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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

One of OnePlus' latest phones in code. (Source: OnePlus)

OnePlus announces a Winter Edition launch event for the 9RT and Buds Z2 in India

The OnePlus 10 Pro flagship may be hotly awaited in India, as in many other markets; now, however, it seems the 9RT will make it there first. According to the latest teasers posted by the OEM's Indian division, the 2021 flagship-a...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 03 Jan 2022 18:48

The OPPO Find N finishes 2021 as the most powerful Snapdragon 888-powered Android phone on the AnTuTu benchmark's charts

OPPO's first-gen foldable phone, the Find N, has rocketed to 5th place on the AnTuTu benchmark's final ranking of Android flagships for 2021. However, Xiaomi's latest Black Shark gaming flagship was not to be knocked from its #1 s...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 03 Jan 2022 17:31

The Magic V shows up in a new video. (Source: Phoenix Network via Weibo)

The Honor Magic V demonstrates its abilty to fold in a hands-on video

Honor has announced that it will launch its first-gen foldable smartphone, the Magic V, soon. Now, the company's CEO, George Zhao, has hinted at a more exact launch date for the device in a new interview. The executive also highli...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 03 Jan 2022 16:50

Google Pixel 7 concept render. (Source: LetsGoDigital)

Google Pixel 7: Filed patent may indicate an under-display selfie camera for Google's next-gen flagship

According to a report by LetsGoDigital, Google applied for a patent for an under-display selfie camera implementation a while ago. Supposedly, that could mean the company equips the Pixel 7 series with the technology later this ye...

Ricci Rox, 03 Jan 2022 11:05

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE marketing renders. (Source: Winfuture x Roland Quandt)

Retail listing reveals Samsung Galaxy S21 FE pricing ahead of imminent launch

The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE is scheduled to debut soon and a retail listing has now revealed its pricing for the European market. The phone is priced similarly to 2020's Galaxy S20 FE 5G, making it quite a hefty purchase, particular...

Ricci Rox, 03 Jan 2022 05:55

iQOO shrinks its flagship smartphone charger. (Source: iQOO)

The iQOO 9 series will debut alongside a more compact 120W GaN charger

iQOO will vie for Snapdragon 8 Gen 1-powered flagship dominance with the launch of its new 9 flagship series in early January 2022. Like those of Xiaomi, these smartphones will be capable of charging at up to 120 watts (W). The br...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 02 Jan 2022 18:02

The Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. (Source: Counterpoint Research)

The Exynos 2200, Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, and MediaTek Dimensity 9000 may all run hot

Gaming tests of the new Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 have seen the Qualcomm flagship SoC struggle with efficiency and thermals. It appears those issues may not be specific to the Qualcomm chipset, however, with word on the grapevine possibl...

Ricci Rox, 02 Jan 2022 10:51

Separate contrasting fan-made concept renders of the Xiaomi MIX 5 smartphone have emerged. (Image source: Sina.com)

Awesome Xiaomi MIX 5 specs rumors lead with battery of big numbers as new concept renders surface

Alleged specifications for the Xiaomi MIX 5 have appeared in Chinese media. The rumors concerning the flagship smartphone are jammed with suitably high numbers, including the claim that the MIX 5 could charge from 0% to 100% in ba...

Daniel R Deakin, 02 Jan 2022 09:17

Protests spark investigations into the working and living conditions at an iPhone assembly factory in India. (Image: Youssef Sarhan)

Workers protest at Indian iPhone plant due to widespread food poisoning and overcrowding

An investigation by Reuters has suggested that workers at a Foxconn factory that assembles iPhones were subjected to a substandard and unhealthy environment. Protests pressured the facility to shut down after many workers contract...

Aleem Ali, 02 Jan 2022 04:12

Huawei nova 9: You can clearly see the similarities to the Honor 50

Huawei nova 9: The separation from Honor looks like this?

With the Huawei nova 9 and the Honor 50 the two companies that used to be connected now each present their own smartphone. The result is two identical smartphones, one with and the other without Google Services.

