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The OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro are now eligible for Android 12 in some regions. (Image source: OnePlus)

Stable Android 12 and OxygenOS 12 builds arrive for the OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro with bugs aplenty

OnePlus has started rolling out Android 12 to the OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro via OxygenOS 12. The OS upgrade is open to devices purchased in North America and India, but there are a few issues, currently.

Alex Alderson, 07 Dec 2021 13:36

Google has announced new features for Pixel smartphones as far back as the Pixel 3. (Image source: Google)

Google releases Pixel Feature Drop with December 2021 security patch from the Pixel 3a to the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro

Google has announced a new Pixel Feature Drop that also contains the December 2021 security patch. All recent Pixel smartphones are eligible, starting with the Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL. However, Google is not ready to push its new...

Alex Alderson, 07 Dec 2021 12:34

Not all Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipsets could be created equal as Qualcomm eyes up TSMC's 4nm capacity for its chipset needs

A new DigiTimes report tells us that poor yields on Samsung's 4nm node have prompted Qualcomm to look at TSMC for its Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 requirements. Hence, we could potentially end up with two variants of the chipset made by dif...

Anil Ganti, 07 Dec 2021 11:11

One Moto Edge X30 variant could feature an under-display selfie camera

Motorola confirms that one Moto Edge X30 variant will ship with an under-display selfie camera

In a new Weibo post, Motorola has teased the Moto Edge X30's under-display selfie camera. It has also confirmed that there are multiple editions of the Moto Edge X30. We should know more about its on its December 9 launch.

Anil Ganti, 07 Dec 2021 08:12

LG's Mobile Developers site will shut down for good in December 2021

Those who own LG smartphones may be familiar with the OEM's mobile development site, the source of such tools as bootloader unlocking keys. Now, the company has advised these users that they have until the end of December 2021 to ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 06 Dec 2021 23:18

UGREEN HiTune X6 wireless earbuds (Source: UGREEN)

Deal | Get the UGREEN HiTune X6 earbuds for US$48.99 instead of US$69.99

UGREEN's "next step in the evolution of the X-series," namely the HiTune X6 ANC earbuds, come with 35 dB dual ANC (thanks to the use of six microphones), also adding 10 mm high fidelity dynamic drivers and 50 ms low-latency to the...

Codrut Nistor, 06 Dec 2021 22:00

The Galaxy Z Fold3 is now eligible for One UI 4 in South Korea. (Image source: Samsung)

Galaxy Z Fold3 picks up Samsung's One UI 4 update too

Samsung has started rolling out One UI 4 to the Galaxy Z Fold3. Currently, the update is available in South Korea, its first port of call for Samsung's premier foldable smartphone.

Alex Alderson, 06 Dec 2021 20:08

Inside Vivo's new Grand Exhibition. (Source: Vivo)

Vivo puts on a photography exhibition in Beijing

The mobile device OEM Vivo has just opened its VISION+ Grand Exhibition in a Beijing art center. The theme of this show is "Create Together, Our 2021", and illustrates how artists, creators and their subjects have coped with the u...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 06 Dec 2021 18:47

YouTube Music is slowly picking up features. (Image source: Alvaro Reyes)

YouTube Music nets another Google Play Music feature with the option to create a playlist from your queue

YouTube Music has gained the option of saving your queue as a playlist, a feature previously available on Google Play Music. The feature should also work when using the 'Start radio' function.

Alex Alderson, 06 Dec 2021 18:28

The OPPO Reno7 series takes a “record-breaking” 15 minutes to sell out on the first day of its release

OPPO launched the latest generation of its Reno series of mid-range Android smartphones not long ago. Now, the OEM claims the devices brought in about 100 million yuan in their first day of sale. Its vanilla variant now starts at ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 06 Dec 2021 18:19

The Xiaomi 12X could land before the end of the year, Mi 11X pictured. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi 12X: Mini flagship to launch with up to 12 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage

The Xiaomi 12X has turned up on the TENAA with plenty of memory under the hood. Supposedly, Xiaomi plans to release the device with up to 12 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage. The Xiaomi 12X should launch in China first, with a glob...

