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The S97 Pro has an unusual feature. (Source: DOOGEE)

DOOGEE packs a laser rangefinder into its latest Android 11 rugged phone

DOOGEE often pitches its phones at those looking for the most practicality and the most gadgetry at the same time. The new S97 Pro really goes for this kind of appeal with a rugged build that contains a laser rangefinder. The OEM ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 21 Jun 2021 17:47

The Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra is capable of 5x optical zoom and 120x digital zoom. (Image source: Xiaomi/Alvin Tse - edited)

Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra shoots for the moon and succeeds thanks to its 50 MP Samsung ISOCELL GN2 sensor

A Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra has produced an incredible shot of the moon in part thanks to the presence of its powerful 50 MP Samsung ISOCELL GN2 image sensor. The SuperMoon mode found in Xiaomi’s MIUI 12 skin also assisted in taking the ...

Daniel R Deakin, 21 Jun 2021 11:06

An alleged Z Flip 3 promo. (Source: GSMArena)

New Galaxy Z Fold and Z Flip 3 rumors might imply hope for cheaper foldable flagships in 2021

The latest generation of Samsung's foldable flagships are projected to be announced in August 2021. The Z Fold3 and Z Flip3 are said to be right on track for this event, having now entered mass production. Interestingly, they are ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 20 Jun 2021 17:57

The Xiaomi Mi 6: still hanging on in there. (Source: Weibo)

Xiaomi's CEO claims that over 2 million Mi 6 units are still in use

The Mi 6 is Xiaomi's flagship Android smartphone from 2017, which means it is just over 4 years old now. However, according to the OEM's CEO, Lei Jun, just over 2 million users still have it in their hands. This, then, might be an...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 20 Jun 2021 16:23

The Mate 40 series might get successors after all. (Source: Huawei)

The Huawei Mate 50 is not cancelled after all: new leak

According to recent rumors circulating around China's tech media, Huawei may be obliged to skip updating its Mate series of premium phablets in 2021. However, the latest word is that this launch is back on. Then again, the 50 seri...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 20 Jun 2021 15:01

AMD mRDNA 2 in upcoming Samsung Exynos apparently beats the latest Mali GPU even under throttling. (Image Source: AMD Computex 2021 keynote)

Rumor | Exynos with AMD mRDNA 2 to be unveiled in July, peak performance better than next-gen Mali GPU while beating latest Mali even with 30% throttling; Google signing up for mRDNA 2 as well

AMD's mobile Radeon mRDNA 2 graphics is reportedly a bit faster than the upcoming ARM Mali GPU in peak performance, and the performance is higher than the latest Mali GPU even if subjected to a 30% performance drop under throttlin...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 20 Jun 2021 11:05

Google might be about to enhance Find My Device. (Source: XDA)

Rumor | Google is working on cloning Apple's Find My service

Google already provides a Find My Device service for Android. Now, a new leak suggests that it is working on making it more like Apple's version. The Mountain View giant is reportedly working on a new OS option that allows devices...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 19 Jun 2021 18:44

Is Samsung the next member of the MTA? (Source: ITHome)

Rumor | Samsung will join the Mutual Transfer Alliance for a new kind of file-sharing

OnePlus, Meizu and Asus are just some of the members of the Mutual Transfer Alliance, a new group that allows its members access to a new, Bluetooth-independent method of localized file-swapping between devices. The option is gett...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 19 Jun 2021 16:49

Galaxy S21 FE renders. (Source: LetsGoDigital)

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE: renders, pricing, details, launch dates and all we know so far

Samsung's next notable smartphone will be the Galaxy S21 FE, a sequel to last year's very well-received Galaxy S20 FE. While there's not been much in the way of official information, here's all we know about it at the moment, incl...

Ricci Rox, 19 Jun 2021 11:45

The Sony Xperia 1 III could be released as part of an attractive pre-order bundle. (Image source: Sony - edited)

Official Sony Xperia 1 III price in the US leaves potential buyers wondering about pre-order bundles to soften the blow

Sony has finally revealed the asking price for the Xperia 1 III in the US. The 5G-capable smartphone with triple lens camera, water-resistance certification, 4K 120 Hz OLED, and even a 3.5 mm audio jack, will set buyers back by US...

