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Realme ditches iPhone clone look for toughened-up design in upcoming budget smartphone

Realme hints that the next addition to its ~$100 line of Android smartphones will be unusually "reinforced" for its price, with an official IP54 rating for its Integrated Metallic Frame chassis. The C61 will also debut with at lea...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 25 Jun 2024 15:44

The Moto S50 Neo runs Android 14 out of the box. (Image source: Motorola)

Motorola releases Moto S50 Neo mid-range smartphone with new Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset

Motorola is now selling the Moto S50 Neo, a mid-range smartphone that retails for under ~$200 in China. Nonetheless, the company has equipped the handset with a bright pOLED display, a large battery and a new Qualcomm Snapdragon c...

Alex Alderson, 25 Jun 2024 15:34

Google is taking a more proactive approach to prevent Pixel devices from overheating. (Image source: Google)

Google to bring new quality-of-life improvements to Pixel 8 Pro and other Pixel devices with new Adaptive Thermal warnings

Google is bringing more quality-of-life improvements to Pixel devices. Likely starting later this year with the stable release of Android 15, currently supported devices like the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro will warn in advance that t...

Alex Alderson, 25 Jun 2024 14:06

Motorola's new promo image. (Source: Motorola)

Motorola teases launch of new flagship foldable Android smartphone for the US market

Motorola has started to hint at the launch of an apparently unmissable, iconic announcement with the potential to "Flip the Script" of its typical mobile device line-up. The brand's new teasers suggest that the Razr 2024 series of...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 24 Jun 2024 19:55

The Motorola Edge 2024 is available to buy in Black only while the Pixel 8a comes in four colors including Bay (Blue). (Image source: Motorola, Google - edited).

Motorola Edge 2024 vs Pixel 8a: 4 features that give Motorola's phone an edge

CheckMag The Motorola Edge 2024 is the new premium mid-range smartphone on the block. Although it costs a bit more than the Pixel 8a, one of its main rivals, it has got a lot going for it that gives it an edge over the Pixel 8a.

Habeeb Onawole, 24 Jun 2024 19:37

Unihertz has made it pretty clear what it plans to release next. (Image source: Unihertz)

Unihertz Jelly Star unveiled as world's smallest 5G smartphone

Unihertz is preparing to launch another world's first, having already laid claim to offering the smallest smartphone running Android 13. This time, it has started teasing the Unihertz Jelly Max, which it claims could be the world'...

Alex Alderson, 24 Jun 2024 18:43

OnePlus Nord CE4 Lite: European model debuts with smaller rated capacity than Indian version

OnePlus has just made the CE4 Lite official as the latest in the line of Nord-series Android smartphones that is often exclusive to certain regions. It comes with perks such as a "Super-bright" 120Hz AMOLED display, a microSD card...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 24 Jun 2024 17:46

New, cheaper 5G Android smartphone with 120Hz display and MagSafe-style charging on way to India

Infinix has announced that a more affordable version of its inaugural MagCharge smartphone is about to hit the Indian market. The Note 40 5G also boasts a 120Hz AMOLED display and a 108MP main rear camera next to an AI-enhanced re...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 24 Jun 2024 16:22

OnePlus Ace 3 Pro to feature Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, up to 24 GB of RAM and 1 TB of storage (image source: OnePlus [edited])

OnePlus reveals some core specs of Ace 3 Pro ahead of June 27 launch

The OnePlus Ace 3 Pro will be launching on June 27 in China. It's a better version of the regular Ace 3, launched internationally as the OnePlus 12R. Ahead of the launch, the company has revealed that the flagship Android phone wi...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 24 Jun 2024 14:12

The Galaxy Z Flip6 could retain the cover display size of the Galaxy Z Flip5. (Source: Samsung)

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 price to get considerably higher vs Galaxy Z Flip5 in EU for both 256 GB and 512 GB SKUs

Samsung is allegedly announcing the Galaxy Z Flip6 next month with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC, a bigger 4,000 mAh battery, and a dual-camera setup with the main 50 MP sensor of the Galaxy S24/S24 Plus. However, these upgrades may ...

