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Samsung Galaxy A13 4G, Galaxy A33 5G and Galaxy A53 5G prices leak for European countries

A leaker has revealed prices for the Galaxy A13 4G, Galaxy A33 5G and Galaxy A53 5G in Europe. While the Galaxy A13 4G will be the cheapest of the trio, the Galaxy A53 5G is not expected to start for more than €449. All models sho...

Alex Alderson, 03 Mar 2022 15:28

Sony has started issuing Android 12 to the Xperia 1 II and Xperia Pro in the US. (Image source: Sony)

Sony Xperia 1 II and Xperia Pro start receiving Android 12 updates in the US

Sony has started upgrading the Xperia 1 II and Xperia Pro to Android 12, the second OS update for the pair. Android 12 will arrive through an OTA update, 58.2.A.0.899, and is currently eligible for US handsets.

Alex Alderson, 03 Mar 2022 14:22

The Nova 9 SE will be available in at least three colours. (Image source: WinFuture)

Huawei Nova 9 SE leaks with the company's first 108 MP camera and a Snapdragon 665 SoC

Huawei is on the verge of releasing the Nova 9 SE, its first smartphone with a 108 MP camera. A leak has also confirmed that the Nova 9 SE has a large display, a Snapdragon 65 SoC and expandable storage, among other features.

Alex Alderson, 03 Mar 2022 13:08

The Poco F4 Pro is said to borrow hardware from the Redmi K50 series. (Image Source: Ice Universe)

Poco F4 Pro to arrive globally with killer hardware from the Redmi K50 Pro series

After reports detailed the Poco F4 a few days ago, that phone's more expensive sibling, the Poco F4 Pro, has now been spotted on Xiaomi's IMEI database. A few details of the phone have also been revealed, with the premium phone sa...

Ricci Rox, 03 Mar 2022 07:23

HTC has a new flagship smartphone in the pipeline (image via Unsplash)

HTC to launch a high-end smartphone with "metaverse functionality" soon

A new report from Digitimes suggests that HTC hasn't abandoned the smartphone market just yet. In April 2022, the company will reportedly launch a flagship Android smartphone that will be integrated with the metaverse.

Anil Ganti, 02 Mar 2022 21:24

The S22 Ultra prior to its latest bend test. (Source: JerryRigEverything via YouTube)

The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra stars in the latest JerryRigEverything video

Samsung's latest flagship phablet, the Galaxy S22 Ultra, has proven itself inconsistent, to say the least, on durability-related YouTube to date. Now, it has made its way through the classic JerryRigEverything series of tests. Can...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 02 Mar 2022 19:15

UCIe 1.0 is based on Intel's Advanced Interface Bus technology. (Image Source: UCIe)

Semiconductor industry giants and top software companies create the Universal Chiplet Interconnect Express consortium

Advanced Semiconductor Engineering (ASE), AMD, Arm, Google Cloud, Intel Corporation, Meta, Microsoft Corporation, Qualcomm Incorporated, Samsung, and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company today announce the formation of the U...

Bogdan Solca, 02 Mar 2022 17:36

Deal | Grab up to 10% more of a discount on UGREEN's HiTune X6 hybrid ANC earbuds

UGREEN's HiTune X6s are some of the more unique-looking TWS earbuds around, and offer "6-mic" hybrid active noise cancellation on top of that. They are often available at a discount off their RRP; now, the OEM has released an addi...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 02 Mar 2022 17:28

The Google Pixel 7 Pro continues with the design that Google established with the Pixel 6 series. (Image source: LetsGoDigital & Technizo Concept)

Pixel 7 Pro concept video offers more views of Google's next flagship smartphone

A new video based on recent leaks shows what to expect from the Pixel 7 Pro, Google's next flagship smartphone. The video shows the Pixel 7 Pro from all sides, reinforcing the continuation of the Pixel 6 Pro's design. The Pixel 7 ...

Alex Alderson, 02 Mar 2022 16:29

The Redmi Note 12 series is tipped to launch in April or May in China. (Source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Redmi Note 12: Leak reveals early details as well as a potential MediaTek Dimensity 8100 model

After recent reports touted launch plans for the Redmi Note 12 series in China, a new leak has now provided insight into what hardware will be on the phones, as well as potential pricing. While the lineup may only be "more of the ...

