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Infinix will vie for the title of world's slimmest Android smartphone with the next addition to its Hot series, according to a new leak. The device is also depicted as having triple rear cameras and a 120Hz AMOLED display. Then again, the "50 Pro Plus" is also said to make some compromises to achieve its relatively razor-thin profile.

The iQOO 13 is now tipped to launch with a more refined IP68-rated build than its predecessor. It is also now once again backed to have a higher-quality display than other upcoming Android flagships, even the supposedly cutting-edge OnePlus 13. However, the latest tip also denies another potentially crucial edge over the iQOO device's competition.

Huawei’s Mate 70 series, powered by the new price-hiked Kirin 9100 chip, is tipped to rival Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. While the Kirin lacks the power efficiency of Gen 3, insiders suggest it will offer a better overall experience than Gen 2.

Google may have inadvertently revealed a key component of the Samsung Galaxy S25. A blog post listing references Samsung mobile phones powered by a flagship MediaTek chip, tacitly suggesting the Galaxy S25 could be powered by a Dimensity 9400.

Samsung has now officially presented the Galaxy A16 5G as the latest model in its mid-range Galaxy A series. While the new smartphone carries over some hardware from last year's Galaxy A15 5G, it does so with the promise of 6 years of OS updates until Android 20.

Indian phone member Lava has just announced the Agni 3 smartphone with the Dimensity 7300X processor, 5000mAh battery, curved display, stylish looks and more.

The OnePlus Open is still a capable foldable smartphone despite being nearly a year old. At its discounted price of $1,299, it makes for a compelling buy for anyone who wants a book-style foldable.

Vivo is gearing up for the launch of its flagship X200 series phones, finally taking the wraps off the official photos/renders as well as detailed specs of these expensive Android-powered products. Improvements over the previous generation are plentiful including but not limited to the cameras, processor and battery life.

A new leak sheds light on some Snapdragon 8 Gen 4's key specs. Its UFS 4.0 modules are rated for read/write speeds of 4,500/4,000 MB. Contrary to earlier rumours, it will launch with LPDDR5X RAM and not LPDDR6.

The OPPO Find X8 is an upcoming flagship Android smartphone tipped to rival the iPhone 16 for buyers on its debut later in October 2024. Now, it has allegedly popped up in a new leak that purports to confirm a chassis updated to resemble its alleged competitors from Apple. The new photos might also highlight how thin and compact the device is supposed to be.

The global variants of Xiaomi smartphones will reportedly no longer allow bootloader unlocking, as the company is said to be planning to shut down the program. It's worth noting that Xiaomi has already closed the program in China.

A OnePlus executive has confirmed the OnePlus 13 will have support for magnetic wireless charging just like the Oppo Find X8 series. It will also have some cool cases.

Vivo's upcoming X200 flagship lineup will feature a new compact variant - the X200 Pro mini. A recently uploaded video on Weibo gives us an early look at the X200 Pro mini, showcasing its massive camera bump.

Specifications of the Oppo Find X8 have leaked again, revealing new details and confirming older ones. The leak also mentions a likely launch date for the new flagship series.

You won't have to wait too long for Google’s Pixel 9a - which could launch in March 2025, earlier than previous models, as per new leaks. The Pixel 10 and Android 16 are also expected to launch ahead of schedule in 2025.

Samsung is rolling out a new security update for the Galaxy S24 FE, aimed at device security. The October 2024 patch is slowly becoming available in Asia and Africa, with a global rollout expected soon.

Realme launched the GT Neo 6 in May of this year, and according to Smart Pikachu, the company will release the GT Neo 7 soon. The Weibo tipster also reports that it will feature the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Leading Version, which has been dominating the AnTuTu benchmark charts for a while now.

The Xiaomi 15 series is expected to be among the first smartphone lineups to be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4. If the company doesn't change anything, there will initially be two phones in the series, and the rear renders of the Pro variant have just leaked.

Vivo's X200 series, launching soon, may come with competitive pricing starting at 4,000 yuan (~$570), as per a new leak. The higher-end X200 Ultra variant will likely be priced $200 higher.

The new MediaTek-powered Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra has officially trumped its Snapdragon forbear in performance benchmarks with a significant margin, but incomplete data raises questions about efficiency and battery life.

Lenovo launched the 2024 Legion Y700 in China on September 29, and the company has yet to officially bring it to the global market. However, if you're okay with the drawbacks of importing the gaming tablet from a third-party retailer, you can pre-order the Chinese variant from Giztop.

The iPhone 16 Pro Max and Pixel 9 Pro XL are both excellent choices for a flagship smartphone. But which one of the two has the lead in camera performance? DxOMark thinks its the Pixel, while a recent real-life test suggests otherwise.

OPPO's upcoming flagship smartphones are tipped to aim to become the closest rivals to Apple's iPhones on their launch. The Find X8 series are thought to achieve this effect with their software as well as their considerably updated hardware. Now, their version of Android 15 has been previewed in more depth.

The Redmi Note 14 Pro and Pro Plus have only been official for a week on the Chinese market, yet is said to have done better in terms of sales in that time-frame compared to all other new Android smartphones in 2024 thus far. The devices pack potentially intriguing features such as 120Hz AMOLED displays, large batteries and world-first processors for prices that start as low as ~$200.

