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A CMF Phone 1 exploded in a school principal's pocket in Maharashtra (India), leading to fatal injuries. Authorities suspect battery overheating, with a formal investigation currently underway.

Full technical specifications have now been revealed for Google's next mid-range smartphone. Seemingly, Google is planning to bring various upgrades to the table, albeit alongside a potentially weaker main camera than the Pixel 8a.

Prominent tipster Digital Chat Station shared some info about a new compact smartphone featuring the Snapdragon 8s Elite. Per the report, it will feature dual cameras on the front, suggesting that the phone in question is the Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro.

Motorola has unveiled the Moto G35 5G smartphone in India. The Moto G35 smartphone has a 120 Hz display, a Unisoc T760 processor, a 50 MP primary camera, and a 5,000 mAh battery. It is now available in India via Motorola’s official website.

A leak has revealed Samsung will announce several first-party cases for the Galaxy S25 series. The cases will be available in different designs and colors but one particular type of case may best be avoided.

Nothing hasn't jumped on the foldable smartphone train yet, but what if it did? Here's one designer's take on a Nothing Fold (1) with an interesting hinge design.

Realme has announced the date on which the 14x will debut as India's first IP69-rated smartphone starting at the equivalent of ~$180. The "Diamond Design" device might come in three colors, but might only have two rear cameras.

The trendy smartphone OEM Nothing has announced that the first brand from its affordable spin-off CMF can now upgrade to Android 15 - sort of. The Phone 1's inaugural Open Beta unlocks the latest Nothing OS 3.0 features such as Shared Widgets, the AI-powered Smart Drawer and re-sizeable app pop-up windows. However, switching to the build right now comes with some caveats.

The Dimensity 8400 might be touted as the best new silicon for the new mid-range Android smartphones of the near future soon. Now, a famous leaker claims to outline its configuration and speeds in detail. The SoC is also now said to launch just before 2025 starts with ex-flagship performance.

The Realme Neo 7 has made its official debut. It features a large-sized 7,000 mAh battery, Dimensity 9300+ SoC, and an IP69 rating. The starting price in China is CNY 2,199 (around $302).

The Xiaomi Poco X7 has appeared online again in its global guise. Surprisingly, while the device is based around the the Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G, it contains more RAM than its international companion.

Jsaux' MagCool OmniGrip looks like a basic iPhone or Android smartphone handle for content creation - however, it is also rated to back the device up with extra storage, power and even lighting. It holds the device using "strong" magnets and also integrates "instant and efficient" semiconductor cooling" to keep mobile recording sessions go smoother for longer. The innovative new accessory's crowdfunding campaign is a success already.

The OnePlus Ace 5 series will launch soon, and the standard model is expected to be rebranded as the OnePlus 13R for the international market. Ahead of the official launch, the core specs of this affordable sub-flagship have leaked.

The European pricing details of the Samsung Galaxy S25 series have leaked. According to this leak, the new Snapdragon 8 Elite flagship phones will launch in the EU with the same price tags as the predecessors.

The Neo7 is scheduled for an imminent debut with a relatively massive 7,000mAh battery. Meanwhile, a last-minute leak suggests that its pricing will be as attractive as its potentially class-leading new spec. It is also now said to launch with decent cooling for high-performance internals, nearly-premium build quality and a 1.5K flat display.

Details including renders of Google's stylus for the Pixel Tablet have surfaced. The USI 2.0 stylus would have launched with the cancelled Pixel Tablet 2, but now it may not see the light of day.

Hohem has just launched the iSteady M7 AI-powered smartphone gimbal. Its key features include AI auto-tracking, 3-axis mechanical stabilization, 360° infinite pan tracking, a 1.4-inch LCD touchscreen controller, and up to 12 hours of battery life. It is rated to handle a payload of up to 500 grams (1.10 lbs). You can now purchase the iSteady M7 gimbal via Hohem’s official website.

Realme has launched a new entry-level smartphone, the Realme Note 60x. The Note 60x has a Unisoc T612 chipset, a 90 Hz display, an 8 MP primary camera, and a 5,000 mAh battery, among other features. It is now officially available via Realme Philippines' official website.

The developers behind the top-rated PS3 emulator RPCS3 have just announced the app's ports for ARM-based Linux, Windows, and MacOS devices. However, the team says that there are currently no plans to port it to Android and iOS.

Recently, many new phones have featured large battery capacities, typically around 6,000mAh. However, a new leak suggests that several companies, including Redmi and OnePlus, are considering even larger batteries.

The complete specifications of the BOOX Note Max have been released. The pretty thin A4-sized ePaper notebook packs some interesting features including E Ink's new Carta 1300 display. However, there is still no specific release date.

A compact flagship smartphone from OnePlus is rumored to be in development at the company, boasting a 6.3-inch 1.5K display and the Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC. The smartphone will boast a simpler camera layout, and likely arrive with a more affordable price tag.

The Redmi K80 is the vanilla variant of its new Android smartphone series, yet has its biggest battery thus far. Its successor is now thought to have even more of an upgrade in these terms, however. In the meantime, the K80 series' decent premium mid-range specs have reportedly earned it flagship-level sales performance in its native China thus far.

The Honor 100 GT is depicted as a smartphone ready to hit the premium mid-range Android smartphone market with an almost-flagship SoC, fast charging and a 50MP rear camera with OIS. Its housing may have also just been revealed, along with the rest of its clean, almost iPhone-style design. The device might also launch with up to 1TB of internal storage.