Ricci Rox, 02 Mar 2022 15:37

The Oppo Air Glass costs CNY 4,999 (~US$792) in China. (Image source: Oppo)

Oppo Air Glass: AR glasses to go on sale from tomorrow in China for CNY 4,999 (~US$792)

Oppo will start selling the Air Glass on March 3, its AR glasses that run on the Snapdragon Wear 4100. The Air Glass will retail for CNY 4,999 (~US$792), although it remains unknown if Oppo will launch the device globally.

Alex Alderson, 02 Mar 2022 14:48

Google's highly anticipated Pixel Watch and Pixel 6a inch closer to launch (image via Jon Prosser)

Pixel Watch and Pixel 6a launch tacitly confirmed by network provider's inventory

Twitter leaker Max Weinbach has learned that mentions of the Google Pixel Watch and Pixel 6a have shown up in the inventory of a network provider. The former is slated to offer 32 GB of storage and the latter 128 GB, the leak adds...

Anil Ganti, 02 Mar 2022 13:53

The Moto G22 deviates from Motorola's recent camera design. (Image source: WinFuture)

Motorola Moto G22 leaks with a 90 Hz OLED display and a 50 MP camera for under €200

A detailed leak has outlined what to expect from the Moto G22, one of Motorola's next budget smartphones. While the Moto G22 is expected to retail for less than €200, it should still arrive with a 90 Hz OLED display, a large batte...

Alex Alderson, 02 Mar 2022 12:06

MIUI 13 rollout for the Poco F3 finally kicks off as the Xiaomi 11T Pro receives a stable MIUI 13 build globally

The Poco F3 is now receiving its first-ever MIUI 13 build. This update brings Android 12-based MIUI 13 to the popular phone and weighs in at a whopping 3.2 GB. The Xiaomi 11T Pro also receives a similar Android 12-based OTA that l...

Ricci Rox, 02 Mar 2022 08:45

The new TCL 30-series phones. (Source: TCL)

MWC 2022 | TCL announces an expanded 30 series of smartphones

TCL's existing 30-series smartphones are new devices pitched at the US market. Now, it has announced new variants for the European market at the latest Mobile World Congress (MWC). They include the 30 5G, accompanied by Plus, SE, ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 01 Mar 2022 23:10

The Galaxy S22 Ultra seems to be lagging behind the iPhone 13 Pro Max when it comes to GPU performance. (Image Source: Samsung)

Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra vs iPhone 13 Pro Max: Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 puts up a laggy, unimpressive show in Genshin Impact with higher power consumption

The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra running the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC seems to be performing rather poorly in graphic-intensive titles such as Genshin Impact when compared to the iPhone 13 Pro Max with the A15 Bionic. The Galaxy S22 Ult...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 01 Mar 2022 17:01

The Redmi Note 11E and Redmi Note 11E Pro are two of many Redmi Note 11 series smartphones that Xiaomi sells. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi announces the Redmi Note 11E and Redmi Note 11E Pro with Dimensity 700 and Snapdragon 695 chipsets

Xiaomi has unveiled yet more Redmi Note 11 smartphones. This time, the company has presented the Redmi Note 11E and Redmi Note 11E Pro, two very different smartphones. Currently available only in China, the Redmi Note 11E series w...

Alex Alderson, 01 Mar 2022 16:29

The Magcube 100W charger. (Source: Aohi)

Aohi Magcube: the 100W GaN+ charger with the LED display-enabled cable

Aohi has introduced itself as a "new smart brand" that sells high-tech power bricks rated to charge different devices at advanced wattages. Its latest such product is rated for 100W with Power Delivery (PD) - however, the OEM asse...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 01 Mar 2022 15:25

The LG Velvet should receive up to Android 13 alongside the LG Wing. (Image source: LG)

The LG Velvet is set to start receiving Android 12 within the next few weeks

LG has committed to upgrading the LG Velvet to Android 12 by the end of this month. LG's Android 12 rollout will begin in South Korea and could take a while before it reaches other markets. The likes of the LG Wing should be in li...

Alex Alderson, 01 Mar 2022 14:21

All future 'Ultra' smartphones will carry on the Galaxy Note series' legacy. (Image source: Samsung)

Samsung confirms the end of the Galaxy Note series at MWC 2022

The release of the Galaxy S22 Ultra already made it clear that Samsung intended to shutter the Galaxy Note series. However, the head of Samsung's smartphone division has confirmed that there will be no more Galaxy Note-branded sma...

