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Xiaomi Smart Band 9 is now available globally (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Smart Band 9 makes global debut as affordable health and fitness tracker

The Smart Band 9, which Xiaomi first launched in China, has made a global debut. This new health and fitness tracker costs €39.99, features an AMOLED display, offers up to 21 days of battery life, and is available in multiple colo...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 26 Sep 2024 19:35

Deal | Oukitel slashes prices for its ~20,000mAh rugged Android devices by $100 off RRP

Oukitel has put some of its interesting rugged devices up for sale as part of its ongoing Back to School 2024 sale. They include the WP33 Pro, a smartphone backed to keep its ultra-loud dedicated speaker on for up to a week with a...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 26 Sep 2024 18:24

SteelSeries Arctis GameBuds gaming earbuds (Image source: SteelSeries)

SteelSeries Arctis GameBuds gaming earbuds unveiled with ANC, Qi wireless charging, and more

Up for purchase at $159.99, the SteelSeries Arctis GameBuds bring together active noise cancellation, Qi wireless charging, and instant swapping between mobile Bluetooth and console/PC audio. This piece of audio hardware for gamer...

Codrut Nistor, 26 Sep 2024 18:07

The Redmi Note 14 Pro directly succeeds the Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G chipset. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Redmi Note 14 Pro: Xiaomi releases new mid-range smartphone with various upgrades over older Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G

The Redmi Note 14 Pro is now here and packing several upgrades over last year's Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G. Debuting in China first, Xiaomi has equipped the device with a 1.5K curved AMOLED battery and a 5,500 mAh battery, among other f...

Alex Alderson, 26 Sep 2024 16:39

The Redmi Note 14 Pro Plus represents a first outing for Qualcomm's Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 chipset. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro Plus arrives as first Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 smartphone with Light Hunter 800 camera

The Redmi Note 14 Pro Plus has arrived as the first smartphone to feature Qualcomm's Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 chipset. Xiaomi's latest 'Pro Plus' smartphone features plenty of other high end features too, despite its mid-range pricing....

Alex Alderson, 26 Sep 2024 16:32

The Redmi Note 14 may land in India next on its way to a global release. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 now official with new MediaTek chipset, 1,200 nit OLED display and Sony LYT-600 camera

Xiaomi has now started selling the Redmi Note 14 in its home market. Arriving with a different design than previous teasers suggested, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 also contains a large battery, IP64 certification and a new MediaTek D...

Alex Alderson, 26 Sep 2024 16:04

The standard Redmi Note 14 could look different than the Pro models (Image source: Xiaomi)

Last minute Redmi Note 14 leak reveals a differently designed phone than Pro models

Xiaomi will be launching the Redmi Note 14 series today in China. While the company has already shown off the Pro and Pro+ models, the standard variant is yet to be officially revealed. Well, a last-minute leak has showcased the a...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 26 Sep 2024 08:46

Apple's A18 Pro and Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 are set to heat up the smartphone SoC arena. (Image source: Apple, Qualcomm with edits)

A18 Pro closes in on Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 in multi-core, dominates single-core score in Geekbench

Although Apple's A18 Pro SoC resides at the very top of smartphone CPU performance for now, its reign may turn out to be rather short-lived, thanks to the upcoming Dimensity 9400 as well was Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 SoCs. However, a rec...

Sambit Saha, 25 Sep 2024 21:02

One of Xiaomi's subsidaries has gone a little early by revealing the Xiaomi 14T series. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Romania showcases Xiaomi 14T series in early videos ahead of schedule

Xiaomi will be unveiling successors to the Xiaomi 13T and Xiaomi 13T Pro on September 26. In the meantime, its official Romanian subsidiary has showcased both the Xiaomi 14T and Xiaomi 14T Pro ahead of time in a series of short pr...

Alex Alderson, 25 Sep 2024 20:17

The Adreno 830 has made its Geekbench debut (image source: Qualcomm)

Adreno 830 outperforms Adreno 750 by 40% in Geekbench's OpenCL test

The Snapdragon 8 Gen 4's Adreno 830 GPU has shown up on Geekbench. In its OpenCL benchmark, it outperforms the Adreno 750 by about 40%.

