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The "Galaxy F52" might look something like this. (Source: Samsung)

Samsung is now tipped to launch a phone called the Galaxy F52 5G soon

The discovery of a device called the Samsung SM-E5260 on 3C has led to speculation that the OEM is working on a 5G phone called the Galaxy F52. Therefore, it might be part of a series that is normally exclusive to the Indian marke...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 25 Mar 2021 15:18

The first Mi Mix device in years will debut on March 29. (Image source: Xiaomi - edited)

Xiaomi Mi Mix series comeback confirmed with the supposed Mi Mix Fold or Mi Mix 4 to feature a liquid lens camera

It is fixed and official: A new Mi Mix smartphone will be joining the burgeoning list of devices that Xiaomi will announce on March 29. The Mi Mix comeback promises to eclipse the release of the Mi 11 Pro and Mi 11 Ultra, with Xia...

Alex Alderson, 25 Mar 2021 13:33

The Snapdragon 780G is Qualcomm's most powerful mid-range SoC to date. (Image: Qualcomm)

Qualcomm launches the Snapdragon 780G, mid-range SoC with two high-performance Arm Cortex-A78 cores from the Snapdragon 888

Qualcomm has announced the Snapdragon 780G for upper mid-range smartphones in 2021. The new chipset features two high-performance Arm Cortex-A78 cores also found in the flagship Snapdragon 888 SoC along with six high-efficiency Co...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 25 Mar 2021 12:38

The Sony Xperia 1 III may be released in May or June with an announcement expected soon. (Image source: Concept Creator/LetsGoDigital)

Whopping Sony Xperia 1 III specs upgrade leak could see the upcoming smartphone swimming alongside big fish like the Asus ROG Phone 5 and Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra

There has been a supposed leak about the Sony Xperia 1 III and its specs that will surprise and please fans of the brand. Apparently, the Xperia 1 III will boast the kind of RAM firepower that phones such as the Asus ROG Phone 5, ...

Daniel R Deakin, 25 Mar 2021 07:04

Realme launches its 108MP "Camera Flagship", the 8 Pro

Realme has made its first ever 108MP camera phone official as of March 24, 2021. The high-end sensor is joined by specs that are not nearly so new to the brand in the 8 Pro, however. Its Snapdragon 720G SoC is joined by up to 8GB ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 25 Mar 2021 00:16

Rocket League is going mobile later this year

Rocket League Sideswipe to be launched on mobile devices soon

Psyonix has just announced that it plans to bring Rocket League to mobile. Rocket League Sideswipe will feature quick two-minute 1v1 or 2v2 games, a competitive mode, and more. The game is likely to be launched later in 2021.

Anil Satyanarayana, 24 Mar 2021 20:54

The Huawei P50 has a striking rear camera design. (Image source: Weibo)

Huawei P50 protective cases seemingly confirm eye-catching rear camera design

Huawei P50 cases are beginning to appear up online, sporting the same massive camera housing shown in leaked renders. Huawei is expected to launch the P50 series next month.

Alex Alderson, 24 Mar 2021 20:39

Xiaomi's first foldable smartphone may see the light of day this month, Mi Mix Alpha pictured. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi's first foldable smartphone may make an appearance at its March 29 hardware launch event

According to multiple reports, Xiaomi's first foldable smartphone may be making a guest appearance at its March 29 hardware launch event. The device has been certified at the MIIT in China with up to 16 GB of RAM and 512 GB of sto...

Alex Alderson, 24 Mar 2021 19:56

Xiaomi is searching for more beta testers. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi is seeking to recruit more MIUI 12 beta testers for 29 devices

Xiaomi is looking for more people to test MIUI 12 beta builds. This time, the company has opened its MIUI 12 beta program to devices enrolled on the Russian branch of MIUI. 29 devices are eligible to join; the deadline for doing s...

Alex Alderson, 24 Mar 2021 19:50

PinePhone Beta Edition with Convergence Package Linux smartphone (Source: PINE STORE)

Linux is back on smartphones: The PinePhone Beta Edition starts at US$150 and fails to impress

With specs that make it look ancient, such as eMMC storage and a 2/5 MP pair of cameras, the PinePhone Beta Edition is exactly what its name says. Priced at US$150 (2/32 GB) or US$200 (3/64 GB and a USB-C docking bar), the PinePho...