Alex Alderson, 01 Mar 2022 14:18

The Xiaomi Mi A3 has a few security patch updates ahead of it still. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Mi A3 updated to the February 2022 security patch globally

Xiaomi has updated the Mi A3 to the February 2022 security patch on its global software channel. The soon-to-be-replaced security patch arrives as V12.0.20.0.RFQMIXM, a 13 MB OTA file that is also available as a fastboot or recove...

Alex Alderson, 01 Mar 2022 14:13

The Xiaomi 12 and Xiaomi 12 Pro will join the Xiaomi 12X at a March 15 launch event. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi 12, Xiaomi 12X and Xiaomi 12 Pro to arrive globally sooner than expected as launch event date leaks

A leak has confirmed that Xiaomi will not be announcing the Xiaomi 12, Xiaomi 12X or Xiaomi 12 Pro this week at MWC 2022. Instead, the company will reveal the Xiaomi 12 series globally in two weeks. The same leak confirms that the...

Alex Alderson, 01 Mar 2022 12:20

The OnePlus 10 Pro is just a few weeks away from launching globally. (Image source: OnePlus)

MWC 2022 | OnePlus 10 Pro to launch this month globally as Pete Lau confirms OxygenOS independence from Oppo

Oppo has revealed the Find X5 series globally, but we are still waiting on OnePlus to do the same with the OnePlus 10 Pro. The latter has finally confirmed that the OnePlus 10 Pro will appear outside China later this month and sti...

Alex Alderson, 01 Mar 2022 12:12

Redmi will launch a Dimensity 8100-powered phone later this month. (Source: Redmi)

Xiaomi Redmi K50 Pro, Realme GT Neo 3, and potential OnePlus Nord 3 announced with the new MediaTek Dimensity 8100 chipset

MediaTek's newly launched sub-premium chipsets, the Dimensity 8100 and Dimensity 8000, will see widespread adoption. Xiaomi, Realme, and OnePlus have now all confirmed incoming devices with the 5 nm Dimensity 8100, with the OPPO K...

Ricci Rox, 01 Mar 2022 11:49

MediaTek has launched two new mobile SoCs: the Dimensity 8100 and Dimensity 8000 (image via MediaTek)

Dimensity 8000 and 8100: 5 nm Snapdragon 888 rivals officially unveiled by MediaTek

MediaTek has finally lifted the covers of the Dimensity 8000 and Dimensity 8100. Both SoCs feature four ARM Cortex-A78 cores, four Cortex-A55 cores, a Mali G610 GPU, 200 MP camera support, and more. They will debut alongside Chine...

Anil Ganti, 01 Mar 2022 10:54

The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra. (Source: Pocket Lint)

The Exynos Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra shows worse battery life and video recording than the Snapdragon model

Yet again, it appears owners of the Exynos model of Samsung's newest flagship phone, the Galaxy S22 Ultra, get the short end of the stick. Going by side-by-side comparisons, the Exynos 2200-powered phones display both worse batter...

Ricci Rox, 01 Mar 2022 08:30

Realme unveils UltraDart charging. (Source: Realme)

Realme unveils its new, up-to-200W UltraDart charging system

Realme has finally announced its latest charging technology for smartphones. The new UltraDart system can apparently support rates of up to 200W, although it will start at 150W in its first-ever phone. It is thus rated to charge i...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 28 Feb 2022 21:49

The POCO F4 could look a lot like the Redmi K50. (Image source: OnLeaks & Bestopedia)

POCO F4 specifications revealed with a major disappointment

A leaker has leaked numerous specifications about the POCO F4, one of many upcoming Xiaomi smartphones. Reputedly, the POCO F4 will arrive with a 6.3-inch AMOLED display, a large battery and high wattage fast charging. For some re...

Alex Alderson, 28 Feb 2022 20:10

The GT2 series: Europe's bargain flagship phone? (Source: Realme)

Update | The Realme GT2 Pro will start for under US$900 in Europe

The GT2 Pro is Realme's early-2022 flagship smartphone, powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor and up to 12GB of RAM. It is slated to launch in Europe soon; however, a blog now purports to spill the prices to be unveiled duri...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 28 Feb 2022 19:29

The Legion Y90 is live. (Source: Lenovo)

Lenovo's Legion Y90 gaming flagship debuts UFS 3.1+SSD RAID 0 storage for smartphones

Lenovo has now made its first-gen Legion Y-series Android smartphone official. It brings a relatively novel form-factor to its market, having rear-firing fans that blast through its rear panel and surround its RGB logo. Its Snapdr...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 28 Feb 2022 18:58

MWC 2022 | Realme matches the Google Pixel 6 series with three years of OS updates on the Realme GT 2 phones

At its launch event today, Realme announced the debuts of the Realme GT 2 and GT 2 Pro for the global market, as well as updating its software update policy to match Google's on the major OS upgrade front.

