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Samsung also promises long-term software updates for its budget smartphones. Sounds good, there may be a catch. We take a closer look to see whether users can really expect updates until 2031.

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is anticipated to be the highest-end model in the Xiaomi 17 series when it finally launches. While the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is tipped to bring satellite connectivity to global audiences, it could also fall short of the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max in an important area.

The Xiaomi Poco F7 is set to receive a direct successor based on one of Qualcomm's latest Snapdragon 8 series chipsets. Not only that, but the Xiaomi Poco F8 is set to receive dedicated global and Indian releases too.

Typically, Xiaomi waits around six months before introducing its next Ultra flagship smartphone after releasing its regular and Pro models. Early information suggests that this will not be the case with the Xiaomi 17 Ultra though, which is set to receive dedicated global and Indian releases too.

Xiaomi has just started selling the Xiaomi 17, Xiaomi 17 Pro and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max in its home market. With Xiaomi having added a third model for this generation, it now claims to have broken previous records within a mere few minutes of the devices going on sale.

According to early reports, Xiaomi plans to introduce a new flagship camera sensor with the Xiaomi 17 Ultra. Joined by four other high-resolution sensors including two telephoto cameras, the new 1-inch type camer would be a replacement for the existing OmniVision OV50X.

A leak has revealed the specs of the HMD Pulse and HMD Pulse 2+ smartphones. The source also provided renders of the two phones, providing an early look at the upcoming devices.

The Xiaomi 17 will arrive globally next year but will not do so carrying the 7,000 mAh battery it sports in China. While it'll feature a smaller battery, it will also be a healthy improvement on the 5,240 mAh unit on the global Xiaomi 15.

A new leak has now revealed key camera details of Xiaomi's upcoming Redmi K90 Pro. The K90 Pro will be rebadged as the Poco F8 Ultra on the global market and now looks set to be equipped with a camera system on par with the Xiaomi 17's.

GameSir's GameHub has been updated once again, and version 5.1.0 of the Windows game emulator for Android promises better emulation performance than the previous release. It's also said to better handle Steam and DX11 PC games.

Xiaomi has just introduced the Xiaomi 17 Pro and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max alongside the cheaper Xiaomi 17. While the Xiaomi 17 Pro and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max surpass many of their flagship rivals on paper, neither appear set to receive global releases based on early evidence.

Oppo has lifted the lid on its next tablet release, which it has scheduled to arrive alongside the Find X9 and Find X9 Pro. Rumoured to match the Galaxy Tab S11 and Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra on performance, the Oppo Pad 5 will draw on ColorOS 16 to provide advanced multitasking features and a snappy UI.

Oppo is about to launch its first Dimensity 9500 flagships. Ahead of the imminent launch, the company has showcased the OnePlus 15 lookalike Find X9 in more official photos. Oppo's product manager has also put the X9 Pro against the iPhone 17 Pro in a new camera comparison.

The OnePlus 15 could make its global debut sooner than expected, possibly landing in November in the US and other markets. OnePlus usually waits until the first quarter for international releases, but this time the company might shake things up.

The Xiaomi Pad 8 and Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro have been spotted on their way to being released globally. Equipped with high-end Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 series chipsets, the Pad 8 series should grace India in some form too.

The Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro is a new high-end tablet that combines a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset with a 9,200 mAh battery and a 144 Hz display. Also compatible with iPad Pro-like accessories, the Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro can now be picked up worldwide from importers for as little as $499.

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE is on sale on Amazon at its lowest price to date. The phone is positioned below the regular Galaxy Z Flip 7 as Samsung's most affordable foldable offering. The smartphone carries a 10-core Exynos 2400 SoC, a 6.7-inch Super AMOLED LTPO main display, and dual rear cameras.

The OnePlus 15 is tipped to launch around CNY 500 (~$70) cheaper than the OnePlus 13 in China, featuring the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor and a 165Hz display. Leaks suggest a performance-focused approach with downgrades in a few areas, including the primary camera and haptics.

The Redmi K90 series is expected to introduce new performance-centric Android smartphones. Two models in the K90 lineup have received 3C certification in China, confirming support for 100W wired charging. A tipster has also revealed additional information about the series.

The Vivo V60 Lite 5G has a 6.77-inch 1,080p AMOLED panel, MediaTek's Dimensity 7360-Turbo SoC, up to 12 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage, as well as a 6,500 mAh battery. While it's currently listed only in Taiwan, it will likely also release in other regions in the near future.

Samsung has launched new colors for the Galaxy A36 and Galaxy A56 in India. The new colors also come with a significant price reduction, applicable to the other colors as well, for the two smartphones.

TCL has launched the Tab 8 Nxtpaper 5G, an Android 15 tablet that packs its Nxtpaper 4.0 paper-like display, 5G, 4 GB of RAM, and a 6,000 mAh battery into a compact 8.7-inch package. The tablet is now available through Verizon at an aggressive price tag of $199.99.

Following the launch of the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, other manufacturers are slowly coming out of hiding with their camera flagships for the coming months. Honor, for example, is officially unveiling the Honor Magic 8 family for the first time. Fittingly, hundreds of photos from the new AI image camera can be found on Chinese networks.

Xiaomi has introduced a new specialised case for the Xiaomi 17 Pro and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max that takes advantage of their pair's secondary displays. Equipped with a built-in battery, the Retro Handheld Console Case contains dedicated buttons too for playing a variety of games.

The Honor MagicPad 3 Pro's processor has been officially confirmed ahead of its release next month. The manufacturer has also shared what the device looks like, which is no different from the non-Pro model that was released earlier this year.

