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Samsung has now confirmed its Unpacked event for next month, while raising hype for the Galaxy S22 series. According to notable leaker Ice Universe, the Galaxy S22 series along with the Galaxy Tab S8 lineup will make their grand debuts on February 9.

If you've been into mobile tech for any length of time, you have noticed that Android device updates no longer include grand feature dumps. Nowadays, it's all about incremental feature updates, security and consistency. MIUI is no different, so while Xiaomi is busy rolling out MIUI 13, let's see what MIUI 12 has in store for you.

With a certified frequency range from 10 Hz to 40 kHz, the Sharkoon SKILLER SGH50 gaming headset provides an excellent audio experience for more than just online or offline battles that require accurate reproduction of explosions, footsteps, or engine sounds. Those interested can already acquire it for less than 60 Euros (US$68).

Nubia has confirmed that it has a Z-series flagship smartphone to launch in early 2022. This premium device is now slated to run on the top-end Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor; however, not only that, the OEM claims that it will challenge its rivals as it will be the first Android device to launch with a world-first 35mm lens.

Opening the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 becomes unnecessary with CoverScreen OS, because the software transforms the small outer display into a full-fledged smartphone. CoverScreen OS even supports portrait orientation, despite how strange it looks.

Renowned leaker @OnLeaks says that the Realme 9 Pro+ will run a MediaTek Dimensity 920 SoC, a 90Hz Super AMOLED screen, a 50MP camera sensor with OIS, and a 4,500mAh battery. Realme is expected to unveil the smartphone in India soon.

TENAA has published its certification for the Galaxy A53, one of Samsung's next mid-range smartphones. The Chinese regulatory body has confirmed several specifications in the process, including the device's dimensions, memory configurations, and battery capacity.

Apple is expected to release a third-generation iPhone SE soon with its A15 Bionic chipset. Thought to be arriving this spring, 3D printed dummies suggest that the iPhone SE 3 will look familiar to anyone that owns a current iPhone SE or an iPhone as old as the iPhone 6.

Following the official announcement of the Redmi Note 11 series' imminent global launch, the rumor mill for the phones have slowly reached a crescendo. The latest leak comes after the Redmi Note 11 was spotted in a retail listing that also revealed its most important specifications.

Xiaomi has confirmed that it is bringing a new x-axis haptics motor to the Redmi K50 series, tipped to arrive next month. The likes of the Redmi K50 Gaming will showcase the CyberEngine, a haptics motor that measures 560 mm² and is, allegedly, 3x stronger than contemporary equivalents.

In addition to a different design, the second iteration of the Rock space AX1800 wireless router also comes with WPA3 security and TWT support for lower power consumption on the connected devices. The list of features inherited from the first version includes WiFi 6, OFDMA, BSS Coloring, and more.

The Xiaomi Mix 5 series has been rumored to replace the Xiaomi 12 Ultra this year and while that may not end up being true, the phones still sport premium displays, with a new leak detailing the display specs of both the Mix 5 and Mix 5 Pro.

MediaTek has confirmed that it is working to support the roll-out of Wi-Fi 7 already. These products are projected to incorporate new and upgraded specs for improved speeds and bandwidths compared to Wi-Fi 6 or 6E. MediaTek aims to have its first examples of its new chipsets and components on the market by 2023.

Samsung is still trailing behind TSMC, but the South Korean foundries already managed to surpass Intel as far as 2021 revenues are concerned. 70% of the yearly revenue is invested by Samsung in improved production capacity, while TSMC only invests 50%, so the South Korean giant is confident that it can catch up and eventually overtake its main competitor by 2030.

Apple had been kept off the top spot in the mobile devices market worldwide for the first 3 quarters of 2021. However, it shot back up to #1 for the year's final quarter (4Q2021), despite a slight drop in its share compared to 4Q2020. This success is attributed to the iPhone 13-series, even with its supply-chain issues.

According to the latest leaks, Xiaomi may defy expectations by replacing a successor for the Mi 11 Ultra with the Mix 5 Pro. However, a new Weibo post from an executive with the company suggests that this is not the case and there will be a top-end 12-series variant after all. The device might be released soon in order to honor the OEM's CEO.

