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The Magic6 Pro has one of the most unique and advanced rear camera systems of any Android flagship smartphone thus far in 2024. Now, its maker Honor also asserts that it is one of the most robust premium handsets of the year, staying on even after a trip to the edge of space thanks to its new custom battery technology.

The Xiaomi Mix Flip is on the way. The Galaxy Z Flip6 rival is rumored to be billed to debut shortly, and a new leak now provides some insight into the foldable phone's hardware and design.

OnePlus 12 has made its global debut at the end of last month. While it runs on the same Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 as some of the devices in the Samsung Galaxy S24 series, it didn’t introduce any fancy AI features at launch. But OnePlus is changing that, at least in China, by releasing a new update of ColorOS.

Apple considers iPhone 15 Pro models running warmer than previous iPhones to be “expected behavior”, we have learned. However, iPhone 16 Pro owners might look forward to different device behavior with Apple rumored to be exploring the use of graphene to mitigate lingering thermal issues.

OPPO's sub-flagship Reno 12 series is thought to launch as an all-MediaTek line of Android smartphones in 2024, with an ex-flagship Dimensity processor in the higher-end Pro and a mystery chipset for the vanilla model. Both handsets are also thought to buck their line's trended toward incredibly iterative upgrades with a significant, albeit specific, camera upgrade.

Six months after it launched in China alongside the Mix Fold 3, Xiaomi finally looks set to bring the Smart Band 8 Pro to the global market, with a new leak now revealing its pricing ahead of what could be an MWC debut later this month.

Samsung is projected to release the Galaxy M15 as one of its next budget Android smartphones in 2024. However, the OEM is also now tipped to launch a 4G/LTE version of an existing 2023 device beforehand. The non-5G Galaxy M14 is believed to join its similar-looking sibling on the Indian market soon.

According to reports, Xiaomi is working towards to delivering yet another POCO X6 series model, having offered up the POCO X6 5G and POCO X6 Pro 5G globally last month. Not only has the device's name surfaced online, but so have various hardware specifications.

Just a few weeks after it launched globally, there now appear to be two reported cases of Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra units in the US randomly developing the dreaded green line issue on their displays.

The alleged performance of the MediaTek Dimensity 9400 has leaked thanks to Digital Chat Station on Weibo. Based on the leaked Geekbench score of the Dimensity 9400 and the previously revealed performance of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4, both chips are close to each other in multi-core performance.

Google has announced that its chatbot is now able to work with text in many more languages besides English, and can also be made to double-check the results of its responses. Bard also now supports AI-generated images thanks to one of the Mountain View giant's latest models.

Passwords are not at risk. Instead, researchers are showing what data sensors on cell phones and other smart devices can intentionally or unintentionally collect. Creepy at the very least or quite normal.

HMD has indicated that it will sell the personal electronics it makes under its own name rather than that of its best-known Nokia brand going forward. That includes its audio peripherals and tablets and well as its phones - smart or otherwise - all to be marketed under a new "Human Mobile Devices" tag-line in the near future. On that note, the OEM has hinted that its upcoming Nokia 3310 successor will have as much 5G as its next Android handsets.

Another Realme smartphone with the brand's current mid-range Android smartphone camera hump has shown up on an official Chinese database, thereby implying that it may launch very soon. It has a model number very similar to, but not the same as, the 12+ detected in earlier leaks. Oddly, it seems to have been re-designed to make it look like a hybrid between the new Realme 12 Pro and a new iPhone.

The Xiaomi Mix Fold 4 is expected to launch much later in the year and has been rumored to go on sale globally when it does. A new leak has now also revealed some more details of what could well be the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6's biggest rival's camera upgrades, as well as a few tidbits on the upcoming Xiaomi 14 Ultra.

New leaks have now revealed more information on the chipset expected to power Xiaomi's next "flagship killer", the Poco F6. Performance will, of course, be the Poco F6's unique selling point, with current information indicating Snapdragon 8 Gen 2-esque performance.

Right at the launch of the new flagship smartphone OnePlus 12, the manufacturer has already released a major update for Oxygen OS. Version 14.0.0.404 unlocks Hasselblad Master Mode and brings several other improvements.

