Smartphone

Could the "Key3" look like this? (Source: LetsGoDigital)

Keyed up: the upcoming first-gen 5G BlackBerry's looks are predicted in new renders

BlackBerry's latest owner, OnwardMobility, has committed to bringing the brand's signature physical keyboard back in a 5G phone soon. A tech blog has published work that imagines how such a phone might be designed in 2021. It comb...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 14 Apr 2021 18:44

The Redmi Note 10 5G may be coming to the US and India as a POCO re-brand

The Redmi Note 10 series is now available in India - on the other hand, it is missing its vanilla 5G variant. Now, there are signs that this Dimensity 700-powered phone is coming to the market after all, albeit under a different n...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 14 Apr 2021 17:58

The iPhone could be getting a major camera spec bump in two years' time. (Image: own)

Kuo: 48-megapixel sensors coming to iPhone in 2022, Mini model to be cut

According to famed Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, the 2022 iPhone line will include massive 48-megapixel sensors and will be able to record 8K video. Kuo also claims that Apple will kill off the Mini model that has so far struggled t...

Sam Medley, 14 Apr 2021 16:12

Sony Xperia 1 III - Frosted Black. (Image Source: Sony)

Sony Xperia 1 III and Xperia 5 III now official with 120 Hz OLED displays and variable telephoto lenses

Sony has introduced two new Xperia premium phones — the Xperia 1 III and Xperia 5 III. Both phones sport largely similar specifications including the Snapdragon 888 5G SoC with the main differences being with respect to the displa...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 14 Apr 2021 12:57

A concept render of an iPhone with under-display Face ID system. (Image: Macrumors)

All-screen iPhone with no notch and under-display Face ID due in 2023 says Kuo

Apple is prepping an under-display Face ID system for its iPhones, according to renowned Apple analyst, Ming-Chi Kuo. The system will debut in Apple’s 2023 models and will mean the elimination of the controversial display notch cr...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 14 Apr 2021 12:42

Renders of the Moto G20. (Source: 91Mobiles)

Moto G20 specifications and images revealed ahead of launch: Budget phone with a weird SoC

Motorola is geared to release its next budget device, the Moto G20, in the near future. Specs, features, and images of the phone have now been revealed, with a major talking point being the SoC—Motorola eschewing offerings from Qu...

Ricci Rox, 14 Apr 2021 11:16

The Xperia 10 III features a larger battery and a more powerful SoC than its predecessor. (Image source: Sony)

Sony launches the Xperia 10 III, its budget entry in its Mark III series, with a Snapdragon 690 SoC and a 4,500 mAh battery

Sony has unveiled the Xperia 10 III, which builds on the Xperia 10 II. The Xperia 10 III retains its predecessor's design, but Sony has upgraded its battery capacity to 4,500 mAh. Additionally, the Snapdragon 665 from last year's ...

Alex Alderson, 14 Apr 2021 09:44

The LG Wing's price is slashed by over US$600 in India

The LG Wing is, as it turns out, one of this OEM's last ever high-end smartphones. It is also the only one around with an innovative "swivel-action" main display. It is currently on sale for 62% (or ~US$665) off its normal price v...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 13 Apr 2021 23:49

The Pixel 6 could mark a switch away from the Sony IMX363 camera that Google has been using for years. (Image source: Nick Nice)

The Google Pixel 6 may feature a Samsung ISOCELL camera instead of the ageing Sony IMX363

Google Camera modders have found what could be an exciting feature of the Pixel 6. It seems that Google has added support for Samsung's camera sensors to its Super Res Zoom feature, indicating that the next Pixel could use an ISOC...

Alex Alderson, 13 Apr 2021 21:44

Descendant XI ROM April 2021 update now available (Source: Own)

The April update of Descendant XI comes with various minor changes, as well as support for the Xiaomi Mi 9/9 SE, Poco M2, and Redmi K20 Pro/Mi 9T Pro

The latest update for this custom Android ROM now supports four more Xiaomi handsets and integrates the latest security patch from Google. The list of added features includes multiple UI changes, fixes, as well as always-on schedu...

Codrut Nistor, 13 Apr 2021 18:44

Computex will go ahead in 2021. (Source: Computex)

AMD, Intel, Qualcomm and more confirm their attendance at Computex 2021

The major Computex industry event is now confirmed to take place in 2021. It will do so in "hybrid" form this year, which means a blend of onsite and virtual presentations and resources. This entire show will run from May 31 to Ju...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 13 Apr 2021 14:17

The blurred live image shows the Sony Xperia 1 III looking identical to the concept render. (Image source: AndroidNext/@OnLeaks - edited)

Xperia 1 III live image and specs leak show Sony's next flagship is ready to compete with a 4K 120 Hz display and bigger battery than the Xperia 1 II

A live image of the upcoming Sony Xperia 1 III has been leaked showing the flagship smartphone clad in black and purple. An accompanying specs leak has revealed 12 GB RAM, a 6.5-inch 4K display, and a 120 Hz refresh rate. The Xper...

