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Evan Blass has crashed Samsung's party by revealing the exact date of its upcoming Galaxy Unpacked event. It will happen in late January, right about when Samsung usually unveils its high-end smartphones.

The Moto G05 and Moto G15 are two new entry-level smartphones with broadly the same specifications. While €20/£20 separates the pair at launch, there are a few differences to be aware of when it comes to display and camera hardware.

Motorola has updated the Moto E series with the Moto E15. Launching with a 5,200 mAh battery and a 90 Hz display, the Motorola Moto E15 also features a 32 MP camera and MicroSD card expansion for a mere €109 (~$114).

The Moto G15 Power is Motorola's latest smartphone to feature a 6,000 mAh battery. Rolling out soon across Asia-Pacific, Europe, the Middle East and Latin America soon, the Moto G15 Power also runs Android 15 natively, unlike many of its mid-range peers.

Oppo is now believed to augment its Pad 3 line with new members of varying sizes. One of those Android tablets might be a rival for Samsung's Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra, while the other could be a compact slate with a high-performance chipset. One is also said to have the fastest charging of its series to date.

OnePlus has released design teasers for its upcoming series of flagship Android smartphones - albeit for only one of its members thus far. A new leak purports to expose the other in all its glory. The tip suggests that the 13R will also be available in a choice of three colorways, one of which might be finished in ceramic to boot.

Xiaomi has refreshed its Poco smartphone series with the Poco M7 Pro 5G. Not only has the Poco M7 Pro 5G arrived in the wake of the Redmi Note 14 5G, but it also shares many features with its Redmi Note counterpart too.

An image of what looks like the Chinese version of the Galaxy S25 Plus has leaked online. It shows off a redesigned camera module and what looks like a capacitive camera button, but in reality is a mm Wave 5G radio.

Lava has followed the Agni 3, its first smartphone with a secondary display on the rear with a cheaper model. The Lava Blaze Duo has smaller displays on both sides, a 5G MediaTek processor, and a battery that charges relatively fast.

Recent demo videos of Google’s new mixed reality operating system, Android XR, suggest that the familiar "Hey Google" hotword used to activate Google Assistant on Android devices may soon be a thing of the past. Google aims to position Gemini as its primary AI assistant and will likely introduce a new voice command to accompany it.

Vivo has launched a new version of the Y300 in China, which features a back that looks similar to the X200. It's a mid-range smartphone, but it comes with a large 6,500 mAh battery and also has a powerful speaker setup.

Honor has decided to upgrade its gaming smartphone portfolio with the Honor GT. Arriving for as little as ~$302 or ~$452 with 16 GB of RAM and 1 TB of storage, the Honor GT also features fast wired charging, a high-resolution display and a powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset.

It looks as though Xiaomi's new Redmi Note 14 smartphones could reach other markets before the end of the year. While Xiaomi has not confirmed as much quite yet, the Redmi Note 14 5G, Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G and Redmi Note 14 Pro Plus 5G can already be ordered from several mobile network carriers in Europe.

The Poco F6 was released in May with a powerful Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 processor. As anticipation builds for its successor, leaks and rumors have started to surface online. The latest leak gives us a potential first look at the new design of the upcoming phone.

Digital Chat Station has shared some key details about the upcoming Oppo Find N5, which is expected to be rebranded as the OnePlus Open 2 for the global market. The leak suggests that the foldable phone will see some great improvements.

OnePlus is expected to launch its new Snapdragon 8 Elite flagship soon in the global market. Ahead of that, the last-gen flagship, the OnePlus 12, has seen a massive price cut on the official website.

The 13R is expected to launch as the more affordable member of OnePlus' new flagship Android smartphone series for the international market soon. It is also projected to become available in China under another name. Now, a famous leaker purports to outline how it will differ from the higher-end 13 in that country.

The second One UI 7 Beta is here for the Galaxy S24 series. The new update fixes several bugs and adds a few new features.

Xiaomi recently brought the Redmi Note 14 series to India, and now, it’s preparing for a wider rollout of smartphones. Ahead of the European launch announcement, the prices of the phones within the lineup have leaked.

Android Authority shares that the Google Pixel 10 series will use a MediaTek modem. This would mark the departure of Google's phones from using Samsung Exynos modems, and the company has even considered a Qualcomm chip.

Last week, Digital Chat Station reported that the Xiaomi 15 Ultra has seen some last-minute hardware changes to address the engineering model’s shortcomings. With the latest report, the reliable tipster has shed more light on one of those changes.

With the Xiaomi 15, Xiaomi is steadfastly sticking to its policy of offering small flagship smartphones. The 6.36-inch device is extremely fast with Snapdragon 8 Elite, impresses with very long battery life and the 120 Hz display delivers over 3,500 nits. However, there are small compromises with the triple camera.

Nothing has announced that it has prepared Android 15 previews for two more of its Phones. The new Nothing OS 3.0 Open Betas are available for oldest and newest members of the brand's primary, Glyph LED-lit smartphone series. They unlock new system animations and features such as Shared Widgets, although their use comes with risks for both devices.

A leaker describes the new feature as "the biggest selling point" of the Galaxy S25 series, which will be launched in just over a month. But we can only hope that Samsung also has other features in store, as previous experiences with what is supposed to make a big comeback have been rather mixed.

