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The 3C has now provided evidence of the charging speeds that Samsung will offer for its next flagship smartphones. Unfortunately, the rumour of 65 W wired charging for the Galaxy S24 Ultra was wide of the mark; there will be no changes for the Galaxy S24 or Galaxy S24 Plus, either.

The Pixel Tablet won't revolutionize the tablet market but it does broaden the use case behavior for the masses. Although our review shows there is still room for improvement here or there, the fusion of a speaker and a tablet is still successful.

Vivo is now said to have a new smartwatch to launch alongside its upcoming X100 series of Android smartphones. The two kinds of device is thought to have independent mobile data and OLED screens in common. The Watch 3, however, is more likely to have a circular display and to track health metrics, although it might also have something in common with the foldable X Flip.

Allegedly, Xiaomi's next smartwatch will run Wear OS, a first for the company since the Mi Watch. The Xiaomi Watch 2 Pro is rumoured to pack a 500 mAh battery, a Snapdragon W5 Plus Gen 1 chipset, 2 GB of RAM and an AMOLED display, among other features.

Motorola is now offering the Moto G54 and Moto G84 in more markets. The pair are now available in the Eurozone and the UK, where they are available for €199.99/£179.99 and €299.99/£249.99, respectively.

Xiaomi continues to tease the Redmi Note 13 series on social media. Having previously revealed details about solely the Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus, it has now confirmed its intentions to launch the Redmi Note 13 5G and Redmi Note 13 Pro simultaneously. The company has also disclosed a release date and shared various device images of two upcoming models.

Motorola has now presented the Edge 40 Neo in Europe, a new mid-range smartphone that combines a 144 Hz pOLED display with a 5,000 mAh battery and a Dimensity 7030 chipset. The Edge 40 Neo is already orderable in Europe, where it carries a €399 MSRP.

Ulefone has now confirmed the launch date and pricing for its next smartphone. The Ulefone Armor 22 will be available next week for as little as US$149.99, although it will eventually carry a US$299.99 MSRP.

Set for a debut via AliExpress at an early bird price of US$169.99 for the 8/256 GB version, the new Blackview A96 is powered by the MediaTek Helio G99 processor and features a 6.5-inch IPS display with 120 Hz dynamic refresh, as well as a 48 MP main camera setup. The 12/256 GB version only costs US$10 more.

Samsung can keep the launch of the Galaxy Tab A9 Plus (or A9+) a secret no longer, thanks to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and its use of the upcoming Android tablet's full product name in its registration. The slate is now depicted as having much lower-end specs than, say, the Tab S9 FE, yet may be able to offer 5G-powered entertainment at a good price for all that.

Infinix has announced that the Note 30 5G's upcoming limited edition will be the first Android smartphone to rock its new 3D Lighting Leather material. It consists of vegan leather specially engineered to allow LEDs to shine through it from below. The resulting effect is touted to rival Nothing's Glyph system as a unique alert delivery method.

Samsung is preparing to release a follow-up to the Galaxy A04s. Dubbed the Galaxy A05s, the handset is expected to arrive later this year with a familiar design that retains its predecessor's triple camera layout. However, Samsung has made tweaks in a few areas, bringing the Galaxy A05s up to date with its latest design language.

BBK Electronics' various subsidiaries have started offering Android 14 Beta builds to their recent flagship smartphones. First up are the OnePlus 11 and Vivo X90 Pro, which have received OxygenOS 14 and Funtouch OS 14, respectively.

According to a report, Xiaomi could offer MIUI 15 to over 100 devices throughout late 2023 and into 2024. Currently, the major software revision is expected to arrive this autumn during the launch of the Xiaomi 14 and Xiaomi 14 Pro.

Spigen has released a new and lightweight watch band for the Pixel Watch, shortly before Google introduces the likely compatible Pixel Watch 2. The Spigen Lite Fit weighs just 14 g and is orderable for US$24.99.

The Galaxy S23 FE is edging closer to release. Not only has Samsung received certification to sell the device in China, but also official product renders have now surfaced online.

Google is now distributing version 9.0 of its camera app. Still restricted to Pixel devices, Google Camera 9.0 makes various UI changes from Google Camera 8.9 but is only available on Android 14.

