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The quite capable Galaxy S22 Plus has hit one of its lowest prices ever (Image: Samsung)

Deal | Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus with 256GB gets massive 50% discount

The beautiful 'Phantom White' color variant of the Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus has now received one of its most notable discounts ever as a well-known online retailer is selling the 256GB SKU for a whopping 50 percent off its original...

Enrico Frahn, 17 Jun 2023 20:27

The Galaxy S23 may get a major upgrade soon. (Source: Samsung)

Rumor | Samsung Galaxy S23-series users to get first taste of One UI 6.0 by end of July 2023

Samsung is now once again said to grace its latest flagship smartphones with a preview of its newest software a couple of weeks early in 2023 compared to 2022. One UI 6.0 Beta 1 is now backed to land in "the third quarter" of this...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 17 Jun 2023 19:20

The 11 Pro series zooms to a new record. (Source: Realme)

Realme 11 Pro series breaks sales records on day of release

Realme's first ever 200MP camera smartphone has only been available to buy in India since yesterday (June 16, 2023). Despite this, the OEM now claims that the 11 Pro Plus and its 11 Pro sibling have already sold more "First Sale" ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 17 Jun 2023 16:31

The Asus ZenFone 10 will be launched globally later this month (image via Evan Blass on Twitter)

Asus ZenFone 10 renders leak ahead of launch

New renders of the Asus ZenFone 10 have been posted online, showing off five different colour variants. Its design is mostly identical to that of its predecessor, complete with two large camera modules and prominent ZenFone brandi...

Anil Ganti, 17 Jun 2023 09:55

Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra owners can still benefit from monthly security updates (Image: Notebookcheck)

Galaxy S20 Ultra: Samsung exceeds its own update policy and still provides monthly Android patches

Although Samsung's official update policy suggests that the Galaxy S20 series is only eligible to receive quarterly security patches three years after launch, the former flagship smartphones are still being updated on a monthly ba...

Enrico Frahn, 16 Jun 2023 22:01

Sony LYTIA is taking off. (Source: Sony)

Sony unveils new 50MP LYTIA mobile device image sensors

Sony has released details on each of its latest CMOS image sensors for devices such as smartphones. They are all under the OEM's new LYTIA brand, and are also of the "most versatile" 50MP resolution. The new LYTx00 series range fr...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 16 Jun 2023 19:17

Madhav Sheth looks to life beyond Realme. (Source: Madhav Sheth via Twitter)

Madhav Sheth says goodbye to leading role at Realme

Realme has virtually been synonymous with having Madhav Sheth as a top executive for the length of its successful five-year tenure as a personal electronics brand. Now, however, the former CEO has announced that it is time to move...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 16 Jun 2023 17:33

The Galaxy Z Flip5 will have a more useful cover display than earlier models. (Image source: MySmartPrice)

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5: Fresh leak confirms new design in first official image

Samsung is still a few weeks out from unveiling its next-generation Galaxy Z foldables. In the meantime, the first official image of the Galaxy Z Flip5 has surfaced online, confirming design changes from the Galaxy Z Flip4, includ...

Alex Alderson, 16 Jun 2023 13:12

Google really likes its oddly-named pastel colours. (Image source: Google)

Deal | Refurbished Sorta Seafoam Google Pixel 6 discounted to just US$239.99 on Amazon for spectacular 45% discount

Google's Pixel 6 smartphone may be almost two-years old at this point, but that doesn't diminish its performance at all — it's still a fast, well-built smartphone loaded with Google smarts. While it's not the go-to recommendation ...

Julian van der Merwe, 15 Jun 2023 23:40

The Galaxy Z Fold5 is unlikely to offer a huge generational leap in performance over its predecessor. (Image source: MySmartPrice & Unsplash - edited)

New Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 leaks contain full specs and official press render as release date grows closer

A couple of new Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 leaks have turned up, detailing the full specs for the upcoming foldable smartphone and even showing it off in a supposed press render. Many details about the Galaxy Z Fold5 have already been...

