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The 9 SE launches alongside the 9 5G as a new Realme phone with a 144Hz display

Realme has just launched the latest members of its 9 series of mid-range smartphones. They consist of the 5G-enabled vanilla model and its SE variant. In this case, the acronym refers to the fact that it has the better refresh (an...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 10 Mar 2022 16:44

The Huawei Nova 9 SE relies on a 108 MP quad camera set up. (Image source: Huawei)

Huawei Nova 9 SE unveiled with a 108 MP quad camera, a stylish design and EMUI 12

Huawei has quietly brought the Nova 9 SE to market, its first smartphone with a 108 MP camera. The Nova 9 SE has four other cameras, along with a stylish design, EMUI 12 based on Android 12 and a 4,000 mAh battery that it can rech...

Alex Alderson, 10 Mar 2022 16:19

The Galaxy S22 Ultra is now a Guinness World Record holder. (Image source: Zana Latif)

The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra sets a Guinness World Record

Samsung's large-scale #EpicUnboxing event has entered the Guinness World Records for the most people who unbox their smartphones at the same time. To achieve this, Samsung invited over 1,800 people from 17 cities to its event, whi...

Alex Alderson, 10 Mar 2022 16:10

The Redmi K50 Pro will arrive with a 108 MP primary camera and a Dimensity 9000 SoC. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi reveals Redmi K50 series launch date as it teases Redmi K50 Pro+ details

Xiaomi has started teasing the Redmi K50 Pro, its next entry in the Redmi K50 series. So far, Xiaomi has confirmed a few details about the Redmi K50 Pro, including its SoC and primary camera. More Redmi K50 series devices will arr...

Alex Alderson, 10 Mar 2022 16:08

Redmi Note 11 Pro Plus 5G launched in India featuring the Snapdragon 695 SoC. (Image Source: Redmi)

Redmi Note 11 Pro, Note 11 Pro+, and Redmi Watch 2 Lite launched in India

Redmi has announced the Note 11 Pro+ and the Note 11 Pro in India. Both models sport fairly similar specifications save for the SoC and camera setup. The Redmi Note 11 Pro+ features the Snapdragon 695 SoC while the Redmi Note 11 i...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 10 Mar 2022 15:50

The Xiaomi 12 Pro is said to be more expensive than the Samsung Galaxy S22+. (Source: Xiaomi)

The Xiaomi 12 lineup aims straight at the Samsung Galaxy S22 series in global pricing leak

A new leak has now provided exact pricing details of the Xiaomi 12X, Xiaomi 12, and Xiaomi 12 Pro ahead of their global debut on March 15. The prices, however, remain unfriendly and appear to show Xiaomi competing with Samsung's G...

Ricci Rox, 10 Mar 2022 13:27

Renders of the Xperia 10 IV have already leaked, courtesy of OnLeaks. (Image source: @OnLeaks & @Zoutons)

Sony Xperia 5 IV and Xperia 10 IV take a trip to the EEC ahead of global releases

The Sony Xperia 5 IV and Xperia 10 IV are around the corner, with renders of the devices having already leaked. It also appears that Sony has registered the pair for sale in Europe, just one of the many markets in which the Xperia...

Alex Alderson, 10 Mar 2022 13:27

The Poco X3 Pro's Snapdragon 860 is a lot better. (Source: Poco)

Poco X3 Pro vs Poco X4 Pro 5G: The Snapdragon 695 is a massive downgrade from the Snapdragon 860

Much has been said about how the new Poco X4 Pro 5G and its Snapdragon 695 are a downgrade from the Snapdragon 860-powered Poco X3 Pro. We look into the raw numbers of both chipsets to find out exactly how much of a performance de...

Ricci Rox, 10 Mar 2022 08:56

Besides the Pixel 6, the Samsung Galaxy S22 also appears to be affected by the "Dirty Pipe" vulnerability (Image: Google)

Major vulnerability called "Dirty Pipe" found in Android 12 smartphones like the Pixel 6 and Galaxy S22

The recently discovered exploit could allow malicious applications to take full control of Android 12 devices like the Galaxy S22 and Pixel 6 series of smartphones, even though there are no reports that attackers have already star...

