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September is not too far away, with just under four months to go until the appearance of the successors to the iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max. But it seems to be now largely clear which color options iPhone 16 buyers will be able to choose from.

iQOO now leads the race to have the fastest smartphone with the updated Dimensity 9300+ processor with the Neo9S Pro. The SoC drives an extra-fast 144Hz flat AMOLED display, kept on with a 5,000+mAh battery that benefits from flagship-grade wired charging. The 9S Pro also boasts Bluetooth 5.4 to go with its Wi-Fi 7 connectivity and IR blaster.

Blackview has broken into the cutting-edge foldable Android smartphone market with the vegan leather-covered Hero 10 - a device that lacks Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5-style perks such as wireless charging, a 120Hz spec for either of its dual displays and even 5G. However, some consumers might not care once they see its current introductory price.

Xiaomi has announced its Android 15 beta program. Currently running as a developer preview program, Xiaomi is allowing anyone to test out Android 15 provided that they have a Xiaomi 13T Pro, Xiaomi 14 or Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro 12.4.

HMD Global is said to revive the design of the iconic Nokia Lumia 920 and develop a new mid-range smartphone that will also impress with a 108 MP PureView main camera, a 32MP selfie shooter, and a modern Snapdragon chip.

According to a report from a Korean news outlet, Samsung Foundry's cutting-edge SF3GAP node's yields are just 20%. It will be used to manufacture the Exynod 2500 later this year.

Motorola has not officially commented on the release of next-generation foldable smartphones yet. Nonetheless, official images, specs and pricing of two models have leaked online, which will be available as the Razr 2024 series in some markets and the Razr 50 series in others.

Qualcomm is expected to formally introduce Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 this October. With this, we will see brand-new flagship devices, possibly bringing a performance jump and many new features. But these upcoming phones are once again rumored to be expensive. This time, it's about the increased cost of the SoC's wafer.

Xiaomi's sub-brand POCO is set to hold a launch event on May 23, where the company will be announcing its latest POCO F6 Pro. While it's already known that the upcoming Android phone will be a rebranded Redmi K70 for the global markets, an early unboxing video has just confirmed it.

A new report has now revealed more information on Xiaomi's launch plans for the Xiaomi 15 series. Apparently, the company will once again launch only two of the three models globally, with the third remaining exclusive to the Chinese domestic market.

Lenovo has launched a brand-new charging brick in China, the ThinkPlus 65W GaN charger. It has a compact form factor, but it features three charging ports, two of which are USB Type-C. The launch price is at CNY 99, around $14.

New information about the upcoming Samsung foldables, which will replace the Galaxy Z Fold5 and Galaxy Z Flip5 in less than two months, has surfaced. An industry report from South Korea explains why the new foldable phone will not only be more robust but also less susceptible to crease build-up, while its bigger Galaxy Z Fold6 sibling has appeared in a benchmark database for the first time.

Those wanting to give their current smartphone the feel of a Pixel 9 can now download the colorful, official wallpapers, which a leaker has already made available for the Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro XL, as well as the Pixel Fold 2, which will likely be launched as the Pixel 9 Pro Fold. In addition, all currently planned color options for the next Google phones are now available in advance.

Samsung is attempting to create a somewhat more eye-catching look with the Galaxy F55 5G, as the mid-range smartphone comes with a leather back in either black or orange.

Motorola has not yet said anything official about releasing a Moto G84 successor. Nonetheless, evidence of the company having prepared the Moto G85 has turned up on Geekbench. Potentially, the Motorola Moto G85 could showcase the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 3, an unreleased chipset as it stands.

As per the usual timeline, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 is expected to launch sometime this October. But it’s not the only flagship chip expected to use the 3 nm process. Samsung will also reportedly be bringing its Exynos 2500 with the same process design, and according to the latest leak, it will apparently be outclassing Qualcomm’s upcoming flagship SoC in terms of power efficiency.

Xiaomi has launched the Redmi Note 13R in China with a starting price tag of CNY 1,399 (around $193). Under the hood, it packs the Snapdragon 4 Gen 2, which is paired with up to 12 GB of RAM and 512 GB of storage. Other than that, the Android phone has a dual camera setup on the back, a 6.79-inch 120 Hz screen on the front, and boots HyperOS.

