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Topic chassis: Lenovo has mostly used various types of plastic for ThinkPads. This saves money, but the ThinkPad X13 Yoga G4 shows that magnesium would be the better choice.

In another case of interesting smartphones with limited regional availability, Honor has announced a new version of its X40 GT. The Android smartphone's new Racing Edition can now be reserved in new colorways and with more RAM than the original. On the other hand, a next-gen version might be on the way.

Huawei has announced that it will join the "giant screen" tablet fray later in September 2023. The new kind of MatePad is also touted to rock slim borders and pen support thus far. It will debut alongside other products such as the Watch Ultimate Gold Edition during the OEM's upcoming cross-device Autumn 2023 launch event.

Oukitel asserts that its latest device proves that "Camo is the New Fashion" among rugged smartphones. The WP27 does indeed strive to stand out with its new colorway, and also offers a 120Hz display, 12GB of RAM and Android 13, albeit with a 4G/LTE-only SoC. It is available at just US$159.99 for a limited time to celebrate its launch.

Samsung's Galaxy Tab A9 Plus (or A9+) has found time to pop up in another new leak ahead of its official debut. It has brought its vanilla A9 sibling along in this case, which gives the upcoming Android tablet the impression of being even more affordable on its launch. It will, for example, have 4G/LTE as opposed to the 5G of the Plus model.

Huawei has now released a list of spare parts for its latest foldable smartphone with prices nearly as jaw-dropping as that for the Mate X5 itself. Some repairs for the device's highest-end Collector's Edition could nearly buy a whole new iPhone 15 instead, whereas others are practically worth half a retail unit of the device in question.

Infinix has now unleashed a new version of its Note 30 Android smartphone. The OEM has partnered with the BMW division Designworks to produce a motorsport-inspired finish for VIP Racing Edition. It incorporates 3D Lighting Leather for a new kind of notification light system.

Huawei has released another version of the new MatePad 11.5 of virtually the same specs - except for its PaperMatte display rated to eliminate glare for improved eye comfort. The OEM also asserts that it supports a realistic pen-on-paper writing experience thanks to some dedicated haptics effects. The tablet is also touted as thin and light with a "high-performance" processor.

Huawei's Mate 60 Pro is a new flagship smartphone with a display reinforced by in-house, second-gen Kunlun Glass. It was found to help the device survive a new online torture test which involved being run over by a car, among other things. Accordingly, the 60 Pro was declared to leave the Corning Gorilla Glass found on rivals such as the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra in the dust in terms of durability.

Vivo is now said to have a new smartwatch to launch alongside its upcoming X100 series of Android smartphones. The two kinds of device is thought to have independent mobile data and OLED screens in common. The Watch 3, however, is more likely to have a circular display and to track health metrics, although it might also have something in common with the foldable X Flip.

Google's in-car software suite just got a host of upgrades that add features like conference calling through WebEx and Zoom, as well as video streaming via Prime Video. For obvious reasons, Zoom and WebEx are both audio-only, and Prime Video is only accessible while parked.

Hyundai has updated the affordable Kona EV for 2024, and some changes for the new model year include an updated exterior design, V2L functionality, and a panoramic, dual-screen infotainment system.

When it comes to tablets, Apple's iPad is the gold standard, but many Android makers have spent years playing catch up. A number of top Android manufacturers that have spent years chasing the iPad have finally stumbled across winning devices, with some that are even significantly cheaper than the US$449 iPad.

Nokia has unleashed the G42 5G as a new "So Fast, So Sleek" Android smartphone for the Indian market. Accordingly, the "3-day battery" device is pitched as offering the most novel, premium and "efficient" experience possible for its ~US$150 starting price - then again, its specs and software support might beg to differ.

The Huawei Watch GT 4 has allegedly leaked again just days before its official debut. This new tip purports to add a final strap option to one of the wearable's variants. Even more importantly, however, it comes with hints that the watch will inherit one of its series' biggest potential advantages in 2023.

Laptops with secondary displays are a fast-emerging niche of the PC market, and are, according to the latest market analysis, particularly valued by gamers for their multi-tasking potential. Their demand is projected to enjoy a steady upward trajectory over the next four years, driving the worth of their segment up by over half a billion dollars in the process.

