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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

Here's our first look at the Asus ROG Phone 6 Batman Edition (image via Evan Blass/91mobiles)

Asus ROG Phone 6 Batman Edition render breaks cover hinting a likely launch alongside the ROG Phone 6D

Tipster Evan Blass has shared renders of the Asus ROG Phone 6 Batman Edition. It has a black aesthetic and a wallpaper of the veiled vigilante in action. Information about its price and specs will probably be unveiled at Asus's Se...

Anil Ganti, 09 Sep 2022 11:11

Supposedly, the Redmi Pad could be almost as expensive as the Xiaomi pad 5. (Source: Xiaomi)

Redmi Pad: Alleged pricing details of upcoming Xiaomi budget tablet leaks

Xiaomi is expected to launch the Redmi Pad soon. Details of the budget tablet have leaked over the past few weeks, and alleged information on its pricing has now surfaced in the wild, with the affordable Redmi tablet tipped to cos...

Ricci Rox, 08 Sep 2022 23:14

The Edge 30 Neo is the cheapest of Motorola's new Edge 30 series smartphones. (Image source: NotebookCheck)

Motorola Edge 30 Neo arrives with a colourful look and mid-range specifications

Motorola continues to expand the Edge 30 series, now with the Edge 30 Neo. Firmly a mid-range smartphone, the Edge 30 Neo has a Snapdragon 695 chipset, a 120 Hz pOLED display and 8 GB of RAM. Motorola promises to deliver two OS up...

Alex Alderson, 08 Sep 2022 21:15

The Motorola Edge 30 Ultra only comes in a single memory configuration. (Image source: NotebookCheck)

Motorola Edge 30 Ultra: Moto X30 Pro global model launches to take on the flagship competition with an exciting array of features

Motorola has lifted the lid on the Edge 30 Ultra, its latest flagship smartphone. Equipped with a Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 chipset and a 144 Hz pOLED display, the Edge 30 Ultra can also fully replenish its large battery in just 22 ...

Alex Alderson, 08 Sep 2022 21:15

The Moto Edge 30 Fusion has been launched globally (image via Motorola)

Motorola Edge 30 Fusion: Affordable flagship launched with a 144 Hz screen, Snapdragon 888+ and 68 W fast charging

Motorola has launched the Moto S30 Pro globally as the Motorola Edge 30 Fusion. It features top-spec hardware, such as a Snapdragon 888+ SoC, 8 GB RAM, a 4,400 mAh that charges at 68W, and a 144 Hz pOLED screen. One can purchase i...

Anil Ganti, 08 Sep 2022 21:15

The QuietComfort Earbuds II. (Source: Bose)

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II launch with "the world's best noise cancellation" in an updated build

Bose has broken its lengthy silence on the subject of new TWS accessories with the reveal of the second-gen QuietComfort Buds. They are rated for class-leading ANC with an Aware Mode, delivered via 4 mics in an earphone design ref...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 08 Sep 2022 20:11

Kishi V2 for iPhone launches as the latest mobile gaming controller from Razer

Razer has announced the release of an iPhone-compatible version of its second-gen Kishi mobile gaming accessory. The controller-like grip features new programmable buttons and support for PC/console game-streaming. The Kishi V2 ha...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 08 Sep 2022 18:04

The A16 Bionic on the iPhone 14 Pro phones flexes on the competition. (Source: Apple)

Apple A16 Bionic hammers the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 in first leaked CPU benchmark

The A16 Bionic chipset on the Apple iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max has now made its first trip to Geekbench, where it demolishes its Android rivals, the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 and MediaTek Dimensity 9000+, with up to a 40% perfo...

Ricci Rox, 08 Sep 2022 10:58

The iPhone 14 Pro models come with the Dynamic Island notch. (Image Source: Apple)

Apple iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max launched with unique Dynamic Island notch, always-on display, and 48 MP main camera

Apple introduced the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max with significant upgrades to the internals, display, and camera hardware. The iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max now feature a Dynamic Island notch, always-on display, a 48...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 08 Sep 2022 01:40

Hopes for an Xperia gaming smartphone or PlayStation portable were soon dashed. (Image source: Sony - edited)

Sony teases Xperia gaming gear cooling system cutting short hopes for a new Xperia Play or PlayStation portable

Sony has released a new teaser video for an upcoming gaming and smartphone-related product for its Xperia line. Unsurprisingly, fan excitement rapidly built to giddy levels with hopes for something akin to a PlayStation portable o...

Daniel R Deakin, 07 Sep 2022 18:00

Google Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro use the company's in-house Tensor SoC. (Source: Notebookcheck)

Google Pixel 6 battery drain and overheating issues: Latest monthly update promises to resolve endurance woes

Google Pixel phones are known to be buggier than the average smartphone. Unfortunately, the release of Android 13 on Pixel phones also contributed to this problem. Google is now pushing out a software update for Pixel devices runn...

