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CoverScreen OS makes it possible to use any app on the Galaxy Z Flip3's secondary display. (Image source: Jagan2)

Galaxy Z Flip3: Bring added versatility to Samsung's clamshell foldable with CoverScreen OS

Opening the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 becomes unnecessary with CoverScreen OS, because the software transforms the small outer display into a full-fledged smartphone. CoverScreen OS even supports portrait orientation, despite how str...

Alex Alderson, 20 Jan 2022 16:17

The Realme 9 Pro+ is slated to be launched in India soon

New leak reveals interesting tidbits about the Realme 9 Pro+

Renowned leaker @OnLeaks says that the Realme 9 Pro+ will run a MediaTek Dimensity 920 SoC, a 90Hz Super AMOLED screen, a 50MP camera sensor with OIS, and a 4,500mAh battery. Realme is expected to unveil the smartphone in India so...

Anil Ganti, 20 Jan 2022 15:30

The Galaxy A53 is expected to launch with the Exynos 1200. (Image source: @OnLeaks & Digit)

TENAA confirms numerous Samsung Galaxy A53 specifications before the mid-range smartphone's impending launch

TENAA has published its certification for the Galaxy A53, one of Samsung's next mid-range smartphones. The Chinese regulatory body has confirmed several specifications in the process, including the device's dimensions, memory conf...

Alex Alderson, 20 Jan 2022 14:26

The iPhone SE 3 could arrive in three memory configurations. (Image source: Pigtou & @xleaks7)

Apple iPhone SE 3: 3D printed dummies emerge with a familiar design for iPhone fans

Apple is expected to release a third-generation iPhone SE soon with its A15 Bionic chipset. Thought to be arriving this spring, 3D printed dummies suggest that the iPhone SE 3 will look familiar to anyone that owns a current iPhon...

Alex Alderson, 20 Jan 2022 14:22

Redmi Note 11 retail listing reveals Snapdragon 680, sub-US$200 pricing, and 90 Hz AMOLED as packaging also leaks

Following the official announcement of the Redmi Note 11 series' imminent global launch, the rumor mill for the phones have slowly reached a crescendo. The latest leak comes after the Redmi Note 11 was spotted in a retail listing ...

Ricci Rox, 20 Jan 2022 13:23

Xiaomi claims to have equipped the Redmi K50 series with a new style of haptics motor. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Redmi K50 series to launch with CyberEngine, a new x-axis haptics motor developed for greater precision and vibration strength

Xiaomi has confirmed that it is bringing a new x-axis haptics motor to the Redmi K50 series, tipped to arrive next month. The likes of the Redmi K50 Gaming will showcase the CyberEngine, a haptics motor that measures 560 mm² and i...

Alex Alderson, 20 Jan 2022 12:21

Rock space AX1800 (2nd generation) WiFi 6 wireless router (Source: Rock space)

Rock space launches the second-generation dual-core AX1800 wireless router

In addition to a different design, the second iteration of the Rock space AX1800 wireless router also comes with WPA3 security and TWT support for lower power consumption on the connected devices. The list of features inherited fr...

Codrut Nistor, 20 Jan 2022 10:50

Xiaomi Mix 5 Pro concept renders. (Source: LetsGoDigital)

Impressive Xiaomi Mix 5 series display details revealed in new leak

The Xiaomi Mix 5 series has been rumored to replace the Xiaomi 12 Ultra this year and while that may not end up being true, the phones still sport premium displays, with a new leak detailing the display specs of both the Mix 5 and...

Ricci Rox, 20 Jan 2022 08:29

MediaTek has Wi-Fi 7 chips in the works. (Source: MediaTek)

MediaTek holds an inaugural Wi-Fi 7 technology demo

MediaTek has confirmed that it is working to support the roll-out of Wi-Fi 7 already. These products are projected to incorporate new and upgraded specs for improved speeds and bandwidths compared to Wi-Fi 6 or 6E. MediaTek aims t...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 19 Jan 2022 22:41

Samsung is catching up (Image Source: CrispIdea)

Samsung plans to overtake TSMC by 2030

Samsung is still trailing behind TSMC, but the South Korean foundries already managed to surpass Intel as far as 2021 revenues are concerned. 70% of the yearly revenue is invested by Samsung in improved production capacity, while ...

