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Honor has finally confirmed how much the Magic V2 RSR Porsche Design costs in Europe and the UK. Launching today, the spin-off of the regular Magic V2 is one of the most expensive smartphones around, with €2,699 and £2,349.99 starting prices in the Eurozone and UK, respectively.

Android expert Mishaal Rahman confirmed that Google Tensor G3 is the first smartphone chipset to have hardware-accelerated AV1 encoding support. The SoC has hardware-level support for encoding at up to 4K 60 FPS, but no current application can take advantage of it, which is likely due to the lack of platform support.

A few hours after the Chinese launch of the Xiaomi 14 Ultra and just before its global launch at the Mobile World Congress, the first teardown video of the new Leica camera flagship examines the smartphone in detail and includes a camera test and various measurements, such as of the battery and display.

The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra 5G has just hit its lowest price ever on Amazon. Priced at $864, this offer represents a substantial reduction of almost 26.5% from its previous highest asking price of $1,172.50.

The Find X7 Ultra is the highest-end Android smartphone currently sold by OPPO - however, it is now tipped to gain even more premium with its upcoming Satellite Edition. The variant has reportedly been cleared to use the new cutting-edge technology in China, although it may have the same specs as the existing flagship device otherwise.

The device thought to launch as the Galaxy M15 5G has now been cleared to do so in the US by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Its new leak depicts an Android smartphone of specs suspiciously similar to those of the A15 5G - then again, the M-series version is now also slated to maintain its unique advantage over the pre-existing handset.

Realme has announced that the device that brought 12GB of RAM and up to 1TB of internal storage to its affordable tier of the 5G smartphone market in 2023 will be supplanted by a new generation soon. The Narzo 70 Pro is also tipped to deliver a "best-in-class" main camera and seems to have the OEM's most up-to-date design for mid-rangers.

The Lenovo ThinkPhone by Motorola packs a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC, 256 GB of storage, 8 GB of RAM, as well as a 144 Hz OLED display, and it's currently selling for just under $400. In addition, Motorola's "Ready For" app allows users to easily connect the phone to a PC in order to share files and notifications and even use it as a webcam.

The latest top-end Android smartphone from OnePlus is widely regarded as the one that can restore its series' "Flagship Killer" prestige in 2024. Now, the 12 is tasked with redeeming its line's reputation for durability as well. Its Aqua Touch display has also gone up against the iPhone 15 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra into the bargain.

Various regulatory bodies have all but confirmed that a new Motorola flagship is in development. Rumoured to be arriving in Q2 2024 with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset and 125 W wired charging, one regulatory body has even named Motorola's future OnePlus 12, Galaxy S24 Ultra and Xiaomi 14 Ultra rival.

ZTE Libero Flip launched as the brand's first foldable phone. But it made its debut in Japan, and ZTE didn't offer any details on the global availability of the device yet. It seems the same folding smartphone is set to debut internationally at MWC 2024 but as Nubia Flip 5G.

The Xiaomi 14 Ultra can already be ordered globally from a third-party retailer that specialises in importing high-end smartphones. Revealed yesterday in China, the Xiaomi 14 Ultra is one of the Galaxy S24 Ultra's first current-generation challengers thanks to its bevvy of flagship hardware.

Samsung has brought its latest One UI 6.1 update to Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24 Plus and Galaxy S24 Ultra smartphones sold in Europe. Arriving as S92xBXXU1AXB5, the 746 MB update brings various refinements to the Galaxy S24 trio with a focus on improving camera quality across the three flagships.

It seems that half a dozen Nothing Phone (2a) official renders have surfaced in a Nothing Community post. Highlighting more of the device's design elements, the photos also show the Nothing Phone (2a) in its two reputed black and white launch colours.

Shortly after Xiaomi announced the Xiaomi 14 Ultra flagship smartphone, a handful of brief reviews have demonstrated the 14 Ultra's impressive camera capabilities, including video chops to rival the vaunted Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max.

