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OnwardMobility announces its closure and the death of the promised BlackBerry 5G smartphone

After reports claiming so surfaced a while ago, BlackBerry license holders OnwardMobility have now announced a complete shutdown. That, of course, means that the promised 5G BlackBerry phone will no longer see the light of day.

Ricci Rox, 19 Feb 2022 10:10

Xiaomi 12 Ultra: Official listing and leaks tout existence and expected launch date of Xiaomi's flagship champion

The Xiaomi 12 Ultra is coming. It appears there can be no doubt about that anymore, as the flagship phone has now been spotted on an IMEI database, with two different sources also providing information on possible launch timeframe...

Ricci Rox, 19 Feb 2022 08:30

The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra supposedly fails to match the iPhone 13 Pro Max in camera tests

The Galaxy S22 Ultra and its array of incredible camera hardware is widely considered as being able to match the iPhone 13 Pro Max in most shooting conditions. DxOMark disagrees, though, and its review of the Exynos Galaxy S22 Ult...

Ricci Rox, 19 Feb 2022 07:11

The Xiaomi 11T Pro launched last year with a Snapdragon 888 SoC. (Image source: Xiaomi)

The Xiaomi 11T Pro receives Android 12 and MIUI 13 globally

Xiaomi has released V13.0.1.0.SKDMIXM to the Xiaomi 11T Pro, the device's first MIUI 13 build globally. Also packing Android 12, V13.0.1.0.SKDMIXM is available to Mi Pilot testers, a program that remains open to join.

Alex Alderson, 18 Feb 2022 23:53

Android 13 should land on Xiaomi smartphones from late 2022 onwards. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Android 13 update list outlines dozens of Xiaomi, POCO and Redmi smartphones due for upcoming OS upgrade

Xiaomi may be busy updating smartphones to Android 12, but Xiaomiui is already thinking about Android 13. Purportedly, dozens of Xiaomi, POCO and Redmi smartphones will receive Android 13, including the Redmi Note 10 and Redmi Not...

Alex Alderson, 18 Feb 2022 23:39

The S22 Ultra before its drop-test ordeal. (Source: PBKreviews)

The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra "disappoints" in a gruelling drop-test video

Samsung has debuted Gorilla Glass Victus Plus in its flagship Galaxy S22 line, asserting that this latest form of Corning protection for smartphones offers extra durability over its predecessor. However, a new YouTube post might c...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 18 Feb 2022 19:20

The Z40 Pro's pre-launch design teaser. (Source: Nubia via Weibo)

The Nubia Z40 Pro's looks and color options are revealed alongside the flagship phone's launch date

Nubia has announced a date on which its Snapdragon 8 Gen 1-powered flagship Android phone, the Z40 Pro, will make its debut. Ahead of this event, however, the OEM has seen fit to reveal this device's design and colorways in advanc...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 18 Feb 2022 18:49

New "Motorola Moto G22" leaks suggest a potentially interesting upcoming smartphone for under US$230

A new leak asserts that Motorola will update the Moto G series of smartphones with an affordable new variant soon. Should this rumor prove accurate, it may indicate what the OEM will offer for just over US$200 in 2022. This price ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 18 Feb 2022 18:06

The Redmi K50 Gaming Edition is available in China in multiple styles. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi sells at least 70,000 Redmi K50 Gaming Edition handsets in a minute during first flash sale

It appears that Xiaomi has impressed its fans with the Redmi K50 Gaming Edition, its latest gaming smartphone. Purportedly, Xiaomi sold anywhere from 70,000 to 85,000 units within one minute of trading. The Redmi K50 Gaming Editio...

Alex Alderson, 18 Feb 2022 17:33

The Motorola Frontier has a huge camera housing. (Image source: Evan Blass)

Motorola Frontier: New high resolution renders of upcoming camera monster leak

Evan Blass has leaked new renders of the Motorola Frontier, the company's first smartphone with a 200 MP camera. The Frontier may not launch until the summer, but Blass has shown what to expect from Motorola's chunky flagship smar...

