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The Reno7 SE will launch next month in three colours, like the Reno7 and Reno7 Pro. (Image source: Oppo)

Oppo Reno7 SE unveiled as a budget alternative to the Reno7 and Reno7 Pro

The Reno7 SE may be cheaper than the Reno7, but it has the same display as its more expensive sibling. The Reno7 SE has a Dimensity 900 SoC too, along with up to 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage.

Alex Alderson, 25 Nov 2021 15:17

The Reno7 will be available in two memory configurations and three colours. (Image source: @UniverseIce)

Oppo Reno7 Pro revealed with a Dimensity 1200 SoC and the new Sony IMX709 camera

Oppo has launched the Reno7 Pro, a higher-end alternative to the Reno7. The Reno7 Pro has a larger display, a more powerful chipset and a superior primary camera. It is also the first smartphone to arrive with Sony's new IMX709 ca...

Alex Alderson, 25 Nov 2021 14:48

The Reno7 will be orderable in early December. (Image source: Oppo)

Oppo Reno7 launched with a 64 MP camera and a Snapdragon 778G for under ~US$450

Oppo has revealed the Reno7, a Snapdragon 778G-powered smartphone with a 4,500 mAh battery. The device also has four cameras, a large and 90 Hz display, along with up to 12 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage. The Reno7 starts at CNY ...

Alex Alderson, 25 Nov 2021 14:09

The RedMagic 6S Pro is not far from being replaced by the RedMagic 7. (Image source: RedMagic)

RedMagic 7 leaks on the Bluetooth SIG with Bluetooth 5.2 and 5G connectivity

A Bluetooth SIG listing has confirmed that Nubia is preparing to release a successor to the RedMagic 6S Pro. Unsurprisingly, the RedMagic 7 will support Bluetooth 5.2 and 5G connectivity.

Alex Alderson, 25 Nov 2021 13:35

Xiaomi Redmi 10A, Redmi 10C and POCO C4 specifications leak for early 2022 smartphones

According to reports, Xiaomi plans to release three new mid-range smartphones in early 2022, the Redmi 10A, Redmi 10C and the POCO C4. The trio should have 50 MP cameras and MediaTek SoCs, among other features.

Alex Alderson, 25 Nov 2021 13:11

Motorola is expected to launch a smartphone featuring Samsung's 200MP camera sensor

The world's first-ever 200MP smartphone camera sensor could debut alongside a Motorola device

Samsung's new 200MP ISOCELL camera sensor could debut alongside a Motorola-branded smartphone sometime in H1, 2021. It is probably the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (Snapdragon 898) powered device we stumbled upon earlier. Xiaomi will follow...

Anil Ganti, 25 Nov 2021 11:38

The Redmi Note 11 4G is Xiaomi's fourth Redmi Note 11 handset so far. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 4G launched as a cheaper and smaller alternative to the Redmi Note 11

Xiaomi has launched the Redmi Note 11 4G, a handset that starts at CNY 999 (~US$156). The Redmi Note 11's cheaper alternative is also slightly smaller with a 6.5-inch display. The Redmi Note 11 4G retains many of its sibling's fea...

Alex Alderson, 25 Nov 2021 11:20

MediaTek is confident of the Dimensity 9000's thermal and power efficiency. (Image Source: MediaTek)

MediaTek on the Dimensity 9000: "There's only one company having heating issues and it's not us", plans to offer Windows on ARM SoCs in the near future

MediaTek seems to be pretty confident that the Dimensity 9000 will not have any of the throttling or heating issues reported with the Snapdragon 888. MediaTek representatives said that the Dimensity 9000 will offer power consumpti...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 25 Nov 2021 11:13

OPPO's alleged new earbuds. (Source: GizNext)

OPPO is slated to launch new TWS earbuds as well as phones on November 25, 2021

OPPO has confirmed that it will debut the potentially innovative Reno7 series of Android smartphones tomorrow (November 25, 2021). Now, it is rumored to have new TWS earbuds to launch alongside them. Judging by their alleged produ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 24 Nov 2021 23:56

The POCO X4 NFC could be the global version of the POCO X4. (Image source: Xiaomi)

POCO X4 and POCO X4 NFC to debut soon as Indian and global variants

Successors to the POCO X3 and POCO X3 NFC have surfaced online. The POCO X4 will be an Indian model again, like the POCO X3. Similarly, the POCO X4 NFC will serve as Xiaomi's global model.

