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One of Huawei's latest products is a HarmonyOS-powered printer

Huawei has launched the PixLab X1, a laser printer with a futuristic look thanks to the "suspended" design of its upper lid. It is also hyper-modern in that its controls are in the form of a touchscreen and it can produce document...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 13 Sep 2021 19:00

The Fairphone 4 will launch in green and grey. (Image source: @L4yzRw)

Fairphone 4 specifications, renders and prices leak

The Fairphone 4 will be a more modern smartphone than its predecessors, both internally and externally. The device will start at close to €600 though, a sharp increase on the price of the Fairphone 3 Plus.

Alex Alderson, 13 Sep 2021 18:42

The Xiaomi 11 Lite series will arrive alongside the 11T and 11T Pro. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi teases 'A New Lite is Coming' in anticipation of its next hardware event

Xiaomi is hosting a hardware launch event this week, with the company clearly attempting to steal Apple's thunder. Now, it has started teasing its next-generation Lite smartphones, even if it promises to be a re-hash of the Mi 11 ...

Alex Alderson, 13 Sep 2021 18:10

The GT Neo2's official launch teaser. (Source: Realme)

Realme confirms a launch for the GT Neo2 as rumors of a high-end branding collaboraton emerge

Realme has now officially acknowledged leaks pointing to the imminent release of a smartphone called the GT Neo 2 (or Neo2, as it turns out). The OEM has also posted a launch announcement for the same device. Meanwhile, a new leak...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 13 Sep 2021 17:24

The Mi 11i is the latest device to receive the call to MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Mi 11i becomes the latest device to receive MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition globally

Xiaomi has upgraded another of its smartphones to MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition. The Mi 11i has received the update alongside the September 2021 Android security patch, albeit on MIUI's global branch.

Alex Alderson, 13 Sep 2021 16:57

The Snapdragon 898 looks to have a lower ceiling but also a higher floor when pitted against its rivals. (Source: Qualcomm)

Early Snapdragon 898 GPU benchmarks show lower peak performance than the A15 Bionic and Exynos 2200 but also lesser throttling

The Snapdragon 898 is on its way and the first GPU benchmarks of the upcoming Qualcomm chip have now been revealed. Peak performance is shown to be lower than on the Exynos 2200 but sustained performance should be similar thanks t...

Ricci Rox, 13 Sep 2021 15:35

Qualcomm’s upcoming budget gaming chip could have enough power to enable 144 Hz experiences (Image source: Qualcomm)

The rumoured Qualcomm SM6375 could power upcoming budget gaming smartphones with 144 Hz displays

A WinFuture report indicates that Intel is working on a new gaming-oriented budget chip called the SM6375. This chip is likely to sport 4 Kryo Gold cores and may power budget gaming phones with 144 Hz displays.

Arjun Krishna Lal, 13 Sep 2021 15:29

The Galaxy S21 FE will be available with a Snapdragon 888 or an Exynos 2100, depending on where you live. (Image source: Samsung via SamMobile)

The Galaxy S21 FE will not launch with the Snapdragon 888 globally

The Snapdragon 888 will not be available globally for the Galaxy S21 FE, Samsung's next Fan Edition smartphone. The Galaxy S21 FE is expected to arrive in October with a design similar to the Galaxy S21.

Alex Alderson, 13 Sep 2021 13:49

The MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition rollout has not gone well for the POCO F3. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi POCO F3 random reboot issue following MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition upgrade acknowledged

MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition has been wreaking havoc for some POCO F3 handsets. The device's random reboot issue has been acknowledged though, and a fixed build will arrive later this week.

Alex Alderson, 13 Sep 2021 13:37

Oppo's ColorOS 12 will debut on September 16 alongside new hardware. (Image: Oppo/Weibo)

ColorOS 12 to debut on September 16 while Oppo Find X3 Pro Kodak edition leaks out

Oppo is set to reveal ColorOS 12 on September 16 with new devices also expected to debut at the launch. Also making an appearance is a new limited edition version of its Find X3 Pro made in collaboration with Kodak.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 13 Sep 2021 13:26

The One UI 4.0 beta can now be expected in October. (Source: Samsung)

One UI 4.0 beta delayed till October over bug concerns with stable Android 12 potentially set for late December release

Samsung has yet again delayed the start of the One UI 4.0 beta program, but this time till October. Apparently, the company is taking its time with bug-fixing, a decision that will likely see the Android 12 stable release put off ...

