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Nubia advertises the Z60S Pro as supporting AI features like Magic Eraser. (Image source: Nubia)

Nubia Z60S Pro joins Nubia Z60 Ultra Leading Version in global release

Nubia has presented the Z60S Pro, an upper mid-range smartphone. Principally, Nubia hopes to set the Z60S Pro apart from its competitors with an innovative triple camera set-up that includes a 35 mm primary camera and is supported...

Alex Alderson, 23 Jul 2024 17:25

Google's new design language will not extend across the entire Pixel 9 series. (Image source: @Sudhanshu1414)

Leaker reveals Google Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro XL in official images

Google has been trying to get ahead of leakers by sharing teasers about its forthcoming smartphones. However, one renowned leaker has now posted official-looking images of two models, which Google will launch next month as the Pix...

Alex Alderson, 23 Jul 2024 17:11

The Honor V60? (Source: Digital Chat Station via Weibo)

Honor X60 shows up as upcoming Android smartphone with substantial design update in new leak

Honor's X60 series of 2024 smartphones is projected to come with more up-to-date displays and even bigger batteries than their X50 predecessors. Now, they are also tipped to be unrecognizable compared to their forebears, with a si...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 23 Jul 2024 16:11

Samsung's first 'Ultra' foldable may be difficult to obtain outside of a few select markets. (Image source: Ice Universe)

Galaxy Z Fold6 Ultra: Leaker claims that ultra-premium Samsung foldable will mirror the Galaxy S24 Ultra with a wide cover display

Increasingly, Android OEMs are leaning towards adopting wider cover displays for their book-style foldables, whether that be Honor, Oppo or Vivo. According to a reliable leaker, Samsung will soon join the party with the Galaxy Z F...

Alex Alderson, 23 Jul 2024 15:37

The HMD Skyline can be repaired relatively easily. (Image source: HMD Global)

HMD Skyline's iFixit teardown reveals the innovative, repairable Nokia Lumia design

The HMD Skyline is said to impress not only with a Nokia Lumia-style design, a 108 MP triple camera, a 50 MP selfie camera, and Qi2 support but also with particularly easy repairs. A teardown by iFixit now shows whether the smartp...

Hannes Brecher, 23 Jul 2024 15:35

Huawei's last budget foldable smartphone. (Source: Huawei)

Huawei Nova-series foldable smartphone tipped for imminent launch

There is good news and bad news for fans of the Huawei Nova series, according to a prominent tipster. The bad news is that the release of the line's next generation of mid-range smartphones has been postponed. On the other hand, i...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 23 Jul 2024 15:34

The Nubia Z60 Ultra gets a new variant with minor improvements. (Image source: Nubia)

Ultra-specs for $649: Nubia Z60 Ultra Leading Version launches with 35 mm camera, 6,000 mAh battery and under-display camera

Nubia presents a Leading Version of the Z60 Ultra, priced from $649, and should impress with an innovative camera system, a faster Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC, a 6,000 mAh battery, and a range of AI upgrades.

Hannes Brecher, 23 Jul 2024 15:02

The new Charging Station. (Source: Sharge)

Sharge 100W Charging Station debuts to power up to six devices at once with Advanced GaN Technology.

Sharge is a well-known name in portable charging; now, it has broken into power solutions for the home and/or office with its latest product. It packs two full (US-style) AC sockets as well as two of the brand's 100W USB-C ports, ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 23 Jul 2024 14:59

The Xiaomi POCO x Deadpool x Wolverine Special Limited Edition looks to have a metallic red finish. (Source: Yogesh Brar on X/Twitter)

First look at POCO x Deadpool limited edition smartphone reveals back camera design

A new POCO x Deadpool smartphone leak has surfaced online, and it appears to be a rebranded POCO F6 (as previously revealed) in Deadpool's signature crimson red skin. The leak shows the Deadpool insiginia surrounding the device's ...