Fawad Murtaza, 24 Jun 2024 11:46

Nubia officially announces RedMagic 9S Pro (image source: RedMagic on Weibo [edited])

RedMagic 9S Pro launches next month with focus on eSports mobile gaming

Nubia has announced RedMagic 9S Pro, a new flagship phone set to be released on July 3rd. The company hasn't shared any other details about the smartphone, but the promotional poster suggests it will focus on delivering an improve...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 24 Jun 2024 10:45

Gurman says that 8 GB RAM requirement is why Apple Intelligence isn't coming to phones other than the iPhone 15 Pro models (image source: Apple [edited])

Insufficient RAM reportedly blocks iPhone 15 and 15 Plus from Apple Intelligence

According to Mark Gurman, a trusted source for Apple-related news, it isn't the chipset that's making the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus not get Apple Intelligence. Instead, they are reportedly not getting the AI tricks because of h...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 24 Jun 2024 08:13

Honor Play 60 Plus: New smartphone with Snapdragon SoC.

Honor: New smartphone comes with brand-new SoC, 50 MP main camera and IP certification

Honor has unveiled a new smartphone, the Play 60 Plus. This comes with a Snapdragon SoC and is likely to be aimed at users who do not want to spend a fortune on their smartphone, but still want decent features.

Silvio Werner, 24 Jun 2024 05:03

Ulefone is launching a new smartphone. (Symbolic image, Ulefone Armor 25T Pro)

Ulefone Armor 27T Pro: Rugged smartphone comes with new 5G SoC, infrared & night vision and special expansion port

Ulefone, also known for its rugged devices, is launching a new smartphone onto the market. The Armor 27T Pro is indeed robust and not only comes with a thermal imaging camera, but also a sensor for taking pictures at night.

Silvio Werner, 24 Jun 2024 03:48

Samsung releases a new Titanium Yellow color variant for Galaxy S24 Ultra (image source: Samsung)

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra gets refreshed ahead of next Galaxy Unpacked event

The second Galaxy Unpacked event of the year is expected to happen sometime next month. Ahead of this big launch event, Samsung has refreshed the Galaxy S24 Ultra with a new color option. Called Titanium Yellow, the new color vari...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 23 Jun 2024 17:09

OnePlus' upcoming Android flagship refresh to come finished in glass, vegan leather or ceramic

OnePlus has confirmed that the Ace 3 Pro, an upcoming smartphone thought to have most of the same specs as the brand's current flagship, will have a Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 front panel. It can be as high-end on the back too...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 23 Jun 2024 15:42

HarmonyOS Next beta is now available in China (Image source: Huawei)

Huawei HarmonyOS Next beta shows no trace of Android

The Huawei HarmonyOS Next beta program has started to roll out to eligible users. As the company announced at the Huawei Developer Conference 2023, the operating system ditches Android, and it seems not to be strictly a Linux syst...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 23 Jun 2024 14:42

OnePlus touts upcoming premium smartphone as inaugural Glacier Battery device

OnePlus asserts that its upcoming Ace 3 Pro will have the best battery life in the Android smartphone industry thanks to new tech developed in partnership with CATL. It is backed to deliver exceptional energy density, efficiency a...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 22 Jun 2024 18:03

OnePlus 12 drops as low as $699.99 on Amazon (image source: OnePlus)

Deal | OnePlus 12 deal drops the flagship Android phone by $100

Launched earlier this year, the OnePlus 12 is now enjoying a generous discount. With this deal in place, you can get the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 flagship for $100 less than the regular price. That means the 256 GB variant is down to $6...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 22 Jun 2024 17:30

New GaN charger with dual 140W USB-C ports and color OLED display makes debut

Chargeasap asserts that the latest version of its Zeus power brick can charge 2 140W USB-C devices at once while using the least desk-space possible thanks to a quad gallium nitride (GaN) chip system. The accessory is also rated f...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 22 Jun 2024 15:48

The OnePlus Pad Pro. (Source: Digital Chat Station)

OnePlus Pad Pro live images leak extensively ahead of launch

The OnePlus Pad Pro is set to launch shortly. The tablet will make its debut alongside the OnePlus Ace3 Pro on June 27, and a new leak has now surfaced revealing extensive images of the Vivo Pad3 Pro rival in the flesh.

