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Counterpoint Research has now released a report providing insight into global 5G Android smartphone sales in February. Samsung utterly dominates with five entries in the top ten, thanks to stellar Galaxy A52s, Galaxy S22 Ultra, and Galaxy S21 FE sales.

A couple of new Sony Xperia 1 IV-related leaks have surfaced, offering details about the front-facing camera specification and the smartphone’s potential box contents. It appears Sony has joined OEMs like Apple, Xiaomi, and Samsung by deciding on not to include a charger with a purchase of the 2022 Xperia 1.

According to DxOMark, the Galaxy S22 has differing battery life, depending on whether you purchase an Exynos 2200 or Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 model. In certain scenarios, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1-powered edition achieves significantly longer runtimes than its Exynos 2200 counterpart.

POCO has unveiled the POCO M4 5G, an affordable handset that relies on the Dimensity 700 chipset and up to 6 GB of RAM. The POCO M4 5G also has a 50 MP primary camera, MIUI 13 based on Android 12 and a 5,000 mAh battery, among other features.

The GT Neo 3 is now officially one of Realme India's newest products. The Android 12-powered smartphone comes with a choice of batteries that charge at either 80 or 150 watts (W), much like its OnePlus equivalent the 10R. However, in an awkward twist of events, the Realme version has started as the cheaper option.

Alongside the Mate Xs 2 and MatePad SE, Huawei also launched its latest fitness band, the Huawei Band 7, in China yesterday The Band 7 is an incremental update to last year's Band 6 but arrives in a slightly more compact form, while being cheaper at the top-end.

The Pixel Watch will be Google's first attempt at a smartwatch and is expected to rival the Apple Watch and Galaxy Watch series. The first-gen smartwatch leaked earlier, but new reports have now provided further information on the October-bound wearable.

An alleged live image of the expected Sony Xperia 1 IV smartphone has turned up on Chinese social media. The flagship phone, which could even be designated the Xperia 1 V or something completely different, is housed in a black protective case but the absence of the Google Assistant button is noticeable.

OnePlus has made the Lite version of the Nord CE 2 official. The Android smartphone has launched with a 120Hz display, although it is LCD rather than AMOLED as in higher-end phones of this brand. Then again, specs such as these knock its price down to well under US$300.

ZTE has begun teasing the Axon 40 Ultra, the company's next flagship smartphone. Launching on May 9, the Axon 40 Ultra is billed as the 'perfect version of the S22 Ultra' by a renowned leaker.

Huawei has announced the Mate Xs 2, a return to the wraparound design that the company pioneered with the Mate X and Mate Xs. The Mate Xs 2 features a Snapdragon 888 4G chipset and four cameras, including a punch-hole selfie camera. Huawei sells the Mate Xs 2 in three colours, three memory configurations and two battery sizes, starting at CNY 9,999 (~US$1,509).

OnePlus has launched the 10R in India, making it the country's first phone with this brand's new top-end 150W charging tech, albeit in just one "Endurance Edition" variant. It is thus the most expensive 10R variant out there now, although it also comes in an alternative 80W form that starts at around US$500.

The Galaxy M53 5G is now orderable in Europe, but for less than its €469 expected price. In fact, the Galaxy M53 5G costs less than the Galaxy A53 5G, and will begin shipping on April 29. The Galaxy M53 5G ships with a Dimensity 900 SoC and a 108 MP camera, among other features.

Samsung is finally updating the Galaxy S10 devices in the U.S. to Android 12 through One UI 4.1. Built on top of Android, One UI is Samsung's proprietary software experience that powers Galaxy smartphones. One UI 4.1 brings several feature improvements the majority of which focus on the camera.

Xiaomi has just introduced the top-end 12 Pro smartphone to the Indian market; then again, many consumers there are probably already aware that it is the OEM's early Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 adopter with a 2.5K+ 120Hz AMOLED display and up to 12GB of RAM. It will be available to buy in its new region very soon.

Motorola has lifted the lid on the Edge 30, a Snapdragon 778+ powered smartphone that will be available for £379.99 in the UK and €450 in the Eurozone. The Edge 30 also has a 144 Hz AMOLED display and dual 50 MP cameras, as well as Android 12 out of the box.

