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Xiaomi has made the Mix Fold 2 official today (August 11, 2022), albeit for the Chinese market only. Nevertheless, the premium device has the potential to become a vast improvement over its predecessor, with form-factor tweaks that might also help it take on the likes of the equally new Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4. It has also landed as the world's latest Leica-branded flexible-display device.

The Zenfone 9 is the most compact new premium Android smartphone around. Therefore, that smaller footprint might make tearing it down and putting it back together more difficult. A recent YouTube repair-demo video tested this theory out in a new video, one in which the Asus flagship came in for some praise thanks to potentially important aspects of its internal design.

Samsung is on track to launch its latest top-end foldable devices during the major Unpacked event of today (August 10, 2022). That may be why Motorola has chosen to go ahead and unveil a crucial detail on its potential contender the Moto Razr 2022. Considering the new clamshell's specs, the starting price in question has the potential to blow its Flip4 rival out of the water.

OnePlus is one of the handful of OEMs obliged to postpone the launch of a new smartphone in China recently. However, the Ace Pro's rescheduled debut event has now concluded. It is effectively identical to the 10T, although its Android 12 skin is called ColorOS rather than OxygenOS.

The Axon 40 Ultra is the latest flagship smartphone from ZTE. The device doesn't just offer high-end specifications, but also features a unique camera setup.

Xiaomi is projected to launch a second-gen foldable flagship smartphone before the end of 2022. Now, according to the latest alleged "Mix Fold 2" renders, it will not look that much different when compared to its markedly skinny predecessor. The leaker responsible for this new image also now advises its potential fans not to underestimate its starting price nonetheless.

Vivo launched its first ever foldable smartphone, the X Fold, in 2022. Now, the Galaxy Fold-style contender is said to get a mid-year refresh that, like many brand-new flagships, will run on the Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 platform. However, these updated SKUs are still slated to have the X Fold's class-leading main display.

Sony's Xperia 1 IV is the first smartphone with a periscope lens that allows for true variable optical zoom. But the cameras are not the only area where the Japanese manufacturer breaks new ground, which may appeal to certain buyer groups.

Motorola will launch a 2022 version of its Razr foldable smartphone shortly in August 2022. However, it seems the OEM could not wait to announce some of its best attributes, which are also significant improvements compared to its predecessor. They include the fact that it could well have the highest refresh rate display in its category on its release.

Nothing has aimed for the most distinctive design in the Android world with its inaugural phone (1); however, online durability and repairability testers have found that it confers few advantages thus far. In addition, the YouTuber Hugh Jeffreys has encountered something teardown enthusiasts may not have expected or wished to see in the new handset.

ColorOS is OPPO's skin for Android, and runs on the smartphones under its brand as well as China-only OnePlus devices. The OEM is now said to be ready to unveil its latest version of the software, based on the major Android 13 upgrade, within the remarkably early time-frame of August 2022. The UI in question is available right now, albeit as a public beta and to a limited pool of users.

Manchester United, one of the best-known soccer franchises worldwide, has unveiled Qualcomm as one of its latest partners. The collaboration will apparently involve consultations to improve wireless connectivity within the team's historical Old Trafford headquarters, as well as a lot more Snapdragon logos to be seen around that stadium and its squad's branding going forward.

OnePlus has just launched the 10T as its mobile flagship refresh for 2022; therefore, you might assume that the last thing the brand would do is detract from this event with a potentially attractive haircut for the price of its other current top-end smartphone, the 10 Pro. However, this is just what has happened on the OEM's US and Canadian websites.

Realme has indicated that it is working on a major software upgrade for its newest flagship mobile devices with the launch of an "Early Access" program for owners of the GT 2 Pro. Those who enter it will be able to test the latest version of Realme UI ahead of its official launch and issue feedback that might inform the final version of the software.

Twitter leaker Yogesh Brar has revealed some more specs of the upcoming Xiaomi 12T. It will use an under-display fingerprint sensor and a 5,000 mAh battery that supports 67 W fast charging.