Daniel R Deakin, 19 Jun 2021 11:40

The Mi Mix 4 as imagined by Ice Universe. (Image source: Ice Universe)

Fantastical Xiaomi Mi Mix 4 rumour details astronomical price and uninspiring display specifications

The Mi Mix 4 will reportedly launch next quarter, as Xiaomi looks to release its second Mi Mix handset this year. The Mi Mix 4 will allegedly not come cheap though, and could be even more expensive than the pricey Mi 11 Ultra.

Alex Alderson, 18 Jun 2021 17:10

New UDC demos from Visionox (center) and ZTE (right) emerge. (Source: Weibo)

Rumor | ZTE will launch a second-gen under-display camera phone soon

The eminent leaker Digital Chat Station claims to have spotted a prototype for ZTE's second-gen under-display camera (UDC) Android smartphone. The device was allegedly snapped alongside a demo of Visionox' InV See Pro, this compan...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 18 Jun 2021 17:07

The POCO X3 GT will be a rebadged Redmi Note 10 Pro, pictured. (Image source: Xiaomi)

The POCO X3 GT lands on the FCC as a rebadged Redmi Note 10 Pro ahead of a global launch

The POCO X3 GT is on its way to market, having passed through the FCC. The upcoming POCO handset is another Xiaomi re-brand, this time of the China-only Redmi Note 10 Pro. The POCO X3 GT will feature a Dimensity 1100 SoC, a 120 Hz...

Alex Alderson, 18 Jun 2021 17:01

Global OnePlus smartphones are slated to hang on to OxygenOS following OPPO merger

OnePlus has released its latest official beta OS versions for its 2020 flagship 8 series against a backdrop of news concerning its integration with its sister OEM OPPO. The announcement may have led to anxiety around losing the po...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 18 Jun 2021 16:17

Sony Xperia 1 III vs. Samsung Galaxy S21: The Xperia was faster. (Image source: Sony/Samsung, TechNick/Vật Vờ Studio -edited)

Sony Xperia 1 III annihilates Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra in speed test but offers more mixed results in camera comparison

The Sony Xperia 1 III has started appearing in numerous review and test videos on YouTube. Two recent videos have tested both the Xperia 1 III’s speed and camera equipment against the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra. While the Sony smart...

Daniel R Deakin, 18 Jun 2021 10:23

The Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra is a very powerful high-end smartphone.

Verdict for the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra - The flagship smartphone needs some polishing

The Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra proved to be a very capable smartphone in our review. It is the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra’s true competitor. However, there is still some room for improvement, especially in terms of software.

Marcus Herbrich, 17 Jun 2021 23:57

The Moto Defy is a ruggedized form of the Moto G9 Play. (Source: Motorola)

The Moto Defy is Motorola's new affordable rugged phone with a Snapdragon 662 and two years of support

Motorola has now debuted its newest device, the Moto Defy. The Defy is a rugged phone born from Motorola's partnership with Bullitt Group. It offers mostly mid-range specs but excels at being a rugged phone, with an IP68 rating, M...

Ricci Rox, 17 Jun 2021 21:17

OnePlus updates the Nord CE 5G twice in the same day

OnePlus launched its new Nord CE 5G smartphone about a week ago now (on June 10, 2021). Nevertheless, reports of not 1 but 2 system updates in quick succession for the device have emerged. The first upgraded its security patch lev...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 17 Jun 2021 18:21

The Velvet LTE is one of three devices set to receive Android 11. (Image source: LG)

The LG Velvet LTE gains Android 11 in South Korea; OS upgrade slips for it, the G8S ThinQ and G8X ThinQ in other markets

LG continues its crawl towards adopting Android 11 across its remaining product stack. Now, the company has started updating the Velvet LTE, also known as the Velvet 4G. LG hopes to have finished rolling out Android 11 globally by...