Oppo and Sony have now outlined that the latter's LYTIA camera sensors will be headed to the former's next flagship smartphones. Reputedly, the Oppo Find N3 will be the company's first smartphone to ship with a LYTIA camera sensor, with the LYTIA LYT800 chosen on account of its double-stacked pixel structure.

According to reports, little over five months will separate the launches of the Galaxy Z Fold5 and Galaxy Z Flip5 from the Galaxy S24 series. Reputedly, Samsung hopes to sell at least 10% more Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24 Plus and Galaxy S24 Ultra units than the Galaxy S23 series, with production set at a total of 30 million units globally.

Nothing is rolling out Nothing OS 2.0.3 to the Nothing Phone (2). Available to download now, Nothing OS 2.0.3 introduces several new features and bug fixes to the Nothing Phone (1) successor, including a Pocket Mode for turning off touch inputs when the Phone (2) is in not in use.

Honor has outlined an initial launch date for the V Purse, its attempt at a Huawei Mate Xs and Mate Xs 2. For now, the Honor V Purse will be a Chinese exclusive, albeit one that is just over a week away from receiving an official release.

The Xiaomi 13T may retail for €50 more in the Eurozone than an earlier leak suggested. Separately, a leaker has revealed even more Xiaomi 13T and Xiaomi 13T Pro official renders, confirming Xiaomi's intentions to sell the pair in the same three launch colours.

It appears that Samsung is on the verge of unveiling its next Fan Edition smartphone. Jumping to the Galaxy S23 FE after missing out the Galaxy S22 FE, the next FE-branded device looks like other Galaxy S23 models but with downgraded specifications in various areas.

Nokia has unleashed the G42 5G as a new "So Fast, So Sleek" Android smartphone for the Indian market. Accordingly, the "3-day battery" device is pitched as offering the most novel, premium and "efficient" experience possible for its ~US$150 starting price - then again, its specs and software support might beg to differ.

Xiaomi has now confirmed that it will commence the Redmi Note 13 series later this month, less than a year after it revealed its initial Redmi Note 12 series devices. The series will start with the Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus, which will launch with the MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Ultra and Samsung ISOCELL HP3 Discovery Edition, which Xiaomi claims have been customised specifically for its first Redmi Note 13 series handset.

Vivo has come to the Hangzhou Asian Games to promote the top-end Android smartphones from its main brand and its "performance phone" off-shoot, iQOO. The company has also indicated that both series will get next-gen flagships, slated to benefit from new custom silicon and/or new camera sensors.

Tecno has now confirmed that the Phantom V Flip will make its debut during the OEM's next major product event later this month. The device is depicted as a rival to devices such as the Motorola Razr (2023) and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5, albeit at a potentially reduced price. It is slated to debut alongside a new Tecno laptop at the upcoming show.

The Samsung Galaxy A24 5G has failed to emerge alongside its 4G/LTE counterpart in 2023 thus far. Despite that, it apparently has a successor lurking around on Geekbench already. Its model number definitely indicates membership of the upcoming A25 series, although its specs are those of a current mid-range smartphone - except for the upgrade to Android 14, of course.

Google has now revealed the full designs of the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro, as well as the Pixel Watch 2. While the trio will not arrive until next month, Google has already shared various previously unknown hardware details about its second-generation smartwatch.

The Phantom V Flip is Tecno's first ever clamshell foldable Android smartphone - according to an online case store, at least. Its accessories boast a large round window for a cover display surrounded by a dual rear camera hump and a cut-out for its physical buttons - however, there is just one problem with the remarkably detailed listing, which is that the device has not launched or even been announced yet.

Xiaomi is believed to introduce its next vanilla and Pro flagship Android smartphones earlier than it did the last. Now, according to a famous leaker, we know just how early in 2023 that the 14 series are thought to emerge. They could comfortably beat other devices such as the OnePlus 12, the Samsung Galaxy S24 and the Vivo X100 to be the first to rock the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor with such a time-frame.

MediaTek has announced that it has successfully manufactured its first-ever 3 nm mobile AP. It is 18% faster than its predecessor and 32% more power efficient. The chip in question will be available commercially in the latter half of 2024.

