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Vivo has presented the Vivo Y55s in China, a smartphone with a Dimensity 700 SoC and a 6.58-inch display. The Y55s also has the largest battery capacity of any Vivo smartphone released so far.

A new leak has revealed the Galaxy S21 FE's inaugural firmware in Europe. The firmware confirms that the Fan Edition smartphone will launch with Android 12 and One UI 4, recently released to the Galaxy Z Flip3 and Galaxy Fold3.

A new tablet from Realme has shown up on the Geekbench database running what appears to be a UNISOC Tiger T616 or T610 SoC. Other specs include 3GB of RAM and Android 11.

While Vivaldi 5.0 for Android becomes the world's first mobile browser to introduce two-level tab stacks, as well as desktop-like Panels for tablets and Chromebooks, its desktop sibling comes with a fully reworked theme editor, theme sharing, a translate panel, as well as a download pop-up on the address bar.

OPPO has partnered with League of Legends to commemorate the game's Professional Qualifying Tournament with a new co-branded version of the OEM's new Reno7 Pro smartphone. It, along with a special edition of the 50W SuperVOOC Mini Charger, have been styled after the character Jinx, and thus comes with a very different look and additional perks.

Nothing had already revealed that the new, black versions of its inaugural ear (1) TWS buds would be sold through its own website from December 13, 2021. However, the OEM has also now stated that the new variants will also be available through a range of new and existing retailers, both online and physical, a few days beforehand.

Oppo has teased one of the innovations that it will showcase at INNO WORLD between December 14 and 15. The company claims that its retractable camera is built in-house and is waterproof. The technology should allow Oppo to produce smartphones with slimmer camera housings without compromising on image quality.

A new leak has revealed what the Realme 9i looks like, one of the company's upcoming cheaper smartphones. The Realme 9i will launch with a Snapdragon 680 SoC, a 90 Hz display and a 5,000 mAh battery, among other features.

An aluminium dummy of the Pixel 6a has shown up online. It shows us that the phone will look similar to the vanilla Pixel 6, complete with two rear camera sensors and an under-display fingerprint sensor.

OnePlus has confirmed plans to appear at CES 2022 in Las Vegas. The company will 'catch up' with fans on January 5, possibly signalling the announcement of the OnePlus 10 and OnePlus 10 Pro.

Rumour has it that Xiaomi could ditch its second screen concept that it introduced with this year's Mi 11 Ultra. Its successor, the so-called Xiaomi 12 Ultra, could do without it completely for some reason.

Industry insider Tom Henderson stumbled upon mentions of Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile on a database. Little more is known about it other than the fact that it could be unveiled in 2022. UPDATE: PlaytestCloud confirms that the listing is not official.

According to reports, Xiaomi is preparing to release another mid-range smartphone under the Mi 11 series. The so-called Mi 11 Youth Vitality Edition could be a Chinese exclusive smartphone, but it might be one that Xiaomi already sells outside its home market.

OnePlus has started rolling out Android 12 to the OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro via OxygenOS 12. The OS upgrade is open to devices purchased in North America and India, but there are a few issues, currently.

Google has announced a new Pixel Feature Drop that also contains the December 2021 security patch. All recent Pixel smartphones are eligible, starting with the Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL. However, Google is not ready to push its new Pixel Feature Drop to Pixel 6 or Pixel 6 Pro.

In a new Weibo post, Motorola has teased the Moto Edge X30's under-display selfie camera. It has also confirmed that there are multiple editions of the Moto Edge X30. We should know more about its on its December 9 launch.

Those who own LG smartphones may be familiar with the OEM's mobile development site, the source of such tools as bootloader unlocking keys. Now, the company has advised these users that they have until the end of December 2021 to grab whatever they need from it before it is "terminated".

Samsung has started rolling out One UI 4 to the Galaxy Z Fold3. Currently, the update is available in South Korea, its first port of call for Samsung's premier foldable smartphone.

The mobile device OEM Vivo has just opened its VISION+ Grand Exhibition in a Beijing art center. The theme of this show is "Create Together, Our 2021", and illustrates how artists, creators and their subjects have coped with the unique adversities of the year and how they look to the future now. The project may thus emphasize Vivo's smartphone camera prowess, which involves a partnership with Zeiss.

OPPO launched the latest generation of its Reno series of mid-range Android smartphones not long ago. Now, the OEM claims the devices brought in about 100 million yuan in their first day of sale. Its vanilla variant now starts at around US$423 in China.

Lenovo has shared two photos of a new tablet aimed at gamers. The Legion Pad has rounded edges, a flagship SoC and up to an 8-inch display. Only a Chinese launch is expected, currently.

The Xiaomi 12X has turned up on the TENAA with plenty of memory under the hood. Supposedly, Xiaomi plans to release the device with up to 12 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage. The Xiaomi 12X should launch in China first, with a global launch following in the new year.

Christmas is looming around the corner and tablets make an ideal gift for the tech lovers among us. For fans of the Apple ecosystem there is the 6th generation iPad mini to consider, while those who prefer the Android operating system should take a closer look at either the new Xiaomi Pad 5 or even the old Lenovo Tab M10.

Samsung has started issuing Android 12 and One UI 4 to the Galaxy Z Flip3. The foldable handset will receive the OS upgrade as F711BXXU2BUKM with the December 2021 security patch.

TCL just showcased its Fold n' Roll tablet from earlier this year (2021) at an event in China. Its screen can fold at the centre and expand into an 10-inch tablet via rollers. The panel is HDR1000 complaint and can dynamically adjust its refresh rate between 48Hz and 240Hz.