Anil Ganti, 25 Sep 2024 17:44

The Redmi Note 14 Pro Plus, seen in here green, will be joined by two other Redmi Note 14 models during tomorrow's launch event. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi shares new details about Redmi Note 14 Pro Plus before release

Xiaomi has shared new details about the Redmi Note 14 Pro Plus ahead of launch tomorrow. Seemingly, the Redmi Note 14 Pro Plus will contain various upgrades over the Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus, including a 'flagship telephoto' camera.

Alex Alderson, 25 Sep 2024 17:27

Vivo's X200 series appears to consist of a 'Pro mini' model. (Image source: Vivo)

Vivo X200 Pro mini: Executive reveals Apple iPhone 16 Pro rival amid camera specs rumours for new compact flagship

A Vivo executive has confirmed the existence of one of the company's forthcoming flagship smartphones. Seemingly, the Vivo X200 and Vivo X200 Pro will be joined by a compact device called the Vivo X200 Pro mini, which should line ...

Alex Alderson, 25 Sep 2024 17:19

iQOO Z9 Turbo+ debuts as Dimensity 9300+ smartphone with "off-the-charts" battery life

iQOO has made the largest battery it has ever provided for one of its Android smartphones in the final form of its Z9-series flagship. The Turbo Plus (or Turbo+) also boasts an improved durability rating compared to its vanilla co...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 25 Sep 2024 17:14

OnePlus 13 could feature a different rear design than the OnePlus 12 (Image source: Digital Chat Station)

Leak reveals alleged new camera island design of OnePlus 13

The OnePlus 13 is expected to be one of the first Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 flagship phones. It should debut right after Qualcomm announces the next-gen chip, and it seems that the rear camera island design will finally see a change.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 25 Sep 2024 16:59

The Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 for Galaxy will launch early next year (image source: Android Headlines)

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 for Galaxy: New Geekbench listing confirms remarkably better clock speeds for Galaxy S25 Ultra SoC

A new Geekbench listing confirms the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 for Galaxy will run its P-core cluster at 4.47 GHz. It showed up alongside the European Galaxy S25 Ultra variant with 12 GB RAM.

Anil Ganti, 25 Sep 2024 16:31

The Vivo V40 Lite offers a 120 Hz display and 80W fast charging at an affordable price. (Image source: Vivo)

Affordable Vivo V40 Lite starts with 120 Hz AMOLED display and 50 MP main camera

Vivo presents the V40 Lite, an affordable mid-range smartphone with a 120 Hz FHD+ AMOLED display, 80W fast charging, and a 50 MP main camera based on the Sony IMX882 sensor, designed to achieve a strong price-performance ratio.

Hannes Brecher, 25 Sep 2024 14:32

The Xiaomi 14T series will be unveiled at an event in Berlin on September 26. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi 14T series launch promo reveals mouth-watering free gifts including a charger

It has been reported that the Xiaomi 14T and Xiaomi 14T Pro will not come with a charger in the box. However, a leak has revealed early buyers, at least in Italy, may actually get one for free along with another amazing gift.

Habeeb Onawole, 25 Sep 2024 14:15

The iPhone SE 4 may cost almost 20% more than its predecessor. (Image source: Apple w/ edits)

Rumored iPhone SE 4 to pack more power at a higher price

The iPhone SE 4, which is expected to launch in Spring 2025, is rumored to pack enough power for Apple Intelligence features, which means a powerful AI-compatible SoC and at least 8 GB of RAM. These specs are a fair bit higher tha...

Sam Medley, 24 Sep 2024 22:46

The Galaxy M55s has the same specifications as the Galaxy M55. (Image source: Samsung)

Galaxy M55s launches as yet another rebadge of the Galaxy M55

Samsung's new Galaxy M55s is yet another cosmetic refresh of the Galaxy M55. For this refresh, Samsung has given the phone a new finish on the back.

