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The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra will debut in Q1 2024 but seems set to do so without significant improvements over its predecessor. In addition to rumors indicating mostly unchanged camera hardware, the flagship has now been tipped to also retain the S23 Ultra's battery capacity and charging wattage.

The Spreadtrum T606-powered 8.4-inch FHD+ T20mini and the MediaTek Helio G99-driven, 11-inch T30 Pro tablet by Doogee are now globally available. The T20mini can be pre-ordered for US$265 (but a US$130 coupon is available to slash the price in half) and the T30 Pro is on sale for US$268. As usual, prices vary depending on the market.

SK Hynix touted LPDDR5T as the fastest ever DRAM for mobile devices on its early 2023 launch. Now, the OEM claims to have verified these claims using MediaTek's next flagship Dimensity-series SoC, slated to launch as the 9300 later this year. Accordingly, smartphones that rock both this processor and the new class-leading RAM are slated to emerge in 2024.

Samsung has once again published and removed One UI 6 Beta. This time, its US department briefly listed the Android 14 Beta-based build before swiftly removing it again.

HTC has presented the Wildfire E Star, a new smartphone equipped with a 720p display and a 28 nm chipset. HTC has also installed a 0.08 MP secondary rear-facing camera and a measly 3,000 mAh battery, among other lacklustre hardware decisions.

Xiaomi has revealed a few details about the Pad 6 Max, its next flagship Android tablet. Launching next week alongside the MIX Fold 3, the Pad 6 Max has a 14-inch display and will serve as a new rival to the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra.

Released globally in October 2022, the Google Pixel 7 takes advantage of the second-generation Google Tensor chip and launched with Android 13. The 128 GB version of this handset has a US$599 list price but a recent 25% discount pushed all three color choices (Lemongrass, Snow, Obsidian) to US$449 on Amazon.

Samsung has released a new update package to the Galaxy S23 series, shortly before it delivers One UI 5.1.1 and its first One UI 6 Beta. While this month's update is said to only bring new security patches, it is still roughly a 1.3 GB download.

OnePlus has announced in advance that the upcoming Ace 2 Pro will come with a new "Q9+" display from BOE. The new OLED panel is hyped to make the Android smartphone's screen clearer, brighter and more efficient. It is also now touted to beat the iPhone 14 Pro in terms of touch-response, even when exposed to the pouring rain.

AYN Technologies has revealed even more details about the Odin2 ahead of its launch later this year. Reportedly, the Android gaming handheld will launch for US$299 with 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage. However, there will also be two higher memory configurations available, all with five colour options.

Earlier today, references to MIUI 15 were found in the HTML code of MIUI.com. Unfortunately, the ROM remains in the alpha testing stage for now and is expected to launch in December. This apparently minor detail shows that Xiaomi is already aiming to strengthen its search engine ranking for this search term.

If you are looking to spend under US$200 but still want a glass case and flexible cameras, then you should take a look at the Xiaomi Redmi 12. We have summarized our test results for you.

Asus stands out among Android OEMs by making it relatively easy for Zenfone-series owners to gain root access on their devices via a first-party app. However, some of these users now claim that this tool no longer works, particularly in the case of the new Zenfone 10 and its predecessor the 9. Hopes of its restoration are dimmed by the company's less than clear response on the subject.

Xiaomi and its CEO have outlined the date of the MIX Fold 3, its next foldable smartphone. At an estimated three hours long, the launch event is one of the company's longest yet, during which it is also expected to reveal at least the Chinese version of the Xiaomi 13T Pro, known as the Redmi K60 Ultra or Redmi K60 Extreme Edition.

Samsung touted the Galaxy Z Fold5 as the most robust foldable Android smartphone yet on its July 2023 debut. In fact, its reduced hinge-gap, advanced Armor Aluminum frame and IP8X water-resistant rating comprise most of its upgrades compared to its Fold4 predecessor. JerryRigEverything set out to find out just how much they count for, especially considering how poorly other 2023 foldables have fared during the YouTube channel's famous bend test.

