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Xiaomi has now officially confirmed the launch date of its most premium smartphone for the year, the Xiaomi 13 Ultra. The Xiaomi 12S Ultra's successor will debut on April 18 and is expected to be joined by the much-awaited Xiaomi Pad 6 series.

A leading Xperia-related leaker has offered up some conjecture in regard to the Sony Xperia 1 V release schedule. Unsurprisingly, the opinion is that the Xperia 1 V will release in a similar manner to its predecessors, which might leave some fans in key markets such as the US and UK feeling irritated. Tech superstar Marques Brownlee has previously discussed this long wait issue.

Google has finally improved Night Sight mode for the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro. Rolling out in a new Google Camera update, Night Sight should now work as well on the Pixel 6 series as the current Pixel 7 series. Not all Pixel 7-related Night Sight features have been added to the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro, though.

A new Twitter post about the upcoming Sony Xperia 5 V should slightly please those on the lookout for a compact smartphone. It appears the 2023 model will be more compressed than the Xperia 5 IV, but the predicted shrinkage is pretty much a minimal amount. The Xperia 5 V will likely be a prime example of the current definition of a compact phone.

Apple could be looking at an under-display Face ID implementation starting with the iPhone 17 Pro in 2025 while the iPhone 19 Pro will mark the arrival of a true all-screen iPhone. Apple is also speculated to extend under-display Face ID to standard iPhone 19s in 2027 while retaining a selfie camera punch hole. Meanwhile, the entirety of the iPhone 17 generation will transition to 120 Hz ProMotion displays.

Honor has launched the Magic5 Pro in the UK, the company's latest premier smartphone. Available for under £949.99 with various pre-order discounts, the Magic5 Pro is considerably cheaper than the Galaxy S23 Ultra or the Xiaomi 13 Pro, despite featuring a 1-inch camera sensor, a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset and a large battery.

Google is now distributing the April 2023 update to Pixel smartphones, ranging from the Pixel 4a to the Pixel 7 Pro. Not only has Google bundled the April set of Android security patches in TQ2A.230405.003, but it has also included several important bug fixes spanning multiple Pixel smartphone generations.

New Xiaomi 13 Ultra renders have been posted online. They showcase a circular camera housing with four camera sensors, a curved screen and minimal branding.

Xiaomi is preparing to bring the POCO F5 series to market, which is expected to land later this month. In the meantime, the FCC has now released a picture of the POCO F5 or POCO F5 Pro, confirming that it will be a re-branded Redmi K60 or Redmi K60 Pro.

AOHi has upgraded its Magcube series of multi-USB port "GaN+" power bricks with a new, up-to-140 watt (W) version. It has been released with a recommended retail price of about US$150 - however, initial launch deals bring that cost down to just under US$100 for a limited time.

ZTE has started teasing the Axon 50 Ultra, the company's next flagship smartphone and the second offered with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 after the Nubia Z50 Ultra. The Axon 50 Ultra is also expected to offer plenty of other flagship hardware but will miss out on one of the Axon 40 Ultra's stand-out features.

According to a new leak, the Redmi K60 Ultra stands to become the brand's first device with MediaTek's current top-end SoC, the Dimensity 9200, later in 2023. Furthermore, it is also now tipped to re-brand as the 13T Pro, in order to go global via Redmi's parent OEM Xiaomi, thereafter. By any name, the Android smartphone is tipped to succeed one with a 200MP main camera and a 120Hz OLED display.

The iPhone 15 Pro Max (aka iPhone 15 Ultra) will supposedly add a new storage tier. It will pack up to 2 TB of storage and cost RMB 20,000 (US$2,906) in China.

The Pixel 7a is on the horizon, with Google rumoured to have scheduled its release for next month. Launching with a Google Tensor G2 chipset and a 90 Hz display, a new leak has revealed what could well be the device's three launch colours.

Xiaomi has confirmed that its latest top-end Android smartphone, the 13 Ultra, is finally ready to debut in April 2023. Now, an online retailer has allegedly revealed the exact date and time of the event in question by mistake. Meanwhile, the actual layout of the device's long-hyped rear cameras have also allegedly been revealed.

