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Google is planning to bring a slew of AI features to Pixel devices in 2025 and 2026. (Image source: Google)

Stable Diffusion models to be hosted locally on Google Pixel 10 and Pixel 10 Pro with other AI features coming too

According to a reliable leaker, Google is working to launch various new AI features alongside the Pixel 10 and Pixel 11 series. Allegedly, Stable Diffusion-based models will finally run locally too, albeit perhaps only for Pixel 1...

Alex Alderson, 28 Oct 2024 18:13

Some of Google's rumoured camera features will not be ready before 2026. (Image source: Google)

Leaker provides insights into state of new Google camera features headed to Pixel smartphones

It seems that Google could have a whole host of camera features in development for its Pixel smartphone division. Allegedly, a new Ultra Low Light video mode is in development that can capture footage at as low as 5 lux, among oth...

Alex Alderson, 28 Oct 2024 18:11

How does Notebookcheck test laptops and smartphones? A behind-the-scenes look into our review process

A deep dive on how we carry out product testing. We have a meticulous methodology for testing laptops, phones, and tablets that allows for impartial and objective ratings. This article offers a comprehensive look behind the scenes — a detailed explanation of what we measure and ...

Simon Leitner, Klaus Hinum, Marc Herter, 28 Oct 2024 17:43

3D face unlock could return to Pixel devices in 2026. (Image source: Google via /LEAKS)

Google Pixel 11 and Pixel 11 Pro could beat Apple iPhone 18 Pro to under-display face unlock technology

According to a new report, Google is exploring bringing back 3D face unlock technology to its Pixel smartphone line through under-display technology. Seemingly, Google may beat Apple by a few months in showcasing similar technolog...

Alex Alderson, 28 Oct 2024 16:25

The Google Pixel 9 in review at Notebookcheck (Image source: Marcus Herbrich / Notebookcheck)

Is the Pixel smartphone losing its identity? Verdict on the Google Pixel 9

The Google Pixel 9 is a premium smartphone with the Tensor G4 processor and comes in many colours. Read our review to find out whether the Pixel phone is worth buying.

Marcus Herbrich, 28 Oct 2024 14:57

The Samsung W25 comes in one colour option. (Image source: Samsung)

Samsung's new ultra-premium foldables are now official with eye-catching designs

Samsung has now presented the W25 and W25 Flip, which line up as the company's fourth and fifth foldable smartphones of the year. While the W25 Flip is a new version of the Galaxy Z Flip6, the W25 is the long-awaited stablemate of...

Alex Alderson, 28 Oct 2024 14:54

Official OnePlus accessories for the OnePlus 13. (Image source: OnePlus)

OnePlus shows off first-party accessories for the OnePlus 13 and a new lifestyle product

OnePlus has revealed that the OnePlus 13 will not be the only product launching on October 31. The manufacturer has shared a poster of new accessories and a new lifestyle product that will be unveiled alongside the flagship.

Habeeb Onawole, 28 Oct 2024 14:31

OnePlus 13 to pack a large 6,000 mAh battery (Image source: OnePlus - edited)

OnePlus 13 to feature the largest battery in the company's smartphone lineup

The OnePlus 13 is set to launch in China on October 31, with the brand already confirming several key specs. In the latest round of teasers, the company revealed the battery details of the flagship phone.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 28 Oct 2024 14:08

The OnePlus 13 will have better communication features. (Image source: OnePlus)

OnePlus 13 to come with a longer Bluetooth range, improved IR blaster, and more

OnePlus has released more details of the OnePlus 13 ahead of the launch later this week. The new official teasers cover communication features such as Bluetooth, network signals, NFC, etc.

Habeeb Onawole, 28 Oct 2024 11:31

Samsung is expected to return with three new foldables in 2025. (Image source: Samsung)

Samsung model numbers revealed for Galaxy Z Flip7, Galaxy Z Fold7 and even possible Galaxy Z Fold7 Ultra

Samsung is a way off from presenting new foldables, having only recently done so with the Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition in South Korea. Nonetheless, multiple sources have discovered what they believe to be the final model numbers ...

