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The Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 series will be available with at least two MediaTek SoCs. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 and Redmi Note 11 Pro turn up on Geekbench ahead of their October 28 release

The Redmi Note 11 and Redmi Note 11 Pro have made their way to Geekbench, confirming several aspects about both smartphones. The pair will debut later this week alongside the Redmi Note 11 Pro Plus and will feature 120 W charging,...

Alex Alderson, 25 Oct 2021 16:20

The Galaxy S22 Ultra will have thin bezels on all sides. (Image source: @UniverseIce)

Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra: Angular design reaffirmed as 45 W charging time revealed

Several Galaxy S22 Ultra screen protectors have leaked, offering another look at the device's expected design. Ice Universe has revealed what charging times people should expect from Samsung's next premier smartphone too, which wi...

Alex Alderson, 25 Oct 2021 14:32

The Sony Xperia Alpha looks to be a smartphone camera beast. (Image: Sony)

Massive Sony Xperia Alpha leak as the smartphone camera monster is revealed in full ahead of launch

Sony’s Xperia Alpha smartphone camera heavyweight has been leaked in full ahead of its launch next week. The massive leak reveals everything about the design, its accessories and some ground-breaking new camera chops.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 25 Oct 2021 13:19

The Redmi Note 11 will debut on October 28. (Source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi confirms more Redmi Note 11 series details ahead of launch

Xiaomi is geared to debut the Redmi Note 11 series in China on October 28. The company has now released a series of teasers confirming important bits about the phones, with most of those features likely to satisfy expectant fans.

Ricci Rox, 25 Oct 2021 11:46

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra's notch is at least more subtle than the iPhone 13's notch. (Image source: Apple/@OnLeaks - edited)

Snarky iPhone 13 notch-related tweet from September comes back to haunt Samsung following recent Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra leak

A troll tweet made by Samsung Mobile US back in September has returned to haunt the company following the recent leak of Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra tablet renders. The Korean OEM was taking a dig at the design of the iPhone 13 series and...

Daniel R Deakin, 24 Oct 2021 22:16

Is this the Xiaomi 12 Pro's front panel? (Source: Weibo)

Xiaomi 12 Pro: A new leak hints at a polarizing design choice in the upcoming flagship

A new tip purports to offer more insight into what might prove a successor to a premium Xiaomi smartphone. It focuses on the new "12 Pro's" display, which will apparently split fans down the middle with the return of a certain dis...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 24 Oct 2021 16:58

OPPO's new patent. (Source: LetsGoDigital)

OPPO's latest patent might reveal its next-gen smartphone design language ahead of time

OPPO has claimed some new intellectual property that might dictate how smartphones such as those of the allegedly upcoming Reno 7 series might look. Accordingly, these devices might have 3 to 4 rear cameras with curving sides and ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 24 Oct 2021 16:05

The Google Pixel 6 Pro. (Source: Google)

Google Pixel 6 series' Tensor dominates the Exynos 2100 and Snapdragon 888 in real-world GPU benchmarks

The Google Pixel 6 was put through Geekbench a few days ago and performed decently. The phone has now made the trip over to 3DMark in an attempt to gauge its GPU's prowess. The result? Supremacy over current flagship chipsets. Ten...

Ricci Rox, 24 Oct 2021 15:32

Google will continue to support the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro until at least Android 15. (Image source: Google)

Google's five years of software support for the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro has a relatively large caveat

Google has confirmed that its five years of software support for the Pixel 6 series does not cover all software for the devices. Unfortunately, Google can only guarantee five years of security patch updates, with three major OS up...