Ricci Rox, 13 Sep 2021 11:26

The Exynos 2200 looks promising. (Source: The Verge)

Details of the Exynos 2200 revealed as Geekbench listing shows performance merely on par with the Snapdragon 888

The Exynos 2200 has now surfaced on Geekbench for the first time. The Geekbench listing, apparently run on a Galaxy S22+, reveals CPU performance merely on par with the outgoing Snapdragon 888. Finer details of the chip make for e...

Ricci Rox, 13 Sep 2021 08:55

The Xiaomi 11T Pro will feature a 108 MP camera, a 120 Hz AMOLED display and a Snapdragon 888 SoC. (Image source: @_snoopytech_)

Xiaomi 11T and Xiaomi 11T Pro specifications leak with MediaTek Dimensity and Qualcomm Snapdragon SoCs

According to a new leak, the Xiaomi 11T and 11T Pro will feature different high-end chipsets. Only one will arrive with the Snapdragon 888, although both have 120 Hz AMOLED displays and 108 MP primary cameras.

Alex Alderson, 12 Sep 2021 23:53

The Moto E30 might look like this. (Source: Evan Blass via Twitter)

The "Motorola Moto E30" pops up on Geekbench ahead of launch

Motorola is currently rumored to have 2 new affordable phones in the works: the Moto E20, a name that has now popped up in multiple leaks, and the Moto E30, of which there have been far fewer signs. However, a device of this exact...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 12 Sep 2021 22:29

According to Ming-Chi Kuo the iPhone 13 will start at 128GB of storage, and there will be a 1TB option for the iPhone 13 Pro (Image: MacRumors)

Apple analyst reveals all iPhone 13 storage configurations and predicts AirPods 3 launch on Tuesday

Ahead of the official announcement this coming Tuesday, the well-known analyst expects Apple to finally increase the storage of its iPhone 13 base models from 64GB to 128GB. He also predicts that the iPhone 13 Pro will get a 1TB s...

Enrico Frahn, 12 Sep 2021 20:53

The Galaxy S21 FE may offer expandable storage. (Source: Samsung)

The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE could have microSD support after all

The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE is scheduled to launch within the next few months. Previous reports based on a leaked user manual claimed the phone would not offer microSD support but new insider information indicates those claims may h...

Ricci Rox, 12 Sep 2021 20:15

Huawei will debut a "new product" soon. Source: Huawei

Huawei schedules a (probably) global launch event for October 2021

Huawei has started to extend invitations to a new event set to take place later in 2021. The OEM has divulged a location and host for this launch that strongly hints at an international debut for the product in question. Then agai...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 12 Sep 2021 16:06

'RAM Plus' has made its way to One UI, starting with the Galaxy A52s 5G. (Image source: Samsung)

Samsung jumps aboard the RAM extension train with One UI update

Samsung has become the latest Android OEM to claim that it can increase your smartphone's RAM. 'RAM Plus' is rolling out to the Galaxy A52s 5G first, of all the devices that Samsung could have chosen.

Alex Alderson, 12 Sep 2021 16:01

iPhone SE 3 concept renders. (Source: MajinBuOfficial)

iPhone SE 3: Specs and potential pricing of Apple's upcoming compact phone revealed in new leak but launch not imminent

Apple is reportedly working on a successor to the iPhone SE 2—or iPhone SE (2020) as it was marketed. Some details of this compact phone, the iPhone SE 3, have now been revealed in a new leak, but expectant fans will have to wait ...

Ricci Rox, 12 Sep 2021 12:28

The Google Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro could be released in October. (Image source: Google/Geekbench - edited)

Strange Google Pixel 6 Pro Tensor SoC configuration differences on Geekbench result in sizeable performance disparity

Two alleged Google Pixel 6 Pro records on Geekbench have revealed different configurations for the Tensor SoC that subsequently results in a substantial performance difference. While the newer record shows the supposed Pixel 6 Pro...

