Leaks / Rumors

Apple is expected to launch a new MacBook Pro that will be powered by its latest M4-series of SoCs. The base variant has been making rounds on X for a while, and now a Russian YouTuber claims to have gotten their hands on it, showcasing the laptop in a new unboxing video.

More details about DJI's next flagship drone have emerged online. Arriving shortly after the Mavic 4 was pictured in separate leaks, it seems that DJI intends to equip its next-generation drone with a substantially larger battery than those it includes in the Mavic 3 and Mavic 3 Pro.

A new leak reveals a dual-camera system with a 50MP wide-angle lens and 48MP telephoto lens on the DJI Air 3S. It is also expected to support 4K/60fps video, and offer 45 minutes of flight time. The drone further includes LiDAR-based obstacle detection and advanced flight modes like ActiveTrack 5.0.

According to new reports, Apple is set to receive new thinner OLED displays from a Taiwanese panel manufacturer. Entering mass production in mid-2025, the displays are expected to be used in the rumoured iPhone 17 air.

Apple is not expected to unveil a new iPhone SE. However, a renowned analyst claims that Apple have already started receiving displays for the iPhone SE 4 while also naming which manufacturers are creating these panels.

A new leak sheds light on some Snapdragon 8 Gen 4's key specs. Its UFS 4.0 modules are rated for read/write speeds of 4,500/4,000 MB. Contrary to earlier rumours, it will launch with LPDDR5X RAM and not LPDDR6.

An Apple M4-powered MacBook Pro has shown up on Geekbench. In the CPU tests, it performs more or less on par with its tablet version. In OpenCL, the M4's 10-core GPU offers a 25% performance uplift over the M3.

The OPPO Find X8 is an upcoming flagship Android smartphone tipped to rival the iPhone 16 for buyers on its debut later in October 2024. Now, it has allegedly popped up in a new leak that purports to confirm a chassis updated to resemble its alleged competitors from Apple. The new photos might also highlight how thin and compact the device is supposed to be.

Intel's upcoming 'Arrow Lake-S' Core Ultra 9 285K desktop CPU boasts quite the punch in terms of single-threaded performance. Due to its lack of hyper-threading support, however, falls way back in the pack in multi-threaded scores, ending up losing not just to AMD's Ryzen 9 9950X, but also its own predecessor - the Core i9-14900K.

The global variants of Xiaomi smartphones will reportedly no longer allow bootloader unlocking, as the company is said to be planning to shut down the program. It's worth noting that Xiaomi has already closed the program in China.

The Vivo X200 series will be launched on October 14 in China, and according to a Weibo tipster, the company will launch two new power banks alongside its next-gen flagship phones. Both are shown to have a built-in cable, and one will reportedly have support for 45W fast charging.

Apple's M4 SoC is quite the beast when it comes to both CPU and GPU performance, punching well above its weight class. MacBook Pro aficionados have long awaited the M4's arrival in the Mac lineup, and it seems that a launch date is finally in sight.

Vivo's upcoming X200 flagship lineup will feature a new compact variant - the X200 Pro mini. A recently uploaded video on Weibo gives us an early look at the X200 Pro mini, showcasing its massive camera bump.

Lenovo's Legion Y700 gaming tablet was recently refreshed, and now sports a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC. As of right now, the gaming tablet is not available globally, but that might soon change, if a recent certification listing is anything to go by.

Specifications of the Oppo Find X8 have leaked again, revealing new details and confirming older ones. The leak also mentions a likely launch date for the new flagship series.

Huawei is rumored to be working on an ARM-based Kirin PC processor, which is expected to rival the Snapdragon X lineup and Apple M series chips. While it was said to be released this year, the latest report suggests that the launch has been delayed.

You won't have to wait too long for Google’s Pixel 9a - which could launch in March 2025, earlier than previous models, as per new leaks. The Pixel 10 and Android 16 are also expected to launch ahead of schedule in 2025.

Realme launched the GT Neo 6 in May of this year, and according to Smart Pikachu, the company will release the GT Neo 7 soon. The Weibo tipster also reports that it will feature the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Leading Version, which has been dominating the AnTuTu benchmark charts for a while now.

The Xiaomi 15 series is expected to be among the first smartphone lineups to be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4. If the company doesn't change anything, there will initially be two phones in the series, and the rear renders of the Pro variant have just leaked.

Vivo's X200 series, launching soon, may come with competitive pricing starting at 4,000 yuan (~$570), as per a new leak. The higher-end X200 Ultra variant will likely be priced $200 higher.

Ubisoft’s recent delay of Assassin’s Creed Shadows may impact the timeline for the Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Remake, originally set for Nov 2025. The delay will likely affect Ubisoft’s broader roadmap of 10 titles as well. The Black Flag Remake may still arrive earlier than expected, as per Insider Gaming.

It looks like DJI's next drone release will be the Air 3S, not the Mavic 4. While the company has not confirmed anything just yet, a plethora of new leaks have now shown the DJI Air 3S from almost every angle with camera details and launch pricing in tow.

Apple has yet to confirm the existence of the iPhone SE 4, but a recent Bloomberg report suggests that it could launch in early 2025. Now, 9to5Mac claims that the upcoming affordable phone will combine features from the past three flagships.

OPPO's upcoming flagship smartphones are tipped to aim to become the closest rivals to Apple's iPhones on their launch. The Find X8 series are thought to achieve this effect with their software as well as their considerably updated hardware. Now, their version of Android 15 has been previewed in more depth.

