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Realme touts the upcoming 13 Pro series as its best mid-range Android smartphones in terms of camera technology, even though the line's 2 variants have yet to become available. Now, the brand has confirmed that it is keeping its India-based fans in suspense for a while longer.

The latest rumors and leaks about the Xiaomi 15 series are quite exciting, as they promise better cameras, especially for the Xiaomi 15 Pro and the Xiaomi 15 Ultra. The Pro model is said to be practically inheriting the zoom performance of the Xiaomi 14 Ultra for the first time, which suggests that the Xiaomi 15 Ultra will see a major leap in development. This appears to have been confirmed by early test devices.

In addition to early clues about the Xiaomi 15 series and the Vivo X200, we have now received the first technical data on the Honor Magic 6 successors, which is unlikely to hit the market until 2025 on the basis of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4, but will be launched earlier in China.

Infinix is about to enter the foldable Android smartphone arena with its own Flip, according to a new leak. It appears to have 5G, NFC and fast charging in a chassis most reminiscent of the Motorola Razr 2024; however, whether it can pose a challenge to the high-end new Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 or not remains to be seen.

With the popularity of LoRa radio communication growing, Meshtastic continues to upgrade its public MQTT server. July 15th is set to bring improved performance, security, and usability to devices using the default (PSK) Pre-Shared Key.

Numerous rumors about the redesign of the Galaxy S25 series are currently buzzing around the web, not all of which are correct. One individual, who claims to know the final appearance of the Galaxy S25 Ultra from a reliable source, has now commented in detail on the visual advantages compared to the Galaxy S24 Ultra, and there is also news about the Galaxy S25+, which was thought to have been canceled.

The Google Pixel 6 Pro supports 5G & wireless charging, has a great camera setup, a 2K 120Hz display, day-long battery, and a vanilla Android experience. The 'Stormy Black' variant is available for $399 on Amazon (56% discount) right now, which is an appealing price for what's on the table.

Nothing's latest smartphone is a smash hit, with 100,000 units reportedly sold in three hours. The device offers great value thanks to unique customization options including 3D-printable back covers and impressive specs for the price, such as the 120 Hz LTPS Super AMOLED display that delivers up to 2,000 nits of brightness.

Samsung has lowered the price of their 2023 flagship, the S23 Ultra, in India. The smartphone is listed for 84,999 INR (~$1,018) on Amazon IN for the 12GB RAM and 256GB storage variant. The S23 Ultra is a very capable device even a year later, boasting a 6.8-inch QHD+ AMOLED and Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 CPU. The device also features a 200MP primary sensor with three additional lenses, and a 5000mAh battery.

The Redmi K70 Ultra is slated to launch as the brand's highest-end smartphone soon in China, and possibly as the Xiaomi 14T Pro for the international market thereafter. It is hyped to do so with MediaTek's flagship Dimensity 9300 Plus SoC - and with even more silicon besides, according to the latest rumors.

Google is roughly a month off from hosting its next hardware launch event, where it is expected to launch new Pixel Buds, two new Pixel Watch smartwatches, and four new Pixel smartphones, including a Pixel Fold successor. In the meantime, a renowned leaker has shared colours, memory and pricing information for all four Pixel smartphones, which are anticipated to arrive as the Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro Fold and Pixel 9 Pro XL.

Nubia will globally release an upgraded Z60 Ultra with a "Leading Version" Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 CPU. The company's latest Facebook post confirms 23 July as the launch date. The Z60 Ultra boasts a 6.8-inch OLED display with an under-display camera, and was first launched in December 2023.

The POCO M6 Plus 5G is basically a rebranded Redmi Note 13R, exclusive to the Indian market. The latest leaks confirm the previously rumored specs - a Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 CPU, 6/8GB RAM, 128GB storage, 5,030 mAh battery, and a 108MP primary camera. The 6GB RAM variant will likely cost 13,999 INR, while the 8GB variant will be priced at 14,999 INR.

Realme's 13 Pro-series hype continues with an official reveal for its updated design language in advance. The brand has confirmed that its upcoming premium mid-rangers will have rear panels with Sunrise Halo camera humps and a new Monet-inspired finish. The Android smartphones will come with Realme's latest NEXT AI features.

