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The iQOO Z10 Turbo+ will launch in China on August 7, 2025, as a new flagship gaming phone with the Dimensity 9400+. Ahead of this imminent release, the company has teased that the device can offer a record-breaking AnTuTu score.

A new leak from Weibo says the Dimensity 9500's GPU will offer notable ray tracing performance gains. Some unspecified titles will run at 100+ FPS as a result.

8BitDo’s upcoming Xbox controller, designed in collaboration with Rare, has leaked ahead of its official launch via an Amazon listing. Priced at $90, it includes features like hall effect joysticks, a golden metal D-pad, and an integrated charging dock.

A truck near London Heathrow Airport was hijacked, with 12,000 Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 and Fold 7 phones reportedly stolen. The estimated loss is expected to be nearly $10.6 million.

YouTuber What Obie Plays has published a full teardown and modding guide for the Ayaneo Pocket Ace handheld, targeting button noise and thermal performance. The video includes sound dampening tweaks, thermal paste replacement, and a GPU undervolt that significantly improves consistency in benchmarks.

The Galaxy A17 5G is projected to launch toward the bottom tier of Samsung's new Android smartphones on its launch. Despite that, it is also now believed to start for more money than its predecessor in some regions. Its 4G/LTE-only variant could also be cheaper in its latest leak.

A new leak has revealed early details of the OnePlus 15R. The device is expected to launch globally in early 2026 as a more affordable offering alongside the flagship OnePlus 15.

A new leak purports to confirm earlier claims that an upcoming Honor device will have a bigger battery than direct rivals such as the Xiaomi Mix Flip 2, Motorola Razr Ultra 2025 and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 on its launch. The Magic V Flip 2 might also have other advantages over its compact foldable counterparts, yet be more affordable (albeit possibly for the wrong reason).

AnTuTu has shared the top 10 flagship tablets with the highest average benchmark scores from July 2025. Although the new RedMagic gaming tablet fell a bit short on the last chart, the pad has topped the latest one.

Buyers hunting for a powerful Android tablet with a large screen gravitate toward the Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus. For $300 less than its normal $770, the Yoga Tab Plus benefits from a capable Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor. While it’s suited for fluid 144Hz gaming, an included stylus enhances productivity.

The Oppo Find X8 had the smallest generational battery upgrade of its family of premium Android smartphones in late 2024. Its successor might be able to avoid the same fate, according to a new tip. The X9 might also boast fast wireless charging and high-end build quality on its launch later this year.

Redmi is projected to launch an Android smartphone called the Turbo 5 in early 2026, which might debut thereafter as the Poco X8 Pro for the global market. Either version is tipped to introduce MediaTek's latest mid-tier Dimensity-series chipset, which might yield the same kind of benchmark results as the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra. That might not be the Turbo 5/X8 Pro's only potential advantage.

JerryRigEverything's latest durability test puts the Samsung Z Flip 7 through scratches, burns, dirt, and a double bend test. Despite heavy flexing, the phone manages to come out on top.

A new leak from Weibo tells us about an upcoming Qualcomm SoC. Codenamed SM8845, the chip is positioned between the Snapdragon 8 Elite and Snapdragon 8s Gen 4. It may launch as the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5.

Anbernic has now started selling its latest gaming handheld globally after posting numerous teasers online. Sporting a 120 Hz display and a powerful chipset, the Anbernic RG477M also has a CNC metal shell unlike many of its peers.

The latest AnTuTu flagship phone performance chart is here, and just like last time, the Snapdragon 8 Elite has dominated the entire list. To be specific, only two of the ten phones in the new ranking are powered by a flagship Dimensity SoC.

The Fiio Snowsky Melody DAC blends North American aged wood with dual Cirrus Logic MasterHIFI converters to deliver high-resolution audio with DSD256 and 384 kHz 32-bit PCM support. The petite DAC supports balanced and single-ended headphones with wide device compatibility, including the Nintendo Switch 2.

