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Huion has unveiled the 13.3-inch Kamvas 13 (Gen 3) pen tablet for graphic designers, photographers, and 3D artists. The factory-calibrated display has high-color accuracy covering 99% of the sRGB and Rec.709 color spaces. The tablet can also be used as a secondary display.

A leak has revealed the colors the HMD Hyper will be available in when it launches, and one of them is a yellow hue reminiscent of the Lumia 920 but with a slight variance. The phone will also pack some pretty decent specifications.

The August 2024 mid-range smartphone ranking from AnTuTu is here, and the phones in the top 10 lists aren't much different than the devices in July's ranking. There aren't any Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 smartphones in the latest list either.

Announced without any fanfare, the new Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 sits at the top of Qualcomm's Snapdragon 6 series with a higher-clocked CPU and a handful of other upgrades. However, there's no info on when it will hit the market.

AnTuTu has revealed the top-performing flagship Android phones from August. Like the previous ranking, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Leading Version has dominated the list. The standard variant of the SoC has also put up a good fight against the Dimensity 9300+ and 9300.

A South Korean media outlet reports Samsung could exclusively use the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 SoC on the Galaxy S25 series. The Exynos 2500 that was supposed to power it initially could debut on the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7 later in 2025.

RedMagic will be introducing its second gaming tablet on September 5, and the latest round of teasers has revealed the display, speaker, connectivity, and camera details of the Android tab.

Recent leaks pointing to the imminent launch of the Z9 Turbo Plus might have caused some bemusement among iQOO fans who would have been aware that the brand has already released an Android smartphone with the same MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ processor. However, a new report might explain the reason for the newer device's allegedly impending existence.

OPPO's latest Hasselblad-branded flagship Android smartphones are projected to debut soon with an updated build that incorporates a number of next-gen iPhone design cues. One of them is a new, possibly capacitive, button dedicated to functions such as the devices' camera shutter. However, the vanilla Find X8 is now thought to miss out on this feature.

Brazilian Supreme Court has ordered service providers and app stores to block X (Twitter) within five days after the company failed to name legal representative, a requirement for foreign companies operating within Brazil. The move is another chapter in the continuing row between Justice Alexandre de Moraes and Elon Musk, who is accused of helping spread fake news and threats against the justices.

The Y300 Pro is the first device to be teased with Vivo's next-gen industrial design for Android smartphones. It is also slated to rock one of the OEM's latest and highest-capacity batteries with decently fast charging. However, those specs are its best selling points, according to a new Geekbench listing.

The OnePlus 12 lost the race to be the first Android smartphone to launch with its top-end Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor in 2023; however, its successor might have a chance to finish in more of a leading position this year. The 13 is now backed to launch ahead of a certain major sales event in China, which means it might be here relatively soon.

Xiaomi is not ready to unveil new flagship tablets just yet. Regardless, a renowned leaker has outlined up to four tablets that are slated to arrive under the Xiaomi Pad 7 series, some of which will arrive with Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 and OLED display upgrades.

Motorola has now revealed when it will start selling the Moto S50. Following on from the Moto S50 Neo earlier this year, the Moto S50 will rival its Realme and Xiaomi peers with hardware like a MediaTek Dimensity 7300 chipset and a 50 MP camera complemented by optical image stabilisation (OIS).

Samsung's next Fan Edition (or FE) Android smartphone is on course for an imminent launch, according to a new leak. It may or may not confirm the similarities between it and other members of the flagship Galaxy S24 series, while hinting at features that might be exclusive to the new variant.

Retroid has now revealed more information about the Pocket 5 before a full reveal next week alongside the Pocket Mini. Not only will the Retroid Pocket 5 launch with a comparatively large OLED display, but it will also be available in retro console-inspired colour options with optional translucent back panels.

Xiaomi's upcoming 14T and 14T Pro have been leaked yet again, revealing their key specs and prices. Both devices feature powerful MediaTek Dimensity SoCs, impressive cameras, and 5,000 mAh batteries. An official release is expected soon, potentially alongside the Xiaomi MIX Flip's EU launch.

Motorola is now offering the Edge 50 in Europe, roughly a month after debuting the device in India. Available in three colour options and 512 GB of storage, the Motorola Edge 50 also comes with a healthy launch bonus worth €149.99.

Google has integrated its Gemini assistant into the Gmail app for Android devices so that users can ask the AI specific questions about their mailbox. Previously, this was only possible in the web version.

Motorola has introduced the Moto G55 5G, a cheaper alternative to the existing Moto G85 5G. Available now in some markets, Motorola equips the Moto G55 5G with a powerful MediaTek Dimensity chipset and a 50 MP and optically stabilised camera, among other features.

Motorola has now expanded its Moto G series with a new budget option. Specifically, the Moto G35 5G has arrived for under €200, despite containing a 120 Hz display, a 50 MP camera and a 5,000 mAh battery that supports 18 W charging.

Xiaomi has officially unveiled the Redmi 14C, the successor of the budget-friendly 13C launched last year. The new Android phone features the Helio G81 Ultra, up to 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage, a dual camera setup on the back with a 50 MP primary sensor, and a "premium" design.

The RedMagic Gaming Pad will be fully unveiled on September 5, and it will be featuring the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Leading Version. It has just surfaced on the AnTuTu benchmarking tool, and the gaming tablet has scored much higher than most of the current flagship smartphones.

Motorola has now officially unveiled the Edge 50 Neo, the fifth member of the Edge 50 series. Arriving first in the Eurozone and the UK, the Edge 50 Neo is underpinned by an LTPO pOLED display, a battery that supports wireless and 68 W wired charging, plus a version of the chipset that powers one of Motorola's latest foldables.