Codrut Nistor, 24 Mar 2021 19:09

The Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 4G will start at €279, with 5G model pegged at €399. (Image source: WinFuture)

Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite: 4G and 5G models detailed as European pricing is revealed

WinFuture has confirmed that Xiaomi will be launching distinct 4G and 5G versions of the Mi 11 Lite, the successor to last year's Mi 10 Lite 5G. The prices of both models have been revealed, too.

Alex Alderson, 24 Mar 2021 15:43

The OnePlus 9 Pro has survived JerryRigEverything's durability test (Image source: JerryRigEverything)

The OnePlus 9 Pro survives gruelling durability test despite its dual-cell battery design

The OnePlus 9 Pro, which OnePlus unveiled yesterday, has already been put through JerryRigEverything's durability test. Unsurprisingly, OnePlus' latest flagship smartphone passes with flying colours, even with its dual-cell batter...

Alex Alderson, 24 Mar 2021 15:39

The Mi 11 Pro and Mi 11 Ultra will be the first opportunity to use the 1/1.12-inch ISOCELL GN2 sensor. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi confirms huge Samsung ISOCELL GN2 sensor for the Mi 11 Pro and Mi 11 Ultra that will dwarf the Sony IMX689 in the OnePlus 9

Xiaomi has confirmed rumours that the Mi 11 Pro and Mi 11 Ultra will feature Samsung's new ISOCELL GN2 camera sensor. The ISOCELL GN2 is, currently, the largest smartphone camera sensor, but we will not see what it is made of unti...

Alex Alderson, 24 Mar 2021 15:35

Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro waterproof testing (Source: CNTechRoom on YouTube)

The surprising Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro: Rugged and waterproof as (not) advertised

Not long after dropping my own Mi 10T Pro in deep snow and fearing that might have led to water ingress, I discovered a series of tests that prove how resilient it is. Although not advertised as waterproof, it looks like the Xiaom...

Codrut Nistor, 24 Mar 2021 15:12

The next Lenovo Legion gaming smartphone will debut on April 8. (Image source: Lenovo)

Lenovo Legion 2 Pro: Dual-fan gaming smartphone to launch on April 8

Lenovo has confirmed that it will be launching another gaming smartphone, following the launch of the ASUS ROG Phone 5 earlier this month. The Legion 2 Pro will arrive on April 8 and will feature some exciting hardware, including ...

Alex Alderson, 24 Mar 2021 15:01

The Motorola Moto G50 as shown by Dealntech. (Image source: Dealntech)

Motorola Moto G50: Specifications and images of Motorola's upcoming affordable 5G smartphone leak

New leaks Motorola Moto G50 have not only provided many specifications about the device, but they also show what the 5G handset will look like. The Moto G50 is expected to launch with a 90 Hz display and a Snapdragon 480 SoC.

Alex Alderson, 24 Mar 2021 14:43

A photo of the alleged smaller iPhone 12s/13 notch. (Image: Macrumors)

Rumored smaller notch for iPhone 13 pictured for the first time

Apple looks like it is finally set to shrink the notch on the next-generation iPhone, as has been rumored. Macrumors is in receipt of photos provided by a Greek device repair provider showing purported new panels for the next iPho...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 24 Mar 2021 06:01

Rumor | The Nokia C20 will launch alongside the new G and X lines in April 2021

The C20 is a smartphone now rumored to supplant the Nokia 1.4 in 2021. It is also touted to launch alongside other new devices from the HMD Global brand such as the G10 and X20 on April 8, 2021. Therefore, the event might unveil a...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 24 Mar 2021 00:07

Xiaomi will launch the Mi 11 Pro and Mi 11 Ultra on March 29 in China. (Image source: Xiaomi)

First Mi 11 Pro and Mi 11 Ultra teasers confirm the approaching launch of new Xiaomi flagship smartphones

Xiaomi has confirmed that it will unveil the Mi 11 Pro and Mi 11 Ultra on March 29. The pair should have better cameras than the Mi 11 and innovations like a secondary display. At least one should be launching globally, too.

