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Realme GT5 Pro: Global launch rumors spark up on start of new social media campaign

The GT5 Pro is the most up-to-date premium Android smartphone released by Realme - however, it has yet to be made available outside of China. That might be about to change, however, as hinted by a new official teaser post. It seem...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 29 Dec 2023 19:24

Motorola Razr: next-gen edition slated to launch as first-gen AI-powered foldable smartphone

Motorola is getting ready to say goodbye to 2023 and look ahead to a 2024 replete with updated, upgraded mobile devices already. The brand asserts that the new range will be the first to be augmented with its OEM Lenovo's custom A...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 29 Dec 2023 18:04

Apple AI researcher, Zhe Gan, revealed Apple's Ferret Large Language Model (LLM) in October. (Source: X/Twitter)

Apple's first public LLM is called Ferret, powered by 8 Nivida A100 GPUs

Apple is getting serious about generative AI, releasing its first Multimodel Large Language Model dubbed Ferret. The new AI model has been published under an open source license and was trained using 8 Nvidia A100 GPUs.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 29 Dec 2023 13:15

Redmi 13C 5G debuts in China as an affordable 5G device with solid specs

Xiaomi has now launched the Redmi 13C 5G in its home market. The entry-level devices brings a number of improvements over the standard non-5G Redmi 13C, and does so while keeping a starting price tag that converts into right about...

Ricci Rox, 29 Dec 2023 09:07

To match the two main colours of the Xiaomi SU7 and SU7 Max, the Xiaomi 14, Xiaomi 14 Pro and Watch S3 are now also available in Aqua Blue and Olive Green in China.

Xiaomi 14, Xiaomi 14 Pro and Watch S3 debut in the main colours of the first Xiaomi SU7 EV

Yesterday was Xiaomi EV day, but fans of Xiaomi smartphones and wearables will also get their money's worth even sooner than the first SU7 and SU7 Max electric cars. The Xiaomi 14, Xiaomi 14 Pro and the Xiaomi Watch S3 are now ava...

Alexander Fagot, 29 Dec 2023 07:37

First official renders of the Oppo Find X7 series reveal four color options, two of them in a glas and leather dual-tone design.

Oppo Find X7 Ultra: Official renders and teaser video reveal impressive glass leather design of the Hasselblad camera flagship

Just a few more days before 2024 starts we can now also see the first official render images and teaser videos of Oppo's high-end camera flagship, which is set to set itself apart from the competition with Hasselblad tuning, dual ...

Alexander Fagot, 29 Dec 2023 06:37

Tang Tan, current Apple VP iPhone and Watch product design. (Source: Economic Times)

Current Apple iPhone design chief leaving to make AI phone with Jony Ive and OpenAI

Apple has lost another of its key employees to Jony Ive’s design firm LoveFrom. Tang Tan, who currently heads up the iPhone and Watch design teams is leaving Apple to work with Ive and Sam Altman on the smartphone powered by OpenA...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 29 Dec 2023 06:27

A Micro Four Thirds smartphone camera would be a huge boon for mobile photographers. (Image source: Xiaomi/Panasonic - edited)

Sketchy rumours point to Micro 4/3 smartphone camera sensors — smartphone design or image quality may suffer as a result

A slew of rumours out of China claim that Micro Four Thirds camera sensors will soon make their way into smartphones. While these sensors would massively improve low-light capability and potentially revolutionise video, the physic...

Julian van der Merwe, 29 Dec 2023 02:58

Honor X50 GT officially and unofficially slated to launch as full-scale mid-range Android powerhouse

Honor has now confirmed that there will indeed be a GT version of its X50 Android smartphone, and that it will launch soon. A notorious leaker purports to back the OEM's combative claims of its performance up with further specific...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 28 Dec 2023 21:29

OPPO Find X7 series slated to launch as first-gen AndesGPT smartphones

OPPO has indicated that the Find X7 series will be its first smartphones to launch with a new AI assistant out of the box. AndesGPT is based on a large language model (LLM) rated to respond up to 3.5 times faster than the industry...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 28 Dec 2023 18:18

