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This year's Galaxy Unpacked event - expected to feature the Galaxy Z Fold7, Galaxy Z Flip7, Galaxy Watch 8, Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 and Galaxy Z Flip7 FE - has been the subject of leaks regarding the date and location. Now, both of these details seem to have been indirectly confirmed by an official Samsung press release.

Huawei's alternative to iOS or Android has only been around for about four years, yet has now reportedly hit nine figures in terms of its device base. The number of smartphones and tablets sold with the software exceeded 100 million by the end of 2024 - and, considering it now has its own PCs, that number is set to keep growing in 2025.

The XRing O1 launched last month as Xiaomi's first in-house chipset since the Surge S1 in 2017. It performs excellently, too, with a series of hands-on benchmark tests confirming parity with flagship rivals like the Snapdragon 8 Elite and MediaTek Dimensity 9400.

The Redmi K Pad will be the latest premium compact tablet and appears to be aimed right at Apple's iPad Mini 7. A new leak from typically reliable quarters has now exposed key information on the tablet in comparison to the Apple tablet.

The Poco F7 has now leaked in full ahead of its impending official launch, with its specs, color options, and even pricing information emerging in the wild.

The latest Android 16 stable build is causing headaches for many Google Pixel users. Reports are surfacing about a frustrating bug that leaves navigation gestures and buttons unresponsive or stuck, making basic phone use a challenge.

Cheaper and better: now that's a positive development! Thanks to a retailer leak, we now know almost all the specs of this year's particularly exciting, modular, and sustainable mid-range smartphone, which will reportedly offer flagship features in some regards despite its lower RRP.

Oppo's first smartphone to launch with PC-style gaming features will also do so with a whole new name, according to a new leak. It might have been chosen to reflect features such as an unusually high-refresh-rate screen and flagship-grade amounts of RAM. The impending "Turbo Pro" might miss out on other premium features, however.

Samsung is reportedly developing the firmware for a US version of the Galaxy A56, hinting at the phone eventually being officially sold in North America. However, there are no details yet about availability and pricing.

OnePlus plans to launch an affordable Pad 3 alternative soon. The OnePlus Pad Lite will succeed the OnePlus Pad Go and offer marginal upgrades over the latter.

The Redmi K80 Ultra and Redmi K Pad have now visited Geekbench ahead of their debuts. Both devices look to be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ and deliver flagship-grade performance.

In the last few hours, more information about Google's Pixel 10 generation has been leaked, including both hardware and AI innovations. While the design is changing little this year, Google is apparently focusing on fine-tuning the internals. Thanks to "Magic Cue", the Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro and Pixel 10 Pro Fold are expected to be more intelligent.

If the new OnePlus Pad 3 might have a disadvantage on the Android tablet market, it is that it's not likely to be able to fit in one hand with its new 13.2-inch display. Its successor might not have this problem, however. The "Pad Mini" is tipped to have similarly premium specs nonetheless.

Top-end clamshell foldable smartphones that are not from the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip or Motorola Razr lines are back - albeit possibly not until 2026, according to a new leak. One of them is thought to come from a leading Chinese OEM with a substantially updated design and cutting-edge, top-end silicon.

The apparent design of the Galaxy Z Fold7 has emerged in a fresh leak. Sporting a layout familiar to the Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition, the Galaxy Z Fold7 is much wider and thinner than the Galaxy Z Fold6 it will be replacing this summer.

Xiaomi has now confirmed an important aspect about the forthcoming Poco F7 smartphone. With rumours that the company has turned to Qualcomm for the smartphone's processor, Xiaomi has revealed that the Poco F7 will launch later this month with a 7,550 mAh battery that will break records in India.

It looks like Anbernic could be releasing the RG Slide before the end of the month. Publicly, the company has not revealed when its nostalgic gaming handheld will be available. However, official and third-party videos suggest that the Anbernic RG Slide could be with us before the end of the month.

Vivo has stepped up its X Fold5 teasers by showcasing the ultra-slim foldable in a new video. Not only that, but the company has published another batch of photos in which details about the device's primary, telephoto and ultra-wide-angle cameras can be gleaned.

A new report claims Qualcomm could release not one but two flagship Snapdragon chipsets next year, mirroring Apple with the A18 and A18 Pro. The more powerful SoC could be almost prohibitively expensive, however.

Digital Chat Station has estimated how much the MediaTek Dimensity 9500 will score on Geekbench. The generation-over-generation performance uplift could be as high as 49%.

Xiaomi's Redmi sub-brand has now announced the impending release of two new flagship models: the Redmi K80 Extreme Edition, and its first premium tablet, the uninspiringly-named Redmi K Pad.

The Vivo X200 FE (Vivo V2503) has been spotted on Geekbench. It runs a MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ SoC and comes with 12 GB of RAM.

The Epic Games store has kicked its free mobile game giveaway up a notch with this week's giveaway. Not only has it included Shapez, a popular puzzler, but it also claims to have bundled $70 worth of in-game items for DC Heroes United. These in-game items are not restricted to one platform either and can be claimed across Android and iOS.

Those in the market for a Nothing flagship will be able to conveniently buy the Nothing Phone (3) in the US and Canada with multi-band 4G and 5G support. No beta programs this time.

Following reports of batteries overheating and catching fire, Google has confirmed it will issue a software update for the Pixel 6a. The "mandatory update" aims to limit the risk by intentionally reducing the battery's capacity and charging speed once it reaches 400 charge cycles.