Ricci Rox, 22 Jun 2024 15:19

Samsung hasn't given up on the Exynos 2500 just yet (image via OreXDA on X)

Exynos 2500: Samsung working on improving Galaxy S25 SoC's yields

A report from ZDNet Korea states Samsung hasn't given up on the Exynos 2500 yet. The company is hard at work improving SF3 yields, which were rumoured to be around 20%.

Anil Ganti, 22 Jun 2024 02:32

Xiaomi has not confirmed pricing of its latest Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G colour option yet. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi reveals new Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G refresh with fresh colour option

Xiaomi has quietly refreshed the Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G, one of many Redmi Note 13 handsets that it sells worldwide. Arriving soon globally, the latest refresh brings a more muted colour option to the existing Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G l...

Alex Alderson, 22 Jun 2024 01:04

OnePlus 100W SuperVOOC power bank launches on June 27 in China (image source: OnePlus)

OnePlus announces new SuperVOOC power bank with 100W fast charging support

OnePlus has announced a good number of products, which are about to be released in China on June 27. Among them is a new SuperVOOC power bank that can offer 100W fast charging. It has a battery capacity of 12,000 mAh, one USB Type...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 21 Jun 2024 18:54

The HMD Fusion is one of HMD Global's more unusual projects of late. (Image source @smashx_60 - edited)

HMD Fusion leaks as unusual mid-range smartphone with takes on Apple MagSafe accessories

HMD Global has plenty of smartphones planned for later this year, including the Nokia Lumia-inspired HMD Skyline. One of the stranger options will be the HMD Fusion though, which will combine the Qualcomm QCM6490 chipset from the ...

Alex Alderson, 21 Jun 2024 15:24

The design of the Redmi 14C 5G has not been revealed yet, predecessor pictured. (Image source: Xiaomi)

First Xiaomi Redmi 14C 5G sightings point to an earlier than expected launch

The Redmi 13C 5G is a little over six months old. Nonetheless, early sightings imply that Xiaomi is preparing to release a successor sooner than would have otherwise been anticipated.

Alex Alderson, 21 Jun 2024 15:17

Redmi 13 5G lands in the Indian market on July 9 (Image source: Amazon)

Promo page details new affordable Redmi phone with 108 MP primary camera

Xiaomi's recently released Redmi 13 4G phone is getting a 5G version. The new affordable phone will launch on July 9 in India, and as the official Amazon promo page details, it will sport a Snapdragon 4 Gen 2, 5,030 mAh battery, 1...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 21 Jun 2024 14:44

Motorola's latest mid-range smartphone is exclusive to China for now. (Image source: Motorola)

Moto S50 Neo: Motorola launching new 1,600-nit AMOLED smartphone soon with 50 MP dual cameras and 4 years warranty

The Moto S50 Neo is Motorola's latest mid-range smartphone. Arriving shortly before the Moto G85, the Moto S50 Neo has a 120 Hz AMOLED display that delivers 1,600 nits peak brightness, as well as a set of high-resolution cameras.

Alex Alderson, 21 Jun 2024 13:18

OnePlus Ace 3 Pro now confirmed to launch on July 27 (image source: OnePlus)

New OnePlus flagship phone launches this month with a familiar design

The OnePlus Ace 3 Pro is now confirmed to launch on June 27 in China. Per the renders and video teaser revealed by the company, it will feature a similar design to the Ace 3 but with little tweaks. The phone is expected to sport a...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 21 Jun 2024 12:59

OnePlus' next battery monster flagship killer to be challenged by rival smartphones with different superpowers

The OnePlus Ace 3 Pro is thought to have the edge in an upcoming wave of closely related Snapdragon 8 Gen 3-powered Android smartphones as it will be the only one to have a 6,000mAh+ battery. Then again, the others might fight bac...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 20 Jun 2024 18:37

The Moto G85 continues with Motorola's recent design language. (Image source: Sudhanshu Ambhore)

Specs and official images revealed for next Motorola 5G smartphone

Sudhanshu Ambhore has provided the most complete leak about the Motorola Moto G85 yet. Not only has the leaker shared countless images, but he has also outlined what appears to be a full specification sheet ahead of the device's o...