Huawei is now on its own version of Google Mobile Services, which means its smartphones sold in markets such as Europe can't do most "normal Android" things, contactless payments included. Now, the OEM has announced that they might be back soon due to a Curve app that can use the NFC chip on Huawei phones.

Xiaomi has not one Redmi Note 11 Pro for global audiences, but two. Reportedly, the second will arrive as the Redmi Note 11 Pro 4G sporting a MediaTek Helio G96 chipset. The Redmi Note 11 Pro 4G is tipped to launch with a 120 Hz display and a 5,000 mAh battery too, plus a 108 MP primary camera.

The global version of the Xiaomi 12 has appeared on Geekbench as the Xiaomi 2201123G. Someone benchmarked the new flagship with 8 GB of RAM, which is yet to receive a global release date yet.

Samsung is a few weeks away from revealing the Galaxy S22 Ultra, but more official renders of the device have leaked online. The new images show the upcoming flagship in four colours, each with Gorilla Glass Victus+ and Armor Aluminium Frames, among other features.

Several renders have leaked for the global version of the Redmi Note 11 Pro, due to be released on January 26. The smartphone should launch outside China in three colours and with a Snapdragon 5G chipset, not the Dimensity 920. The Redmi Note 11 Pro will have a smaller battery capacity than its Chinese namesake too, but there are similarities between the two devices.

Xiaomi has revealed the 11T Pro in India, a smartphone with a Snapdragon 888 SoC, a 108 MP primary camera and a 5,000 mAh battery. The Xiaomi 11T Pro also supports 120 W fast charging that can recharge the device fully in 17 minutes.

MIUI 13 global is on the way. In addition to phones in the Mi 11T and Mi 11 series, the Poco F3 is apparently already set for MIUI 13, as early Android 12-based builds for both its Global and EEA ROM versions have been discovered. The Poco X3 Pro also comes along for the ride against all odds.

Samsung has started to roll its latest version of One UI for mobile devices out to the Galaxy S10 5G, the OEM's 2019 flagship smartphone. The upgrade confers Android 12 on the nearly 3-year-old device. However, the OTA is only available in certain markets to date.

OPPO's next-gen Reno smartphones are already in the works, according to a new leak. At least 1 variant of this alleged 8 series is projected to switch to a design which, while new to its line, has already been seen in the China-only K9 Pro. The putative device is depicted in new renders that also hints at triple rear cameras.

Samsung has certified the Galaxy A53 5G with the 3C and BIS in China and India, respectively. The smartphone is tipped to arrive with a 120 Hz display and an Exynos 1200 SoC. However, Samsung may only include a 15 W charger in the box.

Xiaomi has revealed 'the time has come' for MIUI 13, its latest in-house version of Android. Already unveiled in China, MIUI 13 has a more colourful look to it, at least from Xiaomi's teasers.

A member of the POCO X4 series has surfaced on IMEI databases, one of many upcoming mid-range smartphone series that Xiaomi has in the pipeline. The POCO X4 Pro 5G will launch globally and in India, both with MIUI 13.

Samsung has just announced the Exynos 2200, a 4 nm SoC with an RDNA 2-based GPU. While there were rumours of Samsung using the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 in the European versions of the Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22 Plus and Galaxy S22 Ultra, multiple retailers have confirmed that the trio will arrive with the Exynos 2200 instead.

Xiaomi has introduced the January 2022 security patch update to the Mi A3, the final Android One smartphone on its books. V12.0.18.0.RFQMIXM is rolling out now as an OTA and is available as fastboot or recovery ROMs.

Xiaomi has now officially announced a launch event for the global debut of the Redmi Note 11 series. The phones will get all the spotlight on January 26, but Xiaomi fails to provide any more detail on what to expect from the devices.

A whole week after failing to unveil the Exynos 2200 on the scheduled date, Samsung has now finally debuted the chipset without warning. The star of the show is, of course, Samsung's new RDNA 2-based GPU—the Xclipse 920—which Samsung promises will deliver console-quality graphics.

