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OnePlus has now made its latest Nord-series flagship official. The Dimensity 9000-powered Android smartphone has made the switch to a flat AMOLED display for its third generation, and pairs this spec to 8 or 16GB of RAM, with increasingly rare IR blaster support to control other devices such as TVs. The OEM has kick-started its availability with European pre-orders sweetened with "free gifts" and offers.

Xiaomi is likely still over five months away from presenting the first member of the Xiaomi 14 series. Nonetheless, a known leaker has outlined a few specifications for both the Xiaomi 14 and Xiaomi 14 Pro. Reportedly, both models will launch with larger batteries than their predecessors, but more so for the Xiaomi 14.

The Fairphone 4, a highly-repairable phone built from ethically-sourced parts, is finally available for purchase in the USA. Murena, the company behind /e/OS (a de-Googled version of Android) will sell the Murena Fairphone 4 on their website.

Samsung is a few weeks away from unveiling the Galaxy Tab S9 series alongside the Galaxy Z Fold5 and Galaxy Z Flip5. In the meantime, a renowned leaker has shared official product images of the Galaxy Tab S9, Galaxy Tab S9 Plus and Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra, highlighting the similarities with Samsung's existing Galaxy Tab S8 tablets.

The Honor X50 is the first ever Android smartphone to debut with the new SGS five-star certification for drop resistance. It also offers 16GB of RAM for less than US$300, and has 5G thanks to its mid-range, if first-gen, Qualcomm chipset. The X50 has also launched with a 120Hz 1.5K AMOLED display kept on with an unusually generous 5,800mAh battery.

The Nothing Phone (2) may not be arriving until next week, but Evan Blass has shared numerous promotional images of the smartphone in both of its launch colours. The images show the Nothing Phone (2) from all sides, highlighting its similarities with the Phone (1).

Nubia has presented the RedMagic 8S Pro, which it also sells with a bigger battery and faster charging as the RedMagic 8S Pro+. The new gaming smartphone has plenty of tricks up its sleeve, including a new version of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Leading Version and 24 GB of LPDDR5X RAM help the RedMagic 8S Pro exceed 1.7 million points in AnTuTu too.

Nubia has presented the RedMagic Gaming Tablet, a 12.1-inch tablet with a 144 Hz display, a flagship chipset and up to 16 GB of RAM. A 10,000 mAh battery is also onboard, as are LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 flash storage.

AYA NEO has outlined specifications for the Pocket Air, its first Android gaming handheld. The Pocket Air will launch later this month with a 5.5-inch AMOLED display, a MediaTek Dimensity 1200 chipset and a 7,350 mAh battery, among other features.

Expected to become available to order in the coming weeks, the Umidigi Active T1 is a rugged Android tablet with a generous battery capacity of 15,000 mAh, support for wireless, POGO and USB-C fast charging, 8/128 GB of memory/storage space, an 11-inch display with 2,000 X 1,200 pixels, and more.

OnePlus has now confirmed that the Nord CE 3 will launch as an Indian-market exclusive on July 5, 2023. The brand has also revealed some processing, design and display specs for the upcoming device. Meanwhile, its closest sibling the Nord 3 has been teased as a higher-end smartphone with a "flagship" main camera.

The Legion Y700 is one of the most compelling Android gaming tablets of recent times. Now, Lenovo has just announced that a "brand-new" version of the 8-inch device is on the way. The OEM asserts that it will combine power and approximately one-handed portability on its late July 2023 debut.

The Realme GT Neo5 (or GT3) switched to a transparent look for its rear camera hump on its early 2023 debut. Now, its Neo6 successor's alleged new take on the same design is thought to drop Nothing Phone (1)-esque lighting to follow a trend to be set by next-gen flagships from other brands such as Google or Xiaomi. It might also have the specs to match - albeit without the class-leading charging spec of the Neo5.

The 11S is iQOO's first ever flagship-grade smartphone that combines a flat display with the brand's ultra-fast 200W charging technology. To that end, it is touted as a new "super fast, super clear, super smooth" e-sports-ready mobile device. Even though it has ostensibly been launched to refresh the 11 Pro, it has the exact same internal specs, however - except for the new top-end storage spec, of course.

The RedMagic gaming tablet is almost here, with Nubia having scheduled a July 5 launch alongside the RedMagic 8S Pro. Not only has Nubia published various teaser images for its new gaming tablet, but it has also outlined several specifications like a 144 Hz display and the inclusion of a Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 chipset.

