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The Samsung Galaxy Tab S8, Galaxy Tab S8+ and Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra already offer various software optimisations to make use of their large displays. However, Samsung has now confirmed that Android 12L is planned for the three tablets to simplify multitasking further.

A new device, purportedly from Xiaomi, has appeared on Geekbench. Its combination of a novel model number and well-worn specs have led to rumors that it is a new addition to the POCO M4 series, albeit without 5G connectivity. Accordingly, it might be a pre-existing Xiaomi device rebranded to fit this description.

Google, today, released the first Android 13 Developer Preview codenamed Tiramisu. The new Android version that is slated to hit devices sometime after July 2022 will bring new privacy features such as a system-wide photo picker, themed app icons for third-party apps, faster hyphenation, and more. Android 13 DP1 currently is meant only for developers and can be used in the Android Emulator or flashed manually on compatible Pixel devices including the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro.

Realme has announced that it will introduce a new C-series smartphone to its audience in Thailand soon. It has already been teased as a device with looks quite like those of its current flagships, and even has a main camera of a resolution that might be found in one, not to mention a markedly large battery. However, based on the SoC for which the C35 is destined, it is not likely to cost all that much.

OnePlus has publicly acknowledged that the rumored second-gen Nord CE smartphone exists for the first time, and has confirmed a launch date for the phone, in one fell swoop. The brand has indicated that the product event will also unveil a change of branding for its speedy charging technology. Furthermore, it seems the new Nord is to offer expandable storage, not to mention a headphone jack.

Xiaomi is bringing two versions of the Redmi K50 Gaming to market, including Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team Edition. The pair will feature a flat display with a punch-hole front-facing camera and up to 12 GB of RAM with 256 GB of storage. Both could debut with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC, too.

The Galaxy S22 series headlined yesterday with the S22 and S22+ sporting impressive-sounding 50 MP cameras. The Galaxy S22 Ultra still offers the most powerful cameras of the lot, though, and the first post-launch camera samples of the Ultra and vanilla model have now surfaced.

The Google Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro have proven to be some of Google's most successful releases to date, having broken sales records despite a less-than-perfect launch season. Why have the devices been so popular? Let's have a look at some of the standout features of the Pixel pairing that might entice you.

All three new Galaxy S22 variants have just launched with displays made of first-party Dynamic AMOLED 2X, have 120Hz refresh rates and are protected with the latest Gorilla Glass Victus+. However, the Ultra version is the only one with an Adaptive Refresh mode that can go down to 1Hz rather than 10Hz. It also contains some other upgrades that has its maker calling it "our most advanced display yet".

Samsung is selling the Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22+ and Galaxy S22 Ultra in multiple colours that you cannot get elsewhere. The online exclusives are available in nearly two dozen countries, including Australia, the UK, the US and numerous EU member states.

After rolling out early MIUI 13 builds to the Redmi Note 10, Redmi 10, and Xiaomi 11 Lite, Xiaomi is now set to grace its flagship phones, the Mi 11 and Mi 11 Ultra, with their own tastes of MIUI 13 powered by Android 12, starting with the European models.

Samsung has finally launched the Galaxy S22 series, thereby also confirming details such as the 3 flagship variants' new camera hardware, fresh 50MP or 108MP main sensors included. They are backed up with some new features for their native app, Nightography, Adaptive Pixel and the S22 Ultra's new hybrid stabilization system included.

Reportedly, prototypes of this year's foldables are apparently already in Samsung's headquarters, including what will become the Galaxy Z Fold4. According to two leakers who claim to have insider information on the upcoming handset, the Galaxy Z Fold4 could launch with a new display format and a superior under-display camera compared to the Galaxy Z Fold3.

The Google Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro have been struggling with various software problems since their launch last year. The February update was supposed to fix critical bugs, but people are now reporting that the patch also introduces new bugs. Reportedly, the February update causes frustrating Wi-Fi issues, seemingly without an obvious cause.

Samsung has revealed the Galaxy S22 Ultra, a successor to both the Galaxy S21 Ultra and Galaxy Note 20 Ultra. Available in seven colours, the Galaxy S22 Ultra comes with up to 1 TB of storage, flagship cameras and a 5,000 mAh battery, among other features.

The Samsung Galaxy S22, S22+ and S22 Ultra are finally officially out there, as is the fact they run on new, "fastest ever" 4 nanometer (nm) processors. The promise of the power involved in this upgrade also implies scope for a lot of heat. Accordingly, the OEM asserts that it has re-designed its mobile thermal management system specially for its new flagships.