Alex Alderson, 20 Jun 2024 17:21

The Xiaomi 14 CIVI is the fourth Xiaomi 14 series smartphone released to date. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi 14 CIVI released in India to rival Honor 200 Pro and Motorola Edge 50 Ultra

Xiaomi has started selling its first CIVI-branded smartphone outside China, a week after announcing the device. An Indian exclusive for now, the Xiaomi 14 CIVI features the same new Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 series chipset as the like...

Alex Alderson, 20 Jun 2024 16:10

The rugged WP39 is one of three new affordable smartphones from Oukitel

Oukitel unleashes new C50, rugged WP39 and WP50 smartphones at budget-friendly prices

While the Oukitel WP39 and WP50 are targeted at outdoor enthusiasts who are looking for a robust Android smartphone with a large battery, the Oukitel C50 comes with a particularly big 6.8-inch screen and a modern design including ...

A d, 20 Jun 2024 16:00

Google's Tensor G4 chipset will utilise Samsung Foundry nodes like its predecessor. (Image source: Google - edited)

Google to partner with TSMC to build Tensor G5 around 3 nm nodes for Pixel 10 and Pixel 10 Pro flagships

According to a new report, Google has settled on the node upon which it will build its Tensor G5 chipset for its Pixel 10 series flagships. Supposedly, Google will join AMD, Apple, NVIDIA and Intel, among others, in utilising TSMC...

Alex Alderson, 20 Jun 2024 14:05

Samsung released the Galaxy S24 series on January 31, 2024. (Source: Notebookcheck, Pawel Czerwinski on Unsplash, edited)

Galaxy S25 camera resolution leak may disappoint fans as Samsung to continue status quo established by Galaxy S22

The Samsung Galaxy S25 series of smartphones is expected to debut sometime in early 2025 with some notable changes like the possible inclusion of an Exynos 2500 SoC. However, these changes might not include a main camera resolutio...

Fawad Murtaza, 20 Jun 2024 13:07

UGREEN Energy Pai Pro series brings 130W power bank with 20,000 mAh capacity (Image source: UGREEN on Weibo)

UGREEN launches new high-capacity power bank with 130W fast charging support

UGREEN has introduced two new power bank models in China. Among them is the 130W "Energy Pai Pro," which sports one USB Type-A and two USB Type-C ports and features a total capacity of 20,000 mAh. The price for this unit is CNY 34...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 20 Jun 2024 12:08

The Motorola Razr 50 Ultra gets a huge 4-inch secondary display. (Image: Motorola)

Motorola Razr 50 Ultra shows up in leaked teaser video with waterproof case and huge secondary display

The Motorola Razr 50 Ultra is apparently also getting some exciting upgrades apart from the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3, the 50 MP dual camera and the larger battery, as a leaked teaser video points to a fully waterproof case and AI featu...

Hannes Brecher, 20 Jun 2024 12:04

The Realme GT 6 has been launched worldwide (image via Realme)

Realme GT 6 now official with a Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 and Wi-Fi 7

The Realme GT 6 has been officially launched globally. It features a high-end Snapdragon SoC, a screen with a peak brightness of 6,000 nits and a 5,500 mAh battery that lasts for two days.

Anil Ganti, 20 Jun 2024 11:00

The Realme 6T can now be purchased globally(image via Realme)

Realme GT 6T launched with a crazy bright screen and dual-camera setup

The Realme GT 6T has been announced globally after its Indian launch. It comes with a 6.7-inch 120 Hz AMOLED screen, Snapdragon 7+ Gen 1 SoC and a 5,500 mAh battery that supports 120 Watt fast charging.