Apple's upcoming iPhone SE 3 will not be launched this year. A new leak now claims it could debut in 2023 rather than 2024 and could do so with a 5.7-inch AMOLED. Apple will launch an iPhone SE model this year, though, but it could be branded as the iPhone SE+ 5G.

According to reports, OnePlus has begun internally testing the OnePlus 10 Pro in Europe and India, shortly after the company wrapped up testing the Nord 2 CE. Both smartphones should arrive during Q1 2022, but a month apart. The OnePlus Nord 2 CE is tipped to launch before the OnePlus 10 Pro, too.

OPPO and Xiaomi are two major Chinese electronics OEMs linked to the release of their first-gen clamshell foldable smartphones in the near future. According to the leaker Digital Chat Station, these devices are still tipped to launch in 2022 with top-end Qualcomm silicon and displays to match. Then again, their battery lives might be less impressive.

Xiaomi has revealed new data on Redmi Note series sales figures. Purportedly, the sales figures apply globally, but they do not include any units sold this year. Xiaomi is yet to release the Redmi Note 11 series worldwide, too.

The discovery of a new OnePlus camera technology patent has given rise to some interesting early speculation concerning the brand's future flagship smartphones. The intellectual property may imply the arrival of a first-gen "magnetic rotating camera" in this device, with the potential to perform many functions of even the most cutting-edge Android phone cameras in one.

A OnePlus employee has officially confirmed that the company no longer supports the OnePlus 6 and 6T. Both devices received the November 2021 security patch as their last update, along with three major Android upgrades before that.

A new leak has provided a first look at MediaTek's next-gen flagship chipset, the successor to the new Dimensity 900 which could be branded as the Dimensity 10000. The SoC looks set to be built on TSMC's 3 nm, and is expected to do battle with Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Gen 2.

The Find X5 Pro has visited the Camera FV-5 ahead of its upcoming launch. The device has also appeared in two leaked hands-on photos with Hasselblad branding, highlighting its similarities with the OnePlus 10 Pro. The Find X5 Pro could make its way to Europe, too.

Xiaomi has started teasing the global announcement of its new flagships, the Xiaomi 12 and Xiaomi 12 Pro. Reputedly, the company could launch the pair this month outside China rather than in early February, as was the case with the Mi 11. Both the Xiaomi 12 and Xiaomi 12 Pro feature the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, 50 MP cameras and large batteries.

New rumors about the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra have emerged in regard to the different RAM and storage configurations that will be made available. It seems a supersize variant is on the cards that will be powerful enough to put many laptops to shame. The S22 Ultra is expected to be launched in February.

The Redmi Note 11 is heavily rumored to launch globally with a Snapdragon 680. While that looks to be a slight upgrade on the Redmi Note 10's Snapdragon 678, looks can be deceiving, and here we offer a more in-depth perspective on both chipsets.

The latest OPPO Reno mid-range smartphones have launched as the first of their series to have an updated industrial design in a long time, along with potentially powerful rear cameras and more or less up-to-date 5G processors. Now, one of them is tipped to debut on the international market as the Lite alternative for the upcoming Find X5 flagship.

Google developed a way for its new Material You UI to grab colors from a user's chosen wallpapers and intelligently build a system-wide palette based on them. Now, a new leak suggests that the Mountain View giant will introduce 4 new types of this "dynamic" theming with Android 13.

A report by Counterpoint Research has now provided a look at sales of Apple's iPhone 13 range in China. The iPhone 13 dominates as expected but the iPhone 13 Mini comes in last by quite the distance, further buttressing rumors of Apple axing the iPhone 14 Mini.

OPPO is thought to launch a vanilla flagship variant with a top-end MediaTek processor (rather than one from Qualcomm as is more usual for the OEM) called the Find X5 in 2022. The putative device may have been fleshed out in a new report. It includes more details on each of its 3 high-res rear cameras.

The January OTA package for the Google Pixel 6 (“oriole”) and Google Pixel 6 Pro (“raven”) has started rolling out. The software update brings fixes from December and January that should help the Pixel 6 series smartphones fire on all cylinders after numerous bugs and issues seemingly hampered their operativity.