Google has published new updates for all its recent Pixel devices, Pixel Fold and Pixel Tablet included. While Pixel smartphones and the Pixel Watch have received bug fixes through new security patch updates, the Pixel Fold and Pixel Tablet have also gained some Bluetooth and UI improvements.

Prolific leaker Ice Universe says the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra will come with a 50 MP 3x telephoto sensor, improving upon the 10 MP sensor featured on the Galaxy S23 Ultra.

The Xiaomi Pad 6 Max appears destined for a release, with the tablet now appearing in various Geekbench listings. Seemingly, the Pad 6 Max will feature the same chipset and RAM configuration as the Pad 6 Pro but likely in a larger housing.

NIO is best known for producing electric cars. However, it appears that the company is also preparing to launch its first smartphone. An AnTuTu benchmark result showcases some of the smartphone's hardware too, such as a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset and 12 GB of RAM.

Rumors of a direct Samsung Galaxy A04 successor may have just been augmented by a new addition to the Geekbench 6 database. The alleged 4G/LTE-only handset may be destined for next year's Android smartphone market, yet still has specs one might barely expect to persist in a 2024 mobile device, regardless of how cheap.

OPPO is suspected of having a Find N3 Flip that can challenge the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 for the 2023 Android clamshell-style foldable smartphone crown in the works. Now, this potentially compact device has allegedly turned up on an official Chinese database with even faster charging than its Find N2-series predecessor.

The Magic V2 is now set to take a starring role during Honor's IFA 2023 keynote address. The presentation will thus pit the device against other leading 2023 foldable Android flagship smartphones such as the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 and, perhaps, the OnePlus Open on the international stage. Honor backs it to beat them with class-leading battery capacity in a markedly slim build.

OnePlus has outlined a release date for the Ace 2 Pro, its next Snapdragon 8 Gen 2-based smartphone. Likely launching as the OnePlus 12R outside China, the Ace 2 Pro will build on the Ace 2 with a newer Qualcomm chipset, more RAM and faster charging.

It seems that Samsung is preparing to open public testing for One UI 6, its Android 14-based update. While Samsung Germany has since deleted its press release, it confirmed that One UI 6 Beta 1 will be available soon across multiple markets, starting with the Galaxy S23 series.

Samsung has augmented the Galaxy F series of Android smartphones with a new, 120Hz sAMOLED display model. The F34 is backed to keep that screen on for an estimated 2 days straight thanks to a large 6,000mAh battery. With its up-to-24GHz SoC, these specs may already be getting increasingly familiar to its Indian audience - then again, its color options and pre-order deals are not.

The Google Pixel 8 series will launch in October or thereabouts. Details and renders of the phones have leaked in the past, and the latest report brings information on the lineup's storage configurations, as well as its colorways.

The MIX Fold 3 remains without a release date, despite Xiaomi's confirmation that the device will launch later this month. In the meantime, a hands-on photo of Xiaomi's next foldable smartphone has emerged, offering a look at its design and quad Leica cameras.

Kamila Wojciechowska has revealed new details about the Pixel Watch 2, Google's next and second-generation smartwatch. Expected to launch this autumn with the Pixel 8 series, the Pixel Watch 2 address many of its predecessor's limitations, including battery life and performance.

Qualcomm might not launch a new Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2 SoC this year. This becomes evident from the fact that the RedMagic 8S Pro's SoC is the same overclocked variant as the 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy that Qualcomm offers for Samsung's 2023 flagship and foldable lineup. While this makes business sense for Qualcomm, customers will be required to do their due diligence.

POCO has jumped onto the affordable 5G bandwagon in 2023 with the new M6 Pro. The smartphone also has a markedly large display for the Xiaomi subsidiary, stretching an FHD+ resolution across 6.79 inches of 90Hz LCD. Its specs might have also recently become a thing for a new Redmi rival - however, the POCO version offers its best features with a very different paint job.

The Nothing Phone (2) has been issued with a software upgrade that might fix some bugs users may have noticed while using their new flagship Android smartphone up until now. Nothing OS 2.0.2 is also rated to streamline or improve some functions of both front and rear cameras on compatible devices. It might also boost signal strength for users on certain carriers worldwide.

