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Following the V30 and V Max, the Doogee V30T arrives as the latest member of the brand's V series of rugged Android smartphones. Its highlights include the MediaTek Dimensity 1080 SoC, a 120 Hz display, a 108 MP main triple camera setup, all inside a tough case covered with a photochromic material.

After months of rumors, Xiaomi has now launched its latest tablets in China. The Xiaomi Pad 6 and Pad 6 Pro arrive as proper successors to 2021's Pad 5 series, and come equipped with powerful chipsets, competitive hardware, and enticing price tags.

Xiaomi has introduced the Xiaomi 13 Ultra, its latest flagship. Usurping the Xiaomi 13 Pro, the Xiaomi 13 Ultra features a fourth rear-facing camera, among other changes, as Xiaomi looks to take on the best Android flagships going.

The Dimensity 9200 looks to not be as much of a success as last year's Dimensity 9000 series. According to a new report. MediaTek already has its sights set on its next-gen flagship chipset, the Dimensity 9300, which is being built in collaboration with Vivo and is expected to rival the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3.

The Pixel Tablet is fast approaching, with Google likely launching the tablet during its I/O 2023 keynote on May 10. In the meantime, a new leak claims to have confirmed more unknown details about the device, including the presence of a built-in privacy switch.

Google's upcoming mid-range smartphone, the Pixel 7a, will launch in a few weeks at I/O. Pricing information for the 7a has now leaked, potentially dampening public excitement thanks to a price tag exceeding what the superior Pixel 7 is routinely available for these days.

Based on new information, the POCO F5 Pro will not be a straight re-brand of the Redmi K60. While Xiaomi will repurpose most Redmi K60 parts for the POCO F5 Pro, the latter will have a smaller battery capacity than the former.

Google is set to unveil the Pixel Fold next month at I/O as its first attempt at a tablet to rival Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold lineup. Ahead of its debut, however, a new leak has now provided insight into Google's launch and availability schedule for the foldable, as well as for the mid-range Pixel 7a.

Fairphone has opened an Android 13 beta program for the Fairphone 3 and Fairphone 3 Plus. While Android 13 will be the third major Android OS update for the Fairphone 3 Plus, the Fairphone 3 is set to receive its fourth update, one more than even Google provides its smartphones.

New leaked hands-on photos of the POCO F5 and POCO F5 Pro appear to confirm the pair's origins. As expected, the POCO F5 will launch as the global version of the Redmi Note 12 Turbo, while the POCO F5 Pro will be a re-branded Redmi K60.

As JerryRigEverything host Zach Nelson points out in the YouTube channel's latest video, the new OnePlus 11 sports an oddly-shaped "center vent" not typically found in Android smartphone frames. It was deemed not likely to be for something more normal, like a mic, due to its shape and size. Then again, the mystery "hole" might be there for a good reason, as the device's appearance in the popular teardown series reveals.

Xiaomi has revealed yet more Xiaomi 13 Ultra features ahead of the device's release alongside the Smart Band 8 and Pad 6 series. Reputedly, the Xiaomi 13 Ultra will arrive tomorrow with the world's brightest smartphone display, among other display innovations. Xiaomi has now showcased the Xiaomi 13 Ultra from all sides too.

Recent rumors indicated the existence and imminent launch of a foldable tablet from Samsung, reportedly branded as the Galaxy Z Tab. Those rumors may have been premature, or even entirely bogus, it seems, with word from typically reliable quarters writing them off.

According to a new leak, Samsung is set to debut its next-gen earbuds, the Galaxy Buds3 shortly. As a direct successor to 2021's Buds2, the Buds3 are tipped to match the Buds2 Pro in terms of features. Sadly, however, it appears Samsung has now shelved all plans for the release of the bean-style Galaxy Buds2 Live.

Smartphones such as the OnePlus 11 currently occupy the top end of the Android market thanks in part to the ability to charge their large 5,000mAh batteries at up to 100W. However, according to a prolific leaker, those specs might trickle down in the next wave of devices, although they will be from the brand Realme instead. It is also now tipped to put the currently ultra-premium combination of 16GB RAM and 1TB of internal storage within the reach of more consumers soon.