Daniel R Deakin, 13 Apr 2021 08:18

Asus rolls out Android 11 for the ZenFone 7 series worldwide

The ZenFone 7 series is Asus' 2020 camera-focused flagship phone series. Despite this, the 2 devices are only just now receiving the OTA to update them to Android 11. This worldwide roll-out also upgrades their security patch leve...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 12 Apr 2021 21:16

The LG Velvet will be one of the few LG smartphones to receive Android 13. (Image source: LG)

These LG smartphones will receive Android 12 and Android 13; V60 ThinQ is the only notable absentee

LG has confirmed which of its smartphones will see Android 12 and Android 13, while reiterating its Android 11 update plans. At least the LG Velvet and LG Wing will receive Android 13, while the V50, G8 and three Q-series smartpho...

Alex Alderson, 12 Apr 2021 18:35

A "Galaxy A82" in the wild. (Source: Weibo)

Galaxy A82: a new hands-on leak with the upcoming mid-range Samsung phone is devoid of flip-cam

A number of recent tips have pointed to the imminent launch of the Galaxy A82, although it might also be known as the Quantum2 in its maker Samsung's native South Korea. However, it now seems it will drop the distinctive flip-cam ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 12 Apr 2021 16:00

The Nokia X20 will be one of the company's first smartphones to receive three major OS updates. (Image source: HMD Global)

HMD Global announces three years of OS updates for mid-range Nokia devices; two years for budget handsets and not necessarily anything for the Nokia C-series

HMD Global may have received plaudits for committing to three years of OS updates for its new Nokia X-series. However, the Nokia G-series and C-series have not been treated to that same level of software support, even though HMD G...

Alex Alderson, 12 Apr 2021 14:03

Here's what the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra could look like

Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra concept renders showcase new 200MP camera sensor alongside Olympus branding

New concept renders of the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra have emerged online. They envision the smartphone to employ an unusually large 200MP sensor, complete with Olympus branding. S-Pen support is touted, too, along with an under-dis...

Anil Ganti, 12 Apr 2021 09:14

Sony is prepping a major mobile gaming initiative. (Image: Sony)

Sony plans big push into mobile gaming under the PlayStation banner

Sony is cooking up a big push into mobile gaming with a new mobile gaming strategy taking shape. The company’s plans have been revealed in a job posting for a new Head of Mobile, PlayStation Studios ad to be located in either San ...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 12 Apr 2021 02:10

Android 11 finally hits the LG Velvet 5G UW in the US

The Velvet 5G UW is the Verizon version of this LG premium mid-ranger. It was announced and released in 2020, and is now receiving the major software update that upgrades the phone to Android 11. It comes with new features such as...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 11 Apr 2021 18:11

The first render of the upcoming Galaxy S21 FE has leaked. (@OnLeaks/Voice)

The first Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (Fan Edition) renders have surfaced

Steve Hemmerstoffer is at it again with an exclusive leak of the eagerly anticipated Samsung Galaxy S21 FE. The Fan Edition variant of the Galaxy S21 is expected to debut in the coming months and should offer excellent bang-for-bu...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 11 Apr 2021 03:29

Redmi's "gaming phone" might be a custom K40 variant. (Source: Xiaomi)

Redmi's first-gen gaming phone is now tipped to launch in mid- to late April 2021

The Xiaomi brand Redmi has indicated it will launch its first-ever Android phone for gaming in 2021. According to the leaker Digital Chat Station, it might be here sooner rather than later. The device is also now slated to launch ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 10 Apr 2021 19:54

A cool iridescent effect and a clearly prominent wave pattern: The Moto G10 looks good and feels high-quality.

Motorola Moto G10: Why we're excited about the case

Motorola's affordable mid-range phone Moto G10 takes a new approach when it comes to the case: No more boring, standardized rear sides, but wavy patterns and iridescent colors instead. And we really like it.