Alex Alderson, 28 Oct 2024 00:09

Snapdragon 8 Elite phones could be much better at emulating PC games than the 8 Gen 3 devices (Image source: Razer)

Snapdragon 8 Elite paves the way for improved PC game emulation on mobile devices

Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite has brought a new wave of flagship smartphones, with most set to release within October. This next-gen SoC appears to have full Linux support, which could make PC game emulation easy on upcoming phone...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 27 Oct 2024 20:31

The OnePlus 13's display. (Image source: OnePlus)

OnePlus 13 teaser touts most advanced Android flagship display to date

OnePlus asserts that its upcoming flagship Android smartphone will have the brand's best display yet. It is now officially the first mobile screen with its 2K OLED specs to meet TUV Rheinland's new Intelligent Eye Protection 4.0 ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 27 Oct 2024 19:37

The original X Flip. (Image source: Vivo)

Vivo X Flip clamshell foldable smartphone faces axe in new leak

The X Flip debuted as Vivo's inaugural high-powered Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 rival in 2023 and is, as such, well overdue for an update - in theory. However, there will be no second generation any time soon, according to a new leak. ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 27 Oct 2024 18:22

Snapdragon 8 Elite Leading Version predicted to launch with Apple A18 Pro-beating performance

The freshly-launched Snapdragon 8 Elite is now Qualcomm's fastest processor for top-end mobile devices. However, there is an even faster version in the wings, one already touted as capable of rivalling the chip found in the new iP...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 27 Oct 2024 17:31

Alleged render of the upcoming HMD smartphone codenamed 'Sage'. (Image source: smashx_60 on X)

Specs and renders of mid-range HMD 'Sage' smartphone leak

Details of another upcoming mid-range smartphone from HMD have appeared online. The leak also reveals the phone will have a design similar to that of the HMD Skyline.

Habeeb Onawole, 27 Oct 2024 14:15

Realme's upcoming smartphone, the GT 7 Pro. (Image source: Realme)

Realme GT 7 Pro: TENAA listing reveals key specifications

Realme is set to launch its GT 7 Pro smartphone in China next month. Ahead of its official debut, the device has appeared on the TENAA certification platform, revealing key specifications.

Huzefa Baloch, 27 Oct 2024 12:26

iQoo 13 is less likely to start at CNY 3,999 (Image source: Derrick_Zhang_ on Weibo)

Company official confirms Snapdragon 8 Elite-powered iQoo 13 will see a price hike

The iQoo 13 is set to be among the first flagship phones with the Snapdragon 8 Elite. It's confirmed to launch on October 30, and while it was previously believed not to see a price hike, a company official has said otherwise.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 27 Oct 2024 09:18

Xiaomi's next flagship smartphones will be joined by a whole host of other devices. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi 15 and Xiaomi 15 Pro boast improved cameras, batteries and displays in new pre-release teasers

Xiaomi continues to tease its first Snapdragon 8 Elite-powered smartphones before their release early next week. While the Xiaomi 15 and Xiaomi 15 Pro are not ready for primetime just yet, many details about both devices have been...

Alex Alderson, 27 Oct 2024 02:44

The Mate XT. (Image source: JerryRigEverything)

Huawei Mate XT: Unique tri-folding smartphone tested for durability in new video

The Huawei Mate XT has been accounted "the coolest phone in the world" of right now on the infamous YouTube channel JerryRigEverything due to its world-first tri-foldable design. However, that same groundbreaking build comes with ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 26 Oct 2024 20:51

The Galaxy S25 Ultra is rumoured to retain the same AMOLED panel as the Galaxy S24 Ultra that we reviewed earlier this year, pictured. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Samsung rumoured to give Apple and Google the visual edge thanks to cost-cutting on even the Galaxy S25 Ultra

According to new reports, the Samsung Galaxy S25 series is set to fall short of iPhone 16 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro models in the display department. While Apple and Google's latest high-end smartphones utilise Samsung's new M14 AMOLED ...