Vivo X Fold3 tipped to launch as Android foldable flagship smartphone with periscope zoom and wireless charging

Vivo is now believed to have a third-gen foldable smartphone in the works. The X Fold3 is painted as capable of taking on rivals such as the OnePlus Open with on-trend camera specs such as a periscope zoom lens. However, it is als...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 28 Dec 2023 17:18

The Galaxy S24 series will be a tad more affordable than its predecessor (image via Windows Report)

New Galaxy S24 leaks hints at marginal price cut across the board

A new leak has revealed the Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24+, and Galaxy S24 Ultra prices. All three flagships are supposedly €50 cheaper than their predecessors in Europe.

Anil Ganti, 28 Dec 2023 11:49

Only the international Samsung Galaxy S24 is likely to launch with an Exynos 2400, while the Galaxy S24+ and Galaxy S24 Ultra are equipped with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, according to the latest leak. (Image via WigettaGaming, edited)

Samsung Galaxy S24, S24+ and Galaxy S24 Ultra: Exynos 2400 only in one international model according to infographic

From the same leaker that recently provided us with some of the first images of One UI 6.1 comes an official-looking infographic that provides us with a comparison of many important technical specifications of Galaxy S24, Galaxy S...

Alexander Fagot, 28 Dec 2023 10:29

OnePlus Ace 3 gets an official launch date (Image source: OnePlus)

OnePlus Ace 3 launches soon; more specs confirmed

OnePlus has announced that the launch conference of the Ace 3 is scheduled for January 4, 2024. It will come equipped with what the brand calls an "Oriental Screen," featuring a peak brightness of 4500 NITS and 8T LTPO design. Als...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 28 Dec 2023 06:04

iQOO Neo9 and Neo9 Pro launch with 144Hz OLED displays, 120W charging and a choice of premium SoCs

The Neo9 series has emerged today as iQOO's latest 144Hz display Android smartphones. They also boast the largest batteries of their mid-range line thus far, with flagship-grade charging across the board to boot. The newly-launche...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 27 Dec 2023 19:09

Xiaomi HyperOS gets new logo; will reportedly be available on 100+ devices

Xiaomi HyperOS debuted in China with the launch of the Xiaomi 14 series. It will soon break covers in the international regions on the first quarter of next year. But it seems the global version of the custom operating system will...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 27 Dec 2023 17:40

The Samsung Galaxy S24 base model with 128 GB of storage will probably be based on UFS 3.1 specs. (Image via Arsene Lupin, edited)

Samsung Galaxy S24 entry-level model to be slower than necessary, according to insider

Once again, Samsung will offer a Galaxy S24 base model in 2024 that hardly deserves the title flagship. According to a recent report from supply chain sources, this is not only because of the tight storage space or limited RAM, bu...

Alexander Fagot, 27 Dec 2023 14:05

Xiaomi 14 and possible Xiaomi 14 Pro are said to launch during MWC end of February 2024. Way too late in my book!

Xiaomi 14: Rumored global launch date of the new Leica camera flagship is way too late

Xiaomi is keeping its global fans waiting for the latest Leica camera in the Xiaomi 14. Following rumors that the Pro model might not even be available internationally, a leaker has now provided us with the planned launch date in ...

Alexander Fagot, 27 Dec 2023 08:58

4 best Redmi smartphones ever made including the Redmi K20 Pro

CheckMag The Redmi line of smartphones has come a long way since the first model was released in 2013. However, out of the dozens of models that have hit store shelves, some have stood out from the rest and have had a bigger impact. Here a...

