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Chinese network operator, China Telecom, has revealed the spec sheet of the Vivo X300 E ahead of the phone's official launch. The new model in the X300 series will have triple rear cameras with Zeiss technology, a big battery, and a Snapdragon processor.

The OnePlus Pad 4’s screen offers high brightness for everyday use, and it’s also well-suited for sensitive people because it flickers less. But there are times when an IPS screen still struggles to compete with OLED panels from Samsung and others.

The TCL NxtPaper 11 Gen 2 is currently available at a discounted price. The deal includes TCL’s T-Pen stylus and a flip case. The tablet is offered in two memory configurations, with savings reaching around $90 on the higher-end variant.

OnePlus does not specify a binding support period for the Pad 4. At the same time, the brand will soon officially withdraw from many parts of the world. Consumers are now faced with the question of how long the tablet will continue to receive security updates. We’ll break down the facts.

In our review, the Oppo Pad 5 Pro impressed us with its exceptional battery life, powerful Snapdragon chipset, and ultra‑slim design. However, the manufacturer has once again omitted a fingerprint sensor from its premium tablet - a feature that should be standard in this price segment in 2026.

More and more clues point to a completely revamped Xiaomi 18 lineup this year and a comprehensive global launch in many regions like India or Europe. In the last few hours, deep code analysis and reliable leakers have provided new information about the Xiaomi 18 lineup for 2026, which might bring four devices in total, not counting the dead Xiaomi 18 Ultra.

Most smartphones currently offer an aspect ratio of approximately 19.5:9, with the exception of foldables, whose cover displays often still use the elongated 21:9 aspect ratio. Those are slowly being replaced by much wider displays with an aspect ratio of approximately 16:10, such as the one found on the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 or the upcoming iPhone Ultra. Is a similar trend coming for traditional bar-style smartphones as well?

A well-known and highly reliable leaker is currently providing exciting tidbits of information about the upcoming Zeiss flagship camera phones this fall, as well as Vivo’s next foldable device in 2027. According to the leak, Vivo is adopting the new front-camera sensor format first introduced by Apple, but probably won't copy their foldable format any time soon.

Samsung’s One UI 9.0 introduces escalating lockout periods after failed unlock attempts, culminating in a permanent lock and mandatory factory reset after 13 distinct failures. The policy strengthens brute-force protection but raises the stakes for forgotten credentials, making reliable backups and access to linked Samsung and Google accounts essential.

After revealing details about the Moto Pad 70 Groove, Motorola has unveiled the standard Moto Pad 70 for the Indian market. The company has confirmed its launch date and key specifications.

With its 1/1.28-inch telephoto, the Oppo Find X9 Ultra currently offers the largest 200-megapixel sensor in a smartphone for close range zoom. This advantage is likely to carry over to the Oppo Find X10 Pro Max, as a leaker is currently reporting based on a new test unit.

The OnePlus Pad 4 is likely the last tablet of its kind in many parts of the world: the tech manufacturer is pulling out of Europe, the U.S., and many other parts of the world. We’ll determine whether this is really a loss by taking a closer look at the Pad 4.

Mangmi has released a video showing its Air Y vertical handheld running a handful of retro games. Based on the video, the Snapdragon 662-powered device is capable of emulating games made for the PS1, PSP, and Dreamcast.

Infinity Nikki's Version 2.8 "Golden Dust" update adds the White Night's Ballet 5-star outfit, featuring the Spinning Reflections wall-climbing ability and Brightnight Mirror Realm co-op mechanics.

Nothing's global ambitions appear to be running into trouble, with a new report pointing to a substantial restructuring of its international operations. The situation also creates an interesting parallel with another familiar smartphone brand.

OnePlus is tightening bootloader unlocking for Chinese-market devices running ColorOS 16 or later, adding stricter eligibility checks, device quotas, longer reviews and a 14-day approval window. Combined with recent anti-rollback protections, the policy marks a notable retreat from the brand’s traditionally developer-friendly stance.

