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Exynos 2300: Samsung Galaxy S23 Exynos model seemingly still on the cards as first SoC details surface

Earlier reports claimed that Samsung could be ditching Exynos for the Galaxy S23 and S24 lineups in favor of a truly custom SoC on the Galaxy S25. New information, however, now reveals some early details of the Exynos 2300 that co...

Ricci Rox, 26 May 2022 16:56

Samsung's "200MP Cat". (Source: Samsung)

Samsung's new ISOCELL HP1 billboard ad features a 200MP cat

Can you print a whole billboard using nothing more than a smartphone camera? According to Samsung, you can - so long as the sensor in question is the new ISOCELL HP1. The OEM's latest YouTube ad depicts the creation of the 616 squ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 26 May 2022 16:25

Xiaomi is only selling the POCO F4 GT in Stealth Black until the end of the month. (Image source: Xiaomi)

POCO F4 GT: Xiaomi brings Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 gaming smartphone to the UK at a £200 discount with a pre-order bonus

Xiaomi has released the POCO F4 GT in the UK, where it retails for £699. However, Xiaomi is selling the handset at a substantial discount until the end of the month, albeit only in one colour option. With £200 off and 2 months of ...

Alex Alderson, 26 May 2022 16:20

An 'Honor 70' in the wild. (Source: Weibo)

The Honor 70 Pro Plus is tipped to become the world's first Dimensity 9000/LTPO OLED/Sony IMX 800/100 W-charging smartphone

The Honor 70 series are shaping up to become premium mid-rangers to be taken seriously within the Android space on their debut. This impression has become reinforced due to the appearance of new and apparently official posters poi...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 26 May 2022 14:43

The GT Neo 3 Naruto Edition. (Source: Realme)

Update | Realme x Naruto limited editions of the GT Neo 3 and Powerbank 3 Pro become official

Realme has overtly confirmed that its inaugural Naruto-themed special edition Android smartphone and accessory will be available alongside the new Pad X in China soon. The new GT Neo 3 SKU in question is an appropriately restyled ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 26 May 2022 14:06

Realme Pad X 5G launches as an attainable mid-range tablet for the masses

Realme has now officially launched its latest tablet in China. The Realme Pad X debuts as the company's first 5G-enabled tablet and offers purely mid-range specs with a starting price tag that converts into under US$200.

Ricci Rox, 26 May 2022 11:02

Redmi Buds 4 and Redmi Buds 4 Pro launched with IP54 ratings and affordable prices

Xiaomi, alongside the Redmi Note 11T series and Xiaomi Band 7, also launched the Redmi Buds 4 and Redmi Buds 4 Pro. Both earbuds offer IP54 ratings and "active noise reduction", with the Redmi Buds 4 starting at the equivalent of ...

Ricci Rox, 26 May 2022 08:12

Can the iPhone 14 series launch as normal in 2022? (Source: Jon Prosser & Ian Zelbo)

Rumor | iPhone 14 production is "weeks" behind schedule thanks to the resumption of lockdowns in China

New iPhones normally enter a "verification" stage in their production by July of the year in which they launch. However, 1 member of the rumored 14 series is now said to be severely behind in this scheme of things due to the lates...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 25 May 2022 22:35

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro. (Source: Pocket Lint)

More Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro 2 details revealed in new leak

Samsung is expected to launch the Galaxy Buds Pro 2 alongside the Galaxy Z Fold4 and Galaxy Z Flip4 at Unpacked in August. New information has now also surfaced, revealing the premium earbuds' model number and case battery capacit...

Ricci Rox, 25 May 2022 21:16

Some initial phone (1) circuit designs. (Source: Nothing via Wallpaper)

Nothing phone (1) design is teased via some initial prototypes for the first-gen Android device

Carl Pei's latest tech start-up Nothing has revealed a little more about its first full mobile device, the phone (1). It has hinted strongly that it, like images for a prototype it has just shared, will have a transparent nature. ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 25 May 2022 19:05

The Moto E32s appears to be a weaker alternative to the recent Moto E32. (Image source: Motorola)

Moto E32s: Motorola unveils new budget smartphone with a €149.99 launch price

Motorola has presented the Moto E32s, another addition in the Moto E family. Equipped with a 5,000 mAh battery and a 90 Hz display, the Moto E32s comes with Android 12 pre-installed and has three rear-facing cameras, among other f...

