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The Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra has leaked, includes a tiny seconday screen in the rear camera bump. (Image: Tech Buff PH)

Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra leaks out with massive rear camera bump that includes a secondary rear display

Xiaomi’s M11 Ultra has leaked in the wild well ahead of its official unveiling and launch. Compared to the just-released Mi 11, the Mi 11 Ultra ups the ante in the camera department which also includes a tiny secondary screen in t...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 12 Feb 2021 03:54

A concept render of how the Galaxy Z Flip 2 could look. (Image source: LetsGoDigital)

A leak reveals more details about Samsung's next Galaxy Z Fold and Galaxy Z Flip smartphones

A typically reliable source has revealed new information about Samsung's next-generation foldable smartphones, the so-called Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Galaxy Z Flip 2. The pair's massive hardware upgrades remain unconfirmed, but it seem...

Alex Alderson, 12 Feb 2021 01:29

The new Galaxy A52 rumor. (Source: YouTube)

The Samsung Galaxy A52 5G has a premium IP rating: new leak

The Galaxy A52 leaks are coming thick and fast, which may mean this phone series is nearly ready for launch now. Its latest tip concerns its ingress-protection rating, which, apparently, should be nearly as good as that of an S21-...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 12 Feb 2021 00:04

A CAT-branded phone. (Source: Notebookcheck)

Motorola rugged phones are on the horizon following a new partnership with Bullitt Group

Ever looked at the ruggedized devices of today, but wished you could buy one with a brand that has been around since the beginning of mobile phones instead? If so, the new Motorola-branded options coming up might be for you. They ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 11 Feb 2021 23:25

Is the iQOO 7 going to India? (Source: iQOO)

iQOO might launch 3 new phones in India by April 2021, possibly starting with its Snapdragon 888 flagship

A leaker called @Gadgetsdata on Twitter claims that iQOO is planning to launch a "flagship" in the third or fourth week of March 2021 in India. This phone might be the new, AnTuTu-mashing 7, and is now slated to lead 2 additional ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 11 Feb 2021 19:52

The Galaxy A52 4G and Galaxy A52 5G will probably look identical. (Image source: OnLeaks)

The Samsung Galaxy A52 4G outed with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G SoC, the cameras from the Galaxy M51 and possibly a 90 Hz display

The Galaxy A52 4G will differ from the Galaxy A52 5G in multiple ways, according to new leaks. Apparently, Samsung will equip the 4G model with a Snapdragon 720G chipset, a 90 Hz display and the cameras from the Galaxy M51. The Ga...

Alex Alderson, 11 Feb 2021 19:27

The Moto E6i launches as the phone with probably the most underwhelming specs of 2021 so far

Motorola has released the Moto E6i to the Brazilian market. This phone has just 2GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage, something that one would have thought would be left behind at this stage. It also has a Unisoc SoC, an HD+ di...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 11 Feb 2021 19:13

The Galaxy A52 5G should look something like this. (Image source: OnLeaks)

Samsung Galaxy A52 5G added to support database as mid-ranger leaks again with a 120 Hz display, a 4,500 mAh battery and a dual-SIM model; 90 Hz display for the Galaxy A72

New leaks have revealed yet more details about the upcoming Galaxy A52 5G. The upcoming mid-range handset will have a 120 Hz display and a 4,500 mAh battery, along with a Snapdragon 750G. Samsung plans to release a dual-SIM varian...

Alex Alderson, 11 Feb 2021 16:58

Key Moto E7 Play and Moto G30 specs have been leaked online

Motorola Moto G30 and Moto E7 Power spec sheet and renders leaked online in their entirety

A new leak gives us a treasure trove of information about the upcoming Motorola Moto G70 (aka Motorola Capri Plus). Both smartphones will sport waterdrop-style notches on the screen, a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor and 5,000mAh ...

Anil Satyanarayana, 11 Feb 2021 16:08

Concept renders of the Xiaomi Mi Mix 4 give it a fresh look. (Image source: MyDrivers)

Xiaomi Mi Mix 4 wows in concept design renders thanks to under-display camera and fresh flat screen

Concept renders of the Xiaomi Mi Mix 4 have started springing up on Chinese media sites. While it’s likely the Mi Mix 4 images are unofficial, they do give an idea of what the 2021 smartphone could look like. Unsurprisingly, an un...

