Smartphone

iPad Mini 6: Leak debunks claims of a mini-LED display on Apple's imminent tablet

Apple will release the iPad Mini 6 at its event in California next week, and a new leak has now put paid to some fan hopes for the smaller Apple tablet. Apparently, the iPad Mini 6 will sport an LCD, and not a mini-LED as some rep...

Ricci Rox, 08 Sep 2021 20:44

A punch-hole display may only arrive on iPhone 14 Pro models next year. (Image source: Jon Prosser & FrontPageTech)

Leaked Apple iPhone 14 renders showcase major design changes from the iPhone 12 and iPhone 13 series

Leaked iPhone 14 renders have offered an initial look at Apple's smartphones for 2022. While the iPhone 13 will look like the iPhone 12, the iPhone 14 will represent the first major design change for the iPhone since the iPhone X.

Alex Alderson, 08 Sep 2021 18:42

Hints of an "OPPO x Kodak" phone emerge. (Source: Digital Chat Station via Weibo)

OPPO teases the launch of ColorOS 12 as rumors of a Kodak-branded next-gen flagship emerge

The OEM OPPO has hinted that the next major upgrade to its version of Android, ColorOS 12, will be unveiled shortly. Meanwhile, a famous leaker has intimated that the same company will collaborate with the iconic photography brand...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 08 Sep 2021 17:18

Motorola's new Space Charge system. (Source: SparrowsNews via YouTube)

Motorola showcases its latest "Space Charging" truly-wireless power supply system

Motorola has introduced its latest development in completely wireless method of keeping mobile-device powered as "Space Charging". The OEM has now condensed this next-gen technology into a desktop transmitter rated to send up to 5...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 08 Sep 2021 16:26

The Galaxy S22 Ultra will be Samsung's next premier smartphone. (Image source: LetsGoDigital)

The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra may trump the Galaxy S22 and Galaxy S22 Plus in two aspects

According to a report, the Galaxy S22 Ultra may be the only device in the Galaxy S22 series to receive an Under Panel Camera and the Exynos 2200 in some markets. By contrast, punch-hole displays and the Snapdragon 898 will be head...

Alex Alderson, 08 Sep 2021 16:15

The Note 20 and Note 20 Ultra will be the end of the road for Galaxy Note fans. (Image source: ZDNet)

Samsung Galaxy Note trademark dropped, killing off hopes of a Galaxy Note 22 series

Samsung skipped the Galaxy Note 21 series this year, with the Galaxy Z series taking its place. Now, it has emerged that Samsung has not renewed its Galaxy Note trademark, making the chances of it releasing the Galaxy Note 22 seri...

Alex Alderson, 08 Sep 2021 16:05

The Redmi K50 series is slated to come with IP68 ratings and triple-figure charging rates

The Redmi K50 range of smartphones is already rumored to arrive in the form of high-quality handsets based on the specs predicted for them thus far. Now, a prominent leaker asserts their OEM will compound them with builds rated fo...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 08 Sep 2021 15:27

Rumor | The iQOO 8 Pro is coming to India, Snapdragon 888+ and all

The iQOO 8 Pro recently launched as the world's first E5 AMOLED display smartphone. Unfortunately for fans of advanced mobile tech, it only did so in its native China. Now, however, a new Geekbench leak hints its OEM may be arrang...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 08 Sep 2021 14:46

Xiaomi is expected to use 50 MP cameras extensively across its lineup in the future. (Source: Pocket Lint)

New 50 MP ISOCELL GN5 camera looks destined for the Xiaomi 12 Ultra

More details of Xiaomi's upcoming camera champ have surfaced. New information from a notable source heavily indicates that Samsung's latest 50 MP CMOS sensor, the ISOCELL GN5, could find its way to the Xiaomi 12 Ultra.

Ricci Rox, 08 Sep 2021 12:42

The Samsung Galaxy A72. (Source: NextPit)

Samsung Galaxy A53, A73, others tipped to feature Exynos chipset with AMD mRDNA GPU

Samsung is set to equip its next generation of Galaxy A-series phones with a weaker variant of the Exynos 2200 that will debut on the Galaxy S22 series. This chipset, also featuring an AMD mRDNA GPU, will be used on phones like th...

