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The 10 Pro takes on other LTPO panels. (Source: OnePlus)

OnePlus demos the 10 Pro's LTPO display upgrades ahead of its launch

The launch of the new OnePlus 10 Pro flagship smartphone is almost upon us. Despite this, the OEM has released a last-minute teaser showcasing what the device's new "LTP0 2.0" display can do. It seems to confirm that it can adapt ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 10 Jan 2022 22:39

Rumor | Motorola plans to launch its flagship Moto Edge X30 smartphone in India

The Motorola Moto Edge X30 has beaten its competitors to the title of first smartphone to launch with the new flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor - albeit in China only. Now, however, a new leak may raise hopes of an internation...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 10 Jan 2022 22:07

The Apple iPhone 14 range will be made up of four SKUs but purportedly won't have space for a Mini model. (Image source: Enoylity Technology)

Alleged iPhone 14 price tags show hefty increases for Pro and Pro Max models

Alleged prices for the Apple iPhone 14 series have been shared, and it seems to be a mixture of good news and bad news. The base iPhone 14 model starts at US$799 but there are increases for the Pro and Pro Max variants. In additio...

Daniel R Deakin, 10 Jan 2022 19:31

The Honor Magic V is foldable, Snapdragon 8 Gen 1-powered and starts cheaper than rumored

Honor has finally launched the Magic V, its first-ever foldable smartphone. It comes with flagship specs, the new Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC included. It powers the latest version of the OEM's Android skin, designed to switch smoothly...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 10 Jan 2022 18:38

EMUI 12 is now available on some devices globally. (Image source: Huawei)

Huawei starts EMUI 12 global rollout for the P40, Mate 30 and Mate 40 series

Huawei may have switched some devices to HarmonyOS 2, but it is keeping its smartphone on EMUI outside China. The latest version of its OS, EMUI 12, has started hitting devices globally, too. The P40, Mate 30 and Mate 40 series ar...

Alex Alderson, 10 Jan 2022 17:02

Samsung is tipped to launch the Galaxy S22 series on February 8, 2022. (Image: LetsGoDigital)

Samsung Korea confirms three launch dates for Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22 Plus and Galaxy S22 Ultra, including Galaxy Unpacked event

According to the South Korean website DDaily Korea, an official Samsung representative confirmed three dates relating to the release of the Galaxy S22 series. Not only has the representative informed the website of the date of nex...

Alex Alderson, 10 Jan 2022 16:22

A concept render of how the Redmi K50 series could look. (Image source: Xiaomiui - edited)

Xiaomi Redmi K50 series to launch in February with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, 12 GB of RAM, 120 W charging and a 4,700 mAh battery as case design leaks

The Redmi K50 series has made appearances on Geekbench, the 3C and TENAA in the last few days. Third-party cases have started popping up online too, while Xiaomi has confirmed a few features, plus a February launch date.

Alex Alderson, 10 Jan 2022 13:45

Concept renders of the BlackBerry 5G smartphone. (Source: Behance)

Blackberry 5G smartphone with physical keyboard officially confirmed for launch again

OnwardMobility, owner of the BlackBerry brand, has now reiterated its commitment to delivering a 5G BlackBerry smartphone with a physical keyboard. "Contrary to popular belief, we are not dead," the company stated.

Ricci Rox, 10 Jan 2022 12:48

Sonos wins its legal case against Google. (Source: Sonos)

Google faces a ban on some Pixel phones and Nest smart home devices as it loses a patent-infringement case to Sonos

The United States International Trade Commission (ITC) has ruled that Google has infringed on multiple patents held by the audio company Sonos with features baked into some of its Nest-brand smart speakers, as well as into some ol...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 10 Jan 2022 00:26

The Samsung Exynos 2200 is purportedly struggling to keep up with the competition. (Image source: Qualcomm/Samsung/Apple/MediaTek - edited)

The "worst flagship processor": Samsung Exynos 2200 with AMD RDNA 2 GPU gets no love from noted leaker in deleted tweets

The Samsung Exynos 2200 with AMD RDNA 2-powered GPU has been labeled as “the worst flagship processor” by a popular tech tipster. The vaunted RDNA 2 GPU part apparently fell behind all of its main rivals in tests while the CPU com...

