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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.

AYN Technologies has officially named its next gaming handheld. Arriving this summer as the Odin2 Mini, the gaming handheld will run Android with a Mini LED display and a PSP Vita design, all within a 320 g package.

Xiaomi will be releasing the POCO F6 and POCO F6 Pro in full next week. In the meantime, the company has shared various specifications about the more powerful POCO F6, including the presence of Qualcomm's latest Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chipset.

Sony has now unveiled its flagship smartphone designed to rival offerings like the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra and Xiaomi 14 Ultra. The new Xperia 1 VI arrives with significant zoom upgrades but also some head-scratching downgrades, particularly at its hefty €1,399 MSRP.

Scheduled to launch later today, Google's second beta of the next Android iteration is expected to sport quite a few noticeable changes. While the details are not available yet, users of Google smartphones starting with the Pixel 6, as well as Pixel Tablet and Fold owners should get this test version later this year.

Sony has now silently unveiled its latest mid-range phone, the Xperia 10 VI, as a successor to last year's Xperia 10 V. As is typical, the new device delivers a slew of unspectacular specifications but is also priced quite reasonably.

The dream is over! According to leaked plans, the cheaper and thinner Galaxy Z Fold FE without stylus operation would have cost just under $1000 and was intended to significantly increase Samsung's declining market share in the foldable sector. However, according to the latest information from industry sources, Samsung has changed its plans.

Announced at CES this year, the Lenovo Tab M11 is on sale. You can currently get the Android tablet with a stylus pen for just $161.99 from the official website. This bundle generally costs $219.99, which means this deal is offering a generous $58 discount.

According to a new report, Google has prepared significant camera upgrades for its Pixel 9 series smartphones. Unfortunately, it will reserve UWB connectivity for its Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro XL models, rather than also for the Pixel 9.

India is due to get its first-ever Android smartphone with the new Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 processor from Qualcomm soon. It is on the way courtesy of Realme, which seems to have upgraded the GT 6T's large battery with faster charging than that of its China-only counterpart.

Sony is less than 24 hours away from presenting the Xperia 1 VI. In the meantime, several Japanese industry insiders appear to have been informed that the device will sport a 1080p display, unlike the 4K-wielding Xperia 1 V.

HMD - which now releases smartphones independent of its usual Nokia brand-name - has announced its first-ever rugged smartphone. It pairs a Corning Gorilla Glass Victus-covered 120Hz display with an "AI" main camera and an estimated 2-day battery. However, the novelty is somewhat disrupted by the fact that it is a pretty blatant re-brand of an existing device.

Sharge and OnePlus has finally set the date on which the unique "all-in-one" Pouch power bank's pre-orders will begin. The device has been 'crowd-designed' to satisfy as many charging needs as possible in one product while being as compact as possible. It is also touted as an ideal travel accessory thanks to its "premium portability".

It seems as though AYN Technologies is taking its Odin gaming handheld division in a different direction. Having released the well-reviewed Odin2 last year, the company has now provided more details about its next Android gaming handheld, which looks awfully similar to the Sony PlayStation Vita.

Sony is a day away from unveiling the Xperia 1 VI. While the company continues to tease the device's zoom camera upgrades, a leaker has revealed what appears to be official launch presentation slides.

Google is not expected to reveal any new smartphones until the autumn. Nonetheless, new hands-on images of three Pixel 9 series smartphones have surfaced online. Not only do the images confirm earlier leaks, but they also reveal the trio's display specifications.

Ahead of its May 23 global debut, an Amazon listing has now revealed details and pricing of the Poco F6 Pro. While the listed specs are consistent with the Redmi K70 the Poco F6 Pro is based on, it appears the phone will be considerably cheaper than its predecessor.

Digital Chat Station, a well-known Weibo tipster, reports that it "is difficult to maintain the original price range" for the upcoming Xiaomi 15 series phones. That suggests that the company's newest flagships will see a price hike. The leakster has also reported that there will be one model with satellite communications support.

A Weibo tipster states the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 will launch with an Adreno 830 GPU clocked at 935 MHz. The SoC's P-cores will have a peak clock of 4.2 GHz and the other six cores will max out at 2.6 GHz.

The Galaxy A55 shows a new and attractive side in our test, offering a really good overall package. But it also has to endure some complaints that would have been avoidable in our opinion and also represent our wish list for the Galaxy A56.

The 11-inch tablet sports a gorgeous OLED panel with 120Hz, a decent octa-core processor as well as quad-speakers with Dolby Atmos support. Thanks to a notable markdown, the Lenovo Tab P11 Pro Gen 2 is now on sale for one of its lowest prices ever.

Samsung is not expected to launch the Galaxy S25 Ultra until early next year. Regardless, information about a prototype unit has leaked online, which points to new camera hardware and the removal of one camera found in the current Galaxy S24 Ultra.

Infinix India has announced that it will augment its "GT-verse" with a new laptop as well as another Android smartphone soon. Both devices will have gamer-oriented Cyber Mecha RGB, although only one is slated to rock Raptor Lake silicon and RTX 4000-series graphics. Then again, the GT 20 Pro is thought to have the higher display refresh rate of the two, which will apply to an OLED panel to boot.

Android smartphone brand Honor has been accused of cloning a camera hump belonging to a device from former parent Huawei for an upcoming series flagship. However, this leak has now been dismissed as "fake" by a company executive, who seems confident the company can do "better" for the upcoming 200 Pro.