Habeeb Onawole, 24 Sep 2024 17:51

The Galaxy S24 FE represents a first outing for the Exynos 2400e chipset. (Image source: Samsung)

Samsung leaks Galaxy S24 FE before official release with pricing and new Exynos 2400e chipset confirmed

Samsung has now listed the fourth member of the Galaxy S24 series on its US website. Available for $649.99 with a new Exynos 2400e chipset, the Galaxy S24 FE costs almost as much the Galaxy S24 with 256 GB of storage.

Alex Alderson, 24 Sep 2024 17:37

The Razr 50s contains the same 6.9-inch foldable and 3.6-inch cover displays as the Razr 50. (Image source: Motorola via SoftBank)

Motorola Razr 50s now official as new mid-range foldable with curious hardware

Motorola has seemingly officially presented the Razr 50s through a prominent retail partner. Arriving as the third Razr 50 release of the year, the Motorola Razr 50s has an unusual set of specifications that closely mirror those o...

Alex Alderson, 24 Sep 2024 16:06

2025 Motorola ThinkPhone is expected to be slightly more compact than its predecessor (Image source: Motorola)

New leak reveals possible specs of 2025 Motorola ThinkPhone

The 2025 Motorola ThinkPhone recently made its Geekbench debut, which revealed the SoC that might be inside the upcoming Lenovo phone. A new leak has now shared more possible specs of the smartphone.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 24 Sep 2024 13:43

The Tecno Spark 30 Pro gets an Optimus Prime version while the Spark 30 Pro gets a Bumblebee version. (Image source Tecno via PR Newswire)

Tecno launches Spark 30 Pro along with a special Transformers edition

Tecno has expanded its Spark 30 series with the launch of the Spark 30 Pro which joins the already announced Spark 30, Spark 30C, Spark 30 5G, and Spark 30C 5G. It has also partnered with Hasbro for a Transformers-themed variant o...

Habeeb Onawole, 24 Sep 2024 13:29

Blackview Hero 10 foldable phone (Image source: Blackview)

Deal | Blackview Hero 10 foldable drops below $400 thanks to exclusive 22% discount

Although it comes limited to 4G connectivity and lacks more advanced features such as wireless charging and at least one 120 Hz display, the Blackview Hero 10 was introduced for a promotional price of $404 back in May. Now, an exc...

Codrut Nistor, 24 Sep 2024 13:14

A new leak sheds light on Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 (image source: Qualcomm)

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 rumoured to get a massive clock speed bump, but only for one variant

A new leak says Qualcomm could push the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5's P-cores to 5.0 GHz. However, this might only apply for the regular version manufactured on TSMC's N3P node.

Anil Ganti, 24 Sep 2024 09:52

Official unboxing video of Galaxy S24 FE leaks ahead of announcement (Image source: @evleaks)

Official Samsung Galaxy S24 FE unboxing video leak reveals all the core specs

Samsung is expected to announce the Galaxy S24 FE soon, but its official unboxing video leaked before the company shared anything about the new affordable smartphone. This clip reveals all the core specs.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 24 Sep 2024 08:37

Redmi Note 14 Pro+ will be the first Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 phone (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi reveals SoC and battery details of Redmi Note 14 Pro+

The Redmi Note 14 series will be fully unveiled on September 26. Days before the official launch event, Xiaomi revealed two more core details of the 14 Pro+: the SoC and battery.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 24 Sep 2024 07:16

The Dimensity 9400 will be unveiled soon (image source: Abhishek Yadav on X)

MediaTek Dimensity 9400 confirmed for an October 9 launch

The MediaTek Dimensity 9400 will debut on October 9, a few days before the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 is slated to launch. It will debut alongside the Vivo X200 series and find its way on other high-end smartphones launched in 20...

Anil Ganti, 24 Sep 2024 05:31

The Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 for Galaxy has shown up online (image source: Android Headlines)

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 for Galaxy makes underwhelming Geekbench debut alongside Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra

The Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 for Galaxy has made its Geekbench debut. Its P-core and E-cores are noticeably lower than the regular version, which directly impacts the chip's performance.

