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Nothing Phone 3a could launch on March 4 (Image source: Nothing - edited)

Nothing Phone 3a: Retailer hints at imminent launch of Pixel 9a rival

Nothing has officially teased the launch of a new product, which will be fully unveiled on March 4. While the company didn't reveal the name, Flipkart may have accidentally revealed it will be the Phone 3a, which is set to be a Pixel 9a rival.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 28 Jan 2025 08:24

The Pixel 9a is rumoured to be launching in March. (Image source: via Roland Quandt)

New report reveals state of Google Pixel 9a pricing for 128 GB and 256 GB variants

According to a new report, Google is set to increase the cost of a 256 GB version of its mid-range smartphone with this year's Pixel 9a release. Allegedly, the front of the Pixel 8a successor has also appeared online in a separate leak.

Alex Alderson, 27 Jan 2025 20:59

Caviar's Ouroboros collection features the same underlying hardware as the regular Galaxy S25 Ultra. (Image source: Caviar)

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra receives exuberant makeover with emerald and 24 karat gold limited edition model

Caviar has overhauled Samsung's latest flagship with a series of extravagant releases. While the regular Galaxy S25 Ultra ships with a titanium frame, Caviar's versions feature emeralds and 24-karat gold motifs that contain a working hourglass.

Alex Alderson, 27 Jan 2025 20:56

The Galaxy A16 5G. (Image source: Samsung)

Samsung Galaxy F16 and M16 5G tipped to launch in India soon following official leak

The selection of affordable Android smartphones with 5G from Samsung in India seems poised to expand substantially with the launch of the Galaxy M16 and the Galaxy F16. Both devices are thought to be powered by the same mid-range MediaTek silicon and to have triple rear camera humps quite like that of the Galaxy Z Fold6.

Deirdre O'Donnell, 27 Jan 2025 20:23

The Galaxy A06 4G. (Image source: Samsung)

Samsung Galaxy A06 5G support page update points to imminent Indian launch

The Galaxy A06 5G is thought to challenge the 2025 budget smartphone market with Android 15 soon. There are intriguing signs that it might do so with a new version of the same SoC as the higher-end A16 5G. Samsung India has just confirmed that a device with its supposed model number exists, thereby hinting that it will become official very soon.

Deirdre O'Donnell, 27 Jan 2025 18:35

iQoo Neo 10R tipped to support 90 fps gaming on imminent debut

iQoo has just confirmed that a new variant of the performance-focused Neo series of Android smartphones will become exclusive to the Indian market "soon". The 10R is rumored to launch with a Snapdragon 8-series platform optimized to deliver 90 frames per second (fps) when its 144Hz display is used for gaming. It is also projected to go for ~$350 or less on its release.

Deirdre O'Donnell, 27 Jan 2025 17:27

Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 tipped to debut with charging upgrade

A device backed to launch as one of the most sought-after Android smartphones of 2025 has just been approved for sale in China, according to a typically reliable leaker. It has been certified to use the same relatively fast charging as the flagship Xiaomi 15, which might give it even more of an edge over its Samsung counterpart than its previous generation.

Deirdre O'Donnell, 27 Jan 2025 16:50

The Galaxy S25 Ultra ships with a non-Bluetooth S Pen. (Image source: Samsung)

FYI: The Galaxy S24 Ultra's S Pen won't work with the Galaxy S25 Ultra

While some S Pen styluses are designed to work with multiple devices, that isn't the case with the Galaxy S24 Ultra's S Pen and the Galaxy S25 Ultra. Not only will it not work, it poses the risk of damaging your device or the S Pen.

Habeeb Onawole, 27 Jan 2025 16:19

The Lava Yuva Smart features a 6.75-inch HD+ LCD display (Image source: Lava)

Lava unveils the Yuva Smart entry-level smartphone with a 5,000 mAh battery

Lava has introduced a new Yuva Smart affordable smartphone in Indian market. The Yuva Smart budget-friendly smartphone comes with an HD+ LCD display, a Unisoc 9863A chipset, a 13 MP primary camera, and a 5,000 mAh battery that supports 10 W wired charging. It will be available soon in India via Amazon.

