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Google has reportedly developed an "Assistant Driving Mode", which will supplant Android Auto for Phone Screens with the introduction of the major 12 OS upgrade. Therefore, users with mobile devices that install this OS version will only ever find Auto on their cars' display going forward.

The Galaxy Watch4 and 4 Classic still have a few days to go before reaching their new owners. However, that has apparently not stopped them from receiving an OTA update already. This new firmware is rated to optimize stability and performance on the new wearables as they start to go to work tracking a user's health.

According to recent leaks, the first foldable to be launched by the OEM Honor will be called the Magic Fold and might be here as soon as the last quarter of 2021. Now, a well-known tipster has posted what could be renders of this phone. They strongly suggest that it will look much like counterparts from Samsung or Huawei, but will have rear cameras similar to those of the brand's 50-series smartphones.

The folks over at Froggi.es recently updated Super Mario 64: Browser Edition to support iOS and Android devices. The browser game is compatible with Bluetooth and wired controllers like the Razer Kishi and runs remarkably well.

The Sony Xperia 5 III smartphone has appeared in its own Best Buy product page. Although the new 6.1-inch Xperia 5 III has a high price of US$999.99, savvy shoppers might still be tempted by the even pricier Xperia 1 III due to the greater amount of RAM and storage present and its 4K display.

Xiaomi failed to release a successor to the Mi Note 10 last year. The company appears to finally be working on such a device, though, and initial details of what could be the Mi Note 11 have now surfaced. As expected, the cameras are the stars of the show here.

The design of the rear case of the upcoming Xiaomi Mi 11T has been revealed in an FCC listing. The certification database also mentions that the Mi 11T will operate on MIUI 12.5 out of the box and that it has an “overall diagonal dimension” of 174 mm. The Mi 11T is expected to sport a MediaTek Dimensity chip.

The latest market research suggests that an important tipping point in the mobile processor market has arrived. It seems the cost-effectiveness of new 4G/LTE processors will start dropping soon, as manufacturers and chip-makers inevitably turn their focus on 5G-capable platforms instead. On the other hand, this kind of connectivity is still not widespread enough to kill its predecessor off completely.

OnePlus could be launching a refreshed OnePlus 9 RT some time in October. The OnePlus 9 RT is slated to sport similar hardware as the current OnePlus 9R but will feature upgraded cameras such as the 50 MP Sony IMX766 sensor. OnePlus 9 RT is also tipped to be the first OnePlus smartphone that would ship with OxygenOS 12 based on Android 12 out of the box.

Some recent leaks have pointed to the imminent release of the "Motorola Moto G50 5G" - which, as there is a device with this name and the requisite connectivity out there already, was a little confusing. A new tip purports to dispel this mystery with the explanation that there is indeed an upcoming second variant of this device, largely unchanged apart from its new SoC.

Google's new Pixel 5a 5G has been hailed for being a solid device for the money. It appears that the phone, or some specific units anyway, has a rather annoying issue: a tendency to overheat while recording 4K60 FPS video.

Tronsmart has announced the Studio 30W SoundPulse as its latest wireless speaker. It is rated to cover an open space of up to 10 meters in size with 2.1 channel sound for up to 15 hours per charge. Unlike most portable accessories of this type, it has a housing made of aluminum, yet is still IPX4-rated. It goes for ~US$70, or less with a coupon active at the time of writing.

Google has discontinued the Pixel 4a 5G and Pixel 5 smartphones. The US Google Store currently has both devices listed as being sold out with the only supply remaining through other retailers.

Motorola has taken the covers off the sequel to its US version of the Edge 2020 model. The device is a step forwards in some areas and a step back in others, but it will retail with a US$200 discount at launch increasing its overall appeal.

After sending out the MIUI 12.5 update to Global ROM units of the Redmi Note 10, Xiaomi is now expanding the rollout to include the European model of the phone. The OTA delivers the July security patch, but Xiaomi's vaunted Second Space feature remains absent.

Samsung had been rumored to launch the Galaxy S21 FE during its recent major Unpacked event; however, the OEM ultimately neglected to bring the long-awaited flagship variant to the show. However, a new leak may reassure prospective buyers that it is indeed on the way, in the form suggested by previous tips.

