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The Realme GT6 is advertised as having an impressively bright AMOLED screen. In our review of the smartphone, we came to a different conclusion, which was somewhat disappointing. This would have been a real unique selling point and would have done the GT6 a lot of good.

The Xiaomi 15 Ultra will succeed the Xiaomi 14 Ultra as Xiaomi's most premium traditional smartphone when it debuts next year. While that may still be months away, a new leak has now revealed some key details of the device.

The RedMagic Gaming Tablet 2 is slated to launch with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Leading Edition very soon. However, the 2025 iteration of its Android-powered series is now also under discussion on the leaks circuit. It is projected to come with even newer Qualcomm silicon; then again, there might be a greater choice of devices with the same specs on the market by them.

The Realme 13 Plus 5G (or 13+ 5G) is painted as a device that will launch soon as an Android smartphone with the same processor as the CMF Phone 1 from Nothing. The upcoming device may or may not have the better rear cameras of the two, although it might not win in terms of battery life and barely scrape a victory in terms of display quality.

The Nvidia Shield TV Pro featuring the Tegra X1+, identical to the SoC found in Nintendo Switch, is on sale. This Android TV streaming device can now be bought for $169.99 from Amazon, which is a decent $30 discount and also the all-time low price for the unit.

The Galaxy A16 is thought to arrive as one of Samsung's cheapest next-gen 5G smartphones. A second version of the device seems to have cropped up in a new leaks: one with the Exynos processor of a pre-existing forebear rather than an updated MediaTek SoC as in a previous tip. On the other hand, it seems the latter will be the cheaper of the two.

Google is set to present various devices next week during its annual 'Made by Google' event. While the company has sought to keep some details about its next product release a secret, several high-profile leakers have blown the doors wide open with stacks of high-resolution product images.

In the past, Samsung's cheaper fan editions were often not recommended, but a Galaxy S24 FE has now been announced for October 2024, which may well live up to its name if the price is correspondingly attractive. Official images, lots of marketing material and new specs have now been leaked in advance.

The KroxWay is a relatively inexpensive car radio with an extensive range of functions and comes with its own operating system. Memory cards can be installed and the screen is large.

Google is a few days away from officially unveiling the Pixel 9 Pro XL, among other new Pixel smartphones, smartwatches and earbuds. Nonetheless, an established leaker has revealed alleged launch pricing, which is lower than previous rumours suggested.

Realme will likely unveil the world's fastest 300W charging technology at the upcoming 828 Fan Festival on August 14th. A leaked video showcased the impressive speed, with an undisclosed phone charging from 0 to 17% in just 35 seconds. Realme aims to surpass its previous 240W charging record with this new tech.

A new unreleased Motorola mid-range smartphone has been spotted online. While still unofficial, the device has already been pictured and had various specifications confirmed through a recent regulatory filing.

The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL will not be officially unveiled until next Tuesday. Nonetheless, a reliable leaker has got their hands on pre-release shots of the device, as well as a few new specifications that point to handy upgrades over the current Pixel 8 Pro.

A Huawei executive has been spotted using the company's yet-to-be-announced tri-folding smartphone out in the open. Rumours from Weibo indicate it could be launched later this year.

The recently launched OnePlus Open Apex Edition usually starts at $1,899 — $200 more than the regular Open, but a launch discount slashes the price of the Open Apex Edition by $300. The OnePlus Open Apex Edition also includes a free pair of OnePlus Buds Pro 2 wireless earbuds, which usually sell for $179.99.

The Nord 4 brought the metal unibody back to the 2024 Android smartphone world - however, it seems that the new and potentially robust chassis has its drawbacks. OnePlus' "Absurdly Good" mid-ranger has achieved one of the worst reparability scores of the year thus far in a popular teardown YouTuber's latest video.

The large storage version (8/256 GB) of the 11.5-inch Lenovo Tab Plus currently costs around US$290 and offers a much more extensive range of features compared to lots of its similarly-priced competitors. Its integrated kickstand and total of eight speakers with Dolby Atmos support are pretty unique.

If you are looking for a flip phone, then the new Motorola Razr+ 2024 might be worth taking a look at. It is waterproof and super stable. However, it does suffer a little when it comes to its performance. We have summarized our test results for you.

AYANEO has followed up its recent Pocket Micro and Pocket DMG releases with another Pocket series gaming handheld. Building on the Pocket S, the Pocket EVO boasts a 7-inch OLED display, Qualcomm's most powerful gaming handheld chipset and improved cooling, among other features.

Google is not far off from presenting its next flagship Pixel smartphones. Unlike in previous years, Google is planning to offer a new Pro model in two sizes, retail pricing of which has leaked in the US.

Samsung has refreshed the Galaxy Tab S6 Lite twice since it first launched in 2020. The latest edition announced in March 2024 with a starting price of $329, now sells for significantly less and is a great deal for anyone including students who need a tablet with stylus support.

Early sightings of Xiaomi's next POCO flagship have surfaced online. Following on from the POCO F6, the POCO F7 appears set to receive dedicated global and Indian releases, potentially as an international version of a future Redmi 'Turbo' smartphone.

A new rumour from Weibo says the MediaTek Dimensity 9400 is 30% faster than its predecessor. Plus, it is a lot more power efficient and uses only 30% of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3's power.