Abhinav Fating, 27 Jan 2025 13:17

The Nothing Phone (3) teaser hints at triple rear cameras. (Image source: Nothing)

Nothing's first phone of 2025 has a launch date and a design OnePlus fans are going to love

Nothing has announced the launch date for its first smartphone of the year. Believed to be the Nothing Phone (3), the device, which will be announced during MWC Barcelona, has a design reminiscent of a popular OnePlus phone.

Habeeb Onawole, 27 Jan 2025 12:24

The OnePlus 12R receives a new software update (Image source: Vaidyanathan Subramaniam)

Free update gives OnePlus phone BeaconLink feature for making calls without cellular signal

OnePlus has rolled out a new software update to the OnePlus 12R, enabling the device to make calls even without a cellular connection. This feature could be useful in not only rural areas but also crowded places.

Silvio Werner, 27 Jan 2025 04:43

Samsung will give the Galaxy Z Flip 7 software improvements but no new camera hardware, as a new leak suggests. (Image source: TT Technology)

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7: Leaked camera specs point to similar trend as the Galaxy S25

Although Samsung already had patents for a flip phone with three cameras in 2022, the seventh generation of the Galaxy Flip series, which is expected in summer 2025, will only offer two cameras on the outside. Moreover, according to an initial leak, Samsung will use the same strategy for the Galaxy Z Flip7 as it did for the Galaxy S25.

Alexander Fagot, 27 Jan 2025 00:29

The new "14x" variant. (Image source: TENAA via MySmartPrice)

Realme 14x to be refreshed with downgraded rear camera and up to 1TB of internal storage

Realme is tipped to release yet another version of its new 14x smartphone, albeit one without the best camera currently present on the device. It also features a battery reduced in capacity compared to the handset sold in India with the same looks. Then again, the smartphone is now tipped to debut with near-flagship-level amounts of RAM and storage.

Deirdre O'Donnell, 26 Jan 2025 21:12

Google unveils Identity Check. (Image source: Google)

Google Identity Check announced as latest anti-theft feature for Android smartphones

Google has augmented its suite of device security features with Identity Check. It is rated to prevent the extraction of a user's personal and sensitive data from a stolen smartphone by locking them behind biometric authentication under certain conditions. Devices of the Pixel and Samsung Galaxy S25 series are first in line for the new feature.

Deirdre O'Donnell, 26 Jan 2025 17:48

S200X: Rugged smartphone is now also available on Amazon (Image source: Doogee)

Doogee S200X: Rugged phone with second screen and night vision camera available on Amazon

The Doogee S200X is a durable Android phone featuring a large battery, 5G connectivity, and a secondary display on the back. It can now be easily ordered off Amazon.

Silvio Werner, 26 Jan 2025 04:05

Samsung will sell a separate S Pen with Bluetooth capabilities for the Galaxy S25 Ultra. (Image source: Samsung)

Want a Bluetooth-enabled S Pen for the Galaxy S25 Ultra? Samsung will sell you one

Like last year's Galaxy S24 Ultra, Samsung ships the Galaxy S25 Ultra with an S Pen. However, unlike the stylus of its predecessor, this lacks Bluetooth and some associated features. Samsung has now revealed that people will be able to buy a Bluetooth-enabled S Pen for the Galaxy S25 Ultra.

Habeeb Onawole, 26 Jan 2025 01:53

The Galaxy S24 FE is currently Samsung's cheapest Galaxy S smartphone. (Image source: Samsung)

Can't afford the Galaxy S25? The Galaxy S24 FE is down to $549 on Amazon

The Galaxy S24 FE is down by 15% for a limited time and it is a good alternative for those who don't want the newer Galaxy S25. The more affordable model in the Galaxy S24 series has a good main camera, great build, and will receive software support for 7 years.

Habeeb Onawole, 25 Jan 2025 20:51

A "Galaxy A56 5G" render. (Image source: Samsung)

Samsung Galaxy A56 5G hits FCC with faster charging and Wi-Fi 6

The Galaxy A56 5G seems to be on track to launch soon, having secured approval for sale from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). The new leak apparently confirms a number of details about the upcoming Android smartphone, its series-first charging upgrade included.

Deirdre O'Donnell, 25 Jan 2025 20:18

Realme 14x debuts in Malaysia without Diamond Design durability

The Realme 14x has been unleashed on the Indian market with the same advanced durability ratings and battery size as a new Android flagship for a fraction of the price. Not so in Malaysia, however, where the same smartphone is now available with significant compromises on both of its class-leading selling points.

