Leaks / Rumors

The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is expected to cost up to $300 more to manufacture than the iPhone 17 Pro Max. A BoM analysis shows that Apple's costs are skyrocketing due to the DRAM crisis. Even a substantial price increase is unlikely to protect its margins.

Google launched the Pixel Watch 4 series at the same price as the Pixel Watch 3, but the same can’t be said for the upcoming Pixel Watch 5 lineup. The latest price leak shows the effect of skyrocketing component prices.

The HMD Skyline was one of the first Android smartphones to support magnetic Qi2 chargers. The launch of its successor now appears to be drawing closer, as the HMD Skyline 2, featuring an AMOLED display that’s twice as bright and a 108 MP main camera, has already been spotted in first images.

Motorola's next-generation premium mid-range smartphone is expected to be officially unveiled very soon. After Motorola launched a teaser website for the Edge 70 Max, a leak has revealed further details, highlighted by a massive 7,100 mAh battery.

Unconfirmed reports suggest a smartphone manufacturer is developing a dedicated gimbal camera. Equipped with a powerful SoC and a large image sensor, the upcoming device could pose a serious threat to market leaders like DJI and Insta360.

A leak believed to be that of the next model in the Redmi Turbo series has appeared online. It reveals the phone will have a larger display than the Redmi Turbo 5 Max and will be powered by a MediaTek flagship processor.

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 could be the last smartphone in the compact foldable series, at least if the information from a usually very well-informed leaker is accurate. This could be due to rising costs caused by the DRAM crisis.

Credible leaker Ice Universe has alluded to the upcoming iPhone 18 Pro Max as being both thicker and heavier than the iPhone 17 Pro Max. The increased weight and thickness of the iPhone 18 Pro Max is reportedly due to the larger battery.

Samsung's next-generation mid-range smartphone apparently uses a flagship processor that was previously used in a Galaxy S flagship smartphone. However, the somewhat outdated chip is barely any faster than current mid-range processors.

A new leak suggests that Honor is working on a compact OLED tablet under its flagship Magic series, though the exact model name remains unclear. The device is tipped to support cellular connectivity, unlike the rumored Honor Win Pad Mini.

An AMD Medusa Point engineering sample has surfaced on Geekbench, delivering an 11% single-core uplift over its Zen 5 counterpart despite running at just 2.0 GHz. Based on its specs, the chip is likely the Ryzen AI 9 565.

The popular Sony FX3 is finally set to get a successor after more than five years. A comprehensive leak from a reliable source reveals the launch date and key specifications of the Sony FX5 in advance, highlighted by a brand-new 16.6-megapixel full-frame sensor with triple-base-ISO.

Obsidian Entertainment is a subsidiary of Xbox and has also been affected by the major reshuffling. The studio has shifted focus from developing Avowed 2 and is now working on a new Fallout game.

The DRAM crisis is far from reaching its peak. According to data from Bernstein, memory prices will rise another 43 percent next year before RAM and SSD prices plummet in 2028. However, prices are not expected to fully return to pre-crisis levels.

A new leak from a typically reliable source claims that Xiaomi has now canceled development of its next-gen flagship, the Xiaomi 18 Ultra. Reportedly, the company will instead offer "Pro" models later this year, with an eye on the Xiaomi 19 Ultra for late 2027 or early 2028.

Apple has started testing DRAM chips made by China's CXMT for devices sold in China. CXMT was added to the Pentagon's 1260H list of companies linked to the Chinese military. Apple is still seeking US government clearance to use the chips. The move follows steep price hikes on Mac and iPad models tied to a global memory shortage.

Following the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 in July and the Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold in August, the Apple iPhone Ultra is set to launch in September. Sources in the supply chain now confirm that Apple’s first foldable flagship is on schedule, with mass production reportedly already underway.

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, and the Galaxy Z Flip8 will be officially unveiled in a few days. Leaked images have already revealed the three foldable phones in several colors, ranging from lavender to pink to graphite.