MediaTek has officially launched the Helio G100 chipset, likely catering to the mid-range smartphone segment. Built on TSMC's 6nm process, the chipset features a capable octa-core CPU, an Arm Mali-G57 MC2 GPU, advanced camera support with up to 200MP sensor compatibility, and enhanced display capabilities via Intelligent Display Sync technology. MediaTek's HyperEngine technology further claims to optimize performance for gaming.

Previous Xiaomi 15 Ultra leaks have revealed that the upcoming flagship smartphone will feature a higher magnification periscope zoom lens. A new rumour suggests the 3.2× mid-range zoom lens on the Xiaomi 14 Ultra will be replaced by a lens with more reach.

Google has released a new batch of updates for its Pixel devices from the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro onwards. Also available for the Pixel Fold, Pixel Tablet, Pixel Watch and Pixel Watch 2, the updates are likely the final ones Google offers before unveiling the Pixel 9 and Pixel Watch 3 series next week.

Xiaomi is slowly bringing its new Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G refresh to more markets. Previously limited to Germany, the Olive Green variant is now available in the UK and elsewhere.

Google continues to take steps to deliver a desktop mode for its Pixel devices. Not only has the company added even more features in its recent Android 15 beta updates, but it has even enabled the functionality to run locally on a Pixel Tablet, just like Samsung DeX can on many Galaxy Tab tablets.

An allegedly in-development smartphone has been pictured with what looks like an intriguing take on the premium OnePlus Open's camera hump. However, it might belong to an upcoming flagship from a different OEM based on the number of lenses present. The device is thought to have an extra-large, cutting-edge battery and an on-trend display.

The OnePlus Open Apex Edition has been announced in the US and it brings new features such as 1TB of storage and a privacy mode. It also comes with an even heavier price tag.

The Realme 13 4G joins the Realme 13 Pro and Realme 13 Pro+, but unlike its siblings which have support for 5G, it has a 4G modem. What's more, Realme seems to have simply relaunched the Realme 12 under a new name as there's very little difference between the two phones.

Xiaomi has not officially commented yet on the release of the Redmi Note 14 series. Nonetheless, early signs point towards the company bringing a significant charging upgrade to its Redmi Note 13 successor, which is slated to arrive next month as the Redmi Note 14 with up to 45 W wired charging.

Xiaomi has now released the Redmi Pad Pro 5G globally, having brought the tablet to India last month. Arriving with a variety of launch discounts and promotions, the Redmi Pad Pro 5G improves upon the regular Redmi Pad Pro in several areas.

The Xiaomi 14T has stopped by Geekbench on its way to release later this summer or in early autumn. Surprisingly, the Xiaomi 13T sports the same chipset as the POCO X6 Pro, which landed a few months ago.

Tablets and foldables with larger displays have had a taskbar for simplifying multitasking since the launch of Android 12L. Android 15 will soon launch a more compact taskbar for smaller smartphones, which can now be seen in action for the first time in a video.

Even after the big discount, the Xperia 1 V is still an incredibly expensive Android smartphone for Sony fans and other users who value the rather unique design of the tall 6.5-inch handset.

Realme is currently tipped to be among the first Android OEMs to launch a flagship smartphone powered by the new top-end Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 processor following its launch later in 2024. Now, the GT7 Pro is also backed to set the new world record for fast wired charging on its debut. It may also do so with cutting-edge biometrics and durability features.

Reportedly, Vivo plans to expand its flagship smartphone offering later this year with not two but three new models. Likely arriving alongside the Vivo X200 and Vivo X200 Pro, the so-called Vivo X200 Mini is rumoured to combine hardware like a periscope telephoto camera and a 5,500 mAh with a display that would make it about the same size as the likes of the Galaxy S24, iPhone 15 and Xiaomi 14.

The Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2 arrives with a dual-layer (tandem) OLED screen that's even brighter than that of the iPad Pro (2024). It also comes with a new and improved stylus and keyboard case.

According to a new report, Honor intends to sell the Magic V3 globally in more colours than it currently offers the Magic V2. Potentially debuting outside China next month during IFA 2024 in Berlin, the Honor Magic V3 is considerably thinner than the likes of the Galaxy Z Fold6 and the rumoured Pixel 9 Pro Fold.

Qualcomm's upcoming flagship SoC, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4, has now seemingly made a verifiable trip to Geekbench with an interesting core configuration and impressive performance numbers in tow.

Google is now less than a week away from unveiling new Pixel hardware. In the meantime, a reliable leaker has shared details of and a first look at a new weather app that will be exclusive to Google Pixel 9 smartphones, despite the fact that they will ship with Android 14 and not Android 15.

A new leak has shed light on Huawei's upcoming tablets. The MatePad Air and MatePad Pro both will use Huawei's in-house Kirin chips and offer high-end specs, putting them on par with Apple and Samsung's flagship offerings.

Xiaomi's upcoming HyperOS 2.0 may introduce a groundbreaking privacy feature. The rumored "Camera Scan" capability could revolutionize how users protect themselves from hidden cameras. As Xiaomi prepares to launch its next-generation operating system, this innovative technology might just be the tip of the iceberg.

A new leak has revealed Google's next-gen Chromecast successor's cost. The Google TV Streamer 4K comes with a new design and costs twice as much as the 4K Chromecast.