Volkswagen describes its latest concept car as "an all-electric sports limousine" with nearly double the power of the current ID.7 Pro. Its Performance-oriented prototype counterpart also boasts a lot of carbon in its exterior and a lot of red in its trim and interior. The sedan's chassis has also been re-designed for extra agility and responsiveness on the road.

Vivo has come to the Hangzhou Asian Games to promote the top-end Android smartphones from its main brand and its "performance phone" off-shoot, iQOO. The company has also indicated that both series will get next-gen flagships, slated to benefit from new custom silicon and/or new camera sensors.

Tecno has now confirmed that the Phantom V Flip will make its debut during the OEM's next major product event later this month. The device is depicted as a rival to devices such as the Motorola Razr (2023) and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5, albeit at a potentially reduced price. It is slated to debut alongside a new Tecno laptop at the upcoming show.

BMW is canning the controversial subscription services that merely activated pre-installed hardware in its customers' vehicles, but the subscription model will stick around for other post-sales add-ons.

Rivian's latest internal software release indicates that R1S owners will soon see improvements to driver assistance systems, handling, and phantom drain. Among feature tweaks, Rivian is also patching a number of bugs.

Kia's EV5 has been previewed on the marque's YouTube channel, giving us a detailed look at the design of both the interior and exterior of the vehicle. The video reveals an EV9-adjacent design and a spacious, practical interior that doesn't skimp on buttons or features.

Kingston insists it has brought "ultimate portability" to the external SSD market with the new XS1000. It has a footprint estimated at half that of a pack of cards, yet still allows the user to tote a capacity of up to 2TB in a pocket. The XS1000 is also touted as a highly trustworthy form of storage despite its small size, and to transfer files in a flash thanks to its USB interface.

In our test, the Huawei MatePad 11.5 proves itself as a convincing overall package that still offers many options even without Google Services. We summarize the pros and cons for you again and show you how you can save a little more money.

Realme has augmented its affordable Narzo 60 series of smartphones with a new X variant of a vastly different look from its siblings. Its new flat-edged chassis still packs a number of reasonably attractive specs such as a 120Hz FHD+ display, a 5,000mAh battery and an updated 5G-capable MediaTek Dimensity processor for a potentially attractive price.

The next hot foldable Android smartphone with a clamshell form-factor will be launched by Xiaomi, according to the famous leaker Digital Chat Station. The tipster asserts that it will appeal to a wide range of potential customers with an exceptionally compact, photography-friendly build. The device's existence is also now allegedly given more weight as it now has its own model number and place in the premium, often cutting-edge Mix series.

The Audi Q6 e-tron compact electric crossover reimagines the Audi interior with a large driver-facing digital instrument cluster alongside a central infotainment display and a passenger touchscreen tied into the navigation and infotainment functions.

Volkswagen has announced an electric GTI concept based on the front-wheel drive ID. 2all expected to launch in around 2027. The German marque will face stiff competition from the likes of Fiat, Mini, Renault, and perhaps even Tesla. Volkswagen appears to be leaning more heavily on legacy nameplates than previous comments indicated.

TCL's IFA 2023 booth is replete with unusual and cutting-edge display technology, including the latest CSOT prototypes hinting at a future with devices such as 17-inch foldable laptops. The first-gen NXTPAPER display smartphones, on the other hand, are market-ready, touted to deliver the most eye health-friendly, non-glossy experience in a sub-7-inch form-factor for the first time.

Infinix pitches its latest Zero-series device as the ideal Android smartphone for those most interested in front-facing camera footage, thanks to an unusually high-res selfie camera. It is touted as capable of "flagship"-grade 4K recording, and is set into a "unique" and "beautifully curved" AMOLED display with a competitive 144Hz refresh rate. The 30 5G is also rated to extend its RAM to as much as 21GB thanks to its Android 13-based, ChatGPT-capable UI.

