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One of the many tempting Prime Day discounts brings the US version of the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra with 512 GB in Phantom Black, Green or Cream finish down by 29%, so those interested can get them for US$979.99 instead of US$1,379.99. The Galaxy S23 and S23+ are also more than 25% off for the time being.

Nothing is now selling the Phone (2), its 6.7-inch and Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1-powered smartphone. Backed by a 4,700 mAh battery, the Nothing Phone (2) also has improved main and front-facing cameras compared to the Phone (1), as well as a 512 GB of storage option.

Nubia has hinted at an enhanced size and scale in the camera hump of its latest flagship Android smartphone. The Z50 Pro is thought to refresh the existing Z50 with a slightly faster, "Leading" edition of the latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC, with a respectable amount of RAM and Android 13 out of the box. It is also now tipped to come with a power brick in the box to help make sure it can charge at its top rated speed.

Teased early last week, the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888-powered Samsung Galaxy S21 FE has been silently relaunched in India yesterday. As expected, the price is INR 49,999 (roughly US$610) for the model with 8/256 GB, which is the only hardware setup available and comes with five color options.

MediaTek has introduced the Dimensity 6100 Plus (or 6100+) as the latest option in processors to help mobile device OEMs "democratize" historically high-end features such as up to 120Hz displays. It also purports to bring power drain on 5G down compared to its competitors - then again, it seems MediaTek has decided that the actual SoC specs needed for these potential advantages are hardly brand-new.

More hands-on images of the Galaxy Z Fold5 have appeared online shortly before its release. The new images not only provide a clearer look at Samsung's tweaked design, but also the lack of apparent improvements at hiding the under-panel camera or display crease.

The Galaxy Z Flip5 is said to be Samsung's best-designed clamshell foldable Android smartphone to date. However, a hands-on video with an alleged dummy of the device still seems to exhibit signs of a gap created by its hinge when folded, a feature often linked to the increased risk of fragility.

RedMagic has confirmed that its Android gaming flagship smartphone refresh is headed to the international market, and sooner rather than later. The 8S Pro will bring "sleek design" powered by the "Leading Version" of the latest and greatest Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC to regions such as Europe soon. It will also boast a particularly large battery and class-leading display specs on its July 2023 launch.

The Galaxy Z Flip5 and Galaxy Z Fold5 are almost upon us, with Samsung having scheduled their launches for July 26. In the meantime, leaker @billbil_kun has revealed how much each foldable will cost, as well as their launch memory configurations.

The Xiaomi 14 is expected to emerge as a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3-powered upgrade over its 2022/3 forebear. However, these improved specs may come in a package almost unchanged in terms of looks, according to a new leak. Therefore, fans of this flagship Android smartphone series might stand to expect yet more boxy camera humps - with more nearly bezel-less flat screens, at least.

Twitter leaker Yogesh Brar has revealed the Pixel 8's price. The smartphone will start at US$649 for the base variant with 8 GB RAM and 128 GB storage. Google is slated to launch the smartphone early in October 2023.

Realme is expected to launch a "GT Neo6" (or, possibly, GT3 Pro for the international market) with a particularly fast AMOLED display, albeit perhaps driven by a higher-end processor. Now, the device is also slated to get a new 50MP main camera from Sony, along with the same class-leading charging options as its Neo5 predecessor.

Meta announced that it had 'invented' a "new way to communicate with text" about 3 days ago (on July 5, 2023) - which has resulted in millions of users' worth of uptake already. However, as it turns out, the fact that many of them were able to register with their existing Instagram handle implies a potentially crucial drawback of the new social media option. The links between the two accounts means that one cannot be deleted without also dumping the other.

Samsung has presented the Galaxy M34, a 5G handset with a 120 Hz Super AMOLED display and up to 8 GB of RAM. Samsung has also committed to delivering four major OS updates and a fifth year of security updates, outdoing its competitors.

Google has released the July 2023 update Pixel devices, including the new Pixel Fold. Only the Pixel Tablet receives any bug fixes though, with TQ3A.230705.001 and TQ3C.230705.001 merely adding 2023-07-01 and 2023-07-05 security patches instead.

