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A new leak has outlined how much the Galaxy Z Fold4 and Galaxy Z Flip4 will cost in Europe. With potential price rises for both models compared to their predecessors, it seems that a 1 TB version of the Galaxy Z Fold4 may not make it to European markets either.

The Galaxy M02 is an HD+ LCD display, dual-camera Android smartphone that launched in 2021, and never saw an M03 successor. However, it now seems Samsung intends to forge right ahead with an M04 that may debut in 2023, if not earlier, with an SoC and OS upgrade over its bargain-bucket forebear.

OPPO has confirmed that it has secured the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon W5 wearable platform for its 2022 flagship Watch. In fact, the OEM has indicated that there will be more than 1 version of this third-gen smartwatch, which will also be first to the market with its new chipset. OPPO has hinted at its ability to boost performance in its inaugural vehicle.

iQOO will wait until August 2022 to launch its 9T - however, the brand already asserts that it is the fastest device in the AnTuTu rankings - for its price-bracket, that is. Then again, with the Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 processor, up to 12GB of RAM and 256GB internal storage, it may well be capable of the "1.1 million" score with which it is now associated.

Google has started offering the Pixel 6a and Pixel Buds Pro in multiple markets. Available to order in far more countries than the Pixel 5a, the Pixel 6a will begin shipping next week, as will the Pixel Buds Pro. Google is offering a pre-order bonus worth £99.99 with Pixel 6a bonuses too.

Infinix has expanded Note 12 series with the Note 12 Pro 4G, a cheaper counterpart to the Note 12 Pro 5G. Equipped with a MediaTek Helio G99 SoC, the Note 12 Pro 4G also has a 6.7-inch AMOLED display and a 108 MP camera, among other features.

A leaker has provided more details about Zenfone 9, ASUS' next smartphone. Due to be officially presented in a few days, the ASUS Zenfone 9 will be a compact Android flagship powered by a Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 and with a 120 Hz OLED display. Unfortunately, the Zenfone 9 is rumoured to receive software updates for just two years and mid-range cameras.

Mobvoi has announced that a next-generation TicWatch smartwatch is in the works. Presumed to be the TicWatch Pro 4, Mobvoi has teased that the smartwatch has a robust design with ultra-fast performance and improved battery life. The TicWatch Pro 4 will be one of the first smartwatches with the Snapdragon W5+ Gen 1, Qualcomm's latest smartwatch platform.

Nothing has released software version 1.1.0 for the Phone (1), a small package that contains plenty of changes. Available to download now, the software update includes several promised features, as well as delivering several optimisations and improvements.

Samsung is preparing to launch several new products, with its next Galaxy Unpacked event scheduled for August 10. Although Samsung has not announced any of its rumoured devices yet, it is taking Galaxy Buds2 Pro, Galaxy Watch5, Galaxy Watch5 Pro, Galaxy Z Flip4 and Galaxy Z Fold4 reservations in the US.

OnePlus has now officially confirmed the branding and launch date of its next premium phone. The OnePlus 10T 5G will make its global debut on August 3, and is expected to arrive with a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 in tow, as a cheaper alternative to the OnePlus 10 Pro.

Xiaomi has introduced the Redmi K50i, which it bills as offering 'extreme performance'. Equipped with a MediaTek Dimensity 8100 chipset, the Redmi K50i also has LPDDR5 RAM, UFS 3.1 flash storage and a 144 Hz display. The Redmi K50i will be orderable later this week in India.

The OnePlus 10T is projected to launch as a flagship smartphone that will break the OEM's current top limit for RAM soon. The SKU in question might just have shown up on Geekbench in a leak that could confirm its new selling point. However, some potentially disappointing twists for this tale have already emerged.

Qualcomm has already turned its attention to its next-generation flagship smartphone chipset, having recently introduced the Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1. Currently thought of as the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, the SoC will arrive a few weeks earlier than the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 did last year.