Vivo's next generation of top-shelf Android smartphones have started to gain certifications on China's official 3C database, starting with what might be the vanilla X200 variant. It is said to have a much larger battery compared to its predecessor - however, it seems that the trade-off for that upgrade has just been confirmed.

While Oppo hasn't announced a new foldable smartphone this year, a company executive has shown off a render of a triple folding device. It remains to be seen if this will become a commercially available product or if it will remain a concept like the Oppo X 2021 rollable phone.

The Pixel 9 Pro XL is increasingly widely regarded as the closest equivalent to the iPhone 15 Pro Max among Android smartphones. It also seems more durable than its predecessor already. However, Google may not have made the new device any more reparable than its Apple counterpart, according to some popular online teardown enthusiasts.

Retroid has shared more details about the Pocket 5, one of its upcoming retro gaming handhelds. While the company has taken a break from teasing the 3.7-inch Pocket Mini, it has now confirmed its Pocket 4 and Pocket 4 Pro successor will arrive with an AMOLED display that not only spans 5.5-inches across but also offers a 1080p native resolution.

Samsung could be mere days away from releasing its next foldable smartphone. In the meantime, an infamous leaker has prompted that the Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition could depart from the Galaxy Z Fold6 in a key camera-related area.

The successor of Xiaomi HyperOS, the company's new Android skin, is expected to bring Android 15 to compatible phones. As for when HyperOS 2.0 will be available, a leaked image on Coolapk, a popular Chinese social media, suggests October 10.

Realme has expanded the Realme 13 family with two new 5G models. The Realme 13 5G and Realme 13+ 5G have been announced in India with MediaTek chips, water and dust resistance, and fast charging technology.

Oppo's Find X8 series will get an extra button that will not only serve as a camera shutter but can also be used while playing shooter games. However, unlike the Sony Xperia 1 VI which also has a camera shutter button, the button on the Find X8 series will be capacitive and not a physical one.

Samsung is rumoured to be updating the design of its 'Ultra' smartphone in various areas, not just width and display size. Reportedly, the adoption of a 6.86-inch display could be joined by a much thinner and lighter body that undercuts competitors like the forthcoming Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max and the recent Google Pixel 9 Pro XL.

The Google Pixel 9 series supports DisplayPort Alternate Mode, which allows the USB-C port to offer video output. With the latest update, the new Android phones also get a desktop mode, similar to the Samsung DeX on the Galaxy smartphones. ETA Prime has tested it, and it's not as refined as Samsung's offering.

Newly reported malware aimed at Android phones steps up the usual social engineering attacks by including an NFC component. Vulnerable users who fall for the scam can have their bank details, and thus their money, stolen.

A growing number of Pixel 9 Pro XL users are reporting a camera problem on Reddit that causes video recordings to flip at certain zoom levels and lens changes.

In an intriguing twist, it seems that OnePlus intends to debut not one but two smartphones with the same cutting-edge Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 processor by the end of 2024. One might be exclusive to the Chinese market, however, and launch as a very immediate successor to the brand's current flagship killer.

Based on recent rumours, the Redmi Note 14 series could be right around the corner. However, a new leak has contradicted previous assumptions about the Redmi Note 14, Redmi Note 14 Pro and Redmi Note 14 Pro Plus.

Retroid has revealed yet another retro gaming handheld. Arriving hot on the heels of the Pocket Mini, the Retroid Pocket 5 features a sleek design and appears to run Android out of the box.

The Phantom Ultimate 2 concept is only 1.1 cm thick and Tecno managed to also reduce the battery cover profile to just 0.25 mm. It integrates an advanced dual-hinge design that, when fully unfolded, reveals a 10-inch LTPO OLED display with 1620 x 2880 4:3 resolution

Vivo has officially announced the Y300 Pro, a new mid-range Android phone with a back design resembling the top-end X100 Ultra. It will be fully unveiled on September 5 in China, but the company's vice president has already shared some key features of the smartphone.

The Galaxy A35 5G is a pretty nice budget smartphone with a premium build and software support that rivals the competition. Now, it is even easier to recommend with Amazon offering $100 off its regular price, albeit for a limited time.

The RedMagic Gaming Tablet 2 is now officially slated to launch with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Leading Version, Qualcomm's fastest processor for mobile devices at the time of writing. The Android slate is also now projected to debut as the fastest-charging and longest-lasting tablet on the market - and to boast an active spinning fan as part of its new cooling system.

After debuting the Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro at the start of the year, Xiaomi looks set to launch its next generation of tablet devices shortly. The Xiaomi Pad 7 series is coming, it seems, and a new leak has now revealed some features of the duo.

OPPO's allegedly upcoming third-gen tablet is now rumored to land as the Pad3 Pro rather than the Pad3. It is said to owe its new moniker due to an upgrade to the fastest version possible of the flagship-grade Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor: something that can't be said for its pre-existing internationally-available sibling the OnePlus Pad 2.

OnePlus has opened pre-orders for the Apex Edition (also known as the Collector's Edition) of the Open in Europe. This new version of the first-gen foldable Android smartphone comes with a new colorway and 1TB of internal storage. It commands a sky-high price even compared to the standard edition - albeit with limited-time free gifts and offers.

The new Pixel 9 Pro XL seems to be giving some users issues with wireless charging. Posting on sites like Reddit and Google's forums, a variety of Pixel 9 Pro XL buyers have complained that the new phone experiences intermittent issues with wireless charging via different chargers, including Google's in-house wireless charger.

The update to Android 15 for eligible Pixel phones, including the recently announced Pixel 9 series, is not coming anytime soon. However, the Android Open Source Project (AOSP) release is scheduled for next week.