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The iQOO 11 is (still) on its way. (Source: iQOO)

iQOO 11: Latest teasers hint at updated second colorway and 200W charging in the upcoming Snapdragon 8 Gen 2-powered flagship smartphones

iQOO 11-series launch plans are now back on - sort of. The next-gen Android flagship smartphone line is slated to consist of a Pro as well as a vanilla variant, the second of which is now officially destined to launch in Indonesia...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 03 Dec 2022 17:42

A folding device in 'business' mode. (Source: Samsung)

Samsung asserts significant increase in shipments of foldable smartphones to business customers

Samsung has claimed that the amount of Galaxy Z Fold- and Z Flip-series devices sold to enterprise customers has increased by just over 100% in 2022 compared to the previous year. The OEM claims that they have grown in popularity ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 01 Dec 2022 19:28

Gorilla Glass Victus 2 is official. (Source: Corning)

Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 debuts to re-define tough for next-gen smartphones

Corning has announced a successor for its top-end Gorilla Glass Victus product for mobile devices such as smartphones. The company asserts that its latest form of flagship display protection will boost durability when exposed to "...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 30 Nov 2022 18:59

Rumor | OPPO Find X6 Pro will launch with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC and a MariSilicon X2 co-processor in the first half of 2023

OPPO's vice president and president of global business has reportedly laid out a rough timeline for its next-gen Android product range for the coming year. It may indicate that the OEM's next generation of Find X6 and X6 Pro flags...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 27 Nov 2022 18:24

A Mate X2 successor might be on the way. (Source: Huawei)

Huawei Mate X3 tipped to launch soon as a new flagship foldable smartphone

Huawei made the potentially underwhelming choice to launch a new foldable mobile device with an outdated form-factor in 2022. However, the OEM is now tipped to have returned to a more Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4-like design in its succ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 26 Nov 2022 18:46

Jabra Elite 7 Active now up to 47% off on Amazon (Source: Jabra)

Deal | Jabra Elite 7 TWS ANC earbuds discounted by up to 47% on Amazon

While the Jabra Elite 7 Active TWS sports earbuds with adjustable ANC go as low as US$95.45 (47% discount, only for the Navy color), the less sporty Elite 7 Pro go down to US$119.99, after a 40% discount. Both feature Alexa integr...

Codrut Nistor, 25 Nov 2022 18:05

The Find X6 Pro might have a supersized camera hump. (Source: @SPinfo_blog)

OPPO Find X6 Pro tipped to become one of the thickest flagship Android smartphones of 2023

OPPO'S purported next-gen flagship Android smartphone, the Find X6 Pro, is now believed to have premium finish options that might include leather and ceramic in 2023. However, this potential appeal may have a catch: the device's p...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 21 Nov 2022 20:28

The "Edge X40's" new camera hump. (Source: TENAA)

Motorola "Edge X40" appears on FCC with fast charging ahead of the supposed flagship smartphone's launch

A device newly registered by Motorola with the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is thought to be the brand's next high-end Android smartphone due to its exceptionally fast top charging rate. It also has other features se...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 16 Nov 2022 21:58

OPPO Find N2 backed to launch weighing no more than an iPhone 14 Pro Max

OPPO has been tipped to release a second-gen foldable flagship Android smartphone with the potential advantage of reduced mass compared to its predecessor. Now, according to a famous leaker, it will be at least 13% lighter, in fac...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 11 Nov 2022 15:18

The 12S Ultra's new special edition. (Source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi 12S Ultra Imaging Limited Edition augments the flagship smartphone's 1-inch main camera with new screw-on filters and the case to match

Xiaomi has prepared a new Imaging Limited Edition gift-box for the 12S Ultra, which presents the super-premium smartphone alongside compatible filters. They can be screwed onto the smartphone thanks to a case with threads for its ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 09 Nov 2022 15:02

Sony LYTIA unveiled as a new brand coming to next-gen smartphone cameras sometime soon

