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A well-known Weibo leaker claims to have learned the approximate date on which Huawei will launch its new Mate 50 series of top-end phablets. They are tipped to become the world's first devices with additional XMAGE branding during this event, as part of a new initiative to set them apart in terms of camera prowess. The 50 and 50 Pro are also now said to be "stronger" than their P50 counterparts.

Lenovo Mobile has teased the Motorola Razr 3, officially called the Motorola Razr 2022. While many details remain unknown, Motorola has also shared a marketing video teasing the upcoming foldable smartphone.

EZVIZ has released its Prime Day deals on its residential surveillance accessories for 2022. It includes some of the latest color night vision cameras from the brand, as well as pan-tilt indoor and FHD floodlight-equipped models. They are available at discounts of up to 42% at the moment.

LG may have cancelled the Rollable, but someone has got their hands on a prototype unit. With a motorised mechanism and a flexible AMOLED display, the LG Rollable could have been one of the most unusual and exciting smartphones, particularly with the advent of Android 12L.

Realme has now joined the exclusive club of OEMs offering a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1-powered phone with the new Realme GT2 Master Explorer Edition. The phone succeeds last year's Snapdragon 870-powered GT Master Explorer Edition and brings a host of improvements, including Pixelworks' X7 graphic chip.

ZTE has started selling the Axon 40 Pro outside China. Equipped with plenty of high-end hardware, the Axon 40 Pro is a cheaper alternative to the Axon 40 Ultra. The Axon 40 Pro is orderable in the Eurozone, UK and the US, where it is available in two memory configurations and colours.

RedMagic has officially refreshed its 2022 flagship smartphones today (July 11, 2022). The newer 7S-series models combine all the top-end, high-octane features of their predecessors with the updated Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 processor. They also now include a new, second-gen Transformers-branded special edition.

The FCC has certified the Galaxy Z Fold4, a crucial step in the road to the device's release. Expected to debut on August 26, the FCC appears to confirm that the Galaxy Z Fold4 will support a Samsung S Pen, along with the latest mobile and Wi-Fi connectivity standards.

Google has reduced the price of the Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro and Pixel Buds A-Series, shortly before it starts selling the Pixel 6a and Pixel Buds Pro. Funnily enough, Google's reductions bring the Pixel 6 to within US$50 of the Pixel 6a, despite having a superior display and a higher megapixel primary camera.

The V50 ThinQ has finally received Android 12, over three years after LG released the device. Available in South Korea and the US, the OS upgrade is the final major update for the V50 ThinQ, which has a Snapdragon 855 SoC, a 1440p display and a Dual Screen accessory.

Reportedly, Motorola has settled on pricing for the Edge 30 Ultra, the global version of the Moto X30 Pro. While a worldwide release date is not yet known, leaked pricing suggests that Motorola will price the Edge 30 Ultra aggressively. The Edge 30 Ultra is expected to feature the Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1, as well as a 200 MP primary camera.

Screenshots and a video from an internal One UI 5.0 build have surfaced online. Expected to debut in public beta soon, One UI 5.0 appears to make minor changes from One UI 4. Android 13 and One UI 5.0 should start rolling out this autumn.

Xiaomi has unveiled the 12 Lite, its latest mid-range smartphone. Powered by a Snapdragon 778G and a 4,300 mAh battery, the Xiaomi 12 Lite also has a 6.55-inch AMOLED display with a 120 Hz refresh rate and a 108 MP rear-facing camera. The Xiaomi 12 Lite is available in three colours and three memory configurations, starting at US$399.

Netflix has announced that it has partnered with Sennheiser to bring spatial audio to its platform. However, this new feature does presume that the individual user has a device that can support it. Accordingly, it should kick in automatically on many Apple products, although those from some other brands might require some adjustment.

The display OEM BOE's status as a maker of iPhone 14 displays is said to have been in jeopardy following a disagreement with Apple over the manufacture of the flagship smartphones' predecessors. However, it seems BOE has secured its repeat business from the Cupertino giant after all, albeit for a relatively small proportion of 14-series OLED screens.

The Xiaomi 13 series will be Xiaomi's next traditional flagship phones. While most specifics of the phones are still up in the air, new leaks have now provided a better idea of what to expect from the phones, and when exactly to expect them.

