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OPPO looks ahead on the day of its 18th anniversary. (Source: OPPO)

OPPO celebrates its 18th anniversary with the launch of its new Global Community website

It's September 17, 2022, which means that the mobile consumer tech company OPPO has been around for 18 years to the day today. Carl Pei's former employer has marked this occasion with a debut for its new international Community we...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 17 Sep 2022 16:47

iPhone 14 seems to prove as durable as it is dissectible in a new drop test video

The iPhone 14 has been revealed to have a rear glass back panel that may have much more ease of removal compared to its predecessor. This discovery has moved a device-teardown YouTuber to check if this means the cover might come f...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 17 Sep 2022 16:07

One UI 4.1.1 and Android 12L should make the Galaxy Z Fold2 more usable when opened. (Image source: NotebookCheck)

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 gains usability improvements with One UI 4.1.1 and Android 12L

Samsung has released Android 12L to the Galaxy Z Fold2. Rolling out as One UI 4.1.1, the update arrives as F916BXXU2HVHA. Not only does One UI 4.1.1 contain a taskbar, but it also features a revised notification shade and a two-co...

Alex Alderson, 16 Sep 2022 22:52

The Power Armor 16 Pro. (Source: Ulefone)

Ulefone Power Armor 16 Pro is touted to become the world's loudest smartphone on its launch

Ulefone asserts that it will break smartphone speaker limits in 2022 with the upcoming Power Armor 16 Pro, a smartphone that will also run Android 12 using a battery of over 9,000mAh in capacity. The OEM claims that it will achiev...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 16 Sep 2022 17:32

The Xiaomi 12T series will launch in two colours. (Image source: @rquandt & WinFuture)

Xiaomi 12T and Xiaomi 12T Pro European prices leak with specifications and press images

Press images of the Xiaomi 12T and Xiaomi 12T Pro have leaked, as have specifications and European prices for the pair. Surprisingly, Xiaomi is set to make the Xiaomi 12T and Xiaomi 12T Pro significantly more expensive than their ...

Alex Alderson, 16 Sep 2022 16:57

The Xiaomi CIVI remained a Chinese exclusive, as did the CIVI 1S. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi CIVI 2 launch imminent with global launch also planned as Xiaomi 12 Lite 5G NE or Xiaomi 13 Lite

According to new leaks, Xiaomi is on the verge of releasing a successor to the Xiaomi CIVI. Predictably called the Xiaomi CIVI 2, the upcoming smartphone may also receive a global release, unlike its predecessor. However, Xiaomi m...

Alex Alderson, 16 Sep 2022 16:38

The Camon 19 Pro Mondrian Edition. (Source: Tecno)

Update | Tecno Camon 19 Pro Mondrian Edition launches as India's first color-changing smartphone

At first glance, the Camon 19 Pro Mondrian Edition gives the impression that Tecno has made a white smartphone finished with stark black lines that form an artful pattern of squares on its back. However, the OEM asserts that expos...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 16 Sep 2022 16:06

The iPhone 14 series is now available for purchase worldwide (image via Apple)

Indian startup promises 10-minute deliveries for the iPhone 14, iPhone Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max

Blinkit, an Indian startup that delivers groceries, has now entered the electronic retail market. In select Mumbai/Delhi PIN codes, one can get a shiny new iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max delivered in under ten minu...

Anil Ganti, 16 Sep 2022 15:42

OPPO K10x launches as China's latest Snapdragon 695-powered Android smartphone

Honor has just unleashed a competitor into the budget 5G Android smartphone market with the X40; now, OPPO has sent the latest addition to its 2022 K10 series to challenge it. The two devices start at the same price with similar b...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 16 Sep 2022 15:12

With IP65/68, the compact Sony Xperia 10 IV is both dustproof and waterproof.

Sony Xperia 10 IV: Tiny smartphone in a practical 21:9 format

Sony's Xperia 10 IV belongs to a rare breed of smartphones: At just 6 inches, the mid-range device is quite small by today's standards. In particular, the AMOLED Android smartphone shines in terms of battery life.