The ZTE Nubia Z40S Pro is the latest Android smartphone to debut with the updated Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 flagship processor. It has also managed to undercut its rivals from Realme or iQOO in doing so, starting at the equivalent of just ~US$500 in China. Despite this, the device also offers a choice of charging speeds, an extensive rear camera hump and very thin bezels for its 144Hz screen.

It seems that Samsung is preparing to refresh the Galaxy Tab A7, a 10.4-inch tablet sold since 2020. While the 2022 edition will share many similarities with the outgoing model, Samsung has included a more powerful chipset.

A cheaper Surface Duo has turned up on eBay, months after Microsoft cancelled the project. Codenamed Cronos, the Surface Duo 2 Lite or Surface Duo Go would have featured a plastic build with no Glance Bar, plus an 'upper mid-range chipset and rear-facing cameras.

The notorious leaker Evan Blass has posted an image that may or may not confirm the date on which Samsung will hold its next Unpacked 2022 event. The launch is thought to headline the OEM's latest premium foldable Galaxy Z Fold- and Flip-series Android devices. That has yet to be confirmed outright; however, Samsung has now set the date in question with some new and cryptic official teasers.

The iQOO 10 and 10 Pro have just launched with Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 SoCs augmented by the V1 Plus co-processor in both cases. However, the Pro variant goes even further in terms of unique features, as it has now officially won the race to 200-watt (W) "ultra-fast flash" charging. It also has the better display and rear cameras of the two.

Evan Blass has outlined details about the Snapdragon W5 Gen 1 and W5+ Gen 1, two chipsets that will replace the Snapdragon Wear 4100 series. With process node, co-processor and GPU refinements, the Snapdragon W5 Gen 1 series should deliver better battery life and performance for upcoming Mobvoi and Oppo smartwatches running Wear OS.
Update: Qualcomm announces Snapdragon W5+ and W5 Platforms.

A well-known leaker has shared several high-quality renders of the Zenfone 9, ASUS' next compact flagship smartphone. Scheduled for release next week, the Zenfone 9 will feature an updated design, among other changes.

Initial signs of a next-generation TicWatch Pro smartwatch have emerged online. Currently thought of as the TicWatch Pro 4, the TicWatch Pro 3 series successor should feature a refined design and new health monitoring functionality, among other changes.

The Huawei Mate 50 series is set to debut shortly. Word from China has now revealed some important details of the flagship phones, with two notable takeaways being the reported presence of a Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 4G and a Mate 50 X that will finally succeed the popular Mate 20X from 2018.

New renders of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 and Galaxy Z Flip4 have shown up online. They showcase key design elements and the colour variants in which the foldables will be sold. Samsung is expected to launch both devices on August 10.

The recently launched Nothing Phone (1) has several issues with its display. Some users are complaining about a green tint while others noticed a dead pixel near the selfie camera. Nothing is aware of the issue and should ideally issue a fix soon.

Featuring the same Android version and loud speaker as its non-Pro sibling, the MediaTek Helio G85-driven AGM H5 Pro can be already pre-ordered for US$319, down from a regular price of US$369. The limited-time offer also throws a free charging dock and buds into the retail package for increased value.

Ulefone has introduced Android 12 to its Armor series of rugged smartphones with the new X6 Pro. Then again, one could say that the OEM has made an odd choice in which to debut this software upgrade, as the new rugged handset has a compact build with a 5-inch IPS display driven by an aging MediaTek Helio chipset. Its price is quite reasonable as a result, although its availability could be better.

OPPO has made the Indian versions of its latest premium mid-range Android smartphones, the Reno8 and Reno8 Pro, official today (July 18, 2022). They have been introduced alongside the Air version of the OEM's first-gen tablet, as well as its new Enco X2 flagship TWS earbuds. They will be available imminently via channels such as Flipkart.

Typically reliable leaker Ice Universe has now confirmed one detail about Samsung's next-gen range-topper, the Galaxy S23 Ultra. The flagship will, indeed, sport a 200 MP camera but that sensor has yet to be announced.

