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The Galaxy S23 Ultra will receive five years of security updates, but the S24 Ultra and its siblings appear ready for seven years in total. (Source: Samsung)

Samsung Galaxy S24 series: Recent reports of seven major OS upgrades may have been misleading

A new rumor recently surfaced on tech social media spaces claiming Samsung was poised to launch the Galaxy S24 series with the promise of seven years of major OS upgrades. That rumor now looks to have been misleading.

Ricci Rox, 14 Jan 2024 11:20

Blackview BL8000: New robust 5G smartphone launches with secondary display for notifications, media control and selfies

The Blackview BL8000 is a new 5G smartphone with a second display. Battery recharging is said to be quick, the use of two SIM cards is possible, and a number of certifications attest to the smartphone's robustness. The high bright...

Silvio Werner, 13 Jan 2024 23:49

New promo images show camera features of the Samsung Galaxy S24 series, which is expected to receive 7 years of Android updates.

Samsung Galaxy S24, S24 Ultra promos highlight camera features. 7 years of updates and possible Galaxy AI subscriptions on the cards

(Update 2: More leaked Unboxing-photos and promos confirm additional features) Samsung might copy Google and increase update support to seven years starting with the Galaxy S24 series, according to reliable sources this weekend. F...

Alexander Fagot, 13 Jan 2024 23:36

The new Frequency Division OLED screen. (Source: TCL)

CES 2024 | TCL CSOT unveils IJP OLED laptop display and multi-refresh rate zone screen

TCL's CSOT R&D division has indicated that it might help build the 14-inch laptop displays of the future based on some of its current OLED prototypes. Some of these PCs might have improved outdoor visibility thanks to high-brightn...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 13 Jan 2024 21:06

The Realme 12 Pro comes in a slick design with a leather look. (Image: Realme)

Realme 12 Pro: Teaser reveals periscope telephoto camera, Sony IMX890 and other details of the mid-range smartphone

The Realme 12 Pro will soon be launched as an extremely interesting midrange smartphone that packs a high-quality main camera with a Sony IMX890 sensor and a periscope telephoto camera into a particularly stylish case, as the firs...

Hannes Brecher, 12 Jan 2024 23:07

Doogee V20S: Rugged smartphone with 5G and second display

Doogee V20S: 5G smartphone with a second display, tough housing and dual SIM

A second display and 5G with dual SIM functionality: Doogee is launching a new and particularly robust smartphone in the V20S. The model also comes with a high-performing SoC and extensive features.

Silvio Werner, 12 Jan 2024 22:10

The Vivo X100 Pro launched globally last week. (Source: Vivo)

Vivo X100 Ultra: Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra rival set to arrive with monstrous camera hardware

The Vivo X100 Ultra—referred to as Thanos by Weibo users—is slated to launch in the near future with powerful camera hardware that could well dominate the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra's.

Ricci Rox, 12 Jan 2024 21:41

The Redmi Note 13 will launch globally next week. (Source: Xiaomi)

Redmi Note 13 series to arrive with bundles including the Xiaomi Smart Band 8 and Watch S1 Active

The Redmi Note 13 series is scheduled to make its global debut on January 15. Ahead of that date, a new leak has now revealed marketing material confirming details of the devices and bundle offers for the European market.

Ricci Rox, 12 Jan 2024 21:39

CES 2024 | Hohem Mic-01 debuts as OEM's inaugural wireless lavalier microphone

Hohem's prominence in the smartphone/camera gimbal game has made its announcement of the Mic-01 wireless lavalier mic as its latest products all the more surprising. Nevertheless, the OEM asserts that the accessory will "elevate" ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 12 Jan 2024 18:53

Honor ships various exclusive accessories with the Magic V2 RSR Porsche Design. (Image source: Honor)

Honor Magic V2 RSR Porsche Design presented as new premium foldable smartphone

Honor has launched a new version of the Magic V2, six months after the device's original release. Arriving as the Magic V2 RSR Porsche Design, the handset is Porsche Design's second product in as many months after the AOC AGON PRO...

