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Qualcomm's 5G Summit has unveiled the Snapdragon 778G, the OEM's latest processor intended to bring next-gen connectivity to more phones in the near future. The company also unveiled heretofore-unheard-of capabilities for its upcoming X65 modem for 2022 devices.

New renders have been published of the Pixel 6 series, providing a look at how the upcoming flagship in multiple colours. Google is expected to launch the Pixel 6 alongside the Pixel 6 Pro and the Pixel Watch.

Xiaomi has unveiled its latest mid-range smartphone, the POCO M3 Pro 5G. A re-branded Redmi Note 10 5G, the POCO M3 Pro 5G features a 90 Hz display, a 5,000 mAh battery and MediaTek's Dimensity 700 SoC.

The OPPO K9 5G is a somewhat rare new smartphone in 2021, as it has launched with the lesser-spotted Snapdragon 768G processor. It has debuted as a "performance"-focused device in its OEM's native China; however, there are now signs that it may completely change its name - even its brand name - in order to become available outside that country.

A new leak tells us that Google's upcoming mid-ranger, the Pixel 5a, is little more than a Pixel 4a with a fresh coat of paint. Some of its key specs include a Snapdragon 765G chipset, a 6.2-inch FHD+ OLED screen, and two rear camera sensors. It is expected to retail at around US$500.

EZVIZ introduces the C8C as its inaugural outdoor wireless home security camera capable of panning and tilting within its globe-shaped exterior glass shell. Its sensor is rated for FHD recording, as well as night vision in color and AI-powered intruder detection. The new IP65 surveillance accessory is available at Walmart with a special introductory price for its launch.

Google is working on improving its image processing algorithms to better capture selfies and portraits of people of color. The company said that it has partnered with image experts and is training its computational photography algorithms with thousands of images for better auto exposure and white balance. The feature can be expected to debut with the upcoming Pixel 6 series.

Google and Spotify have finally got around to integrating offline playback on Wear OS, now Wear. However, it seems that Garmin smartwatches will still have more Spotify functionality than their Wear OS rivals.

Specifications for one of Samsung's next flagship smartwatches have leaked. Apparently, the Galaxy Watch Active 4 will have smaller display bezels than the current model, along with a revised SoC, among other changes.

Google has announced that the first non-development beta of Android 12 is available for Pixel phones, as of the new OS upgrade's introduction at I/O 2021. The OEM has also unveiled various new features now found in its own-brand phones' UI. It is now called Material You, and incorporates new privacy, performance and navigational tweaks.

Google I/O 2021 has kicked off with what the OEM calls "the biggest update to Wear OS" in this software's history. It has collaborated with Samsung and Fitbit to bake the better features of their wearable platforms into this upcoming version. It will be available to the next generations of both OEMs' watches, as well as those of other Android manufacturers.

Lenovo has confirmed that it still plans to release the 18 GB version of the Legion 2 Pro, its latest gaming smartphone. The flagship will launch for CNY 5,999 (~US$932), over 60% more than the basic Legion 2 Pro costs.

Under-display camera technology is currently emerging as a replacement for punch-holes in smartphone displays. A blog has discovered a new Google patent for its take on this new kind of selfie camera, thereby strongly hinting that this potential upgrade is destined for the Pixel 7 or later.

Samsung has started rolling out new updates to the Galaxy S10 series, including the Galaxy S10e. The new round of updates not only brings the Galaxy S10 series onto the May 2021 security patch, but also improves camera performance.

According to multiple reports, Honor has settled on a new Qualcomm SoC for two of the three devices in its upcoming 50 series. Qualcomm briefly listed the SoC in question before removing it, but Honor is expected to use the Snapdragon 888 on the 50 Pro Plus.

The Snapdragon 778G 5G is another mid-range SoC to bolster Qualcomm's already burgeoning portfolio. Qualcomm did publish official specifications for the Snapdragon 778G 5G, but something was clearly amiss as it has pulled the product page.

Google Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro camera specifications have leaked, and they represent a significant upgrade from the Pixel 5's cameras. Apparently, a 50 MP primary camera is on the table, as is an 8 MP periscope camera that supports up to 5x optical zoom.

According to a new report, Samsung has chosen One UI for its next flagship smartwatches. The Galaxy Watch 4 and Watch Active 4 will run a form of One UI 3, albeit one based on Wear OS.

OnePlus' CEO, Pete Lau, has reportedly told several journalists that his company is planning to launch its smart screens in Europe soon. The OEM now has several TVs to its name, but has yet to sell any of them in that region. However, it now seems to believe that the time to start is at hand,

Owners of the iQOO 7 are now being invited to join an official beta program for this phone's first-ever publicly-available build of Android 12. The Snapdragon 888-powered flagship is thus now touted as the first Chinese-market phone to reach this stage of testing. It may be able to use this OS' latest and most cutting-edge features as a result.

POCO is scheduled to launch a Pro variant for its M3 smartphone on May 19, 2021. It is thought to be a highly re-styled version of a pre-existing Xiaomi 5G smartphone. The latest teasers from its brand seem to confirm this, indicating both devices have the same size of screen and battery - even if the "new POCO" has a different look.

According to the Google Play Console, the Galaxy Tab S7 FE is the final name for Samsung's next 'Lite' tablet. The Google Play Console has confirmed a few specifications for the upcoming tablet too, including that it will be available with a 5G modem.

A new leak from Weibo states that Xiaomi is researching parallel charging technology. Future Xiaomi smartphones could use it to offer nearly double charging speeds, maybe even cross the 200W figure, which has been speculated for quite some time now.

