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The OnePlus 10T has the design language of the OnePlus 10 Pro with its wraparound camera housing. (Image source: @OnLeaks & SmartPrix)

OnePlus 10T: Cheaper option in the OnePlus 10 family leaks without Hasselblad branding or an alert slider

The ever-reliable OnLeaks has shared details about the OnePlus 10T, a cheaper alternative to the OnePlus 10 Pro. To be released without Hasselblad branding or an alert slider, the OnePlus 10T is expected to feature a Snapdragon 8 ...

Alex Alderson, 30 Jun 2022 19:09

A Mate 50 case? (Source: Sudanshu Ambhore via Twitter)

Huawei Mate 50 Pro: a new leak purports to highlight camera-hump design updates for the impending flagship mobile device

Huawei is still tipped to produce successors for the Mate 40 premium phablet series before the end of 2022. A well-known tipster claims to have come across evidence that shows the OEM will be sticking with one of the line's most s...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 30 Jun 2022 18:39

The Nothing Phone (1) will be available on July 12, but only by invitation. (Image source: Nothing)

Nothing Phone (1): Leaked European prices confirm higher starting price than the Google Pixel 6a as general availability date surfaces

It seems that Nothing will maintain its invite-only system for the Phone (1) until October. The same leak has also confirmed that the Nothing Phone (1) will be available in three memory configurations. Also, it turns out that the ...

Alex Alderson, 30 Jun 2022 17:53

ARM unveils its latest CPU products. (Source: ARM)

ARM unveils the Cortex-X3, A715 and A510 Refresh as its latest CPU cores to make mobile devices faster, yet more economical

ARM has made the Cortex-X3 official today. With its up-to-25% performance boost over the X2, It will probably be a marquee core for next-gen flagship mobile SoCs; however, the OEM asserts that the equally new A715 and refreshed A5...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 30 Jun 2022 17:47

Motorola will have released countless smartphones by the end of this year, Moto G42 pictured. (Image source: Motorola)

Specifications for Motorola 'Devon', 'Tundra', 'Maui' and 'Victoria' smartphones leak ahead of upcoming releases

According to reports, Motorola will launch at least four more smartphones before the end of 2022. Ranging from the budget 'Maui' to the high-end 'Tundra', Motorola's upcoming smartphone will join the likes of the Edge 30 series an...

Alex Alderson, 30 Jun 2022 16:13

The Edge 40 series could offer flagship chipsets all round. (Image source: Motorola)

Details about unreleased Motorola flagship smartphones leak with Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 and Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 due

Evan Blass has leaked details of what he believes could be the Edge 40 series. Potentially an Edge 40 Pro and a Moto G300 too, 'Bronco' and 'Canyon' are thought to feature 165 Hz displays and up to 12 GB of RAM. Purportedly, both ...

Alex Alderson, 30 Jun 2022 16:09

With its racing design, the realme GT Neo 3 may also be able to convince buyers who don't like playing Genshin Impact all that much.

This phone is a dream for Genshin Impact players

Using a dedicated display chip, the realme GT Neo 3 is able to boost the framerate in certain games. Other innovative features also come into play, but not all of them deliver what they promise.

Florian Schmitt, 30 Jun 2022 10:15

The Xiaomi Band 7 Pro is coming. (Source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Band 7 Pro officially confirmed to debut on July 4 with smartwatch-like design and new features

Xiaomi has now officially confirmed the imminent launch of its next fitness tracker. The Xiaomi Band 7 Pro will debut on July 4 alongside the Xiaomi 12S series, and will ditch the Band 7's design for a more watch-like look, a la R...

Ricci Rox, 30 Jun 2022 09:51

Does Google take pleasure in hearing the screams of its victims, or is it just business? (Image source: Google and Pixabay)

Hangouts needed to face the chop but Nexus is one of 4 Google projects that was axed way too soon

It must be difficult to be a Google project, never knowing when the technicolour tech giant will inevitably pull the plug on you like it has for so many of your compatriots. Google's latest victim is the much-maligned Hangouts—whi...

