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OPPO's next Android flagship smartphone will boast rear cameras that will stay "unbeatable" for up to two years after their launch, according to a famous leaker. This new rumor has broken following an OEM preview of its new HyperTone suite of mobile imaging features. The Hasselblad-tuned system is touted to include the industry's best telephoto lens with considerably improved light-capture abilities.

Xiaomi smartphones with HyperOS will not permit bootloader unlocking out of the box. Those who want to do so will have to request permission via Xiaomi's community forums.

OnePlus continues to tease its next flagship smartphone ahead of a late 2023 release. As usual, OnePlus will leverage its ongoing Hasselblad partnership for the OnePlus 12, which will also showcase a new periscope telephoto camera.

The OnePlus Ace 3 has now appeared on popular benchmarking tool Geekbench ahead of its eventual launch. Sporting a recent flagship chipset and 16 GB of RAM, the Ace 2 series successor is also expected to offer 100 W wired charging and a new AMOLED display that combines a 1.5K resolution with 2,600 nits peak brightness.

A new report says that Samsung plans to launch a new, non-premium foldable smartphone in 2024-25. Earlier rumours suggested it could be launched under the Galaxy A brand for around US$800.

Ulefone has announced that its new Power Armor-series smartphones will be unleashed during November 2023, on a day well-known for sales and deals. The 18 Ultra and 18T Ultra are touted as an answer to Google's Pixel 8 Pro, in that they will both be "thermometer" smartphones. They are also both "performance"-focused devices with specs such as large batteries and "24GB RAM".

Samsung has outlined full specifications for the ISOCELL GNK, a new 50 MP sensor that builds on the ISOCELL GN1 and GNV. Seemingly, the ISOCELL GNK underpins the Google Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro's primary cameras, rather than customised ISOCELL GN1 or GNV sensors.

Samsung's latest custom stylus is touted to deliver a more natural, comfortable writing experience to tablet or smartphone users. It has many of the same specs and features as the S Pen found in a new Galaxy S23 Ultra; however, the OEM implies that it induces less fatigue over time due to its dedicated electronic pen design. In short, it is backed to become the US' new non-Apple Apple Pencil.

Lofree has set out to cram every classic design cue into the new Block mechanical keyboard. Then again, the accessory is also brought up to date with Bluetooth connectivity, multi-OS compatibility and blaclighting. It has launched with an introductory 15% discount, or 20% when bundled with a matching mouse.

Xiaomi has lifted the lid on the POCO C65, its latest mid-range smartphone. Based around a MediaTek Helio G85 chipset and a 90 Hz display, the Xiaomi POCO C65 also has a 5,000 mAh battery, a 50 MP primary camera and up to 256 GB of expandable storage, among other features.

The Pixel 8 has now been subjected to DxOMark's usual set of camera analyses. Despite having technically worse cameras than many of its competitors, it still manages to outperform the likes of the Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, along with last year's Pixel 7 Pro.

Samsung is likely still a few months away from releasing a Galaxy A24 successor. Nonetheless, the Samsung Galaxy A25 has already been certified for sale in the US, with the FCC revealing a few specifications in the process. Official images of the upcoming mid-range smartphone have now surfaced too.

Realme has announced that it will "surpass its peers" with an industry-leading spec for its next flagship Android smartphone. The GT5 Pro will have the latest on-trend feature for mobile device displays: an ultra-high brightness touted to boost legibility in any conditions.

The iQOO 12 and 12 Pro are the latest flagship Android smartphones to launch with Qualcomm's newest premium Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset. The two new devices augment its potential for top-end performance with a "self-developed" co-processor rated to make sure frame-rates live up to the extra-fast 144Hz refresh rates of their AMOLED displays. The 12 and 12 Pro also come with new, on-trend triple rear cameras and the same top charging speed as their Xiaomi 14-series rivals.

Xiaomi has not officially presented the Redmi 13C yet. Nonetheless, Amazon US has presented the device in its entirety, including what appears to be its launch pricing.

