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This might be a horror scenario for Samsung fans if it's true what a known leaker has already hinted at several times. According to this new rumor, the Galaxy S24 Ultra will lose quite the important camera-related unique selling point, especially when compared to those of its rivals. It is still unclear whether there will be an adequate replacement.

The Redmi Note 13 series has entered the final days of pre-launch teasers. Due on September 21, the Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus will spearhead the Redmi Note 13 series with a MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Ultra SoC and a Samsung ISOCELL HP3 Discovery Edition primary camera. Xiaomi has now shared a few camera samples from the Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus as it attempts to highlight the smartphone's versatility when it comes to capturing photos in a variety of scenarios.

The Magellan 5 is a new E-reader from ONYX BOOX with a 6-inch display and a 3,000 mAh battery. The ONYX BOOX Magellan 5 also runs Android 11 and is available for US$179.99.

Oukitel asserts that its latest device proves that "Camo is the New Fashion" among rugged smartphones. The WP27 does indeed strive to stand out with its new colorway, and also offers a 120Hz display, 12GB of RAM and Android 13, albeit with a 4G/LTE-only SoC. It is available at just US$159.99 for a limited time to celebrate its launch.

The Redmi Note 13 Pro has shown up on Geekbench with 16 GB of RAM. Its Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 SoC scores 1,012 and 2,943 points in Geekbench 6.1's single and multi-core tests.

The Pixel Watch 2 may have practically the same design as its predecessor. However, it appears that Google is hoping that a pair of new metal bands will help distinguish its second-generation smartwatch from the original Pixel Watch.

Xiaomi has now revealed that it will soon release the Watch 2 Pro, its first Wear OS smartwatch since the Mi Watch in 2020. The Xiaomi Watch 2 Pro may retail for under €250 and should directly challenge established Wear OS smartwatches, such as the Galaxy Watch6, Pixel Watch 2 and TicWatch Pro 5.

Reportedly, Sony is aiming to launch its next Xperia 1 flagship in under six months' time. Based on new rumours, the Sony Xperia 1 VI will line with up during MWC 2024 with improved telephoto optics.

European prices for the Xiaomi Watch 2 Pro have emerged online. Reportedly based on Wear OS, the Xiaomi Watch 2 Pro will also be available with optional LTE or in a cheaper Bluetooth and Wi-Fi-only model.

OnePlus has revealed it has a new Android tablet in development. Confirmed to be the OnePlus Pad Go, the tablet should retain plenty of the features that impressed us when we reviewed the OnePlus Pad, but at a lower price point.

OPPO has unleashed a new round camera hump device on the Android smartphone market. However, despite this resemblance to the Find X6 flagship series, the A2 Pro has a mid-range MediaTek chipset and dual rear cameras. Nevertheless, it boasts a 120Hz display, up to 12GB of RAM and a vegan leather finish option.

Samsung's Galaxy Tab A9 Plus (or A9+) has found time to pop up in another new leak ahead of its official debut. It has brought its vanilla A9 sibling along in this case, which gives the upcoming Android tablet the impression of being even more affordable on its launch. It will, for example, have 4G/LTE as opposed to the 5G of the Plus model.

The Republic of Ireland's Data Protection Commission (DPC) has concluded that TikTok has violated various aspects of GDPR as it relates to "child users". The social media giant faces a "reprimand" as well as a multi-million-euro fine for its apparent failure to close loopholes that might have allowed an unsafe level of access to those under 16 on its platform. It also has a three-month deadline to address these failings.

Samsung has presented the W24 and W24 Flip, both higher-end alternatives to the Galaxy Z Fold5 and Galaxy Z Flip5. Not only has Samsung equipped the W24 series with more RAM and storage than their Galaxy Z counterparts, but they also have more robust ceramic back panels to boot.

MSPowerUser has offered a first look at Samsung's launch colours for the Galaxy S23 FE. Allegedly due at the start of autumn, the Galaxy S23 FE will be a modest upgrade over the Galaxy S21 FE, with Samsung skipping the Galaxy S22 FE entirely.

Infinix has now unleashed a new version of its Note 30 Android smartphone. The OEM has partnered with the BMW division Designworks to produce a motorsport-inspired finish for VIP Racing Edition. It incorporates 3D Lighting Leather for a new kind of notification light system.