Daniel R Deakin, 09 Jan 2022 23:22

Huawei will launch the P50 Pro and P50 Pocket globally in January 2022

Huawei's top-end phone of the moment is the P50 Pro. It has only been available in China to date; however, the OEM has announced that it will introduce the device to new markets in a few days. It will be joined by its foldable cla...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 09 Jan 2022 23:05

A "Moto G Stylus 2022" render. (Source: OnLeaks x Prepp)

The Motorola "Moto G Stylus (2022)" leaks out with an updated look and somewhat underwhelming specs

According to a new leak, Motorola intends to add a new generation to its Moto G Stylus series soon. This "2022" variant is said to have a screen integrating a welcome upgrade, even if it remains much the same as last year otherwis...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 09 Jan 2022 19:26

The 10 Pro's first official teaser. (Source: OnePlus)

The OnePlus 10 Pro will launch with ColorOS 12.1 and TÜV's new "Fluency" certification

OnePlus has announced that the 10 Pro units to be unleashed on their native Chinese market will ship with the latest version of ColorOS. These flagship smartphones are also apparently the first to have passed a new official test f...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 09 Jan 2022 18:23

The S Pen for the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra offers incredibly fast response times. (Image source: XEETECHCARE)

Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra S-Pen stylus delivers 3x the speed of the Galaxy Note20 Ultra's variant

The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra’s S Pen is apparently more than three times faster than the input device for the Galaxy Note20 Ultra. On top of that highlight, future S22 Ultra owners can expect 12-bit HDR support and there are furth...

Daniel R Deakin, 09 Jan 2022 18:04

The "Mix 5 Pro" might look like this. (Source: LetsGoDigital)

Rumor | The Xiaomi Mix 5 Pro will launch with a second-gen custom ISP for its top-end camera hardware

The latest leaks suggest that Xiaomi will launch the upcoming "12 Ultra" as the Mix 5 Pro instead. Now, a new tip indicates that it will be the second flagship from the OEM to debut with one of its in-house image signalling proces...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 08 Jan 2022 23:56

A recent S22 Ultra render. (Source: Evan Blass)

Rumor | Samsung will launch a new fast-charging power brick as an optional, Galaxy S22 Ultra-compatible, purchase

The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra is said to upgrade to its OEM's maximum mobile charging rate on its launch. Now, a well-regarded leaker claims to have found evidence of this, in the form of marketing material for a new power brick th...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 08 Jan 2022 23:02

The GT2 Pro is apparently on its way to India. (Source: Realme)

Realme confirms a global version of the GT2 Pro is coming, along with new laptops and tablets, in 2022

Realme International's head of business, Madhav Sheth, has given an interview in which a launch for the GT2 Pro outside China is on the cards. This announcement has recently been confirmed by the sighting of what might be the flag...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 08 Jan 2022 19:38

The Pixel Fold could feature the same SoC as the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro. (Image source: Waqar Khan)

The Pixel Fold takes a trip to Geekbench with a Google Tensor SoC and 12 GB of RAM under its Google Pipit codename

The Pixel Fold has appeared on Geekbench in two listings under its codename 'Pipit'. The supposedly authentic listings show the Pixel Fold with 12 GB of RAM and a Google Tensor SoC, mirroring the Pixel 6 Pro.

Alex Alderson, 08 Jan 2022 13:19

The iQOO 9 series is officially coming to India

The iQOO 9 and 9 Pro have just launched as 2 of the most powerful Android smartphones of 2022 thus far - albeit in China only. Now, the OEM has announced that it is coming to another market in which it has become quite active: Ind...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 07 Jan 2022 23:12

Fan-made concept renders of the Apple iPhone SE 3 show it in a range of bright colors. (Image source: ConceptsiPhone)

New iPhone SE 3 details emerge: Projected for 2024 launch with 5G iPhone SE model incoming for 2022 instead

Fresh details about the potential Apple iPhone SE 3 have surfaced, and it is not good news for fans hoping to get their hands on the smartphone in 2022. It appears the third-generation iPhone SE won’t be ready until 2024. In the m...

Daniel R Deakin, 07 Jan 2022 20:52

New reported OnePlus Nord CE explosion adds to growing concerns about newer OnePlus Nord models

OnePlus and Xiaomi phones look to be walking the path of flames enthusiastically in India. After multiple incidents of OnePlus Nord 2 units exploding, the latest case has a OnePlus Nord CE also combusting spontaneously.

