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The Pixel Fold could feature the same SoC as the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro. (Image source: Waqar Khan)

The Pixel Fold takes a trip to Geekbench with a Google Tensor SoC and 12 GB of RAM under its Google Pipit codename

The Pixel Fold has appeared on Geekbench in two listings under its codename 'Pipit'. The supposedly authentic listings show the Pixel Fold with 12 GB of RAM and a Google Tensor SoC, mirroring the Pixel 6 Pro.

Alex Alderson, 08 Jan 2022 13:19

The iQOO 9 series is officially coming to India

The iQOO 9 and 9 Pro have just launched as 2 of the most powerful Android smartphones of 2022 thus far - albeit in China only. Now, the OEM has announced that it is coming to another market in which it has become quite active: Ind...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 07 Jan 2022 23:12

Fan-made concept renders of the Apple iPhone SE 3 show it in a range of bright colors. (Image source: ConceptsiPhone)

New iPhone SE 3 details emerge: Projected for 2024 launch with 5G iPhone SE model incoming for 2022 instead

Fresh details about the potential Apple iPhone SE 3 have surfaced, and it is not good news for fans hoping to get their hands on the smartphone in 2022. It appears the third-generation iPhone SE won’t be ready until 2024. In the m...

Daniel R Deakin, 07 Jan 2022 20:52

New reported OnePlus Nord CE explosion adds to growing concerns about newer OnePlus Nord models

OnePlus and Xiaomi phones look to be walking the path of flames enthusiastically in India. After multiple incidents of OnePlus Nord 2 units exploding, the latest case has a OnePlus Nord CE also combusting spontaneously.

Ricci Rox, 07 Jan 2022 20:48

OmniVision debuts the OVB0B. (Source: OmniVision)

CES 2022 | OmniVision announces its first-gen 200MP sensor for mobile devices

OmniVision has just challenged the likes of Samsung with the launch of the OVB0B, its first ever 200 megapixel (MP) camera sensor. Not only does it have the highest resolution known to most CMOS-makers, it is also rated to be the ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 07 Jan 2022 19:11

OnePlus has not announced a global OnePlus 10 Pro launch date yet. (Image source: OnePlus)

OnePlus 10 Pro camera samples emerge from 150-degree ultra-wide-angle camera with Hasselblad tunings

OnePlus has revealed more camera details about the OnePlus 10 Pro, its next flagship smartphone. Not only has the company shared numerous camera samples, but it has also revealed more details about the sensors used, including an i...

Alex Alderson, 07 Jan 2022 17:46

The Xperia 5 III is one of two Sony smartphones now eligible for Android 12. (Image source: NotebookCheck)

The Sony Xperia 1 III and Xperia 5 III start receiving Android 12 updates

Sony has started upgrading the Xperia 1 III and Xperia 5 III to Android 12, the first smartphones in the company's roster to receive the OS upgrade. According to Sony, Android 12 adds scrolling screenshots, an improved one-handed ...

Alex Alderson, 07 Jan 2022 17:41

The Redmi Note 11S could feature the Samsung ISOCELL HM2 as its main camera. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Redmi Note 11S: Software and memory configurations revealed by US federal agency

The FCC has published its certifications of the Redmi Note 11S, one of Xiaomi's upcoming mid-range smartphones. Documents published so far reveal the device's memory configurations and that it will launch running MIUI 13. Xiaomi i...

Alex Alderson, 07 Jan 2022 16:14

The Lenovo Legion Y90 gaming smartphone may support a variable refresh rate. (Image source: Lenovo)

Legion Y90 shows off its gaming smartphone chops in official promo video from Lenovo

A teaser video of the upcoming Legion Y90 gaming phone has been released by Lenovo. The official promo of the device shows it from front and rear and makes it clear that the Lenovo Legion Y90 is aimed squarely at gamers. The phone...

Daniel R Deakin, 07 Jan 2022 15:09

Samsung Display has shown its latest foldable innovations again, this time at CES 2022. (Image source: @sondesix)

CES 2022 | Samsung Display reveals new foldable laptop, smartphone, speaker and tablet innovations with devices likes the Flex G, Flex Note, Flex S and the Flex Slidable

Samsung Display has exhibited the Flex G, Flex Note, Flex S and the Flex Slidable at CES 2022, following a similar showcase last year at IMID 2021 in South Korea. All prototypes, the devices offer an insight into how the foldable ...

Alex Alderson, 07 Jan 2022 13:27

The Redmi Note 11 Pro has a MediaTek 920 in China. (Source: Xiaomi)

Leak details the Redmi Note 11, Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G, and Poco X4 for the global market

After launching the Redmi Note 11 series in China months ago, Xiaomi is set to debut the global models of the phones with different chipsets. A new leak has now detailed the global models of the Redmi Note 11 series, including the...

