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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.

The inaugural Nothing Phone had relatively limited availability on its launch, especially for a new Android smartphone. However, the start-up behind it has already made strides in this area with its next-gen flagship, according to a new leak. It purports to confirm the device's name, model number and connectivity ahead of its imminent debut.

The official wallpapers for the Google Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro have leaked ahead of the pair's release later this year. Available to download now, the wallpapers confirm that Google had designed half a dozen unique colours for the Pixel 8 series, with four colour options apiece for the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro.

The first benchmark result for the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 2 has emerged online, courtesy of the RedMagic 8S Pro. Qualcomm's next flagship chip refresh scores favourably against the MediaTek Dimensity 9200+ and an early version of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3.

Honor is now selling the Honor 90 Lite, a MediaTek Dimensity 6020-backed smartphone with a 100 MP primary camera. Also offered in three colours, the Honor 90 Lite starts with discounts and pre-order gifts, including a choice between a free pair of Earbuds X5 or the Band 7 fitness tracker.

An accurate leaker has provided a first look at the OnePlus Fold, which is also rumoured to arrive as the OnePlus V Fold. Sporting a thin design with a huge camera housing, the OnePlus Fold could prove a foil for the Galaxy Z Fold5, Samsung's July-bound flagship foldable.

OnePlus has dropped the strongest hints yet as to the launch date of its upcoming third-gen Nord-series flagship smartphone. The OEM has also indicated that the device is not coming to the North American market in 2023; however, for some lucky online community members outside that region, there is a chance to win and test the Nord 3 in advance.

Nothing has let it be known that it now has less than a month until its second-generation flagship Android smartphone is revealed in full. In the meantime, the OEM's CEO, Carl Pei, has showcased an accessory that might either come in the box with or be sold alongside a new Phone (2). It underpins the brand's emerging 'transparent minimalist' design language and also effectively confirms USB type-C support in its upcoming mobile device.

The first signs of the Fairphone 5 have appeared online. While a release date, pricing and specifications remain unknown for now, leaked renders have highlighted design changes from the Fairphone 4, which is nearing its second birthday.

ZTE has just announced the release of its Nubia Neovision AR Glasses and Nubia Pad 3D to its global webstore. Accordingly, they are still at their full retail prices - however, for those looking for a bargain on a premium Android smartphone with a cutting-edge, selfie camera-hiding, edge-to-edge display, the OEM's recent Axon-series Ultra flagships are discounted by up to US$300 right now.

Alleged European pricing for all Galaxy Watch6 models has surfaced online. Reportedly, the Galaxy Watch6 series will start at €319.99; colours for all models have leaked too.

According to a reliable leaker, Google plans to shake up the display its offers in its flagship smartphones with the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro. Reputedly, Google's smaller flagship will finally adopt a 120 Hz panel, among other changes from the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro.

Samsung is now once again said to grace its latest flagship smartphones with a preview of its newest software a couple of weeks early in 2023 compared to 2022. One UI 6.0 Beta 1 is now backed to land in "the third quarter" of this year. It is projected to support Samsung apps optimized for Android 14, and may be another sign of an early launch for devices such as the Galaxy Z Fold5.

Realme's first ever 200MP camera smartphone has only been available to buy in India since yesterday (June 16, 2023). Despite this, the OEM now claims that the 11 Pro Plus and its 11 Pro sibling have already sold more "First Sale" units than any other mobile device in its price-tier on Flipkart. The devices offer fast charging and 120Hz displays as well as a new, Xiaomi 13 Ultra-like camera hump in their new market.

Samsung is over a month away from unveiling new devices at its 27th Galaxy Unpacked event. In the meantime, a reliable leaker has offered a first look at the Galaxy Tab S9 series, with the Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra set to be the marquee model of the three tablets available.

New renders of the Asus ZenFone 10 have been posted online, showing off five different colour variants. Its design is mostly identical to that of its predecessor, complete with two large camera modules and prominent ZenFone branding.

Although Samsung's official update policy suggests that the Galaxy S20 series is only eligible to receive quarterly security patches three years after launch, the former flagship smartphones are still being updated on a monthly basis, which is a pleasant surprise for Android users who are still holding onto their beloved device.

Samsung has released its anticipated camera update for the Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23 Plus and Galaxy S23 Ultra. Available as AWF1, the 2.2 GB download contains various camera improvements and system stability improvements.

A renowned leaker has published a batch of official Galaxy Watch6 series images, the first released so far. The leak seemingly confirms that there will be no Galaxy Watch6 Pro. However, there will be 43 mm and 47 mm versions of the Galaxy Watch6 Classic, along with 40 mm and 44 mm versions of the regular Galaxy Watch6.