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Hohem has announced an Easter 2023 sale with up to 15% off its line of hand-held gimbals and their accessories. Those mobile videography tools include the new iSteady M6, normally priced at over US$200 with its innovative module that confers both AI tracking and RGB fill light functions on the product. The right code can bring that price down to just under US$190, however.

According to new leaks, Google is developing an alternative to Apple's Find My network. Possibly starting with Android 14, people will be able to track lost Pixel devices even when they are powered off. The functionality should even extend to when these devices have run out of battery too.

More information about the Xiaomi 13 Ultra has emerged online, shortly after Xiaomi confirmed the device's launch for later this month. The Xiaomi 13 Ultra may be receiving a global release, but a few notable countries will miss out like India and Turkey.

Ahead of its expected August debut at Unpacked, Samsung's upcoming Galaxy Tab S9 series has now made its first trip to Geekbench, with single-core and multi-core test results that edge out the Galaxy S23 Ultra.

A new leak has revealed the upcoming Motorola Edge 40 in all its release colours. Once again, Motorola will team up with Pantone to offer a smartphone in its Viva Magenta 2023 colour of the year, as well as three other non-Pantone branded options.

Meizu is an Android smartphone brand now said to get into the foldable game in a big way soon. Not only that, the inaugural device in question is also believed to launch with the top-end main camera beyond even Samsung's 2023 Galaxy Z Fold-series flagship. The shooter is projected to support 8K recording, high-end pixel-binning and fast auto-focus.

Motorola has previewed a new version of the Moto G Power. Sold as the Moto G Power 5G (2023), the handset features a 120 Hz display, a 5,000 mAh battery and a MediaTek Dimensity 930 chipset, among other mid-range hardware. The Moto G Power 5G (2023) will launch in the US on April 13.

The Redmi Note 12S has arrived and will be available in Europe for €289 in three colours. However, it appears that Xiaomi has re-badged the Redmi Note 11S, with the same display, SoC, battery and charging capabilities.

Xiaomi has brought the Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G to Europe following its launch in Malaysia and Turkey. While Xiaomi has pitched the Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G as a new device, it is just a re-branded Redmi Note 10 Pro that supports faster wired charging, right down to its reliance on Android 11 and MIUI 13.

Samsung is preparing to release the Galaxy A24, a bridge between the Galaxy A14 and the Galaxy A34. While the device has leaked previously, a new leak has revealed more specifications, pricing and a launch window, among other details.

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 will feature a 50 MP + 10 MP (telephoto) + 12 MP (ultra-wide) rear camera setup. Similarly, the Galaxy Z Flip5 will pack two 12 MP cameras. Both foldables will use updated sensors.

Colour options have leaked for this year's Galaxy Flip5 and Galaxy Z Fold5. Reputedly, Samsung plans to shake up the colours available for its foldable smartphones, as it did last year with the Galaxy Z Flip4 and Galaxy Z Fold5.

Xiaomi has now officially confirmed the existence of its line-leading flagship for the year, the Xiaomi 13 Ultra. The Xiaomi 13 Ultra will debut in China this month, equipped with Leica's "most perfect" Summicron lens, and will also be available on the global market.

The X Fold2 is already painted as the world's fastest foldable smartphone, thanks to its new flagship processor - now, it is backed to become the fastest-charging device of its class as well. It has allegedly passed through official testing with the triple-digit spec in question ahead of its April 2023 launch.

The new OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite will be available from April 11 in India and from April 25 in Europe. The smartphone features the same Snapdragon 695 SoC as its predecessor but now features a 108 MP camera and increased RAM. OnePlus also announced the Nord Buds with ANC support.

The FCC has published documentation for what appears to be the Pixel Tablet, Google's first Android-based tablet since the Nexus 9. The FCC's documentation reveals various information about the Pixel Tablet, including that it relies on the older Wi-Fi 6 connectivity standard, not Wi-Fi 6E like recent Pixel smartphones.

