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All of Vivo's upcoming mobile devices have leaked in hands-on pictures. While the X Fold and X Note look as the company has presented them in marketing images, the Vivo Pad has much thicker display bezels. The trio will launch in China on April 11.

Reportedly, Motorola is preparing to release the Edge 30, a mid-range alternative to the Edge 30 Pro and Edge 30 Ultra. Still, the Edge 30 is rumoured to feature some interesting features, including a 144 Hz refresh rate and dual 50 MP cameras.

Leaks have now surfaced providing information on the upcoming Xiaomi Mix Fold 2 and Xiaomi 12 Ultra. The two phones are tipped to launch in China soon, with the Mix Fold 2 rumored to arrive with a world's-first folding mechanism design.

iQOO has announced a launch date for its latest Neo-series smartphone. It is tipped to be a truly flagship-level device with a top-end SoC and the amount of RAM to match. It is also said to have faster charging compared to its predecessor and Android 12 out of the box.

A tipster has been offering details about the potential camera equipment for the Sony Xperia 1 IV. Apparently, the details have been taken from an “engineering machine configuration” (prototype), so they could still change. Interestingly, the Xperia 1 IV might get two telephoto lenses in a similar fashion to the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra.

Xiaomi's sub-brand POCO has certified a new device with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), thereby re-igniting rumors of a new C-series Android phone in the works. Accordingly, the new leak might offer an insight into what the brand will sell for ~US$110 in 2022.

LG has announced its Android 12 upgrade plans for this quarter, but only for three devices. The timescale is likely to apply to handsets sold in South Korea too, not worldwide. By contrast, other LG smartphones will have to make do with Android security patch updates.

It seems that the Vivo X Fold could be coming to more markets than just China. Also, a leaked product poster has confirmed almost all X Fold specifications, including the presence of third-generation LTPO backplane technology. The Vivo X Fold will have some serious camera hardware too, and will debut on April 11.

Samsung is now slated to release the Galaxy A73, one of its latest mid-range Android smartphones, to its Indian webstore later in April 2022. In fact, it is already there, albeit without pricing for the 2 SKUs of the phone to become available to the market. However, those details have allegedly leaked out before the OEM has had the chance to update its page with this information.

Realme has now launched its new budget tablet, the Realme Pad Mini, in the Philippines today. The Realme Pad Mini debuts with a Unisoc Tiger T616—delivering power on par with a Snapdragon 665—and a slew of low-end but decent hardware.

The Redmi Note 11 series debuted in China over five months ago and Xiaomi looks set to bring a direct successor to the market shortly. The Redmi Note 12 series draws closer to launch and a new leak provides insight into some of the hardware that will underpin the phones.

The F(x)tec Pro1-X continues its glacial pace to market, having been introduced in late 2020. While F(x)tec’s production update may be promising, it is unlikely to deliver on its April 2022 shipment estimate. F(x)tec is not yet ready to provide final shipping and deliver timelines either.

The display specialist TCL CSOT has reportedly demonstrated a display for potential next-gen mobile devices that can support refresh rates from 1 to 144 hertz (Hz). This would improve on even the best smartphone displays of 2022, which can only get up to 120Hz in the same respect. Like these panels, TCL's prototype also has LTPO technology.

The Xiaomi Security Center has posted a refreshed list of smartphones that have reached their end-of-support (EOS) status. Two new devices have appeared on the list in the forms of the popular Xiaomi Mi 9 SE and the Xiaomi Mi Play (Lotus). The two devices join dozens of other Mi and Redmi phones that are no longer supported.

In our review, we found that the Motorola's affordable mid-range smartphone Moto G41 offers two features worth noting. One was OIS, the other turned out to be a big surprise.

A new leak has now revealed some details of Qualcomm's upcoming Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Plus. The flagship chipset will trade in Samsung's 4 nm node for the TSMC equivalent but also looks to be quite a bit pricier.

ZTE may have just endorsed rumors of an imminent Axon 40-series launch event, through the medium of a slightly cryptic new teaser hinting at something happening in April 2022. It might involve a debut for a phone that continues the OEM's reputation as an under-display camera (UDC) technology pioneer.