Manuel Masiero, 16 Sep 2022 14:50

The "X Fold Plus" hits TENAA. (Source: TENAA)

Vivo X Fold "Plus" is tipped to launch soon following the renewed Android flagship's TENAA appearance

Vivo has just registered a new product with the Chinese authority TENAA that, as is abundantly clear by the look of it, is the anticipated late-2022 refresh of the OEM's first-gen X Fold flagship smartphone. Its most valid leak to...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 16 Sep 2022 14:20

The Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 could bring some impressive clock speed improvements (image via own)

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2: Next-generation SoC's Cortex-X3 core could boost as high as 3.5 GHz

A new leak from Weibo's Digital Chat Station says that the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 will be launched in two versions, one with its prime core clocked between 3.4-3.5 GHz. A faster GPU is included as well, but power-efficiency c...

Anil Ganti, 16 Sep 2022 08:54

The Asus is a good high-end smartphone in a compact case.

Asus Zenfone 9 verdict: The software support of the small flagship smartphone is still lacking

The Zenfone 9 leaves a positive impression in our test. In addition to a high performance and very attractive gimbal technology, the Asus smartphone includes extensive equipment such as a low-noise 3.5mm audio port. On the other h...

Marcus Herbrich, 16 Sep 2022 01:52

The Honor X40 5G arrives in four colours. (Image source: Honor)

Honor X40 5G: Mid-range smartphone launches with a curved 120 Hz AMOLED display and a Snapdragon 695 chipset

Honor has introduced the X40 5G in its home market. Equipped with a 120 Hz AMOLED display, the Honor X40 5G also features a 5,100 mAh battery, a Snapdragon 695 chipset and up to 12 GB of RAM. Honor has decided to offer the X40 5G ...

Alex Alderson, 15 Sep 2022 23:47

The POCO M5 and POCO M5s are both discounted for the next few days. (Image source: POCO)

Xiaomi starts selling the POCO M5 and POCO M5s in Europe at a discount

Xiaomi is now selling the POCO M5 and POCO M5s in the Eurozone. While the pair sound like similar devices, the POCO M5 and POCO M5s look rather different and do not share many components either. The POCO M5 and POCO M5s are both a...

Alex Alderson, 15 Sep 2022 23:20

The Galaxy S22's successor is alleged to look a little bulkier than the model Samsung released this year. (Image source: Samsung)

Samsung Galaxy S23 to launch with thicker display bezels than Galaxy S22

According to new reports, the Galaxy S23 could be somewhat of a disappointment for fans of ever-shrinking bezels. While many Android OEMs continue their gradual moves towards releasing a smartphone with no display bezels whatsoeve...

Alex Alderson, 15 Sep 2022 18:54

OPPO Find X6-series display and processor configurations supposedly leak out ahead of their launch

OPPO is projected to launch a Find X6 as well as an X6 Pro as flagships for its 2023 Android smartphone line-up that may or may not also act as templates of a sort for the OnePlus 11 and 11 Pro. Now, various Weibo leaks purport to...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 15 Sep 2022 16:34

The Redmi A1 comes in three colours but only one memory configuration. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Redmi A1 to launch in Europe for a €99 starting price

According to reports, Xiaomi has decided to sell the Redmi A1 in Europe, having already presented the device in India. Equipped with a MediaTek Helio A22 chipset and 2 GB of RAM, the Redmi A1 runs stock Android 12, not MIUI 13. Th...

Alex Alderson, 15 Sep 2022 16:16

The Xiaomi 12S Ultra features the 1-inch IMX989. (Source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi 13 Pro, Vivo X90 Pro+, OPPO Find X6 Pro to debut with 1-inch main cameras

While phones like the Sharp Aquos R7 and Xperia Pro-I already launched with 1-inch (or 1-inch type) camera sensors, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra was the first the utilize it properly and receive the adequate media attention. The list of p...

