Smartphone

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

Nokia launches the G11 and G21 smartphones in Europe

Nokia has made the rumored successor to the budget G20 official, and has ushered a new G11 in alongside it. The new smartphones are equipped with large batteries for markedly long run-times - which may be handy as the 2 new phones...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 14 Feb 2022 19:47

The patented design will also include a small display. (Image source: LetsGoDigital)

Huawei patents a smartphone that has a 3D camera with three sensors for skin health analysis

Huawei has patented a bizarre-looking smartphone that can use its cameras to create a 3D scan of your face. Supposedly, the smartphone would use the 3D technology to detect blemishes, pores and to help people improve their skin he...

Alex Alderson, 14 Feb 2022 19:22

OnePlus previews the Nord CE 2 in a new shade of blue

OnePlus has hyped its upcoming mid-range smartphone, the Nord CE 2, in a new tweet. It does not offer much new information besides the name of a new colorway the OEM has developed for the device. Then again, it also confirms its d...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 14 Feb 2022 19:02

The Samsung Galaxy A23. (Source: LetsGoDigital)

Samsung Galaxy A23: Budget phone set to arrive with a powerful 5G chipset and striking design

The Galaxy A23 will be the third-cheapest device in Samsung's bread-and-butter Galaxy A series this year. The budget phone has now been showcased in a leak, revealing its expected specs and a modern design in line with Samsung's c...

Ricci Rox, 14 Feb 2022 19:01

Can the S22 Ultra withstand this car? (Source: PBKReviews via YouTube)

The Galaxy S22 Ultra takes on a car: Samsung's new flagship endures a gruelling durability test on YouTube

Samsung has launched the Galaxy S22 series with claims of enhanced robustness thanks to their updated premium design. Now, a YouTuber has tested these claims out on its flagship, the S22 Ultra. Can the new phablet's new Gorilla Gl...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 14 Feb 2022 17:51

The Expert RAW app is already available on the likes of the Galaxy S22 Ultra and its predecessor. (Image source: Samsung)

Samsung to release Expert RAW camera app for more Galaxy smartphones soon

With Expert RAW, Samsung has created an app that offers plenty of features for budding photographers, including full manual controls and the ability to save in RAW. Initially restricted to flagship smartphones like the Galaxy S21 ...

Alex Alderson, 14 Feb 2022 16:07

The POCO X4 5G will follow in the footsteps of the POCO X3 Pro, pictured. (Image source: Xiaomi)

POCO X4 5G: Global version of Xiaomi's upcoming mid-range smartphone surfaces with Android 11, a Snapdragon 695 and 6 GB of RAM

The global version of the POCO X4 5G has surfaced on Geekbench. The smartphone features a Snapdragon 695 SoC and at least 6 GB of RAM. However, it also could launch with Android 11, matching the Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G, its Redmi sib...

Alex Alderson, 14 Feb 2022 15:34

The Redmi K50 Gaming could launch globally as the POCO F4 GT. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Redmi K50 Gaming to showcase new Sony IMX596 camera as sample photos emerge

Xiaomi has revealed camera specifications of the Redmi K50 Gaming, the company's next gaming smartphone. The Redmi K50 Gaming will be the first device released with the Sony IMX596, a 20 MP camera. Xiaomi has also equipped the Red...

Alex Alderson, 14 Feb 2022 14:25

The Honor Magic4 Pro is expected to contain a few camera upgrades compared to the Magic3 Pro, pictured. (Image source: Honor)

Leak reveals Honor Magic4, Magic4 Pro and Magic4 Pro+ specifications with up to four 50 MP cameras

An extensive leak reveals alleged specifications of the Honor Magic4 series, including the Magic4 Pro+. Like the Magic3 series, the Magic4 trio will feature powerful camera hardware, including four 50 MP rear-facing cameras and a ...