Alex Alderson, 18 Feb 2022 16:04

The Mi Mix 5 could be among the first phones to offer 150 W fast charging. (Image Source: Let'sGoDigital)

Xiaomi Mi Mix 5 tipped to offer 150 W fast charging, Leica co-branding on the cards for the 50 MP Sony IMX707 triple-camera

Xiaomi could be equipping its upcoming Mi Mix 5 flagship with a 150 W fast charging solution that can potentially charge the device from 0 to 100% in just about 15 minutes. It is also being speculated that Xiaomi could partner wit...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 18 Feb 2022 09:33

OPPO's new launch poster. (Source: OPPO)

OPPO hints it is bringing its first-gen Pad, a watch and more to MWC 2022

OPPO's latest Find X5 poster contains a launch date for the upcoming flagship series, and that's not all. It shows one of the smartphones in an arrangement of a number of other devices. One might be the OEM's first-gen tablet, whe...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 17 Feb 2022 23:48

The iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max could offer 8 GB of RAM. (Source: Trusted Reviews)

Apple iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max tipped to land with RAM upgrades

A new leak has now claimed that Apple will upgrade standard RAM on the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max from the 6 GB on their predecessors, to match what is widely available on current Android flagship phones.

Ricci Rox, 17 Feb 2022 19:39

Honor will reveal the Magic4 series at MWC 2022 in Barcelona. (Image source: Honor)

Honor Magic4 series designs leak with multiple cameras for all models

Reportedly, Honor could be bringing up to seven cameras to the Magic 4 Pro, one of four Magic4 series smartphones that may launch at MWC 2022. Purportedly, Honor has settled on the names Magic4, Magic 4T and Magic Future for the r...

Alex Alderson, 17 Feb 2022 19:36

The Edge 30 Pro could launch for a snip considering its specifications. (Image source: Evan Blass)

Motorola Edge 30 Pro: Alleged European pricing emerges that would make the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 handset an awesome deal

Motorola has all but confirmed that the Edge 30 Pro will debut globally on February 24. Reportedly, pricing for the handset has surfaced at a European retailer that would see Motorola undercut the likes of Samsung and Xiaomi.

Alex Alderson, 17 Feb 2022 19:18

The RedMagic 7 series is official. (Source: RedMagic)

The RedMagic 7 series comes with up to 1TB of internal storage, an inaugural under-display camera variant - and 165W chargers in the boxes

Nubia's high-octane Android phone brand RedMagic has just unleashed its latest 7 and 7 Pro flagships on the world. The 7 Pro in particular is rated for a number of industry-leading upgrades, a world-first under-display camera (UDC...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 17 Feb 2022 18:27

The OnePlus Nord CE 2 featuring a MediaTek Dimensity 900 SoC is now official. (Image Source: OnePlus)

OnePlus Nord CE 2 gets Dimensity 900 but offers the Nord CE's 64 MP camera and 90 Hz display, starts from ₹23,999 (US$320)

OnePlus has launched the Nord CE 2 in India starting from ₹23,999 (US$320). The Nord CE 2 sports cameras and display hardware like its predecessor but offers new software features for improved imaging. The Nord CE 2 now uses the M...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 17 Feb 2022 16:58

The POCO X4 Pro 5G has a 108 MP ISOCELL HM2 primary camera. (Image source: SmartDroid)

POCO X4 Pro 5G camera samples fail to impress early reviewer

Camera samples from the POCO X4 Pro 5G have leaked, one of Xiaomi's upcoming mid-range smartphones. The POCO X4 Pro 5G has a 108 MP ISOCELL HM2 as its main camera, but that cannot save it from taking mediocre-looking photos.

Alex Alderson, 17 Feb 2022 15:23

The Redmi K50 Gaming Edition launched yesterday. (Source: Xiaomi)

Redmi K50 Pro: MediaTek Dimensity 9000 and Dimensity 8100 models tipped for March debut

After launching the Redmi K50 Gaming Edition with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 in China yesterday, Xiaomi already has its sights set on three other models in the series that will arrive with powerful chipsets. The trio could make their de...

Ricci Rox, 17 Feb 2022 15:19

Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Plus will reportedly be fabbed on TSMC's 4 nm node (image via Qualcomm)

TSMC's 4 nm node reportedly working wonders for the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Plus with a yield rate of over 70%

Qualcomm's upcoming high-end smartphone SoC, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Plus, is rumoured to use TSMC's 4 nm process node. Its production seems to be commencing in full force, with yields of over 70%. The company is expected to unveil...