Xiaomi has opened a new beta program for HyperOS, its replacement for MIUI. Available globally, the Beta Tester Recruitment scheme is free to join and seemingly offered without restrictions.

AnTuTu has revealed the best high-performance Android flagship and mid-range phones of January 2024. In both categories, MediaTek chipsets secured #1 spots. More specifically, the Oppo Find X7 with Dimensity 9300 is at the top spot in the flagship list, while the Redmi K70E with Dimensity 8300 Ultra is in the first spot in the mid-range list.

The Galaxy S24 Ultra may have excellent camera hardware on paper. However, initial camera tests with Samsung's latest flagship reveal that it cannot hold a candle to recent efforts by Apple, Google Honor, Huawei and Vivo, despite containing improvements from last year's Galaxy S23 Ultra.

The US has approved a new Samsung Electronics patent for a foldable smartphone design that is both wider and thinner than the present Galaxy Z Fold5. Taken to be the design of the Galaxy Z Fold6, more evidence has emerged online that Samsung is preparing to deliver two Galaxy Z Fold models in 2024, unlike previous years.

According to new reports, Xiaomi is preparing to update its flagship tablet series. Rather than bringing the likes of the Pad 7 Pro to market as previous leaks suggested, the company is now tipped to debut the Pad 6S Pro with a large display and a flagship Qualcomm chipset during its Xiaomi SU7 EV launch.

Xiaomi now appears to have started teasing the impending global release of the Xiaomi 14 series. Teased as another linkup with Leica, it seems that Xiaomi is already showcasing Xiaomi 14 Pro camera samples on its social media channels.

Nothing has outlined plans to replace the Nothing Phone (1) later this month. Returning to its mid-range roots, Nothing will soon release the Nothing Phone (2a), which it insists will be 'a clear upgrade compared to Phone (1) on every single front'.

The Xiaomi Mix Fold 4 is projected to launch as one of 2024's most premium foldable smartphones. A new report claims to confirm that it will be available outside of China as well as within that market. It also purports to out the device's processing platform, model number, internal moniker and codename.

It seems that HMD Global is gearing to release its first smartphone with 'HMD' branding. Possibly arriving before the summer, the unnamed device has now been spotted on an official Nokia website in which key camera specifications can be seen.

The MediaTek Dimensity 9300 is a flagship-grade chipset for mobile devices backed for impressive performance with models such as Stable Diffusion or Llama 2. However, its alleged successor the 9400 is now touted to be even more powerful in these terms, generating images up to ~17% faster and text up to 50% faster in 2024.

New display tests have highlighted the extent to which Samsung has improved its display technology between the Galaxy S23 Ultra and Galaxy S24 Ultra. Not only does the Galaxy S24 Ultra outperform its predecessor in this department, but it also gets the better of the iPhone 15 Pro Max and Pixel 8 Pro, among other devices.

According to rumours, Xiaomi may be bringing its first clamshell foldable to market as soon as next month. Potentially arriving in time for an MWC 2024 showcase in Barcelona, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 rival is currently thought to sit within Xiaomi's 'MIX' series as the MIX Flip.

The 14 Ultra is projected to launch as Xiaomi's most sophisticated Android camera flagship smartphone yet in China sometime soon. However, it is now also slated to be even more expensive than its 13 Ultra predecessor on its launch. Nevertheless, its upgrades are backed to be worth the alleged price-hike.

Samsung's latest update to its Quick Share file-sharing service brings integration with Google's native Android Nearby Share. The update is now rolling out to a number of Samsung devices but it's not all good news.

New information has now surfaced about a device that looks to be the much-rumored, upcoming affordable Galaxy Foldable. Said device looks likely to finally debut this year, and could well be a less premium variant of the Galaxy Z Fold6.

Exciting information from the industry about Samsung's next generation of foldables. The small, stylish foldable phone will likely benefit from further battery life increases. At the same time, the ultra-thin glass of the Galaxy Z Fold6 is expected to come close to the durability of a conventional glass compound for the first time.