Ricci Rox, 15 Sep 2022 12:56

LG and Fraunhofer HHI collaborate on 6G tech. (Source: LG)

LG breaks records with its "6G terahertz" wireless data tech in partnership with Fraunhofer HHI

5G is touted as capable of delivering multi-gigabit per second (Gb/s) downloads; however, some proponents of its next generation assert that it will scale mobile data speeds up to terabit (Tb) speeds. LG purports to have gotten ev...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 14 Sep 2022 17:06

Protect your 14 Pro cameras, or prop it up, all in the same case. (Source: ESR)

ESR iPhone 14-series cases upgrade to variants with "never-yellow" clarity and an innovative kickstand/rear camera window

ESR has announced the launch of new MagSafe-compatible HaloLock and clear cases made for the new iPhone 14 series. This generation upgrades to Camera Guard, a feature designed to protect those pronounced Apple camera-humps that al...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 14 Sep 2022 15:05

Huawei is returning to its early autumn global launches for flagship smartphones. (Image source: Huawei)

Huawei Mate 50 Pro: European launch date leaks for multi-stage variable aperture camera flagship

It seems that Huawei is preparing to launch the Mate 50 Pro in Europe, just a few weeks after its debut in China. The world's first smartphone with a multi-stage variable aperture camera should also arrive alongside the Nova 10 se...

Alex Alderson, 14 Sep 2022 14:25

UGREEN Nexode 140W becomes the latest GaN-powered multi-port power brick of its series

UGREEN has launched a new, up-to-140 watt (W) version of its Nexode-series power brick. This variant has 1 USB type-A port and 2 type-C ports, one of which is rated for its new maximum output. The OEM asserts that it can charge a ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 14 Sep 2022 14:05

A MIUI theme developer has created a Dynamic Island-esque look for Xiaomi phones. (Image Source: Vaibhav Jain on Twitter)

New Xiaomi MIUI theme sets sail for iPhone 14 Pro's Dynamic Island, works only with Chinese ROMs for now

MIUI theme developers have created Dynamic Island-style themes for Xiaomi phones. The themes, which are currently available only for Xiaomi Chinese ROMs, show notifications and music activity around the notch area similar to Apple...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 14 Sep 2022 05:59

The 'Google Original Chips' come in four flavours that match the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro's launch colours. (Image source: Google)

Google revives Original Chips crisp campaign for upcoming Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro release

Google Japan has returned to last year's Original Chips campaign for the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro, its next flagship smartphones. While the focus may be on the Pixel 7 series, Original Chips aims to bring attention to the company's...

Alex Alderson, 13 Sep 2022 23:29

Apple might want to consider reintroducing the mini iPhone variant for the iPhone 15 series. (Image source: Apple - edited)

iPhone 14 Plus fails to fill big iPhone 13 mini shoes as analyst offers up stinging report on Apple's product strategy

An early Apple iPhone 14 analysis report has offered up a rather negative opinion of Cupertino’s decision to replace the iPhone 13 mini in the lineup with the iPhone 14 Plus. While things may not be looking too bright for the iPho...

Daniel R Deakin, 13 Sep 2022 22:01

The Redmi Note 11 Pro 11 may be a return of the Redmi Note 10 Pro. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro 2023 leaks ahead of global launch

According to new reports, Xiaomi is set to release another Redmi Note 11 series model. Reputedly, the device will be the Redmi Note 11 Pro 2023, which may actually be a re-branded Redmi Note 10 Pro. Tipped to arrive soon, the Xiao...

