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Described as "a new app that makes it easier for you to discover and install many of our best Google services," Google Essentials will hit HP brands first, including Envy, Pavilion, Spectre, and Victus. The suite will include Google Play Games and will allow the user to easily switch between a laptop and a smartphone.

Xiaomi is reportedly working on a buttonless phone codenamed Zhuque that will launch in 2025. It is said to feature a flagship SoC and have an under-display selfie camera, much like the recently launched RedMagic 9S Pro.

Apple has confirmed its next event will be called “It's Glowtime”. It will take place on September 9 at 10:00 PT. The company is expected to reveal its new iPhone 16 lineup, a new Apple Watch and new AirPods.

A new leak says Xiaomi could finally break into the smartphone SoC market next year. It will be manufactured on TSMC's N4P node and perform on par with the nearly three-generations-old Snapdragon 8 Gen 1.

As a test on the YouTube channel TechDroider showed, the temperature management of the new Google flagships works very well. In terms of battery life, however, they cannot keep up with the competition from Samsung and Apple.

Samsung's top-spec Galaxy S24 FE model could get a surprise memory upgrade. An X leaker says it could launch with up to 12 GB of RAM.

The Find X8 Ultra is now thought to become the first OPPO flagship smartphone to launch compatible with the OEM's upcoming range of magnetic accessories. Some might be intended to aid its gaming performance, whereas others might be designed to enhance the X8 Ultra's allegedly advanced, Hasselblad-branded rear camera performance. Then again, their most obvious use-case might be left out.

Google has only just released the Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL and the Pixel 9 Pro Fold. Nonetheless, the first footage showing the Pixel 9a has now emerged online. Not only does the new leak contradict previous expectations about the state of the Pixel A series, but it also reveals that a full redesign could be on the cards.

RedMagic has confirmed that a new version of its Android tablet is on the way. The device is projected to land as a premium slate with high-performance, Snapdragon Elite Gaming-ready specs. It can be reserved in the brand's native China with at least 1 on-trend screen size option from now.

Some news from a proven leaker from China is spreading like wildfire. In a Xiaomi 15 Ultra test device, major changes to the camera module of the next flagship Leica camera not only suggest a larger telephoto with a 200 MP sensor, but also new features for the main camera.

According to new reports, the Xiaomi 14 Ultra could find itself with a comparatively short shelf life. Not only do leakers now expect the Xiaomi 15 Ultra to debut much sooner, but they have also offered details about its rumoured 200 MP camera sensor.

Samsung is rolling out a major One UI update to the compact Galaxy Tab A7 Lite, and it brings Android 14 to the aging tablet. The update is rolling out first in Samsung's home country, but it should be available in other regions in the near future.

Xiaomi is working on dream devices for those who love gaming on an Android tablet, according to a new leak. Accordingly, the OEM's next-gen slates are now tipped to launch with high-res displays that can keep demanding apps on for hours, powered by up-to-date silicon with industry-leading cooling. They may also be compact and lightweight, yet also integrate some of Xiaomi's best durability-focused technology.

Google Pixel 9 series comes with a new feature that the company didn’t mention during the launch. It’s Adaptive Touch, and as spotted by Android Authority, the feature makes it easier to use the touchscreen when your fingers are wet.

The Honor Magic V3 is widely touted to launch as one of the thinnest foldable smartphones of the year later in 2024. However, that does not mean it is not durable - according to some new YouTube clips, that is. They consist of highly creative teasers that allegedly showcase the robust potential of the Magic V3's new Super Steel construction in advance.

Samsung is thought to grace the Android smartphone world with a Fan Edition for the Galaxy S24 series before too long. Now, the potential flagship-killer's existence has been hinted at again prior to this event. Its latest leak purports to confirm details such as its model number and 5G connectivity in advance.

With its updated, vegan leather-rich build, Motorola touts the new Moto G Stylus 5G as a stylish yet affordable alternative to the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra. Can the 2024 Android smartphone's successor build on its upgraded design? According to a new leak, the answer is...maybe not.

OPPO is tipped to unleash the upcoming Find X8 series of premium smartphones on the global market with the most up-to-date version of Android possible. ColorOS 15 is said to come with a major overhaul in terms of user interface (UI). These new features are now available to some owners of the OEM's current flagships in the form of its first beta.

Genshin Impact is one of the demanding games that landed on phones, making it a great tool to benchmark the gaming performance of smartphones. As for the Tensor G4 that launched with the new Google Pixel 9 series, it seems the game isn't optimized for the SoC yet.

Google has just started shipping the Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro XL. Unlike in previous years, Google's latest flagships have shipped with the same version of Android as their predecessors. However, it is already possible to update the trio to Android 15.

Xiaomi has now released one of its smallest tablets to date globally. Starting at just £119 in the UK and under €150 in the Eurozone, the tablet can be configured with up to 128 GB of storage and 4G connectivity for small surcharges, too.

According to new rumours, Xiaomi could be a mere few days away from expanding its Redmi series with a new budget smartphone packing a 5G chipset. The Xiaomi Redmi 14C will also sport a large display, a 50 MP camera, a large battery, and a striking design.

With the ThinkPhone by Motorola months away from its second anniversary, Lenovo seems to be planning a follow-up. However, available details reveal the successor will not be powered by a flagship chipset like the original.