Daniel R Deakin, 12 Sep 2021 12:06

The Redmi 10 packs a 50 MP main camera. (Source: Xiaomi)

Leaked Redmi 10 European pricing promises an excellent value for money budget phone

Xiaomi will sell its new budget phone, Redmi 10, in Europe. The Redmi 10 will carry an affordable price tag, the same as last year's Redmi 9 while being a much-improved package, continuing Xiaomi's tradition of offering excellent ...

Ricci Rox, 12 Sep 2021 09:00

Tensor could be a CPU powerhouse. (Source: Google)

Tensor: Details of Google Pixel 6 series-bound custom silicon potentially revealed in new leak

Google's imminent flagship phones, the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro, will be powered by Tensor, a semi-custom chipset manufactured by Samsung. Details of that chipset may have now surfaced, with information on ground hinting heavily at...

Ricci Rox, 11 Sep 2021 20:29

The camera of Apple's iPhones may be susceptible to damage if the device is exposed to engine vibrations (Image: Simon Hrozian)

Apple warns that engine vibrations can damage iPhone cameras

According to Apple, extended exposure to vibrations at certain frequencies may harm the delicate optical image stabilization mechanism that is built into its iPhone cameras. Riders who mount their iPhone on their high-powered moto...

Enrico Frahn, 11 Sep 2021 17:58

OPPO K9 Pro rumors gather speed. (Source: WHYLAB via Weibo)

The OPPO K9 Pro is touted as a combination of Mi 11 Ultra looks and mid-range specs

Previous leaks have hinted at an upcoming OPPO smartphone with a new design intended to recall Xiaomi's Mi 11 Ultra in its camera hump. Now, the latest tips assert that this device will indeed launch soon as the K9 Pro. It is slat...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 11 Sep 2021 15:47

The Mi Note 10 was a camera-centric mid-range phone. (Source: Pocket Lint)

More details of potential Xiaomi Note 11 revealed ahead of launch

Xiaomi failed to launch a successor to the Mi Note 10 in 2020 but we could finally get one later this year. The company is geared to release the CC11 series in China, and details of the CC11 Pro—a phone that could well make its wa...

Ricci Rox, 11 Sep 2021 08:44

Tip suggests evidence of the existencen of the Galaxy Note 22 has emerged in the supply chain. (Samsung)

Leaker Ice Universe backtracks and claims new evidence of Galaxy Note 22 in supply chain

Well-known Android and Samsung leaker Ice Universe has changed his tune about the likelihood of the return of the Galaxy Note range. After first erroneously sounding the alarm by suggesting Samsung had let its Galaxy Note trademar...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 11 Sep 2021 08:36

The TCL Chicago closes flush, unlike Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip smartphones. (Image source: TCL)

TCL admits to developing, and cancelling, a clamshell foldable that would have undercut the Galaxy Z Flip series

The TCL Chicago will never come to market, but the company has shown the device off anyway. The clamshell foldable closes flush, has a reasonably large cover screen and a larger battery than the Galaxy Z Flip 3 and Moto Razr 5G.

Alex Alderson, 11 Sep 2021 00:23

The OnePlus Nord 2 may have an issue. (Source: MySmartPrice)

OnePlus Nord 2: OnePlus to face litigation after phone explodes in lawyer's pocket

Yet another OnePlus Nord 2 has gone up in flames. The phone reportedly exploded spontaneously even though it wasn't charging or in use at all. Unlike the previous case, however, OnePlus may find this incident difficult to sweep un...

Ricci Rox, 10 Sep 2021 23:56

This camera hump might get a worthy upgrade after all. (Source: Samsung)

Galaxy S22 Ultra: a new tip purports to contradict previous camera-related leaks

The most recent leak concerning Samsung's next early-year flagship smartphone have painted a sobering picture for its camera upgrades relative to the existing S21 Ultra. However, the eminent leaker Ice Universe's latest word on th...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 10 Sep 2021 23:48

The iPhone 13 Pro series is thought to be arriving in four colours, including gold and bronze. (Image source: LetsGoDigital)

Apple iPhone 13: Retailer reputed to have confirmed September 14-bound colours and strange storage changes

According to a report, a Ukrainian retailer has already listed product pages for the iPhone 13, iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max. Allegedly, the listings confirm not only the colours of this year's iPhones, but ...