Daniel R Deakin, 15 Jun 2023 23:37

The Redmi 12 weighs 199 g and is 8.17 mm thick. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Redmi 12 presented officially ahead of global release

Xiaomi has launched the Redmi 12, an inexpensive smartphone with a 90 Hz and 1080p display. Also packed with a 5,000 mAh battery and a 50 MP primary camera, the Redmi 12 will be available in multiple configurations with three laun...

Alex Alderson, 15 Jun 2023 21:05

Nubia Neo gaming smartphone with new Unisoc T820 5G SoC gears up for June 2023 debut

Unisoc has reportedly broken into the 5G mobile processor market with the T820, a new 6 nanometer chipset with a 1+3+4 core configuration. The chip-maker has partnered with Nubia to debut its new SoC in the Neo, a gaming smartphon...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 15 Jun 2023 18:43

Arm's IPO is just a few months away. (Image Source: Seeking Alpha)

Arm approaches TSMC, Apple, Google, Microsoft and Samsung for anchor investments prior to IPO

Intel is not the only company courted for an anchor investment in Arm. Industry insiders claim that ten other industry giants are now in talks with SoftBank regarding sizable anchor investments before the IPO. None of these deals ...

Bogdan Solca, 15 Jun 2023 16:03

Differences between the iQOO 11 and iQOO 11S may only be internal. (Image source: Vivo)

iQOO 11S: Official picture reveals familiar design for future flagship

A Vivo executive has confirmed that iQOO plans to release a new version of the iQOO 11, six months after the flagship's launch. The iQOO 11S is expected to arrive later this year with 200 W fast charging and a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 o...

Alex Alderson, 15 Jun 2023 15:30

The Vivo X90s in its white colourway. (Image source: Vivo)

Vivo X90s officially confirmed ahead of release

Vivo has begun teasing the X90s, soon to be the fourth member of the X90 series. The Vivo X90s will combine the new MediaTek Dimensity 9200+ with LPDDR5x RAM and UFS 4.0 flash storage, among other features.

Alex Alderson, 15 Jun 2023 14:37

Of course, the Motorola Razr+ is flexible. Its stable hinge really opens up a lot of possibilities for the phone.

The Motorola Razr+ looks stunning, but does it have enough to offer?

Motorola have designed their new foldable, the Razr+, extremely well - not just in terms of looks, but also in terms of functionality. Even so, you are expected to cough up almost $1,200 for the phone. This article summing up the ...

Florian Schmitt, 15 Jun 2023 12:34

The latest "OnePlus Fold" schematic. (Source: Digital Chat Station via Weibo)

Rumor | OnePlus Fold will launch as more flexible OPPO Find X6 with wireless charging

The device that might launch internationally as OnePlus' inaugural foldable smartphone is now painted as one at least as premium as its maker's latest 2023 Android flagships - with wireless charging to boot. By contrast, the afore...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 14 Jun 2023 16:43

Google has brought new safety features to its suite of Pixel smartphones with the June 2023 Feature Drop. (Image source: Google)

Google begins June 2023 Feature Drop rollout for numerous Pixel smartphones

Google is now rolling out the June 2023 Feature Drop to eligible Pixel smartphones. The new update introduces plenty of useful features from the Pixel 4a 5G onwards, including new safety functionality and software that can turn re...

Alex Alderson, 14 Jun 2023 14:20

In our tests, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G achieves four-digit brightness rates with its 120 Hz AMOLED screen.

The Redmi Note 12 series: A comparison of Xiaomi's affordable mid-range smartphones

The goal that Xiaomi is pursuing with its Redmi Note series can be summed up as follows: to offer every user the right mid-range smartphone. Accordingly, there are a number Redmi Notes to choose from, making it rather difficult to...

Manuel Masiero, 14 Jun 2023 13:41

The Nord 3 maintains OnePlus' alert slider. (Image source: Roland Quandt & WinFuture)

Updated | Leaked OnePlus Nord 3 official images appear online ahead of release

Updated: Rumoured pricing added. Numerous official images of the Nord 3 have emerged online, thanks to a renowned leaker. The leak shows the upcoming mid-range smartphone from all sides and hints at a major change from the Ace 2V ...

