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Realme has now confirmed that India's first Snapdragon 7 Plus Gen 3 (or 7+ Gen 3) smartphone is also its first with a 6,000-nit display. The GT 6T will ship with Gorilla Glass Victus 2, an ultra-large battery with extra-fast charging and Android 14 out of the box, yet starts at about half the price of a Samsung flagship smartphone with the same specs.

The Honor 200 Series smartphones will be available worldwide on 12 June and will feature Honors MagicOS version 8.0 as well as AI-based Portrait Photo Enhancement. The AI Portrait Enhancer has been trained on photos from the famous Harcourt Studio, allowing users to create images in the iconic style of the Parisian photo studio.

At VivaTech 2024, Honor unveiled a new four-level AI architecture, largely developed by Honor itself, which also offers a connection to cloud services, with Google's cloud services being used by default. The new AI features will be integrated into Honor's own version of Android, MagicOS.

When it comes to reliability, US leaker Evan Blass (aka @evleaks) has been setting the bar for years. In a recent response to an X-user's question about the Galaxy Z Fold 6 Ultra, he provided a list of Samsung products that can be considered as de facto confirmed. Among them are not only the Galaxy Buds3 and Galaxy Buds3 Pro but also three new Galaxy Watch models. Unfortunately, there is no Galaxy Z Fold 6 Ultra.

The Vivo Y200 Pro packs a 120 Hz FHD+ AMOLED screen, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 chipset, 8 GB of RAM, 128 GB of storage, a 64-megapixel primary camera with OIS, and a 5,000 mAh battery.

Sony is now tipped to launch a follow-up to its latest Xperia 1 VI flagship Android smartphone with a potentially superior main rear camera - and a much smaller chassis. Nevertheless, the alleged Pro-I successor might have a decently-sized battery with upgraded charging, a top-end processor and even an anti-glare display.

CheckMag The Pixel 9 series details are coming thick and fast, with everything from the display to the camera specs becoming public knowledge. If true, we might finally be able to buy a compact phone without making compromises.

OPPO has now officially announced that its Reno series of mid-range Android smartphones is coming back in May 2024. It might have last-gen looks, yet is now tipped to launch with a total of three 50MP cameras and AMOLED displays driven by an SoC typically reserved for flagship-grade mobile devices.

Should the latest renders and leaks be proven accurate, Honor has developed a Magic V Flip that can beat potential rivals such as the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 and Motorola Razr 2024 in terms of its cover screen real estate. The first-gen clamshell foldable smartphone is also tipped to have dual rear cameras and a reasonably-sized battery.

Xiaomi has teased a new smartphone for the Indian market with the caption #CinematicVision, hinting at the launch of the Civi 4 Pro outside China. What's more interesting is that the teaser mimics the controversial Apple iPad Pro ad but without the destruction part.

CheckMag It has been five years since the first Pixel A series smartphones debuted, and despite unfounded rumors about its discontinuation, the importance of the Pixel A series’ existence can’t be overemphasized.

iQOO now leads the race to have the fastest smartphone with the updated Dimensity 9300+ processor with the Neo9S Pro. The SoC drives an extra-fast 144Hz flat AMOLED display, kept on with a 5,000+mAh battery that benefits from flagship-grade wired charging. The 9S Pro also boasts Bluetooth 5.4 to go with its Wi-Fi 7 connectivity and IR blaster.

Xiaomi has only just released the Redmi Pad Pro globally. Nonetheless, the company has turned its attention to its next Android tablet. Surprisingly, the POCO Pad will join the POCO F6 and POCO F6 Pro, the global launch dates for which Xiaomi has already made known.

Blackview has broken into the cutting-edge foldable Android smartphone market with the vegan leather-covered Hero 10 - a device that lacks Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5-style perks such as wireless charging, a 120Hz spec for either of its dual displays and even 5G. However, some consumers might not care once they see its current introductory price.

Xiaomi has announced its Android 15 beta program. Currently running as a developer preview program, Xiaomi is allowing anyone to test out Android 15 provided that they have a Xiaomi 13T Pro, Xiaomi 14 or Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro 12.4.

