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The Dimensity line may get a new flagship soon. (Source: MediaTek)

Rumor | MediaTek's next flagship processor will not be the Dimensity 2000

MediaTek is projected to launch a 2022 flagship mobile processor called the Dimensity 2000. However, according to an eminent leaker, this major upgrade is not to go by this name after all. This change in branding in question may h...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 15 Nov 2021 21:13

The OnePlus Nord 2 Pac-Man Edition has a dual-layer phosphorescent back panel. (Image Source: OnePlus)

OnePlus Nord 2 Pac-Man Edition now official with a phosphorescent neon maze on the back and Pac-Man themed OxygenOS goodies

OnePlus has now made the Nord 2 Pac-Man Edition official for ₹37,999 (US$511). The Nord 2 Pac-Man Edition is very much the original Nord 2 5G under the hood, but it sports unique Pac-Man themed aesthetics complete with a dual-laye...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 15 Nov 2021 21:00

The OnePlus 10 Pro could launch in late January or early February. (Image source: OnLeaks & Zouton)

New OnePlus 10 Pro renders confirm Hasselblad partnership as possible release date emerges

The OnePlus 10 Pro is expected to launch in at least two colours, both adorned with Hasselblad branding. The contentious design is tipped to arrive earlier in the year than many OnePlus flagships too, perhaps even before the Samsu...

Alex Alderson, 15 Nov 2021 19:16

Samsung will upgrade over 60 devices to One UI 4 between now and July 2022. (Image source: Samsung)

Samsung confirms that over 60 devices will receive One UI 4 and Android 12 updates

It seems that only the Galaxy S21 series will move onto One UI 4 and Android 12 this month. For some reason, Samsung will wait until December before upgrading the Galaxy Z series, along with the Galaxy S20 and Galaxy Note 20 serie...

Alex Alderson, 15 Nov 2021 17:34

One UI will launch on laptops, too. (Image source: Samsung)

Samsung starts One UI 4 and Android 12 upgrades with the Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21 Plus and the Galaxy S21 Ultra

Samsung has started rolling out One UI 4 to the Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21 Plus and Galaxy S21 Ultra globally. The OS update, based on Android 12, will eventually be available on older Galaxy S and Galaxy Note series handsets, before ...

Alex Alderson, 15 Nov 2021 17:14

The new Samsung Galaxy A03 Core has a 5,000mAh battery and a Unisoc processor

Samsung has announced a device that is probably a contender for its cheapest smartphone of 2021. The Galaxy A03 Core, unlike others of similar names, has a large 5,000mAh battery. Then again, it also has a 4G/LTE-only SoC from Uni...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 15 Nov 2021 14:48

The Redmi Note 11T 5G is an Indian version of the Redmi Note 11. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Redmi Note 11T 5G memory configurations and specifications leak ahead of November 30 launch

Redmi India has announced when it will be launching the Redmi Note 11T 5G. Leaked specifications and memory configurations confirm that the device has a Dimensity 810 SoC, a 90 Hz display and a 5,000 mAh battery, among other featu...

Alex Alderson, 15 Nov 2021 14:05

Qualcomm's upcoming high-end SoC is reportedly called the Snapdragon 8 Gen1

The Qualcomm Snapdragon 898 could be launched as the Qualcomm 8 Gen1: Rumour

A new rumour suggests that Qualcomm could drastically change how it names its flagship chipsets. According to leakers Ice Universe and Digital Chat Station, the upcoming Snapdragon 898 is reportedly called the Snapdragon 8 Gen1. Q...

Anil Ganti, 15 Nov 2021 08:08

The Motorola Edge 20 is a good, slim mid-range phone that does a few things differently and could be interesting for this very reason.

Motorola Edge 20: The very slim mid-range phone is impressive, but not completely

The Motorola Edge stirred up the mid-range with its unusual design, but its successor wants to do things differently. Is the Edge 20 still worth recommending? Read on for an overview of our review findings.

