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Recent leaks have pointed to the imminent launch of successors to the Realme 12 Pro series, a line of Android smartphones that blend high-end looks and 120Hz AMOLED displays with mid-range internals. Now, more details on the line's alleged next-gen flagship, the 13 Pro Plus (or Pro+), have reportedly leaked out.

A South Korean media outlet reports Samsung has scrapped the base Galaxy Tab S10 SKU, meaning only the Galaxy Tab S10+ and Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra will launch later this year.

OnePlus has announced that it has a new sneak peek of its next major software upgrade for users of its current Hasselblad-branded flagship smartphones. Then again, those tempted to test Android 15 out on their device are advised not to do so without a lot of prior experience with beta versions.

Realme made its current line of mid-range Android smartphones stand out with features such as a "Luxury Watch Design" and flagship-grade perks such as a periscope zoom lens in its flagship variant. Now, their successor may have taken an important step toward its own launch with a potentially significant upgrade.

A new leak from shows off what the Google Pixel Fold would have looked like had it launched in 2022. On top of obvious design changes, there were also some remarkable differences under the hood.

The Reno12 series of Android 14 smartphones is on the way to a new market, and its new OPPO AI features are coming with it. They are touted to feature some of the most powerful, almost magical, photo-editing features around, and also to make a user's life easier in other ways thanks to the integration of Google Gemini.

OnePlus has confirmed that its latest top-end smartphone has the extra Pixelworks "end-to-end tuning" necessary to play IRX-certified games such as Diablo: Immortal. The AI-based augmentations are touted to boost the Ace 3 Pro's powerful Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 graphics and the Super Frame Rate features of its up-to-date Android 14-based OS.

A new leak says the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 could launch with frame interpolation which essentially increases FPS by inserting frames. Furthermore, the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 and Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 could get it via a future update.

The Vivo X200 is projected to be first in line to debut with MediaTek's next-gen flagship chipset, the hotly-awaited Dimensity 9400, at what might be the end of 2024. Now, it is also thought to be the world's first compact smartphone with the new chipset: one with an updated design to boot.

OnePlus has now unleashed its latest top-end Android smartphone - only to be met with rumors that Redmi is nearly ready to reveal one of its own with superior official ingress protection (IP) ratings and faster charging. Then again, the Ace 3 Pro might still have an edge on the alleged K70 Ultra in some respects.

Nubia's upcoming gaming smartphone, the RedMagic 9S Pro, has shown up on Geekbench. It runs a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Leading Version, which is essentially a regular Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 with a slight boost on its Cortex-X4 core.

Motorola's latest online sale for the US lists the first-gen Razr+, the OEM's highest-end foldable smartphone of yesteryear, at $350 off its original price - which makes it cheaper than the new non-flagship Razr 2024. Meanwhile, a selection of other 2023 smartphones now start at just $99 as part of Motorola's new Star Spangled event.

OnePlus' next Android smartphone now has less than 24 hours to go before its launch; nevertheless, the brand has some more tantalizing details to fit into its feeds before this event. For example, the Ace 3 Pro will have one of its OEM's most up-to-date displays, found in a chassis that will be a considerable upgrade over its forebear in terms of features such as waterproofing.

Motorola has started to hint at the launch of an apparently unmissable, iconic announcement with the potential to "Flip the Script" of its typical mobile device line-up. The brand's new teasers suggest that the Razr 2024 series of clamshell Android smartphones is indeed on the way.

Unihertz is preparing to launch another world's first, having already laid claim to offering the smallest smartphone running Android 13. This time, it has started teasing the Unihertz Jelly Max, which it claims could be the world's smallest smartphone to support 5G connectivity.

OnePlus has just made the CE4 Lite official as the latest in the line of Nord-series Android smartphones that is often exclusive to certain regions. It comes with perks such as a "Super-bright" 120Hz AMOLED display, a microSD card slot and a 3.5mm jack, not to mention an on-trend 5,500mAh battery - depending on where you buy it.

Infinix has announced that a more affordable version of its inaugural MagCharge smartphone is about to hit the Indian market. The Note 40 5G also boasts a 120Hz AMOLED display and a 108MP main rear camera next to an AI-enhanced rear Halo Light LED. It can be ordered with a limited-time free gift in a few days.

Samsung is allegedly announcing the Galaxy Z Flip6 next month with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC, a bigger 4,000 mAh battery, and a dual-camera setup with the main 50 MP sensor of the Galaxy S24/S24 Plus. However, these upgrades may not be free as the Galaxy Z Flip6 allegedly costs much more than the Galaxy Z Flip5.

OnePlus has confirmed that the Ace 3 Pro, an upcoming smartphone thought to have most of the same specs as the brand's current flagship, will have a Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 front panel. It can be as high-end on the back too, with a choice of standard (albeit with the OEM's latest drop-resistant glass) and motorsport-inspired special edition rear panels.

OnePlus asserts that its upcoming Ace 3 Pro will have the best battery life in the Android smartphone industry thanks to new tech developed in partnership with CATL. It is backed to deliver exceptional energy density, efficiency and long-term stability despite its reduced weight and size. Then again, it will charge at the same speed as OnePlus' existing flagship.

New Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra renders have shown up online. It keeps its predecessor's design, complete with a large screen, thin chassis and a dual-camera setup at the back/front

A report from ZDNet Korea states Samsung hasn't given up on the Exynos 2500 yet. The company is hard at work improving SF3 yields, which were rumoured to be around 20%.

The OnePlus Ace 3 Pro is thought to have the edge in an upcoming wave of closely related Snapdragon 8 Gen 3-powered Android smartphones as it will be the only one to have a 6,000mAh+ battery. Then again, the others might fight back with unique selling points of their own, some of which might be next-gen flagship specs.