Alex Alderson, 23 Oct 2021 21:44

The "X30 Max" looks familiar. (Source: Honor)

Honor announces a launch for 2 new, yet oddly familiar-looking, phones

Honor has announced that it will release 2 new phones as a Chinese Singles' Day special, although they will launch on October 28 rather than November 11, 2021. The OEM skirts around the actual names of the new phones, although som...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 23 Oct 2021 18:57

OPPO's foldable phone might be based on this prototype. (Source: Weibo)

Rumor | OPPO has a 2021 launch date for its first-gen foldable

A reliable Weibo leaker now claims that OPPO will hold a "blockbuster" launch event before the end of 2021, and that its inaugural foldable smartphone is likely to be the star of this show. The device is painted as a bona fide riv...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 23 Oct 2021 18:24

Some up-to-date ROG Phones. (Source: Asus)

Asus releases its final Android 12 release schedule for ZenFones and ROG Phones

The OEM Asus has outlined its timeline for the roll-out of its version of Android 12, and which devices are counted into this schedule. It contains some good news for owners of newer flagship devices from this company, if less so ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 23 Oct 2021 17:57

Vivo launches a new 6.44-inch display phone while another allegedly waits in the wings

Vivo has made the latest member of its more affordable Y series of smartphones official. The Y71t has an FHD+ 6.44-inch AMOLED display and a Dimensity 810 SoC. However, it seems the next device to launch from this OEM with the sam...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 23 Oct 2021 17:25

Samsung Pay is a widespread payments option. (Source: Samsung)

Samsung may lose the right to sell over 60 of its smartphones in Russia over a new patent dispute

Samsung Pay is the third most popular contactless digital payments system in use in Russia today. The South Korean giant's resultant market dominance is now under threat, however, as a Swiss company now asserts a relevant patent i...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 22 Oct 2021 17:05

MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition has started making its way to another two devices globally. (Image source: Xiaomi)

The Xiaomi Redmi 9 and Redmi Note 9 receive their first tastes of MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition globally

Xiaomi has issued MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition to the Redmi 9 and Redmi Note 9 for global Mi Pilot testers. Both updates also contain the October 2021 Android security patch, with V12.5.2.0.RJOMIXM for the Redmi Note 9 bringing over...

Alex Alderson, 22 Oct 2021 16:48

The Mi 10T Lite began life on MIUI 12. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Mi 10T Lite starts receiving MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition globally

Xiaomi has begun rolling out its latest OS to the Mi 10T Lite on MIUI's global channel. MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition arrives as V12.5.3.0.RJSMIXM and should reach all handsets within the next week or so.

Alex Alderson, 22 Oct 2021 15:18

The Google Pixel 6 and Google Pixel 6 Pro have adopted a completely new design for the 2021 generation. (Image source: Google - edited)

Post-launch Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro Geekbench results prove the new Google phones are the true successors to the Pixel 4 series

Post-launch Geekbench listings for the Google Pixel 6 and Google Pixel 6 Pro have started appearing with the smartphones utilizing their Tensor SoCs to achieve decent if not remarkable scores. The results for the Tensor chip posit...

Daniel R Deakin, 22 Oct 2021 14:44

The Redmi Note 11 series will launch in at least four colours. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi confirms 120 Hz AMOLED displays for the Redmi Note 11 series as more specifications and prospective prices leak

Xiaomi has confirmed yet more information about the Redmi Note 11, Redmi Note 11 Pro and Redmi Note 11 Pro+. Also, a leaker has revealed nearly all specifications for the three devices, including their possible prices.

Alex Alderson, 22 Oct 2021 13:53

PUBG: New State will be playable on mobile devices soon

PUBG: New State will be launched on Android and iOS on November 11 in over 200 countries

Krafton has officially revealed the launch date for PUBG: New state. The game succeeds the company's crown jewel, PUBG Mobile. PUBG: New State will hit Android and iOS devices on November 11, 2021 and bring forth several improveme...

Anil Ganti, 22 Oct 2021 13:04

Apparently, the Xiaomi 12 will not look like the renders presented by LetsGoDigital & ConceptCreator)

Redmi executive scoffs at proposed Xiaomi 12 design

Recently, render images have purported to reveal the possible design of the Xiaomi 12, based on a design patent filed by Xiaomi last year. A product manager at Redmi now has dismissed the design out of hand, though. Unusually, the...