Anubhav Sharma, 23 Jul 2024 11:52

The Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 will likely offer a 15% upgrade in single-core performance over its predecessor. (Source: Geekbench)

Qualcomm's mid-range Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 launches next month; Redmi, Realme, Vivo and Motorola likely to be first OEMs to feature chip

A new leak, courtesy of Yogesh Brar, revealed the launch date and availability of the upcoming Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 chipset. The specs are in line with the previously revealed Geekbench listing, which showcased the single-core and ...

Anubhav Sharma, 23 Jul 2024 09:48

The first teardown video shows us the new vapor chamber cooling system of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6. (Image source: Samsung)

Galaxy Z Flip 6 teardown shows the first vapor chamber cooling in a Samsung flip phone

The first teardown video for the brand new Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 shows how best to look inside your new flip phone, what to look out for and, above all, what you can find inside. It also reveals the first vapor chamber cooling sy...

Alexander Fagot, 23 Jul 2024 02:11

The OnePlus Open may have another six months of life left in it before being replaced. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

OnePlus Open 2: Leaker discusses mammoth battery capacity and release window for early Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 foldable

A typically reliable leaker has commented on the state of the OnePlus Open 2, which will likely reach many markets as the Oppo Find N5. Allegedly, the OnePlus Open 2 could combine a Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 chipset with a huge 6,000 mAh...

Alex Alderson, 22 Jul 2024 19:34

Xiaomi sells global versions of the MIX Flip in Hong Kong. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi MIX Flip: Global model is already available worldwide for about as much as Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 rival

The MIX Flip is slated to soon receive a global release. However, it is already possible to pick up Xiaomi's crack at a Motorola Razr 50 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 competitor outside China. Better still, the global version o...

Alex Alderson, 22 Jul 2024 18:23

The Pixel 9 Pro XL will succeed the Pixel 8 Pro. (Image source: XDA Forums)

New leak reveals that more efficient modem technology with satellite connectivity support is headed to Google Pixel 9 Pro XL

A new leak has highlighted more details about Google's Pixel 8 Pro successor. Arriving next month as the Pixel 9 Pro XL, the device will not only be available with a third more RAM, but also a new modem that should reduce power co...

Alex Alderson, 22 Jul 2024 18:14

The Cubot KingKong X has a second display on the back. (Image source: Cubot).

Cubot KingKong X 5G rugged phone hits store shelves with a heavy discount

The Cubot KingKong X is a beefed up version of the KingKong AX. It's now available to buy with a pretty steep discount.

Habeeb Onawole, 22 Jul 2024 17:59

The Xiaomi MIX Flip is Xiaomi's first clamshell-style foldable smartphone. (Image source: Xiaomi).

Xiaomi MIX Flip to launch in Europe & some parts of Asia soon

The Xiaomi MIX Flip will get a global launch. It will also carry a lower price tag than its main rival, the Galaxy Z Flip 6.

Habeeb Onawole, 22 Jul 2024 10:46

The Nubia Z60S Pro will likely have a 5100 mAh battery and AI features, as per the promo image. (Source: ITHome)

Nubia's Z60S Pro revealed in promo image, showcasing back design, camera module and features

The Nubia Z60S Pro appeared in an online promotional image. Unveiling on July 23rd, the Nubia Z60S Pro sports a 35mm main camera and a rumored Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor (as per Geekbench). The device has built-in satellite comm...

Anubhav Sharma, 22 Jul 2024 10:30

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 and Z Flip6 will be the first devices to move to Google Messages. (Image source: Samsung)

Samsung to ditch native messaging app for Google Messages, starting with the Z Fold6 and Z Flip6

As per 9to5Google, Samsung is dropping its own messaging app on new Galaxy phones in favor of Google Messages. Google is already driving RCS messaging, and this move will only align with the same. RCS has already been proved to be...

Anubhav Sharma, 22 Jul 2024 06:36

The Magic V3 is thinner and lighter than its predecessor, among other hardware improvements. (Image source: Honor)

Honor Magic V3: Leaker reveals Honor's global plans for new Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 rival

It seems that Honor will release the Magic V3 globally after all. Although the company decided against confirming as much during the device's initial launch, a leaker has shared evidence of Honor's global plans for its new Samsung...