Another OnePlus smartphone appears to be close to release, following the announcement of the OnePlus Ace in China. A certification indicates that the OnePlus PGZ110 will resemble the OnePlus 10 Pro, but with inferior hardware. Potentially, the OnePlus PGZ110 could launch as the OnePlus 10R Lite, likely with the Dimensity 8100.

The Nokia G21 has the first 90Hz screen of its line, and is also now official on the Indian market. The HMD Global brand touts it as a smartphone with a battery that can last days at a time, as well as one in which official Android update support outdoes that of its competitors.

A new leak backs Huawei to get a Mate 50 series of premium phablets on the market in 2022 - however, they are also now not slated to materialize for a couple of months. This delay may enable the OEM to release the devices alongside a new way to get around the current restrictions that might keep their processors 4G/LTE-only.

Sony has now officially announced an event for its Xperia line scheduled for May 11. This will be a product announcement event that will see the flagship Xperia 1 IV and likely the mid-range Xperia 10 IV unveiled but not launched on the global stage.

The Xiaomi 12 Lite has now made its first real-world appearance, with images from Weibo showing off the mid-range phone's stunning design. Flat edges like the Redmi Note 11 series' and a 108 MP main camera seemingly without OIS are some notable takeaways.

Google has now officially confirmed that Android 13 has moved along the path to a full release to the point at which its first public beta is now available. Those who own eligible Pixel-series devices can install it to enhance the level of control they have over how apps use media files, if not much else at this point.

ZTE has already strongly indicated that its impending Axon 40 will be its third-gen under-display camera (UDC) smartphone. Now, an image that allegedly offers a better close-up of the front panel in question might confirm this state of affairs, and also hints at upgrades over the device's predecessor.

Samsung has announced a new limited-edition version of the Galaxy Z Flip3. This may be the foldable phone's official Pokemon-themed variant; however, it only seems to differ hugely from a standard unit in its packaging. It comes in a much larger box stuffed with appropriately-themed accessories and Easter eggs.

According to a new report coming from Korea, Samsung may have cancelled the Galaxy S22 FE. Supposedly, the company is yet to take any development steps for the phone and it now looks to be cancelled in a manner similar to the Galaxy Note series'.

Reportedly, Xiaomi plans to leverage the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Plus for half a dozen smartphones. The list includes the Redmi K50S Pro, along with the Xiaomi 12T Pro, which should both be cheaper alternatives to the upcoming 12 Ultra and MIX Fold 2.

Xiaomi has presented the POCO F4 GT, a flagship gaming smartphone based on the Redmi K50 Gaming. The POCO F4 GT is rather affordable as Snapdragon 8 Gen 1-powered smartphones go too, especially considering the €100 rebate available on pre-orders.

Xiaomi has announced that the latest addition to its GamePad controller line will launch via its crowdfunding platform. This upcoming Elite Edition is currently hyped as a "somatosensory" accessory, thanks to its new 6-axis gyroscope. It is to be compatible with multiple devices, PCs, TVs and smartphones included.

Another certification agency has provided information about the Moto G82 5G, another unreleased mid-range smartphone from Motorola. Not only will the Moto G82 5G arrive with an OLED panel, but it will also feature a 50 MP primary camera and up to 16 GB of RAM.

The Vivo X80 series of Android smartphones is now official, which means their V1 Plus (or V1+) image signal processor (ISP) is as well. This chipset is exclusive to the new devices, and is rated to augment some aspects of their battery-saving and gaming functions as well as those of their new Zeiss-tuned rear cameras.

The Poco F4 GT will makes its global debut on April 26. The phone's pricing has now leaked ahead of launch, and it looks to be a lot more expensive than the device it's essentially a rebadge of—the Redmi K50 Gaming Edition.

General Manager of Redmi, Lu Weibing, has now teased the imminent arrival of a new batch of Redmi Note series devices. These phones are intended to be the performance-focused counterparts of the Redmi Note 11 series, and word on the grapevine indicates they will be branded as the Redmi Note 11T series, with further hardware information also surfacing.

