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Official battery replacement for an iPhone is about to get more expensive as Apple is planning on increasing the service costs in March 2023. Apple will replace a problematic iPhone battery for a service fee, which depends on the product and model. In some cases, the incoming price hike is equivalent to a hefty 40% increase.

OnePlus still has until tomorrow (January 4, 2022) to unleash the 11 as its first top-end Android smartphone of the year. However, it has chosen to reveal its triple rear camera set-up in advance of this event. The brand asserts that each shooter is of "flagship" quality - however, a certain on-trend, cutting-edge attribute many fans may have wished to see has officially been left out.

A few new Sony Xperia 1 V-related rumors and leaks have turned up, although one of them is decidedly suspect. One leaker has suggested that the Xperia 1 V may sport LG Innotek’s new telephoto zoom module while another tipster has indicated that an earlier launch than usual could be on the cards for the 2023 Xperia Mark 1 device.

Conflicting Samsung Galaxy S23 display specifications have been offered up by two well-known tech tipsters. While the differences between the alleged specs are small, they could be crucial in regard to the battery life performance of the S23, S23+, and S23 Ultra. It appears the confusion about a flat-screened Galaxy S23 Ultra may have been resolved.

All three of the phones in the Samsung Galaxy S23 series will come with a minimum of 256 GB storage, according to a new leak. The lineup, which features the Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23+, and Galaxy S23 Ultra, is expected to be launched in February. The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra will apparently feature a 1 TB variant.

OnePlus is projected to launch an Android smartphone called the 11R that may have the same new premium design as the flagship 11, albeit with different specs. According to a well-known leaker, they may include the same main rear camera as the premium mid-range OPPO Reno9 Pro Plus. This might confer optical image stabilization (OIS) and phase-detect auto-focus (PDAF) on the device.

Xiaomi's main sub-brand Redmi has kicked the new year off with sales of the 12C in China. Its main features are far from anything new, although they come in an eye-catching new chassis in four potentially appealing colors. It starts at around US$100, albeit for lackluster specs, the best of which are a large battery, a 3.5mm jack and a 50MP main rear camera, and the worst of which one would not think would even have a place in 2023.

The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra has appeared in some new and well-crafted fan-made concept renders in each of its currently four rumored colors. In a surprising turn of events, the leaker who shared the new renders has made a claim about the Galaxy S23 Ultra design that has caused another popular leaker to offer a controversial correction.

Ulefone describes its next upcoming IP68/IP69K/MIL-STD-810H-rated Android smartphone as a "5G mobile photography flagship", thanks to its 108MP main camera in addition to a 120Hz FHD+ display and a large 9,600mAh battery. It will also be a brand-first "instant thermometer" smartphone on its early 2023 release.

OnePlus has spilled some more specs and features for its upcoming Android flagship smartphone ahead of its launch. They include haptics apparently upgraded with the latest technology to rival those of other premium mobile devices, as well as new software-based frame-rate enhancements. They have been officially confirmed in advance, as well as a charging update for the imminent 11.

A leaker has claimed that there are no plans to launch an iPhone 15 mini model, despite many Apple fans seemingly wanting a new mini iPhone. It appears the Cupertino company would rather focus on solving pricing problems that will come with the iPhone 15 series and strengthening Plus model sales rather than producing a successor to the iPhone 13 mini.

OPPO has reportedly succeeded in its aim to develop its own application processor for mobile devices. Therefore, the company may be ready to release smartphones with this first-party chipset in the next few years. The breakthrough would put the Android OEM on par with a handful of others such as Google with its Tensor silicon.

OnePlus launched an Android smartphone called the Ace in China that also debuted globally as the 10R in 2022. Now, the brand is expected to produce a second generation in the new year. More alleged clues as to its design and specs have now emerged, suggesting that it may have much more of a flagship look that its predecessor in 2023.

Recent reports claim Samsung may be gearing up to launch the Galaxy S22 FE after all. Those same sources, however, seem to indicate that the S22 FE will be the last Fan Edition phone, with the South Korean company reportedly having no plans to launch a Galaxy S23 FE in the future.

The OnePlus 11 be OnePlus's first smartphone of the year, and will make its debut in China next week. Ahead of that event, however, it appears its spec sheet has now surfaced in the wild, revealing its most important details.

Xiaomi has added the Redmi 8 and POCO X2 (Redmi K30) to its ever-growing end-of-support (EOS) product list. In addition to those two popular smartphones, the most recent members of the dreaded list also include the Redmi 8A and the Redmi K30 5G. There are now 90 Mi and Redmi-branded smartphones that will no longer receive official software support.

