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The Galaxy Tab S8 series is expected to make its debut shortly. A new leak has now provided pricing details for the trio, the Galaxy Tab S8, Galaxy Tab S8+, and Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra, for the European market. Pricing will begin at around €700 and go all the way north of €1200.

The gaming app giant Tencent has worked with Xiaomi's Black Shark gaming-phone subsidiary to release co-branded flagships in the past. Now, according to a reliable leaker, the former really likes this idea as it now wants to buy the brand from the major OEM. Should this pan out in reality, it might result in an acquisition worth hundreds of millions of US dollars.

A new Poco device has now made the trip over to the FCC for certification, with NFC support. This device is thought to be the upcoming Poco X4 NFC, a Poco-rebadge of the device that will debut soon as the Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G.

The OnePlus 10 Pro has been officially launched in China with a 6.7-inch 120HZ AMOLED screen, three rear Hasselblad-branded cameras, a 5,000mAh battery that supports 80W fast charging, and more. Prices start at RMB 4699 (US$740) for the base variant, and a global launch is expected to follow suit soon.

Sources familiar with the matter have told XDA Developers that the Moto Razr 3 will run a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset. Other specs include a UWB (ultra-wideband) chip, 12GB RAM, 256GB storage and a 120Hz OLED screen.

The launch of the new OnePlus 10 Pro flagship smartphone is almost upon us. Despite this, the OEM has released a last-minute teaser showcasing what the device's new "LTP0 2.0" display can do. It seems to confirm that it can adapt its refresh rate better than ever before.

The Motorola Moto Edge X30 has beaten its competitors to the title of first smartphone to launch with the new flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor - albeit in China only. Now, however, a new leak may raise hopes of an international release for the device, in the market of India to start off with.

Honor has finally launched the Magic V, its first-ever foldable smartphone. It comes with flagship specs, the new Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC included. It powers the latest version of the OEM's Android skin, designed to switch smoothly between the Magic V's main and cover OLED displays. They will stay on thanks to a large battery that charges as fast as the OEM's other premium devices.

OnwardMobility, owner of the BlackBerry brand, has now reiterated its commitment to delivering a 5G BlackBerry smartphone with a physical keyboard. "Contrary to popular belief, we are not dead," the company stated.

OnePlus has announced that the 10 Pro units to be unleashed on their native Chinese market will ship with the latest version of ColorOS. These flagship smartphones are also apparently the first to have passed a new official test from the independent TÜV authority for "fluency", or system-wide optimization. The new certification should guarantee this property over 36 months of use.

Realme International's head of business, Madhav Sheth, has given an interview in which a launch for the GT2 Pro outside China is on the cards. This announcement has recently been confirmed by the sighting of what might be the flagship phone on the BIS certification website. Sheth has indicated that the OEM's 2022 line-up will also include more laptops and tablets.

The iQOO 9 and 9 Pro have just launched as 2 of the most powerful Android smartphones of 2022 thus far - albeit in China only. Now, the OEM has announced that it is coming to another market in which it has become quite active: India. Then again, they may or may not come with all their top specs on arrival.

The Honor Magic V will be the OEM's first-gen foldable on its imminent launch. It is projected to come in 2 RAM/storage SKUs, the starting prices for both of which have just leaked out. Should they prove accurate, they would prove as least as costly as the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 before it.

After launching the Redmi Note 11 series in China months ago, Xiaomi is set to debut the global models of the phones with different chipsets. A new leak has now detailed the global models of the Redmi Note 11 series, including the Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G, Redmi Note 11 Pro 4G, Redmi Note 11, and Poco X4.

Renowned leaker Ishan Agarwal revealed the Honor Magic V's specifications. The dual-screen smartphone will use two OLED panels (90Hz and 120Hz), feature three 50MP rear cameras, and draw power from a 4,750mAh battery.

Nokia has announced that all of the new phones it has unveiled at CES 2022 will be Android 12-powered devices, even the C100 that will sell for under US$100. It, like the C200, G100 and G400 that have launched alongside it, are pitched at the US market, although they may not exactly set it alight in terms of specs for the most part.

Samsung's Galaxy S22 series is set to debut as a solid upgrade over the Galaxy S21 with new cameras, a new SoC, and new displays. A listing has now revealed details of the latter, essentially promising some of the brightest displays on the market when the phone make their debut.