Alex Alderson, 06 Dec 2021 18:07

Android 12 is ready for the Galaxy Z Flip3. (Image source: Samsung)

Samsung releases Android 12 and One UI 4 to the Galaxy Z Flip3

Samsung has started issuing Android 12 and One UI 4 to the Galaxy Z Flip3. The foldable handset will receive the OS upgrade as F711BXXU2BUKM with the December 2021 security patch.

Alex Alderson, 06 Dec 2021 16:35

TCL's Fold n' Roll tablet prototype just showed up online

TCL's Fold n' Roll concept device prototype demonstrated at DTC 2021

TCL just showcased its Fold n' Roll tablet from earlier this year (2021) at an event in China. Its screen can fold at the centre and expand into an 10-inch tablet via rollers. The panel is HDR1000 complaint and can dynamically adj...

Anil Ganti, 06 Dec 2021 16:29

The Mi 11 is on the verge of being replaced by the Xiaomi 12 series. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi registers two new Xiaomi 12 series devices in China as it readies itself to launch new flagship smartphones

Xiaomi has already confirmed that the Xiaomi 12 will feature the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, Qualcomm's latest flagship SoC. Now, Xiaomi has certified two new smartphones with the 3C and TENAA in China, which should both belong to the Xia...

Alex Alderson, 06 Dec 2021 14:27

New information about the Moto Edge X30's camera and battery specs has emerged online

More Moto Edge X30 specs confirmed by Motorola ahead of December 9 launch

The Moto Edge X30 is confirmed to feature two 50MP rear camera sensors and the world's first-ever 60MP selfie camera. Its 5,000mAh battery will support 68W fast charging. Motorola is expected to unveil the Moto Edge X30 in China o...

Anil Ganti, 06 Dec 2021 08:44

Here's what the upcoming Realme 9i could look like

Realme 9i specs highlighted by new leak; will feature a Snapdragon 680 SoC, 90Hz LCD screen and more

The Realme 9i is expected to feature a Snapdragon 680 4G SoC, a triple-camera array with a 50MP sensor at the helm and an LCD panel clocked at 90Hz. Realme is slated to launch the Realme 9i in Vietnam sometime in January 2022.

Anil Ganti, 06 Dec 2021 07:30

Some Google Pixel phones are getting hijacked after users mail them in for repairs. (Image source: Google)

Google Pixel phones suffer privacy woes as phones sent for warranty repairs are getting hijacked

Some users are reporting that their Google Pixel phones, which they had mailed in for repairs, are getting stolen from the warehouses and their data compromised. A recent incident saw someone allegedly obtaining a Pixel 5a from a ...

Fawad Murtaza, 06 Dec 2021 01:17

Xiaomi unveiled the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE in September. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi 12 Lite to launch globally and in India with Xiaomi 12 Lite Zoom as a Chinese equivalent

According to reports, Xiaomi is preparing to launch the Xiaomi 12 Lite Zoom in China and only in China. However, the Xiaomi 12 Lite will debut globally, following in the footsteps of the Xiaomi 12. There will be an Indian variant ...

Alex Alderson, 06 Dec 2021 00:25

Motorola confirms an Indian launch for the Moto G51

The Moto G51 is one of Motorola's latest phones, and also debuts a new SoC from Qualcomm. Now, it is to become available in India via Flipkart. The brand touts it as bringing "true 5G" to its new market on its December 2021 debut.

Deirdre O'Donnell, 05 Dec 2021 18:41

The Huawei Nova 9 arrived in European markets sans HarmonyOS, but newer devices may sport the Huawei operating system (Image source: Huawei)

Huawei's Harmony OS-powered smartphones could hit the European market as early as 2022, but lack of Google Play is still a dealbreaker

A Huawei executive recently confirmed that devices running on the company's HarmonyOS platform will reach the European market in 2022. This could mean that powerful devices like the Mate 50 Pro will once again be available to inte...

