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A new leak has provided new details about Xiaomi's next flagship smartphone before its official release. Reportedly, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra will surpass the Galaxy S25 Ultra globally with 16 GB of RAM, which Samsung restricts to a handful of countries on its new smartphone.

Nothing fans looking forward to the Phone (3) flagship may have to wait a little longer as Nothing has confirmed that the March 4 event will be for a different device(s). The announcement also comes with a new teaser of the upcoming phone.

A new leak reveals the upcoming Vivo V50, featuring a unique Rose Red color inspired by Indian weddings. The leak suggests the mid-range phone will have a quad-curved display similar to the X200 Pro. It may also have a large 6,000mAh battery.

Just as it did with the Pixel 9 series last year, Google will be announcing the Pixel 9a months earlier than expected. The more affordable Pixel smartphone will not only be announced early, but will also be available to buy shortly afterwards.

With Android 16, Google will take a big step towards solving the problem of apps that aren't optimized for large-screen devices—tablets and foldables—and tend to have thick black bars on the sides, as well as button layouts that make them frustrating to use.

Nothing is over a month away from officially unveiling what is expected to be the Nothing Phone (3a). In the meantime, a new leak appears to confirm the inclusion of three rear-facing in cameras in a departure from previous models.

The Nothing Phone (3a) and Nothing Phone (3a) Pro are highly likely to be the devices Nothing will announce at its March 4 event. Details of the global variants of the two devices have surfaced, revealing colors and storage options.

A new Vivo device called the V50 has been spotted on its way to a launch on the global market. It is projected to do so as a successor to India's latest Zeiss Cinematic Portrait smartphone, with a generational battery and charging upgrade. It may not come in the exact same color choices as its Chinese-market counterpart, however.

OnePlus has pushed another update to the global versions of the OnePlus 13. Not only does the latest OxygenOS update add 'AI-powered' live translation features, but it is also said to further enhance camera and system performance in various areas.

Sony has now started rolling out Android 15 to the Xperia 10 V. Arriving for the device's XQ-DC54 variant, the update is slated to be last for all Xperia 10 V models.

The Galaxy Z Flip7 and Galaxy Z Fold7 are set to cost just as much as last year's models, according to a new report. Titanium frames are not expected to grace either model though, despite their high starting prices.

Infinix has introduced its latest Smart 9 HD affordable smartphone in the Indian market. The affordable smartphone, the Smart 9 HD, comes with a 90 Hz display, a MediaTek Helio G50 chipset, a 13 MP primary camera, and a 5,000 mAh battery, among other features. It’s available in Coral Gold, Metallic Black, Neo Titanium, and Mint Green color options.

HyperOS 2.1 is the latest version of Xiaomi's software for its smartphones, based on Android 15 and backed to deliver a superior AI experience on compatible handsets. Now, it might finally be ready to roll out to devices located outside China, starting with the OEM's current Leica-branded flagship.

Specifications for Nothing's next smartphone have emerged online about six weeks before its anticipated launch. While the device may be seen as a rival to the Google Pixel 9a, it may only perform about as well as the Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro Plus 5G.

Xiaomi's Poco F7 is currently projected to become the Android smartphone that introduces the Snapdragon 8s Elite SoC to the global market. It is also thought to have Pro and Ultra siblings with an even more powerful Qualcomm chipset instead. However, only one of those devices is to be made available in one of the brand's biggest markets, according to a new leak.

Nothing has officially teased the launch of a new product, which will be fully unveiled on March 4. While the company didn't reveal the name, Flipkart may have accidentally revealed it will be the Phone 3a, which is set to be a Pixel 9a rival.

Pixelfed, Loops and Sup - open source alternatives to conventional social media - are taking off. Having just launched a Kickstarter campaign, these platforms aim to counter the negative dynamics of conventional social media by promoting a healthy community and culture of debate, privacy protection, freedom of speech and ensuring the veracity of information.

Caviar has overhauled Samsung's latest flagship with a series of extravagant releases. While the regular Galaxy S25 Ultra ships with a titanium frame, Caviar's versions feature emeralds and 24-karat gold motifs that contain a working hourglass.

The selection of affordable Android smartphones with 5G from Samsung in India seems poised to expand substantially with the launch of the Galaxy M16 and the Galaxy F16. Both devices are thought to be powered by the same mid-range MediaTek silicon and to have triple rear camera humps quite like that of the Galaxy Z Fold6.

The Galaxy A06 5G is thought to challenge the 2025 budget smartphone market with Android 15 soon. There are intriguing signs that it might do so with a new version of the same SoC as the higher-end A16 5G. Samsung India has just confirmed that a device with its supposed model number exists, thereby hinting that it will become official very soon.

The Epic Games Store has dropped another giveaway to celebrate the rollout of its mobile free game program. The latest deal is the second title for Android and iOS devices in the program and runs simultaneously alongside the storefront's other free game offers.

iQoo has just confirmed that a new variant of the performance-focused Neo series of Android smartphones will become exclusive to the Indian market "soon". The 10R is rumored to launch with a Snapdragon 8-series platform optimized to deliver 90 frames per second (fps) when its 144Hz display is used for gaming. It is also projected to go for ~$350 or less on its release.

A device backed to launch as one of the most sought-after Android smartphones of 2025 has just been approved for sale in China, according to a typically reliable leaker. It has been certified to use the same relatively fast charging as the flagship Xiaomi 15, which might give it even more of an edge over its Samsung counterpart than its previous generation.

