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Huawei's next premium mobile device is (very deliberately) set to launch on the same day as the iPhone 16 event in China. The OEM has just announced that it will debut as the Mate XT. Its first ever video trailer gives few hints as to the ground-breaking tri-fold nature that might be expected, however.

RedMagic's upcoming tablet is now backed to launch with class-leading power packed into a small package. Nevertheless, it is also set to debut with the type of battery traditionally associated with Android slates with displays larger than its currently rumored size. The Gaming Tablet 2 will also debut with much faster charging than the vast majority of its peers.

The Huawei Mate 70 Pro is a premium smartphone tipped to debut with an updated look compared to its predecessor. Now, it is also backed to launch with potentially significant improvements on the 60 Pro in terms of main rear and selfie camera resolution. The OEM might also introduce its latest AI tweaks with the Mate 70 series.

Recent leaks pointing to the imminent launch of the Z9 Turbo Plus might have caused some bemusement among iQOO fans who would have been aware that the brand has already released an Android smartphone with the same MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ processor. However, a new report might explain the reason for the newer device's allegedly impending existence.

Both the Ryzen 7 8840HS- and Ryzen 5 8640HS-powered HP Envy 14 2-in-1 convertible laptops have been steeply discounted at Best Buy, with the former now coming in at a whopping $599.99. For that price, you get 16 GB of DDR5-6400 RAM, up to a 1 TB NVMe SSD, and identical or better performance than something like an Asus ROG Ally, with added pen input benefits, to boot.

It looks like the Nikon Z 50 II will be mostly a cosmetic and ergonomic upgrade, with a USB Type-C port and processor upgrade paired with the same 21 MP sensor, and even the same battery as the Nikon Z 50. The Nikon Z 50 II will allegedly also launch later in 2024.

The miniLED touchscreen is this model's most impressive spec, as it features a 3200 x 2000 panel with 1200 nit brightness, 165 Hz refresh and 100% DCI-P3 color gamut. Also worth mentioning are the 1 TB PCIe 4.0 SSD, Thunderbolt 4 port, 5 MP webcam and full-size SD card reader.

It looks like the upcoming Fujifilm X-M5 will launch later this year as a cut-back Fujifilm X-S20 with the styling and film simulation from the recent Fujifilm X-T50 thrown into the mix. It's also been suggested that the X-M5 will be more affordable than anything in Fujifilm's current camera line-up.

The RedMagic Gaming Tablet 2 is now officially slated to launch with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Leading Version, Qualcomm's fastest processor for mobile devices at the time of writing. The Android slate is also now projected to debut as the fastest-charging and longest-lasting tablet on the market - and to boast an active spinning fan as part of its new cooling system.

RedMagic has confirmed that a new version of its Android tablet is on the way. The device is projected to land as a premium slate with high-performance, Snapdragon Elite Gaming-ready specs. It can be reserved in the brand's native China with at least 1 on-trend screen size option from now.

Xiaomi is working on dream devices for those who love gaming on an Android tablet, according to a new leak. Accordingly, the OEM's next-gen slates are now tipped to launch with high-res displays that can keep demanding apps on for hours, powered by up-to-date silicon with industry-leading cooling. They may also be compact and lightweight, yet also integrate some of Xiaomi's best durability-focused technology.

This 2-in-1 model features 16 GB DDR5X-6400 RAM, 1 TB PCIe 4.0 SSD, a fast charging battery and a microSD card reader. The IPS touchscreen with limited color gamut and 1920 x 1200 resolution is the only minus.

The Find X8 is thought to launch as a member of OPPO's next-gen Android flagship smartphone series later in 2024. In the meantime, it has allegedly appeared in its first ever in-the-wild leak. Should that be the case, the handset has picked up a couple of potentially substantial new design cue while possibly retaining others from its X7-series predecessor.

The world will not have to wait much longer for the release of its first ever tri-fold smartphone, according to a new leak. The ground-breaking device is slated to come courtesy of Huawei and arrive ahead of more conventional handsets such as those of the Mate 70 series. However, it is also thought to be a niche device that will not come cheap.

The OPPO Find X8 Ultra and Vivo X200 Ultra are tipped to contend for the next-gen smartphone photography crown in 2025. In the meantime, they only exist in the form of leaks and rumors - like the new schematics that hit just right for fans of big round camera humps and logos from premium brand partners such as Zeiss. In fact, the only thing wrong with the new images might be how repetitive they are.

The $809.99 configuration is powered by the Snapdragon X Plus X1P-64-100 processor, which is complemented by 16 GB LPDDR5X-8448 RAM and a 512 GB SSD. Notable features include a 14-inch QHD+ touchscreen, Wi-Fi 7, 2x USB4 connectors and a microSD card reader.

The Yoga Slim 7x 14 is Lenovo's new Multimedia laptop with a Snapdragon ARM processor. Compared to the Intel version of the G9 generation, the ARM model is equipped with a significantly better OLED display. So is the Yoga Slim 7x purposefully favored by Lenovo?

The Garmin Venu 3S has been discounted by $100, bringing the smartwatch down to $349.99 for a limited time. The Venu 3S features a stainless steel case, a 1.2-inch AMOLED display, and on-device music storage, and claims up to 10 days of battery life.

The iQOO Z9 Turbo is currently the flagship of its Android smartphone series - but not for much longer, according to a new leak. Its allegedly upcoming Plus variant is tipped to launch with a more performance-focused chipset - from a different manufacturer, moreover - to go with other high-end specs such as a 144Hz AMOLED display and a 6,000mAh battery.

