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AGM Mobile has arrived at the MWC Barcelona 2024 event with a new tablet. The Pad P2 has the same SoC as its predecessor - however, it upgrades to a high-res rear camera and runs the latest version of Android out of the box. It is accompanied by the H6 Lite, a new budget version of one of AGM's rugged smartphones.

According to a new leak, Vivo has tentatively fixed the launch date for its new tablet and foldable series, the Vivo X Fold3 and Vivo Pad 3 lineup, for some time in late March. Details of the Vivo Pad 3 Pro have now also been revealed.

Xiaomi has introduced the Pad 6S Pro 12.4 as part of its global showcase. Launching in two memory configurations, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 and HyperOS-powered tablet starts at €699 but will cost upwards of €270 more if you want its pen or keyboard accessories.

The Xiaomi 14 Ultra is Xiaomi's latest premier smartphone and attempt to dethrone the likes of the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra or the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max. A few differences exist between the global and Chinese versions of the Xiaomi 14 Ultra though, including a 300 mAh smaller battery capacity.

Xiaomi has now brought its main Apple iPhone 15 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S24 competitor to Europe. Arriving for €999, the Xiaomi 14 features a host of high-end hardware, including a trio of 50 MP cameras and a 4,610 mAh battery that supports 90 W wired charging.

Xiaomi has released not only the Xiaomi 14 Ultra outside China today, but also the Photography Kit that accompanies its latest flagship. The Photography Kit brings added versatility to the Xiaomi 14 Ultra, including an additional 1,500 mAh battery, among other features.

Honor has teased the Magic6 RSR Porsche Design, the company's second collaboration with Porsche Design after the Magic V2 RSR Porsche Design. Based on the little information that Honor has provided so far, it would seem that the Magic6 RSR Porsche Design is actually a version of the Magic6 Pro, not the Magic6.

Honor has finally confirmed how much the Magic V2 RSR Porsche Design costs in Europe and the UK. Launching today, the spin-off of the regular Magic V2 is one of the most expensive smartphones around, with €2,699 and £2,349.99 starting prices in the Eurozone and UK, respectively.

Honor is now selling the Pad 9 in the UK. Arriving running MagicOS 7.2 based on Android 13, the Honor Pad 9 has a 12.1-inch and 120 Hz display, a Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 chipset and an 8,300 mAh battery, among other features.

Android expert Mishaal Rahman confirmed that Google Tensor G3 is the first smartphone chipset to have hardware-accelerated AV1 encoding support. The SoC has hardware-level support for encoding at up to 4K 60 FPS, but no current application can take advantage of it, which is likely due to the lack of platform support.

A few hours after the Chinese launch of the Xiaomi 14 Ultra and just before its global launch at the Mobile World Congress, the first teardown video of the new Leica camera flagship examines the smartphone in detail and includes a camera test and various measurements, such as of the battery and display.

The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra 5G has just hit its lowest price ever on Amazon. Priced at $864, this offer represents a substantial reduction of almost 26.5% from its previous highest asking price of $1,172.50.

The Find X7 Ultra is the highest-end Android smartphone currently sold by OPPO - however, it is now tipped to gain even more premium with its upcoming Satellite Edition. The variant has reportedly been cleared to use the new cutting-edge technology in China, although it may have the same specs as the existing flagship device otherwise.

The device thought to launch as the Galaxy M15 5G has now been cleared to do so in the US by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Its new leak depicts an Android smartphone of specs suspiciously similar to those of the A15 5G - then again, the M-series version is now also slated to maintain its unique advantage over the pre-existing handset.

Realme has announced that the device that brought 12GB of RAM and up to 1TB of internal storage to its affordable tier of the 5G smartphone market in 2023 will be supplanted by a new generation soon. The Narzo 70 Pro is also tipped to deliver a "best-in-class" main camera and seems to have the OEM's most up-to-date design for mid-rangers.

The Lenovo ThinkPhone by Motorola packs a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC, 256 GB of storage, 8 GB of RAM, as well as a 144 Hz OLED display, and it's currently selling for just under $400. In addition, Motorola's "Ready For" app allows users to easily connect the phone to a PC in order to share files and notifications and even use it as a webcam.

Microsoft has announced it will bring the iconic Age of Empires franchise to smartphones. The game will get an open beta later, with a final build slated to be ready before the year ends.

The latest top-end Android smartphone from OnePlus is widely regarded as the one that can restore its series' "Flagship Killer" prestige in 2024. Now, the 12 is tasked with redeeming its line's reputation for durability as well. Its Aqua Touch display has also gone up against the iPhone 15 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra into the bargain.

Various regulatory bodies have all but confirmed that a new Motorola flagship is in development. Rumoured to be arriving in Q2 2024 with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset and 125 W wired charging, one regulatory body has even named Motorola's future OnePlus 12, Galaxy S24 Ultra and Xiaomi 14 Ultra rival.

ZTE Libero Flip launched as the brand's first foldable phone. But it made its debut in Japan, and ZTE didn't offer any details on the global availability of the device yet. It seems the same folding smartphone is set to debut internationally at MWC 2024 but as Nubia Flip 5G.

The Xiaomi 14 Ultra can already be ordered globally from a third-party retailer that specialises in importing high-end smartphones. Revealed yesterday in China, the Xiaomi 14 Ultra is one of the Galaxy S24 Ultra's first current-generation challengers thanks to its bevvy of flagship hardware.

Samsung has brought its latest One UI 6.1 update to Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24 Plus and Galaxy S24 Ultra smartphones sold in Europe. Arriving as S92xBXXU1AXB5, the 746 MB update brings various refinements to the Galaxy S24 trio with a focus on improving camera quality across the three flagships.

