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The healthy gaming and smartphone industries are led by powerhouses like Nintendo and Apple. However, the recent jam-packed Nintendo Direct saw higher live viewership than the iPhone 17 event. Ending weeks of speculation, the Japanese company provided release dates for anticipated Switch 2 games.

The Xiaomi 17 Pro is projected to be the biggest challenger to its iPhone 17 Pro namesake to launch in September 2025 in terms of design, performance and general flagship smartphone quality. Despite that, the former is also believed to be the cheaper of the two at launch. The deal might not be available to all on the 17 series' launch, though.

Vivo's software already supports the ability to sync its smartphones' screens with those of cars. Now, the latest upgrade to this OriginOS skin for Android is backed to allow the user to start a connected vehicle with their voice, as well as do things like answer messages and navigate while driving by talking to the car in question. The feature's availability will be somewhat limited on its launch, though.

Xiaomi will present the Xiaomi 17 series this month as the first devices to feature Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. Ahead of that, one of the devices in the lineup has now been spotted on Geekbench, delivering some less-than-stellar scores.

Sony has released its first major Android update for the Xperia 1 VII, shortly after the flagship with a continuous zoom camera went back on sale. The update includes several design changes and new features, but Sony is holding back on implementing Google's so-called Material 3 Expressive design.

The global version of the Vivo X300 has now surfaced online in an early benchmark. Not only that, but the Vivo X300 outperforms Vivo's own Vivo X200 Ultra even at this early stage thanks to its new MediaTek Dimensity 9500 chipset and 16 GB of RAM.

Barely any progress or even worse specs, but for the same price as the previous model. Using the OnePlus Nord 5 as an example, we illustrate how the sluggish economy affects new smartphones.

The BlackBerry Passport is an unusual smartphone with a full keyboard and a square touchscreen, but its outdated processor and unsupported BlackBerry OS have rendered it practically useless. An upgrade kit is now intended to transform the BlackBerry Passport into a modern Android smartphone.

Xiaomi has now officially showcased the brand-new design of the Xiaomi 17 Pro series. While the company has yet to reveal the specs, a new leak from a credible leaker has shed light on the Leica-enhanced camera setup of the compact flagship.

Oppo's Find X9 series is on the way. The next-gen phones will rival the Xiaomi 17 and Vivo X300 series, and the Find X9 Pro has now made new appearances on benchmarks, powered by MediaTek's Dimensity 9500.

Xiaomi has officially teased the radical redesign of the Xiaomi 17 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max. Equipped with a "Magic Back Screen" alongside triple cameras on the rear, both phones appear to take heavy inspiration from the iPhone 17 Pro, with a floating camera, enlarged camera island, and a secondary display like the one on the Galaxy Z Flip 7.

The MediaTek Dimensity 9500 will be unveiled on September 22. Unlike Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, however, it won't be till mid-October before the first device featuring the chipset is launched in China.

Vivo has unveiled new Y31 series smartphones in the Indian market. The company’s new Y31 series consists of two smartphones: the Vivo Y31 and the Y31 Pro. The Pro variant is equipped with a Dimensity 7300 chipset, a 120 Hz display, and a large 6,500 mAh battery with 44 W wired charging support. It comes in mocha brown and dreamy white color options.

Even though the new Vivo X200 FE is a compact phone, there are no compromises in regard to the main camera from Zeiss and battery life. In our review, we also measured the color-accurate OLED display of the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE competitor, which maxes out at over 5,000 nits.

Multiple Google Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro users have reported that their phones' batteries are swelling, causing the screen to detach from the housing. Some even report that the issue has caused their phones not to turn on, even with a full charge.

Nothing is offering a $300 discount on its latest Phone 3 to customers who previously purchased the Phone 1 or Phone 2, in what the company describes as an exclusive offer for its "day (one)s".

Vivo has confirmed that a feature revered by Vivo X200 Ultra owners is coming to the Vivo X300. Not only that, but the Vivo X300 Pro will set a new standard for the same camera feature once held by the Vivo X200 Ultra itself.

