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Infinix has announced that its next smartphones for the Indian market will launch there as the Note 40 Pro 5G Series later in April 2024. They are touted to support pretty much any form of charging out there, up-to-20W magnetic and reverse wired charging included. The handsets also boast 120Hz displays and 108MP main cameras.

A reliable leaker has shared the first promotional video of a forthcoming Motorola Edge 50 series smartphone. Seemingly arriving soon, the Motorola Edge 50 Fusion will feature fast wired charging, a 50 MP primary camera with OIS and a curved display like the Edge 40 and Edge 40 Neo before it.

Samsung's sixth-gen foldable flagship smartphone is believed to have 2 new batteries on its launch. However, according to a well-respected leaker, the OEM might as well not have bothered. Furthermore, the tipster purports to confirm earlier claims pointing to a lack of charging upgrades for the Z Fold6 either.

The GT Neo6 SE is already slated to land as an Android smartphone with unprecedented peak screen brightness despite its mid-range status. Now, that same display is also lauded to land with ultra-slim bezels to go with its new spec, whereas its rear panel is tipped to upgrade in terms of its appearance.

With subscription plans that start at $6.99 per month for basic access and only $7.99 for the premium offering, KOCOWA+ is now finally reaching Europe and Oceania. The company's CEO says this is the first streaming service that provides exclusively Korean content to reach Europe and Oceania.

AYANEO should be releasing the Pocket S this month after months of teasers. While the company has not shared any fresh details about the gaming handheld yet, various YouTubers have shown what the AYANEO Pocket S is capable of even running pre-release software.

Rumors of an I/O 2024 launch for Google's latest smartphone with Android 14 out of the box have intensified as the 8a takes what might be one of its final steps on its path to become a market-ready device. The new tip may help confirm the number of SKUs it may have and its similarity to the rest of the Pixel 8 series.

A new leak from an unknown Korean source once again claims that the rumored new Galaxy foldable model will be a cheaper offering, seemingly branded as the Galaxy Z Fold FE. It also purports to reveal some key details of the device.

The Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro recently received beta support for outputting to external monitors. Now, a reliable source has shown what Google's improved desktop mode actually looks like and how it compares to Samsung DeX.

A South Korean media outlet reports that Samsung could launch the Galaxy S24 FE sometime this summer. It may be shown off at the Samsung Unpacked event scheduled for mid-July.

A reliable X leaker says Samsung has two Exynos 2500 variants. The first one will pack 8 CPU cores and power Galaxy S25 smartphones. The other one (with a 10-core CPU) will be reserved for tablets and laptops.

Although this is not a title to be desired, Minecraft has just been labeled "the video game with the most cheaters" in the US. The study, conducted by Guide Strats, also placed The Sims 4 and GTA 5 on the podium. The results were based on the search volume for various terms connected to video game cheats.

Released in mid-June 2018 for Android devices, Google Podcasts made it to iOS two years later. Since it was also available on the web, it was also accessible to macOS, Windows, ChromeOS, and Linux users. Sadly, it was killed yesterday, and podcasts were added to YouTube Music.

New leaks from a typically reliable source have now surfaced, providing more insight into the dimensions of Samsung's upcoming flagship foldable phone, the Galaxy Z Fold6.

A new Samsung battery certification appears to have revealed the battery capacity for the company's Galaxy Watch5 Pro successor. Arriving as either the Galaxy Watch7 Pro or Galaxy Watch7 Ultra with the model number SM-L700 and SM-L705, the smartwatch is slated to combine a near 600 mAh battery with a 50% more power efficient chipset.

Motorola has officially presented the Edge 50 Pro as the first entry in the Edge 50 series. Equipped with a Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 chipset and a 144 Hz pOLED display that outputs at 1220p, the Motorola Edge 50 Pro also has a 50 MP f/1.4 primary camera supported by OIS and a 4,500 mAh battery that supports 125 W wired and 50 W wireless charging for the equivalent of $383.

Google's revised design language can be seen in a new concept video of the Pixel 9. Highlighted in four colours, the Google Pixel 9 is expected to sport a new camera housing, as well as a flat frame and more rounded corners like the current iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro.

Xiaomi will debut a new series later this month, with the Redmi Turbo 3 set to arrive with flagship performance and features. The phone, expected to launch globally as the Poco F6, has now been spotted on Geekbench, delivering CPU scores that slightly edge out the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2.