Daniel R Deakin, 11 Feb 2021 10:22

OnePlus' new in-bezel selfie camera. (Source: LetsGoDigital)

OnePlus patents a selfie camera small enough to fit in a modern smartphone's bezel

The race to the perfectly edge-to-edge mobile device screen has most recently culminated in the under-display selfie camera. However, it now seems OnePlus has developed an alternative: a super-slim bezel that incorporates a front-...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 10 Feb 2021 22:58

Xiaomi has confirmed that 18 devices will receive MIUI 12.5, so far. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi finalises 1st and 2nd MIUI 12.5 batches with 18 devices chosen

Xiaomi has added the POCO F2 Pro and the POCO X3 NFC to its MIUI 12.5 rollout schedule, bringing the total number of eligible devices to 18.

Alex Alderson, 10 Feb 2021 22:35

Huawei will hold on to its smartphone division for the time being

Huawei has no plans of selling its smartphone business: Ren Zhengfei

In an interview with the South China Morning Post, Huawei CEO Ren Zhengfei says that Huawei has no intention of selling its smartphone business. He hopes to renegotiate Huawei's position on the U.S. entity list with the Biden admi...

Anil Satyanarayana, 10 Feb 2021 21:50

The Mi 11 endures a classic online test. (Source: YouTube)

The Xiaomi Mi 11 flies through JerryRigEverything durability testing

The Xiaomi Mi 11 is the OEM's latest, Snapdragon 888-powered device. It has made its way onto the JerryRigEverything YouTube channel for its traditional bend-test. It ran this gauntlet with little bother, and with unusually high l...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 10 Feb 2021 19:33

The next Black Shark has a rather understated design for a gaming smartphone. (Image source: TENAA)

Black Shark 4 Pro: Xiaomi's next gaming smartphone will abandon the design language of its predecessors

The next Black Shark gaming smartphone will not look as outlandish as its predecessors, according to new images published by the TENAA. The device, thought to be the Black Shark 4 Pro, retains the physical shoulder buttons of prev...

Alex Alderson, 10 Feb 2021 19:28

The new Mi 10 resembles last year's Mi 10 Ultra. (Image source: TENAA)

Xiaomi's new Mi 10 model pictured, and it looks a lot like a Mi 10 Ultra

Xiaomi may have now released the Mi 11 globally, but it also plans to release a new entry in its already-well-stocked Mi 10 series. The new model is expected to feature the Snapdragon 870, a repackaged Snapdragon 865, while images...

Alex Alderson, 10 Feb 2021 19:22

Realme sends a new phone to TENAA. (Source: TENAA via MySmartPrice)

Realme gets a new phone through TENAA testing, could be a Narzo 30 series device

A new device from Realme has leaked via the regulator TENAA, suggesting that it will launch soon. Based on its model number (RMX3161), it is now thought that it will be the Narzo 30 (or, possibly the 30 Pro). The OEM is hyping the...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 10 Feb 2021 18:53

The OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro will have 4,500 mAh batteries, from left to right. (Image source: Dave Lee)

OnePlus will include chargers in its boxes this year; OnePlus 9 and OnePlus Pro 9 to retain 4,500 mAh battery capacities from last year's models

The OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro may have better cameras than their predecessors, but their battery capacities will remain unchanged from last year's models. Thankfully, OnePlus will continue to include chargers with their premium ...

Alex Alderson, 10 Feb 2021 16:40

Several Redmi K40 and Redmi Pro specifications have been revealed on Weibo

Key Redmi K40 and Redmi K40 Pro differences highlighted via a new leak; their TENAA listings showcase an interesting camera placement

Several Redmi K40 and Redmi K40 Pro specifications have been highlighted via a new leak. Both phones are expected to feature 6.8-inch QHD+ AMOLED screens, a 108MP camera sensor and 30MP selfie cameras. The rear-camera assembly wil...

Anil Satyanarayana, 10 Feb 2021 15:30

The MIUI 12.5 Global ROM measurements were taken from a Xiaomi Mi 10 running on Android 11. (Image source: Xiaomi - edited)

Xiaomi makes "lite" work of MIUI 12.5 Global ROM as firmware has fewer features and less-effective system optimizations than MIUI 12.5 China

The Xiaomi MIUI 12.5 update for eligible smartphones utilizing the Global ROM has been found to offer fewer features and lower system optimization figures than the MIUI 12.5 China ROM. One particular memory-related optimization ha...