Anil Ganti, 24 Sep 2024 04:39

The Redmi Note 14 Pro will match its 'Pro Plus' sibling with Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 coverage. (Image source: Xiaomi - edited)

Xiaomi Redmi Note 14, Redmi Note 14 Pro and Redmi Note 14 Pro Plus to shake up mid-range smartphone market with Gorilla Glass Victus 2 and IP69 certification

Xiaomi is aiming to disrupt the mid-range smartphone division with the releases of the Redmi Note 14, Redmi Note 14 Pro and Redmi Note 14 Pro Plus. Arriving later this week, all three will ship with Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 ...

Alex Alderson, 24 Sep 2024 00:47

The Redmi Note 14 and Redmi Note 14 Pro will be joined by the Redmi Note 14 Pro Plus on September 26. (Image source: Xiaomi)

New Redmi Note 14, Redmi Note 14 Pro and Redmi Note 14 Pro Plus leak reveals all about Xiaomi's next mid-range smartphones

Full specifications for the Redmi Note 14, Redmi Note 14 Pro and Redmi Note 14 Pro Plus have leaked online. Arriving just days before Xiaomi's official launch event, the substantial leak outlines that while the trio will share som...

Alex Alderson, 24 Sep 2024 00:24

Xiaomi's next Redmi Note smartphones will debut on September 26 in China. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi confirms Redmi Note 14, Redmi Note 14 Pro and Redmi Note 14 Pro Plus release date while showing all three devices for first time

Xiaomi has now confirmed that it will officially unveil its first Redmi Note 14 series handsets later this week. Arriving on the same day as the Xiaomi 14T and Xiaomi 14T Pro, the Redmi Note 14, Redmi Note 14 Pro and Redmi Note 14...

Alex Alderson, 23 Sep 2024 22:55

CMF by Nothing 140W GaN charger listed on Flipkart (Image source: @AbhishekMarkets - edited)

New Nothing 140W fast charger surfaces ahead of official announcement

Nothing may launch a new GaN power brick under its sub-brand, which will feature 140W fast charging support. Although the company hasn't formally announced it yet, the charger appeared on Flipkart, and it is shown to feature a thr...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 23 Sep 2024 20:50

Apple's Camera Control faces some Mohs picks. (Image source: JerryRigEverything)

Apple's new Camera Control button deemed unrepairable by online teardown experts

Apple boasts that the latest button added to the new iPhone 16 series is as robust as it is novel, with a sapphire crystal coating. That is just as well, as it can't be replaced if it does break, according to some knowledgeable Yo...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 23 Sep 2024 19:22

OnePlus 13R camera, battery and charging specs hinted at in new leak

The 13R is believed to debut as the sub-flagship version of the new top-end OnePlus 13 smartphone in the near future. However, it can still be assured of the same premium charging experience, not to mention a battery even bigger t...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 23 Sep 2024 18:48

Honor JOWAY features a two-port design (Image source: Honor - edited)

Honor introduces new 10,000 mAh power bank with 22.5W fast charging support

The Honor JOWAY is a new power bank from the company. This latest portable charger, which supports 22.5W fast charging and 10,000 mAh capacity, is currently on pre-sale at CNY 89 (about $12.61).

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 23 Sep 2024 18:02

An "X200 Ultra" render. (Image source: Digital Chat Station)

Vivo X200 Ultra tipped to launch as dual periscope zoom flagship smartphone

The X200 Ultra is slated to launch as the top-end variant of Vivo's next Zeiss-branded flagship Android smartphone series. Now, it is also backed to face similarly-named rivals such as the Xiaomi 15 Ultra with something not even i...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 23 Sep 2024 17:57

The Oppo Find X8 will have a smaller and slimmer form factor but have a bigger battery capacity than the Find X7. (Image source: Oppo)

Oppo Find X8 will be smaller than the Find X7 but pack a bigger battery

The Oppo Find X8 series will include the Find X8, the Find X8 Pro, and the Find X8 Ultra. Details of the base model shared by an Oppo executive reveal the phone will be more compact and lighter while still packing a bigger battery...

