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Qualcomm has revealed that it will cut over 1,200 jobs, or those of about 2.5% of its current employees, later in 2023. All of the affected staff members are located in the same region, although they will be obliged to leave their posts in two different facilities within it. Nevertheless, the OEM has announced its intention to keep investing in different business areas at around the same time.

The GSM Association's latest study on mobile internet use worldwide has concluded that over half of the global population now has at least one smartphone. Four billion of those people are estimated to use mobile data on those devices, although hundreds of millions still use alternative mobile devices. The number of people without access to mobile connectivity has also been found to have dropped precipitously since 2015.

According to separate reports, Xiaomi is working to deliver the Xiaomi 14 and Xiaomi 14 Pro before the end of October. Allegedly, Qualcomm will reference Xiaomi's next flagships during this year's Snapdragon Summit, during which it will also present the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3.

The Google Pixel 8 Pro has now been subjected to a series of torture tests. Unlike the iPhone 15 Pro Max and the Pixel 7 Pro before it, the Pixel 8 Pro manages to survive being bent, scratched and burnt without too much trouble.

New Xiaomi 14 Pro renders have shown up online. The flagship smartphone will feature a flat display and rearrange its camera modules. Otherwise, its design is largely the same as its predecessor.

OPPO and OnePlus have jointly confirmed that the Find N3 (or OnePlus Open for the global market) will launch soon as a new foldable Android smartphone. Now, a leaker has reportedly revealed more details on what it might be like to carry such a device around in the real world. The OEM is now tipped to have refined its weight compared to some other foldables, although it may still fail to match conventional flagships in this regard.

Vivo's somewhat global sub-brand iQOO is known for flagship smartphones with class-leading displays, internals and charging specs; however, they have tended to lag behind in terms of rear camera performance. That might change, as the upcoming 12 series is now projected to get the same high-res zoom lens as their OnePlus rival.

OPPO and its co-brand OnePlus has chosen to hype all the global versions of the new Android foldable smartphones they have at once today (October 12, 2023). The Find N3 Flip clamshell can be pre-ordered from now in India, whereas the company seeks to build anticipation for its 'full-sized' counterpart the OnePlus Open by announcing the early-bird offer phase of its pre-launch campaign.

The Honor Magic Vs2 has arrived as the company's cheaper alternative to the Magic V2. Available in Coral Purple, Glacier Blue and Velvet Black colour options, the Magic Vs2 is just 5.1 mm thick but still packs a pair of LTPO AMOLED displays and a 5,000 mAh battery, among other hardware.

The Exynos 2400 scores 2,067 and 6,520 in Geekbench 6.2's single and multi-core tests. It debuted alongside a European Galaxy S24+ variant with 8 GB of RAM.

The US variant of the Galaxy S24 Ultra scores 2,234 and 6,870 points in Geekbench's single and multi-core tests. The smartphone features 8 GB of RAM and runs Android 14.

It seems that Oppo has confirmed when OnePlus will release the OnePlus Open. While Oppo is just over a week from the global launch of its next foldable, a YouTuber has compared the Find N3 against the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5.

Nothing has released Nothing OS 2.5 Beta for the Phone (2), its first Android 14-derived update. Not only does the first Nothing OS 2.5 Beta contain various features specific to Android 14, but it also includes some Nothing-specific changes that will be exclusive to the Phone (1) and Phone (2).

The first photos shot using Google's new Ultra HDR image format have been published online. Available to try out for the first time in Android 14 with the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro, the Ultra HDR image format adds an HDR gain map to a standard JPG image, which creates problems with incompatible systems for now.

The K70 might be the vanilla version of Redmi's next high-end Android smartphone line-up, yet is thought to share in Pro-grade advantages such as new flat screen tech and premium build quality. It is also now tipped to have the same generational charging upgrade as the upcoming flagship Xiaomi 14.

Motorola has introduced its latest Edge smartphone for North America. The Motorola Edge 2023 is available for US$499.99 at launch or CAD$849.99 in Canada.

A teardown video of the Pixel 8 has highlighted the internal change that Google has made from the Pixel 7. Unfortunately, this year's smaller Pixel remains difficult to repair and appears to have a weaker cooling solution than the Pixel 8 Pro.

