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Logitech has announced European and UK pricing for the G Cloud, its 7-inch gaming handheld based on the Snapdragon 720G. Despite always having the G Cloud on sale in the US, Logitech has decided to sell the device for about as much as a Steam Deck in Europe and the UK.

Motorola has now confirmed the global launch date for its next-generation foldable smartphones. Rumoured to be the Razr 40 and Razr 40 Ultra, the pair have now been seen in more leaked official images showcasing the utility of the latter's huge cover display.

OPPO is now believed to launch its latest Reno-series Android smartphones on a certain date in May 2023. The devices are projected to pack typical mid-range specs into new packages, with most genuine upgrades reserved for the higher-end Pro and Pro+ models. Then again, the vanilla model may be able to graduate to faster charging and triple rear cameras in 2023.

Apparently, Google has developed more innovations for Wear OS 4 than it initially announced. Not only will this year's update bring cloud backups to the Wear OS platform, but it will also introduce animated tiles, plus various gold and health-focused improvements.

Google has now confirmed that server issues were the reason behind some Pixel 6 and Pixel 7 series units overheating and experiencing excessive battery drain. Google has pushed changes to the Google app remotely, with no end-user action required.

The Nothing Phone (2) has made its Geekbench debut, scoring 1,253 and 3,833 in the benchmark. It packs 12 GB of RAM and a Snapdragon SoC, which could be the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1.

Believe it or not, but HTC still has some skin in the smartphone game. The company has taken to its Twitter account to tease the previously leaked U23 Pro 5G, which is set to be unveiled on May 18. The new smartphone is a mid-range device, but it looks to be linked in some way to HTC's VR efforts with Viverse branding included as part of the announcement.

Oppo has shuttered its custom silicon team, according to a Chinese news report. The news is said to have come as a shock to employees with the team continuing to advertise for new staff as recently as the past two weeks. Oppo had been developing custom MariSilicon image signal processors (ISPs) for its devices in an attempt to differentiate their phones from the competition, however it appears the company's management no longer believes the added cost is warranted.

Amazon US has taken US$450 off the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 in a new deal. Bringing the foldable down to as little as US$1,349.99, the deal also takes US$450 off 512 GB variants.

Motorola will soon release the Razr 40 Ultra, getting the jump on Samsung with its upcoming Galaxy Z Flip5. Motorola is only a few weeks away from releasing the Razr 40 Ultra, ahead of which a high-profile leaker has published numerous press shots online showcasing the device in all its expected launch colours.

The wearables OEM Mobvoi has just announced that "something BIG is coming", in the form of its next-gen TicWatch Pro 5 flagship. The new wearable has yet to be hyped in terms of its specs, although its initial trailer seems to confirm a rumored major design update. In the meantime, it is up for grabs as a prize in an official social media-based giveaway.

Qualcomm will launch its next-gen flagship SoC, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, at the tail end of the year. More performance numbers for the chipset have now leaked, indicating a 25% more powerful GPU and likely a similar number on the CPU end.

The Galaxy Z Flip5 is already touted as the most potentially practical of its Android clamshell foldable smartphone series yet ahead of its release. Now, it is believed to become more productivity-friendly still by acquiring support for Samsung DeX at last. The feature, currently found on flagships such as the Galaxy S23 Ultra, allows a mobile device to act more like a PC when connected to a monitor.

Google and iFixit announced a partnership to make replacement parts and tools for nearly every Pixel phone available. Furthermore, they are sold in a variety of markets worldwide - luckily for Australia-based teardown vlogger Hugh Jeffreys. The YouTuber tested the collaboration out on a broken Pixel 7 Pro.

Asus' latest Android gaming flagship smartphone builds on the most advanced and unusual features of its most premium forebears, an in-built AeroActive cooling portal included. However, none of that prevented the 6 Pro's JerryRigEverything bend-test fail. Can its 2023 counterpart do any better?

Nubia is expected to break into the foldable smartphone market by the end of 2023. The device is thought to launch as a successor to the current Z50 Ultra Android flagship, albeit with a much larger main display and - naturally - a completely different build. However, there are already hints that the brand has no intention of following the biggest flexible-display trends with its first-gen offering.

