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Touch ID might upgrade to an in-display form soon. (Source: Apple)

Apple might launch in-display Touch ID with the 2021 iPhones

Flagship iPhones have been unlockable through Face ID only since 2017. Now, however, there are hints that Apple might bring its only real alternative, Touch ID, back in 2021. It will apparently be an in-display version for the fir...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 03 Feb 2021 00:17

The pink Xperia 5 II has a glossy finish. (Image source: Sony)

Xperia 5 II: Sony brings the pink model to Europe and throws in WF-1000XM3 earbuds to sweeten the deal

Sony loves its limited edition colourways of Xperia smartphones, as the Frost Black and Mirror Lake Green versions of the Xperia 1 II have shown. The company has now brought a pink version of the Xperia 5 II to Europe, which is av...

Alex Alderson, 03 Feb 2021 00:03

The Exynos 2100 is a big improvement over the Exynos 990 nonetheless. (Source: Samsung)

Performance vs Efficiency: How does the Exynos 2100 compare to the Snapdragon 888?

The Exynos 2100 and the Snapdragon 888 are the two major Android flagship chipsets for this generation, and much has been said about Samsung's Exynos finally catching up to Qualcomm's best, especially after the debacle with the Ex...

Ricci Rox, 02 Feb 2021 21:11

The Redmi K40 series should debut this month in some tantalising configurations. (Image source: Xiaomi Adictos)

Xiaomi set to release three Redmi K40 series devices initially as Redmi General Manager boasts that the Redmi K40 has the best flat screen of any 2021 smartphone

According to Digital Chat Station, the Redmi K40 series will be launching this month as three models in China and India. Lu Weibing continues to hype the Redmi K40 series too, having now claimed that it will have the best flat scr...

Alex Alderson, 02 Feb 2021 18:19

The Xperia 5 II is one of five Xperia smartphones to receive Android 11 so far. (Image source: Sony)

The Xperia 1, Xperia 5 and Xperia 5 II receive Android 11 upgrade in more countries, but many people are unhappy at the changes that Sony has made

Sony decided to only update only a handful of devices to Android 11, including the Xperia 1, Xperia 5 and Xperia 5 II. The Android 11 upgrade has now spread to more countries, but there are multiple complaints from owners of bugs ...

Alex Alderson, 02 Feb 2021 17:57

Xiaomi released the Mi 10 Ultra in August. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra details revealed with a 2K and 120 Hz display, a 5,000 mAh battery and up to 67 W wireless charging

Digital Chat Station has lifted the lid on the Mi 11 Ultra, the successor to August's Mi 10 Ultra. Apparently, Xiaomi will equip the Mi 11 Ultra with a 2K and 120 Hz display, along with a much larger battery than it included in th...

Alex Alderson, 02 Feb 2021 17:47

The Galaxy A52 in full alleged color. (Source: Voice)

The Samsung Galaxy A52 is captured in 3D and "Awesome" color ahead of its launch

The Galaxy A52 is a keenly-anticipated Samsung mid-ranger as it is projected to come with quad rear cameras and 4G/5G variants. Its launch has been set in stone as it has now been listed on the TENAA regulatory database. Meanwhile...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 02 Feb 2021 17:41

The Find X3 Pro might look like this. (Source: Weibo)

OPPO Find X3 Pro: a new SlashLeaks post purports to confirm many important specs of the upcoming flagship phone

The OPPO Find X3 Pro has allegedly been spotted tearing up benchmarks prior to its March 2021 launch. Its latest leak allegedly comes directly from a cloud-testing website belonging to its OEM. It seems to affirm the screen resolu...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 01 Feb 2021 23:32

The X3 might get a Pro variant soon. (Source: POCO)

A supposed POCO X3 Pro is cleared by the FCC for launch

The brand POCO has certified a new device with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and a number of other regulators. There is some evidence that this phone will be revealed as the Pro version of the X3 on its launch. To da...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 01 Feb 2021 22:01