Oppo has showcased the camera capabilities of the Find X9 Pro in an early set of official camera samples. Highlighting the device's new telephoto camera, the samples confirm the extent of telephoto upgrades that will grace the Oppo Find X9 Pro, too.

As a compact smartphone with an E Ink display that also supports color, the Bigme HiBreak Pro Color is designed to impress. The device not only offers a wide range of smartphone features but is also said to be ideal as an e-reader.

The official Xiaomi Weibo account appears to have leaked the design of the Xiaomi 17 Pro series by accidentally changing the account's profile picture. This leaked photo shows a redesigned camera bump, featuring a secondary display on the back.

Qualcomm has now confirmed its plans to launch its next-gen flagship SoC at the upcoming Snapdragon Summit later this month. The chipset will be branded as the "Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5" and will directly succeed last year's Snapdragon 8 Elite.

Xiaomi has now substantiated its plans to launch new premium phones this September. Rather surprisingly, however, the new phones will be branded as the Xiaomi 17 series, with a brief from company executive Lu Weibing revealing the rationale behind that and what to expect from the phones.

As has been reported, Xiaomi is set to launch a compact flagship tablet soon. This tablet will be branded as the "Xiaomi Pad Mini" and will be a doppelganger to the Redmi K Pad which debuted in China back in June.

A new Geekbench listing has now showcased the A19 Pro on the iPhone 17 Pro Max delivering exceptional numbers on both single-code and multi-core CPU tests, introducing the possibility of the Apple chipset matching Qualcomm's upcoming Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5.

From the unconventional design of the Galaxy S25 Edge successor, potentially called Galaxy S26 Air or Galaxy S26 Edge, to the more traditional-looking camera of the Galaxy S26 Pro and Galaxy S26 Ultra, CAD-based renders and dummies have revealed quite a lot about the Galaxy S26 family expected in around four months. The first accessories now seem to confirm the inconsistency of Samsung's camera designs in 2026.

Vivo's next flagship smartphones are now officially backed to run the latest version of Android out of the box. It will be skinned with OriginOS 6, a UI now also touted to rival the iOS 26 software of the new iPhone 17 series in a number of ways - the ability to connect, and swap files, with iPads and Macs included.

The iQoo 15 is thought to have one of the best displays of its generation of new Android flagships on its launch later in 2025. Now, it is also backed to be one of the most distinctive, with a unique new finish for its rear glass panel. The 15 might also aim to extract the most performance out of its top-end Qualcomm platform with advanced cooling and extra silicon.

Poco has announced a 4GB RAM variant of the Poco M7 Plus will be available to buy soon. This variant will be a limited edition that will be sold by Flipkart later this month.

Upgraded audio is coming to the next generation of high-end smartphones, according to a new leak. The upcoming devices' integrated speakers might also come with the logos of famous names in the industry to underpin their new "enhanced" performance. These new niche flagships might come courtesy of Android brands such as Redmi and iQoo.

There is a smartphone available for little money that exudes premium quality and is lightning fast. But compared to last year's model, the OnePlus Nord 5 does have a few drawbacks.

The global beta testing program for HyperOS 3 was recently announced, and a handful of phones and tablets are currently eligible for this build. Beyond the beta, Xiaomi is apparently testing a wide range of devices for this Android 16 update.

The AGM G3 Pro, a new rugged smartphone with an extensive range of features, is now available for pre-order. It comes with a thermal imaging camera and boasts a long battery life.

BOE's latest ADS Pro display for smartphones is backed to be as color-rich and accurate as some 4K panels thanks to its new pixel matrix. Its variable refresh rate (VRR) and up to 20% power-saving features might add value to an upcoming handset. There is a catch, though, which is that it is not OLED

The most glaring difference between the new iPhone Air and the 17 series alongside which it has debuted (apart from its thickness) is the fact that the former has just one rear camera. That will not hinder its ability to produce portrait-style photos, though, according to a new report. The Air is now said to be free of the limitations of Apple's last single-lens smartphone in doing so.

