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OnePlus has been rumored to launch a third-generation of its Nord series of flagship smartphones. Now, these leaks have gained steam again. A well-known leaker claims to have found reference to the device in question on one of the OEM's websites.

The OnePlus 10 Ultra is expected to sit at the very top of OnePlus's smartphone lineup. Apparently, fans may not have to wait much longer, with a new leak indicating that the flagship could be close to launch, and will debut with impressive cameras.

According to reports, Samsung will be making at least two modest improvements with this year's Galaxy Z Flip. Not only will the Galaxy Z Flip4 feature a larger battery than the Galaxy Z Flip3, but also a more spacious cover display. Purportedly, Samsung has decided to upgrade the Galaxy Z Flip to over a 2-inch cover display, which should deliver an improved user experience over the equivalent in the Galaxy Z Flip3.

Ross Young has outlined display differences between this year's Pixel Fold and Galaxy Z Fold4. While the pair are expected to feature similarly-sized interior displays, they may look quite different externally. Apparently, the Pixel Fold could launch with a wider aspect ratio than the Galaxy Z Fold4, perhaps in a similar vein to the Oppo Find N.

Xiaomi has expanded the Redmi Note 10 series with a new version of the Redmi Note 10T. Currently restricted to Japan, the new Redmi Note 10T 5G contains quite a few changes from the other smartphone of the same name that Xiaomi sells in other markets.

Motorola has announced a second generation of its Revou-series smart TVs for the Indian market. The inaugural variant was 4K/UHD and ran Android 10 out of the box; however, its line has now expanded to include HD and FHD options. They are all based on updated software, and have a 4K/UHD flagship with "4D Sound".

Google has started distributing new updates to the Pixel 3a through Pixel 6 series. Dubbed the May 2022 update, the new software brings all eligible Pixel smartphones onto SP2A.220505.002, at least for unlocked handsets. The May 2022 makes a few changes across the Pixel lineup, including one specific to the Pixel 6 and the Pixel 6 Pro.

Most of ZTE's latest Axon 40-series trailers are devoted to its Ultra variant's camera prowess. However, according to a Chinese tech blog, the OEM is about to switch to touting the line's gaming potential instead. This will apparently involve a reveal for a long-lost flagship feature: the ability to use one's Android smartphone as a TV remote.

It appears that Motorola is close to announcing the Moto G82 5G. While a release date remains unknown, marketing images have leaked, as have more specifications, including the prospect of a 120 Hz display.

LineageOS 19.1 recently dropped, bringing Android 12 support to a whole host of devices, with many more on the way. Whether you have a moral objection to upgrading phones more than once a decade, or you simply can't afford it, with LineageOS you can still have Android's latest and greatest on these older devices.

The 200 MP ISOCELL HP1 debuted back in September as the world's first 200 MP CMOS sensor. Eight months later, the HP1 has yet to make an appearance on any smartphone but Samsung is already working on what appears to be a successor, with earlier reports indicating that it could feature on the Galaxy S23 Ultra.

The VAVA Chroma triple-laser projector became the most-funded product on Indiegogo in 2021. Now, it is available as a retail unit via its brand's own website. Alternatively, it will be available through Best Buy in some markets. The device is rated to throw an image of up to 150 inches for a "cinematic experience".

After releasing the Edge X30 as the first Snapdragon 8 Gen 1-powered phone, Motorola could be set to beat every other Android OEM to the punch yet again. The company is tipped to offer the first phone featuring the upcoming Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Plus, with the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra being the likeliest candidate.

Recently, #TeamPixel fans were given an alleged sneak peek at Google’s first dedicated smartwatch. In true iPhone 4 fashion, a near-final version of the device was found left behind at a bar in the US. Take a look at what to expect from the Pixel Watch this fall.

The MediaTek Dimensity 9000 is widely recognized as being the best-performing Android chipset of this generation. According to new reports, MediaTek is already working on a successor, likely to be branded as the Dimensity 9100.