With the ThinkPad X1 Nano, the smallest and most lightweight ThinkPad laptop of the 2021 generation, Lenovo produced a successful newcomer to the ThinkPad X1 line. The ThinkPad X1 Nano G2 is supposed to continue the success-story with much faster processors.

The 9 and 9 Pro are iQOO's latest flagship smartphones. They add the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, the latest E5 AMOLED display tech and a world-first outing of the 50MP ISOCELL GN5 sensor to their line's hallmark 120W charging and BMW-themed finish. Then again, this generation has left the brand's historical reputation for flagship-killing prices behind.

Lenovo is updating its well-known line of X1 ThinkPad laptops. The 14 inch models ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 and ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 build upon existing designs - the new releases include OLED screen options, a 1080p webcam and Intel Alder-Lake U15 or P28.

After debuting the Xiaomi 12 and Xiaomi 12 Pro last week, Xiaomi fans may have expected the company to release the Xiaomi 12 Ultra later this year. It appears that may not be the case after all, with current information indicating that Xiaomi may release the Mix 5 Pro as its range-topping flagship phone instead.

The Galaxy Tab S8 series is expected to debut shortly. The trio of premium tablets have now appeared in the flesh for the first time, along with their cheaper sibling—the Exynos 850-powered tablet codenamed SM-T270.

The Galaxy M52 5G brings many virtues of a good mid-range smartphone and benefits from a very bright AMOLED-Plus panel. However, the South Korean manufacturer also creates some difficulties for itself, which makes it difficult to recommend the Samsung smartphone at this point.

The GT2 Pro is an upcoming Android flagship smartphone already slated for multiple differently-themed editions out of the gate. Now, an executive for its maker Realme has indicated at one with an official classic animation tie-in. It is pitched at those with a passion for a classic installment of the Dragon Ball series.

Realme has made the GT2 Pro and its vanilla sibling the GT2 official in China today (January 4, 2022). They both come with the latest Realme UI 3.0 based on Android 12, 50MP rear cameras and options of "Paper Master Tech Design" editions, although the GT2 Pro is the only one with a new Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC and an E5 AMOLED display. The series has been released to the Chinese market thus far, although the OEM asserts an international launch is forthcoming.

The HP EliteBook Dragonfly G3 is now available with 12th-generation Intel Alder Lake processors, 32GB of RAM, 2TB NVMe SSD, a 13.2-inch 3000 x 2000) OLED panel and two Thunderbolt 4.0 ports. HP says it will reveal the laptop's price close to its March 2022 sale date.

The 2022 premium Android landscape is projected to be vied for by 2 SoCs: the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 and the MediaTek Dimensity 9000. The smartphone manufacturer OPPO is now said to hedge its bets by releasing a Find X5 flagship series that includes both top processors. The differences between the two putative devices may not end there.

The OnePlus 10 Pro flagship may be hotly awaited in India, as in many other markets; now, however, it seems the 9RT will make it there first. According to the latest teasers posted by the OEM's Indian division, the 2021 flagship-alternative is destined to launch in this new market soon, alongside the OEM's latest Buds Z2 TWS earbuds.

OPPO's first-gen foldable phone, the Find N, has rocketed to 5th place on the AnTuTu benchmark's final ranking of Android flagships for 2021. However, Xiaomi's latest Black Shark gaming flagship was not to be knocked from its #1 spot with its Snapdragon 888+ platform. Then again, their time at the top may shortly be at an end.

iQOO will vie for Snapdragon 8 Gen 1-powered flagship dominance with the launch of its new 9 flagship series in early January 2022. Like those of Xiaomi, these smartphones will be capable of charging at up to 120 watts (W). The brand has indicated that they might come in slimmer packaging - however, it seems there will still be a power brick in these boxes.

The new Xiaomi 12 series of flagship smartphones was released to its first market on New Year's Eve 2021. Now, the sales data from that event is in, and the OEM claims to have made just under 2 billion yuan (~US$300 million) from the first 5 minutes' worth of orders. This has beaten the record set by the Mi 11 by a good margin.

