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Sharp has brought its ultra-high display refresh rate to another new phone in 2021. At 146g, this Aquos zero6 is also now touted as the lightest mobile device with 5G in existence. It has launched alongside the sense6 5G, probably the more affordable option of the two, and touted as slimmer than its predecessor.

A Twitter user claims that his OnePlus Nord 2's charger spontaneously exploded when it was connected to the wall. The actual smartphone was unplugged and did not sustain any damage. OnePlus investigated the issue and determined its cause to be voltage fluctuations.

The alleged full specs of the POCO C31 along with an expected price for India have been leaked right ahead of the phone’s launch, which is scheduled for September 30. The budget handset will sport a MediaTek Helio G35 processor and 4 GB RAM, and it will also offer a fingerprint sensor and face unlock.

Samsung has launched its "meanest ever" 5G phone for the Indian market, the Galaxy M52, today (September 28, 2021). This event, held in conjunction with Amazon.in, has finally confirmed the device's 120Hz display size, RAM/storage configurations and pricing. The latter will be in effect from early October.

Xiaomi is preparing to release another TV Stick. The new model is more powerful, comes with several accessories and can output in 4K at 60 FPS. The Xiaomi TV Stick supports Dolby Atmos, Dolby Vision and DTS HD, too.

Xiaomi is now expanding the MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition rollout for the Poco F3. The company is currently rolling out an early build of the update to Mi Pilot testers of the European ROM version of the phone, with the OTA also delivering the September patch.

According to reports, the Galaxy Z Flip 3 has been selling so well that it may have brought about the Galaxy S21 FE's demise. A shortage of Snapdragon 888 chipsets has allegedly forced Samsung to reassess its flagship offerings going forward.

Xiaomi's Redmi 9 series is a head-scratcher, particularly as its members can be completely different from market to market. Now, the OEM has added to this confusion with the new India-specific 9 Activ variant. It has been unveiled alongside Sport versions of the 9A and 9i, which also might make one wonder why they exist in the first place.

After releasing the P50 series, Huawei is working on its next flagship, the Mate 50 Pro. New information now indicates that, just like the P50 series, the Mate 50 could be equipped with a 4G variant of Qualcomm's chipset—in this case, the Snapdragon 898.

Even though the Huawei MatePad 11 is priced as a mid-range tablet it has a lot of features of high-end slates. Currently, the MatePad 11 is one of the best tablets on the market, despite the fact that it comes with Harmony OS.

Nokia has indicated it will hold a product launch event in October 2021. The HMD Global brand has also all but confirmed that it will serve to unveil a tablet. This device will, apparently, offer the same experience as one of the company's phones, just in a larger form-factor.

The Xiaomi Mi 11 still holds the title of first flagship to launch with the Snapdragon 888 processor. However, it was more underwhelming in how it looked, which also had practical fall-out in some areas, not the least of which were the strange effects of its display's design. A prodigious leaker now claims these issues are gone in its predecessor.

Honor has just expanded its new Tab V7 series with a second, vanilla variant. It looks much like its flagship counterpart, although it has a smaller, lower-end display and a more mid-range processor. Then again, it retains support for the new Magic Pencil 2, has quad speakers and runs the same new OS as the Tab V7 Pro.

Renders of a Google Pixel tablet have been produced by the talented designer Snoreyn based on a recently revealed design patent. The Pixel tablet in the fan-made renders operates on Android 12 and borrows some of its looks, especially the color scheme, from the upcoming Google Pixel 6 smartphone.

Xiaomi has released MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition to the Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G and Redmi Note 10 5G on the update's second batch. While it is only reaching Chinese devices currently, the release of MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition to these pair should mean that the Mi 10T Lite, Mi 10i, Redmi Note 10T 5G and POCO M3 Pro 5G eventually receive the tweaked OS too, though.

Xiaomi has now launched its latest smartphone, the Xiaomi Civi, in China. The Civi launches with a focus on design, youth, and cameras, and features a premium display, 64 MP main camera, and Snapdragon 778G. Pricing begins at the equivalent of US$400.

Samsung's latest generation of foldables shows even more mature solutions for problems found in earlier models. However, we still noticed one minor issue in everyday testing.

According to reports, Samsung is developing two Galaxy S22 Ultra designs. Apparently, one has a uniform body frame and may even have a more straightforward camera design.

OPPO has debuted 3 new products today (September 26, 2021). The OEM has already spilled many details for the K9 Pro, as well as its new TV, already. However, some juicy tidbits remain to be unveiled, the smartphone's unexpected new co-branding promotions included.

The Snapdragon 778G appears to be the new chipset of choice in the mid-range segment. Xiaomi, in typical fashion, however, could be set to bring the powerful 5G chipset to even more affordable phones in the near future. The Redmi Note 11 Pro could be a benefactor as well.

Samsung's latest foldable flagship the Galaxy Z Fold3 has already visited the JerryRigEverything YouTube studio for a gruelling test of its integrity. Now, its clamshell counterpart has joined it in this famous series of durability vlogs. Can it uphold the OEM's claims of enhanced robustness in this generation?

According to a report, Google may be planning to release the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro later than people had been expecting. Both devices should arrive simultaneously, but it is seemingly over a week after a launch date posed by Jon Prosser.

The tablets with the cylindrical bulge are back. The Yoga Tab 13 turns out a good entertainment tablet, but Lenovo seems to have missed a development in high-priced tablets.