A GSMArena correspondent has just devoted an entire online article to some alleged display issues evinced by their unit of OnePlus' 2022 flagship smartphone, the 10 Pro. The page may document some severe issues the device has while scrolling through apps such as Instagram. Is this an unfortunate side-effect of one of the 10 Pro's most cutting-edge features?

iQOO has started to tease the launch of the Neo6 SE, which from this name would seem to be a lower-tier version of its series' Snapdragon 8 Gen 1-based flagship. Then again, the device is already confirmed to feature the same high-end 80 watt (W) charging speed as the Neo6 - and might even have the same display, too. However, it might debut cheaper than the only other Android phone with its specs at present.

It appears Xiaomi is prepping a new, affordable tablet that will slot in beneath the Xiaomi Pad 5 series. This tablet, the Redmi Pad 5G, will also take on Realme's supposed upcoming 5G tablet.

The Vivo X80 is the latest smartphone on the block with MediaTek's impressive Dimensity 9000. The new flagship makes a stellar account of itself on AnTuTu's performance chart for April, as it edges out every non-gaming Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 phone.

The OnePlus 10 Pro is among the latest devices to have gone through the JerryRigEverything system of durability testing - and failed miserably. Now, the similarly-named 12 Pro has arrived on the same channel to face the same gauntlet. Can the new Xiaomi flagship outdo its OnePlus rival?

Reportedly, Samsung has settled on the batteries with which it will equip the Galaxy Z Flip4. The changes from last year's model should deliver a higher battery capacity than the 3,300 mAh that the Galaxy Z Flip3 offers, but only just.

Carl Pei's nascent OEM, Nothing, has released something new for the first time in over a month. However, it amounts to not much more than a new Google Play Store link to the custom launcher for its in-house Android skin. It may offer users of devices such as those of the Samsung Galaxy S22 or Pixel 6 lines a taste of what they should expect out of the box should they switch to a new Nothing phone (1) in the future.

Counterpoint Research has now released a report providing insight into global 5G Android smartphone sales in February. Samsung utterly dominates with five entries in the top ten, thanks to stellar Galaxy A52s, Galaxy S22 Ultra, and Galaxy S21 FE sales.

With Android 13 Beta 1 rolling out to eligible developers ahead of its “platform stability” phase this June, many stock Android enthusiasts cannot wait to learn what is new in the latest build. Let’s take a closer look at what to expect from Android 13 when it’s released to the public later this year.

A couple of new Sony Xperia 1 IV-related leaks have surfaced, offering details about the front-facing camera specification and the smartphone’s potential box contents. It appears Sony has joined OEMs like Apple, Xiaomi, and Samsung by deciding on not to include a charger with a purchase of the 2022 Xperia 1.

According to DxOMark, the Galaxy S22 has differing battery life, depending on whether you purchase an Exynos 2200 or Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 model. In certain scenarios, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1-powered edition achieves significantly longer runtimes than its Exynos 2200 counterpart.

POCO has unveiled the POCO M4 5G, an affordable handset that relies on the Dimensity 700 chipset and up to 6 GB of RAM. The POCO M4 5G also has a 50 MP primary camera, MIUI 13 based on Android 12 and a 5,000 mAh battery, among other features.

Realme has rounded its major Indian product event of today (April 28, 2022) with its latest smart TV. This new X Full HD variants boast Dolby Atmos-tuned stereo speakers and support Bluetooth 5 and 5GHz Wi-Fi and come in 2 sizes. They will join the ~US$300 price-bracket on their release to their first market.

Realme India has made the Pad Mini official today (April 29, 2022). The OEM has brought the Unisoc Tiger T616-powered, 8.7-inch HD+ display slate to its new market in both Wi-Fi only and 4G/LTE-enabled forms. It has landed alongside the Buds Air 3, Realme's latest TWS earbuds.

The GT Neo 3 is now officially one of Realme India's newest products. The Android 12-powered smartphone comes with a choice of batteries that charge at either 80 or 150 watts (W), much like its OnePlus equivalent the 10R. However, in an awkward twist of events, the Realme version has started as the cheaper option.

Alongside the Mate Xs 2 and MatePad SE, Huawei also launched its latest fitness band, the Huawei Band 7, in China yesterday The Band 7 is an incremental update to last year's Band 6 but arrives in a slightly more compact form, while being cheaper at the top-end.