Alex Alderson, 14 Jun 2023 11:19

Google Pixel 6 Android handsets (Source: Google)

Deal | Google Pixel 6 (128 GB, black) receives massive 34% discount on Amazon

Released in the final quarter of 2021, the Google Pixel 6 Android smartphone will get version and feature updates at least until the end of 2024, while security patches will be provided until late 2026. Now, the 34% discount avail...

Codrut Nistor, 14 Jun 2023 10:10

The beautiful Xperia 1 III has reached its lowest sale price on Amazon yet (Image: Sony)

Deal | Sony Xperia 1 III smartphone on sale for 50% off MSRP

The original list price of Sony's 2021 flagship is finally cut in half as a reputable seller on Amazon is now offering the sleek Xperia 1 III for US$649, which is one of the lowest prices ever for the 6.5-inch Android smartphone.

Enrico Frahn, 13 Jun 2023 22:39

OPPO Find X3 Pro is the oldest flagship on a new Android 14 upgrade list

OPPO has reportedly divulged its Android 14 upgrade plans - and the list of eligible devices in question is markedly short. It also implies that smartphones released two years ago or less are being cut loose in terms of support. T...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 13 Jun 2023 21:41

The Jelly Star should be more powerful than Unihertz's earlier compact smartphones. (Image source: Unihertz)

Unihertz Jelly Star: Smallest Android 13 smartphone arrives with performance

The Unihertz Jelly Star is an Android 13 smartphone that is only 95.1 mm tall and 49.6 mm wide. Based on the MediaTek Helio G99 chipset and 8 GB of RAM, the Jelly Star also has a 3-inch display, a 2,000 mAh battery and a 48 MP cam...

Alex Alderson, 13 Jun 2023 21:07

The Honor 90 Lite comes in Cyan Lake, Midnight Black and Titanium Silver colour options. (Image source: Honor)

Honor 90 Lite: Pricing, specifications and release date confirmed for new mid-range smartphone

The Honor 90 Lite is a new mid-range smartphone and the third model in the Honor 90 series. Available later this month for £249.99, the Honor 90 Lite comes with a 90 Hz display, a MediaTek Dimensity 6020 chipset and a 100 MP prima...

Alex Alderson, 13 Jun 2023 19:04

The Phone (2) will be Nothing's first smartphone with a Snapdragon 8 series SoC. (Image source: Nothing)

Nothing Phone (2) official launch date revealed

Nothing has finally confirmed when it will officially launch the Phone (2). Arriving in time for a summer 2023 release, the Phone (2) will combine a 6.7-inch display with a Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 chipset and a 4,700 mAh battery, ...

Alex Alderson, 13 Jun 2023 17:03

Intel might achieve what Nvidia could not. (Image Source: Fonearena)

Intel rumored to buy US$10 billion worth of Arm shares before IPO

Industry sources suggest that Arm's owner SoftBank and Intel are currently in talks for an anchor investment of up to US$10 billion to spruce up interest in the upcoming Arm IPO.

Bogdan Solca, 13 Jun 2023 16:57

The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra remains one of the best Android phones on the market, and it's currently a penny less than US$700 at Amazon. (Image: own w/ edits)

Deal | Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra on sale for 42% off at Amazon

The top-tier Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra is currently on sale at Amazon. The 42% discount drops the price to US$699, which is the same price as the new Galaxy S23. The S22 Ultra offers similar performance to the S23 but adds a more r...

Sam Medley, 13 Jun 2023 16:43

An iPhone 15 Pro Max dummy alongside an iPhone 14 Pro Max. (Source: MacRumors)

US$1,800 iPhone 15 Pro Max could be on the horizon as Apple is reportedly increasing iPhone 15 series prices by up to 20%

Apple’s latest iPhone 15 smartphones are rumored to reuse the same general design as the iPhone 14 smartphones with the key improvements being a new SoC and the inclusion of a Type-C port. Despite what seem like minor upgrades, it...

