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The Tecno Phantom V Flip is one of the cheapest clamshell foldables around, following the release of the Motorola Razr 40 earlier this year. Eventually available in Europe, the handset will arrive first in India, where Tecno has priced it at INR 49,999 (~US$601).

NIO has confirmed that it has made its own smartphone for fans of its premium automotive experience. The inaugural Phone is equipped with some high-end features to match those from the Samsung Galaxy S series and even the newest iPhones, although they are geared for close integration with first-party cars in this case.

Hands-on photos of the Pixel 8a have appeared online, courtesy of a reliable leaker. Leaking possibly 8 months before the device's release, the photos reveal a departure from the design of Pixel 7a. While relatively thick bezels remain, the Pixel 8a has a more curved look than its predecessor.

A renowned leaker has revealed the first set of official Galaxy Tab S9 FE series images. Likely arriving later this year alongside the Galaxy S23 FE and Galaxy Buds FE, the Galaxy Tab S9 FE and Galaxy Tab S9 FE Plus retain premium-looking designs with slim display bezels, metal housings and S Pen support.

Xiaomi has revealed the Redmi Note 13 5G in China, where it starts for just CNY 1,099 (~US$151). Equipped with a bright AMOLED display, the Redmi Note 13 5G also has a 108 MP primary camera, a 5,000 mAh battery and a modern MediaTek Dimensity chipset, among other features.

Google Play Console listings have confirmed earlier rumours about the Galaxy S23 FE launching in Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 and Exynos 2200 flavours. Both phones have an FHD+ screen, 8 GB RAM and run Android 13.

Xiaomi has launched the Redmi Note 13 Pro in China, its mid-tier offering between the Redmi Note 13 5G and Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus. The Redmi Note 13 Pro features some of the same hardware as its Pro Plus sibling but in a cheaper overall package that also houses Qualcomm's new Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 chipset.

Guaranteed to receive software updates for half a decade, the Google Pixel 7 Pro has been around for less than a year but is already available for consistent discounts of almost 30%. The 256 GB variant is down to the lowest price in 30 days thanks to a 25% discount, the 128 GB version drops by 28%, and the 512 GB model is 23% off.

Xiaomi has presented the Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus, the premier model in its new Redmi Note 13 series. Featuring plenty of changes from last year's model, the Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus has a curved display, IP68 certification and 120 W fast charging capabilities, all for CNY 1,899 (~US$261) in China.

Early renders for the Samsung Galaxy A15 have surfaced online before the device's official release. Sporting a new frame, Samsung's decision to meld the design languages of its Galaxy A and Galaxy S series suggests that the Galaxy A15 could resemble next year's Galaxy S24 and Galaxy S24 Plus too.

ONYX is finally selling the BOOX Palma freely, a 159 x 80 x 8 mm and 170 g E-reader with a 6.13-inch display. Available in black or white finishes, the ONYX BOOX Palma can access the Google Play Store through Android 11, which it supports with an octa-core Qualcomm chipset, 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of expandable storage.

Black Shark - which started out as Xiaomi's gaming smartphone division - has heralded its "new gaming era" with the Green Ghost controller. It boasts ALPS joysticks for enhanced "durability" and "2,000-level accuracy". It has been joined by a new smartwatch, open-ear earbuds and a new MagCooler 3 Pro in the brand's updated web-store.

A reliable leaker has revealed what appears to be full European pricing for the Galaxy Tab S9 FE series. Allegedly starting at €529, the series is said to be available for up to €899 as the Galaxy Tab S9 FE Plus with 256 GB of storage and 5G connectivity.

It appears that OnePlus is finally ready to officially launch its first foldable smartphone. First teased in July, a well-known leaker has now exclusively revealed the global launch date of the OnePlus Open. Meanwhile, a first look at its Oppo counterpart's retail packaging has emerged online too.

Early evidence of what appears to be the Redmi K70 Pro has turned up on Geekbench. Benchmarked as Xiaomi 23117RK66C, the device features a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset, 16 GB of RAM and is being actively developed running Android 14.