Announced and also released in January, last year's Moto G Power Android smartphone has a Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 inside and runs Android 10 out of the box. This 6.6-inch handset is now available with discounts that go as far as 48% (4/64 GB Gray), while the cheapest variant is now the 3/32 GB one, priced at US$109.

iQOO has made its last new smartphone of the year official today (December 29, 2022). The Neo7 Racing Edition adds the high-end ISOCELL GN5 sensor to its series, as well as the Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 (8+ Gen 1) processor. It drives a large 6.78-ich 120Hz E5 AMOLED display in this device, which charges in as little as eight minutes thanks to its OEM's 120-watt (W) charging standard.

The Samsung Galaxy S23 series has not even been released yet and one well-known leaker has already predicted hard times ahead for both the S22 Ultra and S23 Ultra. With the Vivo X90 Pro+ seemingly being a major threat to the success of the Galaxy S23 Ultra, the same tipster has offered up early expectations for the Galaxy S24 Ultra.

Realme has announced that it will reveal the final instalment of its fast-charging saga in January 2023. The smartphone brand asserts that it will "leapfrog" its competition to a leading position in this field with this "breakthrough". The first device to be equipped with it is now also thought to launch with a powerful chipset and a new high-end main rear camera.

Huawei is said to launch next-gen additions to the P series of premium smartphone in early 2023. These devices will, according to a new leak, launch with a wild re-design for their rear cameras compared to their P50 predecessors. It may come in different finishes for standard and special edition versions of the upcoming devices.

LG Innotek has announced a new smartphone camera micro-component that can enable 4x-9x optical zoom without loss of quality and one that will alleviate the need for massive camera bumps. The company is partnering with Qualcomm to develop software for the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 to take advantage of the module's zoom actuator that can move in 1 µm increments.

The Samsung Galaxy S22 FE may be on the way after all. Following reports of a cancellation earlier in the year, word on the grapevine now seems to indicate that the Galaxy S21 FE's successor is on the way, along with the bean-style Galaxy Buds2 Live.

Redmi's Note 12 series of Android smartphones has been updated with a new Speed Edition for its Pro variant today (December 27, 2022). It is touted as "light", yet "performance-focused", with a well-worn mid-range Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset. Then again, it has some specs in common with the new higher-end K60.

The Xiaomi Redmi K60 and K60 Pro have just gone official as the first Android smartphones of their line to launch with 30W wireless charging. They have also been accompanied by the K60E for the first time, which shares some of their better attributes, such as 2K AMOLED displays and an OIS-enhanced main rear camera.

Motorola has announced that a number of its Android smartphones, its latest Edge 30 Ultra flagship included, are available at discounts of up to 50% during its ongoing end-of-2022 sale. The event also features deals on the high-end Edge 30 Fusion, the Moto G Stylus and the already affordable Moto G Power (2022).

While phones like the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra, Xiaomi 12S Ultra, and iPhone 14 Pro Max are critically regarded as being the best camera smartphones on the market, thanks to their class-leading hardware and advanced computational photography, it appears public opinion without brand bias leans towards an entirely different smartphone: the Google Pixel 6A.

A hands-on photo of the OnePlus 11 in the wild has leaked on Chinese social media. The image shows the device sporting a flat panel like the OnePlus 10T and not a curved glass like the OnePlus 10 Pro. Meanwhile, OnePlus also released official renders of the OnePlus 11 in the run up to the smartphone's China launch on January 4 followed by a global launch on February 7.

Honor's latest tablet has debuted with an advanced 144Hz refresh rate for its "IMAX Enhanced" display. Nevertheless, the Pad V8 Pro manages a mid-range price thanks to its Dimensity 8100 processor. It has emerged alongside a new GT version of its 80-series smartphones, with a new rear panel to go with its higher-end specs.

The RedMagic 8 Pro series is now official as the most "evolved" form of its premium Android mobile line to date. The brand asserts that the 2 new smartphones go beyond their traditional e-sports heritage with a more streamlined, "futuristic" design and rear cameras that may be taken seriously for once. Then again, the 8 Pro Plus (or Pro+) goes back to its roots somewhat with SKUs that combine its OEM's fastest charging tech and an RGB-lit active fan to help keep its new top-end processor cool.

A new leak says the Galaxy S23 Ultra's display's peak brightness maxes out at 1,750 nits. This is remarkably lower than the 2,300 nits figure stated earlier and the same as the Galaxy S22 Ultra. However, it will supposedly perform better under direct sunlight.

A new rumour online suggests Samsung's upcoming Galaxy Tab S8 FE and the Galaxy S22 FE will be powered by the Exynos 2300. The only evidence of the chip's existence so far is Bluetooth 5.3 certification.

iQOO has announced that it will provide 2022 with one of its last Android smartphone launch events of 2022. Then again, the device in question appears to be a refresh of the existing high-end Neo7. This version is slated to come with a switch to Qualcomm silicon – and, with it, an improved chance of getting onto the global market.

