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Pricing and memory configurations for the Xiaomi 13T series has surfaced online, courtesy of a reliable leaker. The same leaker has provided information for European and UK markets, which will do without a cheaper 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage SKU this time around.

Xiaomi's Mix Fold-series releases are traditionally followed by the announcement of sky-high out-of-warranty repair costs due to the devices' advanced flexible design. However, it seems the OEM has actually gotten them under some semblance of control in the line's freshly-unveiled third generation. The full cost of a Mix Fold 3 screen replacement has dropped by nearly 25% compared to that of its predecessor.

A renowned leaker has provided new details about the Galaxy S24 Ultra. Reputedly, Samsung will include a titanium frame within its next flagship smartphone, as well as a new in-sensor 5x zoom option within its first-party camera app.

According to a new report, Samsung is preparing a considerable camera upgrade for the Galaxy Z Flip6, following this year's cover display expansion. The change would see the Galaxy Z Flip5 successor match the native output of the Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23 Plus and Galaxy Z Fold4, as well as the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro.

It appears that the Redmi Note 13 series is fast approaching. According to a reliable leaker, Xiaomi plans to offer the same flagship chipset it uses in the new Redmi K60 Ultra for one Redmi Note 13 series model, a boost over the Dimensity 1080 that powers the best of the Redmi Note 12 series. The same leaker has also revealed camera specifications for the same device, which includes a 200 MP sensor.

Mobvoi has announced that its latest flagship smartwatch will be available in a color besides black soon. In the meantime, the OEM is offering the opportunity to win the ~US$300 wearable in its new shade. The odds of doing so are in favor of those with the generative AI prompts that best fit the theme of Mobvoi's new contest.

The Find N3 Flip is projected to emerge as OPPO's latest premium clamshell foldable Android smartphone soon. The putative device has allegedly surfaced on Geekbench in advance of that event. The new leak purports to reveal that it will not have the same SoC - or amount of RAM - as the new Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5.

AGM has indicated that it is ready to make mobile foldable tech rugged for the first time in August 2023. The device in question has been teased in side profile, hinting at a Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5-like build, albeit one with more frame reinforcements and carbon fiber than usual. Then again, there are no clues as to its level of dust-proofing quite yet.

During the event that included the launch of the MIX Fold 3 and Redmi K60 Ultra, Xiaomi unveiled that the latter will be the first piece of hardware to receive the MIUI 15 update. With most details remaining in the shadows, Xiaomi unveiled the first official screenshots of MIUI's next major iteration.

Samsung has now announced which devices are eligible for One UI 5.1.1, its last feature update before it releases One UI 6 later this year. With over a dozen devices eligible for One UI 5.1.1, Samsung has also described some of the changes that the update makes from One UI 5.

Xiaomi has put to bed any suggestions that the MIX Fold 3 will receive a global release. Instead, the company's Communications Director has confirmed earlier rumours that the MIX Fold 3 will go the way of all MIX smartphones from the Mi Mix Fold and MIX 4 onwards.

Recent code analysis suggests that Xiaomi plans to equip the Xiaomi 13T Pro with better cameras than the new Redmi K60 Ultra. Not only will Xiaomi equip the Xiaomi 13T Pro with a telephoto camera, but it also gains superior primary and ultra-wide-angle cameras.

OnePlus has officially presented the Ace 2 Pro, its latest 'flagship killer'. Arriving a day after the Redmi K60 Ultra, the OnePlus Ace 2 Pro combines a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset with up to 24 GB of RAM, as well as a 5,000 mAh battery that supports 150 W charging. OnePlus has bundled plenty of other features too, including a 50 MP Sony IMX890 sensor as the device's primary camera.

The OnePlus 10T powered by a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chip, 16 GB RAM, and 256 GB storage has been priced down by whopping 36% at Best Buy and Amazon. The newly discounted price makes the OnePlus 10T worth a recommendation, as it performs quite well, has a great display, and excellent battery life.