Alex Alderson, 25 May 2022 18:20

The Pixel Fold is alleged to have suffered another setback. (Image source: Wagar Khan)

Pixel Fold: Google rumoured to have cancelled 'Pixel Notepad' as wait for the first foldable Pixel smartphone continues

According to reports, Google has postponed its foldable Pixel smartphone project again, six months after cancelling 'Passport'. This time, Google is rumoured to have ceased developing 'Pipit', with no foldable Pixel smartphone due...

Alex Alderson, 25 May 2022 16:41

The Galaxy Z Fold4 is expected to arrive in the autumn. (Image source: @OnLeaks & Smartprix)

Galaxy Z Fold4: Samsung to improve display visual clarity with this year's Galaxy Z Fold

A renowned leaker has provided an update about the state of the next-generation Galaxy Z Fold's foldable display. Reputedly, the Galaxy Z Fold4 will arrive with an improved display that will have a less prominent crease compared t...

Alex Alderson, 25 May 2022 16:29

Motorola 'Maven', currently thought of as the Razr 3. (Image source: @evleaks)

Motorola Razr 3: Maven prototype leaks again in hands-on video ahead of July anticipated release

More evidence of the Motorola Razr 3 has surfaced online. Bearing a design resembling the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3, the Razr 3 will look quite different from the existing Razr 5G. The Razr 3 is expected to arrive in late summer with...

Alex Alderson, 25 May 2022 14:09

The Xiaomi 12S looks similar to other Xiaomi 12 series models. (Source: Xaiomi)

Xiaomi 12S surfaces in the flesh with Leica camera branding

The Xiaomi 12S series looks set to launch soon as Xiaomi's mid-gen refresh of the Xiaomi 12 series—at least in China. The Xiaomi 12S has now appeared in the flesh as well, and with Leica branding on its camera module merely days a...

Ricci Rox, 25 May 2022 13:35

The fan-made concept of the Xiaomi 12 Ultra highlights the egregious main camera equipment. (Image source: @HoiIndi/Xiaomi - edited)

Beautiful nightmare: Ostentatious Xiaomi 12 Ultra concept renderings are not for trypophobes

New fan-made concept renderings of the Xiaomi 12 Ultra along with a brief design video have been shared online. The Xiaomi 12 Ultra concept unsurprisingly features the circular camera equipment front and center, with the Chinese O...

Daniel R Deakin, 25 May 2022 11:23

Better iPhone selfie cams from LG (Image Source: Digital Trends)

Apple iPhone 14 reportedly getting a high quality selfie cam with autofocus and an appropriate price bump

The new selfie cams are produced by LG Innotek and are three times more expensive to integrate compared to previous Chinese modules. Final MSRP is still unclear, but the price bump would be justified since the new selfie cams come...

Bogdan Solca, 24 May 2022 19:08

The Redmi Note 11 SE comes in Deep Space Blue and Shadow Black colourways. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 SE debuts with a design reminiscent of the POCO M3 Pro 5G

Xiaomi has unveiled the Redmi Note 11 SE in China, where it retails for at least CNY 1,099 (~US$165). However, it seems that Xiaomi has taken the POCO M3 Pro 5G and slapped a Redmi logo on the back, with the pair even sharing iden...

Alex Alderson, 24 May 2022 18:44

The Redmi Note 11T Pro Plus is a Chinese-exclusive, at least for the time being. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Redmi Note 11T Pro Plus introduced with a MediaTek Dimensity 8100, LPDDR5 RAM, a 144 Hz display and 120 W charging

Xiaomi has announced the Redmi Note 11T Pro Plus, a follow-up to last year's Redmi Note 11 Pro Plus. While the Redmi Note 11T Pro Plus is a mid-generation refresh, Xiaomi has included several upgrades, including a more powerful ch...