The Black Shark 4 may have a centered front camera. (Image Source: Digital Chat Station on Twitter)

Xiaomi Black Shark 4 and Asus ROG Phone 4/ROG Phone 5: ROG Phone 4/5 seems to offer 32% higher capacity for the same thickness, but Black Shark 4 features 120 W fast charging

A few specifications of the upcoming Xiaomi Black Shark 4 and the Asus ROG Phone 4/5 have leaked online. While it is common knowledge that these gaming phones will be powered by the Snapdragon 888, we are now getting to know a few...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 01 Feb 2021 21:31

The OnePlus Nord N100 is a well-equipped smartphone for under 200 Euros (~$241). But there's strong competition...

Nord N100: Is the cheapest smartphone from OnePlus cheap enough?

90 Hz display, large battery, fast charging, stereo speakers: The OnePlus Nord N100 has a lot to offer. Nevertheless, OnePlus fans might be disappointed by the 200-Euro (~$241) smartphone...

Florian Schmitt, 01 Feb 2021 19:05

There may be no space for a new OnePlus Nord with the OnePlus 9E and the OnePlus Nord N1 5G. (Image source: OnePlus)

The OnePlus Nord may be a one-off with the OnePlus 9E and the Nord N1 5G serving as replacements

The OnePlus Nord N1 5G is on its way, according to Max Jambor. The Nord N1 5G will succeed the Nord N10 5G, a device that OnePlus launched late last year. OnePlus is expected to release the OnePlus 9E this year too, which may leav...

Alex Alderson, 01 Feb 2021 18:07

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

The Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G may be on the verge of entering the fray with an OLED screen, a Snapdragon 775G SoC, a 64 MP camera and a 5x zoom lens

A well-known Chinese leaker has ignited speculation about Xiaomi releasing a new mid-range smartphone with an unreleased Snapdragon 7 series chipset. Possibly the Mi 11 Lite 5G, the device is said to feature a Snapdragon 775G, alo...

Alex Alderson, 01 Feb 2021 14:41

February 8 will mark the global launch of MIUI 12.5. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi promises to deliver a faster and smoother OS with MIUI 12.5

Not only will Xiaomi unveil the Mi 11 globally on February 8, but it will also reveal the latest version of MIUI. MIUI 12.5 should initially reach at least 28 devices across Xiaomi's Mi and Redmi series. Xiaomi promises that MIUI ...

Alex Alderson, 01 Feb 2021 14:37

The Xiaomi Mi A2 should receive security patch updates until at least July 2021. (Image source: Xiaomi)

The Mi A2 receives a new update as Xiaomi upgrades its Android security patch

The Xiaomi Mi A2 has received another security patch update, bringing the Android One handset onto the January patch. The Mi A2 will remain on Android 10 indefinitely, but security patch updates should be headed its way until the ...

Alex Alderson, 01 Feb 2021 13:11

The Redmi Note 9 Pro is likely to follow. (Source: Xiaomi)

The Redmi Note 9S and Mi 10 Ultra are now receiving Android 11

After rolling out the Android 11 update to the Poco X2 and Mi Note 10 Lite last month, Xiaomi is now seeding a similar update to the popular Redmi Note 9S. The update is based on MIUI 12, as expected, and is slowly arriving for gl...

Ricci Rox, 01 Feb 2021 13:08

The Xiaomi Mi A3 now has a working screen recorder in Android 11. (Image source: Xiaomi)

The Mi A3 receives another Android 11 update with a working screen recorder as Xiaomi leaves it late with the January security patch

Xiaomi has seeded a new update to the Mi A3, bringing the device onto the January security patch. The update, which the company has based on Android 11, also contains a working screen recorder. V12.0.4.0.RFQMIXM is rolling out as ...

Alex Alderson, 01 Feb 2021 13:07

The Galaxy Z Flip foldable phone was first introduced to the world in February 2020. (Image source: Samsung)

Latest Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 specs leak reveals a choice of two memory and storage configurations and universal improvements over the Z Flip 5G but at a cost

Supposed further specs for the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 have revealed some final key details about the foldable phone. Apparently there will be at least two RAM + storage configurations, possible IP certification, camera h...

