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The launch of the Xiaomi 13T and Xiaomi 13T Pro is fast approaching. While Xiaomi is expected to bring both to market later this summer, a renowned leaker has already revealed full specifications for the pair. Marketing images have also surfaced, with 20 published so far.

An industry insider and a report from a Taiwanese news outlet suggest Qualcomm plans to use TSMC's N3E node for the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4. This refutes an earlier rumour which said Samsung Foundry would manufacture the flagship SoC.

Ulefone is now selling the Armor X13, the company's latest Armor X series smartphone. Based around a MediaTek Helio G36 chipset and 6 GB of RAM, the Armor X13 also has a 6,320 mAh battery and a night vision camera for outdoor use.

The Honor X5 Plus is the company's latest budget smartphone, building on the X6a that the company recently introduced. The X5 Plus features a large battery, a 90 Hz display and has a comparatively high megapixel primary camera, among other features.

Pricing and memory configurations for the Xiaomi 13T series has surfaced online, courtesy of a reliable leaker. The same leaker has provided information for European and UK markets, which will do without a cheaper 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage SKU this time around.

Xiaomi's Mix Fold-series releases are traditionally followed by the announcement of sky-high out-of-warranty repair costs due to the devices' advanced flexible design. However, it seems the OEM has actually gotten them under some semblance of control in the line's freshly-unveiled third generation. The full cost of a Mix Fold 3 screen replacement has dropped by nearly 25% compared to that of its predecessor.

A renowned leaker has provided new details about the Galaxy S24 Ultra. Reputedly, Samsung will include a titanium frame within its next flagship smartphone, as well as a new in-sensor 5x zoom option within its first-party camera app.

It appears that the Redmi Note 13 series is fast approaching. According to a reliable leaker, Xiaomi plans to offer the same flagship chipset it uses in the new Redmi K60 Ultra for one Redmi Note 13 series model, a boost over the Dimensity 1080 that powers the best of the Redmi Note 12 series. The same leaker has also revealed camera specifications for the same device, which includes a 200 MP sensor.

The Find N3 Flip is projected to emerge as OPPO's latest premium clamshell foldable Android smartphone soon. The putative device has allegedly surfaced on Geekbench in advance of that event. The new leak purports to reveal that it will not have the same SoC - or amount of RAM - as the new Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5.

AGM has indicated that it is ready to make mobile foldable tech rugged for the first time in August 2023. The device in question has been teased in side profile, hinting at a Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5-like build, albeit one with more frame reinforcements and carbon fiber than usual. Then again, there are no clues as to its level of dust-proofing quite yet.

Samsung has now announced which devices are eligible for One UI 5.1.1, its last feature update before it releases One UI 6 later this year. With over a dozen devices eligible for One UI 5.1.1, Samsung has also described some of the changes that the update makes from One UI 5.

Xiaomi has put to bed any suggestions that the MIX Fold 3 will receive a global release. Instead, the company's Communications Director has confirmed earlier rumours that the MIX Fold 3 will go the way of all MIX smartphones from the Mi Mix Fold and MIX 4 onwards.

Recent code analysis suggests that Xiaomi plans to equip the Xiaomi 13T Pro with better cameras than the new Redmi K60 Ultra. Not only will Xiaomi equip the Xiaomi 13T Pro with a telephoto camera, but it also gains superior primary and ultra-wide-angle cameras.

OnePlus has officially presented the Ace 2 Pro, its latest 'flagship killer'. Arriving a day after the Redmi K60 Ultra, the OnePlus Ace 2 Pro combines a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset with up to 24 GB of RAM, as well as a 5,000 mAh battery that supports 150 W charging. OnePlus has bundled plenty of other features too, including a 50 MP Sony IMX890 sensor as the device's primary camera.

The OnePlus 10T powered by a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chip, 16 GB RAM, and 256 GB storage has been priced down by whopping 36% at Best Buy and Amazon. The newly discounted price makes the OnePlus 10T worth a recommendation, as it performs quite well, has a great display, and excellent battery life.