An atonishing success: Apple's iPhone now ranks in the top seven places of the world's top 10 best-selling smartphones. Apple's fiercest competitor, Samsung, only made it into the top 10 with three Galaxy A series smartphones, while Xiaomi, Transsion and other smartphone brands are not included.

The intriguing smartphone and tablet bundle that is currently on sale at Motorola is a great choice for Android fans who have put an eye on a high-end device like the Edge Plus 2023 and the rather wallet-friendly Lenovo Tab P11 Gen 2, which Motorola is offering as a free bonus.

Fairphone reduces the list price of the Fairphone 4 by 80 euros and releases an extensive software update that should significantly improve the two 48-megapixel cameras. Among other things, Fairphone promises reduced shutter lag and better photos in low light.

Xiaomi asserts that its new 14 Ultra becomes even more of a dedicated street photography machine with its new Professional Photography Kit. It confers a camera-like grip on the Leica-tuned flagship, and also doubles as a battery pack with the same 90W HyperCharge technology as the smartphone. It also features a customizable button and dial.

The Galaxy Z Fold 6, expected to launch alongside the Galaxy Ring, has been subject to recent leaks regarding its expected features. Although reportedly lacking an S Pen slot, it offers enhancements such as a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor, a slightly larger 4,600 mAh battery, and a titanium build along with sharp edges similar to that of the Galaxy S24 Ultra.

One of Samsung's forthcoming Galaxy A series smartphones has turned up online. Shared by a renowned leaker, the hands-on images show the Samsung Galaxy A55 in greater detail than previous leaks have done.

Xiaomi has released a new flagship in China, shortly before the same device arrives globally. As expected, the device is the Xiaomi 14 Ultra, which starts at ~$903 and contains a few hardware changes from the Xiaomi 14 Pro, as well as last year's Xiaomi 13 Ultra.

The U.S. Govt has reportedly stopped local firms from supplying to Chinese chipmaker Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp (SMIC). Reuters claim that the new rules have come into effect following the launch of the Huawei Mate 60 Pro last year.

High-resolution images of Google's next foldable smartphone have surfaced online. Matching the design shown in a previous leak, the Pixel Fold successor may actually adopt an under-panel selfie camera like Samsung's current Galaxy Z Fold5.

Huawei has returned to the clamshell foldable market with the Pocket 2. Arriving in multiple colours with up to 16 GB of RAM and 1 TB of storage, the Huawei Pocket 2 improves upon its predecessors in multiple areas and even has an eye on the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 with IPX8 water resistance.

Warframe mobile only recently dropped for iOS, and while there have certainly been bugs, the overall impressions online are very positive, with even players on older devices, like the iPhone 11 impressed with the smoothness and graphics quality.

Once among the best-known mobile device names in its native China, Meizu has now decided that it is time to "go All in" on AI, thereby finally leaving "traditional" smartphones behind. The OEM has unveiled plans for projects such as replacing the anticipated 21 Infinity flagship with its first "AI device" by the end of 2024 and taking brands such as PANDAER along for this new ride.

(Update2: Leaker predicts Zoom revolution, hints at dedicated AI chip) After the Google Pixel 8 and Samsung Galaxy S24, Xiaomi is now also explicitly advertising the power of artificial intelligence. The Xiaomi 14 Ultra is said to be the first manufacturer's smartphone with up to 60 TOPs of computational photography power for AI-based algorithms thanks to "Xiaomi AISP", for example, to significantly improve the zoom quality.

The Nubia Z60 Ultra tries to entice consumers with its many high-end specs and a starting price of just €679 (US$599). But this isn’t enough to worry its more expensive competitors. In this article, we’ll summarise once more what the phone has to offer, what we find lacking and for whom the phone is an exciting option.

Promotional images from Chinese retailers have once again spilled the beans on the Nothing Pone (2a)'s design, confirming previous rumours that the device would bear a horizontal camera layout and a new Glyph LED layout.