Retailers in Europe have started selling the Redmi 15 5G before Xiaomi's official release. Available in a choice of colours, the Redmi 15 5G is one of the first budget smartphones to feature a 7,000 mAh battery as well as a 144 Hz display.

Samsung may have sacrificed battery life for the sake of slimming down the Galaxy S25 FE. The latest leak hints at a 200 mAh lower battery capacity than the Galaxy S24 FE.Starting August 3, the original Switch, Switch OLED, and Switch Lite will be more expensive. Accessories for the consoles and some accessories for the Switch 2 will also see a price hike. Update: The battery capacity mentioned by the leaker seems to be inaccurate.

The Galaxy A17 is expected to come with the same Exynos SoC as the Galaxy A16, but with a few notable improvements in durability, dimensions, and the camera department. The phone could be unveiled in October but Samsung has not shared any information on it yet.

Motorola has announced a new material finish for the Edge 60 Pro in China. The phone, which was announced back in April in three colors and two material finishes, joins the Razr 60 Ultra as Motorola's 2025 smartphones with a real wood back.

The Vivo T4R is a new smartphone in the T4 series that carries an affordable price tag and comes in arctic white and twilight blue color options. The smartphone features a 120 Hz AMOLED display, a MediaTek Dimensity 7400 chipset, a 32 MP front camera, and a 5,700 mAh battery that can be charged with up to 44 W.

An Indian Redditor, Sri Varshan, has taken to the platform to seek advice on how to go about challenging Xiaomi's judgment after Xiaomi blamed his friend for the explosion of his phone. Xiaomi's service center absolved itself of any responsibility regarding the incident.

A leaker has revealed how much storage Samsung's upcoming tablets will launch with. The Galaxy Tab S11 and Galaxy Tab S10 Lite start at 128 GB, while the Tab S11 Ultra starts at 256 GB.

The Honor Magic 8 series might be quite a large one as a new report has revealed a fifth model called the Honor Magic 8 Ultra. The Ultra model will join the standard version, a pro model, a mini model, and a max version with a rumored 7-inch display.

Anbernic has finally confirmed when it will start selling its RG477M gaming handheld and for how much. Starting for less than $250, the Anbernic RG477M combines a CNC body with a 120 Hz display and a powerful MediaTek Dimensity chipset, among other features.

The Epic Games Store has discounted another game in its vast library for mobile gamers. Available to download today until next Thursday, Pilgrims is a card-based adventure game that is particularly well-rated across both Android and iOS.

According to recent reports, Xiaomi is preparing to release the Redmi Note 15 Pro and Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus next month in its home market. In the meantime, the pair have been spotted in new leaks with a curious wired charging downgrade for the rumoured Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus Satcom Edition compared to the current Redmi Note 14 Pro Plus.

The Galaxy S25 FE is expected to arrive earlier than the previous generation, which broke cover in late September. The upcoming phone is expected to come with minimal design changes, but with some notable internal improvements.

Oppo is now believed to have secured a new 200MP sensor for its upcoming Find X9 Pro flagship - and for its subsequent mid-range equivalent, the Reno15 Pro. The two Android smartphones are thought to use the same huge Samsung camera for very different reasons, although they might have a similar design and build quality.

iQoo's next flagship Android smartphones is thought to equip a new top-end processor projected to launch in September 2025. Despite that, the brand has indicated that it intends to start teasing the 15 series imminently, starting with an introduction during a major mobile gaming conference in China.

The XU20 V32 is one of several gaming handhelds that XU Retro is expected to release this year. Essentially a TrimUI Brick running Android, the XU20 V32 will be available for under $50 in several colours with a 3.2-inch and 768p display, a 3,200 mAh battery and an Allwinner A133P chipset.

Chip prices have been steadily rising over the years, particularly in the top-tier segment. Expected to launch within weeks, the Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 could significantly impact official pricing for upcoming Android flagships, such as the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and Xiaomi 16 Ultra. However, according to a leaker, Qualcomm may have alternative chips for “second-tier” flagships up their sleeves, putting additional pressure on competitors like MediaTek.

