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Google's latest Pixel 10 series isn't a huge leap from last year's Pixel 9 lineup, but these deep discounts definitely make them much more appealing. All variants are on sale, with Amazon and Best Buy both offering up to $250 off and Google throwing in a free 1-year subscription to the Google AI Pro plan.

Nothing has finally introduced native call recording for select models through its Essential Space app, but only users in a few countries can try it for now. The update is automatic and lets you record by long-pressing the Essential Key or tapping a simple prompt during a call. For now, the feature is limited to the Nothing Phone (3), Phone (3a), and Phone (3a) Pro.

The Pixel 9a was already a standout in the mid-range category, and now that it’s dropped to its lowest price yet at both Amazon and Best Buy, it’s a no-brainer for anyone looking for serious bang for their buck.

Samsung has begun rolling out One UI 8, its Android 16-based update, to the Galaxy S22 series, marking the final major upgrade for the 2022 flagships. The update brings stability improvements, refreshed apps, and the latest security patch, but skips the new Galaxy AI features seen on newer models. With this rollout, the S22 lineup officially reaches the end of its promised OS support cycle.

Honor’s upcoming Magic 8 lineup is nearing launch, with the standard and Pro models expected to debut soon in China. The global variant of the standard Magic 8 has now surfaced on Geekbench, confirming the use of Qualcomm’s latest flagship chipset. Meanwhile, a new leak has revealed additional specifications.

The OnePlus 15T is expected to succeed the OnePlus 13T, a compact flagship launched earlier this year. Leaks suggest it will retain a compact design and feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor. Its launch timeframe has also been tipped. Following the pattern of its predecessor, it may later launch internationally as the OnePlus 15s.

OnePlus has formally announced the launch date of OxygenOS 16. This Android 16 update will be fully unveiled on October 16, 2025, which is just a few days ahead of the rumored launch date of the OnePlus 15.

The Boox P6 Pro is an upcoming compact e-reader scheduled for release soon. Official images have been released by the manufacturer, and they reveal the device will be available in two versions — one with a black and white E Ink display, and another with a color E Ink display and stylus support.

While developer Team Cherry has yet to officially release an Android port of Hollow Knight: Silksong, Chinese developers have already released an unofficial mobile port of the game. The latest update brings many optimizations.

Vivo launched the X200 FE as a compact phone with a Zeiss camera system earlier this year. Now, its successor, the Vivo X300 FE with model number V2537, has been spotted on the IMEI database and has received EEC certification, suggesting the device is gearing up for a global launch.

In addition to the Camera Coach, the major innovations in the Pixel 10 Pro's camera setup are the AI-enhanced zoom capabilities, which Google calls Pro Resolution Zoom. We tried it out and will show you what a difference AI makes.

The new Xiaomi 17 series phones are the first with Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 flagship chipset. First doesn't necessarily mean best, however, as benchmark tests on the phones show minor CPU performance improvements relative to last-gen phones from other OEMs.

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 proves to be extremely bright in our review. Compared to the Galaxy Tab S9 and Apple iPad Air, the little brother of the Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra, with its OLED screen, is a class above its compact tablet competitors. However, it also not without criticism.

Global launch dates appear to be set in stone for both the OnePlus 15 and the Oppo Find X9 Pro, but the Vivo X300 Pro is also likely to be available outside China soon, as a initial certification suggests. In China, on the other hand, a number of new camera samples from the Zeiss camera with and without a teleconverter have surfaced, in addition to the first complete test, unboxing and hands-on videos.

The OnePlus 15 is expected to launch soon in China. While the brand has already showcased the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 flagship, most specs are still under wraps. A notable Weibo has now shed light on the battery and design of the phone.

OnePlus is preparing to launch OxygenOS 16, the latest version of its Android-based custom interface. The company has now revealed that Mind Space, an AI journaling tool in OxygenOS, will integrate Google Gemini. The update is expected to debut on flagship devices soon, with the OnePlus 15 likely being the first phone to ship with OxygenOS 16 and this new Gemini-powered functionality.

A new leak suggests that Doogee is gearing up to launch the Fire 5 Ultra and Fire 5 Pro, two new additions to the Fire 5 series launched last month. Both phones feature large 13,000 mAh batteries and durable IP69K builds, while the Ultra adds dual camping lights and extra storage.

The Redmi K90 Pro is expected to launch globally as the Poco F8 Ultra. Ahead of the official announcement, a reliable leaker has detailed the rear camera setup of the upcoming affordable flagship phone.

Anyone who previously thought that long update periods were only available with Samsung or on high-end smartphones costing more than $1,000 will now be proven wrong by Xiaomi, as the company now promises a full six years of security updates for the Xiaomi Redmi 15C 5G. But can you take them at their word?

The camera coach is one of the major new features in Google Pixel 10 smartphones and is designed to help inexperienced users in particular, but also to provide new inspiration for experienced photographers. We'll show you how it works.

The Vivo X300 Pro and iQOO 15 are upcoming high-end Android smartphones, set to debut in China in October. However, their global launch also appears imminent, as both models have now received SIRIM certification in Malaysia.

Samsung presents a new S Pen with the Galaxy Tab S11 - inspired by the classic pencil. Unlike the Apple iPad Pro, however, the stylus is still included in the scope of delivery. Read this article to find out how the new Samsung stylus performs in our review.

