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LG has begun to push a new major software upgrade to the V60 ThinQ in the US. Then again, the update to Android 12 has reportedly only hit those units associated with the carrier T-Mobile. This is probably one of the last times the device will receive an OTA from its OEM.

Huawei has already made a surprising and abrupt return to a first-gen design in its technically fifth-gen foldable phablet, the upcoming Mate Xs 2. Now, a display-industry leaker purports to spill its pricing ahead of its launch, which frankly seems counter-intuitive given the specs also just allegedly spilled with respect to the new phablet.

A well-known leaker claims to have come across new first-party iPhone accessories prior to its launch on the market. The new optional purchases do look more or less like genuine Apple-brand products in their appearance and packaging; however, they are quite different from more verifiable counterparts in that they have a higher power-delivery spec and more ports than usual.

Apple is expected to reveal full details of iOS 16 at the upcoming Worldwide Developers Conference, which is scheduled from June 6 to 10. Ahead of that, a leaker has rounded up all the relevant feature rumors about iOS 16 and has also suggested device compatibility, leaving the Apple iPhone 6s, iPhone 6s Plus, and first-generation iPhone SE facing end of support.

Xiaomi is getting set to launch new devices in the coming months: the Redmi Note 12 series in China and the Poco F4 globally. Two Redmi Note 12 models have now been spotted at TENAA, while the Poco F4 looks to have made the trip over to Thailand's NBTC.

There are already smartphones with Samsung's Exynos 1280 processor on the market - however, the OEM never outlined its specifications in any detail. Now, however, it has confirmed various aspects of the chipset, such as its architecture, its individual ARM cores and the speeds at which they are set.

Almost all specifications for the Vivo X80 have leaked, courtesy of Ishan Agarwal. The leaker has outlined that the Vivo X80 will include a Dimensity 9000 chipset, LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage, plus 80 W wired charging, among other features.

Xiaomi's sub-brand, Poco, has now officially announced the launch dates of its two latest products, the Poco Watch and Poco Buds Pro. Both devices will launch globally on April 26 alongside the Poco F4 GT.

The GT Neo3 is Realme's first-ever smartphone rated to charge at up to 150W. Now, the OEM has announced it is bringing that top-end spec with it when it lands in India later in April 2022. It will launch alongside the Mini version of Realme's first-gen Android tablet, as well as a new TV and more.

Vivo has announced that its X80 series of Android smartphones will deliver a new "breakthrough" in mobile photography. It will be the world's first phone with the Sony IMX866 camera sensor. The brand has yet to divulge any specs on this new kind of camera, although it is tipped to come with multiple upgrades compared to its predecessor.

Not only has Motorola presented a new version of the Moto G Stylus 5G, it has also revealed an updated Moto G 5G. Exclusive to North America, the Moto G 5G (2022) has a 720p display, a Dimensity 700 SoC and a 5,000 mAh for US$399.99. Motorola will only sell the Moto G 5G (2022) in a single colour variant, too.

The Moto G Stylus 5G (2022) follows in the footsteps of its 4G sibling, but with a more powerful chipset, a faster display and more memory. The Moto G Stylus 5G (2022) arrives in two colours as well, both for US$499.99.

Earlier this week, OnePlus launched the Nord N20 in the United States. Available exclusively from T-Mobile starting at US$282, the Android smartphone packs in many flagship features for a third of the price. Beginning next week, OnePlus fans will be able to get their hands on this flagship killer. Take a look at what sets the N20 apart!

OnePlus has showcased the OnePlus Ace in China, which will launch in other markets as the OnePlus 10R. The OnePlus Ace features the MediaTek Dimensity 8100 MAX chipset and launches with ColorOS 12.1, not OxygenOS.

A new leak has now provided the closest look yet at OnePlus's next premium phone, the OnePlus 10. The OnePlus 10 will sit beneath the OnePlus 10 Pro but will remain noteworthy in its own right thanks to features like a 50 MP main camera, a possible MediaTek Dimensity 9000, and 150 W charging.

Xiaomi has announced the Civi 1S in China, where it starts at CNY 2,299 (~US$358). Essentially a Xiaomi Civi with a slightly faster CPU, the Xiaomi Civi 1S arrives in four colours, three memory configurations and MIUI 13 based on Android 12.

