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Samsung has now made the Galaxy XCover6 Pro official. The OEM's latest rugged smartphone is also its most premium, being the first of its line with a 5G-capable SoC, a high-refresh-rate display and a 50MP main camera. Then again, these specs are tipped to make the 6 Pro surprisingly expensive for what is often a standard-issue work phone.

OPPO has reportedly set a date for the Indian launch of the Reno8 Android smartphone series. Therefore, they may become the latest source of high-refresh-rate AMOLED displays and 80W fast charging in that market soon. However, it seems the premium mid-rangers will arrive to those new shores without some of its latest features.

According to a famous leaker, the next generation of mid-tier mobile device might be ready to move up to the type of display formerly exclusive to much more high-end smartphones. The first of these upcoming smartphones is allegedly to be launched by Xiaomi with a new panel from TCL's CSOT with the requisite LTPO technology that can adjust its own refresh rate for potentially improved battery life.

Motorola has just registered its first ever mobile device capable of charging at up to 125 watts (W) with the Chinese regulator 3C. This new leak has led to speculation that the phone in question is the one known as "Frontier", an upcoming Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1-powered flagship that may now count this new ability among other ground-breaking specs, nearly all of which are also now allegedly out there.

A number of smartphone OEMs, Realme, included, are expected to launch a new smartphone powered by the top-end Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 processor. A new Geekbench listing that might be for this "GT2 Explorer Master Edition" might confirm it has that SoC, as well as some other high-end specs. Meanwhile, there may be more new clues to when it might launch.

Samsung Australia was found to have misled consumers by marketing multiple generations of its Galaxy smartphones as devices that could accompany the user into pools or sea-water by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) in 2019. Now, the Commission has announced the extent of the financial penalties for which the OEM is now liable for losing the case.

The Nokia G400 may be finally set for launch, thanks to its new FCC certifications to use 5G, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi in the US. The new leaks seem to confirm specs for its triple rear camera set-up, and also its generous battery capacity. On the other hand, fans may not be happy with some of the HMD Global's decisions for the upcoming Android 12 smartphone.

The freshly-launched Nova Y90 has a camera hump that might be familiar to Huawei fans, although the rest of its chassis might be less so. The new design contains a new-ish Qualcomm 4G/LTE-only processor, which drives a 90Hz display and runs EMUI 12 out of the box. Therefore, this Nova might be intended for international markets on its release.

Apple recently released iOS/iPadOS 16 Beta 2 for registered developers with extended options for customizing the Lock Screen, new filtering tools in the Messages app, Apple Card enhancements, and more to help users stay organized. Take a deeper look at what is new in the latest beta release.

Xiaomi is once again touted as racing ahead with the launch of its upcoming 13-series flagship Android smartphones, even compared to their 12 and 12 Pro predecessors. The supposedly Snapdragon 8 Gen 2-powered line is thought to have a late-2022 flagship with some newly-exposed screen specs.

ZTE has already released its Axon 40 Ultra flagship Android smartphone - one of very few to have an under-display selfie camera (UDC) instead of a notch or a punch-hole in 2022 - in Europe. Now, the premium full-screen device is available in other regions such as North America. The OEM has announced that it is marking this event with a free gift per purchase for a limited time.

Motorola is now said to have a new Moto Tab G-series device in the works. Going by its alleged model number, the G62 may not have all of its G70 predecessor's better attributes. On the other hand, it is slated to have 4G/LTE-capable SKUs, which might be reasonable enough in terms of price.

The G400 is a phone expected to break out of the bargain-bucket rut into which Nokia has sunk as of late with a much higher display refresh rate than usual, not to mention Android 12 out of the box. It was announced alongside the G100 back in January 2022, yet has taken until now to pop up in a potential new pre-launch leak.

More and more manufacturers follow Apple's example and switch to the DCI-P3 reference for their notebook panels. The large multimedia laptop Dell XPS 17 is one of the last devices with such an AdobeRGB panel, and it is also a very good one.

Realme's TechLife smart-ecosystem spin-off has released smartwatches before; however, the new R100 will be its first wearable with a round face. It is also the first one with support for phonecalls as a selling point. It will launch via Realme and Flipkart in India soon.

The 1,040-gram Galaxy Book2 Pro 360 scores points with an Alder Lake CPU, Thunderbolt 4, and very good battery life. Positive: The laptop can run completely silently when needed. The OLED touchscreen can be used both with the fingers, as well as with the included S-Pen.

It's been over four years since we last saw the XPS 15 2-in-1. While a proper successor has yet to made official, we can at least look towards the recently launched Inspiron 16 7620 2-in-1 as an alternative option.

Vivo has already launched vanilla and Pro variants of the X80 series in 2022. Now, the latest leaks suggest the brand has been keeping its best specs in reserve for an impending Pro Plus SKU. They include more high-res cameras - including a possibly brand-new one from Samsung - and the new top-end Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 processor.

The fully-loaded configuration comes with 16 GB of LPDDR5 RAM, 512 GB of PCIe4 x4 storage, and the newest Intel 12th gen Core P-series CPU to be satisfy even most multimedia power users.

Amazfit has just officially announced the Bip 3 series as its latest new wearables. The 3 and 3 Pro have very similar specs, which include a 1.69-inch display, blood-oxygen measurements, 14 days of estimated battery life and ~60 workout modes. Then again, the Pro is the only one with GPS.