Alex Alderson, 17 Jun 2021 15:59

The first ever Leica smartphone, the Leitz Phone 1 is one of the prettiest smartphones of 2021. (Image: Leica)

Leica has launched its first ever smartphone dubbed the Leitz Phone 1 and it is a stunner

Leica has launched its first ever smartphone, the Leica Leitz Phone 1. The new device appears to have been designed in close partnership with Sharp and looks to be based on the recently launched Sharp Aquos R6.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 17 Jun 2021 15:31

The Velvet 2 Pro would have been one of LG's flagship smartphones of 2021. (Image source: Google Play Console via Evan Blass)

The LG Velvet 2 Pro hits the Google Play Console

LG's last flagship smartphone has reached the Google Play Console. The Velvet 2 Pro, codenamed the LG Rainbow, has some bleeding-edge hardware and would have been an excellent upgrade on last year's LG Velvet.

Alex Alderson, 17 Jun 2021 14:41

The Redmi Note 9 Pro has started receiving Android 11 in Europe. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi upgrades the Redmi Note 9 Pro to Android 11, but holds back on MIUI 12.5 for now

In February, Xiaomi stated that the Redmi Note 9 Pro would receive MIUI 12.5 in late Q2 2021, a period that we are now in. However, the device has just received a new upgrade, and it only contains Android 11. For some reason, Xiao...

Alex Alderson, 17 Jun 2021 14:27

The Galaxy Z Fold 3 is one of two foldable smartphones that Samsung is expected to launch this year. (Image source: Meeco.kr)

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 renders show how the foldable flagship could look with flat edges

New renders have offered another look at the proposed Galaxy Z Fold 3, one of Samsung's foldable smartphones for 2021. The renders are based on past leaks, including now-deleted promotional material.

Alex Alderson, 17 Jun 2021 01:07

Google announces a new feature for Messages. (Source: Google)

Google brings end-to-end encryption for the Messages app out of beta

Google has been testing the ability to send texts, files and photos through its Messages service with end-to-end encryption for some time. Now, it has announced that it is to become available for the stable version of this app. Th...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 16 Jun 2021 23:47

Honor introduces its latest smartphones. (Source: Honor)

Honor confirms a launch for the Snapdragon 888-powered Magic 3 smartphone for later in 2021

Honor has launched its latest 50-series smartphones today (June 16, 2021) as premium mid-rangers, which might make some fans wonder where the flagship counterpart has got to. However, the brand's CEO also confirmed that this devic...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 16 Jun 2021 22:26

Honor launches the Honor 50 SE, Honor 50, and Honor 50 Pro with powerful 5G chips and 108 MP cameras across the board

Honor has finally released its new set of devices in China. The phones, the Honor 50 SE, Honor 50, and Honor 50 Pro offer powerful sub-premium chipsets as well 108 MP main cameras, at a starting price point under the equivalent of...

Ricci Rox, 16 Jun 2021 19:01

2021 might not see a next-gen Mate. (Source: Huawei)

Rumor | Huawei will skip launching the Mate 50 series of phablets in 2021

Huawei usually launches premium mobile devices known as the Mate series in the third quarter of the year. However, according to the latest word from the Chinese media, an upgrade for the current 40 line will not be forthcoming thi...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 16 Jun 2021 18:00

OnePlus to merge with Oppo as it seeks to rationalize its operations. (Image: OnePlus)

OnePlus to merge with Oppo in a move that comes as little surprise

OnePlus has announced that it is merging its operations with Oppo. The two companies are owned by the same parent company and had already merged their R&D teams five months ago.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 16 Jun 2021 14:39

Official Huawei P50 series teaser. (Source: Huawei)

Sketchy alleged Huawei P50 Pro+ camera samples claim a groundbreaking 200x zoom

The Huawei P50 series is expected to debut in August. Much has been said about the range-topping Huawei P50 Pro+'s expected 200x zoom. A set of images have now surfaced online, with a claim to being camera samples from the device....

Ricci Rox, 16 Jun 2021 13:08

The Google Pixel 6 series has adopted an interesting solution for the camera housing. (Image source: Weibo/OnLeaks - edited)

New Google Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro phone cases shown off next to Pixel 4 XL case highlights innovative camera housing design

New phone cases for the Google Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro smartphones have appeared in a number of live shots that were originally shared on a Chinese social media site. The Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro cases were also placed next to a ca...

