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Xiaomi was among the first manufacturers to announce its Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 smartphone after the chipset was revealed. The brand has now started to take pre-orders for the phone. With this, we also got a formal release date for the Xiaomi Civi 4 Pro. It’s launching on March 21 in China.

Samsung recently presented two mid-range smartphones, the Galaxy A35 5G and the Galaxy A55 5G, which aim to impress with five years of updates and 120 Hz AMOLED displays. However, the triple cameras have some weaknesses, as revealed in a detailed analysis by DxOMark.

The Doogee DK10 is a new and well-equipped rugged smartphone, which is now available to order. The model supports fast charging and supports modern mobile networks.

The first protective cases for the successors to the Xperia 1 V and Xperia 5 VI have appeared on Chinese online marketplace Taobao. This is somewhat surprising in the case of the Xperia 5 VI, as it was recently declared as cancelled. At least in terms of camera design, the cases seem to follow the look of the predecessors.

Samsung is expected to expand its foldable lineup this year with the addition of a third variant. The new phone could rock the form factor of the Galaxy Z Fold6 while commanding a much lower price. New information out of Korea has now revealed the possible price of the cheaper Galaxy Z Fold6.

Honor has now officially presented a flagship for its latest series of Snapdragon 8 Gen 3-powered Android smartphones in not 1 but 2 forms: Ultimate and RSR. They are largely identical, except that the latter is a first-gen Porsche Design-branded special edition. Its bespoke customizations and industry-first upgrades have pushed its price to heights heretofore unknown to Honor fans.

OnePlus has now revealed when it will fully present the Ace 3V, when it will release alongside the OnePlus Buds V later this month. The OnePlus Ace 3V will showcase the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Plus Gen 3 chipset, among other features that OnePlus has confirmed.

The latest generation of Infinix' Note-series Android smartphones has a new top-end 40 Pro Plus 5G variant that comes with a MagCharge wireless charger in the box as well as a 100W Multi-Speed FastCharge power brick. It forms part of a line-up with 120Hz AMOLED displays driven by Brand-first MediaTek silicon across the board.

Vivo has revealed initial information about its first smartphone powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3. While the company is keeping quiet about plenty of details for now, the device is rumoured to be arriving soon as the iQOO Z9 Turbo.

Xiaomi has detailed the first smartphones it intends to sell with Qualcomm's new Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chipset. Launching soon, the pair will expand its CIVI and Redmi series, with the former being officially likened to a little Xiaomi 14 Pro.

Sony may be planning a bumper 2024 that could go beyond the releases of the Xperia 1 VI, Xperia 5 VI and Xperia 10 VI. Based on a recent leak, the company could also have its first Xperia 3 smartphone in the pipeline, although its alleged teaser is cryptic enough to have multiple meanings.

Motorola has now lifted the lid on a successor to the Edge 40 Pro. Launching soon as the Edge 50 Pro and Edge Plus 2024 or Moto X50 Ultra in China, the smartphone will sport a high-end display, as well as Qualcomm's new Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chipset.

It seems that Motorola has developed yet another Moto G series smartphone, following the release of the Moto G04, Moto G24 and others earlier this year. Surprisingly, the new Motorola handset carries over plenty of features from last year's Moto G54 5G.

The Google Pixel 8 has slid down to a record-low price on Amazon. The new price of $499 is $45 lower than the sale price from February and is a whopping $200 less than the list rate. Needless to say, the Pixel 8 is a steal at the discounted rate as it is an excellent device with a small chassis, stellar cameras, and the promise of 7 years of updates.

A rumour from Naver says the 2025-bound Galaxy S25 will supposedly feature a 6.36-inch screen. The change comes four generations after the Galaxy S20 debuted with a 6.2-inch screen instead of the 6.1-inch panel found on the Galaxy S10.

The general manager and vice president of Vivo, Jia Jingdong, has offered a detailed preview of the Vivo X Fold3. Teased to be the "thinnest and lightest" flagship foldable phone, the newly shared images showcase its design and camera capabilities.

Early details about Xiaomi's next mid-range smartphone have leaked online. Lining up as the Xiaomi CIVI 4, the device has already been spotted at multiple regulatory bodies before its rumoured release window, revealing various specifications in the process.

CheckMag For those familiar with sideloading on iOS, AltStore has been a staple for many years. Allowing users to sideload any app onto an un-jailbroken device with the use of a free Apple developer account. Now AltStore is going legit, but only if they can figure out how to work around Apple's draconian "malicious compliance" tactics.

A new Motorola Edge smartphone is on the horizon, possibly the Motorola Edge 50. While Motorola is keeping quiet on multiple device elements for now, the company has revealed that the smartphone will utilise the same Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 chipset as the upcoming OnePlus Nord CE 4.

Sony's Xperia smartphones occupy a specific niche as one of the very few 21:9 aspect ratio devices in the Android world. However, their days as unusually tall, narrow handsets are numbered, according to a new leak. The upcoming 1 VI flagship is rumored to keep the typical Xperia camera hump, yet may launch as something more like a Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra in terms of footprint nonetheless.

Information on the chipsets that will power the upcoming Poco F6 and Poco F6 Pro have now been revealed, indicating a rather peculiar situation in which the cheaper Poco F6 could actually deliver better CPU performance than the more premium Poco F6 Pro.

OnePlus has officially announced that its upcoming Ace 3V will be a world first, in that it will introduce a new Snapdragon 7-series SoC to the Android smartphone market. The chipset is touted to pack the "core advantages" of its top-end 8-series counterparts. They include "flagship AI capabilities" alongside potentially segment-leading power-efficiency and gaming proficiency.