Nexode is the power accessory OEM UGREEN's latest brand of chargers for devices such as smartphones, tablets and USB type-C compatible ultrabooks. Going by its first member, the company intends this new series to be marked by lots of ports, lots of power delivery and lots of safety. To this end, the Nexode 100W features UGREEN's latest gallium nitride (GaN) technology.

A storm seems to be brewing after a faked Geekbench score was used in a recent video from the highly popular Mrwhosetheboss tech channel on YouTube. The result for a supposed Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra device with an Exynos 2200 chip was shown with a much higher multi-core score than expected. The show’s host, Arun Maini, has made it clear that no foul play was intended.

A new leak has now revealed details of Qualcomm's upcoming Snapdragon 7-series sub-premium SoC. This chipset could well be branded as the Snapdragon 7 Gen 1, may lock horns with the MediaTek Dimensity 8100, and looks set to be built with the same ARM architecture as current-gen flagship SoCs like the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 and MediaTek Dimensity 9000.

A new Android smartphone from Samsung might be poised to bring a 50MP main camera to the ~US$150 bracket in countries such as India soon. This device, complete with a model number that could place it in the Galaxy F series, is depicted as having much the same specs as a new Galaxy A-series phone on Geekbench.

The 12 Ultra is a rumored successor for the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra, a top-end Android smartphone that comes with a ceramic rear panel. Now, the alleged 2022 update is rumored to continue this trend - however, the OEM is now tipped to offer the flagship with alternative backing materials this year.

The Motorola Edge 30 Ultra looks to be Motorola's most ambitious device yet and a new leak has now revealed details of the flagship phone well ahead of launch, with notable takeaways including a 200 MP main camera and Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Plus.

What happens when 2 of the most prominent 5G bands (sub-6GHz and mmWave) are combined over 1 network? Potentially enhanced speeds and utility, according to AIS. The Thai mobile carrier and broadband provider has partnered with Qualcomm and ZTE to show a working example of this technique in public for the first time.

The small 6.28-inch Xiaomi 12 is part of the new flagship series from Xiaomi and offers correspondingly powerful equipment. With the high-end Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC, it is just as fast as the Xiaomi 12 Pro. Except for the different form factor and camera setup, it shares a lot of equipment characteristics with the top model.

The Redmi K50 Pro and OPPO Find X5 Pro are the only MediaTek Dimensity 9000-powered devices on the market at the moment. Both phones have now officially been listed on AnTuTu, with CPU and GPU scores providing further performance insight especially relative to the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1.

According to the well-known leaker Ming-Chi Kuo, Apple is actively testing a rather large 9-inch foldable device, which could hint at the prioritized development of a possible iPhone-iPad hybrid instead of a more compact smartphone in this new form factor.

Today might be April 1, 2022; however, the potential for privacy incursion that has grown with the rise of smart tags is no fooling matter. Google certainly seems to think so, at least, as it might be working on a way to set an Android phone to alert users to the presence of unfamiliar wireless trackers in a way that doesn't require a dedicated app.

The Xiaomi 12 Pro remains Xiaomi's most premium smartphone for the year until the Xiaomi 12 Ultra or Mix 5 series debut. The flagship has now been put through DxOMark's camera tests, and appears to keep up with traditional heavy hitters like the Google Pixel 6 and Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra.

The person who successfully created the world's first iPhone with a USB Type-C port has now flipped the script by installing a lightning port into a Galaxy A51. The port is fully operational, complete with charging and data transfer functionality.

The new collection of limited-edition products that arrived earlier today is the result of Skullcandy's collaboration with sunglasses brand Pit Viper and includes the popular Grind, Push Active, and Dime TWS earbuds with a new design. The first 100 purchases will come with a pair of Pit Viper sunglasses.

The Moto G52 4G has leaked, expected to be one of two Moto G52 models that Motorola has up its sleeve. The Moto G52 4G is tipped to launch with a Snapdragon 680 4G chipset, a 50 MP primary camera and a 5,000 mAh battery. The Moto G52 4G will also have an OLED and 90 Hz display, unlike the Moto G51.

