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In our review, the Find X9 Pro scores top marks in some cases. We take a closer look at the contents of what is included with the Oppo flagship smartphone upon purchase. The matching Super VOOC power adapter isn't always included with the Oppo phone.

Xiaomi is expanding its HyperOS 3 rollout to more devices, with the Xiaomi Pad 7 now joining the list. The Android 16-based update brings performance boosts, fresh design tweaks, and AI-powered tools, with several more Xiaomi, Redmi, and POCO models set to follow later this month.

Google has released a major Pixel Feature Drop for November 2025, which adds a wide range of new features to Pixel smartphones. For instance, it includes a Wicked theme and AI-generated notification summaries as well as new ways to edit pictures via AI.

Most smartphones can now take decent photos when it is dark. But you need some special technology to take a picture without any ambient light. The Oukitel WP60 comes with a night vision camera that utilizes infrared light and can shoot photos even in complete darkness. But how well does that work?

The rise of electric cars is also driving the development of battery efficiency. This is also particularly evident in smartphones, which are now lasting longer while barely gaining weight. We recently tested a smartphone with a huge screen and new battery technology. What's our verdict?

After six long years, the wireless charging speed of all three Galaxy S26 flagship phones will finally receive a substantial upgrade, according to a report from South Korea. The Galaxy S26 Ultra is said to benefit even more from the upgrade than the Galaxy S26 and Galaxy S26+.

Qualcomm is reportedly working to bring Android 16 support to the Snapdragon X Elite and X series of processors. This development could bring an interesting Android PC segment to the market.

Samsung is edging towards releasing its long-awaited Huawei Mate XT and Mate XTs rival. Now certified for sale in its international variant guise, the Galaxy Z TriFold is still rumoured to receive a limited global release in one form or another at this stage.

A new report has revealed global launch pricing and release timings for Realme's latest flagship smartphone. Combining Ricoh GR cameras with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset and a 7,000 mAh battery, the Realme GT 8 Pro will initially ship with several free gifts, too.

The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra appears to have made its Geekbench debut. The phone sports 16 GB of RAM and performs somewhere between the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 and Snapdragon 8 Elite, but it's unclear what chipset exactly underpins it.

GameHub, a popular PC gaming emulator for Android, is now available on Google Play Store. With this, the Windows game emulator with Steam support is easier to access than before.

Google is tightening control over apps that secretly drain your phone’s battery. Starting March 2026, Android apps that keep devices awake for too long will face penalties and warning labels on the Play Store. The move, developed with Samsung, pushes developers to make power-efficient apps and gives users clearer insight into what’s wasting their battery life.

ZTE is the latest manufacturer with a smartphone that imitates the design of the iPhone 17 series. While it doesn't come in orange, the Blade V80 Vita's camera island and triple rear camera setup is clearly inspired by the iPhone 17 Pro.

Viwoods has introduced the AiPaper Reader, an Android 16 e-book tablet with a dedicated AI companion button and 6.13-inch E Ink Carta 1300 display. Users can interact with AI to explore story elements, generate summaries, and build a personal knowledge base.

Abxylute has updated its S9 mobile gaming controller with a new Super Nintendo-inspired edition. Also drawing on other classic 90s consoles like the PlayStation 1, the Retro Grey Edition is available until mid-November at a 30% launch discount with pre-order gifts thrown in for good measure.

A new leak has suggested that the Galaxy S26 Ultra could come with a better selfie camera, though at a cost. This was believed to be a cost cutting move but it looks like there are benefits to it as well.

Samsung has listed certified renewed models of the Galaxy S25 series and the Galaxy Z Fold 6. The Galaxy S25 series listings have showed up earlier this time around, compared to the previous generation.

According to new reports, Samsung will not be bringing a new sub-7 mm thick compact flagship to market next year after all. Despite a respected leaker claiming as much last week, fresh rumours paint a more mundane picture for the Galaxy S26, with the Galaxy S26 Pro having allegedly now been scrapped altogether.

The Galaxy S26 Plus is expected to launch early next year alongside the Galaxy S26 and Galaxy S26 Ultra. In the meantime, a typically reliable leaker has provided an insight into how Samsung will visually distinguish next year's Plus from the current Galaxy S25 Plus months ahead of schedule.

Global HyperOS 3 rollout has just recently started, and so far, Xiaomi has rolled out the Android 16 update for several of its previously released phones. The Poco F7 Pro and F6 Pro seem to be next in line.

According to a new report, Xiaomi has now settled on the colours and memory configurations for its next Ultra-branded Poco F series smartphone. Lining up next year as the Poco F8 Ultra, the handset is expected to carry across 16 GB of RAM from the Redmi K90 Pro Max but without its peak 1 TB storage option.

The Poco F8 Pro is edging towards being released. Reportedly, a leaker has now obtained new details about the device ahead of time. Thought to be a global version of the Redmi K90, the Poco F8 Pro may miss out on its sibling's most expensive memory configurations, which would help distinguish it from the Poco F8 Ultra.

Nubia is preparing to launch a new Snapdragon 8 Elite-powered gaming smartphone that breaks away from its Red Magic line. With 94.5 W charging, premium design, and flagship specs, it’s shaping up to challenge the Realme GT 8, Redmi K90, and OnePlus Ace 6.

Lenovo’s latest budget tablet just got even more tempting. The 12.1-inch Idea Tab Plus is down to just $190 at Best Buy’s early Black Friday sale, offering a bright 2.5K display, Dolby Atmos speakers, and long battery life at a stellar price. Even the stylus bundle is discounted.