According to new leaks, Xiaomi is set to further improve the main camera on its next-gen flagship smartphone model. Supposedly, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra will be equipped with a sensor even bigger than the type 1-inch one on the 14 Ultra.

Google I/O is over, but Made By Google is still yet to come. Four Pixel 9 phones, including the Pixel Fold 2, are expected at the latter launch event later this year. Based on the Tensor G4, a substantial redesign is probable, but the cameras are unlikely to change much, as a leaker recently reported. Hence, the Pixel 10 is likely to be exciting, especially in regard to the Tensor G5.

Three major leaks have revealed the design and key specs of the Samsung Galaxy M35 5G, a brand new mid-range smartphone that boasts a 6,000 mAh battery, a 5 nm ARM chip and a modern design with a flat frame.

The Google Pixel 8a offers numerous AI camera features, but the camera hardware remains unchanged from the Pixel 7a. As an analysis by DxOMark shows, the software optimizations are not enough to keep up with the more expensive Pixel 8.

CMF by Nothing has a good number of accessories under its portfolio. Now, it seems that the sub-brand is getting ready to launch its first-ever phone. At least, that's what the recent rounds of rumors are hinting at. As for the latest leak, it suggests that the device will be a cheaper version of Nothing Phone 2a.

OPPO is now slated to ditch the potentially polarizing camera hump of its Reno11-series sub-flagship Android smartphones as the line's next generation takes shape. The OEM is now believed to go with a much more traditional design instead in the new 12 series, paired with "super beautiful" screens, according to a knowledgeable leaker.

One of the main highlights of Samsung One UI 6.1, introduced with the Galaxy S24 series, is the Galaxy AI features. The company later rolled out the update to last-gen flagships, and now it’s dropping on mid-range devices. But unlike the flagship phones, the mid-rangers are getting it without any AI features.

The budget-friendly Samsung Galaxy S24 FE still seems to be in the works, with the Android smartphone getting spotted on One UI test build. It appeared on the company's firmware server with model number SM-721B, seemingly the model for the European market.

Honor has revealed that it has now kicked off its Android 15 Beta Program. The new beta program starts with the Magic6 Pro and Magic V2, despite the latter only recently being eligible for Android 14.

Apple announced several new accessibility features coming to iOS and iPadOS. Among them are Eye Tracking, which will allow users to interact with an iPhone or iPad with only their eyes; Vocal Shortcuts, which lets users customize voice commands; and Vehicle Motion Cues, which may help reduce motion sickness.

The Redmi K60 Ultra's successor remains stubbornly conspicuous by its absence, yet has reportedly hit the 3C regulatory database, thereby indicating that it is finally ready to launch in 2024. Should this new leak prove accurate, it will be capable of charging faster than other high-end smartphones, even the Xiaomi 14 Ultra.

iQOO has partnered with the NBA (in China) for the upcoming launch of an Android smartphone that will introduce MediaTek's latest flagship processor. The Dimensity 9300 Plus (or 9300+) is backed to help the the Neo9S Pro's owners "win more games". It is also slated to launch with innovative colorways in both its standard and special edition.

Xiaomi will be releasing the POCO F6 and POCO F6 Pro in full next week. In the meantime, the company has shared various specifications about the more powerful POCO F6, including the presence of Qualcomm's latest Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chipset.

Sony has now unveiled its flagship smartphone designed to rival offerings like the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra and Xiaomi 14 Ultra. The new Xperia 1 VI arrives with significant zoom upgrades but also some head-scratching downgrades, particularly at its hefty €1,399 MSRP.

With the K12x, Oppo presents an interesting mid-range smartphone that offers up to 12 GB of RAM, 512 GB of flash memory, and a 120 Hz OLED display with 1,080p+ resolution despite its relatively low price.

Scheduled to launch later today, Google's second beta of the next Android iteration is expected to sport quite a few noticeable changes. While the details are not available yet, users of Google smartphones starting with the Pixel 6, as well as Pixel Tablet and Fold owners should get this test version later this year.