There is good news and bad news for OnePlus fans in North America today (March 31, 2022). The good news is that the brand's latest 10 Pro flagship is now available to order in the region; however, the latter is that it will do so without one of its most cutting-edge attributes. It will arrive at buyer doors without the newest form of wired charging available to the OEM.

Samsung recently debuted the Galaxy A33 and Galaxy A53, with both devices being powered by its new Exynos 1280 mid-range chipset. The Exynos 1280 has now been put through both CPU and GPU tests in an attempt to gauge how it compares to what would be its closest rival—the Snapdragon 695 powering the Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G and Poco X4 Pro.

The OnePlus 10 Pro is now officially the latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 1-powered flagship Android phone on the North American, European and Indian market. The OEM has now announced the second-gen Hasselblad-branded phone will be available in 8GB and 12GB flavors, and will start sellling it from April 5, 2022.

The alleged retail box for the Google Pixel 6a has been shared online. Although the supposed real-world image doesn’t offer a full view of the Pixel 6a or even of the retail box itself, it does seem to confirm the expected design for the upcoming smartphone. Its existence also indicates that the Pixel 6a release date could be imminent.

Vivo and JD.com have confirmed several specifications about the X Note, one of two upcoming flagship Vivo smartphones. Not only have the pair outlined what hardware to expect from the Vivo X Note, they have also detailed the various colours in which the handset will be available.

The iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max are tipped to launch with a big camera upgrade over the iPhone 13 Pro models. A new leak has now provided some details of the main sensor that will debut on the flagships, with most of the hardware looking similar to the Google Pixel 6 series'.

While Samsung's new top smartphone is a tour de force in our test, it also shows some weaknesses. Find out here where exactly the problems lie and why this probably won't really be such a big deal.

The Black Shark 5 is one of three new Black Shark smartphones released today. The gaming smartphone relies on the older Snapdragon 870, which Xiaomi has paired with LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 flash storage. The Black Shark 5 starts at CNY 2,799 (~US$440) and costs up to CNY 3,299 (~US$518) with 12 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage.

Xiaomi has announced the Black Shark 5 RS, a smartphone that shares more in common with the Black Shark 4 Pro than the Black Shark 5 Pro. Accordingly, the Black Shark 5 RS retains the Black Shark 4 Pro's design, cameras, battery and chipset, among other features.

Xiaomi has added support for Leica camera filters in its MIUI Gallery Editor app. The additions imply that Xiaomi is laying the groundwork for a collaboration with the legendary Leica, which may bear fruit with the Xiaomi 12 Ultra or the MIX 5 Pro.

"Dubai" is a code-name allegedly associated with one of the smartphones set to help complete the Motorola Edge 30 smartphone line in 2022. It has been spotted on Geekbench with a Qualcomm SoC - however, it is now also rumored to have a "Plus" version with a potentially all-new MediaTek SoC instead.

Xiaomi has unveiled its latest gaming smartphone, the Black Shark 5 Pro. The flagship handset has a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset, plenty of gaming features and an SSD for ultra-fast transfer speeds. Supposedly, the Black Shark 5 Pro has an advanced cooling system too, along with a 108 MP camera set up.

Opera now offers access to multiple blockchains, well-known examples such as Solana and Polygon included. Its representatives indicate that they have been integrated into the browser in order to future-proof it against the anticipated rise of Web3 at the company. The change affords users access to potential benefits such as access to more DApps and crypto transaction types at reduced gas fees.

It has taken Samsung a while, but it has detailed what chipsets power the Galaxy A13, Galaxy A23, Galaxy A33 5G, Galaxy A53 5G and Galaxy A73 5G. Disappointingly, Samsung has re-used older Exynos and Snapdragon SoCs, but there are some newer options available.

Renders of the OnePlus 10R have leaked, just over a month before OnePlus is expected to reveal the handset. Unfortunately for OnePlus fans, the OnePlus 10R is nothing more than a Realme GT Neo3 with a OnePlus logo on it.