Florian Schmitt, 15 Nov 2021 00:05

The Pixel 6 Pro in torn-down mode. (Source: JerryRigEverything via YouTube)

Google's Pixel 6 Pro attracts more repairability-related approval in new teardown videos

The Pixel 6 Pro has now appeared in teardown videos from the popular YouTube channels iFixit and JerryRigEverything. The 2021 Google flagship phone has come in for some praise for the relative ease of removing and possibly replaci...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 14 Nov 2021 15:34

Is Redmi working on a 2022 flagship killer? (Source: Redmi)

Rumor | Redmi will launch a Dimensity 2000-based smartphone in the near future

MediaTek is currently thought to produce a genuinely competitive premium-grade SoC called the Dimensity 2000 as its 2022 flagship mobile processor. Now, a Redmi executive has checked this silicon by name for the first time, thus a...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 14 Nov 2021 14:45

The Galaxy Buds Pro may not be ear-friendly. (Source: Pocket-Lint)

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro and Galaxy Buds 2 may be causing widespread ear complications

Samsung's Galaxy Buds Pro and Galaxy Buds 2 may be some of the best TWS earbuds on the market but they both appear to pose health hazards. A new report, along with a host of similar complaints, indicates that Samsung's recent audi...

Ricci Rox, 14 Nov 2021 13:54

The vanilla Mi 11 debuted in December. (Source: Xiaomi)

Early details of the Xiaomi 12 "Mini" surface in the wild

Xiaomi's upcoming flagship lineup, the Xiaomi 12 series, will be headlined by phones like the Xiaomi 12 and Xiaomi 12 Ultra. The company appears to be working on a smaller phone in the series, though, and early details of that dev...

Ricci Rox, 14 Nov 2021 12:44

Is this really the Galaxy A33? (Source: OnLeaks x 91Mobiles)

Rumor | The Galaxy A33 5G will launch without a headphone jack

The Galaxy A33 is projected to succeed the affordable-class A32 5G from 2021. According to the latest renders, the upcoming model may not change much in terms of design or specs in 2022. On the other hand, it is now slated to lose...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 13 Nov 2021 22:12

A OnePlus 10 Pro render. (Source: OnLeaks x Zouton)

Rumor | The OnePlus 10 Pro will launch with 125W charging

A well-known leaker has posted a list of phones projected to upgrade to 125 watt (W) charging in 2022, and OnePlus' potentially upcoming flagship is on it. It is joined by others from sister brands such as Realme and OPPO. This ne...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 13 Nov 2021 19:02

The Dimensity 2000 will rival the Snapdragon 898. (Source: MediaTek)

MediaTek Dimensity 2000 tipped to power flagships from Xiaomi, OPPO, others

MediaTek's Dimensity 2000 will be the company's most ambitious project yet. While previous offerings in the series have mostly been used on mid-range and sub-premium devices, it appears the Dimensity 2000 will be different, as a n...

Ricci Rox, 13 Nov 2021 17:17

The third batch of Xiaomi devices has now started receiving the MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition update in China. (Image source: Xiaomi - edited)

MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition update rollout heads for third batch of 25 devices including the Xiaomi Pad 5, Redmi Note 8 Pro, and Redmi K30

A report out of China sourcing a Xiaomi official has listed 25 devices that should soon start receiving the MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition software update. The third-batch list, which includes all variants of the Xiaomi Pad 5, the Red...

Daniel R Deakin, 13 Nov 2021 15:05

The Galaxy S21 FE will arrive in at least four colours. (Image source: Coinbrs)

Samsung must be getting tired of all these Galaxy S21 FE leaks as near-complete marketing images appear online

The Galaxy S21 FE may not be due for another two months, but almost all its English marketing assets have leaked. Samsung will launch the Fan Edition in a minimum of four colours, and with the Exynos 2100 or Snapdragon 888, depend...

Alex Alderson, 13 Nov 2021 10:58

iPhone with USB-C bids for US$86,001 on eBay. (Image Source: geeken on eBay)

World's first iPhone with USB-C sells for whopping US$86,001 on eBay but is unsuitable as a daily driver

Engineering student Kenn Pillonel's modded iPhone X with the Lightning port swapped out for a fully functioning USB Type-C port has sold on eBay auction for an astounding US$86,001. However, the device is more of a collector's ite...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 13 Nov 2021 10:57

A leaked live photo of the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra. (Image: FrontPageTech)

Samsung Exynos 2200 will be fitted to S22 models in Europe and Russia only, due to low yields of new 4 nm process says tipster

Samsung’s Exynos 2200 will still make an appearance in the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S22 series, despite rumors to the contrary. A tipster with a reliable track record says that the E2200 will be headed to Galaxy S22 models in Europ...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 13 Nov 2021 04:26

Xiaomi had a successful Singles Day, with Apple trailing in second place. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi amasses over US$3.02 billion in turnover during Singles Day day sales, pipping Apple to top spot

Xiaomi has reported that it turned over CNY 19.3 billion (~US$3.02 billion) during 11.11 day sales, also known as Singles Day in China. The Redmi K40 even outsold the iPhone 13, with Apple generating slightly less turnover than Xi...

