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Xiaomi's MIUI skin gets some flak for poor performance, so the company is back with an incremental update aimed at improving overall system performance and fluidity. MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition will be released on August 13, and will hit twelve of the company's premium devices initially.

Huawei is slowly expanding HarmonyOS 2.0, having released the OS to over 65 devices so far. The company's latest update adds some interesting features, including a new multi-camera mode.

This year, Microsoft is expected to release a next-generation Surface Duo, building on the underwhelming original Surface Duo. New renders based on leaked photos have highlighted an issue with Microsoft's new design, which may affect how people using the foldable smartphone.

The Galaxy Z Flip3 has been introduced today as Samsung's "other" foldable smartphone. The new device contains the potentially critical improvement over its forebear of a much-enlarged secondary display, which might allow the user to do things such as read messages and use its cameras without even opening the next-gen clamshell.

Cable Matters' latest USB type-C dongle is rated to connect an up-to-Thunderbolt 4/USB4 PC to an 8K monitor via HDMI 2.1. It has 2 variants: one with a DisplayPort and an 8K-capable HDMI port, and another with dual HDMIs for 1 8K monitor or 2 at 4K. Therefore, the OEM touts its new portable accessory as ideal for both remote work and gaming.

The smartphone brand iQOO's teasers for its premium 8 series have been painting it as a refresh of the existing 7 flagship with a newer SoC. However, it has now also revealed that the upcoming devices might have more to them besides that. This, according to the latest leaks, includes an upgrade to dual high-res rear shooters.

MediaTek has now announced the launch of two new SoCs, the Dimensity 920 and Dimensity 810. Both chipsets are fabricated on 6 nm nodes, and will serve as the company's mid-range offerings for phones billed for a Q3 release.

Huawei has hardly announced any smartphones in 2021, but that has not stopped it from delivering software updates. Now, the company states that it has delivered HarmonyOS 2.0 to over 65 Honor and Huawei devices in China, including the Mate 40 and Mate 30 series.

After releasing the Mi Pad 4 way back in 2018, Xiaomi has returned with new entries in its Mi Pad series. The new phones, the Mi Pad 5 and Mi Pad 5 Pro, were just launched in China and offer Snapdragon 800-series chipsets as well as 2.5K 120 Hz displays, with the lineup starting at the equivalent of just over US$300.

Xiaomi has officially launched the Mi Mix 4 smartphone in China. Typically for devices in the Mi Mix series, the Xiaomi Mi Mix 4 is packed to the gills with innovations, including its camera under panel (CUP) technology, UWB connectivity, graphene heat spreader, and 108 MP HMX main camera sensor. Arguably the biggest surprise about the phone is the price tags for its four configurations.

A new leak from Twitter says that Asus has a new gaming smartphone in store for us. It is called the ROG Phone 5s and it will allegedly run Qualcomm’s newest Snapdragon 888+ SoC. Asus is expected to launch the device on August 16.

More information about Xiaomi’s memory extension feature has been shared, including additional eligible devices and how much extra RAM can be accessed by specific phones. It appears the Redmi Note 8, POCO X3 GT, and Redmi 9T have joined the eligible device list, which will likely also feature the Xiaomi Mi Mix 4 very soon.

Samsung’s forthcoming Galaxy Z Fold3 will come with a pre-order ‘Note Pack’ in some countries. The latest tip suggests it will include the new S-Pen Pro and companion case as well as a charger. The latter inclusion suggests that Samsung is going to stop bundling the charger with the device.

Samsung had added a new teaser for the Galaxy S21 Fan Edition (FE) to its official Instagram account, seemingly targeting students with the upcoming affordable flagship variant. The post led to speculation that the phone would launch during the OEM's upcoming Unpacked event after all. However, the post's ultimate fate has sent mixed signals.

Meizu was fairly early to the premium Snapdragon 888-powered smartphone in 2021, but has not released another mobile device since then. Now, however, a famous leaker has discovered the OEM is now working on 2 new products with 5G. They are also likely to have high-end specs at decent prices.

The Galaxy Z Fold3 is on the way. While a recently leaked comprehensive spec sheet claimed the phone would offer 8K video recording, that has now been confirmed to be false. The Galaxy Z Fold3 will not offer 8K recording, a downgrade from the cheaper Galaxy S21 in that aspect.

