Android

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.

Not only will the Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 speed up the Galaxy S26 Ultra compared to the current Samsung flagship, but the RAM is also likely to result in a greater performance boost, especially for gamers.

The "iPhone 17 Air" is credited increasingly often with starting a new ultra-slim smartphone trend, despite being a mere rumor at the time of writing. Redmi could be next to try and break into it, according to the latest leaks. Xiaomi's popular sub-brand might need precision engineering to do so, though.

Following the launch of a new color that's exclusive to India, the Motorola Edge 60 Fusion is now available in a new color that is only available in Europe. The new Mocha Mousse option has received a quiet launch but can now be purchased in select markets including France and Germany.

Oppo already makes devices with some of the fastest wired and wireless charging on the premium Android smartphone market. Now, the company reportedly intends to combine those specs with a significantly upgraded battery in the upcoming Find X9 Ultra. The device is also backed to have some of the best rear cameras at the time of its launch.

Honor's next top-end smartphone is thought to have one of the most advanced camera systems on the market. Now, the so-called Magic8 Ultra might be made of premium materials - even more so than its iPhone counterparts, according to the latest leaks. It could also have one of the highest-end displays around at the time of its launch.

CheckMag One of the best features of Google Photos is the ability to pull your treasured memories into a screensaver on your Android TV or tablet. But for those who prefer self-hosted solutions, here are 3 ways to set up a screensaver to stream photos from your NAS.

The full spec sheet alongside a render and live photo of the Nubia Air have surfaced. The leak reveals the upcoming Android smartphone will be a mid-range device with a disappointing camera array and a Unisoc processor.

The vultures have been circling Sony Xperia smartphones for a while. The last to feature 3.5 mm jacks in a modern flagships, Sony's Chief Financial Officer has now attempted to quash rumours that the company plans to pull out from the smartphone market altogether like LG before it.

The Honor 400 Smart 5G, an entry-level smartphone, has arrived in Europe. Available in grey and black color options, the device is equipped with a 120 Hz LCD display, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 processor, a 50 MP main camera, and a 6,500 mAh battery with 35 W wired charging support.

Google's foldable from last year has plummeted to a new all-time low, with Best Buy and Amazon both knocking $500 off the price which is all the more important considering the Pixel 10 Pro Fold isn’t expected to bring major improvements.

What seem to be official promo ads for the Pixel 10 Pro Fold, Pixel 10 Pro, and the Pixel Watch 4 have been leaked. All three devices are in the Moonstone color.

iQOO has officially unveiled a new Z10 Turbo+ flagship smartphone with a MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ chipset, a 144 Hz AMOLED display, a 50 MP OIS-enabled primary camera, and a massive 8,000 mAh battery with 90 W wired charging. Although iQOO hasn’t revealed global availability yet, the iQOO Z10 Turbo+ is now available in China.

According to a typically reliable leaker, a new wave of camera sensors are on the horizon. From the 1-inch style Omnivision OV50X to the Samsung ISOCELL S5KHPE and a new mysterious 5A6 sensor, future flagships like the Xiaomi 16 Ultra appear set to showcase entirely new camera sensors rather than relying on those found in current and older-generation flagships.

The Find X9 and X9 Pro are predicted to be the first flagship Oppo smartphones to launch with a new camera hump for the first time in multiple generations. They might still resemble some of their predecessors, according to a new leak. It also hints at other potential advantages such as iPhone-rivalling display features in the upcoming devices.

The Epic Games Store has updated its free mobile game giveaway service with a new title. From today, one can download 112 Operator on Android, iOS or both platforms in a deal worth almost $20 when redeeming both versions simultaneously.

2025 is the year of the democratized huge-battery smartphone, some examples of which are available on the global market. A YouTuber with six such devices has set out to see how long they can actually last - and which one actually lasts the longest - under the same set of (often demanding) conditions. The results might a come as a welcome surprise, especially for those on a budget.

A massive leak about three new Android tablets, which are scheduled to launch in early September (likely at IFA), has revealed practically everything about the Samsung Galaxy Tab S11, Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra and another member of the Galaxy Tab S10 family. Euro prices are also named.

Xiaomi has confirmed that the Poco M7 Plus will receive an official launch in under a week's time. Equipped with a 7,000 mAh battery and a 144 Hz display for a rumoured sub-INR 15,000 (~$171) starting price, the Poco M7 Plus will combine these features with an unusual design aimed at distinguishing it from other affordable smartphones.

Blackstar Amplification has unveiled the Polar Go portable USB-C audio interface with built-in stereo microphones for recording musicians and social media stars anywhere. A USB-C phone connection along with an optional XLR connection to an instrument is all that is required for mobile streaming.