The leaks pertaining to Huawei's next foldable smartphone frankly make it look like a refresh of the OEM's last clamshell, which, with its uninspiring lack of design upgrades, was something of a mid-ranger. Nevertheless, it looks like the Pocket 2 might be available in "3D Relief" finishes that might elevate its look to the level of that of the OEM's high-end Art series.

ASUS has now confirmed the existence of and launch date for its next flagship smartphone. As expected, the company has returned to the Zenfone series, despite rumours existing that the Zenfone 10 could be the last of its kind. There is no information yet about the release of a smaller Zenfone 11 model yet though, with ASUS focusing on the capabilities of the Zenfone 11 Ultra to 'expand your vision' instead.

Nothing has now lifted the lid on the chipset that will power the Nothing Phone (2a). Although the company insists otherwise, the Nothing Phone (2a) will feature a tweaked version of the MediaTek Dimensity SoC that powers the Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus. New Nothing Phone (2a) renders have now turned up online, too.

There have been a ton of leaks about the Nothing Phone (2a) before it was officially announced. But right after the announcements, it became clear that some were inaccurate, for example, the early promo renders. Now, Carl Pei, the CEO of Nothing, has denied the rumor about the phone being powered by Dimensity 7200.

The wave of teasers for the Xiaomi 14 Ultra began at the weekend with the first posters of the design of the Leica camera flagship. Now, we have photos from the camera itself. Thanks to the new Summilux optics, the new generation reportedly allows 136% more light to pass through, and a total of 3 macro cameras are also said to be on board. The results of all this can be seen in the first sample photos.

Vivo is tipped to not merely continue its line of folding Android smartphones in 2024, but to augment it with its first ever Pro variant this year. Now, both the X Fold3 Pro and its vanilla sibling are backed to launch with improved displays, "large" batteries and a lighter design. Then again, other on-trend upgrades might be exclusive to the higher-end version.

Realme's announcement that it has "One More Plus" to unleash on the Malaysian market finally validates speculation that the device in question is not merely a successor to a mid-range Android smartphone called the 11 from 2023, but a Plus version of the same. It is backed to come with 12 unprecedented upgrades, one of which is a Sony main camera heretofore unseen in its market tier.

AOHi's innovative modular cable set has now made the transition from crowdfunding to online sales via the OEM's store. It is joined there by the Starship, an up-to-140W "2-in-1" power bank rated for 40,000mAh of typical capacity. The accessories are available separately or as a bundle with early-bird discounts.

Anatsa is a trojan that specifically targets banking use on Android smartphones. Deployed by seemingly innocuous apps on Google Play, the malware has infected more than 100,000 European users.

Huawei has lifted the lid on the release of its next foldable smartphone. Arriving the same day as the Xiaomi 14 Ultra, the Huawei Pocket 2 appears to stay true to the aesthetics of the P50 Pocket and Pocket S, the only clamshell foldables that Huawei has launched thus far.

With the Libero Flip, ZTE presents a particularly affordable foldable with a round secondary display, a relatively large battery, and Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1. Despite the low price, the device has a 50 MP main camera that can record 4K videos and a 1080p OLED display.

Samsung has announced that the durability of the new Foldable OLED has now also been proven as part of a corresponding certification. Accordingly, users do not need to worry too much when using it in challenging environmental conditions.

Xiaomi has officially announced its next camera flagship, the Xiaomi 14 Ultra. The Android smartphone is now confirmed to debut on February 22 and will come with what the company says is "a new level of design," which the phone manufacturer has provided details on by releasing the first batch of official images.

The Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro is a new Android smartphone that costs nearly as much as a top-end Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, even without a titanium-reinforced frame. The popular YouTube channel JerryRigEverything has taken it upon itself to find out how much durability that price buys you, especially as some of its predecessors have a poor record in this respect.