Much has been said about the possible release timelines of the next-gen RDNA 5 AMD Radeon and Nvidia GeForce RTX 60 GPUs. Moore's Law Is Dead has now reconfirmed the release schedule of the GeForce RTX 60 series cards through one of his Nvidia sources.

Xiaomi has officially confirmed when the Redmi Note 17 series will be released. New teaser images offer a sneak peek at the Redmi Note 17 and the Redmi Note 17 Pro, following rumors that a Redmi Note 17 Pro Max with a massive 10,100 mAh battery is also in the works.

Samsung is expected to announce the Galaxy A18 soon considering the Galaxy A17 is almost a year old. However, while the design hasn't really changed, a thicker body may be sign of a larger battery capacity.

In a recent interview, Sony Interactive Entertainment CEO Hideaki Nishino hinted at future PlayStation hardware, prompting many fans to think of a possible PlayStation Vita 2. Some are already hoping for a device that could work similarly to the Nintendo Switch.

The iPhone 18 Pro could measure between 9.9mm and 10.9mm thick, up from 8.75mm on the iPhone 17 Pro, according to a new leak. Chinese certification filings also confirm the iPhone 18 Pro's battery will be bigger coming in at 4,056mAh, while the iPhone 18 Pro Max rises to 5,391mAh. Apple has not confirmed any of the details.

The launch of the Garmin CIRQA is fast approaching, as Garmin has now registered the product name in Europe and Canada as well. The trademark applications suggest that the Garmin CIRQA could feature an EDA sensor for stress tracking.

Just a few hours after Google, Samsung is also sending out invitations for their next launch event via video and press release. The summer Galaxy Unpacked event introduces a new format and analysts expect a preview of the next Apple launch event in September.

With the Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced release date on July 9th, some pirates are already setting sail. A playable build is spreading, unlocking secrets not divulged in Ubisoft’s trailers. The Denuvo game is the latest in a series of targets to have its DRM bypassed.

The Xiaomi Redmi Note series is a mid-range smartphone lineup. Xiaomi recently confirmed that the Redmi Note 17 series will debut in China in July 2026. Ahead of the launch, the Redmi Note 17 has now surfaced on Geekbench.

A new The Elder Scrolls 6 update isn’t encouraging for fans awaiting the Bethesda game. A reputable Bloomberg insider doesn’t anticipate the open-world RPG arriving until at least 2028. With Microsoft prioritizing the franchise, Xbox layoffs shouldn’t delay its release date.

Google has finally confirmed when it will be unveiling its next high-end smartphones and foldable. At the same time, a reliable leaker has revealed release prices and configurations for the Pixel 11 series across European and UK markets.

Ubisoft wants to do things differently with Far Cry 7, or so it seems. An insider has reiterated that the next iteration will have an extraction shooter element with PvPvE and inventory management.

Seasonic's PSU wattage calculator has listed Nvidia's rumoured GeForce RTX 5080 Super, revealing a significantly higher 415 W power draw. The leak also includes the RTX 5070 Ti Super and RTX 5070 Super, suggesting Nvidia's upcoming refresh will be more power-hungry than its non-Super counterparts.

It’s not just Samsung and Xiaomi anymore — Honor is also working on a more compact and wider foldable, which is likely intended to compete with Apple’s iPhone Ultra, set to launch this September. As a leaker recently revealed, the specs and price goal seem to point to a flagship device. Regarding battery size, Honor apparently aims to outperform the entire competition once again.

There is currently a discussion on Reddit about alleged Half-Life 3 screenshots that are said to have come from a Discord server associated with Gabe Follower. While most people doubt the authenticity of the images, it cannot be completely ruled out.

A new rumor points to the iPhone Air 2 shipping with a battery above 3,500mAh, which is slightly bigger than the 3,149mAh on the iPhone Air. The phone will also reportedly feature the 2nm A20 Pro chip and dual rear cameras. Separately, YouTuber John Prosser has shared render images and specifications suggesting a titanium build, a new Lavender color option and a smaller Face ID camera, with the phone expected in early 2027.