Kingston insists it has brought "ultimate portability" to the external SSD market with the new XS1000. It has a footprint estimated at half that of a pack of cards, yet still allows the user to tote a capacity of up to 2TB in a pocket. The XS1000 is also touted as a highly trustworthy form of storage despite its small size, and to transfer files in a flash thanks to its USB interface.

Motorola has now confirmed the date of its next launch event. Seemingly serving as a way to introduce the Edge 40 Neo, the launch event will 'make a splash' when it arrives later this month. In the meantime, what appear to be Motorola Edge 40 Neo official marketing images have surfaced, confirming the forthcoming device's design and colour options.

The Galaxy Z Fold5 Thom Browne Edition has now arrived, debuting first in Samsung's home market of South Korea. Available from September 12, the Galaxy Z Fold5 Thom Browne Edition will ship with various accessories, including a customised Galaxy Watch6.

In our test, the Huawei MatePad 11.5 proves itself as a convincing overall package that still offers many options even without Google Services. We summarize the pros and cons for you again and show you how you can save a little more money.

It seems that Xiaomi is working towards releasing three high-end Redmi Note 13 series smartphones soon. Allegedly, the Redmi Note 13 Pro, Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus, and even a Redmi Note 13 Turbo are all in development under Zircon and Garnet codenames.

According to a report, Xiaomi is preparing to launch five versions of the Redmi Note 13 with differing specifications. Reputedly, there will be two 4G models and three 5G editions, one of which will be sold through the POCO brand.

If you've always wanted a designer phone but don't want to spend all too much money, then look no further. The realme 11 Pro is a smartphone whose back was created by an ex-Gucci designer - and it isn't just its looks which impress. We have summarized our test results here.

The Redmi Note 13 Pro is on the horizon, with Xiaomi certifying the handset with another Chinese regulatory body. Certified as 2312DRA50C, the Redmi Note 13 Pro will support 67 W wired charging and will serve as a cheaper alternative to 23090RA98C, the presumed Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus.

The Galaxy Watch4 and Galaxy Watch4 Classic are finally eligible for One UI 5 Watch, Samsung's spin-off of Wear OS 4. Arriving as HWH3 for both devices, One UI 5 Watch introduces various changes for the Galaxy Watch4 series and is available to download now.

Samsung ships the Galaxy Watch6 and Galaxy Watch6 Classic with new quick-release watch bands. While the watch bands are fundamentally the same as those that Samsung includes with the Galaxy Watch5 series, Galaxy Watch6 owners are now reporting problems with the new connector.

Xiaomi has now jumped the train of offering four Android OS updates and a fifth year of security patch updates. The commitment will start with the Xiaomi 13T series and will match the China-only Redmi K60 Ultra. Unfortunately, it appears that the Xiaomi 13T and Xiaomi 13T Pro will receive OS updates from Android 13 onwards, not Android 14.

The Galaxy Watch5 and Watch5 Pro are some of the first smartwatches that support 'Watch Unlock', a long-awaited feature that Google originally debuted with Wear OS 3 as Smart Lock. While the feature is not live yet, it has already reached Galaxy Watch5 series models that have been updated to One UI 5 Watch and Wear OS 4.

Google has unveiled updated branding for Android before the autumn release of Android 14. Android's bugdroid has also been overhauled with the aim of being as 'dynamic as Android itself'. The new styling is joined by various tweaks to Android as a whole, including the distribution of the 'At a Glance' widget to all devices, which was previously a Google Pixel exclusive.

Motorola has now launched the Moto G54 in India. The mid-range smartphone comes with a MediaTek Dimensity 7020 chipset, a 120 Hz display and up to 12 GB of RAM, among other features.

It appears that OnePlus is developing a new Android tablet under the name OnePlus Pad Go. Reportedly, the tablet will not arrive until next year, despite its certification by the BIS in India.

According to a new report from a typically reliable leaker, Google plans to drastically increase prices for this year's Pixel flagships in Europe. Reputedly, the Pixel 8 will start at €799 with 128 GB of storage. By contrast, the Pixel 8 Pro is said to exceed €1,099 and could cost upwards of €1,299 for its 512 GB variant.