Best Buy offers convenient shopping options (online included) for your latest iPhone - however, there are caveats, mostly of the limited, carrier-locked buying option kind. However, the major retailer has now started to support the option of getting a SIM-unlocked unit instead. Then again, the more in-demand variants have been left out of this new deal for now.

OnePlus is tipped to update its Nord N series of Android smartphones for the United States soon. Should the latest rumors hold true, it should launch with a 108MP main rear camera to go with its 120Hz display and 5G-capable processor. It may be sold in either SIM-free or carrier-locked form in its new market.

The Volcan E300 is "coming soon" on Indiegogo, yet is already being touted as one of the most "reliable and efficient" portable power generator, as well as the most stylish, ahead of its launch. It comes in a form-factor small enough to be carried around like a briefcase, yet is slated to pack a "high-capacity battery". It is also rated to work with solar panels and with a "range" of cables and devices ahead of its launch.

A couple of new Sony Xperia 1 V rumors have turned up lately, with both of them being quite believable. One is in regard to what bundle offer Sony might promote for Xperia 1 V pre-orders while the other suggests a handy performance bump is on the cards. There are some expectations that the Sony Xperia 1 V release date could be in May.

The Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus may have a relatively large primary camera. However, DxOMark's detailed camera analysis shows once again that having a high-resolution camera does not necessarily correlate with good image quality. Instead, the device's huge 200 MP camera falls short of some of its 12 MP peers.

POCO has revealed the C51, its successor to the entry-level POCO C31. Equipped with a 720p display, the POCO C51 also has a 5,000 mAh battery, an 8 MP primary camera and a MediaTek Helio G36 chipset, among other features.

The Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 will make its grand debut in the last quarter of the year. Its predecessor, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, outperforms Apple's A16 Bionic in GPU tests, and it appears that could continue with the next-gen chipset, thanks to a reported 50% boost in GPU performance.

The Honor Magic5 Pro offers a pure high-end experience, now including a guaranteed update period that can keep up even with that of the Google smartphones. In addition to the great 50-MP triple camera setup, it focusses particularly on security and privacy. We summarize the test for you again here.

Vivo has confirmed that its folding mobile device tech is going clamshell for the first time, in the form of the inaugural X Flip. The presumably ultra-portable Android smartphone is now officially tipped to launch with Zeiss-tuned rear cameras, a larger-than-average cover display with useful second-screen functions and three different colorways. Its processor and TUV Rheinland-certified hinge integrity are also now official ahead of its impending launch.

Vivo is preparing to release a powerful competitor to the Huawei Mate X3 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4. Arriving later this month as the Vivo X Fold2, leaked presentation slides have confirmed numerous specifications, including its reliance on Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset.

The electric car brand Tesla also now sells a wireless charger that purports to rationalize its ultra-premium price through its ability to do what Apple could not with the scrapped AirPower project. The "Cybertruck-inspired" accessory's ODM has achieved this via a fascinating arrangement of coils and more, as revealed during a new online teardown.

According to new leaks, Google is developing an alternative to Apple's Find My network. Possibly starting with Android 14, people will be able to track lost Pixel devices even when they are powered off. The functionality should even extend to when these devices have run out of battery too.

More information about the Xiaomi 13 Ultra has emerged online, shortly after Xiaomi confirmed the device's launch for later this month. The Xiaomi 13 Ultra may be receiving a global release, but a few notable countries will miss out like India and Turkey.

Ahead of its expected August debut at Unpacked, Samsung's upcoming Galaxy Tab S9 series has now made its first trip to Geekbench, with single-core and multi-core test results that edge out the Galaxy S23 Ultra.

A new leak has revealed the upcoming Motorola Edge 40 in all its release colours. Once again, Motorola will team up with Pantone to offer a smartphone in its Viva Magenta 2023 colour of the year, as well as three other non-Pantone branded options.

Meizu is an Android smartphone brand now said to get into the foldable game in a big way soon. Not only that, the inaugural device in question is also believed to launch with the top-end main camera beyond even Samsung's 2023 Galaxy Z Fold-series flagship. The shooter is projected to support 8K recording, high-end pixel-binning and fast auto-focus.