The Mi Mix 4 is Xiaomi's latest super-premium non-flexible smartphone. It is also the first of this category to rock an under-display selfie camera. Unfortunately, it now seems this upgrade has helped pushed its repair costs skyward, even compared to the Mi 11 Ultra with its higher-resolution display.

According to a report, the Galaxy S22 Ultra may not be the camera behemoth that past rumours and leaks suggested. Instead, the reality could be more run of the mill and nothing to get excited about if you already own a Galaxy S21 Ultra.

Xiaomi never followed up the Poco F1 with a Poco F2. It appears, however, that the company actually built a Poco F2 but just never released it, and a working prototype of the device has now been revealed, two years after it would've launched.

Recent Samsung flagship smartphones stand to benefit from One UI 3.1.1, albeit not with a revision change of their OS. Instead, Samsung will bring features from the new update to the Galaxy S20, Galaxy S21 and Galaxy Note 20 series, among others, via another One UI 3.1 update.

According to reports, Google has delayed its first foldable smartphone project, codenamed Passport. The handset is expected to utilise the Google Tensor SoC, along with a 7.6-inch foldable display. Google is tipped to tease the Pixel Fold at its Pixel 6 series launch event later this year, though.

Samsung has announced that it is removing advertisements from all One UI stock apps. The change will occur later this year and will apply to services such as Samsung Music, Samsung Pay and Samsung Weather. Ultimately, they should never have been there in the first place.

With its Nord phones, OnePlus has finally returned to being high-quality and inexpensive at the same time. And we like the OnePlus Nord 2 5G in particular, because it has been further improved in a consistent way.

OnePlus' 2020 flagship 8-series have acquired new updates for their version of Android, OxygenOS 11. It upgrades the phones to compatibility with the OEM's latest TWS earbuds, the Buds Pro, now released to the European market. The OTA also adds the latest software tweaks developed for its brand, its new Bitmoji AOD feature included.

OPPO's Future of Imaging conference of today (August, 19, 2021) introduced a number of new and potentially powerful camera upgrades that might start to appear in new smartphones over the next couple of years. The OEM claims they include advanced hardware-based stabilization, continuous zoom modules and a new RGBW matrix for next-gen sensors.

According to a report, the Mi 12T and Redmi K50 could be very similar devices. The Mi 12T may have a few advantages over the Redmi K50 though, including OIS.

A new leak has claimed to reveal some important specifications of Xiaomi's upcoming premium phone, the Mi 11T Pro. The Mi 11T series has now also been tipped to launch shortly—on September 23, to be exact—with the phone expected to be available worldwide like its predecessor.

The Google Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro have been claimed to ship without any chargers in the box, but that doesn't mean the phones will offer lackluster charging. A new exclusive claims that the upcoming flagships will deliver 33 W fast charging—better than what Samsung offers at the moment.

Samsung will likely release the Galaxy Tab S8 series at the start of 2022, and a new leak has now revealed some more details about the next-gen premium tablet lineup. Supposedly, Samsung will ditch the upcoming Exynos 2200 and its AMD GPU entirely in favor of Qualcomm's Snapdragon 898 on the Tab S8 series.

Xiaomi is now sending out the August security patch to its last remaining Android One smartphone, the Mi A3. The update is currently rolling out to owners of the global model of the phone, and should also be sent out to European units shortly.

The MIUI memory extension feature appears to be rolling out to more phones in Xiaomi’s extensive lineup. Not only is the upcoming Xiaomi Mi 11T likely included but there’s also room for the Mi 10T Lite and Mi 10 Lite Zoom on this particular memory expansion list of supported devices.

The Mi Mix 4 is flying off the shelves at the moment, with Xiaomi unable to produce enough of them. If you can get your hands on one, then you will be presented with an enormous box and a charger that can fully replenish the device in 15 minutes.