OnePlus has launched the OnePlus 10T globally despite its China launch being cancelled. Key specs include a 120 Hz LTPO AMOLED screen, 50 MP triple rear cameras, a 4,800 mAh battery and a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC. Prices start at US$649 in the United States, EUR 699 in Europe and INR 49,999 in India.

A new Counterpoint Research report indicates that the smartphone market in Europe saw its "worst" second quarter since 2020, with 11% fewer shipments year-on-year (YoY), as well as 13% fewer compared to the preceding quarter, or 1Q2021. Nevertheless, some leading brands actually saw growth, with a particularly impressive +21% jump on the part of Realme in 2Q2022.

The next generation of iPhones is said to be divided into 'standard' and Pro categories once again, signifying that the most premium specs and features have been reserved for the latter. According to a new report from a South Korean industry blog, this even extends to the quality of displays supplied by Samsung to distribute among the upcoming mobile flagship variants. Apple's choices might see "14" and "14 Max" models losing out in certain specific and unexpected ways.

OnePlus has confirmed that the OnePlus 10T (OnePlus Ace Pro) launch event in China has been cancelled. While no explicit reason has been cited, it could likely be due to the ongoing situation in China/Taiwan.

iQOO has launched its 9T today (August 2, 2022). However, there are still a few days before it actually starts selling via its new dedicated Amazon.in page. The buyer will get a Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 SoC in an updated, racing-inspired chassis with a 6.78-inch 120Hz FHD+ E5 AMOLED display, up to 12GB of RAM, a 50MP ISOCELL GN1 main camera and 120W charging in this refreshed flagship package.

The iQOO Neo6 is an Android smartphone that offers powerful, performance-focused specs headed by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor for not much more than US$400 in China. Now, however, it is said to get a successor with MediaTek's latest, fastest chipset instead. The Dimensity 9000 Plus might get a flat high-refresh-rate display to drive in this apparently upcoming 7.

The OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G aims to win over buyers with its good price-performance ratio. For around US$300, you get a mid-range smartphone with a 120 Hz display, a 5000 mAh battery and a 64 MP triple camera.

Realme India's CEO, Madhav Sheth, has reportedly revealed that the brand's next smartphone with 5G could be its cheapest yet. It will target its budget price-tier in response to the impending roll-out of a next-gen mobile service network tipped to finally go nationwide in 2022. The device will be a part of a product launch cycle tipped to keep right on going throughout the rest of this year.

The Poco X4 Pro builds well on the X3 Pro and impresses with one of the best displays for under US$300. However, the smartphone from Xiaomi does not improve in all areas.

OnePlus is keeping its hype train for the 10T, a new flagship refresh set to launch soon, going with some potentially tantalizing new charging specs. The brand has revealed that it will introduce its flagship T line's first-gen SUPERVOOC Endurance Editions that charge at up to 150W. However, the new upgrade has come at the cost of one of OnePlus' most legacy smartphone features in this smartphone.

Are you holding off on getting your Android smartphone fixed for fear of the personal data on it going to the repair shop with it? Samsung has come up with a new way to allay such fears with its new Repair Mode, a new option for Galaxy-series smartphones that locks all potentially sensitive information behind an unlocking method.

OnePlus has yet to launch its new, Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1-powered Android smartphone, the 10T. However, the brand has already announced that the device will be the first from its line with 16GB of RAM. It is also touted as an entertainment powerhouse thanks to its "silky-smooth" 120Hz display.

Honor has unveiled plans for its IFA 2022 showcase with assertions that it will help consumers "embrace the connected future". Going by the OEM's new promos, this can be done with one of its new, appropriately networkable devices, which might include new mobile devices, PCs and the personal audio equipment to pair with them.

Qualcomm has signed an extension of its chip supply deal with Samsung that will go until 2030 and could be prolonged for another period. The agreement includes any future 6G modems Qualcomm may churn out, as well as Snapdragon processor supply for Galaxy devices that my spell the end of the Exynos fragmentation.