Alex Alderson, 13 Nov 2021 02:02

A recent Xiaomi 12 render. (Source: LetsGoDigital)

Rumor | The Xiaomi 12 series will include a Mini version

The rumor mill has taken a more than slightly cryptic post from a famous Weibo leaker and run with it in the form of claims that it points to a variant of the possibly upcoming Xiaomi 12 flagship series with a much smaller screen ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 12 Nov 2021 22:25

The Galaxy S22 Plus will be coming to the US with a Snapdragon 898 SoC. (Image source: @OnLeaks)

Leaked Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus listing confirms Snapdragon 898 SoC for the US

A new Geekbench listing has showcased the Galaxy S22 Plus with a Snapdragon 898. The listing confirms that Qualcomm's next high-end SoC will be making its way to the US in Samsung's mid-tier flagship smartphone.

Alex Alderson, 12 Nov 2021 17:36

Hello Moto...G71? (Source: TENAA via Weibo)

The Motorola "Moto G71" may launch soon following appearances in TENAA and 3C listings

Motorola is now thought to have a Moto G71 getting ready to join the new G51 on the market soon. Now, a device that might conform to this novel product name has been spotted as fresh entries in the databases of Chinese regulators....

Deirdre O'Donnell, 12 Nov 2021 15:02

Rumor | OPPO will switch to a flat display in the Reno 7 Pro

OPPO has persisted in pushing curved displays in its upper-mid-tier Reno series of smartphones over the last few years, especially in the higher-end models. Now, an alleged in-the-wild image leak suggests that the OEM is finally r...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 12 Nov 2021 14:23

The Xiaomi 12 is thought to feature a different 50 MP camera than the Mi 11 Pro, pictured. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi 12 tipped to launch with a Samsung ISOCELL GN1 or a Sony IMX700 50 MP camera

According to a new report, the Xiaomi 12 will launch next month with a 50 MP primary camera that also has approximately a 1/1.3-inch optical format. If correct, then it would rule out the Xiaomi 12 from inheriting the ISOCELL GN2 ...

Alex Alderson, 12 Nov 2021 13:35

The Pixel 2 XL supports Android 12 through ProtonAOSP. (Image source: Charles Deluvio)

The forgotten Pixel 2 XL receives Android 12 port through ProtonAOSP

Google may have forgotten the Pixel 2 XL, but developers have brought Android 12 to the device in the form of ProtonAOSP. The custom ROM will soon be available for the regular Pixel 2, too.

Alex Alderson, 12 Nov 2021 12:44

With 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of storage, the Xiaomi Redmi 10 officially costs 180 Euros (~$206), while the price is 200 Euros (~$229) for the 128 GB model.

Xiaomi Redmi 10: A lot of smartphone at a bargain price

A good smartphone doesn't necessarily need to cost a lot of money. The Xiaomi Redmi 10 is a good example: It's a solid everyday smartphone with a 90 Hz display, an octa-core SoC, and NFC for less than 200 Euros (~$229). It also fe...

Manuel Masiero, 12 Nov 2021 02:02

Supposedly, the Galaxy S22 series will start at US$849. (Image source: OnLeaks, 91mobiles & Zouton)

Samsung Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22 Plus and Galaxy S22 Ultra prices proposed with increases across the board from the Galaxy S21 series

Rumour has it that Samsung will increase the price of the Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22 Plus and Galaxy S22 Ultra relative to their Galaxy S21 series predecessors. The Galaxy S22 Ultra could come in at US$1,299, albeit with at least 256 ...