Enrico Frahn, 10 Mar 2022 00:06

Spectre is back. (Image Source: PC Gamer)

New Spectre vulnerability affects Intel Alder Lake and ARM processors

The new Spectre variant apparently has no effect on AMD's processors, yet it continues to affect Intel's processors ranging from Haswell up to Alder Lake, whereas ARM's affected products include the Cortex A15 / A57 / A72 cores pl...

Bogdan Solca, 09 Mar 2022 20:24

The Bang portable speaker. (Source: Tronsmart)

The Tronsmart Bang is a new RGB 60W portable Bluetooth speaker that doubles as a power bank

Tronsmart has launched its latest portable wireless speaker with a Bang, which is good as that is also its product name. It contains an array of different driver types rated for 60W of audio power, which can travel well thanks to ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 09 Mar 2022 17:12

A "Vivo X Fold" render. (Source: Digital Chat Station via Weibo)

Rumor | Vivo's first-gen foldable smartphone will launch with 80W charging and a fair-sized battery

Vivo is projected to launch an inaugural foldable smartphone in 2022. It is thought to be an alternative to its also possibly upcoming X Note at the top end of its mobile device offerings for the year. Now, both have reportedly be...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 09 Mar 2022 16:29

The Samsung Galaxy A72. (Source: Root-Nation)

Samsung Galaxy A73 leaks reveal details, renders, and potential pricing of the upper mid-range phone

Word on the grapevine has now revealed more information than ever before on Samsung's next upper mid-range phone, the Galaxy A73 5G. The phone is tipped to debut with a Snapdragon 778G, a 108 MP main camera, 3x telephoto zoom lens...

Ricci Rox, 09 Mar 2022 14:17

Do not necessarily expect even a follow-up to the Nokia 8.3 5G, let alone a new flagship from Nokia. (Image source: HMD Global)

HMD Global confirms it has no aspirations to release anything other than budget Nokia smartphones

HMD Global has admitted that it is in no mood to 'get involved in a massive spec war' anymore, or release US$800 smartphones. Instead, the company will focus on growing Nokia's budget credentials, likely ruling out mid-range succe...

Alex Alderson, 09 Mar 2022 12:22

Is this the iPhone 8, iPhone SE 2020, or iPhone SE 3? It's hard to tell. (Image via Apple)

Opinion: The new iPhone SE is a smartphone solution in search of a problem

With Apple's unveiling of the long-rumored iPhone SE 3, the iOS world has a new budget option. While it may look like a decent value on paper, the new iPhone SE has far too many trade-offs and compromises for its US $429 price tag...

Column by Sam Medley, 09 Mar 2022 00:44

The 13 Pro Max takes new contenders on. (Source: TechNick via YouTube)

The iPhone 13 Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra meet again in a new 7-way flagship phone battery drain-test video

A tech YouTuber has pitted Samsung's new flagship, the Galaxy S22 Ultra, and Apple's iPhone 13 Pro Max against each other in a test of battery endurance. Some enthusiasts may have spotted that this has already been done; however, ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 08 Mar 2022 19:30

A future Samsung smartphone could look like this. (Source: LetsGoDigital)

Samsung's patented L-shaped foldable display appears in stunning new smartphone concept renders

Samsung has laid claim to a design for a new kind of screen that could bring a new kind of secondary display to a next-gen smartphone. It consists of a panel in the shape of an inverted L, so that one part of it can fold away to l...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 08 Mar 2022 18:28

The Galaxy F23 has a 6.6-inch and 120 Hz display. (Image source: Samsung)

Samsung Galaxy F23: Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G powered smartphone unveiled with a 120 Hz display and a 50 MP triple camera set up

Samsung has brought another mid-range smartphone to market, following on from last week's Galaxy A and Galaxy M series refreshes. The Galaxy F23 features a Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G SoC, a 5,000 mAh battery and a 120 Hz display, am...