The Honor Magic V3 is one of the slimmest foldables on the market, at just 9.2 mm for the Velvet Black model. In fact, it shaved about 0.7 mm of thickness compared to its predecessor, all while increasing the battery size to 5,150 mAh and adding an IPX8 water resistance rating.

The OnePlus Nord 4 might be a premium mid-range Android phone but its software support duration may be better than that of not just its predecessors and rivals, but also the flagship OnePlus 12. Combined with impressive specs and a great price should make it an easy recommendation.

Google is roughly a month away from hosting its next hardware launch event, where it is expected to announce not just the Pixel 9 series but also the Pixel Watch 3 and a larger Pixel Watch 3 XL model. In the meantime, a typically reliable leaker has shared new specs about both of Google's next smartwatches, including battery and display details.

The Neo9S Pro Plus (or Pro+) is now official as iQOO's latest smartphone with Qualcomm's top-end Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset. It drives a 144Hz AMOLED display equipped with a cutting-edge 3D ultrasonic fingerprint sensor. The new series flagship also boasts a custom 50MP main rear camera and the latest version of the brand's exclusive two-tone vegan leather backing.

Pre-orders for Motorola's latest foldable clamshell smartphone, have been declared open in the US. Like the new Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6, the Razr Plus 2024 (or Razr+ 2024) has an OS based on Android 14, yet may have the superior display technology, not to mention dual 50MP main rear cameras and a vegan leather back in several new colors.

OnePlus is known to unveil new color variants for some of its phones, and the OnePlus 12R is the latest to get this treatment. Not only is the new color familiar, but it may also be exclusive to a certain region.

AYANEO has now revealed more information about the Pocket EVO, its latest Android gaming handheld. Not only has the company confirmed that the device will be available with a high-end chipset but also a 120 Hz OLED display, unlike many of the already established competition.

CheckMag The CMF Phone 1 only has a handful of official cases and accessories, but more are expected to be released in the future. Here are a couple of case and accessories that would be nice to see get made.

Samsung failed to live up to all the leaks pointing to an inaugural Ultra variant for the Galaxy Z Fold series today (July 10, 2024), thereby giving weight to a new rumor that the OEM has in fact decided that the time for an even more premium foldable smartphone has not yet arrived. Apparently, the arrival of actual competition in that space have put those plans on hold.

Hohem's latest handheld gimbal accessory for smartphones comes with an upgraded version of the brand's Magnetic AI Tracker rated to work with either selfie or rear cameras. The iSteady V3 is also the first of its line with in-built physical controls that also doubles as a detachable remote control, and comes with an introductory $20 discount.

Qualcomm has announced that the freshly-launched Galaxy Z Fold6 flagship Android smartphone has the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy SoC regardless of where it is sold, as does its clamshell counterpart the Galaxy Z Flip6. The devices are also the world's first foldable devices with Galaxy AI out of the box, which confers features such as Google Circle to Search and Photo Assist on the handsets.

The Motorola Edge 50 Ultra features a fair price while still being able to compete with the big players. In return, the manufacturer gives users loads of storage and a great camera system. We have summarized our test results for you.

Samsung has now officially released the Galaxy Z Flip6, which is available to order from today globally. While the new Galaxy Z Flip looks an awful lot like last year's model, Samsung has made numerous hardware changes to make the Galaxy Z Flip6 competitive with the likes of the Motorola Razr 50 Ultra.

Samsung has now introduced its first Galaxy Watch with 'Ultra' branding. Effectively a Galaxy Watch5 Pro successor, the Galaxy Watch Ultra has a larger display than the Galaxy Watch7, as well as a bigger battery and 10 ATM water resistance.

Samsung has now replaced the Galaxy Z Fold5, a foldable that faced stiff competition throughout late 2023 and 2024 from various competitors. Now, Samsung has attempted to regain market share lost to the Honor Magic V2 and OnePlus Open with the Galaxy Z Fold6, which contains various changes from the Galaxy Z Fold5, including a lighter, thinner and officially dust-resistant housing.