Two major manufacturers and one question: Does Xiaomi or Samsung make the budget better smartphones? We answer this question using two recently reviewed 5G models.

Extra-long updates, an extended warranty, and protection from the Samsung Knox security platform: the Galaxy Tab S10 Lite is a solid mid-range choice for anyone who values ​​security and doesn't want to splash out a lot of money on a tablet.

Google is reportedly making a final, strategic break from Samsung hardware for the Pixel 11's Tensor G6 chip, potentially dropping the Exynos modem and opting for the more efficient MediaTek M90. This move could bring significant improvements in battery life for the next Pixel flagship series.

The Pixel 10 Pro achieved a very good result in our review, but it does have a few unnecessary weaknesses, particularly in terms of performance. We'll summarise everything for you again.

The battery capacities of the Vivo X300 and Vivo X300 Pro have emerged before the pair's official launches later this month. Equipped with significantly larger batteries than even the Vivo X200 Ultra, the Vivo X300 and Vivo X300 Pro will also support ultra-fast wired charging.

Google has stopped selling refurbished Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro phones on its official store. On the other hand, refurbished Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro have received price cuts and are now available for $359 and $539.

Global launch plans for the OnePlus 15 have emerged before official confirmation has been offered. Surprisingly, OnePlus' first Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5-powered smartphone could be available globally just a few weeks after its Chinese debut.

One of Motorola's next Edge smartphones could be much thinner than expected. According to the ever-reliable Evan Blass, the Motorola Edge 70 may even rival the Apple iPhone Air and Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge when it comes to thinness.

Xiaomi is bringing support to an end for over 20 devices before the end of the year. From the Poco F4 to the Xiaomi 12X, numerous devices will reach end-of-life status soon and have not been added to HyperOS 3 rollout schedules in the meantime.

Vivo has confirmed the global release of OriginOS 6. Available to iQOO and Vivo, the Android 16-based update can already be tested on smartphones like the Vivo X200 Pro.

The Anbernic RG477M has been available to buy for more than a month now. However, while buyers had to purchase directly from the manufacturer, which ships from China, the handheld is now available to buy from Amazon.

Xiaomi has confirmed a significant sales milestone for its new flagship phones, the Xiaomi 17 series. The phones achieved this landmark faster than the Xiaomi 15 did last year, but it appears that the driving force behind this success may not be available on the global market.

Google is ending soon the "Wild West" era of Android app installation. The company is introducing mandatory developer verification and digital signatures for sideloaded apps to increase user security. Now, Google is offering more details about it, addressing some key questions and claiming that the sideloading practice is "absolutely not going away."

The Epic Games Store is now giving away another puzzle game from the Doodle game universe. Joined by in-game Firestone Idle RPG items, Doodle Devil: Dark Side is well-rated on both Android and iOS.

The Realme 15x is the latest member of the Realme 15 series, and it has a few tricks up its sleeve. It boasts an advanced ingress protection, military-grade shock resistance, and packs a massive 7,000mAh battery that should last up to 2 days on a single charge.

A new leak has shared more information on the ‘Privacy display’ feature that is expected to be present in the Galaxy S26 Ultra. It seems like users will be able to automatically turn it on when certain conditions are met.

Realme plans to announce a special edition of the Realme 15 Pro based on Game of Thrones. The phone will have themes and software features inspired by the popular TV show and come in a special box.

The Galaxy S26 Pro is widely rumored to be a direct successor to the Galaxy S25. Reportedly, it will be equipped with a new main camera as well, but this new sensor doesn't seem to be much of an upgrade.

A new leak claims that phones with 8,000 mAh batteries are on the way, with OnePlus, Xiaomi, and Realme all expected to present such offerings in the coming months. At least one of those phones is also tipped to be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5.

The Honor Magic 8 Pro has appeared on Geekbench, featuring the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 and 16GB of RAM. The benchmark reveals it will run on Android 16. Alongside the Magic 8 Pro, a standard Magic 8 model and the flagship MagicPad 3 Pro tablet are also expected to be introduced.

The Wacom MovinkPad Pro 14 offers artists with a fast Android tablet with a 120 Hz, 14-inch OLED touchscreen and a Wacom Pro Pen 3 for battery-free drawing with 8,192 pressure levels. It can also be used as an external drawing monitor with PCs and Macs.

The Nubia Z80 Ultra has landed sporting 100 W wired charging, 16 GB of RAM and Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset. Based on early benchmarks, Nubia's next flagship easily outperforms current flagships, including current-generation gaming smartphones.

It seems that the Edge 70 will be Motorola's next Edge-branded smartphone release globally. Lining up with the design of the Moto X70 Air, early leaks have revealed various details about the Motorola Edge 70 ahead of time, including launch pricing.

Samsung has confirmed that it will be releasing a new foldable smartphone this month. While increasing evidence suggests that the company is preparing to introduce its first tri-fold smartphone, it appears that the Galaxy Z TriFold is not next in Samsung's foldable release schedule. Instead, it looks like the company will offer a more premium alternative to the Galaxy Z Fold7 in China.

Details of Epic Games' next mobile game giveaway have emerged ahead of schedule. Arriving on Thursday, the free mobile game will be another from the Doodle puzzle universe that Epic Games account holders can claim on Android, iOS or on both platforms.