Motorola has previewed a new version of the Moto G Power. Sold as the Moto G Power 5G (2023), the handset features a 120 Hz display, a 5,000 mAh battery and a MediaTek Dimensity 930 chipset, among other mid-range hardware. The Moto G Power 5G (2023) will launch in the US on April 13.

The Redmi Note 12S has arrived and will be available in Europe for €289 in three colours. However, it appears that Xiaomi has re-badged the Redmi Note 11S, with the same display, SoC, battery and charging capabilities.

Xiaomi has brought the Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G to Europe following its launch in Malaysia and Turkey. While Xiaomi has pitched the Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G as a new device, it is just a re-branded Redmi Note 10 Pro that supports faster wired charging, right down to its reliance on Android 11 and MIUI 13.

Samsung is preparing to release the Galaxy A24, a bridge between the Galaxy A14 and the Galaxy A34. While the device has leaked previously, a new leak has revealed more specifications, pricing and a launch window, among other details.

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 will feature a 50 MP + 10 MP (telephoto) + 12 MP (ultra-wide) rear camera setup. Similarly, the Galaxy Z Flip5 will pack two 12 MP cameras. Both foldables will use updated sensors.

Colour options have leaked for this year's Galaxy Flip5 and Galaxy Z Fold5. Reputedly, Samsung plans to shake up the colours available for its foldable smartphones, as it did last year with the Galaxy Z Flip4 and Galaxy Z Fold5.

Xiaomi has now officially confirmed the existence of its line-leading flagship for the year, the Xiaomi 13 Ultra. The Xiaomi 13 Ultra will debut in China this month, equipped with Leica's "most perfect" Summicron lens, and will also be available on the global market.

Huawei remains unable to sell smartphones with integrated 5G modems because of US sanctions. As such, its new flagship smartphones feature a 4G version of the Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1. A new third-party case addresses this shortcoming for the P60 and P60 Pro thanks to a built-in 5G modem.

The X Fold2 is already painted as the world's fastest foldable smartphone, thanks to its new flagship processor - now, it is backed to become the fastest-charging device of its class as well. It has allegedly passed through official testing with the triple-digit spec in question ahead of its April 2023 launch.

The new OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite will be available from April 11 in India and from April 25 in Europe. The smartphone features the same Snapdragon 695 SoC as its predecessor but now features a 108 MP camera and increased RAM. OnePlus also announced the Nord Buds with ANC support.

New information about Oppo's first-ever smartphone AP has emerged online. It will feature an 8-core CPU, a 10-core GPU and a new NPU. The chip is expected to debut sometime in 2024.

Samsung is now all but ready to unleash the Galaxy A24 as a new affordable-grade smartphone on the Indian market - according to the latest leaks via its own website, that is. The device is expected to join its A23 predecessor in 4G/LTE-only status, albeit with a potentially refined design and rear camera layout.

Nothing touts its ear (stick) as an even better new pair of TWS earbuds than usual as a result of their latest software upgrade. The OTA is rated to confer improved battery life during voice calls and connection stability on the accessories, and may grant them more access to bass during audio streaming.

New details about the Pixel 7a have emerged online. Reportedly launching five colourways, the Pixel 7a is also now expected to be available later this year with 128 GB or 256 GB of storage as Google narrows the gap between its Pixel a and flagship Pixel smartphone series.

Motorola's most potential-laden - and "Wi-Fi 7-ready" - Android flagship to date has finally arrived in Global Edition form. The Edge 40 Pro has brought its class-leading pOLED display and top-end internals with it to international shores. It also outstrips most of its competition with 125W TurboPower charging technology, and features triple rear-facing cameras, two of which are 50MP.

A South Korean media report says Samsung plans to bring back Exynos chips in 2024. The ten-core Exynos 2400 will power some Galaxy S24 variants in South Korea.

OPPO (or its parent corporation) is already responsible for some of the fastest-charging smartphones on the market. Now, the OEM is tipped to go even further with the next generation of its SuperVOOC charging, slated to pack triple-figure wattage into a battery that could fit into a wide range of mobile devices.

Vivo is now backed further than ever to launch its first ever clamshell foldable smartphone. The "X Flip" has allegedly been spotted in the hands of a Chinese pop-culture personality who might be introduced as the Android device's official spokesperson soon. The leak may also thus reveal finalized details on its design and cover-display use-cases prior to launch.