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AYANEO has offered up yet another Android gaming handheld under its Pocket series. This time, the company has decided to target establised players like Anbernic and Powkiddy with the Pocket Micro, which it is selling for $189 with enough power to emulate pretty much anything you could throw at it.

AYANEO has finally released the Pocket DMG, its second Qualcomm Snapdragon G3x Gen 2-powered gaming handheld after delivering the Pocket S earlier this year. Switching to a vertical layout this time, AYANEO has also equipped the Pocket DMG with an OLED display and innovative controls for under $350.

A developer has demonstrated that it is possible to reduce display flickering on the Google Pixel 8 Pro just through software mods. While the tweak does not eliminate PWM flickering altogether, it can mitigate unwanted effects by setting it as high as 4,800 Hz.

The 9S Pro is one of a few flagship Android smartphones with the latest Leading Edition of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC on the global market. Now, the brand has finally revealed that it can be ordered for less than $700, even though it has one of the most cutting-edge displays (and flashiest cooling systems) around.

The Huawei MatePad line of tablets will add two new members in the form of the MatePad Pro 12.2 and the MatePad Air 12. Both tablets will launch alongside a handful of other products on August 6.

The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus still features the same distinctive design with the company's Glyph Interface on the back, but now comes in two new, more metallic, colorways. Other improvements include a new chipset, a higher-res front camera, and slightly faster wired charging (50 W vs. 45 W).

New details about the Pixel Watch 3 have emerged online, courtesy of leaked official promotional materials. Not only do the images confirm earlier leaks, but they also showcase various ways in which Google has improved upon last year's Pixel Watch 2.

Samsung's Q2 2024 performance report confirms it is working on the Exynos 2500 and even calls it by name. An X leaker says the company has overcome the chip's initial yield issues and that it will debut without any problems.

At its imaging festival in China, Vivo made initial promises about the camera system of the Vivo X200 series, which will be unveiled in 2024 and is also expected in Europe in the form of the Vivo X200 Pro. Anyone who currently has a Vivo X100 Pro or Vivo X90 Pro should soon benefit from a new feature of the Vivo X100 Ultra.

Realme purports to bring dual 50MP main rear cameras to the masses in the form of its new flagship for the premium mid-range Android smartphone market today (July 30, 2024). The 13 Pro+ also offers a brighter, less curved display and faster charging compared to its predecessor - then again, its more affordable Pro sibling is the one with the most significant internal upgrades.

There is only a day to go before Nothing releases its next smartphone. Nonetheless, the company continues to tease the device, albeit with no sign of the Nothing Phone (3) yet.

AYANEO has confirmed plans to share new details about the Pocket EVO, another high-end Android gaming handheld. Sporting the Snapdragon G3x Gen 2 like the Pocket S, the AYANEO Pocket EVO will adopt a 120 Hz OLED display as an alleged 'world's first'.

Tecno's latest photography-focused smartphone not only brings a new MediaTek chipset to the market but is also the first Tecno phone with (magnetic) wireless charging. It still sits below the Camon 30 Pro.

CheckMag With the Redmi Pad SE 4G, Xiaomi breaks the tradition of what a cellular variant of a tablet should be. However, it can still make corrections.

Samsung is said to be working on a thinner version of the recently launched Galaxy Z Fold 6, which will reportedly have a "Slim" suffix. It was speculated to rival the thin form factor of the Chinese rivals, but a recent report suggests that it won't be thinner than 11 mm.

Samsung's One UI 7.0 beta is now scheduled to drop in mid-to-late August, three weeks after it was initially supposed to roll out. One of the reasons for the delay is the ongoing One UI 6.1.1 update.

The first sighting of the POCO F7 Pro appears to have confirmed the device's origins. While Xiaomi is unlikely to release the POCO F6 Pro until next year, it may debut in December as the Redmi K80.

The Redmi Note 14 series isn't far from launch. Leaks have outed some details of the phones over the past month, and three models in the lineup have now been certified in China, with a new leak also indicating a shift in priorities.

Qualcomm's new budget smartphone AP, the Snapdragon 4s Gen 2, is now official. It comes with a 8-core CPU, 5G modem, but lacks many features like Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.3.

