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LG's newest flagship will be ready for purchase and use in a few short weeks.

Nokia is planning to launch a handful of new mobile phones as it tries to regain its former glory.

Samsung is looking forward to the Galaxy S8's release, hoping to redeem itself from the Galaxy Note 7 fiasco. Here's the latest Galaxy S8 buzz.

The Windows 10 event is scheduled to be held on Oct. 26 and fans are expecting that Microsoft will reveal something about the highly-anticipated Surface Phone. The phone has become an obsession for tech enthusiasts mainly because of numerous reports revealing unconfirmed specs about the device.

Since the top-rated Samsung Galaxy Note 7 is no longer available, here are the three best alternative phones for your Android needs.

Xiaomi is yet to announce the Redmi 4 smartphone but rumours and leaks that have surfaced online have thrown light on its specs and features. As per the leaks, the Redmi 4 will sport a metal uni-body design with a metallic finish.

South Korean authorities have joined in on the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 fiasco, using new technologies to find the root cause of the phone’s problems.

The Galaxy Note 7 debacle is not a first for Samsung. The company has faced issues regarding product quality and safety over the years.

An image of an upcoming LG smartphone has been leaked online. No specs and release info were announced.

Moto Z, Moto Z Play and Moto Mods have launched in Australia. The two premium smartphones and the mods collection clip on to the back. The boombox, big screen projector, battery pack and a super-zoom camera are in focus.

"Dumb" basic phones are cheaper, more durable and last days longer without charging. And they are here to stay.

Apple and Samsung are set to appear before the US Supreme Court on Tuesday for the largest patent case in modern technology history.

This Youtube video showing tips on how to do wireless charging on the Apple iPhone 7 Plus has almost 2 million views in just 48 hours.

Google wants new phone Pixel to exceed expectations and Apple's iPhone 7, hoping to "build the best smartphone in the world."

Google has produced a smartphone that is so good that it had to give a different name to it. The Google Pixel and Pixel XL smartphones have already been announced by Google and tech experts are of the opinion it’s the best of Google whereas Nexus was the best of Android.

Google's newest releases in the smartphone market have reached Australian shores. The Pixel and Pixel XL are already available for pre-order.

Google Nexus 7 2016 smartphone Google Pixel XL could be released on Oct. 20 and it undoubtedly one of the most-anticipated devices of 2016. On the other hand, Samsung Galaxy Note 7 has left behind its recall fiasco and has relaunched with new devices. It is expected the two will clash head to head as competitors due to both boasting some incredible specs.

Appealing to the second guessers, Google now allows game streaming before purchases are made.

Due to lack of any official statement from Xiaomi for its highly-anticipated Mi Note 2, the Internet is full of rumours about the handset’s specs and features. However, a recent official-looking teaser has leaked online and has confirmed the dual rear camera setup. The sensors are also in a position similar to that of Apple iPhone 7 Plus.

The iPhone SE is an excellent alternative with almost the same features as that of the iPhone 6s, but at a much lower price.

The Microsoft Surface Phone and Surface Pro 5 may be revealed sooner than expected. Recent reports suggest that two highly-anticipated devices could be revealed in October alongside the Microsoft Surface all-in-one (AIO) desktop. Although Microsoft hasn’t revealed any information on the devices, industry experts believe that the reveal is imminent.

Google will be unveiling the Pixel and Pixel XL smartphones in a launch event live stream on YouTube at 2PM AEST Sydney, Australia on Oct. 5. The launch event of the former Google Nexus 7 2016 smartphones will be held at Ghirardelli Square, San Francisco, US. Many Google branded hardware devices are also expected to be unveiled during the event.

LG V10 has been discounted by US$350 (AU$460 approx). Buyers can avail the handset for just US$249.99 (AU$327 approx). The original price tag of the device is US$599.99 (AU$785 approx).

Tech analyst Pan Jiutang claims that the company will be announcing the Mi Note 2 devices in October with multiple colour options. They will be released by the end of November.

The Xiaomi Mi 5s and Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus were both announced on Sept. 27 and the devices are expected to hit the shelves in October. Both the devices from Xiaomi are available on pre-orders. However, choosing one out of the two, it is important to know the specs and what differentiates one from the other.

Tech enthusiasts believe that the Huawei Mate 9 will be released earlier than expected. The company is expected to hold an event on Nov. 3 in Munich, Germany and it is anticipated that the Mate 9 will be unveiled then. Huawei is reportedly sending out “save the dates” for the press event.

The Microsoft Surface Phone will be bold as well as enterprise-friendly at the same time. Once connected to a monitor via micro-HDMI port, it will give users full Windows 10 experience. The Cover Touch will serve as a keyboard whereas the Surface Phone will act like a 10-point multi-touch track pad.

Reports suggest that the Microsoft all-in-one (AIO) PC is already on the way. Recently, German-based WinFuture has provided evidence of the desktop’s existence via the Bluetooth Special Interest Group. As per the group’s database, Microsoft submitted a Surface Ergonomic Keyboard on Sept. 25 and listed it the very next day.

Those who may be thinking if there still are any new smartphones to be released or announced this year, the highly-anticipated Google Nexus 7 2016, Pixel and Pixel XL flagship phones will be introduced by the search giant at a press conference on Oct. 4, Tuesday.