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Xiaomi has prefaced its launch for its latest 13 series of flagship smartphones with an introduction to the new software the devices will run out of the box. MIUI 14 is based on Android 13, and is rated to bring improvements in terms of user privacy, UI layout and system resource usage with it. The new OS is also backed to improve control over connected devices throughout the home and the user's life.

OnePlus is thought not to be far away from launching an up-to-date flagship smartphone called the 11. However, according to a new leak, it is also working on a subsequent member of its series that may have a slightly less premium build. However, unlike its possible predecessor, it is said to launch with the brand's signature hardware toggle.

The Android smartphone OEM Honor is now rumored to have a version of one of its new 80-series devices that is bendable. Its supposed name might bring images of a clamshell form-factor to mind; however, according to its inaugural render, this might not be the case.

The Moto X40 will launch in two model variants, mirroring last year's Edge X30 release. Not only has Motorola teased how these variants will differ, but it has also outlined when both will be available, but only in China for the time being.

The ZenFone 9 is one of the most compact smartphone with flagship specs to be released in 2022. Now, its software is also becoming more up to date with the release of a new OTA. It upgrades the dual rear camera device to Android 13, thereby adding potentially improved UI, UX, media and user privacy controls to the 5.9-inch display device.

The Xiaomi 13 might be a compelling choice of a new Android smartphone thanks to its combination of the latest and potentially greatest SoC from Qualcomm and an all-new, flat display. However, this putative dream of thin-bezel fans is reportedly proving much less of one for accessory-makers, who allegedly claim that its lack of chin or forehead make a hard fit for a screen protector, especially if the user also wants to use a case with it.

The Huawei Mate 50 series arrived a few months ago with 4G-only versions of the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. According to a new leak, Huawei will use the same hardware on its next batch of premium phones, the P60 series. The Mate 60 line will get different silicon, however.

The Redmi Note 12 series will soon be available outside China. While details of a full global release remain unknown at this stage, Xiaomi has confirmed via Twitter that India will be the next stop for the Redmi Note 12 series. Presumably, Xiaomi will not wait too long before launching Redmi Note 12 models elsewhere, though.

A reliable leaker has shared high-quality renders of the Google Pixel Fold, along with new display details. Supposedly based on official CAD files, the renders have also been transformed into a 360-degree video that showcases the Pixel Fold from all sides.

One of the key specifications of the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S23 and Galaxy S23+ phones has apparently been confirmed, and it might be seen as something of a baffling choice for some fans. While the Galaxy S23 series will supposedly be treated to upgrades like a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor and up to a 200 MP camera sensor, the RAM amount will remain unchanged.

The Realme 10 Pro Plus (or Pro+) has now launched internationally to bring its "flagship-level" curved display and Hyperspace Design rear panel style to the mid-range Android smartphone market. It has arrived alongside the flat-screened Pro variant of its series, along with prices for both in USD and INR.

MediaTek and iQOO have synced up to introduce the Neo7 SE, the first new Android smartphone to be powered by the Dimensity 8200 SoC today (December 8, 2022). The device leverages its new 4nm octa-core chipset to drive a flat FHD+ 120Hz AMOLED display, kept on with a battery capable of charging at 120 watts (W). The triple rear camera handset starts for just around US$300 in China from now.

The MediaTek Dimensity 8200 is the latest chipset out of Taiwan and promises to build on the success of the critically acclaimed Dimensity 8100. Like its predecessor, it will find use on a Xiaomi smartphone, with Xiaomi now confirming the Redmi K60E to be among the first batch of smartphones to feature the new Dimensity 8200.

The iQOO 11 has officially won the race to be the first Android smartphone to make the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor international today (December 8, 2022). Like its Pro sibling, it combines this new top-end SoC with new UFS 4.0 storage and cutting-edge LPDDR5X RAM; however, it is the only member of its series to debut both inside and outside China today (December 8, 2022). It also boasts fast 120W charging for a 5,000mAh battery in both regions.

iQOO has made its latest top-end BMW M Motorsport-branded smartphone official today, aiming for the front of the line with cutting-edge LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 4.0 internal storage to go with its Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 - which is augmented in turn with a second-gen ISP. The 11 Pro also has second-gen 200W charging, rated to charge its battery to 100% in as little as 10 minutes.