The upcoming Xiaomi Mi Mix 4 has been thoroughly leaked right before its August 10 launch. Many of the key details about the Mi Mix 4, such as the Snapdragon 888+ chip, 108 MP main camera, and 120 W wired charging support were already known. Renders of the Mi Mix 4 have also been leaked along with the high-end specs configuration.

The Nord N200 is one of the cheapest 5G phones sold by OnePlus in the United States. Accordingly, it is made of lower-end materials compared to the flagship of its series. However, it seems this does not necessarily mean the device will do worse in a famous online bend-test.

The Redmi 10 will slot in directly beneath the Redmi Note 10 as Xiaomi's budget device of choice. It finally appears to be ready for launch, as a retail listing has now revealed renders and specifications, with notable takeaways including a Redmi Note 10-esque design, as well as a Helio G88 under the hood.

Samsung is now believed to launch the Galaxy A52s soon. This apparently modified version of the A52 5G has been touted to come with tweaked camera specs as well as a newer SoC. However, the latest tip on the subject purports to debunk most of these rumors, asserting that the two phones will differ in just one respect.

iQOO has now given numerous details on its upcoming 8-series flagship smartphones away prior to their launch. Now, their latest teasers have turned to how these devices will look from the back. Despite the good news for fans of the brand's BMW tie-in, a potentially disappointing debunking of an earlier tip has now also emerged.

Honor is slated to launch its latest flagship smartphones later in August 2021. Now, a new leak purports to show one of these devices in the wild. The photo in question shows the ring-like camera hump seen in earlier spoilers, although this one has a new detail: a legend that might point to powerful zoom capabilities in the sensor immediately below it.

Google's new Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro have been hailed for a design that deviates from the current industry norm. Well, it appears that design may not be as novel as thought, as a new leak shows a OnePlus 7 from 2018 that looks identical to the just-revealed Pixel 6.

Google claims to have been developing its Tensor SoC for four years, having moved away from Qualcomm for the Pixel 6 series. A new report alleges that Tensor is an Exynos 9855, a tweaked version of the Exynos 2100 that Samsung uses in the Galaxy S21 series.

While Apple's iOS comes with the advantage of better official support, it pales in terms of customizability and system-level user control. Nothing better depicts that than a video showing Android 11 running on a ten-year-old device, the Samsung Galaxy S2.

Motorola has just made its Edge 20 smartphones, which stand out among mid-range devices with 108MP main cameras across this new range, official in some markets that include Europe. Now, the OEM has strongly hinted that they are also headed to India some time soon.

Recent Weibo posts showing a OnePlus 9 Pro in a new and heretofore unavailable color option have led to confusion on the point of whether the OEM actually intends to release the variant as a limited edition or not. The OEM has had to clarify its status in a new statement.

Honor was formed as a high-value, budget sub-brand by Huawei, but was sold last year in an attempt to disassociate the brand from Huawei and its troubles with the US government. That move may prove to have been worthless soon, though, as a group of fourteen US politicians are reportedly lobbying for Honor to be added to the US's Entity List.

The tiny Mony Mint 4G smartphone has appeared on Indiegogo, managing to meet its fund goal of HKD $4,000 (US$514) within 15 minutes. The “smallest 4G smartphone” sports a 3-inch display and is powered by a quad-core MT6739 chip. Super early bird backers can snap up the Mony Mint for just US$99.

New information indicates that Xiaomi is set to begin the Android 12 rollout in the near future. The company will start by sending out the update in its home market to the Mi 11, Mi 11 Pro, Mi 11 Ultra, and Redmi K40 Pro Plus. Its Snapdragon 888-powered devices, essentially.

Realme has already launched the GT Master and GT Master Exploration Editions in China, as "designer" variants of its current 2021 flagship. Now, a new leak claims that the phones are also going to launch in Europe soon. They will apparently start in the ~US$400 category for SKUs with 6GB of RAM.

Xiaomi has confirmed that it will be launching not only the Mi Mix 4 and a new OLED TV next week, but also the long-awaited Mi Pad 5 series. The tablets are expected to be sold globally too, with a hands-on image having already leaked of at least one model.

