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According to new rumours, Xiaomi will employ a quad camera with four focal lengths again with next year's Ultra flagship. The Xiaomi 14 Ultra is rumoured to surpass the Xiaomi 13 Ultra in various areas though, such as with a new primary camera that has an improved variable aperture.

OnePlus continues to flood its social media channels with teasers about the OnePlus 12. Arriving on December 5, the OnePlus 12 will see the return of wireless charging for OnePlus smartphones, as well as a new 4,500 nit display and the camera system from the OnePlus Open.

Walmart just launched an update to its popular US$15 streaming stick. The new model, which is sold under Walmart's in-house Onn brand, runs on Google TV and can stream up to FHD content. The price remains the same at just under $15.

Periscope zoom lenses are projected to be huge among the premium Android devices of 2024 on a number of levels - however, they may not come bigger than in the Honor Magic6 series, according to a new leak. It is said to have well over 2x the resolution of the next largest new zoom lens, although its may be paired to a main shooter that comes with more compromise than previously rumored.

Samsung is laying the groundwork to release the Galaxy S24 Ultra, its next premier smartphone. With the company now receiving approval to sell the handset in more countries, the NBTC in Thailand has confirmed that the Galaxy S24 Ultra is the SM-S928. The same device has popped up on the Safety Korea database, too.

Samsung continues to move towards using 'AI' to distinguish its smartphones from their peers. Based on new intellectual property office applications, Samsung wishes to trademark the terms 'AI Phone' and 'AI Smartphone' just in time for the release of the Galaxy S24 series.

Two Redmi K70 series handsets have now been detailed ahead of their official launches. While the Redmi K70 and Redmi K70 Pro will lookalike, Xiaomi will base the pair on different Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 series chipsets.

Later this week, Xiaomi will present the Redmi K70 Pro, a handset widely thought of as the Chinese version of the upcoming POCO F6 Pro. Xiaomi has now confirmed that the device will feature a new Light Hunter 800 camera, as well as a TCL C8 display capable of reaching 4,000 nits under certain conditions.

A recent leak has revealed some more details about the Xiaomi Pad 7 Pro, including the display of Xiaomi's upcoming premium tablet, which is set to launch next year alongside the Xiaomi 14 Ultra.

The Galaxy S23 Ultra is discounted on Amazon thanks to its Cyber Monday sale. Its 256 GB variant can be had for as low as US$873 and the 512 GB version for US$1,099.

OnePlus has started its OnePlus 12 teaser campaign, shortly before Xiaomi presents the Redmi K70 Pro. Arriving next month, the OnePlus 12 appears to share many of its cameras with the OnePlus Open, including a 64 MP telephoto sensor.

Realme has announced that it has successfully shipped at least 200,000,000 smartphones. The brand has only been in this industry since 2018; nevertheless, this is only 1 of many major sales milestones achieved in that relatively short time. It has unveiled this latest news ahead of the launch of its next flagship Android device.

The Vivo X100 Pro powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9300 SoC reportedly thermal throttles to less than half of the maximum performance according to a benchmark result shared by Sahil Karoul on X. The SoC which only packs performance cores also sees significant core clock regression.

Xiaomi is just days away from releasing the Redmi K70 series, including the Redmi K70 Pro. Based on a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset, the Redmi K70 Pro will also be available with up to 24 GB of RAM, 8 GB more than its predecessor.

The Tab P11 Gen 2 comes with reasonable budget-friendly specs including a 2K IPS display with 120Hz and the well-performing Mediatek Helio G99, which turns the 11-inch Lenovo tablet into one of the most well-rounded devices that currently costs less than US$200 at Best Buy.

OnePlus is gearing up to launch third-gen flagship-series TWS earbuds, according to a new filing discovered on the FCC database. The "Buds 3" are thought to launch with up-to-date specs such as Bluetooth 5.3 and ANC - then again, the possibility of their imminent launch might give those currently doing their Cyber Weekend shopping for the existing Buds Pro 2 little cause for concern.

Based on a new leak, it seems that Xiaomi will release three Redmi K70 series smartphones during next week's launch event rathe than the two revealed so far. The same leak outlines memory configurations for the Redmi K70 and Redmi K70 Pro too, as well as their repsective colour options.

Samsung's 2022 flagship tablets have started to join the One UI 6.0 upgrade party, starting with units associated with the European market. The Tab S8, S8 Plus and super-sized S8 Ultra are now eligible to download and install the Android 14-based software update, which also contains the OS' newest security patch upgrade level.

The Xperia 1 VI (and 5 VI) are reportedly on the way as new flagship and sub-flagship Android smartphones respectively with the latest camera tweaks from Sony. They are said to go beyond hardware and into the "in-camera digital signature" tech also headed to flagship DSLRs of the same brand. The new digital signature is intended to counter the potential risks of images made or altered by AI.

Samsung's versatile tablet is now available for under US$200 thanks to a Cyber Monday deal. It comes in three colours: Oxford Gray, Angora Blue, and Chiffon Rose.

Leaked images from Weibo suggest the Oppo Find X7 Pro will feature an octagonal camera housing. It is noticeably thick and houses four camera sensors.

