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The X40 GT Racing Edition. (Source: Honor)

Honor X40 GT Racing Edition: Reservations open for refreshed 144Hz display smartphone

In another case of interesting smartphones with limited regional availability, Honor has announced a new version of its X40 GT. The Android smartphone's new Racing Edition can now be reserved in new colorways and with more RAM tha...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 19 Sep 2023 21:06

The Honor V Purse is the thinnest foldable around. (Image source: Honor)

Honor V Purse released as world's lightest and thinnest foldable smartphone

Honor has now released the V Purse in China, a wraparound foldable that the company originally billed as a prototype. The Honor V Purse starts at CNY 5,999 (~US$826) with 16 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage, but only comes with the...

Alex Alderson, 19 Sep 2023 17:43

The OnePlus 11 will be the only device eligible for OxygenOS 14 Open Beta builds until October. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

OnePlus confirms OxygenOS 14 Open Beta release schedule for 16 more devices

OnePlus has revealed plans to expand eligibility for its OxygenOS 14 Open Beta program. Previously open to just the OnePlus 11, the company's Android 14-based public beta builds will be available on another five devices from next ...

Alex Alderson, 19 Sep 2023 17:33

The iPhone 15 Pro Max' USP. (Source: Apple)

iPhone 15 Pro Max: New zoom lens found to be culprit in 2023 shipping delay

The latest iPhones have had an unusually long pre-order phase following their launch compared to previous generation. According to a widely-respected analyst, the new telephoto zoom lens exclusive to the 15 Pro Max is a main facto...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 19 Sep 2023 17:23

The Galaxy S23 Ultra may be the last Samsung model with a 10x zoom lens. (Source: Samsung)

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra: Details of zoom cameras leak with 10x telephoto lens seemingly ditched

After equipping its Ultra models with 10x zoom lenses starting with the Galaxy S20 Ultra, Samsung finally looks set to eschew its long-range zoom hardware on the Galaxy S24 Ultra in exchange for a new, powerful 5x zoom lens.

Ricci Rox, 19 Sep 2023 13:28

Could also replace the 10x zoom camera in the Galaxy S24 Ultra, at least a report on 200 megapixel telephotos from Samsung points to that.

Samsung announces 200 megapixel telephoto camera for the smartphone, potentially also for Galaxy S24 Ultra

Samsung already uses a 200-megapixel sensor as the main camera in the Galaxy S23 Ultra and has added 2x crop zoom in high quality via software. Now it's time for the next big step, which had already been hinted at in leaks: The fi...

Alexander Fagot, 19 Sep 2023 12:29

A leaker has hinted several times that Samsung wants to get rid of the 10x telephoto camera in the Galaxy S24 Ultra. (Image: Samsung, edited)

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra to lose important unique selling point according to leaker

This might be a horror scenario for Samsung fans if it's true what a known leaker has already hinted at several times. According to this new rumor, the Galaxy S24 Ultra will lose quite the important camera-related unique selling p...

Alexander Fagot, 19 Sep 2023 11:51

New information about the Google Tensor G4 has emerged online (image via Google)

Google Tensor G4 to be manufactured on Samsung's 4LPP+ node with the same GPU and newer CPU cores

Next year's Google Tensor G4 chip will reportedly use a mix of Cortex-X4, Cortex-A720 and Cortex-A520 CPU cores and an Arm Immortalis-G715 GPU. It will be fabricated on Samsung's 4LPP+ node and debut alongside the Pixel 9 series.

Anil Ganti, 19 Sep 2023 05:39

An iPhone 15 Pro-series unit. (Source: Andrew Clare via Twitter)

iPhone 15 Pro-series titanium frame said to be extreme fingerprint magnet

The iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max has made the leap to titanium-alloy frames as well as USB type-C. However, some content creators have observed that they seem to have acquired a problem right from the hands-on preview stage. They app...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 18 Sep 2023 22:16

The Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus will be the first device to feature the Samsung ISOCELL HP3 Discovery Edition camera sensor. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus: Xiaomi shares camera samples from new 200 MP Samsung ISOCELL camera

The Redmi Note 13 series has entered the final days of pre-launch teasers. Due on September 21, the Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus will spearhead the Redmi Note 13 series with a MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Ultra SoC and a Samsung ISOCELL HP3 ...