Leaker @OnLeaks has shared new details about the Razr 50 Ultra and Razr Plus 2024, Motorola's next foldable smartphone. Although Motorola has not revealed anything officially yet, @OnLeaks has outlined key specifications, upgrades from the Razr 40 Ultra and Razr Plus 2023, as well as US launch pricing.

The Vivo X100 Ultra has officially landed in the Chinese market. With the largest telephoto sensor, industry-leading CIPA 4.5 stabilization, and a versatile setup, it stands as the best camera flagship the company has released. The starting price of the new Android phone is CNY 6,499 (around $898).

Xiaomi has now confirmed the global launch date for the POCO F6 and POCO F6 Pro. Not only has the company revealed elements of the POCO F6's design, but it has also detailed a separate India-specific event.

The Xperia 1 VI is nearing its full reveal, which Sony has scheduled for May 15. In the wake of numerous leaks concerning Sony's next flagship, Sony has now hinted at a few new features in a series of teaser videos.

CheckMag Some might argue that YouTube adverts are getting ridiculous. With 2 ads often up to 20 seconds each at the start of a video and another one slapped in your face if you try to scrub through a section, it's no surprise that ad blockers are so popular. In response, Google is clamping down on their use by effectively ruining the experience, but there are still effective ways to bypass them.

OnePlus Pad, launched last year as a premium Android tablet, is on sale on the official store. While this deal is active, you can score the tab with the Magnetic Keyboard bundled for free at just $399.99. That’s a generous $229.99 discount for the entire package.

Recent reports claimed Samsung could launch the upcoming Galaxy Z Flip6 in certain regions with its in-house Exynos 2400. A new leak now says otherwise, however, mooting the foldable to be equipped with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 exclusively.

Xiaomi has typically launched its foldable phone for the year in August. According to a new leak, however, the Mix Fold 4 and Mix Flip may be set to debut even earlier this year.

Vivo will release a global edition of a new top-end foldable smartphone in 2024, according to a new leak. It purports to set an approximate launch date for the X Fold3 Pro in India, a rumor that might be backed up by its discovery on a telecomms database. The device is touted to pack a variety of cutting-edge premium perks without some of the potential drawbacks of early flexible-display devices.

Vivo x100s is set to land in the Chinese market on May 13. The company has already confirmed that the Android phone will come with Dimensity 9300+, a new flagship SoC. Now, Digital Chat Station has shared all the other core specs of the phone, which has also revealed the camera details.

In 2024, the chapter on zoom cameras in smartphones is likely to be rewritten without Samsung, one of the early co-founders of long-range zoom cameras in smartphones alongside Huawei. Ironically, the Vivo X100 Ultra contains Samsung technology, with which Vivo achieves excellent results, as new photos from its 200 MP telephoto camera demonstrate.

Google has unveiled many of the details surrounding its new Pixel 8a mid-range smartphone. Unfortunately for those looking for an exciting upgrade from the Google Pixel 7a, this simply isn't it. That doesn't mean the Pixel 8a is dead in the water. While the display, cameras, and performance have received little to no updates, the new seven-year software support commitment is a huge boon for the Pixel 8a.

The Oukitel OT5S is a new Android tablet that is likely to be aimed at users who do not have such high demands. It comes with the latest operating system and cellular connection capabilities.

Xiaomi's inaugural Galaxy Z Flip challenger will come either with or without the groundbreaking spec of satellite connectivity, according to a new leak. It may also charge faster (much faster, in fact) than its Samsung rival, not to mention pretty much any other clamshell-style foldable Android smartphone on the market right now.

Honor is now believed to have a successor for the 100 Pro in the works. The 50MP camera smartphone might have one of the most distinctive camera humps on the market - however, the brand has allegedly ditched it for one almost identical to that of Huawei's latest mobile flagship. The housing is portrayed as making some magnified claims for its specs and features.

The Meizu 21 Note is slated to usher in a number of firsts for its flagship Android smartphone series, a new UI called Flyme AIOS included. It will also have the largest battery of its line to date, paired to a display of a refresh rate even higher than that of its own Pro sibling. Then again, it might make compromises in other areas.

The OnePlus Open 2 has been widely expected to launch later this year but that now appears to be nigh-impossible, with word on the grapevine indicating the second-gen foldable will not debut this year, thanks to a key decision by OPPO.

The Poco F6 Pro is billed to launch shortly alongside the vanilla Poco F6. Ahead of its debut, however, details of the Redmi K70-based device have now been revealed, seemingly courtesy of HyperOS code.

According to recent rumours, the launch of the POCO F6 Pro could be less than a month away. In the meantime, Xiaomi has inadvertently revealed the device's origins, plus that it is set for a global release.

Xiaomi has introduced a change to its HyperOS development strategy. The company has announced that it will be ending the “Development’ version rollout. It will be replaced by the “Beta” version, which promises to offer a smoother experience to the early adopters.

Shargeek touts the Starship Seer as the ideal on-the-go accessory for the smartphone power user, as it functions as a travel clock as well as a 10,000mAh power bank thanks to its inbuilt status display. Now, the transparent-chic multi-use accessory is seeing its final sale at a 63% discount.

The Nord CE4 is OnePlus' most affordable 2024 smartphone for the international market thus far. Its latest version of OxygenOS 14 has unlocked AI Eraser for its 50MP main cameras. It is rated to leverage the device's on-trend Qualcomm silicon in order to remove unwanted objects from the CE4's photos in a 'smart' manner.