A new report claims that while the Pixel 10 series does support Qi2 wireless charging, it does not have internal magnets. So those who purchase the Pixel 10 phones and want to use Qi2 features will need to buy a case as well.

The Oppo Find X9 and X9 Pro are tipped to be among the first Android smartphones to launch with the new premium Dimensity 9500 processor from MediaTek. Now, they might be the first in their line to debut with a new camera hump for multiple generations. Their new design may or may not mimic that of OnePlus' new compact flagship.

The Honor Magic V5 could soon be joining the Galaxy Z Fold7 and Vivo X Fold5 in a shake up of the foldable market. Allegedly set to combine a Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset with a circa-6,000 mAh battery that supports 80 W wired charging, the Honor Magic V5 is also now expected to outshine its peers with a dazzling Silk Gold colourway.

Nubia is now selling the Pad Pro internationally. Shipping later this month too, the Nubia Pad Pro contains hardware like a 144 Hz and 2.8K display, a powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset and a 10,100 mAh battery that recharges quickly. All this hardware can be picked up for just $399 with a free case when factoring in Nubia's pre-order deals.

Buyers in the UK can now get a free tablet with their Galaxy S25 or Galaxy Z Fold 6/Flip6 purchase. To be eligible, the device needs to be bought from specific retailers.

Google has just started offering the second beta of what will eventually become its next Android 16 quarterly update for Pixel devices. While Android 16 QPR1 Beta 2 is packed full of visual changes, one that could get overlooked is Desktop experience features buried within Developer options that gives Pixel fans a taste of Google's future Motorola Ready For and Samsung DeX competitor.

Vivo has now officially confirmed its plans to launch its premium foldable phone for the year, the Vivo X Fold5 on June 25. The X Fold5 is said to be lighter, thinner, and stronger, and is rumored to feature three 50 MP rear snappers.

While the powerful Snapdragon 8 Elite has been confirmed on paper in a Galaxy Z Fold7 certification, the third Samsung teaser gives us a small taste of the improvements that can be expected in the Samsung foldable in terms of cameras.

A South Korean media outlet reports Samsung has started working on mass production of the Exynos 2600. It will be manufactured on Samsung's SF2 node, and could potentially be the first 2 nm smartphone SoC to hit the market next year.

Infinix is now selling its latest affordable gaming smartphone, the GT 30 Pro, in India. Designed for gamers in mind, the Infinix GT 30 Pro features a 144 Hz AMOLED display, a MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Ultimate chipset, and a 5,500 mAh battery that supports 45 W wired charging. You can now purchase the device directly from Flipkart in India.

The OnePlus Nord 5 has made its Geekbench debut. It uses a last-gen Snapdragon 8 series SoC and not a MediaTek SKU as predicted by leaks

A new leak has now revealed early performance numbers of Qualcomm's next-gen flagship chipset, the Snapdragon 8 Elite 2. The September-bound SoC looks set to bring a 20-30% performance boost over the Snapdragon 8 Elite, and could outperform the iPhone 17 series' A19 Pro across the board.

RedMagic has given its Shadow Blade mobile controller an upgrade in time for the release of its latest gaming tablet. Also compatible with other devices, the Shadow Blade 3 Controller should help improve the gaming experience on smartphones and tablets alike.

By most indications, the Xiaomi Poco F7 will debut globally later this month. Ahead of that, however, the sub-premium phone has now hit Geekbench with a Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 in tow—and somehow underperformed in the process.

Carl Pei, the co-founder and CEO of Nothing, has revealed why they acquired Essential. The story takes us back to the early days of the London-based tech company, even before it launched its first product.

The Motorola Edge 60 is a decent smartphone and stands out from other mid-range smartphones with its strong features, including a bright display, long battery life and a good triple camera. However, buyers should be aware of a few drawbacks.

Vivo has introduced a new premium flagship smartphone, the Vivo T4 Ultra, in its budget-focused T4 series. The Vivo T4 Ultra features a MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ flagship processor, a 1.5K curved AMOLED display, a 50 MP Sony 3x Periscope lens, and a massive 7,300 mAh battery with 90 W wired charging. The device is now available for pre-order via Vivo’s official website.

RedMagic has just released the Gaming Tablet 3 Pro in China alongside a few other new products. Right on cue, the company has confirmed that the tablet will receive a global release as the RedMagic Astra. Not only that, but the company has confirmed the RedMagic Astra's global release date too.

Nothing Phone (3) is still a mystery as the recent render is said to be a prototype of the Nothing Phone (3a) and not the upcoming flagship. This means the Glyph interface could still be a thing for the Phone (3).

RedMagic has now officially presented its latest tablet in China. The RedMagic Gaming Tablet 3 Pro debuts as a compact gaming tablet featuring a Snapdragon 8 Elite and an OLED screen, and is priced somewhere between the OnePlus Pad 2 Pro and Xiaomi Pad 7 Ultra.

Anbernic's innovative new retro gaming handheld appears destined for release later this month. Having got the RG35XX Pro out the door, the company has now delivered its first official RG Slide promotional video that confirms the handheld's internal layout and key hardware specifications.

A new leak has now revealed more information on Xiaomi's upcoming 15T Pro phone, including its internal designations and how it's expected to differ from its close sibling, the Redmi K80 Ultra.

Vivo has shared early insights into the cameras that it has installed in the upcoming X Fold5. While the X Fold5 misses out on a 'Pro' moniker, Vivo insists that its new foldable contains a periscope telephoto camera that surpasses the equivalent inside the X Fold3 Pro.