Ricci Rox, 07 Jan 2022 20:48

OmniVision debuts the OVB0B. (Source: OmniVision)

CES 2022 | OmniVision announces its first-gen 200MP sensor for mobile devices

OmniVision has just challenged the likes of Samsung with the launch of the OVB0B, its first ever 200 megapixel (MP) camera sensor. Not only does it have the highest resolution known to most CMOS-makers, it is also rated to be the ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 07 Jan 2022 19:11

OnePlus has not announced a global OnePlus 10 Pro launch date yet. (Image source: OnePlus)

OnePlus 10 Pro camera samples emerge from 150-degree ultra-wide-angle camera with Hasselblad tunings

OnePlus has revealed more camera details about the OnePlus 10 Pro, its next flagship smartphone. Not only has the company shared numerous camera samples, but it has also revealed more details about the sensors used, including an i...

Alex Alderson, 07 Jan 2022 17:46

The Xperia 5 III is one of two Sony smartphones now eligible for Android 12. (Image source: NotebookCheck)

The Sony Xperia 1 III and Xperia 5 III start receiving Android 12 updates

Sony has started upgrading the Xperia 1 III and Xperia 5 III to Android 12, the first smartphones in the company's roster to receive the OS upgrade. According to Sony, Android 12 adds scrolling screenshots, an improved one-handed ...

Alex Alderson, 07 Jan 2022 17:41

The Redmi Note 11S could feature the Samsung ISOCELL HM2 as its main camera. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Redmi Note 11S: Software and memory configurations revealed by US federal agency

The FCC has published its certifications of the Redmi Note 11S, one of Xiaomi's upcoming mid-range smartphones. Documents published so far reveal the device's memory configurations and that it will launch running MIUI 13. Xiaomi i...

Alex Alderson, 07 Jan 2022 16:14

The Lenovo Legion Y90 gaming smartphone may support a variable refresh rate. (Image source: Lenovo)

Legion Y90 shows off its gaming smartphone chops in official promo video from Lenovo

A teaser video of the upcoming Legion Y90 gaming phone has been released by Lenovo. The official promo of the device shows it from front and rear and makes it clear that the Lenovo Legion Y90 is aimed squarely at gamers. The phone...

Daniel R Deakin, 07 Jan 2022 15:09

Samsung Display has shown its latest foldable innovations again, this time at CES 2022. (Image source: @sondesix)

CES 2022 | Samsung Display reveals new foldable laptop, smartphone, speaker and tablet innovations with devices likes the Flex G, Flex Note, Flex S and the Flex Slidable

Samsung Display has exhibited the Flex G, Flex Note, Flex S and the Flex Slidable at CES 2022, following a similar showcase last year at IMID 2021 in South Korea. All prototypes, the devices offer an insight into how the foldable ...

Alex Alderson, 07 Jan 2022 13:27

The Redmi Note 11 Pro has a MediaTek 920 in China. (Source: Xiaomi)

Leak details the Redmi Note 11, Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G, and Poco X4 for the global market

After launching the Redmi Note 11 series in China months ago, Xiaomi is set to debut the global models of the phones with different chipsets. A new leak has now detailed the global models of the Redmi Note 11 series, including the...

Ricci Rox, 07 Jan 2022 09:27

A new leak tells us everything we need to know about the Honor Magic V (image via MySmartPrice)

Entire Honor Magic V spec sheet outed before its January 10 launch

Renowned leaker Ishan Agarwal revealed the Honor Magic V's specifications. The dual-screen smartphone will use two OLED panels (90Hz and 120Hz), feature three 50MP rear cameras, and draw power from a 4,750mAh battery.

Anil Ganti, 07 Jan 2022 08:17

CES 2022 | Nokia's latest C- and G-series phones will launch with Android 12 out of the box

Nokia has announced that all of the new phones it has unveiled at CES 2022 will be Android 12-powered devices, even the C100 that will sell for under US$100. It, like the C200, G100 and G400 that have launched alongside it, are pi...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 06 Jan 2022 23:53

Astro Slide 5G front and back, folded handheld (Source: Planet Computers)

CES 2022 | Astro Slide, the first 5G smartphone with a full physical backlit keyboard is now up for pre-order (and on display in Las Vegas)

At the end of a successful Indiegogo campaign that raised almost one million Euros by early May 2020, the Astro Slide 5G was supposed to arrive in March 2021. Now, there are over 5,000 backers and 2.2 million Euros involved. The d...