Xiaomi originally scheduled its product launch event for December 1. Those plans were scrapped due to events in China, but the company has now confirmed a new date for that event—December 11—during which the Xiaomi 13 series and other devices will be unveiled.

Meizu is said to make a surprise return to the Android smartphone market in 2023 - and to shoot for the top of it again, too, with a new flagship powered by the latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor from Qualcomm. Now, a device that might conform to this description has appeared on Geekbench with what looks like new software and an appreciable amount of RAM.

Qualcomm has announced that the Snapdragon Pro Series, a leading e-sports competition for multiple mobile games, will be played exclusively on Samsung Galaxy-series devices in most of its regions worldwide. The new partnership will start with the upcoming Mobile Challenge Finals, a DreamHack Valencia event set about to take place in December 2022.

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 and Z Flip4 are the mainstream options in the foldable market. OPPO challenged Samsung will the Find N last year, though, and is now set to do so again with the OPPO Find N2 and Find N2 Flip, with both foldables tipped to launch shortly.

For future usability, we usually recommend to make sure about 5G support when buying a smartphone. But for the Motorola Moto G72, we make an exception. The reason is the excellent display.

Qualcomm touts its new Compact Macro 5G RAN Platform as a way to boost uptake of mmWave 5G, which may be held back at present by the costs involved in establishing a network based on that type of mobile data, not the least is the risk of needing a high concentration of base stations to cover a given area. The new platform is rated to reduce them "significantly" with an increase in range of over 200% compared to its predecessor.

Realme has announced that its official custom UI based on Android 13 will make its global debut alongside the upcoming 10 series for the international market. The brand has outlined some of its UX-, performance- and privacy-related upgrades ahead of its launch. They include new always-on display modes, in-game battery life improvements and automatic personal info-redacting functions.

Nothing has no plans to launch a Nothing Phone (2) anytime soon. Instead, according to CEO Carl Pei, it will be focusing on its existing products, with the Phone (1) geared for software improvements and the Android 13 update.

Samsung India has just posted a support page for a new model number linked to the Galaxy A14 5G, which may thus fit into an affordable tier of the Android smartphone market soon. Meanwhile, more renders, some of which purport to show the device in a case, may confirm its new refined and flat-edged build.

According to the latest leak, the probably imminent new flagship Android smartphones from Xiaomi will outweigh their respective predecessors. On the other hand, this may be due to a choice of premium build materials. Their use may also have made the 13 Pro much thicker as well, however.

Some interesting supposed Sony Xperia 1 V leaks have surfaced recently, in regard to the likely 2023 flagship smartphone’s image-taking ability, hardware configuration, and the dream camera zoom setup. A radical design overhaul for the Xperia 1 V also seems unlikely as fans can expect more of the same but slightly better.

While Xiaomi postponed the launch of the Xiaomi 13 series, new details about the Xiaomi 13 and Xiaomi 13 Pro continue to surface online. With a new launch date rumoured for later this week, the Xiaomi 13 is alleged to offer the smallest display chin of any current smartphone, including the Xiaomi 13 Pro.

Xiaomi is now selling its latest limited-edition smartphone in Europe. Supposedly limited to 2,000 units, the Xiaomi 12T Pro Daniel Arsham Edition features all the hardware of the regular Xiaomi 12T Pro but in an eye-catching package.

Xiaomi is preparing to release the Redmi Note 12 series globally. With the Redmi Note 12 5G, Xiaomi will simply bring the current Chinese model to global audiences. However, Xiaomi will also release the same device as the POCO X5 5G in some markets, while the Redmi Note 10 Pro will receive another run-out as the Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G, not the Redmi Note 11 Pro 2023.

Xiaomi made one of the biggest rear camera humps known to Android smartphones for the 12S Ultra, which helps bring attention to its ground-breaking 1-inch sensor. However, according to the latest rumor, the feature may get even bigger in its successor. It may need to hold extra lenses as well as other components, thus making it stand out even more in the putative 13 Ultra.

Realme is rumored to produce a successor to its premium mid-range GT Neo 3 Android smartphone with a high-end Qualcomm processor. Now, the same device may be the one to debut rated for the brand's fastest charging technology to date - faster than that of the current top-spec'd Neo 3, and even faster than that of Redmi's new Note 12 Pro Discovery Edition.

