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Honor's next generation of Android flagships have started to surface in a fresh leak that hints at one of the more vital of their specs. The new tip suggests that the Magic8 will charge slower via USB-C compared to its predecessor. It might be a trade-off worth making, though.

Once a device celebrated for almost surviving a wrecking ball and defying complete destruction, the Honor X9b has undergone a remarkable two-year transformation. While it launched as a testament to physical durability and a long-lasting battery, a series of consistent and powerful software updates has fundamentally redefined its identity.

RedMagic has brought its latest telescopic controller to global markets after its debut in China in June. The controller connects via Bluetooth to smartphones and tablets and can also work with PCs via a wired connection or 2.4GHz adapter.

Ayaneo has shared new details about two of its clamshell gaming handhelds. While the Pocket DS is slated to arrive this month during a dedicated launch event, the company has warned that the Flip 1S DS could be hard to come by after its crowdfunding campaign ends next month.

Epic Games has discounted another game in its vast library for mobile gamers. Available on Android and iOS until next week, Hidden Folks is a charming hand-drawn affair that contains hundreds of hidden elements for gamers to discover.

Pretty much everything has been leaked about the Galaxy S25 FE and now the renders show the upcoming phone from all angles and in all colors. Samsung could unveil the phone as early as September 19.

RedMagic has finally opened up the RedMagic Astra for a full global release. Starting at $699, the RedMagic Astra combines a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset and a 165 Hz OLED display with up to 24 GB of RAM and 1 TB of storage.

Lenovo has officially announced pricing and availability for the new Lenovo Tab in the Indian market. The entry-level tablet has a 10.1-inch LCD display, an 8 MP rear camera, a MediaTek Helio G85 processor, and a 5,100 mAh battery that supports 15 W wired charging.

Last month, the Honor X70 arrived sporting IP69K certification. Now, Xiaomi has indicated that it could be following suit with the Redmi Note 15 Pro and Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus.

More retailers have started stocking the Redmi 15 5G in Europe. Available with up to 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB storage, Xiaomi has indicated that the Redmi 15 5G will receive a global release at some point too.

Honor has confirmed that its next clamshell foldable release will be with us next week. In the meantime, numerous Magic V Flip2 specifications have emerged online, some from Honor and some from a typically reliable leaker.

Anbernic is currently rolling out a significant update for all T820 series handhelds, adding support for external screens, paving the way for an Anbernic branded dual screen extension.

Infinix’s gaming-focused GT 30 smartphone is now available for purchase via Flipkart in India. The vanilla GT 30 is equipped with a MediaTek Dimensity 7400 processor, a 144 Hz AMOLED display, a 64 MP primary camera, and a 5,500 mAh battery, among other features.

The Google Pixel 9 Pro was among the best Android flagships in 2024, and with $400 off right now at Best Buy and Amazon, it’s a deal that’s hard to pass up.

The Xiaomi 16, Xiaomi 16 Pro and Xiaomi 16 Pro Max are expected to officially debut next month, Digital Chat Station claims to have already obtained information about prospective camera upgrades for regular and Pro models. Apparently, Xiaomi will finally replace the 32 MP front-facing camera it first used in the Xiaomi 13 series, among other camera changes.

For months, one smartphone held the top spot in the ranking of the best smartphone cameras, but now its successor has stolen the crown from the Pura 70 Ultra. Huawei's current flagship camera effortlessly outdoes the rest of the smartphone world in 2025, at least according to DxOMark.

Oppo has announced a release for the world's first public beta of ColorOS 16. The build represents the first taste of how Android 16 will look and feel on devices such as the OnePlus 13 and its compact sibling the 13T in China, and could also serve as an early hint of what OxygenOS 16 has in store for OnePlus devices worldwide. Other premium devices such as the Find N5 foldable flagship are eligible for the new firmware.

The Poco M7 Plus joins the Poco M7 series, bringing huge upgrades such as a massive 7,000mAh battery capacity and an improved build. There are also some downgrades, one of which is a missing audio jack.

The Vivo X300 series has taken a step closer to being released. Allegedly arriving this autumn, two smartphones have now appeared on a Chinese regulatory body with the model numbers V2502A and V2502DA. Considered to be the Vivo X300, it seems that an accompanying special edition variant will be sold too.

Xiaomi has stepped up its Redmi Note 15 series teasers after indicating that its new mid-range smartphones would launch before the end of the month. This time, the company has potentially offered a first look at either the Redmi Note 15 Pro or Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus before its August release in China.

Samsung has finally launched the One UI 8 Beta update for its foldable phones from 2024, the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6. This update, based on Android 16, brings a first look at new features like a more reliable DeX and a better Secure Folder experience, among others.

Samsung has officially launched the One UI 8 Beta update for the Galaxy S24 series. Based on Android 16, this firmware brings some key improvements to core features like DeX and Secure Folder, along with a more refined UI and user experience.

XU Retro has shared new details about multiple new gaming handhelds that it has in development. Following recent announcements regarding the Retro 45 and Touch One 35, XU Retro has now revealed that significant hardware changes are underway concerning the XU40 H55, XU35 H40 and XU35 H55.

A new leak has now provided information on MediaTek's launch plans for the Dimensity 9500. The next-gen flagship chipset is said to be scheduled to arrive in September, right before Qualcomm's Snapdragon Summit, where the Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 will make its debut.

Unplugged is set to launch its high-privacy UP Phone in September 2025. Powered by UnpluggedOS (based on AOSP), the triple-camera smartphone features a strong firewall, open-source AV, and physical battery disconnect to help defend users against unwanted data exfil and tracking by big tech and the deep state.