Nothing has now revealed camera samples and launch colours of the Phone (2), its next smartphone. Moreover, a prominent YouTuber has shared a hands-on video in which he compares the Nothing Phone (2) against its predecessor, the Nothing Phone (1).

A Redditor has provided a first look at the Pixel 8 Pro, Google's next premier smartphone. It seems that Google is preparing to offer up another flagship that starts with 128 GB of storage though, which will also likely apply to the Pixel 8.

Xiaomi has confirmed its plans to release its premium foldable for the year, the Mix Fold 3, shortly. The foldable will debut in August, likely a few weeks after Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold4, and has been promised to be both thinner and stronger.

EU and UK pricing for the Xiaomi Pad 6 has leaked, over two months after the tablet arrived in China. Allegedly, Xiaomi will not be releasing the Pad 6 alongside the Pad 6 Pro, which will remain exclusive to China.

The possibility of a launch for the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE during its maker's upcoming major Unpacked 2023 event has grown stronger with a new leak purporting to spill its charging details in advance. The keenly-awaited smartphone might debut alongside new smart tracking tags of a similar name with upgraded connectivity.

Prime Day does not start until July 10 this year - nevertheless, Wemax has chosen to alert its fans to the potential deals it has to offer in conjunction with that event. It will take place on the OEM's webstore as well as on Amazon, and promises "up to 50% off" its laser projectors, some of which support up to 4K resolutions and integrate "breathtaking" ALPD technology.

Xiaomi has confirmed which of its smartphones are eligible for MIUI beta based on Android 14. Distributed for Global ROM users, the beta update is currently available on three Xiaomi flagships but only to those who enrol on Xiaomi's beta program.

Nothing has released Nothing OS 1.5.5, shortly before it introduces Nothing OS 2.0 and the Nothing Phone (2). The new update brings several changes to the Phone (1), including improved face unlock and reduced power consumption when using certain Bluetooth devices.

While many Xiaomi-branded smartphone owners are still waiting for the MIUI 14 update, the first Alpha version of MIUI 15 surfaces on the company's servers. Expected to feature improved animations and various new features, MIUI 15 apparently entered development on May 22, so it could be based on two Android versions, as its predecessor.

Hands-on images of the Galaxy Z Fold5 have appeared online, roughly three weeks before Samsung's official launch. While this year's Galaxy Z Fold will feature an improved hinge mechanism, it will not fully eliminate the gap between the device's two halves when closed.

Samsung India has teased the launch of the Snapdragon 888-powered Galaxy S21 FE in India. While its exact release date is unknown, it will supposedly cost INR 49,999 (US$610).

According to a report, Google will expand Pixel smartphone availability to four new countries, starting with the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro. Reputedly, Wi-Fi 7 connectivity is headed to this year's Pixel flagships, plus faster wired charging and slightly larger battery capacities.

The July security patch has started rolling out in the US, where all Galaxy S23 series devices locked on T-Mobile are receiving the 425 MB software package. Other regions should follow in the coming days. The update is based on Android 13 and doesn't include any new features or performance improvements.

Sony asserts that its new mocopi system condenses all the motion-capture hardware aspiring virtual reality (VR) content creators might need into 6 simple, wearable sensors. They even have their own app (for iOS or Android), so that the user can simply save the resulting full-body avatars to their mobile devices. mocopi is also compatible with developer resources such as Unreal Engine or Unity.

Soundcore has announced an upgrade to Adaptive ANC 2.0 in its latest Liberty-series wireless earbuds. The 4 NCs are thus rated to actively cancel up to 98.5% of all ambient noise, while delivering "crisp sound" with enhanced detail thanks to specs such as LDAC codec support. They are available in a range of colors for just under US$100 for a limited time.

The Pixel Fold may have encountered an early stumbling block with a high-profile durability fail in review already. However, all hope for the new ~US$1,800 device's long-term viability may not be lost, with the announcement of upcoming “genuine spare parts” sold through iFixit. Their availability will be one of various repair options for the new flagship smartphone.

Nubia asserts that its "custom" 35mm lenses for its flagship smartphone rear cameras outdo the 1-inch sensors of some competitors in terms of image quality. Now, the brand has also hinted that the latest iteration of this technology just might rival the Xiaomi 13 Ultra in other ways as well. The putative Z50S Ultra is now tipped to come with its series' biggest and most elaborate camera hump yet.