Alex Alderson, 24 Nov 2021 18:10

The Galaxy S22 Ultra will be a reincarnation of the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra. (Image source: @UniverseIce)

Leaker clarifies Samsung's minor camera changes between the Galaxy S21 Ultra and the Galaxy S22 Ultra

A well-known leaker has cleared up what camera sensors Samsung will include in the Galaxy S22 Ultra. For some reason, Samsung only seeks to equip the Galaxy S21 Ultra successor with new telephoto cameras; the 108 MP and 12 MP ultr...

Alex Alderson, 24 Nov 2021 17:06

The Honor 60 Pro will house a 108 MP camera. (Image source: Honor)

Honor 60 Pro to launch with a 108 MP camera and a quad-curved display

Honor has confirmed that its next flagship smartphone will feature some impressive hardware. The company's new teaser shows that the Honor 60 Pro will have a 108 MP primary camera, a stylish back panel and a quad-curved display.

Alex Alderson, 24 Nov 2021 14:26

The Pixel 6a will feature a blend of Pixel 5 and Pixel 6 hardware. (Image source: OnLeaks)

Google Pixel 6a: Google Camera app reveals a blend of Pixel 5 and Pixel 6 cameras with a Google Tensor SoC

Contrary to previous reports, the Pixel 6a will not feature a Snapdragon 778G or the ISOCELL GN1 from the Pixel 6 series. Instead, the Google Camera app has confirmed that Pixel 6a, 'bluejay' will launch with a mixture of Pixel 5 ...

Alex Alderson, 24 Nov 2021 14:20

The Redmi 10 2022 may share a lot of its hardware with its predecessor. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Redmi 10 2022 appears again at regulatory bodies as leaker details camera hardware in upcoming budget smartphone

Xiaomi is edging nearer to releasing the Redmi 10 2022, a re-hash of the Redmi 10. The budget smartphone has appeared at even more regulatory bodies, including the EEC. Additionally, a leaker has revealed what to expect from the R...

Alex Alderson, 24 Nov 2021 14:16

Samsung has released a new Expert RAW camera app for the S21 Ultra. (Image: Sanjiv Sathiah/Notebookcheck)

Samsung releases Expert RAW app for the Galaxy S21 Ultra in South Korea

Samsung has released a new photo app for the Galaxy S21 Ultra in its home market called Expert RAW. The new app allows users to manually control the camera settings of the device across the primary lens, ultra-wide, 3x telephoto a...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 24 Nov 2021 12:19

The OnePlus RT could hit Indian shores in the coming weeks

OnePlus RT and OnePlus Buds Z2 India launch date tipped by new leak

New leaks from Ishan Agarwal and Max Jambor suggest that the OnePlus RT and OnePlus Buds Z2 will be launched in India on December 16. The OnePlus RT is essentially a rebranded version of the OnePlus 9RT launched in China earlier t...

Anil Ganti, 24 Nov 2021 11:31

Samsung gets flexible with its OLED. (Source: Samsung)

Samsung Display's new website projects a future full of rollable, slidable or otherwise flexible OLED devices

Samsung Display's new micro-site contains a raft of teasers that might make sense of earlier leaks and rumors concerning the OEM's plans for its OLED technology and the devices based on it. They hint at an upcoming product line re...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 23 Nov 2021 23:12

The Redmi Note 11 Pro Plus may soon launch globally. (Image source: Big Soap)

The Redmi Note 11 Pro and Redmi Note 11 Pro Plus to launch globally soon, likely in Europe first

According to reports, Xiaomi is preparing to announce the Redmi Note 11 Pro and Redmi Note 11 Pro Plus globally. The pair offer broadly the same hardware, but with a larger battery in the case of the Redmi Note 11 Pro and 120 W ch...

Alex Alderson, 23 Nov 2021 18:30

The Reno7 series will consist of three devices. (Image source: Oppo)

Leaker details the differences between the Oppo Reno7 and Reno7 Pro in extensive leak

Detailed specification sheets for the Reno7 and Reno7 Pro have leaked, not long after leakers revealed numerous details about the Reno7 SE. The trio will arrive on November 25 but only in China for the time being.

