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According to reports, Xiaomi will not equip its next flagship smartphone with a periscope or telephoto camera. Instead, the Xiaomi 12 is tipped to arrive with a 50 MP primary camera, along with ultra-wide-angle and macro sensors.

More than a dozen apps have been highlighted by a malware analyst because they have been infected by the notorious Joker software. Installing Joker can lead the user to being subscribed to services they do not require, incurring a loss of income. One of the infected apps, EmojiOneKeyboard, has already registered over 50,000 installs.

Updated. More than 25 devices are expected to receive MIUI 13 by the end of this year. This includes many Mi, Redmi, and Poco devices with some minor changes to the list we had reported previously. Apparently, Xiaomi has already begun testing MIUI 13 on several Mi flagships indicating an imminent rollout.

Oppo Reno7 SE specs have leaked before the phone's official launch. The phone will be rocking a MediaTek Dimensity 900 SoC, 8 GB of RAM, 128 GB or 256 GB of storage, and a triple camera system on the back.

The Galaxy S21 series of smartphones are the first few Android devices to update to One UI 4, which is based on Android 12. Despite the shiny nature of this software upgrade, an increasing number of users have reported that their high-end displays have become much less stable after the OTA. This is due to a specific bug that will, according to Samsung, be addressed soon.

Want to know if your WhatsApp message has attracted one of the platform's new Discord-esque reactions? Unfortunately, if you're on your Android device, you can't. However, the Facebook-owned service is now working on this, and is releasing it to its beta-channel users.

Qualcomm has announced a re-brand of its Snapdragon portfolio, effective the Snapdragon 8 Gen1. Other changes are afoot too, such as dropping Qualcomm and 5G from product names. Qualcomm has confirmed that the date when it will debut the Snapdragon 8 Gen1, too.

Oppo will unveil the Reno7 series later this week in China, with MediaTek Dimensity and Qualcomm Snapdragon SoCs, depending on the model. Ahead of November 25, Oppo has revealed a unique feature of the Reno7 series, while JD.com has already listed the Reno7 and Reno7 Pro on JD.com.

Microsoft has gone through with a launch for its second-gen dual-screen folding Android phablet. Now, the Surface Duo 2 has made it onto the popular YouTube channel JerryRigEverything. This video served to test its resistance to damage, although the host also took the time to point some other, unrelated potential weaknesses of the "foldable" device out.

iQOO is a sub-brand of the OEM Vivo, known for its Neo line of premium mid-range smartphones. Now, a reliable leaker asserts that its next flagship is currently being designed to keep up with what might become one of 2022's hallmarks: the more widespread adoption of tech that supports charging at 100 watts (W) or more.

Honor has announced the date for when it will unveil the Honor 60 series. The company has also released its first teaser video that hints at an in-display camera and a special edition model.

OnePlus has patented a foldable smartphone with three displays that all link together. The Tri-Fold Foldable Device could relate to the 'Flex In & Out', which Samsung Display exhibited earlier this year.

The MediaTek 9000 looks like it could be the new darling of the Android smartphone world. The raw specifications suggest it could take the crown as the top Android SoC in 2022, but it is still unlikely to beat out the Apple A15 Bionic.

MediaTek has two chipsets in the works—a 4nm Dimensity 9000 and a 5 nm Dimensity 7000. Both chipsets will make their way to upcoming Xiaomi devices, with the Poco F4 GT expected to be equipped with the flagship Dimensity 9000.

A new leak online speculates that the Moto G200 could be hitting Indian shores soon. It says that the smartphone is slated for a November 30 launch in India. However, that date is tentative and could be stretched to the second week of December 2021.

@OnLeaks has compared the Pixel 6a with the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro in a new render. The leaker has shown that the Pixel 6a will be Google's smaller alternative to the Pixel 6 series, with the mid-range smartphone slightly larger than the Pixel 4 and Pixel 5.

The Pixel 6 is already available for US$100 lower than its retail price, one month after its launch. The saving applies to all configurations and colours, including all 256 GB models.