It appears that Xiaomi is in the final stages of developing the Xiaomi 13T Pro, which is rumoured to be available in some markets as the Redmi K60 Ultra. Sporting a MediaTek Dimensity 9200 Plus chipset and 16 GB of RAM, the Xiaomi 13T Pro will seemingly launch in September with Android 13, not Android 14.

According to a new report, Google has missed deadlines to release its first TSMC-derived chipset next year. Instead, the company is now looking towards 2025, during which it is expected to offer up the Tensor G5, likely in the Pixel 10 and Pixel 10 Pro.

OnePlus's inaugural foldable smartphone is rumored to be slated for an August debut. Unlike its peers, however, it's now been claimed to eschew the word "Fold" in its moniker, instead opting for the "OnePlus Open" branding.

Nothing is days away from releasing the Phone (2), its first attempt at making a Snapdragon 8 series smartphone. While the company has revealed that the Phone (2) carries the A065 model number, Geekbench has thrown up another model variant, also with 12 GB of RAM and a Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1. The listings confirm that the Phone (2) will launch with Android 13, too.

The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE's SoC has been confirmed by a Geekbench listing. It packs an Exynos 2200 along with 8 GB of RAM and an Xclipse 920 GPU.

Realme has applied one of its newest "Mars Horizon" design languages to its latest mid-tier Narzo-series smartphones. They have been unleashed on the Indian market with up to 120Hz displays and dual rear cameras, although the most usable sensor may have been reserved for the top-end variant. The 60 Pro is also the only one of the series with a whopping 1TB internal storage SKU.

Samsung has now confirmed the date of its next Galaxy Unpacked event, in which it is expected to introduce the Galaxy Z Flip5 and Galaxy Z Fold5, as well as the Galaxy Watch6 and Galaxy Tab S9 series. The company is also offering discounts and prize draws for those who register on its website.

Nothing is gearing up to release the Phone (2), its second smartphone. Leaker Kamila Wojciechowska has now shared various specifications about the Nothing Phone (2) though, outlining camera upgrades from the Phone (1). The leaker has published numerous official wallpaper images that will ship with Nothing OS 2.0 , too.

OnePlus has unleashed a more affordable alternative to the new Nord 3 mid-range smartphone - albeit in India only, making the CE 3 the only device in its class to launch with a "flagship-grade" Sony IMX890 main camera. It also boasts NFC, Bluetooth 5.2 and Dolby Atmos - however, a selling point of its affordable forebears has gone missing in this generation.

OnePlus has now made its latest Nord-series flagship official. The Dimensity 9000-powered Android smartphone has made the switch to a flat AMOLED display for its third generation, and pairs this spec to 8 or 16GB of RAM, with increasingly rare IR blaster support to control other devices such as TVs. The OEM has kick-started its availability with European pre-orders sweetened with "free gifts" and offers.

Xiaomi is likely still over five months away from presenting the first member of the Xiaomi 14 series. Nonetheless, a known leaker has outlined a few specifications for both the Xiaomi 14 and Xiaomi 14 Pro. Reportedly, both models will launch with larger batteries than their predecessors, but more so for the Xiaomi 14.

The Fairphone 4, a highly-repairable phone built from ethically-sourced parts, is finally available for purchase in the USA. Murena, the company behind /e/OS (a de-Googled version of Android) will sell the Murena Fairphone 4 on their website.

The Honor X50 is the first ever Android smartphone to debut with the new SGS five-star certification for drop resistance. It also offers 16GB of RAM for less than US$300, and has 5G thanks to its mid-range, if first-gen, Qualcomm chipset. The X50 has also launched with a 120Hz 1.5K AMOLED display kept on with an unusually generous 5,800mAh battery.

The Nothing Phone (2) may not be arriving until next week, but Evan Blass has shared numerous promotional images of the smartphone in both of its launch colours. The images show the Nothing Phone (2) from all sides, highlighting its similarities with the Phone (1).

Nubia has presented the RedMagic 8S Pro, which it also sells with a bigger battery and faster charging as the RedMagic 8S Pro+. The new gaming smartphone has plenty of tricks up its sleeve, including a new version of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Leading Version and 24 GB of LPDDR5X RAM help the RedMagic 8S Pro exceed 1.7 million points in AnTuTu too.