After multiple generations of stagnation, Samsung is finally geared to equip its next generation of flagship phones with new camera hardware. The Galaxy S27, S27 Plus, S27 Pro, and S27 Ultra are set to debut next year, and a new report has now provided information on what to expect.

Oppo has launched its latest mid-range smartphone, the K15, in the Chinese market. The company’s new midrange smartphone comes with a built-in active cooling fan and a large 8,000 mAh battery with support for 80 W wired charging. Plus, it is rated for IP69 water resistance.

A new leak claims Samsung's upcoming Galaxy S27 and S27+ will use a 50MP Sony sensor for their main camera instead of an in-house ISOCELL sensor. If accurate, it would mark the first time since the Galaxy S21 and S21+ in 2021 that Samsung has turned to Sony for its primary camera hardware.

iQOO’s Z11 Lite brings a 120Hz display, a Dimensity 6300 chipset, and a 6,500mAh battery to India, with prices starting at Rs 19,499. Bank discounts push the base and mid-tier models below Rs 20,000, while the top 256GB variant remains above the threshold.

Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 has surfaced on Geekbench with an octa-core CPU and Adreno 629 GPU, posting modest performance gains over its predecessor. The chipset appeared in an unannounced Oppo A7 Pro Max running Android 16 with 12 GB of RAM, though Oppo has yet to confirm the device or its specifications.

Ugreen's FineTrack Slim Duo 2 is now available in the US and Europe. The slim wallet tracker works with both Apple Find My and Google Find Hub, offering cross-platform compatibility alongside a louder buzzer and a battery rated to last up to seven years.

The OnePlus N6x is an upcoming smartphone for the Indian market. Ahead of its release, the company has revealed new details about the device.

The Epic Games Store has kicked off a new giveaway for mobile gamers. Available for a short time, Foretales can be picked up on Android and iOS for free until July 30.

A new leak claims Qualcomm is preparing a fourth Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 variant, the SM8850-1-AB, offering near-flagship benchmark performance at a lower cost aimed at phones priced under roughly $600.

They are barely on the market yet and already people are looking three months into their future. In addition to a Samsung insider commenting on the crease on his Galaxy Z Fold 8 prototype after three months of use, an early adopter suggests that the Galaxy Z Fold 8 series possesses “self-healing powers.”

The NaviX Ultra is Nubia's upcoming AI smartphone, and a leak has revealed some of its key specs. From a high refresh rate display to a flagship processor, and hi-res cameras, Nubia is going all out with its new smartphone.

The OnePlus Pad 3 is the latest device to gain dual Bluetooth audio support. With the new OxygenOS update, users can stream audio to two Bluetooth devices simultaneously.

OnePlus has shared another teaser for the upcoming OnePlus N6x in India. The company has also teased a documentary addressing recent shutdown rumors in the country.

The Oppo Find X10 series is expected to launch in Q4 2026. Ahead of its release, devices believed to belong to the lineup have appeared in spy shots, offering an early look at the camera layout of Oppo’s next-generation flagships.

A new leak claims that Realme has officially cancelled its GT 9 and Neo 9 series for 2026 after halting all smartphone production in China. Consequently, the brand is reportedly shifting its primary focus toward its numbered smartphone series in overseas markets.

Samsung has officially unveiled the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, its thinnest foldable to date. The flagship introduces a 4.1 mm chassis, new Flex Titanium Technology, larger AMOLED displays, a 200 MP camera system, and a larger battery with faster charging.

Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip8 has been unveiled at Unpacked London with a 6.1 mm unfolded profile, 180 g weight, Exynos 2600, and an expanded AI-capable FlexWindow. Both the cover and unfolded displays are 120 Hz, and the foldable comes with 25 W wired charging.