Mike Wobker, 01 Jan 2022 23:27

The Xiaomi 12 series makes nearly US$300 million in its first five minutes on the retail market

The new Xiaomi 12 series of flagship smartphones was released to its first market on New Year's Eve 2021. Now, the sales data from that event is in, and the OEM claims to have made just under 2 billion yuan (~US$300 million) from ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 01 Jan 2022 17:11

First batch of MIUI 13 global rollout revealed with the Poco F3 and Mi 10T series seemingly missing

Xiaomi has now revealed its initial update roadmap for the global MIUI 13 rollout. The first batch of the rollout will be for an exhaustive list of 19 devices, with a few omissions like the Poco F3 and Mi 10T series standing out a...

Ricci Rox, 01 Jan 2022 08:55

The Asus Zenfone 9 could have a secondary display. (Source: Equal Leaks)

Early purported Asus Zenfone 9, ROG Phone 6, ROG Phone 6 Pro 2D renders surface in the wild

The Asus Zenfone 9 and Asus Rog Phone 6 series are surely months away from release but a new leak purports to provide a first look yet at the next-gen devices from Asus. The leak reveals what appear to be 2D renders of the three d...

Ricci Rox, 01 Jan 2022 08:40

Can the iQOO 9 Pro take the GT2 Pro on? (Source: Realme, iQOO)

The iQOO 9 series prepares to come for Xiaomi and Realme with new main and ultra-wide cameras

iQOO has now officially announced a January 2022 launch for the 9 and 9 Pro flagship smartphones. The brand has also revealed that they will feature new camera tech, some of which is also destined for the upcoming Realme GT2 Pro -...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 31 Dec 2021 20:38

Lenovo teases the Legion Y90's RGB rear panel

The Legion Y90 will be Lenovo's freshly-renamed Android gaming flagship for 2022. Now, the OEM has hyped this device again, this time with a shot of its rear panel. It hints at an even bigger RGB logo than that of its predecessor,...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 31 Dec 2021 18:28

Is this a Galaxy S21 FE box? (Source: YouTube via Reddit)

The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE is allegedly revealed in full well ahead of its rumored release

The long-awaited Galaxy S21 FE has yet to launch, and is now not likely to do so until 2022. Despite this, a Redditor claims to have a unit in hand, having been able to acquire it from a retailer who may have stocked the phone in ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 31 Dec 2021 17:59

Samsung is tipped to launch the Galaxy S22 Ultra in multiple colours. (Image source: Samsung via Evan Blass)

Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra: Leaked official marketing images reveal the continuation of the Galaxy Note series

The new year is just around the corner, with Samsung seemingly gearing to release the Galaxy S22 series. While the Galaxy S22 Ultra is supposedly due in February 2022, Evan Blass has managed to get his hands on several official ma...

Alex Alderson, 31 Dec 2021 01:25

The OnePlus 10 Pro's release date will probably be revealed during a launch event on January 11 (Image: Weibo)

OnePlus 10 Pro: Leaked video supposedly confirms the January 11 launch event and rumored design of the upcoming flagship smartphone

After numerous rumors and render images have already given prospective buyers a pretty good impression of the upcoming OnePlus 10 Pro way ahead of its official release date, a leaked teaser video now apparently confirms the Januar...

Enrico Frahn, 30 Dec 2021 22:06

Surface Trio: Microsoft patents a potentially improved new version of its current foldable smartphone

The Surface Duo and Duo 2 are Android devices with a distinctive form-factor from Microsoft. The Redmond giant has just gotten approval for a patent that might result in an updated version of this device with even more screen (and...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 30 Dec 2021 18:26

Honor's first-gen foldable. (Source: Honor)

Rumor | The Honor Magic V will have 2 high-refresh-rate screens, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 and more

The Honor Magic V is a foldable smartphone touted to rival the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 or OPPO Find N in terms of looks and functions on its launch. Now, a famous leaker asserts that it will debut with Android 12 powered by the lat...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 30 Dec 2021 17:45

The Exynos 2200 is coming. (Image Source: The Verge)

Exynos 2200: Samsung confirms an AMD RDNA 2 GPU and January 11 event for its next-gen flagship SoC

Samsung has now announced what appears to be a launch date for its next-gen flagship SoC, the Exynos 2200. The company has also confirmed that the chipset will feature an AMD RDNA 2-based GPU, with the Exynos 2200 set to make its ...