The Epic Games Store is finishing up another month with a final game giveaway on Android and iOS. Available to claim until early next week, Eastern Exorcist is a 2D side-scroller that brings in RPG elements while focusing on action gameplay dynamics.

Vivo has officially launched the 4G model of the Vivo V60 Lite, and compared to the predecessor, there are some notable changes, including a better screen and a new camera setup. On top of that, it boasts a 6,500 mAh battery with support for 90 W fast wired charging.

The Pad 8 Pro is Xiaomi's latest attempt at disrupting the high-end Android tablet market. Taking on the likes of the Oppo Pad 4 Pro and OnePlus Pad 3 with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, the Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro also combines a 144 Hz display with a 9,200 mAh battery and a 50 MP primary camera.

Nothing has announced that CMF is now an independent subsidiary of Nothing. Its base of operations is India and this will be a joint venture with Optiemus Infracom, leveraging its engineering and production capabilities.

The Xiaomi Pad 8 is here as a direct replacement for last year's Xiaomi Pad 7. Sporting a thinner and lighter design than the Pad 7, the Pad 8 is also more powerful thanks to a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 series chipset and can be optioned with some Apple-inspired official accessories.

Xiaomi has just released the Xiaomi 17, Xiaomi 17 Pro and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max. While the company has not discussed the prospect of offering its new flagships globally yet, importers are already selling the three smartphones worldwide.

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is now official as a new large flagship smartphone to rival the best that Apple and Samsung have to offer. Surpassing the Galaxy S25 Ultra and iPhone 17 Pro Max on a technical level, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max even packs an element of fun with a secondary display that surrounds its three 50 MP rear-facing cameras.

Xiaomi has carved out a new niche in its flagship smartphone series. Serving as a direct rival to the Apple iPhone 17 Pro, the Xiaomi 17 Pro surpasses the cheaper Xiaomi 17 with a more premium design, superior cameras and an unusual secondary display.

Xiaomi has now delivered the Xiaomi 17, a new compact flagship smartphone backed by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset and a 7,000 mAh battery. With four 50 MP cameras and a 6.3-inch AMOLED display also on board, the Xiaomi 17 easily surpasses last year's Xiaomi 15 in key areas.

Honor has unveiled a new midrange smartphone, the X9d, in the global market. The company’s new Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4-powered smartphone comes with an FHD+ AMOLED display, a 108 MP primary camera, and a massive 8,300 mAh battery that supports 66 W wired charging.

At the Qualcomm Summit 2025, the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 was officially detailed. A non-Elite variant was also announced, and OnePlus teased a soon-to-be-launched phone that will feature it.

"A smartphone like no other" is how Sony advertises the Xperia 1 VII. In terms of features and performance, the 6.5-inch device is an absolute high-end device, but its main strength is its cameras, offering the ultimate experience for photography enthusiasts. However, as our review shows, this requires a fair amount of fine-tuning in the camera app.

The Fairphone 6 is not only easy to repair, but can also be equipped with suitable extensions. The integrated switch also offers options for personalizing user experience.

The iQOO 15 is confirmed for an October debut, and is set to be among the first phones powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 Extreme Edition. Reports also point to Samsung's new 2K OLED display with a local 6000-nit peak brightness, paired with a new "Lingyun" design and gaming-focused performance tuning.

The OnePlus 15 was recently spotted at a gaming tournament, and now, the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 flagship has been officially showcased during the latest Qualcomm Summit that took place in China.

The Honor Magic 8 will be among the first phones to feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, a new flagship SoC from Qualcomm. While the official launch date hasn't been revealed yet, the design of the phone has now been showcased.

Xiaomi is rolling out HyperOS 3 to more devices, including the Xiaomi 14 series, MIX Flip, MIX Fold 4, and the Redmi K70 lineup. The Android 16–based update is still under testing, but owners of these phones can now get an early preview before the stable release arrives later this year.

The OnePlus 15 is nearing launch as the company reveals more details about the device. OnePlus has now showcased the OnePlus 15's display. Additionally, the company confirms it will use the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 and a custom gaming engine.

Fire Emblem Shadows is an unexpected Nintendo mobile game now downloadable on smartphones. Players must use social deduction to reveal who on their team is a friend or foe. Nintendo’s latest Fire Emblem game is part of a wider effort to appeal to gamers on the go.

Vivo has kicked off its OriginOS 6 beta program ahead of releasing the Vivo X300 and Vivo X300 Pro next month. Not only is the new OS update open to try on the Vivo X200 Ultra and the rest of the Vivo X200 series, but it is open for certain iQOO-branded handsets too.

Qualcomm has now officially presented the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 globally. Showcasing new Qualcomm 3rd Oryon CPU cores, Qualcomm has also teased that the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 will be available from over a dozen Android OEMs, including Asus ROG, Poco, and Sony, among others.

Qualcomm has shown off some Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 benchmarks. In Geekbench, it is up to 19% faster than its last-gen counterpart, and the chip performs on par with Apple's newest A19 Pro.

At the Snapdragon Summit, Google's senior vice president gave an outlook on future desktop computers and laptops that will ship with Android instead of Windows 11. Google and Qualcomm are said to be already developing a common technical basis for these devices.

Xiaomi has quietly released the Pad Mini in a key market. Already available to purchase contrary to pre-launch teasers, the Xiaomi Pad Mini rivals the RedMagic Astra and iPad mini 7 with a high-end chipset, a 165 Hz display and a large battery capacity, among other features.