Xiaomi has already confirmed that the Xiaomi 12 will feature the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, Qualcomm's latest flagship SoC. Now, Xiaomi has certified two new smartphones with the 3C and TENAA in China, which should both belong to the Xiaomi 12 series. One of the two devices supports 120 W fast charging, too.

Marketing renders of the Galaxy Tab S8, Tab S8 Plus and Tab S8 Ultra have leaked, courtesy of the omnipotent Evan Blass. The trio should launch simultaneously, but with different designs.

The Realme 9i is expected to feature a Snapdragon 680 4G SoC, a triple-camera array with a 50MP sensor at the helm and an LCD panel clocked at 90Hz. Realme is slated to launch the Realme 9i in Vietnam sometime in January 2022.

Some users are reporting that their Google Pixel phones, which they had mailed in for repairs, are getting stolen from the warehouses and their data compromised. A recent incident saw someone allegedly obtaining a Pixel 5a from a Google warehouse and using it to look at the victim’s private data.

Marketing assets for the Pixel Watch have leaked, Google's first smartwatch. The assets confirm the smartwatch's design with its near bezel-less display and its name. The Pixel Watch is tipped to rely on a custom SoC manufactured by Samsung, too.

According to reports, Xiaomi is preparing to launch the Xiaomi 12 Lite Zoom in China and only in China. However, the Xiaomi 12 Lite will debut globally, following in the footsteps of the Xiaomi 12. There will be an Indian variant of the Xiaomi 12 Lite, too.

The Moto G51 is one of Motorola's latest phones, and also debuts a new SoC from Qualcomm. Now, it is to become available in India via Flipkart. The brand touts it as bringing "true 5G" to its new market on its December 2021 debut.

A Huawei executive recently confirmed that devices running on the company's HarmonyOS platform will reach the European market in 2022. This could mean that powerful devices like the Mate 50 Pro will once again be available to international audiences.

Fans of Samsung's Galaxy S series in India have strongly opined that getting the Exynos variants of the phones put them at a disadvantage. It appears, however, that there'll be no cause for such complaints next year, as a new leak indicates that the Indian models of the Galaxy S22 series will be equipped with Qualcomm's new Snapdragon 8 Gen 1.

iQOO may be on the verge of adding a Snapdragon 888-powered device to its often flagship-killing Neo series of smartphones. Now, it may have shown up on the Google Play Console and on the 3C regulatory database. It is shaping up to be a reasonably premium Android device for the end of 2021.

Samsung's Galaxy Note 20 and 20 Ultra are part of the One UI beta program, which means the flagship phablets are on a short list of devices to get access to the OEM's build of Android 12. The Notes 20 are now on their third beta in a few markets, and addresses a number of issues caused by the second.

@DCS recently shared a Weibo update about the state of OPPO's 150W charging technology. The company has already begun trial production of 10-Amp chargers that'll support 150W charging. Upcoming flagships like the Find X4 might only support 80W charging, though.

Fairphone has just launched the latest of its signature modular smartphones, with a design that allows for various different individual components of the 4 to be removed and replaced with an unusual level of ease. Now, it has starred in new JerryRigEverything and iFixit videos.

OPPO has confirmed that it will debut a "new flagship product" during its annual Inno Day showcase. The device in question could be a new smartphone powered by the latest Qualcomm silicon. The event is also now scheduled to include what just might be a launch for the OEM's first-gen foldable phone.

Motorola is aiming to be one of the first, if not the first, mobile device brand to launch a smartphone based on Qualcomm's new cutting-edge SoC, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. Now, the company has teased the Moto Edge X30 in terms of its screen quality, officially revealing that it will have a high-refresh-rate display with other high-end specs to boot.

The Google Pixel 6 impressed us in the test with its bright OLED display, strong cameras, and decent battery life, but it still didn't manage to get a top score. Read on to find out why this is and why it's still a very good smartphone.

OPPO has confirmed that it is "one of the first" OEMs to have laid hands on the all-new top-end Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset, and that the phone based thereon will be out by the end of the first quarter of 2022. Meanwhile, it has also certified a new device that may or may not be its inaugural foldable mobile device.

Xiaomi is building momentum for the release of the Xiaomi 12 and Xiaomi 12X, both expected to arrive this month. As executives continue to tease its upcoming flagships, it is also preparing behind closed doors to bring Android 12 and MIUI 13-based builds to MIUI's Stable channel.

Xiaomi is preparing to release the Redmi Note 11 4G globally. The device has already been certified in Germany and the US, but there could also be an Indian variant. The device has a 90 Hz display, a 5,000 mAh battery and a 50 MP primary camera, among other features.

According to reports, a 2022 release is on the table for Google's first smartwatch. However, expect to charge the Pixel Watch daily and to shell out over US$300 for a smartwatch that has proprietary straps.

Samsung has issued One UI 4 beta to more former flagship smartphones. This time, the company has upgraded the Galaxy Note 10 and Galaxy Note 10 Plus, which are both expected to receive stable builds in January 2022.

Nvidia’s plans to acquire fabless chip designer Arm look to be on increasingly shaky ground. The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is suing to block the deal on concerns that it will undermine competition and innovation following complaints raised by Google, Microsoft and Qualcomm.

Xiaomi could only be a few weeks away from unveiling the Xiaomi 12, one of the first smartphones with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. In the meantime, a somewhat questionable render has leaked, as has an image of the upcoming device's back panel. Reportedly, Xiaomi is turning to new methods to obscure the Xiaomi 12's camera housing, too.