A number of smartphone OEMs are tipped to upgrade to batteries of about 7,000mAh in capacity for their next late-year flagships. The Huawei Mate 80 series might not be among them, according to a new leak - although their successors might be. In the meantime, the upcoming premium smartphones might rock the latest, greatest Kirin-series silicon and new cameras.

Global versions of the Redmi Note 15 Pro and Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus have appeared in new certification documents following their recent Chinese releases. Likely launching with tweaked hardware from the devices offered in China, it looks like Xiaomi has created dedicated Thai variants, too.

Things aren't looking good for Samsung fans who were eagerly awaiting the successors to the Galaxy S25 family. More and more dreams are being quashed by initial certifications and recent leaks. Not only are fewer upgrades to be expected in the camera, but the battery and fast charging features are also likely to disappoint.

Anyone who wants an ultra-thin flagship smartphone generally has to choose between Apple or Samsung, and make many compromises in doing so, especially in terms of camera and battery performance. That said, significantly less limited flagship devices from China are set to arrive on the market very soon, which are expected to impress in these two areas.

The world's four most popular Android smartphones in the second quarter of 2025 are once again from Samsung, starting with a current mid-range smartphone featuring Gorilla Glass Victus and six years of updates at an affordable price. However, the Apple iPhone series continues to occupy the top spots.

Prolific Ice Universe has started a petition to force Samsung to change the head of the imaging department of the Galaxy S series phones. The leaker has expressed concern about the direction of the Galaxy S cameras and fears that the flagship Galaxy S26 phones may fall behind the competition next year.

Vivo continues to position the Vivo X300 as the true successor to the Vivo X200 Pro mini. To emphasise that, the company has now started directly comparing the two and highlighting various advancements that feature inside its next compact flagship smartphone.

The Moto G 2026 and Moto G Play 2026 are two upcoming mid-range smartphones produced by Motorola. Leaking in the wake of the Edge 60 Neo's official launch, the pair will share almost all the same hardware save for a few distinguishing factors.

For the first time, not only Oppo's ultra-camera flagship will get a handgrip with an add-on lens, but also the Oppo Find X9 Pro. The camera kit, which comes directly from Hasselblad, will also be magnetically mountable to the smartphone for the first time, and new accessories for the base Oppo Find X9 model have also been officially hinted at.

HMD Global's latest feature phones start at just $22, making them perfect as a second phone. Sporting an MP3 player, a 3.5mm headphone jack, Snake and an optional camera, the devices offer a wide range of features.

It almost seems as though Google has focused less on the new Pixel Watch 4 and Pixel 10 features this year and more on the repairability of the new smartphones and smartwatches. In a teardown video by JerryRigEverything, the Pixel 10 Pro XL certainly shows progress on the inside.

The Sony Xperia 10 VII has debuted as an Android 15 smartphone with a 120 Hz 6.1-inch OLED display, Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 chip, and AI-enhanced features. The mid-range phone provides owners with up to two days of battery life and four years of OS updates.

Apple's latest first-party cases are touted to have a woven effect; however, Pitaka could be said to have been doing that first with products such as its aramid fiber-imbued ProGuard cases. The new iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max accessories have been unveiled alongside UltraGuard variants with even more sophisticated aramid technology, while Pitaka's Ultra-Slim Case is backed to bring everyday minimalist protection to the iPhone Air and 17 as well. Their high-end look and construction come with premium prices, though.

iQoo's next flagship smartphone is projected to have the best display of its class on its allegedly impending launch. Its screen is now believed to be as good as that of the brand-new iPhone 17 Pro Max - so good in fact that Samsung is also allegedly thinking of using the same panel in its own upcoming Galaxy S-series flagship. Then again, the upgrade might pose a drawback for iQoo, if not for its potential customers.