Realme is currently previewing its new Narzo N53 ahead of its debut as the brand's next Amazon Special in India. The Android smartphone bears a striking resemblance to a flagship iPhone in its new teasers, thanks to a suspiciously familiar camera hump design housing a 50MP main shooter. The N53 also boasts a new "California Sunshine" design with slim edges and a 5,000mAh battery thus far.

A new leak says the MediaTek Dimensity 9300 will feature an eight-core CPU with a 2+4+2 layout, complete with two Cortex-X4 high-performance cores. It will be manufactured on TSMC's N4P node and launched sometime in October.

The Redmi Note 12 is the cheapest model in the current Redmi Note series. Although it costs considerably less than a Redmi Note 12 Pro or Redmi Note 12 Pro+, its update supply is longer.

HTC has indicated that it will unleash a successor to the Desire 22 Pro later in May 2023. It is thought to launch with potentially significant rear camera and display specs (on paper, at least), with more moderate battery and charging upgrades. Then again, the OEM may choose to focus on use-cases besides mobile photography or mid-range performance with this next-gen "Pro".

Tecno is now said to take Samsung on with a "Phantom V Fold Yoga" to match the Galaxy Z Flip4 in the near future. Hands-on images of the device suggest that the two do indeed have a very similar build, although the "V Yoga" may stand out with a larger and more distinctive cover display. Then again, the Android smartphone may also launch with mid-range specs compared to the 2022 class-leader.

iQOO has officially confirmed that it will launch the world's first Android smartphone with MediaTek's newest flagship processor later in May 2023. The Dimensity 9200 Plus (or 9200+) is slated to power the Pro version of the Neo8 series on that date. The device is also already slated to arrive with the latest take on iQOO's high-end design and a dedicated secondary chip for its rear cameras.

OnePlus is now believed to have another device to augment its high-end 2023 smartphone line-up soon. It is thought to ship with the same processor as the brand's current flagship, yet hit a more moderate price-point with a display from BOE. It is slated to launch in China, yet could arrive in other regions thereafter as a new variation on the existing 11R.

Google has silently cut the price of the Pixel 6a after revealing the Pixel 7a, Pixel Fold and the Pixel Tablet. The price appears to be a new fixed price for Google's cheapest smartphone, likely to distinguish it from the company's new mid-range offering.

Google has released the second Android 14 Beta following yesterday's I/O 2023 keynote. Android 14 Beta 2 is available across numerous devices from iQOO, Lenovo, Nothing, OnePlus, Oppo, Realme, Tecno, Vivo and Xiaomi, unlike its Pixel-exclusive predecessors.

DxOMark has published detailed analysis of the P60 Pro and its flagship-worthy cameras. With 48 MP primary, 48 MP telephoto and 13 MP ultra-wide-angle lenses, the P60 Pro currently offers the best rear-facing camera array of any smartphone released to date, Find X6 Pro, Magic5 Pro Pixel 7 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max included.

OnePlus' online store has unveiled its (North American) Mother's Day 2023 sale with attractive deals on some of its Android smartphones, its 2022 flagships included. The 10 Pro has potentially substantial discounts, whereas the 10T is offered at US$100 off (even if it has 16GB of RAM) and with a free protective accessory at present.

The "Razr 40" is thought to launch as one of Motorola's latest foldable smartphones. According to a new leak, it might do so with internals comparable to those of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4, yet start for less. Should that be the case, it might prove the most popular Razr yet in 2023 - despite its rumored compromises.

Sony has introduced the Xperia 10 V, a new mid-range smartphone based on the same Snapdragon 695 chipset as its predecessor. The Xperia 10 V retains its predecessor's 60 Hz OLED display too, but features a new 48 primary camera.

In our review, the Galaxy A14 5G proved to be a good introductory smartphone. But in the past, the 5G standard would have to have been acquired with some compromises compared to the LTE version. Now, this is not the case - with a few exceptions.

