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Honor has teased its upcoming Magic6 series as flagship Android smartphones with all the latest bells and whistles the new Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 platform from Qualcomm can support. They include a voice assistant powered by on-device AI, as well as the latest, most powerful form of pairing with own-brand laptops. The new smartphones will also have first-gen Magic Capsule displays, touted as an even smarter version of Dynamic Island for iPhones.

The Samsung Galaxy A15 has been said to launch as one of 2024's most affordable new smartphones. Now, it is projected to land as a more up-to-date, yet more compact, handset compared to its predecessor, although its battery capacity might remain the same. It is also thought to land alongside a slightly more premium 5G-capable variant on its debut.

Geekbench 6 founder John Poole has responded to the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro benchmarking controversy. In exclusive comments obtained by Notebookcheck, Poole says Primate Labs is unaware of any issues with compatibility that might have otherwise resulted in the app from being made unavailable to reviewers.

Lenovo's next Xiaoxin-series tablet is touted as having an all-metal unibody and a high-refresh-rate screen, yet is pitched at everyday tasks with a new-ish mid-range Qualcomm processor. Nevertheless, it also supports storage expansion via microSD card and an up-to-date version of Android. The Xiaoxin Pad 2024 also boasts quad speakers and a 3.5mm jack.

Realme's first Snapdragon 8 Gen 3-powered smartphone is tipped to launch as the GT5 Pro. It is thought to ditch its existing vanilla sibling's look for one associated more with super-flagships such as the Xiaomi 13 Ultra. Its camera hump is said to be packed with the latest lenses for 2024 devices, and its display an upgrade on its predecessor.

Oukitel has reportedly showcased its latest smartphone as the first of its line to debut with the same ultra-fast-charging technology as some much higher-end Android devices. The WP30 Pro is also touted to sport a rear-mounted display as well as its main 120Hz screen, and to have a primary camera with a resolution that is also in triple figures.

The Teclast M50 Pro surprised us in our tests with its solid specs. Although the 10.1-inch Android tablet costs less than US$200, it cuts a good figure as a surfing and multimedia tablet and combines this with 4 speakers, dual-SIM and an IPS display in 16:10 format.

Google has taken the extraordinary step to block reviewers from being able to download popular chip testing benchmarks directly through its Play Store, surprising reviewers of its latest Pixel 8 series smartphones. Incredibly, the company has extended this block to include all new customers of its Pixel 8 phones following the launch, in attempt to suppress the widespread distribution of results.

Samsung has upgraded its top tablets, namely its Galaxy Tab S9 series, which comes in three sizes. The 11-inch screen of the regular Galaxy Tab S9 comes in OLED for the first time and impresses with blazing-fast system performance.

Huawei is now said to update its Nova line of smartphone with a 12 series of an all-new appearance and potentially upgraded specs. They allegedly include the newest Kirin SoC, said to go to the vanilla model along with triple rear cameras and faster charging. The 12 Pro, on the other hand, might get dual 50MP shooters and the same processor as the top-end Mate X5 foldable.

Motorola launched two variants of the latest generation of its foldable Android smartphone for the first time in 2023. Now, the more vanilla version of the new Razr has finally joined its flagship counterpart on the United States market. It is touted to come in the same vibrant vegan leather color options, but makes some compromises for a more affordable price-point.

The K70 might be the vanilla version of Redmi's next high-end Android smartphone line-up, yet is thought to share in Pro-grade advantages such as new flat screen tech and premium build quality. It is also now tipped to have the same generational charging upgrade as the upcoming flagship Xiaomi 14.

We reviewed Microsoft's latest Surface models Laptop Studio 2 as well as Laptop Go 3. While the Surface Laptop Studio 2 introduces some welcome changes, the Surface Laptop Go 3 did not really change all that much. However, both devices are just too expensive.

The Asus ROG Flow X13 (2023) is a 13.4-inch gaming convertible, a segment that currently has very little competition. Despite the slim chassis, the Flow X13 manages to squeeze in a 65 W AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS and a 60 W Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU. Our comprehensive review looks into this and other aspects of this year's ROG Flow X13 iteration.

This year's HP Envy x360 15 is a strong convertible overall with a competitive price-performance ratio. In addition to IMAX Enhanced certification, the convertible's highlights include a true-colour OLED display, an exceptionally high-quality chassis and a wide range of ports.

Concerns have been raised about the ability of the Pixel 8 Pro to manage heat following the first video teardown of the device to hit the net. As with the Pixel 7 Pro, the Pixel 8 Pro does not have a vapor chamber cooling system as found on devices like the Galaxy S23 Ultra among Android flagship phones, but relies on graphite and copper to keep things cool.

Funtouch OS 14, the latest version of the software for the global versions of Vivo and iQOO smartphones, has been declared ready for stable status today (October 7, 2023). It is, as the name suggests, based on Android 14, and is also rated to be more customizable, secure and performance-focused than ever before. It is slated to roll out, starting with two of the OEM's international flagship devices, soon.

Samsung is a little late to the party when it comes to foldable laptops at this stage. Nevertheless, the South Korean giant is said to join in, albeit possibly not until 2024 at the earliest. That event might see the launch of a markedly thin flexible-display device thanks to hinge technology already at work in the Galaxy Z Fold5 or Flip5 smartphones. Then again, there might be some drawbacks to its use in a full PC.