Sony has now silently unveiled its latest mid-range phone, the Xperia 10 VI, as a successor to last year's Xperia 10 V. As is typical, the new device delivers a slew of unspectacular specifications but is also priced quite reasonably.

The dream is over! According to leaked plans, the cheaper and thinner Galaxy Z Fold FE without stylus operation would have cost just under $1000 and was intended to significantly increase Samsung's declining market share in the foldable sector. However, according to the latest information from industry sources, Samsung has changed its plans.

According to a new report, Google has prepared significant camera upgrades for its Pixel 9 series smartphones. Unfortunately, it will reserve UWB connectivity for its Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro XL models, rather than also for the Pixel 9.

India is due to get its first-ever Android smartphone with the new Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 processor from Qualcomm soon. It is on the way courtesy of Realme, which seems to have upgraded the GT 6T's large battery with faster charging than that of its China-only counterpart.

Sony is less than 24 hours away from presenting the Xperia 1 VI. In the meantime, several Japanese industry insiders appear to have been informed that the device will sport a 1080p display, unlike the 4K-wielding Xperia 1 V.

HMD - which now releases smartphones independent of its usual Nokia brand-name - has announced its first-ever rugged smartphone. It pairs a Corning Gorilla Glass Victus-covered 120Hz display with an "AI" main camera and an estimated 2-day battery. However, the novelty is somewhat disrupted by the fact that it is a pretty blatant re-brand of an existing device.

Sharge and OnePlus has finally set the date on which the unique "all-in-one" Pouch power bank's pre-orders will begin. The device has been 'crowd-designed' to satisfy as many charging needs as possible in one product while being as compact as possible. It is also touted as an ideal travel accessory thanks to its "premium portability".

Sony is a day away from unveiling the Xperia 1 VI. While the company continues to tease the device's zoom camera upgrades, a leaker has revealed what appears to be official launch presentation slides.

Google is not expected to reveal any new smartphones until the autumn. Nonetheless, new hands-on images of three Pixel 9 series smartphones have surfaced online. Not only do the images confirm earlier leaks, but they also reveal the trio's display specifications.

Ahead of its May 23 global debut, an Amazon listing has now revealed details and pricing of the Poco F6 Pro. While the listed specs are consistent with the Redmi K70 the Poco F6 Pro is based on, it appears the phone will be considerably cheaper than its predecessor.

Digital Chat Station, a well-known Weibo tipster, reports that it "is difficult to maintain the original price range" for the upcoming Xiaomi 15 series phones. That suggests that the company's newest flagships will see a price hike. The leakster has also reported that there will be one model with satellite communications support.

A Weibo tipster states the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 will launch with an Adreno 830 GPU clocked at 935 MHz. The SoC's P-cores will have a peak clock of 4.2 GHz and the other six cores will max out at 2.6 GHz.

The Galaxy A55 shows a new and attractive side in our test, offering a really good overall package. But it also has to endure some complaints that would have been avoidable in our opinion and also represent our wish list for the Galaxy A56.

Samsung is not expected to launch the Galaxy S25 Ultra until early next year. Regardless, information about a prototype unit has leaked online, which points to new camera hardware and the removal of one camera found in the current Galaxy S24 Ultra.

Infinix India has announced that it will augment its "GT-verse" with a new laptop as well as another Android smartphone soon. Both devices will have gamer-oriented Cyber Mecha RGB, although only one is slated to rock Raptor Lake silicon and RTX 4000-series graphics. Then again, the GT 20 Pro is thought to have the higher display refresh rate of the two, which will apply to an OLED panel to boot.

Android smartphone brand Honor has been accused of cloning a camera hump belonging to a device from former parent Huawei for an upcoming series flagship. However, this leak has now been dismissed as "fake" by a company executive, who seems confident the company can do "better" for the upcoming 200 Pro.

In the aftermath of a patent dispute, Motorola and Lenovo are no longer allowed to sell smartphones and laptops with WWAN modules. Although some targeted Lenovo laptops can still be acquired as long as existing stocks last, the brand might appeal the court's decision and revert the ruling.