According to a report from a Korean news outlet, Samsung Foundry's cutting-edge SF3GAP node's yields are just 20%. It will be used to manufacture the Exynod 2500 later this year.

Xiaomi has finally released the Redmi Pad Pro globally. Also available outside China with a Redmi Smart Pen and Redmi Pad Pro Keyboard, the tablet starts at under €300 with a 120 Hz display and a modern Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset, among other features.

The first 2024 Lenovo Tab Plus leak emerged in February, which gave us a look at the design of the media-focused device. Recently, the company launched Xiaoxin Pad Studio in China, which looks exactly like the leaked pictures. The Android tablet has now popped up on multiple certification sites, including Google Play Console.

Motorola has not officially commented on the release of next-generation foldable smartphones yet. Nonetheless, official images, specs and pricing of two models have leaked online, which will be available as the Razr 2024 series in some markets and the Razr 50 series in others.

Qualcomm is expected to formally introduce Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 this October. With this, we will see brand-new flagship devices, possibly bringing a performance jump and many new features. But these upcoming phones are once again rumored to be expensive. This time, it's about the increased cost of the SoC's wafer.

Xiaomi's sub-brand POCO is set to hold a launch event on May 23, where the company will be announcing its latest POCO F6 Pro. While it's already known that the upcoming Android phone will be a rebranded Redmi K70 for the global markets, an early unboxing video has just confirmed it.

A new report has now revealed more information on Xiaomi's launch plans for the Xiaomi 15 series. Apparently, the company will once again launch only two of the three models globally, with the third remaining exclusive to the Chinese domestic market.

New information about the upcoming Samsung foldables, which will replace the Galaxy Z Fold5 and Galaxy Z Flip5 in less than two months, has surfaced. An industry report from South Korea explains why the new foldable phone will not only be more robust but also less susceptible to crease build-up, while its bigger Galaxy Z Fold6 sibling has appeared in a benchmark database for the first time.

It will still be a while before we can welcome the successors to the Galaxy Tab S9, Galaxy Tab S9+ and Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra, but the first clues have already been discovered. Two model variants of the Galaxy Tab S10 generation have already surfaced, including the next Ultra model.

Those wanting to give their current smartphone the feel of a Pixel 9 can now download the colorful, official wallpapers, which a leaker has already made available for the Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro XL, as well as the Pixel Fold 2, which will likely be launched as the Pixel 9 Pro Fold. In addition, all currently planned color options for the next Google phones are now available in advance.

Samsung's flagship Galaxy Watch-series wearables are equipped with wireless charging - a spec that went without an upgrade in its 2023 iterations. That lapse will be addressed in their successors, however, according to a leak based on new FCC filings. They are accompanied by an additional registration for another Galaxy Watch, albeit without this update.

AYANEO has finally provided more details about the long-awaited Pocket DMG. Full of surprises, the Pocket DMG will go toe-to-toe with the best Android gaming handhelds around thanks to a flagship chipset. The Snapdragon G3x Gen 2 will be joined by an OLED display too, as well as a strange controller layout.

Initially released at the end of April 1997, Winamp has been intermittently dormant for nearly a decade ever since. The latest stable release is one year old and carries the 5.9.2 version number. A new Winamp version, described as "the best player to listen to all types of audio," is set to arrive on the 1st of July.

Motorola has not yet said anything official about releasing a Moto G84 successor. Nonetheless, evidence of the company having prepared the Moto G85 has turned up on Geekbench. Potentially, the Motorola Moto G85 could showcase the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 3, an unreleased chipset as it stands.

As per the usual timeline, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 is expected to launch sometime this October. But it’s not the only flagship chip expected to use the 3 nm process. Samsung will also reportedly be bringing its Exynos 2500 with the same process design, and according to the latest leak, it will apparently be outclassing Qualcomm’s upcoming flagship SoC in terms of power efficiency.

AYN Technologies has confirmed that its next Android gaming handheld is only a few days away from being released. Not only has the company an earlier than anticipated launch date, but it has also outlined initial launch price discounts.

Samsung didn't miss the chance to slam on Apple's controversial iPad Pro ad, which shows an industrial press crushing different creative tools. The Samsung ad, although trying to be subtle, says, "Creativity cannot be crushed" with the caption, "We would never crush creativity."