Alex Alderson, 18 Sep 2023 18:45

Blackmagic Camera puts a pro video camera in your pocket for free. (Image Source: Blackmagic Design)

Blackmagic Camera for iOS offers pro video recording features for grand total of free, Apple LOG supported on iPhone 15 Pro models

Blackmagic Design has developed a new Blackmagic Camera app that brings advanced professional video recording features to iOS devices for free without any in-app purchases or subscriptions. The Blackmagic Camera app fully mimics t...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 18 Sep 2023 17:46

Deal | Oukitel WP27 brings camo style to rugged smartphones for as little as US$160

Oukitel asserts that its latest device proves that "Camo is the New Fashion" among rugged smartphones. The WP27 does indeed strive to stand out with its new colorway, and also offers a 120Hz display, 12GB of RAM and Android 13, al...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 18 Sep 2023 17:05

The Redmi Note 13 Pro has just made its Geekbench debut (image via Redmi)

Redmi Note 13 Pro makes Geekbench debut alongside new Snapdragon SoC

The Redmi Note 13 Pro has shown up on Geekbench with 16 GB of RAM. Its Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 SoC scores 1,012 and 2,943 points in Geekbench 6.1's single and multi-core tests.

Anil Ganti, 18 Sep 2023 15:55

The Xperia 1 VI is likely to retain Sony's distinct 21:9 aspect ratio, predecessor pictured. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Sony Xperia 1 VI to launch a month after Samsung Galaxy S24 series with new 6x optical telephoto camera

Reportedly, Sony is aiming to launch its next Xperia 1 flagship in under six months' time. Based on new rumours, the Sony Xperia 1 VI will line with up during MWC 2024 with improved telephoto optics.

Alex Alderson, 18 Sep 2023 12:10

OPPO A2 Pro launches with a premium gloss over mid-range Android specs

OPPO has unleashed a new round camera hump device on the Android smartphone market. However, despite this resemblance to the Find X6 flagship series, the A2 Pro has a mid-range MediaTek chipset and dual rear cameras. Nevertheless,...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 17 Sep 2023 18:22

The Tensor G4 won't be much of an improvement over the Tensor G3 (image via Google)

Google Tensor G4: Pixel 9 SoC to launch with marginal upgrades over the Tensor G3

Google's 2024-bound Tensor G4 will not be nearly as impressive as predicted earlier. The Pixel 9 series' SoC will instead build upon its predecessor. Google's fully custom chip is expected to launch sometime in 2025.

Anil Ganti, 17 Sep 2023 14:43

Samsung has made a few aesthetic changes from the Galaxy Z series when creating the W24 and W24 Flip. (Image source: Samsung)

Samsung W24 and W24 Flip debut with 1 TB of storage and premium ceramic back designs

Samsung has presented the W24 and W24 Flip, both higher-end alternatives to the Galaxy Z Fold5 and Galaxy Z Flip5. Not only has Samsung equipped the W24 series with more RAM and storage than their Galaxy Z counterparts, but they a...

Alex Alderson, 17 Sep 2023 01:22

The Galaxy S23 FE has the same launch colours as its predecessor. (Image source: MSPowerUser)

Samsung Galaxy S23 FE: Leaked promotional poster reveals four launch colours for new Fan Edition smartphone

MSPowerUser has offered a first look at Samsung's launch colours for the Galaxy S23 FE. Allegedly due at the start of autumn, the Galaxy S23 FE will be a modest upgrade over the Galaxy S21 FE, with Samsung skipping the Galaxy S22 ...