A typically reliable leaker has detailed various camera upgrades that are headed to OnePlus' next flagship. Reputedly, the OnePlus 12 will feature the Sony IMX966 as its primary camera, a 50 MP sensor with a 1/1.4-inch optical format. New front-facing and telephoto sensors are rumoured to be heading to the OnePlus 11 successor, too.

Samsung recently launched the Galaxy S23 FE, powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen or Exynos 2200 depending on regional models. It appears, however, that this Exynos 2200 on the S23 FE outperforms the Exynos 2200 on last year's Galaxy S22 lineup.

The Play 50 Plus is Honor's latest affordable-class Android smartphone, yet debuts with the OEM's latest design-language tweaks. It aims for a slim and sleek flat-edge look, yet packs a larger-than-average 6,000mAh battery. It goes well with a sizeable display, although it takes a spec hit to help it start at less than US$200.

The Xiaomi 13T has received its first discount. Available at an 18% reduction from Amazon UK, the Xiaomi 13T combines a 144 Hz AMOLED display with a 5,000 mAh battery, a Dimensity 8200 chipset and a 50 MP primary camera with OIS, among other features.

It appears that OnePlus is closing on launching the Open, the company's first foldable. Allegedly arriving before the end of October, the OnePlus Open is slated to undercut the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 by roughly US$100.

A benchmark listing for Honor's next foldable has appeared online ahead of the device's launch later this week. To be released as the Magic Vs2, the device will rely upon a Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 chipset, 16 GB of RAM and Android 13.

The iPhone 15 Pro Max was panned for its tendency to overheat under load. Apple appears to have done quite a bit to alleviate those worries, though, with the iOS 17.0.3 update improving gaming performance while also reducing temperatures.

OPPO has set the stage for the launch of the next major software upgrade for its Android smartphones during its Developers Conference of 2023. The event will also introduce the OEM's connected smart device ecosystem, not to mention its own generative AI model and latest development in health technology.

@OnLeaks has now shared renders of the Pixel 8a, likely Google's final member of the Pixel 8 series. Corroborating previous leaks, the Pixel 8a has a more curved design than the Pixel 7a and one that resembles the Pixel 8.

Honor has confirmed that it will be unveiling at least another two devices in a few days. Surprisingly, the company has developed a follow-up to the Magic V2, dubbed the Magic Vs2. The Honor Watch 4 Pro will also be in attendance, the design of which Honor has already teased.

A switch to Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 is just one of the ways that Google is attempting to distinguish the Pixel 8 Pro from last year's Pixel 7 Pro. Initial drop and scratch tests suggest that the upgrade to the stronger glass type has paid off, just days before Google begins shipping Pixel 8 Pro pre-orders.

Rumours of Xiaomi abandoning MIUI for MiOS could be wide of the mark. While a well-known leaker has sparked rumours that this will be occurring soon, those familiar with MIUI have shown that Xiaomi continues to prepare MIUI 15 for release later this year.

Google may have brought manual camera controls to its stock camera app, but it limits their usage to just the Pixel 8 Pro. It turns out that this is nothing more than a software restriction, with the Pixel 6 Pro and Pixel 7 Pro also shown to be capable of offering manual ISO, shutter speed and focus options within the latest version of the Google Camera app.

Xiaomi has just offered up the Xiaomi 13T and Xiaomi 13T Pro, both cheaper options to the Xiaomi 13 and Xiaomi 13 Pro. Based on early tests, the Xiaomi 13T and Xiaomi 13T Pro are not necessarily improvements upon the Xiaomi 12T or Xiaomi 12T Pro in many areas.

Concerns have been raised about the ability of the Pixel 8 Pro to manage heat following the first video teardown of the device to hit the net. As with the Pixel 7 Pro, the Pixel 8 Pro does not have a vapor chamber cooling system as found on devices like the Galaxy S23 Ultra among Android flagship phones, but relies on graphite and copper to keep things cool.

Despite Sony's claims, it seems that the Xperia 5 V can only match its predecessor when it comes to camera quality. Worse still, the Xperia 5 IV has the edge in zoomed-in shots thanks to its dedicated telephoto camera.

