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The 8BitDo Ultimate 3-Mode Controller for Xbox now comes in a new color reminiscent of the original translucent Xbox console. It is already available for pre-order but won't begin shipping until May 2025.

The next Motorola Razr appears on track for a spring release. Now, a respected leaker has shared fresh information about the so-called Razr 60 Ultra that suggests battery and camera upgrades are also in store compared to last year's model.

Amid rumors about the launch of Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, Qualcomm has scheduled a launch event for a new flagship product. The event is set for April 2nd, 2025, and it's expected to fully unveil the latest affordable flagship SoC.

MediaTek is now believed to counter Qualcomm's supposedly upcoming Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chipset with a corresponding sub-flagship SoC of its own. It will have a name reflecting that status, albeit not the one specified in an earlier leak. The new Dimensity 9000-series processor is thought to debut in a new Android smartphone from either Realme or OnePlus soon.

Thanks to a compact design and comprehensive feature set, the Galaxy S25 offers an interesting package. However, the Samsung phone showed a few self-inflicted weaknesses in our recent review. For more details on where we see the most room for improvement, check out our review verdict on the latest Galaxy handset.

The Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro is projected to introduce an upcoming Qualcomm chipset to its series of Android smartphones later in 2025. Now, a new leak purports to confirm whether it will get other upgrades on its supposed launch. It also hints at the retention of Leica branding and premium build quality elements of the Civi 4.

The Realme GT series' next member is thought to launch with an improved version of the brand's new and massive 7,000mAh battery for Android smartphones. Now, the "7" is thought to have a new look as well, backed to emphasize its advanced slim-bezel screen.

The MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ will not only bring improved CPU performance over the vanilla Dimensity 9400. In addition, the flagship chipset will offer better AI performance that also sees it surpass the Snapdragon 8 Elite in a new benchmark listing.

The OnePlus 13T is slated to launch at the end of April as OnePlus's compact Snapdragon 8 Elite-powered device. Despite its smaller frame, the 13T could offer better performance than the OnePlus 13 which disappointed in our tests.

Smartphones continue to surpass the raw performance of their Android gaming handhelds, even after the rise of Qualcomm's dedicated gaming handheld chipset division. In response, a modder has transformed one of Xiaomi's cheapest devices with a Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, which it sells globally as the Poco F7 Ultra.

A well-known leaker has shown off the Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE. Design-wise, it will look like its non-FE counterpart, complete with a rear cover display and two camera modules.

Xiaomi has just revealed the Redmi 13X in one of its key markets. Arriving with a familiar set of specs, the Xiaomi Redmi 13X is modelled on recent Redmi Note 14 series releases.

Evan Blass has revealed the first promotional video for the Motorola Edge 60 Pro. While technical details about Motorola's new mid-range smartphone remain unknown for now, the promo highlights one significant functionality change between the Edge 50 Pro and its successor.

Details about the Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 are beginning to mount. Reportedly, Qualcomm will adopt the ArmV9 architecture this time, which it will pair with TSMC N3P nodes and next-generation Oryon CPU cores. An impressive benchmark score has already been posted online by a typically reliable source, too.

After nearly twenty years of maintaining a public-facing development process through the Android Open Source Project (AOSP), Google has decided to move all Android development to its internal branches, effectively making the process private. The Mountain View giant asserts that this does not mean the OS will become closed-source as a result.

iQoo has just revealed that its upcoming Android smartphone for the Indian market will have the same SoC as the Nothing Phone 3(a). Furthermore, the brand has hinted that the Z10 will be the cheaper of the two on its launch, despite its class-leading new battery. The leak also suggests that the newer handset will charge faster, too.

According to recent reports, OnePlus intends to release its next compact flagship as soon as next month with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset. In lieu of an official announcement, various sources have got their hands on what is claimed to be the first picture of what will eventually be known as the OnePlus 13T.

