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The Apple M4 SoC has been officially announced alongside the new iPad Pro. It is manufactured on TSMC's N3E node and features a 10-core CPU, 10-core GPU and a 38 TOPS NPU.

Apple has announced two iPad Air variants with 11-inch and 13-inch screens. Both are powered by an Apple M2 chip and come with 128 GB of base storage. They are up for pre-order now on Apple's website.

The MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ is the company's mid-cycle refresh for last year's Dimensity 9300. It features the same all-performance-core CPU design and a slew of minor improvements. The chip will power smartphones and tablets from Vivo, iQOO, Redmi, and others in the coming weeks.

Realme has partnered with a popular online retailer to preview the GT Neo6 for its Chinese audience. The Android smartphone can now be reserved with >100W charging to go with its new Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 SoC and a particularly generous amount of internal storage. The device might also hit the international market soon with the same specs.

The October-bound Huawei Mate 70 series could debut with an entirely new Kirin SoC. Performance-wise, it scores 1.1 million points in AnTuTu, putting it between the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 and Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1.

An entry-level Vivo X100 Ultra variant will reportedly cost RMB 6,699 ($928) at launch. On the other hand the Vivo X100s and Vivo X100s Pro will be a tad more affordable. The trio is slated to debut on May 14 in China.

Samsung has announced its first-ever 3 nm SoC for smartphones has taped out. It leveraged Synopsys' software suite, resulting in more power efficiency and higher clocks. The chip in question is likely the Exynos 2500, which will power the Galaxy S25 series next year.

The GT Neo6 is projected to debut as a new Realme Android smartphone with one of the newest Qualcomm processors around. Now, it is also tipped to pair its Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 with charging of a higher wattage than any of its new rivals, the Redmi Turbo 3 included. The Neo6 may also have an "ultra-large" battery to go with its potential advantage.

The Moto G85 5G has been outed as the next alleged Motorola smartphone for the Indian and European markets - even though its predecessor has been on the market for much less than a year. Nevertheless, there are early signs that it will be replaced by a device capable of delivering some of the same core specs for roughly the same amount of money.

A new leak from Weibo says smartphones powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 could debut in mid-October. These will likely be the Xiaomi 15 and Xiaomi 15 Pro, as the company is often the first to debut new Qualcomm silicon.

A new rumour says that Samsung plans to develop in-house GPUs soon. It may debut as early as 2026 alongside the Exynos 2600.

Rumors of a successor for the U23 Pro have intensified with the discovery of a new HTC mobile device on one of Google's databases. The device seems to have made a potentially significant switch in terms of display type that may or may not work out for it. Then again, the Android smartphone's might have an edge over its rivals in terms of audio features.

Enthusiasts in the US can soon experience a smartphone powered by a high-end MediaTek Dimensity SoC. There’s no word about which chip or OEM it will be, but the device is slated to launch later this year.

The Galaxy F55 has broken cover again prior to its allegedly imminent launch. This time, it is depicted as a version of a smartphone already available in India, albeit one with a rear panel finished in vegan leather rather than glass. It also seems to have what seems to be Samsung's favorite new Qualcomm SoC for the mid-range market.

Vivo has augmented its V30 series of mid-range smartphones - just not in India as might be expected. Instead, the line's new SE 5G variant is destined for the Latin American market as its latest "Modern Design" smartphone. Its 120Hz display, attractive textured "Eco-Fiber Leather" finish and up-to-date SoC are contrasts to its budget internals.

OnePlus has announced a Mother's Day sale with deals such as $70 off its new premium mid-range flagship the 12R. The OEM's first-gen foldable smartphone has an even better discount in North America; meanwhile, the brand is hinting at an intriguing offer on the same device on the European market.

Except the Pura 70 Ultra, Huawei Pura 70 smartphones are almost entirely made up of parts manufactured by Chinese firms according to a teardown analysis of the phones. Huawei’s Chinese supply chain for its flagship P70 series includes firms like OFILM, HNLens Technology, BOE, etc. With the company coming close to achieving full local production, it would be safe to say that Huawei has largely shrugged off the effects of the US sanctions.

A Bilibili user has benchmarked what is almost certainly an early Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 reference device. It shows off some preliminary performance figures and most importantly, the CPU core layout and clock speeds.

A X user has revealed how three generations of Exynos SoCs look like via detailed die shots. The Exynos 2100, Exynos 2200 and Exynos 2400 are radically different, indicating Samsung was constantly trying new designs to see what works best.

The MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ will be unveiled on May 7 at the company's MediaTek Dimensity Developer Conference. It is slated to power smartphones such as the Vivo X100s and Redmi K70 Ultra.

OnePlus' next multi-region smartphone is projected to land with some of the highest-end specs the OEM can offer right now at a mid-tier price. Now, the Nord 4 is believed to have appeared on Geekbench, in a leak that might put a spotlight on its internals on its launch. Should it prove accurate, it also gives a good idea of how the smartphone will look and charge.

HTC has something new to add to its U series of Android smartphones, according to a new leak. It might have some decent internals to drive an up-to-date OS, an on-trend Qualcomm processor included. It is tipped to succeed a device with an AMOLED display and an AR/VR tie-in.

The Fan Edition (or FE) version of Samsung's current flagship Android smartphone is believed to return by popular demand in 2024. Now, more alleged evidence of its existence has come to light. The new tip purports to specify some regions in which the S24 FE will be available.

Oukitel has now revealed that its latest smartphone has the same screen size, SoC and ingress-protection features as Samsung's own newest rugged handset. Then again, the WP35 has a significantly larger battery, has more RAM and also more cameras. The OEM is busy teasing its world premiere with a mystery special offer.