Codrut Nistor, 06 Jan 2022 18:25

The Galaxy S22 series will offer excellent AMOLED panels. (Source: LetsGoDigital)

Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra and S22+ to debut with some of the brightest AMOLEDs

Samsung's Galaxy S22 series is set to debut as a solid upgrade over the Galaxy S21 with new cameras, a new SoC, and new displays. A listing has now revealed details of the latter, essentially promising some of the brightest displa...

Ricci Rox, 06 Jan 2022 15:25

The Xiaomi 11i will launch for INR 24,999 (~US$336) in India. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi 11i: Indian variant of the Redmi Note 11 Pro debuts with a massive battery and in four colours

Xiaomi has announced the Xiaomi 11i, a smartphone that will launch for INR 24,999 (~US$336). The Xiaomi 11i arrives in Camo Green, Pacific Pearl, Purple Mist and Stealth Black, but only with 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage. The ...

Alex Alderson, 06 Jan 2022 14:38

The Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge will be available in four colours. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge: 120 W and 108 MP wielding smartphone launches in India with a 120 Hz display

Xiaomi has unveiled the Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge, one part of the Xiaomi 11i series. The Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge arrives with a large display, a 120 Hz refresh rate and a 108 MP main camera. The device supports 120 W wired charging t...

Alex Alderson, 06 Jan 2022 13:53

Vivaldi on Astro Slide 5G handheld (Source: Vivaldi Browser)

CES 2022 | Vivaldi hits the Astro Slide 5G

Not long after becoming the first browser on Android Automotive, Vivaldi now hits the Astro Slide 5G phone, a device inspired by old-school handhelds like the Nokia Communicator. The device created by UK-based Planet Computers shi...

Codrut Nistor, 06 Jan 2022 03:01

The iQOO 9 and 9 Pro debut with the new Samsung ISOCELL GN5 as a main camera and more

The 9 and 9 Pro are iQOO's latest flagship smartphones. They add the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, the latest E5 AMOLED display tech and a world-first outing of the 50MP ISOCELL GN5 sensor to their line's hallmark 120W charging and BMW-them...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 05 Jan 2022 18:22

Lenovo Go 130 W multi-port charger (Source: Lenovo)

CES 2022 | Lenovo unveils the Go 130W multi-port charger alongside two Yoga wireless mice

The compact Lenovo Go 130 W multi-port charger provides three USB-C power delivery ports with up to 100 W, as well as a typical USB-A port with quick charging up to 18 W. The charger features intelligent power allocation and sport...

Codrut Nistor, 05 Jan 2022 17:00

The Xiaomi Mix 5 Pro may sport Leica branding. (Source: LetsGoDigital)

Xiaomi 12 Ultra: Reports suggest that Xiaomi may replace its flagship with the Mix 5 Pro

After debuting the Xiaomi 12 and Xiaomi 12 Pro last week, Xiaomi fans may have expected the company to release the Xiaomi 12 Ultra later this year. It appears that may not be the case after all, with current information indicating...

Ricci Rox, 05 Jan 2022 14:43

The Galaxy S22 series is tipped to arrive next month. (Image source: LetsGoDigital)

Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra to launch with a Super Clear Lens as alleged datasheet leaks

According to a new leak, the Galaxy S22 Ultra contains a 'Super Clear Lens' protecting its 108 MP primary camera. The lens should reduce reflections and glare, improving the image quality produced by its revised ISOCELL HM3 sensor...

Alex Alderson, 05 Jan 2022 14:08

The Redmi Note 11 Pro could soon arrive globally as the Redmi Note 11S. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Redmi Note 11S to launch globally next month with a 108 MP triple camera

Reportedly, Xiaomi is preparing to release the Redmi Note 11S globally. The smartphone could arrive as soon as next month and with a 108 MP primary camera. An Indian release has not been confirmed, but the Redmi Note 11S could be ...

