and 50 MP twin camera

The Moto G24 is a new affordable smartphone that is launching with Android 14 in four colours. The Motorola Moto G24 starts at €129 and has a 90 Hz IPS display and a 50 MP camera aided by a 5,000 mAh battery, albeit with a well-tr...

Alex Alderson, 23 Jan 2024 17:12

The Moto G04 arrives first in Europe before reaching other markets throughout January and early February. (Image source: Motorola)

Motorola Moto G04 arrives as new budget smartphone running Android 14

Motorola has presented the Moto G04, a budget smartphone with a Unisoc Tiger T606 chipset, a 90 Hz display and a 5,000 mAh battery. Motorola also includes a 16 MP rear-facing camera, among other hardware.

Alex Alderson, 23 Jan 2024 17:09

The OnePlus 12 can now be purchased globally (image via OnePlus)

OnePlus 12 goes global with high-end specs and expensive price tag

The OnePlus 12 has been launched globally, albeit with some nerfs. Unlike its Chinese variant, memory and storage max out at 16 GB and 512 GB, respectively.

Anil Ganti, 23 Jan 2024 16:00

HMD Global began making Nokia phones in 2017 (Image source: HMD Global)

5 great Nokia phones made by HMD Global including the Nokia 9 PureView

CheckMag HMD Global Oy has been the home of Nokia-branded phones since 2017, launching several smartphones and feature phones. While it prepares to start selling mobile phones that will carry its own brand name, here are some of the notewo...

Habeeb Onawole, 23 Jan 2024 14:40

The Galaxy S24, S24 Plus, and S24 Ultra cost $799.99, $999.99, and $1,299.99 in the US respectively.

Samsung Galaxy S24 series appear to be fan favorites as trio of devices reportedly break pre-order records

The combination of slick hardware and AI goodies may finally have done the trick for Samsung as the Galaxy S24 series has reportedly broken pre-order records in India. The trio of devices are also expected to force big price adjus...

Fawad Murtaza, 23 Jan 2024 13:26

The Mix Fold 3 was released last year. (Source: Xiaomi)

New Xiaomi foldables to take on the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 and OnePlus Open 2 globally this year

According to a new leak, Xiaomi is set to introduce new foldable smartphones later this year in its Mix series. In addition, it's claimed that said foldables will launch globally, for the first time ever, finally giving Xiaomi fan...

Ricci Rox, 23 Jan 2024 10:59

Carved manufactures protective covers from wood and resin, making each cover unique. (Image: Carved)

Carved presents unique wooden protective cases with MagSafe for the Google Pixel 8 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra

Carved has introduced unusual protective cases for the Google Pixel 8 Pro, the Samsung Galaxy S24 and the Galaxy S24 Ultra, which are made entirely of wood and resin for a unique design. The cases promise protection, MagSafe and Q...

Hannes Brecher, 22 Jan 2024 23:09

The Lenovo ThinkPhone is also set to receive Android 14. (Image: Motorola)

Officially confirmed: These Motorola smartphones will receive Android 14

Motorola has finally officially confirmed which of its smartphones will get the update to Android 14. The company's software support period is comparatively short, but at least newer smartphones such as the Edge 40 Neo, the Razr 4...

Hannes Brecher, 22 Jan 2024 22:48

Caviar's 'Era of Dragon' collection is functionally the same as the regular Galaxy S24 Ultra models. (Image source: Caviar)

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra receives extravagant overhaul with tourbillon watch and 24 karat gold dragon limited edition model

The regular Galaxy S24 Ultra may contain more premium materials than its predecessor. However, new 'Era of Dragon' limited edition models take things even further with gemstones, 24 karat gold dragon and even a mechanical watch em...

Alex Alderson, 22 Jan 2024 18:44

The Galaxy S24 and S24+ sport the exact camera sensors on the S23 and S23+. (Source: Samsung)

New Samsung Galaxy S24 and S24+ do not feature camera sensor upgrades

The Samsung Galaxy S24 and S24+ may well end up being excellent camera smartphones, but they may have to do that with a camera hardware disadvantage, with new information showing a complete lack of upgrades on that end, compared t...

Ricci Rox, 22 Jan 2024 16:18

The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra features a quad-camera setup on the back.

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra reportedly tramples iPhone 15 Pro Max in display reflectivity thanks to Corning Gorilla Armor

The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra appears to have a significant advantage over the iPhone 15 Pro Max when it comes to display clarity under bright lights. Thanks to the new Corning Gorilla Armor, the Galaxy S24 Ultra reportedly handles...

