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OnePlus has announced a new Open Ears Forums event for OxygenOS 13. The online event will take place on February 28, 2022, and will run between 7:30 - 9:30 EST. Only 15 people will be allowed to attend. OnePlus's move to continue the development of OxygenOS may be a sign that company may not ditch its Android skin after all.

YouTuber Erdi Özüağ who has access to both the Exynos 2200 and Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 variants of the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra showed that the Xclipse 920 RDNA 2 GPU in the Exynos 2200 SoC puts up an underwhelming performance in benchmarks compared to the Adreno 730 in the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. While a future OTA update may potentially reduce the performance deltas, the possibility that Samsung's 4 nm process could be having an impact on the Xclipse 920's performance cannot be ruled out.

According to new rumours, Samsung plans to equip the Galaxy Z Fold4 with an exciting upgrade compared to the Galaxy Z Fold3. However, the upcoming foldable smartphone will retain its predecessor's display formats, for better or worse.

Xiaomi has brought the POCO M4 Pro 5G to India, a mid-range smartphone with a Dimensity 810 SoC, a 50 MP primary camera and a 5,000 mAh battery. The POCO M4 Pro 5G will be available with up to 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage and will start at INR 14,999 (~US$198). Xiaomi will begin selling the POCO M4 Pro 5G in India in a week's time.

Reportedly, Google has scheduled the release of its first foldable smartphone, codenamed 'Pipit'. Expected to be called the Pixel Fold, the foldable is tipped to launch with a more compact design than the Galaxy Z Fold3, possibly like the Oppo Find N. The Pixel Fold may arrive with the Pixel 7 series and Android 13.

A new Weibo post from Nubia's CEO, Ni Fei, has led to speculation that the brand's upcoming Z40 Pro flagship will be the first Android phone to launch with magnetic charging. This potential answer to MagSafe in the iPhone 12 and 13 series would allow the device to use wireless chargers capable of much improved accuracy and, possibly, speed.

The prices for the upcoming Realme 9 smartphone range have purportedly leaked for the UK, Italy, Europe, and Russia. The Realme 9i has already appeared in markets such as India, and it will be joined by the Realme 9 Pro and Realme 9 Pro+. Realme appears to be taking a calculated risk, with the Europe price for the top-end Realme 9 Pro+ standing at €439 (US$496).

Nokia has made the rumored successor to the budget G20 official, and has ushered a new G11 in alongside it. The new smartphones are equipped with large batteries for markedly long run-times - which may be handy as the 2 new phones offer a series-first 90Hz refresh rate. The two new phones have been released in Germany, Austria and Switzerland today (February 14, 2022).

Huawei has patented a bizarre-looking smartphone that can use its cameras to create a 3D scan of your face. Supposedly, the smartphone would use the 3D technology to detect blemishes, pores and to help people improve their skin health.

OnePlus has hyped its upcoming mid-range smartphone, the Nord CE 2, in a new tweet. It does not offer much new information besides the name of a new colorway the OEM has developed for the device. Then again, it also confirms its design and number of rear cameras. Then again, more interesting specs hinted at earlier remain to be confirmed.

The Galaxy A23 will be the third-cheapest device in Samsung's bread-and-butter Galaxy A series this year. The budget phone has now been showcased in a leak, revealing its expected specs and a modern design in line with Samsung's current devices.

Samsung has launched the Galaxy S22 series with claims of enhanced robustness thanks to their updated premium design. Now, a YouTuber has tested these claims out on its flagship, the S22 Ultra. Can the new phablet's new Gorilla Glass Victus+ and upgraded frame stand up to challenges that culminate in a vehicular onslaught?

With Expert RAW, Samsung has created an app that offers plenty of features for budding photographers, including full manual controls and the ability to save in RAW. Initially restricted to flagship smartphones like the Galaxy S21 Ultra and Galaxy S22 Ultra, Expert RAW will soon be available on other devices. Expert RAW will remain a Samsung Galaxy-exclusive feature though, unfortunately.

The global version of the POCO X4 5G has surfaced on Geekbench. The smartphone features a Snapdragon 695 SoC and at least 6 GB of RAM. However, it also could launch with Android 11, matching the Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G, its Redmi sibling.

Xiaomi has revealed camera specifications of the Redmi K50 Gaming, the company's next gaming smartphone. The Redmi K50 Gaming will be the first device released with the Sony IMX596, a 20 MP camera. Xiaomi has also equipped the Redmi K50 Gaming with the well-loved IMX686, found in the Redmi K30 series.