The Moto E40 has yet to be confirmed, and yet is currently thought to be ranked among the highest-end devices of its series on its launch. It is rumored to be the first of the line to have a 90Hz display. Its newest leak suggests it could stand out in other ways as well.

The Galaxy S22 and Galaxy S22 Plus will look nothing like the Galaxy S22 Ultra, renders of which have already leaked. The pair will be smaller than their Galaxy S21 series counterparts too, albeit with some subtle changes.

Now that Realme has launched its latest high-end phone, the GT Neo2, the OEM has indicated that it will turn its thoughts to a new addition of its more affordable Q series of Android devices. A reliable leaker alleges that its display will have a higher refresh rate compared to the new flagship-grade handset.

Motorola has been said to have a new member of the Moto G series called the Pure nearly ready for launch. Now, new leaks purport to confirm this product name, as well as some pertinent specs for the device. They include a fairly generous "ultrawide" display, a MediaTek Helio processor and a battery rated to last up to 48 hours.

Samsung's next Galaxy S-series flagship is now distinctly touted to double as a Galaxy Note 20 Ultra successor thanks to a growing number of leaks pointing to vastly improved S Pen support in this upcoming model. Now, another correspondent has contributed to this rumor with a new allegation.

OPPO is slated to debut the new K9 Pro smartphone later in September 2021. Now, it has emerged that the OEM will also premiere a new smart screen during the same event, not to mention a new wearable. They might emerge as mid-range examples of their respective categories.

The first Galaxy S22 Ultra leaks have arrived courtesy of respected leaker OnLeaks, and it looks like a Galaxy Note 20 Ultra. The Galaxy S22 Ultra even has a built-in S Pen, but the huge downward point thumb has caught people's attention for the wrong reasons.

The Xiaomi 11T Pro is now purchasable and for as low as £499. Xiaomi's offer will only be available for a short time, but it has lasted longer than this week's equivalent for the Pad 5. The smartphone supports 120 W charging, has a 5,000 mAh battery, a 120 Hz display and a Snapdragon 888 chipset.

Next year's Google Pixel smartphone has already turned up in the Google Camera app. Reputedly, the next-generation model uses another in-house SoC and the same camera features as the Pixel 6 series. Google has only added one device under its 2022 class of Pixel smartphones though, leading to speculation that a solitary Pixel 7 will launch next year.

According to a report, the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro have different front-facing cameras. The pair share two rear-facing cameras though, and should support the same camera options. For some reason, Google will restrict shooting videos in 4K and 60 FPS to only the pair's 50 MP ISOCELL GN1 camera.

The new Xiaomi Civi smartphone is being launched on September 27, but it seems fans who might have been hoping to get their hands on one of the Snapdragon 778G-powered devices will be out of luck if they are outside of China. Alleged price tags for three configurations of the Xiaomi Civi have recently surfaced.

Samsung has released another edition in the Galaxy Watch 4 series, having already unveiled a Golf Edition in South Korea. The new model comes with a 'premium rhodium-plated finish', two straps and will cost an eye-watering £729 or US$799.

RedMagic has confirmed that the 6S Pro, an Android gaming phone with the latest high-end specs and a ‘transparent’ rear panel option, is coming to international markets soon. There is a discount code to go with this event, although it is not free.

Huawei has unveiled the Nova 9 and its Pro variant in China today (September 23, 2021). They fall into the premium mid-range category with their Snapdragon 778G processors. However, they are practically unicorns in this sense as they are also 4G/LTE-only.

iQOO has launched the latest addition to its mid-range Z series of Android smartphones today (September 23, 2021). This new model has been revealed as a triple rear camera device with a 64MP rear camera, a 120Hz display and a large battery, starting at under US$300 in China.

Xiaomi started selling the Pad 5 today, with the tablet available for €299.90 in the Eurozone and £299 in the UK. However, it seemed that Xiaomi only had a few units to hand, as it ran out of stock within minutes of sales going live.

Smart glasses is a category that includes pairs that incorporate a mic and speakers. The prospect might sound attractive, but might involve a pricey pair that could involve a prescription on top of that in some cases. Now, JLab Audio has developed a product slated to bring the same functions to any pre-existing glasses at a fraction of the typical price.

Xiaomi is preparing to release another POCO C series smartphone, the successor to last year's POCO C3. The presumed POCO C4 will arrive on September 30, probably for close to the POCO C3's INR 8,999 (~US$125) launch price.

The Galaxy S21 Ultra already supports an S Pen, one of the main features that separated the Galaxy S and Galaxy Note lines. According to reports, Samsung is seeking to take S Pen support further with the Galaxy S22 Ultra, while borrowing design cues from the Galaxy Note series, too.

Xiaomi will debut its new series, Xiaomi Civi, on September 27. Images of the new device have now leaked, showing an immaculate design that keeps in touch with the series' theme of cameras, aesthetics, and youth. Specs of the phone have been revealed in a new leak as well.

Motorola is touted to launch its first ever tablet in India soon. Now, it is also projected to unveil a new TV alongside it. It is likely to be a smart-home device much like its predecessors, and stands a good chance of a thin-bezel design and an LED display.

The rumours were true, Microsoft has overhauled the Surface Duo with numerous changes for the second-generation model. The Snapdragon 888-backed device is about as expensive as a Galaxy Z Fold3, though.

Xiaomi appears to be shipping some phones in Europe with a feature that potentially allows the detection and censoring of anti-Chinese Communist Party phrases. The feature is, of course, turned off but that's unlikely to assuage doubts.