A new leak reveals key details about the Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra. It will feature up to 16 GB of LPDDR5X RAM, an 11,200 mAh battery, a 14.6-inch WQXGA+ screen and IP68 water/dust resistance.

The Nord Buds 2 have now been unleashed to bring active noise cancellation (ANC) and the latest Bluetooth standard to its line of mid-range OnePlus audio accessories. They are also touted to get the user in the groove with software-based BassWave optimizations, "all-day" battery life and large drivers with "titanized" diaphragms. They have been released for sale in multiple markets, with availability in more to follow.

Samsung is now all but ready to unleash the Galaxy A24 as a new affordable-grade smartphone on the Indian market - according to the latest leaks via its own website, that is. The device is expected to join its A23 predecessor in 4G/LTE-only status, albeit with a potentially refined design and rear camera layout.

It appears that Mobvoi has set a rough date for when it will start updating some of its existing smartwatches to Wear OS 3. For some reason, the company has left out the original TicWatch Pro 3, despite its similarities with the TicWatch Pro 3 Ultra and TicWatch E3.

New details about the Pixel 7a have emerged online. Reportedly launching five colourways, the Pixel 7a is also now expected to be available later this year with 128 GB or 256 GB of storage as Google narrows the gap between its Pixel a and flagship Pixel smartphone series.

Motorola's most potential-laden - and "Wi-Fi 7-ready" - Android flagship to date has finally arrived in Global Edition form. The Edge 40 Pro has brought its class-leading pOLED display and top-end internals with it to international shores. It also outstrips most of its competition with 125W TurboPower charging technology, and features triple rear-facing cameras, two of which are 50MP.

Twitter leaker Ice Universe says the Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic will feature a 1.47-inch screen with a higher resolution than its predecessors. The wearable will also feature a 425 mAh battery.

Renders of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9+ have shown up online. The tablet retains most design elements of its predecessor, such as dual rear cameras, thick bezels and an S Pen silo.

OPPO (or its parent corporation) is already responsible for some of the fastest-charging smartphones on the market. Now, the OEM is tipped to go even further with the next generation of its SuperVOOC charging, slated to pack triple-figure wattage into a battery that could fit into a wide range of mobile devices.

Vivo is now backed further than ever to launch its first ever clamshell foldable smartphone. The "X Flip" has allegedly been spotted in the hands of a Chinese pop-culture personality who might be introduced as the Android device's official spokesperson soon. The leak may also thus reveal finalized details on its design and cover-display use-cases prior to launch.

RedMagic has unleashed a number of its PC gaming range alongside the latest colorway for its 8 Pro Android smartphone on markets such as the US and Canada for the first time. The accessories include the brand's Gaming Mouse and Keyboard as well as its 4K Monitor. Most of them are available to order from the OEM's website.

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 will reportedly feature a cover display that is between 3 and 4 inches in size. It will occupy the entire top half of the phone, only making room for its two camera sensors.

Samsung chose not to release a Galaxy S22 FE at all. Instead, it appears the company will make the jump directly from the S21 FE to the S23 FE later this year, with a new leak now revealing alleged specifications of the next-gen Fan Edition phone.

Realme has now finally debuted its much-awaited mid-range phone in China. The Realme GT Neo5 SE arrives as Realme's answer to the Redmi Note 12 Turbo that launched a week ago, sporting the same Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 and identical specs and pricing.

Motorola is tipped to launch its latest foldable smartphone as the Razr+ (or Razr Plus) for the first time in 2023. The next-gen device was also believed to flout its new naming convention in terms of battery capacity compared to its predecessor. Now, a new leak might prove that that is not the case - then again, the discovery may not make much of a difference in the long run.

Asus has officially confirmed its gaming smartphone for the year, the ROG Phone 7, for an April 13 debut. Ahead of that date, however, details of the phone have now surfaced in the wild.

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.