Alex Alderson, 14 Feb 2022 14:14

The Redmi 10 2022 is something of a downgrade from the Redmi 10. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Redmi 10 2022 released with memory and expansion downgrades

Xiaomi has released the Redmi 10 2022, a refresh of the Redmi 10 that it launched in August 2021. Sold in China as the Redmi Note 11 4G, the Redmi 10 2022 has a 6.5-inch display, a 90 Hz refresh rate and a 5,000 mAh battery, among...

Alex Alderson, 14 Feb 2022 12:04

The Galaxy S22 Ultra retains the S21 Ultra's 108 MP HM3 sensor. (Source: Samsung)

Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra, S22+, S22 camera hardware details revealed

Cameras are undoubtedly the major selling points of Samsung's new Galaxy S22 lineup, and the phones look to be making good on that promise. The trio debut with a mix of new and familiar camera hardware, which have now been detaile...

Ricci Rox, 14 Feb 2022 09:55

The iQOO 9 series is coming to India. (Source: iQOO)

Update | iQOO confirms an upcoming release for its flagship smartphones through Amazon in India as the 9 flies through a durability test

iQOO has now confirmed that its top-end smartphones of 2022 are coming to India via Amazon.in soon. Furthermore, they are slated to bring their 120W charging technology with them this time. Meanwhile, a well-known smartphone teard...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 13 Feb 2022 18:48

The new LifeProof for Galaxy S22 case range. (Source: LifeProof)

LifeProof announces its new, sustainable range of Samsung Galaxy S22-series cases

Samsung has launched the Galaxy S22 line of flagship smartphones with claims of more "eco-consciousness" than ever before in their construction and packaging. However, a new LifeProof case for the same devices might be able to out...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 13 Feb 2022 18:43

The Exynos 2200 may not be the disappointment people expected. (Source: Samsung)

Exynos 2200 vs Snapdragon 8 Gen 1: Early sustained performance tests throw up conflicting results

By most indications, the Exynos 2200 isn't a big upgrade on the Exynos 2100 in peak performance terms. It appears that Samsung has managed to make its new flagship chipset rather stable, though—even more so than the Snapdragon 8 G...

Ricci Rox, 13 Feb 2022 10:27

The Galaxy S22 and Galaxy S22 Plus cannot live up to Samsung's original specifications. (Image source: Samsung)

Updated | Samsung admits that the Galaxy S22 and Galaxy S22+ have nearly 5x higher minimum display refresh rates than advertised

Samsung has already changed its specification sheets for the Galaxy S22 and Galaxy S22+, two of its latest flagship smartphones. Unfortunately, the pair do not support a 10-120 Hz variable refresh rate as Samsung advertises.

Alex Alderson, 13 Feb 2022 01:35

The 5G BlackBerry might have looked a bit like this. (Source: LetsGoDigital)

5G BlackBerry: plans for a modern-day business-class button phone fall apart as its OEM "dies"

Any hopes the world's remaining BlackBerry fans had of a new device under this name are officially dead - according to a relevant forum's founder, at least. Kevin Michaluk of CrackBerry claims that Onward Mobility, the company tha...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 12 Feb 2022 22:09

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G: Still a strong alternative even after its late release

Yes, the Galaxy S21 FE 5G is late compared to its predecessors. But this isn't really a bad thing, and it still makes it a strong alternative, especially in Germany, even compared to the Galaxy S22.

Daniel Schmidt, 12 Feb 2022 18:59

The Redmi K50 Gaming will feature the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, among other flagship features. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Chinese retailer hints at how many Xiaomi Redmi K50 devices will launch at next week's hardware event

A significant Chinese retailer has opened its pre-booking system for the Redmi K50 Gaming, Xiaomi's third smartphone with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. All other Redmi K50 series devices are absent though, suggesting that the Redmi K50 ...

Alex Alderson, 11 Feb 2022 23:21

The new Transparent RedMagic phone. (Source: RedMagic)

Nubia sets a launch date for the RedMagic 7 flagship gaming smartphone series in a transparent new teaser

Nubia's high-octane gaming brand RedMagic has made its launch for its 2022 generation of top-end smartphones official. It has also now teased what will probably be the top-end variant of this upcoming 7 line. It is slated to combi...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 11 Feb 2022 22:56

The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra succeeds the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra. (Source: Samsung)

Samsung's Galaxy S22 series trade-in program offers more value than ever before

The Galaxy S22 series already appears to offer excellent value for money relative to other premium phones and Samsung will be hoping to spice up sales with an attractive trade-in program that allows Galaxy Note 20 Ultra owners to ...