Ricci Rox, 30 Dec 2021 17:12

The Xiaomi 12 Pro and Xiaomi 12. (Source: Shaorong Technology on Weibo)

Xiaomi 12 Pro and Xiaomi 12 side-by-side images highlight the compactness of the Xiaomi 12

Live post-launch images showing the Xiaomi 12 right next to the Xiaomi 12 Pro have now provided a good look at exactly how compact the Xiaomi 12 is. Measuring in at 6.28" and 69.9 mm width, the Xiaomi makes its debut as one of the...

Ricci Rox, 30 Dec 2021 14:05

The OnePlus 10 Pro. (Source: OnLeaks X Youton US)

OnePlus 10 Pro appears on Geekbench with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, 12 GB of RAM, and disappointing CPU scores

The OnePlus 10 Pro looks to be making the rounds ahead of its January debut. After being spotted on JD, the OnePlus 10 Pro has now made the trip to Geekbench, revealing some of its specs along the way. Interestingly, though, the p...

Ricci Rox, 30 Dec 2021 09:42

MIUI 13 has already started rolling out to select Xiaomi and Redmi devices with the China ROM. (Image source: Xiaomi/Unsplash - edited)

Xiaomi confirms MIUI 13 update roadmap for first and second batch devices with China ROMs

Xiaomi has confirmed its MIUI 13 update schedule for devices using Chinese ROMs. The closed beta has already started rolling out for select devices and the OEM hopes to start rolling out a stable build of MIUI 13 by the end of Jan...

Daniel R Deakin, 30 Dec 2021 09:11

The Galaxy Z Flip3 could soon face a competitor from Xiaomi. (Image source: TS Designer)

Xiaomi is developing a foldable flip phone that mimics the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3

Huawei has finally entered the clamshell foldable fray with the P50 Pocket, following in Samsung's footsteps with its Galaxy Z Flip3. Now, it has emerged that Xiaomi has registered designs for a flip phone of its own. The so-calle...

Alex Alderson, 29 Dec 2021 23:55

The Galaxy S23 Ultra is tipped to be the first smartphone to launch with a 200 MP camera sensor. (Image source: Technizo Concept)

Samsung to utilise 200 MP camera for several years in its flagship smartphones, starting with the Galaxy S23 Ultra

The Galaxy S22 Ultra has not arrived yet, which is due in early 2022. However, that has not stopped renowned leakers from outlining what to expect from the Galaxy S23 Ultra. Reputedly, the Galaxy S23 Ultra will be the first of man...

Alex Alderson, 29 Dec 2021 20:36

New S22 Ultra dummy photos. (Source: hypark22 via Twitter)

Rumor | The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra will upgrade to a 1TB storage option

Samsung is said to have a top-end flagship smartphone variant in the works that is so premium it will absorb the Galaxy Note line's S Pen integration. Now, the S22 Ultra is also now said to gain a new internal storage SKU to rival...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 29 Dec 2021 20:28

Some new GT2 Pro display specs. (Source: Realme)

Realme unveils the GT2 Pro's DisplayMate A+ rating ahead of the flagship smartphone's launch

The Realme GT2 Pro is a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1-powered flagship phone set to launch early in January 2022. However, the OEM seems not to have been able to wait until this date to announce that the device has attained an A+ rating from...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 29 Dec 2021 19:01

Leaked OPPO Find X5 Pro renders. (Source: OnLeaks X Prepp)

OPPO Find X5 Pro: Leak reveals interesting renders and tentative specs of OPPO's upcoming MediaTek Dimensity 9000-powered flagship

A new leak by popular tipster @OnLeaks has now revealed renders of what will be the OPPO Find X5 Pro. Tentative specs of the phone have now also surfaced in the wild, with one notable takeaway being the potential choice of a Media...