Lenovo has released a pair of microSD cards for its recent Legion and Xiaoxin tablets. Available in four capacities up to 1 TB, the Legion high-energy gaming microSD card and Xiaoxin TF Jump Card are relatively affordable and offer fast transfer speeds.

Realme's next-gen Android smartphone plans do not include a foldable model, according to a new leak. They do include one with active cooling for improved performance, like the RedMagic 10S Pro or Oppo K13 Turbo, though. Meanwhile, a design leak for what might be the brand's next-gen flagship has emerged.

Galaxy A07 is said to come with an upgraded processor over the Galaxy A06 but not much else seems to have changed. It is expected to feature a 6.7-inch 90 Hz display and a 5,000 mAh battery.

Sony is rolling out Android TV 14 to a bunch of Bravia TVs. Many of these TVs were stuck on Android 11 or Android 10 and are being bumped straight to Android 14. Check out the list to see if your unit is getting the upgrade.

A well-known leaker has revealed pricing information for the Xiaomi 15T and Xiaomi 15T Pro ahead of time. Likely arriving by late September, the two smartphones are expected to cost as much as last year's models, with no price changes anticipated whatsoever.

The Realme GT 8 Pro is rumored to launch as a flagship Android smartphone with so much battery life that it might not need a particulary low-power OLED display. Now, it is also backed to have the best on-board audio features of its Snapdragon 8 Elite 2-powered contemporaries. It might also debut with a new version of Android that might mimic one of the latest iOS 26 UX features.

The Pixel 10 series of flagship Google smartphones is slated to launch soon, and it will definitely include a Pro XL version, according to a new leak. It purports to introduce a " heavy-duty" protective accessory for the probable Android 16 device in advance, and to confirm how it will look on what might be the Pixel 10 line's biggest non-foldable variant.

The OnePlus 15 is expected to replace the OnePlus 13 this autumn. In the meantime, an Oppo executive has already come out publicly praising the OnePlus 15's design, which is anticipated to move away from the large circular camera layout of recent OnePlus flagships.

According to a new report, Xiaomi is planning to bring numerous upgrades to the Pad 8 and Pad 8 Pro in an effort to distinguish them from the current Pad 7 and Pad 7 Pro. Both high-end tablets are expected to miss out on OLED displays, though.

Vivo has unveiled its latest camera-focused mid-range smartphone, the Vivo V60, in India. The V60 comes with three 50 MP Zeiss cameras, a 120 Hz AMOLED display, a Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 chipset, and a large 6,500 mAh battery that supports 90 W wired charging. The device has an IP68 and IP69 rating and comes in multiple color options.

MagicX has another compact retro gaming handheld in the works. Following quickly after the first teaser for the Retro 45, the Touch One 35 is powerful enough to emulate PS Vita games and is designed with Tate Mode emulation in mind.

XU Retro has now released its alternative to the TrimUI Brick. Available in a choice of four translucent colour options, the XU Retro XU20 V32 is a budget gaming handheld that runs Android instead of Linux. The XU20 V32 should be comparatively powerful for its launch price, thanks to its Allwinner A133P chipset and 2 GB of RAM.

The latest tablet from Xiaomi performs very well in our review. The Pad 7S Pro not only impresses with a high-end processor and a strong memory configuration (1 TB UFS 4.1, 16 GB RAM) at an affordable price, the mid-rage tablet also comes with an appealing LC-display.

A new Xbox emulator for Android called Xanite has been launched. It's currently at V0.1, and at the current stage, it seems to be nothing but a hollow shell with no emulation capabilities. However, the devs promised to launch updates soon.

The Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 has shown up on Geekbench alongside an upcoming Samsung flagship. Its core layout is identical to the Snapdraon 8 Elite, but the boost clocks have gone up remarkably.

The Oppo K13 Turbo and Oppo K13 Turbo Pro have been announced in India. The two smartphones which boast a cooling fan while also having a triple-certified water resistance rating have the same technical specifications as the variants sold in China.

Galaxy S25 FE has once again been tipped to come with the Exynos 2400e and not the Exynos 2400. While there should be no real-world usage difference between the two, the Exynos 2400e focuses more on power efficiency.

Oppo has confirmed the existence of not just one but two new foldables. Already in development, the Find N6 and Find N7 have been officially mentioned in the context of Apple's foldable iPhone, which has been tipped to launch in 2026.

The smartphone battery game could reach new heights if the latest leaks are true. Honor is said to be working on a Dimensity 8500 SoC powered smartphone that will pack a 10,000 mAh battery.

The mid-range Realme Neo 7 series of smartphones rocked MediaTek's Dimensity processors across the whole of its large-battery range in 2025. Their successors might make a significant switch away from that silicon next year, as suggested in a new leak. One of them also seems to blend the latest design cues from Apple and Nothing in a new render.

New leaks have now revealed more information on Xiaomi's upcoming Redmi Note 15 series. While the Redmi Note 15 5G looks set to ditch MediaTek in favor of a Qualcomm chipset, the range-topping Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus could arrive with an underwhelming SoC choice.

New leaks have now revealed information on Honor's upcoming Galaxy Z Flip7 rival, the Magic V Flip2. The clamshell-style foldable could launch next week, and has now been confirmed to be designed by Jimmy Choo.

Realme asserts that its current flagship Android smartphone has the most advanced LTPO display on the market. Its successor is now tipped to switch to an LTPS display instead. The change might also apply to the GT 8 Pro's mid-range counterparts, some of which might have more compact screens than usual.