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Samsung has covertly announced its next flagship mobile SoC, the Exynos 2400. Details about its CPU and GPU are scant, but the former is said to be 70% faster than the Exynos 2200.

Xiaomi has confirmed that it has now started updating some of its product stack to Android 14. The company's Android 14 rollout begins with the Xiaomi 12T, Xiaomi 13 and Xiaomi 13 Pro, which were all previously on its MIUI beta program.

The Redmi Note 12R and 12R Pro might have made for the ideal cost-effective Android smartphones in 2022 - were it not for their outdated charging technology. However, a new successor is now believed to outdo them in this regard, having been registered as a new Xiaomi device with faster speeds over USB.

The Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro have landed and bring many new features largely delivered through AI software algorithms that are Google’s speciality. The Tensor G3, however, features pretty standard Arm-based architecture across the CPU and GPU, but the early testing isn’t promising in terms of either performance or efficiency with Samsung's nodes once again under scrutiny.

New benchmarks of the Exynos 2400’s Xclipse 940 GPU have emerged online. It scores 1,656 points in Powerboard 4.0’s Sacred Path Vulkan test.

Google may have now revealed the Pixel 8 Pro, but it is still remaining quiet about the smartphone's temperature sensor. Nonetheless, the likes of 9to5Google and MKBHD have offered some insights, including a demonstration of Google's new Thermometer app.

Google is bringing improved face unlock support to its Pixel smartphones, starting with the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro. While the pair lack the advanced hardware of the Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL, the new Tensor G3 chipset apparently has the capabilities necessary to open Android's BiometricPrompt API to their front-facing cameras.

Google asserts that its computational photo and video upgrades for the Pixel 8 series are as powerful as those of its camera hardware upgrades. The Redmond giant has unveiled new editing tweaks that work on the vanilla 8 as well as the 8 Pro such as Audio Magic Eraser; then again, the new Video Boost with Night Sight and new Pro mode are only available on the higher-end model.

It seems that Google is finally ready to take on Apple's industry-leading software support for its smartphones. Until now, no Android OEM has got close to matching the six years of support that iPhones receive. All that changes with the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro though, which will still receive Feature Drops when 2030 rolls around.

Today, Made by Google boss Rick Osterloh will take the stage and give us all the official details of the Pixel 8, the Pixel 8 Pro, and Pixel Watch 2. The final Android 14 version should also be available for older Pixel generations starting today. If you want to join us and millions of other viewers, watch the livestream here.

The iPhone 15 Pro Max impressed us in our test by offering a comparatively large amount of updates. We have summarized all the most important points for you, while bringing attention to which aspects require more work.

One more to go! A few hours ahead of the official Pixel launch event today a leaker provides us with many new, official marketing images, but also some useful documents, such as the official spec sheets of the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro.Last but not least, we have the supposedly final US prices for all model variants including the Pixel Watch 2.

Samsung has finally replaced the Galaxy S21 FE after an 18-month tenure. In its place arrives the Galaxy S23 FE, a 6.4-inch handset powered by an Exynos chipset in some markets and a Snapdragon equivalent in others. The Galaxy S23 FE starts at US$599 in the US, with a 256 GB of storage variant available for US$659.

It seems that Google is already quietly working towards bringing a new foldable to market. Although the device is unlikely to arrive any time soon, Google is making preparations for 'Comet' within its codebase.

Nokia has released a Limited Edition of its XR21 to celebrate the fact that it now sells smartphones manufactured in Europe. The new version of the rugged Android device has an exclusive colorway and will come with custom engraving. It will also come in a potentially collectable retail box, and will be more expensive than the standard variant.

Ahead of its scheduled debut tomorrow, the Google Pixel 8 Pro has now leaked rather comprehensively, with hands-on images of the phone running the AIDA64 and Device Info HW apps revealing some of its major hardware details.