Ricci Rox, 29 Dec 2021 13:01

T-Mobile has experienced a data breach and customers may be affected by SIM swapping and their network information may have been leaked. (Image: Mika Baumeister)

T-Mobile hit with a data breach

T-Mobile has been hit with a data breach that appears to affect only a small number of customers. Users may be victims of SIM swapping and their CPNI may have been exposed. This attack comes after a massive breach in August.

Aleem Ali, 29 Dec 2021 04:36

The Xiaomi 12 has a 6.28-inch display and is just 69.9 mm across. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi 12: Compact flagship smartphone arrives with impressive hardware and a comparatively low price

Xiaomi has revealed the Xiaomi 12, its latest compact flagship smartphone. The device has a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC, a 120 Hz display and triple rear-facing cameras. The Xiaomi 12 contains a few compromises compared to the Xiaomi 1...

Alex Alderson, 29 Dec 2021 02:38

The Xiaomi 12 Pro will be available in China in four colours. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi 12 Pro: New Android flagship to beat launches with Sony IMX707 camera sensor, 120 W charging and a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset

The Xiaomi 12 Pro has launched, Xiaomi's best smartphone for early 2022. The device packs countless impressive features, including 120 W charging, a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 and the new Sony IMX707 camera sensor. The Xiaomi 12 Pro has a...

Alex Alderson, 29 Dec 2021 01:47

The OnePlus 10 Pro appears on a sale site. (Source: JD.com)

A OnePlus 10 Pro advance listing appears on a Chinese retail site

According to the latest word, OnePlus' new flagship smartphone the 10 Pro is slated to launch in January 2022, albeit for its Chinese audience only. Now, this possibility is all the greater thanks to a new pre-registration page on...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 29 Dec 2021 00:12

Xiaomi debuts the Xiaomi 12X as a Snapdragon 870-powered, cheaper alternative to the Xiaomi 12

Alongside the headline-dominating Xiaomi 12 and Xiaomi 12 Pro, Xiaomi also launched the Xiaomi 12X at its event in China today. The Xiaomi 12X appears to be a more affordable variant of the Xiaomi 12, with one notable difference b...

Ricci Rox, 28 Dec 2021 19:15

Lenovo teases the Legion Y90. (Source: Lenovo)

Rumor | The Lenovo Legion Y90's screen can do without the latest LTPO technology

The latest official leaks indicate that Lenovo will debut its next-gen Android gaming flagship smartphone as the Legion Y90. Despite this, it seems it will launch with the exact same display specs as its predecessor. Nevertheless,...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 28 Dec 2021 19:07

Honor teases the Magic V. (Source: Honor)

Honor teases the Magic V's "flagship foldable" design

The mobile device OEM Honor has announced that it will launch its first-gen foldable, the Magic V, soon. This cutting-edge smartphone's latest teaser suggests a design most like that of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3, thereby possibly...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 28 Dec 2021 18:08

Xiaomi launches MIUI 13 with first batch of rollout to begin for six devices in January

Xiaomi has finally debuted MIUI 13 at its launch event alongside the Xiaomi 12 series. The latest version of the company's skin delivers new privacy features, improved performance, and visual tweaks, with rollout set to begin for ...

Ricci Rox, 28 Dec 2021 14:45

It's possible a future portless iPhone will also have an under-display camera. (Image source: RendersbyIan/Unsplash - edited)

Updated | Apple iPhone 15 Pro to ditch physical SIM card slot according to rumor

A report out of Brazil has claimed that the Apple iPhone 15 Pro may not come with a slot for a physical SIM card. The smartphone, which could be released in 2023, would only utilize eSIM technology for communication purposes. An i...

Daniel R Deakin, 28 Dec 2021 07:58