The Galaxy A05 sticks with a dual rear camera hump in 2023 - nevertheless, it still packs a 50MP main shooter, and also manages to retain expandable storage for all its high-res snaps on top of that. Then again, Samsung's new ultra-budget smartphone packs an unprepossessing display and SoC combination.

iQOO is tipped to switch to "first-class" esthetics in the next generation of its sub-flagship Android smartphone soon, according to a new leak. The "Neo9" is also tipped to be the slimmest new device in its market tier, and to have improved ergonomics and handling despite its premium-grade display dimensions.

The iQOO 12 is a premium Android smartphone with the latest top-end Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor and a 144Hz display - that is on the way to the global market soon, according to a new leak. Furthermore, it is slated to do so with a new version of Funtouch OS capable of eliminating some of the most negative feedback attracted by its recent predecessors.

Google offers a relatively compact, high-performance smartphone in the Pixel 8, which scores particularly well with its main camera, stock Android and seven-year update guarantee. But the latest Pixel smartphone isn't perfect either.

Samsung has stepped up the pace with its One UI 6 rollout. Having issued a new release schedule earlier this week, the company has now started upgrading the Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21 Plus and Galaxy S21 Ultra to its Android 14-based OS. Stable One UI 6 updates are now available for the Galaxy A34 and Galaxy M33, the second and third mid-range devices to move up from One UI 5 builds.

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Xiaomi has revealed yet more details about the Redmi K70 Pro, the company's third Snapdragon 8 Gen 3-powered smartphone after the Xiaomi 14 and Xiaomi 14 Pro. Not only will the Redmi K70 Pro be thinner than the outgoing Redmi K60 Pro, but it will also feature camera upgrades with a 50 MP OIS primary sensor and a dedicated telephoto sensor.

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The OnePlus 11 comes in just 2 standard colorways - however, the brand has just confirmed the addition of a third for its "ten-year" successor. The 12 is also now believed to echo forebears from further back in its OEM's history by offering the option to protect any of these three finishes with a custom wood (or wood-effect) case.

Evidence has surfaced of Xiaomi preparing to release a second POCO M6 Pro model after August's introduction of the POCO M6 Pro 5G. Seemingly, the company hopes to expand the series with the POCO M6 Pro 4G, which will be available globally.

The first hands-on photos of the Galaxy S24 Ultra have appeared online. Likely an engineering prototype sporting the device's final design, the images outline a few expected changes from the current Galaxy S23 Ultra, including Samsung's adoption of a flat display finish.

Marketed as a new Android 13 smartphone for young people, the Oscal Tiger 12 features a 2.4K 120 Hz display, a 64 MP main camera, and is powered by the MediaTek Helio G99 SoC alongside up to 12/256 GB memory/internal storage. Starting today and until November 29th, it is available for introductory prices starting at US$93.99.

Vivo has just announced an impressive figure: within just a few days, sales of the new Vivo X100 series have generated billions in revenue. According to a new leak, another model, the Vivo X100s, is also imminent.

RedMagic has formally introduced its industry-first flat-screen back" flagship smartphones. The new design joins other signature rarities such as integrated RGB fans, high-speed shoulder keys and class-leading screen-to-body ratios thanks to fifth-gen under-display camera (UDC) tech. The new Android smartphones have up to 24GB of RAM to go with their Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoCs for just under US$1,000.

Google is still months away from releasing the Pixel 8a. Nonetheless, official wallpapers of Google's next mid-range smartphone have already appeared online, which are likely to be Pixel 8a exclusives.

Samsung has unveiled another Maison Margiela-themed foldable a few months after renewing its partnership with Thom Browne. The Galaxy Z Flip5 Maison Margiela Edition comes with some unique accessories, as well as a distinctive back cover design.

Xiaomi has now confirmed the launch date of the Redmi K70 series. As expected, Xiaomi will present its next Redmi K handsets before December rolls around. The company has now revealed initial details about the Redmi K70 Pro too, such as its usage of a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset.

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New information about the Poco F6, one of the two upcoming models in Xiaomi's new Poco flagship series, has surfaced. It is said to be the global version of a Chinese smartphone from the Redmi K70 series, albeit a different one than previously assumed.

Xiaomi has announced that it took in over 70 billion yuan (well over US$9 billion) over its latest quarter, which ended on September 30, 2023. The OEM's smartphones accounted for over half of that revenue, although its smart home, internet services and advertising businesses also made their contributions known.

Samsung has returned with a new One UI 6 release schedule for numerous devices. This time, the company has included over 40 devices on its Android 14 upgrade rollout list stretching into February 2024.

Samsung has released its Android 14 update to more devices. Starting in the US, One UI 6 should now be available to additional flagships, plus the first of Samsung's mid-range product stack.

Xiaomi continues to tease the Redmi K70E, possibly its first Redmi K70 series handset. While the company has revealed a few more device features, hands-on footage with the Xiaomi Redmi K70E has also emerged on Chinese social media.

The Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 inside the Xiaomi 14 Pro has now been tested to measure the raw performance and efficiency of the big Cortex-X4 CPU core. The tests, which were conducted by Golden Reviewer, depict the Cortex-X4 to pack a 14% performance bump over the Cortex-X3 inside the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2+ while utilizing a concerning 28% more power.

RedMagic very nearly got to its next major product event without the main event leaking onto AnTuTu Benchmark. However, a device with a model number linked to one of the upcoming 9 Pro series has made it onto that database after all, achieving a top-ranking score in the process. That might have been due to its top-end specs, the new Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor included.