Anil Ganti, 20 Jun 2024 11:00

Alice Camera is getting ready to ship the first batch of orders, while batches two and three are already sold-out, too. (Image source: Alice Camera - edited)

AI-powered Alice Camera with M43 hardware nears delivery with perfect timing to combat new SwitchLens competition

Two projects aim to bring Micro Four Thirds sensors to the smartphone photography world. The AI-powered Alice camera — an M43 mount and sensor that attaches to the back of a smartphone — recently announced that it is ready to star...

Julian van der Merwe, 19 Jun 2024 20:17

One UI 6.1.1 is rumoured to bring a bunch of AI-powered improvements (image via Ice Universe on X)

One UI 7.0 could be delayed due to One UI 6.1.1's AI-powered features

A noted leaker says One UI 6.1.1 will automatically create photorealistic images from user-generated doodles. It will be joined by many other AI-powered features, and that's why One UI 7.0 might arrive later than its predecessor.

Anil Ganti, 19 Jun 2024 18:14

Xiaomi offers the Redmi 13 in Midnight Black, Ocean Blue, Pearl Pink and Sandy Gold colour options. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Redmi 13 lands in Europe as new budget smartphone with early launch discounts

Xiaomi has now brought the Redmi 13 to Europe, less than a month after the device's full debut. While the Redmi 13 officially starts at €179, Xiaomi is offering a few initial launch discounts that reduce the handset to nearer €150...

Alex Alderson, 19 Jun 2024 16:15

ASUS' first Zenfone 11 Ultra refresh only expands the device to being available in a fifth colour option. (Image source: ASUS)

ASUS refreshes Zenfone 11 Ultra with early launch discount also offered

ASUS has now refreshed the Zenfone 11 Ultra, three months after the device's global launch. Not only is the smartphone available in a new version, but it has also arrived with a healthy launch discount.

Alex Alderson, 19 Jun 2024 14:21

The HMD Skyline has leaked in multiple colours so far. (Image source: @smashx_60)

HMD Skyline: Classic Nokia Lumia lookalike to challenge Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G at launch

Fresh evidence about HMD Global's next mid-range smartphone has leaked online. Arriving this summer with a design that harks back to Nokia Lumia smartphones of old, the HMD Skyline will feature the same chipset as Xiaomi's recent ...

Alex Alderson, 19 Jun 2024 14:15

All the variants of the Google Pixel 8 Pro is enjoying a $250 discount (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Deal | Limited time sale lets you score Google Pixel 8 Pro for $250 off

The Google Pixel 8 Pro is enjoying a limited-time sale on Amazon. All the variants of the phone are available with a $250 discount. That means you can get the 128 GB model of the Android phone for just $749. As for the highest-end...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 18 Jun 2024 20:55

The Galaxy Z Fold6 Slim may receive its first outing as the Samsung W25, predecessor pictured. (Image source: Samsung)

Galaxy Z Fold6 Ultra: Leaker makes new claims about ultra-premium Samsung foldable with Galaxy Z Fold6 Slim mentioned

A well-known leaker has provided new information about Samsung's first 'Ultra' foldable. Previously known as the Galaxy Z Fold6 Ultra, the device is expected to launch later this year as the Samsung W25 and the Galaxy Z Fold6 Slim...

Alex Alderson, 18 Jun 2024 19:04

Sharge announces a new sale. (Source: Sharge)

Deal | Grab the ultimate transparent charging deal for a limited time

Sharge's latest sale might make some tech enthusiasts' dreams come true by offering the chance to grab on-trend charging accessories such as its high-speed, sci-fi style Shargeek 170 and the RGB-enabled ICEMAG wireless power bank ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 18 Jun 2024 18:57

The Moto G85 will be available in three colour options with the same chipset as its predecessor. (Image source: @MysteryLupin)

Motorola Moto G85: Launch pricing for new 5G mid-range smartphone leaks before possible late June global release

Motorola is preparing to release the Razr 50 and Razr 50 Ultra globally. Additionally, it seems that the company is readying the Moto G85, launch pricing of which has now leaked online.

Alex Alderson, 18 Jun 2024 17:55