Ulefone has now set more details on its upcoming Armor 23 Ultra out on the IFA 2023 show floor. It is touted as its OEM's first-gen satellite messaging-capable Android device - however, it is now also slated to pack three 50MP cameras in total, not to mention a 120Hz display and the same "Super Fast" charging specs as the Xiaomi 13 Pro. Nevertheless, Ulefone has now also revealed that it will not cost nearly as much on its release to the European market.

Visionox has reportedly demonstrated a new display that, despite having rounded corners, could also have extra-thin bezels on at least three sides. The prototype panel may also boast advanced refresh rate and dimming specs, yet conserve power thanks to on-trend LTPO technology. It is said to debut in the successor to an Android smartphone currently being displayed at IFA 2023.

Huawei is now believed to add an even more premium variant to its new flagship Mate 60 smartphone series soon. The Pro Plus (or Pro+) is thought to have even more punch-hole than the existing Pro variant, although both might run on the same mysterious new processor. On that note, a new Weibo post claims to outline the alleged Kirin platform's specs and performance metrics.

The 12.7-inch Lenovo Tab P12 benefits from a great price-to-performance ratio. Online, the mid-range device is already available for under US$400 in some places - but it still offers great features and performance. The option to expand the tablet's uses via a stylus and keyboard makes the device particularly interesting.

iQOO has confirmed that the Z8 will launch with the mid-range MediaTek Dimensity 8200 SoC later in August 2023. Despite this spec, it is now slated to launch with the same charging technology as the flagship 11 for the global market. The upcoming device will also boast a new "3K" vapor chamber to enhance the allegedly class-leading performance of its silicon.

AGM has come to IFA 2023 to reveal that it has broken out of its normal rugged, feature-rich smartphone mold into tablets for the first time. The Pad P1 still has IP68 and IP69K ratings for potentially advanced water-resistance, as well as a "powerful" enough MediaTek chipset for independent connectivity in its 4G/LTE variant. The new "all-in-one" slate launches today (September 1, 2023) on the European market.

Tecno seeks to demonstrate that rollable smartphones are now closer to becoming a thing with the new Phantom Ultimate. The new prototype is capable of expanding its ~6.5-inch display into one of over 7 inches in diagonal length with "industry-leading unrolling speed" thanks to a range of engineering breakthroughs. It also supports more familiar, potentially welcome, specs such as a 1–120Hz refresh rate and an always-on display (AOD) mode.

Motorola's rumored successor for the Edge 30 Neo has popped up again in a new leak prior to its reportedly imminent launch. It is now depicted as a device looking quite like the rest of its series, albeit with different colorways ostensibly developed by the OEM's brand partner Pantone. It might also has a screen type similar to that of its higher-end siblings.

Huawei has now added a vanilla model to its new Mate 60 series of flagship smartphones in China. It boasts the same XMAGE rear cameras, two-way satellite messaging support and new metal-chassis design as its Pro sibling, albeit with a smaller 120Hz LTPO OLED display. It also has the smaller battery of the two, although the plain 60 retains the same wireless charging specs.

Huawei has foregone hype in favor of stealth in opening pre-orders for the Mate 60 Pro in China. The new flagship smartphone packs surprises besides its sudden appearance, the resurrection of the metal unibody chassis and a novel triple punch-hole for its FHD+ 120Hz OLED display included. It also features triple rear XMAGE cameras with a 50MP OIS-enabled variable-aperture main shooter.

The Galaxy Z Flip5 is the latest contribution to the growing genre of clamshell foldable Android smartphones from Samsung. The category's reputation has recently taken some hits in 2023 thanks to the Motorola Razr Plus' misfortunes on the famous JerryRigEverything YouTube channel. However, it now seems the Flip5 has scored some redemption points for its class as of late.

The models with numbers and without letters form Honor's midrange. The Honor 70 is followed by the Honor 90, which offers a lot of features alongside 512 GB of storage, 12 GB of RAM and a 200 MP camera.

A supposed prototype of Samsung's next-gen foldable flagship Android smartphone has emerged online. The device has dimensions also allegedly associated with the S24 Ultra, its possible candy-bar counterpart, when closed. That would be a considerable departure from the current Galaxy Z Fold5, which is often criticized for its narrow secondary display.