Fawad Murtaza, 22 Jan 2024 14:07

New information about the Redmi K70 Ultra has been revealed by a popular leaker (image via Redmi)

Redmi K70 Ultra to launch with 24 GB of RAM and a crazy bright screen

Weibo insider Digital Chat Station has revealed some more information about the Remi K70 Ultra. Its screen will be one of the brightest ones on a smartphone so far.

Anil Ganti, 22 Jan 2024 06:06

A tester shows us the advantages of the Galaxy AI Generative Editor over the similar Magic Editor for the Google Pixel 8 series.

Samsung Galaxy S24: Advantages of the Galaxy AI Generative Editor over the Magic Editor in the Google Pixel 8 Pro

In principle, both the Magic Editor in Google Photos, which has been available since the Pixel 8, and the new Generative Editor in the Gallery app of the new Galaxy S24 series offer very similar functionality. However, one importa...

Alexander Fagot, 22 Jan 2024 04:47

Top 4 innovations from CES 2024 (Source: CSEED)

Best of CES 2024: From Rabbit R1 to LG transparent TV

CheckMag CES 2024 featured a range of innovative products that are shaping the future of consumer technology. Below are the top 4 standout products from the event. While these innovations might not be immediately available for purchase, th...

Triet Le, 21 Jan 2024 21:40

XPayments goes live. (Source: X/Twitter)

XPayments account appearance re-ignites X/Twitter in-app transactions speculation

The registration of a new X/Twitter account with apparent direct links to the company may be connected to its owner Elon Musk's long-held aspirations of converting it into an "everything app". On that note, the same social media p...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 21 Jan 2024 19:14

Galaxy S24 Ultra takes the lead in latest storage benchmark (Image source: Samsung)

Galaxy S24 Ultra outperforms iPhone 15 Pro Max in storage benchmark with up to 75% better performance

The recently unveiled Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra brings premium specs to the table. With that, it stands as a device capable of delivering fast performance, even better than the iPhone 15 Pro Max in some aspects. For example, as Jaz...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 21 Jan 2024 18:55

A "Huawei P70" render. (Source: Digital Chat Station via Weibo)

Huawei P70: Preliminary display and battery specs leak out

The P70 and its siblings are projected to launch as Huawei's next XMAGE flagship smartphones, and as such have mostly been discussed in terms of their supposedly cutting-edge rear cameras thus far. However, more of the series' spe...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 21 Jan 2024 18:09

The Shadow Blade Gamepad 2.0. (Source: RedMagic)

RedMagic Shadow Blade Gamepad 2.0 goes international

RedMagic has just released its latest mobile gaming controller to regions such as North America. The Shadow Blade Gamepad 2.0 is rated to fit "all types" of smartphones, its maker's new 9 Pro flagship included, and stands out in i...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 21 Jan 2024 16:49

Early Exynos 2400 benchmarks show promising results (Image source: Samsung [Edited])

Exynos 2400 RDNA 3 GPU edges closer to Apple A17 Pro in 3DMark

The Exynos 2400 SoC of the recently unveiled Samsung Galaxy S24 series shows promising results in early benchmarks. It has now obtained a respective 4042 overall score on the 3DMark Wild Life Extreme benchmark, which is very close...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 21 Jan 2024 08:13

Problems with the S-Pen arise when using MagSafe cases for the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra. (Image: DBrand)

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra: Beware of cases with the MagSafe feature

Those who are thinking about a suitable protective case for their already-preordered Galaxy S24 Ultra may be considering choosing one with the MagSafe feature, as the Galaxy S24 series unfortunately still does not support QI2. How...

Alexander Fagot, 20 Jan 2024 23:11

Indian smartphone market analysis chart Q1 2021 to Q4 2023 (Source: Canalys)

Samsung beats Xiaomi in India

While it left Samsung behind in 2022, Xiaomi lost the Indian smartphone market crown to its South Korean rival last year. According to Canalys, Samsung shipped 7.6 million smartphones in India during last quarter of 2023 while Xia...

