Notebook / Laptop Reviews and News

The Redmi Note 8 Pro. (Source: AndroidPit)

Redmi Note 8 Pro: Xiaomi expands MIUI 12.5 and Android 11 rollout to include European units

After kicking off with the update for Global ROM models a few weeks ago, Xiaomi is now expanding the MIUI 12.5 and Android 11 rollout for the Redmi Note 8 Pro. Owners of the device in Europe and Indonesia can now expect a 2.2 GB O...

Ricci Rox, Tue, 27 Jul 2021 23:47:00 +0200

The Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 has clearly been inspired by Apple's iPad Pro in regard to design. (Image source: WHYLAB/Apple - edited)

Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 apparently turns up in first real-life image looking like a sleek iPad Pro clone with a Mi 11 camera

An alleged real-life image of the Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 tablet has been posted online. The shot reveals the rear side of the Xiaomi tablet, which is expected to be officially announced in August. Unsurprisingly, the Mi Pad 5 looks very ...

Daniel R Deakin, Tue, 27 Jul 2021 23:21:00 +0200

These concept renderings visualize the redesigned iPad mini with an 8.3-inch display and narrower bezels (Image: Ian Zelbo)

Apple's new iPad mini will reportedly ditch the home button and feature a 8.3-inch display with narrower bezels

This latest rumor claims that the upcoming refresh of the iPad mini will feature a design akin to the 4th generation iPad Air. Just like its big brother, the iPad mini will supposedly lose the home button and feature a much bigger...

Enrico Frahn, Tue, 27 Jul 2021 21:23:00 +0200

Qualcomm jumps onboard the IFS initiative. (Image Source: The Verge)

Intel will produce Qualcomm SoCs on the upcoming 20A nodes

Things are looking up for Intel, at least on the IFS side. Qualcomm is really impressed with the upcoming 20A (2 nm) tech that will go online in 2024, and is now planning to move part of its SoC production on Intel's cutting edge ...

Bogdan Solca, Tue, 27 Jul 2021 19:58:00 +0200

Samsung has launched a new high-end gaming monitor called the Odyssey Neo G9

Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 gaming monitor launched with a 1440p 144Hz mini LED panel, 2,000 nits peak brightness, and more

Samsung's newest Odyssey Neo G9 gaming monitor is finally here. Some of its key specifications include a 49-inch QHD curved mini LED panel with a refresh rate of 240Hz and 2,000 nits peak brightness. It supports Variable Refresh R...

Anil Ganti, Tue, 27 Jul 2021 18:45:00 +0200

The ear (1) TWS earbuds. (Source: Nothing)

Nothing makes its ear (1) buds official

Following an extensive series of teasers, the Carl Pei-run start-up Nothing has formally launched its inaugural ear (1) TWS earbuds, thereby also finally revealing the peripherals' design and specs for the first time. They are to ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, Tue, 27 Jul 2021 18:01:00 +0200

ZTE unleashes the second-gen under-display Axon 30 smartphone with confirmation of a global release

ZTE has unveiled the Axon 30, an Android phone that will stand out due to its under-display (or UDC) selfie camera, today (July 27, 2021). It will be available to the Chinese market initially, starting at ~US$338 from August 3 of ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, Tue, 27 Jul 2021 16:37:00 +0200

Apple fans might have a bit of a wait for significantly upgraded iPhones. (Source: Apple)

Rumor | iPhones with upgraded titanium frames are coming, but not until 2022

iPhones that finally upgrade to 120Hz displays are thought to debut in 2021. However, their successors might have even more compelling upgrades, a step up to the incorporation of titanium in the Pro models included. JP Morgan Chas...

Deirdre O'Donnell, Tue, 27 Jul 2021 15:03:00 +0200

The OnePlus 9T Pro should still be on the cards, though. (Source: CNET)

OnePlus reportedly shelves plans for a OnePlus 9T release

According to a new report, OnePlus will not release a OnePlus 9T this year. This comes after the company similarly forwent the release of the OnePlus 8T Pro. The launch of the finely equipped OnePlus Nord 2 may also have been a de...

Ricci Rox, Tue, 27 Jul 2021 14:17:00 +0200

Realme hypes the Flash. (Source: Realme)

Rumor | The Realme Flash will be the first phone to debut with MagDart charging; premium specs in tow as well

Realme has just overtly teased a "newcomer": a smartphone with the simple, snappy name of Flash. Shortly afterward, GSMArena claimed to have been sent some teasers with a succinct explanation for this new moniker: it will launch w...

Deirdre O'Donnell, Tue, 27 Jul 2021 13:36:00 +0200

The A16 looks set for a 4 nm node. (Source: Tudocelular)

No 3 nm for the A16 Bionic: Qualcomm and MediaTek tipped to beat Apple in the race to 3 nm chipsets

Apple, along with Huawei, has usually been the first to showcase the latest silicon manufacturing process, but it appears TSMC's 3 nm may offer a deviation from that. Due to changes in typical production schedules, it looks likely...

Ricci Rox, Tue, 27 Jul 2021 13:09:00 +0200

The MediaTek Kompanio 1300T is now official. (Image Source: MediaTek)

MediaTek launches Kompanio 1300T with built-in 5G and a more powerful GPU than the Dimensity 1200, MediaTek T750 5G CPE chipset also announced

MediaTek has announced the launch of the Kompanio 1300T SoC for high-end tablets, Chromebooks, and ARM-powered laptops. The Kompanio 1300T is a 6 nm part that resembles the Dimensity 1200 SoC in quite a few specifications. Additio...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, Tue, 27 Jul 2021 12:18:00 +0200

The Xiaomi Mi 12 apparently has a much different camera setup to the Mi 11 Ultra (L) and Mi 11 Pro (R). (Image source: Xiaomi/

Alleged Xiaomi Mi 12 real-life image focuses on the main camera equipment of the potential Snapdragon 895 phone

A possible real-life image of the Xiaomi Mi 12 and specifically its rear-facing main camera system has appeared on Chinese social media. The alleged live shot offers up some clues about the potential camera equipment of the Mi 12,...

Daniel R Deakin, Tue, 27 Jul 2021 11:23:00 +0200

Credit where credit is due: Gigabyte Aorus lists all of its GPU TGP levels, base clock rates, Boost clock rates, and Dynamic Boost power in one easy-to-read page

The handy table makes it easy for users to compare and contrast the power levels of all the different Aero and Aorus laptops currently available with GeForce RTX graphics.

Allen Ngo, Tue, 27 Jul 2021 08:38:00 +0200

A purported live image of the Surface Duo 2. (Image: Tech Rat)

Microsoft gives the Surface Duo another shot with the Surface Duo 2 leaking in live photos

Microsoft’s Surface Duo 2 dual-screen smartphone has seemingly leaked in live photos. The most apparent change to the design is the addition of a large camera bump in a move that looks to quell a key criticism of the original mode...

Sanjiv Sathiah, Tue, 27 Jul 2021 06:09:00 +0200

Intel Meteor Lake test package based on Foveros 3D stacking technology. (Image Source: Intel)

Intel details new process innovations and node names, Alder Lake 10 nm Enhanced SuperFin is now Intel 7; Intel 20A is the 2 nm process for 2024

During the Intel Accelerated event, the company said that it will be moving to a more streamlined process nomenclature starting with Alder Lake, which will be part of Intel 7 followed by Intel 4 Meteor Lake in 2022/23. Intel also ...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, Tue, 27 Jul 2021 02:07:00 +0200

The Poco X3 NFC is now receiving MIUI 2.5. (Source: Xiaomi)

MIUI 12.5 update lands on the Poco X3 NFC globally as the Poco F3 receives a new OTA

Xiaomi is now rolling out the MIUI 12.5 update to the Poco X3 NFC. The update for the mid-range phone is being sent out to Global ROM units, and delivers the July security patch. Meanwhile, the Poco F3 is now also receiving a new ...

Ricci Rox, Mon, 26 Jul 2021 23:59:00 +0200

Update | The Ulefone Power Armor 13 will combine a rugged build, Android 11 and a 13,200mAh battery

Ulefone has announced that it is rebooting its Power series of ultra-large-battery phones with the upcoming Armor 13 variant. It is slated to pack a number of potentially advantageous features, a 6.81-inch display, Android 11 and ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, Mon, 26 Jul 2021 23:00:00 +0200

Xiaomi has globally launched five new smart products to its AIoT range. (Image source: Xiaomi - edited)

Xiaomi globally launches the Mi Electric Scooter 3, Mi Router AX9000, Redmi Buds 3 Pro, Mi 2K Gaming Monitor 27, and the Mi Smart Air Fryer 3.5L

Xiaomi has globally launched five AIoT products as part of its Smart Living for Everyone event. The announced items were the Mi Router AX9000, Mi 2K Gaming Monitor 27, Mi Smart Air Fryer 3.5L, Redmi Buds 3 Pro, and the Mi Electric...

Daniel R Deakin, Mon, 26 Jul 2021 22:50:00 +0200

Even this Asus ROG unit might be outshone soon. (Source: Asus)

Forget 360Hz, 480Hz displays are on the way and may be available by 2023

An industry blog asserts that display panels capable of ultra-high 480Hz refresh rates are now in the works. They will allegedly come courtesy of AU Optronics (or AUO) and LG Display, and may go into production at these companies ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, Mon, 26 Jul 2021 22:49:00 +0200

OnwardMobility's latest announcement. (Source: OnwardMobility)

The first true signs of a 5G BlackBerry emerge with a new waitlist announcement

The start-up OnwardMobility announced that it had secured the classic BlackBerry mobile device brand back in 2020, then unveiled plans to make such a phone with 5G. However, the company has gone very quiet on the subject since the...

Deirdre O'Donnell, Mon, 26 Jul 2021 21:43:00 +0200

A Redmi K50 Pro fan-made concept render has a similar camera housing to the Huawei P50 (background). (Image source: Easy Access Tech/Pocket-lint - edited)

Updated | New Redmi K50 and K50 Pro details emerge including presence of Snapdragon 895 and Huawei P50-inspired design

More information about the expected Redmi K50 and Redmi K50 Pro smartphones from Xiaomi has emerged. It has been alleged that the devices will be fitted with Snapdragon 895 processors and ape the looks of the upcoming Huawei P50, ...

Daniel R Deakin, Mon, 26 Jul 2021 21:08:00 +0200

The Mi A3 receives the July update. (Source: Android Pit)

The Mi A3 receives the July security update as it enters its final lap

After gracing the Mi A2 and Mi A2 Lite with their final updates last week, Xiaomi has continued to support its youngest Android One phone, the Mi A3, as promised. The July update is now seeding to the Mi A3 globally, but brings th...

Ricci Rox, Mon, 26 Jul 2021 16:33:00 +0200

OPPO sets a surprising premium on a new Dimensity 700-powered phone

OPPO has just announced a refresh for its budget 5G smartphone, the A93. This new version has more or less the same specs as the old, except for the MediaTek Dimensity 700 SoC in place of the original's Qualcomm Snapdragon 480. Ne...

Deirdre O'Donnell, Mon, 26 Jul 2021 16:27:00 +0200

Is this a P50 Pro chassis? (Source: YouTube)

An alleged Huawei P50 Pro dummy goes hands-on in the wild, possibly confirming 5 rear cameras in the upcoming flagship

A new video doing the rounds online shows its maker handling what is described as a "Huawei P50 Pro (dummy)". Presuming it is genuine, it may thus confirm numerous previous leaks for the phone, those pointing to an extra-large cam...

Deirdre O'Donnell, Mon, 26 Jul 2021 15:37:00 +0200

Motorola hypes an upcoming event. (Source: Motorola)

Motorola announces a new product event, possibly for the new Edge 20 smartphones

Motorola has revealed the time and date of its next product launch via its official Weibo channel. A teaser released alongside this post strongly suggests that this event is for the Edge 20 series, a trio of smartphones slated to ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, Mon, 26 Jul 2021 15:01:00 +0200

Apple A15 Bionic processor coming to the iPhone 13 lineup, 100 million units expected to hit the market

Apple is apparently gearing up to unleash 100 million iPhone 13 handsets

Apple has big plans for the iPhone 13 lineup, as the Cupertino-based tech giant has allegedly ordered more than 100 million A15 Bionic processors for the upcoming handsets. Compared to last year's 75 million iPhones, this figure t...

Codrut Nistor, Mon, 26 Jul 2021 14:21:00 +0200

The Galaxy Z Fold3 will come with a special case accessory to house its optional S-Pen. (Image: 91mobiles)

This is how Samsung will integrate the S-Pen into the Galaxy Z Fold3 experience

Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold3 will be the first in the series to support the company’s famous S-Pen. Up until now, however, it has been a mystery as to how Samsung had planned to integrate the S-Pen into the Fold3 experience. A fresh l...

Sanjiv Sathiah, Mon, 26 Jul 2021 11:19:00 +0200

Mi Mix 4 concept renders. (Source: Ice Universe)

Leaked Mi Mix 4 display protector teases the upcoming Xiaomi flagship's unblemished, bezel-less look thanks to its UDC

The Mi Mix 4 will join the upcoming Galaxy ZFold3 as the forerunner of the under-display camera design. A new leak shows what seems to be a glass protector for the Xiaomi premium phone, and should keep fans of the series fired up ...

Ricci Rox, Mon, 26 Jul 2021 09:16:00 +0200

Lenovo Legion 5 with AMD Ryzen 5, GeForce GTX 1650 Ti, and 120 Hz IPS display now on sale for $699 USD (Source: Walmart)

Deal | Lenovo Legion 5 with AMD Ryzen 5, GeForce GTX 1650 Ti, and 120 Hz IPS display now on sale for $699 USD

The 15.6-inch budget gaming laptop doesn't have the greatest specs or hardware, but it's good enough for users satisfied with 1080p gaming at 30 to 60 FPS. We recommend upgrading the 8 GB of RAM as soon as possible.

Allen Ngo, Mon, 26 Jul 2021 05:30:00 +0200

One of the now many affordable 5G smartphones: The Oppo A54 5G

Oppo A54 5G: 5G smartphone for little money

When it comes to the distribution of 5G, smartphone manufacturers have been much faster than network operators. Accordingly, the Oppo A54 5G is another affordable phone that features the latest mobile standard.

Mike Wobker, Sun, 25 Jul 2021 23:17:00 +0200

ZTE teases its new TWS earbuds. (Source: ZTE via Weibo)

ZTE will launch new TWS earbuds alongside its upcoming Axon 30 smartphone

ZTE is scheduled to launch its new under-display camera phone, the Axon 30, on July 27, 2021. Now, the OEM has also just announced that 2 new pairs of TWS earbuds will join it on stage. The LiveBuds Pro sport the mics necessary fo...

Deirdre O'Donnell, Sun, 25 Jul 2021 20:20:00 +0200

OxygenOS on the new 9 series. (Source: OnePlus)

OnePlus is slated to address its "throttling" issues in a future OxygenOS update

OnePlus has become linked to a controversy in which its 2021 line of flagship smartphones' version of Android (OxygenOS for the 9 series) was found to "throttle" a slew of popular and often necessary apps such as Chrome, yet unlea...

Deirdre O'Donnell, Sun, 25 Jul 2021 17:11:00 +0200

Amazon deleted 200 million fake reviews in 2020

The number of fraudulent reviews on the websites of the world's biggest online retailer is rapidly increasing, a fact which Amazon has now underlined with a mind-boggling statistic. Because deleting the fake reviews is not enough,...

Enrico Frahn, Sun, 25 Jul 2021 16:39:00 +0200

Lenovo announces US pricing and availability for the Ryzen 7 5800H-powered Legion 7

Lenovo debuted world-first 16-inch WQXGA (or QHD) laptop displays in its latest Legion 7 gaming machine. Its Ryzen 7 5800H-equipped SKUs are now available on the US market, starting at US$1,800. Its Intel counterpart (the Legion 7...

Deirdre O'Donnell, Sun, 25 Jul 2021 16:24:00 +0200

Leaked MediaTek Dimensity 1300T specs point to a new Snapdragon 865-beating chipset with an imminent launch

MediaTek is now rumored to have a new 5G Dimensity chipset ready to go. More detailed specs for this putative 1300T are now allegedly out there, including a 6 nanometer (nm) architecture and an ARM Cortex-A78 core, a combination t...

Deirdre O'Donnell, Sun, 25 Jul 2021 15:38:00 +0200

Asus ROG Strix Scar 15 G533 ships with a smaller 240 W AC adapter compared to the 280 W adapter for the G532 series

The slimmer adapter is over 250 g lighter without impacting the overall performance of the laptop. Users can also now recharge the laptop via USB-C whereas that was not possible on the older G532 series.

Allen Ngo, Sun, 25 Jul 2021 01:57:00 +0200

Rumor | NVIDIA Lovelace to feature in next gen Nintendo Switch, Lovelace RTX 40 with 2.2 GHz+ boost being prepped to outship AMD RDNA 3 at a lesser price irrespective of performance

NVIDIA's Lovelace RTX 40 GPU design has apparently been finalized according to a new leak. Lovelace is also likely to feature in the upcoming Nintendo "Super Switch" and could be a part of NVIDIA's Orin self-driving SoC systems. I...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, Sun, 25 Jul 2021 00:09:00 +0200

The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra is capped at a measly 25 W. (Source: Samsung)

The Samsung Galaxy S22 may match the Mi 12 and OnePlus 10 Pro in one major aspect

While the Galaxy S21 series saw Samsung take a step back in some hardware quarters, the Galaxy S22 looks set to be a return to form, with Samsung supposedly already testing competitive charging technology on its next-gen flagship ...

Ricci Rox, Sat, 24 Jul 2021 20:09:00 +0200

Nokia jumps back into the feature-phone market with the new 110 4G

The Nokia 110 4G is this HMD Global brand's latest button-phone, released to the Indian market today (July 24, 2021). As the name suggests, it has 4G/LTE connectivity despite its basic feature-device nature. Besides that, it won't...

Deirdre O'Donnell, Sat, 24 Jul 2021 19:36:00 +0200

The Motorola Edge 20 will have a flat display and an updated triple rear camera hump: new leak

Motorola is rumored to debut a new Edge 20 smartphone series later in 2021. Now, the prolific leaker OnLeaks has presented what are described as renders of its vanilla variant. They account for the specs mentioned in earlier leaks...

Deirdre O'Donnell, Sat, 24 Jul 2021 16:40:00 +0200

An iPad Mini 6 render. (Source: FrontPageTech)

New leaks purport to raise, then dash, hopes for an iPad Mini 6 with a mini-LED display

The media outlet DigiTimes has released a report alleging that Apple has ordered up-to-date mini-LED panels for the upcoming 2021 iPad Mini. This new display tech is also found in the latest and most premium iPad Pro, and might th...

Deirdre O'Donnell, Sat, 24 Jul 2021 15:30:00 +0200

Battlefield 1 is now free for the keeps on Amazon and free to play this weekend on Steam. (Image Source: EA)

Battlefield 1 and Battlefield V free to keep for posterity on Amazon Prime Gaming, Battlefield 1 free to play this weekend on Steam

Amazon Prime Gaming is now offering new Battlefield titles for free for Prime customers starting with Battlefield 1 till August 4 followed by Battlefield V from August 2 through October 1. Prime members can claim the loot in Amazo...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, Sat, 24 Jul 2021 15:07:00 +0200

Epic Games' new sale is on. (Source: Epic Games)

The Epic Games Store 2021 Summer Sale kicks off with up to 75% off some titles

Epic Games has announced that its store's Summer Sale 2021 event is now on. It contains deals such as 33% off Assassin’s Creed Valhalla or 20% off Days Gone. The platform has also released its usual choice of free games for the we...

Deirdre O'Donnell, Sat, 24 Jul 2021 14:48:00 +0200

A new S21 FE render. (Source: LetsGoDigital)

Rumor | No launch for the Galaxy S21 FE at the August 2021 Unpacked event

Samsung is projected to provide a successor for the well-regarded Galaxy S20 FE at some point in 2021. According to the latest rumors, this will not fall on August 11, the date chosen for the OEM's next upcoming major product even...

Deirdre O'Donnell, Sat, 24 Jul 2021 13:31:00 +0200

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