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Vivo is reportedly working on a successor to its first-gen Android tablet. The "Pad2" is now believed to come with upgrades such as a display with the highest refresh rate for its class, not to mention a high-end MediaTek Dimensity tablet. It may also challenge its putative OPPO rival with an increased focus on camera specs and a more competitive starting price.

New press renders of the Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) have surfaced online. Launching later this year with a curved display and a familiar design, the Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) should be a more powerful alternative to its 4G sibling.

OPPO's "Find N3" is now thought to launch as a 2023 foldable flagship smartphone with a main display that comes with upgrades in terms of size and resolution compared to its predecessor. The allegedly "ultra-thin", more powerful Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 rival just might also be the first of its line to launch outside China.

According to reports, Xiaomi will start teasing the Xiaomi 13 Ultra next week. In the meantime, Xiaomi has announced an Open Day next month, while another leak points to the Xiaomi 13 Ultra's telephoto camera being on par with the new Oppo Find X6 Pro.

A new leak says the Galaxy S23 FE will launch as early as August 2023. It will feature three Samsung ISOCELL GN3 camera sensors, a 120 Hz screen, 8 GB RAM and a US$699 price tag.

Nokia has announced Pure, its latest design language for smartphones and smartwatches. Arriving after the company introduced a new logo, Nokia Pure shows what software could look like with Nokia branding in future, whether that be on first-party or third-party devices.

Meizu has unveiled the vanilla and Pro variants of its new 20 series of Android smartphones today (March 30, 2023). The devices are now poised to take on others such as the Xiaomi 13 series and OnePlus 11 with Qualcomm's new top-end processor, at least 12GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. The 20 Pro also boasts fast wireless charging and triple rear 50MP shooters.

Sony has started rolling new firmware updates to its latest Walkman devices, the NW-A306 and NW-ZX707. Rolling out as version 1.01.04 to both Walkmans, the new updates address audio issues for the NW-A306 and promise improved performance for the NW-ZX707.

If you are looking a relatively affordable tablet in the €200 (US$217) range, it would be nice to have a product with some outstanding features, right? Well, this is not really the case with the Lenovo Tab M10 2022, as you'll see in this summary of our review.

The new top-end Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor has enjoyed its first outing in a foldable device, according to the AnTuTu benchmarking group. The SoC, along with other top-end components, are now said to challenge conventional rivals such as the Xiaomi 13 Pro as part of the Vivo X Fold2, an upcoming premium device now confirmed to launch later in 2023.

Samsung is now distributing a major camera update to the Galaxy S23 series, starting in South Korea. The update, which is available on the Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23 Plus and Galaxy S23 Ultra, should also be headed to the US soon, among other markets.

OnePlus has introduced the Jupiter Rock Edition of the OnePlus 11, its latest flagship smartphone. While the new edition features the same hardware as the regular OnePlus 11, it has a 3D microcrystalline rock design that should be unique for every unit shipped. While the OnePlus 11 Jupiter Rock Edition is only available in China for now, it is rumoured to also be heading to India.

Anbernic has started selling the RG405M, its latest gaming handheld. Equipped with a 4-inch IPS display and a Unisoc Tiger T618 chipset, the Anbernic RG405M also has 4 GB of RAM, a 4,500 mAh battery and runs Android 12. Anbernic has priced the RG405M at less than US$200, with a US$10 discount on launch day.

The GT Neo5 SE is the upcoming mid-range iteration of its 2023 Android smartphone series. Nevertheless, Realme has now revealed that it has a display of a higher resolution and refresh rate compared to the Redmi Note 12 Turbo, the only other device on the market with the same new SoC. This official hype-post has prompted a famous leaker to claim that the SE's screen will be brighter, bigger and more responsive as well.

Lenovo confirmed rumors that it would be shutting down its gaming phone business. In a statement to Android Authority, the company said the closure of the Legion gaming phone business was part of the company's "gaming portfolio consolidation."

New details about the Motorola Edge 40 have emerged online. Likely launching alongside the Edge 40 Pro, the Edge 40 is rumoured to contain upper mid-range hardware and will retail for €599 in the Eurozone. High-resolution renders of the device have leaked in two colours too, although Motorola is rumoured to have developed four colour options.