Geekbench and AnTutu scores of the upcoming MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ have emerged online. The SoC outperforms the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 in both tests by a narrow margin. It is slated to debut alongside the Vivo X100s Pro in the coming weeks.

The Nothing Phone (2a) may be one of the most interesting-looking Android smartphones in the ~$500 bracket, even with limited color options. However, a new one might be on the horizon with an imminent release. However, this "New Edition" event comes with some caveats.

The OnePlus Nord 4 is tipped to launch alongside its CE 4 Lite counterpart, which might also launch in North America as the affordable Nord N40. It is tipped to do so with 5G thanks to a generationally updated chipset, although its series' flagship might introduce an even newer SoC to more regions.

Realme has made the Android 14-powered C65 official as its latest ~$150 5G smartphone for the Indian market. The buyer gets an up-to-date flat-edged design with a 120Hz display (also flat) and a 5,000mAh battery for that price. The C65 5G also boasts some of the brand's latest tweaks such as an iPhone-esque Dynamic Button feature - albeit with caveats.

The Xiaomi 14 Ultra impressed us in our test, not only offering a good camera setup but also a nearly complete flagship experience. Even so, we did notice one or two shortcomings during the test, which we have summarized for you here.

RedMagic is celebrating its sixth anniversary as a gaming-focused mobile device brand with a sale on its fastest and newest smartphones and accessories. The cutting-edge 9 Pro Android flagship can be ordered on its own or with one of the brand's Shadow Blade Gamepad mobile controllers at a discount.

Qualcomm has officially announced the Snapdragon X Plus for laptops. The Arm-based chip is essentially a Snapdragon X Elite with fewer CPU cores and a lower boost clock. Other specs, such as its Adreno GPU, LPDDR5x RAM support, Hexagon NPU, and Spectra ISP, are identical across both chips.

Qualcomm has officially unveiled its Snapdragon X Elite SoC for laptops. It has three variants (X1E-84-100, X1E-80-100, and X1E-78-100), which come with slightly different GPU power and boost clocks.

A new report says Samsung might not unveil the Galaxy S24 FE anytime soon. The affordable flagship may not see the light of day until late 2024 or even early 2025.

Lenovo's redesigned ThinkPad T14 Gen 5 has become available in the US webshop. As usual, the launch prices are high and only the Core Ultra version of the upgradable ThinkPad Laptop has launched. The thinner ThinkPad T14s G5 is also orderable now.

The V30e is now backed to contrast unprepossessing budget 5G smartphone attributes with one of the most on-trend specs around. Furthermore, its OEM asserts that it will be the slimmest device with its new battery in India on its debut. It is also hyped as a Studio Quality Portrait smartphone thanks to Vivo's Aura Light flash photography.

Vivo is now projected to launch a new smartphone with up-to-date Android 14 despite its entry-level Qualcomm processor amid other budget properties. Nevertheless, it might pose an intriguing new option for those with about $300 or less to spend on a new handset...so long as they can do without the 5G connectivity of what might be its higher-end sibling.

Nubia has just announced that its highest-end Android smartphone of the moment is to be refreshed with a Van Gogh-inspired twist for the international market soon. The Z60 Ultra Starry Night Edition's launch is slated to take the form of a very limited online drop in late April 2024. It also boasts some of the market's most distinctive rear cameras and a premium punch hole-free display.

Users who had a green line show up on their display recently are eligible for a free screen replacement. Samsung India says users have until April 30 to avail the offer, which will also include a battery replacement

Having declared that it was done with conventional smartphones not long ago, Meizu's next product is now tipped to launch as...another new smartphone. It is believed to belong to the flagship 21 series, although it might aim for a lower price-point with a 2023 chipset and last-gen wired charging specs. Then again, it may also beat its alleged siblings in terms of battery size.

Realme has announced that it will add a new member to its Narzo line of Android smartphones later in April 2024. The 70x is already touted to outpace other new devices of its price in terms of display quality and charging technology, even if they have the same specs on paper. It also offers an up-to-date flat-edged design with what might be a 50MP main rear camera.

Qualcomm's Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 seems to have become the SoC of choice for OEMs to make premium mid-range Android smartphones in 2024 thus far. However, it seems the latest device with this silicon from Vivo might not exactly flow into this vein, with charging specs falling behind those of the OnePlus Nord CE 4 or Motorola Edge 50 Pro in a new leak.

Despite its new name, the Dimensity 6300 has all too much in common with some MediaTek predecessors of years gone by. Then again, the OEM asserts that the smartphones to be based on this silicon will have all they need to compete in the affordable 5G handset arena of 2024 with up-to-date features such as HyperEngine "gaming technologies" and 5G UltraSave 3.0+ power-efficiency tweaks.

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 has shown up on Geekbench. It is powered by a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy and scores 14,276 points in the OpenCL benchmark.

Qualcomm has tacitly implied it plans to launch the Snapdragon X Elite in the coming days. It is slated to power laptops from Lenovo and Samsung, among others.

iPhones are projected to come in three different sizes soon, as opposed to two as they do now. These changes are slated to come into effect in 2025 with the launch of the iPhone 17, 17 Plus and 17 Pro Max, all of which are believed to have different display panels. The new variation might result in other, potentially less novel, effects for the iPhone customer of the future.

Powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7030 chipset, the Android 13-loaded Motorola Edge (2023) is an IP68-rated handset with 5G connectivity, 8 GB of memory, and 256 GB of internal storage. The Eclipse Black version of this smartphone made for the US market is now available on Amazon for $349.99, less than three months after topping out at $788.88.