Alex Alderson, 17 Sep 2023 00:34

Huawei Mate X5 Collector's Edition repair could cost as much as brand-new iPhone

Huawei has now released a list of spare parts for its latest foldable smartphone with prices nearly as jaw-dropping as that for the Mate X5 itself. Some repairs for the device's highest-end Collector's Edition could nearly buy a w...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 16 Sep 2023 18:34

The Note 30 VIP Racing Edition. (Source: Infinix)

Infinix Note 30 VIP Racing Edition launches with new LED leather effect and BMW Group tie-in

Infinix has now unleashed a new version of its Note 30 Android smartphone. The OEM has partnered with the BMW division Designworks to produce a motorsport-inspired finish for VIP Racing Edition. It incorporates 3D Lighting Leather...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 16 Sep 2023 17:17

The Mate 60 Pro pre-drop test. (Source: PBKReviews via YouTube)

Huawei Kunlun Glass 2 durability seemingly destroys that of Gorilla Glass rivals in drop test

Huawei's Mate 60 Pro is a new flagship smartphone with a display reinforced by in-house, second-gen Kunlun Glass. It was found to help the device survive a new online torture test which involved being run over by a car, among oth...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 15 Sep 2023 18:05

The Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus and two other Redmi Note 13 series models will be available in China from September 21. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Redmi Note 13 Pro to launch with new Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset as Xiaomi boasts of Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus camera superiority over Honor 90

Xiaomi has confirmed more details about its forthcoming Redmi Note 13 series. On the one hand, the company has highlighted some of the camera capabilities headed to the Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus, during which it compares the device a...

Alex Alderson, 15 Sep 2023 17:54

The Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 appears to be a lesser version of the Snapdragon 7 Gen 1. (Image source: Qualcomm)

Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 now official as new 4 nm chipset with downgrades from Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 and Snapdragon 7 Plus Gen 2

Qualcomm has unveiled the Snapdragon 7s Gen 2, a new 4 nm chipset that will debut next week in the Redmi Note 13 Pro. Surprisingly, it appears that the Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 is the weakest Snapdragon 7 series chipset yet since Qualc...

Alex Alderson, 15 Sep 2023 17:13

The QuietComfort Ultra Headphones. (Source: Bose)

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones launch with aptX Adaptive and Immersive Audio

Bose has finally confirmed that its new top-end QuietComfort headphones are Ultra for the first time. They have also launched with first-gen Immersive Audio, the iconic brand's take on spatial audio. The Ultra Headphones also boas...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 15 Sep 2023 16:35

The Galaxy S24 series will likely look like its predecessors, pictured. (Image source: SoyaCincau)

Samsung Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24 Plus and Galaxy S24 Ultra to launch without charging improvements as 65 W fast charging ruled out

The 3C has now provided evidence of the charging speeds that Samsung will offer for its next flagship smartphones. Unfortunately, the rumour of 65 W wired charging for the Galaxy S24 Ultra was wide of the mark; there will be no ch...

Alex Alderson, 15 Sep 2023 16:14

The Huawei Mate X5 is exclusive to China for now. (Image source: Huawei)

Huawei Mate X5 now available for Mate X3 pricing as new foldable flagship contender

Huawei is now selling the Mate X5 following the device's unveiling last week. The Mate X5 is one of the first devices to ship with the Huawei Kirin 9000S chipset but makes few other changes from the Mate X3.

Alex Alderson, 14 Sep 2023 22:09

The RAM sizes and types for the Apple iPhone 15 series have been revealed. (Image source: Apple/Unsplash - edited)

Apple iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro RAM sizes and types confirmed with upgrades across the board over the iPhone 14 series

The RAM amounts and types for all of the phones in the recently released Apple iPhone 15 series have been shared online. While the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max get straight RAM increases over their iPhone 14 counterparts, t...

Daniel R Deakin, 14 Sep 2023 20:54

The new Nexode 100W GaN charger. (Source: UGREEN)

UGREEN Nexode 100W GaN Charging Station launches with MagSafe support and versatile design

UGREEN combines iPhone-friendly wireless charging and Android-friendly fast wired charging in the same new Nexode-series charger. It has a flip-up 'lid' that allows the user to place their MagSafe-compatible device on it at an ang...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 14 Sep 2023 19:41

The Moto G54 and Moto G84 come in multiple colour options, including several shades of blue. (Image source: Motorola)

Motorola Moto G54 and Moto G84 land in Europe and UK as new mid-range smartphones

Motorola is now offering the Moto G54 and Moto G84 in more markets. The pair are now available in the Eurozone and the UK, where they are available for €199.99/£179.99 and €299.99/£249.99, respectively.