A new Google Play Console listing has confirmed that Motorola is plotting a North American release for the Moto X40. Also launching in Europe as the Edge 40 Pro, the Edge Plus (2023) will take on current flagship smartphones like the Galaxy S23 Ultra and Xiaomi 13 Pro, among others.

Pitaka has released a new watch strap for Galaxy Watch4 and Galaxy Watch5 smartwatches. According to the company, the Carbon Fiber Watch Band is made from 100% carbon fibre, which should be lightweight and hard-wearing. A patented magnetic clasp should keep the strap comfortable during multiple days wear too.

Amazon's Fire HD 8 and Fire HD 10 tablets are discounted by up to 39% today. The discount only applies to refurbished models, but the price is under US$85 for most models.

Abxylute has brought its first gaming handheld to market. Based around a 7-inch, 1080p and 450-nit display, the Abxylute promises up to 8 hours of cloud gaming between charges, as well as hall effect joysticks and triggers.

The OPPO Find N2 Flip inevitably draws a lot of comparisons with the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4, in that they are both clamshell Android smartphones with cutting-edge foldable main displays. They also have dual rear cameras - then again, according to the latest independent test results, they are better in the newer OPPO device. Its Hasselblad dual shooters have lifted it above its rival in the DxOMark rankings, albeit not by much.

Xiaomi has presented the Redmi Note 12 Turbo, the first smartphone with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Plus Gen 2 chipset. The Redmi Note 12 Turbo also comes with a 120 Hz AMOLED display, up to 16 GB RAM and an optional Harry Potter special edition, among other features.

The 360-degree full-view 70mai Dash Cam Omni has just made its debut in North America. With a list price of US$199.99 for the US and CAD$279.99 for Canada, this 1080p dash camera features AI motion detection, built-in GPS and 128 GB eMMC storage, collision detection with a total buffered emergency recording of 15 seconds, and more.

Samsung is offering a free storage upgrade for the Galaxy S23 series on Amazon. The 256 GB Galaxy S23, 512 GB Galaxy S23+ and 512 GB Galaxy S23 Ultra can now be had for US$799, US$999 and US$1,199, respectively, until the offer lasts

OnePlus claims to have gone to "extreme" lengths to produce an upcoming limited edition of its flagship smartphone in 2023. This apparently involves developing a nine-step process in order to turn an "unprecedented" material into new, Jupiter-inspired rear panels for these special-edition 11 units. Each one is touted to have a unique grain to its new finish, to be showcased during an upcoming event.

A new leak has revealed updated European pricing for the Edge 40 Pro, Motorola's next global flagship smartphone. Contrary to earlier leaks, Motorola has priced the Edge 40 Pro at €100 higher than the Edge 30 Pro.

Qualcomm's upcoming Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC might be the first to feature a 1 GHz Adreno 750 GPU according to rumors. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 will also see a Cortex-X4 "Hunter" core with speeds up to 3.72 GHz and will use a 1+3+2+2 ARM CPU cluster. It remains to be seen if the higher clocked Adreno 750 would be exclusive to certain partners or be available for all.

According to several reports, OnePlus and Oppo have decided to leave European and UK markets. Reputedly, the two companies planned to pull out of France, Germany, the Netherlands and the UK first, starting in mid-2023. However, official statements from Oppo and OnePlus suggest otherwise.

The Motorola Moto G53s has emerged online, courtesy of a Google Play Console listing. While the Moto G53s shares its name with the Moto G53, Motorola may distinguish the pair in a few ways.

A new leak says the Motorola Edge 40 will feature a MediaTek Dimensity 8020 SoC, 8 GB RAM, 256 GB storage, a 6.5-inch 144 Hz POLED screen, and a 4,400 mAh battery that supports 68 W fast charging.

With its 120Hz FHD+ display driven by an aging MediaTek Dimensity chipset, the Tecno Camon 20 Premier 5G seems like nothing special on the mid-range Android smartphone ahead of its reportedly upcoming launch. However, it might still have a chance of standing out, should an alleged in-the-wild shot of the housing for its main 108MP rear camera and its two back-up lenses pan out.

A new leak says the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 will sport 2 Nuvia Phoenix I cores and 6 Phoenix M cores, resulting in single and multi-core Geekbench scores of 2,070 and 9,100, respectively. The AP will be launched sometime in 2024.