Ahead of its scheduled October 4 debut, Google's upcoming Pixel 8 Pro flagship phone has now surfaced on Geekbench. As is typical with the Tensor lineup, CPU performance lags behind the competition, but still manages to perform about 20% better than last year's model.

The Sony Xperia 5 V is very exciting for fans of compact smartphones: the 6.1-incher utilizes the professional camera of the Xperia 1 V flagship and is one of the fastest smartphones with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. It also impresses with excellent battery life.

Xiaomi has certified two of its upcoming flagship smartphones for sale in China. This time it is the turn of the Xiaomi 14 Pro, which will maintain the 120 W wired charging capabilities of the Xiaomi 12 Pro and Xiaomi 13 Pro.

High-profile leakers have commented on the state of the Galaxy S24 Ultra, a few days after first renders of the Galaxy S23 Ultra successor emerged. While the Galaxy S24 Ultra looks only slightly different from its predecessor, it is said to have a significantly brighter display.

OnePlus may have been teasing its inaugural foldable for a while, but it has yet to reveal the device's full design. However, the company has now done so via Indian actor Anushka Sharma, who has been seen using the OnePlus Open in public. The company has partnered with Unbox Therapy to showcase some hardware elements too.

The Honor X50 GT might be a premium mid-range Android smartphone rather than a flagship - nevertheless, it is now tipped to stand out with a camera hump quite like that of a premium Huawei foldable smartphone. The device might also be accompanied by a new kind of GT-class Honor smartphone in 2023.

Oukitel has launched the rugged and stylish WP27 smartphone designed for tough environments. The Oukitel WP features dust and water proofing with IP68/IP69K rating, MIL-STD-810H testing, a new Camo design, a powerful MediaTek Helio G99 chipset, and Android 13. A large 8,500mAh battery and innovative cameras like the 20 MP Night-vision sensor ensure that you always have a reliable companion whether working in harsh environments or adventuring in the great outdoors. Pre-order now to get a US$100 discount off the $369.99 retail price.

It was already rumored months ago that Xiaomi would beat Apple's record thin display edges on the iPhone 15 Pro with the Xiaomi 14 Pro, and now a leaker not only provided a concrete figure on this but also on many other display specs that suggest a comprehensive display upgrade compared to the Xiaomi 13 Pro.

The Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus (or Pro+) is a potentially intriguing combination of typically flagship and mid-range specs in the same new Android smartphone now available in China. It may also be available outside this market soon, as it has reportedly been registered on a database maintained by a different nation.

OPPO's latest clamshell foldable Android smartphone will be available in international markets soon, according to some of the OEM's new teasers. They include a post confirming that the Find N3 Flip is coming to India soon, although the "trendsetter in tech esthetics" will launch in Indonesia beforehand.

A multitude of people across the Internet is reporting severe issues with Apple CarPlay failing to launch when plugging an iPhone 15 into their car. The most likely reason is unsupported USB-A to USB-C cables, although some users have reported other factors causing CarPlay to crash.

The OnePlus Pad Go will be OnePlus's latest tablet after the company released the OnePlus Pad months ago. Details of the upcoming budget tablet have now leaked online, with specs seemingly indicating a potential rivalry with Xiaomi's new Redmi Pad SE.

The iPhone 15 Pro series is not exactly getting the pristine reception Apple might have hoped for, first-gen titanium frames or not. The upgrade is touted to guarantee a premium experience, yet is reportedly failing a very small yet growing group of early adopters. Its latest member asserts that their 15 Pro unit developed a distended battery after less than a week of use.

The Google Pixel 8 Pro has been exposed once again in a new set of images that show the upcoming smartphone in an unboxed (or being boxed) state. The Pixel 8 Pro is shown off from all angles and there is also a look at the accessories and the packaging for the 2023 flagship smartphone from Google.

The iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max, both powered by the new A17 Pro chipset, have been beset by egregious overheating issues. Apple appears to have acknowledged the situation, though, and has now promised fixes in the form of software updates.

