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A few screenshots showing Android apps running on a preview build of Windows 11 have surfaced on Chinese social media. The screenshots indicate that Microsoft will offer Android support via an optional install from the Microsoft Store. Supported Android apps on Windows will be able to offer multi-window multitasking, notification center integration, taskbar pinning, and more.

Google Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro hands-on photos are already circulating online. The pair will be available to order later this week in multiple markets, including the EU, UK and the US.

Realme has launched its latest smartphones, the GT Neo2T and Q3s, in China today (October 19, 2021) as teased earlier. However, they are accompanied by a slightly less expected product: the Watch T1. It is a round-faced smartwatch with eerily familiar specs, albeit with new and exclusive bands.

Redmi is projected to launch the Note 11 series of mid-range smartphones soon. It has been said to consist of vanilla and Pro variants, with up to 67W fast charging. However, prominent Chinese leakers now assert there is a third option that will ship with support for the fastest power brick available to its Xiaomi-owned brand.

Oukitel has launched its latest Android phone as WP17. The OEM defines it as its first phone with "esthetic design", which translates to a device with 'rugged' features, albeit one that looks more like a "normal" phone compared to most in this category. Nevertheless, it still has "work-" and "outdoor" functions, most notably a rear camera with night vision.

The Google Pixel 6 Pro with its custom Tensor SoC has made additional appearances on Geekbench over the last few days. The average scores for both the single-core test and multi-core benchmark indicate that the Pixel 6 Pro could end up being a premium price-performance champion that is ready to rival the Samsung Galaxy S21 phones.

In our review, the Yoga Tab 11 knows to please with its design and practical kickstand. However, in several areas, the Lenovo tablet is not at eye level with the competitors. During our testing, we were particularly surprised by the system performance needing some improvement.

Xiaomi has brought another security patch update to the Mi A3, its last-supported Android One smartphone. V12.0.15.0.RFQMIXM is rolling out now to handsets on MIUI's global branch.

An unboxing video of the Pixel 6 has surfaced online. The Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro will debut on October 19, albeit with no chargers in their boxes.

New Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra renders have leaked, showcasing a simpler design. Expected to launch early next year, the Galaxy S22 Ultra looks like a cross between the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra and the LG Velvet.

A new set of leaks have now revealed pricing of the upcoming Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro for both the US and UK markets. The leaked prices indicate that the phones will be cheaper than expected, with the Pixel 6 supposedly starting at an incredible US$599.

The World Intellectual Property Office has published a year-old patent submitted by Xiaomi. Seemingly, the design is of a flagship smartphone, with highly rounded corners, a curved display and large camera sensors. The Xiaomi 12 series is believed to be launching later this year.

iQOO has already launched the Z5; now, a new phone with a very similar name is coming. The brand has confirmed this device will launch in late 2021. It is destined for a MediaTek processor rather than the Qualcomm platform of the Z5; however, the upcoming variant will still have 5G.

The Honor 50 is a premium mid-range smartphone said to launch in Europe soon. Now, its maker is rumored to be preparing a 50 Lite to go along with it. It is said to have the exact same specs and looks as a device from Honor's former parent company Huawei - however, one version might have some crucial advantages over the other.

A new ad for the Google Pixel 6 in Australia has now provided the first official pricing detail of Google's upcoming flagship series. The phones will debut on October 19 and it looks increasingly likely that the vanilla Pixel 6 will undercut Apple's US$799 iPhone 13.

Xiaomi has sent out the MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition update to a number of its more expensive phone. The company is now setting its sights towards the mid-range segment, starting with the Redmi 9T—with its Global version now getting a MIUI 12.5 Enhanced update that also delivers Android 11.

The Galaxy S22 series is on its way. When exactly it will launch remains a question but a new leak provides some information on the memory and storage options of the phones, and power users are unlikely to be thrilled.

OPPO has confirmed a launch for a new device for later in October 2021. It is quite like the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra-inspired K9 Pro in its looks, although it is slated to have the premium mid-tier Snapdragon 778G platform rather than the MediaTek flagship of the Pro. However, the K9s is said to retain its high display refresh rate, although other compromises might have been made for a more affordable price.