OPPO has announced that it will celebrate its third year of operations in Mexico by introducing its new premium clamshell Android foldable smartphone to the country. The Find N2 Flip will indeed bring its Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4-beating cover display and high-end MediaTek Dimensity chipset to this new market soon.

New details have leaked for the Find N3, Oppo's next-generation foldable smartphone. Tipped for launch in the autumn, the Oppo Find N3 is expected to feature Qualcomm's future Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 2 chipset, amid a host of other impression flagship specifications.

ZTE has finally confirmed Nubia Pad 3D pricing. The Snapdragon 888-powered tablet features a 9,700 mAh battery, a 12.4-inch and 2.5K display and 8 GB of RAM. However, it can also create 3D content thanks to a special display layer and twin front-facing cameras.

Samsung has previewed the Galaxy M54, a new mid-range smartphone in the company's stock mid-range portfolio. The Galaxy M54 has a considerable 6,000 mAh battery, a 120 Hz AMOLED display, a 108 MP camera with OIS, and a promise of 4 major Android OS updates.

New information has appeared online about the Pixel Tablet and its accompanying dock. Likely launching with the Pixel 7a and Pixel Fold during Google's I/O 2023 keynote, new leaks have outlined how its dock will work and show what it looks like from all sides.

Asus has confirmed that the ROG Phone is back with its 7 series in 2023. The upcoming addition to the top-end smartphone line is officially set to launch later this year. The OEM touts it to be unleashed as a new "legend" on the Android gaming scene for this year during a live-streamed, multi-venue event

Samsung has expanded its range of mid-range smartphones, having already released the Galaxy A14, Galaxy A34 and Galaxy A54 this year. Now it is the turn of the Galaxy F14, which combines a modern 5 nm SoC with a 50 MP camera and a 90 Hz display, among other features.

Amazon has advised Alexa voice assistant users that it will soon turn off a feature aimed at improving usability on smartphones. The feature will cease to work at the end of the month, with nothing replacing it.

Snapdragon 7 Plus Gen 2 benchmarks have landed online, a week after Qualcomm announced the new chipset. Early results suggest a massive improvement from previous Snapdragon 7 series chipsets and put the Snapdragon 7 Plus Gen 2 close to last year's Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1.

OnePlus has announced that the "larger than life" CE 3 Lite 5G will become the first Nord-series device to hit either India or Europe in 2023. The probably budget-friendly Android smartphone's pre-orders will open in April 2023 with "early bird" incentives such as the chance to win prizes or score extended warranties.

Anbernic has presented the RG405M, a 4-inch gaming handheld with an IPS display. Powered by the Unisoc Tiger T618 and LPDDR4X RAM, the Anbernic RG405M runs Android 12 and has a 4,500 mAh battery that should last up to 7 hours of gameplay between charges.

Realme has announced that the GT Neo5 SE will be ready to take the Redmi Note 12 Turbo on later in 2023. The Android smartphone offers the freshly-launched Snapdragon 7 Plus Gen 2 processor in a mid-range version of its series' flagship's design. It is also said to combine the new silicon with other top-end internals for a performance-focused experience.

Xiaomi is now offering the Redmi 12C outside China, three months after releasing the smartphone in China. The Redmi 12C comes with a 720p display, a MediaTek Helio G85 chipset, a 50 MP primary camera and a 5,000 mAh battery. The device features LPDDR4X RAM too, although there are cutbacks in some areas.

Xiaomi has finally opened pre-orders for the Redmi Note 12 series globally. Starting at €199.90 and £219 for the Redmi Note 12 4G, the Redmi Note 12 series costs up to £449 and €499.90 for the range-topping Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus. Xiaomi is offering pre-order bonuses in some cases too.

Huawei has presented its strongest Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 competitor to date. Not only does the Mate X3 have a much thinner design than the Galaxy Z Fold4 and this year's Galaxy Z Fold5, but it also has a lighter body and improved hinge technology. Huawei has equipped the Mate X3 with a high-quality set of cameras, among other features.

The launch of the Redmi Note 12 Turbo is a few days away, although it could be about a month before the device is available globally as the POCO F5. In the meantime, Xiaomi has revealed several display details with boasts that the Redmi Note 12 Turbo is superior to the likes of the iPhone 14.