Motorola is preparing to release the Edge 40, a mid-range alternative to the Edge 40 Pro. While the former was expected to launch with the new Dimensity 8020, a new leak suggests that Motorola may have opted for an older MediaTek Dimensity chipset instead.

Xiaomi's ongoing hype campaign for its next top-end Android smartphone asserts that the 13 Ultra is much more than a mere "camera phone". To that end, it is now said to underpin its "professional" use-cases through the ability to work with certain filters, just like a real DSLR. This might be achieved with a new accessory with the requisite adapter.

Motorola is projected to launch a new Razr with a bigger cover display than ever before in 2023. Now, the foldable Android smartphone is tipped to launch alongside a second version for the first time in the same year. This allegedly inaugural Lite version will drop its flagship counterpart's upgraded feature to debut as a more "affordable" option.

The Galaxy M54 5G has launched at the upper end of the Samsung mid-tier Android smartphone spectrum in 2023, with a new 5nm Exynos chipset to drive a 120Hz display with proportions to match its larger-than-average battery. Now, it looks like the device is going to become available in India, albeit under a different name.

Realme's registration of a new smartphone with China's TENAA regulator seems to reveal that the OEM has taken inspiration from Xiaomi's top-end devices in its design. The device in question is said to be of the next-gen 11 series; should that be the case, its new look represents a significant departure from those of its 10 Pro predecessor.

Case designs of the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro have leaked online. Hence, the design changes that Google has made for its future flagship smartphones compared to the current Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro.

The FCC has confirmed that Xiaomi plans to launch at least the Pad 6 tablet globally. Seemingly arriving in three memory variants, the Pad 6 will lack some of the stand-out features of the Pad 6 Pro, such as 67 W fast charging.

Xiaomi continues to provide more details about the Pad 6 series in the run-up to next week's launch event. As expected, Xiaomi will release the Pad 6 and Pad 6 Pro, both with Snapdragon 8 series chipsets. Xiaomi promises to debut a new deep sleep mode too, among other features.

A leaker has provided information about alleged POCO F5 and POCO F5 Pro colour options. The same leaker has outlined memory options for the pair ahead of their launch, which Xiaomi is rumoured to have scheduled for later this month.

Apparently, Samsung remains on schedule for an August launch of its fifth-generation foldable smartphones. Billed as the Galaxy Z Fold5 and Galaxy Z Flip5, the pair are expected to enter mass production in two months' time. The same analyst has also revealed new details about the state of the Galaxy Z Flip5's cover display.

The Xiaomi 13 Lite is the most affordable entry-level model in Xiaomi's 13 series. The main plus points compared to its predecessor are the improved camera and the even brighter AMOLED display. The 6.55-inch smartphone can be purchased online for around US$450.

The ROG Phone flagship mobile gaming devices is back in 2023 with a new series. It starts with the vanilla 7 with rear-facing RGB logos set into a new two-tone finish – and then goes right up to the 7 Ultimate with a rear-mounted OLED “ROG Vision” secondary display and an AeroActive port to augment the series' new GameCool 7 thermal management system for its “no-compromises” internals. The 7 and 7 Ultimate have debuted alongside the new AeroActive Cooler 7 accessory that integrates a sub-woofer for the first time.

Xiaomi has started to hype the 13 Ultra's impending launch with some juicy details on its rear camera mega-hump, and how it may be an upgrade on that of the preceding 12S Ultra. Both devices will have the same 1-inch main camera - however, the Sony IMX989 will be augmented by no less than 3 additional 50MP lenses in the newer model. Furthermore, they will be exclusive to the 13 Ultra on their debut.

Samsung has officially confirmed that the Galaxy M14 is on the way to India. The Exynos 1330-powered smartphone is to be unleashed on a market segment in which it will, according to the OEM, be the only one with a 6,000mAh battery. Furthermore, it is equipped with charging that is of a higher wattage in its new region compared to others.

Google has released the first public beta version of Android 14. For now, Android 14 Beta 1 is exclusive to Pixel smartphone owners from the Pixel 4a (5G) onwards. Android 14 Beta 1 introduces numerous changes from Android 13, but Google has held back some new expected features for now.