The Galaxy S22 Plus has leaked again, this time courtesy of @xleaks7 and Pigtou. The pair have published images of a dummy unit, supposedly based on CAD renders that they obtained. The Galaxy S22 Plus is expected to launch early next year alongside the Galaxy S22 and Galaxy S22 Ultra.

Motorola is slated to have the next round of its Moto G-series smartphones in the works. These rumors started with the G31; now, signs of what might be its higher-end siblings have emerged. The FCC may have approved one already, while Geekbench purports to have tested another.

Sony's Chinese division is reportedly in talks with Meizu to port features of the latter's Android skin, Flyme OS, to mobile devices from the former in that country. This may sound strange as Sony already develops its own apps for its phones; however, it may perceive the region-specific change as a better way to appeal to that market.

Lifestyle and in-hand images of both the Google Pixel 6 and Google Pixel 6 Pro have been leaked ahead of launch. Numerous lifestyle shots show users with the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro in different environments, such as in the rain. Two leaked promo videos have also highlighted some of the main features, like the Tensor chip and Magic Eraser tool.

The Google Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro have appeared in even more renders in addition to the recently leaked images of the phones in black and white. The Pixel 6 looks bold in its Kinda Coral colorway while the Pixel 6 Pro brightens its surroundings in Sorta Sunny. Lucky Pixel Superfans will be invited to a special event on October 19.

Realme has announced that it will hold a new product event on October 19, 2021. Now, it has confirmed the identity of 1 of the new devices to be unveiled on that date: the Q3s. This is currently slated to debut as a mid-ranger with a popular 5G processor.

OPPO is tipped to debut the Reno 7 series in November and a new leak has now revealed all major details of the cheapest phone in the series, the Reno 7. Provided specs include a MediaTek Dimensity 920 and hardware that will ensure it gets compared to the upcoming Redmi Note 11 Pro.

Canalys has now released a report on the smartphone market for the latest complete quarter, the third of 2021 (3Q2021). The group has concluded that its shipments have fallen by 6% year-on-year (YoY), and that this reduction can be attributed to the ongoing chipset shortage. However, this did not stop Samsung from staying at the top of the charts, as it did in 3Q2020.

A datasheet for the Pixel 6 has leaked just a few days before the device's release. The handset will arrive alongside the Pixel 6 Pro and potentially even a Pixel Fold.

The Xiaomi POCO M4 Pro 5G has stopped by the FCC on its way to market. The handset will launch in two memory configurations, topping out at 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage. The POCO M4 Pro 5G is expected to launch later this month with a MediaTek Dimensity SoC, NFC capabilities and 33 W charging.

The alleged prices and specs for the upcoming Redmi Note 11 and Redmi Note 11 Pro have been leaked on Chinese social media. It appears the smartphones, which will be powered by Dimensity chips from MediaTek, have been priced very competitively considering the key specifications. The Redmi Note 11 and Note 11 Pro are expected to be launched before November 11.

BenQ has unveiled the GS50, a portable projector that is splashproof. The GS50 can create up to a 100-inch image at 1080p, has built-in speakers and runs Android TV natively. BenQ has priced the projector at £629 in the UK and €749 in the Eurozone.

Xiaomi is expected to debut the Redmi Note 11 series in the near future. A new leak has now revealed details of the camera sensor expected to feature on the vanilla Redmi Note 11, and it looks to be an improvement over the Redmi Note 10's sensor.

A famous leaker has dropped hints of an upcoming successor to the Vivo X70 (or one of its variants) that will debut with MediaTek's also-rumored 2022 flagship SoC, the Dimensity 2000. The device is also slated to keep up with its forebears in its stack of camera specs, which include the OEM's latest form of image stabilization and more.

A content creator has generated new, high-quality images and a video depicting an upcoming Samsung phone with a novel penta-lens rear camera array, a choice of rich colors and an integrated S Pen. This, then, may hint at how a true successor to the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra might look - then again, it is slated to have a different series name on its launch.