Xiaomi has now released a new version of the POCO Pad. Available as the POCO Pad 5G, the tablet comes in multiple colours and two storage options at launch.

UK and European pricing for the Honor Magic V3 has leaked online, as have launch colours and the device's sole memory configuration. While Honor's latest foldable is rumoured to start for about as much as the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6, it is also said to be launching with twice as much storage.

A side-by-side video comparison of the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL vs. the iPhone 15 Pro Max reveals some interesting details about each company's flagship smartphone. Surprisingly, the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL was able to walk away with the win in terms of colour accuracy, night mode, and video quality and accuracy.

The successor to the Moto G54 has now leaked online through various sources. Supposedly launching as the Motorola Moto G55, the handset is slated to feature numerous hardware upgrades over last year's model.

The HMD Skyline gets a new color option that brings the total available to three, but it is only available in select regions and a single configuration. There's also an official case with built-in magnets in colors that match the phone.

According to new rumours, Samsung is plotting to introduce a camera upgrade for the first time in four generations of its larger foldable. Currently, the upgrade is expected to make its debut in the Galaxy Z Fold6 Ultra, a slimmer but larger alternative to the existing Galaxy Z Fold6.

While Samsung has yet to share details of the upcoming One UI 7 beta, the update with Android 15 was expected to land this month. However, per the latest report from Sammobile, it seems that the update has been postponed to September.

The Find X8 is thought to launch as a member of OPPO's next-gen Android flagship smartphone series later in 2024. In the meantime, it has allegedly appeared in its first ever in-the-wild leak. Should that be the case, the handset has picked up a couple of potentially substantial new design cue while possibly retaining others from its X7-series predecessor.

The Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G has reared its head again before its alleged September release. Not only has charging information surfaced online, but so have details about its potential chipset and regional camera hardware variations.

New evidence has surfaced about the forthcoming Galaxy Z Fold6 Ultra, which is also known as the Galaxy Z Fold6 Slim. Reportedly coming in at just 10 mm when closed, Samsung is also expected to release the device next month but only in two countries.

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is expected to be released early next year, but there have been multiple leaks about the phone. As for the latest leak, it comes from Ice Universe, and the reputable tipster claims that the new flagship phone will have slimmer bezels and a larger screen than its predecessor.

RedMagic has launched multiple phones with active cooling, but one issue with such a cooler is that you don't get an IP rating. Well, xMEMS wants to change that with its first µCooling chip, which also happens to be the world's smallest fan.

Viewsonic has unveiled the M1X and M1S portable projectors with Harman Kardon stereo speakers and power bank capability. Both accept HDMI and USB-C video inputs from game consoles, smartphones, and streaming video adapters. The projectors can display WVGA images up to 100" in size.

The Google Pixel Watch 3 launched with some upgrades over the predecessor, but just like the previous smartwatch, the new wearable can't be repaired. It can only be replaced, which is bad news for those who want to use it for a couple of years.

Xiaomi is lining up another affordable tablet release this week. While the POCO Pad 5G is not due to arrive until August 23, it has already been spotted on Geekbench with several key specifications confirmed in the process.

The OPPO Find X8 Ultra and Vivo X200 Ultra are tipped to contend for the next-gen smartphone photography crown in 2025. In the meantime, they only exist in the form of leaks and rumors - like the new schematics that hit just right for fans of big round camera humps and logos from premium brand partners such as Zeiss. In fact, the only thing wrong with the new images might be how repetitive they are.

With their AirPod-like stems, OnePlus' new Buds Pro 3 look a lot like their predecessors; however, the newer models are rated for as much as "twice the background voice suppression" in comparison thanks to their updated, real-time adaptive ANC. They also come in a new case touted to have the edge in terms of ergonomics and durability - not to mention support for wireless charging.

The OnePlus 13 is now thought to be one of the first flagship-grade Android smartphones to launch with the new Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 processor later in 2024. It is also expected to get a new camera hump - however, according to the latest tips, it may be a less than significant departure from that of its predecessor. These rumors may or may not be backed up with a new render showing the smartphone alongside some of its most immediate rivals.

The Google Pixel 9 lineup launched with a new SoC, the Tensor G4. Like the predecessors, it can't quite match the flagship Snapdragon and Dimensity chips in benchmarks, but Google says that it wasn't designed to excel in performance benchmarks to begin with.

Qualcomm is set to debut the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 in October. Months before the official unveiling, an official-looking datasheet slide of the chipset has leaked, revealing two variants that feature the in-house Oryon CPU cores.

Introduced in 2017, the Google Play Security Reward Program offered up to $20,000 for discovering remote code execution bugs. However, this initiative allowed Google to collect data that is now used for automated checks, and since fewer malicious apps are being reported, this initiative will be terminated on August 31st.

The upcoming Vivo X200 lineup aims to redefine smartphone photography. It will integrate a large bottom CMOS sensor and a periscope telephoto lens. Additionally, the devices will feature Vivo's own HDR imaging technology for an enhanced visual experience.

Xiaomi has now confirmed the global launch date for the Redmi Pad SE 4G, which it has renamed the Redmi Pad SE 8.7. Serving as a smaller alternative to the Xiaomi Redmi Pad Pro and Redmi Pad SE, the Redmi Pad SE 8.7 will be available with a few launch bonuses, including a complimentary pair of earbuds.