Alex Alderson, 08 Mar 2022 18:08

What did Carl Pei have to show Qualcomm's CEO? (Source: Evleaks via Twitter)

Rumor | Carl Pei is snapped with Cristiano Amon and a Nothing phone prototype

The famous leaker Evan Blass has posted a picture of what seems to be Carl Pei with Nothing to show current Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon. However, the Nothing in question is now slated to be an upcoming inaugural smartphone from th...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 08 Mar 2022 16:23

Google brings new features and Android 12L to the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro with March 2022 Feature Drop

Google has released a new Pixel Feature Drop for the Pixel 3a series onwards. The March 2022 update introduces several new features to the likes of the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro, along with Android 12L. The March 2022 Feature Drop i...

Alex Alderson, 08 Mar 2022 15:28

Xiaomi 12 series officially announced for a March 15 global launch

Xiaomi has now officially announced the global launch date of its flagship phones in the Xiaomi 12 series. The Xiaomi 12 and Xiaomi 12 Pro are certain to make their grand debuts, and could be joined by the Xiaomi 12X and Xiaomi 12...

Ricci Rox, 08 Mar 2022 12:41

The Galaxy A73 will be Samsung's flagship Galaxy A series smartphone this year. (Image source: @OnLeaks)

Samsung Galaxy A73: Geekbench listings confirm powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G chipset and memory configuration

The Samsung Galaxy A73 has appeared on Geekbench in numerous leaked listings. The Galaxy A73 follows in the footsteps of the new Galaxy A13 and Galaxy A23, but with significantly more powerful hardware. The Galaxy A73 should look ...

Alex Alderson, 07 Mar 2022 23:34

Galaxy Z Fold4 renders. (Source: Waqar Khan)

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4: Premium foldable to launch alongside new Galaxy Buds as early renders surface

New renders of Samsung's upcoming premium foldable phone, the Galaxy Z Fold4, have now surfaced in the wild. While nothing indicates that these renders are official, they still manage to show off the foldable with a camera module ...

Ricci Rox, 07 Mar 2022 22:18

The C35 comes to India. (Source: Realme)

The Realme C35 launches in India, starting at just about US$160 for a 5,000mAh battery and 4GB of RAM

The Realme C35 is a phone that shares some design elements with the OEM's current flagship phones, although it comes with a much less high-end processor. It has now arrived in India with the same specs, its 3.5mm jack and triple r...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 07 Mar 2022 19:35

The latest Vivo foldable leak. (Source: Digital Chat Station via Weibo)

The "Vivo X Fold" allegedly leaks out in a new design schematic

Vivo is tipped to launch its first ever foldable device in 2022, which might debut under the OEM's main smartphone brand. Now, a reliable leaker purports to reveal how it will look ahead of this event. It is depicted as having a d...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 07 Mar 2022 19:00

One of ColorOS' latest features. (Source: OPPO via Weibo)

The Find X5 and X5 Pro will be the first OPPO phones to have a new hidden camera detection feature

OPPO has announced an interesting new feature upgrade for its phones, intended to allow users to scan their surroundings to detect concealed cameras. The OEM suggests that it might be increasingly relevant and vital, especially as...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 07 Mar 2022 18:13

Sony Xperia 10 IV: Leak reveals renders and other details of Sony's upcoming mid-range phone

A leak has now revealed renders and expected specifications of Sony's mid-range offering for 2022, the Xperia 10 IV. As expected, the Xperia 10 IV looks set to not sail any uncharted waters and is likely to be an incremental updat...

Ricci Rox, 07 Mar 2022 14:22

The Pixel 6a has been benchmarked on Geekbench (image via @OnLeaks)

Pixel 6a makes its Geekbench debut with a Google Tensor SoC

The Google Pixel 6a has made its Geekbench debut with a Google Tensor chipset under the hood. It manages to score 1,050 and 2,833 in the single and multi-core test, respectively. Other specs include 6 GB of RAM and Android 12.

Anil Ganti, 07 Mar 2022 11:57

Asus Zenfone 9 concept render. (Source: Joel Chang)

The Asus Zenfone 9 gets imagined in stunning renders

Concept renders from a Taiwanese-based artist have purported to provide an idea of what Asus's next mainstream flagship phone, the Asus Zenfone 9, will look like. Notable takeaways include a return of the flipping camera module as...