A new leak says the entire Galaxy S25 series will get a much-needed increase in RAM. Apparently, the Galaxy S25 and Galaxy S25+ could offer up to 12 GB of memory, while the Galaxy S25 Ultra could go as high as 16 GB.

Coming in at under $100, the Realme Narzo N61 arrives with a 720p IPS screen, a 5,000 mAh battery, an Unisoc T612 chipset, as well as up to 6 GB of memory and 128 GB of storage. Also included is a microSD card slot and a 3.5 mm headphone jack.

Xiaomi has now announced pricing availability for its latest special edition smartphone. As expected, the new model builds on the existing POCO F6, which comes with Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chipset with 90 W wired charging and a 50 MP dual camera set-up.

Xiaomi has refreshed the Redmi Pad SE, which now comes with 4G cellular connectivity. Joined by a 5G version of the Redmi Pad Pro, the Redmi Pad SE 4G sports a completely different design to the existing Redmi Pad SE, among other changes.

The smartwatch previously rumoured to launch as the Google Pixel Watch 3 XL could actually be called something else at launch. A new leak says Google plans to do what everyone else does and include the screen diameter in parentheses.

Multiple sources indicate that Samsung's One UI 7.0 software update has been delayed. Initially supposed to debut today (July 29), the software will now be available to Galaxy S24 users at a later date.

The 128 GB Google Pixel 7 is up for grabs at Amazon-owned Woot for just $349.99, nearly a $250 discount from what the 2022 Android flagship usually retails for. You can also get the 256 GB variant at $379.99, which is a hefty $319.01 cut from the regular price.

The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus will officially launch on July 31, but you don't need to wait for the smartphone to hit the market to know its camera configuration. Nothing has just shared that the upcoming mid-ranger will have the same two 50 MP rear sensors as the non-Plus device, but its selfie camera is upgraded to a 50 MP unit.

Vivo has announced that it has partnered with Rokid to make the X100 Ultra capable of 3D photography. The new feature is backed to turn users of the top-end flagship Android smartphone into aspiring extended or augmented reality (XR/AR) content creators using the Ultra's Zeiss-tuned cameras. Vivo has also now hinted that it will release its first ever headset soon.

The OPPO K12x for the Indian market has the same LED ring flash-equipped camera hump as the OnePlus Nord CE 4, yet will be much cheaper on its release as it starts with just 6GB of RAM, slower charging and an HD+ display. It also has MediaTek Dimensity silicon rather than a Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset - yet might appeal to those who like a dedicated audio port on their new Android 14 smartphone.

A new leak says Huawei's Kirin chip will be more powerful than initially anticipated. It is manufactured on a new SMIC node and could perform on par with a two-generation-old Qualcomm flagship.

The Huawei Nova Flip won't match the Huawei Pocket 2 when it comes to its specifications, but they are still pretty decent. It will also come in four colors.

Huawei is seemingly moving its Nova series into the foldable smartphone market with the upcoming launch of the Nova Flip. Positioned between the existing Nova and Pocket series, the Flip will target consumers who want stylish, affordable devices with user-friendly features. The Nova Flip will feature a square external screen. Alongside the Nova Flip, Huawei will unveil other products on August 6th, including new tablets and laptops.

New leaks have revealed that Google is planning to introduce new camera features with the release of the Pixel 9 series. Seemingly, a Windows Recall-like feature is on its way to Pixel smartphones, too.

Google's AI assistant, Gemini, may get new abilities with the integration of new extensions. As per a new APK teardown of the v15.29.34.29 beta update, these tools will allow Gemini to interact with various Google services and devices. Key extensions include Google Home, Phone, and Utilities, enabling users to control smart home devices, make calls, and manage phone settings directly through Gemini.

Google has already revealed its second-gen foldable smartphone in teaser video form - however, new renders purport to yield another more static look at the upcoming Pixel 9 series flagship. They also suggest that the new device will come in 2 colors and as a stark contrast to its Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 rival.