Florian Schmitt, 10 Apr 2021 19:33

Half a billion LinkedIn accounts have been allegedly scraped. (Source: LinkedIn)

The contents of 500 million LinkedIn accounts is reportedly up for sale

A user of a "popular hacker forum" claims to have scraped the data from approximately 500 million LinkedIn accounts - personal information such as names, email addresses and phone numbers included - and now plans to sell it at auc...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 10 Apr 2021 19:17

New Mi Mix 4 renders. (Source: Ice Universe)

New renders show the upcoming Xiaomi Mi Mix 4 pushing the boundaries of the bezel-less design thanks to an under-display selfie camera

Three years after the release of the Mi Mix 3, Xiaomi looks set to deliver the next device in the series—the Mi Mix 4. Unofficial renders of the phone have surfaced, painting an image of a device with potentially the slimmest, cle...

Ricci Rox, 10 Apr 2021 18:04

The Sony Xperia 10 III in the new live image resembles the OnLeaks renders. (Image source: AndroidNext/OnLeaks/Voice - edited)

Sony Xperia 10 III turns up in blurry live image as specs leak reveals decent battery capacity bump over the Xperia 10 II

An alleged live image of the upcoming Sony Xperia 10 III has turned up online, showing off the smartphone in black and white livery. On top of that, an additional supposed specs leak has revealed that the Xperia 10 III will be pow...

Daniel R Deakin, 10 Apr 2021 10:49

OnePlus announces a new 9R launch. (Source: Weibo)

OnePlus announces a Chinese launch for the 9R in April 2021

The OnePlus 9R was originally presented as a "gaming" alternative variant of the OEM's latest flagship Android smartphone series that was exclusive to India. However, the company has now announced that it is to be available in Chi...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 09 Apr 2021 23:48

The iPhones 12 are early 2021 best-sellers. (Source: Apple)

The iPhone 12 was the best-selling phone in January 2021

Counterpoint Research has just released its first top-10 list of the best-selling smartphones in 2021. It shows that Apple dominates these rankings with no less than 6 different iPhones. They include every variant of the 12 series...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 09 Apr 2021 23:16

The Google Pixel 4a's successor is on the way. (Source: Business Insider)

Google confirms the Pixel 5a for launch amidst rumors of a cancellation

Reports surfaced a few hours ago claiming that Google had canceled its plans for the release of a Pixel 5a. Google has swiftly laid those rumors to rest, though, by confirming that the Pixel 5a will be released later this year, at...

Ricci Rox, 09 Apr 2021 20:53

One UI? On my iPhone? (Image via MacRumors)

Samsung gives iPhone users a taste of the "other side" with iTest web app

A new web app from Samsung New Zealand helps iPhone users try out Samsung's smartphone interface without buying a new phone. The iTest app is an interactive simulation of Samsung's One UI. However, many of the "apps" and features ...

Sam Medley, 09 Apr 2021 17:09

Samsung and Olympus could join forces soon

New rumour suggests that Samsung is working with Olympus to develop camera hardware for the Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Galaxy S22 Ultra

Samsung is reportedly working with legendary camera manufacturer Olympus to develop camera hardware for its upcoming devices. We could see it in action alongside the Galaxy Z Fold 3 this year or on the Galaxy S22 Ultra in 2022.

Anil Satyanarayana, 09 Apr 2021 16:36

Some OnePlus 9 Pro handsets suffer from overheating issues. (Image source: Izzy Jiang)

OnePlus 9 Pro owners complain of crippling overheating issues

The OnePlus 9 Pro has been shipping to people for about a week now, following its elaborate launch and extended marketing campaign. There are already countless complaints from people about their OnePlus 9 Pro handsets overheating,...

Alex Alderson, 09 Apr 2021 14:00

The THX Onyx is an on-the-go audiophile's dream. (Image: THX)

The THX Onyx USB-C dongle is a MQA with hi-res audio DAC, works with iPhones, Androids, PCs and Macs

THX has unveiled the Onyx, a portable hi-res audio DAC that is compatible with both Android and iPhones as well as PCs and Macs. The new device features a high-quality ESS DAC, a THX Achromatic Audio Amplifier (THX AAA) and includ...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 09 Apr 2021 12:53

The ZTE Axon 30 Pro+/Ultra looks promising but could be priced at US$1,200. (Image: Weibo)

ZTE Axon 30 Ultra rumored to be priced at a sky-high US$1,200

ZTE has raised eyebrows with its first serious challenger to the high-end Android smartphone market with the impending launch of the Axon 30 Ultra. However, hopes that it might also be competitively prices have been dashed with a ...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 09 Apr 2021 11:51

Nokia X10 and Nokia X20 come with three years of guaranteed Android OS and security updates. (Image Source: HMD Global)

Nokia X10 and Nokia X20 announced with Snapdragon 480 and three years of OS updates

HMD Global has introduced the Nokia X10 and Nokia X20 5G phones based on the Snapdragon 480 5G platform. The Nokia X10 and X20 feature mostly identical specifications but differ with respect to the RAM, primary camera, and the fro...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 09 Apr 2021 11:38

The Lenovo Legion Phone Duel 2 is quite fragile

The Lenovo Legion Phone Duel 2 is just as fragile as the Asus ROG Phone 5

Renowned YouTuber and smartphone breaker JerryRigEverything put the newly-launched Lenovo Legion Phone Duel 2 through the paces. The smartphone was quick to break in his bend test, much like the Asus ROG Phone 5. The area around t...