Bogdan Solca, 19 Jan 2022 22:11

The iPhones 13 get Apple back on top. (Source: Apple)

The iPhone 13 series propels Apple back to the top of the smartphone market for the end of 2021

Apple had been kept off the top spot in the mobile devices market worldwide for the first 3 quarters of 2021. However, it shot back up to #1 for the year's final quarter (4Q2021), despite a slight drop in its share compared to 4Q2...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 19 Jan 2022 21:47

Is the "12 Ultra" back on? (Source: LetsGoDigital)

Rumor | A Xiaomi 12 Ultra launch in 2022 is back on the cards

According to the latest leaks, Xiaomi may defy expectations by replacing a successor for the Mi 11 Ultra with the Mix 5 Pro. However, a new Weibo post from an executive with the company suggests that this is not the case and there...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 19 Jan 2022 21:01

Huawei gets payments on its phones back through a new partnership with Curve

Huawei is now on its own version of Google Mobile Services, which means its smartphones sold in markets such as Europe can't do most "normal Android" things, contactless payments included. Now, the OEM has announced that they migh...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 19 Jan 2022 20:12

The Redmi Note 11 Pro 4G will have a 108 MP primary camera, like many Redmi Note smartphones. (Image source: Xiaomi via Mysmartprice & @ishanagarwal24)

Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro 4G to launch globally with a MediaTek Helio G96 SoC, a 120 Hz display and a 5,000 mAh battery

Xiaomi has not one Redmi Note 11 Pro for global audiences, but two. Reportedly, the second will arrive as the Redmi Note 11 Pro 4G sporting a MediaTek Helio G96 chipset. The Redmi Note 11 Pro 4G is tipped to launch with a 120 Hz d...

Alex Alderson, 19 Jan 2022 17:08

The Xiaomi 12 will soon debut globally as one of the first Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 smartphones. (Image source: Xiaomi - edited)

Xiaomi 12: Global model lands on Geekbench in its Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 and 8 GB of RAM form

The global version of the Xiaomi 12 has appeared on Geekbench as the Xiaomi 2201123G. Someone benchmarked the new flagship with 8 GB of RAM, which is yet to receive a global release date yet.

Alex Alderson, 19 Jan 2022 16:23

The Galaxy S22 Ultra and its four colourways. (Image source: Mysmartprice & @Ishanagarwal)

New official Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra renders leak in four colours

Samsung is a few weeks away from revealing the Galaxy S22 Ultra, but more official renders of the device have leaked online. The new images show the upcoming flagship in four colours, each with Gorilla Glass Victus+ and Armor Alum...

Alex Alderson, 19 Jan 2022 14:35

The Redmi Note 11 Pro should arrive globally in three colours. (Image source: Tech Insider Blog)

Redmi Note 11 Pro: Leaked official renders point to a Snapdragon 5G chipset and a 5,000 mAh battery for Xiaomi's global model

Several renders have leaked for the global version of the Redmi Note 11 Pro, due to be released on January 26. The smartphone should launch outside China in three colours and with a Snapdragon 5G chipset, not the Dimensity 920. Th...

Alex Alderson, 19 Jan 2022 13:05

The Xiaomi 11T should stay supported up to Android 14. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi 11T Pro launches in India, starting at INR 34,999 (~US$470)

Xiaomi has revealed the 11T Pro in India, a smartphone with a Snapdragon 888 SoC, a 108 MP primary camera and a 5,000 mAh battery. The Xiaomi 11T Pro also supports 120 W fast charging that can recharge the device fully in 17 minut...

Alex Alderson, 19 Jan 2022 12:07

The Poco X3 Pro is one of the few Snapdragon 860-powered phones on the market. (Source: Memeburn)

Poco X3 Pro and Poco F3 now ready for MIUI 13 updates

MIUI 13 global is on the way. In addition to phones in the Mi 11T and Mi 11 series, the Poco F3 is apparently already set for MIUI 13, as early Android 12-based builds for both its Global and EEA ROM versions have been discovered....