Alex Alderson, 12 Jan 2024 18:42

The OnePlus 12R in its two rumoured launch colours. (Image source: @rquandt)

OnePlus 12R global release extending to Europe with two launch colours planned

A renowned leaker has outlined OnePlus' plans to expand availability for its R series. Previously limited to India and other Asian markets, the R series is rumoured to reach Europe for the first time with the upcoming OnePlus 12R.

Alex Alderson, 12 Jan 2024 15:16

The POCO M6 Pro 4G is not necessarily a lower-specced version of its 5G counterpart. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi POCO M6 Pro 4G debuts globally for budget pricing with 120 Hz AMOLED display and 64 MP triple cameras

The POCO M6 Pro 4G is Xiaomi's second smartphone of the same name after August's release of the POCO M6 Pro 5G. Surprisingly, the new 4G model contains better hardware in most cases than its 5G sibling, including a 120 Hz AMOLED d...

Alex Alderson, 11 Jan 2024 23:56

The design of the Xiaomi 14 Ultra is expected to differ from the Xiaomi 13 Ultra in several respects. (Image: Concept Creator)

Xiaomi 14 Ultra: How the Leica camera flagship design will change, according to an eyewitness

After a Xiaomi 14 Ultra, which was concealed in a protective case, was recently discovered in a camera test with other smartphones, a well-known leaker has now also spoken out on changes to the design of the Xiaomi 13 Ultra succes...

Alexander Fagot, 11 Jan 2024 23:53

The POCO X6 Pro 5G comes in three colours with vegan leather options. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi POCO X6 Pro launches with Android 14, HyperOS and impressive hardware at attractive pricing

Xiaomi has kicked off the POCO X6 series, of which the POCO X6 Pro 5G is currently the series' top model. The POCO X6 Pro 5G has a 120 Hz AMOLED display and a powerful chipset, plus an optically stabilised camera and a large batte...

Alex Alderson, 11 Jan 2024 23:53

The POCO X6 ships with MIUI 14 for POCO rather than HyperOS. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi POCO X6 released with Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G features for under $250

Xiaomi has premiered the POCO X6 globally, a new mid-range handset based around Qualcomm's Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 chipset. While the POCO X6 shares most of its hardware with the Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G, Xiaomi has sought to distinguish ...

Alex Alderson, 11 Jan 2024 23:52

While Samsung is using the Sphere for Galaxy S24 teasers at CES 2024, the first marketing slides for the Galaxy flagship have been leaked.

Samsung Galaxy S24, S24+, S24 Ultra: Marketing slides leak new features, while the Las Vegas Sphere displays impressive teasers

While Samsung recently made use of the huge LED area of the round Sphere event hall for its latest Galaxy S24 teaser video with a Marvel theme at CES 2024, a leaker has revealed unauthorized leaked marketing slides that show impor...

Alexander Fagot, 11 Jan 2024 22:39

The Moto G Stylus 2024 follows Motorola's new Moto G design language. (Image source: @OnLeaks & Smartmania)

Motorola Moto G Stylus 2024 early details revealed with modernised design and 50 MP dual camera array

First details about a new Moto G Stylus have surfaced online courtesy of a reliable leaker. Dubbed the Moto G Stylus 2024, the handset is expected to take on the design of other recent Motorola smartphones like the Moto G04, Moto ...

Alex Alderson, 11 Jan 2024 18:21

The Honor Magic6 Pro is available in five eye-catching colors. (Image: Honor)

Honor unveils Magic6 Pro camera flagship with 180 MP periscope telephoto camera and 5,000 nits AMOLED display

With the Magic6 Pro, Honor presents an unusual camera flagship with an eye-catching design in five colors, which has a dual selfie camera, a 50 MP f/1.4 main camera with variable aperture, and a 180-megapixel periscope telephoto c...

Hannes Brecher, 11 Jan 2024 17:42

The 6.67-inch Xiaomi Poco F5 Pro weighs 204 grams and is available in black or white.

Xiaomi Poco F5 Pro review: Is the extra money worth it?

The Xiaomi Poco F5 Pro is a strong mid-range smartphone that starts at roughly ~$500. Its sister model, the Poco F5, is almost as fast and has nearly identical capabilities, but it costs around $399.