Alex Alderson, 14 Sep 2023 18:12

Xiaomi will present the Redmi Note 13 series next week. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Redmi Note 13: Launch date, display specifications, designs and three models confirmed by new teasers

Xiaomi continues to tease the Redmi Note 13 series on social media. Having previously revealed details about solely the Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus, it has now confirmed its intentions to launch the Redmi Note 13 5G and Redmi Note 13 P...

Alex Alderson, 14 Sep 2023 17:28

Motorola offers the Ege 40 Neo in three Pantone colour options. (Image source: Motorola)

Motorola Edge 40 Neo: New mid-range smartphone starts with 144 Hz pOLED display, 12 GB of RAM and IP68 certification for €399

Motorola has now presented the Edge 40 Neo in Europe, a new mid-range smartphone that combines a 144 Hz pOLED display with a 5,000 mAh battery and a Dimensity 7030 chipset. The Edge 40 Neo is already orderable in Europe, where it ...

Alex Alderson, 14 Sep 2023 15:25

The Ulefone Armor 22 will ship with Android 13. (Image source: Ulefone)

Ulefone Armor 22 to launch later this month with 120 Hz display and large battery for initial US$149.99

Ulefone has now confirmed the launch date and pricing for its next smartphone. The Ulefone Armor 22 will be available next week for as little as US$149.99, although it will eventually carry a US$299.99 MSRP.

Alex Alderson, 14 Sep 2023 13:09

MediaTek Helio G99-powered Blackview A96 smartphone (Source: Blackview)

Blackview unveils A96 MediaTek Helio G99-powered Android 13 smartphone

Set for a debut via AliExpress at an early bird price of US$169.99 for the 8/256 GB version, the new Blackview A96 is powered by the MediaTek Helio G99 processor and features a 6.5-inch IPS display with 120 Hz dynamic refresh, as ...

Codrut Nistor, 14 Sep 2023 12:23

AOHi's new GaN accessory. (Source: AOHi)

AOHi The Future Creative 65W GaN Plus charger launches at 20% discount

AOHi's latest USB type-C charger has a new design rated to make it much more compact and travel-friendly than the average power brick. It is also equipped with "GaN Plus" technology for potentially improved stability and thermal m...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 13 Sep 2023 23:06

Infinix back-lights some leather. (Source: Infinix)

Infinix Note 30 5G to be refreshed with new 3D Lighting Leather finish option soon

Infinix has announced that the Note 30 5G's upcoming limited edition will be the first Android smartphone to rock its new 3D Lighting Leather material. It consists of vegan leather specially engineered to allow LEDs to shine throu...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 13 Sep 2023 18:54

The Galaxy A05s will be another entry-level smartphone for Samsung. (Image source: @OnLeaks & MySmartPrice)

Samsung Galaxy A05s shown in new render images with triple camera and textured back panel

Samsung is preparing to release a follow-up to the Galaxy A04s. Dubbed the Galaxy A05s, the handset is expected to arrive later this year with a familiar design that retains its predecessor's triple camera layout. However, Samsung...

Alex Alderson, 13 Sep 2023 17:15

OnePlus is now offering Android 14 in beta form to the OnePlus 11. (Image source: OnePlus)

Android 14 Beta programs expand for recent OnePlus and Vivo flagship smartphones

BBK Electronics' various subsidiaries have started offering Android 14 Beta builds to their recent flagship smartphones. First up are the OnePlus 11 and Vivo X90 Pro, which have received OxygenOS 14 and Funtouch OS 14, respectivel...

Alex Alderson, 12 Sep 2023 19:07

Xiaomi rumoured to bring MIUI 15 to over 100 devices

According to a report, Xiaomi could offer MIUI 15 to over 100 devices throughout late 2023 and into 2024. Currently, the major software revision is expected to arrive this autumn during the launch of the Xiaomi 14 and Xiaomi 14 Pr...