The Realme GT 6T has been announced globally after its Indian launch. It comes with a 6.7-inch 120 Hz AMOLED screen, Snapdragon 7+ Gen 1 SoC and a 5,500 mAh battery that supports 120 Watt fast charging.

The Realme GT 6 has been officially launched globally. It features a high-end Snapdragon SoC, a screen with a peak brightness of 6,000 nits and a 5,500 mAh battery that lasts for two days.

A noted leaker says One UI 6.1.1 will automatically create photorealistic images from user-generated doodles. It will be joined by many other AI-powered features, and that's why One UI 7.0 might arrive later than its predecessor.

OnePlus has confirmed its next new Android smartphone is on the way. The device has the same new flat-edged design language of the brand's latest handsets, although it is also already apparent that it is the budget version of the 50MP OIS rear camera Nord CE4. It is slated to become available to pre-order with a free gift in select regions soon.

CMF has confirmed its first-ever smartphone, the CMF Phone 1, will launch on July 8. It will be joined by the CMF Buds Pro 2 and CMF Watch Pro 2.

The Oppo Reno12 and Reno12 Pro have been officially been launched in Europe. Both phones come with a 6.7-inch 120 Hz AMOLED screen, 12 GB RAM, and a 5,000 mAh battery.

Industry analyst Ming-Chi Kuo states Samsung might be forced to use the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 exclusively with the Galaxy S25 series. The Exynos 2500 SoC that was supposed to power the phones might get scrapped due to poor yields.

The Mix Fold 4 is projected to become Xiaomi's first ever globally-available foldable Android smartphone in 2024 - then again, the satellite-compatible version dug up in its latest leak will probably remain exclusive to the Chinese market. Nevertheless, the tip also purports to confirm a potentially vital spec detail for the upcoming premium handset, regardless of connectivity level.

A new Geekbench listing confirms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip will get a memory upgrade. Its top-spec variant has been spotted with 12 GB RAM, making it the first of its kind.

Apple's last-gen flagship tablet, the 12.9-inch iPad Pro, is heavily discounted at Best Buy. You can now buy the 5G-enabled 512 GB variant of the tablet for just $1,099.

OnLeaks and Giznext have given us our first look at the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE. The smartphone keeps the quintessential Samsung design, complete with vertical cameras. However, it will launch with a large 6.65-inch screen.

The 12R (or Ace 3 for the Chinese market) launched with OnePlus' biggest smartphone battery to date. However, its allegedly upcoming Pro variant is now backed to outdo it in these terms, yet retain a thin and light form-factor thanks to new "ultra-high-density" technology. The Ace 3 Pro is also rumored to come with a new supercar-inspired design.

According to a new report, Samsung has no plans to increase the Galaxy S25's battery capacity. It will use the same 4,000 mAh unit found on the vanilla Galaxy S24.

Motorola has announced that it will finally make successors to the 2023 Razr series of foldable Android smartphones official later in June 2024. It is thought that the line's new 50 Ultra flagship and its vanilla 50 sibling will become available in China from that date, and go global shortly thereafter. Both devices are expected to debut with generationally upgraded cover displays and internal specs.

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 has dropped to just $599 on Amazon. This is the cheapest it has ever been since it was launched in July last year.

Oppo's F27 Pro+ 5G features a 120 Hz FHD+ AMOLED panel, MediaTek Dimensity 7050 SoC, 8 GB of RAM, and up to 256 GB of storage. Currently, it's available for preorder in India only, starting at INR 27,999 (~$335).

Samsung Foundry has announced two new nodes: SF2Z and SF4U. The former will enter mass production in 2027 with backside power delivery and the latter sometime in 2025.

The Samsung Galaxy S24 FE (model number SM-S721B) has just shown up on Geekbench. It appears to be running a slightly underclocked Exynos 2400 variant and an Xclipse 940 GPU.

The Mix Flip is now widely projected to launch as Xiaomi's first globally-available foldable Android smartphone. It is also thought to have a build like that of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 rather than the higher-end Z Fold5 - nevertheless, it is also now backed to debut as a more than worthy rival to devices such as the Motorola Razr Plus or Z Flip6 with a full-fat flagship platform.

OnePlus is projected to release a Pro version of its premium mid-range Ace 3 (or 12R for the global market) Android smartphone with a higher-end processor later in 2024. Now, it is tipped not merely to debut with a new look, but one inspired by one of the world's most exclusive cars - with the premium material to match.

Oukitel has announced the date on which a "World Premiere" for its latest Android 14 smartphones will take place. The C50 and WP50 both run on the same 5G-capable MediaTek Dimensity smartphone, although only one has a rugged build and extra-large battery. Both are touted as "Ultra-Thin" handsets for their class, and have sub-$200 price-tags.

Realme is already projected to set the bar for flagship Android smartphones powered by the upcoming, cutting-edge Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 processor with the GT7 Pro. The device is now also said to have an "ultra-high spec" OLED display, albeit one with a lot in common with its own predecessor. It may also build on one of the GT5 Pro's main advantages in terms of rear camera photography.

iOS 18 is projected to be unveiled as the first major software update for Apple handsets enhanced by AI as soon as tomorrow (June 10, 2024). However, those upgrades will come with a catch for millions of existing iPhone users, according to a new leak. They are now believed to be backward-compatible - but only for the more expensive variants of the current flagship 15 series.

The Infinix Note 40 line of 120Hz AMOLED display Android smartphones debuted with series-first 20W Wireless MagCharge technology and a choice of 5G and non-5G variants. Now, all of them have their own special edition, re-styled with the help of BMW Group Designworks to bring a new look and feel to each handset.