The possibly disappointing hardware upgrades to the Pixel 10 camera might be compensated for by new AI software features, according to current leaks. With an AI-based coach and voice-controlled photo editing, Google aims to provide a new camera experience built on AI.

OnePlus is reportedly working on a compact gaming tablet with a 165Hz display. A new leak suggests it will use Qualcomm’s upcoming flagship processor.

There has been a change at the top of the DxOMark ranking for the best smartphone camera. The Zeiss camera of the Vivo X200 Ultra has grabbed one of the top spots on the leaderboard, ahead of the Huawei P70 Ultra and Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max. Only one smartphone narrowly beats the Vivo X200 Ultra.

It seems that Samsung is already working towards replacing the Galaxy A56 with a Samsung Exynos-backed successor. Equipped with an Exynos 1680 chipset, the possible prototype Galaxy A57 also features Samsung's rumoured Xclipse 550 GPU with fewer Compute Units (CUs) than its predecessor.

Xiaomi is reportedly gearing up to launch the HyperOS 3 beta program in August 2025. This Android 16 update could land on supported phones that are enrolled in the program by the end of the month.

Samsung’s next flagship Android tablet, the Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra, has received 3C certification. It is expected to succeed the Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra, which featured an AMOLED display, a Dimensity 9300+ chipset, and a starting price of $1,200.

Xiaomi has released a new update for the Poco F7 following its official launch earlier this summer. Aimed at enhancing the device's camera capabilities in various areas, the new update is also said to improve thermal management to minimise thermal throttling under load.

Nice to look at, but a nightmare when it comes to repairing or replacing something. Even removing the batteries in Samsung's latest foldable is unnecessarily difficult. And this comes after the South Koreans had already demonstrated how it can be done better via the Galaxy S25 Ultra. The result is a very low score for the repairability of the Galaxy Z Fold7.

Galaxy S25 FE has been confirmed to launch earlier than last year’s Galaxy S24 FE but that could be for the Korean market. Global launch is still a mystery but things should become clearer in the coming weeks.

It seems that Xiaomi is preparing to update the Poco M7 series with a new model. Allegedly arriving later this month, the Poco M7 Plus could well share almost all its internal hardware with the Redmi 15 5G that recently landed in Europe.

Lenovo has launched two new lightweight tablets with modern MediaTek and Qualcomm chipsets. Arriving as the Xiaoxin Tablet 12.1 and Xiaoxin Tablet Pro GT, the pair are both relatively thin despite their internal hardware too.

Motorola has made its new Swarovski-accented versions of the Razr 2025 and Moto Buds Loop official today (August 5, 2025). The clamshell foldable smartphone and open-ear wireless buds come in the same exclusive new Pantone color to complement their crystal accents, and apparently will not be sold separately on their release.

Samsung is planning to make a huge leap with the Galaxy S26 Ultra's camera, at least according to the latest information from a well-known leaker. Although the 200-MP sensor is likely to remain unchanged for another year, the lens will be substantially more light sensitive, and there are other new features that could make the Galaxy S26 Ultra more exciting than previously expected.

A new tablet that can charge as fast as the Xiaomi Pad 7 Pro has just allegedly surfaced in a new leak. The news has led to speculation that it is a direct successor for that flagship device. Another well-known tipster asserts that it actually belongs to a different brand, though. If so, it might launch in late 2025 alongside a hotly-awaited Android smartphone.

The iKKO Mind One has received its first independent hands-on video following its launch on Kickstarter last month. Sporting a circa 4-inch square display, the iKKO Mind One appears to be the perfect companion for someone looking for a smaller alternative to modern smartphones.

Xiaomi has been spotted certifying what are believed to be another two Redmi Note 15 models before their eventual releases. Possibly joining the Redmi Note 15, Redmi Note 15 Pro and Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus before the end of the year, the Redmi Note 15 4G and Redmi Note 15 Pro 4G are both set to receive global releases too by the looks of things.

A new leak suggests the upcoming OnePlus 15 will debut an updated design language. The flagship is expected to feature Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 chipset, a large battery, and a 50MP triple rear camera setup.

The Galaxy A17 5G seems to have received a quiet launch as a few retailers in Europe now have the phone available for purchase. The new budget smartphone brings a refreshed design, improved protection, and an upgraded primary camera.

Samsung has revealed new release plans for One UI 8 and One UI 8 Beta. Later this month, the company's last-generation flagships will be eligible to join the One UI 8 Beta Program. Then in September, Samsung hopes to expand eligibility to more devices while also delivering stable updates to the recent Galaxy S25 series.

Two unreleased Xiaomi tablets have appeared on the 3C's public database. Sporting 45 W and 67 W fast charging, it looks like the pair could be Xiaomi's successors to the Pad 7 and Pad 7 Pro. Potentially, the Pad 8 and Pad 8 Pro could launch less than a year after their predecessors, too.