Alex Alderson, 12 Sep 2023 18:28

The Galaxy S23 FE in its black finish. (Image source: The Tech Outlook)

Samsung Galaxy S23 FE: Official renders leak for new smartphone and Galaxy S21 FE successor

The Galaxy S23 FE is edging closer to release. Not only has Samsung received certification to sell the device in China, but also official product renders have now surfaced online.

Alex Alderson, 12 Sep 2023 17:29

The LYT800 is rumoured to serve as the primary camera in the Find N3. (Image source: LYTIA & Oppo - edited)

Oppo Find N3 tipped to be first foldable with Sony LYTIA LYT800 stacked camera sensor

Oppo and Sony have now outlined that the latter's LYTIA camera sensors will be headed to the former's next flagship smartphones. Reputedly, the Oppo Find N3 will be the company's first smartphone to ship with a LYTIA camera sensor...

Alex Alderson, 12 Sep 2023 16:12

The Galaxy S24 series, according to Ice Universe. (Image source: Ice Universe)

Samsung Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24 Plus and Galaxy S24 Ultra to launch earlier and with higher production volumes than Galaxy S23 series

According to reports, little over five months will separate the launches of the Galaxy Z Fold5 and Galaxy Z Flip5 from the Galaxy S24 series. Reputedly, Samsung hopes to sell at least 10% more Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24 Plus and Galax...

Alex Alderson, 12 Sep 2023 14:24

Nothing OS 2.0.3 brings a few practical changes to the Phone (2). (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Nothing Phone (2) gains Pocket Mode, improved Glyph Interface support and other changes with Nothing OS 2.0.3 update

Nothing is rolling out Nothing OS 2.0.3 to the Nothing Phone (2). Available to download now, Nothing OS 2.0.3 introduces several new features and bug fixes to the Nothing Phone (1) successor, including a Pocket Mode for turning of...

Alex Alderson, 11 Sep 2023 23:30

The Honor V Purse is a return to the wraparound design that Huawei pioneered with the Mate X. (Image source: Honor)

Honor V Purse: Launch date of new wraparound foldable smartphone confirmed for later this month

Honor has outlined an initial launch date for the V Purse, its attempt at a Huawei Mate Xs and Mate Xs 2. For now, the Honor V Purse will be a Chinese exclusive, albeit one that is just over a week away from receiving an official ...

Alex Alderson, 11 Sep 2023 23:24

An iPhone 15 Pro render. (Source: 9to5Mac)

iPhone 16, 17 and 18 series to launch with 5G powered by Qualcomm

Qualcomm has announced that its Snapdragon Modem‑RF Systems will continue to power mobile data on iPhones of the next few generations. The news may imply the state of silicon development at Apple, and is touted to keep Qualcomm at...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 11 Sep 2023 22:43

Some alleged Mate 60-series internals. (Source: WekiHome via YouTube)

SK Hynix denies supplying Huawei Mate 60-series components

SK Hynix asserts that it did not in fact breach official US trade sanctions in order to help Huawei to make its latest flagship smartphones. Nevertheless, its components have reportedly been found in units of the new Mate 60 serie...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 11 Sep 2023 17:37

The Xiaomi 13T series will debut in little over two weeks. (Image source: @Sudhanshu1414)

Xiaomi 13T: New leak points to higher than expected pricing as renders for all model variants surface

The Xiaomi 13T may retail for €50 more in the Eurozone than an earlier leak suggested. Separately, a leaker has revealed even more Xiaomi 13T and Xiaomi 13T Pro official renders, confirming Xiaomi's intentions to sell the pair in ...

Alex Alderson, 11 Sep 2023 17:33

The Galaxy S23 FE is likely to look a lot like the Galaxy S23, pictured. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Samsung Galaxy S23 FE shows itself at certification body with photos and datasheet shortly before launch

It appears that Samsung is on the verge of unveiling its next Fan Edition smartphone. Jumping to the Galaxy S23 FE after missing out the Galaxy S22 FE, the next FE-branded device looks like other Galaxy S23 models but with downgra...

Alex Alderson, 11 Sep 2023 16:39