The Pixel Watch will be Google's first attempt at a smartwatch and is expected to rival the Apple Watch and Galaxy Watch series. The first-gen smartwatch leaked earlier, but new reports have now provided further information on the October-bound wearable.

An alleged live image of the expected Sony Xperia 1 IV smartphone has turned up on Chinese social media. The flagship phone, which could even be designated the Xperia 1 V or something completely different, is housed in a black protective case but the absence of the Google Assistant button is noticeable.

The OnePlus Nord Buds have launched in India with a more original take on the typical AirPod-clone form-factor. They contain large "titanium" dynamic drivers, feature IP55 ingress-protection and have an estimated 30 hours of battery life. On the other hand, there is no active noise cancellation (ANC) or wireless charging here.

OnePlus has made the Lite version of the Nord CE 2 official. The Android smartphone has launched with a 120Hz display, although it is LCD rather than AMOLED as in higher-end phones of this brand. Then again, specs such as these knock its price down to well under US$300.

ZTE has begun teasing the Axon 40 Ultra, the company's next flagship smartphone. Launching on May 9, the Axon 40 Ultra is billed as the 'perfect version of the S22 Ultra' by a renowned leaker.

Huawei has announced the Mate Xs 2, a return to the wraparound design that the company pioneered with the Mate X and Mate Xs. The Mate Xs 2 features a Snapdragon 888 4G chipset and four cameras, including a punch-hole selfie camera. Huawei sells the Mate Xs 2 in three colours, three memory configurations and two battery sizes, starting at CNY 9,999 (~US$1,509).

OnePlus has launched the 10R in India, making it the country's first phone with this brand's new top-end 150W charging tech, albeit in just one "Endurance Edition" variant. It is thus the most expensive 10R variant out there now, although it also comes in an alternative 80W form that starts at around US$500.

The Galaxy M53 5G is now orderable in Europe, but for less than its €469 expected price. In fact, the Galaxy M53 5G costs less than the Galaxy A53 5G, and will begin shipping on April 29. The Galaxy M53 5G ships with a Dimensity 900 SoC and a 108 MP camera, among other features.

Samsung is finally updating the Galaxy S10 devices in the U.S. to Android 12 through One UI 4.1. Built on top of Android, One UI is Samsung's proprietary software experience that powers Galaxy smartphones. One UI 4.1 brings several feature improvements the majority of which focus on the camera.

Xiaomi has rounded its major Indian product launch of today (April 27, 2022) with the Pad 5. The OEM touts its new Android tablet as a way to do many aspects of life, content consumption, note-taking and gaming included. The 2.5K+ display slate will be released to its new region in May 2022.

Xiaomi has just introduced the top-end 12 Pro smartphone to the Indian market; then again, many consumers there are probably already aware that it is the OEM's early Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 adopter with a 2.5K+ 120Hz AMOLED display and up to 12GB of RAM. It will be available to buy in its new region very soon.

Motorola has lifted the lid on the Edge 30, a Snapdragon 778+ powered smartphone that will be available for £379.99 in the UK and €450 in the Eurozone. The Edge 30 also has a 144 Hz AMOLED display and dual 50 MP cameras, as well as Android 12 out of the box.

Another OnePlus smartphone appears to be close to release, following the announcement of the OnePlus Ace in China. A certification indicates that the OnePlus PGZ110 will resemble the OnePlus 10 Pro, but with inferior hardware. Potentially, the OnePlus PGZ110 could launch as the OnePlus 10R Lite, likely with the Dimensity 8100.

The Nokia G21 has the first 90Hz screen of its line, and is also now official on the Indian market. The HMD Global brand touts it as a smartphone with a battery that can last days at a time, as well as one in which official Android update support outdoes that of its competitors.

Sony has now officially announced an event for its Xperia line scheduled for May 11. This will be a product announcement event that will see the flagship Xperia 1 IV and likely the mid-range Xperia 10 IV unveiled but not launched on the global stage.

The Xiaomi 12 Lite has now made its first real-world appearance, with images from Weibo showing off the mid-range phone's stunning design. Flat edges like the Redmi Note 11 series' and a 108 MP main camera seemingly without OIS are some notable takeaways.