The Vivo Y500 Pro has been officially unveiled in China. It's a new mid-range phone with a starting price of around $253, and it's touted to offer "flagship-grade" specs for an affordable price tag, such as a 200 MP camera on the back.

Prolific leaker Ice Universe has doubled down on their previous assertion that Samsung is going to change the 3x Telephoto sensor on the Galaxy S26 series. The proposed shift from a 12 MP Sony sensor to a 12 MP ISOCELL sensor will bring all three devies, the Galaxy S26, S26 Plus, and the S26 Ultra, in alignment.

Realme has launched the GT 8 Pro Aston Martin F1 Limited Edition in China, targeting motorsports fans with a new cosmetic design. This special version features a turquoise back panel with the F1 team's badge, neon yellow accents, and a themed user interface. It ships in a collector's box containing F1-inspired items, including two phone cases and swappable carbon-fiber camera decos.

A recent leak suggested OnePlus might launch an 'Ace 6 Pro Max' smartphone, but tipster Digital Chat Station has now claimed it will be the OnePlus Ace 6T instead. The phone is tipped to be performance-oriented and could launch in a colorway reminiscent of the OnePlus 6T from 2018.

The Edge 50 Ultra launched as Motorola's flagship offering in 2024. The company is expected to skip the Edge 60 Ultra and launch the Edge 70 Ultra instead. A fresh leak has now surfaced, revealing early details of the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra.

CheckMag Octopi Launcher is essential for those looking to set different home screen layouts between the inside and outside screens on foldable phones. However, this could also be the go-to launcher for anyone looking to replace Nova.

The image processor in the Exynos chipset has not often been on par with Snapdragon, as camera comparisons from previous years have shown. In 2026, however, the Exynos 2600 in the Galaxy S26 and presumably the Galaxy S26+ or perhaps even the Galaxy S26 Ultra could see significant gains in ISP features, as a leaker is currently suggesting.

Xiaomi is preparing to consign the digital zoom era, previously dominated by competitors such as Samsung, Oppo and Vivo, to the dustbin of history. A further detail regarding the rumored 200 MP Leica optical zoom camera in the Xiaomi 17 Ultra fits perfectly into this picture.

The next alleged OnePlus smartphone, the Ace 6 Pro Max, has now surfaced in a leak revealing its weight. Despite reportedly housing a battery 33% larger than the OnePlus 13's, the phone is said to weigh only marginally more.

A fresh leak confirms Samsung is preparing a significant design shift for the Galaxy S26. The next flagship will feature a noticeably slimmer profile and a return to a vertical camera island, breaking away from recent models.

The Redmi Note 15 and Redmi Note 15 Pro have resurfaced in new rumours before their global and Indian releases. While new evidence has now put forward a launch window, other rumours suggest that Xiaomi is plotting bigger changes from Chinese models than previous leaks implied.

The Oppo Find X9 Pro is one of the most powerful and best Android smartphones of 2025. It’s worth taking a closer look at the Chinese version of the Oppo phone, as it’s significantly cheaper. Here are the differences between the European and Chinese variant.

Qualcomm has introduced the non-Elite Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 with its Elite version, but so far, no phones featuring this sub-flagship SoC have been released. However, per Digital Chat Station, a reliable tipster, that's about to change soon.

Oppo has started rolling out its Android 16-based ColorOS 16 update to global models, beginning with the Find X8 and Find N5 series. The update brings a refreshed design inspired by nature, smoother animations, and new AI-powered personalization features. More Oppo and Reno devices are set to join the rollout later this month.

The results of an extremely complex and professionally presented long-term test are clear. Several iPhones and Android phones were divided into different charging groups and tested over several months. The up-and-coming YouTube channel not only answers the question of whether fast charging actually damages batteries, but also provides other helpful tips, such as for storage.

The HiBy RS8 II flagship portable DAP is powered by a Qualcomm Dragonwing QCS8550 SoC with 16 GB of RAM and 512 GB of storage, an upgraded Darwin III R2R DAC, and an AI tonal simulator that models playback from classic audio equipment.

The wait is nearly over: the major HyperOS 3 update for the Xiaomi 14 Ultra is reportedly ready for global rollout. Based on Android 16, the update promises a refreshed user experience and crucial system optimizations. Find out about the deployment timeframe here.

A new report suggests that Samsung may subject its first tri-fold smartphone to an even more limited release than previously expected. Directly rivalling the Huawei Mate XTs, the Galaxy Z TriFold may only be available in the tens of thousands, rather than hundreds of thousands as reported earlier this year.

The Poco Pad M1 is set to launch globally, bringing a new budget tablet option to the market. Recent Geekbench leaks confirmed the tablet’s key specs, revealing it runs on the Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 chip with 8GB RAM. However, true to Xiaomi's confusing strategy, the Poco Pad M1 appears to be a simple rebrand of the recently announced Redmi Pad 2 Pro.

Xiaomi is on the verge of expanding its HyperOS 3 rollout to more devices. Now, the company is preparing to offer its new OS update to those that will remain on Android 15, whether that be the Redmi Note 13, Poco F5 Pro, Poco M6 Pro or several of its older flagships.

The Epic Games Store is offering a new freebie for mobile gamers. Available to claim on Android and iOS, the storefront's latest giveaway is said to be worth $100 via numerous in-game giveaways. The Nixie's Champions of Renown Bundle Pack for Idle Champions of the Forgotten Realms will be available until November 13.

The Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra could come with an improved facial recognition system instead of the typical IR sensors. It is said to be more secure and work in all kinds of lighting conditions.

The OnePlus 13 is now eligible to receive stable Android 16 updates. Available via the LineageOS 23 program, official support for the popular custom ROM comes just as OnePlus prepares to release the OnePlus 15 globally.