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Xiaomi has confirmed its HyperOS 3 release plans after debuting its new OS update globally. Starting in October 2025, the company's rollout schedule will take in dozens of devices but may not end until March 2026 at the earliest.

Get ready for a major change on your Samsung Galaxy A36. The phone's first big software upgrade, the stable One UI 8 based on Android 16, is now rolling out. This new firmware promises a fresh new look, a more personalized experience, and a host of improvements to your device.

MagicX has announced plans to refresh its Zero 40 gaming handheld with a nostalgic colour option. Lining up later this month, the new Emerald Green variant will adopt a translucent finish for the first time, too.

Xiaomi has launched two new Redmi tablets sold as the Redmi Pad 2 Pro and Redmi Pad 2 Pro 5G. Sporting battery and performance upgrades over last year's Redmi Pad Pro, both Redmi Pad 2 Pro tablets still feature a 12.1-inch, 120 Hz and 600-nit display too.

Xiaomi has now replaced the Xiaomi 14T with the Xiaomi 15T. Sporting an overhauled design, the Xiaomi 15T also features two significant advantages over its predecessor while retaining IP68 dust and water protection.

The Xiaomi 15T Pro is a new MediaTek Dimensity 9400 Plus-powered smartphone with a 144 Hz OLED display, a 5,500 mAh battery and dual 50 MP cameras. Also available with up to 1 TB of storage, the Xiaomi 15T Pro should surpass its predecessor in various areas.

Samsung's budget-focused Galaxy Tab A series has welcomed its newest member, the Galaxy Tab A11. The compact tablet brings a 90Hz display and seven years of Android updates. It starts at ₹12,999 in India, roughly translating to $146.

The OnePlus 15, rumored to feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, may have downgrades from its predecessor. New leaks suggest smaller primary and telephoto camera sensors, and weaker haptics due to a smaller haptic motor.

The Oppo A6 series gains a new member with the launch of the Oppo A6 Pro 4G. With a design reminiscent of the OnePlus 13T/OnePlus 13S, Oppo's new smartphone comes in stunning colors and packs a pretty big battery.

The Galaxy S26 launch is still a few months away, but there have already been quite a few hints at the upgrades and features Samsung is planning for it’s upcoming flagship series. Some of them could make the Galaxy S26 Ultra particularly interesting.

Android 15-based HyperOS 3 internal test builds have been spotted on 16 Xiaomi and Redmi devices, including the Xiaomi 12 series, Redmi Note 13 5G, POCO F5 Pro, and more. Xiaomi hasn’t announced any public beta programs for these phones yet, but the sightings hint that testing is already well underway.

The Galaxy S26 Ultra has, once again, been tipped to feature upgraded charging speeds. After years of below average speeds, finally Samsung will give its customers the much needed upgrade, if the leaks turn out to be accurate.

Vivo and its executives have once again teased that the Vivo X300 series outperforms the current Vivo X200 Ultra in certain areas. Launching next month, the Vivo X300 and Vivo X300 Pro will support first party camera kit accessories unlike last year's models.

A recent leak provides an early look at Samsung's software future. One UI 8.5 is coming, and it appears packed with next-generation AI features and a fresh design. Its new features aim to integrate artificial intelligence directly into your daily tasks.

The Xiaomi 17 series has recently been fully showcased, and the new Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 flagship phones are confirmed to launch on September 25, 2025. Just ahead of the launch, the company has revealed more key features of the smartphones.

Mangmi has finally confirmed the global launch date for its long-awaited Air X gaming handheld. Not only that, but the company has also revealed launch offers and teased emulation performance across popular systems like the PlayStation 2 and PlayStation Portable.

A leaked promotional image has provided a first look at the Motorola Edge 70. Rocking a Pantone Green color, the upcoming smartphone has a new design that addresses some of the complaints of the previous generations.

The flagship chip market is heating up. MediaTek has officially launched its Dimensity 9500, boasting a 3 nm node, beefed-up GPU/NPU, and other major upgrades. Just after comes Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 with rumors of higher clock speeds, improved AI performance, and tighter power/thermal engineering. This rivalry isn’t just specs on paper — it shapes which phones get made, how they behave under load, and ultimately what users can expect from their devices going forward.

MediaTek's new Dimensity 9500 will power several premium devices over the next twelve months. The chipset was unveiled yesterday as an alternative to the upcoming Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 and Apple's A19 Pro on the iPhone 17 series, and has now been compared to the latter across multiple benchmarks.

Poco’s upcoming Pad M1 has appeared on Xiaomi’s support page, strongly suggesting a launch is close. Evidence points to it being a rebadged Redmi Pad 2 Pro, likely with a different Snapdragon chipset under the hood.

The Oppo Find X9 series will officially launch in China on October 16, 2025, and the company has just showcased the standard and X9 Pro phones in new photos. These official renders show a design similar to the leaked Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5-powered OnePlus 15.

The HMD Ace 5G is reported to be an upcoming Android smartphone scheduled to arrive next year. The device packs decent specs, but it will need to have a competitive price tag to have a fighting chance against the plethora of smartphones on the market.

Supported Pixel devices can now run Android 16 QPR2 Beta 2, a version that offers five icon shape choices, namely circle, square, four-sided and seven-sided cookie, as well as arch. Other changes, such as a new measure for protecting SMS one-time passwords from hijacking, are also present.

