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Xiaomi is preparing a third Redmi Note 13 Pro handset after the Redmi Note 13 Pro and Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus. Soon, there will be the Redmi Note 13 Pro 4G, a slightly cheaper alternative to the Redmi Note 13 Pro based around a new MediaTek Helio chipset.

Early details about a successor to the Redmi Note 12 4G have emerged online. Billed as the Redmi Note 13 4G, the handset will retain its predecessor's Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset will adopt most of the hardware from the Redmi Note 13 5G.

Xiaomi will offer the Redmi Note 13 5G outside China. Like the Redmi Note 12 5G before it, the Redmi Note 13 5G appears set to receive an upgraded camera set-up for its global release, with Xiaomi adding a third rear-facing camera for its MediaTek Dimensity 6080-powered handset.

Based on a dozen Amazon listings, Xiaomi is preparing to release the Redmi Note 13 Pro soon in Europe, likely following the device's Indian launch. While the handset was rumoured to start at €449, Amazon's listings tell a different story.

A new leak says Samsung has a Galaxy S24 version with 12 GB of RAM, instead of the previously rumoured 8 GB. However, it will only be available in some unspecified regions.

Xiaomi's flagship Redmi Note 13 series model has appeared online in four retailer leaks. Based on the four product listings, the Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus will be available for cheaper than a previous leak suggested, albeit not in all Eurozone countries. The Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus will also start 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage, matching its predecessor.

The 10-inch Lenovo tablet is powered by the MediaTek Helio G80 SoC, which might not set any speed records, but is certainly suitable for media consumption and many other tablet applications that budget-conscious buyers of the Tab M10 Plus are probably using.

The A15 Tab a new Android tablet from Umidigi that offers decent features at an affordable price. The housing is made of aluminum alloy and promises high durability.

New benchmark leaks have identified the Galaxy A55, Samsung's apparent testbed for the Exynos 1480 chipset. Helped along by 8 GB of RAM, the Exynos 1480 has 8 CPU cores and the Xclipse 530, a GPU that utilises AMD's RDNA 2 architecture.

The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra is thought to launch with a sensor of the same resolution as its predecessor - even if that will still be 200MP. Now, a new leak asserts that the experience and results of taking photos with the upcoming flagship Android smartphone will differ compared to the S23 Ultra after all, and will mirror a similar upgrade found in the latest iPhones.

The Xperia Pro-II is tipped to launch as even more of a camera phone than Sony's current Android flagship in 2024. The handset is also now believed to launch with a new camera hump containing something heretofore unseen in the mobile device world: actual manual zoom for a main shooter. Then again, the leak behind it is very much open to interpretation on the subject.

The Find X7 series is tipped to launch with the most powerful cameras OPPO has developed for its smartphones to date. Now, famed leaker Digital Chat Station has weighed in on this topic with the shooters' most detailed specs dump yet. It asserts that the highest-end Pro and Ultra variants will have 4 sensors of the most on-trend resolution, whereas the vanilla X7 is depicted as essentially a OnePlus 12 but slightly better.

Xiaomi has now released its official rollout plans for the recently launched HyperOS. Eight devices will lead the charge globally, with the Redmi Note 12 and Redmi Note 12S joining premium devices in the Xiaomi 13 and Xiaomi 13T series.

The RedMagic 9 Pro has now arrived globally, a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3-powered gaming smartphone that will rival the likes of the ASUS ROG Phone 8. While the RedMagic 9 Pro is not shipping just yet, ZTE has detailed prices for multiple markets, as well as when pre-orders will open and initial orders will begin shipping.

Honor is not quite ready to release its next generation. Nonetheless, render images of two forthcoming handsets have surfaced online, both with triple camera setups. Seemingly, the pair are the Magic6 Pro and Magic6 Pro Porsche Design, with the latter featuring a more luxurious design than the former.

Hands-on photos of Nothing's next smartphone have leaked online, over two months before its rumoured official reveal. Arriving as Nothing Phone (2a), the device is expected to feature a mix of Nothing Phone (2) hardware like a pair of 50 MP rear-facing cameras, as well as more mid-range components.