Oppo has just released some really impressive night and portrait shots to demonstrate the performance of the ultimate Hasselblad-powered smartphone camera. At the same time, new teasers are putting the camera’s 1-inch sensor in the limelight. We now also have the first official look at the packaging for the Oppo Find X8 Ultra, X8s and X8s+.

The Neo 3 GT packs a 6.8-inch AMOLED display, a 6,000 mAh battery that supports 80 W wired charging and a large vapour chamber cooling system. Nubia also includes gaming-friendly features like pass-through charging and dedicated shoulder buttons, all for just ~$227.

Xiaomi's second-gen Mix Flip is projected to have numerous upgrades over its predecessor. Now, the clamshell foldable smartphone is also said to support the ultra-wideband (UWB) technology found in devices such as the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 and iPhone 16 Pro Max. It might give the device better control over the user's smart-home products and even their cars.

WhatsApp Status is going to get a lot more musical with the new capability announced by the company. Users will now be able to add music clips from a huge library to their Status updates.

The Galaxy S26 Ultra is expected to bring some significant camera upgrades compared to the Galaxy S25 Ultra, but it is unclear exactly what these upgrades will be. The phone is said to carry either three or four cameras, including a 200 MP primary and a 50 MP ultrawide.

The Neo 3 is the latest affordable gaming smartphone that ZTE has released under its Nubia sub-brand. Available for ~$150 with a 120 Hz AMOLED display, the Nubia Neo 3 also packs a 50 MP primary camera and a huge 6,000 mAh battery.

Ayaneo has now fully revealed the Pocket Ace gaming handheld. Launching later this year, the Ayaneo Pocket Ace is like a supercharged Retroid Pocket 2S thanks to a powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset, a high-resolution display and other advanced features.

Vivo has now brought its Y39 5G entry-level smartphone to India. The affordable smartphone features a Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 processor, a 120 Hz HD+ display, a 50 MP primary camera, up to 8 GB of RAM, and a large 6,500 mAh battery that supports 44 W fast charging. It comes in ocean blue and lotus purple color options.

The Vivo X200 Ultra has been officially confirmed to feature a dedicated side shutter button. However, a Vivo product manager has said that the button will have some notable differences from the camera control on the iPhone 16 lineup, as highlighted in a comparison photo.

The Realme 14 5G is a new mid-range handset aimed at gamers. It comes equipped with a Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 SoC, 12 GB of RAM, up to 512 GB of storage, a 6,000 mAh battery, as well as a 50-megapixel main camera with OIS.

The Epic Games Store has only just updated its free game deal on PC. Nonetheless, the popular storefront has now refreshed its mobile program with a similar deal for Evoland 2 and Out There - Omega Edition worth almost $30.

Bigme has unveiled another maverick in the Android tablet space. Sporting an E Ink colour display with pen support, the Bigme B7 also has 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage at its disposal. Unusually for an E ink device, the Bigme B7 contains an LTE modem for use with popular Android apps too.

A recently released performance-increasing update for Google Pixel smartphones has been put to the test and the results are hit-or-miss. However, the update improves thermal throttling, which is one of the biggest issues with the Pixel 9 phones.

Infinix has unveiled a new Note 50x 5G smartphone. The new sibling in the Note 50 series comes with a MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Ultimate processor, a 120 Hz display, a 50 MP rear camera, and a 5,500 mAh battery, among other features. This new mid-range phone starts at INR 11,499 ($135) in India.

The Find X8s is now billed to launch as the smallest, slimmest smartphone to debut with the upcoming MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ processor. Now, its latest leak purports to show how its screen will compare against some other prominent devices of its size category, the iPhone 16 Pro and Xiaomi 15 included.

The GT 7 is now projected to launch with the biggest battery of its series thus far. Now, the supposedly upcoming device is thought to have a screen with bezels even narrower than those of a new iPhone. The display could also have another advantage over the average premium Android smartphone.