Habeeb Onawole, 23 Sep 2024 16:46

The Apple iPhone 16 Pro series. (Image source: Apple)

Apple’s limited repair options for the iPhone 16 Pro means you could end up paying $750, even for a tiny scratch

Apple’s limited repair options for the iPhone 16 Pro have raised concerns, with replacement costs for merely the new capacitive camera button reaching $750. Even minor repairs, such as fixing a volume button, fall under the same c...

Anubhav Sharma, 23 Sep 2024 13:04

The highlighted area is the most commonly affected touchscreen region that freezes up the iPhone 16 Pro display. (Image source: r/iphone subreddit)

Multiple iPhone 16 Pro users report touchscreen freezing issues, possibly linked to palm rejection sensitivity

iPhone 16 Pro users are experiencing touch unresponsiveness tied to accidental taps near the camera control button (and other screen edges in some cases). This issue, likely caused by an overly sensitive palm rejection system, fre...

Anubhav Sharma, 23 Sep 2024 08:14

A leaked image showing a canceled design for the Oppo Find N3. (Image source: Cai Zuxuan on Weibo)

The Oppo Find N3/OnePlus Open could have looked different based on these leaked images

Photos of a shelved design of the Oppo Find N3 show the phone we know today could have looked different. Clearly inspired by the Find X7 Ultra's dual-tone finish, one can only guess the reason why Oppo went with a different route ...

Habeeb Onawole, 23 Sep 2024 03:14

Xiaomi will unveil the Xiaomi 14T series on September 26. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi to join Apple and Samsung in removing charging bricks from its packaging with release of Xiaomi 14T and Xiaomi 14T Pro

Xiaomi is on the verge of releasing new 'flagship killers'. While the Xiaomi 14T and Xiaomi 14T Pro may feature plenty of exciting features, they are also slated to be Xiaomi's first devices to ship without charging bricks.

Alex Alderson, 22 Sep 2024 23:57

Apple's A18 Pro reigns supreme at the top of Geekerwan's overall smartphone SoC rankings. (Image source: Apple)

A18 Pro claims the top spot in smartphone SoC ranking, outclassing Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 and Dimensity 9300 in CPU performance

Apple's A18 Pro handily defeats all other smartphone SoCs to secure the first position in Geekerwan's smartphone SoC rankings, outperforming the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 and Dimensity 9300. The A18 Pro leads in CPU performance, although...

Sambit Saha, 22 Sep 2024 21:50

The HMD Aura 2 will switch to a side-mounted fingerprint scanner. (Image source: smashx_60 on X)

Specs and render of HMD Aura 2 budget Android phone leak

A leak has revealed details of the HMD Aura 2, a successor to the HMD Aura announced four months ago. The upcoming phone will have an upgraded display and a new chipset among others.

Habeeb Onawole, 22 Sep 2024 21:09

It appears that the iPhone 16 Pro Max has achieved camera superiority over the Galaxy S24 Ultra. (Image source: Mrwhosetheboss)

iPhone 16 Pro Max vs Galaxy S24 Ultra: Flagship camera face-off reveals interesting results, Apple may have Samsung beat

A recent YouTube video features a side-by-side comparison of the iPhone 16 Pro Max and the Samsung S24 Ultra's photography and videography capabilities. The results are interesting, with Apple extending its lead in the video depar...

Sambit Saha, 22 Sep 2024 21:00

The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE will be the last FE phone to launch at under $600. (Image source: Daniel Schmidt/Notebookcheck)

Samsung Galaxy S24 FE price leak teases near-flagship US pricing

It looks like the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S24 FE will make even less sense than its predecessor, as a recent leak suggests a significant price hike over the $599 S23 FE.

Julian van der Merwe, 22 Sep 2024 20:11

Tecno Pop 9 5G eyeballs launch with iPhone 16-esque looks and budget specs

Tecno has been less than subtle about which smartphone design trends it has followed when making the upcoming Pop 9 5G. Despite the iPhone 16 homage in its choice of display and camera hump type, it is aimed at a tier of the marke...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 22 Sep 2024 20:05