Alex Alderson, 22 Oct 2021 01:13

Update | The Huawei Nova 9 series is coming to Europe for under US$600

Huawei's latest Nova-series phones are veritable unicorns in the smartphone industry, having launched in China with a 4G/LTE-only version of the Snapdragon 778G. Now, some new leaks allege that they are coming to Europe, bringing ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 21 Oct 2021 22:49

Another new Motorola phone? (Source: MySmartPrice)

Rumor | Motorola has at least one more affordable 4G/LTE phone to launch in 2021

Motorola has just launched the Moto G Pure for the Canadian and US markets. Now, a device that looks like it might be a higher-end variant of the same phone has leaked via the FCC and Wi-Fi Alliance. They indicate that the device ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 21 Oct 2021 22:42

The Galaxy S22 Ultra is said feature a stripped-back design. (Image source: Weibo via @FrontTron)

Leaked Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra photo supposedly shows the back panel of the future flagship smartphone

Apparently, the Galaxy S22 Ultra will launch with a new design for Samsung. Reportedly, there will be no huge camera housing this time around, which a leaked photo has underlined.

Alex Alderson, 21 Oct 2021 18:55

The Redmi Note 11 series will arrive as three devices. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Redmi Note 11, Note 11 Pro and Redmi Note 11 Pro Plus teased as colours and memory configurations are revealed

Xiaomi continues to tease the Redmi Note 11 series before next week's announcement. Now, the company has confirmed that the series will arrive as the Redmi Note 11, Redmi Note 11 Pro and Redmi Note 11 Pro Plus. Memory configuratio...

Alex Alderson, 21 Oct 2021 18:33

Realme Pad pricing for Europe revealed in new leak

Realme launched the Realme Pad last month in India as an affordable but capable tablet. Apparently, the Realme Pad is set to make the trip over to Europe and a new leak has now provided information on the tablet's pricing for that...

Ricci Rox, 21 Oct 2021 17:57

Sony is building its next Xperia smartphone up to be another flagship. (Image source: Sony)

Xperia Alpha tipped to launch with Android 12 next week as Sony starts camera-centred teasers

According to reports, Sony's next smartphone will be the Xperia Alpha. Reputedly launching with Android 12, Sony is already hinting that the device will be a camera tour-de-force.

Alex Alderson, 21 Oct 2021 13:15

Oppo may be developing its own smartphone silicon

OPPO, the world's fourth-largest smartphone manufacturer, is set to jump on the custom silicon bandwagon. According to Nikkei, OPPO will use TSMC's 3 nm process to develop custom SoCs for use in its 2023 or 2024 flagship.

Sam Medley, 20 Oct 2021 22:14

OPPO launches the K9s. (Source: OPPO via Weibo)

The OPPO K9s launches with the Snapdragon 778G processor, a 3.5mm jack and more

OPPO has made the latest addition to its 2021 K9 series official today (October 20, 2021). This new variant has a FHD+ 120Hz display, driven by one of the year's most prominent mid-range 5G processors with "7-layer" cooling. It st...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 20 Oct 2021 19:22

Xiaomi has pushed MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition and MIUI 12.5 to more devices. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite and POCO F2 Pro receive MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition as regular MIUI 12.5 lands on the Redmi Note 10 5G and POCO M3 Pro 5G

Xiaomi has brought the Mi 10 Lite and POCO F2 Pro onto MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition, its latest OS update. Additionally, the Redmi Note 10 5G and POCO M3 Pro 5G have received MIUI 12.5 globally, with MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition evadi...