Anil Ganti, 17 Feb 2022 14:12

The POCO X4 Pro has a huge camera housing. (Image source: SmartDroid)

Xiaomi POCO X4 Pro 5G: Specifications and hands-on photos leak of upcoming 108 MP, 120 Hz and Snapdragon 695-backed smartphone

Xiaomi is yet to announce the POCO X4 Pro 5G, but SmartDroid has already managed to get its hands on a unit. Not only has the website shown what the POCO X4 Pro 5G looks like, it has also listed the device's specifications, as has...

Alex Alderson, 17 Feb 2022 12:25

The GT2 series has a new launch date. (Source: Realme)

Realme sets a date for the global launch of the GT2 flagship smartphone series

Realme's second-gen GT series is rated to pack specs that include the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor in its top-end Pro variant. The OEM has now revealed that they are coming to the upcoming Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2022, in orde...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 16 Feb 2022 23:39

Google's Messages app gets a boost to its uptake. (Source: Google)

Google Messages is now the stock texting app on the Galaxy S22 Ultra in the US

Customers in the market for a new Galaxy S22-series phone in the United States might be assured of a fully-featured and up-to-date messaging experience out of the box. The OEM has pre-installed Google's messaging app and set it to...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 16 Feb 2022 23:06

POCO's next smartphone could be the F4 GT. (Image source: POCO)

POCO F4 GT arrives at multiple regulatory bodies as Xiaomi teases another POCO smartphone

The POCO F4 GT has stopped by multiple regulatory bodies, including the FCC. The global version of the Redmi K50 Gaming Edition has no set release date, but Xiaomi may have teased it during its POCO M4 Pro presentation in India.

Alex Alderson, 16 Feb 2022 22:28

Realme touts the new 9i as a budget smartphone with leveled-up power

The Realme 9i has launched as the base model of its series in India (to date, at least). It has a new, 6nm 4G/LTE processor and faster charging compared to its predecessor. Then again, some consumers might find it a downgrade comp...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 16 Feb 2022 19:30

Realme debuts the 9 Pro series in India with a flagship camera and up-to-date 5G processors

Realme has officially augmented its 9 series of smartphones with a new kind of top-end variant, the 9 Pro Plus. Despite this name, the 9 Pro has the larger display and battery, not to mention the higher refresh rate, of the two. H...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 16 Feb 2022 18:41

The Edge X30 will launch as the Edge 30 Pro globally. (Image source: WinFuture)

Edge 30 Pro name confirmed for global version of the Motorola Edge X30

WinFuture has confirmed the global name of the Edge X30, Motorola's first smartphone powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. As expected, the Edge X30 will launch as the Edge 30 Pro. Motorola will host a global hardware event on Februa...

Alex Alderson, 16 Feb 2022 17:39

Honor could unveil the Magic4 series alongside its Magic V foldable smartphone. (Image source: Honor)

Honor Magic4 series European release date confirmed, ending hopes of seeing the Magic3 Pro or Magic3 Pro+ outside China

Honor may have announced the Magic3 Pro and Magic 3 Pro+ globally, but it is yet to begin selling the smartphones outside China. The company's announcement that the Magic4 series will appear at MWC 2022 this month has put an end t...

Alex Alderson, 16 Feb 2022 16:25

The Redmi K50 Gaming is also sold in a limited-availability Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Edition model. (Source: Ice Universe)

Xiaomi launches the Redmi K50 Gaming Edition with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 and "magnetomotive shoulder keys"

Xiaomi has now debuted its first performance-focused device for the year, the Redmi K50 Gaming Edition. The new phone is powered by a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 and is equipped with the necessary cooling, as well as cool shoulder triggers...

Ricci Rox, 16 Feb 2022 15:36

The Galaxy A23 could launch with a Snapdragon 680. (Image source: @OnLeaks)

Samsung Galaxy A23 emerges with a Snapdragon 680 4G chipset, 4 GB of RAM and Android 12 as CAD renders leak

The Galaxy A23 has leaked, Samsung's next 4G budget smartphone. Based on several Geekbench listings, the Galaxy A23 4G features a Snapdragon 680 SoC, 4 GB of RAM and Android 12. CAD renders of the smartphone have leaked too, court...