The iPhone 15 Pro Max impressed us in our test by offering a comparatively large amount of updates. We have summarized all the most important points for you, while bringing attention to which aspects require more work.

Ford's new F-150 Lightning Flash trim will come standard with 320 miles of range and a 15.5-inch touchscreen infotainment display, with premium tech options filtering down to the US$69,995 trim. Starting in 2024, Ford will also equip all F-150 Lightning units with a battery heat pump for a cold-weather range boost.

The Sony Xperia 5 V is very exciting for fans of compact smartphones: the 6.1-incher utilizes the professional camera of the Xperia 1 V flagship and is one of the fastest smartphones with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. It also impresses with excellent battery life.

The Honor X50 GT might be a premium mid-range Android smartphone rather than a flagship - nevertheless, it is now tipped to stand out with a camera hump quite like that of a premium Huawei foldable smartphone. The device might also be accompanied by a new kind of GT-class Honor smartphone in 2023.

Not only is the Xiaomi Pad 6 Max an inexpensive alternative to the Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra without PWM - but it also offers advantages that can't be found on the Samsung tablet. In our test, the mid-range tablet with an XXL display impressed throughout thanks to its high consistency.

Since the iPhone 15 Pro rolled out to customers last week, reports quickly started to emerge that were overheating. Renowned analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has pointed the finger at the iPhone’s internal design, but not all iPhone 15 Pro users are reporting the problem. What gives?

The Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 Plus (or A9+) is painted as a cost-effective tablet ahead of its launch. The budget SoC said to confer 5G on the device has popped up in a new leak, as have more display details. Despite these updates, it might have a classic Tab A-series design otherwise.

The iPhone 15 and 15 Plus are made of aluminum, whereas their Pro and Pro Max counterparts have graduated to a first-gen titanium-alloy frame. However, according to a new bend-test video, the cheaper vanilla models are no less durable than their top-end siblings. Their new, unusually pale colorways did not get off so light in terms of criticism, however.

The Mate 60 RS has been unveiled as one of Huawei's latest top-end smartphones. It may not be foldable, yet still manages to vie with the new Mate X5 Collector's Edition for out-of-warranty spare part costs. The new RS' motherboard alone can also buy a whole new iPhone 15-series handset.

Since the release is now expected in early 2024, Minisforum decided to equip its V3 2-in-1 tablet with the upcoming 28 W Ryzen 8040U "Hawk Point" APUs, which should be announced at CES next January. The Surface-like device will also come with premium features like fingerprint sensor, front and rear cams, 2x USB4 ports, SD card reader and a 14-inch QHD+ 165 Hz touchscreen.

Driven by the Intel Core i5-12500H alongside Intel Iris Xe graphics, the Asus ROG Flow Z13 (model GZ301ZA-PS53) with 16 GB memory and 512 GB PCIe SSD storage is now 34% off on Amazon. Thanks to this generous discount, this 13.4-inch gaming hybrid can be acquired for US$859.99 instead of US$1,299.99.

The OnePlus Open is believed to become an inaugural foldable Android smartphone from the brand in question later in 2023. Now, the date on which this device will be unleashed on markets that might include North America may have been revealed. Meanwhile, its general shape in folded and unfolded form might have been confirmed in a new leak.

The Galaxy A05s is thought to launch as one of Samsung's cheapest new smartphones of 2024. Now, according to a new tip, potential customers might have an idea of what to expect for their money already. That specs list now includes a well-worn 4G/LTE-only Qualcomm processor, a screen of decent resolution and an amount of RAM that could be described as moderate at best.

Apple has introduced an allegedly more user-repairable build with its new iPhone 15 line-up. However, according to some of the first teardown videos to emerge online, some of the series' other upgrades might actually make their dissembly more complicated in parts, particularly for the higher-end Pro models. In addition, the dreaded software locks are seen to be still firmly in place.

The 15 Pro and Pro Max are now hailed as the "strongest" iPhones ever, as they are the first of their line to step up to "Grade 5" titanium in their frames. However, their well-touted toughness compared to their stainless steel forebears has come into question thanks to some initial tests of their durability. They suggest that the fancy new frames, together with some other new design tweaks, might actually make the new top-end iPhones more susceptible to damage.

The Amazon Fire Max 11 is an inexpensive and family-friendly 11-inch tablet that scores with a bright display, good mid-range performance and long battery life. However, Google services, including Google Play, are not part of the package. If you install them later, which works just fine, you also lose the warranty for the tablet.

ColorOS is a custom version of Android officially developed by OPPO - however, that might not stop the OEM becoming more like iOS 17 in its upcoming major upgrade. Its latest betas are now said to have integrated Dynamic Island-style animations, even though its selfie cameras are of a different style. That may not be the only iPhone-like software tweak within the ColorOS 14 UI.

David Brown Automotive has announced its Mini eMastered as a custom production electric Mini Conversion with a 0-60 time of just 8.5 seconds. The bespoke restomod aims to modernise the drive train but keep the spirit that made the Mini special.

Fisker's Personal Electric Automotive Revolution (PEAR) is pitched as the ultimate electric urban car, thanks to its compact size, ample interior space, and a number of quirks that maximise interior comfort in a compact package. This pragmatic approach seems at odds with an interior that has but a handful of buttons.