Sony has announced that the image sensors usually known as the IMX line are to be released under a new brand name going forward. The OEM believes that the new LYTIA moniker will reflect the quality and experience it aims to confer...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 08 Nov 2022 15:02

Kirin chips: gone for good? (Source: Huawei)

Huawei debunks rumors of the return of Kirin chips in 2023

Huawei's Kirin line of processors were once a main rival for Qualcomm's Snapdragon mobile SoC series, particularly at the higher end. However, they have been sanctioned out of existence by the US government. There have been rumors...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 07 Nov 2022 21:51

OPPO teases SuperVOOC 240W in China. (Source: Digital Chat Station via Weibo)

OPPO SuperVOOC 240W tipped to debut by the end of March 2023

OPPO is a smartphone OEM strongly associated with some of the fastest charging in the industry, thanks to its own SuperVOOC technology. Currently, it goes up to 150W in market-ready devices, with 240W rumored to become the next av...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 05 Nov 2022 17:52

OnePlus Nord N300 5G smartphone with MediaTek Dimensity 810 (Source: T-Mobile)

MediaTek Dimensity 810-powered OnePlus Nord N300 5G hits the US via T-Mobile and Metro

Available for free with a new line, the new OnePlus Nord N300 5G has a full retail price that starts at US$228. This handset features a MediaTek Dimensity 810 processor, a generous 6.56-inch 90 Hz display, 4/64 GB of memory/storag...

Codrut Nistor, 03 Nov 2022 16:14

The Mate Xs 2 may be able to access satellites soon. (Source: Huawei)

Huawei Mate Xs 2 is slated to upgrade to satellite functionality - with some possible caveats

Huawei is now strongly hinting at an upcoming new feature for its latest top-end foldable smartphone, the Mate Xs 2, to be unveiled during the OEM's upcoming Developer Conference. The upgrade could put the premium device on par wi...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 01 Nov 2022 18:42

The "Vivo X90" schematic. (Source: Ben Geskin)

Vivo "X90-series" leak makes bold claims of portrait lens upgrades the OEM only hints at in a new mobile imaging tech event

Vivo's press conference for the next generation of flagship-grade, Zeiss-branded, mobile camera solutions of today (October 24, 2022) has met with an initial leak suggesting how they will look in devices such as the rumored X90 pr...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 24 Oct 2022 19:03

Deal | Galaxy S22-series devices offered at 256GB for the price of 128GB during "Samsung Week" in the US

Samsung's official US webstore is holding a multi-day event during which a consumer can buy a new Galaxy S22-series device with 256GB of internal storage for the price of a 128GB base model. There are also deals on the new top-end...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 24 Oct 2022 17:18

Vivo teases its latest mobile camera tech. (Source: Vivo via Weibo)

Rumor | Vivo X90-series camera tech upgrade preview is happening later in October 2022

Vivo's announcement that its "imaging strategy conference" for 2022 is imminent has led to speculation that the OEM will showcase new specs or features that could manifest in the successors to its "camera-centric" X80 smartphones....

Deirdre O'Donnell, 22 Oct 2022 16:01

The 70 series during its on-stage debut. (Source: Honor)

Rumor | Honor 80 Pro Plus will debut with the Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 SoC and a 200MP main camera

Honor is now said to have three new Android smartphones on the way with a different processor and main rear camera apiece. The base model of the bunch might get a new MediaTek SoC; however, the flagship might outshine it considera...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 21 Oct 2022 17:03

The W23 series is here. (Source: Samsung)

Samsung W23 Flip launches as a first-gen luxury clamshell foldable smartphone alongside its flagship W23 sibling

Samsung and China Telecom have just made the W23 - and W23 Flip - official. The high-end take on the existing Galaxy Z Fold4 has arrived alongside one on the latest Galaxy Z Flip for the first time. Both have been modified to have...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 21 Oct 2022 17:03