It seems that Lenovo is preparing to release a new Android tablet. Likely another budget option, the tablet has a Snapdragon 690 chipset, 5G connectivity and a 1200p display, among other features.

It seems that half a dozen Nothing Phone (2a) official renders have surfaced in a Nothing Community post. Highlighting more of the device's design elements, the photos also show the Nothing Phone (2a) in its two reputed black and white launch colours.

Oppo has announced the Watch X, its next smartwatch and its return to the Wear OS ecosystem. Arriving later this month, the Oppo Watch X appears to share most features with the upcoming OnePlus Watch 2. While only one promotional image has officially been released so far, numerous marketing and hands-on images have already leaked online.

Shortly after Xiaomi announced the Xiaomi 14 Ultra flagship smartphone, a handful of brief reviews have demonstrated the 14 Ultra's impressive camera capabilities, including video chops to rival the vaunted Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max.

OnePlus is already hyping unprecedented battery life for its upcoming Watch 2. Now, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has officially tested the hardware on which this claim is based. The leak also confirms a number of additional specs for the "new flagship" wearable in advance.

The intriguing smartphone and tablet bundle that is currently on sale at Motorola is a great choice for Android fans who have put an eye on a high-end device like the Edge Plus 2023 and the rather wallet-friendly Lenovo Tab P11 Gen 2, which Motorola is offering as a free bonus.

Xiaomi asserts that its new 14 Ultra becomes even more of a dedicated street photography machine with its new Professional Photography Kit. It confers a camera-like grip on the Leica-tuned flagship, and also doubles as a battery pack with the same 90W HyperCharge technology as the smartphone. It also features a customizable button and dial.

The Galaxy Z Fold 6, expected to launch alongside the Galaxy Ring, has been subject to recent leaks regarding its expected features. Although reportedly lacking an S Pen slot, it offers enhancements such as a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor, a slightly larger 4,600 mAh battery, and a titanium build along with sharp edges similar to that of the Galaxy S24 Ultra.

Xiaomi has not officially released the Watch 2 yet, let alone confirmed its existence. Nonetheless, Amazon has already opened pre-orders for the Wear OS smartwatch in Germany, confirming its launch pricing and release date in the process.

One of Samsung's forthcoming Galaxy A series smartphones has turned up online. Shared by a renowned leaker, the hands-on images show the Samsung Galaxy A55 in greater detail than previous leaks have done.

Xiaomi has released a new flagship in China, shortly before the same device arrives globally. As expected, the device is the Xiaomi 14 Ultra, which starts at ~$903 and contains a few hardware changes from the Xiaomi 14 Pro, as well as last year's Xiaomi 13 Ultra.

Xiaomi has released a new flagship tablet, which it has launched alongside the Xiaomi 14 Ultra. Arriving as another Xiaomi Pad 6 series tablet, the Pad 6S Pro 12.4 combines a 144 Hz display with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset, a 10,000 mAh battery that supports 120 W wired charging and Wi-Fi 7 connectivity, among other features.

The U.S. Govt has reportedly stopped local firms from supplying to Chinese chipmaker Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp (SMIC). Reuters claim that the new rules have come into effect following the launch of the Huawei Mate 60 Pro last year.

High-resolution images of Google's next foldable smartphone have surfaced online. Matching the design shown in a previous leak, the Pixel Fold successor may actually adopt an under-panel selfie camera like Samsung's current Galaxy Z Fold5.

Samsung has now officially revealed which devices will soon receive One UI 6.1, the launch software for the Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24 Plus and Galaxy S24 Ultra. The company has also confirmed when the new update will reach the likes of the Galaxy S23 FE, although it is slightly later than rumours suggested.

Once among the best-known mobile device names in its native China, Meizu has now decided that it is time to "go All in" on AI, thereby finally leaving "traditional" smartphones behind. The OEM has unveiled plans for projects such as replacing the anticipated 21 Infinity flagship with its first "AI device" by the end of 2024 and taking brands such as PANDAER along for this new ride.

(Update2: Leaker predicts Zoom revolution, hints at dedicated AI chip) After the Google Pixel 8 and Samsung Galaxy S24, Xiaomi is now also explicitly advertising the power of artificial intelligence. The Xiaomi 14 Ultra is said to be the first manufacturer's smartphone with up to 60 TOPs of computational photography power for AI-based algorithms thanks to "Xiaomi AISP", for example, to significantly improve the zoom quality.

MediaTek's upcoming Dimensity 9400 chipset, according to tipster Digital Chat Station, will sport Cortex-X5 and Cortex-X4 cores on TSMC's 3 nm lithography along with a new ARM Immortalis-G9XX GPU, likely the Immortalis-G920. Initial benchmarks suggest modest GPU performance gains, but promising Geekbench scores hint at significant improvements in raw processing power.

The Nubia Z60 Ultra tries to entice consumers with its many high-end specs and a starting price of just €679 (US$599). But this isn’t enough to worry its more expensive competitors. In this article, we’ll summarise once more what the phone has to offer, what we find lacking and for whom the phone is an exciting option.

Less than a month since the release of its predecessor, Firefox 123 arrives today packing a new feature with a self-explanatory name: Web Compatibility Reporting Tool. Additionally, Google Search users can enjoy a list of popular results with images that shows up when typing queries in the address bar.

ASUS has now confirmed the existence of and launch date for its next flagship smartphone. As expected, the company has returned to the Zenfone series, despite rumours existing that the Zenfone 10 could be the last of its kind. There is no information yet about the release of a smaller Zenfone 11 model yet though, with ASUS focusing on the capabilities of the Zenfone 11 Ultra to 'expand your vision' instead.