An extensive leak reveals alleged specifications of the Honor Magic4 series, including the Magic4 Pro+. Like the Magic3 series, the Magic4 trio will feature powerful camera hardware, including four 50 MP rear-facing cameras and a laser autofocus system, among other high-end components.

Xiaomi has released the Redmi 10 2022, a refresh of the Redmi 10 that it launched in August 2021. Sold in China as the Redmi Note 11 4G, the Redmi 10 2022 has a 6.5-inch display, a 90 Hz refresh rate and a 5,000 mAh battery, among other features. For some reason, the Redmi 10 2022 has worse memory options than the Redmi 10 and lacks its triple card slot.

Cameras are undoubtedly the major selling points of Samsung's new Galaxy S22 lineup, and the phones look to be making good on that promise. The trio debut with a mix of new and familiar camera hardware, which have now been detailed entirely.

iQOO has now confirmed that its top-end smartphones of 2022 are coming to India via Amazon.in soon. Furthermore, they are slated to bring their 120W charging technology with them this time. Meanwhile, a well-known smartphone teardown channel has put one of them, the vanilla 9, through a test of its integrity and repairability.

Samsung has launched the Galaxy S22 line of flagship smartphones with claims of more "eco-consciousness" than ever before in their construction and packaging. However, a new LifeProof case for the same devices might be able to outdo them in this regard. They come in 3 types, each of which is rated for a quotient of at least 50% of recycled or reclaimed materials.

By most indications, the Exynos 2200 isn't a big upgrade on the Exynos 2100 in peak performance terms. It appears that Samsung has managed to make its new flagship chipset rather stable, though—even more so than the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, it appears.

Samsung has already changed its specification sheets for the Galaxy S22 and Galaxy S22+, two of its latest flagship smartphones. Unfortunately, the pair do not support a 10-120 Hz variable refresh rate as Samsung advertises.

Any hopes the world's remaining BlackBerry fans had of a new device under this name are officially dead - according to a relevant forum's founder, at least. Kevin Michaluk of CrackBerry claims that Onward Mobility, the company that had teased this updated, 5G- and physical keyboard-enabled, smartphone several times over has now ceased operations.

Yes, the Galaxy S21 FE 5G is late compared to its predecessors. But this isn't really a bad thing, and it still makes it a strong alternative, especially in Germany, even compared to the Galaxy S22.

A significant Chinese retailer has opened its pre-booking system for the Redmi K50 Gaming, Xiaomi's third smartphone with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. All other Redmi K50 series devices are absent though, suggesting that the Redmi K50 Gaming may be the series' only representative for the time being.

Nubia's high-octane gaming brand RedMagic has made its launch for its 2022 generation of top-end smartphones official. It has also now teased what will probably be the top-end variant of this upcoming 7 line. It is slated to combine a "Transparent" finish with an under-display camera. Then again, there may be less encouraging news for fans of gaming-phone specs.

The Galaxy S22 series already appears to offer excellent value for money relative to other premium phones and Samsung will be hoping to spice up sales with an attractive trade-in program that allows Galaxy Note 20 Ultra owners to upgrade to the Galaxy S22 Ultra with just US$599.

Flagship smartphones powered by the latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC are only now beginning to emerge in earnest. However, its maker Qualcomm seems intent on throwing a spanner in these works, should word of an upcoming refresh called the 8 Gen 1 Plus be anything to go by. Now, according to the latest leak, the OEM aims to launch it even earlier in 2022 than projected.

Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun has announced that the popular Chinese OEM will be targeting the high-end sector of the smartphone market in future to allow it to grow and develop. Ironically, Xiaomi has Apple and the iPhone’s market dominance in its sights after spending years being accused of being an Apple copycat.

A leaker has posted an image of what is claimed as the Gaming Edition of the upcoming Realme GT Neo3 series. According to this tipster, this variant will come with MediaTek's new top-end Dimensity 9000 processor, and will have a generously-sized battery to boot. Those specs are slated to come in a package with a colorway and accents to go with its alleged name.

One of the best features of the Google Pixel 6 series, the Material You dynamic themes, is making its way to non-Pixel smartphones. Smartphones like the Galaxy S22, the OnePlus 9 Pro, and the Xiaomi Mi 11 will be the first to get the feature.

Evan Blass has revealed renders of six upcoming Motorola smartphones, including the Edge 30 Pro. The leaker has showcased what could be the global version of the Edge X30 Special Edition too, which has an under-display camera like the Xiaomi MIX 4 and Galaxy Z Fold3, among others.