Julian van der Merwe, 30 Jun 2022 08:33

Update | Nokia G11 Plus will launch with more RAM and Android 12 out of the box

Nokia has already launched the G11 as one of its most affordable Android smartphones of 2022. Now, it is apparent the HMD Global brand plans to release a new Plus version of the same device. They have many specs in common - howev...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 29 Jun 2022 22:25

The Cubot Pocket comes in black, green and red colourways. (Image source: Cubot)

Cubot Pocket: Ultra-small smartphone launches globally with a 4-inch display and Android 11

Cubot has started selling the Pocket, a miniature smartphone running Android 11. Measuring 119 x 58 x 12.5 mm, the Cubot Pocket has a 4-inch display, 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of expandable storage. Cubot sells the Pocket through Amaz...

Alex Alderson, 29 Jun 2022 21:26

The Pixel 7 may feature the same front-facing camera as the Pixel 7 Pro, pictured. (Image source: Google)

Google Camera app reveals camera details about Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro and Pixel tablet

Google has released a new version of its camera app, which has now reached version 8.5. While the update contains minor changes, it seems that Google has also added references to the upcoming Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro and next year's P...

Alex Alderson, 29 Jun 2022 21:13

The Galaxy Z Fold3 arrived with a massive US$1799 MSRP. (Source: Samsung)

Samsung Galaxy A Fold: Affordable foldable phone touted to arrive for under US$800

Samsung has plans to release its first affordable foldable device in the future. According to word from Korean sources, the foldable is in development and will arrive in 2024 with a price tag equivalent to less than half of the Ga...

Ricci Rox, 29 Jun 2022 18:37

The Nothing Phone (1) will be available in two colour options, both with translucent back panels. (Image source: Nothing via @rquandt)

Carl Pei defends Snapdragon 778G+ choice for the Nothing Phone (1) as evidence of second colour option emerges

Nothing CEO Carl Pei has confirmed that the Phone (1) will rely on the Snapdragon 778G+, a chipset that Qualcomm has since replaced with the Snapdragon 7 Gen 1. Electing to defend the decision as 'the most balanced choice', Pei co...

Alex Alderson, 29 Jun 2022 17:11

The Pova 3 as an Amazon.in special. (Source: Tecno via Amazon)

Tecno Pova 3 is now officially India's first 7,000mAh/33W Android smartphone

Tecno has finally released the Pova 3 via its store on Amazon.in. The new Android smartphone features the promised FHD+ 90Hz display, powered by an extra-large battery that benefits from a power brick for its top charging speed th...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 29 Jun 2022 16:14

Concept renders of the iQOO 10 and iQOO 10 BMW. (Image source: Digital Chat Station & @UniverseIce - edited)

Early renders reveal design for iQOO's first smartphones with a gimbal camera and 200 W fast charging

Renders of various iQOO 10 models have surfaced online, a gaming offshoot of Vivo. Rumoured to debut next month, the iQOO 10 and iQOO 10 Pro will be joined by a BMW version. Reportedly, iQOO will bring the Dimensity 9000+ and Snap...

Alex Alderson, 29 Jun 2022 16:04

The XCover6 Pro is live. (Source: Samsung)

Samsung Galaxy XCover6 Pro becomes a series first with 5G support and a 120Hz screen

Samsung has now made the Galaxy XCover6 Pro official. The OEM's latest rugged smartphone is also its most premium, being the first of its line with a 5G-capable SoC, a high-refresh-rate display and a 50MP main camera. Then again, ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 29 Jun 2022 15:23

The Pixel 6a appears to have a faster fingerprint scanner than the Pixel 6 Pro. (Image source: Fazli Halim)

Google Pixel 6a: Early reviews compare fingerprint scanner speed with Pixel 6 Pro and camera quality with iPhone 13 Pro Max

The arrival of the Pixel 6a is only a few weeks away from arriving. However, early review videos have already showcased the device's fingerprint scanner against the Pixel 6 Pro. Separately, another reviewer has pitted the Pixel 6a...

Alex Alderson, 29 Jun 2022 14:22

The LG Wing has received Android 12, its second major OS update to date. (Image source: NotebookCheck)

LG surprises with Android 12 update containing June 2022 security patch for LG Wing

LG has begun upgrading the Wing to Android 12, seven months on from the device's last OS update. Android 12 brings several changes to the device and contains the latest set of Android security patches. Rolling out in South Korea f...