Alex Alderson, 12 Nov 2021 01:53

A "Galaxy A53" render. (Source: OnLeaks)

Rumor | Samsung's 2022 Galaxy A-series will have a signature color palette across the board

2021 smartphones such as the Galaxy A12, A52 and A73 are now projected to attain successors with a fairly straightforward naming scheme in the coming year. Now, they are also expected to be uniform in their choices of rear panel f...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 11 Nov 2021 23:57

There could be some prototype Pixel 5's with Tensor SoCs in Google's offices. (Image source: Unsplash)

Google had a smaller Pixel smartphone with a Tensor SoC in development, possibly the Pixel 5

It seems that Google was originally developing the Pixel 5 with its Tensor SoC, rather than the Snapdragon 765G. The device, codenamed 'whitefin', contains an earlier revision of Tensor with different clock speeds than the SoC in ...

Alex Alderson, 11 Nov 2021 20:41

The Xiaomi 12 Ultra is thought to be arriving in Q1 2022. (Image source: Holndi)

Xiaomi 12 remains on track to launch in December with some upgrades over the MIX 4

Reputedly, Xiaomi remains on target to announce the Xiaomi 12 in December. According to Digital Chat Station, while the Xiaomi 12 is expected to outclass Xiaomi's current premier handset in multiple areas, the MIX 4 will have the ...

Alex Alderson, 11 Nov 2021 20:34

Xiaomi did very well out of 11.11.2021. (Source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi sells 2 million wearables 30 minutes into Singles' Day

It's 11.11, and Xiaomi has been having a bumper sales event via its JD.com store in its native China. It claims to have taken only a half-hour during this event to sell 2 million of its fitness trackers and wearables. The OEM has ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 11 Nov 2021 19:15

Deal | ZTE's Singles' Day sale includes its latest smartwatch for US$11 and more

The ZTE Watch Live started at US$40; however, it is priced at much less than that for today only. Besides that, the OEM offers the Axon 30 5G, one of the world's few under-display selfie camera bundled with various useful accessor...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 11 Nov 2021 18:43

The Motorola Edge X should be available globally as the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra. (Image source: 91mobiles & @OnLeaks)

Moto Edge X and Motorola Edge 30 Ultra renders leak for upcoming next-generation flagship smartphone

Renders of what could be the first Snapdragon 898-powered smartphone have leaked. The Motorola Edge 30 Ultra, also known as the Moto Edge X, should debut in January 2022 with four cameras and a 144 Hz display.

Alex Alderson, 11 Nov 2021 18:42

EMUI 12 is already available to try on multiple recent flagships. (Image source: Huawei)

Huawei begins EMUI 12 open beta testing in Europe with the Mate 30 Pro, Mate 40 Pro and the P40 series

Huawei has opened its beta programme for EMUI 12 in Europe. Currently, EMUI 12 is available to test on the Mate 30 Pro, Mate 40 Pro, P40, P40 Pro and the P40 Pro Plus. EMUI 12 builds on EMUI 11 and HarmonyOS 2, which Huawei distri...

Alex Alderson, 11 Nov 2021 18:33

The Moto G Power 2022 has a huge 5,000 mAh battery, matching its predecessor. (Image source: Giznext)

Motorola Moto G Power 2022 to come with a large battery, a high refresh rate display and several cameras

A leak has confirmed Motorola's plans to release a new version of the Moto G Power. The Moto G Power 2022 has a 5,000 mAh battery, a 50 MP primary camera and a USB Type-C port, among other features. The same leak has revealed the ...

Alex Alderson, 11 Nov 2021 15:20

Instagram's upcoming "Take a Break" feature could help you focus on other things in life (Image source: Instagram)

Instagram's upcoming "Take a Break" feature could encourage you to use the app (and your phone) less

In an attempt to combat "doomscrolling," Instagram is set to launch a new feature called "Take a Break," which encourages users to periodically take breaks from the app after a set amount of time.

Arjun Krishna Lal, 11 Nov 2021 11:53

New State features enhanced graphics and a host of new gameplay options (Image source: Krafton)

PUBG: New State finally launches, delivering a next-gen update to the classic battle royale game on mobile

PUBG: New State, the hotly anticipated successor to the original PUBG, has launched officially on Android and iOS in over 200 countries and territories. New State sports significantly enhanced graphics, larger maps, and a futurist...