Vivo's division and subsidiaries in India have been subject to raids by the country's financial Enforcement Directorate. The governmental body has confiscated balances - some gold bars included - totalling about US$59 million from a vast array of accounts held by the company. The move is reportedly linked to alleged tax evasion related to all Vivo sales made in India thus far.

The revenues emanating from the market for smartphone chipsets (including mobile basebands as well as APs and SoCs) grew by 23% year-on-year (YoY) in the first quarter of 2022 (1Q2022). TSMC was found to be responsible for producing nearly exactly 70% of this silicon, with Samsung coming in second with the remaining ~30%. Then again, the latter grabbed the greater share in terms of newer, more cutting-edge, chipsets, such as those of the 4 nanometer (nm) variety.

A new iPhone 14 price prediction has been shared by an experienced tech analyst based on Apple potentially passing on supply chain costs to its customers. A price hike would leave the standard Apple iPhone 14 costing much more than the widely expected US$799 price tag while a fully specced iPhone 14 Pro Max could cost over US$2,000.

iQOO is set to wait until later in July 2022 to launch its latest top-end Android smartphones. However, this has not stopped the brand from teasing the upcoming 10 series with a full design reveal ahead of this event. The video and posters involved also casually drop some tantalizing specs along with a homage to the OEM's official BMW M Motorsport tie-in.

Infinix has launched the Note 12 5G and 12 Pro 5G, thereby making them the first devices of their line to have that type of mobile connectivity. The two new Android smartphones have most specs in common - a new-ish MediaTek Dimensity chipset and support for microSD cards of up to 2TB in size included - although the Pro is the only one with 8GB of RAM and a 108MP camera. They are to be released via Flipkart in India soon.

Conflicting reports on what chipsets the Galaxy S23 series will be equipped with have surfaced in recent months. According to the latest, from Ming-Chi Kuo, Samsung looks set to abandon the Exynos 2300 entirely next year in favor of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2.

OnePlus is tipped to launch a refreshed flagship smartphone called the 10T soon. The device is also now backed to have the OEM's first 16GB RAM SKUs. This potential new top-end spec could join Qualcomm's latest Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC in the purportedly upcoming handset.

Oppo is preparing to release another mid-range smartphone under its A series. Revealed as the Oppo A97 5G, the handset will be available in three colours with a familiar design. The Oppo A97 5G will arrive in China ahead of other markets.

Vivo has announced a second version of the Y77, having already introduced the Y77 5G. Equipped with a Dimensity 930 chipset, the Vivo Y77 also has a large display, up to 12 GB of RAM and a 120 Hz refresh rate, among other features.

Rumour has it that Xiaomi has scheduled the release of its next Lite smartphone a day after the debut of the Nothing Phone (1). With a Snapdragon 778G chipset, a 120 Hz AMOLED display, and a 108 MP primary camera, the Xiaomi 12 Lite 5G could prove fierce competition for Nothing's first smartphone.

Motorola has now started to hint at a 2022 addition to the foldable clamshell Razr series of smartphones in earnest. One of its latest teasers include a "creative" new lockscreen for the device's external display, while another has broached the possibility of gaming-focused features that would have been beyond its predecessor.

Xiaomi has certified another smartphone in China, following the release of the Xiaomi 12S, Xiaomi 12S Pro and the Xiaomi 12S Ultra. Next up is the Redmi K50S Pro, which is expected to launch globally as the Xiaomi 12T Pro, one member of the Xiaomi 12T series.

Eye-catching Apple iPhone 14 fan-made concept renderings have surfaced, giving another idea of what future iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro owners could be shelling out record amounts for. In addition, a noted analyst has forecast that Apple could have up to 100 million iPhone 14 units manufactured and ready for sale before 2023 arrives.

The Xiaomi 12S Ultra has received plenty of media attention for its 1-inch Sony IMX989 main camera. It appears, however, that the new Xiaomi flagship may not have the honor of being the first phone with that sensor, with a lesser-known device beating it to the punch back in May.

Xiaomi is on the verge of launching the Redmi K50i series in India. Having announced a release date for the Redmi K50i and Redmi K50i Pro, the company has shared a slew of teasers on social media. The Redmi K50i and Redmi K50i Pro will be exclusive to India, although Xiaomi sells them under different names in other markets.