Daniel R Deakin, 10 Feb 2021 09:30

The Redmi Note 10 series will succeed the Redmi Note 9 series. (Source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi announces the Redmi Note 10 series, set to launch in March

Xiaomi has now officially announced its next set of mid-range phones. The Redmi Note 10 series is confirmed to be on the way to the Indian market and could be marketed as mid-range camera heavyweights when it's launched next month...

Ricci Rox, 10 Feb 2021 07:33

The Asus ROG Phone 5 recently made an appearance on TENAA. (Image source: TENAA via GSMArena)

Asus ROG Phone 5 model with 16 GB RAM smashes its way past the Android Geekbench chart champion Asus ROG Phone 3

An Asus ROG Phone 5 has been spotted again on Geekbench but this time around it was the 16 GB variant being put through its paces. In conjunction with the Snapdragon 888, the ROG Phone 5 was able to overtake the Android chart cham...

Daniel R Deakin, 10 Feb 2021 07:22

The Mi 11 will retail for €799 in at least two major European markets, not €749. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi is playing games with Mi 11 prices in Europe; flagship now starts at €799 with €899 the new asking price for the 256 GB model

Xiaomi has already increased the price of the Mi 11 in Germany and Italy, just a day after it announced that the smartphone would start at €749. Now, the Mi 11 costs at least €799 for 128 GB of storage, while the 256 GB edition ha...

Alex Alderson, 09 Feb 2021 23:59

Contact tracing apps seem to work, at least according to Oxford University. (Image source: Yahoo News)

Researchers claim that the NHS COVID-19 contact tracing app has prevented almost 600,000 infections in England and Wales

According to new data from Oxford University, the Contact Tracing app may already saved thousands of lives in England and Wales by telling more than 1.7 million people to isolate. Apparently, the app has been downloaded over 21 mi...

Alex Alderson, 09 Feb 2021 23:46

The Xperia 1 II can be used as a secondary display for a professional camera, just like the Xperia PRO. (Image source: Sony)

The Sony Xperia 1 II and Xperia 5 II have gained an exciting feature in their latest software updates

The Sony Xperia 1 II may be the consumer version of the Xperia PRO, but it still contains many of the latter's professional features. Its latest software update gives it one of the Xperia PRO's best features too, arguably. The fea...

Alex Alderson, 09 Feb 2021 23:33

The POCO X-series might get a new member soon. (Source: POCO)

The POCO X3 Pro might launch in India soon following its BIS approval

Recently, the approval of a new POCO phone by the FCC led to speculation that it will be the Pro version of the X3 on its launch. Now, the same device has been certified by the Indian BIS authority, as well as SIRIM of Malaysia. T...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 09 Feb 2021 23:25

JLab Audio launches the Talk series of USB microphones for streaming or recording

JLab Audio is known for its personal audio devices; however, it claims to have translated its expertise in that market to the plug-and-play USB-connected mic. There are three of these new products: the Talk GO, Talk and Talk Pro. ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 09 Feb 2021 22:15

A render of how the Mi 11 Lite could look. (Image source: The Pixel)

Bluetooth SIG listing confirms the Mi 11 Lite as the M2101K9AG; Mi 11 Pro and Mi 11 Ultra may arrive in early Q2 2021

More evidence that the Mi 11 Lite will be launching soon has appeared online. Spotted at the Bluetooth SIG this time, the listing confirms that the Mi 11 Lite is the M2101K9AG seen at the BIS and the FCC. According to Max Weinbach...

Alex Alderson, 09 Feb 2021 19:53

Samsung Galaxy A71 5G gets One UI 3.0 Android 11-based update

Samsung Galaxy A71 5G gets Android 11-based One UI 3.0 update

Although handsets on other carriers all over the world should receive it as well, it looks like the first Galaxy A71 5G units to receive the Android 11-based One UI 3.0 update are those on Sprint's network in the US. In addition t...