The Find N3 Flip is thought to become the latest flagship-grade clamshell-style foldable Android smartphone from OPPO later this year. Now, a well-known leaker purports to share the exact date on which it will emerge to challenge the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 for supremacy in its class. Meanwhile, the drama surrounding the device's design may or may not have been resolved.

Xiaomi has now debuted the Redmi Pad SE globally—in Europe and other markets outside China—as an affordable, budget tablet in stark contrast to the premium Xiaomi Pad 6 Max that was launched yesterday in China. The Redmi Pad SE is priced quite aggressively as well, and features solid hardware albeit with a few caveats.

A noted leaker has apparently confirmed that the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra will be receiving a display upgrade. While the source doesn’t divulge specific details about the screen, the news might be based on reports about the S24 Ultra’s display that have previously surfaced in Korean media, with power efficiency being key.

The Pixel Fold is Google's first own foldable. The expectations are correspondingly high. We have reviewed the foldable smartphone and summarized the most important aspects for you below.

The first hands-on images of the Mate 60 have surfaced online, likely a month or two before Huawei announces its next flagship smartphone series. Surprisingly, the Mate 60 resembles the Mate 40, despite Huawei releasing the Mate 50 series in between.

Tecno is slated to challenge the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 or Motorola Razr Plus with a clamshell foldable Android smartphone of its own later in 2023. Now, more details on this "Phantom V Flip" have leaked out, along with a render that purports to show the device from all sides. The new tips hint at a slightly larger than average main screen, with a more distinctive look for its rear cameras and secondary display.

Most current stable forms of Android allow apps to spawn full-screen notifications with impunity. However, the next version of the OS has been spotted with a new setting that allows a user to deactivate the "intent" behind them. It is depicted as working on all apps, with the exception of those with clock or call functions.

Honor's latest flagship foldable Android smartphone has appeared on the famous JerryRigEverything YouTube channel. However, it's not bend tests or deeper grooves as usual, as the OEM has saved its new Magic V2 from potential destruction by disassembling it in advance. Is it possible to put the "thinnest and lightest" foldable of 2023 together on camera?

Xiaomi has announced the Redmi K60 Ultra in China. Among other things, it packs a 5,000 mAh battery with 120 Watt fast charging, a 50 MP Sony IMX800 sensor with OIS, and IP68 water/dust resistance. It can be purchased in China starting at RMB 2,599 (US$258) on August 22.

Xiaomi has now fully revealed the MIX Fold 3, a new rival for the Galaxy Z Fold5 and other large foldable smartphones. Based on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Leading Version, the MIX Fold 3 may also deliver a comparatively good camera experience thanks to the Sony IMX800 from the Xiaomi 13, among other features.

While the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra will continue with the S23 Ultra's 200 MP main camera, it's set to debut a new sensor beneath its 3x zoom lens. Details of the sensor in question have now been revealed, promising improved short-range zoom capabilities.

Although it's not a rugged device like most of its siblings, the new Blackview A200 Pro comes with a rich set of attractive specs and features. The list includes a 6.67-inch curved 120 Hz AMOLED screen, 66 W fast charging, the brand-new DokeOS 4.0 software environment, as well as a 108 MP triple camera setup.

More compact, but not slimmed down - this is how you would describe the Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S. We summarize the findings of our recent review of the affordable mid-range smartphone below.

A new leak says the iPhone SE 4 will include a USB-C port, an action button and reuse the iPhone 14's chassis. Other rumoured features include Face ID and a solitary rear camera module.

An industry insider says Qualcomm may have to get all of its Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 supply from Samsung Foundry. Apple and MediaTek have supposedly lapped up all of TSMC's capacity, and an increase to accommodate Qualcomm seems unlikely.

Xiaomi is set to launch the Redmi K60 Extreme Edition, or the Redmi K60 Ultra, this month. Ahead of its debut, a new leak has now revealed pricing information for the phone, hinting at aggressive pricing for what is tipped to be Redmi's first flagship-grade smartphone in years.

Huawei might be able to release smartphones with 5G again, even those of the mid-range Nova series as well as high-end P50 or Mate 50 successors, soon. The OEM has registered a whole host of new products with model numbers traditionally associated with up-to-date mobile connectivity within its company. They all also seem to come with slightly outmoded Bluetooth specs, however.