Habeeb Onawole, 26 Dec 2023 20:55

The Magic6 series is on the way. (Source: Honor)

Honor Magic6 series set to launch as first MagicOS 8.0 smartphones in 2024

Honor has officially set the date on which its new flagship smartphones will be unveiled. The "sufficiently advanced" Magic6 series will also upgrade to the latest version of the OEM's Android skin on that day, and are also expect...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 26 Dec 2023 18:39

Huawei Nova 12 Lite emerges as new Snapdragon-powered mid-range smartphone

The Lite edition might be the least premium of the new Huawei Nova 12 series of smartphones, yet has been styled to most resemble the ex-flagship 11 Pro, especially around the 50MP main rear camera. Nevertheless, it has the same u...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 26 Dec 2023 17:56

The iPhone 15 Pro features the same general design as the iPhone 14 Pro.

Apple iPhone 16 Pro telephoto camera leak reveals tetraprism lens and camera module mimicking iPhone 15 Pro Max

Even though it has only been a few months since the release of the iPhone 15 series, the rumor mill regarding 2024’s iPhone 16 smartphones is in full swing. From the screens to the camera configuration, the iPhone 16 Pro and 16 Pr...

Fawad Murtaza, 26 Dec 2023 11:38

A spare parts store provides potential clues about the color options exclusively available from Samsung for Galaxy S24 and Galaxy S24+ (Image: Arsene Lupin and Vopmart, edited)

Samsung Galaxy S24 and S24+: online shop hints at three additional "exclusive" color options

Already available spare parts for Galaxy S24 and Galaxy S24+ may give us new clues as to which additional color options Samsung may have planned as exclusive colors in their official store once the Galaxy S23 successors goe on sal...

Alexander Fagot, 26 Dec 2023 09:32

With the first 200 megapixel telephoto camera in a smartphone, the Vivo X100 Pro+ should offer up to 200x zoom, according to a leaker. (Image: Vivo, edited)

First Samsung 200 megapixel telephoto camera in the Vivo X100 Pro+ to offer 200x zoom

A leaker has provided further details about the Vivo X100 Pro+ or Vivo X100 Ultra camera flagship, which is expected to be launched in 2024. Based on a prototype, the triple cam equipped with 4.3x optical zoom appears to be quite ...

Alexander Fagot, 26 Dec 2023 08:14

Huawei Nova 12 teaser poster (Image source: Huawei)

Details on Huawei Kirin 9000SL of Nova 12 Ultra suggest it’s a downgraded 9000S

Huawei is expected to debut the Nova 12 series later today. The high-end model of the lineup, Nova 12 Ultra, will feature the Huawei Kirin 9000SL, which many thought to be a new chipset. But recent reports suggest that it’s a down...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 26 Dec 2023 07:28

Google Pixel 8a (Image credit: SmartPrix - edited)

Google Pixel 8a: Potentially a worthy successor to the Google Pixel 7a

CheckMag The Google Pixel 8a has not been officially released, but the circulating rumors have generated significant anticipation. With advanced features, the availability of two variants, and an upgraded chipset, expectations are high for...

Ayesha Aslam, 25 Dec 2023 22:51

Battery health monitoring will make buying used Android phones more attractive (Image Source: Unsplash)

Battery health monitoring expected on Android phones soon based on hidden page in Android 14 Beta

Android phones will soon get a battery health indicator to indicate the degree of battery degradation, as per Android expert Mishaal Rahman. This is based on the latest Pixel Feature Drop, which adds charge cycle count, and a hidd...

Vishal Bhardwaj, 25 Dec 2023 18:35

A new Huawei Kirin chipset has broken covers (Image source: Huawei [Edited])

Huawei Kirin 8000 breaks cover in an unreleased smartphone

We’ve had multiple reports on Huawei expanding its chipset portfolio, and recent events have proved that these reports were correct. Earlier this month, the Kirin 9006C was spotted inside a China-exclusive laptop named Qingyun L54...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 25 Dec 2023 06:08

Blind smartphone camera test from the Versus channel: viewers chose an unusual winner from 12 flagship cameras of 2023.

Apple and Samsung lose to an unlikely outsider: blind smartphone camera test has surprises in store for us

Isn't there something missing this year? That's right - there hasn't been a blinded smartphone camera test with the most important camera flagships in 2023 yet - until now. Traditionally, this one comes from Tech-Youtuber MKBHD, b...