Alex Alderson, 24 May 2022 16:26

The Redmi Note 11T Pro looks exactly like the Note 11T Pro+. (Source: Xiaomi)

Redmi Note 11T Pro debuts with a MediaTek Dimensity 8100 and lackluster cameras

Xiaomi has now officially taken the wraps off the Redmi Note 11T Pro in China. The mid-range phone debuts in the pursuit of performance thanks to a MediaTek Dimensity 8100, LPDDR5 RAM, and UFS 3.1 storage. Camera hardware suffers ...

Ricci Rox, 24 May 2022 16:08

The AirPods Pro debuted in 2019. (Source: Karissa Bell / Mashable)

AirPods Pro 2: USB-C unlikely for Apple's upcoming premium earbuds as production details surface

Word on the grapevine now indicates that the upcoming Apple AirPods Pro 2 is likely to remain equipped with Lightning charging, instead of USB-C. In addition, production of the premium earbuds is set to begin shortly, with Apple t...

Ricci Rox, 24 May 2022 10:20

Thr Xiaomi 12 series debuted in December. (Source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi 13 and Xiaomi 13 Pro to arrive sooner than expected

The Xiaomi 13 series will be Xiaomi's mainstream flagship lineup next year and the Xiaomi 13 and Xiaomi 13 Pro have now made their first appearances on Xiaomi's IMEI database. As it appears, both phones may debut ahead of typical ...

Ricci Rox, 24 May 2022 09:20

The Poco F4 Pro is expected to feature the MediaTek Dimensity 9000. (Source: Xiaomiui)

Poco F4 Pro parts go on sale clandestinely as launch looms

Poco is yet to even mention the Poco F4 Pro officially but it appears the phone's parts are already on sale in China, with a leaked image showing a stack of what appears to be Poco F4 Pro rear covers.

Ricci Rox, 23 May 2022 21:28

OxygenOS 12 C.60 brings new features to the OnePlus 9. (Image source: AltumCode)

OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro receive new features with their latest software updates

OnePlus has announced OxygenOS C.60 for the OnePlus 9 series. The OxygenOS 12-based update adds a few new features and is rolling out now for the OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro.

Alex Alderson, 23 May 2022 20:06

The Galaxy A13 5G has been a North American exclusive since December 2021. (Image source: Samsung)

Samsung Galaxy A13 5G: Budget handset to launch in Europe with three colour options and three memory configurations as pricing leaks

According to reports, Samsung will begin offering the Galaxy A13 5G soon in Europe. For some reason, the company will introduce more colour options and memory configurations than it currently offers in North America. While the Gal...

Alex Alderson, 23 May 2022 19:59

OPPO Reno8 series features the world's first Snapdragon 7 Gen 1-powered smartphone and much more

OPPO's latest mid-range Android smartphone event is the culmination of a considerable sequence of leaks and rumors concerning their design, internals and special features. Its top-end variant is the 8 Pro Plus (or Pro+) rather tha...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 23 May 2022 17:28

Is this an Edge 30 Ultra peeping out at us? (Source: Motorola)

Motorola confirms a mid-2022 launch for its first-ever 200MP camera smartphone

Motorola has finally acknowledged rumors that it would launch a new Android smartphone with a main rear camera of a ground-breaking 200 megapixels (MP) in resolution. Its first poster indicating the same has sparked rumors that it...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 23 May 2022 16:29

The Pixel 6a and its new fingerprint scanner. (Image source: Google France)

Google Pixel 6a: Official unboxing video arrives ahead of schedule showing new fingerprint sensor and no power brick

Google's French subsidiary has showcased the Pixel 6a, a handset that will not start shipping until July. While Google France has since taken down its video, its contents remain watchable elsewhere. Not only does the video highlig...

Alex Alderson, 23 May 2022 16:14

The Sony Xperia 1 IV is available in violet, black, or white, depending on the market. (Image source: Sony)

Sony Xperia 1 IV pre-sales allegedly one-third those of Xperia 1 III as prohibitive price tag leaves Chinese retailer reservations looking anemic

It has been reported that pre-sales for the Sony Xperia 1 IV are only a third of those for the Xperia 1 III. Considering the source of the information, this sorry state of affairs likely pertains to the China market, although the ...