The Redmi Note 14 Pro Plus 5G is now available officially outside China for the first time. While hardly any time has passed since Xiaomi released its predecessor globally, the Redmi Note 14 Pro Plus 5G brings various upgrades to the table, including a massive 6,200 mAh battery and an optically-stabilised Light Hunter 800 primary camera.

Xiaomi has refreshed its popular Redmi Note series internationally with Redmi Note 14 models. Sitting in the middle of the pack currently is the Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G, which surpasses the existing Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G in a few areas.

The Moto G15 is overdue for arrival, and for those looking forward to the budget smartphone, a leak has revealed its specs. The upcoming smartphone will bring upgrades to the screen, camera, and battery capacity.

The Xiaomi 15 Ultra is an upcoming flagship smartphone from the Chinese tech giant. After receiving its recent 3C certification in China, official information regarding its launch has now surfaced.

Xiaomi has finally released the Redmi Note 14 5G outside China. While the device closely resembles its Chinese counterpart, Xiaomi has included two hardware upgrades that should improve camera performance.

It’s still early days in the Pixel 10 leak cycle: besides a major specs leak about the Tensor G5 and G6, we haven’t even seen any leaked CAD models. But it won’t be long before more information trickles out. The first Pixel 10 case has appeared in the wild, offering some clues regarding the design of Pixel 9’s successor.

The OnePlus Ace 5 series is set to be released later this month, and the standard phone is expected to be rebranded to the OnePlus 13R for the global market. Ahead of the release, Louis Lee, the brand’s president, has shown off the front of the device.

Poco India has revealed that the C75 5G will also make its debut during the upcoming Poco M7 Pro event scheduled for later in December 2024. The brand asserts that the new C-series Android smartphone will be the only one with specific camera and performance advantages under a certain price-point.

The Xiaomi 14 Ultra was officially unveiled worldwide at the Mobile World Congress at the end of February 2024 and was expected to be launched in China shortly after the turn of the year. However, leakers are currently reporting that this will not happen. There are several theories as to the reasons for this.

Oppo will be joining the gaming tablet segment in the near future as a leak has revealed that the rumored compact tablet with a Dimensity 9400 processor is made by the tech giant. Called the Oppo X8 Pad, it will challenge the likes of the Lenovo Legion Y700/Legion Tab.

An upcoming Android smartphone is tipped to launch with an on-trend flat screen to go with its almost gaming PC-like active cooling system that even has its own tiny working fan. However, the device is not said to debut from prominent performance-focused brand RedMagic as tech aficionados might expect, but from Oppo (or its globally popular subsidiary OnePlus).

BOE is now tipped to help shrink smartphone display bezels to their greatest extent with the introduction of a new display panel. It is allegedly pitched at premium or premium mid-range Android devices of the near future, and may help them avoid having a traditional 'screen chin' at all costs.

Xiaomi has designed its latest version of Android to act as much of a hub for with the rest of its smart devices as possible. Now, the OEM is reportedly trying to find a way to make that "interconnectivity" compatible with hardware from other brands, specifically Apple. The putative upgrade might let smartphones like the Xiaomi 15 gain improved control over accessories such as AirPods.

The Ayaneo Pocket S has been refreshed with new limited-edition colorways. One of them is called Sakura Pink, while the other is called Retro Power. Both have the same internals as the regular variant.

Motorola and Pantone's partnership continues as the former has announced special editions of the Motorola Edge 50 Neo and Razr 50 Ultra/Razr+ 2024 foldable. The special edition is a new color based on Pantone's Color of the Year 2025 - Moccha Mousse.

The first international launch of the Redmi Note 14 Pro Plus is right around the corner. Ahead of its arrival, Xiaomi has now confirmed that the smartphone will support IP69 certification, which it had previously appeared to rule out.

Devices such as next-gen iPhones, Macs and iPad Pros are believed to be powered by processors supplied by the Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) as it has mastered the production of the bleeding-edge 2 nanometer production process. Now, the firm is said to be even closer to its target of producing this kind of silicon on schedule than expected.

Tecno has presented its second-generation foldable smartphones, the Tecno Phantom V Fold2 and the Phantom V Flip2. Both devices will be available to purchase starting December 13th via Amazon India. 

MediaTek's latest Dimensity 9400 silicon for top-end, high-powered Android smartphones is about to be ported to tablets, according to a new leak. Even more excitingly, one of these devices is now rumored to have a front-facing camera hidden under its display, which might also be compact in nature.

To address green line issues, OnePlus has announced a "worry-free solution" for its phones. The company aims to offer it through an enhanced display structure, better quality checks, and a lifetime warranty for the screen.

The Google Pixel 9a isn't official yet, but as with any other Google phone, it hasn't remained a secret for long. CAD renders for the smartphone leaked back in September, and now, real-life photos of the device have surfaced.

The iPhone 16 Pro Max has made it to #3 in Canalys' latest analysis of the best-selling smartphones in the Chinese market over the third quarter of 2024 (3Q2024). Then again, the new Apple flagship was kept off the #2 spot by a device worth about 14% of its price at launch. Other OEMs such as Huawei and Redmi also had only 1 smartphone each on the new list.

It looks as though the international release of Xiaomi's latest high-end Android tablet is almost upon us. Equipped with 12 GB of RAM, the Xiaomi Pad 7 should also reach fans outside China with a 3.2K display and a performance boost over the older Xiaomi Pad 6.

Prominent leaker Digital Chat Station reports that OnePlus is currently working on a compact smartphone. It will reportedly feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite but has a less capable camera setup than the OnePlus 13.

The Antec Core Micro has been officially introduced, but just like the company's first gaming handheld, this is a rebranded device. More specifically, it's the Ayaneo Pocket Micro with a new name.