Alex Alderson, 20 Oct 2021 19:11

The iQOO Z5x is the world's latest Dimensity 900 smartphone with a 120Hz display and a 50MP main camera

iQOO has made its latest smartphone official today. This more affordable counterpart to the existing Z5 will stand out in its segment thanks to its processor and its rear camera system. The Dimensity 900 is not found on many other...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 20 Oct 2021 18:48

One UI 4 is officially live. (Source: Samsung)

Samsung officially unpacks One UI 4 during its latest press event

Samsung has formally unveiled One UI 4 today. The OEM has indicated that this new interface is intended for use across all devices a given user might have from its brand, from its accessories to its mobile devices or PCs. Accordin...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 20 Oct 2021 17:52

Samsung unveils new Z Flip3 colorways. (Source: Samsung)

Samsung's Galaxy Unpacked 2 event amounts to not much more than new Galaxy Z Flip3 and Watch4 finish options

Samsung held what it called the "Galaxy Unpacked 2" livestream today (October 20, 2021). It served to make the new Bespoke Editions of the Galaxy Z Flip3 official. The Galaxy Watch4 and Buds2 also now have SKUs based on a collabor...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 20 Oct 2021 17:31

The Redmi Note 11 series is coming. (Source: Xiaomi)

Redmi Note 11 series and Redmi Watch 2 officially confirmed for October 28 debut

Xiaomi has now confirmed a launch date for the Redmi Note 11 series and its next-gen budget smartwatch, the Redmi Watch 2. The company has those devices penned down for an October 28 launch in China, with an international release ...

Ricci Rox, 20 Oct 2021 12:02

The Dimensity 2000 could change the status quo. (Source: MediaTek)

Leaked MediaTek Dimensity 2000 and Snapdragon 898 details strongly indicate MediaTek performance superiority

A new leak has revealed details of both the Snapdragon 898 and MediaTek's upcoming Dimensity 2000. Both chips are similar with a few notable differences, but those differences hint at the MediaTek chipset having a performance edge...

Ricci Rox, 20 Oct 2021 11:20

Features like Magic Eraser are made possible due to the AI prowess of the Tensor SoC. (Image Source: Google)

Here are all the AI features accelerated by Google Tensor that make Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro smarter than any Android on the market

The Google Tensor SoC enables the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro to leverage several advanced AI and ML capabilities to enhance various aspects of smartphone usage such as photos, videos, transcription, and translation. The Tensor SoC ac...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 20 Oct 2021 03:13

The Google Tensor SoC is built with the purpose of harnessing AI and ML capabilities for everyday use. (Image Source: Google)

Google Tensor SoC in Pixel 6 series features two Cortex-X1 cores and 20-core GPU along with 4 MB L3 cache, built "not to win benchmarks but to deliver experiences"

According to Google, the goal with Tensor was not to chase benchmarks but to focus on more real-world applications. Google indicated during the Pixel 6 launch event that Tensor uses two Cortex-X1 cores and a 20-core GPU among othe...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 19 Oct 2021 22:55

The Samsung Galaxy S10e has earned a cult following for being Samsung's last small flagship. (Source: Presse-citron)

Leaked Galaxy S22 measurements ignite hopes of a compact flagship phone like the Galaxy S10e

A new leak has now revealed detailed measurements of Samsung's upcoming Galaxy S22 series. While the two more expensive phones are nothing special, the vanilla Galaxy S22 looks set to be yet another compact flagship phone from Sam...

Ricci Rox, 19 Oct 2021 22:31

Google intros the Pixel 6 series. (Source: Google)

Google touts the Pixel 6 camera systems as the best ones smartphones have to offer

Google has announced the "most advanced smartphone camera" as part of its new Pixel 6 series. It introduces the latest modes and features developed for this historically competent line, Magic Eraser, Motion Mode, Real Tone and Fac...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 19 Oct 2021 22:19

The iPhone SE 2 was launched in 2020. (Source: Trusted Reviews)

iPhone SE 3 to be last remaining high-performance LCD phone as leak reveals more details of the compact device

Apple has switched its main lineup to OLEDs but it appears the iPhone SE 3 will retain its LCD roots. It's tipped to be the only device with both an LCD and a flagship SoC when it's released, with the same leak providing some impo...

Ricci Rox, 19 Oct 2021 21:30

Android 12 is available to download and install now on Pixel smartphones. (Image source: NotebookCheck)

Existing Pixel smartphones receive a taste of the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro with Android 12 rollout

Google has started rolling out Android 12 to existing Pixel smartphones. Every Pixel smartphone from the Pixel 3 series onwards is eligible for Google's latest OS update, including the new Pixel 5a (5G). Android 12 is available as...