Codrut Nistor, 20 Jan 2024 19:55

Realme 12 Plus tipped for imminent launch as new addition to mid-range Android smartphone line

Realme is slated to launch new premium mid-range devices soon: the 12 Pro Plus, 12 Pro - and 12 Plus. The latter has no 2023 counterpart, yet is still apparently officially approved to join the rest of the 11-series successors soo...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 20 Jan 2024 19:27

Infinix Note 40 tipped to combine Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra-esque specs with budget platform - again

Infinix is now believed to release a 2024 Android smartphone that will charge as fast as the new Galaxy S24 Ultra, and have a screen almost the same size as the new Samsung super-flagship, yet be accessible to a whole new range of...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 20 Jan 2024 18:42

The Qi2 Magnetic Wireless Car Charger. (Source: ESR)

ESR: New in-car wireless charger launches with Qi2 as well as MagSafe

ESR's latest charging gadget has upgraded to the latest Qi2 standard on its launch. The new version of the Wireless Car Charger is rated for the same kind of magnetic connection with newer Android smartphones as it would with MagS...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 20 Jan 2024 17:34

Upcoming Moto G24's specifications and European pricing have been revealed. (Source : Appuals)

Motorola Moto G24 set to feature 50 MP main camera, 90 Hz display and a 5,000 mAh battery for just 169 euros according to leak

In a recent report, details of Motorola's upcoming budget smartphone - the Moto G24, have been revealed, including specifications and its European pricing. Powered by the MediaTek Helio G85 SoC, the device offers 4 GB of RAM and a...

Sambit Saha, 20 Jan 2024 17:29

Samsung's Galaxy S24 Ultra defeats Apple's and Google's flagships in battery life test. (Source: Own)

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra shines in battery life test, narrowly beats iPhone 15 Pro Max and Pixel 8 Pro to reclaim battery crown

In a recent battery life test by YouTuber XEETCHARGE, the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra outshone its competition, including the Pixel 8 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max, as well as its predecessor, the S23 Ultra. Despite featuring a similar 5...

Sambit Saha, 20 Jan 2024 16:00

The Razr 50 Ultra looks an awful lot like its predecessor, pictured. (Image source: Motorola)

Motorola Razr Plus 2024 and Razr 50 Ultra leaks with familiar design

According to a new report, Motorola has finalised the design of a Razr+ and Razr 40 Ultra successor. Arriving later this year with an almost unchanged look, the presumed Razr Plus 2024 and Razr 50 Ultra is allegedly being develope...

Alex Alderson, 20 Jan 2024 15:26

The Galaxy S24 Ultra may only sport one new camera sensor compared with last year's model. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra camera sensors detailed with one major change from Galaxy S23 Ultra

Details of the camera sensors in the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra have now been revealed through various sources. Seemingly, Samsung has only included one major change from last year's Galaxy S23 Ultra, with the 200 MP ISOCELL HP2 fea...

Alex Alderson, 20 Jan 2024 15:21

Huawei details the Harmony kernel of HarmonyOS NEXT (Image source: Huawei)

Huawei claims HarmonyOS NEXT kernel is 3x more efficient than Linux

Huawei has unveiled a self-developed operating system called the HarmonyOS NEXT. At the development event, the CEO described the OS as fully independent with a full-stack AI framework. The CEO has also claimed that the Harmony ker...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 20 Jan 2024 08:02

Google teases a new colorway for the Pixel 8 Pro (Image source: Google)

Google Pixel 8 Pro gets a cool “Minty Fresh” refresh on January 25

Google is teasing a new colorway for the Pixel 8 Pro. According to the official online store, it will be called Minty Fresh. As for when the new color will drop, the teaser video posted by Google has confirmed that it will be avai...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 20 Jan 2024 06:47

The Exynos 2400 could end up better than the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 at gaming (image via Qualcomm/Samsung, edited)

Exynos 2400 trades blows with Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy in gaming performance

A YouTuber compared the Galaxy S24+ (Exynos 2400) and Galaxy S24 Ultra's (Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy) gaming performance. Both phones performed identically, with the Snapdragon faring better at Call of Duty: Mobile and the Exyn...

Anil Ganti, 20 Jan 2024 05:58

The Realme 12 Pro+ comes in a chic design in blue or gold. (Image: Realme)

Realme advertises the advantages of the Realme 12 Pro+ via comparison to the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra

The Realme 12 Pro+ is being compared to the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra in order to promote the advantages of the high-quality midrange smartphone. Realme demonstrates the camera quality through numerous sample photos and highlights ...