Daniel R Deakin, 01 Feb 2021 08:51

The POCO M3 is finally coming to India. (Source: Twitter)

The POCO M3 is to launch in India "with 6GB RAM only" on February 2, 2021

The POCO M3 is the global version of the impressively successful Redmi Note 9 4G/LTE that launched in China in 2020. Now, it is finally coming to India, and in its 6GB RAM flavor no less, whereas it sells as a 4GB phone in some ot...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 31 Jan 2021 22:46

The LG Velvet: now on stable Android 11 (sort of). (Source: LG)

The stable Android 11 update finally hits the LG Velvet in South Korea

LG had nominated only 1 phone to upgrade to Android 11 in 2021: the 2020 sort-of-mid-ranger Velvet. This has at least allowed it to get the device's new UI out of beta and into a stable channel, according to a user on Reddit at le...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 31 Jan 2021 18:43

A Samsung rollable device render. (Source: LetsGoDigital)

Samsung confirms it will develop slideable and rollable displays in 2021

Samsung's Display division recently held its earnings call for the last quarter of 2020 (4Q2020), which apparently involved profits that grew nearly 800% year-on-year and revenues equivalent to about US$8.9 billion. It also announ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 30 Jan 2021 20:03

MediaTek stakes an important claim in the Wi-Fi 6E market. (Source: MediaTek)

MediaTek announces the inclusion of its hardware in the Wi-Fi Alliance's latest testing array

The Wi-Fi Alliance has only just begun to validate hardware with the newest 6E wireless-data standard. This is good news for MediaTek, which has had its latest access point and client-side wireless solutions picked up for use in t...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 30 Jan 2021 19:18

A Spectra 580 ISP infograph. (Source: Qualcomm)

ZTE's Axon 30 Pro will launch with a 200MP main camera from Samsung: new leaks

The tipster WHYLAB now claims that the newly-hyped ZTE Axon 30 Pro will launch with a new image sensor called the S5KGND. This, apparently, is Samsung's rumored new 200MP sensor, possibly the most powerful of 2021. It is projected...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 30 Jan 2021 18:38

Xiaomi goes to Washington over its US Administration blacklisting

Xiaomi has lodged a complaint with a US court against the same country's government for placing it on an investment blacklist earlier in 2021. The company asserts that the action against it is unwarranted, as it is based on an ass...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 30 Jan 2021 17:53

A render of how the Galaxy Z Flip3 could look, according to LetsGoDigital. (Image source: LetsGoDigital)

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 tipped to feature a thinner design, improved displays and better cameras than the Z Flip2

The specifications of Samsung's next folding smartphone have been finalised, so claim leakers from South Korea. Apparently, a launch date by May, or a release alongside the Galaxy Z Fold3 this summer, is likely.

Alex Alderson, 29 Jan 2021 22:38

The new US administration could give Huawei a new lease of life. (Image source: Huawei)

The new US administration is considering relaxing sanctions against Huawei

The new US administration has only been in office for nine days, but it is apparently already reconsidering Huawei's position on its economic blacklist. The Chinese company may still be prevented from accessing US telecommunicatio...

Alex Alderson, 29 Jan 2021 22:27

Xiaomi will launch the Mi 11 globally in February. (Image source: Giztop)

Xiaomi Mi 11: Global launch date fixed for early February

Xiaomi has already made over US$600 million from Mi 11 sales, and that was just from sales in its home market of China. Now, Xiaomi has announced when the Mi 11 will make its global debut, but it seems that the Mi 11 Pro will not ...

Alex Alderson, 29 Jan 2021 21:58

Huawei should have started rolling out EMUI 11 to all eligible devices by the end of April 2021. (Image source: Huawei)

Huawei refreshes EMUI 11 upgrade plans globally; OS update should begin reaching all devices by April

Huawei has updated its EMUI 11 update plans globally. Not only has the Chinese company finished delivering the OS update to more devices across multiple regions, but it is now more precise in when every eligible handset should rec...