OnePlus' community channels have been inundated with user complaints of the dreaded "green line" screen defect that has plagued AMOLED panels over the last few years. Now, the company has announced a new official service program that may result in a new display for free, in the case of devices that still have an active product life-cycle. For those that do not, the OEM is offering hefty discounts on new replacement smartphones instead.

The Mix Fold 3 is scheduled to become Xiaomi's most powerful foldable smartphone in just a few days from now (August 12, 2023). However, it has reportedly found its way onto Geekbench ahead of this event, revealing some secrets the OEM had been keeping in reserve for its formal debut. They include a potentially top-end amount of RAM and how up-to-date its version of MIUI is going to be.

The Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro remain months away from being released, with Google said to be targeting another autumn launch event. Nonetheless, a promotional video showing the Pixel 8 Pro has surfaced online that also shows new Audio Magic Eraser technology for the first time.

Vivo India has announced that it will launch the V29e, a "design masterpiece" of an Android smartphone, soon. It is thought to have entry-level 5G specs, albeit with dual OIS-enhanced rear cameras. For those in the mood for a higher-end handset, the V29 5G is also now thought to be headed to the same country in the near future.

Xiaomi continues to tease the Redmi K60 Ultra on its social media channels. Now, the company has revealed the upcoming smartphone's full design, as well as various specifications. Back panels for it and the Xiaomi 13T have surfaced online too.

The Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 still has a few days from today (August 11, 2023) before its formal debut as the OEM's latest foldable Android smartphone. Nevertheless, the OEM's CEO, Lei Jun, has chosen to preview its main display, touting its ability to stay on for longer in the process. The OEM has also unveiled the SoC that will drive this potentially improved panel.

Amazon Italy has leaked initial details about the Edge 40 Neo. Not only has the retailer published specifications for the forthcoming smartphone, but it has also shared a release date and pricing for at least one SKU.

The Redmi K60 Ultra will be the world's second smartphone after the OnePlus Ace 2 to feature 1 TB of storage and 24 GB of RAM. It will be launched on August 14 alongside the Mi Mix Fold 3 in China.

The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra will debut in Q1 2024 but seems set to do so without significant improvements over its predecessor. In addition to rumors indicating mostly unchanged camera hardware, the flagship has now been tipped to also retain the S23 Ultra's battery capacity and charging wattage.

RedMagic claims to have made a power brick that can charge both gaming laptops and smartphones - possibly at the same time, even. The "cool and fun" new 150W accessory has a DC port as well as the USB type-C ports, 'transparent' design and RGB lighting that might be expected of its brand. It is currently offered as a backer's reward on Kickstarter.

SK Hynix touted LPDDR5T as the fastest ever DRAM for mobile devices on its early 2023 launch. Now, the OEM claims to have verified these claims using MediaTek's next flagship Dimensity-series SoC, slated to launch as the 9300 later this year. Accordingly, smartphones that rock both this processor and the new class-leading RAM are slated to emerge in 2024.

Samsung has once again published and removed One UI 6 Beta. This time, its US department briefly listed the Android 14 Beta-based build before swiftly removing it again.

HTC has presented the Wildfire E Star, a new smartphone equipped with a 720p display and a 28 nm chipset. HTC has also installed a 0.08 MP secondary rear-facing camera and a measly 3,000 mAh battery, among other lacklustre hardware decisions.

Released globally in October 2022, the Google Pixel 7 takes advantage of the second-generation Google Tensor chip and launched with Android 13. The 128 GB version of this handset has a US$599 list price but a recent 25% discount pushed all three color choices (Lemongrass, Snow, Obsidian) to US$449 on Amazon.

Samsung has released a new update package to the Galaxy S23 series, shortly before it delivers One UI 5.1.1 and its first One UI 6 Beta. While this month's update is said to only bring new security patches, it is still roughly a 1.3 GB download.

OnePlus has announced in advance that the upcoming Ace 2 Pro will come with a new "Q9+" display from BOE. The new OLED panel is hyped to make the Android smartphone's screen clearer, brighter and more efficient. It is also now touted to beat the iPhone 14 Pro in terms of touch-response, even when exposed to the pouring rain.