Fawad Murtaza, 07 Sep 2022 13:52

Honor X40 official launch announcement confirms 5G and an OLED screen for the upcoming smartphone

Honor has finally confirmed that it intends to complete its new X40 series of Android smartphones in mid-September 2022. Its main (or possibly vanilla) variant has also been revealed as the first OLED display device of its line. M...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 07 Sep 2022 12:02

Samsung Galaxy S21 and Galaxy S21 Plus get the September 2022 update (Source: Samsung)

Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G and Galaxy S21 series get September 2022 security patch

While the Galaxy S21 series and the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G are now both receiving this month's security patch on Android 12, the previous generation flagships should receive Android 13 before the end of the year. For the Galaxy ...

Codrut Nistor, 07 Sep 2022 11:14

The Xiaomi 12T looks to a Redmi K50 Extreme Edition, but with a MediaTek Dimensity 8100 Ultra beneath the hood instead. (Source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi 12T clandestinely goes on sale before its launch - telling all about the Xiaomi 11T's successor

The Xiaomi 12T has now broken cover. The phone seems to have gone on sale in Peru before an official announcement, with the lucky buyer now revealing live images, major specs, and pricing of the sub-premium phone ahead of its laun...

Ricci Rox, 07 Sep 2022 09:10

The Redmi 11 Prime series arrives alongside the Redmi A1. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Redmi 11 Prime and Redmi 11 Prime 5G introduced with 90 Hz displays and 50 MP main cameras

Xiaomi has unveiled the Redmi 11 Prime and Redmi 11 Prime 5G, two affordable smartphones powered by different processors. Both come with 90 Hz and 1080p displays though, among other similarities.

Alex Alderson, 06 Sep 2022 23:28

The Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 has also been rumored to prioritize efficiency. (Source: Qualcomm)

Rumor | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 to outperform its MediaTek Dimensity rival

While the MediaTek Dimensity 9000 gave the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 a beating earlier this year, new reports indicate the status quo will be restored with the next generation of flagship chipsets, with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 set to outp...

Ricci Rox, 06 Sep 2022 23:20

The Redmi A1 arrives in three colours, all with the same memory configuration. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Redmi A1 launched in three colours with stock Android 12

Xiaomi has presented the Redmi A1, a budget smartphone running Android 12, not MIUI 13. Equipped with a 720p display, the Redmi A1 resembles flagship Xiaomi smartphones from the back, although its INR 6,499 (~US$81) reinforces its...

Alex Alderson, 06 Sep 2022 23:17

Huawei Mate 50 E launches as the most affordable smartphone of its new flagship line

The Mate 50 E has the same Harmony OS 3 UI and basic design of the rest of its new premium smartphone series. It also has the same main rear camera and display as the vanilla 50, although the E variant has a premium mid-range Qual...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 06 Sep 2022 22:32

Mate 50 RS launches as the latest Porsche Design x Huawei flagship smartphone

The Mate 50 RS has premiered as the highest-end of its new smartphone series. Its appearance has been altered in partnership with the Porsche Design Studio, although it has the same display as the 50 Pro. Despite its 4G/LTE-only n...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 06 Sep 2022 21:45

Smartphones might become satellite-compatible soon. (Source: Globalstar)

Android 14 is backed to upgrade to satellite connectivity support on its launch

The kind of communication possibilities normally exclusive to dedicated satellite phones are thought to become the next big thing for the consumer-grade smartphones of the future. Apple just might get there first as of tomorrow (S...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 06 Sep 2022 19:23

The Google Pixel 7 series will arrive on October 6, as will the Pixel Watch. (Image source: Google)

Google Pixel hardware date event confirmed as Google Tensor G2 processor teased

Google has confirmed when it will unveil the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro, as well as the long-awaited Pixel Watch. Not only has the company outlined the trio's arrival, but it has also teased that the Google Tensor G2 processor will p...

Alex Alderson, 06 Sep 2022 19:21

The Samsung Galaxy A23 5G in one of its three colour options. (Image source: Samsung)

Samsung Galaxy A23 5G: Pricing and availability confirmed for UK and US markets

Samsung has announced pricing and availability for the Galaxy A23 5G in the UK and the US. Equipped with a 120 Hz display, the Galaxy A23 5G also has a Snapdragon 695 chipset, 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of expandable storage.