Alex Alderson, 22 Jul 2024 00:04

Google has already revealed what the back of the Pixel 9 Pro looks like. (Image source: Google)

Google reveals 22 reasons to switch to upcoming Pixel 9 Pro with a dig aimed at Apple gatekeeping

Google is gearing to release next-generation Pixel smartphones under the Pixel 9 series. While Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro and Pixel Fold successors will not arrive until August 13, Google has already shared 22 reasons why it thinks peop...

Alex Alderson, 21 Jul 2024 23:45

Infinix debuts a new kind of NFC. (Source: Infinix)

Infinix 720° SphereTech NFC Technology debuts to bring more flexible contactless functions to next-gen smartphones

Near-field communication (NFC) is the technology that allows a number of mobile devices worldwide to support things like paying wirelessly, boarding public transport and even control some smart home gadgets wirelessly. However, it...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 21 Jul 2024 17:13

Following the Apple iPhone 15, the Google Pixel 9 Pro will also support satellite emergency calls. (Image source: Apple)

Google Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro Fold to receive satellite connection for a fee

Since the launch of the Apple iPhone 14, smartphones with satellite connectivity have become increasingly popular. Google is now apparently preparing satellite emergency calls for the Pixel 9 series, but these can only be used fre...

Hannes Brecher, 21 Jul 2024 03:41

The Galaxy Z Flip 6 lacks Samsung DeX support unlike the Galaxy Z Fold 6. (Image source: Samsung)

Galaxy Z Flip 6 actually has an improved desktop mode

The Galaxy Z Flip 6 comes with a handful of upgrades but some things have remained unchanged such as the lack of DeX support. However, despite this, the phone brings an improved desktop experience.

Habeeb Onawole, 20 Jul 2024 19:48

iPhone SE 4 design to be even more up-to-date than previously thought: new leak

Apple is projected to update the SE version of the iPhone as well as its flagship variants in 2024. The fourth-gen or 2024 iteration of the affordable handset was thought to upgrade to a chassis most like that of the last-gen vani...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 20 Jul 2024 16:16

Silver Shadow is reportedly the most popular Galaxy Z Fold 6 color among buyers. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 and Z Flip6 pre-orders fall short of last year's models despite impressive numbers

The 2024 Galaxy Z Fold6 and the Galaxy Z Flip6 have recorded some impressive pre-order numbers in Korea. However, even with pre-orders north of 900,000, Samsung's newest foldable have failed to dethrone last year's Galaxy Z Fold5 ...

Fawad Murtaza, 20 Jul 2024 16:10

Deal | Motorola Razr Plus 2023 drops to lowest price yet for commemorative new sale

With a 165Hz pOLED main display, wireless charging and a powerful Qualcomm chipset, the Razr Plus was one of the most advanced clamshell foldable smartphones of 2023. Now, it is cheaper than ever before, as Motorola gears up to ce...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 20 Jul 2024 14:41

Even when folded, the Honor Magic V3 is only 9.2 millimeters thick. (Image source: Honor)

Teardown video of the Honor Magic V3 shows the inner workings of the 4.4 mm thin foldable flagship

Honor recently presented a foldable phone, the Magic V3, that is just 4.4 millimetres thick when unfolded despite its 5,150 mAh battery and flagship features. A teardown video now shows how Honor has managed to pack so much tech i...

Hannes Brecher, 20 Jul 2024 11:44

The Xiaomi Mix Fold 4 has been launched in China (image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Mix Fold 4 launched with a colossal screen and premium Leica-branded camera hardware

Xiaomi has shown off its newest foldable: the Mix Fold 4. It comes with a high-end Qualcomm SoC, a 5,100 mAh battery, four camera sensors and a sleek chassis that measures just 9.47 mm folded. For now, it is available only in Chin...

Anil Ganti, 20 Jul 2024 10:07

One UI 7.0 is tipped to bring a lot of cosmetic updates (image source: Samsung)

Key One UI 7 features highlighted by new leak

A new leak has shed light on what we can expect from Samsung's next major software update: One UI 7. Overall, it is slated to bring froth a bunch of cosmetic changes, many of which are inspired by Apple's iOS 18.