A dummy unit of the OnePlus 10 Pro has leaked, a minimum of two months before the device's expected launch. The dummy unit showcases how large the OnePlus 10 Pro actually is, and its gigantic rear camera housing. The OnePlus 10 should join the OnePlus 10 Pro globally in late Q1 2022 or early Q2 2022.

OPPO is on the verge of adding new variants to its Reno series of premium mid-range smartphones, according to some recent leaks. Now, some Weibo users claim to have caught sight of a poster for this new range of Android devices in real life. The new leaks might also confirm their new look, as well as a possible launch date.

Realme instituted the GT series in 2021 to offer the best Android smartphone specs the brand could offer in speed-oriented packages. Now, it is slated to advance even further with its first Pro variant in 2022. This second-gen flagship is now slated to debut with a whole raft of top-end features that include the OEM's new top-end charging and camera technology.

Google's new Pixel 6 phones are barely a month old but the company already has a new device, the Pixel 6a, in the works. Going by a new leak, the Pixel 6a may well be the most attractive option in the company's locker, thanks to a combination of impressive specs and an expected mid-range price tag.

Xiaomi is set to debut not one, but two premium phones aimed at lovers of smaller-sized devices. The Xiaomi 12X will feature a Snapdragon 870 and looks set to be joined by an identical phone, possibly the Xiaomi 12X Pro, equipped with Qualcomm's upcoming flagship chipset, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1.

The first rumors have surfaced about the upcoming MediaTek Dimensity 7000 SoC. The next-generation mid-range SoC from the Taiwanese company is shaping up to follow closely in the footsteps of the eye-catching Dimensity 9000.

An Apple tipster has claimed that the iPhone 14 Pro will more than likely come with a USB-C port. Information supposedly delivered by people in the know has resulted in three potential reasons for the Apple iPhone 14 Pro to arrive sporting the much-desired USB-C connectivity option, with both legal and environmental impacts considered.

OnePlus launched the 9RT as a "flagship alternative" of sorts in 2021; however, it has been a Chinese-market exclusive to date. That is now slated to change, as a device that could be an international variant of the high-end phone has been spotted in new leaks, some of which seem to pertain to India specifically.

MediaTek has announced the new flagship Dimensity 9000 that will soon power Android flagships around the world. The Dimensity 9000 can potentially outperform the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, its successor the 8 Gen 1, and the Exynos 2100, and even the Apple A15 and Google Tensor in some areas. The Dimensity 9000, however, supports only sub-6 5G and as such will not be available in handsets sold in the US.

The upcoming Galaxy S21 FE has leaked, this time in several hands-on photos. The fan edition smartphone has a plastic back and should launch with up to 12 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage.

Xiaomi is preparing to release two new MIX series smartphones, the MIX 5 and MIX 5 Pro. The devices will succeed the Mi 11 Pro and Mi 11 Ultra as Xiaomi's premier flagship smartphones.

Volta, an OEM specializing in high-speed power accessories for smart devices, has announced that one of its latest products is to be the BOLT power bank. It is touted to offer up to 6 different charging modes at a combined potential total of 240 watts (W). It may launch alongside a smaller power bank pitched at iPhone 12- or 13-series users.

MediaTek recently stated that it would be showing off a WiFi 7 demo at CES 2022. During a presentation for a company event, MediaTek highlighted how WiFi 7 could be up to 2.4 times faster than the existing WiFi 6 standard, and that it will be showing off a WiFi 7-capable device at the technology expo next year.

Battlegrounds India, the local variant of PUBG Mobile, recently banned over 2.5 million accounts for cheating, as part of an effort to improve the quality of the game's multiplayer experience.

AetherSX2 is a new PlayStation 2 emulator for Android. Currently in a closed alpha, the emulator is free and open-source, providing a free option for PS2 emulation on Android. Early testing shows exciting results in many PS2 titles, which is promising for the future of PS2 emulation on Android.

Google recommends charging the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro with its 30 W USB Type-C charger, a separate purchase on top of its new smartphones. However, the company has now confirmed that neither device ever reaches the charger's limits and only recharge as fast as they do wirelessly.