Alex Alderson, 13 Sep 2022 20:33

Assassin's Creed is coming to Netflix. (Source: Ubisoft)

Assassin's Creed is set to infiltrate Netflix as both a game and a live-action show

Ubisoft has dedicated part of its September 2022 Forward press conference to the revelation that Assassin's Creed is getting the Netflix treatment. In fact, this is happening twice over, as it will be one of the studio's titles to...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 13 Sep 2022 15:53

Motorola Edge 30 Ultra and 30 Fusion pricing and availability is revealed for the Indian market

Motorola has revealed that its world-first 200MP main camera flagship Android smartphone will sell in Europe as the Edge 30 Ultra; now, the OEM has confirmed that this global model is on its way to India as well. It will arrive al...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 13 Sep 2022 15:02

The Z6 Lite might be a budget display powerhouse. (Source: iQOO)

Update | iQOO Z6 Lite poises to launch as the world's first Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 smartphone with a 50MP main camera and a 120Hz display

The Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 is Qualcomm's latest 6nm processor for next-gen budget 5G smartphones. Now, iQOO has announced that it will unleash the inaugural example of these mobile devices without further ado. It is backed to deliver ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 13 Sep 2022 13:50

The iPhone 14 series has a mix of the A15 and A16 Bionic. (Source: Apple)

Latest Apple A16 Bionic benchmarks show a 28% GPU performance boost over the A15 Bionic

The new Apple A16 Bionic on the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max has now made the journey over to AnTuTu for performance testing, with the benchmark officially revealing CPU and GPU test scores for the new chipset.

Ricci Rox, 13 Sep 2022 10:54

The Pixel 7 series will launch in four colourways, with exclusives for the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro. (Image source: Google)

Google Pixel 7 series to launch without 512 GB storage option in Europe

According to reports, Google plans to continue only offering 128 GB and 256 GB of storage with its flagship smartphones in Europe. While the US may receive a 512 GB variant of the Pixel 7 Pro, non-expandable storage means that the...

Alex Alderson, 13 Sep 2022 00:03

The Sony Xperia 1 IV Gaming Edition smartphone has been launched at the same time as the Xperia Stream Gaming Gear. (Image source: Sony - edited)

Souped-up Sony Xperia 1 IV Gaming Edition smartphone gets surprise release alongside Xperia Stream Gaming Gear

Sony has launched an enhanced Xperia 1 IV Gaming Edition smartphone at the same as revealing its new Xperia Stream Gaming Gear peripheral. The Xperia Stream, which has been designed for use just with the Sony Xperia 1 IV smartphon...

Daniel R Deakin, 12 Sep 2022 17:58

Do the iPhones 14 have bigger batteries than the 13 series? (Source: Apple)

iPhone 14-series independent battery tests reveal striking parity with 13-series capacities

Apple has once again launched its latest iPhones with claims of generationally improved battery life in the absence of any numbers to back them up. However, the first independent estimates of their battery capacities have been unl...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 12 Sep 2022 15:10

The OnePlus 11 Pro joins the league of circular camera modules. (Source: OnLeaks x SmartPrix)

First OnePlus 11 Pro renders reveal an alert slider and Hasselblad branding for the upcoming Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 flagship

Renders of the OnePlus 11 Pro have now leaked well ahead of its launch, providing the clearest idea yet of what OnePlus's next-gen flagship will look like. Back on the cards is the alert slider that was so ruefully absent on the O...

Ricci Rox, 12 Sep 2022 13:52

While the S23 Ultra will sport a QHD+ display, the S23 and S23+ appear to feature FHD+ screens. (Source: HoiINDI)

Samsung Galaxy S23 and S23+ to be left behind as smartphone market pivots to 1.5K displays

According to a new leak, mid-range smartphones next year will make the switch from FHD+ to 1.5K displays, with a resultant display pixel density in the 450 ppi range. Samsung, on the other hand, looks geared to equip the Galaxy S2...

Ricci Rox, 12 Sep 2022 10:46

The Xiaomi 12S Pro uses a main camera developed in cooperation with Leica

Do smartphone manufacturers often cheat in their advertising of display brightness?

Like the Xiaomi 12S Ultra, the Xiaomi 12S Pro shows a discrepancy between the advertised manufacturer specifications and our brightness measurements. However, this not only goes for Xiaomi smartphones, but we also observed the sam...