Alex Alderson, 29 Jan 2021 17:59

Could this be an upcoming under-display camera phone? (Source: YouTube)

The "Meizu 18" turns up on YouTube with an under-display selfie camera

Meizu is expected to launch smartphones with the Snapdragon 888 flagship-grade processor soon. A new leak purports to show one of them (possibly the 18, 18 Pro or 18 Max) with a completely edge-to-edge screen. This suggests it wil...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 29 Jan 2021 17:54

Unsurprisingly, the capabilities of the cameras in the Xperia 1 II cannot match its professional Alpha series. (Image source: Sony)

The Sony Xperia 1 II falls short in the estimations of camera experts

Sony may well compare the Xperia 1 II's cameras with its Alpha cameras, but that does not necessarily make it the best camera smartphone on the market. According to some camera experts, the Xperia 1 II's cameras fall short of even...

Alex Alderson, 29 Jan 2021 17:36

Motorola allegedly demos its remote wireless charging system. (Source: YouTube)

Motorola claims to have its own version of Xiaomi's Mi Air Charge in the works

Xiaomi has just gone public with its working prototype of groundbreaking over-the-air (or remote) wireless charging. However, it seems Motorola is hot on its heels with its own take on this "Mi Air Charge". A YouTube demonstration...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 29 Jan 2021 17:18

iPhone 12 series sales numbers have been almost ridiculous. (Source: NextPit)

Apple regains crown as biggest smartphone maker in Q4 2020 thanks to bombastic iPhone 12 series sales

Apple ended 2020 on a historic high by shipping over 90 million smartphones in the quarter. That achievement—an all-time record—saw the American company overthrow Samsung to become the number one smartphone maker in the world acro...

Ricci Rox, 29 Jan 2021 14:08

Xiaomi's Air Charge tech can charge any compatible device remotely over several meters. (Image: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi (prematurely) announces futuristic Air Charge remote wireless charging technology

Xiaomi has (perhaps prematurely) announced Mi Air Charge technology which delivers 5 W remote wireless charging to devices within several meters of its base station. Although the announcement is exciting, it is currently only vapo...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 29 Jan 2021 10:56

Caviar's Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra special editions start at over US$5,000. (Image source: Caviar)

Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra: Caviar unveils luxury limited-edition smartphones for up to US$77,230

The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra may be cheaper than its predecessor, but it remains an expensive smartphone by contemporary standards. Nonetheless, if you want to spend a little more on a Galaxy S21 Ultra, then Caviar has introduced ...

Alex Alderson, 29 Jan 2021 00:43

The next Apple iPhone SE could look relatively modern with minimal bezels. (Image source: svetapple)

Concept renders show the route that Apple could take with the iPhone SE 3

Apple is rumoured to announce the third-generation of the iPhone SE in a few months, with April targeted as a release date for the budget handset. Concept renders have shown what the device might look like too, but only if Apple d...

Alex Alderson, 28 Jan 2021 23:03

Samsung is yet to adopt A/B seamless system updates. (Image source: GSMArena)

The Samsung Galaxy S series still does not support A/B seamless system updates

Samsung may have committed to delivering three OS updates to its smartphones and tablets, but it remains conservative in other areas regarding Android updates. The Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21 Plus and Galaxy S21 Ultra are the latest Sa...

Alex Alderson, 28 Jan 2021 22:54

This is probably not the Xiaomi Redmi K40 Pro. (Image source: Weibo)

Highly questionable Xiaomi Redmi K40 Pro hands-on pictures surface as mid-February pre-order date mentioned by retailer

A Chinese retailer has hinted that the Xiaomi Redmi K40 series will be purchasable from the middle of next month. We may only be two weeks from the Redmi K40 series' debut though, which may coincide with New Year's Eve in China. S...