Ricci Rox, 19 Jan 2022 08:21

Samsung starts to upgrade the Galaxy S10 5G to One UI 4

Samsung has started to roll its latest version of One UI for mobile devices out to the Galaxy S10 5G, the OEM's 2019 flagship smartphone. The upgrade confers Android 12 on the nearly 3-year-old device. However, the OTA is only ava...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 18 Jan 2022 19:51

A new "Reno8 Pro". (Source: LetsGoDigital)

OPPO's "Reno8 Pro" allegedly leaks out with the latest in the OEM's mid-range design

OPPO's next-gen Reno smartphones are already in the works, according to a new leak. At least 1 variant of this alleged 8 series is projected to switch to a design which, while new to its line, has already been seen in the China-on...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 18 Jan 2022 19:10

The Galaxy A53 is a long time coming. (Image source: @OnLeaks & Digit)

Samsung Galaxy A53 5G receives Chinese and Indian certifications ahead of its release

Samsung has certified the Galaxy A53 5G with the 3C and BIS in China and India, respectively. The smartphone is tipped to arrive with a 120 Hz display and an Exynos 1200 SoC. However, Samsung may only include a 15 W charger in the...

Alex Alderson, 18 Jan 2022 17:31

MIUI 13 will soon replace MIUI 12.5 for Xiaomi smartphones and tablets. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi announces that 'the time has come' for MIUI 13 and that 'something wonderful is about to happen' as public beta builds go live

Xiaomi has revealed 'the time has come' for MIUI 13, its latest in-house version of Android. Already unveiled in China, MIUI 13 has a more colourful look to it, at least from Xiaomi's teasers.

Alex Alderson, 18 Jan 2022 14:27

It appears that the POCO X4 Pro could soon replace the POCO X3 Pro. (Image source: Xiaomi)

POCO X4 Pro 5G arrives on IMEI databases ahead of global and Indian launches

A member of the POCO X4 series has surfaced on IMEI databases, one of many upcoming mid-range smartphone series that Xiaomi has in the pipeline. The POCO X4 Pro 5G will launch globally and in India, both with MIUI 13.

Alex Alderson, 18 Jan 2022 14:16

The Galaxy S22 series will launch with Exynos 2200 SoCs in Europe. (Image source: LetsGoDigital)

Samsung Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22 Plus and Galaxy S22 Ultra arrive at European retailers with the Exynos 2200, not the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1

Samsung has just announced the Exynos 2200, a 4 nm SoC with an RDNA 2-based GPU. While there were rumours of Samsung using the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 in the European versions of the Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22 Plus and Galaxy S22 Ultra, mu...

Alex Alderson, 18 Jan 2022 13:26

The Mi A3 should receive security patch updates until the summer. (Image source: Xiaomi)

The Xiaomi Mi A3 receives another update with the January 2022 security patch upgrade

Xiaomi has introduced the January 2022 security patch update to the Mi A3, the final Android One smartphone on its books. V12.0.18.0.RFQMIXM is rolling out now as an OTA and is available as fastboot or recovery ROMs.

Alex Alderson, 18 Jan 2022 11:23

Redmi Note 11 series officially confirmed for a January 26 global launch event

Xiaomi has now officially announced a launch event for the global debut of the Redmi Note 11 series. The phones will get all the spotlight on January 26, but Xiaomi fails to provide any more detail on what to expect from the devic...

Ricci Rox, 18 Jan 2022 10:04

Samsung officially debuts the Exynos 2200 with an RDNA 2-based Samsung Xclipse 920 GPU

A whole week after failing to unveil the Exynos 2200 on the scheduled date, Samsung has now finally debuted the chipset without warning. The star of the show is, of course, Samsung's new RDNA 2-based GPU—the Xclipse 920—which Sams...

Ricci Rox, 18 Jan 2022 03:55

The iPhone SE 3 will sport a newer design but this year's iPhone SE model is expected to look quite similar to the iPhone 8. (Source: Trusted Reviews)

iPhone SE 3: 5.7-inch AMOLED and 2023 launch potentially on the cards for Apple's compact phone

Apple's upcoming iPhone SE 3 will not be launched this year. A new leak now claims it could debut in 2023 rather than 2024 and could do so with a 5.7-inch AMOLED. Apple will launch an iPhone SE model this year, though, but it coul...

Ricci Rox, 18 Jan 2022 00:23

The OnePlus 10 Pro may not launch globally until the end of March. (Image source: OnePlus)

OnePlus 10 Pro and OnePlus Nord 2 CE release dates posed a month apart from each other

According to reports, OnePlus has begun internally testing the OnePlus 10 Pro in Europe and India, shortly after the company wrapped up testing the Nord 2 CE. Both smartphones should arrive during Q1 2022, but a month apart. The O...