Ricci Rox, 07 Sep 2021 21:25

The first crease-less display will be available in 2023. (Image Source: LG)

LG readies crease-proof material for foldable displays

The days of the annoying display crease on foldable devices are numbered. Thanks to LG's advancements in the screen protective layer field, we can now look forward to the first devices integrating crease-proof folding displays lau...

Bogdan Solca, 07 Sep 2021 19:22

A future Redmi smartphone is expected to feature a 120 Hz OLED display powered by a Snapdragon 870 SoC, Redmi K30S pictured. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Redmi K40S or Redmi K50 series smartphone tipped to arrive early next year with a 120 Hz display and a Snapdragon 870 SoC

The Xiaomi 11T series may be on the verge of release, but Digital Chat Station is already looking to future Redmi smartphones. Reputedly, Xiaomi will release a Redmi smartphone next year with a 120 Hz OLED display, a 50 MP primary...

Alex Alderson, 07 Sep 2021 14:38

The Xiaomi 11T series may have IPS displays. (Image source: @xiaomiui & @_snoopytech_)

Xiaomi 11T and 11T Pro details emerge as official marketing renders leak

Xiaomi has confirmed that at least the 11T Pro will support Hyper Charge technology, delivering up to 120 W charging. Xiaomi 11T assets have also leaked, pointing to IPS displays, a 108 MP camera and perhaps even a 3.5 mm headphon...

Alex Alderson, 07 Sep 2021 14:00

MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition has gone awry for some POCO F3 handsets. (Image source: Xiaomi)

MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition is causing reboots on some POCO F3 smartphones

MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition has started reaching devices globally, but not without issue for some POCO F3 handsets. Apparently, the update has left affected handsets to experience frequent reboots, with 'framework' seemingly the pr...

Alex Alderson, 07 Sep 2021 00:43

An increasing number of Pixel 3-series units reportedly turn into bricks "overnight" without warning

Reports of Pixel 3 or 3 XL device that enter a state in which they become irretrievably unresponsive out of nowhere in the exact same way are growing in number. Such complaints from their phones' users have arisen as early as Dece...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 06 Sep 2021 23:26

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

Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra nets MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition outside China

MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition has reached another handset outside China. The update is now available to the Mi 11 Ultra, albeit only on MIUI's Indonesian branch, currently.

Alex Alderson, 06 Sep 2021 18:27

The Nova 9 is nearly here. (Source: Huawei)

The HarmonyOS-powered Huawei Nova 9 gets an official launch teaser

Huawei has confirmed a new generation for its mid-range smartphone series in 2021. The device in question has popped up in a new teaser that also furnishes it with a launch date. The Nova 9's suspiciously familiar design is also r...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 06 Sep 2021 18:17

MIUI Pure Mode disables APK sideloading and background app installs. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi tests MIUI Pure Mode to protect smartphones from dangerous apps

Xiaomi is testing a new feature that it is calling MIUI Pure Mode. Supposedly, the mode prevents dangerous apps from being installed by disabling APK sideloading and background app installs. MIUI Pure Mode will be an optional feat...

Alex Alderson, 06 Sep 2021 18:14

The new RedMagic 6S Pro. (Source: Nubia)

The RedMagic 6S Pro is the world's first Snapdragon 888+ phone with a physical RGB fan

RedMagic has made its 2021 flagship refresh official today (September 6, 2021). The 6S Pro may have the same basic build as its immediate predecessor; nevertheless, the OEM has crammed some new features a gaming-phone fan might en...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 06 Sep 2021 17:24

The MediaTek Dimensity 2000 is coming. (Source: MediaTek)

The MediaTek Dimensity 2000 could be more efficient than the Snapdragon 898 and Exynos 2200 thanks to TSMC's 4 nm node

MediaTek is finally set to deliver a bona fide flagship chipset in the form of the Dimensity 2000. The Dimensity 2000 will do battle with the Snapdragon 898 and Exynos 2200 and could even come out on top efficiency-wise, thanks to...