Samsung's developer conference only lasted one day, but finally provided an official first look at what Samsung smartphones and tablets can expect in a few months with the Android 15 update and the One UI 7 interface. Some of the changes could prove to be controversial.

Smartphones with Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 and Dimensity 9400 are on the horizon, with many companies confirming new flagship phone launches within this month. Vivo is one of them, and the company's product manager says that these two SoCs will deliver the biggest generational performance leap.

The Xiaomi 15 series is almost upon us. While it is unclear what Xiaomi has in store for its first Snapdragon 8 Gen 4-powered release, the alleged design of the Xiaomi 15 Ultra has now appeared online, as have reported camera upgrades compared to this year's Xiaomi 14 Ultra.

The first One UI 7 beta was scheduled to launch back in August, but Samsung pulled out at the last second. At the Samsung developer conference, the company officially announced for the first time when the updated OneUI version based on Android 15 is expected to roll out.

Xiaomi launched the Redmi Note 14 series in China on September 26. Although the company hasn't formally launched the lineup outside China, it is now possible to import it unofficially.

The OPPO Find X8 and X8 Pro are upcoming flagship Android smartphones now tipped to have global versions cleared for launch, with the model numbers to match. They are also now officially slated to launch with advanced ingress-protection ratings and considerably refined builds, even the base model X8.

One of the major highlights of Epic Games Store on PC is its free games program, which refreshes each week with new titles and in-game content that you can claim for $0. The digital storefront now plans to bring something similar to its mobile store.

The Xiaomi 15 series will be among the first lineups to feature the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4. A new report from a reputed tipster suggests it could launch on October 20 in China. The tipster also reports that the Honor Magic 7 could debut on October 30.

Oukitel is all set to launch the RT3 Pro rugged tablet later this month. The RT3 Pro is built to MIL-STD-810H, IP68, and IP69K standards, which means it can withstand pet peeves and the harsh outdoors with equal elan. The RT3 Pro offers excellent mobile and wireless networking thanks to a powerful MediaTek G81 chipset and up to a combined 16 GB of RAM.

Lately, government agencies have been cracking down on privacy-oriented messaging services, leaving many with a sense of uncertainty surrounding their online privacy. Fortunately, SimpleX Chat has taken to solving this issue, and in his latest video, Mental Outlaw explores the unique privacy features that set SimpleX Chat apart.

The Fire HD 8 has gotten a refresh for 2024 and it promises better performance with an upgrade in RAM. The 12th generation Fire HD 8 is also available in kid-friendly editions which offer better protection and come in fun colors.

More details on the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G and its 4G/LTE-only variant have now reportedly leaked out. Both devices are said to have much in common with their A15 forebears - except for the enlarged displays and possibly unprecedented degree of official ingress protection, of course. However, the newer devices might forfeit a long-standing Galaxy A-series feature to get there.

Google has been advocating RCS messaging for a while, but no Wear OS smartwatch is compatible yet, not even the LTE variants. However, as the APK teardown of a new Google Messages beta suggests, standalone RCS messaging could soon be introduced to these smartwatches.

The Oppo Find X8 is expected to launch later this month, right after MediaTek debuts the Dimensity 9400. Ahead of official announcements, a real-life image of the upcoming flagship leaked, showing a redesigned back. Now, another leak has shown the phone in a different colorway.

AnTuTu has revealed the top 10 mid-range phones that got the highest overall average benchmark points throughout September. A notable smartphone that has secured a spot on the new list is the newly launched Redmi Note 14 Pro+.

OnePlus is now facing a new patent dispute with InterDigital over 5G tech, leading to a halt in smartphone sales in Germany. Other OnePlus products are still available for purchase.

The Galaxy S26 series is not expected to arrive until 2026, but when it does, a rumor says the compact vanilla model might be missing from the lineup. This is said to be as a result of Samsung not being able to keep up with rival compact flagships.

Pebblebee's fifth generation Bluetooth trackers are compatible with both Apple Find My and Google Find My Device networks, saving users the cost of buying new trackers when they switch between platforms. However, there's a caveat with how they work.

Now available for experimentation on Pixel 9 devices, Gemini Nano will let developers control key parameters using the AI Edge SDK. Gemini Nano claims to boost performance while reducing reliance on cloud servers.

Human Mobile Devices (or HMD) defines itself as the "largest maker of European smartphones" on the market - just not those with Nokia branding any more. The Android devices in question have now been removed from its webstores in the region, although feature phones of that name still remain.

Realme is projected to throw its next premium handset into the battle royale to result from the release of several next-gen flagship Android smartphones at around the same time in 2024. The GT7 Pro might enter the fray as one of the fastest-charging devices of the bunch, and may or may not come with other advantages such as improved build quality and biometrics.

Xiaomi has only just released the Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G. However, attention has now turned to the prospect of the company offering the device under a different name globally. Allegedly, the POCO X7 is a candidate, which has now been spotted in Xiaomi's codebase.

AnTuTu published its new list of top-performing flagship Android phones. This latest ranking is based on the average benchmark scores the smartphones have gained throughout September, and the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Leading Version has once again secured the topmost spot.

The ZTE Blade A75 5G is a budget smartphone with similarities to the Nubia Focus. However, there are some differences to not make it a rebadged phone.