Ricci Rox, 11 Feb 2022 22:41

The 8 Gen 1 might get outdated soon. (Source: Qualcomm)

The Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Plus may be here quicker than expected

Flagship smartphones powered by the latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC are only now beginning to emerge in earnest. However, its maker Qualcomm seems intent on throwing a spanner in these works, should word of an upcoming refresh calle...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 11 Feb 2022 21:59

Xiaomi wants to take on Apple in the high-end smartphone sector. (Image source: Xiaomi/Apple/Unsplash - edited)

No more cheap copycats: Xiaomi targets Apple in high-end battle of "life and death"

Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun has announced that the popular Chinese OEM will be targeting the high-end sector of the smartphone market in future to allow it to grow and develop. Ironically, Xiaomi has Apple and the iPhone’s market dominance...

Daniel R Deakin, 11 Feb 2022 20:09

Is this the GT Neo3 camera hump? (Source: @Alextechetc via Twitter)

The supposedly Dimensity 9000-powered "Realme GT Neo3 Gaming Edition" leaks out in the form of a racing-styled render

A leaker has posted an image of what is claimed as the Gaming Edition of the upcoming Realme GT Neo3 series. According to this tipster, this variant will come with MediaTek's new top-end Dimensity 9000 processor, and will have a g...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 11 Feb 2022 18:48

Google's "Monet" color engine picks colors from the wallpaper and disperses it throughout the UI. (Image source: Google)

No more a Google Pixel exclusive: Android 12's Material You dynamic theming is finally making its way to non-Pixel phones

One of the best features of the Google Pixel 6 series, the Material You dynamic themes, is making its way to non-Pixel smartphones. Smartphones like the Galaxy S22, the OnePlus 9 Pro, and the Xiaomi Mi 11 will be the first to get ...

Fawad Murtaza, 11 Feb 2022 17:41

The Motorola 'Rogue' resembles the Edge X30 Special Edition with its under-display camera. (Image source: @evleaks)

Renders of six new and upcoming Motorola smartphones leak, including one with an under-display camera

Evan Blass has revealed renders of six upcoming Motorola smartphones, including the Edge 30 Pro. The leaker has showcased what could be the global version of the Edge X30 Special Edition too, which has an under-display camera like...

Alex Alderson, 11 Feb 2022 16:56

Most countries will receive Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 versions of the Galaxy S22 series. (Image source: NotebookCheck)

Samsung confirmed to be shipping the Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22+ and Galaxy S22 Ultra with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 in Australia, Canada, India, South Africa and the UAE

Samsung may have released Exynos 2200 versions of the Galaxy S22 series in the UK and Eurozone, but few other markets will see the company's latest chipset. Instead, Samsung is bringing Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 versions to the likes of ...

Alex Alderson, 11 Feb 2022 14:53

2019's BlackBerry KEY2 LE looks set to remain the latest BlackBerry phone. (Source: PCWorld)

Promised BlackBerry 5G smartphone with physical keyboard now in doubt

At the start of the year, OnwardMobility reiterated its commitment to delivering a 5G BlackBerry smartphone with a physical keyboard. It appears that promise may go unfulfilled, as a new report claims that the company has now ditc...

