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Casio has unveiled its latest G-SHOCK timepiece as the series' first ever model to rock the OEM's new "integrated bezel and band" technology. It makes the new watch at least appear more modular, and has also been conceived as a "near-future" design also inspired by virtual reality (VR) environments. The GA-B001 variants can also pair with an owner's smartphone via Bluetooth and Casio Mobile Link.

Vivo has introduced the Y02s, a budget smartphone that hides the fact that it only has a single rear-facing camera. Also equipped with a MediaTek Helio P35 SoC, the Vivo Y02S also has a 3.5 mm headphone jack, a USB Type-C port and a large 720p display.

Chuwi has presented the HiPad Max, a tablet based on Android 12 and powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 chipset. Also equipped with a 10.36-inch display and a 7,000 mAh battery, the Chuwi HiPad Max should be suitable for gaming, among other uses.

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4 5G only arrived earlier this month. However, PBKreviews has already published its teardown video in which it showcases what changes Samsung has made from last year's Galaxy Z Flip3. Unsurprisingly, the Galaxy Z Flip4 is an evolution of the Galaxy Z Flip3, not a revolution from the popular foldable smartphone.

Samsung persuades many business customers with its successful outdoor Galaxy models. But the Galaxy XCover 6 Pro could also be interesting for private users and even gamers. Find out more about how the smartphone performs in our review.

With the ROG Phone 6 and ROG Phone 6 Pro, Asus updates its gaming smartphone to the newest technologies. While it brings a more comprehensive upgrade this year, there are also some reasons for complaint. We summarize the results of our tests for you.

The Blackview Tab 13 has launched with Android 12, a MediaTek Helio G85 chipset and a 7.7 mm-thick chassis. Available for US$178.99, the Blackview Tab 13 also has a 1200p display, among other features.

Two years after the debut of its last Mate flagship, the Mate 40 series, Huawei is set to return with a new generation of premium, business-oriented smartphones. The Huawei Mate 50 series is coming, and has now been confirmed for a September 6 launch event in China.

iQOO fans in India may be particularly surprised to learn that the brand has announced the launch of the Z6, as there already is a smartphone of that name on sale in their country. The device's refresh is on the way nonetheless, decked out with a confirmed charging upgrade and a rumored internal specs bump. It will debut alongside a probably budget Z6x variant in August 2022.

Asus launched its 2022 Android gaming flagships with the latest top-end processor from Qualcomm. However, according to a famous leaker, the OEM will switch to the MediaTek equivalent in an upcoming ROG Phone 6 variant. This 'D' edition is tipped to have the same cutting-edge specs, a 165Hz display and 6,000mAh battery included.

Jumper has started selling the EZpad M10S, a UNISOC Tiger T610-powered tablet with a 10.1-inch display. Equipped with Android 11, the tablet also has a 5,000 mAh battery, 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage within its 420 g and 238.5 x 157 x 7.5 mm chassis.

JerryRigEverything has put the Pixel 6a through its paces, not long after he destroyed his OnePlus 10T. While the former is a flagship smartphone with a plastic frame and a plastic back, Google has built its mid-range unit with a plastic back and an aluminium frame. Despite the price difference, the Pixel 6a comes out on top and is not as fragile as OnePlus' latest smartphone.

Most smartphones from the Pixel series can now upgrade to Android 13. Their users may have been excited for the major software upgrade; however, according to some new Reddit threads, a handful of them have found that their wireless chargers suddenly no longer work with their mobile devices. The discussions include suggestions of some workarounds, although they reportedly fail to work in some cases.

From the 200 MP camera to the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, reports about the upcoming Galaxy S23 Ultra are plenty. This time we have a leak regarding the design of the next Ultra device. The information, if true, will disappoint fans who were hoping for a radical redesign.

With a massive 12,000 mAh battery, 8/256 GB of memory/storage, the Helio P90-powered Doogee S89 Pro launches as the world's first rugged phone to ship with a 65 W fast charger. The non-Pro version comes with roughly the same hardware specs, but only 33 W fast charging, less storage, and a slightly inferior main camera.