Looking for a large tablet for both creativity and work? The Lenovo Tab Extreme is a good choice, as we found in our review. Gamers and movie fans will also get their money's worth. Read on for a summary of our review findings.

The Find N3 Flip is thought to become the latest flagship-grade clamshell-style foldable Android smartphone from OPPO later this year. Now, a well-known leaker purports to share the exact date on which it will emerge to challenge the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 for supremacy in its class. Meanwhile, the drama surrounding the device's design may or may not have been resolved.

Xiaomi has now debuted the Redmi Pad SE globally—in Europe and other markets outside China—as an affordable, budget tablet in stark contrast to the premium Xiaomi Pad 6 Max that was launched yesterday in China. The Redmi Pad SE is priced quite aggressively as well, and features solid hardware albeit with a few caveats.

The Pixel Fold is Google's first own foldable. The expectations are correspondingly high. We have reviewed the foldable smartphone and summarized the most important aspects for you below.

AYN Technologies has revealed new details about the AYN Odin2, the company's next gaming handheld. Supposedly, the company intends to launch the Odin2 for US$299 with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, currently one of Qualcomm's most powerful mobile chipsets.

Tecno is slated to challenge the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 or Motorola Razr Plus with a clamshell foldable Android smartphone of its own later in 2023. Now, more details on this "Phantom V Flip" have leaked out, along with a render that purports to show the device from all sides. The new tips hint at a slightly larger than average main screen, with a more distinctive look for its rear cameras and secondary display.

Most current stable forms of Android allow apps to spawn full-screen notifications with impunity. However, the next version of the OS has been spotted with a new setting that allows a user to deactivate the "intent" behind them. It is depicted as working on all apps, with the exception of those with clock or call functions.

Honor's latest flagship foldable Android smartphone has appeared on the famous JerryRigEverything YouTube channel. However, it's not bend tests or deeper grooves as usual, as the OEM has saved its new Magic V2 from potential destruction by disassembling it in advance. Is it possible to put the "thinnest and lightest" foldable of 2023 together on camera?

Vivo has introduced the Pad Air, an 11.5-inch tablet available with up to 12 GB of RAM and 512 GB of storage. The Pad Air also has a 144 Hz and 2.8K display, among other features.

Although translation support in Gmail has been introduced to desktop users quite a few years ago, the mobile Gmail apps are only receiving this feature now. To translate all text on the mobile Gmail, the user can simply enable automatic translation, but on-demand translations are also available.

Xiaomi has announced the Redmi K60 Ultra in China. Among other things, it packs a 5,000 mAh battery with 120 Watt fast charging, a 50 MP Sony IMX800 sensor with OIS, and IP68 water/dust resistance. It can be purchased in China starting at RMB 2,599 (US$258) on August 22.

Xiaomi has officially announced the Xiaomi Pad 6 Max. It is powered by a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, a 10,000 mAh battery (67 W fast charging) and supports up to 16 GB of RAM and 1 TB of storage. For now, it is available only in China.

Xiaomi has now fully revealed the MIX Fold 3, a new rival for the Galaxy Z Fold5 and other large foldable smartphones. Based on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Leading Version, the MIX Fold 3 may also deliver a comparatively good camera experience thanks to the Sony IMX800 from the Xiaomi 13, among other features.

While the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra will continue with the S23 Ultra's 200 MP main camera, it's set to debut a new sensor beneath its 3x zoom lens. Details of the sensor in question have now been revealed, promising improved short-range zoom capabilities.

Although it's not a rugged device like most of its siblings, the new Blackview A200 Pro comes with a rich set of attractive specs and features. The list includes a 6.67-inch curved 120 Hz AMOLED screen, 66 W fast charging, the brand-new DokeOS 4.0 software environment, as well as a 108 MP triple camera setup.

More compact, but not slimmed down - this is how you would describe the Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S. We summarize the findings of our recent review of the affordable mid-range smartphone below.

The wallet-friendly Android tablet is powered by the MediaTek Helio G90T SoC with 8GB of RAM, while the 2K IPS display makes the Lenovo Yoga Tab 11 a suitable choice for media consumption and other everyday tasks.