Ricci Rox, 06 Sep 2021 14:30

The Redmi Note 11 looks set to double the Redmi Note 10's charging wattage. (Source: Xiaomi)

Upcoming Redmi Note 11 tipped to get 67 W fast charging from the Mi 11 series

Xiaomi's next mid-range champ will be the Redmi Note 11 series, and a new leak has now provided some detail about what to expect from the lineup with respect to charging performance. Supposedly, the upcoming midrangers could get t...

Ricci Rox, 06 Sep 2021 13:26

The Xiaomi 11T Pro hopefully won't heat up too much while charging at 120 W. (Image source: Xiaomi - edited)

Xiaomi 11T Pro not Mix 4 likely to be the hottest fast-charging product at upcoming Xiaomi global launch event

Xiaomi is planning a huge product launch event for September 15, and it is believed the Xiaomi 11T, 11T Pro, 11T Lite, and the Xiaomi Pad 5 are going to be the stars of the show. A promo video doing the rounds on social media show...

Daniel R Deakin, 06 Sep 2021 09:17

The Galaxy S21 series offered the Exynos 2100 in most regions. (Source: NextPit)

Galaxy S22: Samsung tipped to use the Snapdragon 898 in most markets outside Europe

The Galaxy S22 series will showcase the much-awaited Exynos 2200 in all its glory next year but it appears most buyers of the lineup will get the Snapdragon 898 instead, with a new leak tipping only European models of the phones t...

Ricci Rox, 05 Sep 2021 21:35

The Exynos 2200 will power the Galaxy S22 in some regions. (Source: The Verge)

The Exynos 2200 and its mRDNA AMD GPU show 25% performance throttling by third round of benchmark tests

The Exynos 2200 will debut on the Galaxy S22 series next year. The chipset has now been benchmarked, and shows some noteworthy throttling by the third round of benchmarks, with performance dropping by up to 25%.

Ricci Rox, 05 Sep 2021 21:31

The Google Pixel 6 series will feature 50 MP main cameras. (Source: Google)

Rumor | Alleged Google Pixel 6 camera samples surface in the wild

The Google Pixel 6 series offers big 50 MP main cameras and is expected to offer excellent smartphone photography prowess. Images claimed to be camera samples from the Pixel 6 series have now leaked online, and expectant fans may ...

Ricci Rox, 05 Sep 2021 15:45

OnePlus flagships might look like this again. (Source: OnePlus)

Rumor | The new OnePlus 10 series will settle for an old design on the premium devices' launch

Fans of the brand OnePlus might be awaiting flagships projected to take their numerical series name into double digits for the first time in 2022. However, according to the latest word on these devices, they might fail to provide ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 04 Sep 2021 20:06

The latest 6S Pro teaser. (Source: RedMagic)

The RedMagic 6S Pro's looks leak out as further specs are revealed officially

The RedMagic 6S Pro can be expected to be an iterative upgrade over its immediate predecessor, based on the Snapdragon 888+ platform confirmed by its maker. Now, Chinese regulators may have revealed that this also probably applies...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 04 Sep 2021 19:07

The Huawei P60 series could be Snapdragon 898-powered phones

The flagship Huawei P50 series launched with options powered by the much lesser-spotted 4G/LTE-only version of the Snapdragon 888 processor. Now, a prominent leaker indicates that the OEM might secure an agreement with Qualcomm to...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 04 Sep 2021 18:14

The entire Realme 8i and Realme 8s spec sheet has been leaked online

Realme 8i and Realme 8s specs leaked online; both smartphones will run MediaTek SoCs

A new leak from Twitter tells us everything we need to know about the upcoming Realme 8i and Realme 8s. Both phones will run new MediaTek chipsets, but only the latter will be 5G-enabled. Realme is expected to unveil both smartpho...

Anil Ganti, 04 Sep 2021 17:56

All Samsung Galaxy A models stand to receive OIS support from next year.