With the Galaxy S27 Pro, Samsung is planning a more affordable and compact version of the Galaxy S27 Ultra for early 2027, which will likely inherit most of the Ultra’s features but will do without the S Pen of the Galaxy S27 Ultra. However, an industry report suggests that Samsung is also planning to expand the share of Exynos chips in their smartphone portfolio.

Leaked images reveal LEGO Pokémon set 72154, 'Iconic Trainer Moments: Poké Ball,' a 2,343-piece openable Poké Ball hiding a two-level diorama with Professor Oak's lab. Priced at $299.99, it reportedly launches October 1 with the first-ever Pokémon minifigures.

Sony has officially confirmed that a brand-new compact camera featuring a nearly 26x optical zoom will be released in a few days. A teaser video hints at a number of unexpected new features.

The Wall Street Journal revealed how Xbox Game Pass price increases impacted subscriber counts. With around 30 million users, it shed 4 million gamers since 2024. Aiming for 77 million subscribers by 2026, the service’s underperformance is a factor in recent Microsoft layoffs.

The Nikon DL compact camera with a large sensor was scrapped before its launch. Now the camera could make a comeback, offering buyers a choice of two lenses, each of which could be paired with a 1-inch sensor.

Xbox CEO Asha Sharma has announced major layoffs and restructuring. While the company remains silent on the next Xbox console and the disc-less future everyone fears, new information has suggested that there might still be hope.

With Galaxy Able, Samsung appears to be launching a brand-new product soon, which has already been spotted in the code of the Galaxy Wearable smartphone app. Meanwhile, the app also confirms the upcoming launch of the Galaxy Watch9 and the Galaxy Watch Ultra2.

The Insta360 X6 has passed FCC certification in the US after earlier approvals in China, the UAE and India. A launch is expected around late August or September 2026, following a year in which Insta360 released several X5 variants, including a limited MM93 2025 Championship Edition, instead of rushing the X6 to market.

The DRAM crisis is making not only RAM but also SSDs significantly more expensive. Samsung is now apparently planning a new entry-level SSD in the 990 series, which could be offered at a lower price than the 990 Evo Plus by omitting the DRAM cache and using affordable QLC NAND.

The Nothing Ear (3a) will be officially unveiled in less than 24 hours. The completely wireless earbuds, featuring a partially transparent design, can already be seen in high-resolution images ahead of the launch, while a leak confirms that Nothing will offer Sony LDAC and 12-millimeter drivers despite the affordable price.

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 series will be officially unveiled in July. A leak has now revealed these mid-range smartphones ahead of time, from their updated design to the new Redmi Note 17 Pro Max, which is said to feature a massive 10,100 mAh battery.

The launch of the Samsung Galaxy Watch9 and the Galaxy Watch Ultra2 is fast approaching. According to the latest leak, the smartwatches will apparently feature not only a new processor, larger batteries, and brighter displays, but also new watch faces and a revamped smartphone app.

Based on industry reports, two leakers recently commented on how different the two new Galaxy Z Fold 8 foldables will be compared to their predecessor. Even though the specs might look quite similar on paper, changes in the hinge will make folding and unfolding feel very different this time around. Also crease control should be impressive.

The Halo: Campaign Evolved developers already shifted their focus to improve efficiency. Yet, a leak reveals that Xbox could task Activision Blizzard with overseeing Halo Studios. Microsoft wants the shooter franchise to become more profitable by releasing games regularly.

Similar to the iPhone X launch in 2017, a well-known analyst predicts a very late release for Apple’s first foldable iPhone followed by scarce supply and high resale prices for an already quite pricey iPhone Ultra. Scalpers might already prepare for a profitable last quarter.

The HMD Skyline 2 is still expected to arrive this year, although there has been no official confirmation yet. However, a new leak has surfaced revealing the smartphone will launch with better specs than earlier reports stated.