Xiaomi has confirmed more details about its forthcoming Redmi Note 13 series. On the one hand, the company has highlighted some of the camera capabilities headed to the Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus, during which it compares the device against the Honor 90 and Honor 90 Pro. On the other hand, Xiaomi has confirmed that the Redmi Note 13 Pro will be the first device with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 chipset.

Bose has finally confirmed that its new top-end QuietComfort headphones are Ultra for the first time. They have also launched with first-gen Immersive Audio, the iconic brand's take on spatial audio. The Ultra Headphones also boast noise cancellation and up-to-date internals.

The 3C has now provided evidence of the charging speeds that Samsung will offer for its next flagship smartphones. Unfortunately, the rumour of 65 W wired charging for the Galaxy S24 Ultra was wide of the mark; there will be no changes for the Galaxy S24 or Galaxy S24 Plus, either.

The Pixel Tablet won't revolutionize the tablet market but it does broaden the use case behavior for the masses. Although our review shows there is still room for improvement here or there, the fusion of a speaker and a tablet is still successful.

Vivo is now said to have a new smartwatch to launch alongside its upcoming X100 series of Android smartphones. The two kinds of device is thought to have independent mobile data and OLED screens in common. The Watch 3, however, is more likely to have a circular display and to track health metrics, although it might also have something in common with the foldable X Flip.

Allegedly, Xiaomi's next smartwatch will run Wear OS, a first for the company since the Mi Watch. The Xiaomi Watch 2 Pro is rumoured to pack a 500 mAh battery, a Snapdragon W5 Plus Gen 1 chipset, 2 GB of RAM and an AMOLED display, among other features.

Motorola is now offering the Moto G54 and Moto G84 in more markets. The pair are now available in the Eurozone and the UK, where they are available for €199.99/£179.99 and €299.99/£249.99, respectively.

Xiaomi continues to tease the Redmi Note 13 series on social media. Having previously revealed details about solely the Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus, it has now confirmed its intentions to launch the Redmi Note 13 5G and Redmi Note 13 Pro simultaneously. The company has also disclosed a release date and shared various device images of two upcoming models.

Motorola has now presented the Edge 40 Neo in Europe, a new mid-range smartphone that combines a 144 Hz pOLED display with a 5,000 mAh battery and a Dimensity 7030 chipset. The Edge 40 Neo is already orderable in Europe, where it carries a €399 MSRP.

Ulefone has now confirmed the launch date and pricing for its next smartphone. The Ulefone Armor 22 will be available next week for as little as US$149.99, although it will eventually carry a US$299.99 MSRP.

Set for a debut via AliExpress at an early bird price of US$169.99 for the 8/256 GB version, the new Blackview A96 is powered by the MediaTek Helio G99 processor and features a 6.5-inch IPS display with 120 Hz dynamic refresh, as well as a 48 MP main camera setup. The 12/256 GB version only costs US$10 more.

Samsung can keep the launch of the Galaxy Tab A9 Plus (or A9+) a secret no longer, thanks to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and its use of the upcoming Android tablet's full product name in its registration. The slate is now depicted as having much lower-end specs than, say, the Tab S9 FE, yet may be able to offer 5G-powered entertainment at a good price for all that.

Infinix has announced that the Note 30 5G's upcoming limited edition will be the first Android smartphone to rock its new 3D Lighting Leather material. It consists of vegan leather specially engineered to allow LEDs to shine through it from below. The resulting effect is touted to rival Nothing's Glyph system as a unique alert delivery method.

Samsung is preparing to release a follow-up to the Galaxy A04s. Dubbed the Galaxy A05s, the handset is expected to arrive later this year with a familiar design that retains its predecessor's triple camera layout. However, Samsung has made tweaks in a few areas, bringing the Galaxy A05s up to date with its latest design language.

BBK Electronics' various subsidiaries have started offering Android 14 Beta builds to their recent flagship smartphones. First up are the OnePlus 11 and Vivo X90 Pro, which have received OxygenOS 14 and Funtouch OS 14, respectively.

According to a report, Xiaomi could offer MIUI 15 to over 100 devices throughout late 2023 and into 2024. Currently, the major software revision is expected to arrive this autumn during the launch of the Xiaomi 14 and Xiaomi 14 Pro.