Realme has registered a new Android smartphone with the Chinese regulator TENAA, suggesting that it will launch soon. According to the latest rumors, it will do so as the GT2 Explorer Master Edition, a device with the new top-end Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 SoC. It may also do so with dual 50MP cameras and new, faster charging tech.

Amazfit has made a new smartwatch announcement - however, it is not for anything from the rumored upcoming flagship 4 series, but for a new version of the GTR 3 Pro. Most of the new Limited Edition's specs (the OEM's latest SpO2 sensor included) are found in the original wearable, although it has a screen that is completely flat, while that of the 3 Pro is curved.

The Zepp E is a rare smartwatch in that it comes with a choice of form-factors, in that it can be bought with either a square or a circular face. In both cases, their displays will be made of AMOLED, and will have SpO2-sensing and sleep-tracking abilities behind them. They are also now available on Amazon India, in several band and color options.

Following months of leaks and rumors, the existence of the Galaxy Watch5 series might have been confirmed outright thanks to new FCC certifications. Their SKUs, model numbers and some specs are included in this new leak. Their charger also pops up again here, with a potentially interesting detail that may contradict a previous tip.

There is an ever-growing range of specs OEMs can choose when making the all-important display for their next smartphone. However, according to the results of a new poll conducted in June 2022, LCD should be avoided for a win on the market at this point - as should a curved panel and a reduced refresh rate. FHD+ is also a safe option, although QHD+ still has its fans.

Apple recently previewed a number of features and enhancements coming to the Maps app in iOS/iPadOS 16 and macOS Ventura this fall. Take a closer look at what Apple users can look forward to when they hit the road later this year, including Google Maps staples like multi-stop routing.

Realme has been spotted certifying a new wearable suspected of being the Watch 3 with various national regulators. Now, it has popped up again on the US Federal Communication Commission (FCC) database. This might prove another good indication of the new health- and fitness-tracking accessory's launching soon.

Samsung is now said to have a 2022 Galaxy XCover-series device in the works. The putative smartphone is referred to as a new Pro of its rugged line, probably as it is linked to arguably upgraded specs for its market. Its latest leaks might help confirm these suspicions, and adds some new details such as accent colors and more camera specs.

The Tecno Pova 3 is one of the world's few 7,000mAh battery smartphones. It also has a 90Hz display, triple rear cameras and a "Panther Game Engine" powered by one of MediaTek's higher-end 4G/LTE-only Helio G-series platforms. It is also now about to launch as an Amazon India Special.

Sony touts its new XAV-AX6000 and XAV-AX4000 in-car AV receivers as the most seamless and intuitive installations of their series yet. The iDatalink Maestro-compatible stereo replacements can display Apple CarPlay and Android Auto on their ~7-inch screens, with full smartphone-linked voice controls that are wireless this time to boot. They also support USB type-C, as well as 3-pre out for nearly any speaker configurations.

Meta had been rumored to launch a (possibly Facebook-brand) first-gen wearable that looked somewhat like an Apple Watch, albeit with at least 1 camera. However, the project is now believed dead in the water. Subsequently, a device that might have been its prototype has leaked out, along with reports of what would have been specs for the final product.

During WWDC 2022, Apple announced the next major software release for the Apple Watch. Coming this fall, watchOS 9 will deliver an expansive array of health and fitness features while also enriching watch faces with refreshed aesthetics. Take a look at some of the top features coming to the next version of watchOS that you may have missed.

Realme has unveiled the GT Neo 3 as Europe's first Android smartphone capable of charging at up to 150 watts (W), thanks to its new UltraDart technology. It has also brought its MediaTek Dimensity 8100 SoC with it to the region, as well as a check-patterned 3T sibling that is also to become available as a new Dragon Ball Z Edition.

At its annual Worldwide Developer Conference, Apple saved the best for last with the introduction of iPadOS 16. The next version of Apple’s tablet-tailored operating system delivers rich enhancements to multitasking, expanded tools for professionals, and genuinely useful external display support. The catch? Most features are M1-exclusive.

Infinix has announced that it has partnered with MediaTek to launch the world's first Helio G99-powered smartphone. The new processor is 4G/LTE-only - although this means it can bring specs such as a 120Hz display refresh rate, a 108MP main camera and Bluetooth 5.2 to budget Android devices.

Apple debuted the next major version of iOS at its annual Worldwide Developer Conference, including monumental lock screen enhancements, updates to Focus Mode, breakthrough machine learning implementations, and more. Take a quick look at what’s new and learn how to enable headlining features in iOS 16 Beta 1.

The latest leak on the subject of Nothing's first-gen Android smartphone was that it would not debut until late July 2022. However, the Carl Pei-led brand has now indicated that its own statement on that subject is on the way - possibly in the next few days, in fact. In other news, the OEM has outlined how a phone (1) can be bought in markets such as India and Europe whenever it does launch.

Most of the new upcoming iPad Pro-centric features also apply to iPhones and Macs. On the other hand, some might work best with iPadOS 16's target form-factor; furthermore, there are some potentially long-awaited additions, which include a new Desktop-Class App initiative that benefits Apple tablets.

Apple has made its latest version of iOS official, with some features that can be found across Macs, the iPad Pro and Watches too. Then again, this will not stop iPhones beating Twitter to messages editable after the fact, for one thing. In addition, the Fitness app and the next gen of CarPlay has been introduced as part of the impending major software upgrade.

Apple has presented its latest potential Watch software updates during its WWDC 2022 keynote. The Cupertino giant has added a number of new apps and features that many users might find welcome and useful. They include a "next level of insight" into atrial fibrillation and sleep.