Deirdre O'Donnell, 25 Jan 2025 18:55

Oppo Find X8 Ultra tipped to lead flat-screen flagship Android smartphone charge in 2025

Oppo's impending Find X8 Ultra has been thought to challenge the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra with the same top-end display as the pre-existing OnePlus 13. That is not exactly the case, according to the latest leak. It backs the X8 Ultra to blaze a trail for other super-premium Android handsets of the near future.

Deirdre O'Donnell, 25 Jan 2025 16:59

The Exynos 2500 is slated to launch later this year (image source: Samsung)

Exynos 2500 specs show up online months before its debut alongside Galaxy Z Flip 7

A reliable tipster has revealed what Samsung's upcoming Exynos 2500 has in store. It will feature a 10-core CPU, a 16 CU AMD RDNA 3 iGPU and LPDDR5x-9600 RAM. Rumours say it will debut alongside the Galaxy Z Flip 7 in August.

Anil Ganti, 25 Jan 2025 16:42

It seems Samsung has indeed integrated a noticeably larger vapor chamber inside the Galaxy S25 Ultra (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra teardown reveals noticeably larger vapor chamber than predecessor

The Galaxy S25 series became official with some hardware upgrades, and the Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy is one of them. As a teardown has revealed, Samsung has integrated a pretty large VC cooling setup in the Ultra to keep this customized SoC cool.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 25 Jan 2025 13:54

The Xperia line may have one foot in the grave. (Image source: Science and Knowledge/Unsplash - edited)

Xperia expiring: Fishy Sony Xperia 1 VII rumor may temper expectations for the 2025 flagship phone

A slight but potentially significant rumor about the potential Sony Xperia 1 VII has turned up, and yet again it seems Xperia fans should hope for the best but expect the worst. Unofficial render videos of the Xperia 1 VII have been accompanied with sizzling specs, including the ever-present 3.5 mm audio jack and a return to 4K. A sketchy but not outlandish source says different though.

Daniel R Deakin, 25 Jan 2025 11:50

Epic Games Store on mobile gets third-party titles and free games (Image source: Epic Games Store - edited)

Epic Games Store introduces third-party titles and free games program on mobile

Epic Games Store is adding around 20 third-party titles to its Android and iOS apps. It has also officially introduced the free games program to the mobile storefront and is working to bring the highest-grossing mobile game developers to its platform.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 25 Jan 2025 07:14

The Quintus is a new smartphone with Google-free Android (Image source: Volla Phone)

Volla Phone Quintus privacy-focused smartphone ditches Google and runs on Ubuntu Touch or Android

The Volla Phone Quintus is now available and aims to entice buyers with its focus on privacy. The smartphone runs on either Android or Ubuntu Touch and foregoes all Google services, if desired.

Silvio Werner, 24 Jan 2025 21:27

The Xiaomi 15 Ultra cuts a OnePlus-like figure in its first hands-on photo. (Image source: @gauravh1)

Xiaomi 15 Ultra rears its head in first leaked photo with camera upgrades and design changes

The Xiaomi 15 Ultra has been revealed in its first hands-on leak. Not only does the photo show reported hardware changes, but it also showcases a design change that has a certain OnePlus feel to it.

Alex Alderson, 24 Jan 2025 18:56

Asus ROG Phone 9 FE could feature the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (8 Pro pictured, image source: Asus)

Leak details the affordable Asus ROG Phone 9 series smartphone ahead of official announcement

Asus is rumored to launch the ROG Phone 9 FE, which is expected to be a cheaper variant for Asus's new gaming smartphone lineup. While the company has yet to officially announce it, a new leak has shared all the specs of the device.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 24 Jan 2025 18:17

Zhang claims that the Oppo Find N5 will offer an optimal experience in both folded and unfolded states (Image source: Billy Zhang on X)

Super-thin OnePlus Open 2 gets compared to Apple iPad Pro M4 in new images

The Oppo Find N5 is set to debut in February, and it's expected to be rebranded to the OnePlus Open 2 in certain regions. A new teaser has compared the foldable phone to the Apple iPad Pro M4 to showcase its thinness.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 24 Jan 2025 15:30

3C certification reveals the charging speed of the Galaxy S25 Edge (Image source: Mishaal Rahman)

Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge: 3C certification reveals charging speed of the thin flagship phone