Ricci Rox, 28 Feb 2022 16:48

Oppo has demonstrated some new fast charging tech at MWC 2022 (image via Oppo)

MWC 2022 | Oppo breaks Xiaomi's record by demonstrating 240 W SuperVOOC fast charging tech for smartphones

Oppo has broken all fast charging records by showcasing its 240 W SuperVOOC technology. It can supposedly charge a 4,500 mAh smartphone battery in just 9 minutes. The tech could make its way to future Oppo flagship smartphones.

Anil Ganti, 28 Feb 2022 16:39

The Honor Magic 4 Pro and Honor Magic 4 are now official (image via own)

MWC 2022 | Honor Magic 4 Pro and Magic 4 now official with 120 Hz LTPO AMOLED screens, 50 MP triple rear cameras, and more

Honor has officially launched the Magic 4 and Magic 4 Pro in Europe, with prices starting at €899 former and €1,099 for the latter. Both phones feature a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC, 120 Hz LTPO HDR10+ AMOLED screens with a MEMC chip, ...

Anil Ganti, 28 Feb 2022 15:06

The POCO M4 Pro (4G) launches with Android 11 and MIUI 13. (Image source: Xiaomi)

MWC 2022 | Xiaomi gives the POCO M4 Pro another go with a 4G model that also has an AMOLED display

Xiaomi has released the second version of the POCO M4 Pro globally. Now a 4G model, the new POCO M4 Pro has a 6.43-inch AMOLED display, a Helio G96 SoC and four cameras. The POCO M4 Pro (4G) starts at €199 and is available with up...

Alex Alderson, 28 Feb 2022 15:00

The POCO X4 Pro 5G in its three colourways. (Image source: Xiaomi)

MWC 2022 | POCO X4 Pro 5G arrives with a downgraded Qualcomm SoC, Android 11 and an AMOLED display

The POCO X4 Pro 5G is here, and it has a worse Qualcomm SoC than its predecessor. The new model has a superior display though, along with a 108 MP primary camera and a 5,000 mAh battery that supports 67 W charging, among other fea...

Alex Alderson, 28 Feb 2022 14:57

The Snapdragon X70 5G modem uses AI for enhancing throughput and power efficiency. (Image Source: Qualcomm)

MWC 2022 | Snapdragon X70 5G modem-RF system uses AI smarts enhance 5G and improve power efficiency, offers 10 Gbps peak downlink speeds

At MWC 2022, Qualcomm has introduced the Snapdragon X70 5G modem-RF system featuring a dedicated AI processor to enhance key network parameters and power efficiency. The Snapdragon X70 supports all commercial 5G bands from 600 MHz...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 28 Feb 2022 14:50

MWC 2022 | Snapdragon S3 and S5 Sound Platforms bring lossless, hi-res audio and dual-mode Bluetooth support to headsets and smartphones

Qualcomm is adding new SoCs — S3 (QCC307x) and S5 (QCC517x) — to its Sound Platform. The new Sound Platforms support Hi-Res Bluetooth Audio and also LE Audio along with stereo recording for earbuds, 68 ms low-latency gaming mode, ...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 28 Feb 2022 14:30

This is what the Sony Xperia 1 IV could look like (image via Giznext)

Leaked Sony Xperia 1 IV renders showcase key design elements, including camera modules, bezels, and most importantly, the 3.5 mm audio jack.

Some new Sony Xperia 1 IV renders have emerged online, highlighting its triple rear cameras, fingerprint sensor, and 3.5 mm audio jack. It is expected to feature a 6.5-inch OLED screen and run a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC under the ho...

Anil Ganti, 28 Feb 2022 11:50

The Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 is king at the top end. (Source: Counterpoint Research)

Exynos 2200 vs Snapdragon 8 Gen 1: Efficiency tests indicate a CPU generational downgrade

New tests have now revealed performance and efficiency metrics of both the Cortex-X2 and Cortex-A710 cores on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 and Exynos 2200, along with similar cores on chipsets like Google's Tensor, the Snapdragon 888, a...