Chargeasap has launched successors to its super-charged Flash power bank via Indiegogo. The OEM asserts that the new Pro series incorporates its forebear's best attributes, a 100W USB-C Power Delivery (USB-PD) 3.0 output suitable for MacBook Pros included, albeit with upgrades such as more type-C ports and a very Apple-specific variant this time around

According to reports, Xiaomi has sourced displays from Samsung for the Mi 12, its next-generation flagship smartphone series. Apparently, the Chinese company has settled on the Samsung E5, an AMOLED display that will also be found in the Galaxy S22 series.

The first teardown video of the Galaxy Z Fold 3 has appeared online, showcasing some of the changes that Samsung has made this year. Sadly, the foldable smartphone remains as tricky to repair as its predecessor.

The Fossil Gen 6 has leaked again, this time revealing its design and multiple specifications. The smartwatch will be available in 42 mm and 44 mm sizes with GPS support. A Snapdragon Wear 4100+ and Wear OS 2 at launch will not set the world alight, though.

Mobvoi, for one, has announced a fresh app update many more of its newer and higher-end wearables. This latest version of WearOS (2.0) expands the eligibility to use Pay (new interface and all) to users in more countries. The update also unlocks Messages on a watch's screen in full, as well as Tiles for apps such as Spotify.

Xiaomi has upgraded the Redmi K30 Pro to MIUI 12.5 Enhanced, the latest version of the company's smartphone OS. The Redmi K30 Pro, also known as the POCO F2 Pro in other markets, is one of a dozen devices to receive MIUI 12.5 Enhanced initially before Xiaomi commences a broader rollout later this year.

A new OPPO phone, most likely a new K-series variant, has leaked out via the Chinese regulator TENAA. Besides the fact it may become the latest Dimensity 1200-powered smartphone on its launch, it already stands out in that it has adopted the new "visor-cam" look for its triple rear shooters.

ZTE has just announced pricing and availability for its second-gen under-display camera (UDC) smartphone, the Axon 30 5G, outside of its native China. Those interested in this cutting-edge hardware can also now learn how it might hold up to demanding use in the real world thanks to a new JerryRigEverything video.

The AYN Odin features a 5.98-inch and 1080p display, along with LPDDR4x RAM and UFS 2.1 storage. The machine will be available in three models, starting with the US$165 Odin Lite. The AYN Odin will be available in multiple colours, too.

Xiaomi has now finally launched the Redmi 10 globally. The Redmi 10 sits below the Redmi Note 10 in Xiaomi's hierarchy and may prove a more attractive device thanks to an attention-grabbing design, overall solid hardware, and a sub-US$200 price tag.

Realme has now officially announced the upcoming release of its first tablet device, the Realme Pad. The Realme Pad 5 is expected to do battle with Xiaomi's well-received Mi Pad 5 and may already have an edge thanks to an AMOLED display.

Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold3 is less than two weeks away from hitting customer hands. In the lead up to its availability, more details about its underlying technology continue to emerge.

Google is testing a new accessibility feature as part of Android 12, and it could change how you interact with your smartphone. So far, Android 12 recognises six movements, including raising your eyebrows and open your mouth.

It turns out that Xiaomi's latest tablets support a desktop mode, first seen in the Mi Mix Fold. The mode makes the Mi Pad 5 and Mi Pad 5 Pro easier to use in many ways, especially with a keyboard and mouse.

MIUI 12.5 Enhanced will arrive on more than 12 devices, Xiaomi has confirmed. The OS update will reach all handsets in Xiaomi's first batch by August 27, which includes the Mi 11 Ultra. Second and third batches will eventually follow, too.

Google has announced the Pixel 5a 5G, the successor to last year's Pixel 4a 5G. The Pixel 5a 5G has a larger display than its predecessor, a metal body, the biggest battery of any Pixel smartphone and is IP67 certified. The Snapdragon 765G has returned, but the spectral and flicker sensor has not.

iQOO has launched the flagship 8 series as promised today (August 17, 2021). It offers a new Pro variant with the updated Snapdragon 888+ processor and a new E5 LTPO AMOLED display with a 2K resolution, 10-bit color and a 120Hz refresh rate. These specs also make it the world's latest DisplayMate A+-rated smartphone.