Alex Alderson, 06 Sep 2022 17:57

The Huawei Mate 50 Pro. (Source: Huawei)

Huawei Mate 50 and Mate 50 Pro debut with the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G and premium hardware across the board

Huawei has now launched the Mate 50 series in China, two years after the debut of the Mate 40 lineup. The Mate 50 and Mate 50 Pro are both powered by a 4G-only variant of the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, and feature premium hardware acros...

Ricci Rox, 06 Sep 2022 15:19

The Xiaomi 12T and 12T Pro are expected to surface at some point in September. (Image source: @yabhishekhd/Unsplash - edited)

Xiaomi 12T and Xiaomi 12T Pro colors and model variants leaked along with vague release date timeframe

Some key details about the upcoming Xiaomi 12T and Xiaomi 12T Pro have been leaked, including their supposed colors, RAM and storage options, and a somewhat vague release date timeframe. The Xiaomi 12T Pro in particular could be a...

Daniel R Deakin, 06 Sep 2022 07:07

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 11S offers 6 GB of LPDDR4X RAM and up to 128 GB of UFS 2.2 storage.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 11S – An affordable 4G smartphone with a 90-Hz AMOLED

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 11S shows that you don't have to spend a lot of money for a smartphone that is suitable for everyday tasks and well-equipped. For 200 Euros (~$199), you also get an AMOLED screen with 90 Hz, 108-MP camera, an...

Manuel Masiero, 06 Sep 2022 03:28

A new piece of ROG Phone tech? (Source: Asus via Twitter)

ROG Phone 6D Ultimate design is allegedly confirmed via TENAA as Asus teases a cooling system upgrade for the flagship smartphone

The 6D Ultimate is thought to become a new top-end addition to the premium Asus ROG Phone series with MediaTek's latest flagship mobile SoC. It has reportedly been approved for sale by the Chinese regulator TENAA ahead of its mid-...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 05 Sep 2022 19:30

The 12S Ultra has specs unique to it - for now. (Source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi 12S Ultra's camera successors are backed to launch as Android smartphones with significant charging upgrades

The 12S Ultra is the device in which Xiaomi has debuted the Sony IMX989 camera sensor for its smartphones. Despite this, the Leica-tuned flagship lags behind others from its OEM in terms of maximum charging speeds. Now, a famous l...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 05 Sep 2022 18:27

The Redmi A1 will be an even cheaper alternative to the likes of the Redmi 10C. (Image source: @Unlockandfree)

Redmi A1 leaks as Xiaomi's next entry-level smartphone running Android 12 (Go edition)

Leaks have revealed plenty of details about the Redmi A1, Xiaomi's upcoming entry-level smartphone. Surprisingly, the Redmi A1 does not rely on MIUI, mirroring Xiaomi's brief embrace of Android One. Instead, the Redmi A1 will run ...

Alex Alderson, 05 Sep 2022 17:39

The POCO M5 looks a lot like its predecessor from the back. (Image source: POCO)

Xiaomi POCO M5 debuts with Android 12, a 90 Hz display and a MediaTek Helio G99 from €189

Xiaomi has announced the POCO M5, a smartphone that borrows from its predecessor's design. Equipped with a MediaTek Helio G99 chipset, the POCO M5 also has LPDDR4X RAM, UFS 2.2 storage and a 90 Hz display, among other features.

Alex Alderson, 05 Sep 2022 15:33

The POCO M5s launches with MIUI 13 based on Android 12. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi POCO M5s arrives sporting an AMOLED display and a 64 MP camera from €209

Xiaomi has lifted the lid on the POCO M5s, an affordable smartphone that starts at €209 in the Eurozone. Available in three colours and three storage options, the POCO M5s also has a MediaTek Helio G95 chipset and an AMOLED displa...

Alex Alderson, 05 Sep 2022 15:30

Disassembling the Galaxy Z Fold4 is not for the faint-hearted. (Image source: JerryRigEverything)

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 teardown reveals significant internal differences compared to its predecessor

JerryRigEverything has now disassembled the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4, destroying the smartphone in the process. Not only has Samsung tweaked the device's form factor compared to the Galaxy Z Fold3, it has also simplified its hinge m...

Alex Alderson, 05 Sep 2022 15:09

Satellite connectivity, improved cameras, and better low-light photography are expected for the iPhone 14 series. (Image source: Apple/@ld_vova - edited)

Apple iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro rumor roundup as the expected iPhone 14 release date grows closer

The Apple iPhone 14 release date is nearing and rumored details about the four upcoming devices, the iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro, and iPhone 14 Pro Max, have been pouring in. Recent Apple iPhone 14 leaks have focused ...

