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Ayaneo's Konkr sub-brand will not only launch the Pocket Fit handheld but a second model called the Pocket Fit Elite that is pricier and likely more powerful. While most of its specs and price have been revealed, the manufacturer has kept its processor a secret which is speculated to be the Snapdragon 8 Elite.

Xiaomi's latest smartphone, the Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus, debuted last week as the world's first Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 device. While new usually means better, a closer look at the numbers calls that into question.

Xiaomi's next-gen flagship chipset, XRing O2, is in the works. A new leak has now provided some information on when the chipset could debut, and it appears it could launch later in the year than the XRing O1 did this year.

Xiaomi isn't done with the Redmi Note 15 series as it has released a fourth model in China called the Redmi Note 15R. However, the same phone launched earlier this month as the Redmi 15 in India.

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 eliminates the biggest weakness of its predecessor and is finally super slim. However, this comes with a few compromises, as our review shows. We have summarised these for you in a compact format.

Oppo's next Android tablet is now thought to debut alongside the brand's next flagship smartphone, thanks to a new tip. It might be smaller than the current flagship Pad 4 Pro, yet pack a new, more iPad-like UI. Those initial specs leak hint at the release of a slate of the budget variety - or of a whole new type entirely.

Some premium smartphones might whittle their rear camera counts down to as little as two in the future. They might still be able to compete with more lens-rich flagships with the addition of new external lenses, though. The new accessories will enhance mobile photography while avoiding the addition of much bulk, apparently.

The Redmi Note 15 series became available in China on August 21, 2025. While Xiaomi has yet to share when the new mid-range phones will officially launch globally, the smartphones can be imported via Giztop.

CheckMag The Pixel 9a offered almost identical features to the Pixel 9, albeit with a somewhat later release window. Now Google has made the Pixel 10 Pro equally irrelevant.

Meizu fans might be frustrated to hear the latest word that the launch of its next flagship smartphone has been postponed yet again. The brand claims that it is making last-minute changes that may or may not result in better photography on the 22. The device is also thought to combine cutting-edge display technology with an extremely lesser-spotted flair of design - although it could work even better in its more powerful successor.

The Ace 6 is a supposedly upcoming Android smartphone that may or may not form the basis for the internationally available "15R". The former is now said to have a battery even bigger than that of OnePlus' next flagship. Other potential Ace 6 advantages might include specs such as an extra-fast display and high-performance silicon.

XU Retro has detailed the XU35 H40 before its release later this year. Arriving with a 4-inch and 720p display, the XU35 H40 appears to be positioned as a cheaper and slightly less powerful alternative to Anbernic's RG406H, with which it shares various features.

Realme has just revealed that it has been working on a regular size Android smartphone with an extra-large capacity of no less than 10,000mAh. The brand is ready to offer a first glimpse of the next-gen battery technology during its upcoming Fan Festival.

XU Retro has already responded to Mangmi's first release. Apparently arriving in October, the XU Retro XU35 H50 will take on the Mangmi Air X at the same $75 starting price and comparable hardware to boot.

The Samsung Galaxy S25 FE is expected to launch in September as the successor to last year’s Galaxy S24 FE. According to a new leak, the device could feature the Exynos 2400 chipset and a 4,900 mAh battery with 45W fast charging. The S25 FE is also tipped to ship with One UI 8.

AYN Technologies has already confirmed that the AYN Thor will initially launch for $150 less than the Ayaneo Pocket DS. Now, the company has revealed from when its dual OLED display clamshell gaming handheld will be available to purchase and when pre-orders should start shipping.

Belkin has released a trio of new wireless chargers that support the new Qi2.2 wireless charging standard. The three chargers can charge a supported device wirelessly at up to 25W. They are also backwards compatible with devices that support the Qi2 15W charging speed.

Early findings suggest that Xiaomi is shaking up its Poco smartphone series after the release of the Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus. Contrary to earlier rumours, the Poco M8 Pro may be Poco's version of the Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus rather than the Poco X8 or Poco X8 Pro.

Xiaomi has just published the first Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus firmware following the device's initial release. Based on early findings, the global Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus will differ from its Chinese counterpart in several areas, including a smaller battery but a new Samsung ISOCELL S5KHPE camera sensor.

Xiaomi has refreshed the Mix Flip 2 with a Limited Edition model. Arriving as the Diamond Limited Edition, the new Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 arrives with an embedded lab-grown diamond and a special nano leather back panel less than 24 hours after the Magic V Flip2's launch.

An early benchmark has revealed initial details about what is thought to be Nubia's RedMagic 11 Pro gaming smartphone. Sporting 16 GB of RAM and a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 chipset, the RedMagic 11 Pro enjoys a healthy performance advantage over current flagships even at this early stage.

Ayaneo has just released the Pocket DS globally. Now, the company is lining up the Konkr Pocket Fit, which will cost slightly less than its Pocket DS sibling despite being considerably more powerful thanks to Ayaneo's usage of a Qualcomm Snapdragon G3 Gen 3 chipset.

Xiaomi's Android-based HyperOS displays ads in several system apps. But getting rid of them is not that difficult. We illustrate how this works on the Xiaomi Poco F7, which we recently reviewed.