Alex Alderson, 10 Sep 2021 22:39

MediaTek is slated to hit several highs in 2022. (Source: MediaTek)

Rumor | MediaTek's mid-range chipsets will upgrade to 5nm in 2022

MediaTek is currently believed to unveil an SoC based on an industry-leading 4 nanometer (nm) architecture in 2022. This would mean the OEM would skip the current top-end 5nm standard in the process. Now, the latest leak claims th...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 10 Sep 2021 22:27

The Poco F3's successor may be on the way, and it could be equipped with a Snapdragon 898. (Source: Poco)

Xiaomi 12 series and potential Redmi K50 Pro and Poco F4 confirmed for the Snapdragon 898 by Mi code

Xiaomi's code has now revealed the existence of four devices that will be powered by Qualcomm's next-gen flagship chipset, the Snapdragon 898. The phones include the Xiaomi 12 and Xiaomi 12 Ultra, while speculation leans towards t...

Ricci Rox, 10 Sep 2021 20:25

Is this the Galaxy M52? (Source: MySmartPrice)

The 120Hz Samsung Galaxy M52 5G is destined to launch in India soon

The well-known leaker Ishan Agarwal now asserts that a new Samsung device with an AMOLED display of 120Hz in refresh rate and a new, upper-mid-range 5G Snapdragon processor is gearing up for launch in India. However, the tip refer...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 10 Sep 2021 19:51

The Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE will arrive in four colours. (Image source: @ishanagarwal24 & Pricebaba)

Fresh Xiaomi 11T, Xiaomi 11T Pro and Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE renders leak ahead of September 15's announcement

New renders have revealed what to expect from Xiaomi's upcoming 11T, 11T Pro and 11 Lite 5G NE. The trio will arrive on September 15, all with three rear-facing cameras and a sole front-facing sensor.

Alex Alderson, 10 Sep 2021 19:01

Realme announces the Realme 9 series, coming next year and with "fantastic mainstream processors"

Realme launched the Realme Pad, Realme 8i, and Realme 8s 5G yesterday for the Indian market. Word on the grapevine touted a Realme 9 release as well, but fans will have to wait till next year, with the company sparking excitement ...

Ricci Rox, 10 Sep 2021 11:14

The Spanish text reads "this device is locked" - Redmi Note 10S pictured. (Image source: Xiaomi/Reddit/Unsplash - edited)

Xiaomi locks Mi and Redmi phones in prohibited countries as US expansion seems on the cards

Reports of Xiaomi locking Mi and Redmi-branded phones at an increasing rate have been shared online. It seems the Chinese OEM is targeting devices that have been bought or used in prohibited countries and territories. Xiaomi smart...

Daniel R Deakin, 10 Sep 2021 11:09

The Xiaomi Mix 5 is slated to upgrade to an up-to-2K screen with an under-display camera

The Mi Mix 4 is Xiaomi's inaugural under-display camera flagship smartphone. This is an impressive breakthrough with which to launch; however, the device's all-new spec does come with the compromise of an FHD+ resolution. However,...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 09 Sep 2021 22:58

The TCL 20 R offers 5G, a 90Hz display and triple rear cameras for well under US$300

TCL has announced the most budget variant of its latest 20 5G smartphone series. The new R model offers a 6.52-inch display driven by a 4,500mAh battery and runs on Android 11. Then again, the OEM has modulated its specs in order ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 09 Sep 2021 22:17

The Pixel 6 series will be the biggest change for the Pixel series in years. (Image source: Google)

New Google Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro teaser provides clues about fall launch date

Google is finally showing more of the Pixel 6 series, starting with a new teaser video. Drawing inspiration from Drake's new album, Certified Lover Boy, Google has showcased its Material You design language and teased the Pixel 6 ...

Alex Alderson, 09 Sep 2021 22:03

The Pixel 5a is eligible for Android 12 with Beta 5. (Image source: Google)

Android 12 reaches release candidate stage with Beta 5

Google has published Android 12 Beta 5, Android 12's final beta and the first for the Pixel 5a. Google states that the final Android 12 version will arrive for Pixel smartphones in a few weeks.