Alex Alderson, 05 Jan 2022 14:04

The OnePlus 10 Pro will still run OxygenOS globally. (Image source: OnePlus)

OnePlus 10 Pro: Numerous specifications officially confirmed, including OxygenOS 12 support

OnePlus has officially confirmed several specifications for the OnePlus 10 Pro. A TENAA listing has offered other insights too, including the device's display size and resolution. The OnePlus 10 Pro will support 80 W wired chargin...

Alex Alderson, 05 Jan 2022 12:26

The Galaxy Tab S8+. (Source: Sudhanshu Ambhore)

First live images of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S8, Tab S8+, Tab S8 Ultra, and SM-T270 surface

The Galaxy Tab S8 series is expected to debut shortly. The trio of premium tablets have now appeared in the flesh for the first time, along with their cheaper sibling—the Exynos 850-powered tablet codenamed SM-T270.

Ricci Rox, 05 Jan 2022 07:15

Microsoft's Surface Duo will finally be updated to Android 11 in the next few weeks (Image: Microsoft)

Microsoft says the Android 11 update for Surface Duo will be released in the next few weeks

After a fairly long waiting period, Microsoft's foldable smartphone Surface Duo will receive its first major OS update in the next few weeks, after the Android 11 update was originally scheduled to be released by the end of 2021.

Enrico Frahn, 05 Jan 2022 02:34

With the Galaxy M52 5G, Samsung succeeds in creating an attractive and light mid-range smartphone.

Verdict on the Samsung Galaxy M52 5G: The Samsung smartphone often comes up short

The Galaxy M52 5G brings many virtues of a good mid-range smartphone and benefits from a very bright AMOLED-Plus panel. However, the South Korean manufacturer also creates some difficulties for itself, which makes it difficult to ...

Marcus Herbrich, 04 Jan 2022 22:03

Realme's new classic anime co-branding. (Source: Realme)

Update | Realme hints at a Dragon Ball Z Edition for the GT2 flagship series

The GT2 Pro is an upcoming Android flagship smartphone already slated for multiple differently-themed editions out of the gate. Now, an executive for its maker Realme has indicated at one with an official classic animation tie-in....

Deirdre O'Donnell, 04 Jan 2022 20:33

The Snapdragon 8 Gen 1-powered Realme GT2 Pro starts for under US$600 in China

Realme has made the GT2 Pro and its vanilla sibling the GT2 official in China today (January 4, 2022). They both come with the latest Realme UI 3.0 based on Android 12, 50MP rear cameras and options of "Paper Master Tech Design" e...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 04 Jan 2022 20:22

A "Find X5" render. (Source: OnLeaks x Prepp)

Rumor | OPPO is set to release Snapdragon- and Dimensity-powered versions of its 2022 flagship smartphone

The 2022 premium Android landscape is projected to be vied for by 2 SoCs: the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 and the MediaTek Dimensity 9000. The smartphone manufacturer OPPO is now said to hedge its bets by releasing a Find X5 flags...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 04 Jan 2022 18:21

The OnePlus 10 Pro will launch fully on January 11. (Image source: OnePlus)

OnePlus presents its latest flagship smartphone with Hasselblad cameras

The OnePlus 10 Pro is official, confirming the device's unusual design. The OnePlus 10 Pro has Hasselblad tuned cameras, a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC, up to 12 GB of RAM and 128 GB or 256 GB of storage.

Alex Alderson, 04 Jan 2022 12:08

The Samsung Galaxy S22 series recently featured in a purported hands-on video leak. (Image source: @OnLeaks)

Samsung Galaxy S22 series Euro price leak lists models from around €900 to well over €1,500

Alleged prices in Euros for the Samsung Galaxy S22, Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus, and Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra have been leaked. The cheapest model, the S22 with 8 GB RAM and 128 GB storage, is listed at €912.00 (US$1,031) while the mo...

Daniel R Deakin, 04 Jan 2022 11:50

Samsung has released the Galaxy S21 FE in four colours. (Image source: Samsung)

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE: Delayed smartphone launches without an Exynos chipset and with a hefty price tag

It has taken Samsung a while, but it has finally launched the Galaxy S21 FE. The smartphone arrives in four colours, two memory options and a high starting price. Samsung has decided against using the Exynos 2100 in its latest fla...

Alex Alderson, 04 Jan 2022 03:00