Alex Alderson, 26 Oct 2024 18:14

According to a survey by CNET, a lot of storage space and a large battery are still more important to consumers than artificial intelligence. (Image source: Tim Dougles/Pexels)

Not sold on AI – survey reveals what smartphone users really want

A new survey by CNET shows that artificial intelligence (AI) is less of a priority for smartphone buyers than expected. Despite the investments made by leading manufacturers in AI-supported functions, the core needs of users remai...

Marius Müller, 26 Oct 2024 16:11

The Vivo X200 and X200 Pro receives multiple certifications, hinting at an imminent global release. (Image source: Vivo)

Vivo X200 and X200 Pro global release imminent as certifications surface

The Vivo X200 and X200 Pro smartphones have appeared on multiple certification sites including Taiwan's NCC and Malaysia's SIRIM, suggesting an imminent global release. These flagship devices feature MediaTek's Dimensity 9400 SoC,...

Huzefa Baloch, 26 Oct 2024 15:28

Oppo A3X 4G in Nebula Red colorway (Image source : Oppo)

Oppo unveils new entry-level smartphone with Snapdragon 6s Gen 1 SoC

Oppo has launched a new A3X 4G budget-range smartphone in India. The 4G-enabled smartphone is powered by Snapdragon 6s Gen 1 chipset. It features a 90Hz HD+ display, 8MP rear camera, 5100mAh battery, and much more. The smartphone ...

Abhinav Fating, 25 Oct 2024 19:54

OnePlus' OxygenOS 15 features Parallel Processing for smooth animations (Image source: OnePlus)

OnePlus mocks Samsung's One UI for not having fluid animations like OxygenOS

OnePlus has officially introduced the OxygenOS 15, which is based on Android 15. During the presentation, the company took a dig at Samsung's One UI for not having as smooth animations as its new Android skin.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 25 Oct 2024 19:13

RedMagic 10 Ultra tipped to come with series-first display size upgrade

The RedMagic 10 "Pro" and "Ultra" is now thought to dwarf even its cutting-edge Android gaming powerhouse predecessors on various levels. One of them might also become the largest Snapdragon 8 Elite-powered device to date on its l...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 25 Oct 2024 19:00

The Barracuda X Chroma. (Image source: Razer)

Razer Barracuda X Chroma: New SmartSwitch Dual Wireless headphones with active RGB cups

Razer touts its latest headset as the best multi-platform gaming life accessory of its line to date, and not merely due to its series-first six-zone Chroma lighting. It can also connect to 2 wireless devices at once, so as to be a...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 25 Oct 2024 17:58

Oppo Find X8 series will make a global debut next month (Image source: Oppo - edited)

Oppo reveals global launch timeline for Dimensity 9400-powered Find X8 series

The Vivo X200 series brought the first flagship phones with Dimensity 9400, but there's no word on global release yet. Oppo recently made the Find X8 lineup official, but the company has already announced that it will launch outsi...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 25 Oct 2024 17:52

It seems that all of the Galaxy S24 series' colours will return next year. (Image source: Samsung)

Leaker reveals planned colours for Samsung Galaxy S25, Galaxy S25 Plus and Galaxy S25 Ultra

A renowned leaker claims to have obtained the full list of launch colours for Samsung's next flagship smartphones. Reportedly, Samsung will offer the Galaxy S25 series in nine colour options, albeit not nine for each model.

Alex Alderson, 25 Oct 2024 17:32

The POCO C75 shares many of its features with the Redmi 14C. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Poco C75: Xiaomi releases new Poco smartphone for as little as $109

Xiaomi has now released its latest Poco smartphone after a spate of leaks. While many recent Poco smartphones have targeted the upper mid-range smartphone market, Xiaomi's new release can be purchased for as little as $109 globall...