The Pixel 6a is Google's latest smartphone, and is thus only just now getting into the hands of YouTube reviewers. Two of these channels have found that their experience with the device has been marred by a strange and possibly severe bug. Their units' in-display fingerprint scanners allegedly unlock their screens in response to the detection of fingers that were never registered in their UIs.

Motorola now has less than a week from today (July 27, 2022) before the launch of its latest foldable smartphone. However, it seems the OEM could not wait until then to reveal that the upcoming Razr will indeed step up to a top-end Qualcomm processor. An executive insists that its battery capacity, while still falling below typical smartphone levels, will be enough to keep the new clamshell's main display on all day.

Twitter leaker Yogesh Brar has shed light on the entire Redmi K50s Pro spec sheet. It will feature a 6.67-inch 120 Hz OLED screen, a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC, 200 MP triple rear cameras and a 5,000 mAh battery with 120 W fast charging.

A new leak has shed light on the entire OnePlus 10T spec sheet and high-quality renders. Its key specifications include a 6.7-inch FHD+ 120 Hz LTPO2 AMOLED panel, a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC, 50 MP triple rear cameras and a 4,800 mAh battery that supports 150 W fast charging.

The RedMagic 7S Pro is now available to purchase globally. Some of its key specs include a 120 Hz AMOLED screen, 5,000 mAh battery with 65 W fast charging, triple rear cameras and a transparent chassis. Prices start at US$729/€779 for the 12 GB RAM/256 GB storage variant.

Sure, the Nothing Phone (1) performed well in our review and comes with some great features. But the device is not as not exciting as you might think. Here is a summary of our findings regarding this much hyped smartphone.

Florida congresswoman Kat Cammack (R-Fla.) is joining SpaceX's fight with the FCC over the 12 GHz spectrum that it insists would interfere with Starlink's satellite Internet service if DISH goes ahead and deploys its 5G network there. Rural constituents that rely on Starlink will be affected, argues the Congresswoman.

Motorola will debut its late-2022 Android flagship as the Moto X30 Pro in China (and, possibly, as the Edge 30 Ultra on a global scale thereafter) in August 2022. It is slated to launch alongside the new Razr foldable clamshell phone - which is said to be closer to it in terms of flagship specs than ever before in 2022. A new Geekbench leak might help confirm that rumor.

The 12S Ultra is one of Xiaomi's most distinctive Android flagships to date, not the least because of its new 1-inch main camera sensor. Now, JerryRigEverything host Zach Nelson has put the extra-premium device through the classic battery of YouTube durability tests. Could the new Ultra's design make it more likely to snap in half?

It seems the Motorola Edge 20 Fusion is due a successor. A device, sometimes referenced overtly as a next-gen member of its line, has now registered on the databases of the FCC and 3C regulators, among others. These leaks hint at a considerable charging upgrade in the upcoming 2022 Android smartphone.

iQOO will wait until August 2022 to launch its 9T - however, the brand already asserts that it is the fastest device in the AnTuTu rankings - for its price-bracket, that is. Then again, with the Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 processor, up to 12GB of RAM and 256GB internal storage, it may well be capable of the "1.1 million" score with which it is now associated.

The OnePlus 10T is projected to launch as a flagship smartphone that will break the OEM's current top limit for RAM soon. The SKU in question might just have shown up on Geekbench in a leak that could confirm its new selling point. However, some potentially disappointing twists for this tale have already emerged.

The ZTE Nubia Z40S Pro is the latest Android smartphone to debut with the updated Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 flagship processor. It has also managed to undercut its rivals from Realme or iQOO in doing so, starting at the equivalent of just ~US$500 in China. Despite this, the device also offers a choice of charging speeds, an extensive rear camera hump and very thin bezels for its 144Hz screen.

The notorious leaker Evan Blass has posted an image that may or may not confirm the date on which Samsung will hold its next Unpacked 2022 event. The launch is thought to headline the OEM's latest premium foldable Galaxy Z Fold- and Flip-series Android devices. That has yet to be confirmed outright; however, Samsung has now set the date in question with some new and cryptic official teasers.