Alex Alderson, 23 Nov 2021 17:26

The Reno7 and Reno7 Pro will be the first smartphones with a Sony IMX709 camera. (Image source: Oppo)

Oppo to debut Sony IMX709 camera and 'breakthrough' cat's eye lens with the Reno7 and Reno7 Pro

Oppo is introducing a unique 'cat's eye' camera lens with the Reno7 series. Available in the Reno7 and Reno7 Pro, the lens will work in conjunction with the Sony IMX709 and an RGBW pixel structure. The Reno7 and Reno7 Pro will be ...

Alex Alderson, 23 Nov 2021 17:18

Android 10 remains a popular OS version. (Source: Android)

Android 10 is still the most widely-used version of its OS, although 11 is catching up

The latest stats on Android version adoption in 2021 are in, and the first of these OS updates to drop the dessert theme remains in the lead, still running on over a quarter of all devices studied thus far. Then again, Android 11'...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 23 Nov 2021 17:10

The Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra is tipped to be one of six tablets Samsung announces in 2022. (Image source: @UniverseIce)

Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Series, Galaxy Watch5, Buds Pro2, and Buds Live2 tipped to launch next year in 2022 roadmap leak

According a leaked roadmap, Samsung hopes to shift upwards of 33.6 million tablets next year, along with 19 million smartwatches. The roadmap indicates that Samsung is confident of selling plenty of Buds Live2 and Buds Pro2 earbud...

Alex Alderson, 23 Nov 2021 17:06

The Honor 60 Pro will launch in China on December 1. (Image source: Honor)

Honor 60 Pro: Sparkling design and camera configuration confirmed by teaser image

Honor has revealed the design and camera configuration of the Honor 60 Pro. The eye-catching smartphone will arrive with three rear-facing cameras, along with what could be a quad-curved display and an under-panel camera.

Alex Alderson, 23 Nov 2021 14:14

The Xiaomi 12 could sport a camera arrangement similar to the Redmi K30S. (Image source: Xiaomi)

The Xiaomi 12 to miss out on a periscope or telephoto camera as leaker reveals more camera details

According to reports, Xiaomi will not equip its next flagship smartphone with a periscope or telephoto camera. Instead, the Xiaomi 12 is tipped to arrive with a 50 MP primary camera, along with ultra-wide-angle and macro sensors.

Alex Alderson, 23 Nov 2021 13:40

Joker malware discovered in multiple apps with thousands of installs on the Google Play Store

More than a dozen apps have been highlighted by a malware analyst because they have been infected by the notorious Joker software. Installing Joker can lead the user to being subscribed to services they do not require, incurring a...

Daniel R Deakin, 23 Nov 2021 10:03

MIUI 13 is all set to hit several Xiaomi, Redmi, and Poco devices in the coming weeks. (Image Source: Gizchina)

MIUI 13 stable already being tested in several Xiaomi flagships, more than 25 Xiaomi, Redmi, and Poco devices slated to get updated in coming weeks

Updated. More than 25 devices are expected to receive MIUI 13 by the end of this year. This includes many Mi, Redmi, and Poco devices with some minor changes to the list we had reported previously. Apparently, Xiaomi has already b...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 23 Nov 2021 08:05

Oppo Reno7 SE leaks ahead of launch, will come with a MediaTek Dimensity 900 SoC in tow. (Image source: 91mobiles)

Oppo Reno7 SE specs leak before official launch

Oppo Reno7 SE specs have leaked before the phone's official launch. The phone will be rocking a MediaTek Dimensity 900 SoC, 8 GB of RAM, 128 GB or 256 GB of storage, and a triple camera system on the back.