Fawad Murtaza, 13 Jun 2023 12:52

The Magic V?...apparently not. (Source: Digital Chat Station via Weibo)

Rumor | OPPO Find N3/OnePlus Fold puts potential rivals to shame in terms of design upgrades

A new side-by-side comparison of three allegedly upcoming premium foldable Android smartphones shows that the OPPO Find N3 will upgrade to its OEM's latest top-end camera hump, whereas putative peers the Honor Magic V2 and Xiaomi ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 12 Jun 2023 17:10

The current W23 series. (Source: Samsung)

Samsung "W24 and W24 Flip" approved for sale in China

Samsung's tradition of launching ultra-premium versions of its latest foldable smartphones as Chinese-market exclusives is now thought to continue in 2023 with the new "W24" series. They are slated to debut as even higher-end vers...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 12 Jun 2023 15:13

A Galaxy Watch with the new beta feature. (Source: Max Weinbach via 9to5Google)

Rumor | One UI 5 Watch based on Wear OS 4 finally supports reset-free phone-switching

Google has boasted of many refinements and improvements as Wear OS proceeds to its next major upgrade. Then again, the smartwatch UI has been observed to retain various little niggles and annoyances from its bad old days, the obli...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 11 Jun 2023 18:12

Will there be an extra Unpacked event in 2023? (Source: Samsung)

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 North American version tipped to launch after global model in August 2023

Samsung has reportedly confirmed that it will push the annual Galaxy Unpacked event for premium devices such as the Galaxy Z Fold5 and Flip5 forward to July in 2023, as opposed to its traditional early-August window. Now, accordin...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 11 Jun 2023 17:36

The latest Blade variant. (Source: Baseus)

Baseus Blade 100W Power Bank upgraded model with reduced footprint launches

Baseus' Blade may be among the most popular of the 20,000mAh power bank category due to its ability to pack 100W charging via USB type-C into a form-factor just ~0.7 inches in height. Its new HD Series version has the same specs, ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 11 Jun 2023 16:53

iQOO Neo7 Pro confirmed for July 2023 launch in India

iQOO India has announced that its Neo line of Android smartphones is going Pro for the first time later in 2023. The brand has yet to tease the new 7-series flagship in terms of specs, although it is thought to launch with an ex-f...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 10 Jun 2023 21:29

A "Nord 3" in-the-wild leak. (Source: MlgmXyysd via Twitter)

Rumor | OnePlus Nord 3 pops up on Geekbench ahead of launch

OnePlus' Nord 3 launch event is now thought to be on the horizon, thanks to the arrival of a device with its specs as rumored on the Geekbench database. The leak purports to confirm the smartphone's premium mid-range Android natur...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 10 Jun 2023 19:21

The Sharge Disk (with credit card for scale). (Source: Sharge)

Sharge Disk: The keychain-sized external SSD enclosure going places on Kickstarter

Sharge touts its latest product as the best way to turn up to 2TB of M.2 NVMe SSD storage into a "tiny, lightweight" everyday-carry accessory. It consists of an aluminum enclosure for such a card with a volume touted as equivalent...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 10 Jun 2023 16:24

iQOO may have more 2023 premium smartphones on the way. (Source: iQOO)

iQOO 11S tipped to launch as ultimate Snapdragon 8 Gen 2-powered flagship smartphone refresh later in 2023

iQOO has inadvertently helped start the 2023 Android flagship refresh fire with talk of an "11S" that will supplant the current 11 and 11 Pro soon. These rumors have raised yet more steam with hints that the device will in fact co...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 09 Jun 2023 18:55

The Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 is already proving to be a strong performer, even in an engineering sample. (Image source: Kuan via @TECHINFO45 & @yabhishekhd)

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 development device shows performance potential in early benchmark result

Evidence of a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 engineering device has surfaced online. Benchmarked in AnTuTu v10, the 'qti Pineapple for arm64' development device appears to offer a healthy performance uplift from the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, even a...