Samsung has a new 200MP sensor. (Source: Samsung)

Samsung ISOCELL HPX debuts as the OEM's latest 200MP sensor for next-gen top-end smartphones

Samsung has introduced the ISOCELL HPX as the latest in its steadily-growing portfolio of mobile image sensors with the current class-leading resolution of 200 megapixels (MP). It boasts the smallest pixel the OEM makes for CMOS o...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 21 Oct 2022 15:03

Motorola rollable smartphone concept (Source: Motorola)

Motorola unveils rollable smartphone concept

Motorola's latest effort in the foldable/rollable smartphone area, unveiled at the Lenovo Tech World 2022, is a 5-inch handset that extends to 6.5 inches by extending from the top, unlike similar concepts from other brands, which ...

Codrut Nistor, 18 Oct 2022 13:26

UDU CONSOLE wireless gaming controller (Source: UDU)

The UDU handheld motion control console brings mobile gaming outdoors while making it more active and fun

With 27 days left in the campaign, 77 backers, and US$13,872 pledged out of the US$19,574 goal, the UDU CONSOLE can be already considered beyond the "Kickstarter project looking for funding" stage. However, it might take a while f...

Codrut Nistor, 14 Oct 2022 18:45

Samsung Wallet digital wallet platform to continue its expansion (Source: Samsung)

Samsung Wallet rolling out to 13 new markets this year

Introduced in June 2022, Samsung's digital wallet platform is already very popular in major markets such as China, France, Germany, Korea, the United Kingdom, and the United States. By the end of the year, Samsung Wallet will reac...

Codrut Nistor, 14 Oct 2022 10:16

Samsung W23 5G launch date announced by China Telecom

China Telecom has validated rumors that it would debut a successor to its W22 5G of 2021. The carrier has yet to reveal its design, however; therefore, its status as a super-high-end re-brand for the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 has yet...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 11 Oct 2022 19:39

Google Pixel 7 Pro smartphone (Source: Google)

The Google Pixel 7 family will bring 10-bit HDR video to Snapchat and TikTok

Compared to last year's Pixel 6 lineup, the Google Pixel 7 family comes with a few solid improvements, one of them being the introduction of 10-bit HDR video support. Snapchat and TikTok will both support this on the Pixel 7, thus...

Codrut Nistor, 08 Oct 2022 15:24

Samsung is slowing down its growth (Source: Social Barrel)

Samsung reports the first Q3 profit drop in three years

According to the data revealed by the company's preliminary earnings guidance, Samsung Electronics' operating profit took a nearly 32 percent dive in the third quarter, the first time it dropped in the last three years. This was m...

Codrut Nistor, 07 Oct 2022 11:02

A new display format for the Galaxy Fold series would be good

Test verdict on the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4: Samsung should offer a foldable smartphone with another form factor

The Galaxy Z Fold 4 impresses in our test with a robust and proven design. However, not much has changed compared to the Fold3. A new XXL foldable smartphone with a more user-friendly display format would have complemented the fol...

Marcus Herbrich, 06 Oct 2022 05:05

Samsung Expert RAW camera app page in the Galaxy Store marketplace (Source: Own)

More flagships get support for Samsung's Expert RAW camera app

Previously available for Samsung's more recent flagships like the Galaxy S22 series, Galaxy Z Fold 3, and the Galaxy Z Fold 4, the Expert RAW photography app is now gaining full support for more devices. The trio that joins the li...

Codrut Nistor, 03 Oct 2022 12:04

Google Pixel 7 Pro and Pixel 7 leaked specs sheets October 2 (Source: 9to5Google)

Google Pixel 7 Pro specs leak online

The latest Google Pixel 7 Pro specs sheet that comes from a Taiwanese mobile carrier confirms previously rumored details such as face and fingerprint unlocking, as well as 5X optical zoom. The 48 MP telephoto shooter joins the 50 ...