Samsung has presented another stylish foldable smartphone that builds on the Galaxy Z Fold3. The Galaxy W22 5G has a largely muted design, offset by its striking golden hinge. The device relies on a Snapdragon 888 SoC, a 120 Hz AMOLED display and supports a custom S Pen.

A new OnePlus smartphone has appeared in OxygenOS, codenamed 'pacman'. Reputedly, a Nord 2 Pac-Man edition, the device will contain a litany of content from the game. The Nord 2 Pac-Man edition may launch with a Snapdragon 778G too, rather than the Dimensity 1200 on which OnePlus bases the Nord 2.

Xiaomi will launch the Xiaomi 12 flagship series over the next few months and it seems the company is working on a special bit of hardware that could debut on the phones. According to new reports, Xiaomi is testing out 5-axis stabilization similar to what OPPO advertised a few months ago.

Former co-founder of OnePlus and now CEO and co-founder of London-based consumer tech brand Nothing, Carl Pei has announced it is partnering with Qualcomm on its future products. The announcement coincides with Pei’s announcement that Nothing has raised US$50 million.

The Redmi K50 has turned up in some fan-made renders and a short video clip. The likely future POCO F4 looks very different to its predecessor Redmi K40 in the new images, with the camera housing style borrowing more from OnePlus than Xiaomi. The Redmi K50 is expected to be joined by a Redmi K50 Pro and Redmi K50 Pro+.

Xiaomi has finally revealed mid-cycle upgrades to its Black Shark Android gaming flagship lineup in the form of the Black Shark 4S and Black Shark 4S Pro. While the Black Shark 4S is essentially the same device as the Black Shark 4 launched earlier this year, the Black Shark 4S Pro gets an internal upgrade to the Snapdragon 888 Plus SoC, which shows its prowess in a leaked AnTuTu benchmark.

According to reports, Google is expected to bring four OS updates to the Pixel 6 series, its next flagship smartphones. The Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro will launch with Android 12, meaning that both should receive up to Android 16, plus another year's worth of security patch updates.

The Motorola Moto E40 is now touted as one of the most powerful devices in its segment on its inaugural sales platform Flipkart. Now, the online store has confirmed the date on which customers can start to order the new phone in India, as well as exactly which price-range it purports to lead.

The Teclast T50 has an 11-inch and 2K display, combined with 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage. The tablet runs Android 11, supports 4G connectivity and has a 7,500 mAh battery too. The Teclast T50 retails for US$179.99 and will be available through AliExpress.

The electronics OEM OPPO is currently projected to produce a rival for Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold3 that might launch in 2021. Now, a prominent leaker purports to flesh this rumor out with more concrete specs for this putative foldable-display device. Based on these claims, the company is shaping up to lead this emerging market on its first try.

Samsung has announced a Galaxy Unpacked Part 2 event, scheduled for October 20. Due a day after Google's Pixel 6 series hardware event, Galaxy Unpacked Part 2 will include at least a BTS version of the Galaxy Z Flip3. Rumour has it that the Galaxy S21 FE will be in attendance, too.

The Mi 10T and Mi 10T Pro have received MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition in Europe. Previously, the pair were eligible for the update on Xiaomi's Mi Pilot program. V12.5.7.0.RJDEUXM is rolling out as a Stable Beta update with the September 2021 security patch.

Samsung looks set to finally launch the Galaxy S21 FE after months of conflicting reports about the phone's fate. Supposedly, the S21 FE will debut in exactly a week, with wide availability scheduled for nine days after.

OnePlus has now announced the launch of its only end-of-year premium phone, the OnePlus 9RT, in China. The OnePlus 9RT lands with a Snapdragon 888, a 50 MP main camera with OIS, and generally solid specs across the board. Pricing begins at the equivalent of right about US$500.

Mobvoi has launched the TicWatch Pro 3 Ultra GPS, a revision of last year's TicWatch Pro 3. The TicWatch Pro 3 Ultra GPS supports more advanced heart-monitoring features than its predecessor, but there are no display, memory or SoC changes.