Tecno has started to roll the latest Camon-series smartphones out today (April 2, 2024). The Camon 30, 30 5G and 30 Pro 5G are all 50MP selfie camera smartphones with 5,000mAh batteries with 70W Ultra Charging, although only the 30 Pro 5G has a 50MP OIS Steady Night Portrait rear camera. The Camon 30 also benefits from an OLED display with a premium 144Hz refresh rate.

OnePlus has confirmed when it will start selling its next mid-range smartphone. Released in a few days, the device sports a Sony LYT600 camera sensor, a 120 Hz display and a large battery capacity that go from 0-100% in just 29 minutes thanks to 100 W wired charging technology.

Users in Samsung’s community forums are reporting that the One UI 6.1 update has throttled the charging speed of their phones. Two of such reports claim a sharp 40% reduction. However, in a test, Sammobile’s Samsung Galaxy S23 charged just fine after the update.

European pricing for one of Motorola's next smartphones has surfaced online. Reportedly, the Edge 50 Pro could cost almost as much as the Edge 40 Pro, despite featuring a weaker chipset. The Edge 50 Pro will sit below the Edge 50 Ultra in Motorola's product stack but above the Edge 50 Fusion.

The iQOO Pad series of Android tablets is now tipped to upgrade not merely to Pro status in its second generation but to a 13.1-inch display in 2024. It is believed to debut with a premium MediaTek Dimensity processor that will drive the OEM's signature fast refresh rate, and to have a generously-sized battery with relatively fast charging.

The specs recently discovered for the upcoming Xiaomi flip phone should be quite reliable, as they come from the manufacturer's own HyperOS code and provide information on the sensors used in the cameras. Initial details on the resolution of the flexible AMOLED display have also been discovered.

It is unlikely to be an April Fool's joke, as the new clues about the Galaxy Z Fold6 Ultra were first spotted on March 31. A new detail about the rumored top model of the upcoming Galaxy Z Fold6 series, which could potentially consist of up to three models, has emerged and may well confirm the existence of the Galaxy Z Fold 6 Ultra.

With One UI 6.0, Samsung removed an important feature for protecting the OLED display of Galaxy smartphones. Apparently, this wasn't intentional, or Samsung quickly changed its mind, as the function is making a comeback with One UI 6.1.

The GT 6 5G is now tipped to launch as the first ever Realme smartphone to debut with the new Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 processor. The device is also now believed to launch with premium specs such as Android 14 out of the box and a battery with a capacity comfortably exceeding 5,000mAh. It has reportedly been certified by groups such as the FCC, thereby hinting it might even get the global launch denied its predecessor.

Xiaomi has revealed the latest details on its HyperOS rollout plan. The company confirmed that seven popular phones from the Redmi Note series have already received the update in March 2024. For Q2 2024, the smartphone maker plans to drop the update on multiple phones that were released in 2021. The list also has a couple of affordable phones, the Pad 5, and Mi 10.

Foldable smartphone fans can only hope Nubia is not playing a joke: the brand has announced that it now intends to unleash a "Better Flip for All" on the international market later in April 2024. The device has a 120Hz refresh rate for its Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5-style main display, but has much more mid-range internals for a (hopefully) reasonable starting price.

AnTuTu has revealed the top 10 flagship and midrange phone lists for March 2024. While MediaTek was dominating with its Dimensity 9300 in flagship and Dimensity 8300 ultra in mid-range charts, Qualcomm took back the lead in both charts. Now, phones with Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 and Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 are topping the lists.

Vivo, not Samsung, is the first manufacturer to turn a foldable into a real flagship camera without too many compromises - at least according to the conclusion of a detailed teardown analysis, which also provides a few measurement results and Zeiss camera samples from the Vivo X Fold3 Pro.

Tecno has unleashed the Pova 6 Pro 5G as the first 6,000mAh battery/70W Ultra Charging Android smartphone on the Indian market. It is touted to pack up to 24GB of RAM thanks to a Memory Fusion 2.2 feature into an "ultra-slim" 7.88mm chassis and to support upgraded Arc Interface lighting. It will be released at less than $250 with a free gift soon.

Realme has brought an Apple-style "Dynamic Button" experience to Android in 2024; now, the new feature is believed to trickle down to its affordable C series of smartphones. The C65 is also slated to launch with a rear camera hump not seen since the Samsung Galaxy S22 series, albeit with a more "radiant" appearance and without 5G.