Realme is currently teasing its 13 Pro-series smartphones as the most premium, advanced Android devices of their line ahead of their imminent launch. Now, it seems that one or both handsets will indeed debut with a generational wired charging upgrade. The OEM has also enhanced them with a new type of Gorilla Glass and more drop resistance - albeit with some caveats.

Renowned tipster @UniverseIce denied the rumor that Apple's 'Dynamic Island' design is coming to Samsung's upcoming One UI 7.0 beta update. He further stated that the elliptical status bar notification design, that originally led people to expect the inclusion of 'Dynamic Island', may come to more services, such as recorder and stopwatch. Samsung is expected to start beta testing One UI 7.0 on July 29th.

Who remembers the Mi 8 or Mi 9 with its transparent Explorer Edition? According to a recent hint, a partially transparent version of the Xiaomi 15 or Xiaomi 15 Pro may make a comeback at the end of 2024, for which there is already a render image.

Nio has launched its latest smartphone, the Nio Phone 2, featuring high-end specifications and advanced integration with Nio's electric vehicles. Key highlights include a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor, a 6.82-inch 2K LTPO display, and a camera system with a 48 MP main sensor. The Nio Phone 2 can be used as a car key thanks to UWB and Bluetooth, supports NFC, and offers the Nio Link feature for seamless interaction with the car's infotainment system.

OPPO has a lot to offer in terms of new mobile devices for the rest of 2024, according to a famous leaker. Those products include what might be new flagship wireless earbuds and premium mid-range smartphones as well as the third generation of the OEM's top-end tablet. OPPO is also now slated to introduce the latest version of its skin for Android, ColorOS, alongside this hardware.

Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is set to launch on July 31, and the company has already confirmed some specs. That includes the Dimensity 7350 Pro SoC and up to 12 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage. Now, a leak has detailed all the other core specs of the Android smartphone, offering a better look at what aspects could set it apart from non-Plus device.

Lenovo has launched a new Android tablet in China, the 2024 Xiaoxin Pad Pro 12.7. It's powered by the Dimensity 8300, the last year's flagship SoC from MediaTek. The tablet's starting price in China is CNY 1899, which is around $262, but there's no word on global availability and pricing yet.

Xiaomi has finally released its latest Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G refresh. Offered in an Olive Green finish with 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage, the new model is initially available with a series of launch offers totalling a 25% discount.

Samsung Galaxy A06 renders have surfaced, showcasing a compact and minimalist design. The device has a flat frame, a dual rear camera setup, and a teardrop notch display. Expected specifications include a MediaTek Helio G85 processor, 6GB RAM, and a 5,000mAh battery. The Galaxy A06 is anticipated to be released soon, but no definitive launch date or pricing info is available as of now.

Google's launch event is almost upon us, having been scheduled for August 13. Now, the reputed Pixel Watch 3 or Pixel Watch 3 XL has been spotted sitting next to Google's Pixel Buds Pro 2 earbuds and a bunch of Pixel 9 series smartphones.

Leaked screenshots of Samsung's One UI 7.0 give us a glimpse of the major UI overhaul coming to Galaxy devices. The images reveal a shift towards more round visual elements, alongside a potential separation of quick settings and notification panels. Additionally, the update may bring cross-device video call capabilities to eligible Galaxy phones and tablets.

Xiaomi has lifted the lid on the POCO M6 Plus 5G, its next POCO M6 series smartphone after the releases of the POCO M6 4G, POCO M6 5G, POCO M6 Pro and POCO M6 Pro 5G earlier this year. Allegedly a re-branded Redmi Note 13R, the POCO M6 Plus 5G will sport a 108 MP primary camera with an f/1.75 aperture, among other features.

Xiaomi's next budget tablet is almost upon us, having been confirmed for a July 29 release. In the meantime, a leaker has obtained access to what they describe as 'complete and final' specs for the device, which Xiaomi is expected to market as either the Redmi Pad SE 4G or Redmi Pad SE 8.7.

A new leak has confirmed Google plans to support the Pixel 9 series for a long time. It also shows off some Google AI features such as Add Me and Pixel Screenshot.

Samsung's upcoming mid-range SoC, the Exynos 1580, has shown up on Geekbench. It performs 17% faster than the Exynos 1480 in single-core performance and 9% faster in multi-core.