Alex Alderson, 29 Jun 2022 14:13

The Lenovo Halo gaming smartphone just showed up on Geekbench (image via Evan Blass on Twitter)

Lenovo Halo: High-end gaming smartphone makes Geekbench debut powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1

Lenovo's upcoming gaming smartphone, codenamed Halo, has made one of its first Geekbench appearances. It packs a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC, 8 GB of RAM and runs Android 12. Lenovo is expected to unveil the devices sometime in July 2...

Anil Ganti, 29 Jun 2022 11:03

The 6.7-inch iPhone 14 Max could actually be called the iPhone 14 Plus. (Image Source: EverythingApplePro)

Apple iPhone 14 Max becomes iPhone 14 Plus: Divisive rumors fly that Apple is going back to iPhone 8 days for branding inspiration

Vendor sources seem to suggest that Apple may resurrect the Plus moniker, five years after the iPhone 8 Plus, with this year's upcoming 6.7-inch iPhone 14 Plus. However, other sources feel that may not be the case. The iPhone 14 P...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 29 Jun 2022 08:05

The Xiaomi 12 Lite shares a camera design with its premium stablemates. (Source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi 12 Lite unboxing video confirms "featherweight slim design" and 108 MP camera for the cheapest Xiaomi 12 series phone

The upcoming Xiaomi 12 Lite has now appeared in the flesh by way of an unboxing video. The video confirms the design of the phone—with a distinctive camera module and iPhone-esque, flat form factor—as well as some key features of ...

Ricci Rox, 29 Jun 2022 07:56

ARM Immortalis-G715 supports hardware-accelerated ray tracing. (Image Source: ARM)

ARM Immortalis-G715 flagship GPU scales up to 16 cores and supports hardware-accelerated ray tracing, will be available in smartphones early 2023

ARM has unveiled its flagship gaming GPU, the Immortalis-G715. The Immortalis-G715 is the first ARM GPU to support hardware-accelerated ray tracing via a dedicated ray tracing unit and can scale up to 16 cores. It also supports va...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 29 Jun 2022 07:13

HTC debuts the Desire 22 Pro. (Source: HTC)

HTC launches the Desire 22 Pro as a first-generation Viverse-compatible smartphone

HTC has been hinting at the imminent launch of a 'Viverse phone' for some time, and has now made good on these teasers with the new Desire 22 Pro. The OEM asserts that it comes with internals powerful enough to run metaverse apps ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 28 Jun 2022 21:40

The Xiaomi 12S Pro may have a ceramic back panel, among other features. (Image source: Lei Jun)

Lei Jun confirms Xiaomi 12S Ultra while revealing Xiaomi 12S Pro design and specifications

Xiaomi co-founder has revealed several details about the Xiaomi 12S Pro, one of three smartphones in the upcoming Xiaomi 12S series. Simultaneously, he also confirmed that the Xiaomi 12S Ultra will be joining the Xiaomi 12S and Xi...

Alex Alderson, 28 Jun 2022 17:25

The Nothing Phone (1) will be officially unveiled on July 12 (image via Nothing)

Nothing Phone (1): US$397 smartphone to pack a 120 Hz AMOLED screen, Snapdragon 778G+ SoC, and a 4,500 mAh battery

New reports online have shed light on key specs of the Nothing Phone (1). It is said to pack an OLED panel clocked at 120 Hz, a Snapdragon 778G+, 50 + 12 MP dual rear cameras and a 4,500 mAh battery with 45 W fast charging. Prices...

Anil Ganti, 28 Jun 2022 17:22

The Galaxy S22 Plus will be one of the first smartphones to receive Android 13 and One UI 5.0, pictured. (Image source: Samsung)

One UI 5.0 beta and stable release time frames revealed for Samsung Galaxy smartphones

According to reports, Samsung is preparing to release this year's major One UI update a month earlier than One UI 4.0. Also, One UI 5.0 beta availability could start as soon as next month, with Samsung looking to begin Android 13 ...