Alex Alderson, 16 Feb 2022 15:30

The Xiaomi 12 and Xiaomi 12 Pro may not be available in their green leather colourway outside China. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi 12, Xiaomi 12X and Xiaomi 12 Pro prices, memory configurations and colour options revealed for European release

Reportedly, the Xiaomi 12 series will cost at least €600 in Europe, with the Xiaomi 12 Pro retailing for up to €1,200. The Xiaomi 12, Xiaomi 12X and Xiaomi 12 Pro will all arrive in the same colourways, albeit without the green le...

Alex Alderson, 16 Feb 2022 15:18

Nothing Phone concept art. (Image Source: Anirudh Puranik on Twitter)

Carl Pei teases Android and Snapdragon-powered Nothing Phone

A Nothing smartphone could very well be coming soon, if cryptic tweets by OnePlus co-founder Carl Pei are anything to go by. There have been indications that a Nothing phone is on the cards since long given that Pei acquired the d...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 16 Feb 2022 14:25

The Galaxy S22 and Galaxy S22+ never had 10-120 Hz displays. (Image source: NotebookCheck)

Samsung comes clean about Galaxy S22 and Galaxy S22+ display refresh rates

Samsung has issued a statement about the state of display refresh rates for the Galaxy S22 and Galaxy S22+. Listed initially as supporting between 10 Hz and 120 Hz refresh rates, Samsung has admitted that it did not use 'widely-re...

Alex Alderson, 16 Feb 2022 13:22

The Poco X3 Pro leads the way. (Source: Poco)

Poco announces imminent MIUI 13 release for the Poco X3 Pro, Poco F3 GT, others

Xiaomi's sub-brand, Poco, announced its plans for the first batch of its MIUI 13 rollout at the Poco M4 Pro 5G launch event. The company confirms that it will kick things off with the Poco X3 Pro, Poco F3 GT, and others.

Ricci Rox, 16 Feb 2022 08:42

The Apple iPhone 14 Pro is expected to be released in fall 2022. (Image source: @ld_vova)

Majestic Apple iPhone 14 Pro mesmerizes in silver, gold, and graphite in new unofficial concept renderings

New attempts at rendering the Apple iPhone 14 Pro have resulted in some tremendous images that could almost be taken as official marketing material out of Cupertino. The fan-made concept renderings show the iPhone 14 Pro in silver...

Daniel R Deakin, 16 Feb 2022 00:21

The first couple of battery life tests and comparisons do not bode well for the base Samsung Galaxy S22 (Image: Shane Symonds)

Samsung Galaxy S22 disappoints in battery life tests as it barely hits 5 hours of screen-on time

With two reviewers reporting that they barely got five hours of active use out of their new Galaxy S22, Samsung's decision to shrink the battery capacity of its smallest flagship smartphone to 3,700 mAh is called into question.

Enrico Frahn, 15 Feb 2022 23:13

The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra couldn't outlast the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max or S21 Ultra. (Image source: Samsung/Apple/Unsplash - edited)

Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra lags behind S21 Ultra and is demolished by Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max in battery life comparison

The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra has performed with merit in a battery life comparison test, but it could not keep up with the predecessor S21 Ultra or the rival Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max. Other flagship smartphones included in the Gala...

Daniel R Deakin, 15 Feb 2022 21:08

RedMagic's new custom processor. (Source: RedMagic)

RedMagic unveils the Red Core 1, a new "independent gaming chip" for smartphones

The RedMagic 7 smartphones have now been confirmed as the first of their flagship series to come with a dedicated co-processor. This "Red Core 1" has been developed to boost a number of gaming-focused specs and features on the dev...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 15 Feb 2022 21:08

New MIUI 13 updates arrive on the Redmi Note 10 and Mi 11 Lite 5G

Xiaomi is slowly continuing the MIUI 13 rollout and has now graced global Mi Pilot testers of the Redmi Note 10 and Mi 11 Lite 5G with new Android 12-based MIUI 13 builds, with the Indian model of the Redmi phone also getting a si...