At the last Unpacked event, Samsung fully unveiled the Galaxy S25 series, but the rumored thin flagship, called S25 Edge, was only teased. While not much is known about the device, a recent 3C certification has confirmed its charging speed.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 24 Jan 2025 13:54

OnePlus Open 2 leak shows the reduced camera bump of the soon-to-be thinnest foldable phone (Image source: 陈震同学 on Weibo)

OnePlus Open 2: New leak shows the cut-down camera bump of the foldable phone

Oppo is gearing up to launch the Find N5, which is expected to be rebranded as the OnePlus Open 2 in certain regions. While past leaks have already showcased the thinness of the foldable phone, a new leak has now given another look at the device.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 24 Jan 2025 11:50

The Galaxy S25 Ultra can be charged via Qi2 in conjunction with selected protective cases. (Image source: Spigen)

Spigen's Ultra Hybrid cases ensure optimal fit of Galaxy S25 and Galaxy S25 Ultra with magnetic Qi2 chargers

The Samsung Galaxy S25 series supports Qi2, but requires a protective case with integrated magnets since Samsung has simply dispensed with these in its flagships. Spigen offers several cases that make the Galaxy S25 and Galaxy S25 Ultra compatible with magnetic Qi2 accessories.

Hannes Brecher, 24 Jan 2025 01:08

The very first Android 16 beta has been released just a few months after the launch of Android 15 (Image source: Google, edited)

Android 16 update for Pixel 9 Pro and other Google phones now available: Public beta with new features awaits

Users of the Pixel 6 or newer Google smartphones can now try out Android 16 as the search engine giant has released the first public beta version of the updated mobile operating system. The beta introduces several new features, but more changes are expected to be rolled out until the final update launches in the second quarter of 2025.

Hannes Brecher, 23 Jan 2025 23:07

The Galaxy S25 Ultra hasn't received big camera upgrades, but new software-based improvements (Image source: Samsung)

Samsung details Galaxy S25 Ultra camera upgrades including RAW features, Virtual Aperture and AI enhancements

The Samsung Galaxy S25 series has barely received any notable hardware camera upgrades. Instead, Samsung is advertising numerous software innovations that are intended to result in better image quality and more flexibility. The South Korean company has now explained these camera improvements in detail.

Hannes Brecher, 23 Jan 2025 21:17

The iPhone SE 4 is rumored to sport the powerful A18 SoC. (Image source: AppleTrack)

Apple iPhone SE 4 rumored to boast iPhone 16's SoC, allowing for true flagship performance on a budget

The iPhone SE 4 is widely expected to see the light of day sometime during the Spring of this year. The budget iPhone is also rumored to a receive a plethora of enticing upgrades, including a 6.1-inch OLED screen, a 48 MP camera, as well as a flagship SoC.

Sambit Saha, 23 Jan 2025 18:57

Mental health apps might turn into bigger business soon. (Image source: Headspace)

Mental health apps backed to turn into multi-billion-dollar business by 2031

The ever-growing pool of apps rated to help the user manage their mental health and/or related conditions is now predicted to represent an industry that will be worth nearly $18 billion by the start of the 2030s. The 'solutions' are backed as the latest and greatest way to access help and treatment, although they have their drawbacks.

Deirdre O'Donnell, 23 Jan 2025 18:45

OtterBox S25 series phone cases (Image Source: OtterBox)

Durable OtterBox phone cases launch for the Samsung Galaxy S25 Series

A reinforced case is essential for buyers who plan to own an S25 Series phone for longer than one upgrade cycle. OtterBox is debuting a range of new cases that promise long-term protection for Samsung's new smartphones.

Adam Corsetti, 23 Jan 2025 17:53

Huawei Pocket 3 tipped to launch as Chinese Spring Festival special

Muliple Chinese smartphone OEMs are thought to unleash the highest-end or otherwise most interesting devices they have currently got at around the same time in February 2025, so as to coincide with the country's New Year celebrations. Now, Huawei is thought to join in with its latest premium clamshell foldable handset.

Deirdre O'Donnell, 23 Jan 2025 17:09

The 30 Premier 5G. (Image source: Tecno)

Tecno Camon 40 Premier 5G boasts periscope zoom lens in new leak

The Camon 40 Premier 5G will become Tecno's latest flagship mid-range Android smartphone in the near future, according to the latest leaks. They also suggest that its design mimics that of a higher-end device, although the two seem to have an advanced kind of telephoto lens in common. The 40 Premier is also now tipped to have relatively fast charging and NFC.