The Sony IMX966 is now projected to debut soon in order to become the new main camera for smartphones powered by the upcoming flagship Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor. It is said to have sought-after features, OIS included. The combination might be further bolstered by a new, high-res zoom lens from OmniVision for maximum effect.

OnePlus' inaugural Watch launched to limited critical acclaim on its launch. Nevertheless, a second generation is now projected to be on the way. It is believed to debut in 2024, and may be intended to accompany the OEM's next flagship smartphone, as it mirrors the 12's camera hump in terms of design language.

BMW owners report that placing the iPhone 15 Pro on the car's wireless charger triggers a recovery mode after which Apple Pay stops completely working. While initially thought to be a one-off incident, the problem seems to be recurring even after multiple replacements of the device. So far, the complaints have been with respect to the iPhone 15 Pro, but it is not clear whether the issue affects the iPhone 15 Pro Max and the regular iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus as well.

Digital Chat Station has revealed some more information about the MediaTek Dimensity 9300. Its prime Cortex-X4 core will operate at 3.25 GHz.

OnePlus' inaugural foldable Android smartphone is believed to launch very soon. It has made its way onto Geekbench ahead of this event, which might confirm how much RAM the device can have and which SoC it runs on. Despite their top-tier level, they have given the device a low-key start in terms of benchmarking.

Funtouch OS 14, the latest version of the software for the global versions of Vivo and iQOO smartphones, has been declared ready for stable status today (October 7, 2023). It is, as the name suggests, based on Android 14, and is also rated to be more customizable, secure and performance-focused than ever before. It is slated to roll out, starting with two of the OEM's international flagship devices, soon.

OPPO has confirmed that the Find N3 Flip's global version will start to become available soon, starting with India. It is primed to be the only 2023 clamshell smartphone with triple rear cameras on that market at its launch, and may beat its closest rivals in other areas too (on paper, at least). The OEM also asserts that it has the "best hinge" of its class and will have a more versatile cover screen than ever before.

CASETiFY has partnered with Nothing to recreate the latter's signature Glyph lighting system on some of the former's latest cases. However, they are not for the Phone (2), or even the Phone (1), but for the newest top-end iPhone instead. The cases debut alongside the inaugural Nothing x CASETiFY Mini Pouch, which is for the brand's Ear (2) TWS earbuds in that instance.

The Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 will power the majority of next-gen Android flagships and is scheduled to debut later this month. The premium chipset appears to have made an early trip over to AnTuTu, however, with the benchmark revealing significant GPU performance upgrades.

XDA Developers has determined that the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro both contain upgraded primary camera sensors. Unfortunately, it appears that the pair have missed out on the rumoured ISOCELL GN2. Instead, Google may be using the same 50 MP camera found in last year's Vivo X80 Pro.

A new report sheds light on Samsung's plans for the Exynos 2400. It will power all Galaxy S24 and Galaxy S24+ smartphones worldwide, except in the US and China

Google is still a few days away from fulfilling initial Pixel 8 Pro pre-orders. Nonetheless, YouTuber PBKreviews has already shown what the new flagship's cameras are capable of at 10x, 30x and when shooting videos in daylight or at night.

Realme has released an updated copy of its Android 14 Early Access program schedule, and the GT Neo 3 is next on the list. The smartphone's 80W and 150W variants are the only ones slated to upgrade via this channel in October 2023, with others such as the Neo 3T and the newer 11 Pro series to follow in November. The news is not so good for devices such as the Narzo N53, which have been left until 2024.

Samsung is now said to have CMOS sensors with more than double the resolution than the Galaxy S23 Ultra's main camera in the works. Furthermore, they are now believed to be the same size as the class-leading Sony IMX989 from the Xiaomi 13 Ultra. That combination could deliver unprecedented picture quality and detail should they be installed in next generation smartphones.

The Vivo V29 Pro is now official with a MediaTek Dimensity 8200 SoC, 8/12 GB of RAM, and 256 GB of storage. The phone packs a triple camera system on the back with a novel Smart Aura Light and a single selfie shooter on the front. Vivo has yet to disclose availability information.