Anil Satyanarayana, 09 Apr 2021 11:32

Xiaomi is set to launch the Redmi Note 10s in various markets soon

The Redmi Note 10s' imminent global debut has effectively been confirmed through a new certification issued by the Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG). The new document registers the phone by name, and also specifies multiple v...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 09 Apr 2021 00:51

HTC insists it is not quite dead yet with plans for new 5G phones and extended reality equipment to launch in 2021

Not much has been heard of HTC since it launched its Desire 21 Pro in January 2021. However, the OEM reportedly intends to stay in the smartphone industry for at least the rest of this year, with new 5G devices ready to go from th...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 08 Apr 2021 23:55

The Asus Zenfone 7 series was released in September last year. (Source: Asus)

The Asus Zenfone 8 Mini draws closer to launch as it appears on certification website

Asus is geared to release a compact premium phone in the form of the Zenfone 8 Mini. That phone could be closer to release than expected, as it has now been spotted on the TUV certification website, with information on charging sp...

Ricci Rox, 08 Apr 2021 22:59

The Mi 11 Ultra has the largest smartphone camera sensor, but the Mate 40 Pro Plus keeps up with it in most situations. (Image source: Xiaomi)

The Mi 11 Ultra comes out ahead of the Galaxy S21 Ultra in early camera tests, but the Huawei Mate 40 Pro Plus is a worthy opponent

The Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra remains atop DxOMark's questionable leaderboard, where the Galaxy S21 Ultra scores less than its predecessor. The website's in-depth review compares the Mi 11 Ultra against the Huawei Mate 40 Pro Plus and th...

Alex Alderson, 08 Apr 2021 19:48

Lenovo's newest gaming smartphone is finally here

Lenovo Legion Phone Duel 2 smartphone launched with top-of-the-line-hardware and a bevy of gaming features

Lenovo's second gaming smartphone, the Lenovo Legion Phone Duel 2, is finally official. Some of its key specs include a 6.9-inch 144Hz AMOLED screen, up to 18GB of RAM, a pop-up selfie camera and a massive 5,500mAh battery. Prices...

Anil Satyanarayana, 08 Apr 2021 18:36

The "Galaxy Quantum 2". (Source: MySmartPrice)

Alleged live images of the Samsung Galaxy Quantum 2 (or A82) show a disappointing lack of swivel

The Samsung Galaxy A80 was a phone in which a sliding mechanism was integrated so that its main cameras could flip around to the front as needed. Recent leaks have pointed to a 2021 successor for this innovative device, even if it...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 08 Apr 2021 18:12

The Xperia 1 III is expected to resemble the current Xperia 1 II. (Image source: Sony)

Sony begins teasing its Xperia Mark III smartphones ahead of April 14 launch

Sony has started teasing its Xperia Mark III smartphones, starting with the Xperia 1 III and Xperia 10 III. The pair will debut on April 14 and are intended for very different audiences.

Alex Alderson, 08 Apr 2021 17:33

The Nokia G10 and Nokia G20 are now official

HMD Global launches two new budget smartphones; the Nokia G10 and Nokia G20

Nokia has added two new devices to its vast collection of low-cost smartphones. Both the Nokia G10 and G20 are entry-level smartphones and are priced accordingly. The former will retail at EUR 139, and the latter at EUR 189.

Anil Satyanarayana, 08 Apr 2021 16:30

The LG Wing will be the last showcase of LG smartphone innovation. (Image: LG)

LG promises three Android OS system upgrades for the last of its premium smartphones

With LG’s unfortunate exit from the smartphone market, owners of the company’s handsets have rightly been worried about the relative longevity of their devices. LG has now confirmed that it will stick by its existing customers and...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 08 Apr 2021 13:25

Sony camera sensors remain the most popular in smartphones. (Image: Sony)

Sony still the top dog in smartphone camera sensor market, Samsung trails in second place

Sony remains the number one supplier of camera sensors to smartphone OEMs globally, according to Strategy Analytics. Coming in a distant second place is Samsung with Omnivision in third place followed by other vendors.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 08 Apr 2021 12:48