Codrut Nistor, 03 Oct 2022 10:18

1MORE SonoFlow wireless ANC headphones hands-on (Source: Own)

1MORE SonoFlow hands-on: A simply amazing ANC headset for less than US$100

For less than US$100, the 1MORE SonoFlow comes with LDAC support, noise cancellation capabilities, and audio transparency. The impressive battery life of this headset hits 70 hours without ANC but goes down to 50 hours when using ...

Codrut Nistor, 29 Sep 2022 19:11

The X80 Pro is not getting a Plus version. (Source: Vivo)

Vivo X80 Pro Plus is officially cancelled, possibly to make way for the X90 Pro Plus instead

Vivo has now acknowledged rumors of a launch for an even higher-end Plus version of its flagship-grade X80 Pro Android smartphone - however, it has also revealed that those plans have just been cancelled. The OEM has reportedly de...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 28 Sep 2022 15:15

Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max gets "Best Display" award from DisplayMate (Source: Apple)

DisplayMate awards the "Best Smartphone Display" title to the iPhone 14 Pro Max

Apple continues to dominate DisplayMate's smartphone display rankings, as the brand's iPhone 14 Pro Max has just grabbed the crown from its predecessor, receiving the A+ rating. The highlights of this Samsung-made display include ...

Codrut Nistor, 28 Sep 2022 10:35

Doogee S96 GT rugged Android smartphone (Source: Doogee)

Doogee brings back (and updates) the successful S96 Pro as the S96 GT

Two years and over one million units sold since its introduction, the MediaTek Helio G90-powered S96 Pro gets an update that keeps the overall design but improves the essentials. Doogee's S96 GT sports a MediaTek Helio G95, runs A...

Codrut Nistor, 26 Sep 2022 18:27

Google Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro at Google IO 2022 (Source: Google)

Google Pixel 7 specs leak online

The latest set of specs reveal most of the essentials of the upcoming Google Pixel 7 handset, including a Tensor G2 SoC and a Titan chip, 8 GB of memory and up to 256 GB internal storage, Android 13, 4,700 mAh battery with 30 W fa...

Codrut Nistor, 26 Sep 2022 11:33

Companion mode now working in WhatsApp beta, connect smartphone account to tablet (Source: WABetaInfo)

WhatsApp might get (limited) multi-device support soon

WhatsApp Companion mode, mentioned by rumors back in April, is a feature that allows users to link their accounts to a secondary phone or tablet. Now, some Android users got it with the latest beta of the application. However, it ...

Codrut Nistor, 24 Sep 2022 19:53

Need 5G for your Mate 50? You need this. (Source: WHYLAB via Weibo)

Huawei Mate 50 series-compatible 5G cases are released in China

Huawei's latest range of premium phablets launched with 4G/LTE-only versions of their flagship-grade chipsets due to the US governmental embargoes under which the OEM operates. However, according to an eminent leaker, a Mate 50 cu...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 21 Sep 2022 15:52

The X Fold+ is officially on the way. (Source: Vivo via Weibo)

Update | Vivo X Fold Plus launch confirmation contains a first glimpse of the premium Android foldable device's new colorway

Vivo has now confirmed that it will indeed launch a new Plus version of its top-end X Fold Android smartphone. The OEM has dropped hints as to how this upcoming foldable will look, which is mostly like its immediate predecessor wi...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 21 Sep 2022 15:03

MIUI 13.0.9 on Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro details (Source: Own)

Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro users receive the September 2022 security patch thanks to MIUI 13.0.9 Global Stable

With MIUI 13.5 still stuck in the future, Xiaomi is now updating the Mi 10T Pro (and non-Pro, as usual) handsets with the latest security patch from Google. The size of the update is 301 MB, and there is nothing special to mention...