Ricci Rox, 07 Mar 2022 11:23

Is this the Xiaomi 12 Ultra? (Source: Machine Wang Tengxiao via Weibo)

Xiaomi 12 Ultra: The flagship phone's rumored massive round camera hump is back in new renders

The prospect of Xiaomi launching a 12 Ultra has become increasingly strongly endorsed on the leak circuit as of late. It is said to do so with a new rear-panel-dominating circular module. This feature may have been captured in cas...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 06 Mar 2022 23:13

Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra is reportedly not repair-friendly. (Image source: Samsung)

The Samsung Galaxy S22 and the S22 Ultra get a mediocre score in iFixit's teardown

According to a teardown done by iFixit, Samsung's newest Galaxy S-series flagships are not repair-friendly. For instance, Samsung uses a lot of adhesive to hold down components. Unfortunately, the adhesive is strong and ends up ma...

Fawad Murtaza, 06 Mar 2022 23:03

The "Galaxy A33". (Source: LetsGoDigital)

Rumor | The Samsung Galaxy A33 will be available with an Exynos 1280 SoC

The Galaxy A33 is thought to be one of the next smartphones to launch from Samsung in 2022. New renders of this device have now appeared, based on the latest rumors on its specs and design. They include hints that the upcoming One...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 06 Mar 2022 19:18

Honor sets itself a target of doubling its global sales by the end of 2022

Honor is an OEM that launched its latest flagship smartphones at MWC 2022. It has announced that it intends not to stop there, however, as it now wants to increase its share of the market worldwide by the end of 2022. It plans to ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 06 Mar 2022 18:47

OnePlus' Alert Slider. (Source: OnePlus)

Rumor | OnePlus' Alert Slider will show up in a new Realme mid-range phone

The Alert Slider is a hardware-based, 3-step switch that allows the user to mute a given smartphone quickly and easily. It is exclusive to the brand OnePlus - but not for long, according to an increasingly prominent leaker. They n...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 06 Mar 2022 17:41

The Exynos 2200 disappoints again. (Source: Samsung)

Exynos 2200 vs Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 vs A15 Bionic: GPU tests spell doom for the RDNA 2-based Xclipse 920

A new test has now also compared the Exynos 2200 and its Xclipse 920 GPU to its closest rivals, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 and Apple's A15 Bionic. As is becoming the norm, the Exynos 2200 fails to meet expectations.

Ricci Rox, 06 Mar 2022 17:04

The Galaxy A53 will make its debut this month. (Source: TechnikNews)

Samsung Galaxy A53 5G: Leak reveals an Exynos 1280 and other details of the imminent mid-range phone

A new leak has now revealed all essential details of the upcoming Galaxy A53 5G. The Samsung mid-range darling is set to debut later this month and now looks geared to be powered by an Exynos 1280 instead of the Exynos 1200 previo...

Ricci Rox, 06 Mar 2022 09:56

The Dimensity 8100 SoC-powered Realme GT Neo3 is slated to have shown up on Geekbench for the first time

The Realme GT Neo3 is set to launch as the first phone with 150 watt (W) charging, and may also introduce the new MediaTek Dimensity 8100 processor. A phone with its rumored model number has shown up on Geekbench 5 with what might...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 06 Mar 2022 00:14

Samsung hypes the Galaxy F23's upcoming launch via Flipkart

Samsung is now set to launch a new Galaxy F-series phone in India soon. This Flipkart exclusive is one of the very few of its line with a 120Hz display, which may make up for the water-drop notch in the same screen. The F23 is als...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 05 Mar 2022 23:08

The Pixel 6a and Pixel Watch are no longer thought to be launching alongside each other in May. (Image source: Jon Prosser)

Pixel 6 and Pixel Watch delays emerge with a two-month hold up for Google's next mid-range smartphone

Reportedly, Google has had to delay the Pixel 6, originally believed to be launching in May. Unfortunately, the same could prove the case for the Pixel Watch, likely the launch device for Wear OS 3, Google's long-awaited smartwatc...