Samsung is still roughly two months away from presenting its next-generation smartwatches. In the meantime, a typically reliable source claims that Samsung will use the Galaxy Watch7, Galaxy Watch7 Pro and Galaxy Watch7 Ultra to deliver its first 3 nm chipset, which is tentatively called the Exynos W1000.

Xiaomi has launched the Redmi Note 13R in China with a starting price tag of CNY 1,399 (around $193). Under the hood, it packs the Snapdragon 4 Gen 2, which is paired with up to 12 GB of RAM and 512 GB of storage. Other than that, the Android phone has a dual camera setup on the back, a 6.79-inch 120 Hz screen on the front, and boots HyperOS.

According to new leaks, Xiaomi is set to further improve the main camera on its next-gen flagship smartphone model. Supposedly, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra will be equipped with a sensor even bigger than the type 1-inch one on the 14 Ultra.

The BMAX I11 Power is a new tablet with an up-to-date operating system and a cellular connection. The features are quite decent and the price is relatively low. Fast charging is supported.

Lenovo has launched the 2024 Xiaoxin Pad Studio with a focus on meeting entertainment and productivity needs. The Android tablet packs MediaTek Helio G99, paired with 8 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of storage. It has Dolby Atmos, a JBL-tuned speaker setup, Hi-Res Audio, a large 11.5-inch screen, and support for stylus and keyboard.

Google I/O is over, but Made By Google is still yet to come. Four Pixel 9 phones, including the Pixel Fold 2, are expected at the latter launch event later this year. Based on the Tensor G4, a substantial redesign is probable, but the cameras are unlikely to change much, as a leaker recently reported. Hence, the Pixel 10 is likely to be exciting, especially in regard to the Tensor G5.

CMF by Nothing has a good number of accessories under its portfolio. Now, it seems that the sub-brand is getting ready to launch its first-ever phone. At least, that's what the recent rounds of rumors are hinting at. As for the latest leak, it suggests that the device will be a cheaper version of Nothing Phone 2a.

OPPO is now slated to ditch the potentially polarizing camera hump of its Reno11-series sub-flagship Android smartphones as the line's next generation takes shape. The OEM is now believed to go with a much more traditional design instead in the new 12 series, paired with "super beautiful" screens, according to a knowledgeable leaker.

AYN Technologies has now shared launch pricing for the Odin2 Mini. Launching this summer for under $350, the Odin2 Mini will feature the same Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset as the Odin2 but with a 5-inch Mini LED display.

One of the main highlights of Samsung One UI 6.1, introduced with the Galaxy S24 series, is the Galaxy AI features. The company later rolled out the update to last-gen flagships, and now it’s dropping on mid-range devices. But unlike the flagship phones, the mid-rangers are getting it without any AI features.

Rivian's latest software update for its R1T and R1S electric vehicles adds both a YouTube app and support for Google Cast, opening up a world of possibilities for owners and passengers looking to enjoy everything from music to video streaming directly from their phone to the Rivian's infotainment screen.

The budget-friendly Samsung Galaxy S24 FE still seems to be in the works, with the Android smartphone getting spotted on One UI test build. It appeared on the company's firmware server with model number SM-721B, seemingly the model for the European market.

It seems that AYANEO is finally ready to provide more details about the Pocket DMG. Sporting a Game Boy inspired design, the AYANEO Pocket DMG will be available in multiple colour options.

Honor has revealed that it has now kicked off its Android 15 Beta Program. The new beta program starts with the Magic6 Pro and Magic V2, despite the latter only recently being eligible for Android 14.

The Redmi K60 Ultra's successor remains stubbornly conspicuous by its absence, yet has reportedly hit the 3C regulatory database, thereby indicating that it is finally ready to launch in 2024. Should this new leak prove accurate, it will be capable of charging faster than other high-end smartphones, even the Xiaomi 14 Ultra.

iQOO has partnered with the NBA (in China) for the upcoming launch of an Android smartphone that will introduce MediaTek's latest flagship processor. The Dimensity 9300 Plus (or 9300+) is backed to help the the Neo9S Pro's owners "win more games". It is also slated to launch with innovative colorways in both its standard and special edition.