The Google Tensor G4 in the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL can lose as much as 50% of its maximum performance due to thermal throttling. This thermal throttling is present despite Google's claims of improved thermal design via a vapour chamber cooling solution.

The next wave of flagship Android smartphones set to launch in late 2024 are suspected to be more expensive than their predecessors thanks to their upgrade to the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 chipset. However, that might not be the case after all, according to a famous leaker - in China, at least.

CheckMag Android power users love splurging those hard-earned salaries on apps to make their lives not only more efficient, but full of fun as well. Let's take a look at some of the best paid Android apps for August 2024.

An analyst reporting on Nintendo's recent financial results has speculated that the Switch 2 will launch in the first half of 2025 with a rather hefty price of "$499 or less". This could make Nintendo's upcoming handheld console a tough sell, given its proximity to the $399 Steam Deck and devices like the Asus ROG Ally.

The Asus ROG Ally gaming handheld has been discounted by $150 in a Best Buy deal, returning it to its record-low price of just $499.99. The 7-inch Windows-powered gaming handheld packs plenty of CPU and GPU power with the AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme, and we praised it in our review for its fast 120 Hz display and AMD FreeSync support.

OnePlus' next series of flagship Android smartphones for the international market is thought to consist of the 13 and 13R, one of which is now also tipped to launch with the OEM's biggest and highest-res displays for next-gen devices. On the other hand, the other is believed to switch to a Pixel 9-esque flat display instead.

The OPPO Find X8 series is a line of upcoming Android smartphones rumored to come with something for everybody - particularly as it is now also believed to offer two different screen sizes. The vanilla Find X8 is thought to have the smaller display of the bunch, followed by the slightly larger Pro and Ultra variants.

Samsung has brought the latest iteration of its Key Island design to Vietnam in the form of the Galaxy A06. Nevertheless, the 4G/LTE-only smartphone still looks and performs almost exactly like its predecessor, with its most crucial upgrade found in its 6.7-inch water-drop notched screen. Then again, the new device comes with updated colorways and software.

The convertible HP Envy 16 is powered by 16 GB of RAM paired with the AMD Ryzen 7 8840HS and Radeon 780M iGPU — the same iGPU as found in the Ryzen Z1 Extreme from the Asus ROG Ally — making the sleek, aluminium laptop a powerful all-rounder capable of everything from general productivity to digital art and light gaming.

The OPPO Find X8 and X8 Pro are tipped to launch as next-gen premium Android smartphones with the upcoming flagship Dimensity 9400 from MediaTek. They are also backed to debut at the forefront of an ultra-large battery revolution on the part of their OEM. Now, more details on their displays and appearance have leaked out.

Topton offers RAM options between 8 - 32 GB DDR4 and storage options between 256 GB and 2 TB. This model is equipped with an Intel i3-1215U processor as well as two 10.96-inch IPS touchscreens with 1920 x 1200 resolution each.

The Lenovo Slim 7 Gen 8 price has dropped to less than $700 at B&H Photo. The machine packs an Intel Core i7-1360P CPU, 16 GB of RAM, and a 1 TB of storage. Additionally, there is a 14-inch 2.8K display with touch support and 100% sRGB coverage.

HTC is back (again) with the U24 Pro, one of 2024's very few 5G Android smartphones with a 3.5mm jack and microSD card slot. The OEM also aims for "Unique Brilliance" with its design, which is put to the ultimate test of durability in the latest JerryRigEverything video.

The RedMagic Gaming Tablet 2 is slated to launch with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Leading Edition very soon. However, the 2025 iteration of its Android-powered series is now also under discussion on the leaks circuit. It is projected to come with even newer Qualcomm silicon; then again, there might be a greater choice of devices with the same specs on the market by them.

Lenovo has responded to the recent alleged leaks surrounding a supposed upcoming Legion Go Lite, but it shrewdly avoided either confirming or denying the existence of a new Lenovo handheld gaming PC. Lenovo blamed the hype surrounding the alleged Legion Go Lite on incorrect information about the first-generation Legion Go.

This is the company's first convertible model. The Intel i5-1335U processor can be complemented with up to 64 GB DDR4-3200 RAM and up to 8 TB SSD storage. While the FHD+ touchscreen is not that impressive, the port selection is varied and includes a Thunderbolt 4 connector and microSD card reader or optional 4G SIM.

The recently launched OnePlus Open Apex Edition usually starts at $1,899 — $200 more than the regular Open, but a launch discount slashes the price of the Open Apex Edition by $300. The OnePlus Open Apex Edition also includes a free pair of OnePlus Buds Pro 2 wireless earbuds, which usually sell for $179.99.

The Nord 4 brought the metal unibody back to the 2024 Android smartphone world - however, it seems that the new and potentially robust chassis has its drawbacks. OnePlus' "Absurdly Good" mid-ranger has achieved one of the worst reparability scores of the year thus far in a popular teardown YouTuber's latest video.

The large storage version (8/256 GB) of the 11.5-inch Lenovo Tab Plus currently costs around US$290 and offers a much more extensive range of features compared to lots of its similarly-priced competitors. Its integrated kickstand and total of eight speakers with Dolby Atmos support are pretty unique.

An allegedly in-development smartphone has been pictured with what looks like an intriguing take on the premium OnePlus Open's camera hump. However, it might belong to an upcoming flagship from a different OEM based on the number of lenses present. The device is thought to have an extra-large, cutting-edge battery and an on-trend display.