While some S Pen styluses are designed to work with multiple devices, that isn't the case with the Galaxy S24 Ultra's S Pen and the Galaxy S25 Ultra. Not only will it not work, it poses the risk of damaging your device or the S Pen.

Lava has introduced a new Yuva Smart affordable smartphone in Indian market. The Yuva Smart budget-friendly smartphone comes with an HD+ LCD display, a Unisoc 9863A chipset, a 13 MP primary camera, and a 5,000 mAh battery that supports 10 W wired charging. It will be available soon in India via Amazon.

Nothing has announced the launch date for its first smartphone of the year. Believed to be the Nothing Phone (3), the device, which will be announced during MWC Barcelona, has a design reminiscent of a popular OnePlus phone.

Although Samsung already had patents for a flip phone with three cameras in 2022, the seventh generation of the Galaxy Flip series, which is expected in summer 2025, will only offer two cameras on the outside. Moreover, according to an initial leak, Samsung will use the same strategy for the Galaxy Z Flip7 as it did for the Galaxy S25.

Realme is tipped to release yet another version of its new 14x smartphone, albeit one without the best camera currently present on the device. It also features a battery reduced in capacity compared to the handset sold in India with the same looks. Then again, the smartphone is now tipped to debut with near-flagship-level amounts of RAM and storage.

Google has augmented its suite of device security features with Identity Check. It is rated to prevent the extraction of a user's personal and sensitive data from a stolen smartphone by locking them behind biometric authentication under certain conditions. Devices of the Pixel and Samsung Galaxy S25 series are first in line for the new feature.

Like last year's Galaxy S24 Ultra, Samsung ships the Galaxy S25 Ultra with an S Pen. However, unlike the stylus of its predecessor, this lacks Bluetooth and some associated features. Samsung has now revealed that people will be able to buy a Bluetooth-enabled S Pen for the Galaxy S25 Ultra.

The Galaxy S24 FE is down by 15% for a limited time and it is a good alternative for those who don't want the newer Galaxy S25. The more affordable model in the Galaxy S24 series has a good main camera, great build, and will receive software support for 7 years.

The Galaxy A56 5G seems to be on track to launch soon, having secured approval for sale from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). The new leak apparently confirms a number of details about the upcoming Android smartphone, its series-first charging upgrade included.

The Realme 14x has been unleashed on the Indian market with the same advanced durability ratings and battery size as a new Android flagship for a fraction of the price. Not so in Malaysia, however, where the same smartphone is now available with significant compromises on both of its class-leading selling points.

Oppo's impending Find X8 Ultra has been thought to challenge the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra with the same top-end display as the pre-existing OnePlus 13. That is not exactly the case, according to the latest leak. It backs the X8 Ultra to blaze a trail for other super-premium Android handsets of the near future.

A reliable tipster has revealed what Samsung's upcoming Exynos 2500 has in store. It will feature a 10-core CPU, a 16 CU AMD RDNA 3 iGPU and LPDDR5x-9600 RAM. Rumours say it will debut alongside the Galaxy Z Flip 7 in August.

The Galaxy S25 series became official with some hardware upgrades, and the Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy is one of them. As a teardown has revealed, Samsung has integrated a pretty large VC cooling setup in the Ultra to keep this customized SoC cool.

The Epic Games Store will soon be offering another game for $0.00. Although the date of its 100% discount is not yet known, the storefront has already named the game in question.

The Epic Games Store has kicked a surprise free game giveaway. Arriving in addition to the title it began offering for free yesterday on Windows, the new giveaway is the first of many free games that will be available via its mobile store.

The Xiaomi 15 Ultra has been revealed in its first hands-on leak. Not only does the photo show reported hardware changes, but it also showcases a design change that has a certain OnePlus feel to it.

Asus is rumored to launch the ROG Phone 9 FE, which is expected to be a cheaper variant for Asus's new gaming smartphone lineup. While the company has yet to officially announce it, a new leak has shared all the specs of the device.

The Oppo Find N5 is set to debut in February, and it's expected to be rebranded to the OnePlus Open 2 in certain regions. A new teaser has compared the foldable phone to the Apple iPad Pro M4 to showcase its thinness.

At the last Unpacked event, Samsung fully unveiled the Galaxy S25 series, but the rumored thin flagship, called S25 Edge, was only teased. While not much is known about the device, a recent 3C certification has confirmed its charging speed.

Oppo is gearing up to launch the Find N5, which is expected to be rebranded as the OnePlus Open 2 in certain regions. While past leaks have already showcased the thinness of the foldable phone, a new leak has now given another look at the device.

Users of the Pixel 6 or newer Google smartphones can now try out Android 16 as the search engine giant has released the first public beta version of the updated mobile operating system. The beta introduces several new features, but more changes are expected to be rolled out until the final update launches in the second quarter of 2025.

The ever-growing pool of apps rated to help the user manage their mental health and/or related conditions is now predicted to represent an industry that will be worth nearly $18 billion by the start of the 2030s. The 'solutions' are backed as the latest and greatest way to access help and treatment, although they have their drawbacks.

A reinforced case is essential for buyers who plan to own an S25 Series phone for longer than one upgrade cycle. OtterBox is debuting a range of new cases that promise long-term protection for Samsung's new smartphones.

Retroid has now published an Android 13 update for the Pocket Mini. Although the device theoretically now runs the same software as the larger Pocket 5, early reports point to a myriad of issues.