Nothing promises to provide its inaugural smartphone, the Nothing Phone (1), with three Android OS upgrades. Following the debut on Android 13 last week, fans of the phone have quizzed CEO Carl Pei on the company's update plans. His reply? Well, not promising.

Sony is expected to release the latest iteration of its compact smartphone this fall, and a recent certification from the Federal Communications Commission in the US has now apparently confirmed some welcome technical upgrades for Sony Xperia 5 IV, which will probably support wireless charging and also come with a 3.5mm headphone jack.

The OnePlus 10 Pro launched much earlier in the year but was met with a rather lukewarm reception. That may change next year with the OnePlus 11 Pro, however, with a new leak now raising hype for the OnePlus's next-gen flagship phone.

OPPO has revealed that it has second-gen Enco Buds ready to launch. The OEM asserts that the upcoming likely mid-range TWS earbuds will have "strong" bass despite their relatively small driver size. Therefore, they are rated to unleash quality audio, starting with the Malaysian market.

Motorola's global Twitter channel has just invited consumers to come and find their "Edge" within a new launch event set for early September 2022. The OEM is keeping the actual products in question a mystery for now; however, its tag-line and new teaser gif hint strongly at new mobile devices - Android smartphones that recently debuted in China with top-end specs, maybe.

More efficiency and less heat development. Users expected these attributes from the switch from Samsung to TSMC as the SoC manufacturer of the Qualcomm chipset. However, our review of the OnePlus 10T indicates that the Plus version of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 is no game changer.

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G has big shoes to fill, since its Redmi Note 10 Pro predecessor scored well in our review process with its all-round qualities and a good price-performance ratio. Xiaomi has therefore further refined the successor in some areas, but has not increased its price.

A well-known Youtuber has obtained prototypes of the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro, other examples of which emerged earlier this year. While the pair resemble Google's current flagship smartphones, the company has refined its design language with the Pixel 7 series. As a result, the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro are smaller than their predecessors, among other changes.

The FiiO M11S should arrive later this month, ahead of which two videos have revealed its design and various specifications. Unsurprisingly, the FiiO M11S resembles the FiiO M11 Pro, albeit with a few changes.

The Xiaoxin Pad Pro 2022 is Lenovo's latest Android 12-based tablet that has launched in China to start off with (hopefully). Its slightly plain metallic unibody can be spruced up with one of its various, occasionally color options, which start at about US$322 - although that is for its more affordable SKUs with a new MediaTek processor, whereas one with the Snapdragon 870 go for more.

Xiaomi has brought the POCO M4 5G to Europe, having released the smartphone nearly four months ago in India. For some reason, the POCO M4 5G has received different camera sensors since leaving India, and not for the better. The smartphone still has a Dimensity 700 chipset, a 5,100 mAh battery and a 90 Hz IPS display, though.

Lenovo has introduced the Legion Y70, a gaming smartphone based on the Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1. The Lenovo Legion Y70 also has a 144 Hz OLED display, a 50 MP triple rear-facing camera setup and a 5,100 mAh battery that supports 68 W fast charging.

On Monday, Google surprised fans by releasing Android 13 early. But even though a stable version of Android 13 is rolling out, Google still has issues to iron out from the release. The latest one is the inability of some Pixel users to send RCS messages while on mobile data.

Motorola has presented the Edge 2022, a smartphone equipped with a 144 Hz OLED display. Also on board is a 50 MP triple camera, the new MediaTek Dimensity 1050, and up to 8 GB of RAM with 256 GB of storage. The Motorola Edge 2022 is available at a price befitting its mid-range status too.

Nothing OS 1.1.3, the Nothing’s second update this month, is now making its way to devices. The update brings with it a plethora of imaging improvements and bug fixes. Among other things, Google’s optional Adaptive Battery, a feature that aims to improve battery life, will also be available post update.