Samsung's developer conference only lasted one day, but finally provided an official first look at what Samsung smartphones and tablets can expect in a few months with the Android 15 update and the One UI 7 interface. Some of the changes could prove to be controversial.

The Xiaomi 15 series is almost upon us. While it is unclear what Xiaomi has in store for its first Snapdragon 8 Gen 4-powered release, the alleged design of the Xiaomi 15 Ultra has now appeared online, as have reported camera upgrades compared to this year's Xiaomi 14 Ultra.

Anker’s upcoming Power Bank 10K 45W, expected in Spring 2025, is expected to feature a retractable USB-C cable, 45W USB-C output, and digital display. It offers multiple charging ports (and 3 color options) with a price range of $40–$50.

A new leak from Moore's Law is dead reveals the GeForce RTX 5090 laptop variant will come with 24 GB of GDDR7 VRAM. However, it won't launch until late in Q1 2025.

Fujifilm has officially announced its third X Summit this year, scheduled for October 14 at the company's Tokyo Clay design studio. The new Fujifilm X-M5 is expected to launch at the X Summit as a compact budget APS-C camera with strong retro design elements and a film simulation dial.

The OPPO Find X8 and X8 Pro are upcoming flagship Android smartphones now tipped to have global versions cleared for launch, with the model numbers to match. They are also now officially slated to launch with advanced ingress-protection ratings and considerably refined builds, even the base model X8.

A new Anker Solix PS100 portable solar panel could be on the way. Rumors about the device and a supposedly leaked image suggest that it will be particularly compact when folded, making it easier to store and transport. Other features include an MC4 connector and an integrated kickstand.

Assassin's Creed Shadows is one of the upcoming games many fans are waiting for. While Ubisoft delaying the launch was bad news, a new report shares something good: the game may get a co-op mode after the release.

The industry has been abuzz with rumors surrounding Apple's upcoming MacBook Pro lineup. Recent estimates cast doubt on the likelihood of an October event, although the M4, M4 Pro, and M4 Max are still widely expected to see the light of day within this year.

A rumored sequel to 2003's Sonic Heroes is reportedly set for Autumn 2025. The new game could bring back team-based gameplay with upgraded graphics, though nothing has been officially confirmed.

The Xiaomi 15 series will be among the first lineups to feature the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4. A new report from a reputed tipster suggests it could launch on October 20 in China. The tipster also reports that the Honor Magic 7 could debut on October 30.

Apple is reportedly removing the dedicated Action Button on next year's iPhone 17 Pro devices. If true, this will be an important hardware change, as the Action Button, which has replaced the legendary mute switch, has only been present on the phone for a year at this point.

More details on the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G and its 4G/LTE-only variant have now reportedly leaked out. Both devices are said to have much in common with their A15 forebears - except for the enlarged displays and possibly unprecedented degree of official ingress protection, of course. However, the newer devices might forfeit a long-standing Galaxy A-series feature to get there.

Anyone hoping for a new Fujifilm GFX sensor early next year may have to prepare for the worst. A new leak claims that the new Fujifilm sensor currently in development will be a form factor never used by Fujifilm before. The mystery has sparked speculation of everything from a 1-inch pocketable camera to a potential Micro Four Thirds or full-frame camera line in Fuji's future. Could Fuji be capitalising on the retro point-and-shoot boom on TikTok?

The Oppo Find X8 is expected to launch later this month, right after MediaTek debuts the Dimensity 9400. Ahead of official announcements, a real-life image of the upcoming flagship leaked, showing a redesigned back. Now, another leak has shown the phone in a different colorway.

In addition to the big Mac launch event in October, Apple is said to be planning another new product this year: the next-generation iPad mini. Meanwhile, the launch of the iPhone SE with a modernized design and the next iPad Air are imminent.

The Google Pixel 9a will be available in a total of four colors, including a new shade called "Iris". The smartphone is said to be thinner than the Pixel 8a, but slightly larger than the Pixel 9 despite a slightly smaller display due to wider screen edges.

The Galaxy S26 series is not expected to arrive until 2026, but when it does, a rumor says the compact vanilla model might be missing from the lineup. This is said to be as a result of Samsung not being able to keep up with rival compact flagships.

Realme is projected to throw its next premium handset into the battle royale to result from the release of several next-gen flagship Android smartphones at around the same time in 2024. The GT7 Pro might enter the fray as one of the fastest-charging devices of the bunch, and may or may not come with other advantages such as improved build quality and biometrics.

Xiaomi has only just released the Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G. However, attention has now turned to the prospect of the company offering the device under a different name globally. Allegedly, the POCO X7 is a candidate, which has now been spotted in Xiaomi's codebase.

A recently surfaced video from a Reddit user shows a camouflaged Tesla Model 3 combining features from both the older and newer versions. Speculation is pointing towards an affordable Tesla Model 3 aimed at the mass market.

Apple is said to be developing two touchscreen devices that will serve as a control center for the smart home. Based on homeOS, these smart home displays will reportedly also support calendar and notes apps, according to the latest rumors from a reliable source.

Originally slated to release on November 12, Ubisoft delayed Assassin's Creed Shadows to mid-February 2025. According to information that has emerged online, the AC Shadows delay is mainly to address bugs and improve historical/cultural accuracy.

The Samsung Galaxy A16 is said to be launching soon in two variants, with prices starting at €209.90. Even in this price segment, Samsung is expected to offer six years of Android updates, and leaks have already revealed the most important details about the features.

Anker is launching new wireless earbuds onto the market, which do not correspond to the typical earbud design. Relatively large drivers are used and it is possible to connect to several devices at the same time.