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According to a new report, Xiaomi has created a fourth Xiaomi 14 series model after the Xiaomi 14, Xiaomi 14 Pro and Xiaomi 14 Ultra. Rather than arriving as the Xiaomi 14 Lite or Xiaomi 14 CIVI, the device is now rumoured to be arriving as the Xiaomi 14 SE instead.

The latest version of the ESR Magnetic Wireless Car Charger is backed to keep new (or upcoming) Android smartphones as stable while driving as a MagSafe-capable iPhone would be thanks to an upgrade to cutting-edge Qi2 charging technology. The accessory is rated to work just as fast as many wireless chargers for the home, and currently has a doubly discounted price on Amazon.

A Bilibili user has benchmarked what is almost certainly an early Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 reference device. It shows off some preliminary performance figures and most importantly, the CPU core layout and clock speeds.

HMD Global has introduced three new Nokia feature phones, all for under €100. Sporting modernised designs and USB Type-C connectivity, the Nokia 215 4G, Nokia 225 4G and Nokia 235 4G also support Bluetooth, microSD card expansion and Snake.

Xiaomi has released another limited edition version of the Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus 5G. Arriving as the World Champions Edition, the new model contains a limited edition design, plus UI changes and accessories that are not available with any other Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus 5G configurations.

Google is on the verge of introducing the Pixel 8a, an exciting mid-range smartphone that will arrive with the same Tensor G3 chipset as the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro. Despite containing numerous other upgrades over the Pixel 7a, such as a 120 Hz OLED display, it seems that Google plans to price the Pixel 8a more aggressively than previous rumours claimed.

The Poco F6 has now made its first appearance on Geekbench, delivering performance above the pay grade of other Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 phones. The Poco F5's successor is tipped to launch globally imminently, before heading over to India shortly after.

Samsung is finally rumoured to be moving on from the 50 MP camera it has used in its regular and 'Plus' sized flagships, starting in 2025. However, the same is not expected to be true of the successor to the Galaxy S24 Ultra, which could see another return of Samsung's 200 MP and 1/1.3-inch main sensor.

HMD Global is preparing to release not one but three new Nokia 2 series feature phones. While the Nokia 215 4G, Nokia 225 4G and Nokia 235 4G all contain refinements like USB Type-C connectivity, they differ in other areas like camera and display hardware.

Blackview has confirmed all key specifications for the Hero 10, its first foldable smartphone. Rumoured to be the world's cheapest foldable when it launches globally, the Blackview Hero 10 also has a 108 MP primary camera and supports 45 W wired charging, among other features.

The HMD Pulse series phones are the very first smartphones from the company that comes with its name. While they are good entry-level devices for those who prioritize repairability, the marketing posters of Pulse and Pulse+ were misleading. They showcased a thin bezel on all four corners. But they actually have a thin chin, for which the company’s chief marketing officer has apologized.

Huawei has introduced GoPaint as its latest in-house app. It is touted to help users of devices such as the OEM's flagship MatePad tablets to create better original art than ever before, with features such as tutorials, tools and a "wealth" of virtual brush types. The app will be released during Huawei's next major product event of 2024.

Google's current flagship AI features for mobile device cameras include the removal of unwanted objects from photos and moving others into better positions. The next big thing is projected to help the user repair or restore images in new and generative ways. Then again, it may have the same drawbacks as the current iteration of Magic Editor.

It seems that HMD Global has even more Nokia feature phone refreshes in the pipeline. This time, early details about the Nokia 3210 2024 have surfaced online, over 25 years after the original Nokia 3210's release.

OnePlus' next multi-region smartphone is projected to land with some of the highest-end specs the OEM can offer right now at a mid-tier price. Now, the Nord 4 is believed to have appeared on Geekbench, in a leak that might put a spotlight on its internals on its launch. Should it prove accurate, it also gives a good idea of how the smartphone will look and charge.

Photographing a snowy landscape in summer is finally possible thanks to the latest AI feature of the Vivo X100s series, as the camera flagship can change the season of an image at the touch of a button and achieve impressive results, according to the first sample photos.

The latest mid-range smartphone from Infinix is aimed at gamers and features an "Ultimate" version of the MediaTek Dimensity 8200 and a 144 Hz AMOLED display that has a peak brightness of 1,300 nits.

Nothing Phone 2a just got a new colorway, Blue. But it’s an exclusive color and will only be available in India. The day-one starting price with promo discounts applied is INR 19,999, which is around $239. It will be available to purchase from May 2 on Flipkart.

According to new reports, Samsung is pushing ahead with a twin chipset strategy for this year's Galaxy Z Fold6 and Galaxy Z Flip6 releases. Contrary to previous expectations, the second chipset could actually be the Exynos 2400, an alternative to Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for the Galaxy S24 and Galaxy S24 Plus in some markets.

HTC has something new to add to its U series of Android smartphones, according to a new leak. It might have some decent internals to drive an up-to-date OS, an on-trend Qualcomm processor included. It is tipped to succeed a device with an AMOLED display and an AR/VR tie-in.

The Fan Edition (or FE) version of Samsung's current flagship Android smartphone is believed to return by popular demand in 2024. Now, more alleged evidence of its existence has come to light. The new tip purports to specify some regions in which the S24 FE will be available.

Oukitel has now revealed that its latest smartphone has the same screen size, SoC and ingress-protection features as Samsung's own newest rugged handset. Then again, the WP35 has a significantly larger battery, has more RAM and also more cameras. The OEM is busy teasing its world premiere with a mystery special offer.

Nothing OS 2.5.5 recently rolled out for Nothing Phone 2, through which the company brought ChatGPT integration to its top performer. Now, the update is rolling out to the brand’s first phone, the Phone 1, which also brings the AI assistant integration.