Daniel R Deakin, 05 Sep 2022 08:42

Scalper prices for pre-sales of the Apple iPhone 14 series in China are astronomically high. (Image source: Ian Zelbo/NASA - edited)

Apple iPhone 14 pre-sale scalper prices in China hit equivalent of almost US$1,000 for the standard model

Offline pre-sale scalper prices for the upcoming Apple iPhone 14 series in China have reached shocking highs. One shared price for the standard iPhone 14 was for 6,699 yuan, which is equivalent to US$966. The scalper prices for th...

Daniel R Deakin, 05 Sep 2022 05:46

Is this Lightning's last stand? (Source: Apple)

"iPhone 14 USB" grows in popularity as a search term by more than 300% over 12 months

Could the 14 series be the iPhones to finally ditch the Lightning port? Regardless of whether the nearly imminent flagship smartphones really adopting USB ports or not, a research group claims to have found that people are very in...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 04 Sep 2022 20:31

Apple Watch "SE 2" and Series 8 are tipped to launch with the same SoC at Apple's Far Out event

A well-known Apple tech correspondent has backed a second-gen Watch SE to launch alongside its vanilla Series 8 counterpart during the OEM's imminent and major September 2022 product event. The accessible variant is believed to la...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 04 Sep 2022 18:34

The Tour PRO 2s and their new case. (Source: JBL)

JBL Tour PRO 2 launch as the first ever TWS earbuds in a charging case with its own LED display

JBL touts its latest Tour-series wireless earbuds as the world's first to come with their own touchscreen. The case-mounted LED panel is capable of displaying music controls as well as those for the PRO 2's advanced active noise-c...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 04 Sep 2022 16:50

The Xiaomi 12S Ultra is a proper high-end smartphone with the installed Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1.

Xiaomi 12S Ultra - The bokeh effect of the camera smartphone is sensational

Together with Leica, the 12S Ultra from Xiaomi focuses heavily on the camera system, which consists of a huge Sony IMX989 that performs particularly well with excellent image quality and natural bokeh. We were particularly taken w...

Marcus Herbrich, 04 Sep 2022 14:27

Vivo X80 Pro - Strong smartphone with few weaknesses

The Vivo X80 Pro is one of the best Android smartphones this year. However, it displays weaknesses in the very area where it attempts to assert itself as a pioneer. Read on to find out why we still recommend buying the smartphone....

Daniel Schmidt, 04 Sep 2022 12:05

The latest rumor about the Apple iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max is that the notch layout can be toggled. (Image source: Weibo & RendersByShailesh - edited)

Mad Apple iPhone 14 Pro notch-toggling video looks fake but highlights pill and punch-hole solution popularity

A 5-second video clip of a supposed real Apple iPhone 14 Pro has been making the rounds on social media. Where this latest video stands out from many other likely fake clips is the notch-toggling function shown on the so-called iP...

Daniel R Deakin, 04 Sep 2022 08:41

The Apple iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max are expected to offer novel always-on display features. (Image source: @ld_vova/MacRumors - edited)

Apple iPhone 14 Pro always-on display visualized in allegedly accurate mockups

The always-on display supposedly coming to the Apple iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max has been shown off in a series of image mockups. The iPhone 14 Pro always-on display would work with the overhauled iOS 16 lock screen to all...

Daniel R Deakin, 04 Sep 2022 05:59

OPPO will start shipping smartphones without chargers in their boxes from 2023

An OPPO representative has confirmed that the original packaging for some of its smartphones will no longer contain power bricks, starting in 2023. Instead, consumers who need the SuperVOOC accessories the new devices might need f...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 03 Sep 2022 22:59

The Google Pixel 7 Pro. (Source: Gadgetfull BD)

Leaked Google Pixel 7 Pro unboxing video shows off the flagship in the flesh ahead of its debut

The Google Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro are expected to debut next month and the larger, more expensive Pixel 7 Pro has now made its first appearance in the flesh, in the form of a leaked unboxing video shared by a retail store in Bang...

Ricci Rox, 03 Sep 2022 21:11

The Motorola Edge 30 Ultra is the global version of the Moto X30 Pro. (Image source: Motorola via @evleaks)

Motorola Edge 30 Ultra promotional video leaks with clues to 125 W charging, 200 MP camera capabilities and other flagship features

It seems that Motorola is close to revealing the Edge 30 Ultra, its next flagship smartphone for global audiences. While Motorola has not confirmed the device's launch date yet, the ever-reliable Evan Blass has leaked a promotiona...

Alex Alderson, 03 Sep 2022 16:28

Rumor | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 and Sony IMX989 will team up to form the Android flagship smartphone combo to beat in 2023

The Xiaomi "13 Ultra" is currently believed to become the first premium smartphone to launch with the new Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 top-end SoC and Sony's ground-breaking 1-inch sensor for mobile devices, the IMX989. However, according t...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 03 Sep 2022 16:19