Leaks / Rumors

Following the launch of the Pixel 11 Pro and Pixel Watch 5 a bunch of new laptops running Google’s new operating system are expected. Googlebooks are set to replace Chromebooks and the few Android tablets currently on the market and will be released by many well-known manufacturers. A common feature across all Googlebooks is likely to be a so-called “Glowbar,” as new renders of Asus and Lenovo laptops show. Exclusive features such as the Magic Pointer are also mentioned.

The Sony Xperia 1 VIII was only released in June, and already the first signs of life from the next-generation Xperia flagship have emerged. The Sony Xperia 1 IX is apparently already in the works, and Sony does not seem to be planning to turn its back on the smartphone market, at least for the time being.

The launch of the Apple iPhone Ultra is fast approaching. Photos of a camera cover are said to reveal the two colors in advance. While the first Apple iPhone with a foldable display isn’t expected to be particularly colorful, one of the two variants might at least feature a touch of color.

GPU binning is quietly becoming the go-to move for cheaper flagship chips, with MediaTek and Qualcomm both cutting GPU cores while leaving CPU and NPU specs untouched.

First promo posters for DJI’s upcoming 360-degree camera were spotted in a store and online but those aren't the only DJI Osmo 360 II tidbits to surface in the last few hours. The direct competition to the new Insta360 X6 is set to launch on August 13 and can already be seen next to its predecessor in an unboxing video.

A leaked Nova Lake-S SKU (12 Xe3P cores, 40 W iGPU PL2, 154 W chip-wide PL2) reportedly needs a 65 W-class power-delivery segment for full graphics performance.

A physical Switch 2 game has again leaked before its scheduled debut. A video of Bethesda’s The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered surfaced, exposing uneven performance. Frame rates fall below 30 fps, and the traversal stutter experienced on competing platforms returns.

Leaked Pixel 11 Pro photos show a dune-colored Pixel box and a matte black demo unit, with a telephoto redesign visible ahead of the Made by Google event.

The iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Pro (Max) were spared from Apple’s major price hike in June. However, that could change in just a few days, as rumors suggest that Apple is responding to the DRAM crisis by reducing production volumes and raising prices.

The Motorola Edge 70 Neo has been spotted in render images for the first time. The presumably compact mid-range smartphone will apparently be available in four colors and is equipped with a 200-megapixel main camera.

Many Xiaomi phones are about to get a new look pretty soon in the form of an update to HyperOS 4, whose liquid glass redesign has now been leaked in official promo images. Xiaomi hardware fans are also in for a treat, as there’s now a first look at the unfolded display of the upcoming Xiaomi Mix Fold 5, which is expected as early as the beginning of September, weeks before the Xiaomi 18 launch.

Following last week's 3C certification confirming charging speeds for the Xiaomi Pad 9 and Pad 9 Pro, tipster Digital Chat Station has shared additional details on the tablets' display size, panel type, and battery capacity.

MSI has reportedly put its MPG 271KRAW18 monitor, first shown at this year's Computex, on hold indefinitely. The 27-inch Mini LED display was built around a dual-mode panel offering 5K at 180Hz or 1440p at 330Hz.

The HMD Touch AI, which launched in China earlier, is reportedly heading to more markets. The feature phone offers 4G and Wi-Fi connectivity, AI features, and a 2MP rear camera.

Rockstar Games will likely prioritize the single-player aspect of its crime adventure. A Bloomberg insider does not expect a GTA 6 Online announcement soon. With updates, the multiplayer GTA Online may sustain its blistering sales pace fueled by microtransactions.

On August 27, Netflix will showcase an extended look at GTA 6 exclusively. Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick spoke with Bloomberg’s Jason Schreier and shared some more information about the event.

The GPD Win Max 3 has reared its head again. Launching in August, the new handheld will start at $1,699 with 32 GB of RAM, a 165 Hz OLED display and an AMD Strix Halo processor. GPD plans to sell its Win Max 2 successor with up to 128 GB of RAM and 4 TB of storage, too.

Some buyers are anxious for a GTA 6 pre-order option that features memorabilia. A leaker still expects another version to emerge, potentially during the Netflix extended look. The Take-Two CEO thinks the era of physical games has passed, but explained that Collector’s Editions may yet appear.

An image circulating on X purportedly shows sealed retail boxes of Google’s unannounced Pixel 11 Pro XL, allegedly listed on the Turkish grey market for $1,700.

Geekbench 7 listings reveal a lower-end Nvidia RTX Spark configuration with an 18-core CPU and 5,120-core GPU, alongside a faster 20-core, 6,144-core model. Both appear to be engineering samples, with pricing, availability, and final retail specifications still unconfirmed.

A primary assembler of Nintendo consoles has reported a sharp rise in revenue. As Foxconn’s highest monthly total since 2017, the spike follows rumors of an Ocarina of Time remake edition Switch 2. A new Pro Controller is also anticipated ahead of the arrival of the Zelda game.

New photos posted on Weibo show the Lenovo Legion Y700 Infinite paired with the G9 controller, CR7 cooler, and arcade dock, all originally designed for the Legion Y700 Gen 5.

According to a new leak, the Sony WH-1000XM4C will launch next month, in September, with a €249.99 price tag. At the moment, it's unknown if it is intended to be a refreshed version of the original model or a "Lite" edition.

Fujifilm was actually supposed to launch a brand-new interchangeable-lens system camera in early September. The launch of the long-awaited Fujifilm X-T6 is reportedly delayed, but the camera is expected to include a few exciting new features as a result.