Ricci Rox, 11 Feb 2022 06:21

Rumor | Xiaomi is working on a 4G/LTE-only POCO M4 variant

A new device, purportedly from Xiaomi, has appeared on Geekbench. Its combination of a novel model number and well-worn specs have led to rumors that it is a new addition to the POCO M4 series, albeit without 5G connectivity. Acco...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 10 Feb 2022 23:10

Update | The Realme C35 is an upcoming budget-class phone that will launch with a flagship design

Realme has announced that it will introduce a new C-series smartphone to its audience in Thailand soon. It has already been teased as a device with looks quite like those of its current flagships, and even has a main camera of a r...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 10 Feb 2022 22:13

The Nord CE 2 official peeks out of the shadows. (Source: OnePlus)

OnePlus' launch of the Nord CE 2 is slated to exceed expectations

OnePlus has publicly acknowledged that the rumored second-gen Nord CE smartphone exists for the first time, and has confirmed a launch date for the phone, in one fell swoop. The brand has indicated that the product event will also...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 10 Feb 2022 17:34

The Redmi K50 Gaming and its Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team Edition counterpart. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Redmi K50: Flat display, more official renders and Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team Edition teased ahead of February 16 launch event

Xiaomi is bringing two versions of the Redmi K50 Gaming to market, including Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team Edition. The pair will feature a flat display with a punch-hole front-facing camera and up to 12 GB of RAM with 256 GB of s...

Alex Alderson, 10 Feb 2022 15:17

The Exynos 2200 may only offer a limited performance uplift over the Exynos 2100. (Image source: Samsung)

Samsung provides details on the performance of the Exynos 2200 with low clock speeds and an RDNA 2 GPU

Samsung's latest Galaxy S smartphones rely on an Exynos chipset again in Europe, with the Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22+ and Galaxy S22 Ultra all utilising the Exynos 2200. According to Samsung's official performance data, the Exynos 220...

Alex Alderson, 10 Feb 2022 14:32

Night portrait shot on the Galaxy S22 Ultra. (Source: Android ToTo Company)

First post-launch Galaxy S22 Ultra and S22 camera samples show off Samsung's new photography chops

The Galaxy S22 series headlined yesterday with the S22 and S22+ sporting impressive-sounding 50 MP cameras. The Galaxy S22 Ultra still offers the most powerful cameras of the lot, though, and the first post-launch camera samples o...

Ricci Rox, 10 Feb 2022 09:16

The unlocked 256GB Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra can already be preordered at a discount (Image: Samsung)

Samsung Galaxy S22, S22+ and S22 Ultra preorder deals offer free storage upgrades and gift cards

Thanks to free storage upgrades and gift cards for unlocked Galaxy S22, S22 Plus and S22 Ultra preorders on Amazon and Best Buy, prospective buyers of Samsung's latest and greatest flagship smartphones can already save some seriou...

Enrico Frahn, 10 Feb 2022 01:24

Top 4 features that make the Google Pixel 6 stand out

The Google Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro have proven to be some of Google's most successful releases to date, having broken sales records despite a less-than-perfect launch season. Why have the devices been so popular? Let's have a look...

Julian van der Merwe, 09 Feb 2022 23:52

The Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22+ and Galaxy S22 Ultra in their exclusive online colours. (Image source: Samsung)

Samsung showcases Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22+ and Galaxy S22 Ultra online exclusive colours and confirms regional availability

Samsung is selling the Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22+ and Galaxy S22 Ultra in multiple colours that you cannot get elsewhere. The online exclusives are available in nearly two dozen countries, including Australia, the UK, the US and nume...

Alex Alderson, 09 Feb 2022 21:42

iPhone 14 Pro concept rendered in four distinct finishes. (Image Source: Twitter - @Apple_Tomorrow)

3 features we really need to see in iPhone 14

For iPhone users looking to push their devices to the max, let us take a look at three highly-anticipated features that enthusiasts are hoping we will see in the iPhone 14 lineup later this year. “No-notch November” predictions as...

Brahm Shank, 09 Feb 2022 19:55

The Mi 11 is scheduled to get MIUI 13 in Europe shortly. (Source: Xiaomi)

Mi 11 and Mi 11 Ultra set for MIUI 13 and Android 12 updates

After rolling out early MIUI 13 builds to the Redmi Note 10, Redmi 10, and Xiaomi 11 Lite, Xiaomi is now set to grace its flagship phones, the Mi 11 and Mi 11 Ultra, with their own tastes of MIUI 13 powered by Android 12, starting...

Ricci Rox, 09 Feb 2022 18:59