Anil Ganti, 20 Jul 2024 04:56

The K70 Extreme and Supreme Champion Editions. (Source: Redmi)

Redmi K70 Extreme Edition launches alongside Lamborghini-inspired Supreme Champion variant

Redmi has finally unleashed the top-end, or Extreme, variant of its flagship K70-series Android smartphones. It comes with an up-to-4,000 nit 1.5K AMOLED screen touted to maintain 144fps gaming. The Dimensity 9300 Plus-powered "Pe...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 19 Jul 2024 20:21

Nubia's next top flagships. (Source: Nubia)

Nubia Z60S Pro to launch alongside second premium smartphone with (probably) nearly the same SoC

To say Nubia is not done with its 2024 series of flagship Android smartphones would be an understatement. The brand has just revealed that the Z60S Pro will debut alongside the top-end Z60 Ultra Leading Version. All signs point to...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 19 Jul 2024 18:32

Samsung Z Fold 6 Ultra & Slim still planned for a future release (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 Ultra/Slim variant reportedly still under development

Samsung's rumored 'Ultra' Galaxy Z Fold 6 isn't just a pipe dream. New firmware developments suggest the special variant is alive and kicking, but with a twist. Which markets might get their hands on this exclusive foldable, and w...

Nathan Ali, 19 Jul 2024 10:36

Google also posted a teaser video earlier today, focusing on the Pixel 9 Pro Fold's camera module and AI features. (Source: Google)

The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold is officially coming to India

Google confirmed an Indian launch for the Pixel 9 Pro Fold via their X account, with the date being August 14th - one day after the overseas launch. Previous leaks have revealed the pricing and configurations for the Pixel 9, Pro,...

Anubhav Sharma, 19 Jul 2024 07:27

The Xperia 1 VI has an innovative telephoto camera with continuous zoom lens. (Image source: Sony)

Teardown of the Sony Xperia 1 VI reveals huge zoom camera and differences to the predecessor

The Sony Xperia 1 VI possesses one of the most unusual camera setups of any smartphone on the market, including a periscope telephoto camera with continuous zoom. A first teardown video now shows the cameras and new features of th...

Hannes Brecher, 19 Jul 2024 05:37

Google reveals Pixel 9 Pro Fold with brand new camera module and AI features in teaser video

The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold has been officially revealed for the first time in a teaser video, which showcases a brand new design with thinner screen edges and a rectangular camera module. The video also hints at some of the AI fe...

Hannes Brecher, 19 Jul 2024 03:21

The Google Pixel 9 series will debut on August 13 (image source: Google)

Google confirms Pixel 9 Pro design via new promotional video

Google has released new promotional material for the Pixel 9 Pro. It shows off the phones design, complete with three camera sensors and a thick housing.

Anil Ganti, 18 Jul 2024 20:38

The Razr Plus 2024. (Source: PBKReviews via YouTube)

Motorola Razr 50 Ultra reparability saga unfolds in new teardown video

The Razr Plus 2024 might be the best foldable Android smartphone Motorola has ever released to the US market - however, it might not be the easiest to take apart and put back together, according to a prominent teardown vlogger. It...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 18 Jul 2024 16:49

Let's unbox some new iPhones(?). (Source: Unbox Therapy via YouTube)

iPhone 16 series: Apparent generational design changes showcased in new video

Dummy units for the iPhone 16, 16 Plus, 16 Pro and 16 Pro Max have reached a major YouTube channel months ahead of the alleged 2024 flagship smartphones' launch. The leak seems to confirm the difference between each member of the ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 18 Jul 2024 15:43

The HMD Skyline has a design inspired by the early generation Nokia Lumia smartphones. (Image source: HMD)

HMD Skyline launches with premium mid-range specs and Gen2 repairability

The HMD Skyline packs significantly better specifications than previous HMD smartphones and is even easier to repair. However, it drops the ball in terms of software support.