Anbernic has confirmed pricing and availability for the RG ARC-D and RG ARC-S, a pair of gaming handhelds that owe their design to the Sega Saturn's original controller. The Anbernic RG ARC series will start at US$69.99 or US$89.99 for its dual OS edition.

Google has started bringing all supported Pixel devices onto its November 2023 update, including the Pixel 4a (5G) and Pixel 5. Rolling out as UP1A.231105 and UD1A.231105, the update contains half a dozen bug fixes, including one specific to the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro.

Another unreleased Xiaomi smartphone has turned up online. Seemingly, the company is in the final stages of developing the POCO X6, which should launch simultaneously with the POCO X6 Pro. Currently, the pair are considered to be the Redmi Note 13 and Redmi Note 13 Pro under different names, respectively.

According to a report, Samsung will soon follow Apple and Xiaomi in mass-producing titanium frames for its premier smartphone. Available exclusively on the Galaxy S24 Ultra, the titanium frame is rumoured to be slightly lighter than its outgoing aluminium counterpart, although not by much.

A fresh round of MediaTek Dimensity 9300 Geekbench scores have emerged online alongside the Vivo X100 Pro. In some runs, the SoC manages a multi-core score of 7,900, putting it ahead of all of its competitors.

Oukitel is running an open sale for the WP30 Pro smartphone and the OT5 tablet from November 11 to November 17 with enticing discounts in the offing. The WP30 Pro, features a 2.4K display, a MediaTek Dimensity 8050 5G, and a 11,000 mAh battery will be available for just US$299.99. The OT5 tablet with a large 12-inch 2K display, a quad-speaker array, and MediaTek Helio G99 chip also gets heavily discounted to just US$179.99.

The image processing solution company Pixelworks has partnered with MediaTek to bring "significantly" enhanced picture output to the Dimensity 9300 processor. The custom tweaks are rated to bring increased color-accuracy and smoother animations to smartphones powered by the new flagship-grade SoC. Pixelworks is confident that they should result in improved content-consumption experiences and gaming on the upcoming devices.

After launching its new Android skin, HyperOS, weeks ago alongside the Xiaomi 14 series in China, information has now surfaced online pertaining to Xiaomi's plans for the global rollout of its new software, with nine of its premium smartphones set to lead the way.

With a top price of US$608.99, reached on August 1, 2023, the Google Pixel 6 with 128 GB is now down to an all-time low of US$$359.84. The previous bottom price was US$399, recorded by Camelcamelcamel on January 26, 2023. The current figure is the result of a 40% discount applied to Amazon's US$599 list price.

The Vivo X100 is thought to launch as a premium Android smartphone with MediaTek's newest flagship Dimensity 9300 processor and an on-trend design complete with colossal quadruple rear camera hump. Now, both of those rumors may be confirmed though new live image and benchmarking leaks.

Google is now rolling out Android 14 QPR1 Beta 2.2, roughly a month before the update's expected stable release. Available to download now as an OTA or a full factory image, Beta 2.2 brings nearly three dozen improvements to Pixel smartphones from the Pixel 5a onwards.

The OnePlus 12 may not have received an official release yet, but that has not stopped OnePlus and its executives from teasing the device. Not only has OnePlus confirmed that the OnePlus 12 will feature a custom Sony Lytia camera sensor, but an executive has also shared a few official sample photos at various focal lengths.

The 12 is currently tipped to launch with OnePlus' most exciting top-end smartphone upgrades of the last few years. However, its charging tech is not one of them, according to a new leak. It suggests that the upcoming Android flagship might come with a new power brick - however, it will have the same specs as that of its predecessor the 11.

iQOO is adamant that its new 12-series smartphones will be the fastest Android flagships around, and not just due to their new Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 platforms. They are touted to upgrade to a new kind of battery, touted for high capacity at a reduced size and support for "high-speed" charging. Meanwhile, the vanilla 12 may have been spotted on Geekbench in a tip that confirms other top-end specs.