Google has brought a slew of updates to Search, Maps, Lens, and Gemini to make vacation planning easier and simpler. Travelers can also track hotel pricing to find the best deal in their destination of choice.

The wait is almost over for Oppo's answer to the latest wave of 'Ultra' branded smartphones. While the Oppo Find X8 Ultra will not officially arrive until early April, it has already hit a popular benchmarking platform with scores that underline its flagship credentials.

Samsung has not shared any information about its upcoming Galaxy Tab S10 FE tablets, but pretty much everything has been leaked at this point. The latest leak brings pricing and specifications for both the FE and FE+ models.

New leaks have now provided some more insight into both Qualcomm and MediaTek's plans for their next-gen flagship chipsets, including their architecture and core configuration. Interestingly, too, both companies could be set to launch two flagship SoCs this year.

Oppo has touted the Pad 4 Pro as the most powerful way to experience the Snapdragon 8 Elite. Allegedly, the Oppo Pad 4 Pro achieves a score that would put it way out in front on AnTuTu's flagship leaderboard. The Oppo Pad 4 Pro should have battery life in abundance too.

MediaTek has already hinted that it will present a new flagship chipset next month during its Dimensity Developer Conference (MDDC 2025). Not only has Oppo confirmed that the chipset is the MediaTek Dimensity 9400+, but it has also revealed the first smartphones that will be powered by it.

Vivo is leaning heavily on the camera capabilities of the X200 Ultra in another round of teasers. This time, the company has compared its new 35 mm camera flagship against not just the iPhone 16 Pro Max but also Canon's Eos 5 Mark 4 DSLR camera.

The upcoming Oppo Pad 4 Pro will sit at the flagship end of Oppo's tablet lineup but for those who want something more affordable, the Oppo Pad SE will cater to their needs. Ahead of its release, the Oppo Pad SE has appeared on Geekbench and has also received some regional certifications.

Xiaomi has released the Poco F7 Pro globally with hardware that belies its mid-range price tag. While the device starts at £499 and €599 (~$645), Xiaomi is initially offering the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3-powered, 6,000 mAh battery equipped and 120 Hz AMOLED display sporting handset for just £399 and €499 (~$537).

The Redmi K80 Pro is one of the cheapest Snapdragon 8 Elite flagship phones, but it has stayed exclusive to the Chinese market so far. Xiaomi has now brought the same flagship to the global market as the Poco F7 Ultra.

Thanks to a TENAA listing, key specifications of the Motorola Razr 60 have become public. The listing not only confirms some already reported details but also clarifies an important detail about its main display.

Vivo will market a new Android smartphone series as packing everything needed to take wedding photos, according to a new leak. It is projected to look like its V50 sibling with a ring-flash set into a distinctive camera hump, the star of which will apparently be a 50MP Sony sensor. It might be destined for an imminent launch at a potentially attractive price.

With One UI 7, Samsung’s Galaxy S24 Ultra, Galaxy S23, Galaxy Z Fold6, Galaxy Tab S10 and many other devices will receive a major software update as early as April. Samsung has finally announced a specific timeline for the Android 15 rollout.

A new leak shows us the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge in all of its colours. For now, there are only three options: Titanium Jet Black, Titanium Icy Blue and Titanium Silver.

New evidence pertaining to the releases of the Edge 60 and Edge 60 Pro has surfaced online. Arriving courtesy of an Italian retailer, the listings reveal apparent launch pricing for the pair in 256 GB and 512 GB storage variants.

Vivo has officially commented on some of the secret sauce that traditionally helps its camera flagships stand out from the crowd. While the company has leveraged an in-house ISP previously, it has decided to employ a different approach inside the upcoming Vivo X200 Ultra to complement its Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset.

For the past few hours, a mysterious photo has been circulating on Chinese social media platform Weibo. A well-respected source has now confirmed that this is the first publicly available image of the actual Hasselblad camera.