Ricci Rox, 15 Feb 2022 20:33

OPPO's latest mobile camera tech? (Source: OPPO)

Rumor | The first-gen OPPO x Hasselblad phone's cameras will have new, class-leading 5-axis stabilization

OPPO has now announced its new, OnePlus-esque strategic cooperation with Hasselblad. The resulting smartphone camera modules might arrive enhanced with one of the OEM's latest and potentially ground-breaking specs, as the tech beh...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 15 Feb 2022 20:22

Samung Galaxy S22 phones in a variety of colors. (Image Source: Samsung Newsroom)

3 genuinely upsetting things about the Samsung Galaxy S22 lineup

Samsung is no stranger to broken promises, half truths, and retracted statements. Just ask foldable fans who wanted eSIM or Galaxy Buds Plus users who were looking forward to Multichannel Audio. The list could go on. Let’s take a ...

Brahm Shank, 15 Feb 2022 19:38

OnePlus has announced an event for OxygenOS 13. (Image source: OnePlus)

OnePlus presumably abandons plans to ditch OxygenOS as it announces OxygenOS 13

OnePlus has announced a new Open Ears Forums event for OxygenOS 13. The online event will take place on February 28, 2022, and will run between 7:30 - 9:30 EST. Only 15 people will be allowed to attend. OnePlus's move to continue ...

Fawad Murtaza, 15 Feb 2022 18:44

Galaxy S22's RDNA 2-based Xclipse 920 GPU seems to be significantly slower than the Adreno 730 variant

Snapdragon 8 Gen 1's Adreno 730 shown to be 43% faster than Exynos 2200's Xclipse 920 in first Galaxy S22 Ultra review, Samsung's 4 nm process could be stifling RDNA 2 clock and memory performance

YouTuber Erdi Özüağ who has access to both the Exynos 2200 and Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 variants of the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra showed that the Xclipse 920 RDNA 2 GPU in the Exynos 2200 SoC puts up an underwhelming performance in bench...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 15 Feb 2022 18:29

The Galaxy Z Fold4 could launch with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. (Image source: Ben Geskin)

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4: Built-in S Pen due for next-generation Galaxy Z Fold, but no major external design changes

According to new rumours, Samsung plans to equip the Galaxy Z Fold4 with an exciting upgrade compared to the Galaxy Z Fold3. However, the upcoming foldable smartphone will retain its predecessor's display formats, for better or wo...

Alex Alderson, 15 Feb 2022 17:36

The POCO M4 Pro starts at INR 14,999 (~US$198) in India. (Image source: Xiaomi)

POCO M4 Pro 5G launched in India from INR 14,999 (~US$198)

Xiaomi has brought the POCO M4 Pro 5G to India, a mid-range smartphone with a Dimensity 810 SoC, a 50 MP primary camera and a 5,000 mAh battery. The POCO M4 Pro 5G will be available with up to 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage and...

Alex Alderson, 15 Feb 2022 16:43

The Pixel Fold could debut alongside the Pixel 7 series and Android 13. (Image source: Wagar Khan)

Google Pixel Fold launch date and design clues rumoured by analyst

Reportedly, Google has scheduled the release of its first foldable smartphone, codenamed 'Pipit'. Expected to be called the Pixel Fold, the foldable is tipped to launch with a more compact design than the Galaxy Z Fold3, possibly ...

Alex Alderson, 15 Feb 2022 13:13

The Z40 Pro could have a new charging spec. (Source: Nubia via Weibo)

Nubia hints that the Z40 Pro will be the first Android flagship with magnetic wireless charging

A new Weibo post from Nubia's CEO, Ni Fei, has led to speculation that the brand's upcoming Z40 Pro flagship will be the first Android phone to launch with magnetic charging. This potential answer to MagSafe in the iPhone 12 and ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 14 Feb 2022 23:30

The Realme 9i, Realme 9 Pro, and Realme 9 Pro+ are entering an already crowded and competitive market. (Image source: Realme - edited)

Risky Realme 9i, Realme 9 Pro, and Realme 9 Pro+ prices for UK, Italy, Europe, and Russia leak

The prices for the upcoming Realme 9 smartphone range have purportedly leaked for the UK, Italy, Europe, and Russia. The Realme 9i has already appeared in markets such as India, and it will be joined by the Realme 9 Pro and Realme...

Daniel R Deakin, 14 Feb 2022 21:53