Deirdre O'Donnell, 23 Jan 2025 16:29

Other Android OEMs have been offering Seamless Updates for years. (Image source: Samsung)

Galaxy S25: Samsung is finally offering Seamless Updates on its flagship smartphones

Samsung has been offering industry-leading software support across its smartphone portfolio for some time. The advent of the Galaxy S25 series now brings a more secure update process to the company's flagship product stack, too.

Alex Alderson, 23 Jan 2025 15:05

Xiaomi has chosen the Xiaomi 15 to celebrate Chinese New Year this year. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi 15 refresh arrives with Xiaomi SU7-inspired special edition design

The Xiaomi 15 is not available globally yet. While Xiaomi has not even hinted when its latest compact flagship will be available outside of China, it has already refreshed it in its home market. Available exclusively in a 'Carmine Red' makeover, the Xiaomi 15 New Year's Flavour celebrates Chinese New Year, which falls on January 29.

Alex Alderson, 23 Jan 2025 15:00

The Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy contains a few changes from the original SM8750-AB version of the Snapdragon 8 Elite. (Image source: OnePlus)

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy falls short in early CPU and GPU benchmarks

Qualcomm and Samsung have now shared details about the new Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy chipset, codenamed SM8750-AC. Allegedly a 'completely custom' chipset, the Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy falls short of hitting its overclocked CPU and GPU figures in early post-release benchmark results.

Alex Alderson, 23 Jan 2025 14:57

The OnePlus Open. (Image source: OnePlus)

OnePlus Open 2: Leak indicates it may not be the lightest foldable phone

A new leak suggests the upcoming OnePlus Open 2 may not claim the title of the lightest foldable smartphone in the market. The leak indicates the device could weigh more than the Vivo X Fold 3.

Huzefa Baloch, 23 Jan 2025 13:57

The Galaxy S25 Edge was on display at the Galaxy Unpacked event. (Image source: Mishaal Rahman)

Samsung's Galaxy S25 Edge might not be as powerful as its siblings

The Galaxy S25 Edge made an appearance at Samsung's first Galaxy Unpacked event of the year. While its design is now public knowledge, its specs aren't, but new info suggests it might be slightly less-powerful than the other Galaxy S25 models.

Habeeb Onawole, 23 Jan 2025 12:43

At yesterday's Galaxy Unpacked event, Samsung teased a tri/multi-foldable and a mixed reality headset alongside the Galaxy S25 Edge. (Image source: X)

Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge to be a "thinner Galaxy S25 Ultra": More information on price level and launch window

Samsung has beaten Apple to the draw in giving a foretaste of a much thinner Galaxy S25 model at yesterday's Galaxy Unpacked event, which will not be called Galaxy S25 Slim but rather Galaxy S25 Edge. An analyst has now provided further information on Samsung's answer to the iPhone 17 Air. Samsung's first tri-foldable was also teased yesterday.

Alexander Fagot, 23 Jan 2025 11:00

The Galaxy S25 Edge should rival the iPhone 17 Air. (Image source: @r3dash)

Samsung reveals Galaxy S25 Edge with ultra-thin design after Galaxy S25 Slim rumours

Samsung has created a fourth member of the Galaxy S25 series after all. Contrary to pre-launch rumours, the device in question will not be the Galaxy S25 Slim. The ultra-slim flagship sports a different design than leakers previously suggested too.

Alex Alderson, 22 Jan 2025 22:07

The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus may soon be replaced with something to rival the Redmi Note 14 Pro Plus. (Image source: Nothing)

Nothing's cryptic teaser may be for a future Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro Plus rival

Nothing has published its first teaser for what is expected to be its next smartphone. Potentially, the Nothing 'Arcanine' could compete with Xiaomi's Redmi Note 14 Pro Plus, which it now offers globally.

Alex Alderson, 22 Jan 2025 20:55

Some Google Pixel 4a owners are facing massive issues after the latest software update (Image source: Daniel Romero)

Pixel 4a software update causes massive battery issues, Google pays $50 and offers other solutions

Google has identified a battery issue with the Pixel 4a and has recently started to roll out an update to affected smartphones on January 8th. However, this update may cause significant issues according to numerous user complaints.

Hannes Brecher, 22 Jan 2025 20:43