Jabra is now tipped to update its Elite series of TWS earbuds with new flagship and Active variants. They have reportedly leaked as the 10 and 8 Active respectively, and may launch as Made for iPhone- (MFi) and Hey Google-certified devices. The higher-end models might get the better ANC specs, while the Actives may be touted as the "world's toughest earbuds" thanks to advanced ingress-protection ratings.

The FCC has now published initial documentation for what is believed to be the Pixel Watch 2. Apparently, Google has prepared three variants, including a US-specific cellular option. Two new metal watch band options may be available too, although the Pixel Watch 2 appears to lack rumoured UWB integration.

Xiaomi has confirmed more details about the Pad 6 Max ahead of the tablet's official release. Debuting on August 14, the Pad 6 Max will launch alongside at least the MIX Fold 3, Smart Band 8 Pro and the Redmi K60 Ultra.

Xiaomi is set to launch the Redmi K60 Extreme Edition, or the Redmi K60 Ultra, this month. Ahead of its debut, a new leak has now revealed pricing information for the phone, hinting at aggressive pricing for what is tipped to be Redmi's first flagship-grade smartphone in years.

OnePlus' community channels have been inundated with user complaints of the dreaded "green line" screen defect that has plagued AMOLED panels over the last few years. Now, the company has announced a new official service program that may result in a new display for free, in the case of devices that still have an active product life-cycle. For those that do not, the OEM is offering hefty discounts on new replacement smartphones instead.

The Mix Fold 3 is scheduled to become Xiaomi's most powerful foldable smartphone in just a few days from now (August 12, 2023). However, it has reportedly found its way onto Geekbench ahead of this event, revealing some secrets the OEM had been keeping in reserve for its formal debut. They include a potentially top-end amount of RAM and how up-to-date its version of MIUI is going to be.

The Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro remain months away from being released, with Google said to be targeting another autumn launch event. Nonetheless, a promotional video showing the Pixel 8 Pro has surfaced online that also shows new Audio Magic Eraser technology for the first time.

Teclast has released another inexpensive tablet, shortly after launching the T40 Air. The Teclast M50 Pro has a 10.1-inch display, a Unisoc Tiger T616 chipset and 8 GB of RAM, among other features.

Vivo India has announced that it will launch the V29e, a "design masterpiece" of an Android smartphone, soon. It is thought to have entry-level 5G specs, albeit with dual OIS-enhanced rear cameras. For those in the mood for a higher-end handset, the V29 5G is also now thought to be headed to the same country in the near future.

Xiaomi continues to tease the Redmi K60 Ultra on its social media channels. Now, the company has revealed the upcoming smartphone's full design, as well as various specifications. Back panels for it and the Xiaomi 13T have surfaced online too.

The Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 still has a few days from today (August 11, 2023) before its formal debut as the OEM's latest foldable Android smartphone. Nevertheless, the OEM's CEO, Lei Jun, has chosen to preview its main display, touting its ability to stay on for longer in the process. The OEM has also unveiled the SoC that will drive this potentially improved panel.

Amazon Italy has leaked initial details about the Edge 40 Neo. Not only has the retailer published specifications for the forthcoming smartphone, but it has also shared a release date and pricing for at least one SKU.

According to a new report, Xiaomi has settled on a launch price for the Redmi Pad SE. Seemingly serving as a cheaper alternative to the Redmi Pad, the Redmi Pad SE will be available in three colours and potentially just as many memory configurations.

Teclast has released the T40 Air, the fifth member in the company's T40 series. Equipped with a 10.4-inch IPS display, the T40 Air weighs 460g and runs Android 13 using a Unisoc Tiger T616 chipset with 8 GB of RAM.

The Redmi K60 Ultra will be the world's second smartphone after the OnePlus Ace 2 to feature 1 TB of storage and 24 GB of RAM. It will be launched on August 14 alongside the Mi Mix Fold 3 in China.