A Ukrainian soldier fighting in the trenches has now revealed how their life was saved thanks to their smartphone, seemingly a Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra, stopping a 7.62 round. The phone is, of course, now ruined but most would consider that a fair trade.

According to new information from a supply chain source, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 could debut with a lower price tag than its predecessor, the Galaxy Z Fold3. The foldable is expected to launch in August with cameras from the Galaxy S22 Ultra.

Xiaomi India has announced 2 new versions of the Redmi 10 Android smartphone today (April 20, 2022). Its new Power version offers new, higher end finishes and more RAM. whereas the 10A offers bargain specs with a price to match.

Realme has validated a number of leaks today (April 20, 2022) with the launch of the Q5 Android smartphone series. Of these, the Pro has indeed debuted with a distinctive checkered pattern on its rear panel, not to mention a Snapdragon 870 SoC, a 120Hz display and flagship-grade 80W charging. It is joined by the Snapdragon 695-powered, 50MP-main camera-toting Q5.

The OnePlus Ace is currently thought to launch as the Chinese-market version of the upcoming 10R flagship smartphone variant. The brand is currently hyping it as a device that will also debut a new kind of "supercrystalline" material for thermal management. It is tipped to help the Ace's new Dimensity-series SoC maintain performance while gaming.

Reportedly, Xiaomi is preparing to launch two more new flagship smartphones in what may be a mid-generation refresh of the Xiaomi 12 series. At least one will feature the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Plus, an upgraded Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 that Qualcomm has not released yet.

The respected securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has just posted a new prediction as to how the "iPhone 14 series" might improve in terms of selfie cameras compared to the existing 13 series. This new rumor does not so much discuss a notch or lack thereof this time, however, and concerns the actual shooters to be found in the putative iPhones' front panels.

Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo thinks we will not see iPhone under-display cameras sooner than 2024, as Apple is still working to improve low-light image quality through AI algorithms and more powerful image processors. The 2023 iPhone 15 models could, however, offer a full-view screen by integrating the front camera system in the upper bezel.

More details about the Motorola Edge 30 5G have leaked, just a few days after official renders appeared online. Reportedly, the Edge 30 5G will start at €549 in Europe and could launch in just over two weeks.

The Civi 1S is Xiaomi's next mid-range smartphone, albeit one that will feature a familiar Snapdragon SoC for Xiaomi fans. The Civi 1S will launch in China tomorrow, where it will debut a new 'Miracle Sunshine' colourway, among other changes from the original Xiaomi Civi.

Next week, Vivo will unveil the X80 series, including the X80 Pro. Ahead of next Monday's announcement, Vivo has shared several official marketing renders that showcase the X80 Pro in three colours. Also, specifications for the upcoming smartphone have leaked that outline the flagship's features.

New reports indicate that Samsung will equip the Galaxy S23 series with bigger batteries, likely in a bid to finally match Apple's class-leading battery endurance. These upgrades will come thanks to a "new" battery technology that promises 10% better energy density.

Google is expected to debut a more affordable smartphone to join its Pixel lineup, dubbed the Pixel 6a, at its Google I/O event on May 11. Offering many of the same features and performance for a fraction of the price, here is what to expect from the Google Pixel 6a next month.

Sony is rumored to debut a top-end image sensor that may bring smartphone cameras closer to a round 1 inches in size than ever before. Now, according to a prolific leaker, this CMOS has a product name. The potentially unprecedentedly large component is slated to launch at some point in 2022.

The Dimensity 8000-MAX is a new version of the previously-released 8000 processor slated to debut in a new OPPO smartphone soon. Now, more details on the SoC variant may have leaked out ahead of its official introduction. They include its max clock-speed, energy efficiency potential compared to its 8100 sibling, and ability to beat a competing Qualcomm chipset in certain areas.

OnePlus has provided more details about the Nord N20 5G, including its pricing. The North American exclusive will launch with an AMOLED display, a Snapdragon 695 chipset and a 64 MP primary camera, among other features. Unfortunately, the Nord N20 5G will debut with Android 11 too, not Android 12.