Arjun Krishna Lal, 11 Nov 2021 11:35

While its creators are unknown, Phonespy appears to offer similar capabilities to NSO Group's infamous Pegasus spyware (Image source: NSO)

Phonespy surveillance software mimics Pegasus and was spotted stealing data from thousands of South Korean Android users

A newly discovered mobile surveillance tool, Phonespy, appears to offer hackers and governments similar capabilities to NSO's Pegasus. Researchers found that Phonespy was being used by unknown actors to monitor and steal data from...

Arjun Krishna Lal, 11 Nov 2021 11:04

Components like this iPhone battery could potentially last longer if made from recycled parts (Image source: Fixshop.eu)

Recycled lithium-ion batteries could last 50 percent longer than new ones, per study

A research project by scientists at the Worcester Polytechnic Institute indicates that lithium-ion batteries made from recycled and recovered components could last up to 50 percent longer than those made from "new" materials, pote...

Arjun Krishna Lal, 11 Nov 2021 10:46

The destroyed OnePlus Nord 2 in question. (Image: @suhitrulz/Twitter)

OnePlus Nord 2 explodes in owner's pocket causing second-degree burns, OnePlus assisting with expenses

A OnePlus Nord 2 smartphone has exploded in the pocket of a user in India. Photos posted by the victim clearly show a phone that has suffered an explosive episode and subsequent serious injury to the owner. OnePlus India is said t...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 11 Nov 2021 10:40

Caviar wants to take a bit out of your wallet with its new Tyrannophone. (Image: Caviar)

Caviar's latest iPhone-based Tyrannophone has a real T-Rex tooth in it, will take a bite out of your wallet

Caviar is back again with its usual extravagant touch. This time it has applied its wares to the new iPhone 13 Pro series and dubbed its custom creation the Tyrannophone. It gets its name from the image of T-Rex embossed on its ba...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 11 Nov 2021 09:32

Clearly, Google worked on integrating face unlock on the Pixel 6 series. (Image source: Google)

Google has left code in Android 12 to enable face unlock on the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro

The Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro currently only support one biometric authentication method, which has its issues. However, Android 12 code has revealed that Google has been working to bring face unlock to the pair with a feature coden...

Alex Alderson, 11 Nov 2021 01:31

HiBy FC5 USB DAC/headphone amp (Source: HiBy)

The flagship USB DAC/headphone amp HiBy FC5 is now available for purchase

The HiRes certified FC5 USB DAC/headphone amp by HiBy supports MQA and features a 4.4 mm balanced output with 125 mW output power. The hardware inside the sleek metal body of the FC5 includes the ES9281 Pro DAC, dual ES9603Q headp...

Codrut Nistor, 10 Nov 2021 22:57

An iPhone 13 Pro goes into anti-repair mode. (Source: Hugh Jeffreys via YouTube)

Apple backs away from controversial iPhone 13 screen replacement procedure that breaks Face ID

Apple has decided to issue an update that will make iPhone 13 screen replacements a lot easier. Currently, iPhone 13 screen replacements break Face ID if the microcontroller attached to the old screen isn’t transferred to the new ...

Fawad Murtaza, 10 Nov 2021 20:41

The Galaxy S21 FE will be available with Exynos and Snapdragon SoCs. (Image source: Samsung via SamMobile)

The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE lands on Geekbench with an Exynos 2100 chipset and 8 GB of RAM

The Galaxy S21 FE will launch next year with both Exynos 2100 and Snapdragon 888 chipsets. An example of the former has appeared on Geekbench again, along with 8 GB of RAM and Android 12.

Alex Alderson, 10 Nov 2021 18:40

Nokia launches the X100, a budget 5G Android smartphone, through T-Mobile and Metro

The Nokia X100 is a phone with quad rear shooters enhanced with Zeiss lenses, NFC and a headphone jack. It is powered by the Snapdragon 480 SoC and, thus, will support the 5G bands of its new exclusive carrier, T-Mobile. It will a...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 10 Nov 2021 18:10

One UI 4 beta is available to the Galaxy Note 20 series in the UK. Image source: Samsung - edited)

Samsung opens One UI 4 beta programme to the Galaxy Note 20 and Galaxy Note 20 Ultra

You can now install One UI 4 on the Galaxy Note 20 and Galaxy Note 20 Ultra. However, you must have bought your device in the UK to be eligible to receive beta builds. Likewise, One UI 4 is also available on the Galaxy S20 series ...

Alex Alderson, 10 Nov 2021 16:25