Alex Alderson, 28 Jan 2021 22:47

Two 2021 Android flagships go head to head. (Source: YouTube)

The Snapdragon 888 version of the Galaxy S21 Ultra proves slower, but possibly more stable, than the Xiaomi Mi 11 in a new video

Earlier, the YouTuber Frankie Tech tested the Xiaomi Mi 11 and iQOO 7 - the only phones with the latest Snapdragon 888 processor at the time - in terms of their AnTuTu benchmarking performance, and found that both phones seemed to...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 28 Jan 2021 21:06

Realme hypes its TechLife event. (Source: Twitter)

Realme will launch its first laptop in mid-2021: new leak

Realme is mostly known for its phones and audio devices; however, like Xiaomi and Huawei before it, it is now rumored to get into the laptop game as well. According to a well-known leaker, the first of these new products will debu...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 28 Jan 2021 19:47

The Vivo V2072A may be more interesting on the inside. (Source: Google Play Console)

Vivo might be the first OEM to launch a Dimensity 1100-powered phone

MediaTek invented a whole new tier of its high-end mobile chipsets with the introduction of the Dimensity 1100 alongside its outright flagship counterpart the 1200. A new leak indicates that Vivo has a device with this new premium...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 28 Jan 2021 19:03

ZTE's new and oddly-shaped teaser. (Source: Weibo)

ZTE teases a Pro-grade 2021 successor for its under-display camera phone

The OEM ZTE had a landmark 2020 in that it was first to launch a smartphone with a cutting-edge under-display selfie camera. Now, it has confirmed the existence of a phone with a name that not only sounds like a next generation fo...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 28 Jan 2021 18:20

Here's what the sony Xperia 1 III has in store for us

Leaked Sony Xperia 1 III images showcase triple-camera setup, side-mounted fingerprint sensor, 3.5mm audio jack, and more

Thanks to prolific leaker @OnLeaks, we have our first look at Sony's upcoming Xperia 1 III flagship smartphone. It features three rear cameras; one of which is a periscope lens. A side-mounted fingerprint sensor, an all-glass body...

Anil Satyanarayana, 28 Jan 2021 18:09

The Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G. (Source: Xiaomi)

Redmi Note 10 series likely set to emulate Redmi K40 and Mi 11 by shipping without a charger

The Redmi K40 series has been all but confirmed to ship without a charger by default and it appears the Redmi Note 10 series could also tow that path. Redmi executive Lu Weibing has now heavily hinted as much, which could pave the...

Ricci Rox, 28 Jan 2021 10:55

Micron debuts its latest DRAM process node. (Source: Micron)

Micron announces that its latest "1-alpha" DRAM is ready to ship

Micron has launched its latest form of DRAM, which is also now in volume production. It is based on the company's 1-alpha (1α, or fourth-generation) 10 nanometer (nm) node, and also incorporates 176-layer NAND for the first time. ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 27 Jan 2021 20:08

An improbable Meizu 18-series render. (Source: Weibo)

Meizu is the latest OEM rumored to ship 2021 flagship phones without chargers

The tipster Digital Chat Station claims to have found new premium phones from Meizu on the 3C regulatory website. One might be called the 18 and support 30-watt (W) charging, while the other might be a 40W 18 Pro. However, despite...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 27 Jan 2021 18:57

Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra bend test (Source: JerryRigEverything on YouTube)

Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra faces JerryRigEverything's torture session, handles it pretty well

Shortly after its release, the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra has landed in Jerry's hands for the usual torture session. Thankfully for the OEM and its fans, the new handset lives up to the expectations overall, although its durability ...

Codrut Nistor, 27 Jan 2021 18:13

The Sony Xperia 10 II is receiving the Android 11 update

Android 11 update for Sony Xperia 10 II now rolling out in some regions

The Sony Xperia 10 II is finally receiving the Android 11 update. Its version number is 59.1.A.0.485, and it is approximately 1GB in size. Apart from the usual Android 11 features, the update also adds a new Battery Care feature. ...

Anil Satyanarayana, 27 Jan 2021 17:54