OPPO is now said to have secured an advanced display panel from Samsung for a successor to its current Find X6 Pro flagship smartphone. It is projected to improve on its forebear in several ways, screen real estate and power-efficiency being chief among them. Should that be the case, it may emerge to take the top-end Android market on in early 2024 - outside China this time, hopefully.

New Android smartphones are slated to upgrade to their own versions of Apple's latest iPhone SOS feature from 2024 - however, for those that will be left behind, there is the Motorola Defy Satellite Link. The accessory connects a user's mobile device to the Bullitt network to get message and location data through to others when out of cellular coverage.

Supposed Realme Pad 2 specifications and renders have been leaked that reveal the upcoming tablet to be a tidy upgrade over its predecessor. Along with a new processor, it seems the Realme Pad 2 will also get a bump in storage and RAM, better camera equipment, and it will also sport a sleeker look than that of the original Realme Pad.

RedMagic's latest teasers for its upcoming major product event indicate that it will indeed launch its first ever tablet along with the more traditional 8S Pro flagship Android smartphone. The slate is said to have a large battery to go with its large, slim-bezel display, although it may not ship with the latest SoC possible. Both mobile devices will debut alongside new audio accessories that may appeal to fans of transparent-look tech.

Onyx launched the BOOX Page, a 7-inch E-Reader with specs rivaling some entry-level and mid-range Android tablets. The BOOX Page runs a modified version of Android 11 with plenty of handy features for managing a library of eBooks.

Honor has now confirmed that it has a "revolutionary" addition to its Magic V series of foldable Android smartphones ready to unleash shortly in 2023. The V2 is touted to "set a new standard" in its market with innovative features that may solve some problems of previous generations. Honor has also announced that it will celebrate the tenth anniversary of the more affordable X series of smartphones beforehand.

ASUS has introduced the Zenfone 10, a colourful smartphone that builds on the template of the Zenfone 9. Equipped with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC, LPDDR5X RAM, UFS 4.0 flash storage and a 4,300 mAh battery, the Zenfone 10 is the most powerful compact smartphone around.

Xiaomi is closing on replacing the Redmi Pad with a second-generation model. Geekbench listings have confirmed a surprising chipset choice though, which would see the Redmi Pad 2 perform anywhere between 25% and 42% worse than its predecessor.

Nothing will launch the Phone (2) in less than two weeks, its first new product since the Ear (2). In the meantime, the company has shared new teaser images, confirming inaccuracies in earlier leaked renders.

The Google Pixel Fold launched recently with a MSRP of US$1,799. That price tag pits it directly against Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold4, and likely the upcoming Z Fold5, but it appears Google may have cut costs in the camera department, with the foldable sporting some rather archaic sensors.

Amazon UK has confirmed that Xiaomi is just over two months away from releasing the Xiaomi 13T series, including the Xiaomi 13T Pro. The retailer has also confirmed launch pricing and various specifications for the upcoming Leica-tuned flagship.

Introduced as the brand's first flagship rugged tablet, the Blackview Active 8 Pro features highlights that include the MIL-STD-810H rating, up to 16 GB of memory, a 22,000 mAh battery with 33 W charging and reverse charging support, as well as quad speakers tuned by Harman Kardon. Global shipments will start by mid-July.

Samsung is preparing to launch the Galaxy M34, which will arrive in just over a week's time. The Galaxy M34 has a 5G chipset, a 6,000 mAh battery and a Super AMOLED display with a 120 Hz refresh rate, among other features.

Nubia has now confirmed the design of the RedMagic 8S Pro, which will feature a few changes from the current RedMagic 8 Pro. Arriving on July 5, the RedMagic 8S Pro will be available with an optional RGB fan and Nubia's latest under-panel camera technology.

Xiaomi has introduced the Redmi Note 12R, a cheaper alternative to the Redmi Note 12R Pro that looks like a Redmi 12. The Redmi Note 12R is the world's first smartphone to feature the Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 though, and should outperform the Redmi Note 12R Pro thanks to its newer chipset.

A reliable leaker has shared renders and dimensions of the Galaxy A25 5G, one of Samsung's next entry-level Galaxy A series smartphones. With next to visual changes from the current Galaxy A24 4G, it appears that Samsung plans to stick with its established design language for at least another generation.

Realme has revealed that it has upgraded its latest Narzo-series smartphones to the same design as its latest mid-range 11 Pro-series flagship Android smartphones. The round rear camera hump-centric look has been rebranded to "Mars Horizon" for the 60 series, which is thought to embark upon the affordable 5G segment of the Indian market on its early July 2023 launch