Xiaomi commenced public testing of MIUI Beta based on Android 13. Supposedly, Xiaomi is only looking for a small number of recruits, which must own either a Xiaomi 12 or a Xiaomi 12 Pro. While the beta testing is on MIUI's Global ROM channel, Indian owners of either device are ineligible to join the program yet.

Apparently, Google plans to follow in the footsteps of Apple with the Pixel Tablet, the expected name for the former's inaugural Pixel-branded tablet. Mirroring recent iPads, it seems that the Pixel Tablet will not support any 32-bit applications. Discovered in Android 13 code, the software limitation should improve efficiency for the 2023-bound tablet, among other advantages.

ColorOS 13 has launched as OPPO's latest mobile device UI that brings the major Android 13 upgrade and more besides. They include undeniable echoes of its cousin, OnePlus' OxygenOS, in its new tweaks and features, the Bitmoji and Spotify AOD modes included. Nevertheless, the OEM asserts that it also matches a commitment to productivity and digital health, thanks to Multi-Screen Connect, Large Folders, Meeting Assistant and more.

A developer has managed to enable a new display mode on the Pixel 6 Pro. Due to arrive later this year on the Pixel 7 Pro, the 1080p mode should provide better battery life for Google's current flagship smartphone.

The mid-range smartphone, which made a name for its high level of repairability, is the first Android 11 handset to run the open-source operating System.

The flagship Xiaomi 12 variants emerged with curved displays across the board, and their 2022 successors were thought to be no different. However, an eminent leaker has now contradicted the leaks in question with assertions that at least 1 13-series member will debut with a flat display. It is still touted to launch with thin bezels and, possibly, next-gen LTPO technology.

Google is now allowing people to download a stable version of Android 13 on recent Pixel smartphones. Starting with the Pixel 4 series, Android 13 introduces numerous improvements and new features from last year's OS update. Google is preventing people from downgrading their Pixel 6a, Pixel 6 or Pixel 6 Pro from Android 13 to Android 12, though.

Motorola has launched the Moto Tab G62 as the latest option on the affordable Android tablet market in India. It has a 10.6-inch 2K display powered by the Snapdragon 680 SoC and a large battery. Accordingly, it has variants with and without 4G/LTE connectivity, both of which will be available through Flipkart, starting at just over US$200.

The iQOO Neo7 is rumored to launch as an Android smartphone that appeals to mobile gamers and performance enthusiasts with its Dimensity 9000 Plus SoC. Now, according to a famous leaker, it has also been conferred with a main image sensor custom-developed with Sony by its OEM. Then again, the rest of its cameras may have been compromised to support this supposed upgrade.

The Galaxy Z Fold4 and Flip4 could be said to be Samsung's most cutting-edge flagship smartphones to date, thanks to their updated flexible main displays. However, they still have smaller batteries than their closest 'normal' counterpart the Galaxy S22 Ultra. Nevertheless, the 3 devices seemed to be capable of some extremely surprising results when put to a test of screen-on time.

The portable wireless printer measures just 8.07 x 4.91 x 3.36 inches and is powered by a Li-Ion battery to be a good solution for small workspaces or students.

Motorola debuted the Moto S30 Pro alongside the flagship X30 Pro; however, the Android 12-powered smartphone is destined for Chinese consumers only. Then again, it is thought be able to break into the global market soon as the Edge 30 Fusion. Now, a famous leaker has released renders purporting to establish that both devices are one and the same.

What appears to be the first live image of the upcoming Xiaomi 12T Pro has now surfaced in the wild. The leaked image shows off a camera design straight from the Redmi K50 Extreme Edition, albeit with a 200 MP camera instead of a 108 MP one.

The Honor Magic4 Lite 5G is the slimmed-down variant of the flagship Magic4 series, thus falling between two poles. 120 Hz refresh rate, but only an LC display. Triple camera, but neither wide-angle nor telephoto lens. Is it still worth purchasing?

The latest Samsung Galaxy Watches have been official for 4 days by now (August 14, 2022) worldwide; however, the OEM never announced how much they would cost prospective Indian customers. Now, however, these details per SKU for this market is now out there, according to a famous leaker, at least.