Redmi has just made one of its most affordable Android smartphones of 2024 5G with a new Accelerated Edition of its Qualcomm Snapdragon 4-series chipset. The 13 5G also boasts new "dual glass" colorways, Corning Gorilla Glass for its faster 120Hz display, while retaining the overall design and trendy rear camera hardware of its 4G/LTE-only counterpart.

A heretofore-unknown Honor model number that has materialized on Geekbench is thought to be evidence of the more affordable version of the brand's upcoming Magic V3 Android foldable flagship smartphone. Should that be the case, the "Vs3" will use an older chipset than its top-end counterpart.

Realme claims that pre-orders for its new GT6 are flying off the shelves. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 3-powered smartphone has the OEM's largest battery for a flagship device to date, as well as a cutting-edge, super-bright flat display and a 50MP main rear camera. Despite those top-tier specs, the brand has priced even its highest-end variant at the equivalent of under $600 in China.

Nothing's decision to release the CMF Phone 1's documentation is a sensible one. Not only will the phone get a lot of new cases and accessories, it also helps Nothing strengthen the relationship with its fans.

The Xiaomi 15 and Xiaomi 15 Pro are coming soon in just over three months, but the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is also in the pipeline, as the first concrete clues of a total of three international models reveal, including a global one for Europe.

A certification provides the first images of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 alternative Xiaomi Mix Flip, which will at least be launched in China in July. The NCC not only provides real images of the exciting flip phone with Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 and presumably a telephoto camera - there is also concrete evidence of the battery and fast-charging specs. One well-known leaker has already named the Mix Flip as the "best flagship flip phone on the market".

In a bid to yet again leverage AI to try and get ahead of the competition, Google is testing a new "Any way you like" feature that delivers AI-generated radio stations fine-tuned to the listener's personal tastes and preferences.

A known leaker and SteamVR data miner named Bradley Lynch reports that Valve is working on an Android emulator. Lynch has spotted five apps in a package on SteamDB, with two of them displaying new artwork that references Waydroid, an open-source and free Android emulator.

Google’s Pixel Watch 3, which will launch on August 13, has passed through the FCC, with four listings revealing some key upgrades and possibly confirming a new XL size variant. All four variants now have support for UWB and 5 GHz Wi-Fi, while two of them support LTE as well.

The Honor Magic Vs3 is expected to launch as a more affordable sibling to the Honor Magic V3. Now official renders have provided a good look at the upcoming foldable which sports a more subtle design than the Magic V3. It also confirms color and storage options.

The benchmarking platform AnTuTu has revealed the top-performing global mid-range phones from June 2024. Among the ten devices on the latest chart, Realme GT 6T with Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 holds the topmost position. The other phones in the list are powered by Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2, Snapdragon 7 Gen 3, Dimensity 8200, and Dimensity 8100.

Huawei’s next flagship Kirin SoC could finally bring flagship performance to the table as the latest rumor claims a substantial uplift over the Kirin 9010. If true, this will mark a significant milestone for Huawei which has been unable to compete with Qualcomm/Apple due to the harsh US trade ban.

AnTuTu has revealed the top-performing global flagship smartphones from June 2024. In the latest ranking, Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 devices have dominated over the Dimensity 9300 and 9300+ flagship phones, holding seven out of the ten spots in the list.

Samsung may be preparing to release a new pair of foldables, but it has not forgotten about servicing its Galaxy S24 flagship with new improvements. According to a reliable leaker, a new set of changes are set to arrive early next month, most of which Samsung has designed to refine camera performance.

Realme has announced that the upcoming flagship Android smartphone will have its brand's most cutting-edge OLED display on its launch, thereby giving it an unprecedented peak brightness level to go with its top-end Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor. The GT6 will also have a markedly high touch-response rate, AI-powered user eye protection and upgraded cover glass.

Those who are looking for a high-quality midrange smartphone with Android will sooner or later encounter the Edge 50 Fusion. Motorola's smartphone isn't a bad choice, as our test has shown. We summarize our results for you here.