Manuel Masiero, 11 Jan 2024 16:36

SmartSens has unveiled it's first 50 MP 1/1.28-inch sensor (Image source: SmartSens)

SmartSens SC580XS debuts as company’s first 50 MP 1/1.28-inch image sensor

SamrtSens, a Chinese CMOS manufacturer, has launched its first 50 MP 1/1.28-inch image sensor. Called the SmartSens SC580XS, the camera sensor is competing against the likes of Sony IMX707, Samsung ISOCELL JN1, and OmniVision OV50...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 11 Jan 2024 08:13

Samsung is exploring many different pathways for future foldable phones and laptops. (Image source: Samsung Display)

CES 2024 | Samsung flexes more pliable, durable, and versatile folding phone and laptop displays

Samsung Display is addressing one of the biggest problems with contemporary folding phones at its 2024 CES showcase. It also showed off a 360-degree In&Out Flip folding phone prototype, slide-out tablet screens, and more durable, ...

Julian van der Merwe, 11 Jan 2024 02:46

The Realme 12 Pro was developed in collaboration with Rolex. (Image: Realme)

Rolex smartphone: First image of the Realme 12 Pro Special Edition appears

Rolex is now entering the smartphone market, at least as part of a collaboration with Realme. As the first teaser images and a video show, a Rolex version of the Realme 12 Pro is planned, which combines a luxurious leather feel wi...

Hannes Brecher, 10 Jan 2024 22:59

Leakster shares details on the SoC of Huawei P70 lineup (Image source: Huawei [Edited])

Leakster suggests Huawei P70 will feature new Kirin 9010 SoC

Smart Pickachu, a well-known Weibo leakster, reported that the Huawei P70 lineup will use a new SoC named the Kirin 9010. However, it isn’t the first time this chipset has surfaced online. Back in 2021, it was reported to debut as...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 10 Jan 2024 19:07

Hollyland Lark M2 Wireless Lavalier Microphone debuts as advanced ultra-light external mic

Hollyland claims to have packed all the tech for a "top level consumer-grade" lavalier- or lapel-style microphone into an "all-in-one button" with its latest Lark-series release. The M2 is rated to eliminate unwanted background no...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 10 Jan 2024 17:43

The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra in a leaked promo image. (Image: @sondesix, edited)

Samsung Galaxy S24, S24+ and S24 Ultra: Leak reveals complete data sheets, colors and prices

In around a week, Samsung will unveil the Galaxy S24, the Galaxy S24+ and the Galaxy S24 Ultra. The most comprehensive leak to date now reveals the complete data sheets of all three models in advance, including the European varian...

Hannes Brecher, 09 Jan 2024 23:05

The Redmi Note 13 4G in Ice Blue, one of its three rumoured launch colours. (Image source: Amazon)

Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 4G shows itself in retailer leaks

Xiaomi is edging closer to releasing the Redmi Note 13 4G, likely the cheapest model in the Redmi Note 13 series. While Xiaomi has not commented on a release date yet, several retailer leaks have confirmed the handset's design, sp...

Alex Alderson, 09 Jan 2024 19:16

AOHi The Future Racing Cable launches as customizable-length cable that upgrades to USB4

AOHi has announced that crowdfunding for a new generation of its innovative modular (or "splicable") cable has begun. Like its Future Creative predecessor, the Racing Cable can be put together to be longer or even to be type-A at ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 09 Jan 2024 19:04

CES 2024 | XREAL Air 2 Ultra AR glasses launch with potentially enhanced immersion and tracking with micro OLED displays

XREAL asserts that it is ready for Apple's Vision Pro with the Air 2 Ultra, which upgrade to tracking in six degree of freedom (6DoF) and a field of view (FOV) that might beat that of its Cupertino-born rival. The glasses also boa...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 09 Jan 2024 18:27

The POCO X6 Pro in POCO's trademark yellow finish. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi confirms various POCO X6, POCO X6 Pro and POCO M6 Pro hardware features before January 11 release

Xiaomi has outlined several hardware details about three of its upcoming POCO smartphones. Arriving later this week, the POCO X6, POCO X6 Pro and POCO M6 Pro 4G will all have their origins in other Xiaomi handsets, albeit with som...