Arjun Krishna Lal, 05 Dec 2021 18:26

Samsung Galaxy S22 renders. (Source: LetsGoDigital)

Samsung Galaxy S22 series touted to arrive in India with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 instead of the Exynos 2200

Fans of Samsung's Galaxy S series in India have strongly opined that getting the Exynos variants of the phones put them at a disadvantage. It appears, however, that there'll be no cause for such complaints next year, as a new leak...

Ricci Rox, 05 Dec 2021 11:27

Is this the iQOO Neo6? (Source: Google via MyFixGuide)

A new, potentially premium iQOO Neo-series smartphone shows up in new leaks

iQOO may be on the verge of adding a Snapdragon 888-powered device to its often flagship-killing Neo series of smartphones. Now, it may have shown up on the Google Play Console and on the 3C regulatory database. It is shaping up t...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 05 Dec 2021 00:03

Future OPPO flagships could support ultra-fast 150W charging (Image source: OPPO)

Tipster shares details about OPPO's 150W charging tech: 10A chargers currently in trial production, but 2022 phones will max out at 80W

@DCS recently shared a Weibo update about the state of OPPO's 150W charging technology. The company has already begun trial production of 10-Amp chargers that'll support 150W charging. Upcoming flagships like the Find X4 might onl...

Arjun Krishna Lal, 04 Dec 2021 22:52

The new Fairphone goes on YouTube. (Source: JerryRigEverything via YouTube)

The Fairphone 4 flies through online durability and repairability tests

Fairphone has just launched the latest of its signature modular smartphones, with a design that allows for various different individual components of the 4 to be removed and replaced with an unusual level of ease. Now, it has star...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 04 Dec 2021 18:53

OPPO announces its Inno Day 2021. (Source: OPPO)

OPPO sets a date for its new flagship launch during its 2021 Inno Day event

OPPO has confirmed that it will debut a "new flagship product" during its annual Inno Day showcase. The device in question could be a new smartphone powered by the latest Qualcomm silicon. The event is also now scheduled to includ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 04 Dec 2021 18:21

Motorola's latest ad teases the X30's display. (Source: Motorola via Weibo)

The Moto Edge X30's display specs allegedly leak in full: 144Hz for the 2022 flagship smartphone

Motorola is aiming to be one of the first, if not the first, mobile device brand to launch a smartphone based on Qualcomm's new cutting-edge SoC, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. Now, the company has teased the Moto Edge X30 in terms of it...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 04 Dec 2021 17:00

Google Pixel 6: Top-notch even without the highest score

The Google Pixel 6 impressed us in the test with its bright OLED display, strong cameras, and decent battery life, but it still didn't manage to get a top score. Read on to find out why this is and why it's still a very good smart...

Daniel Schmidt, 04 Dec 2021 01:31

RISC-V is catching up to ARM. (Image Source: min.news)

SiFive announces RISC-V P650 16-core processor launching in mid-2022

SiFive is aiming to catch up to ARM by committing to deliver significant performance improvements in record time. The Performance P650 processors releasing next year will scale to 16 cores and deliver up to 81% performance increas...

Bogdan Solca, 03 Dec 2021 19:01

OPPO's next-gen flagship could be here soon. (Source: OPPO)

OPPO announces its Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 flagship as its first-gen foldable phone is allegedly approved for sale in China

OPPO has confirmed that it is "one of the first" OEMs to have laid hands on the all-new top-end Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset, and that the phone based thereon will be out by the end of the first quarter of 2022. Meanwhile, it has al...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 03 Dec 2021 18:51

The Xiaomi 12 will be one of the first devices to showcase the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi 12: Xiaomi executive lays out what to expect from December-bound flagships while Android 12 and MIUI 13 builds move closer to MIUI's Stable channel

Xiaomi is building momentum for the release of the Xiaomi 12 and Xiaomi 12X, both expected to arrive this month. As executives continue to tease its upcoming flagships, it is also preparing behind closed doors to bring Android 12 ...