Alex Alderson, 25 Oct 2024 15:47

Samsung Galaxy W25 Flip and W25 Fold will have gold accents like their predecessors (Image source: Evan Blass on X - edited)

Leak reveals new Samsung foldable phones in sleek black and gold design

Samsung recently launched the Galaxy Z Fold 6 Special Edition in South Korea, and the W25 Fold, based on the same foldable phone, is expected to launch soon in China alongside the W25 Flip. A new leak has now revealed the design o...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 25 Oct 2024 15:36

Samsung is unlikely to replace the Galaxy A55 with a successor before spring 2025. (Image source: Samsung)

Samsung Galaxy A56 to launch with long-awaited camera upgrade

According to a new report, Samsung is finally set to bring a significant camera upgrade to its mid-range smartphone product stack. Unfortunately, the company is expected to bring over plenty of camera hardware from this year's Gal...

Alex Alderson, 25 Oct 2024 15:20

Snapdragon 8 Elite in iQoo 13 scores over 3.1 million points in AnTuTu (Image source: iQoo)

iQoo 13 with Snapdragon 8 Elite hits record high on AnTuTu

The iQoo 13 is one of the very first gaming-focused phones with the Snapdragon 8 Elite. It's set to launch in China on October 30, and days before the event, the company has revealed the flagship phone's AnTuTu benchmark score.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 25 Oct 2024 13:13

New Realme GT7 Pro teaser images reveal Mars Exploration Edition design (Image source: Realme - edited)

Realme reveals special edition of GT7 Pro ahead of November launch

The Realme GT7 Pro will be among the first devices to feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite, Qualcomm's new 3 nm chipset. Realme has recently revealed some features of this new flagship phone, and now, it's showcasing the design of the s...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 25 Oct 2024 08:10

iPhone SE 4 is rumored to feature a 48 MP single-camera setup at the rear. (Image source: 4RMD via YouTube)

Apple iPhone SE 4 slated to enter mass production by the end of this year with impressive upgrades

Apple's upcoming iPhone SE 4 is poised to arrive with a variety of improvements. Being Apple's most affordable iPhone variant, the SE 4 is likely to be rather popular in emerging economies. Rumored to launch in the spring of 2025,...

Sambit Saha, 24 Oct 2024 21:46

iPhone 17 Pro Max will boast a significantly smaller dynamic island. (Image source: Apple)

Reports claim iPhone 17 Pro Max might feature a smaller dynamic island, future iPhones models to boast LTPO3 displays

The iPhone 17 Pro Max might be the only one in the lineup to feature a substantially shrunken Dynamic Island, as detailed in a recent report accessed by MacRumors. Moreover, future iPhone models will benefit from LTPO3 displays, a...

Sambit Saha, 24 Oct 2024 20:41

The Find X8 is about as large as the Galaxy S24 Plus. (Image source: Oppo)

Oppo Find X8 debuts with high-end hardware in smaller body than Find X8 Pro

Oppo has released the Find X8 in its home market alongside a bunch of other new hardware. Coming in at roughly the same dimensions as Samsung's Galaxy S24 Plus, the Oppo Find X8 has three 50 MP cameras, a near-6,000 mAh battery an...

Alex Alderson, 24 Oct 2024 19:54

The Find X8 Pro should receive a global release at some stage. (Image source: Oppo)

Oppo Find X8 Pro takes on flagship competition with MediaTek Dimensity 9400, ultra-bright display and heady camera hardware

Oppo has now previewed the Find X8 Pro in its home market before its expected global release. While the Find X8 Pro borrows from one of Apple's recent 'innovations', it brings plenty of flagship features to the table to disrupt it...