Alex Alderson, 09 Jan 2024 17:56

The Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy is unlikely to offer better performance than the standard Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. (Source: Samsung)

Samsung Galaxy S24 series: Details of Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy and Exynos 2400 revealed in new leak

The Samsung Galaxy S24 series is set to make its grand debut later this month at Unpacked. Ahead of that, however, a new leak has now revealed details of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy chipset that will power the flagship phone...

Ricci Rox, 09 Jan 2024 14:52

Google's Pixel smarpthones took home all three podium finishes in the overall 2024 blind smartphone camera test thanks to superb, consistent performance. (Image source: MKBHD on YouTube)

Google Pixel 7a smashes Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, iPhone 15 Pro in massive blind smartphone camera test

Things are not as they seem in smartphone photography. Google's budget Pixel 7a beats the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra and iPhone 15 Pro, and Sony's "camera-with-a-phone-strapped-to-it" Xperia 1 V performs abysmally. Testing 20 of 202...

Julian van der Merwe, 09 Jan 2024 07:21

ASUS offers the ROG Phone 8 series with various accessories. (Image source: ASUS)

CES 2024 | ASUS ROG Phone 8 and ROG Phone 8 Pro presented to take on new flagship and gaming smartphones

ASUS has unveiled the ROG Phone 8 and ROG Phone 8 Pro, a particularly powerful pair of smartphones that integrate a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset with LPDDR5x RAM, UFS 4.0 flash storage and a 165 Hz display. Not only has ASUS confirm...

Alex Alderson, 09 Jan 2024 01:10

iPhone owners in the US are now receiving compensation (symbolic image by Bagus Hernawan)

iPhone: Compensation payments to customers due to Batterygate are underway - and are quite substantial

Apple is now compensating customers who were affected by deliberate processor slowdowns as part of the Batterygate scandal. These are by no means penny amounts.

Silvio Werner, 08 Jan 2024 23:19

The Poco F5 launched in May 2023. (Source: Poco)

Poco F6: Details of Xiaomi's next-gen flagship killer revealed in new leak

The Poco F5 is expected to launch later in the year, and a new leak has now provided some insight into what fans can expect from the next entry in the series. It's all rather exciting, though, with the Poco F6 seemingly set to con...

Ricci Rox, 08 Jan 2024 19:32

Oppo Find X7 Ultra debuts in China with a revamped camera setup (Image source: Oppo)

Oppo Find X7 Ultra premieres as world's first dual-periscope flagship smartphone

Oppo has unveiled its latest camera flagship, the Oppo Find X7 Ultra. As a true successor to one of the top-rated smartphones in DXOMARK's list, the Find X6 Pro, it sets a new standard in mobile photography. It's the first smartph...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 08 Jan 2024 13:54

The ROG Phone 7 Ultimate. (Source: Asus)

Fantastic Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro benchmark numbers officially revealed as launch nears

Asus has now revealed some benchmark numbers for its upcoming gaming smartphone, the ROG Phone 8 Pro. The ROG Phone 8 Pro is poised to make it debut in China on January 16 and will arrive with performance numbers that seemingly dw...

Ricci Rox, 08 Jan 2024 10:01

The ONEKEY FINTIN V1 enables rapid texting without looking at the keyboard. (Source: ONEKEY)

ONECOME debuts innovative 6-pad FINTIN V1 handheld keyboard for typing blind

ONECOME has debuted the 6-pad FINTIN V1 handheld keyboard. This innovative Bluetooth device allows users to type blind through the use of easy-to-memorize sets of keypads that correspond to the regular QWERTY layout. This compact ...

David Chien, 08 Jan 2024 04:23

There will also be another global Xiaomi 14 Ultra with a Leica camera in 2024, which is apparently already undergoing tests. (Image: ConceptCreator)

Xiaomi 14 Ultra: First hands-on images reveal the global Leica camera flagship in testing

At least four months before its expected launch in China, several hands-on images of a global prototype of the Xiaomi 14 Ultra have now emerged, which ostensibly shows the smartphone being compared and tested with various other ca...

Alexander Fagot, 07 Jan 2024 23:39

Almost 10 days before the Samsung Unpacked event, the exclusive colors of the Galaxy S24 Ultra and new hands-on images have been leaked.