Samsung has launched the Galaxy S22+, one of its three new flagship smartphones. The Galaxy S22+ starts at €1,049 and offers a few advantages over the Galaxy S22, including a brighter display. The Galaxy S22+ shares its cameras with its smaller sibling though, including its 3x 'Hybrid Optical Zoom' camera.

Samsung has revealed the Galaxy S22, a 6.1-inch handset that offers flagship hardware in a compact package. The Galaxy S22 measures 70 x 146 x 7.6 mm, weighs 167 g and starts at €849 with 128 GB of storage. Samsung will sell the Galaxy S22 in eight colours, too.

At its Galaxy Unpacked 2022 event today, Samsung officially unveiled the Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra — the largest Galaxy tablet in recent memory after the Galaxy View, with a 14.6-inch 120 Hz WQXGA+ AMOLED display. The Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC and features dual-12 MP front cameras for enhanced 4K video collaboration. The Tab S8 Ultra is powered by a massive 11,200 mAh battery and will be available from February 25 starting from €1,149.

Samsung, today, unveiled the Galaxy Tab S8 and Galaxy Tab S8+ during its Galaxy Unpacked 2022 event. Samsung is offering upgrades to its tablet range after a year-long gap following the Tab S7 Series in 2020. The new Galaxy Tab S8 and Tab S8+ feature the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC and come with improved interoperability between other Galaxy devices including the new Galaxy S22 Series, Galaxy Book, and Galaxy Buds.

Sony has unveiled two new Walkmans aimed at audiophiles who wanted a dedicated MP3 player. Not only do the NW-WM1ZM2 and NW-WM1AM2 support modern streaming services and formats, but the more expensive model also relies on copper and gold for the best possible sound.

Google may not have brought Wear OS 3 out of beta yet, but Samsung has implied that the OS may be a few months away from release. While the OS was already expected to feature a next-generation Google Assistant, it seems that Wear OS 3 will support streaming music in the YouTube Music app via Wi-Fi and LTE. The Galaxy Watch4 and Galaxy Watch4 Classic will benefit from both features, too.

Xiaomi has confirmed when it will launch the Redmi K50 series, starting with the Redmi K50 Gaming. In addition, the company has published numerous new details that outline the series' design and a few specifications.

The highly-anticipated Redmi Note 11 and Redmi Note 11S have been launched in India. Both phones continue their predecessors' legacy by offering decent hardware at an affordable price. The Redmi Note 11 and Redmi Note 11S will hit shelves on February 11 and February 16, respectively.

Phones with Qualcomm Snapdragon chips have occupied all top 10 places in AnTuTu’s Android flagship performance chart for January. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC leads the charge with strong support coming from the Snapdragon 888 Plus. The overall champion device was the iQOO 9 Pro, with an average of 1,020,974 points.

Lenovo has shared some new details about its upcoming compact gaming tablet, the Legion Y700. The Chinese OEM has revealed the battery capacity and fast-charging support specifications for the 8.8-inch slate, and there has also been some information leaked about the panel type. No price or release date has been given for the Lenovo Legion Y700 yet.

The Galaxy S22 series is finally set for launch. However, it now seems that the ZTE Nubia Z40 Pro can hope to keep itself in mind for some tech fans even during this event, as the 2 types of flagship will run on the same Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC in some cases. It is said to have posted Geekbench results comparable with those of the upcoming Samsung phones.

The Find X5 and Find X5 Lite have leaked, seemingly the two other Find X5 series devices after the Find X5 Pro. While the Find X5 is a smaller version of the Find X5 Pro, the Find X5 Lite shares little resemblance with the rest of the Find X5 series. Instead, the Find X5 Lite is a re-branded Reno7 SE. The Find X5 misses out on a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC, too.

The Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra arrives on February 9, Samsung's next premier tablet. Plenty is already known about the 14.6-inch tablet ahead of tomorrow's Galaxy Unpacked event, including that it will feature a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC. However, a hands-on video has already leaked, showcasing its potential as a laptop or Surface Pro 8 replacement.

The Xiaomi 12 Ultra may now not be quite as dead as earlier leaks have indicated. A prominent leaker has hinted that the Mi 11-series flagship successor is indeed on the way, and with faster wired charging this time. Its next generation is now slated to offer its OEM's current top speed of 120W - although it might compromise a little on other specs to do so.

Redmi's General Manager has announced to his Weibo followers that the Redmi K50 series will launch 'very very soon'. In the meantime, leaked case designs appear to show the Redmi K50 and Redmi K50 Pro's rear design, which includes three cameras.