Reportedly, the Pixel 6 will never receive face unlock as a screen unlock method. Instead, Google is rumoured to be still working on face unlock for the Pixel 6 Pro, which could debut in a future Pixel Feature Drop.

Vivo has announced the S15e as a perhaps more affordable alternative to the new X80 mobile-photography flagship smartphones today (April 25, 2022). It has a modern design, although it lags behind a bit in terms of display refresh rate and Android version out of the box. This panel is driven by a lesser-spotted Exynos processor from Samsung.

Vivo has lifted the lid on the X80, the cheaper alternative to the X80 Pro. While the X80 lacks some of its more expensive sibling's features, it still packs a Dimensity 9000 chipset, up to 12 GB of RAM, and a 4,500 mAh battery that supports 80 W fast charging.

Vivo has unveiled its latest flagship smartphone in two variants. The Vivo X80 Pro has a 1440p AMOLED display, impressive camera hardware and a choice between two premium chipsets.

The emerging microLED sector is now tipped to gain ground now that the effects of the pandemic are abating. It was worth only US$56 million in 2020; however, this value is now though to reach the multi-billion level at the start of the next decade. This growth might be driven by demands for devices such as TVs as well as large-scale displays with the technology.

Blizzard has announced that Diablo Immortal will be available for download on Android and iOS devices on June 2. The game is coming to PC, too, with the open beta starting at the same time. Pre-registrations are live on Blizzard's website.

The Google Pixel Watch made its first real-world appearance yesterday after it was "forgotten" at a restaurant in Chicago. The leaker has now come on Reddit to provide a thorough look at the smartwatch, in the form of an enthusiastic Q&A.

The Android gaming smartphone brand RedMagic has announced that a new limited edition of its 7 Pro flagship will become the first-gen Optimus Prime-themed smartphone. The brand has yet to divulge what this collaboration will look like exactlly, although it has prepared a new, appropriately creative unboxing experience for consumers in China.

Realme has brought the Free Fire Edition of the 9 Pro Plus to Europe. The handset starts at €419.99 but will be available initially at €369.99 across the Eurozone. The Realme 9 Pro Plus Free Fire Edition has a Dimensity 920 chipset and supports 60 W charging, among other features.

According to a South Korean industry blog, Apple has greatly increased its orders for new iPhone 13 Pro and Pro Max units. Demand for these higher-end models has escalated, whereas that for the SE 2022, freshly released as the OEM's latest sub-premium alternative, has not. Therefore, the Pros are getting a production spike, whereas that of the new SE is being cut back.

The Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Plus will replace the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 by trading in the current chipset's Samsung manufacturing process for TSMC's node. A new leak has now provided insight into how the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Plus will perform.

OPPO has launched the K10 series today (April 24, 2022). The 2 smartphones involved have introduced an unusual list of world-firsts, including the debut of the Dimensity 8000-MAX processor in the vanilla model. The new Android 12 devices start for less than US$310.

Like its predecessor, the Galaxy Z Flip4 will likely be Samsung's best-selling foldable, but it appears Samsung will be loading up the more expensive Galaxy Z Fold4 with more upgrades. On the Flip side, changes are expected to be incremental—design-wise, at least.

Apple is reportedly working on a satellite network of its very own; furthermore, the Cupertino giant might have it ready in time for its latest mobile devices to launch able to connect with it out of the box. Then again, the combination is not exactly intended for full-blown GSM-independent communications on the part of the upcoming iPhones and smartwatches.

A series of POCO F4 GT official renders have emerged, highlighting the device's similarities with the Redmi K50 Gaming. The POCO F4 GT will be available in three colours, including POCO's signature yellow. A Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 will be on board, as will up to 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage.

The Google Pixel Watch is expected to debut alongside the Pixel 7 series in October. The first-gen wearable from Google has now made its first appearance in the flesh, after being conveniently forgotten at a restaurant in the US.

Our review of the OnePlus 10 Pro confirms that the flagship smartphone offers a solid package overall. However, in view of its many small setbacks as a successor to the OnePlus 9 Pro, the question arises as to what status the OnePlus smartphones still have within the BBK Group.