Alex Alderson, 09 Sep 2021 21:57

Future Carbon 1 MK II smartphones will only be manufactured in Germany. (Image source: Carbon Mobile)

Carbon 1 MK II: The carbon fibre smartphone is now a lot cheaper and produced in Germany

Carbon Mobile has relocated the production of the Carbon 1 MK II to Germany. The world's first carbon fibre smartphone is now cheaper too, and by quite a margin at that.

Alex Alderson, 09 Sep 2021 20:53

One UI 4 beta has been delayed, for some reason. (Image source: Samsung - edited)

Samsung delays One UI 4 beta rollout without reason

Samsung has delayed the rollout of One UI 4 beta, its Android 12-based update. The new OS was supposed to start arriving on Galaxy S21 devices in South Korea from today, before reaching handsets in other markets throughout Septemb...

Alex Alderson, 09 Sep 2021 18:37

The Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE will look a lot like the Mi 11 Lite, pictured. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE: European pricing and specifications leak for revised Mi 11 Lite 5G handset

Xiaomi has another mid-range smartphone in the works, not just the 11T or 11T Pro. The Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE is expected to pick up where the Mi 11 Lite 5G left off, but at a much lower price.

Alex Alderson, 09 Sep 2021 18:22

The Galaxy Note 20 Ultra may or may not be the last Galaxy Note flagship phone. (Source: CNET)

Rumors of the Samsung Galaxy Note 22's demise have been greatly exaggerated

Recent reports have claimed that Samsung has killed off the Galaxy Note series, effectively nuking all hopes for a Galaxy Note 22 or Note 22 Ultra. Those reports, generally sourced to popular leaker Ice Universe, look to have been...

Ricci Rox, 09 Sep 2021 17:41

The Vivo X70 Pro+ is Vivo's bona fide flagship phone with a Snapdragon 888+ and a custom ISP chip

Alongside the Vivo X70 and X70 Pro, Vivo has also launched the X70 Pro+, a proper flagship with impressive camera hardware, IP68 certification, and a Snapdragon 888+. The X60 Pro+ already delivered excellent camera performance and...

Ricci Rox, 09 Sep 2021 16:57

Vivo launches the Vivo X70 and X70 Pro with powerful chipsets and solid cameras starting at the equivalent of US$575

Vivo has now unveiled the latest iteration in its lineup of premium phones, the Vivo X70 series, in China. The Vivo X70 and X70 Pro both feature excellent hardware and solid camera arrays, but a starting price tag that converts in...

Ricci Rox, 09 Sep 2021 16:33

The Kompanio 900T will deliver solid gaming performance courtesy of its Mali-G68 GPU. (Source: MediaTek)

MediaTek unveils the 6 nm Kompanio 900T chipset for sub-premium tablets

MediaTek has now unveiled its latest chipset for tablets, the Kompanio 900T. The Kompanio 900T sits underneath the Kompanio 1300T in the company's pecking order and will offer excellent performance and efficiency thanks to its Cor...

Ricci Rox, 09 Sep 2021 13:01

The Xiaomi 11T series will receive OS updates up to Android 14. (Image source: @xiaomiui & @_snoopytech_)

Xiaomi announces 3 Android OS updates and 4 years of security patches for the 11T and 11T Pro

The Xiaomi 11T and Xiaomi 11T Pro launch nears, with Xiaomi set on unveiling the pair a day after Apple reveals the iPhone 13 series. Xiaomi has now confirmed that the 11T series will be its first devices to receive 3 Android OS u...

Alex Alderson, 09 Sep 2021 12:22

The Realme 8i and Realme 8s are now official in India

Realme 8s and Realme 8i launched in India with large batteries, new MediaTek chipsets, and affordable price tags

The Realme 8s and Realme 8i have been officially launched in India. Both phones are pretty feature-rich and fall under the highly competitive sub-INR 20,000 (US$271) segment. They will be available for purchase via Flipkart and Re...

Anil Ganti, 09 Sep 2021 11:28

OPPO brings its latest mid-range Reno6 5G smartphone to Europe

OPPO has announced new pricing and availability data for the Reno6 5G, a phone destined to stand out in the mid-range European market due to its MediaTek Dimensity 900 SoC. The device also offers an FHD+ AMOLED display, fast 65W c...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 09 Sep 2021 11:00