Sony's next compact Xperia smartphone has appeared on the Google Play Console. The 5.5-inch device has also turned up in case renders as manufacturers prepare for its release.

The Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro designs have already leaked and now have the latter's rear-facing cameras. Apparently, Google has finally equipped a Pixel smartphone with a periscope camera, which would be a huge change for the Pixel series.

Sharp has launched its latest Aquos R6 in its home market of Japan. The new device has captured quite a lot of interest as it features some interesting tech in the form of an OLED display that sports a 240 Hz variable refresh rate and a main camera with a whopping big 1-inch camera sensor tuned by Leica.

LG is apparently offering the LG Velvet 2 Pro, which has also been called the LG Rainbow, at an incredible bargain price to the company’s employees in Korea. It seems those who take up the offer, which does have some downsides to it, can expect to pay less than a fifth of the full price for the Velvet 2 Pro.
Update: Alleged key specs have been posted.

Samsung Display has published several new images that heavily point to the next-generation foldable devices that will come from Samsung’s mobile division. The Display division released the shots ahead of the upcoming SID Display Week which showcases the very latest in display technologies from companies across the globe.

Xiaomi sells the Redmi Note 10 and the Redmi Note 10 Pro with the Snapdragon 678 and Snapdragon 732G respectively. While certain other features differentiate the two models, it appears raw performance between the two chipsets is close enough to raise questions about how "Pro" exactly the Redmi Note 10 Pro is.

OPPO has commemorated the recent touchdown of China's rover on Mars with a new edition of its 2021 Find X3 Pro flagship Android smartphone. It has 16GB of RAM, as well as a new color apparently inspired by outer space. It can be pre-ordered for the equivalent of ~US$1090 from now.

The ZTE brand Nubia has confirmed that its Z series of flagship phones is back and is just about to launch in 2021. A combination of leaks and teasers appear to confirm an upgrade to an under-display selfie camera for this upcoming device. Meanwhile, rumors of a 64MP main shooter and a periscope lens might be backed up in its previews.

Android 12 may still be months away from a stable release, but a promotional video has already leaked. Google's next OS features many changes, although most will probably be confined to devices running stock Android, excluding those produced by Samsung, OnePlus and Xiaomi.

A noted tech leaker has made a social media post about Sony and Wena that has led to some speculation about a potential Sony Xperia smartwatch being in the works. Others believe there might be a Smartwatch 4 coming, over six years after the launch of the Sony SmartWatch 3. Unfortunately, machine translation has caused some ambiguity here.

The affordable smartphone OEM Ulefone has released a new teaser for an upcoming device with an extra-large charge capacity. The company asserts that it will alleviate low-battery anxiety, and will thus be ideal for working or power users. The new product's price or availability has yet to be revealed.

Another Xiaomi patent has turned up, this time revealing that the Chinese OEM is still looking into slider technology and its utilization in future smartphones. The innovative Mi Mix 3 came with a slide-out top-side camera but Xiaomi has gone much further in this particular patent, producing an intriguing dual side-slider smartphone with a secondary display.

Xiaomi has announced when it intends to announce the POCO M3 Pro 5G, its next budget smartphone for the brand. The re-branded Redmi Note 10 5G will arrive with a more arresting design though, and will be available globally.

Two new EUIPO filings suggest that Samsung is gearing to release a new Fan Edition smartphone later this year. Samsung is expected to launch the Galaxy S21 FE in August at another Galaxy Unpacked event.

Casio's newest watch belongs to its iconic G-SHOCK line-up, combining analog and digital components into one fitness-focused accessory. However, it also has Bluetooth so as to transfer workout progress to a paired smartwatch via the series' Move app. It displays steps, running distance and other metrics tracked by the watch.

Honor has reportedly certified 2 new phones with the Chinese 3C authority. One has been approved in conjunction with a power adapter that can charge the device at up to 66W, whereas the other apparently has a brick that can do so at up to 100W. These high-end specs have led to talk that the devices are none other than the upcoming Honor 50 flagship series.

Samsung is currently projected to launch the Galaxy A22 smartphone in both 5G and 4G/LTE variants, which might make it a bargain in either market. The leaker Ishan Agarwal has posted new renders via 91Mobiles indicating both putative versions are to come with the same 4 colorways. However, they might differ in terms of other specs.

Specifications and details have leaked in regard to a Redmi Note 8 (2021) smartphone that is allegedly heading for the Global, EU, and Russia markets. The 2021 Redmi Note 8 has appeared on the FCC, revealing its MIUI 12.5 software. The latest addition to the Redmi Note 8 series is expected to feature a MediaTek Helio G85 SoC.

The first rumoured designs for the Pixel 6 series are in, and they suggest that Google has made sweeping changes from last year's conservative Pixel 5. With a pronounced camera housing, minimal bezels and a square design, the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro look nothing like any previous Pixel smartphones.

The Galaxy Z Fold2 has bagged a camera update, over six months after the foldable's release. Now, the device supports some of the advanced functionality that Samsung introduced with the Galaxy S21 series.

The Xiaomi Mi A3 is near the end of its software support, but it has still picked up the May 2021 security patch update. V12.0.9.0.RFQMIXM is rolling out now as an OTA and addresses over a dozen critical or high CVEs for the device.

Xiaomi's FlipBuds Pro are the OEM's first TWS earbuds with triple-mic active noise cancellation. They also feature a dedicated audio chip from Qualcomm, Bluetooth 5.2 and up to 28 hours of battery life. These high-end specs do make them more expensive than their predecessors.

Sony's latest mid-range smartphone is now pre-orderable in multiple countries. The Xperia 10 III is available in up to four colours, and comes with a pre-order gift that would usually cost about US$100.