Alex Alderson, 05 Mar 2022 21:12

India's Redmi Watch 2 Lite hype is underway. (Source: Xiaomi)

The Redmi Watch 2 Lite is touted to launch at a competitive price in India

Xiaomi India has now set a joint March 2022 launch date for the Redmi Watch 2 Lite and Note 11 Pro. Now, a new leak purports to spill approximate pricing info for the upcoming, reasonably spec-rich wearable. Should it prove accura...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 05 Mar 2022 19:38

150W SuperVOOC is (nearly) here. (Source: OPPO)

OPPO's new 150W charging tech is tipped to debut in a OnePlus phone

150W SuperVOOC flash charging is one of the 2 brands for BBK Electronics' cutting-edge power standards unveiled at MWC 2022. It has been presented as such by OPPO; however, the OEM executive Pete Lau has announced that the first d...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 05 Mar 2022 18:49

The Galaxy M23 will launch in two colours with a 5G chipset. (Image source: Samsung)

Samsung Galaxy M23 debuts with a 1080p display, a 60 Hz display and 5G connectivity

Samsung has revealed the Galaxy M23, another mid-range smartphone with a 6.6-inch and 1080p display. The Galaxy M23 features a 5G chipset though, unlike the Galaxy A13 or the Galaxy A23. The Galaxy M23 will come in two colours and...

Alex Alderson, 05 Mar 2022 13:30

The Galaxy M33 has a 6,000 mAh battery and the same display as the Galaxy M23. (Image source: Samsung)

Samsung Galaxy M33 makes its official appearance with a 5G chipset, a huge battery and up to 8 GB of RAM

The Galaxy M33 has arrived with a 6,000 mAh battery, four rear-facing cameras and a large display. Weighing in at 215 g, the Galaxy M33 also features an octa-core SoC, up to 8 GB of RAM and One UI 4.1 based on Android 12.

Alex Alderson, 05 Mar 2022 13:08

Geekbench has banned numerous flagship Samsung Galaxy S smartphones from its Android benchmark chart. (Image source: Geekbench/Samsung - edited)

Geekbench delists all Samsung Galaxy S22, S21, S20, and S10 models due to GOS controversy

Geekbench has decided to delist the Samsung Galaxy S22 series along with the Galaxy S21 range, the Galaxy S20 lineup, and all models in the Samsung Galaxy S10 family from its Android benchmark chart. The popular synthetic benchmar...

Daniel R Deakin, 05 Mar 2022 04:20

The Xiaomi 12 is tipped to be more expensive than a similarly equipped Samsung Galaxy S22. (Source: Xiaomi)

Leaked Xiaomi 12 series global pricing is unlikely to thrill fans

A new leak has now provided supposed exact pricing for the Xiaomi 12 and Xiaomi 12 Pro when they launch in Europe. The phones are said to be scheduled for a March 15 debut and this leak indicates a higher MSRP than the Samsung Gal...

04 Mar 2022 22:00

Disney Plus might offer a new paid option soon. (Source: Disney)

Rumor | Disney Plus will offer a new cut-price subscription type with ads in it

Disney is now said to have a new, more affordable price-tier for its Plus streaming app in the works - however, there is a catch: there will be ads. The allegedly upcoming subscription option may roll out in the United States to s...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 04 Mar 2022 18:56

The Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22+ and Galaxy S22 Ultra rarely offer their full performance in popular applications. (Image source: NotebookCheck)

Samsung comments on Game Optimizing Service that could be setting performance limits on over 10,000 applications

It has emerged that Samsung's Game Optimizing Service is limiting the performance of more than just games. In fact, the service could be holding back the Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22+ and Galaxy S22 Ultra in over 10,000 applications. Sa...

Alex Alderson, 04 Mar 2022 18:33

Realme announces a launch date for the 9 5G and 9 5G SE

Realme has previewed 2 upcoming phones on its Indian website ahead of their launch. The 9 and 9 SE will both be 5G, thanks to a 6nm processor apiece. Furthermore, the 9 SE is already being hyped as debuting with the fastest displa...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 04 Mar 2022 18:29

The 9 Pro has made it to India. (Source: iQOO)

The global versions of the iQOO 9 and 9 Pro launch in India, accompanied by a 9 SE

iQOO has launched flagship 9-series smartphones outside of China for the first time; however, their new Indian versions are not exactly the same as those announced in their OEM's native country. Nevertheless, they still manage to ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 04 Mar 2022 17:30