Marcus Herbrich, 12 Sep 2022 00:58

A new Xperia compact smartphone based on the Ace lineup would be warmly welcomed by global users. (Image source: Sony (Xperia Ace III) - edited)

New Sony Xperia compact smartphone based on the Xperia Ace IV could be heading for a global launch

A new Sony Xperia compact smartphone could be made available worldwide according to the latest rumors about the expected Sony Xperia Ace IV. Sony recently released the Xperia 5 IV, which it classed as a compact smartphone, despite...

Daniel R Deakin, 11 Sep 2022 20:49

Google appears to be on its third foldable smartphone project. (Image source: Waqar Khan)

Google Pixel Fold: New prototype appears in Android 13 code with premium camera hardware

Google may have ditched 'Pipit', the most recent codename for the long-awaited Pixel Fold. Now expected to launch in spring 2023, Google is rumoured to be developing the Pixel Fold under the codename 'Felix', likely with a Tensor ...

Alex Alderson, 11 Sep 2022 15:01

The Pixel 7 Ultra may share its primary camera with the other Pixel 7 series devices. (Image source: Google)

Google Pixel 7 Ultra: Updated camera details emerge with twin Sony IMX712 cameras

According to new findings within Android code, Google has decided to equip 'Lynx' and 'L10' with two Sony IMX712 cameras, an unreleased sensor. Reputedly, one will serve as the device's front-facing camera, while the second could ...

Alex Alderson, 11 Sep 2022 14:59

The OnePlus 11 will succeed the OnePlus 10T. (Source: OnePlus)

OnePlus 11: Leaker downplays hardware pedigree of OnePlus's next-gen vanilla premium phone

Current OnePlus 11 Pro leaks tip the OnePlus 10 Pro's successor to be a proper flagship phone with all the bells and whistles that entails. The vanilla OnePlus 11, however, looks set to be a less accomplished offering.

Ricci Rox, 11 Sep 2022 10:54

The Apple iPhone 15 series is expected to feature at least one model with a 12 MP periscope lens. (Image source: 4RMD & Unsplash - edited)

Apple may call its USB-C iPhone the iPhone 15 Ultra

The first USB-C iPhone could end up being known as the Apple iPhone 15 Ultra, as early speculation about the next-generation iPhones continues. Two of the most well-known Apple analysts have offered matching opinions that Apple wi...

Daniel R Deakin, 10 Sep 2022 19:49

Upcoming MediaTek Dimensity 900-powered Doogee V30 rugged phone (Source: Doogee)

MediaTek Dimensity 900-powered Doogee V30 family coming later this year

Doogee has big plans for the end of the year, with an entire family of devices powered by 6 nm MediaTek Dimensity processors in the making. The V30 family will include the regular edition, as well as the V30 Pro, V30 Max, and V30 ...

Codrut Nistor, 10 Sep 2022 19:11

The X40's color options. (Source: Honor)

Honor X40 is set to launch alongside a 14-inch laptop later in September 2022

The X40 is an OLED-display Android smartphone now revealed to launch alongside a wider portfolio of new products, a laptop and a tablet included, later in September 2022. Now, the OEM has decided to get ahead of itself by revealin...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 10 Sep 2022 17:53

The Z Flip4. (Source: JerryRigEverything via YouTube)

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4 durability shows some cracks in a new YouTube bend test

The latest Flip-series Samsung foldable smartphone has now followed its predecessor into a JerryRigEverything durability test. The new premium device seemed to match its forebear in terms of robustness for most of this new video -...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 10 Sep 2022 17:03

The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra may have straighter edges and a flatter display than its predecessor. (Image source: @technizoconcept & Unsplash - edited)

Samsung Galaxy S23 and S23+ join the S23 Ultra in uninspiring dimensions and display specifications leak

The Samsung Galaxy S23 series will be very much like the Galaxy S22 series in terms of dimensions and display specifications according to a well-known leaker. The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra’s alleged measurements have already been s...

Daniel R Deakin, 10 Sep 2022 03:14