Three months after revealing the design of the upcoming OnePlus 11, popular tipster Steve H.McFly (@OnLeaks) is back with an alleged official render. The image confirms the previously leaked back cover/camera assembly design and unveils the Forest Emerald and Volcanic Black color choices.

Nubia's upcoming RedMagic 8 Pro gaming smartphone will feature a 6.8-inch OLED panel. One variant of the smartphone will ship with a 5,000 mAh battery and another with a 6,000 mAh unit. Other specs include a 50 MP wide-angle lens and a 16 MP under-display selfie camera.

OPPO is roundly expected to launch a first-gen clamshell foldable smartphone alongside a direct successor to its existing Find N flagship in the near future. Now, a new Weibo post purports to provide a round-up of most of their specs. Most are interesting upgrades, although there is one detail that might, if true, stop hopes of an international release for the N2 Flip dead in their tracks.

Pantone has announced its choice for 2023's Color of the Year, and has partnered with Motorola to celebrate this decision with a new SKU of the Edge 30 Fusion finished in the "fearless" hue. Its unveiling also coincides with the launch of the Moto Buds 600 ANC, a new pair of TWS earbuds that will be bundled with the new special edition, albeit in a different Pantone color.

iQOO 11-series launch plans are now back on - sort of. The next-gen Android flagship smartphone line is slated to consist of a Pro as well as a vanilla variant, the second of which is now officially destined to launch in Indonesia, although a synced event in the brand's native China remains in doubt. Nevertheless, iQOO is still promising a second generation of its fastest charging technology in its upcoming premium handset series.

The 256GB version of the good-looking Motorola Edge usually carries a relatively high price tag of US$599, but thanks to a generous discount at Amazon, the sleek Android smartphone with a large 6.6-inch OLED display has now dropped to US$399 just a few months after its official release.

Nokia has reportedly outlined the roll-out plan that upgrades its smartphones to stable Android 13, including a short list of the first wave of the devices in question. Some are those with pre-existing betas for the new major software upgrade; however, all have certain things in common, a relatively recent launch date and a tendency to be used at work included.

Google has announced a major feature update for Pixel smartphones running Android 13. As of the December 2022 update, the likes of the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro support a dedicated reader mode and can share digital car keys with other compatible smartphones, among other changes.

Infinix refers to its latest 5G smartphone as a "Power Upgrade" thanks to its new MediaTek SoC and "massive" storage specs. Now, the OEM has finally unveiled a guide price for the upcoming mid-ranger's single SKU. It may vary across regions, although customers can apparently expect to pay well under US$300 for the 50MP camera device.

The Redmi K60 series is fast approaching, with Xiaomi believed to have all the Redmi K60, Redmi K60 Pro and the Redmi K60E in the pipeline. Reputedly, Xiaomi may re-use the Snapdragon 870 in the Redmi K60E though, not a new MediaTek Dimensity option. Redmi K60 packaging has leaked online ahead of the series’ release too.

The Redmi 11A has reared its head again, this time as a model intended for global audiences. To be offered with a 50 MP camera, the Xiaomi Redmi 11A has already appeared on other regulatory databases in its Chinese and Indian guises.

Samsung has claimed that the amount of Galaxy Z Fold- and Z Flip-series devices sold to enterprise customers has increased by just over 100% in 2022 compared to the previous year. The OEM claims that they have grown in popularity for these buyers due to their larger screens that allow for more tasks to get done at once, something particularly valuable to remote workers.

Xiaomi is preparing to replace the POCO X4 Pro 5G, with Xiaomiui spotting the POCO X5 Pro 5G on IMEI databases. Currently, it seems that Xiaomi has developed dedicated Chinese, Indian and global models, which are all expected to land with the new Qualcomm Snapdragon 782G chipset.

Nothing has now indicated that it is making progress with Android 13 for the phone (1) by inviting its users to sign up for its latest beta. It upgrades the device to the latest software, although a tester may encounter fewer features and more bugs than usual. Nothing hopes to gain useful feedback that will help inform the final stable version of its new OS in exchange for this advance preview.

Apple has released iOS 16.1.2 for the iPhone 8 and later. While the update is available for multiple iPhone models, iOS 16.1.2 primarily addresses an issue that resulted in iPhone 14 series units erroneously thinking they had been involved in car crashes.