Alex Alderson, 23 Mar 2021 22:42

A Samsung Galaxy Z with two hinges as imagined by LetsGoDigital. (Image source: LetsGoDigital)

Samsung tipped to release a third Galaxy Z device this year that folds in two ways

According to Nikkei Asia, Samsung is planning to launch a new Galaxy Z Fold and Galaxy Z Flip this year and a device that folds in two ways. Apparently, the device will expand to a conventional 16:9 or 18:9 aspect ratio.

Alex Alderson, 23 Mar 2021 21:40

Black Shark has launched two new smartphones in China

Black Shark 4 and Black Shark 4 Pro official with 144Hz screens, SSD-based storage, 120W fast charging, and more

The Black Shark 4 and Black shark 4 Pro gaming smartphones have been launched with interesting specifications. Key specs include a 6.7-inch AMOLED screen with a refresh rate of 144Hz, a 4,500mAh battery that supports 120W fast cha...

Anil Satyanarayana, 23 Mar 2021 20:26

OnePlus launches the OnePlus 9R as a throwback to its earlier value-oriented performance devices

OnePlus launched the OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro hours ago. Completing the OnePlus 9 series, however, is the OnePlus 9R, a performance-oriented, bang-for-buck device exclusive to the Indian market.

Ricci Rox, 23 Mar 2021 18:52

Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro firmware version in this moment, Android 11 with MIUI 12.1.2 bugs (Source: Own)

Trouble in paradise: MIUI 12.1.2 (Android 11) for the Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro is plagued by multiple bugs

When updating from Android 10 to Android 11 but without moving to MIUI 12.5, some Mi 10T Pro users might find trouble. For me, this means fingerprint reader and touchscreen response issues, some random app crashes, and more. Accor...

Codrut Nistor, 23 Mar 2021 17:23

Android 11-based Nusantara Project 2.7 RON for Mi 10T/10T Pro (Source: Nusantara Project on Telegram)

Nusantara Project brings MIUI-less Android 11 to the Xiaomi Mi 10T and Mi 10T Pro

Those who simply cannot live with Xiaomi's MIUI interface on their Mi 10T and Mi 10T Pro devices are now finally receiving the first alternatives, although all are custom ROMs. Nusantara Project is one of the first such pieces of ...

Codrut Nistor, 23 Mar 2021 15:42

OxygenOS 11 with Android 11 has finally reached the OnePlus 7 and OnePlus 7T series. (Image source: OnePlus)

The OnePlus 7 and 7T series finally receive Android 11 and OxygenOS 11 updates

OnePlus has finally started rolling out OxygenOS 11 based on Android 11 to the OnePlus 7 and OnePlus 7T series. All OnePlus 7, OnePlus 7 Pro, OnePlus 7T and OnePlus 7T Pro handsets should receive OnePlus' latest OS within the next...

Alex Alderson, 23 Mar 2021 14:33

Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro update to Android 11-based MIUI 12.0.3 (Source: Adimorah BLOG)

Xiaomi updates some devices to Android 11, including the Redmi Note 9 and Note 9 Pro

Although the new software is not coming with MIUI 12.5 on top, various older Redmi devices are now being updated to Android 11. The list of handsets that receive the new firmware this week includes the Redmi Note 9 and Note 9 Pro,...

Codrut Nistor, 23 Mar 2021 11:26

The Oppo Find X3 Pro with two main sensors and a microscope lens

Oppo Find X3 Pro: Strong smartphone in the premium segment

We recently reviewed Oppo's flagship smartphone, the Find X3 Pro. It managed to convince us in many aspects; it does many things better than its predecessor, which makes it a strong alternative to Samsung and Xiaomi.

Daniel Schmidt, 23 Mar 2021 02:00

Screenshots from the Mi 11 Lite 4G hands-on video. (Image source: Tecnosell)

Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite: Unboxing and hands-on video shown ahead of next week's anticipated launch of the €320 smartphone

Xiaomi is yet to unveil Mi 11 Lite, and someone has already published an unboxing video of the Mi 11 Lite 4G on YouTube. So, Xiaomi may be planning to announce the device on March 29, but almost all its specifications have already...