Codrut Nistor, 09 Feb 2021 18:41

RedMagic will release its first-gen Watch soon. (Source: FCC)

RedMagic is set to launch its first Watch alongside its 2021 gaming phone series

RedMagic is a brand based on Android gaming phones with the specs and design required for players in this arena. However, it is now slated to branch into smartwatches in 2021, something confirmed by a new FCC listing. It is a roun...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 09 Feb 2021 18:21

The Razr 5G has worse software support than some LG smartphones. (Image source: NotebookCheck)

Do not buy the Motorola Razr 5G if you want regular software updates

The Razr 5G may combine nostalgia with a compelling design, but Motorola is letting it down with awful software support. With a vague promise of Android 11 at some point this year and six-month-old security patches, the Razr 5G is...

Alex Alderson, 09 Feb 2021 17:48

Huawei will supposedly replace EMUI 11 with EMUI 11.1, beginning next month. (Image source: Huawei)

EMUI 11.1 will succeed EMUI 11 as early as March 2021, but it will be the last version of EMUI before Huawei switches to HarmonyOS

EMUI 11.1 is on the horizon, according to multiple reports. Possibly arriving as early as March 2021 alongside the P50 series, EMUI 11.1 is expected to be the farewell for EMUI 11, with Huawei switching to HarmonyOS after that.

Alex Alderson, 09 Feb 2021 17:21

This is one of Realme's six Narzo 30 series box designs. (Image source: Realme)

Realme teases the Narzo 30 as the Narzo series sells more than 3 million units

Realme has only been selling Narzo smartphones since May 2020 and in limited regions. Nonetheless, over 3 million Realme Narzo smartphones have been sold, underlining the series' popularity in India. Realme has teased the release ...

Alex Alderson, 09 Feb 2021 17:18

The upcoming foldable iPhone could look like this

Apple's upcoming foldable iPhone likely to be modelled after the Galaxy Z Flip's clamshell design

A new report from prolific Apple leaker Jon Prosser suggests that Apple could go the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip route with its upcoming foldable iPhone. The clamshell-shaped iPhone could come in several colourways and marketed as an 'e...

Anil Satyanarayana, 09 Feb 2021 16:57

New Xiaomi teaser heavily hints at a February 10 unveil for the Redmi Note 10 series

Xiaomi is set to launch its new range of mid-range champions soon, and a teaser video from the company indicates that the phones may be unveiled as soon as tomorrow, February 10, for the Indian market. Concrete specs and features ...

Ricci Rox, 09 Feb 2021 14:53

Welcome to the new look and feel of Android 12. (Image: XDA Developers)

Android 12 makes its first unofficial appearance

An early build of Google’s next iteration of Android appears to have leaked from documentation targeted at developers. The screenshots show a considerably overhauled UI along with the introduction of what could be a new approach t...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 09 Feb 2021 12:28

MIUI 12.5 will be coming to hardly any devices within the next few months. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi's faster, lighter and smoother OS will only reach 16 devices by late Q2 2021; MIUI 12.5 will not begin rolling out globally until April or May

MIUI 12.5 may be faster, lighter and smoother than MIUI 12, but Xiaomi has confirmed that only 16 devices are slated to receive its new OS before Q3 2021. The MIUI 12.5 rollout will not begin until Q2 2021 either, although Xiaomi ...

Alex Alderson, 09 Feb 2021 00:36

According to Xiaomi, it has now sold 200 million Redmi Note series devices globally. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi celebrates 200 million Redmi Note units sold landmark as it rises to the world's third-largest smartphone manufacturer

Xiaomi has plenty of reason to celebrate today, as it has now sold more than 200 million Redmi Note devices worldwide. According to new data, Xiaomi is now the third-largest smartphone manufacturer globally, and the leading manufa...

Alex Alderson, 08 Feb 2021 23:48

The PRS-A0 could well be the Black Shark 4 Pro. (Image source: Google Play Console)

Possible Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro leaks with an FHD+ display and 12 GB of RAM

Another upcoming Black Shark gaming smartphone has leaked, this time on the Google Play Console. The device is thought to be the Black Shark 4 Pro.