Those looking for a compact tablet that doesn't need to be plugged in all the time are advised to take a closer look at the Xiaomi Redmi Pad SE 8.7. The affordable tablet has a number of other appealing qualities, as revealed in our review.

The Google Pixel 9 Pro is one of the smallest high-end smartphones, but a big hit in terms of features. In our review, the 6.3-inch phone impresses with its bright display, long battery life and strong cameras. However, the Pixel smartphone has also inherited a few weaknesses from its predecessor.

The Oppo Find X8 series currently has two flagship phones, but a third is on the way: the Find X8 Ultra. This will be a successor to the last-gen camera flagship, and Digital Chat Station has shed more details about the phone.

The Galaxy F16 5G is now tipped to launch as one of Samsung's next late 2024/early 2025 smartphones - even if it is suspiciously similar to an existing model from the same brand on its launch. The same might be said for the M16 5G, which has just spotted on Geekbench with out-of-date software for the second time.

Xiaomi is set to refresh the Redmi Note 14 series with a new budget 4G model. While the Redmi Note 14 4G should sit as the cheapest model in Xiaomi's Redmi Note 14 range, it will do so with a healthy performance bump over the current Redmi Note 13 4G.

The Poco X7 Pro is tipped to become Xiaomi's latest premium mid-range Android smartphone for the global market soon. Now, the supposedly HyperOS 2.0-powered device is slated to debut alongside a Marvel-themed special edition when it does so. Both devices might have the same ex-flagship Qualcomm silicon and dual rear cameras.

Various sources have shared details about one of Xiaomi's forthcoming Redmi Note 14 releases. Surprisingly, the device in question will provide next to no performance upgrades over this year's model.

The latest Realme leaks indicate that the OEM is about to replace its 13 Pro and Pro Plus Android smartphones with handsets of a generational processing upgrade. The upcoming 14-series mid-range handsets are looking very iterative otherwise so far, however, with similar charging and rear camera specs as their Monet Design predecessors.

REDMAGIC's latest gaming smartphone, the REDMAGIC 10 Pro is all set for retail availability from December 18. Apropos to this, REDMAGIC is unlocking enticing offers for the 10 Pro for early bird customers, who can now book the 10 Pro for just $1 and get an additional $30 discount along with other goodies.

Xiaomi is reportedly making further changes to the hardware of the Xiaomi 15 Ultra before the final design goes into mass production, according to a well-known leaker who has been keeping us up to date with detailed information about the next Leica camera flagship over the past few weeks.

Supernote has announced its new E Ink notebook, the A5 X2 Manta, which has a modular design that makes it possible to upgrade its internals and also repair it. However, it's not cheap compared to Amazon's new Kindle Scribe, and doesn't come with an important accessory.

We have managed to get our hands on the Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition. While it initially seemed that Samsung had re-used all bar one camera inside the Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition, the ISOCELL HP2 from the Galaxy S24 Ultra is joined by two new selfie cameras, as well as an upgraded ultra-wide-angle experience.

Various sources have provided a first look at the follow-up to the Poco X6 Pro. On the basis of recent releases, it would seem that the Poco X7 Pro could be a reworked Redmi K80, which landed last month with a 120 Hz OLED display and a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset.

Galaxy phones in the US are finally getting a built-in call recording feature. It’s rolling out first to the Galaxy S24 series with the latest One UI 7 beta update.

According to new reports, the pendulum may have swung the other way when it comes to Samsung favouring one chipset over another for its flagship Galaxy S smartphones. Surprisingly, the company is now believed to be aiming for significant Exynos chipset usage in the Galaxy S26 series.

Redmi Note 14 Pro or Poco X7? Both of the new Xiaomi midrangers will be available globally, but probably not concurrently depending on the region. The Redmi Note 14 is already available for purchase, while the Poco X7 Duo still remains the stuff of leaks that purportedly show the design of the upcoming Xiaomi smartphone in three colors for the first time.

The launch of Android XR has revealed that Samsung will be the first to launch hardware powered by the new OS. Samsung has now provided an early look at the headset before it officially debuts in 2025.

OnePlus' allegedly upcoming Ace 5 Pro has a "gaming chip" to go with its top-end Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC, according to its latest leak. The co-processor was found to improve power efficiency compared to other Android smartphones with the same chipset in its latest leak. It might also help the 5 Pro sustain the same level of gaming performance for longer.

The dust has now settled on the launch of the Redmi Note 14 Pro Plus 5G outside China. However, Xiaomi has still not offered any clarification about whether its latest Redmi Note handset is IP68 or IP69 rated against water.

Google has announced Android XR as the operating system that will power headsets and smart glasses in the future. The OS, created in collaboration with Samsung, will make its debut in a Samsung headset that will be available for purchase in 2025.

CheckMag Various sources have latched onto the idea that Xiaomi will soon be replacing the Poco X6 Neo with the Poco X7 Neo. More reliable evidence suggests this will not be the case, though.

Vivo has officially unveiled the X200 series in India. Vivo’s latest camera-focused flagship devices use MediaTek's newly announced 3 nm-based Dimensity 9400 chipset. Other features include a 120 Hz display, a Zeiss triple rear camera setup, and a 32 MP front camera.