Alex Alderson, 23 Mar 2021 00:48

The LG Rollable may still be a thing, but it could also be one of the last smartphones that LG releases. (Image source: LG)

LG Electronics may be shuttering its mobile division entirely

LG Electronics may abandon its smartphone business, according to a new report. Apparently, negotiations with prospective partners have failed, leaving LG with the option of closing its smartphone business instead.

Alex Alderson, 23 Mar 2021 00:27

The global, Snapdragon 870-powered versions of the Vivo X60 series is now official in Malaysia

Vivo's 2021 flagships have been unleashed as the X60 and X60 Pro 5G for the Malaysian market. As rumored, the phones are based on the Snapdragon 870 SoC in this country, and not the Exynos processor they have in China. The X60 Pro...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 22 Mar 2021 23:48

The Galaxy S21 series. (Source: Samsung)

The Samsung Galaxy S21 series' US sales triple those of the S20 line

The latest market research indicates that Samsung sold 3 times more Galaxy S21 units in January 2021 compared to S20 phones for the same month of 2020 in the US. This may be due to the lower prices of the newer flagships in this m...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 22 Mar 2021 18:33

The POCO X3 Pro will initially be available for €199. (Image source: Xiaomi)

The Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro has a two-year-old flagship SoC, a 120 Hz display and a 5,160 mAh battery for €199 on launch day

The POCO X3 Pro has arrived, and yes, it features the Snapdragon 855+ re-branded as the Snapdragon 860. Xiaomi has paired the two-year-old SoC with a 120 Hz display, LPDDR4X RAM and UFS 3.1 storage. There is also a 5,160 mAh batte...

Alex Alderson, 22 Mar 2021 18:15

The POCO F3 will be available in three colours. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi launches the Redmi K40 globally as the POCO F3; launch price to start at just €299

The POCO F3 is here, although it is nothing but a Redmi K40 with POCO branding. The POCO F3 has the same 6.67-inch AMOLED screen as the Mi 11, along with a Snapdragon 870 SoC, LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage. The POCO F3 will start...

Alex Alderson, 22 Mar 2021 18:02

The S59 Pro and some of its best attributes. (Source: DOOGEE)

The 10,000mAh battery-toting DOOGEE S59 Pro is now available on Amazon

"Rugged" phones from OEMs such as DOOGEE are often sold via platforms such as AliExpress. However, this company has now announced that it is also now selling its S59 Pro on Amazon (in the US and the UK). This IP68/IP69K/MIL-STD-81...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 22 Mar 2021 17:56

The 8T in its Lunar colorway. (Source: OnePlus)

The OnePlus 8T's OxygenOS Open Beta 2 update contains the March 2021 security patch

The OnePlus 8T will be superseded by the new flagship 9 series soon; however, its new official public Android betas might help keep it relevant for some time to come. The latest one contains a bunch of bug-fixes, and also upgrades...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 22 Mar 2021 17:16

The POCO F3 is a rebadged Redmi K40. (Image source: Ishan Agarwal)

Xiaomi POCO F3 and POCO X3 Pro renders leak ahead of today's launch; MIUI stable update already live for POCO F3

Xiaomi will be launching the POCO F3 and POCO X3 Pro today, but multiple details about both devices have already flooded the internet. From marketing renders to the first stable MIUI build for the POCO F3, there is little left to ...

Alex Alderson, 22 Mar 2021 12:20

The OnePlus Nord N10 5G's successor in renders. (Source: Voice)

Potentially named the OnePlus Nord N20, details of the OnePlus Nord N10's successor surface

OnePlus released the OnePlus Nord N10 5G towards the end of last year, and the company is now set to deliver a successor. Expectant fans may be disappointed, however, as information about the upcoming mid-range devices paints an i...

Ricci Rox, 22 Mar 2021 09:09

Xiaomi has an upcoming major global product launch scheduled for the end of March. (Image source: Xiaomi/FirstPost - edited)

Mi Band 6 joins Mi 11 Pro and Mi 11 Ultra as main contenders for starring in Xiaomi's upcoming global Mega Launch event on March 29

Xiaomi has started promoting an upcoming “Mega Launch” event that will take place at 19:30 GMT +8 on Monday March 29. The Chinese OEM has left it to fans to guess what will be unveiled, with the Xiaomi Mi Band 6, Mi 11 Pro, and Mi...