Alex Alderson, 19 Oct 2021 21:10

The Google Pixel 6 is now available for pre-order starting from US$599. (Image Source: Google)

Google Pixel 6 with Tensor SoC and 50 MP primary camera launched in eight countries starting from US$599, 5G mmWave available only in the US

Google has now made the Pixel 6 official. The Google Pixel 6 is a cut-down version of the Pixel 6 Pro, but offers a good amount of flagship features and AI processing power thanks to the company's new custom-built Tensor SoC. The ...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 19 Oct 2021 20:56

Google announces new charging accessories for Pixel fans who might now really need them

The latest Google charging accessories can charge your new Pixel 6-series device at up to 30W, if not for free. The Pixel Stand 2 can go at up to 23 watts (W), whereas the latest wired charger from the Mountain View giant supports...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 19 Oct 2021 20:51

The Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro are available to order today. (Image source: Google)

Google sweetens Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro pre-orders with a free pair of Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700

Google has opened pre-orders for the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro. People will receive a pair of Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 if they order before October 27. Currently, the headphones run to US$379, just US$220 less than the b...

Alex Alderson, 19 Oct 2021 20:27

The Pixel 6 Pro is finally here and for US$899. (Image source: Google)

Google Pixel 6 Pro announced with massive upgrades from previous Google Pixel flagship smartphones

Google has unveiled the Pixel 6 Pro, the company's most advanced smartphone to date. The handset has a 120 Hz display, a 5,003 mAh battery, Google Tensor and up to 12 GB of RAM. The Pixel 6 Pro has received notable camera upgrades...

Alex Alderson, 19 Oct 2021 19:19

The Pixel 6 will be available in multiple colours. (Image source: @_snoopytech_)

Google Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro showcased in hands-on photos

Google Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro hands-on photos are already circulating online. The pair will be available to order later this week in multiple markets, including the EU, UK and the US.

Alex Alderson, 19 Oct 2021 18:12

Realme launches the Watch T1 alongside the Q3s and GT Neo2T

Realme has launched its latest smartphones, the GT Neo2T and Q3s, in China today (October 19, 2021) as teased earlier. However, they are accompanied by a slightly less expected product: the Watch T1. It is a round-faced smartwatch...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 19 Oct 2021 18:08

Redmi is slated to launch the Notes 11 soon. (Source: Weibo)

Rumor | The Redmi Note 11 Pro Plus will launch soon with up to 120W charging

Redmi is projected to launch the Note 11 series of mid-range smartphones soon. It has been said to consist of vanilla and Pro variants, with up to 67W fast charging. However, prominent Chinese leakers now assert there is a third o...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 19 Oct 2021 17:10

Oukitel touts the new WP17 as its first "esthetic" rugged phone

Oukitel has launched its latest Android phone as WP17. The OEM defines it as its first phone with "esthetic design", which translates to a device with 'rugged' features, albeit one that looks more like a "normal" phone compared to...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 19 Oct 2021 16:30

The Google Pixel 6 Pro with its Tensor SoC has been showing promising results on Geekbench. (Image source: Google/Geekbench - edited)

Latest Google Pixel 6 Pro Tensor SoC Geekbench test scores indicate a potential price-performance champion is incoming

The Google Pixel 6 Pro with its custom Tensor SoC has made additional appearances on Geekbench over the last few days. The average scores for both the single-core test and multi-core benchmark indicate that the Pixel 6 Pro could e...

Daniel R Deakin, 19 Oct 2021 10:55

The Mi A3 will receive updates into the middle of next year. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi releases the October 2021 security patch to the Mi A3

Xiaomi has brought another security patch update to the Mi A3, its last-supported Android One smartphone. V12.0.15.0.RFQMIXM is rolling out now to handsets on MIUI's global branch.

Alex Alderson, 18 Oct 2021 19:26