Alex Alderson, 17 Jan 2022 19:23

This 2022 clamshell might see competition soon. (Source: Huawei)

Rumor | Premium clamshell foldables from Xiaomi and OPPO are slated for launch in 2022

OPPO and Xiaomi are two major Chinese electronics OEMs linked to the release of their first-gen clamshell foldable smartphones in the near future. According to the leaker Digital Chat Station, these devices are still tipped to lau...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 17 Jan 2022 18:06

Xiaomi claims to have sold 240 million Redmi Note units worldwide. (Image source: Big Soap)

Xiaomi announces new sales figure milestone for the Redmi Note series worldwide

Xiaomi has revealed new data on Redmi Note series sales figures. Purportedly, the sales figures apply globally, but they do not include any units sold this year. Xiaomi is yet to release the Redmi Note 11 series worldwide, too.

Alex Alderson, 17 Jan 2022 17:52

Could the OnePlus 11 Pro look like this? (Source: LetsGoDigital)

The OnePlus 11 Pro is tipped to come with a ground-breaking, magnetically-rotating camera

The discovery of a new OnePlus camera technology patent has given rise to some interesting early speculation concerning the brand's future flagship smartphones. The intellectual property may imply the arrival of a first-gen "magne...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 17 Jan 2022 17:30

OnePlus drops software support for the OnePlus 6 and OnePlus 6T

The OnePlus 6 and OnePlus 6T will no longer receive official software updates from OnePlus

A OnePlus employee has officially confirmed that the company no longer supports the OnePlus 6 and 6T. Both devices received the November 2021 security patch as their last update, along with three major Android upgrades before that...

Anil Ganti, 17 Jan 2022 17:25

The Dimensity 10000 could be built on TSMC's 3 nm node. (Source: MediaTek)

Rumor | Dimensity 10000: MediaTek's next-gen 3 nm flagship SoC set to combat the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2

A new leak has provided a first look at MediaTek's next-gen flagship chipset, the successor to the new Dimensity 900 which could be branded as the Dimensity 10000. The SoC looks set to be built on TSMC's 3 nm, and is expected to d...

Ricci Rox, 17 Jan 2022 15:35

The Find X5 Pro contains plenty of branding on its back panel. (Image source: CoolAPK)

Oppo Find X5 Pro leaks again in hands-on photos and Camera FV-5 database visit

The Find X5 Pro has visited the Camera FV-5 ahead of its upcoming launch. The device has also appeared in two leaked hands-on photos with Hasselblad branding, highlighting its similarities with the OnePlus 10 Pro. The Find X5 Pro ...

Alex Alderson, 17 Jan 2022 14:59

The Xiaomi 12 series could arrive later this month outside China. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi 12 and Xiaomi 12 Pro to launch sooner than expected globally

Xiaomi has started teasing the global announcement of its new flagships, the Xiaomi 12 and Xiaomi 12 Pro. Reputedly, the company could launch the pair this month outside China rather than in early February, as was the case with th...

Alex Alderson, 17 Jan 2022 14:46

The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra could come in a 1 TB variant at a later date. (Image source: LetsGoDigital render/Samsung - edited)

Spec-bumped Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra on the cards according to latest rumors

New rumors about the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra have emerged in regard to the different RAM and storage configurations that will be made available. It seems a supersize variant is on the cards that will be powerful enough to put man...

Daniel R Deakin, 16 Jan 2022 23:55

The Redmi Note 11 could arrive with a Snapdragon 680 on the global market. (Source: Xiaomi)

Snapdragon 680 vs Snapdragon 678: The global Redmi Note 11's rumored chipset may not be the upgrade fans expect

The Redmi Note 11 is heavily rumored to launch globally with a Snapdragon 680. While that looks to be a slight upgrade on the Redmi Note 10's Snapdragon 678, looks can be deceiving, and here we offer a more in-depth perspective on...