The latest smartphone market research indicates that OPPO is now the top brand in the Chinese market, and is in the top five worldwide, as of the first half of 2023 (1H2023). Its overall share of the global market went up to 10% for that time period. The OEM's success was attributed to the release and adoption rates of cutting-edge foldable devices such as the Find N2 Flip, as well as its current conventional Find X6 flagships.

Honor is now selling the X6a, starting in the UK. Available for £129.99, the device should eventually reach other markets with its 90 Hz display, 5,200 mAh battery and MediaTek Helio G36 chipset. Honor also installs a 50 MP primary camera and up to 6 GB of RAM, among other features.

The ultra-cheap Lenovo Tab M8 comes with low-end specs such as a MediaTek Helio A22 processor with 2GB of RAM and an 8-inch IPS display, but thanks to its LTE connectivity, the affordable Android tablet can be a practical device for certain use cases.

OnePlus claims to bring liquid cooling to mobile gaming with its latest product announcement. Not only that, the new Radiator is also rated to reduce a magnetically connected device's temperature by up to 34 degrees Celsius and support wireless charging at the same time - which, as OnePlus' latest flagship smartphone does not have that feature, is ironic.

TheTechOutlook has provided early information about the Moto G54, one of Motorola's mid-range smartphones for 2023. The Moto G54 will receive several upgrades from the Moto G53, although styling is not one of them.

Carl Pei has launched a new Nothing sub-brand that he is calling CMF by Nothing. The letters stand for "Color, Material, and Finish" with the first products set to launch later this year.

Update: Roland Quandt shares Indian pricing for 6 GB of RAM, 128 GB of storage and Wi-Fi only variant.
Samsung is preparing to bolster the Galaxy Tab S9 series, having already released three flagship models. While the company has not commented further yet, the Galaxy Tab S9 FE has stopped by the FCC in the US, a crucial step towards its release later this year. Samsung appears to have confirmed the existence of both Tab S9 FE models now too.

OnePlus' design for its next premium Android smartphone, the Ace 2 Pro, has been a closely-guarded secret up until now - but not any more, according to famous leaker Digital Chat Station. The tipster hints at close similarities between the upcoming Pro model and its vanilla counterpart - not to mention the current flagship 11 - with some cosmetic differences.

According to a new report, Samsung has turned to recent Galaxy S flagships for the camera hardware in the Galaxy S23 FE. While the new Fan Edition model should feature the same 50 MP primary camera as the Galaxy S23, it may still be lumbered with its predecessor's 8 MP telephoto camera.

Xiaomi's future Galaxy Z Fold5 competitor is almost here. Billed as offering better camera hardware than its peers, the MIX Fold 3 has now been pictured ahead of its launch, as has its retail packaging.

Xiaomi has confirmed that it will launch the Redmi K60 Ultra later this month, but only in its home market. Also known as the Redmi K60 Extreme Edition, the device will launch on September 1 globally as the Xiaomi 13T Pro with a MediaTek Dimensity 9200 Plus chipset.

The OPPO Find N3 - also known as the Chinese version of the upcoming OnePlus Open foldable smartphone, according to the latest leaks - is now slated to improve on its series' reputation for fast SuperVOOC charging that could leave the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 in the dust by comparison. It might also have the larger battery of the two, and may even come with a new, full-speed accessory with more than the usual single USB type-C port to offer.

The first sightings of what was previously thought of as the Redmi Pad 2 have appeared online. Actually launching as the Redmi Pad SE, the tablet will combine an 11-inch display with a Snapdragon 680 chipset and up to 6 GB of RAM.

Xiaomi will soon introduce the POCO M6 Pro 5G, its next POCO-branded mid-range smartphone. To be offered with the Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 chipset and a 90 Hz display, the POCO M6 Pro 5G also has a 5,000 mAh battery and a familiar design, as leaked high-resolution renders have revealed.

The Redmi K60 Ultra is around the corner, with Xiaomi expected to launch the high-end smartphone later this month in its home market. In the meantime, the handset has surfaced on Geekbench, confirming its reliance on the MediaTek Dimensity 9200 Plus chipset and 16 GB of RAM.