Alex Alderson, 24 Oct 2024 19:49

The ROG Phone 9 will launch in December with the Snapdragon 8 Elite. (Image source: Asus)

Asus ROG Phone 9: Leak reveals specs including Snapdragon 8 Elite and AI features, but also downgrades

The Asus ROG Phone 9 will be officially unveiled in November and is expected to deliver even better gaming performance than its predecessor thanks to the brand new Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. A leak now reveals the full specs, sh...

Hannes Brecher, 24 Oct 2024 19:34

The OnePlus 13 will officially arrive on October 31 in China. (Image source: OnePlus)

OnePlus 13 camera upgrades official as camera samples also revealed

OnePlus has shared new details about its first Snapdragon 8 Elite flagship. Launching later this month as the OnePlus 13, the device will ship with various camera upgrades including a new 50 MP telephoto camera.

Alex Alderson, 24 Oct 2024 19:01

Xiaomi 15 and 15 Pro are now confirmed to cost higher than their predecessors (Image source: Xiaomi)

Company official confirms that the Xiaomi 15 series will see a price hike

The Xiaomi 15 series has just become official, and it will initially bring two flagship phones with the Snapdragon 8 Elite. However, Lei Jun, the company's CEO, has confirmed that the new smartphones will be more expensive than th...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 24 Oct 2024 18:55

OnePlus China has given us a preview of what to expect from the OnePlus 13, confirming some previous rumours about changes to the display and back panel. (Image source: OnePlus via Sparrow's News)

Early OnePlus 13 unboxing confirms flat display and design changes ahead of launch

The hotly anticipated OnePlus 13 has shown up on what appears to be an official unboxing video ahead of the October 31 Chinese launch of the flagship Android phone. The new video shows off the packaging, which suggests a charger w...

Julian van der Merwe, 24 Oct 2024 18:14

The Xiaomi 15 Pro should be available in multiple colour options with ceramic back panels. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi 15 Pro shown in detail by official launch pictures with new 120 mm periscope telephoto camera confirmed

Xiaomi has confirmed a few details about its next 'Pro' flagship smartphone. Launching next week alongside a whole host of other products, the Xiaomi 15 Pro will be lighter than the iPhone 16 Pro Max and Galaxy S24 Ultra while fea...

Alex Alderson, 24 Oct 2024 17:19

Google's Tensor ARM chips are only slowly catching up to to the competition. (Image source: Google)

Leak: Google's performance forecast compares Pixel 10 and Pixel 11 with Apple, Qualcomm and MediaTek

Now that the most important specifications of the Google Tensor G5 and Tensor G6 have been leaked, Google's internal performance forecasts reveal how the Pixel 10 Pro and Pixel 11 Pro will perform in comparison to rivals from Appl...

Hannes Brecher, 24 Oct 2024 17:13

The Xiaomi 15 has a 6.36-inch display like its predecessor. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi 15 now official with design and hardware changes shown in first images

Xiaomi is preparing to launch its next flagship smartphone series. While the Xiaomi 15 and Xiaomi 15 Pro will not be available until next week, Xiaomi has revealed what its next compact flagship looks like ahead of schedule.

Alex Alderson, 24 Oct 2024 12:53

Xiaomi 15 series will officially launch on October 29 in China (Image source: Xiaomi - edited)

Xiaomi officially confirms launch date of Xiaomi 15 series and HyperOS 2.0

The Xiaomi 15 series finally has an official launch date. This new flagship lineup will make its debut on October 29 in China, and alongside the next-gen smartphones, the company will introduce HyperOS 2.0.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 24 Oct 2024 09:12

Google's upcomnig Tensor G5 and Tensor G6 could pack some serious firepower (image source: Google)

Key Google Tensor G5 and Tensor G6 specs revealed: New GPU, TSMC 3 nm node and faster RAM

We stumbled upon some details about Google's upcoming Tensor chips. The Pixel 10's Tensor G5 will be manufactured on TSMC's N3E node. Its successor, the Tensor G6 (Pixel 11) will use its enhanced version, N3P.

Anil Ganti, 23 Oct 2024 20:50