The Asus Zenfone 9 and Asus Rog Phone 6 series are surely months away from release but a new leak purports to provide a first look yet at the next-gen devices from Asus. The leak reveals what appear to be 2D renders of the three devices, with all three seemingly featuring secondary displays.

iQOO has now officially announced a January 2022 launch for the 9 and 9 Pro flagship smartphones. The brand has also revealed that they will feature new camera tech, some of which is also destined for the upcoming Realme GT2 Pro - although it might strike back with a new feature of its own.

The Legion Y90 will be Lenovo's freshly-renamed Android gaming flagship for 2022. Now, the OEM has hyped this device again, this time with a shot of its rear panel. It hints at an even bigger RGB logo than that of its predecessor, inviting speculation that it may move away from that phone's fragile build.

The long-awaited Galaxy S21 FE has yet to launch, and is now not likely to do so until 2022. Despite this, a Redditor claims to have a unit in hand, having been able to acquire it from a retailer who may have stocked the phone in advance by mistake. The resulting unboxing and short review may confirm numerous leaks and rumors about the device.

The Honor Magic V is a foldable smartphone touted to rival the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 or OPPO Find N in terms of looks and functions on its launch. Now, a famous leaker asserts that it will debut with Android 12 powered by the latest top-end Qualcomm SoC, not to mention decent display specs for both of its displays, fast charging and a high-end main rear camera.

Live post-launch images showing the Xiaomi 12 right next to the Xiaomi 12 Pro have now provided a good look at exactly how compact the Xiaomi 12 is. Measuring in at 6.28" and 69.9 mm width, the Xiaomi makes its debut as one of the few "compact" premium phones left on the market.

Samsung is said to have a top-end flagship smartphone variant in the works that is so premium it will absorb the Galaxy Note line's S Pen integration. Now, the S22 Ultra is also now said to gain a new internal storage SKU to rival that of the iPhone 13 Pro series. Meanwhile, the phone's dummy unit has turned up in new hands-on images.

The Realme GT2 Pro is a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1-powered flagship phone set to launch early in January 2022. However, the OEM seems not to have been able to wait until this date to announce that the device has attained an A+ rating from DisplayMate. It has also disclosed some of the specs that have helped win this accolade.

According to the latest word, OnePlus' new flagship smartphone the 10 Pro is slated to launch in January 2022, albeit for its Chinese audience only. Now, this possibility is all the greater thanks to a new pre-registration page on JD.com. It specifies a release date matching the latest leaks and teasers.

Alongside the headline-dominating Xiaomi 12 and Xiaomi 12 Pro, Xiaomi also launched the Xiaomi 12X at its event in China today. The Xiaomi 12X appears to be a more affordable variant of the Xiaomi 12, with one notable difference being the use of a Snapdragon 870 over Qualcomm's new Snapdragon 8 Gen 1.

The latest official leaks indicate that Lenovo will debut its next-gen Android gaming flagship smartphone as the Legion Y90. Despite this, it seems it will launch with the exact same display specs as its predecessor. Nevertheless, it is allegedly as capable of smart refresh-rate switching as a cutting-edge display with the newest LTPO tech.

OPPO's Find N may have attracted interest even outside its initial market of China due to its advanced foldable design at a surprisingly reasonable price. However, it seems the OEM has no plans to release the cutting-edge smartphone globally. Then again, there may still be a chance for some lucky tech fans to get their hands on a unit.

The Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G New Edition (NE) turned out to be a sham in our review. Although it offers a few new features, there are no real advantages for the customer.

Nokia launched the X10 approximately 8 months ago with promises of prolonged and comprehensive software support. Now, the HMD Global brand has upheld this pledge with an upgrade to the latest version of Android for the mid-range smartphone. The update includes improved privacy controls and more.

Samsung's early-2019 line of flagship smartphones have had access to the OEM's latest versions of Android, albeit as beta builds. Now, a new leak from an official source allegedly indicates that they will be supplanted by an inaugural stable version of One UI 4. The phones might thus see their new official major upgrade soon.

The Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 is Qualcomm's most powerful chipset yet. On paper, at least, as a gaming test has shown that the chipset fails to keep up in terms of sustained performance, as it succumbs to high temperatures, heavy power consumption, and significant throttling less than five minutes in.

Motorola sought to build on lingering Razr nostalgia to push the series’ inaugural foldable version, although this world-first did not exactly meet with universal acclaim. Nevertheless, the OEM has just announced that it is not giving up on the renewed, Android-powered line, and will persist with a much-improved third generation.