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Google has announced a big change to its Android release schedule that will see Android 16 arrive in the second quarter of 2016. The new release schedule is expected to allow more devices to ship with the latest version of Android.

The Snapdragon 8 Elite comes with an improved GPU than its predecessor. It's reportedly 40% better, which has possibly made it capable of emulating Red Dead Redemption at over 160 FPS.

The latest word among South Korean smartphone industry insiders purports to corroborate other rumors concerning an impending shake-up for Samsung's flagship Galaxy S line. It is now believed to gain a new Slim variant, the release of which might kill at least two birds with one stone for the company.

MediaTek is now tipped to launch a mid-range counterpart for its new Dimensity 9400 flagship processor for mobile devices soon. Its most prominent upgrade thus far might also be its most power-efficient, thereby possibly making for better battery life in next-gen mid-tier devices. Then again, the 8400 might stay the same as its predecessor in some respects.

The Mudita Kompakt joins the growing list of minimalist phones with an E Ink display. It has decent specs including a privacy switch and support for wireless charging, but its price tag is on the high side.

Xiaomi's latest custom skin, HyperOS 2.0, was recently announced in China. Now, a new leak reveals a potential global rollout schedule.

The iQoo 13 is the latest flagship smartphone from the Chinese company. The Snapdragon 8 Elite-powered phone has cleared several global certifications, paving the way for its international release.

Following the debuts of the Xiaomi 15 and Xiaomi 15 Pro this week, leaks have now revealed the camera specs of Xiaomi's actual flagship model, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra. The biggest change, of course, appears in its long-range zoom hardware.

Google seems to be back in the tablet business for the long haul as details of a Pixel Tablet 3 have surfaced. The tablet, which is expected to arrive in 2027 will have two USB-C ports and a less-powerful version of the Tensor G6 chipset.

ZTE is preparing to release another flagship smartphone aimed at gamers. While specifications about the device are already known, the RedMagic 10 Ultra has now been revealed in a new leak with an understated design.

Honor has introduced the Magic7 and Magic7 Pro, a day after Xiaomi released the Xiaomi 15 and Xiaomi 15 Pro. While both models feature Qualcomm's new Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, Honor distinguishes the pair in various areas.

CheckMag Year after year, Google adds to its graveyard whether users like it or not. Often, it's warranted, but other times, the motivation seems to be to form a monstrous amalgamation of services in a misguided effort to streamline the user experience. No hardware or software is safe when Google decides the time is up.

Sennheiser touts the new Profile Wireless as the "multi-tool" of mobile microphones for independent creators. It has dual transmitters that augment the typical lavalier or button mic use-case with the ability to convert into a full hand-held or desktop recorder by using its own charger as a handle. The set also includes a receiver with an auto-rotating OLED status display and compatibility with iPhone, Android or PC.

Nothing has introduced a new Nothing Phone 2a Plus Community Edition smartphone. The Community Edition phone has a unique glow-in-the-dark color scheme and offers fan-made “Connected Collection” wallpapers. Nothing’s new "designed by fans for fans" limited edition phone is limited to only 1,000 units.

Xiaomi has just released the Xiaomi 15 and Xiaomi 15 Pro. While there is no sign of an official global release just yet, the pair are already available through importers.

The iQoo 13 has launched in China, catering to performance-focused users with the latest Snapdragon 8 Elite processor. It starts at a competitive price of 3999 yuan (~$561).

Google is reportedly developing an AI-based feature for the Play Store to answer user queries on apps and help find them.

Taking a cue from car companies which have standard and luxury brands, Samsung is considering a new brand name for its premium smartphones that may help it to sell more devices. If it goes ahead with the decision, it will be following in the steps of Chinese companies with multiple phone brands.

The Aquos R9 Pro is the latest high-end smartphone produced by Sharp. Offered with a 240 Hz IGZO OLED display, the Aquos R9 Pro also features a recent Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 series chipset and an assortment of enticing camera hardware.

It is now possible to purchase Samsung's latest ultra-premium foldable globally. While Samsung has no plans to officially release the Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition, it can be imported with shipments set for early November.

Google has joined Apple and Samsung in offering certified refurbished models of its phones. These phones come with a warranty and even a charger in the box. However, retailers may sometimes offer better deals.

The iQoo Neo10 is depicted as an upcoming rival for the new Vivo X200 and Oppo Find X8 Android smartphones with the same new top-end MediaTek Dimensity 9400 silicon. Should that be the case, it might have the edge on those existing devices in certain potentially important ways, one of which might be confirmed in a new leak.

Xiaomi has unveiled the Xiaomi 15 Pro alongside a whole host of other devices today. Arriving as one of the first devices powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite, the Xiaomi 15 Pro also packs a massive 6,100 mAh battery and a new 120 mm telephoto camera.

Xiaomi has now unveiled successors to the Xiaomi Pad 6 and Pad 6 Pro that launched in April last year. While the Pad 7 and Pad 7 Pro may not launch as Xiaomi's flagship tablets for the generation, they deliver solid hardware along with decent price tags that make them attainable.