OnePlus has now confirmed that the Nord CE 3 will launch as an Indian-market exclusive on July 5, 2023. The brand has also revealed some processing, design and display specs for the upcoming device. Meanwhile, its closest sibling the Nord 3 has been teased as a higher-end smartphone with a "flagship" main camera.

The Realme GT Neo5 (or GT3) switched to a transparent look for its rear camera hump on its early 2023 debut. Now, its Neo6 successor's alleged new take on the same design is thought to drop Nothing Phone (1)-esque lighting to follow a trend to be set by next-gen flagships from other brands such as Google or Xiaomi. It might also have the specs to match - albeit without the class-leading charging spec of the Neo5.

The 11S is iQOO's first ever flagship-grade smartphone that combines a flat display with the brand's ultra-fast 200W charging technology. To that end, it is touted as a new "super fast, super clear, super smooth" e-sports-ready mobile device. Even though it has ostensibly been launched to refresh the 11 Pro, it has the exact same internal specs, however - except for the new top-end storage spec, of course.

Nothing has now revealed camera samples and launch colours of the Phone (2), its next smartphone. Moreover, a prominent YouTuber has shared a hands-on video in which he compares the Nothing Phone (2) against its predecessor, the Nothing Phone (1).

A Redditor has provided a first look at the Pixel 8 Pro, Google's next premier smartphone. It seems that Google is preparing to offer up another flagship that starts with 128 GB of storage though, which will also likely apply to the Pixel 8.

Xiaomi has confirmed its plans to release its premium foldable for the year, the Mix Fold 3, shortly. The foldable will debut in August, likely a few weeks after Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold4, and has been promised to be both thinner and stronger.

The possibility of a launch for the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE during its maker's upcoming major Unpacked 2023 event has grown stronger with a new leak purporting to spill its charging details in advance. The keenly-awaited smartphone might debut alongside new smart tracking tags of a similar name with upgraded connectivity.

Xiaomi has confirmed which of its smartphones are eligible for MIUI beta based on Android 14. Distributed for Global ROM users, the beta update is currently available on three Xiaomi flagships but only to those who enrol on Xiaomi's beta program.

Nothing has released Nothing OS 1.5.5, shortly before it introduces Nothing OS 2.0 and the Nothing Phone (2). The new update brings several changes to the Phone (1), including improved face unlock and reduced power consumption when using certain Bluetooth devices.

Samsung India has teased the launch of the Snapdragon 888-powered Galaxy S21 FE in India. While its exact release date is unknown, it will supposedly cost INR 49,999 (US$610).

According to a report, Google will expand Pixel smartphone availability to four new countries, starting with the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro. Reputedly, Wi-Fi 7 connectivity is headed to this year's Pixel flagships, plus faster wired charging and slightly larger battery capacities.

Sony asserts that its new mocopi system condenses all the motion-capture hardware aspiring virtual reality (VR) content creators might need into 6 simple, wearable sensors. They even have their own app (for iOS or Android), so that the user can simply save the resulting full-body avatars to their mobile devices. mocopi is also compatible with developer resources such as Unreal Engine or Unity.

The Pixel Fold may have encountered an early stumbling block with a high-profile durability fail in review already. However, all hope for the new ~US$1,800 device's long-term viability may not be lost, with the announcement of upcoming “genuine spare parts” sold through iFixit. Their availability will be one of various repair options for the new flagship smartphone.

Nubia asserts that its "custom" 35mm lenses for its flagship smartphone rear cameras outdo the 1-inch sensors of some competitors in terms of image quality. Now, the brand has also hinted that the latest iteration of this technology just might rival the Xiaomi 13 Ultra in other ways as well. The putative Z50S Ultra is now tipped to come with its series' biggest and most elaborate camera hump yet.

OPPO is now said to have secured an advanced display panel from Samsung for a successor to its current Find X6 Pro flagship smartphone. It is projected to improve on its forebear in several ways, screen real estate and power-efficiency being chief among them. Should that be the case, it may emerge to take the top-end Android market on in early 2024 - outside China this time, hopefully.