Entire 2022 Samsung Galaxy A series lineup to receive big imaging improvements with inclusion of OIS

Samsung may start offering optical image stabilization (OIS) support across the entire Galaxy A lineup from next year. Currently, OIS is restricted to the Galaxy A72 and Galaxy A52 alongside the flagship Galaxy S and Galaxy Note s...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 04 Sep 2021 06:24

Qualcomm's newest flagship SoC has shown up on Geekbench

Qualcomm Snapdragon 898 shows up on Geekbench for the first time

Qualcomm's upcoming high-end SoC, the Snapdragon 888, made its Geekbench debut alongside a Vivo smartphone. Its single and multi-cores of 720 and 1,919 are lower than its predecessor, but this could be due to the SoC not operating...

Anil Ganti, 04 Sep 2021 04:19

The NitroPhone 1 is a Pixel 4a running GrapheneOS. (Image source: Daniel Romero)

NitroPhone 1: The 'safest Android smartphone in the world' is a Google Pixel 4a with a third-party ROM installed

The German company Nitrokey has announced its first smartphone, the NitroPhone 1. Billed as the world's safest Android smartphone, the NitroPhone 1 is nothing more than a Google Pixel 4a running a custom ROM for a lot of money.

Alex Alderson, 04 Sep 2021 01:56

One UI 4 beta testing will begin with the Galaxy S21 series later this month. (Image source: Samsung)

Samsung tipped to update over 70 devices to One UI 4 and Android 12

Samsung will launch One UI 4 beta testing this month, starting with the Galaxy S21 series. Ahead of that, we look at what devices people should expect Samsung to update to its next OS, which will be based on Android 12. Over 70 de...

Alex Alderson, 04 Sep 2021 00:18

MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition reached devices in China first. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi kicks off the MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition rollout globally

The rollout of MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition has started globally. The new update brings 'swift performance', 'focused algorithms', 'atomize memory' and 'liquid storage' to Xiaomi devices, starting with the POCO F3 and the Mi 11X.

Alex Alderson, 03 Sep 2021 20:54

Looking for viable alternatives just in case Nvidia messes things up for ARM. (Image Source: Apple + RISC-V)

Apple could soon integrate RISC-V technology in its proprietary processors

Apple is covering all its bases for its proprietary M chips, and is now looking into alternatives to ARM's core IPs in the eventuality that Nvidia manages to finalize the deal. A new job posted by Apple hints at the possibility th...

Bogdan Solca, 03 Sep 2021 20:00

The Redmi 10 Prime has a 90 Hz display and a 6,000 mAh battery, among other components. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi launches the Redmi 10 Prime with a 90 Hz display, a 6,000 mAh battery and a 50 MP camera

Xiaomi has let the Redmi 10 Prime loose in India, its latest entry-level smartphone. The Redmi 10 Prime offers a large display, an even larger battery and a high-resolution main camera. The handset is available with up to 6 GB of ...

Alex Alderson, 03 Sep 2021 16:15

The Galaxy M22 might just look like this. (Source: Samsung)

The Samsung Galaxy "M22" leaks via the FCC, Geekbench and its OEM's own website

Samsung is now projected to launch a successor to the Galaxy M21, thanks to a recent slew of leaks associated with a new model number suggesting this is indeed the case. It looks like the "M22" will turn out looking and performing...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 03 Sep 2021 15:58

Vivo's latest X70 trailer. (Source: Vivo)

The Vivo X70 series will launch with a cutting-edge 2K E5 display

Vivo is currently hyping its upcoming late-2021 flagship smartphones with some tantalizing details ahead of their launch. It seems the latest of these is the inclusion of an E5 display, the latest generation of Samsung OLED displa...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 03 Sep 2021 13:05

Xiaomi Explorers global registration opens for would-be product testers

Xiaomi has opened registration for the Xiaomi Explorers scheme for 2021. Those interested simply need to answer a few straightforward questions and could eventually find themselves first in line in regard to testing future Xiaomi ...

Daniel R Deakin, 03 Sep 2021 11:33

The Nokia XR20 manages to be a good outdoor phone without being clunky.