Alex Alderson, 03 Dec 2021 18:25

A new "Huawei Mate V" render. (Source: LetsGoDigital)

The Huawei "Mate V" could have a thermal management system as foldable as its clamshell form-factor

Huawei is now said to launch its inaugural clamshell-style foldable as early as December 2021. A new patent lends more weight to this theory by depicting an innovative new kind of "heat pipe" that looks designed to fit into such a...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 03 Dec 2021 17:43

The Redmi Note 11 4G is an even cheaper alternative to the already affordable Redmi Note 11 5G. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi to release the Redmi Note 11 4G globally

Xiaomi is preparing to release the Redmi Note 11 4G globally. The device has already been certified in Germany and the US, but there could also be an Indian variant. The device has a 90 Hz display, a 5,000 mAh battery and a 50 MP ...

Alex Alderson, 03 Dec 2021 16:08

Samsung has now brought the Galaxy Note 10 and Galaxy Note 10 Plus onto One UI 4 Beta builds. (Image source: Samsung)

Samsung begins One UI 4 rollout to the Galaxy Note 10 and Galaxy Note 10 Plus with first beta build

Samsung has issued One UI 4 beta to more former flagship smartphones. This time, the company has upgraded the Galaxy Note 10 and Galaxy Note 10 Plus, which are both expected to receive stable builds in January 2022.

Alex Alderson, 03 Dec 2021 15:51

Nvidia's plan to acquire Arm looks to be in serious trouble. (Image: Arm)

The FTC has filed a lawsuit seeking to block Nvidia's planned acquisition of Arm

Nvidia’s plans to acquire fabless chip designer Arm look to be on increasingly shaky ground. The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is suing to block the deal on concerns that it will undermine competition and innovation following ...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 03 Dec 2021 01:56

The Xiaomi 12 is unlikely to look like this, for better or worse. (Image source: Weibo)

Xiaomi 12: Dubious render does the rounds as back panel and another camera detail leak

Xiaomi could only be a few weeks away from unveiling the Xiaomi 12, one of the first smartphones with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. In the meantime, a somewhat questionable render has leaked, as has an image of the upcoming device's bac...

Alex Alderson, 03 Dec 2021 01:12

The Redmi K40 Gaming feature a Dimensity 1200. (Source: Xiaomi)

Redmi K50 Gaming Pro: Leak reveals a Dimensity 9000 and expected launch date

The Redmi K50 series is on the way. In addition, Xiaomi will release the Redmi K50 Gaming lineup, and a new leak has now revealed when to expect the phones, as well as corroborating prior information from typically reliable quarte...

Ricci Rox, 02 Dec 2021 20:43

The Black Shark 4S Pro. (Source: Black Shark)

The next Black Shark phone is confirmed to run on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC as its predecessor hits the top of the latest AnTuTu charts

The Black Shark 4S Pro is officially the fastest Android smartphone of November 2021. However, its immediate successor might outrun it, as it will launch with Qualcomm's new top-end processor, the Snapdragon 888+. The Xiaomi brand...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 02 Dec 2021 19:09

Google is rolling out several new features across Android devices. (Image source: Google)

Google announces a December 2021 Feature Drop for Android devices

Typically, Google restricts Feature Drops to its Pixel smartphones. This month, the company has expanded eligibility for its new features to numerous Android devices, including those still running Android 6.0. One of these feature...

Alex Alderson, 02 Dec 2021 13:20

Telling the Galaxy A73 apart from its predecessor may be tricky. (Image source: @OnLeaks & Zoutons)

Samsung Galaxy A73: Leaked renders point to it being a smaller version of the Galaxy A72 with an identical design

The Galaxy A73 has leaked, courtesy of @OnLeaks. According to the leaker, the Galaxy A73 will be smaller than its predecessor and about the same size as the Galaxy A71. However, the Galaxy A73 will share the Galaxy A72's design, a...

Alex Alderson, 02 Dec 2021 13:08

The RedMagic 7 is slated for launch sometime in early 2022

The Nubia RedMagic 7 will reportedly support 165W fast charging

A listing on the 3C certification website suggests that Nubia's upcoming RedMagic 7 gaming smartphone will allow users to charge its battery at 165W. Other rumoured specs include a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC, a high-refresh-rate AMOLE...