Codrut Nistor, 20 Sep 2022 16:03

A first look at the PopPower 2. (Source: NuCurrent)

PopSocket PopPower 2 is to be the world's first wireless charger with the latest NuCurrent Qi design spec

NuCurrent and PopSocket have partnered to make the latter's upcoming second-gen PopPower the first ever wireless charging accessory to meet the former's latest MP-A24 specification. It allows a Qi-standard charger to deliver power...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 20 Sep 2022 14:19

The X Fold+ will probably look like this. (Source: Vivo)

Rumor | Vivo X Fold Plus with 12GB of RAM and a 120Hz display scores nearly 20% higher than its predecessor on AnTuTu Benchmark

Vivo has announced that it will launch an X Fold Plus later in 2022. Now, the upcoming foldable Android flagship may have surfaced on the AnTuTu website, 120Hz display driven by the Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 processor and all. These...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 20 Sep 2022 13:22

A new "W23-series" teaser. (Source: Ice Universe via Weibo)

Rumor | Samsung W23 and W23 Flip will launch soon as the China Telecom versions of the Galaxy Z Fold4 and Flip4

The carrier China Telecom is tipped to start selling the new Galaxy Z Flip4 and Fold4 soon, albeit in the guise of heavily-customized rebrands. According to a famous leaker, they will join the premium W series, which did much the ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 18 Sep 2022 17:22

The "X Fold Plus" hits TENAA. (Source: TENAA)

Vivo X Fold "Plus" is tipped to launch soon following the renewed Android flagship's TENAA appearance

Vivo has just registered a new product with the Chinese authority TENAA that, as is abundantly clear by the look of it, is the anticipated late-2022 refresh of the OEM's first-gen X Fold flagship smartphone. Its most valid leak to...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 16 Sep 2022 14:20

Samsung Galaxy S21 and Galaxy S21 Plus get the September 2022 update (Source: Samsung)

Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G and Galaxy S21 series get September 2022 security patch

While the Galaxy S21 series and the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G are now both receiving this month's security patch on Android 12, the previous generation flagships should receive Android 13 before the end of the year. For the Galaxy ...

Codrut Nistor, 07 Sep 2022 11:14

Huawei Mate 50 E launches as the most affordable smartphone of its new flagship line

The Mate 50 E has the same Harmony OS 3 UI and basic design of the rest of its new premium smartphone series. It also has the same main rear camera and display as the vanilla 50, although the E variant has a premium mid-range Qual...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 06 Sep 2022 22:32

Mate 50 RS launches as the latest Porsche Design x Huawei flagship smartphone

The Mate 50 RS has premiered as the highest-end of its new smartphone series. Its appearance has been altered in partnership with the Porsche Design Studio, although it has the same display as the 50 Pro. Despite its 4G/LTE-only n...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 06 Sep 2022 21:45

The 12S Ultra has specs unique to it - for now. (Source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi 12S Ultra's camera successors are backed to launch as Android smartphones with significant charging upgrades

The 12S Ultra is the device in which Xiaomi has debuted the Sony IMX989 camera sensor for its smartphones. Despite this, the Leica-tuned flagship lags behind others from its OEM in terms of maximum charging speeds. Now, a famous l...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 05 Sep 2022 18:27

Rumor | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 and Sony IMX989 will team up to form the Android flagship smartphone combo to beat in 2023

The Xiaomi "13 Ultra" is currently believed to become the first premium smartphone to launch with the new Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 top-end SoC and Sony's ground-breaking 1-inch sensor for mobile devices, the IMX989. However, according t...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 03 Sep 2022 16:19

Could the next Honor flagship look like this? (Source: Kang Hairong Harrison via Weibo)

Honor "X40" smartphones are touted to launch with a Huawei Mate 50-esque design and 1-inch flagship-grade camera sensors

One of Honor's top executives has been inspired by the recent sighting of a double rainbow over Beijing to drop a teaser for a new Android smartphone from this OEM with a design that apparently echoes the meme-worthy phenomenon. T...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 03 Sep 2022 15:24