By the sound of it, the "Galaxy A04" is a budget smartphone that should launch in 2023. However, it is gaining leaks at such a rate that a more imminent debut seems likely. It has most recently been certified with Indian and Thai authorities, thereby possibly hinting at its availability in at least one of those countries soon.

iQOO's latest Android flagship smartphones are slated to launch as the 10 and 10 Pro later in July 2022. Now, the brand is driving hype for at least 1 of these devices in terms of its best display attributes. They include the latest LTPO technology from Samsung, an industry-leading max brightness and HDR10+.

The 12S Ultra can be described as Xiaomi's new camera behemoth in more ways than one. The OEM has also sourced the highest-end display for its latest flagship, driven by the fastest processor Qualcomm can provide. Now, the cost of packing all of this and more into the same device at the factory has been revealed.

Samsung has proudly announced that its SmartThings Find network is now made up of at least 200 million devices (counted as individual "find nodes") worldwide. The OEM's Apple Find My rival has taken less than two years to grow to this extent. Its success is attributed to the release of the first-gen Galaxy SmartTags, which allow users to find things besides Samsung hardware through the service.

The Indian Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has ruled that the mobile device OEM OPPO is liable for fines equating to ~US$550 million for practices that allegedly amount to the evasion of custom duties in the country. OPPO does not completely agree with the findings, yet states it is committed to acknowledging and rectifying the situation.

Since Honor continues to try to impress prospective customers, the high-end smartphone Magic4 Pro not only uses Google services again, but also comes with a premium set of features and achieves convincing results in our review.

iQOO's latest top-end mobile device is tipped to launch as the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1-powered 10 Pro in its native China. Now, it seems the brand will release a smartphone with very similar specs, albeit under a different name, to the Indian market. It is now officially being teased as the 9T via Amazon India.

According to reports straight out of China, Xiaomi is working on four new tablets, with sizes ranging from 10.4" to a massive 14" model that looks set to be positioned as a cheaper alternative to Samsung's Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra. The Xiaomi Pad 6 series is on its way, it appears.

Realme has announced a date in July 2022 for its next multi-device Indian-market launch, strongly hinting at the arrival of the Pad X 5G as a headline moment. However, the OEM is also now teasing a completely new product to debut alongside it: its first ever monitor. It may emerge alongside some additional peripherals and a new wearable.

Smartphone fast charging technology that breaks the current 150 watt (W) limit is projected to hit the market by the end of 2022. However, OPPO reportedly aims to go even further with a new 240W standard. It is apparently in testing right now at the OEM's factories, although it may still have some critical issues compared to existing or potentially emerging solutions.

The Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 disappointed in most gaming tests due to its heavy throttling, poor efficiency, and bad thermals. Its replacement, the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, has now been put through a gaming test and looks the real deal, even outperforming the A15 Bionic on the iPhone 13 Pro Max.

The Honor Tablet 8 is on the verge of launching in China. Due for release on July 21, the tablet will sport a thin chassis with narrow display bezels, a 12-inch display and a colourful back panel. The Honor Tablet 8 looks more than a bit like the Xiaomi Pad 5, though.

Xiaomi has rolled out another update for the Mi A3, its final Android One-based smartphone. With the Mi A3's third anniversary occurring later this month, V12.0.25.0.RFQMIXM could be the smartphone's penultimate update.

Samsung has presented two new Galaxy M13 models, including the rumoured Galaxy M13 5G. While the pair sound like similar smartphones, the standard Galaxy M13 has more rear-facing cameras than the Galaxy M13 5G, among other differences.

While the OPPO Find N was OPPO's first entry into the foldable market, the company will consider it to have been a success. It has a successor in the works, too: the OPPO Find N2, which is apparently set to be a clamshell foldable like the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4.

Motorola continues to tease the Moto X30 Pro on Chinese social media ahead of the device's launch. Rumoured to be arriving globally as the Edge 30 Ultra, the Moto X30 Pro utilises the Samsung ISOCELL HP1, a 200 MP camera sensor. Although plenty of unknowns remain about Motorola's next flagship, a company executive has shared a high-resolution camera sample with his followers.