Anil Ganti, 02 Dec 2021 08:19

The Galaxy A13 5G is here. (Source: Samsung)

Samsung's Galaxy A13 5G goes official on the US market

The Galaxy A13 5G has often been touted as a kind of advance preview of Samsung's mid-range Android line-up for 2022. Now, it has finally been unleashed and will be available in the United States soon. It offers a 50MP main camera...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 01 Dec 2021 23:41

iQOO teases its upcoming 8 Gen 1-powered phone. (Source: iQOO)

iQOO's Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 phone might launch in India as well as China

Qualcomm's unveiling of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset has triggered a flurry of smartphone OEMs proudly announcing that they have secured the cutting-edge silicon for their next flagship devices. Now, the speed-focused brand iQOO...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 01 Dec 2021 22:50

Motorola teases its new flagship. (Source: Motorola)

Motorola officially starts to tease the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1-powered Edge X30, seeks to beat Xiaomi with its release

Motorola has confirmed that it does indeed have a phone powered by the new, flagship-grade Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor, and has now also revealed its final product name. The OEM has specified launch and release dates for the smar...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 01 Dec 2021 19:31

The Galaxy S21 FE will launch in four colours. (Image source: WinFuture)

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE memory configurations and European pricing leaks

According to reports, Samsung will launch the Galaxy S21 FE in multiple memory configurations. Incidentally, European pricing has leaked, confirming that the Galaxy S21 FE will be more expensive than the Galaxy S20 FE. The most ex...

Alex Alderson, 01 Dec 2021 18:49

Xiaomi may have gone a new way with the 12 series. (Source: GizmoChina)

The latest Xiaomi 12 Pro leak pits its display dimensions against those of the Mi 11, with potentially surprising results

Xiaomi is all the more certain to launch an Android flagship called the 12 Pro in the wake of the OEM's 2021 Snapdragon Tech Summit announcement. Its putative suffix usually implies improved specs, a larger screen included, compar...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 01 Dec 2021 18:36

OPPO confirms PC Connect is on the way. (Source: OPPO)

OPPO launches PC Connect, a new computer/smartphone link for ColorOS 12

OPPO had hinted at a "PC Connect" feature to be introduced alongside its latest UI for smartphones, ColorOS 12. Now, this new facility has officially been launched. This "seamless" syncing, sharing and workflow app for compatible ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 01 Dec 2021 17:54

Renders of the Realme GT2 Pro. (Source: 91Mobiles x Onleaks)

Realme officially announces the Realme GT2 Pro with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 flagship chipset

Realme is set to be one of the first OEMs to adopt Qualcomm's new flagship SoC, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. The company, earlier today, announced that its most premium phone yet, the Realme GT2 Pro, will be powered by the new chipset.

Ricci Rox, 01 Dec 2021 17:01

The Honor 60 is a cheaper alternative to the Honor 60 Pro with parts from the Honor 50 series. (Image source: ITHome)

Honor 60 arrives with a blend of Honor 60 Pro and Honor 50 series parts

The Honor 60 has debuted in China with a Snapdragon 778G SoC and a 120 Hz display. The smartphone contains plenty of hardware also found in the Honor 60 Pro, but with a few sprinklings from the Honor 50 series too.

Alex Alderson, 01 Dec 2021 15:51

The Honor 60 Pro starts at CNY 3,699 (~US$581) in China. (Image source: Honor)

Honor 60 Pro: New mid-range smartphone revealed in four colours with a quad-curved display

Honor has showcased the Honor 60 Pro, its latest mid-range smartphone. The Honor 60 Pro will be available in two memory configurations and four colours, starting from CNY 3,699 (~US$581). Its global release date remains unknown, h...

Alex Alderson, 01 Dec 2021 15:47

The Nokia 9 PureView has received one OS update, despite being a member of the Android One program. (Image source: Nokia)

The Nokia 9 PureView is another sorry chapter in Google's failed Android One program

It is only a matter of time before Google kills Android One, its ill-conceived program to bring the 'next billion' people to Android. With all companies but one leaving Android One, Google cannot even compel Nokia to deliver on it...

Column by Alex Alderson, 01 Dec 2021 15:30