Nokia XR20: The Finns create a great outdoor phone on their first try

If you're clumsy like the author, you might have already considered a robust smartphone that doesn't immediately break after each mishap. Nokia presents an enticing offer here.

Florian Schmitt, 03 Sep 2021 07:52

The OnePlus Watch's latest update boosts its Spotify support and adds new watchfaces

OnePlus has released a new software update for its first-gen Watch. This new firmware adds Spotify playlist syncing to the wearable for the first time, as well as a real-time navigation display. The OEM has also prepared some new ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 02 Sep 2021 19:12

Google expects the Pixel 6 series to be its best-selling smartphones yet. (Image source: Google)

Google is backing itself to sell a record amount of Pixel smartphones with the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro

Apparently, Google expects the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro to be a hit, and the most successful smartphones to date. Supposedly, the company has asked its supply chain to produce 50% more handsets than in its most successful year, whi...

Alex Alderson, 02 Sep 2021 18:56

The Galaxy S21 FE will launch in four colours. (Image source: Samsung via SamMobile)

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE tipped to start shipping on October 28 as complete user manual leaks

The launch of the Galaxy S21 FE has slipped again, this time to late October. Apparently, Samsung's next Fan Edition smartphone will start shipping on October 28, with pre-orders opening a week earlier. An official Galaxy S21 FE u...

Alex Alderson, 02 Sep 2021 16:24

Xiaomi 12's primary 50 MP sensor could offer 1,920 fps super slow motion video capture. (Image Source: Xiaomist)

Rumor | Xiaomi 12 Ultra could offer astounding 1920 fps super slow motion video capture on the 50 MP primary sensor alongside other beastly specifications

Xiaomi is apparently testing a 1,920 fps super slow motion video capture on the upcoming Xiaomi 12 series. This mode is being tested on the 50 MP primary camera that is speculated to feature in the top end Xiaomi 12 variants. Othe...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 02 Sep 2021 09:53

The 200 MP HP1 will likely debut on the Xiaomi 12. (Source: Xylone)

Samsung unveils the 200 MP ISOCELL HP1 and the 50 MP ISOCELL GN5 cameras for flagships

Samsung has now unveiled its two new super-premium smartphone camera sensors, the 200 MP ISOCELL HP1 and the 50 MP ISOCELL GN5. The HP1 is the world's first 200 MP CMOS sensor and offers up to 16-in-1 pixel binning, while the GN5 ...

Ricci Rox, 02 Sep 2021 09:10

RedMagic teases the 6s Pro. (Source: RedMagic)

RedMagic teases the upcoming 6s Pro gaming flagship phone with a new kind of cooling system and enhanced display specs

RedMagic has announced that it will unveil a refresh of its 2021 Android gaming flagship 6 range later in September 2021. For now, it is hyping this 6s Pro with previews of specs such as its touch-sampling rate. The OEM has also r...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 01 Sep 2021 22:33

Steve Aoki develops a Snapdragon Soundscape. (Source: Qualcomm)

Qualcomm's Snapdragon Sound acquires Bluetooth Lossless Audio technology

Snapdragon Sound is a Qualcomm's audio platform slated to feature in the next generation of audio peripherals from OEMs such as Xiaomi. Its maker has announced that it will support Lossless audio technology, rated to reproduce "CD...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 01 Sep 2021 21:19

The Galaxy S22 series is expected to arrive as three devices like its predecessors, pictured. (Image source: Samsung)

Galaxy S22 Plus and S22 Ultra battery details show in 3C certifications

New certifications have provided some concrete details about two of Samsung's future flagship smartphones, the Galaxy S22+ and the Galaxy S22 Ultra. For some reason, the company has decided against increasing the battery capacity ...

Alex Alderson, 01 Sep 2021 17:48

Is this device a turning point for foldables? (Source: Samsung)

Samsung is slated to increase the production of displays for foldables by nearly 50% year-on-year

Samsung has already seen an uptick in the enthusiasm for foldable devices with the launch of its latest Galaxy Z Fold and Flip models. Now, its Display division is reportedly at the limits of its capacity to produce the requisite ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 01 Sep 2021 17:46