Vivo has introduced the Y77 5G, a mid-range smartphone launched in China ahead of a Malaysian release. Launched for CNY 1,299 (~US$195), the Vivo Y77 5G has a MediaTek Dimensity 810 SoC, 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of expandable storage, among other features. The Vivo Y77 5G ships with Android 12, too.

Realme has announced that its GT2 Master Explorer Edition will be the world's first Android smartphone to have LPDDR5X RAM. The cutting-edge memory will be paired to the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 processor in the upcoming flagship. In other news, the device is also now linked to a special edition with a signature Louis Vuitton pattern.

A heretofore-unreleased OnePlus smartphone has reportedly achieved a score of just over 1.1 million on the AnTuTu benchmark. Should this leak prove genuine, it would be the best result known to devices suspected of rocking the new Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC. Then again, there are some inconsistencies between it and previous tips related to this supposed 10 Pro refresh.

Motorola's Edge 30 is one of the thinnest 5G smartphones on the market at just under 7 millimeters. At the same time, the 6.5-inch mid-range smartphone delivers very smooth everyday performance thanks to its 144 Hz display, 8 GB of RAM and Snapdragon 778G+.

The Asus Zenfone 9 is on its way. Seemingly, a marketing video for the Zenfone 8's successor has now surfaced, revealing most major details of the compact flagship. And yes, the Zenfone 9 looks set to continue as one of the few available compact premium phones with a 5.9-inch display.

WekiHome has shared a teardown video of the ROG Phone 6, one of two gaming smartphones that ASUS has announced this week. Unsurprisingly, ASUS has worked hard at optimising cooling, with a large vapour cooling system and a lot of thermal paste.

According to a new leak, the Xiaomi 12T Pro will have the honor of being Xiaomi's first phone to feature a 200 MP camera. The vanilla Xiaomi 12T could share that sensor, too, if prior generations of the series are anything to go by.

Xiaomi has finally started teasing the global release of the Xiaomi 12 Lite 5G, an apparent competitor to the upcoming Nothing Phone (1). While Xiaomi looks to keep a lid on details about the mid-range smartphone, European retailers have posted listings for two storage configurations that hint at a higher starting price than last year's Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE.

The demand for refurbished smartphones, defined here as those repaired and then re-sold by the OEM in question, is now projected to rise by an extent that brings multi-billions in US dollars to their market over the next 4 years. It may be driven by business in the APAC region, which might contribute nearly 50% of its sales until 2026.

iQOO has now revealed that its latest 10-series flagship Android smartphones will line up for their debut soon. The devices are thought to do so with the bleeding edge of mobile SoCs, not to mention the brand's fastest charging tech yet - something hinted at in their latest teaser.

According to a new report, Samsung will not refine the camera design of the Galaxy Z Fold for this year's model. Instead, the Galaxy Z Fold4 is now rumoured to maintain the Galaxy Z Fold3 camera housing, contrary to previous rumours. A new 50 MP primary could be due for the Galaxy Z Fold4 though, albeit potentially the same one found in the Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22 Plus and the Vivo X Fold.

The first teardown video of the Xiaomi 12S Ultra has been published online, showcasing what Xiaomi has managed to pack inside its new premier smartphone. Not only has Xiaomi included a monstrous camera system, but it has also included an impressive cooling system that keeps the Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 in check.

A new leak has now revealed Motorola's product roadmap starting now and on to 2023 and beyond. Some notable takeaways include the Edge 40 series, the Razr 4, and a premium rollable phone. There are, of course, some budget and mid-range phones planned, too.

Xiaomi presented the Xiaomi 12S in China and on global social media channels yesterday, implying that the likes of the Xiaomi 12S Ultra could be available globally. Unfortunately, the entire Xiaomi 12S may only be available in other countries if you import the smartphones from mainland China, mirroring availability for the MIX 4.

It seems that the launch of the OnePlus 10T is almost upon us. Not only have render images leaked, but Amazon briefly listed the handset on its website. Unsurprisingly, the retailer has confirmed a few specifications, plus an alleged launch price.

The Asus ROG Phone 6 Pro and ROG Phone 6 are now official with a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, a 6.7-inch AMOLED screen, 6,000 mAh battery, 50 MP + 13 MP rear cameras and two USB-C ports. The base ROG Phone 6 will retail at €999 (US$1,027) and the ROG Phone 6 Pro at €1,299 (US$1,337).