Large tablets from well-known manufacturers are barely affordable. If you want a screen bigger than 13 inches for a low price, you have to turn to smaller brands. We got a chance to take a look at the Teclast T65, an Android tablet that offers a lot for a little money. Here's a summary of our findings.

The Google Pixel 10 Pro XL does not have the brightest, fastest or highest resolution of smartphone displays. PWM flickering is observable unlike on other smartphones too. Nonetheless, new DxOMark analysis puts the Pixel 10 Pro XL ahead of the chasing pack.

Xiaomi has now provided a look at the Xiaomi 17 series in the flesh before its official launch later this week. Lining up as the Xiaomi 17, Xiaomi 17 Pro and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the trio will be available in multiple launch colours by the looks of things.

The wait is over for Galaxy S24 users as Samsung has officially begun the stable rollout of One UI 8, bringing a fresh wave of updates and refinements. This new software, based on Android 16, promises a smoother experience with new AI tools and features that enhance usability.

The iQOO 15 is set to launch as one of the first phones with the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. This flagship phone recently starred in a leaked hands-on video, showcasing a color-changing back, which has now been officially revealed by the company.

Samsung is rumored to use new display technology for the OLED panel in its flagship Galaxy S26 Ultra that could make it brighter and more power efficient. The other two phones in the series, however, may not get the same treatment.

Oppo has finally confirmed when it will begin offering the Find X9 and Find X9 Pro. CEO Pete Lau has outlined global availability, while Oppo has shared a Find X9 Pro design teaser too.

The Fairphone 6 achieves a solid result in our review, but not a top score. However, it offers many features that no other brand offers and is still the first choice for those looking for a sustainable smartphone.

Xiaomi is set to unveil the Pad 8 and Pad 8 Pro in China on September 25, highlighting display improvements. Both models feature a 3.2K 144Hz screen, slim design, and HyperOS 3, while the Pro boasts a Snapdragon 8 Elite chip and 67W fast charging.

MediaTek has now officially announced the Dimensity 9500 after introducing the Dimensity 9400 Plus a few months ago. Getting the jump on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 Elite and rivalling the Apple A19 Pro, the MediaTek Dimensity 9500 promises a more efficient modem with new ARM C1 series processor cores and its Mali-G1 Ultra GPU.

The Xiaomi 17 series is now confirmed to launch in China on September 25, 2025. Ahead of the formal release, the company has showcased the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 flagships in new official renders.

The Apple A19, the A19 Pro, the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, and the MediaTek Dimensity 9500 rely on TSMC's cutting-edge N3P process node. According to a new report out of China, TSMC has increased the price of N3P by around 20% vs the previous gen. This price increase seems to have affected Qualcomm and MediaTek the worst.

The Vivo X300 series will introduce the first Dimensity 9500 flagship phones. This next-gen phone lineup is now confirmed to launch in China on October 13, 2025, and the company has also showcased the standard and X300 Pro.

The Xiaomi 17 series is now confirmed to release in China on September 25, 2025. Alongside this announcement, the company has also shown off the back design of the non-Pro Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 flagship phone for the first time.

The OnePlus 15 is an upcoming next-gen flagship Android phone. An image has surfaced showing what is believed to be the OnePlus 15 ahead of its expected October launch. The photo offers a glimpse of the device’s design, including a triple rear camera setup and a square camera module.

Apple's new iPhone Air is equipped with a laughably small battery in a world where even compact phones sport 5,000 mAh batteries. In spite of that, the iPhone Air manages to offer solid battery life in hands-on tests—better than the Galaxy S25 Edge, and astonishingly close to the iPhone 17.

The OnePlus 15 has appeared on Malaysia’s SIRIM database under model number CPH2747, hinting at its upcoming global launch. A previous TÜV SÜD listing suggests support for 120W fast charging.

Honor appears set to be the second OEM to adopt Qualcomm's upcoming Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, with Xiaomi coming in first. According to a new leak, the former Huawei sub-brand will launch a slew of new devices, including the Magic8 series and Magic Pad3 Pro, with a specific date also mooted.

The Galaxy S25 Edge has been discounted to just $699.99 at Amazon, undercutting the iPhone Air by a wide margin. In addition to the lower price, the Edge also offers stereo speakers, a slightly larger battery, faster USB speeds, and a dual-camera setup with a 200 MP main shooter.

The Xiaomi 17 series is set to bring the first flagship smartphones with the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 SoC. This lineup is expected to launch on September 30 in China, and ahead of this event, the battery specs of the series have leaked.

The Xiaomi Pad 8 has now leaked thoroughly ahead of its debut in China. The tablet will be powered by a Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, with Xiaomi also confirming other key features, alongside hands-on images.

Xiaomi recently began recruiting international users for its HyperOS 3 beta program, and eligible devices are expected to get the test Android 16 firmware on September 24, 2025. XiaomiTime has now listed the first possible phones that will get the update.

The Xiaomi Pad 8 series is expected to launch alongside the Xiaomi 17 series, and just recently, the company has showcased the front design of the upcoming tablets. Now, with a new teaser, the SoC of the Pro model has been confirmed.