The Galaxy S24 Ultra is touted as Samsung's smartest, most advanced Android devices to date (and has the price-tag to match); however, it seems it can take up to "a third of a second" longer than one of its premium counterpart the Google Pixel 8 Pro to take a picture out of the box. This issue can result in blurry images with unwanted, inadvertent blockage of the subject - however, there are a few ways to reduce its effect.

The 14 Ultra is the first ever Xiaomi flagship smartphone to come with a Titanium Edition. Now, the OEM has revealed just how big a step owning such a variant might get, particularly should it ever need to be fixed out of warranty. A number of its components, its Leica-branded rear cameras included, have changed dramatically in terms of their cost as replacement parts.

China Mobile has been revealed as the world's first carrier to release 5G-Advanced mobile data plans. The new connectivity standard, also known as 5G-A or 5.5G, is touted to increase top speeds by up to 300% compared to 5G. OPPO's current flagship Android smartphones are to be the world's first devices to access the new services.

Amazon-owned online retailer Woot is offering the Google Pixel 7 Pro with a massive price cut. Thanks to this limited time sale, the Android phone with 512 GB of storage is up for grabs at just $499.99. While it’s a last-gen smartphone, this deal makes it deliver a much better value than ever before.

Nubia has made the latest version of its current flagship Android smartphone official. The Z60 Ultra Photographer Edition has a vegan leather-effect finish designed to pay homage to retro cameras, and features the OEM's top-end rear cameras with a signature 35mm lens and a Neovision Tarzan AI Imaging system. Nevertheless, it is also one of the cheapest Snapdragon 8 Gen 3-powered devices on the market.

Various sources have provided specifications for the Redmi Note 13 Turbo, which is expected to receive a global release as the POCO F6. Not only will the pair feature 90 W charging and a Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chipset, but they will also utilise a Sony IMX882 camera sensor found in the likes of the OnePlus Ace 3V.

Xiaomi has revealed a special edition version of the Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus 5G to commemorate its latest Fan Festival. Available for a short period globally, the Xiaomi Fan Festival Special Edition model not only features an eye-catching limited edition design but also is much cheaper than regular versions of the Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus 5G models to boot.

The first ever cellular voice call was made in 1973 using a Motorola phone; now, in 2024, the brand has gotten some of its best deals together to commemorate this event with a new sale. It features the latest devices from the cutting-edge Razr foldable line-up, as well as their conventional counterpart the Edge+ 2023. Some phones come with money off their usual RRPs, while others are offered with a free tablet or wireless earbuds.

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE+ has dropped to a new all-time low. Thanks to the limited time sale on Amazon, the Android tablet is now available for $469, which is a generous 22% discount from the current listed price of $599.99.

RedMagic has just unleashed the latest officially Transformers-branded version of its new top-end gaming Android flagship. This new version of the 9 Pro Plus (or 9 Pro+) has a Bumblebee theme, and as such combines a cutting-edge smartphone design with an exclusive new colorway and a retail box packed with limited-edition collectibles and accessories.

Samsung is now selling the Galaxy Tab S6 Lite 2024 across Europe and the UK. One retailer has already discounted the tablet by up to 37% though while also confirming the presence of an Exynos 1280 chipset.

A detailed leak has provided plenty of information about Motorola's next flagship smartphone. Sitting above the Edge 50 Pro in Motorola's product stack, the Edge 50 Ultra will launch with a Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chipset and a 50 MP triple camera set-up that features a periscope zoom lens.

Google has confirmed the vanilla Pixel 8 will get Gemini Nano in the next Pixel Feature Drop scheduled for June 2024. Currently, it is exclusive to the Pixel 8 Pro.

Samsung has started rolling out One UI 6.1 to older and current generation devices. Having announced its intentions to do so earlier this week, it has now confirmed which Galaxy AI features have made their way to the Galaxy S23 and Galaxy Tab S9 series, as well as to the Galaxy Z Fold5 and Galaxy Z Flip5.

Released for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One consoles back in 2019, World of Warships: Legends landed on the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S in 2021. Earlier this week, Wargaming's arrived on Google Play and the Apple App Store. Its features include cross-progression, four new Japanese cruisers in Early Access, the new Planet Clash event, and more.