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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.

Google has released Android 13 Beta 4 to all recent Pixel smartphones. Now on its final beta release, Android 13 has reached release candidate status and is now just a few weeks from a public release.

Honor's chief executive officer (CEO) Zhao Ming has revealed some opinions on the current trend toward the co-branding of premium Android smartphone cameras. In the executive's opinion, they may not add enough to a consumer's UX to keep them out of "gimmick" territory in all cases. Therefore, his OEM is not likely to join others such as Xiaomi and OPPO in securing co-branding with a well-known camera company.

While waiting for the MIUI 13.5 update, Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro (and non-Pro, as usual) users receive a new software update. With a size of about 265 MB, the MIUI 13.0.8 Global Stable update comes with the latest security patches and nothing else, although there might also be some minor tweaks and fixes included.

iQOO is close to announcing the iQOO 10 series, including the iQOO 10 Pro. Ahead of next week's announcement, the iQOO 10 Pro has surfaced on Geekbench with a Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1, 12 GB of RAM and Android 12.

According to word on the grapevine, Qualcomm is set to abandon Samsung entirely for the manufacturing of its flagship 5G chipsets in the mid-term. Supposedly, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, and Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 could all be built by TSMC, after Qualcomm switched to the Taiwanese company's fabs for the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1.

Samsung has introduced a new colour option for the Galaxy S22, and one that could also be making its way to the Galaxy Z Flip4 and Galaxy Z Fold4. Known as Bora Purple, the colour option should be available on the Galaxy S22 Plus and Galaxy S22 Ultra at some stage too.

Honor has unveiled the X40i, a MediaTek Dimensity 700-powered handset with a 6.7-inch display and a 50 MP primary camera. Designed with a more eye-catching design than most smartphones, the Honor X40i also has a 4,000 mAh battery that supports 40 W fast charging. The Honor X40i starts at CNY 1,599 (~US$238) with 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage.

Samsung has registered a device highly likely to debut as the Galaxy Z Flip4 later in 2022. The latest clamshell has been confirmed as a 5G-capable foldable handset with Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth, NFC and wireless charging. It is rumored to launch in August 2022 alongside the Z Fold4.

Realme has just confirmed that its square-faced smartwatch series is indeed headed for a third generation. The Watch 3's teasers are now running alongside those for the Pad X on the OEM's official Indian channels, suggesting that the 5G-capable slate will take the stage next to the new wearable later in July 2022.

Nubia has announced that it intends to refresh its current flagship Android smartphone for late 2022. This Z40S Pro as teased will have a markedly different build compared to its immediate predecessor, upgrading to a flat-edged chassis that rocks a physical slider along one side. Nubia also strongly hints at increased camera prowess for the upcoming mobile device.

Oppo has unveiled the A97 in China with a 5G chipset. Available with 12 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage, the Oppo A97 launches with Android 12, two colour options and a 90 Hz display. The Oppo A97 is only orderable in China for now, where it costs CNY 2,099 (~US$312).

After a marketing video revealed most details of the Asus Zenfone 9 last week, the Taiwanese company has now officially confirmed the imminent launch of the compact flagship. The Zenfone 8's successor will debut on July 28, as perhaps the smallest widely available premium Android phone.

With its unusual color variants, the realme GT Neo 3T is a special phone. Read on to find out why it convinced us overall in the review process.

Nothing has finally launched the Phone (1) after engaging in OnePlus levels of hype to promote the smartphone. While Nothing pushes the Phone (1) through an invite-only system, it is already possible to purchase freely. Thankfully, Nothing has confirmed the smartphone's full specifications, along with when it will start shipping pre-orders.

According to reports, Honor is working on a new mid-range tablet. Rumoured to be running on the Snapdragon 680 4G, the Honor Tablet 8 could also feature a 2K display and reasonably fast charging. There is no word on a global release yet, though.

HMD Global has presented the Nokia T10, an affordable tablet running Android 12. Priced at US$159, the Nokia T10 is available with LTE connectivity and can serve as a Windows PC's secondary display. The Nokia T10 should receive 2 years of OS updates and 3 years of monthly security updates, too.

Samsung has announced changes for its Expert RAW app. While the camera app has gained new features, it will not support the Galaxy S20 Ultra's telephoto camera. Neither the Galaxy S20 Ultra, nor the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra or the Galaxy Z Fold2 will support Expert RAW until September at the earliest, either.

Lenovo Mobile has teased the Motorola Razr 3, officially called the Motorola Razr 2022. While many details remain unknown, Motorola has also shared a marketing video teasing the upcoming foldable smartphone.