Samsung has officially taken the wraps off the Galaxy Z Fold 8 alongside its Ultra-branded counterpart. The new foldable arrives with several welcome changes that could make it the more compelling option for a sizeable chunk of buyers who do not need the 'Ultra' experience.

Xiaomi's next-gen flagship tablet has been certified in China. Expected to arrive later this year, the certification reveals it will ship with the same charger as its predecessor, despite having a bigger battery capacity.

A Facebook leak claims Xiaomi plans to launch four Redmi Note 17 models in Vietnam, with configurations ranging from 4GB/128GB for the Redmi Note 17 4G to 8GB/512GB for the Pro Max 5G. The Pro Max’s highest-capacity variant reportedly pairs 512GB of storage with 8GB of RAM, likely to control pricing amid rising memory costs.

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 series has surfaced in new regulatory certifications. The listings reveal two models for the global market: the Redmi Note 17 5G and the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G.

The Galaxy event kicks off in less than 8 hours: Samsung will be unveiling several new products, most of which you already know in detail from recent leaks. Others however have leaked far less frequently. You can tune in when the Galaxy Z Fold 8, the first international competitor to the iPhone Ultra and a very exciting Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 are unveiled for the first time in London. The expected surprise guests are likely to be the first Samsung Android XR glasses, which should become available pretty soon according to fresh new information hours before Galaxy Unpacked.

Early details about the next-generation iQoo 16T have surfaced in a new leak. The smartphone may differ from the standard iQoo 16, particularly in its chipset and cooling system.

Leaked firmware reveals that Asus developed ROG Phone 10 and 10 Pro models, codenamed “Boston,” with Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chips, Wi-Fi 7, and distinct camera systems. The devices were reportedly canceled following Asus’s 2026 withdrawal from the smartphone market, leaving the firmware dump as the clearest record of the unreleased gaming phones.

For the first time in Apple’s history, there will be no iPhone 18 in September—only the iPhone 18 Pro series and Apple’s first foldable device, potentially named the iPhone Ultra. According to analysts, this decision appears to be a done deal and Xiaomi may have already adopted it for their September Xiaomi 18 Pro launch, as a leaker currently suggests.

Samsung's One UI 9 Beta 4 update improves the Galaxy S26 Ultra's Privacy Display feature so it only obscures a video playing in picture-in-picture mode. The rest of the screen remains fully visible, a change first previewed at MWC earlier this year.

Xiaomi's Redmi Note 17 series could break cover in India in August with the Redmi Note 17. The line features a phone with a massive 7-inch display, but is held back by weaker Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 processors.

The popular ARMSX2 PS2 emulator for Android has received a major update (v2.6.4) introducing Material You theming, syncing the application's interface colors with the user's device wallpaper. Alongside the visual overhaul, the update brings background music, playtime metrics, and in-app virtual gamepad skin downloads, building on recent performance upgrades to CPU/GPU emulation and new auto-save functionality.

Neverness to Everness Version 1.2 Phase 2 launches July 29. Get details on S-Class Anima healer Iroi, her banner release, new events, and Version 1.3 updates.

A sobering forecast for market leader Samsung: Apple's expected entry into the foldable smartphone market is set to put significant pressure on the South Korean company. According to new market projections, Apple's first foldable iPhone could capture a 25% market share in 2026 in its very first year on sale. Samsung is expected to remain the market leader with its upcoming Galaxy Z8 series, but its lead is projected to shrink dramatically.

The Moto Pad 70 Groove is set to launch in India. Previously, the company revealed its design and confirmed that it will feature a nine-speaker JBL audio system. Now, the latest teaser reveals details about the tablet’s display and battery.

Xiaomi has started teasing the Poco M8 Power 5G ahead of its launch in India. The official microsite suggests that the phone will focus on battery life and come in an orange finish.

Specs of an upcoming Oppo smartphone have leaked, and they reveal it will boast the biggest battery capacity in an Oppo smartphone. The phone will also have a 120Hz OLED display and super fast charging.