Fawad Murtaza, 23 Nov 2021 01:46

The Galaxy S21 series. (Source: Samsung)

Samsung assures Galaxy S21 users of a fix for the phones' new Android 12 display issue

The Galaxy S21 series of smartphones are the first few Android devices to update to One UI 4, which is based on Android 12. Despite the shiny nature of this software upgrade, an increasing number of users have reported that their ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 22 Nov 2021 23:33

One of WhatsApp's latest features is on its way to Android. (Source: WhatsApp)

WhatsApp rolls reaction notifications on Android out via a new beta

Want to know if your WhatsApp message has attracted one of the platform's new Discord-esque reactions? Unfortunately, if you're on your Android device, you can't. However, the Facebook-owned service is now working on this, and is ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 22 Nov 2021 22:45

The Snapdragon 8 Gen1 will be Qualcomm's first SoC to use its new nomenclature. (Image source: Qualcomm)

Qualcomm confirms Snapdragon 8 Gen1 name amid portfolio re-brand: launch date for new flagship SoC detailed

Qualcomm has announced a re-brand of its Snapdragon portfolio, effective the Snapdragon 8 Gen1. Other changes are afoot too, such as dropping Qualcomm and 5G from product names. Qualcomm has confirmed that the date when it will de...

Alex Alderson, 22 Nov 2021 19:54

Oppo has integrated a notification light within the camera housing in the Reno7 series. (Image source: Oppo)

Oppo Reno7: Novel notification light teased as retailer reveals specifications about multiple models

Oppo will unveil the Reno7 series later this week in China, with MediaTek Dimensity and Qualcomm Snapdragon SoCs, depending on the model. Ahead of November 25, Oppo has revealed a unique feature of the Reno7 series, while JD.com h...

Alex Alderson, 22 Nov 2021 19:22

Can the Duo 2 survive this test? (Source: JerryRigEverything via YouTube)

Microsoft's Surface Duo 2 undergoes the JerryRigEverything durabilty test

Microsoft has gone through with a launch for its second-gen dual-screen folding Android phablet. Now, the Surface Duo 2 has made it onto the popular YouTube channel JerryRigEverything. This video served to test its resistance to d...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 22 Nov 2021 18:49

A render for an upcoming iQOO Neo phone. (Source: CNMO)

iQOO is tipped to join the 100W Android smartphone brigade with its next Neo flagship

iQOO is a sub-brand of the OEM Vivo, known for its Neo line of premium mid-range smartphones. Now, a reliable leaker asserts that its next flagship is currently being designed to keep up with what might become one of 2022's hallma...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 22 Nov 2021 18:13

The Honor 60 series will arrive on December 1. (Image source: Honor)

Honor 60: Launch date officially confirmed as company publishes first teaser video

Honor has announced the date for when it will unveil the Honor 60 series. The company has also released its first teaser video that hints at an in-display camera and a special edition model.

Alex Alderson, 22 Nov 2021 15:29

The OnePlus Tri-Fold Foldable Device looks like Samsung Display's 'Flex In & Out'. (Image source: LetsGoDigital)

OnePlus patents a Tri-Fold Foldable Device with an ultra-wide display

OnePlus has patented a foldable smartphone with three displays that all link together. The Tri-Fold Foldable Device could relate to the 'Flex In & Out', which Samsung Display exhibited earlier this year.

Alex Alderson, 22 Nov 2021 15:23

The MediaTek Dimensity 9000 is shaping up to be the top Android SoC in 2022. (Image: MediaTek)

The MediaTek 9000 could be the leading Android SoC in 2022, but it is unlikely to topple the Apple A15 Bionic

The MediaTek 9000 looks like it could be the new darling of the Android smartphone world. The raw specifications suggest it could take the crown as the top Android SoC in 2022, but it is still unlikely to beat out the Apple A15 Bi...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 22 Nov 2021 12:28

Poco F4 GT to debut with a MediaTek Dimensity 9000 as Xiaomi readies the Dimensity 7000 for the Redmi K50 series

MediaTek has two chipsets in the works—a 4nm Dimensity 9000 and a 5 nm Dimensity 7000. Both chipsets will make their way to upcoming Xiaomi devices, with the Poco F4 GT expected to be equipped with the flagship Dimensity 9000.

Ricci Rox, 22 Nov 2021 11:07

The Moto G200 could hit Indian shores soon

Tentative Moto G200 Indian launch date outed by new leak

A new leak online speculates that the Moto G200 could be hitting Indian shores soon. It says that the smartphone is slated for a November 30 launch in India. However, that date is tentative and could be stretched to the second wee...

