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Xiaomi has now confirmed a launch date for the Redmi Note 11 series and its next-gen budget smartwatch, the Redmi Watch 2. The company has those devices penned down for an October 28 launch in China, with an international release expected to follow later.

A new leak has revealed details of both the Snapdragon 898 and MediaTek's upcoming Dimensity 2000. Both chips are similar with a few notable differences, but those differences hint at the MediaTek chipset having a performance edge over Qualcomm's offering.

The Google Tensor SoC enables the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro to leverage several advanced AI and ML capabilities to enhance various aspects of smartphone usage such as photos, videos, transcription, and translation. The Tensor SoC accelerates these AI-driven features while ensuring privacy and also being economical on the battery.

According to Google, the goal with Tensor was not to chase benchmarks but to focus on more real-world applications. Google indicated during the Pixel 6 launch event that Tensor uses two Cortex-X1 cores and a 20-core GPU among other on-die components. Google Tensor also sports an 8 MB system cache and 4 MB CPU L3 cache.

A new leak has now revealed detailed measurements of Samsung's upcoming Galaxy S22 series. While the two more expensive phones are nothing special, the vanilla Galaxy S22 looks set to be yet another compact flagship phone from Samsung, in a similar vein to the Galaxy S10e.

Google has announced the "most advanced smartphone camera" as part of its new Pixel 6 series. It introduces the latest modes and features developed for this historically competent line, Magic Eraser, Motion Mode, Real Tone and Face Unblur included. However, one or two are reserved for the higher-end Pro model.

Apple has switched its main lineup to OLEDs but it appears the iPhone SE 3 will retain its LCD roots. It's tipped to be the only device with both an LCD and a flagship SoC when it's released, with the same leak providing some important details of the iPhone SE 2 successor.

Google has started rolling out Android 12 to existing Pixel smartphones. Every Pixel smartphone from the Pixel 3 series onwards is eligible for Google's latest OS update, including the new Pixel 5a (5G). Android 12 is available as an OTA or through Google's Android Flash Tool.

Google has now made the Pixel 6 official. The Google Pixel 6 is a cut-down version of the Pixel 6 Pro, but offers a good amount of flagship features and AI processing power thanks to the company's new custom-built Tensor SoC. The Pixel 6 starts from US$599 and will be available widely from October 28.

The latest Google charging accessories can charge your new Pixel 6-series device at up to 30W, if not for free. The Pixel Stand 2 can go at up to 23 watts (W), whereas the latest wired charger from the Mountain View giant supports the USB-PD 20V/1.5A standard. However, neither are free, not even with a new phone.

Google has opened pre-orders for the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro. People will receive a pair of Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 if they order before October 27. Currently, the headphones run to US$379, just US$220 less than the basic Pixel 6.

Google has unveiled the Pixel 6 Pro, the company's most advanced smartphone to date. The handset has a 120 Hz display, a 5,003 mAh battery, Google Tensor and up to 12 GB of RAM. The Pixel 6 Pro has received notable camera upgrades compared to previous Pixel smartphones.

Google Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro hands-on photos are already circulating online. The pair will be available to order later this week in multiple markets, including the EU, UK and the US.

Realme has launched its latest smartphones, the GT Neo2T and Q3s, in China today (October 19, 2021) as teased earlier. However, they are accompanied by a slightly less expected product: the Watch T1. It is a round-faced smartwatch with eerily familiar specs, albeit with new and exclusive bands.

Redmi is projected to launch the Note 11 series of mid-range smartphones soon. It has been said to consist of vanilla and Pro variants, with up to 67W fast charging. However, prominent Chinese leakers now assert there is a third option that will ship with support for the fastest power brick available to its Xiaomi-owned brand.

Oukitel has launched its latest Android phone as WP17. The OEM defines it as its first phone with "esthetic design", which translates to a device with 'rugged' features, albeit one that looks more like a "normal" phone compared to most in this category. Nevertheless, it still has "work-" and "outdoor" functions, most notably a rear camera with night vision.