Ricci Rox, 16 Jan 2022 18:14

Rumor | The OPPO Reno7 is going global as a member of the Find X5 series

The latest OPPO Reno mid-range smartphones have launched as the first of their series to have an updated industrial design in a long time, along with potentially powerful rear cameras and more or less up-to-date 5G processors. Now...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 16 Jan 2022 18:03

An example of what Material You can do right now. (Source: Google)

Rumor | Google prepares more granular dynamic theming options for Android 13

Google developed a way for its new Material You UI to grab colors from a user's chosen wallpapers and intelligently build a system-wide palette based on them. Now, a new leak suggests that the Mountain View giant will introduce 4 ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 16 Jan 2022 17:23

The iPhone 13 is Apple's sales juggernaut in China. (Source: Apple)

iPhone 13 Mini sales continue to disappoint as rumors claim the iPhone 14 Mini may be axed

A report by Counterpoint Research has now provided a look at sales of Apple's iPhone 13 range in China. The iPhone 13 dominates as expected but the iPhone 13 Mini comes in last by quite the distance, further buttressing rumors of ...

Ricci Rox, 16 Jan 2022 09:41

An alleged OPPO poster for the Find X5. (Source: MyDrivers)

OPPO Find X5: more detailed specs for the alleged Dimensity 9000-powered flagship leak out

OPPO is thought to launch a vanilla flagship variant with a top-end MediaTek processor (rather than one from Qualcomm as is more usual for the OEM) called the Find X5 in 2022. The putative device may have been fleshed out in a new...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 15 Jan 2022 22:23

The January OTA software update is now available for the Google Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro. (Image source: Google (Pixel 6 Pro)/Unsplash - edited)

Google Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro ready to fire on all cylinders as January OTA update brings dozens of vital fixes

The January OTA package for the Google Pixel 6 (“oriole”) and Google Pixel 6 Pro (“raven”) has started rolling out. The software update brings fixes from December and January that should help the Pixel 6 series smartphones fire on...

Daniel R Deakin, 15 Jan 2022 21:23

No Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 for the Galaxy S22 series in Europe, it appears. (Source: LetsGoDigital)

New leak claims the Galaxy S22 series will use the Exynos 2200 in Europe after all

Recent reports excited Samsung fans in Europe with the idea of the Galaxy S22 Ultra being shipped with the Snapdragon Gen 1 across all regions. New information might just have put paid to those thoughts, however, as it now appears...

Ricci Rox, 15 Jan 2022 21:05

The Edge X30 might have a planned replacement already. (Source: Motorola)

Rumor | Motorola's "Frontier" flagship smartphone is on the way with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor, a 200MP camera and much more

Despite the very fresh nature of the current top-end Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC, there are rumblings that might be emanating from the potential of its Gen 2 successor already. They may have been compounded by new word of a Mo...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 15 Jan 2022 18:13

The OnePlus 9RT international variant has now launched in India. (Image Source: OnePlus)

OnePlus 9RT goes global with Indian launch starting from ₹42,999 (US$578), OnePlus Buds Z2 also launched as cheaper Buds Pro alternative for ₹4,999 (US$67

After launching the OnePlus 9RT in China back in October 2021, the company is now bringing the international variant of the smartphone to other markets beginning with the Indian launch. The OnePlus 9RT's specifications are more in...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 15 Jan 2022 17:00

Redmi K50 Gaming: Leaks tout lackluster cameras, shoulder triggers, and high-grade heat dissipation for Xiaomi's upcoming Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 phone

Xiaomi looks set to debut the Redmi K50 Gaming shortly. The phone will feature the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 but is tipped to come equipped with the required heat dissipation solutions. Supposedly, the phone's cameras will be nothing spe...

Ricci Rox, 15 Jan 2022 14:38

New RedMagic phones may be on the way. (Source: RedMagic)

Update | The "RedMagic 7" pops up in new leaks with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 and a conservative re-design

RedMagic is expected to keep its line of high-performance Android gaming flagship phones going with a new 7 series in 2022. Now, one of them has allegedly shown up on Geekbench with some appropriately top-end specs. Furthermore, i...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 14 Jan 2022 22:57

Xiaomi 12 and Xiaomi 12 Pro get certified ahead of global release

The Xiaomi 12 and Xiaomi 12 Pro look set to make the journey over to the global market after they debuted in China a few weeks ago. Both phones have now stopped over at Indonesia's SPDDI for certification. The Xiaomi 12X, however,...

Ricci Rox, 14 Jan 2022 22:34