Xiaomi has now unveiled the newest iteration of its HyperOS software. HyperOS 2.0 is set to ship with most of the company's just-released mobile devices, with the first batch of rollout to begin next month.

Realme is set to launch the GT 7 Pro smartphone in China. Ahead of the launch, the smartphone's price has leaked, suggesting a price hike.

New details of the upcoming OnePlus Open 2 (identical to the Oppo Find N5) foldable have emerged, hinting at a triple 50 MP camera setup, a larger screen and a bigger 5,700 mAh battery. The phone is said to be powered by the new Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, and could vie for the title of slimmest foldable, at just over 9 mm thick.

The Oppo Find X8 Ultra didn't launch with the other two phones in the lineup, but it's expected to break cover early next year. In a recent report, Digital Chat Station claims the upcoming flagship phone will sport an upgraded camera setup over the Pro.

The OnePlus 13 is an upcoming flagship smartphone that will feature the latest Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset. The phone is all set to launch in China, and a recently spotted FCC listing hints that its global launch may not be far away.

The RedMagic 10 series is expected to be unveiled as a new gaming phone lineup with the Snapdragon 8 Elite. Renowned leaker Digital Chat Station has now shared exclusive information on the Ultra smartphone that will be in the upcoming series.

One of Xiaomi's unreleased Poco smartphones has reared its head once again. While not the Poco F7 Pro or Poco F7 Ultra, the device should still pack plenty of modern features thanks to being a re-run of the Redmi Note 14 5G.

Tecno has announced a new Android tablet with a slim design. However, its specs put it in the budget category.

With its 165Hz folding AMOLED screen, the Razr+ 2023 is one of the most advanced clamshell Android smartphones of its generation. Now, it is available for $450 off its original list price as part of Motorola's latest online sale. There are also extra discounts on the device's successor and its vanilla counterpart.

Oppo's announcement that it is "nearly time" to share "something incredible" with its UK fans has led to speculation that the OEM is about to bring the Find X line of premium Android smartphones back to the country. They are touted to combine "smart AI features" with "incredible" designs and "stunning" camera performance.

Anona has announced its new smart home security suite, including an Aurora security camera and the Holo WiFi smart lock. Anona’s new smart home security devices are compatible with Google Assistant and Alexa. The Aurora security camera also packs features such as AI detection, color night vision for superior imaging, Always-on video, and more. Anona’s new home security suite is now available for purchase via Amazon.

The Google Pixel 9 is a premium smartphone with the Tensor G4 processor and comes in many colours. Read our review to find out whether the Pixel phone is worth buying.

Samsung has now presented the W25 and W25 Flip, which line up as the company's fourth and fifth foldable smartphones of the year. While the W25 Flip is a new version of the Galaxy Z Flip6, the W25 is the long-awaited stablemate of the Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition.

OnePlus has revealed that the OnePlus 13 will not be the only product launching on October 31. The manufacturer has shared a poster of new accessories and a new lifestyle product that will be unveiled alongside the flagship.

The OnePlus 13 is set to launch in China on October 31, with the brand already confirming several key specs. In the latest round of teasers, the company revealed the battery details of the flagship phone.

OnePlus has released more details of the OnePlus 13 ahead of the launch later this week. The new official teasers cover communication features such as Bluetooth, network signals, NFC, etc.

Samsung is a way off from presenting new foldables, having only recently done so with the Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition in South Korea. Nonetheless, multiple sources have discovered what they believe to be the final model numbers for not just the Galaxy Z Flip7 and Galaxy Z Fold7, but also a possible Galaxy Z Fold7 Ultra too.

Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite has brought a new wave of flagship smartphones, with most set to release within October. This next-gen SoC appears to have full Linux support, which could make PC game emulation easy on upcoming phones.

OnePlus asserts that its upcoming flagship Android smartphone will have the brand's best display yet. It is now officially the first mobile screen with its 2K OLED specs to meet TUV Rheinland's new Intelligent Eye Protection 4.0 standard. The 13 is now touted to be more practical than ever before, too, with a screen that can be used comfortably and accurately in the cold as well as in the rain.

The X Flip debuted as Vivo's inaugural high-powered Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 rival in 2023 and is, as such, well overdue for an update - in theory. However, there will be no second generation any time soon, according to a new leak. Furthermore, other clamshell foldable Android smartphones from competing brands might follow suit.

The freshly-launched Snapdragon 8 Elite is now Qualcomm's fastest processor for top-end mobile devices. However, there is an even faster version in the wings, one already touted as capable of rivalling the chip found in the new iPhone 16 Pro Max in a popular benchmark. It might become available in a super-sized new smartphone in 2025.

Details of another upcoming mid-range smartphone from HMD have appeared online. The leak also reveals the phone will have a design similar to that of the HMD Skyline.

Realme is set to launch its GT 7 Pro smartphone in China next month. Ahead of its official debut, the device has appeared on the TENAA certification platform, revealing key specifications.

The iQoo 13 is set to be among the first flagship phones with the Snapdragon 8 Elite. It's confirmed to launch on October 30, and while it was previously believed not to see a price hike, a company official has said otherwise.