The Google Pixel 6 Pro with its custom Tensor SoC has made additional appearances on Geekbench over the last few days. The average scores for both the single-core test and multi-core benchmark indicate that the Pixel 6 Pro could end up being a premium price-performance champion that is ready to rival the Samsung Galaxy S21 phones.

Xiaomi has brought another security patch update to the Mi A3, its last-supported Android One smartphone. V12.0.15.0.RFQMIXM is rolling out now to handsets on MIUI's global branch.

An unboxing video of the Pixel 6 has surfaced online. The Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro will debut on October 19, albeit with no chargers in their boxes.

Verizon, Samsung and Qualcomm have collaborated on a project directed toward raising the limit for upload speeds over 5G. This was done using a combination of mmWave and other bands to produce a result estimated at over 700 megabits per second (Mb/s). This might reduce the time taken to upload 4K videos over the networks in question to just a few seconds.

New Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra renders have leaked, showcasing a simpler design. Expected to launch early next year, the Galaxy S22 Ultra looks like a cross between the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra and the LG Velvet.

A new set of leaks have now revealed pricing of the upcoming Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro for both the US and UK markets. The leaked prices indicate that the phones will be cheaper than expected, with the Pixel 6 supposedly starting at an incredible US$599.

The World Intellectual Property Office has published a year-old patent submitted by Xiaomi. Seemingly, the design is of a flagship smartphone, with highly rounded corners, a curved display and large camera sensors. The Xiaomi 12 series is believed to be launching later this year.

iQOO has already launched the Z5; now, a new phone with a very similar name is coming. The brand has confirmed this device will launch in late 2021. It is destined for a MediaTek processor rather than the Qualcomm platform of the Z5; however, the upcoming variant will still have 5G.

The Honor 50 is a premium mid-range smartphone said to launch in Europe soon. Now, its maker is rumored to be preparing a 50 Lite to go along with it. It is said to have the exact same specs and looks as a device from Honor's former parent company Huawei - however, one version might have some crucial advantages over the other.

A new ad for the Google Pixel 6 in Australia has now provided the first official pricing detail of Google's upcoming flagship series. The phones will debut on October 19 and it looks increasingly likely that the vanilla Pixel 6 will undercut Apple's US$799 iPhone 13.

NFC is a popular form of casual data transfer between compatible devices, and can also be used as a form of wireless charging as well. This is typically done using the NFC WLC standard, which allows for low-wattage power delivery over a specific frequency. Now, NuCurrent claims its latest development improves on those specs, for improved charging and data-transfer speeds.

The Galaxy S22 series is on its way. When exactly it will launch remains a question but a new leak provides some information on the memory and storage options of the phones, and power users are unlikely to be thrilled.

OPPO has confirmed a launch for a new device for later in October 2021. It is quite like the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra-inspired K9 Pro in its looks, although it is slated to have the premium mid-tier Snapdragon 778G platform rather than the MediaTek flagship of the Pro. However, the K9s is said to retain its high display refresh rate, although other compromises might have been made for a more affordable price.

After last year's design overhaul, 2021 brings a smaller changes to the iPhone. Will the SensorShift stabilization of the camera and a brighter display be enough to satisfy everyone?

HMD Global has returned to another classic Nokia handset, having already re-released Nokia 3310. This time, the company has unveiled a new Nokia 6310, which retains the 'iconic silhouette' of the original model.

The Galaxy S22 Plus has leaked again, this time courtesy of @xleaks7 and Pigtou. The pair have published images of a dummy unit, supposedly based on CAD renders that they obtained. The Galaxy S22 Plus is expected to launch early next year alongside the Galaxy S22 and Galaxy S22 Ultra.

Motorola is slated to have the next round of its Moto G-series smartphones in the works. These rumors started with the G31; now, signs of what might be its higher-end siblings have emerged. The FCC may have approved one already, while Geekbench purports to have tested another.