The Moto G200 has achieved an impressive AnTuTu score, having been tested as the Moto Edge 30S, its Chinese sibling. Motorola's latest budget flagship scored nearly 860,000 points, despite only costing €449.99 in Europe.

Samsung's cheapest 2022 5G phone, the Galaxy A13 5G, will reportedly launch with an outdated version of Android. According to the recent user manual leak, the A13 5G will be running on One UI 3 based on Android 11. Other notable specs of the phone include a triple camera system and a 5000 mAh battery.

Reportedly, Xiaomi has set a date for releasing the Xiaomi 12, its next flagship smartphone. The device is expected to arrive with Qualcomm's next-generation SoC, a 50 MP camera and a high refresh rate display.

An executive from Honor has confirmed that the OEM has set a date for the launch of its latest smartphone. Judging from its new teasers, this device is already being touted as a low-light specialist. They have also led to speculation that they pertain to the upcoming "60", and, thus, might debut alongside Pro and SE variants.

The Xiaomi 12X has leaked, bringing together several rumours about Xiaomi releasing a 'Mini' smartphone under the Xiaomi 12 series. The Xiaomi 12X will arrive globally and in China, but it will not reach India. The Xiaomi 12X has a smaller display than the Mi 11X, but it retains its predecessor's Snapdragon 870 SoC.

ZTE will soon announce the Axon 30 Ultra Space Edition, building on the already impressive Axon 30 Ultra. The upcoming Space Edition retains the Snapdragon 888 of the regular model, but ZTE has included even more memory.

The Samsung Galaxy A73 is projected to launch with a display much like that of its predecessor - however, its refresh rate is also tipped to improve year-on-year. On the flip side, the upcoming mid-range Android smartphone is rumored to have a rear panel that is, again, a refined take on that of 2021's Galaxy A series. This upgrade, however iterative, might make a nice prospect in 2022.

A number of leaks have hinted at a steady influx of high-end phones with triple-digit wired charging speeds throughout 2022. Now, the latest tip involves a more concrete reason for this spec: an upcoming generation of top-end Qualcomm chipsets that can deliver this spec. Meanwhile, its source purports to downgrade charging rates for upcoming phones not associated with this technology.

Motorola has unveiled the Moto G Power 2022, a mid-range smartphone with a 5,000 mAh battery and a 50 MP camera like the Moto G31, Moto G51 and Moto G71. The Moto G Power 2022 is affordable too at US$199.99.

The Moto G31 is Motorola's budget entry in the Moto Gx1 series. The device features a 6.4-inch display, a large battery, four cameras and will be available in two colours across multiple markets.

The Moto G41 is one of many smartphones Motorola has launched today, including the Moto G200, Moto G71 and the Moto G51. The Moto G41 offers an OLED display, a 48 MP camera with OIS and a 5,000 mAh battery for €249.99.

Motorola has announced the Moto G51 globally, having launched the device last month in China. The Moto G51 will be available in two colours, with a 5,000 mAh battery, a Snapdragon 480 Plus SoC and a 120 Hz display. Motorola will start selling the Moto G51 in Europe first for €229.99.

Motorola has unveiled the Moto G71, the first smartphone with a Snapdragon 695 SoC. The device also has a 50 MP primary camera and a 5,000 mAh battery, with an OLED display to boot. The Moto G71 will be available in multiple markets, starting with Europe, for €299.99.

Motorola has revealed the Moto G200, a large smartphone with plenty of flagship hardware. Motorola has included a Snapdragon 888 Plus, LPDDR5 RAM, UFS 3.1 storage and a 144 Hz display, all for €450. The Moto G200 has a 5,000 mAh battery and a 108 MP primary camera, too.

Apple's upcoming generation of smartphones, which may be named iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro, is rumored to support the new WiFi 6E standard with higher data speeds and lower latencies.

The OPPO Reno line of premium mid-range Android smartphones has become a little stale in terms of looks over the years. Now, further evidence of the OEM's intention to finally shake things up in this regard at the end of 2021 has emerged. It consists of a leak pointing to an eye-catching new rear camera module in the upcoming 7-seres' vanilla model.