Daniel R Deakin, 16 Jun 2021 10:16

The Realme GT delivers top draw performance at a bargain price point. (Source: Realme)

Realme GT 5G debuts in Europe for just €449: Cheapest Snapdragon 888 device on the market

Realme has now brought its performance-focused affordable premium phone, the Realme GT 5G, over to the global market. Europe, specifically. The Realme GT 5G offers a Snapdragon 888 and up to 12 GB of RAM and 256 GB while bearing a...

Ricci Rox, 15 Jun 2021 20:30

Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra facing battery drain issues June 2021

Samsung's Galaxy S21 Ultra has battery drain issues

What appears to be a widespread issue is affecting Galaxy S21 Ultra devices and looks like the camera app is the culprit. In some cases, the battery drain can go as far as 21 percent in seven hours and only 15 minutes of screen ti...

Codrut Nistor, 15 Jun 2021 17:57

The OnePlus Nord N200 5G features the lowly Snapdragon 480 5G SoC. (Image source: OnePlus)

OnePlus Nord N200 5G launched: A weaker OnePlus Nord CE 5G alternative only for North America

OnePlus has announced another Nord smartphone, albeit only for North America. The Nord N200 5G is a cheaper option than the European and Indian-exclusive Nord CE 5G, and its specifications reflect that. The OnePlus Nord N200 5G wi...

Alex Alderson, 15 Jun 2021 17:49

Xiaomi's next foldable smartphone may arrive before the end of the year, Mi Mix Fold pictured. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Details on Xiaomi's next-generation foldable smartphone leak with a Q4 2021 release date penned

According to a renowned leaker, Xiaomi is planning another stab at releasing a foldable smartphone. The new device will feature significantly more impressive specifications than the Mi Mix Fold, which cannot keep pace with the Mat...

Alex Alderson, 15 Jun 2021 17:44

The uMCP chips combine LPDDR5 RAM with UFS 3.1 storage. (Image Source: Samsung)

Samsung brings LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage on a single chip to more affordable mainstream handhelds

Samsung is now mass producing its first uMCP solutions that combine LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage on a single chip. These are just as fast as what we have thus seen on high-end smartphones, but they also require less energy, so t...

Bogdan Solca, 15 Jun 2021 17:10

Samsung is expected to continue reserving its best and most expensive hardware for its Galaxy S Ultra smartphones. (Image source: Samsung)

Samsung Galaxy S22 series display sizes leaked; only Galaxy S22 Ultra will have a glass back panel

New details about the Galaxy S22 series have leaked. According to reports, Samsung's next flagships will be smaller than the current Galaxy S21 models, except for the Galaxy S22 Ultra. The Galaxy S22 and Galaxy S22 Plus have been ...

Alex Alderson, 15 Jun 2021 14:49

The Xiaomi Mi A2 has now received the June 2021 security patch. (Image source: Xiaomi)

The Xiaomi Mi A2 receives fixes for over a dozen security flaws with its latest update

Xiaomi has updated the Mi A2 once again, just under a week after it updated the Mi A2 Lite. The new update addresses over a dozen security flaws that Google has outlined as either critical or high.

Alex Alderson, 15 Jun 2021 14:45

Android 12 Beta 2 suggests that future Pixel smartphones will support faster than 10 W wireless charging. (Image source: OnLeaks)

The Google Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro may support high-wattage wireless charging

Android 12 Beta 2 appears to have revealed details about the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro's wireless charging capabilities. According to a report, Google has added support for a wireless charger with a fan, implying that the Pixel 6 an...

Alex Alderson, 15 Jun 2021 14:42

Rumor | Honor's 50-series smartphones make it onto Geekbench just ahead of their launch

Honor will launch its new 50-series smartphones on June 16, 2021, which means that some of its members seem to have just beaten this deadline to leak onto Geekbench 5. These new listings might prove that the OEM will introduce a D...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 15 Jun 2021 12:44

Sony might be planning a Pro variant of the Xperia 1 III featuring the successor to the SD888 SoC. (Image source: Sony (Xperia PRO promo) - edited)

Xperia 1 III Pro: Rumor claims Sony is prepping a new smartphone with Snapdragon 888 successor and RAM bump

A Sony Xperia 1 III Pro, rather than an Xperia PRO II, is apparently being prepped for release according to a new rumor. The beefed-up variant of the Xperia 1 III will purportedly be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 successo...