Sony's Chinese division is reportedly in talks with Meizu to port features of the latter's Android skin, Flyme OS, to mobile devices from the former in that country. This may sound strange as Sony already develops its own apps for its phones; however, it may perceive the region-specific change as a better way to appeal to that market.

Lifestyle and in-hand images of both the Google Pixel 6 and Google Pixel 6 Pro have been leaked ahead of launch. Numerous lifestyle shots show users with the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro in different environments, such as in the rain. Two leaked promo videos have also highlighted some of the main features, like the Tensor chip and Magic Eraser tool.

The Google Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro have appeared in even more renders in addition to the recently leaked images of the phones in black and white. The Pixel 6 looks bold in its Kinda Coral colorway while the Pixel 6 Pro brightens its surroundings in Sorta Sunny. Lucky Pixel Superfans will be invited to a special event on October 19.

Realme has announced that it will hold a new product event on October 19, 2021. Now, it has confirmed the identity of 1 of the new devices to be unveiled on that date: the Q3s. This is currently slated to debut as a mid-ranger with a popular 5G processor.

OPPO is tipped to debut the Reno 7 series in November and a new leak has now revealed all major details of the cheapest phone in the series, the Reno 7. Provided specs include a MediaTek Dimensity 920 and hardware that will ensure it gets compared to the upcoming Redmi Note 11 Pro.

Canalys has now released a report on the smartphone market for the latest complete quarter, the third of 2021 (3Q2021). The group has concluded that its shipments have fallen by 6% year-on-year (YoY), and that this reduction can be attributed to the ongoing chipset shortage. However, this did not stop Samsung from staying at the top of the charts, as it did in 3Q2020.

A datasheet for the Pixel 6 has leaked just a few days before the device's release. The handset will arrive alongside the Pixel 6 Pro and potentially even a Pixel Fold.

The Xiaomi POCO M4 Pro 5G has stopped by the FCC on its way to market. The handset will launch in two memory configurations, topping out at 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage. The POCO M4 Pro 5G is expected to launch later this month with a MediaTek Dimensity SoC, NFC capabilities and 33 W charging.

The official Twitter account for Snapdragon, the famous SoC series produced by Qualcomm, has posted a surprisingly salty tweet clearly aimed at Google and the Pixel 6’s custom Tensor chip. The Pixel 5 relied on a Snapdragon 765G chip, but Google has forged ahead with its own chipset for the upcoming Pixel 6 series.

The alleged prices and specs for the upcoming Redmi Note 11 and Redmi Note 11 Pro have been leaked on Chinese social media. It appears the smartphones, which will be powered by Dimensity chips from MediaTek, have been priced very competitively considering the key specifications. The Redmi Note 11 and Note 11 Pro are expected to be launched before November 11.

Even though a significant part of the price increase can be attributed to regular inflation, the highly advanced technical components that are for example built into the iPhone 13 Pro Max are much more expensive to produce in comparison to those in the original iPhone from 2007.

miHoYo has announced a new chapter for its flagship game Genshin Impact, coming to iOS via a new update. This 2.2 iteration adds a number of new assets and stories - not to mention 120fps support for "some devices". Meanwhile, the same feature remains missing from the title's PC and console versions.

Xiaomi is expected to debut the Redmi Note 11 series in the near future. A new leak has now revealed details of the camera sensor expected to feature on the vanilla Redmi Note 11, and it looks to be an improvement over the Redmi Note 10's sensor.

A famous leaker has dropped hints of an upcoming successor to the Vivo X70 (or one of its variants) that will debut with MediaTek's also-rumored 2022 flagship SoC, the Dimensity 2000. The device is also slated to keep up with its forebears in its stack of camera specs, which include the OEM's latest form of image stabilization and more.

Samsung has presented another stylish foldable smartphone that builds on the Galaxy Z Fold3. The Galaxy W22 5G has a largely muted design, offset by its striking golden hinge. The device relies on a Snapdragon 888 SoC, a 120 Hz AMOLED display and supports a custom S Pen.