Samsung may have released Exynos 2200 versions of the Galaxy S22 series in the UK and Eurozone, but few other markets will see the company's latest chipset. Instead, Samsung is bringing Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 versions to the likes of Australia, Canada, India, South Africa and the UAE, along with China, Japan, North America and South Korea.

At the start of the year, OnwardMobility reiterated its commitment to delivering a 5G BlackBerry smartphone with a physical keyboard. It appears that promise may go unfulfilled, as a new report claims that the company has now ditched the project in its entirety.

A new device, purportedly from Xiaomi, has appeared on Geekbench. Its combination of a novel model number and well-worn specs have led to rumors that it is a new addition to the POCO M4 series, albeit without 5G connectivity. Accordingly, it might be a pre-existing Xiaomi device rebranded to fit this description.

Realme has announced that it will introduce a new C-series smartphone to its audience in Thailand soon. It has already been teased as a device with looks quite like those of its current flagships, and even has a main camera of a resolution that might be found in one, not to mention a markedly large battery. However, based on the SoC for which the C35 is destined, it is not likely to cost all that much.

OnePlus has publicly acknowledged that the rumored second-gen Nord CE smartphone exists for the first time, and has confirmed a launch date for the phone, in one fell swoop. The brand has indicated that the product event will also unveil a change of branding for its speedy charging technology. Furthermore, it seems the new Nord is to offer expandable storage, not to mention a headphone jack.

Xiaomi is bringing two versions of the Redmi K50 Gaming to market, including Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team Edition. The pair will feature a flat display with a punch-hole front-facing camera and up to 12 GB of RAM with 256 GB of storage. Both could debut with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC, too.

Samsung's latest Galaxy S smartphones rely on an Exynos chipset again in Europe, with the Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22+ and Galaxy S22 Ultra all utilising the Exynos 2200. According to Samsung's official performance data, the Exynos 2200 is between 5% to 17% faster than the outgoing Exynos 2100.

The Galaxy S22 series headlined yesterday with the S22 and S22+ sporting impressive-sounding 50 MP cameras. The Galaxy S22 Ultra still offers the most powerful cameras of the lot, though, and the first post-launch camera samples of the Ultra and vanilla model have now surfaced.

Thanks to free storage upgrades and gift cards for unlocked Galaxy S22, S22 Plus and S22 Ultra preorders on Amazon and Best Buy, prospective buyers of Samsung's latest and greatest flagship smartphones can already save some serious money.

The Google Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro have proven to be some of Google's most successful releases to date, having broken sales records despite a less-than-perfect launch season. Why have the devices been so popular? Let's have a look at some of the standout features of the Pixel pairing that might entice you.

Samsung is selling the Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22+ and Galaxy S22 Ultra in multiple colours that you cannot get elsewhere. The online exclusives are available in nearly two dozen countries, including Australia, the UK, the US and numerous EU member states.

For iPhone users looking to push their devices to the max, let us take a look at three highly-anticipated features that enthusiasts are hoping we will see in the iPhone 14 lineup later this year. “No-notch November” predictions aside, these alleged enhancements are sure to enhance any workflow.

After rolling out early MIUI 13 builds to the Redmi Note 10, Redmi 10, and Xiaomi 11 Lite, Xiaomi is now set to grace its flagship phones, the Mi 11 and Mi 11 Ultra, with their own tastes of MIUI 13 powered by Android 12, starting with the European models.

Samsung has finally launched the Galaxy S22 series, thereby also confirming details such as the 3 flagship variants' new camera hardware, fresh 50MP or 108MP main sensors included. They are backed up with some new features for their native app, Nightography, Adaptive Pixel and the S22 Ultra's new hybrid stabilization system included.

Reportedly, prototypes of this year's foldables are apparently already in Samsung's headquarters, including what will become the Galaxy Z Fold4. According to two leakers who claim to have insider information on the upcoming handset, the Galaxy Z Fold4 could launch with a new display format and a superior under-display camera compared to the Galaxy Z Fold3.

The Google Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro have been struggling with various software problems since their launch last year. The February update was supposed to fix critical bugs, but people are now reporting that the patch also introduces new bugs. Reportedly, the February update causes frustrating Wi-Fi issues, seemingly without an obvious cause.

Samsung has revealed the Galaxy S22 Ultra, a successor to both the Galaxy S21 Ultra and Galaxy Note 20 Ultra. Available in seven colours, the Galaxy S22 Ultra comes with up to 1 TB of storage, flagship cameras and a 5,000 mAh battery, among other features.