Alex Alderson, 08 Feb 2021 21:37

Nubia's new power accessory. (Source: Nubia)

Nubia announces its new 65W charging brick as Samsung plays catch-up with one of its own

Nubia is the latest smartphone OEM to slap its name on a power brick with fancy specs: gallium nitride-based charging with a 65 watt (W) rate and multiple ports in this case. However, it seems Samsung is hot on its heels by certif...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 08 Feb 2021 18:42

A certain new Realme phone has finally been certified. (Source: MIIT)

Update | Realme's alleged 2021 flagship appears in "GT" form on an official Chinese website

The Realme RMX2202 is a phone said to be the brand's 2021 flagship smartphone powered by the Snapdragon 888 processor. Therefore, it might prove a mighty rival for Xiaomi's freshly-launched Mi 11. It has popped up on a database ru...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 08 Feb 2021 17:56

The Samsung Galaxy F62 will be launched in India soon

Samsung Galaxy F62 slated for a February 15 launch

Samsung will launch the Samsung Galaxy F62 on February 15. It will feature a 6.7-inch AMOLED screen, four rear cameras, up to 256GB of storage, and a 7,000mAh battery. The smartphone will be launched in India first. International ...

Anil Satyanarayana, 08 Feb 2021 17:54

The Mi 11 starts at €749. (Source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi launches its Mi 11 flagship globally, starting at €749 and shipping with a 55 W charger

Xiaomi has now brought the Mi 11 to the global market, with a starting MSRP of €749. Unlike the Chinese model, the global Mi 11 ships with a 55 W charger in the box, which should assuage the fears of expectant fans.

Ricci Rox, 08 Feb 2021 14:51

Xiaomi has not waited around this month with updating the Mi A2. (Image source: Xiaomi)

The Xiaomi Mi A2 is already receiving the February 2021 security patch, fixing 19 serious or critical CVEs

Xiaomi left it late with updating the Mi A2 to the January 2021 security patch, but we can have no such complaints this month. V11.0.21.0.QDIMIXM is rolling out now, just a few days after Google updated its Pixel smartphones to it...

Alex Alderson, 08 Feb 2021 14:47

Xiaomi expands the Android 11 rollout for the Mi 10T and Mi 10T Pro to Europe

After sending out the Android 11 update to the Indian models of the Mi 10T and Mi 10T Pro last week, Xiaomi is now expanding the rollout to include the European models of the devices. The OTA weighs in at 2.8 GB and delivers MIUI ...

Ricci Rox, 08 Feb 2021 12:43

The Samsung Galaxy S20 (L) and the iQOO 7 (R) have taken up prominent positions in AnTuTu's charts. (Image source: AnTuTu/Samsung/iQOO - edited)

Samsung Galaxy S20 and iQOO 7 join Vivo's X series as the latest threats to Xiaomi and Redmi dominance in rejigged AnTuTu price-performance charts

AnTuTu has published its slightly rejigged price-performance charts for January, and although there are still a dozen spots taken up by Xiaomi and Redmi, there are plenty of strong rivals nipping at their heels. The popular iQOO 7...

Daniel R Deakin, 08 Feb 2021 11:41

The Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 and Mi Pad 4 should be getting successors in 2021. (Image source: Xiaomi - edited)

Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 and Mi Mix 4 likely to be joined by Mi Fold in 2021 as Xiaomi's R&D department awaits a huge personnel and cash injection

Xiaomi has revealed great plans for two seemingly almost-forgotten product lines this year, with news that the Mi Mix 4 and a new Xiaomi tablet range (Mi Pad 5) should surface in 2021. A Mi Fold or similarly named Xiaomi foldable ...

Daniel R Deakin, 08 Feb 2021 07:24

The Galaxy Z Fold3 is rumored to look like this. (Source: Twitter)

Samsung might launch the next Galaxy Z Fold and Z Flip in July 2021

The latest leaks suggest that Samsung might call its next premium foldables the Galaxy Z Fold3 and Z Flip3, and confer rear cameras like those of the S21 Ultra and S21 respectively on them. Now, according to the prolific leaker Ic...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 07 Feb 2021 23:36

Is there something even better than the Mi 11 Pro out there? (Source: Weibo)

A dubious new leak points to an impending Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro Plus model

Xiaomi will launch the global edition of the Mi 11 flagship smartphone on February 8, 2021. However, this event is overshadowed by rumors of this device's Pro version. Now, a new leak claims that an even more premium Pro+ is also ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 07 Feb 2021 22:57

The Galaxy A12 will launch in India soon, according to a new leak

The Galaxy A12 is a 2021 budget smartphone with quad rear cameras and a 5,000mAh battery. According to a tech blog, it will be available in India in what could be the next few days. Then again, its maker Samsung may be planning an...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 07 Feb 2021 21:49