Alex Alderson, 28 Jun 2022 17:11

The ROG Phone 6 should be available globally with up to 18 GB of RAM and a Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 chipset. (Image source: 91mobiles & Evan Blass)

ASUS ROG Phone 6: Marketing images of upcoming gaming smartphone and two first-party accessories leak ahead of July 5 launch

ASUS is close to unveiling the ROG Phone 6, with the company having scheduled a July 5 release. In the meantime, a reliable leaker has shared photos of ASUS' next gaming smartphone with the AeroActive Cooler 6 and Devilcase Guardi...

Alex Alderson, 28 Jun 2022 16:23

The NuraTrue Pros. (Source: Nura via Kickstarter)

NuraTrue Pro launches via Kickstarter as the first pair of wireless earbuds with aptX Lossless

Nura's latest offerings are already shaping up to be a crowdfunding hit thanks to claims that these new Pro accessories are the world's first wireless earbuds to ship with support for lossless audio over Bluetooth. They will do so...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 28 Jun 2022 15:54

The N20 5G is available unlocked now. (Source: OnePlus)

OnePlus Nord N20 is released as an unlocked 5G phone for the first time

OnePlus touts its Nord N20 as an excellent entry point into the 5G smartphone market. Then again, this route has only ever gone through T-Mobile in the US thus far. However, it is now available in the same country as a carrier-unl...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 28 Jun 2022 15:04

The Poco F4 GT offers a lot of smartphone for a cheap price. We were very pleased to find a 120W charger already included with the Xiaomi phone.

Verdict on the Xiaomi Poco F4 GT - Impressive for daily use but lacking as a gaming smartphone

While the Poco F4 GT is an excellent mid-range smartphone for price-conscious gamers, the F4 GT is not a true gaming smartphone, in our opinion. In this article, we will explore the reasons for our verdict on the Xiaomi phone.

Marcus Herbrich, 28 Jun 2022 15:02

The Xiaomi 12S series is here. (Source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi 12S series officially confirmed for July 4 launch in collaboration with Leica

Xiaomi has now officially confirmed a launch date for its next set of premium phones, the Xiaomi 12S series. The Xiaomi 12S, Xiaomi 12S, and Xiaomi 12S Ultra are expected to debut on July 4, with camera performance being Xiaomi's ...

Ricci Rox, 28 Jun 2022 04:31

The Galaxy S23 and S23+ look set to retain their predecessors' 10 MP zoom camera. (Source: Samsung)

Samsung Galaxy S23, S23+ to miss out on any significant zoom camera improvements

The Samsung Galaxy S23 and S23+ are expected to feature a new 12 MP selfie camera. On the other hand, however, it appears Samsung will maintain the 10 MP telephoto camera from the S22 and S22+ on the next-gen non-Ultra models.

Ricci Rox, 28 Jun 2022 00:45

Android 13 Beta 3.3 is available to download on Pixel smartphones. (Image source: Google)

Android 13 Beta 3.3: Google releases new beta build for the Pixel 4 through Pixel 6 series with several bug fixes

Google has announced Android Beta 13.3, the third beta build since Android 13 reached Platform Stability. The latest beta build contains a surprising number of fixes, especially considering the impending arrival of Android 13 Beta...

Alex Alderson, 27 Jun 2022 21:42

The Xiaomi 11T series arrived last September with a choice of MediaTek and Snapdragon chipsets. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Global release planned for Xiaomi 12T series as possible Xiaomi 11T or Xiaomi 11T Pro successors stops by FCC

It seems that Xiaomi is preparing to release a global successor to the Xiaomi 11T and Xiaomi 11T Pro. While Xiaomi has not announced anything yet, it has registered the 22071212AG with the FCC, confirming availability outside Chin...

Alex Alderson, 27 Jun 2022 18:10

Samsung Galaxy A23 5G is tipped to launch soon following a trip to Geekbench

The Samsung Galaxy A23 has allegedly been spotted on Geekbench prior to its launch. That might be a confusing statement, given that there is already a phone of this name on the market - however, this new version is thought to have...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 27 Jun 2022 16:11

The role of RFFE in the average mobile device. (Source: Qualcomm)

Qualcomm announces its latest RFFE module to bring 5G with Wi-Fi 7 to all kinds of next-gen devices

Qualcomm asserts that its latest radiofrequency front-end (or RFFE) solution is the ideal companion for an up-to-date mobile modem, as it confers the new spec of "5G/Wi-Fi coexistence" on a given device, as well as battery savings...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 27 Jun 2022 15:44