Spigen has released a new and lightweight watch band for the Pixel Watch, shortly before Google introduces the likely compatible Pixel Watch 2. The Spigen Lite Fit weighs just 14 g and is orderable for US$24.99.

The Galaxy S23 FE is edging closer to release. Not only has Samsung received certification to sell the device in China, but also official product renders have now surfaced online.

Google is now distributing version 9.0 of its camera app. Still restricted to Pixel devices, Google Camera 9.0 makes various UI changes from Google Camera 8.9 but is only available on Android 14.

Oppo and Sony have now outlined that the latter's LYTIA camera sensors will be headed to the former's next flagship smartphones. Reputedly, the Oppo Find N3 will be the company's first smartphone to ship with a LYTIA camera sensor, with the LYTIA LYT800 chosen on account of its double-stacked pixel structure.

According to reports, little over five months will separate the launches of the Galaxy Z Fold5 and Galaxy Z Flip5 from the Galaxy S24 series. Reputedly, Samsung hopes to sell at least 10% more Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24 Plus and Galaxy S24 Ultra units than the Galaxy S23 series, with production set at a total of 30 million units globally.

Nothing is rolling out Nothing OS 2.0.3 to the Nothing Phone (2). Available to download now, Nothing OS 2.0.3 introduces several new features and bug fixes to the Nothing Phone (1) successor, including a Pocket Mode for turning off touch inputs when the Phone (2) is in not in use.

Honor has outlined an initial launch date for the V Purse, its attempt at a Huawei Mate Xs and Mate Xs 2. For now, the Honor V Purse will be a Chinese exclusive, albeit one that is just over a week away from receiving an official release.

The Xiaomi 13T may retail for €50 more in the Eurozone than an earlier leak suggested. Separately, a leaker has revealed even more Xiaomi 13T and Xiaomi 13T Pro official renders, confirming Xiaomi's intentions to sell the pair in the same three launch colours.

It appears that Samsung is on the verge of unveiling its next Fan Edition smartphone. Jumping to the Galaxy S23 FE after missing out the Galaxy S22 FE, the next FE-branded device looks like other Galaxy S23 models but with downgraded specifications in various areas.

Nokia has unleashed the G42 5G as a new "So Fast, So Sleek" Android smartphone for the Indian market. Accordingly, the "3-day battery" device is pitched as offering the most novel, premium and "efficient" experience possible for its ~US$150 starting price - then again, its specs and software support might beg to differ.

Xiaomi has now confirmed that it will commence the Redmi Note 13 series later this month, less than a year after it revealed its initial Redmi Note 12 series devices. The series will start with the Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus, which will launch with the MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Ultra and Samsung ISOCELL HP3 Discovery Edition, which Xiaomi claims have been customised specifically for its first Redmi Note 13 series handset.

Vivo has come to the Hangzhou Asian Games to promote the top-end Android smartphones from its main brand and its "performance phone" off-shoot, iQOO. The company has also indicated that both series will get next-gen flagships, slated to benefit from new custom silicon and/or new camera sensors.

Tecno has now confirmed that the Phantom V Flip will make its debut during the OEM's next major product event later this month. The device is depicted as a rival to devices such as the Motorola Razr (2023) and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5, albeit at a potentially reduced price. It is slated to debut alongside a new Tecno laptop at the upcoming show.

The Samsung Galaxy A24 5G has failed to emerge alongside its 4G/LTE counterpart in 2023 thus far. Despite that, it apparently has a successor lurking around on Geekbench already. Its model number definitely indicates membership of the upcoming A25 series, although its specs are those of a current mid-range smartphone - except for the upgrade to Android 14, of course.

Google has now revealed the full designs of the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro, as well as the Pixel Watch 2. While the trio will not arrive until next month, Google has already shared various previously unknown hardware details about its second-generation smartwatch.

The Phantom V Flip is Tecno's first ever clamshell foldable Android smartphone - according to an online case store, at least. Its accessories boast a large round window for a cover display surrounded by a dual rear camera hump and a cut-out for its physical buttons - however, there is just one problem with the remarkably detailed listing, which is that the device has not launched or even been announced yet.