Ricci Rox, 28 Feb 2022 09:12

The Motorola Moto G51 5G is a very large phone with good features. Fortunately, it also fits into lower budgets.

The Motorola Moto G51 proves to be a great and affordable all-round package in our review

Motorola has added the Moto G51 to its portfolio for those who don't need a high-end phone but still appreciate a fast display. The only users that might not find it suitable are those with small hands.

Florian Schmitt, 28 Feb 2022 00:01

Xiaomi's next slim wireless charger. (Source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi previews next-gen wireless charging accessories with magnetic upgrades and an air-cooled option

Xiaomi already sells some of the highest-end and powerful wireless chargers on the market. Now, it has announced that the next round of these accessories will rival Apple's MagSafe, with increased accuracy and speed. Its new "magn...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 27 Feb 2022 19:03

Honor shows its Magic4 display off in advance. (Source: Honor)

Honor's latest Magic4 teaser confirms a potentially divisive design choice ahead of the series' launch

Honor's MWC 2022 showcase and, thus, the launch of the Magic4 smartphone series, is now nearly upon us. Despite this, the OEM has decided to reveal a potentially significant detail in advance: a side-on new-flagship view that reve...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 27 Feb 2022 18:25

The Mate 50 series looks set to be Huawei's next premium phones after the P50 series. (Source: Huawei)

New Huawei Mate 50 series leak touts a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Plus and expected launch plans of Huawei's next flagships

The Huawei Mate 50 series has now been confirmed to be in Huawei's plan for release. Official sources fail to provide specific information but word in the form of leaks has now provided a look at the expected hardware and launch d...

Ricci Rox, 27 Feb 2022 12:46

The 'GX7AS' could be the Pixel 6a. (Image source: OnLeaks)

Google is set to launch another Pixel smartphone in India after the Pixel 4a

Google has not released a Pixel smartphone in India since the Pixel 4a. However, a recent BIS certification suggests that that could change in the next few months, possibly with the Pixel 6a. Currently, Google has only registered ...

Alex Alderson, 27 Feb 2022 12:34

The M4 Pro is nearly ready to go. (Source: POCO)

The non-5G POCO M4 Pro gets a launch date reveal along with a full design teaser

The Xiaomi sub-brand POCO has announced a launch date for its M4 Pro. There is a phone by this name already on the market; however, this version is a 4G/LTE-only phone. POCO has already gone ahead and spoiled this M-series variant...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 26 Feb 2022 23:34

Unisoc is on the rise in the mobile SoC market. (Source: Unisoc)

Unisoc overtakes Samsung in the 2021 fourth-quarter smartphone processor market

The smartphone chipset market has ended 2021 with MediaTek still in the top spot, according to the latest Counterpoint Research report. However, Qualcomm experienced a resurgence to a narrow second place, followed by Apple - and U...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 26 Feb 2022 23:06

March update for the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra fixes reported display glitch

The Exynos 2200-powered Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra was reported to suffer from a rather pesky display bug. After acknowledging the issue, it appears Samsung has now fixed it with the first OTA to the phones, landing with the March s...

Ricci Rox, 26 Feb 2022 22:36

The Lenovo Legion Y700 tablet and Legion Y90 smartphone are mainly aimed at gamers. (Image source: Lenovo - edited)

Lenovo teases upcoming Legion Y700 tablet and Legion Y90 smartphone launches by posting full data sheets but without the prices

Lenovo has revealed the full specifications for the upcoming Legion Y700 tablet and the Legion Y90 smartphone. However, the Chinese OEM has managed to remain tight-lipped about the price tags. There is a lot of interest in the Leg...

Daniel R Deakin, 26 Feb 2022 21:37

The 8z: a 2021 flagship with a 2022 launch date. (Source: Asus)

Asus finally announces a launch for the 8z in India

Asus has had to rebrand the ZenFone 8 to the 8z for the Indian market. This compact flagship smartphone's debut has not been heard of since its initial teaser in July 2021; however, the OEM has now finally scheduled its launch. It...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 25 Feb 2022 23:27

An alleged Vivo flagship render. (Source: EqualLeaks x AppleConceptsPro)

The "NEX 5" is now the Vivo "X Note", according to the latest leak

A famous Weibo-based leaker reports that Vivo has certified its upcoming Snapdragon 8 Gen 1-powered 2022 flagship. This device has been said to launch as the NEX 5 - however, according to the prolific leaker, the OEM has decided o...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 25 Feb 2022 20:16