Alex Alderson, 09 Jun 2023 17:17

Deal | Grab the Motorola Razr 22 at 25% off retail price for a limited time

Motorola touts the new vanilla variant of its Razr Android smartphone series as the one most likely to finally democratize foldable technology, thanks to its mid-range specs. Then again, its predecessor the Razr 22 may have someth...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 09 Jun 2023 13:21

A line drawing and unofficial concept video have shown the Sony Xperia PRO I-II with dual 1-inch sensors. (Image source: Multi Tech Media/Unsplash - edited)

Provocative Sony Xperia PRO-I II line drawing showing two 1-inch sensors could be a case of an ouroboros rumor

A supposed line drawing of what is expected to be the Sony Xperia PRO-I II smartphone has been shared on social media. While there is little to be gleaned from the drawing itself in terms of specs, there is a huge and obvious visu...

Daniel R Deakin, 09 Jun 2023 03:21

The Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 is expected to be about 30% more powerful than the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. (Source: Qualcomm)

Snapdragon 8 Gen 3: New performance numbers and configuration details leak online

Qualcomm will debut the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 in October. That may still be five months away but more details of the next-gen flagship SoC have now surfaced in the wild, revealing core configuration details and both CPU and GPU perfo...

Ricci Rox, 08 Jun 2023 23:01

Zeiss makes some of the most durable, dependable lenses for Sony's E-mount cameras. (Image source: Zeiss)

Zeiss shifts focus to smartphone photography market but remains firmly involved in dedicated camera lenses as well

Zeiss has finally responded to rumours that it has abandoned the photography lens market for good. While the brand will remain active in the dedicated camera market for the foreseeable future, it also noted that there has been an ...

Julian van der Merwe, 08 Jun 2023 20:31

Apparently, the Xiaomi 13 Ultra's cameras cannot match many of its competitors. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi 13 Ultra falls short of Apple iPhone 14 Pro and Google Pixel 7 Pro in DxOMark camera analyses

Xiaomi is preparing to release the Xiaomi 13 Ultra globally, having now confirmed its €1,499 launch price. Despite partnering with Leica, DxOMark has revealed that the Xiaomi 13 Ultra's camera system has a few weaknesses, particul...

Alex Alderson, 08 Jun 2023 18:33

The CIVI 3 has a new eye-catching limited edition design. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi CIVI 3: New model launches as Disney 100th Anniversary Edition with Disney camera filters

Xiaomi has refreshed the CIVI 3, its latest mid-range smartphone that it offers with a 120 Hz AMOLED display and a modern MediaTek Dimensity SoC. While the new model retains the standard edition's hardware, Xiaomi has given the Di...

Alex Alderson, 08 Jun 2023 18:30

The Galaxy F54 5G is another large mid-range smartphone in Samsung's already packed roster. (Image source: Samsung)

Samsung Galaxy F54 5G now official with 6,000 mAh battery and five years of updates

The Galaxy F54 5G is Samsung's latest mid-range smartphone, which it bases on an in-house chipset. Samsung equips the handset with a 120 Hz Super AMOLED display, a 108 MP camera and a 6,000 mAh battery, among other hardware.

Alex Alderson, 08 Jun 2023 14:56

Android 14 Beta is now available across all Pixel 7 series devices. (Image source: Google)

New Android 14 Beta 3 update lands with new features and Google Pixel 7a support

Android 14 has now reached platform stability, courtesy of its third beta, ahead of its full release later this year. Beta 3 brings several new features to Android 14, as well as support for the Pixel 7a.

Alex Alderson, 08 Jun 2023 13:46

Asus Zenfone 10 officially confirmed for June 29 global launch

Asus has now confirmed a launch date for its next-gen premium smartphone, the Zenfone 10. The Asus Zenfone 10 is set to debut globally on June 29, although it remains unknown if it'll be a compact device like its predecessors or n...

Ricci Rox, 08 Jun 2023 12:17