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Xiaomi has launched a refreshed camera-focused accessory for the Xiaomi 13 Ultra. The white professional photography kit turns the Xiaomi 13 Ultra into a DSLR lookalike, with a special case, camera grip and dedicated shutter button, among other accessories.

Specifications for the OnePlus Fold have leaked, as has an alleged global launch window. With a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset, twin 120 Hz AMOLED displays and five high-resolution cameras, the OnePlus Fold should prove a worthy rival for the Google Pixel Fold and next month's Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5.

Samsung looks set to debut the Galaxy S23 FE later in the year after opting out of a Galaxy S22 FE release last year. Renders of the sub-premium device have now leaked online, revealing a design consistent with Samsung's recent smartphones.

Nubia has confirmed the launch date of the RedMagic 8S Pro, its next gaming smartphone. Arriving a day after the iQOO 11S, the RedMagic 8S Pro will combine the new Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Leading Version, a new overclocked variant, with 24 GB of RAM.

The Realme 11 Pro and Pro Plus (or Pro+) are the latest Android smartphones to launch with a round rear camera hump. The higher-end model also still has a 200MP main camera in its new market. The devices also offer 120Hz AMOLED displays driven by the Dimensity 7050 5G SoC and are now available in countries such as Germany - for now.

Motorola's latest and "Star Spangled" online sale event has kicked off with up to US$500 off its flagship Android smartphone line-up - from 2022, that is. There are also attractive offers on the Pantone-themed Edge 30 Fusion, as well as discounts on some mid- to low-tier Moto G-series devices.

The Google Pixel Fold launch has been marred by an early review unit failing after just four days. Apparently the folding mechanism could be more prone than most to squeezing debris into the panel when shut.

iQOO has now revealed the date and time on which it will unleash its refreshed 2023 Android flagship smartphone, the 11S. The device has been thought to vie with the RedMagic 8S Pro to be first to launch with an overclocked version of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC - however, according to a famous leaker, its brand has chosen to go with super-powered specs in other areas instead.

ONYX International has presented the BOOX Tab Mini C as a potential companion for work or travel. Its new 7.8-inch display supports the brand's latest Kaleido 3 e-ink technology for "sharp" detail in both monochrome and color. It has a Qualcomm CPU and an "exclusive" GPU, rated to help the Mini C work as a tablet as well as a particularly vibrant e-reader.

Vivo has officially presented the X90s in China. Equipped with a MediaTek Dimensity 9200+ SoC, the X90s shares plenty of features with the X90, including two of its four launch colours. The X90s will go on sale next week in China in a choice of three memory configurations.

The Xperia 1 V is probably the perfect companion for photographers and those who aspire to be. With powerful accessories and extensive camera software as well as Sony Alpha connectivity, the Xperia smartphone has no alternative. But there are also some weak areas in everyday operation.

Nothing continues to tease the Phone (2) before its July 11 launch. The company has confirmed when people will be able to pre-order its second smartphone too.

Qualcomm has officially unveiled the Snapdragon 4 Gen 2. It features an eight-core CPU (2P + 6E), an Adreno GPU, and an integrated 5G modem. The SoC will power entry-level smartphones in the second half of 2023.

New leaks have now revealed most major details of the upcoming Xiaomi 13T and 13T Pro. Supposedly, both phones will debut globally on September 1 and will arrive with solid hardware along with what appears to be price bumps—at least in the UK.

Codenames for Xiaomi's next two flagships smartphones have emerged online. Not only is Xiaomi developing models that it intends to offer in its home market, but it is also developing their global counterparts.

Reportedly, Xiaomi is preparing to roll out MIUI 14.1, an interim update, before it debuts MIUI 15 later this year. Despite being a stopgap between major releases, MIUI 14.1 is said to be underpinned by Android 14. However, Xiaomi is expected to limit the update's release to selected devices.

Various new details about the Galaxy Z Flip5 have emerged online, courtesy of several sources. From alleged European pricing to over 40 official images, there is little left for Samsung to reveal at next month's Galaxy Unpacked event.

A reliable leaker has shared nearly three-dozen official images of the Galaxy Z Fold5, a month before the device's rumoured launch date. The same leaker has also provided what appears to be full device specifications, with camera, display and memory details all disclosed.

Shiftcam has launched its latest smartphone camera grip, the ProGrip. The device packs in a wide range of functionality even allowing it to be used as a wireless charging desktop dock.

Google's upcoming flagships, the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro, will allegedly support USB-C DisplayPort Alt Mode. It allows the phones to output video to a screen over a USB-C to HDMI/DP port, potentially opening up possibilities for a dedicated desktop mode.

The robust smartphone from HMD Global offers some real qualities and is comprehensively protected against dust, water, shocks, and extreme temperatures. In addition, the Nokia XR21 gets four years of updates and has a large battery. What else do you need to be happy with a smartphone?

Samsung has confirmed that the Galaxy M34 is on the way to a release via Amazon India "to meet all your needs". The smartphone is thought to do so with a 120Hz AMOLED display, triple rear cameras and Android 13 out of the box. The OEM has also hinted at a crowd-pleasingly large battery and processing specs for the upcoming device.

The premium gaming smartphone brand RedMagic is now tipped to launch a first-gen Android tablet alongside the traditional flagship smartphone refresh in 2023. A leak hinting at a specific date for this event hints that this event might occur in the next 2 weeks from today (June 24, 2023). In the meantime, a second-gen Transformers x RedMagic limited edition has been unleashed.

Xiaomi is already working on releasing next-generation Redmi Note models. Reputedly arriving as the Redmi Note 13 or Redmi Note 13 Pro, the smartphone will be available in dedicated Chinese, Global and Indian variants.