Ricci Rox, 07 Jan 2022 09:27

A new leak tells us everything we need to know about the Honor Magic V (image via MySmartPrice)

Entire Honor Magic V spec sheet outed before its January 10 launch

Renowned leaker Ishan Agarwal revealed the Honor Magic V's specifications. The dual-screen smartphone will use two OLED panels (90Hz and 120Hz), feature three 50MP rear cameras, and draw power from a 4,750mAh battery.

Anil Ganti, 07 Jan 2022 08:17

CES 2022 | Nokia's latest C- and G-series phones will launch with Android 12 out of the box

Nokia has announced that all of the new phones it has unveiled at CES 2022 will be Android 12-powered devices, even the C100 that will sell for under US$100. It, like the C200, G100 and G400 that have launched alongside it, are pi...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 06 Jan 2022 23:53

Astro Slide 5G front and back, folded handheld (Source: Planet Computers)

CES 2022 | Astro Slide, the first 5G smartphone with a full physical backlit keyboard is now up for pre-order (and on display in Las Vegas)

At the end of a successful Indiegogo campaign that raised almost one million Euros by early May 2020, the Astro Slide 5G was supposed to arrive in March 2021. Now, there are over 5,000 backers and 2.2 million Euros involved. The d...

Codrut Nistor, 06 Jan 2022 18:25

The Galaxy S22 series will offer excellent AMOLED panels. (Source: LetsGoDigital)

Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra and S22+ to debut with some of the brightest AMOLEDs

Samsung's Galaxy S22 series is set to debut as a solid upgrade over the Galaxy S21 with new cameras, a new SoC, and new displays. A listing has now revealed details of the latter, essentially promising some of the brightest displa...

Ricci Rox, 06 Jan 2022 15:25

The Xiaomi 11i will launch for INR 24,999 (~US$336) in India. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi 11i: Indian variant of the Redmi Note 11 Pro debuts with a massive battery and in four colours

Xiaomi has announced the Xiaomi 11i, a smartphone that will launch for INR 24,999 (~US$336). The Xiaomi 11i arrives in Camo Green, Pacific Pearl, Purple Mist and Stealth Black, but only with 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage. The ...

Alex Alderson, 06 Jan 2022 14:38

The Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge will be available in four colours. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge: 120 W and 108 MP wielding smartphone launches in India with a 120 Hz display

Xiaomi has unveiled the Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge, one part of the Xiaomi 11i series. The Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge arrives with a large display, a 120 Hz refresh rate and a 108 MP main camera. The device supports 120 W wired charging t...

Alex Alderson, 06 Jan 2022 13:53

Vivaldi on Astro Slide 5G handheld (Source: Vivaldi Browser)

CES 2022 | Vivaldi hits the Astro Slide 5G

Not long after becoming the first browser on Android Automotive, Vivaldi now hits the Astro Slide 5G phone, a device inspired by old-school handhelds like the Nokia Communicator. The device created by UK-based Planet Computers shi...

Codrut Nistor, 06 Jan 2022 03:01

The iQOO 9 and 9 Pro debut with the new Samsung ISOCELL GN5 as a main camera and more

The 9 and 9 Pro are iQOO's latest flagship smartphones. They add the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, the latest E5 AMOLED display tech and a world-first outing of the 50MP ISOCELL GN5 sensor to their line's hallmark 120W charging and BMW-them...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 05 Jan 2022 18:22

Lenovo Go 130 W multi-port charger (Source: Lenovo)

CES 2022 | Lenovo unveils the Go 130W multi-port charger alongside two Yoga wireless mice

The compact Lenovo Go 130 W multi-port charger provides three USB-C power delivery ports with up to 100 W, as well as a typical USB-A port with quick charging up to 18 W. The charger features intelligent power allocation and sport...

Codrut Nistor, 05 Jan 2022 17:00

The Xiaomi Mix 5 Pro may sport Leica branding. (Source: LetsGoDigital)

Xiaomi 12 Ultra: Reports suggest that Xiaomi may replace its flagship with the Mix 5 Pro

After debuting the Xiaomi 12 and Xiaomi 12 Pro last week, Xiaomi fans may have expected the company to release the Xiaomi 12 Ultra later this year. It appears that may not be the case after all, with current information indicating...

Ricci Rox, 05 Jan 2022 14:43

The Galaxy S22 series is tipped to arrive next month. (Image source: LetsGoDigital)

Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra to launch with a Super Clear Lens as alleged datasheet leaks

According to a new leak, the Galaxy S22 Ultra contains a 'Super Clear Lens' protecting its 108 MP primary camera. The lens should reduce reflections and glare, improving the image quality produced by its revised ISOCELL HM3 sensor...

Alex Alderson, 05 Jan 2022 14:08

The Redmi Note 11 Pro could soon arrive globally as the Redmi Note 11S. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Redmi Note 11S to launch globally next month with a 108 MP triple camera

Reportedly, Xiaomi is preparing to release the Redmi Note 11S globally. The smartphone could arrive as soon as next month and with a 108 MP primary camera. An Indian release has not been confirmed, but the Redmi Note 11S could be ...

Alex Alderson, 05 Jan 2022 14:04

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