Google has already confirmed its plan to release the Pixel Watch 2 in a few weeks. In the meantime, a new report alleges that the smartwatch has a skin temperature sensor, a new EDA sensor and various features from the Fitbit ecosystem.

The Poco F5 impressed us in our test thanks to its great total package. Its Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 delivers awesome performance for a phone below US$500 and great efficiency. The Poco F5 only really features one weakness for a mid-range phone.

The Teclast P85T is an 8-inch tablet powered by an Allwinner A523 chipset, 4 GB of RAM and a 5,000 mAh battery. Available for US$79.99, the Teclast P85T ships with Android 13 and can be purchased with a first-party folio case.

Xiaomi is moving ever closer to releasing the Watch 2 Pro, its first Wear OS-based smartwatch in three years. While the company has not confirmed a launch date yet, a new leak points to a September 26 introduction for the Watch 2 Pro alongside the Xiaomi 13T series in Berlin. The same leak has also detailed several highlights of the Xiaomi Watch 2 Pro, including a Snapdragon W5 Plus Gen 1 chipset and a 500 mAh battery.

Xiaomi has quietly begun pushing Android 14 updates to some of its current flagship smartphones globally. First in line are the Xiaomi 13 and Xiaomi 13 Pro, which are now eligible via MIUI 14 Stable Beta builds, the final step before the company begins a full software rollout.

In another case of interesting smartphones with limited regional availability, Honor has announced a new version of its X40 GT. The Android smartphone's new Racing Edition can now be reserved in new colorways and with more RAM than the original. On the other hand, a next-gen version might be on the way.

Honor has now released the V Purse in China, a wraparound foldable that the company originally billed as a prototype. The Honor V Purse starts at CNY 5,999 (~US$826) with 16 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage, but only comes with the outdated Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G chipset.

OnePlus has revealed plans to expand eligibility for its OxygenOS 14 Open Beta program. Previously open to just the OnePlus 11, the company's Android 14-based public beta builds will be available on another five devices from next month, with a further eleven following in November.

Although it uses the Unisoc Tiger T606 processor, which arrived in 2019, the Oscal Pad 15 is a new tablet that ships loaded with Android 13-based software. Its highlights include a generous 8,280 mAh battery, a pair of 13/16 MP cameras, as well as 256 GB storage space. Early bird prices start at US$149.99.

The Cubot Tab 40 is a budget tablet based around a Unisoc Tiger T616 chipset and a 10.4-inch display. Available now for as little as US$109.99, the Cubot Tab 40 also has 8 GB of RAM and comes pre-installed with Android 13.

It appears that Motorola is preparing to freshen up its Android tablet portfolio. According to a reliable leaker, the company has developed the Moto Tab G84, a direct replacement for the Moto Tab G70 that retains its predecessor's core design.

After equipping its Ultra models with 10x zoom lenses starting with the Galaxy S20 Ultra, Samsung finally looks set to eschew its long-range zoom hardware on the Galaxy S24 Ultra in exchange for a new, powerful 5x zoom lens.

Samsung already uses a 200-megapixel sensor as the main camera in the Galaxy S23 Ultra and has added 2x crop zoom in high quality via software. Now it's time for the next big step, which had already been hinted at in leaks: The first 200-megapixel telephoto camera is coming, whether only from Vivo and Honor is unclear. Such a change could also be imminent in the Galaxy S24 Ultra.

This might be a horror scenario for Samsung fans if it's true what a known leaker has already hinted at several times. According to this new rumor, the Galaxy S24 Ultra will lose quite the important camera-related unique selling point, especially when compared to those of its rivals. It is still unclear whether there will be an adequate replacement.

The Redmi Note 13 series has entered the final days of pre-launch teasers. Due on September 21, the Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus will spearhead the Redmi Note 13 series with a MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Ultra SoC and a Samsung ISOCELL HP3 Discovery Edition primary camera. Xiaomi has now shared a few camera samples from the Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus as it attempts to highlight the smartphone's versatility when it comes to capturing photos in a variety of scenarios.

The Magellan 5 is a new E-reader from ONYX BOOX with a 6-inch display and a 3,000 mAh battery. The ONYX BOOX Magellan 5 also runs Android 11 and is available for US$179.99.