The Galaxy S24 leaks are slowly becoming a little more substantiated and now also confirm information that was previously not backed up by solid evidence. This applies, for example, to the information on color options and memory options of the Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24+ and Galaxy S24 Ultra, which will be launched in the beginning of 2024.

As the latest hands-on photo of the Galaxy S24 Ultra camera shows, comparatively little changes in Samsung's flagships from year to year. A usually quite reliable leaker has put the spotlight on what we can expect from the cameras of the Galaxy S24 Ultra, Galaxy S25 Ultra and Galaxy S26 Ultra in the coming years.

The OPPO Find X7 Pro has yet to launch as a new premium Android smartphone, yet has allegedly appeared in another new render in advance. This one contradicts the first such tip attributed to the high-end device, in that it has a considerably different camera hump in this new image. Typical OPPO attributes such as an extra Hasselblad logo are still included, however.

CheckMag More than 200 million people wear smartwatches globally. In addition to simply showing you the time, smartwatches will let you check your fitness, monitor your health, help you find your way and track a range of indoor and outdoor activities. Everyone can benefit from one, so here are 5 smartwatches for all price ranges to give as Christmas presents this year.

iQOO has confirmed that it will launch the Neo9 and 9 Pro later in December 2023 - however, according to the latest leaks, the premium mid-range Android smartphones will bring an entire ecosystem of products along with them. They are said to include the brand's first round AMOLED display smartwatch, as well as some new wireless earphones.

Google appears to be planning to replace Google Assistant on Pixel phones and launch a Pixel-exclusive new assistant called "Pixie" with the introduction of the Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro. Thanks to Gemini, among other things, it is likely to be much more powerful and personalized and also possible to use on low-power devices such as the Pixel Watch.

iQOO has now confirmed that it will launch the Neo9 series of Android smartphones, and also the date on which this event will occur. However, according to less official sources, that is not all the brand will have to unveil on that day. The Neo9 and Neo9 Pro are tipped to launch alongside a more affordable version of iQOO's current flagship tablet.

Honor has announced that it has a product to launch later in December 2023 - however, it is a tablet rather than a certain upcoming flagship smartphone. Regardless, the Pad 9 is now backed to launch with next-gen "soft light" display technology for enhanced user comfort and, according to a famous leaker, a spec not often seen in its price range.

Motorola is preparing a new entry-level smartphone, which it intends to sell as the Moto G04. Arriving soon in four colour options, the Moto G04 will feature a 16 MP single camera and Motorola's new design language.

A renowned leaker has revealed the Moto G24, a mid-range smartphone that will set between the Moto G14 and Moto G34 in Motorola's new Moto G series. The Moto G24 will be available in at least three colours, all with 50 MP primary cameras.

Early information about a future Nothing smartphone has surfaced online, months before the company's MWC 2024 hardware launch event. Reportedly arriving as the Nothing Phone (2a) and under development as the 'A142', the unreleased smartphone is said to be a return to the mid-range market for Nothing and the company's first reliant on a MediaTek chipset.

A new leak has identified the Moto G34, an unreleased smartphone powered by a 5G chipset. The Moto G34 5G will be available in several colour options and will sport a new rear design language for Motorola's mid-range smartphone series.

MySmartPrice has provided numerous official images for the Moto G24 Power, another unreleased Motorola smartphone. Likely equipped with a larger battery capacity than its Moto G24 counterpart, the Moto G24 Power also lifts from the styling of recent Samsung and Oppo flagship smartphones.

Epic Games describes the result of its case in Northern California's District Court "a win for all app developers". The verdict is that Google does in fact exert a monopoly over distribution and billing mechanisms in the Play Store. Then again, the consequences for the Redmond giant have yet to be determined.

The Z60 Ultra is officially on the way as Nubia's latest flagship Android smartphone for the international market. The brand has confirmed that it will have a "seamless" screen thanks to its OEM's under-display camera (UDC) tech to go with a new 35mm lens for its main 50MP rear camera. Its design and other unique attributes have been confirmed via its pre-launch Chinese social media presence.