Lenovo's upcoming ThinkBook Aeroblade has appeared in leaked images. The laptop features an ultra-thin chassis, a redesigned keyboard and dual USB-C ports, but Lenovo has not yet confirmed the device or its specifications.

A new iQOO Neo phone, likely the model previously teased under the placeholder name "Neo 11S," has appeared in real-world photos of retail packaging branded as the "Neo 11 Extreme Edition" (至尊版).

With a donut that costs up to $400, OpenAI aims to conquer smart homes around the globe. According to the latest rumors, the ChatGPT manufacturer’s portable smart speaker will be relatively expensive, but is also said to be particularly interactive.

Uli Latukefu has reportedly agreed to a multi-project deal, starting with The Legend of Zelda. Nintendo may follow the live-action movie with other releases inspired by the RPG series. Rather than focusing on one title like Ocarina of Time, the films could pay tribute to several Zelda games.

According to a new leak, Microsoft is preparing to launch a Gears of War: E-Day themed Xbox controller called Storm King. It is expected to launch with a $89.99 price tag, but there's currently no exact release date.

A foldable smartphone that transforms not into a smaller smartphone, but into a smartwatch – with this innovative approach, a Motorola patent aims to enable a completely new hybrid form factor.

Allegedly official promotional images show the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE in detail. The next-generation Fan Edition is shown in three colors and is already listed in a description on the Samsung Galaxy Store, suggesting that the launch is imminent.

The specifications of the upcoming HMD T21 2nd Edition have surfaced online and they are pretty familiar. As a matter of fact, save for the Android version and the RAM and storage configuration, it is no different from its last tablet.

The Leica Q3 is by far Leica’s most popular camera, selling more than twice as well as the entire Leica M system. A reliable source has now revealed details about a new version of the full-frame compact camera, which is expected to hit the market in the coming months.

The Apple iPhone 18 Pro (Max) and the iPhone Ultra may suffer from limited availability at launch, as just a few weeks before the announcement of the flagship smartphones, Apple is reportedly sitting on over a billion U.S. dollars’ worth of ARM processors for which there is simply no RAM available.

Moore's Law Is Dead has revealed some intriguing information to answer a question about the potential performance of the next-gen AMD RDNA 5 architecture that is said to power the GPU inside the Sony PlayStation 6. MLID's RDNA 5 performance leak alleges that the PS6 could be more than twice as fast as the PS5.

After almost three years, the Bose QuietComfort Headphones are overdue for a follow-up, and now a massive leak has shown us what to expect. The leaked official images reveal Bose has made some design changes and will be releasing the new headphones in a range of colors.

Early details about a new Coros smartwatch have leaked online. A new Pro-branded wearable, the Coros Pace 4 Pro appears set for release in the next few months, just as Garmin and Suunto are preparing new smartwatches too.

Sony is set to refresh the WH-1000XM4 according to early reports. More than a visual refresh, the new WH-1000XM4 could serve as a cheaper option than Sony's existing pair of over-ear wireless headphones. To that end, Sony is expected to wheel out Eco, Lite or Neo branding.

A disturbing pattern is repeating at Halo Studios in the wake of the Halo: Campaign Evolved release date. A producer and a project manager are leaving, amid rumors of dysfunctional leadership. With future Halo games in doubt, sales of the latest remake may not be meeting expectations.

Whether the feature is called Pixel Glow or HiLight, one thing is certain: the Pixel 11 series will feature RGB LED lighting that is discreetly integrated into the camera module. The code of a Google app has already revealed some of the features of this LED lighting ahead of time.

After over a year of speculation, the Switch 2 port for Diablo 4 finally has a release date, or so it seems. A credible leaker has shared that the game will launch on the Switch 2 in September, with a possible announcement at Gamescom.

The TCL P80 and TCL P80 Pro feature thinner bezels than some flagship smartphones, all at prices starting at €300 ($347). A leak has revealed the next-generation mid-range smartphones ahead of time, including their design and key specifications.

Apple's September event is expected to be one of its biggest product showcases, with the anticipated debut of the iPhone 18 lineup alongside updates to the Apple Watch, AirPods, and other products. Here's a brief overview of what portable devices Apple is most likely to announce.

Shortly after the launch of the Galaxy Watch9, Samsung is reportedly already planning its next smartwatch, which will run on RTOS instead of Google Wear OS to enable significantly longer battery life. Early hints at this smartwatch can already be found in the code of the Galaxy Wearable smartphone app.

The Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro and the Xiaomi Pad 8s Pro have received 3C certification. The listings indicate that both devices are moving closer to launch in China.

Apple has opened a retail employee lottery ahead of its September iPhone event, the first keynote under incoming CEO John Ternus.

Fans have doubted whether the demanding Monster Hunter Wilds could thrive on a handheld. Nevertheless, a new leak teases lofty performance goals on Nintendo’s console. The Switch 2 port may support a dynamic resolution from 1080p to 1440p when docked.

Samsung is working on an improved version of its UTG for its foldables, as per a new report. The company wants to thin down the central part of the glass and keep the rest relatively thicker.

The Motorola Edge 70 series already includes seven models, ranging from the ultra-thin Motorola Edge 70 to the affordable Edge 70 Fusion and the high-performance Edge 70 Ultra. The compact Motorola Edge 70 Neo is still missing from the lineup, but Motorola is now hinting that this will change soon.

A leaked Microsoft publisher presentation offers an interesting new look at Project Helix. Combined with Xbox Backward Compatibility on Windows and corroborating leaks, it points to a unified Xbox ecosystem spanning every console generation, including the twenty-five-year-old Xbox.