Hannes Brecher, 19 Jan 2024 22:45

The Poco F5 is powered by a Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2. (Source: Poco)

Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3: Leak hypes up performance of rumored Poco F6-bound chipset

Qualcomm's next chipset is expected to be the Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3. Internally coded as SM8635, the Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2's successor is tipped to launch as the most powerful sub-premium chipset on the market, and could power the muc...

Ricci Rox, 19 Jan 2024 21:29

Note Assist is one of many 'Galaxy AI' features that Samsung has showcased in dedicated videos. (Image source: Samsung)

Samsung shows new Galaxy AI features shipping with Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24 Plus and Galaxy S24 Ultra smartphones in hands-on videos

Samsung has now detailed the countless AI features that it plans to begin shipping next with the Galaxy S24 series under its 'Galaxy AI' banner in a new set of videos. Functionality with dedicated videos includes Live Translate, a...

Alex Alderson, 19 Jan 2024 16:15

Samsung has made minor changes to the camera hardware in the Galaxy S24 Ultra.

Early Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra camera samples raise concerns compared to iPhone 15 Pro Max and last-gen Galaxy despite samey hardware

Just a day after the launch of the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, camera samples from the ultra-premium Android smartphone are popping up. Some comparisons with the previous generation as well as the iPhone 15 Pro are far less flatteri...

Julian van der Merwe, 19 Jan 2024 00:26

A certification body from Indonesia indicates that a Zenfone 11 Ultra will be launched in 2024 as the successor to the Zenfone 10.

Certification suggests that an Asus Zenfone 11 Ultra is now in the starting blocks

Last year, Asus supposedly discontinued the Zenfone series and shifted staff towards its ROG segment, as media reports claimed in 2023, but what has now surfaced at a certification authority does not fit into this picture at all. ...

Alexander Fagot, 18 Jan 2024 22:21

Samsung advertises many AI features that could become paid in the future. (Image: Samsung)

Galaxy S24: Samsung hints at paid subscription for AI features

The Samsung Galaxy S24 and the Galaxy S24 Ultra are designed to impress users with a variety of new AI features, which can only be used free of charge at the beginning, as Samsung now indicates in the small print.

Hannes Brecher, 18 Jan 2024 22:10

Samsung is of course also bringing the new One UI 6.1 to many other devices. (Image: Samsung)

One UI 6.1: These Samsung devices are getting the new update including exciting AI features from the Galaxy S24 series

Samsung has recently released its new One UI 6.1, based on Android 14. The new UI was launched with the Galaxy S24 series and is packed with exciting AI features, as well as various improvements and innovations. This new software ...

Marcus Schwarten, 18 Jan 2024 21:46

The Xiaomi 14 Ultra will take design cues from its predecessor. (Source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi 14 Ultra tipped to launch alongside Xiaomi Pad 7 series in March as renders leak

With the rumor mill for the Xiaomi 14 Ultra ramping up in the past few weeks, it comes as no surprise that the upcoming flagship isn't far from launch anymore, with new leaks now providing insight into when it will debut as well a...

Ricci Rox, 18 Jan 2024 21:44

The iPhone is the new king. (Image via Apple and Wikipedia, w/ edits)

Apple dethrones Samsung to claim global smartphone sales crown

Apple is now the most-sold smartphone brand globally, taking the top spot from Samsung. The place swap is largely due to a drop in sales for Samsung coupled with a growth in sales for Apple last year.

Sam Medley, 18 Jan 2024 21:08

Samsung Galaxy C55 tipped to launch as new bargain-class Android smartphone in 2024

The Samsung Galaxy F54 launched as India's "No-Shake Cam" smartphone in 2024 - and also as an alternative-market version of the M54. Now, their successors are projected to spin off again in 2024 with a new C-series variant. All 3 ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 18 Jan 2024 20:14

Google's new AI-driven search feature will be available on Pixel 8 phones (image via Google)

Google's Circle to Search arrives on Pixel 8 Pro and Pixel 8 by the end of January

Google has confirmed that its new AI-driven feature, Circle to Search, will launch on the Pixel 8 series on January 31. Some "premium Android smartphones" will get it eventually.

Anil Ganti, 18 Jan 2024 19:23

Realme Note 50 tipped to launch as super-budget Unisoc-powered Android smartphone

Rumors of a new line of Realme smartphones that will very overtly and directly target the Redmi Note series in the future have only just arisen. However, it seems the new range will also include devices that target even more affor...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 18 Jan 2024 19:08