The Xiaomi 14 is part of Xiaomi's new generation of premium smartphones and, at 6.36 inches, just as compact as its predecessor. The elegant metal and glass casing houses the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, which provides plenty of speed. The Xiaomi 14 also scores points with its 3000 nits bright AMOLED display, very long battery life and its Leica-branded cameras.

Motorola's best deals on the Razr Plus 2023 and its vanilla sibling are back for the brand's new "Après-Ski" US event. Non-foldable Android smartphones such as the flagship Edge Plus 2023 are also included in the new sale, as is the Lenovo ThinkPhone. There is a crucial difference between this promotion and the last.

The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra is the first smartphone to introduce a new level of protection for mobile devices that has already demonstrated the ability to do better in traditional tests of display hardness - such as those at the start of the popular JerryRigEverything battery of durability tests. Can its new Corning Gorilla Armor finally make one of the channel's best-loved quotes obsolete?

JSAUX' inaugural external monitor is off to a flying start on Kickstarter. The foldable FlipGo's UltraView and DuoViews SKUs are all still currently available at early-bird prices in 13.5- or 16-inch sizes. The up-to-2.5K accessory has a magnetic stand system, is compatible with newer M1-M3-equipped Mac PCs, and has a one-cable design.

New details about the Xiaomi 14 Ultra continue to surface online. This time, the global version of the device has appeared on Geekbench, while renowned leakers have hinted at a major wireless charging improvement from the Xiaomi 13 Ultra and the prospect of a February 2024 launch in some capacity.

Motorola has now released a 'Power' version of the Moto G24. Arriving only a few days after the regular Moto G24, the Moto G24 Power carries over many of its namesake's specifications while delivering a higher capacity battery, faster charger and an improved front-facing camera.

Unlike most companies implying 'Artificial Intelligence' when using the common abbreviation ‘AI’, Samsung is using it to mean ‘Advanced Intelligence’. Although the company hasn't made its reasons public, it is apparent it wants to avoid some of the less pleasant connotations of the technology.

Xiaomi currently offers a new midrange smartphone with a 200 MP main camera, namely the Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G, which in our review performed well for the most part. DxOMark now praises the strengths of this camera, but also highlights the weaknesses of the camera system.

The Honor Magic6 series appears to be coming to Europe soon, as the camera flagships are slated for presentation at the MWC in Barcelona in February. The Magic6 Pro is particularly exciting due to its 180 MP periscope telephoto camera and 5000-nit bright AMOLED display.

In spite of its many rumored hardware upgrades, a new leak now claims Xiaomi's upcoming flagship smartphone, the Xiaomi 14 Ultra, could launch globally with a lower price tag than the Xiaomi 13 Ultra did last year.

Xiaomi is now selling a new version of the Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G, less than two weeks after the device's global release. Sporting a 'Good Luck Red' makeover, the Redmi Note 13 Pro New Year Edition celebrates Chinese New Year, which occurs on February 10.

The Smart 8 Pro has a 50MP main shooter for its suspiciously iPhone 15 Pro-like camera hump, which just happens to go well with the elongated "Magic Ring" software-simulated selfie camera cut-out for its 90Hz display. Then again, there is little enough evidence as to whether the new Infinix smartphone really deserves its "Pro" moniker.

Tecno has announced that its latest affordable-class Pova-series Android smartphones will make a global debut at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) of 2024 in Barcelona. Furthermore, it will feature brand-first Dolby Atmos support, rated to confer a more "immersive" audio experience on the devices certified to use it.

The Huawei P70 series of premium smartphones is thought to launch with a top-end Art or Pro Art variant with an upgraded take on cutting-edge variable aperture camera technology. It is also said to come with a periscope-type lens which, according to a famous leaker, will do even more besides zoom in well in the putative top-end handset.

Realme has now launched the Realme 12 Pro and Realme 12 Pro Plus, its latest mid-range smartphones. While the company hopes to distinguish the pair from their peers with their 'luxury watch design', they also deliver modern Qualcomm processors, 120 Hz displays and powerful camera set-ups.