Geekbench and AnTutu scores of the upcoming MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ have emerged online. The SoC outperforms the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 in both tests by a narrow margin. It is slated to debut alongside the Vivo X100s Pro in the coming weeks.

AOHI presents its latest accessory as the ideal way to charge a MacBook Pro by up to 56% in 30 minutes on a budget. Its Advanced GaN (or gallium nitride) tech is connected to triple ports, one of which is rated for 140W of power delivery via PD 3.1 USB-C. It might be able to beat other newly-released rivals on price, if not in other ways.

The Nothing Phone (2a) may be one of the most interesting-looking Android smartphones in the ~$500 bracket, even with limited color options. However, a new one might be on the horizon with an imminent release. However, this "New Edition" event comes with some caveats.

LG's Innotek divison has won its latest Edison Award for its advanced optical zoom module for smartphones. The company claims that a device with one of these lenses will be able to take images of the highest quality possible at magnification of up to 5x without the usual super-prominent camera hump. The technology may or may not feature in the new iPhones of the coming years.

Sony is one of the last Android OEMs to update its flagship product stack to the Snapdragon Gen 3 platform. New accessory releases suggest that the Xperia 1 VI is on the horizon with the Xperia 10 VI though, and potentially with more design changes than previous rumours suggested.

A supposed render of an unknown Sony smartphone has been shared on social media, with a couple of commenters already labelling it as the Xperia Ace IV. Sony released the Xperia Ace III as an affordable compact smartphone for the Japanese market in 2022, and there has been no official sign of a Sony Xperia Ace IV yet.

The OnePlus Nord 4 is tipped to launch alongside its CE 4 Lite counterpart, which might also launch in North America as the affordable Nord N40. It is tipped to do so with 5G thanks to a generationally updated chipset, although its series' flagship might introduce an even newer SoC to more regions.

A new rumor about the Sony Xperia 1 VI has turned up in regard to the upcoming flagship smartphone’s price tag. New Xperia 1 models are often released with eye-wateringly high prices, and it seems the same can be unsurprisingly expected for the 2024 model, which should make an appearance in May.

Google will present the Pixel 8a in a few days. In the meantime, the most substantial leaks to date about the Pixel 7a successor have surfaced online through multiple sources. Not only have official marketing materials surfaced, but so has the first promotional video for the same device.

Realme has made the Android 14-powered C65 official as its latest ~$150 5G smartphone for the Indian market. The buyer gets an up-to-date flat-edged design with a 120Hz display (also flat) and a 5,000mAh battery for that price. The C65 5G also boasts some of the brand's latest tweaks such as an iPhone-esque Dynamic Button feature - albeit with caveats.

Blackview is offering a new and powerful rugged smartphone, the BL9000 Pro, that comes with a modern operating system and a high-resolution thermal imaging camera.

Vivo is set to unveil three new flagship cameras in May with the X100s series. The most affordable of these three models can already be seen in several images thanks to a leak. The Vivo X100s may win favor among buyers with an interesting price-performance ratio thanks to the Dimensity 9300+ and Zeiss Quad camera.

The fact that Samsung plans to hold its next Galaxy Unpacked event in Paris in the run-up to the Olympic Games in July was already leaked a few weeks ago, and now the specific date is known. In addition to the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6, fans of wearables in particular are likely to get their money's worth this summer.

The Xiaomi 14 Ultra impressed us in our test, not only offering a good camera setup but also a nearly complete flagship experience. Even so, we did notice one or two shortcomings during the test, which we have summarized for you here.

RedMagic is celebrating its sixth anniversary as a gaming-focused mobile device brand with a sale on its fastest and newest smartphones and accessories. The cutting-edge 9 Pro Android flagship can be ordered on its own or with one of the brand's Shadow Blade Gamepad mobile controllers at a discount.

As reported by Android Authority, a code was discovered in Android 15 that hints at a new function - and this could be particularly interesting for those who like to spend time on their smartphone before going to sleep.

Various regulatory bodies have confirmed Xiaomi's plans to release the POCO M6 4G globally. Also sporting a 5,00 mAh battery that supports 33 W wired charging, the Xiaomi POCO M6 4G will be the fourth model in the series after the POCO M6 5G, POCO M6 Pro 4G and POCO M6 Pro 5G.

The Nubia Z60S Pro, the successor to the camera flagship Nubia Z50S Pro, has appeared in a database for the first time. This means that a new model below the Nubia Z60 Ultra is in the starting blocks.

Moondrop has been teasing its first phone for a long time. Well, the audio-focused smartphone has now officially landed in the Chinese market. The MIAD 01 comes with mid-range Dimensity 7050, a 64 MP primary camera on the back, two headphone jacks, and MasterHiFi DACs. It costs CNY 2,499, around $345, which is a lot less than initially speculated.

OnePlus has just presented a new mid-range smartphone, the K12, that is set to impress with a 120 Hz AMOLED display, a 5500 mAh battery with 100-watt fast charging and a powerful Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 at an attractive price.

A new leak suggests that Samsung may have a complicated release strategy planned for this year's Galaxy Z Flip. Potentially, Samsung could be preparing to offer the Galaxy Z Flip6 with two different Snapdragon chipsets rather than the usual Snapdragon and Exynos twin-track policy it employs for the Galaxy S24 and Galaxy S24 Plus.

iQOO has officially launched the Z9 Turbo in China. As previously announced, the Android phone packs the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3, which is the same SoC as the Redmi Turbo 3. It even has the same starting price, which is CNY 1,999 (around $276).