Xiaomi has now confirmed the imminent debut of its next-gen fitness tracker, the Xiaomi Band 8. The Band 8 will launch in China on April 18 as a direct successor to the Band 7, and will do so alongside the Xiaomi 13 Ultra and Xiaomi Pad 6 series.

The ASUS Zenfone 10 has appeared on Geekbench in several Geekbench 6 listings. Sporting a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset and up to 16 GB of RAM, the Zenfone 10 should go toe-to-toe with current generation flagships while delivering excellent performance from Qualcomm's latest top-tier chipset.

A well-informed display analyst has outlined display sizes for Google's next-generation Pixel smartphones. Likely launching in the autumn, the Pixel 8 will be significantly smaller than the Pixel 7. The Pixel 8 Pro will its predecessor's 6.7-inch display size, though.

LG is finally delivering on its promise to provide three major Android OS updates for its final flagship smartphones. The company has now begun the process of bringing Android 13 to the LG Wing, the handset's final OS upgrade.

Xiaomi has confirmed that it is less than a week away from launching the Pad 6 series. Based on an initial teaser, the Pad 6 series includes a nod to the Xiaomi 13 series and could serve as a laptop replacement.

Dasung is now selling its Link E Ink smartphone companion on Indiegogo, where it starts at US$299. Available in wired or wireless variants, the Dasung Link has a 6.7-inch E Ink display that is suited for note-taking, drawing or reading.

ZTE has announced the AxonPad, a Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1-based tablet powered by a 10,000 mAh battery that supports 80 W charging. A 12.1-inch IPS display is also onboard, which delivers 2.5K visuals with a 120 Hz refresh rate.

ZTE has previewed the Axon 50 Ultra, which shares a few features with the company's Nubia Z50 Ultra. While the Nubia Z50 Ultra surpasses the Axon 50 Ultra in a few areas, the latter is one of the first smartphones with two-way satellite messaging support.

Oppo has stolen a march on Honor by beating it to the top of DxOMark's camera leaderboard. Pipping the Magic5 Pro by a point, the Find X6 Pro also outperforms the Galaxy S23 Ultra, iPhone 14 Pro Max, Pixel 7 Pro and the Mate 50 Pro, among other flagship smartphones.

Alldocube has unveiled the X Pad, an 11-inch Android tablet powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 900 chipset. Eventually shipping globally with Android 13, the Alldocube X Pad also has 8 GB of RAM and quad speakers, among other features.

Xiaomi has now officially confirmed the launch date of its most premium smartphone for the year, the Xiaomi 13 Ultra. The Xiaomi 12S Ultra's successor will debut on April 18 and is expected to be joined by the much-awaited Xiaomi Pad 6 series.

Google has finally improved Night Sight mode for the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro. Rolling out in a new Google Camera update, Night Sight should now work as well on the Pixel 6 series as the current Pixel 7 series. Not all Pixel 7-related Night Sight features have been added to the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro, though.

Vivo's major product launch, now allegedly set for later in April 2023, is projected to introduce a second-gen Android tablet as well as the OEM's latest foldable devices. A new leak purports to outline all the similarities and differences between this "Pad2" and its possible closest rival, which has now been released globally as the OnePlus Pad. The two slates are now said to come in different colorways, for a start.

Honor has launched the Magic5 Pro in the UK, the company's latest premier smartphone. Available for under £949.99 with various pre-order discounts, the Magic5 Pro is considerably cheaper than the Galaxy S23 Ultra or the Xiaomi 13 Pro, despite featuring a 1-inch camera sensor, a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset and a large battery.

Google is now distributing the April 2023 update to Pixel smartphones, ranging from the Pixel 4a to the Pixel 7 Pro. Not only has Google bundled the April set of Android security patches in TQ2A.230405.003, but it has also included several important bug fixes spanning multiple Pixel smartphone generations.

New Xiaomi 13 Ultra renders have been posted online. They showcase a circular camera housing with four camera sensors, a curved screen and minimal branding.

Xiaomi is preparing to bring the POCO F5 series to market, which is expected to land later this month. In the meantime, the FCC has now released a picture of the POCO F5 or POCO F5 Pro, confirming that it will be a re-branded Redmi K60 or Redmi K60 Pro.