Anil Ganti, 22 Nov 2021 08:44

The Pixel 6a will have an in-display fingerprint scanner. (Image source: @OnLeaks & 91mobiles)

Render shows how the Pixel 6a will slot into Google's Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro lineup

@OnLeaks has compared the Pixel 6a with the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro in a new render. The leaker has shown that the Pixel 6a will be Google's smaller alternative to the Pixel 6 series, with the mid-range smartphone slightly larger ...

Alex Alderson, 22 Nov 2021 00:49

You can pick up the Pixel 6 for US$499 if you live in the US. (Image source: Google)

Deal | Google Pixel 6 down to US$499 in Black Friday sales

The Pixel 6 is already available for US$100 lower than its retail price, one month after its launch. The saving applies to all configurations and colours, including all 256 GB models.

Alex Alderson, 21 Nov 2021 23:24

The OnePlus 10 Pro will look like a Galaxy S21 Ultra from the back. (Image source: Fathom Bracelets & @xleaks7)

OnePlus 10 Pro dummy unit reveals the scale of the next OnePlus flagship

A dummy unit of the OnePlus 10 Pro has leaked, a minimum of two months before the device's expected launch. The dummy unit showcases how large the OnePlus 10 Pro actually is, and its gigantic rear camera housing. The OnePlus 10 sh...

Alex Alderson, 21 Nov 2021 23:17

The "Reno7" pops up in a new leak. (Source: Weibo)

OPPO Reno7: fresh leaks appear to confirm the launch of new smartphones with iPhone-inspired designs and new product names

OPPO is on the verge of adding new variants to its Reno series of premium mid-range smartphones, according to some recent leaks. Now, some Weibo users claim to have caught sight of a poster for this new range of Android devices in...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 21 Nov 2021 21:16

Rumor | The Realme GT 2 Pro will launch with the Snapdragon 8 Gen1 SoC, Android 12 and much more

Realme instituted the GT series in 2021 to offer the best Android smartphone specs the brand could offer in speed-oriented packages. Now, it is slated to advance even further with its first Pro variant in 2022. This second-gen fla...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 21 Nov 2021 18:19

Leaked Pixel 6a renders. (Source: 91Mobiles X Onleaks)

Google Pixel 6a: Leaked specs of Google's upcoming mid-ranger hint at eventual Pixel 6 redundancy

Google's new Pixel 6 phones are barely a month old but the company already has a new device, the Pixel 6a, in the works. Going by a new leak, the Pixel 6a may well be the most attractive option in the company's locker, thanks to a...

Ricci Rox, 21 Nov 2021 13:34

The Xiaomi 12X Pro could be a "smaller" flagship featuring a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset

Xiaomi is set to debut not one, but two premium phones aimed at lovers of smaller-sized devices. The Xiaomi 12X will feature a Snapdragon 870 and looks set to be joined by an identical phone, possibly the Xiaomi 12X Pro, equipped ...

Ricci Rox, 21 Nov 2021 12:54

The upcoming MediaTek Dimensity 7000 is shaping up as an exciting prospect for mid-range phones. (Image: MediaTek)

First rumors surface about MediaTek's upcoming Dimensity 7000 next-gen mid-range chip, 5 nm and faster than the S870

The first rumors have surfaced about the upcoming MediaTek Dimensity 7000 SoC. The next-generation mid-range SoC from the Taiwanese company is shaping up to follow closely in the footsteps of the eye-catching Dimensity 9000.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 21 Nov 2021 12:24

The Apple iPhone 14 Pro could end up sporting a USB Type-C port. (Image source: Waqar Khan (iPhone renders)/CNET - edited)

Leaker asserts Apple iPhone 14 Pro will likely feature USB-C port

An Apple tipster has claimed that the iPhone 14 Pro will more than likely come with a USB-C port. Information supposedly delivered by people in the know has resulted in three potential reasons for the Apple iPhone 14 Pro to arrive...

Daniel R Deakin, 21 Nov 2021 11:55

The "new" OnePlus phone leaks out. (Source: Twitter)

Rumor | OnePlus has an international version of the 9RT ready to debut in India

OnePlus launched the 9RT as a "flagship alternative" of sorts in 2021; however, it has been a Chinese-market exclusive to date. That is now slated to change, as a device that could be an international variant of the high-end phone...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 20 Nov 2021 20:51