Reportedly, Google will reserve some of its latest Pixel camera features for the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro, even after the Pixel 6a arrives. The Pixel 6a will feature at least of its sibling's cameras though, plus their Google Tensor GS101 chipset.

The Vivo Xn0 series is a line of smartphones that aims to appeal to photography enthusiasts with its unusual features and camera specs. In 2022, they are said to include a second-gen in-house ISP and a customized version of a high-end Samsung sensor. A famous leaker now purports to confirm these details and much more besides.

Renders of the Moto E32 have emerged online, one of many smartphones that Motorola has in the pipeline. The Moto E32 is rumoured to include a 6.6-inch display, plus three rear-facing cameras, among other features.

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 has been rumored to feature a built-in S-Pen. Those reports look to have been dashed, however, as word on the grapevine indicates that the premium foldable will toe the same line as its predecessor, the Galaxy Z Fold3.

It has been alleged that the Apple iPhone 14 Pro (and by extension the iPhone 14 Pro Max) will come with a Lightning connector that will be able to support USB 3.0 speeds. There had been older rumors that the iPhone 14 Pro models may have come with USB-C ports but one key factor has prevented that from happening.

The Honor 70-series of smartphones is now slated to launch with potentially significant performance gains over its 60-series predecessors. This is because it is now rumored to offer a range of new processors, which may even top out at MediaTek's compelling new flagship the Dimensity 9000. These SoCs might drive 120Hz displays and large-ish batteries with fast charging in the upcoming Honor mid-rangers.

OPPO has now confirmed a launch for the K10 5G series in China, the vanilla model of which will become the world's first smartphone with the "MAX" version of the Dimensity 8000 processor, whereas its Pro counterpart will emerge with a high-end Snapdragon SoC. The new devices are also now slated to have 120Hz displays, fast charging and even a Razer tie-in.

Vivo has confirmed that it will launch the X80 series of Android smartphones soon. Now, it is also slated to introduce a second-gen image signal processor (ISP) that may be exclusive to the devices. This "V1+" chipset is said to be an in-house chipset that will help control the new camera hardware found in the X80 series.

OnePlus will bring the OnePlus Nord Buds to India on April 28. The Nord Buds looks to be a rebadge of the OnePlus Buds N scheduled to debut in China on April 21, and most major details of the TWS earbuds have now been leaked.

Samsung is tipped to equip the Galaxy Z Fold4 with an S-Pen slot accompanied by a new, thinner stylus to fit into the phone's slim chassis. That new S-Pen now looks to have entered production, four months away from the Galaxy Z Fold4's expected debut.

The Apple iPhone 11’s number is up according to a leaker, with price reductions purportedly heading toward the iPhone 12 series. Cupertino is expected to launch the iPhone 14 range later this year and will need to trim the lineup to help maximize sales and reap in the benefits of all the hype that will be surrounding the latest iPhone iteration.

The Vivo X80 series has leaked in allegedly fine detail by now, particularly in terms of to how the premium mid-range smartphones and their supposedly pro-grade cameras are destined to look and act. This may be why the OEM has now decided to announce the date on when these Zeiss-branded devices are set to launch.

The iPhone 13 Pro and Pro Max have three main rear cameras, one of which is a telephoto unit with optical image stabilization (or OIS). Now, their 2024 successors are said to have the same spec, although it may be a new module from a different source in this case. The supplier in question also currently makes OIS tech for Samsung's Galaxy S22 flagship smartphone series.

Recent leaks pointing to the imminent launch of the ZTE Axon 40 series of smartphone have led to rumors that the OEM would launch its latest under-display camera device in 2022. Now, it seems this prospect is a reality, as the phone in question seems to have been made the official mobile device of China's latest space-travel achievement.

The Vivo X Fold made its grand debut last week with a slew of impressive hardware. The phone is said to be creaseless, but a side-by-side image with Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold3 offers a different perspective.

The Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 will be Qualcomm's apex mid-range chipset for the year and is widely considered to be a rival to MediaTek's powerful Dimensity 8100. That rivalry may be a bit one-sided, however, if new reports are to be believed.

The Moto G52 is an affordable 4G-only Android smartphone recently launched in Europe. It is now said to bring its combination of potential bargain specs with it to India market before April 2022 is out. However, it may not arrive with the exact same display, which is one of its best features, in its new market.