Honor has indicated that its upcoming Magic6 series of flagship Android smartphones will have a top-end special edition. Furthermore, the OEM has collaborated with Porsche Design to deliver this premium device. The partners assert that it will become an instant classic on its impending launch.

A renowned source has detailed the ROG Phone 8 series, for which ASUS has created ROG Phone 8 and ROG Phone 8 Pro models. While the pair look similar, ASUS appears to have distinguished the pair in at least three areas.

Announced at the end of last month, Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy has now launched on Netflix. With this launch, subscribers can play the definitive edition of three classic GTA games: GTA 3, San Andreas, and Vice City. Each game is available to download individually, allowing the members to finish each at their own pace. Rockstar has also announced the games for iOS and Android.

The wallet-friendly Tab M9 certainly won't break any performance records or impress users with an astonishing OLED display, but tablet buyers who are in the market for a basic and cheap Android device for media consumption should still take a closer look at Lenovo's current sale.

According to a new report, Xiaomi has decided to reduce the amount of flagships it offers globally. Surprisingly, the company is alleged to have consigned the Xiaomi 14 Pro to a Chinese exclusive, despite offering the Xiaomi 13 Pro this year.

OnePlus touts its first ever foldable Android smartphone as one made to stand the test of time with super-strength materials. Now, the premium device has been taken apart as JerryRigEverything host Zach Nelson goes in search of the materials that confer its IPX4 certification, titanium alloy and carbon fiber included.

The Xiaomi 13 Ultra is one of the most distinctive devices in the Android smartphone world, because of its unavoidably prominent camera hump and also the rear panel around it. Now, its upcoming successor is rumored to improve on this design in an updated color palette. Their only description thus far can be interpreted as hinting at new materials for these finish options.

The OPPO Find X-series of flagship Android smartphones is due a shake-up in 2024 - according to a new leak, that is. This latest rumor asserts that an Ultra version is coming to join the more traditional vanilla and Pro variants, set apart from them by the OEM's most cutting-edge mobile device technology.

The Xiaomi 13T is the more affordable version of the Xiaomi 13T Pro, priced at less than $500. This means that the 6.67-inch device costs less than its upper-class counterpart but maintains a similarly strong position in terms of performance and features. During the test, the Xiaomi 13T excelled with its stunning Leica-finished cameras and brilliant AMOLED display.

The OnePlus 12 has been made official in China; now, it's time for its schedule of repair charges for the same market. The OEM's price-list might give some insight as to how expensive independent repair for the smartphone might get one day once it is out of warranty. Accordingly, it indicates how much parts such as its high-end OLED display and main 50MP camera are worth.

Xiaomi has now launched the Redmi 13C in Europe. Effectively a POCO C65 in a different housing, the Xiaomi Redmi 13C starts at under €150 and is configurable with up to 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage.

The Redmi Note 13 series is edging closer to receiving an international release. While pricing remains unknown for now, Xiaomi has now confirmed that the Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus and other models are just over three weeks away from being available outside China.

Google is now rolling out Android 14 QPR2 Beta 2 to Pixel devices. While Google has only acknowledged a few bug fixes and known issues in the new beta build, Mishaal Rahman has noticed various changes, some of which are hidden by default.

Google has announced a major change in terms of data protection. In future, confidential, highly sensitive data will be stored securely on the device itself and will also be deleted within shorter periods of time.

Nothing has taken the unusual move of revealing that it has a product launch lined up for MWC 2024, over two months before the start of the Barcelona-based conference. Billed as 'Nothing to see', the event could showcase the Phone (2a), rumours of which emerged earlier this month.

Mobvoi claims that it is finally ready to deliver Wear OS 3 for the TicWatch E3 and TicWatch Pro 3. First announced for the pair in July 2021, the OS update will still leave the TicWatch E3 and TicWatch Pro 3 behind the times, with Google and Samsung having updated their smartwatches to Wear OS 4.

ASUS has now showcased more design details for the ROG Phone 8, its next gaming smartphone that it boasts also has significantly better cameras than its predecessor. The company continues to tease the release of its next compact gaming laptop, too.