The Ayaneo Pocket DS is billed as the first ever dual-screen gaming handheld that runs Android. It has launched via a crowdfunding campaign that is now at nearly 10000% of its original goal. The up-to-165Hz device has a processor custom-made for gaming, a large battery and "PC-level" cooling.

Gamers looking for a powerful Android tablet in a compact size should check out Lenovo’s Legion Tab Gen 3. With a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip and an 8.8-inch 165Hz display, it punches well above its weight. And thanks to Lenovo's ongoing sale, you can snag it for just $418, its lowest price yet.

2026 is thought to see the launch of the world's first mainstream 10,000mAh battery smartphone. Now, a new leak hints at about how big this potentially record-breaking device might be, and what kind of display it might have. It is currently believed to succeed an existing battery monster from Honor next year.

The Epic Games Store has updated its mobile giveaway program with a new game for Android and iOS games. An occult puzzler, Strange Horticulture is highly regarded on both Android and iOS with near-perfect ratings on the Apple App and Google Play stores.

Eight Android smartphones are now projected to launch as the "first wave" of devices powered by what could be Qualcomm's next top-end SoC later in 2025. Of those, three are thought to debut ahead of the rest at the same time from the same brand. They might come with a choice of display size and premium Leica cameras.

Vivo is likely still a month away from launching its X300 and X300 Pro flagships. Nonetheless, the company has already confirmed a few of their camera upgrades, which centre around their usage of new primary and telephoto camera sensors.

Xiaomi's Poco smartphones are not only affordable, but also offer features often reserved for significantly more expensive phones. The new Poco F7 follows this tradition and even delivers performance on par with a 2024 flagship at a fair price.

A respected leaker has shared more information about Samsung's next smaller flagship tablet. Likely launching next month around IFA 2025, the Galaxy Tab S11 will mark a return to the 11-inch tablet space after Samsung dropped the form factor with last year's Galaxy Tab S10 series.

Xiaomi has now launched the Redmi Note 15 in its home market. Available for as little as CNY 999 (~$139), the Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 still features hardware like a 3,200-nit OLED display, a modern Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset and a 50 MP primary camera.

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro is now official. Arriving less than a year after the release of its predecessor, the Redmi Note 15 Pro features a few upgrades over the Redmi Note 14 Pro including a new display, improved performance and a significantly larger battery.

The Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus is now official as the first smartphone powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 chipset. Also packing a 7,000 mAh battery and dual 50 MP cameras, the Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus has moved away from the curved design of recent Redmi Note releases.

A new leak has revealed details of Xiaomi's upcoming upper mid-range smartphone, the Redmi K90. Globally, it may launch under the Poco brand as the Poco F8 Pro.

The Magic V Flip2 is not the most powerful or lightest clamshell foldable around. However, Honor's latest device is the first to offer a 5,500 mAh battery in this form factor, as well as a 200 MP primary camera and a 5,000 nit main display packaged within a waterproof housing.

Honor has released the MagicPad 3 in the UK just a little over a month after it was announced in China. The tablet is available to buy and it comes with a discount voucher and free gifts worth almost £300 combined.

The Mangmi AIR X is a budget handheld gaming console with a Snapdragon 662 processor, 5.5-inch 1080p display, 5,000 mAh battery with fast charging, and Hall-effect controls. It ships with Android 14 and a custom launcher.

The iPlay 70 mini Ultra performed well in our review, but still comes with Android 14. Alldocube's exact update policy is unclear. Now we have an answer as to what the future of updates will look like.

Google has now officially confirmed that its latest flagship Android smartphones are compatible with Pixelsnap, the Mountain View giant's new answer to Apple's MagSafe. The line has a Ring Stand to go with a Charger that can come with a matching Stand, although only one version of the Pixel 10 can get full Qi2 speeds out of it.

Google's new Tensor G5 SoC is finally official. It is manufactured on TSMC's 3 nm node and will power the Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, Pixel 10 Pro XL and Pixel 10 Pro Fold.

The Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold has been officially unveiled. While its core hardware is more or less identical to its predecessor, it comes with a remarkably larger battery and a newer TSMC-made Tensor G5 SoC.

Qualcomm has shown off its newest SoCs tailor-made for smartwatches. Specs-wise, the Snapdragon W5+ Gen 2 and Snapdragon W5 Gen 2 are nearly identical to their last-gen counterpart. But now, they come with added satellite connectivity features.

AYN Technologies has now confirmed more specifications for its first clamshell gaming handheld. Launching with a Snapdragon 865 or Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, the AYN Thor will also feature a 6,000 mAh battery in a housing that is only slightly larger than the Retroid Pocket Flip 2's.

Xiaomi has started selling the Poco M7 in Europe. Available across the Eurozone and in the UK, the Xiaomi Poco M7 comes in a choice of three colours with budget pricing and various launch offers.

According to a new report, the Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra may launch with a thinner design than previous leaks suggested. Part of a wider visual overhaul for Samsung's Ultra-branded tablets, the thinner design is still expected to feature a larger battery and a more powerful flagship chipset than the Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra.