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It appears that Xiaomi has already mass-produced Redmi 12 retail units. (Image source: Newzonly & @passionategeekz)

Early Xiaomi Redmi 12 retail unit shown before release

Someone has got their hands on the Redmi 12 before its official release. Sporting a different design to most Xiaomi smartphones, the Redmi 12 is expected to be available later this month for under €200.

Alex Alderson, 07 Jun 2023 19:59

Early Dimensity 9300 leaks indicate a powerhouse. (Source: MediaTek)

MediaTek Dimensity 9300: Leaks reveal clock speed info and significant GPU improvements for the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 rival

The MediaTek Dimensity 9300 is slated to right the wrong of its predecessor with big performance upgrades. More details on the chipset's CPU have now surfaced in the wild, along with early GPU benchmark numbers that indicate Snapd...

Ricci Rox, 07 Jun 2023 15:57

The Galaxy Z Flip5 will be one of many devices that Samsung debuts at its next Galaxy Unpacked event. (Image source: @OnLeaks & MediaPeanut)

Samsung confirms location, rough date and device highlights of new Galaxy Unpacked event

Samsung has teased initial details about its next Galaxy Unpacked event. So far, the company has confirmed that it will showcase a new generation of foldable devices, rumoured to be the Galaxy Z Fold5 and Galaxy Z Flip5. Samsung h...

Alex Alderson, 07 Jun 2023 12:31

The Xiaomi 13 Pro was capped at 1080p selfie video. (Source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi 14: Next-gen Xiaomi flagships to arrive with improved selfie performance and USB 3.2

The Xiaomi 14 series will debut later in the year. In addition to design and SoC upgrades, the next-gen flagship phones are expected to bring two new features that were sadly missing from the Xiaomi 13 and Xiaomi 13 Pro—if a new l...

Ricci Rox, 07 Jun 2023 06:29

The Xiaomi 13 Ultra has made its way to Europe in Olive Green and Ultra Black finishes. (Image source: NotebookCheck)

Xiaomi 13 Ultra lands in Europe with flagship pricing

Xiaomi has announced European pricing and availability for Xiaomi 13 Ultra, its latest flagship smartphone. The Xiaomi 13 Ultra will only be available outside China in one memory option and two colourways.

Alex Alderson, 06 Jun 2023 10:00

The NexDock XL is already orderable. (Image source: Nex Computer)

NexDock XL: First 15.6-inch convertible laptop dock introduced with wired and wireless connectivity options

Nex Computer has announced the NexDock XL, a 15.6-inch laptop dock with a built-in wireless charger that allows a smartphone to be used as a trackpad. The NexDock XL is available for US$349 and is compatible with smartphones that ...

Alex Alderson, 05 Jun 2023 23:02

The Phone (2) is hard to tell apart from its predecessor. (Image source: SmartPrix & @OnLeaks)

Nothing Phone (2) renders surface showing design differences from Phone (1)

The release of the Nothing Phone (2) is still at least a month away. Nonetheless, a renowned leaker has revealed what the upcoming smartphone looks like and how it differs from the current Phone (1).

Alex Alderson, 05 Jun 2023 16:11

The Tensor G3 will, like its predecessors, be built by Samsung. (Source: Google)

Tensor G3: Google Pixel 8 series chipset fails to match the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 in early Geekbench appearance

The Pixel 8 series will debut later in the year powered by Google's third-gen Tensor chipset. The Tensor G3 appears to have made an early trip over to Geekbench, putting up numbers that indicate worse CPU performance than even las...

Ricci Rox, 05 Jun 2023 13:19

An Android 14 Battery Health leak. (Source: Mishaal Rahman via Twitter)

Android 14 tipped to include native "battery health feature"

Google will finally release the Android equivalent of iOS' Battery Health screen for the first time. The facility is thought to land with the software's next major upgrade, although it might be accessed in its latest betas for the...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 04 Jun 2023 15:30

Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 launch apparently brought forward in 2023

Qualcomm typically introduces its latest top-of-the-line chipset for mobile devices during its yearly Snapdragon Summit conference. The OEM has confirmed that it will hold such an event in 2023 - just about a month earlier than us...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 03 Jun 2023 22:22

Motorola Razr 40 Ultra is officially coming to India

Motorola India has alerted its fans that it will "Flip the Script" for its next major product event. That is because it is now slated to unleash the OEM's latest foldable clamshell Android smartphone on another new market. It is b...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 03 Jun 2023 20:10

The Future Eternal City Wireless Charger. (Source: AOHi)

Deal | Grab a "Space-Themed Charging Station" for up to 31.5% off retail price

Is it a multi-mode mobile device charging station?...is it a DIY desk toy?...is it a potential gift for a techy loved one? According to AOHi, it is all of those things. The brand's "Future Eternal City" accessory is intended to lo...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 03 Jun 2023 19:24

Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra in green finish (Source: Samsung)

Deal | Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra (128 GB, green) now 33% off on Amazon

With generous discounts of over 20% available to some of its siblings as well, the 128 GB green Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra is currently available on Amazon with an excellent discount of 33%. Thanks to it, those interested can get th...

Codrut Nistor, 03 Jun 2023 11:01

It seems inevitable that the Exynos chipset will eventually make a return to the Galaxy S lineup. (Image source: Samsung - edited)

Galaxy S23 Ultra Exynos 2300 model and Galaxy Note resurrection head rampant conjecture over true identity of mysterious Samsung SM-S919O device

There has been some considerable conjecture over what the recently discovered mysterious Samsung SM-S919O device could actually be. A couple of well-known leakers have been offering their opinions, with one stating it could be a S...

Daniel R Deakin, 02 Jun 2023 20:27

The Xiaomi 13 Ultra is still without a global release, over two months after its Chinese launch. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi 13 Ultra on course for June global release

Xiaomi appears to be laying the groundwork for a Xiaomi 13 Ultra global release later this month. While the company has not shared anything official yet, it has now scheduled two release dates outside China.

Alex Alderson, 02 Jun 2023 19:35

Xiaomi is expected to offer the Redmi 12 in three colours. (Image source: WinFuture)

Leaker reveals new Xiaomi Redmi 12 in three colours

A leaker has revealed extensive details about the Redmi 12, a mid-range smartphone that Xiaomi is said to be releasing next month. Allegedly, the Redmi 12 will launch with a 90 Hz and 1080p display, a 5,000 mAh battery and a 50 MP...

Alex Alderson, 02 Jun 2023 18:05

The Razr 40 and Razr 40 Ultra will likely serve as Galaxy Z Flip4 and Galaxy Z Flip5 competitors globally. (Image source: NotebookCheck)

Motorola Razr 40 and Razr 40 Ultra debut globally with new clamshell foldable designs

Motorola has now unveiled the Razr 40 and Razr 40 Ultra, sold as the Razr and Razr+ in North America. Not only has Motorola confirmed all key specifications for both devices, but it has also outlined pricing across China, Europe, ...

Alex Alderson, 02 Jun 2023 15:27

Anycubic Photon Mono M5 3D resin printer with 12K resolution is up for pre-order

Anycubic asserts that its latest Photon Mono-series 3D printer will retain every detail of its input thanks to a new, high-res monochrome LCD screen. The M5 also supports a mobile app for "one-touch" model selection and progress-t...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 02 Jun 2023 15:20

We like the Oppo Find X6 Pro a lot, but it may not be an option for most users due to lack of availability.

Verdict on the Oppo Find X6 Pro: Not only should Oppo smartphone fans be concerned

In our review, the Oppo Find X6 Pro shows off its best side. Its appealing design and strong hardware make it a great alternative to the Galaxy S23 Ultra or Xiaomi 13 Ultra. Unfortunately, it is very unlikely that we'll have the p...

Marcus Herbrich, 02 Jun 2023 11:22

Google has brought new Spotify integrations for smartwatches and tablets with its latest Feature Drop. (Image source: Google)

June Feature Drop brings new features to recent Pixel smartphones and Pixel Watch

Google has announced several new features for Pixel devices that it will start rolling out later this month. Available for the Pixel Watch too, the June Feature Drop arrives just before Google starts shipping the Pixel Fold and Pi...

Alex Alderson, 02 Jun 2023 00:09

Seemingly, Google had at least two other foldable Pixel projects before settling on the current Pixel Fold. (Image source: Google)

Pixel Fold: Google alludes to Pipit prototype during in-house interview

Google is on the verge of shipping its Galaxy Z Fold4 competitor following several alleged cancelled prototypes. Now, several Google employees have confirmed as much, revealing that model before the Pixel Fold was simply not 'good...

Alex Alderson, 01 Jun 2023 19:41

iPhone production gets underway in 2023. (Source: Apple)

LG tipped to cut into Samsung's iPhone 15 Pro-series display orders

Samsung took a disproportionate amount of orders for the OLED displays found in the iPhone 14 range during their production compared to other main display suppliers LG and BOE. The former is now said to have gained some ground bac...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 01 Jun 2023 19:16

The Phone (2) is expected to launch with rear-mounted LED lights. (Image source: Gavin Phillips)

New Nothing Phone (2) details confirmed as company promotes its sustainability credentials

Nothing is preparing to launch the Phone (2), its next-generation smartphone. With the launch occurring next month, Nothing has taken steps to underline how it has lowered its carbon footprint between the Phone (1) and Phone (2). ...

Alex Alderson, 01 Jun 2023 18:27

Motorola is already advertising the Razr 40 Ultra in Sofia. (Image source: @nixanbal)

Motorola Razr 40 Ultra datasheet leaks as official billboard pictured

Motorola will soon unveil the Razr 40 series, consisting of the Razr 40 and Razr 40 Ultra. A leaker has shared the latter's full specification sheet ahead of tomorrow's launch, confirming a rather limited IP rating. Motorola is al...

Alex Alderson, 31 May 2023 20:41

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra: Bill of materials for new 2023 flagship estimated at well over US$400

According to a new report, making the Galaxy S23 Ultra cost Samsung ~39% of its current official retail value per unit. About 35% of this production cost went on the super-premium Android smartphone's class-leading new processor, ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 31 May 2023 20:40

The Xiaomi 13 series may not reach its first anniversary before successors arrive. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Early Xiaomi 14 and Xiaomi 14 Pro sightings surface online

Early signs of the Xiaomi 14 series have been spotted, at least 6 months before the expected arrival of the Xiaomi 14 or Xiaomi 14 Pro. Chinese and global models have been seen so far, although a renowned leaker claims to have bee...

Alex Alderson, 31 May 2023 18:42

The Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) has arrived in two colours. (Image source: Motorola)

Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) arrives as new mid-range and first Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 smartphone

The Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) has debuted in North America. Smaller than its predecessor, the Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) is also the world's first smartphone with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1, a 4 nm chipset. The new Moto G Stylus 5...

Alex Alderson, 31 May 2023 15:21

Samsung T7 Shield portable SSD color choices (Source: Samsung)

Deal | 4 TB Samsung T7 Shield portable SSD now 49% off on Amazon

Down from US$429.99 to a more wallet-friendly US$219.99 thanks to a 49% discount, the 4 TB Samsung T7 Shield portable SSD has been around since mid-November 2022 and became very popular since then. This fast and handy rugged stora...

Codrut Nistor, 30 May 2023 23:10

The Marble Odyssey special edition. (Source: OnePlus)

OnePlus 11 Marble Odyssey edition is coming to India in June 2023

OnePlus has announced that it is releasing a special edition of its current flagship Android smartphone for its fans in India. Its new Marble Odyssey finish is made of "3D crystalline rock" that falls into a pattern that may vary ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 30 May 2023 19:26

The Redmi Note 12T Pro ships in three colour options. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Redmi Note 12T Pro: Xiaomi releases new mid-range model with 144 Hz display

The Redmi Note 12T Pro is Xiaomi's latest mid-range smartphone and the second Redmi Note 12 series model released this month. Offered with a MediaTek Dimensity 8200 Ultra chipset and up to 12 GB of RAM, the Redmi Note 12T Pro also...

Alex Alderson, 30 May 2023 19:13

Volcan Energon 300 compact LFP-battery portable power station debuts on Kickstarter

Volcan has now followed through on its crowdfunding teasers by announcing that its Energon 300 campaign has started today (May 30, 2023). Its angular metallic "space-age" case weighs about 3.6 kilograms (kg), yet is rated to pack ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 30 May 2023 18:33

ARM unveiled its latest v9.2 big.LITTLE and 5th Gen GPU architectures. (Image Source: ARM Community)

Computex 2023 | ARM details v9.2 TCS23 architecture with up to 14 cores and 15% gains, Cortex-X4 with 3.4 GHz clock along with 10-core 5th Gen Immortalis-G720 GPU unveiled

At Computex 2023, ARM unveiled its latest v9.2 big.LITTLE architecture promising up to 15% gen-on-gen gains. The TCS23 architecture and DynamIQ Shared Unit-120 allows SoC vendors to mix and match big.LITTLE configurations of the C...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 30 May 2023 12:50

The Xiaomi 13 Ultra is expected to launch globally in two colours. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi 13 Ultra: European retailers reveal lower than rumoured pricing

Two European retailers have listed the Xiaomi 13 Ultra, Xiaomi's current premier smartphone. While leakers alleged that the Xiaomi 13 Ultra would launch in Europe for €1,499, both retailers point to much lower pricing, as little a...

Alex Alderson, 30 May 2023 00:17

The Honor 90 comes in four colours. (Image source: Honor)

Honor 90: New mid-range smartphone arrives with 200 MP camera and 1200p display

The Honor 90 builds on last year's Honor 80, although it is closer to the Honor 90 Pro in some areas. Equipped with a Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 chipset, the Honor 90 also has a 1200p AMOLED display, a 200 MP primary camera and a 5,000 mA...

Alex Alderson, 29 May 2023 23:33

The Honor 90 Pro is the more expensive alternative to the Honor 90. (Image source: Honor)

Honor 90 Pro debuts with 200 MP camera and Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 at mid-range prices

Honor has presented two new smartphones today in its home market today, one of which being the Honor 90 Pro. While the smartphone shares some features with its predecessor, it also has a new camera set-up, among other changes.

Alex Alderson, 29 May 2023 23:17

The Redmi Note 12T Pro resembles other Redmi Note 12 series models. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Redmi Note 12T Pro to launch with 144 Hz display and new Dimensity 8200 Ultra chip

Xiaomi is preparing to release the Redmi Note 12T Pro, a new mid-range smartphone. Not only has the company revealed the device's release date, but it has also revealed various specifications following a Geekbench appearance.

Alex Alderson, 29 May 2023 19:34

The Reno10 Pro Plus' display. (Source: Digital Chat Station via Weibo)

OnePlus "11RT" tipped to launch with same display as OPPO Reno10 Pro Plus

OnePlus is now thought to launch a second-gen Ace Pro in China - which, if so, is an increasingly sure sign that it might debut as a new variant of the flagship 11 in the rest of the world. However, it might not have that Android ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 29 May 2023 19:03

The Xiaomi 13T Pro may look roughly the same from the front as the Xiaomi 13, pictured. (Image source: NotebookCheck)

Early design of Redmi K60 Ultra and Xiaomi 13T Pro shown

A leaker has revealed what this year's Redmi K60 Ultra and Xiaomi 13T Pro will look like. Both due towards the tail end of 2023, the pair are expected to launch with 144 Hz displays and MediaTek Dimensity 9200 Plus chipsets, among...

Alex Alderson, 29 May 2023 13:20

Tecno Camon 20 series of Android smartphones with high-res rear cameras and unique design launch in India

Tecno has officially brought its latest Camon-series smartphones to the Indian market, its 20 Premier flagship included. It packs a 108MP shooter in its distinctive, angular rear camera hump, and also offers a large AMOLED display...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 28 May 2023 18:42

Doogee V20 Pro and Doogee S100 Pro rugged Android smartphones (Source: Doogee)

Doogee introduces two new rugged smartphones, namely V20 Pro and S100 Pro

The barely unveiled Doogee V20 Pro and S100 Pro bring new combinations of highlights into the Chinese OEM's portfolio of products while remaining faithful to the MediaTek hardware. The first one replaces the secondary display on t...

Codrut Nistor, 28 May 2023 16:33

The Razr 40's design will mirror the Galaxy Z Flip4. (Image source: Motorola via MySmartPrice)

Motorola Razr 40: Last-gen mid-range Qualcomm chipset headed to new foldable

Motorola is edging ever nearer to releasing the Razr 40, one of two forthcoming clamshell foldables by the company. Both due on June 1, a recent Geekbench listing appears to confirm the Razr 40's reliance on an outdated Qualcomm S...

Alex Alderson, 28 May 2023 14:24

The Sony Xperia 1 V has a distinctive straight-edged design but the future could be curvier like 2018's XZ2. (Image source: Sony/Unsplash - edited)

Comforting Xperia 1 V memory specifications revealed as major design overhaul tipped to be on Sony's list of things to do

The memory specifications for the Sony Xperia 1 V RAM and storage have been shared by a well-known leaker. At the same time, a new rumor has sprung up about the storied Xperia line claiming that Sony could return to something like...

Daniel R Deakin, 27 May 2023 23:39

A full range of 2023 iPhone dummies. (Source: MacRumors)

Rumor | iPhone 15, 15 Plus and 15 Pro show up to complete their set of dummy units

An Apple rumors blog has shown off what might be a full collection of iPhone 15-series dummy models in a new video post. According to this new leak, the Cupertino giant will produce direct successors for each 14-series variant in ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 27 May 2023 19:13

The Xiaomi 14 Pro(?). (Source: Ice Universe via Twitter)

Xiaomi 14 Pro display and specs supposedly revealed in fresh leaks

Xiaomi is projected to unleash an upgrade over its current 13 Pro flagship Android smartphone by the end of 2023. Then again, this "14 Pro" is now thought to launch with the same type of screen as its predecessor - albeit with twe...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 27 May 2023 17:15

iQOO "11S" with 'full-speed' Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC tipped to launch in new leak

iQOO is now thought to launch an updated version of its 11 Pro premium Android smartphone in mid-2023 - however, this one might have the 'overclocked' version of the top-end Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset heretofore exclusive to the G...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 27 May 2023 16:22

Google Pixel Fold sells out in its most expensive form in the US

The Pixel Fold is now officially the most expensive Android device that Google sells through its online Store in the US - and is even more pricey in its top-end 12GB RAM/512GB internal storage configuration. Nevertheless, the Moun...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 26 May 2023 20:19