Oukitel asserts that its latest device proves that "Camo is the New Fashion" among rugged smartphones. The WP27 does indeed strive to stand out with its new colorway, and also offers a 120Hz display, 12GB of RAM and Android 13, albeit with a 4G/LTE-only SoC. It is available at just US$159.99 for a limited time to celebrate its launch.

The Redmi Note 13 Pro has shown up on Geekbench with 16 GB of RAM. Its Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 SoC scores 1,012 and 2,943 points in Geekbench 6.1's single and multi-core tests.

The Pixel Watch 2 may have practically the same design as its predecessor. However, it appears that Google is hoping that a pair of new metal bands will help distinguish its second-generation smartwatch from the original Pixel Watch.

Xiaomi has now revealed that it will soon release the Watch 2 Pro, its first Wear OS smartwatch since the Mi Watch in 2020. The Xiaomi Watch 2 Pro may retail for under €250 and should directly challenge established Wear OS smartwatches, such as the Galaxy Watch6, Pixel Watch 2 and TicWatch Pro 5.

Reportedly, Sony is aiming to launch its next Xperia 1 flagship in under six months' time. Based on new rumours, the Sony Xperia 1 VI will line with up during MWC 2024 with improved telephoto optics.

European prices for the Xiaomi Watch 2 Pro have emerged online. Reportedly based on Wear OS, the Xiaomi Watch 2 Pro will also be available with optional LTE or in a cheaper Bluetooth and Wi-Fi-only model.

OnePlus has revealed it has a new Android tablet in development. Confirmed to be the OnePlus Pad Go, the tablet should retain plenty of the features that impressed us when we reviewed the OnePlus Pad, but at a lower price point.

OPPO has unleashed a new round camera hump device on the Android smartphone market. However, despite this resemblance to the Find X6 flagship series, the A2 Pro has a mid-range MediaTek chipset and dual rear cameras. Nevertheless, it boasts a 120Hz display, up to 12GB of RAM and a vegan leather finish option.

Samsung's Galaxy Tab A9 Plus (or A9+) has found time to pop up in another new leak ahead of its official debut. It has brought its vanilla A9 sibling along in this case, which gives the upcoming Android tablet the impression of being even more affordable on its launch. It will, for example, have 4G/LTE as opposed to the 5G of the Plus model.

The Republic of Ireland's Data Protection Commission (DPC) has concluded that TikTok has violated various aspects of GDPR as it relates to "child users". The social media giant faces a "reprimand" as well as a multi-million-euro fine for its apparent failure to close loopholes that might have allowed an unsafe level of access to those under 16 on its platform. It also has a three-month deadline to address these failings.

Samsung has presented the W24 and W24 Flip, both higher-end alternatives to the Galaxy Z Fold5 and Galaxy Z Flip5. Not only has Samsung equipped the W24 series with more RAM and storage than their Galaxy Z counterparts, but they also have more robust ceramic back panels to boot.

MSPowerUser has offered a first look at Samsung's launch colours for the Galaxy S23 FE. Allegedly due at the start of autumn, the Galaxy S23 FE will be a modest upgrade over the Galaxy S21 FE, with Samsung skipping the Galaxy S22 FE entirely.

Infinix has now unleashed a new version of its Note 30 Android smartphone. The OEM has partnered with the BMW division Designworks to produce a motorsport-inspired finish for VIP Racing Edition. It incorporates 3D Lighting Leather for a new kind of notification light system.

Xiaomi has confirmed more details about its forthcoming Redmi Note 13 series. On the one hand, the company has highlighted some of the camera capabilities headed to the Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus, during which it compares the device against the Honor 90 and Honor 90 Pro. On the other hand, Xiaomi has confirmed that the Redmi Note 13 Pro will be the first device with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 chipset.

Bose has finally confirmed that its new top-end QuietComfort headphones are Ultra for the first time. They have also launched with first-gen Immersive Audio, the iconic brand's take on spatial audio. The Ultra Headphones also boast noise cancellation and up-to-date internals.