Sony has lifted the lid on the Xperia 1 V, one of two smartphones the company has introduced today. Launched alongside the Xperia 10 V, the Xperia 1 V offers various improvements over the outgoing Xperia 1 IV, such as a new 48 MP primary camera and a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset. Pre-orders will open next month in most markets but for more than comparable versions of the iPhone 14 Pro Max or Galaxy S23 Ultra.

Google has revealed Wear OS 4, despite its Wear OS 3 rollout remaining incomplete. The first Wear OS update in two years, Wear OS 4 will ship with battery life improvements and backup/restore functionality, among other changes. Wear OS 4 is likely to debut in the Pixel Watch 2 and the Galaxy Watch6 series.

The NPad X packs a lot of features for the low price. Users are getting a laminated 10.95-inch touchscreen, 4G LTE SIM support, MicroSD support, and quad speakers to be a solid inexpensive multimedia tablet for the family.

Google has introduced the Pixel Tablet, a 10.95-inch tablet based on the Tensor G2 chipset. The Pixel Tablet also has 8 GB of RAM, a choice between two storage options and a 27 Wh battery. At launch, Google offers the Pixel Tablet in three colour options with colour-matching charging docks.

Google has showcased the Pixel Fold, the first foldable smartphone for the company. Built around a 7.6-inch foldable display, the Pixel Fold also has a 5.8-inch cover display, a Google Tensor G2 chipset and a 48 MP triple rear-facing camera set up, among other features.

Google has finally taken wraps off the Pixel 7a. The Pixel 7a is powered by the Google Tensor G2 SoC and features an FHD+ display, 64 MP primary camera, and a host of AI-powered enhancements. The Pixel 7a will retail for ₹43,999 or US$499.

Mobvoi has now provided some clarity about the state of Wear OS 3 across its TicWatch smartwatch series. While the company hoped to start rolling out the OS update last summer, it is only now getting around to commencing Wear OS 3 beta testing.

Sony is preparing to launch the Xperia 1 V globally soon, having scheduled a global showcase on May 11. However, numerous details about the flagship's cameras may have leaked online, detailing Sony's new Exmor T sensor.

The increasingly well-known mobile device brand OPPO is preparing to wrap its operations in France up in order to leave the market as of mid-2023. The company might, furthermore, bring its "co-brand" OnePlus with it in the course of this exit. It reportedly represents losses to contractors and re-sellers that might run into the millions of euros.

Samsung has detailed more camera refinements for the Galaxy S23 series, which will be headed to all models. Apparently, the option of choosing 2x portrait zoom will soon return, as will fixes for issues viewing HDR shots in the stock gallery app.

Motorola will soon release the Razr 40 Ultra, its likely alternative to this year's Galaxy Z Flip5. However, leaked promotional images have confirmed Motorola's intention to offer a cheaper foldable by way of the Razr 40. Mimicking the design of the Galaxy Z Flip4, the Razr 40 will be available in at least three colours with textured finishes.

Realme has unleashed the 11 Pro Plus to push 200MP main cameras even further into the mainstream today (May 10, 2023). It has been joined by vanilla 11 and 11 Pro siblings with the same new camera-ring design, Realme UI 4 based on Android 13 and 5,000mAh batteries. All three new devices ship with MediaTek's latest refreshed SoCs and FHD+ AMOLED displays

MediaTek has officially unveiled its flagship Dimensity 9200+ chipset with faster Cortex-X3/Cortex-A715 cores and a 17% faster Arm Immortalis G715 GPU.

The new RedMagic 8 Pro is an Android flagship with the claim to fame of being the only gaming smartphone with an under-display camera (UDC). Then again, its 2022 counterpart the 7 Pro can say the same - and also has an attractive discount as part of the brand's upcoming fifth anniversary celebration. RedMagic is also doing a giveaway on some of its PC accessories as well as its mobile devices to mart the event.

FREEDARE has announced that it will bring its new option in electrified mobility to Indiegogo later in May 2023. The start-up describes it as "the world's first smart fat tire e-bike", which seems to mean the multi-terrain IP5X two-wheeler comes with battery management, theft detection and route-planning via its own smartphone app. Its range, comfort and early-bird prices are also now being hyped ahead of its debut.