Samsung is now rumored to launch a successor to the durability- and security-focused Galaxy Tab Active4 Pro, to be released in 2024, said to come in 5G- and non-5G-capable variants. Evidence of its existence has surfaced in a new leak that points to a hallmark of a business-like, rugged tablet.

Vivo continues to tease its X100 series smartphones online. Not only has the company finally confirmed the pair's launch date, but it has also shared a few camera samples from the more expensive X100 Pro. Meanwhile, a renowned leaker has detailed various Vivo X100 camera details, which will differ from the X100 Pro in most areas.

iQOO asserts that its upcoming flagship Android smartphone will have an "industry-first" display on its launch. The 12 Pro will rock the latest Samsung OLED mobile display technology, set to a class-leading refresh rate by its OEM. That bit of pre-launch hype might help explain another new leak pointing to AnTuTu benchmarking scores that are blazing fast, even for a device with the latest top-end Qualcomm silicon.

Oukitel has now confirmed full details about the OT5, its next affordable tablet. The Oukitel OT5 will be available later this month for an initial US$179.99 with a 12-inch and 2K display, a MediaTek Helio G99 chipset, an 11,000 mAh battery, among other features.

Targeting the young audience, the Oscal Tiger 10 is a 6.56-inch Android 13 smartphone with a 50 MP main camera, Unisoc T606 processor, 8/256 GB memory/internal storage, and microSD support up to 1 TB. The color choices are blue, green, and grey. Between November 11 and 17, it will be available for US$83.99 (US$199.98 retail).

According to a renowned leaker, Samsung has managed to achieve symmetrical bezels on the upcoming Galaxy S24 Ultra. To be joined by a new slimmer front-facing camera design, the Galaxy S24 Ultra is also rumoured to launch in a special gold colour option with a matching mid-frame. The same leaker has reiterated an earlier rumour about colour options for the smaller Galaxy S24 and Galaxy S24 Plus, too.

A new report says that Samsung, Qualcomm and AMD have teamed up to bring FSR to mobile devices. The tech will be shown off alongside the Galaxy S24 series next year.

Although some concessions are being made in certain regions, the subscription costs for YouTube Premium and YouTube Music are rising and the new figures will have an effect at the beginning of the next billing cycle. The countries affected now are Australia, Austria, Argentina, Cine, Germany, Poland, and Turkey.

The V30 Pro is another of Doogee's rugged smartphones. Based around a MediaTek Dimensity 7050 chipset, the Doogee V30 Pro also has a 120 Hz display and a 200 MP primary camera, among other features.

A renowned leaker has revealed initial render images of the next Motorola Moto G Power 5G. Not only is the Moto G Power 5G (2024) said to be slightly larger than its predecessor, but it will also have a bigger display, thinner bezels and a refined design.

According to reports, Xiaomi is working to deliver a new 1-inch camera sensor in next year's Xiaomi 14 Ultra. Purportedly, the Xiaomi 14 Ultra could utilise the Omnivision OV50K or Sony LYT-900, which both resolve at 50 MP.

The Moto G84 is Motorola's current top-of-the-range mid-range series, which achieved good marks in our test thanks to its bright OLED screen, flexible camera system and large amount of storage. We have summarized our findings for you.

Qualcomm has now confirmed rumours about the Samsung Galaxy S24 series. As expected, not all Galaxy S24 models will launch with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. Instead, Samsung will use next year's Galaxy S smartphones to showcase the return of its own flagship Exynos chipset.

POCO has confirmed that its next smartphone will be the POCO C65, a MediaTek Helio G85-backed entry-level handset. The POCO C65 will launch later this week with a 50 MP triple camera and in three colours.

Ice Universe has confirmed that the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy will get an overclocked GPU. It will operate at roughly 100 MHz higher than the Adreno 750 found on the regular Snapdragon 8 Gen 3.

Specifications for the global version of the Redmi Note 13 Pro have surfaced online. Benchmarked as 'Xiaomi 2312DRA50G', the global Redmi Note 13 Pro features a Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 chipset, 8 GB of RAM and runs Android 13.