Alexander Fagot, 24 Dec 2023 20:40

Images from inside the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra show the new camera module which are already being analyzed. (Image via Arsene Lupin, edited)

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra: Camera module with new telephoto seen in the wild for the first time

A few hours before Christmas, a leaker provided the first look into the Galaxy S24 Ultra with its newish quad-cam module based on a 200 megapixel main camera and the new 50 megapixel telephoto shooter. That one may have more in co...

Alexander Fagot, 24 Dec 2023 08:40

iQOO Neo9 Pro leaks onto Geekbench ahead of launch

iQOO has decided that it cannot wait until its new mid-range Android smartphones debut to share their new finish options, each complete with new name and back-story, with the world. They are slated to launch as the Neo9 and Neo9 P...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 23 Dec 2023 19:04

The Galaxy XCover6 Pro. (Source: Samsung)

Samsung Galaxy XCover7 allegedly headed to Europe as sub-$450 rugged smartphone

Samsung's next Galaxy XCover-series smartphone is coming to Europe, according to a new leak. It is tipped to hit the market with "nice" specs for its typically rugged category of Android devices. Nevertheless, it may also have an ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 23 Dec 2023 18:15

The Phone (2a) is rumoured to arrive in black and white colour options like Nothing's other smartphones. (Image source: @Za_Raczke & SmartPrix)

Nothing Phone (2a) camera specifications and official wallpapers detailed after hands-on leak

We are still a few months away from the rumoured arrival of the Nothing Phone (2a). Nonetheless, full camera specifications for the mid-range smartphone have leaked online, as have numerous official wallpapers.

Alex Alderson, 23 Dec 2023 17:46

Apple is working to bring on-device generative AI features to the iPhone. (Image: Notebookcheck)

Generative AI on iPhones one step closer thanks to Apple researchers

Rumors are pointing to Apple being introducing a generative AI version of Siri set to debut with iOS 18 on the next-generation iPhone 16 series due in late 2024. The company’s researchers have just detailed one way in which an iPh...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 23 Dec 2023 13:41

Top 4 smartphones that transform videography (Source: Unsplash)

Google's Nearby Share becomes Quick Share and thus possibly part of the Samsung AirDrop alternative

While Apple has AirDrop, a service for sharing data between users of Apple devices, the situation in the Android ecosystem is more complex. In addition to Google's Nearby Share, there is Samsung's Quick Share as well as the cooper...

Alexander Fagot, 22 Dec 2023 23:22

Oukitel WP33 Pro: Rugged smartphone with a huge battery

Oukitel WP33 Pro: New smartphone with massive 22,000 mAh battery, 5G and loud speaker

Oukitel has a new smartphone in its portfolio in the WP33 Pro. Its robust design and particularly large battery make it ideal for outdoor use.

Silvio Werner, 22 Dec 2023 22:55

The Moto G34 in one of its two launch colours. (Image source: Motorola)

Motorola Moto G34 arrives with Android 14 and 5G chipset at budget price before likely global release

The Moto G34 is Motorola's latest mid-range handset following the releases of the Moto G54 and Moto G84 a few months ago. While a Chinese exclusive for now, the Motorola Moto G34 is expected to receive a global launch at some stag...

Alex Alderson, 22 Dec 2023 15:56

The Galaxy S24 Ultra is Samsung's first 'Ultra' smartphone in years to feature a flat display. (Image source: @MysteryLupin)

Samsung Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24 Plus and Galaxy S24 Ultra revealed in over 50 leaked images

A renowned leaker has published countless Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24 Plus and Galaxy S24 Ultra renders before Samsung's next Galaxy Unpacked event. With over 50 unique images provided, Samsung has little to reveal in under a month's t...