Daniel R Deakin, 23 May 2022 12:10

Xiaomi 12 Ultra: Leica camera partnership and July launch announced for Xiaomi's upcoming flagship

Xiaomi has now officially announced its partnership with German camera giants, Leica, on an upcoming smartphone. While the smartphone isn't named, it's almost definitely the Xiaomi 12 Ultra and has now also been confirmed to debut...

Ricci Rox, 23 May 2022 08:02

Redmi Buds 4 Pro to debut alongside the Redmi Note 11T series with Bluetooth 5.3 support

Alongside the Xiaomi Band 7 and Redmi Note 11T series, Xiaomi will also launch new TWS earbuds on May 24 in China. The Redmi Buds 4 Pro are on the way, and they're set to land with better noise reduction and Bluetooth 5.3 support.

Ricci Rox, 22 May 2022 23:00

Huawei touts App Gallery security. (Source: Huawei)

Huawei AppGallery: a developer's report of a bug that might allow paid apps to be downloaded for free goes unaddressed for "weeks"

The AppGallery is Huawei's in-house version of something like Apple's App Store that the OEM has been obliged to establish after it lost access to the Google Play Store. A developer claims that it has exhibited a vulnerability tha...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 22 May 2022 18:27

The Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 makes its debut. (Source: Qualcomm)

Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1: A new AnTuTu post demonstrates what the new flagship SoC can do with top-end Android smartphone specs

The Snapdragon 8 Plus (or 8+) Gen 1 chipset has just launched in conjunction with initial benchmarks purporting to establish the potential for seven-figure AnTuTu scores in the newly refreshed flagship. However, according to a new...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 22 May 2022 17:28

Google Pixels increase their share of the North American smartphone market to a significant degree in the first quarter of 2022

Google has shot into the top 5 among smartphone brands active in the North American market, with an impressive growth of nearly 400% year-on-year (YoY) for 2022's first quarter (1Q2022). Then again, Apple still reigns supreme, hav...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 22 May 2022 15:17

Leaked image of the supposed ROG Phone 6 prototype. (Source: Equal Leaks)

Asus ROG Phone 6: Live images of gaming phone prototype reportedly surface in the wild

After Asus announced that the ROG Phone 6 would land with Qualcomm's new Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, it appears the gaming phone's rumor mill may have picked up speed, with images of a supposed prototype now appearing in the wild.

Ricci Rox, 22 May 2022 12:49

Xiaomi 12T Pro to debut with the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1

The Xiaomi 12T Pro will succeed last year's 11T Pro later in the year and will be one of Xiaomi's few Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1-powered devices this year, and could be the only one to be sold outside China. According the other reports, ...

Ricci Rox, 22 May 2022 11:19

BOE may lose Apple-supplier status. (Source: BOE)

Apple may cancel BOE as an iPhone 14 display supplier over iPhone 13 blunder

BOE has been tipped as one of three sources of display panels for the upcoming iPhone 14 series. However, this lucrative contract now reportedly hangs in the balance following a dispute over a previous dispute concerning 13-series...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 21 May 2022 21:48

Could the next-gen Razr be a true flagship? (Source: Motorola via Weibo)

Rumor | The Motorola Razr 3 will be the world's first Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1-powered foldable

Motorola has just released another new poster touting its upcoming Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 flagship smartphone. This one comes with strong hints that the device in question will be foldable, leading to speculation that the successor t...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 21 May 2022 16:26

Realme Pad X 5G: Marketing images and color options of Realme's first 5G tablet revealed in new leaks

The Realme Pad X will makes its debut on May 26 in China and Realme has begun ramping up its marketing campaign for the tablet, with images of the device and its stylus, the Realme Pen, now revealed in new leaks.

Ricci Rox, 21 May 2022 08:42

Tronsmart Onyx Ace Pro TWS (Source: Tronsmart)

Tronsmart launches the affordable Onyx Ace Pro TWS with Qualcomm aptX support and 13 mm drivers

Although there are countless TWS earbuds available in the sub-US$50 area of the market, the Tronsmart Onyx Ace Pro is one of the few capable of bringing together Qualcomm aptX support and 13 mm drivers. Now available on Tronsmart'...