The Redmi K60 series will make its grand debut on December 27 in China. In typical fashion, however, Xiaomi has already confirmed a number of details of the phones, by way of its Weibo page, as well as sharing multiple images of the Redmi K60 Pro.

For the first time yet, an official-looking promotional teaser for the Galaxy S23 series has surfaced in the wild. The leaked image showcases the phones' designs, likely color options, and potential pre-order gifts.

More Sony Xperia 1 V (and Xperia 5 V) rumors have emerged, this time in regard to potential pricing strategies along with the usual mix of specification expectations. It appears there is some belief that the Xperia 1 V price may buck the trend of ever-increasing Xperia 1 prices, but this may not be the good news that fans could be hoping for.

A new Geekbench run for the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra has shown how well the device can perform with help from its overclocked Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC. The Galaxy S23 Ultra variant in this latest benchmark features 8 GB of RAM, with a 12 GB model also expected to be part of the lineup.

Meizu has officially confirmed a launch window for its new, 20-series premium Android smartphone. It seems the flagship will not arrive alone, however – it will be joined by a new dedicated audio player. The OEM claims to have developed new in-house DAC technology for the upcoming M3 variant.

RedMagic asserts that its upcoming 8 Pro series will emerge as the most "evolved" form of its premium Android gaming smartphone line on December 26, 2022. To this end, the brand is hyping its upcoming flagships with a sneak peek at their second-gen under-display camera screens. They are touted to be joined by improved internal specs, main rear cameras and speakers.

The Dimensity 9200 has only been used on the Vivo X90 so far, and looks to be a home run, especially GPU-wise. The MediaTek chipset outperformed the Apple A16 Bionic in synthetic GPU benchmarks recently, and has now been put through a real-world gaming test.

The Moto G53 is Motorola's latest mid-range 5G smartphone for the Chinese market. Now, according to the latest leaks, it is going international soon, albeit with slightly different specs. They include a display and SoC replacement, although it will still have a 50MP main rear camera and Android 13 out of the box.

Sporting both active noise cancelation and an audio transparency mode like most competing products, the OnePlus Buds Z2 wireless earbuds come with a superior battery life of up to 38 hours (24 hours with ANC turned on). With a list price of US$99.99, the OnePlus Buds Z2 can be acquired now from Amazon for half the price.

Can the MediaTek Dimensity 9000+ keep up with the fastest Snapdragon on the market? We answer this question and more in our review of the Asus ROG Phone 6D and 6D Ultimate. Here's a quick summary of what we found.

According to new reports, Samsung has settled on a date for its next Galaxy Unpacked event, where it is expected to reveal the Galaxy S23 series. Purportedly, the Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23 Plus and Galaxy S23 Ultra will all arrive as February rolls around, leaving just six weeks until the arrival of Samsung's next-generation flagships.

Available from 32 GB to 1 TB, the SanDisk Extreme family of microSD memory cards is now down by up to 47% on Amazon. This generous discount is applied to the 1 TB version, which can be acquired for US$159.99, down from a list price of US$299.99. The 256 GB and 512 GB capacities also come with discounts over 40%.

The Zero Ultra has launched compatible with Infinix' fastest power brick to date, not to mention a 200MP main rear camera. Now, the OEM has announced that the new Android smartphone is bringing its ThunderCharge technology with it to India. It will be made available at a "special launch price" via Flipkart later in December 2022.

Evan Blass has leaked more renders for the ThinkPhone, a ThinkPad-inspired smartphone that Lenovo will sell through Motorola. The ThinkPhone is expected to be available with up to 12 GB of RAM and 512 GB of storage too, among other features.

According to new reports, Xiaomi is planning to equip the Xiaomi 13 Ultra with a showstopping periscope camera. Possibly even outperforming the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra and Galaxy S23 Ultra in this regard, the Xiaomi 13 Ultra is also rumoured to contain up masses of LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 4.0 flash storage.

AnTuTu Benchmark now claims to have tested a device with a model number previously linked to the OnePlus 11, and to have found that it excels in terms of performance thanks to high-end internals such as the new Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC. Meanwhile, the OEM is ramping up hype for its updated design through fresh teasers for its upcoming flagship Android smartphone.

RedMagic smartphones have often gone to extremes in presenting themselves as prime rivals to devices such as the Asus ROG Phone series from first glance. Nevertheless, the flagship Android line is set to move beyond that in its eighth generation, with a Pro model that clearly takes inspiration from flagship iPhones and possibly the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S23 flagships as part of a matching brand-identity update.