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iQOO's latest top-end mobile device is tipped to launch as the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1-powered 10 Pro in its native China. Now, it seems the brand will release a smartphone with very similar specs, albeit under a different name, to the Indian market. It is now officially being teased as the 9T via Amazon India.

According to reports straight out of China, Xiaomi is working on four new tablets, with sizes ranging from 10.4" to a massive 14" model that looks set to be positioned as a cheaper alternative to Samsung's Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra. The Xiaomi Pad 6 series is on its way, it appears.

China has become a market in which Apple's iPhones are prominent in terms of premium mobile devices. Therefore, new predictions of how well the rumored upcoming 14 series will do in the country might prove an indicator of how its sales will perform worldwide. The latest leak on the subject suggests that they will encounter demand that remains strong in 2022.

Smartphone fast charging technology that breaks the current 150 watt (W) limit is projected to hit the market by the end of 2022. However, OPPO reportedly aims to go even further with a new 240W standard. It is apparently in testing right now at the OEM's factories, although it may still have some critical issues compared to existing or potentially emerging solutions.

The Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 disappointed in most gaming tests due to its heavy throttling, poor efficiency, and bad thermals. Its replacement, the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, has now been put through a gaming test and looks the real deal, even outperforming the A15 Bionic on the iPhone 13 Pro Max.

Xiaomi has rolled out another update for the Mi A3, its final Android One-based smartphone. With the Mi A3's third anniversary occurring later this month, V12.0.25.0.RFQMIXM could be the smartphone's penultimate update.

Samsung has presented two new Galaxy M13 models, including the rumoured Galaxy M13 5G. While the pair sound like similar smartphones, the standard Galaxy M13 has more rear-facing cameras than the Galaxy M13 5G, among other differences.

While the OPPO Find N was OPPO's first entry into the foldable market, the company will consider it to have been a success. It has a successor in the works, too: the OPPO Find N2, which is apparently set to be a clamshell foldable like the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4.

Motorola continues to tease the Moto X30 Pro on Chinese social media ahead of the device's launch. Rumoured to be arriving globally as the Edge 30 Ultra, the Moto X30 Pro utilises the Samsung ISOCELL HP1, a 200 MP camera sensor. Although plenty of unknowns remain about Motorola's next flagship, a company executive has shared a high-resolution camera sample with his followers.

Google has released Android 13 Beta 4 to all recent Pixel smartphones. Now on its final beta release, Android 13 has reached release candidate status and is now just a few weeks from a public release.

Honor's chief executive officer (CEO) Zhao Ming has revealed some opinions on the current trend toward the co-branding of premium Android smartphone cameras. In the executive's opinion, they may not add enough to a consumer's UX to keep them out of "gimmick" territory in all cases. Therefore, his OEM is not likely to join others such as Xiaomi and OPPO in securing co-branding with a well-known camera company.

While waiting for the MIUI 13.5 update, Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro (and non-Pro, as usual) users receive a new software update. With a size of about 265 MB, the MIUI 13.0.8 Global Stable update comes with the latest security patches and nothing else, although there might also be some minor tweaks and fixes included.

iQOO is close to announcing the iQOO 10 series, including the iQOO 10 Pro. Ahead of next week's announcement, the iQOO 10 Pro has surfaced on Geekbench with a Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1, 12 GB of RAM and Android 12.

According to word on the grapevine, Qualcomm is set to abandon Samsung entirely for the manufacturing of its flagship 5G chipsets in the mid-term. Supposedly, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, and Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 could all be built by TSMC, after Qualcomm switched to the Taiwanese company's fabs for the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1.

Samsung has introduced a new colour option for the Galaxy S22, and one that could also be making its way to the Galaxy Z Flip4 and Galaxy Z Fold4. Known as Bora Purple, the colour option should be available on the Galaxy S22 Plus and Galaxy S22 Ultra at some stage too.

Honor has unveiled the X40i, a MediaTek Dimensity 700-powered handset with a 6.7-inch display and a 50 MP primary camera. Designed with a more eye-catching design than most smartphones, the Honor X40i also has a 4,000 mAh battery that supports 40 W fast charging. The Honor X40i starts at CNY 1,599 (~US$238) with 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage.

Samsung has registered a device highly likely to debut as the Galaxy Z Flip4 later in 2022. The latest clamshell has been confirmed as a 5G-capable foldable handset with Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth, NFC and wireless charging. It is rumored to launch in August 2022 alongside the Z Fold4.

Nubia has announced that it intends to refresh its current flagship Android smartphone for late 2022. This Z40S Pro as teased will have a markedly different build compared to its immediate predecessor, upgrading to a flat-edged chassis that rocks a physical slider along one side. Nubia also strongly hints at increased camera prowess for the upcoming mobile device.

Oppo has unveiled the A97 in China with a 5G chipset. Available with 12 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage, the Oppo A97 launches with Android 12, two colour options and a 90 Hz display. The Oppo A97 is only orderable in China for now, where it costs CNY 2,099 (~US$312).

After a marketing video revealed most details of the Asus Zenfone 9 last week, the Taiwanese company has now officially confirmed the imminent launch of the compact flagship. The Zenfone 8's successor will debut on July 28, as perhaps the smallest widely available premium Android phone.

With its unusual color variants, the realme GT Neo 3T is a special phone. Read on to find out why it convinced us overall in the review process.

Nothing has finally launched the Phone (1) after engaging in OnePlus levels of hype to promote the smartphone. While Nothing pushes the Phone (1) through an invite-only system, it is already possible to purchase freely. Thankfully, Nothing has confirmed the smartphone's full specifications, along with when it will start shipping pre-orders.

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.