Codrut Nistor, 21 May 2022 01:57

IFA hypes its 2022 tickets. (Source: IFA)

IFA announces a return to Berlin in September 2022

The IFA tech trade show is now set to return to an in-person format set in its traditional Berlin venue in 2022. The conference will take place at the start of September of this year. Its organizers are celebrating this announceme...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 20 May 2022 20:06

The 70 and 70 Pro in the wild. (Source: Machine Wang Tengxiao via Weibo)

Honor 70 and 70 Pro design is revealed in full thanks to new online and offline retail leaks

Honor has confirmed that it will launch the 70 series of premium mid-range Android smartphones later in May 2022. However, its 2 variants, the 70 and 70 Pro, have been snapped from all angles in a physical store ahead of this even...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 20 May 2022 18:50

The Redmi Note 11T Pro Plus will debut on May 24 in China. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Redmi Note 11T Pro Plus receives DisplayMate A+ rating for its 144 Hz IPS LCD with no PWM

The Redmi Note 11T Pro+ has become the first smartphone with an LCD display to receive a DisplayMate A+ rating. Xiaomi's upcoming smartphone does not use PWM to modulate display brightness, all but eliminating headache-inducing fl...

Alex Alderson, 20 May 2022 17:37

TSMC expected to announce plans for its 1.4 nm production nodes next month

With the first 2 nm chips planned for a 2025 release, TSMC could theoretically ready the 1.4 nm nodes by 2028. Samsung will most likely come up with a similar node around the same time, while Intel will try to get ahead of the gam...

Bogdan Solca, 20 May 2022 17:14

Numerous Android OEMs will bring Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Plus-powered smartphones to market from this summer onwards. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Plus: iQOO, Motorola, OnePlus and Xiaomi all to use Qualcomm's new flagship chipset as Realme GT2 Master Exploration Edition impresses in AnTuTu

Android OEMs have already confirmed their intention to equip upcoming flagship smartphones with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Plus. Not only has OnePlus confirmed a launch window for the rumoured OnePlus 10 Ultra, benchmark data for the ...

Alex Alderson, 20 May 2022 17:04

The Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 is now official with CPU and GPU performance and efficiency gains. (Image: Source: Qualcomm)

Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 now official: First reference benchmarks indicate Dimensity 9000 levels of performance, new Adreno 730 handsomely beats A15 Bionic

Qualcomm has officially launched the new Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 Mobile Platform — an incremental upgrade over the 8 Gen 1 targeted at premium Android smartphone experiences. The Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 comes with increased CPU and GPU pe...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 20 May 2022 16:49

The new Wireless AR Smart Viewer Reference Design. (Source: Qualcomm)

Qualcomm Wireless AR Smart Viewer Reference Design launches to provide the basis for the next generation of smartphone-linked headsets

Qualcomm has released reference headsets based on its Snapdragon XR2 platform before; however, this new Smart Viewer stands out among them as it is wireless. The OEM asserts that its support for Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth results in m...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 20 May 2022 14:00

The Galaxy Z Flip4 will resemble its predecessor but with a larger cover display. (Image source: @OnLeaks & 91mobiles)

Latest Galaxy Z Flip4 leak points to a battery life boon for Samsung's next-generation foldable

It seems that the Galaxy Z Flip4 will offer significantly better battery life than its predecessor. Not only will Samsung's next-generation foldable rely on the more efficient Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 platform, but the CCC in China also...

Alex Alderson, 20 May 2022 13:10

The Poco X4 Pro was a Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G rebadge. (Source: Poco)

Poco X4 GT: Performance-focused smartphone details leak with a Dimensity 8100 in tow

A new leak has now revealed tentative details of one of Poco's next devices, the Poco X4 GT. The Poco X4 GT will be a performance-centric phone as is usual with the company's "GT" models, and will offer excellent performance thank...

Ricci Rox, 20 May 2022 12:53