Sony has struck a new deal with Qualcomm for the supply of its Snapdragon chips for future Sony Xperia smartphones. The deal is indicative that Sony Xperia phones will continue to made into the foreseeable future.

OnePlus is now believed to have designed its next top-end smartphone with "user feedback" on its previous generations in mind. To that end, the "12" is now believed to boast an updated rear camera hump packed with in-demand features such as powerful optical zoom. It might also charge even faster than the current flagship 11.

Realme is working on the Pad 2, a successor to the almost two-year-old Realme Pad. Realme has not confirmed any details about the Pad 2 yet, but certification documents confirm an improved battery capacity, faster charging and a new SoC, among other changes.

91mobiles has offered a first look at the Find N3 Flip, Oppo's next-generation clamshell foldable smartphone. Sporting a basically unchanged design, the Find N3 Flip is said to feature similar camera hardware to the Reno10 Pro, which adds a 2x telephoto camera to the 50 MP primary, 8 MP ultra-wide and 32 MP front-facing cameras found in the Find N2 Flip.

According to reports, Samsung is developing three new flagship smartphones under 'Project Muse'. Dubbed Muse1, Muse2 and Muse3, the trio are expected to launch in early 2024 as the Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24 Plus and Galaxy S24 Ultra. Allegedly, at least the latter will contain a 5x optical zoom camera, a significant change from recent Ultra models.

The FCC has certified the Redmi Pad 2, signalling its impending global release. Documents confirm that Xiaomi has created three memory variants, topping out at 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage. The Redmi Pad 2 is also expected to contain the Snapdragon 680 chipset, among other features.

Jio is now said to have its next carrier-branded smartphone ready to launch in India, with a starting price of well under US$150 thanks to specs that are last-gen to say the least. It is tipped to launch with a processor from an emerging chipmaker that may or may not help it keep up with potential rivals from Samsung or Realme - then again, it might also have the edge with 5G connectivity.

The Fossil Group has finally started enabling Google Assistant on its Gen 6 smartwatches, eight months after distributing Wear OS 3 upgrades. Previously, Fossil Gen 6 smartwatches made do with Amazon Alexa.

The launch of the Zenfone 10 is only a few days away, with ASUS having scheduled a launch event before the end of the month. In the meantime, a leaker has revealed the Zenfone 9 successor from all sides, outlining various changes including a slimmer bottom bezel.

According to reports, Samsung plans to release Galaxy Tab S9 FE and Galaxy Tab S9 FE Plus tablets, not just flagship Galaxy Tab S9 models. Seemingly, the Galaxy Tab S9 FE series will arrive alongside another Fan Edition device too, the Galaxy S23 FE.

Unreleased first-party accessories for the Pixel Tablet have been spotted in Google code. As rumoured, Google has created a keyboard and stylus, both listed as 'for Pixel Tablet' accessories.

There was once a time when smartphone design featured a healthy amount of diversity, but those days are long gone. Smartphone manufacturers have somehow convinced the average consumer that glass — one of the most fragile materials around — makes the best phone designs, durability be damned.

The HTC U23 Pro may be an easy device to repair, but the lack of spare parts reduces any chance of swapping out broken parts. A teardown video highlights some of the areas in which HTC has made its latest smartphone repairable and others where it falls short of expectations.

The Tecno Phantom X2 Pro has finally gotten its own "deeper grooves at a level 7" moment, having made it onto the JerryRigEverything YouTube channel. It may be the "world's first Retractable Portrait Camera" Android smartphone; however, that feature failed to protect it from some criticism even as it endured the traditional torturous tests of its build quality and integrity.

Ulefone is now selling the Power Armor X11, a rugged smartphone with a 5.45-inch IPS display. The Power Armor X11 also comes with Android 13, an 8,150 mAh battery and 4 GB of RAM, among other features.

Reputedly, Samsung has made wholesale changes to the displays in its flagship Galaxy Tab S tablets. The result should yield improved contrast ratios, among other improvements. Only the smallest Galaxy Tab S9 series model is expected to feature a larger battery than its predecessor, though.

Xiaomi has certified the Redmi K60 Ultra in China ahead of its launch later this year. Anticipated to arrive as the Xiaomi 13T Pro globally, the pair will maintain Xiaomi's 120 W HyperCharge technology and not the company's 210 W or 300 W alternatives.

According to a reliable leaker, Nothing has priced its second-generation smartphone for 55% more than last year's Phone (1). Equipped with a Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 chipset and sporting a familiar design, the Nothing Phone (2) is rumoured to launch with 256 GB and 512 GB of storage variants.

Vivo has now outlined a release date for the X90s, its fourth X90 series smartphone. Launching later this month with a Dimensity 9200+ chipset, the X90s will be available in at least two launch colours, with Vivo hinting at black and red options too.

The Pixel 7a may be a little more expensive, but it certainly makes up for this in the form of new features. In this article, we will give you a short summary of why the Google smartphone did so well in our test.

The top model of the Redmi Note 12 series boasts a large number of pixels, but that alone does not say anything about the image quality. Below is a summary of our review and its results.

Apparently, Xiaomi has collaborated with Qualcomm to release the first Snapdragon 4 Gen 2-powered smartphone. With ARM Cortex-A78 performance cores built around a 4 nm process, the Redmi Note 12R will likely be a cheaper alternative to the Redmi Note 12R Pro.

Asus' "Zenfone 10" is projected to be an unusually compact Android flagship smartphone - now, according to a new tip, it will also be a tri-band Wi-Fi smartphone. The spec has been allegedly leaked alongside some software details for the upcoming device ahead of its imminent launch.