The Reno8 series' design. (Source: MySmartPrice)

Rumor | OPPO Reno8 series is coming to India in July 2022 - with a catch

OPPO has reportedly set a date for the Indian launch of the Reno8 Android smartphone series. Therefore, they may become the latest source of high-refresh-rate AMOLED displays and 80W fast charging in that market soon. However, it ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 27 Jun 2022 14:56

First Xiaomi 12T details revealed in new leak with a Dimensity 8100 potentially on the cards

The Xiaomi 12T is expected to land later in the year alongside the Xiaomi 12T Pro. Some details of the sub-premium phone have now surfaced well ahead of release, mostly hinting at a MediaTek Dimensity chipset.

Ricci Rox, 27 Jun 2022 14:10

Rumor | iQOO will debut the Dimensity 9000 Plus processor in the upcoming 10-series flagship smartphones

The upcoming iQOO 10 Pro flagship Android smartphone is projected to launch with the latest top-end Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 processor. However, it now seems the vanilla 10 that might accompany it will hold its own with th...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 27 Jun 2022 14:06

The Apple iPhone 14 series is expected to be officially announced at an event in September. (Image source: concept by @ld_vova/Unsplash - edited)

Leaked Apple iPhone 14 battery capacities raise some eyebrows but iPhone 14 Pro Max battery life should still be stellar

Alleged Apple iPhone 14 battery capacity figures have leaked with some surprising details included. It appears that Cupertino is considering giving the iPhone 14 Pro Max a lower battery capacity than the iPhone 13 Pro Max. Some ha...

Daniel R Deakin, 26 Jun 2022 23:46

The Pixel 7 Pro with its distinctive rear camera housing. (Image source: Google News)

Google Pixel 7 Pro prototype confirms more changes from Pixel 6 Pro

More hands-on photos of the Pixel 7 Pro have leaked, again from a bricked prototype. More details about the device's components have leaked too, including a new NFC module without a built-in UWB element.

Alex Alderson, 26 Jun 2022 22:54

The Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 looks set to debut in mid-November. (Source: Qualcomm)

Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 launch date potentially revealed by Qualcomm

Qualcomm has now revealed the date of its next Snapdragon Tech Summit. If previous years are any indication, this event will likely see the global debut of the company's next-gen flagship chipset, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2.

Ricci Rox, 26 Jun 2022 17:18

Apple's share of the global premium smartphone market gets even bigger in the first quarter of 2022

Apple enjoyed the biggest share of the premium smartphone market worldwide in the first quarter of 2021 (1Q2021), and was not even slightly shaken from this lead in 1Q2022, with even more of a share at 62%. It was a surprisingly g...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 26 Jun 2022 17:05

The Xiaomi 12S Ultra could be one of three members in the Xiaomi 12S series. (Image source: @OnLeaks)

Xiaomi 12 Ultra: Packaging leak indicates Xiaomi 12S Ultra name change as preparations for 'new era' launch event appear online

According to new evidence, Xiaomi will not be releasing the Xiaomi 12 Ultra anywhere, not even in China. Instead, Xiaomi will release its next 'Ultra' smartphone under the Xiaomi 12S series. The Xiaomi 12S, Xiaomi 12S Pro and Xiao...

Alex Alderson, 26 Jun 2022 11:59

The iPhone 13 continues to show excellent sales performance. (Source: NextPit)

Apple iPhone 13, Redmi K50, Xiaomi 12X biggest winners in concluded 6.18 sales

Sales data from China's just-concluded 6.18 sales are in, providing some insights into what models are currently the most popular in the world's biggest smartphone market. The iPhone 13 is undisputed king, it appears, with Xiaomi ...

Ricci Rox, 26 Jun 2022 09:47

Xiaomi could give next-gen mid-rangers a premium edge. (Source: Xiaomi)

Rumor | Xiaomi strikes a new deal with TCL CSOT to bring advanced LTPO screens to more mid-range smartphones

According to a famous leaker, the next generation of mid-tier mobile device might be ready to move up to the type of display formerly exclusive to much more high-end smartphones. The first of these upcoming smartphones is allegedl...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 25 Jun 2022 16:39