Driven by the Android 13-based DokeOS 4.0 mobile operating system and powered by Unisoc's T616 SoC, the new Oscal Modern 8 smartphone will launch with two memory/storage configurations. The 8/128 GB variant will hit the market for just $95.99, while its 8/256 GB sibling will go for $108.21, but only until March 27th.

It seems that Xiaomi is continuing to develop the POCO C61 as a Redmi A3 alternative, even after bringing the latter to more markets. While Xiaomi has not officially confirmed the POCO C61 yet, more evidence of the device's existence has now surfaced online.

According to new rumours, Vivo is set to release the X Fold3 series globally. In the meantime, the Vivo X Fold3 has surfaced in several Geekbench listings running Android 14 with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset and 16 GB of RAM.

Motorola is said to be reviving its Fusion branding, which it last lent to the Edge 30 Fusion. Allegedly launching later this year as the Edge 50 Fusion, the Snapdragon 6 Gen 1-backed smartphone could prove a competitor to popular mid-range options like the Samsung Galaxy A54 or the new Galaxy A35.

Xiaomi has expanded the availability of one of its latest budget smartphones. Now sold in Europe for under €120, the handset runs Android 14 with the promise of updates until Android 16 and combines a 90 Hz display with a larger battery capacity, among other features.

To make life difficult for cyber criminals, Meta is restricting the screenshot function when using WhatsApp. However, the update has not yet arrived on all smartphones.

CheckMag Hot take: Smartphones are not cameras. It's not their fault. It's just a fact. With cameras as portable and powerful as the Fujifilm X100VI and X-T30 II, skip the flagship phone upgrade and grab a real camera instead — your memories will thank you.

ASUS has now presented its latest flagship smartphone. Arriving as the Zenfone 11 Ultra without an accompanying smaller Zenfone 11, the device is a re-bodied ROG Phone 8 in many senses but with a slower display. Like the ROG Phone 8, the Zenfone 11 Ultra will only receive two Android OS upgrades despite retailing for €999.

Motorola has now revealed the launch date of a device that will 'witness the fusion of art and intelligence'. Seemingly, the device is the Edge 50 Pro, the company's first flagship since last year's Moto X40, which it will eventually release as the Moto X50 Ultra and Edge Plus 2024 too.

According to a new report straight from a Korean source, Samsung's third foldable for this year will be a more affordable device than the Galaxy Z Fold6, not a more premium "Galaxy Z Fold6 Ultra" as earlier reports claimed.

A number of Galaxy Z Flip6 specifications have leaked on X giving us a deeper look into the upcoming smartphone. Per the leak, the device will feature a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC and bring up to 50% more RAM than its predecessor. Additionally, the phone will see the latest protection from Gorilla and bring a new main sensor.

Xiaomi's next flagship foldable, the Mix Fold 4, is expected to debut towards the end of the year. The Fold 4 will be the company's first foldable to launch globally, and seems to be equipped with upgrades to allow it take the fight to upcoming peers like the Galaxy Z Fold6 and Pixel Fold 2.

This year, Samsung's flagship is once again a benchmark for the entire industry in many respects. But other manufacturers are also preparing to launch strong products that are expected to give the Galaxy S24 Ultra a run for its money. We provide you with an overview.

The Apple iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max are now available as a limited Vision Pro Edition with a titanium frame and back. The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, on the other hand, is available in a Cybertruck Limited Edition, also made of titanium, which is offered by Caviar.

As it turns out, US buyers won't have to worry about whether the Galaxy A55 will ship with the Exynos 1480 SoC or its Qualcomm Snapdragon counterpart — because the mid-ranger won't make it to the US in the first place. It may be that it's just a little too close to the Galaxy S23 FE for Samsung's liking.

Vivo's next-generation foldable is almost here, likely packing Qualcomm's latest flagship chipset. Based on early camera samples, the Vivo X Fold3 Pro has 23 mm primary and 70 mm telephoto cameras, which would both be upgrades over last year's X Fold2.

in 2022, game developer Netmarble announced that it was working on a mobile MMO in the GoT universe. Since then, fans have heard nothing more about it, so you might think the game has disappeared into oblivion again. According to the latest information, however, this does not seem to be the case.

OnePlus is currently gearing up to launch the Nord CE4 as its next Android smartphone for markets such as Europe. The OEM has shown the device off from the back, but not the front, thus far; however, a famous leaker now purports to have spoiled further teasers using the Chinese version of the same device, the Ace 3V. The new tip might also confirm the presence of a brand signature feature normally reserved for higher-end devices.

The Pova 6 is shaping up to launch as an Android 14 smartphone with the same high-capacity battery with upgraded charging, and, perhaps, the same Ultra-Slim Bezel screen as its recently-launched Pro sibling. Then again, some compromises have been made to render it the vanilla variant of its series.

It seems the Realme 12 series of mid-range Android smartphones has one more thing to add before the end of 2024, and that would be its final, possibly most affordable, variant. The 12x is all but confirmed to land in a new tip that hints at specs such as the same SoC as its higher-end sibling.

It seems that Google is working towards delivering a new display feature this year. According to new evidence, the feature will debut on Pixel flagships released this year, which could include the Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel Fold 2.

Garmin has brought a new round of updates for older high-end smartwatches. Rolling out on Garmin's Beta Program, Beta Version 26.91 adds new features and includes several bug fixes, among other changes.

Xiaomi has now officially revealed the POCO X6 Neo, a cheaper alternative to the POCO X6 and POCO X6 Pro. Available in three colourways and two memory options, the Xiaomi POCO X6 Neo shares all its features with last year's Redmi Note 13R Pro, including its reliance on Android 13 and MIUI 14.

A South Korean media outlet reports that Qualcomm's flagship APs could feature LPDDR6 memory. LPDDR6 standards are close to being finalized and will be presented later this year.