Habeeb Onawole, 18 Jul 2024 13:10

Nothing Phone 2a Plus will launch on July 31 (Image source: Nothing [edited])

Nothing confirms launch date of new Phone 2a Plus

Nothing has first teased the Phone 2a Plus this Monday, and now, the company has confirmed that the new smartphone will be launching on July 31. The brand didn't share much about the device other than saying it would be "Plus. Mor...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 18 Jul 2024 12:55

Samsung wants to push the boundaries of sleek foldable smartphones (image source: Notebookcheck)

Samsung reportedly developing the world's thinnest foldable smartphone

Samsung is said to be working on the world's thinnest foldable smartphone. It will measure 7 mm when folded, making it thinner than the Galaxy S24.

Anil Ganti, 18 Jul 2024 11:19

Huawei Pura 70 Ultra (Image source: Daniel Schmidt / Notebookcheck)

Huawei Pura 70 Ultra – A great camera smartphone with some gaps in its features

During our test, the Pura 70 Ultra impressed us with its display and versatile camera setup. You can forgive its missing Google services for the most part—but the Huawei phone showed further weaknesses that aren't just due to the ...

Daniel Schmidt, 17 Jul 2024 20:39

The NCC has left little to the imagination with the publication of its Pixel 9 series regulatory images. (Image source: NCC)

Google Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro XL revealed in new images with looks at internal hardware

Google is not ready to replace the Pixel 8 series just yet. While the company is preparing to host a new 'Made by Google' event next month, a regulatory body has provided detailed looks at not just the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro succ...

Alex Alderson, 17 Jul 2024 19:27

The Pixel 9 Pro Fold looks nothing like last year's Pixel Fold. (Image source: NCC)

Leaker reveals Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold pictures and specs before mid-August release

Google appears set to join Honor, Samsung and Xiaomi in releasing a new foldable smartphone this summer. Despite not confirming as much yet, the Pixel 9 Pro Fold has already been pictured in full with a radically different design....

Alex Alderson, 17 Jul 2024 19:15

Alza briefly sold Spigen's Rugged Armor case for the Xperia 5 VI before delisting it. (Image source: Alza)

Sony Xperia 5 VI pictured in early leak without dedicated camera shutter button

The successor to the Xperia 5 V appears to be in an advanced stage of development. While Sony has not confirmed anything officially yet, the Xperia 5 VI has been revealed courtesy of a major European retailer and a popular case ma...

Alex Alderson, 17 Jul 2024 18:52

Cuktech 20 power bank drops to $79.99 on Amazon (Image source: Cuktech)

Deal | High-capacity power bank Cuktech 20 with 140W fast charging hits new record low price on Amazon

The Cuktech 20 power bank with 25,000 mAh total capacity and support for up to 140W fast charging has hit a new all-time low. As part of Amazon Prime Day deals, it has been discounted to $79.99, which is down from the regular $114...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 17 Jul 2024 18:44

Huawei Kirin 9100 may not deliver a big performance uplift (Image source: Huawei [edited])

Tipster says rumors about Huawei Kirin 9100 surpassing Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 were false

A recent rumor claimed that the upcoming Huawei Kirin 9100 will use the SMIC 5 nm process and deliver a better performance than the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. It even said that the power efficiency would be higher than the Snapdragon 8 G...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 17 Jul 2024 16:56

Samsung has announced which Galaxy phones will benefit from the new One UI 6.1.1 features, One UI 7 is set to be the biggest update in a long time, according to leakers. (Image source: Samsung)

Samsung: One UI 7 will be the biggest update in Galaxy history according to leaker, One UI 6.1.1 features coming to these phones

One UI 7, which is based on Android 15, will probably be a pretty big update for Samsung phones and tablets, which also promises design improvements, among other things, as a leaker has indicated. Meanwhile, some of the new featur...

Alexander Fagot, 17 Jul 2024 15:27

Xiaomi Mix Flip is set to launch alongside Mix Fold 4 and K70 Ultra on July 14 (Image source: Xiaomi [edited])

Galaxy Z Flip 6 competitor Xiaomi Mix Flip gets its core specs revealed

The Xiaomi Mix Flip, which is the company's first vertical folding smartphone, has a launch date. It will be launching alongside the Redmi K70 Ultra and Mix Fold 4 on July 19. Besides that, the company has confirmed a couple of co...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 17 Jul 2024 12:36