Samsung has unveiled ten new watch bands for the Galaxy Watch4 and Galaxy Watch4 Classic. While the bands will not be available until the end of the month, a significant software update for the pair will arrive tomorrow.

The midrange 6 nm MediaTek Dimensity 900 SoC will power the new smartphone alongside 2x2 Wi-Fi 6, an optional orange leather option, and a "Golden Portrait" feature which Infinix claims is the equivalent of a 2x optical zoom.

Motorola has confirmed that it will bring a new smartphone to market later this month. Expected to be the Moto Edge 30 Pro, the device should be the first opportunity to buy a Motorola with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset outside China. The Moto Edge 30 Pro will have plenty of other tricks up its sleeve too, including a 144 Hz OLED display.

POCO has confirmed the launch date of the POCO M4 Pro 5G in India. The device will arrive as the POCO M4 Pro 5G in the country, which means it will unveil with MIUI 12.5 and Android 11, not MIUI 13. The POCO M4 Pro 5G will be available from February 15.

Samsung has published several camera shots from the Winter Olympics, capturing 'the excitement of an epic night of celebration #withGalaxy'. Rumour has it that the photos were taken using a Galaxy S22 Ultra, Samsung's next premier flagship smartphone. The Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22+ and Galaxy S22 Ultra will launch on February 9 at Samsung's next Galaxy Unpacked event.

Xiaomi has released V12.0.16.0.RFQEUXM to the Mi A3, a European build that contains the January 2021 security patch. The 12 MB update will arrive as an OTA on eligible devices, but recovery and fastboot zip files are also available.

Xiaomi has issued V13.0.1.0.SKUMIXM to the Redmi 10 on its Mi Pilot scheme. The update brings MIUI 13 and Android 12 to the budget handset, which launched last summer on MIUI 12.5 and Android 11.

The Honor 50 Lite launched in Germany with an MSRP of around 300 Euros (~$343), and it intends to win over buyers with fast 66-watt charging, a good display, and a high-resolution quad-camera setup. Unfortunately, the smartphone suffers from a few flaws on its way to receiving a full recommendation.

Ahead of Unpacked, Samsung's press release for the Galaxy Tab S8 series has leaked, revealing the company's plans to deliver four major OS updates to its current flagship phones, with five years of support in total. The Galaxy Z Flip3 and Galaxy Z Fold3 will, for example, receive Android 15.

Xiaomi has slowly continued its MIUI 13 rollout, and it appears the company is now set to grace the Mi Pad 5, Mi Pad 5 Pro, and Mi Pad 5 Pro 5G with their first tastes of MIUI 13 and Android 12, after announcing the suspension of internal betas for the trio.

The Galaxy S22 series will make its debut on February 9. Ahead of launch, however, a new report brings information that will gladden the hearts of expectant Indian fans. Supposedly, the trio of flagships will ditch the Exynos 2200 in favor of Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 when they come to India.`

Step aside self-proclaimed audiophiles because this list is for active listeners who value durability, convenience, and just the right punch of bass needed to get those last few reps in. The fuss-free wireless headphones on this list can take a beating all while delivering great battery life and exceptional sound.

Motorola scrambled to become one of the first OEMs with a foldable clamshell smartphone on the market. Now, a new patent from the company suggests it intends to turn the new Razr inside out - kind of literally. It focuses on a new design that allows a device of this form-factor to bend the other way compared to the existing device.

OnePlus is rumored to launch a second-gen Nord CE very soon. Earlier leaks have purported to spill its battery, charging and SoC specs ahead of this event. Now, some new tips, some from an official source, seem to endorse these rumors.

Samsung's super-sized tablet is just two days away from being unveiled, but a hands-on image has already surfaced online. While the tablet has a 14.6-inch display, its notch remains recognisable. The Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra appears to have thicker bezels than marketing materials suggest, too.

While Samsung has showcased elaborate Tiger-themed billboards for its next Galaxy Unpacked event, several promotional teasers have accidentally gone live in the US. Not only has AT&T kitted out a store with Galaxy S22 promotional materials, but Samsung US has also started running Facebook adverts for the upcoming smartphones.

The Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G debuted for the global market with a Snapdragon 695 a while ago. While that chipset may appear weaker than the Redmi Note 10 Pro's Snapdragon 732G, benchmark numbers tell a different story.

The Samsung event slated to unveil the Galaxy S22, S22 Plus and S22 Ultra may finally be upon us. However, the rumored designs for all 3 has been revealed in advance of this Unpacked stream - again. This possibly last-minute tip comes in the form of a new 360-degree video that purports to show all 3 phones from all angles this time.