A new report reveals the likely battery capacities of Samsung's upcoming Galaxy S26 Edge and Galaxy S26 Pro. Both will get a much-needed upgrade over their last-gen counterparts.

iQOO is gearing up to launch a new gaming phone, the Z10 Turbo+. As the company has revealed, it will be a flagship smartphone with the Dimensity 9400+ and a large-sized 8,000 mAh battery with support for 90 W fast charging.

The Lenovo Xiaoxin Tablet Pro GT will launch in China on August 6, 2025. Ahead of this imminent launch, the company has shared the pricing details of the tab, and it seems that the device will be pretty affordable in the Chinese market.

Qualcomm is thought to launch a new addition to the Snapdragon series of chipsets for smartphones that might be a hybrid of the preceding 8 Elite flagship and its upcoming successor the 8 Elite 2. A new leak hints strongly that this is indeed the case. The "8 Plus" is thought to power next-gen high-performance devices such as a certain next-gen battery monster from OnePlus.

A new report claims to have reeaeld Xiaomi's chosen periscope telephoto camera for this year's Xiaomi 16 Pro. The camera upgrade is not expected to grace the smaller Xiaomi 16 though, which will miss out on periscope telephoto optics just like its predecessor.

Anbernic will not be releasing the RG477M this month after all. Instead, early Anbernic RG447M reviewers have clarified that the device will not land until August. Final pricing information has now been confirmed, too.

The Galaxy S26 series is not due to arrive until early next year. Nonetheless, a new leak has highlighted which chipset Samsung has chosen for its next Galaxy S Ultra smartphone that will replace the Galaxy S25 Ultra in January 2026.

Looks like Google is sticking with the same pricing as last year for its upcoming Pixel 10 series. It has, however, gotten rid of the 128 GB storage model for the Pixel 10 Pro XL and added a 1 TB model for the Pixel 10 Pro Fold.

Ayaneo has revealed that its latest dual display gaming handheld will soon be available globally. Not only has the company confirmed that the Ayaneo Pocket DS will be coming to Indiegogo soon, but it is already offering an early launch discount for those willing to put up a small reservation fee.

The Windows game emulator GameNative has been updated to 0.3.0, and this new version brings a handful of pivotal improvements. One of them promises enhanced emulation performance on non-Adreno devices.

Honor is now thought to replace its top-end Magic7 RSR Porsche Design Android smartphone with one of a much more predictable suffix in 2025. Despite that, it might take on other rumored top-end camera monsters such as the Xiaomi 16 Ultra and Vivo X300 Ultra with an unexpected breakthrough all its own. The new flagship might also be equipped to compete in the display and battery size wars.

Motorola has officially launched a new mid-range smartphone, the Moto G86 Power, in the Indian market. The smartphone is equipped with a Dimensity 7400 chipset, a 6,720 mAh battery, a 120 Hz pOLED display, and a 50 MP OIS-enabled primary sensor. The device will be available for purchase via Motorola’s official website in India.

Vivo’s newly launched X Fold5 foldable smartphone is now officially available for purchase in India via Vivo’s official website. The company’s latest X Fold5 foldable comes with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor, a huge 6,000 mAh battery, a large 8.03-inch main display, and a 50 MP primary camera, among other features.

The Pixel 10 series will support magnetic wireless charging without the need for a special case according to a leaked image. This makes Google the second manufacturer after HMD to offer magnetic wireless charging without relying on a case.

What has been discovered in an early firmware for the Galaxy S26 Ultra is almost as good as an official confirmation from Samsung itself. It contains traces of One UI 8.5 and hints that the S25 Ultra successor will be able to charge faster.

The Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro has taken a step closer to being released globally. Having appeared on IMEI databases earlier this week, the same device has now been spotted receiving regulatory body approval from the EEC. Apparently a re-branded Redmi Turbo 5, the Poco X8 Pro may not actually launch until early next year though, based on current thinking.