Daniel R Deakin, 15 Jun 2021 11:05

The 888 may have been supplanted in its industry already. (Source: Qualcomm)

Rumor | Several Android OEMs are working on their next-gen Snapdragon-powered flagship phones already

Leaks concerning a successor to Qualcomm's current top-end mobile SoC, the Snapdragon 888, have only just started to emerge. Nevertheless, there are hints that phone manufacturers have been sent samples of this alleged "895" to te...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 14 Jun 2021 23:12

Xiaomi previews its new smartwatch. (Source: Twitter)

Xiaomi teases the launch of the new Mi Watch Revolve Active in India

Xiaomi has announced that it will release a new smartwatch to the Indian market soon. This new wearable is called the Active version of the Mi Watch Revolve, and does not appear hugely different from that pre-existing smartwatch. ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 14 Jun 2021 15:21

We may have to wait a bit longer before we can see the Galaxy S21 FE in action

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE launch could be delayed due to global chip shortage

A new report says that Samsung may hold off on launching the Galaxy S21 FE in August. It seems that the company has trouble procuring the Snapdragon 888 chipsets that power the smartphone. Another rumour suggests that Samsung coul...

Anil Ganti, 14 Jun 2021 10:14

Samsung makes its own line of Exynos CPUs. (Source: Samsung)

Rumor | Samsung will manufacture the Snapdragon 895 alongside the Exynos 2200, both of which will be 4nm

A new Twitter leak suggests that Samsung has won the contract to supply Qualcomm with the successor to its flagship mobile SoC, the Snapdragon 888. Should this be the case, the South Korean giant will make this chipset alongside i...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 13 Jun 2021 20:00

The newly leaked accessories might be bought alongside this case one day. (Source: /Leaks)

Alleged Pixel 6 and 6 Pro screen protector leaks uphold earlier renders hinting at the upcoming Google phones' new displays

Google is projected to return to offering an XL (even if it is rumored to be called the Pro now) variant with the upcoming Pixel 6 series. Now, a screen protector allegedly made for this phone has shown up on SlashLeaks, as has on...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 13 Jun 2021 16:26

Rumor | Samsung will unleash the Galaxy M32 in June 2021 at a starting price of as little as ~US$205

The Galaxy M32 is a phone reportedly destined for the Indian market in 2021. The latest rumors state that Samsung will finally have this device ready to go in June of this year. It is expected to launch with quad rear cameras, a 6...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 13 Jun 2021 15:49

A 2022 Sony Xperia flagship smartphone could have an under-display camera. (Image source: Sony - edited)

Sony teases potential Xperia 1 IV with under-display camera in WF-1000XM4 ads

Sony may have teased the design and innovation of a future Xperia 1 IV smartphone in recent adverts for its WF-1000XM4 headphones. In at least three promo clips, users of the new noise-cancelling headphones can be seen accessing a...

Daniel R Deakin, 13 Jun 2021 11:45

The Nord may be due a successor. (Source: OnePlus)

Rumor | The OnePlus Nord 2 is actually a rebranded Realme X9 Pro

The smartphone brands Realme and OnePlus are rumored to be working on phones powered by the Dimensity 1200 SoC: the X9 Pro and the Nord 2 respectively. Now, a Weibo-based leaker insists that they are in fact one and the same, and ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 12 Jun 2021 23:26

Galaxy Fold 3 render based on rumors. (Image: @BenGeskin)

Samsung Unpacked August 3 event expected to see Galaxy Z Fold 3, Flip 3 and Galaxy Watch 4 series unveiled

Samsung’s next major Galaxy Unpacked event is tipped for August 3. The event is expected to see the unveiling of the Galaxy Z Fold 3, Flip 3 and Galaxy Watch 4 series.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 12 Jun 2021 10:55