Daniel R Deakin, 22 Mar 2021 07:31

OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro complete specs revealed by T-Mobile ahead of March 23 launch

Complete specifications of the OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro are now listed on T-Mobile just ahead of their March 23 launch. The OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro feature a near-identical spec sheet with the primary differences being with...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 21 Mar 2021 18:54

The Motorola Moto G20 is alleged to launch with a Unisoc processor and 4GB of RAM

Motorola is now rumored to have a phone called the Moto G20 in the works. It seems the OEM has made some unusual choices for this device, as its SoC comes not from Qualcomm, or even MediaTek, but from Unisoc instead. According to ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 21 Mar 2021 18:34

The Black Shark 4 Pro (L) outscored the Xiaomi Mi 10S (R) for audio performance. (Image source: Black Shark/Xiaomi - edited)

Black Shark 4 Pro kicks Xiaomi Mi 10S off the top spot in DXOMARK smartphone audio chart

The upcoming Black Shark 4 Pro has been crowned the new smartphone audio champion in DXOMARK’s rankings, pushing the Xiaomi Mi 10S into second place. The Black Shark 4 Pro impressed with its clear playback and excellent trio of mi...

Daniel R Deakin, 21 Mar 2021 12:44

iQOO will launch a new mid-range 5G phone, the Z3, on March 25, 2021

March seems to be the month of Android flagships thus far; however, iQOO's latest launch announcement might be for a more affordable device. The Z3 is slated to debut with a mid-tier processor, although whether it will come from M...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 21 Mar 2021 00:01

5 more possible reasons why the ROG Phone 5 snapped in half. (Source: YouTube)

The ROG Phone 5 might have failed its bend test due to its unique segmented board and dual battery design

Asus' new mobile-gaming flagship device, the ROG Phone 5, recently earned a shelving of shame following a catastrophic end to its round of JerryRigEverything's popular durability tests. This failure was thought to be due to a weak...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 20 Mar 2021 23:11

Has Huawei designed another Kirin 9000 variant? (Source: Weibo)

Huawei reportedly has a Kirin 9000L mobile SoC in the works

Huawei's supply chain issues have reportedly led to shortages of its bespoke high-end mobile CPUs for 2021. However, this has not stopped new rumors that it will soon have a new variant of its flagship Kirin 9000 SoC manufactured....

Deirdre O'Donnell, 20 Mar 2021 15:31

Will the Moto G60 really come with this spec? (Source: Samsung)

Rumor | The Motorola Moto G60 will have a 108MP main camera, a 120Hz display and a 6,000mAh battery

A previous link hinted at an upcoming Motorola phone that, despite having otherwise affordable-class specs, has a 108MP Samsung ISOCELL HM2 sensor. Now, a new tip asserts that it will be called the Moto G60 at launch, and has some...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 20 Mar 2021 14:44

SoftBank's new Japanese mmWave 5G service is driven by Qualcomm

SoftBank has announced that it has set up a new 5G service in Japan. It is based on mmWave technology as opposed to sub-6GHz, which, according to its owner, brings the potential for higher speeds at reduced costs for carriers. The...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 20 Mar 2021 00:26

The Snapdragon 480: 5G on a budget (Source: Qualcomm)

The Snapdragon 480-powered Nokia X20 is now rumored to launch soon

A device called the "HMD Global Nokia X20" has popped up on Geekbench 5, detected as running on a Snapdragon 480 processor. This SoC is aimed at affordable new 5G phones, suggesting that this putative X20 will fall into this tier ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 19 Mar 2021 23:35

GeForce NOW has a lot to announce this Thursday. (Source: NVIDIA)

GeForce NOW adds a new, premium monthly tier in addition to support for new games

NVIDIA's game-streaming service GeForce NOW has announced the end of one membership type and the beginning of another. At US$9.99, the new Priority subscription costs more, but is also slated to add more benefits such as RTX ON an...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 19 Mar 2021 22:46