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra: Exclusive colors in official renders for the first time, hands-on images show switched-on display

With just under 10 days to go before the first Galaxy Unpacked launch event of 2024, the three exclusive Galaxy S24 Ultra colors, which will only be available directly from Samsung, can now be seen for the first time in official p...

Alexander Fagot, 07 Jan 2024 23:16

The Redmi Note 13 5G in its 'Graphite Black' colourway. (Image source: Aldi Talk)

Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 5G European pricing and specifications leak before mid-January release

Eurozone pricing for the Redmi Note 13 5G has surfaced online days after the device's Indian release. Slated to launch globally later this month, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 5G has an additional rear-facing camera over its Chinese co...

Alex Alderson, 07 Jan 2024 21:57

ESR Qi2 wireless charging accessory range to debut at CES 2024

ESR has announced that the next generation of charging accessories will include products compatible with the new Qi2 standard rated to bring a MagSafe-like experience to compatible Android devices. On that note, the OEM will also ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 07 Jan 2024 21:41

RedMagic 9 Pro claims top spot in latest AnTuTu performance chart

The RedMagic 9 Pro is currently the #1 Android smartphone on the AnTuTu Benchmark's rankings, and its maker has lost no time in pointing that fact out. The OEM touts its new gaming flagship as having "The Chill that Never Quits" t...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 07 Jan 2024 21:00

The Neo9 Pro's latest teaser. (Source: iQOO)

iQOO Neo9 Pro Indian launch event set for February 2024

iQOO India has announced that the Neo9 Pro will power its 2024 soon. The Android smartphone will be available in its most distinctive two-toned colorway when unleashed on its new market. It will also bring a high-refresh-rate scre...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 06 Jan 2024 22:08

Fiido Kidz debuts as world's first electric bike with parental controls

Fiido asserts that its latest product is the best and safest way possible to make a child's first two-wheeler electric. The Kidz is touted to address some problems the OEM claims to have identified with some balance bikes of its t...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 06 Jan 2024 19:17

The price of the Galaxy Xcover7 is said to be known (Symbolbild, Xcover6 Pro, Samsung)

Galaxy Xcover7: New rugged smartphone to launch at a fairly affordable price

The Galaxy Xcover7 is a new smartphone from Samsung, which is also characterized in particular by its durability. It is now known what price the model will be sold for.

Silvio Werner, 06 Jan 2024 14:02

The differences between Oppo Find X7 (left) and Find X7 Ultra (right) as well as many new Hasselblad camera features and sample photos.

Oppo Find X7 Ultra Hasselblad camera: Impressive portrait photos, 4K Dolby Vision HDR video, differences to the Find X7

The very first Android smartphone will soon deliver Dolby Vision 4K video recordings in HDR - that's what Oppo promises for its Find X7 and Find X7 Ultra, whose differences in the camera area have now been clarified. The portrait ...

Alexander Fagot, 06 Jan 2024 13:29

Samsung will reportedly launch new fast charging adapters (Image source: Samsung)

Samsung reportedly plans to debut new USB-C chargers with Galaxy S24 series

Samsung is gearing up to debut the Galaxy S24 lineup on the coming January 17. While the smartphones will bring many upgrades, the charging speeds are expected to be the same as the S23 series. Even so, Samsung reportedly plans to...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 06 Jan 2024 07:28

Honor has designed the X50 GT in 'Silver Winged God of War' and 'Fantasy Night Black' colour options. (Image source: Honor)

Honor X50 GT revealed with flagship Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset and huge battery at mid-range pricing

The X50 GT is Honor's latest mid-range smartphone and one that it sells in China for CNY 1,999 (~$281). The Honor X50 GT has an eye-catching design, which it complements with a 5,800 mAh battery, a Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 chipset ...

Alex Alderson, 05 Jan 2024 23:38

Blackview BL9000: 5G smartphone with second display, Gorilla Glass Victus and 120-watt recharging

The Blackview BL9000 is a new rugged smartphone that is set to launch at an affordable price. It also comes with a second display and is 5G capable.

Silvio Werner, 05 Jan 2024 23:28