The iPhone 16 leaks have long since started and are already amazingly detailed. In addition to camera shutter-button, larger displays, Apple A18 chips as well as new camera sensors and periscope zoom even in the smaller Pro model, very detailed dimensions and weight specifications are now already in the open - almost a year before launch.

India is getting the new Redmi Note 13 series of Android smartphones soon, according to a new leak. Not only that, but the country is getting an extra variant absent from the line's original launch in China. It might be identical to the vanilla 13 5G - aside from 1 potentially critical downgrade that may or may not make it more affordable.

Motorola is currently celebrating its 95th anniversary, and has arranged a special offer on its latest Android flagship smartphones to mark the event - even the foldable one. The Razr Plus (or Razr+) is available with TWS earbuds valued at US$299 for free, as is the Edge (2023). The sale also includes other 2023 mobile devices for just under US$170, or the OEM's most colorful 2022 phone for nearly 50% off.

Renowned leaker @OnLeaks has shown off some Galaxy S24 Ultra renders. It keeps many of its predecessor’s design elements, such as camera module layout and button placement

Since the iPhone 15 Pro rolled out to customers last week, reports quickly started to emerge that were overheating. Renowned analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has pointed the finger at the iPhone’s internal design, but not all iPhone 15 Pro users are reporting the problem. What gives?

Next-gen devices with shiny new, cutting-edge 3 nanometer (nm) chipsets are now thought to meet with less consumer enthusiasm or FOMO than one might think as they start to emerge in late 2023 or early 2024. That, according to a respected industry analyst, has already prompted Apple not to splash out on the upgrade as much as it might have, while Qualcomm has already taken one major blow to its hopes for 3nm sales.

Ive is bringing his vast design expertise gained at Apple, while Altman is behind the popular ChatGPT bot, and SoftBank wants to invest US$1 billion as well as offer hardware support from Arm.

Ulefone touts its Armor 24 as a rugged smartphone that doubles as its own emergency lighting system thanks to its large rear-mounted LED rated for up to 1,000 lumens of brightness. It also serves to eclipse the smartphone's very well-worn 4G/LTE-only SoC - then again, the platform drives a more or less up-to-date display and runs an Android 13-based OS.

It appears that Samsung is finally ready to showcase its next generation of Fan Edition devices. While the company has remained quiet about new FE devices on the whole, it briefly revealed what it has up its sleeve in an unusual disclosure.

The iPhone 16 series could be touted as even slimmer and more elegant devices thanks to reduced frame height in this generation. It is rumored to switch to a new type of printed circuit board (PCB) material backed to be thinner than conventional alternatives, and, thus, to help next-gen devices get even skinnier in turn.

The iPhone 15 and 15 Plus are made of aluminum, whereas their Pro and Pro Max counterparts have graduated to a first-gen titanium-alloy frame. However, according to a new bend-test video, the cheaper vanilla models are no less durable than their top-end siblings. Their new, unusually pale colorways did not get off so light in terms of criticism, however.

The Mate 60 RS has been unveiled as one of Huawei's latest top-end smartphones. It may not be foldable, yet still manages to vie with the new Mate X5 Collector's Edition for out-of-warranty spare part costs. The new RS' motherboard alone can also buy a whole new iPhone 15-series handset.

The successful low-cost Xiaomi Redmi 12C will soon get a successor and, although its specs and features are not official yet, a recently spotted set of renders reveal quite a few details. A triple camera setup, a bottom-located USB-C port, and the 3.5 mm headphone jack can be easily spotted.

A well-known analyst has claimed that reported Apple iPhone 15 Pro overheating issues have been caused by the design changes made between the iPhone 14 and iPhone 15 generations and not the SoC manufacturing process. The iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max have an A17 Pro chip based on a 3-nanometer process from TSMC.

The Google Pixel 8 Pro has appeared in a couple of hands-on images that have seemingly been leaked by a user in Vietnam. The Pixel 8 Pro is scheduled to be launched at an event taking place on October 4, with Google itself already leaking numerous details about its 2023 flagship smartphone.