Alex Alderson, 22 Dec 2023 15:11

OnePlus is gearing up to debut the Ace 3 (Image source: OnePlus)

Li Jie Louis teases OnePlus Ace 3 as “performance killer”

President of OnePlus China, Li Jie Louis, has uploaded a teaser poster of the OnePlus Ace 3 on Weibo. According to it, the slogan of the upcoming phone is “It’s my turn, the performance killer,” suggesting that the smartphone will...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 22 Dec 2023 10:03

Poco M6 5G: New 5G smartphone to be unveiled soon

Launch coming soon: Xiaomi presents the Poco M6 as a 5G price breaker in several color variants

Xiaomi has shared relatively detailed information about the new Poco M6 5G. The model is said to be the cheapest 5G smartphone to date and is also well positioned in terms of storage.

Silvio Werner, 21 Dec 2023 23:14

Honor unveils the 90GT with Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 and 24 GB of RAM (Source: Honor)

Honor 90 GT officially unveiled with Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset, 24GB RAM and 100W fast charging

Honor debuts the Honor 90 GT, a flagship-killer featuring the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC, up to 24 GB RAM and a 6.7-inch AMOLED display. Boasting a 50 MP main camera, a 5000 mAh battery with 100W fast charging, vapor chamber cooling, ...

Sambit Saha, 21 Dec 2023 21:29

Samsung Galaxy S24 in the Cobalt Violet colorway (Image source: Android Headlines)

Samsung Galaxy S24 series: Latest Evan Blass leaks reveal official announcement date, specs

According to a new leak, Samsung will officially announce the Galaxy S24, S24+, and S24 Ultra on January 17. The phones will largely feature similar specs to their predecessors, with the Korean giant likely relying on exclusive AI...

Tudor Cibean, 21 Dec 2023 09:55

The Galaxy S24 in four of its seven rumoured launch colours. (Image source: Android Headlines)

Samsung Galaxy S24: Amber Yellow, Cobalt Violet, Onyx Black and Marble Grey launch colours shown in over 30 leaked official images

The release of the Galaxy S24 series is not rumoured to be happening until the new year. Nonetheless, Android Headlines has got its hands on over 30 official images of the Samsung Galaxy S24 in four of its launch colours.

Alex Alderson, 21 Dec 2023 00:07

Marques Brownlee has now shared his thoughts on the best smartphones of the year. (Image source: MKBHD)

MKBHD names his 10 best and worst smartphones of 2023

Marques Brownlee has revealed his thoughts on the best and worst smartphones released this year. For the first time, MKBHD has included a category for best foldable, which joins nine other categories, including 'bust of the year'.

Alex Alderson, 20 Dec 2023 23:16

3 cheap phones as potential Christmas gifts. (Image source: Xiaomi)

3 best cheap smartphones for a Christmas gift

CheckMag Discovering presents that bring joy to your loved ones during the special Christmas occasion is truly gratifying. Here's a Christmas shopping guide showcasing smartphones that not only fit your budget but also feature cutting-edge...

Ayesha Aslam, 20 Dec 2023 20:39

The RedMagic 9 Pro. (Source: JerryRigEverything via YouTube)

RedMagic 9 Pro breezes past online smartphone torture test

The RedMagic 9 Pro can easily be mistaken for a "smartphone from 2030" thanks to its cutting-edge camera hump-free design - according to Zach Nelson, that is. Nevertheless, the new Android gaming powerhouse was very much in the pr...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 20 Dec 2023 19:22

The K70 Pro Lamborghini Edition. (Source: Redmi)

Redmi K70 series sells 1,000,000 units in two weeks

Redmi has announced a "new record" for its current flagship K70 line of Android smartphones: 1 million units sold in just 14 days. The devices are also now backed to build on their reputation for "championship speed" with the immi...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 20 Dec 2023 17:40

Videos recorded with the Samsung Galaxy S24 series set to benefit from new AI features in One UI 6.1. (Image: Technico Concept)

Like the Google Pixel 8 Pro, the Samsung Galaxy S24 series is set to receive exciting AI video features

An earlier One UI 6.1 leak provided details about a number of interesting AI functions in Samsung's upcoming Galaxy S24 generation and some earlier Samsung phones. Now, further One UI 6.1 features have been leaked, which supposedl...

Alexander Fagot, 19 Dec 2023 21:38