Xiaomi may be days away from revealing the Mi Mix 4, but the device has leaked on Geekbench in multiple listings. Also, a marketing poster is circulating online that appears to show the device's camera arrangement and its almost bezel-less display.

According to a new report, Google has set the Pixel 5a's launch date for later this month. Supposedly arriving on August 26, the upcoming mid-range smartphone will debut for US$50 less than the Pixel 4a (5G) did last year.

After sending out the MIUI 12.5 update to the Redmi Note 10, Xiaomi is now doing the same for owners of the Redmi Note 9 and Redmi 9. New MIUI 12.5 updates are rolling out to the Global ROM models of those two phones, with July security patches in tow.

Samsung is close to announcing the Galaxy A52s, it seems. Not only has the device turned up at the FCC, but it has been leaked by Roland Quandt. The upcoming device is the spitting image of its predecessor, albeit with some additional horsepower beneath its colourful exterior.

Honor has launched 2 new products today (August 5, 2021): a new pair of TWS earbuds and a smartphone. The Play 5T Pro has a 6.6-inch display, driven by a MediaTek processor, and a larger battery compared to the existing Play 5. Similarly, the Earbuds 2 Lite are rated for up to 32 hours of use on a single charge, and for active noise cancellation (ANC).

The latest market research indicates that the brand Realme has passed an important milestone: 100 million units sold worldwide. Furthermore, it has broken the record for the time taken to sell this many devices. Realme is now in the top 10 smartphone OEMs worldwide.

Samsung's entire mobile business seems to be in trouble and the Korean giant is currently investigating the cause of the sharply declining Galaxy S21 sales amplified by supply chain management problems. Maybe Samsung should first look into adjusting the prices versus the Chinese-based competition.

After leapfrogging Apple to become the second-biggest smartphone brand in the world in Q2 '21, it appears Xiaomi temporarily sat at the top of the charts. A new report by Counterpoint reveals that the Chinese company was actually the best-selling smartphone company in the world in June.

iQOO has confirmed that it will launch new, 8-series premium Android smartphones in mid-August 2021. It has also teased these phones with the announcement that they will launch with new, "E5" display panels with high pixel densities and 10-bit color. The 8 and possible 8 Pro are also said to come with a variable refresh rate and DC dimming.

Nvidia’s plans to acquire UK-based chip designer Arm in a deal worth US$40 billion looks like it could be unraveling. A security assessment undertaken by the UK government has raised national security concerns. This follows suggestions that other regulators, including the European Commission could also terminate the deal.

Realme has showcased its latest smartphone, the Realme GT Flash. For now, the phone looks to be a concept for showing off Realme's new MagDart charger, but could launch in the future. If it does, Realme fans have something interesting to look forward to, thanks to a Snapdragon 888+, an impressive display, and solid cameras.

Striking fan-made concept renders of a BlackBerry Passport 2 smartphone have been shared online, and they include the always familiar physical QWERTY keyboard but also offer a couple of surprises. However, the design of the BlackBerry Passport 2 seems to be trapped in 2014 nostalgia rather than emulating 2021’s Android champions.

Chinese behemoth Tencent has enacted new measures to curb gaming addiction among minors. People under 18 will now be allowed to play Honor of Kings only for an hour on weekdays and two hours on weekends/public holidays. There are additional limitations on how much money minors can spend on in-app purchases, too.

On August 12, Honor plans not only to unveil the Magic3, a flagship handset, but also the Honor X20 5G. The upcoming mid-range smartphone of the former Huawei subsidiary has already leaked and has been teased by Honor directly. A retailer listing has confirmed many specifications for the Honor X20 5G, too.

The Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro will come with a dozen exclusive wallpapers influenced by Google's new 'Material You' design language. All hide the new centred-notch in various ways, although none are live wallpapers. The wallpapers also reveal the resolutions of both Pixel 6 series smartphones.

OPPO has just unveiled the latest generation of its under-display camera technology for smartphone screens. The OEM claims to have made great strides since the last time it showcased its developments in this trendy spec. They include a new pixel-matrix that help it blend effectively into the rest of a given panel.