Leaks / Rumors

Leaked slides from Microsoft's FTC submissions posted on Resetera forums reveal the company's plans for Xbox Series X "Brooklin" and Series S "Ellewood" mid-range refreshes coming in late 2024. Brooklin will offer Wi-Fi 6E and USB-C connectivity together with storage up to 2 TB. Microsoft will also be launching a new Xbox Universal Controller "Sebile" later this year with improved buttons, connectivity, and immersive haptics.

Next year's Google Tensor G4 chip will reportedly use a mix of Cortex-X4, Cortex-A720 and Cortex-A520 CPU cores and an Arm Immortalis-G715 GPU. It will be fabricated on Samsung's 4LPP+ node and debut alongside the Pixel 9 series.

The Nintendo Switch 2 console may have actually been teased in some screenshots taken from the upcoming Switch remake of Another Code: Two Memories, which will be released as part of Another Code: Recollection in January 2024. The game’s protagonist has use of a mysterious device during the game that suspiciously fits a few rumors about the Switch 2.

The DJI Mini 4 Pro has surfaced at a European retailer in its reportedly most expensive configuration. The same leak has also provided a first look at an official Mini 4 Pro product image ahead of the drone's release.

The Pixel Watch 2 may have practically the same design as its predecessor. However, it appears that Google is hoping that a pair of new metal bands will help distinguish its second-generation smartwatch from the original Pixel Watch.

Reportedly, Sony is aiming to launch its next Xperia 1 flagship in under six months' time. Based on new rumours, the Sony Xperia 1 VI will line with up during MWC 2024 with improved telephoto optics.

More details about the Samsung Galaxy Buds FE have turned up online ahead of its official release. Reportedly launching for under US$100, the Galaxy Buds FE is rumoured to have 12 mm drivers, touch controls and AKG tunings, among other features.

European prices for the Xiaomi Watch 2 Pro have emerged online. Reportedly based on Wear OS, the Xiaomi Watch 2 Pro will also be available with optional LTE or in a cheaper Bluetooth and Wi-Fi-only model.

A YouTuber believes he may have spotted the potentially first Nintendo Switch 2 physical detail. It seems there could have been clues left in the recent Nintendo Direct broadcast that allude to differences between a Switch successor and the current Switch. In fact, the video host even brands the Switch 2 as a Super Switch because of the perceived hints.

Samsung's Galaxy Tab A9 Plus (or A9+) has found time to pop up in another new leak ahead of its official debut. It has brought its vanilla A9 sibling along in this case, which gives the upcoming Android tablet the impression of being even more affordable on its launch. It will, for example, have 4G/LTE as opposed to the 5G of the Plus model.

Google's 2024-bound Tensor G4 will not be nearly as impressive as predicted earlier. The Pixel 9 series' SoC will instead build upon its predecessor. Google's fully custom chip is expected to launch sometime in 2025.

Fuji Rumors has received word from trusted sources that Fujifilm is going to release a camera this month under its Instax range of instant cameras. The camera is said to be “very small and all digital”, and will reportedly cost US$100, making it a compact, entry-level sibling to the current hybrid mini Evo and mini LiPlay models.

The launch of a DJI Mini 3 Pro replacement is fast approaching. While DJI has not revealed a release date yet, a close-up picture of the DJI Mini 4 Pro has surfaced online, as has an equivalent of the DJI RC 2 remote control.

It appears that DJI has more up its sleeve than just a Mini 3 Pro successor. New information points to DJI also lining up replacements for the Osmo Mobile 6 and Pocket 2, dubbed the Osmo Mobile 7 and Pocket 3, respectively.

MSPowerUser has offered a first look at Samsung's launch colours for the Galaxy S23 FE. Allegedly due at the start of autumn, the Galaxy S23 FE will be a modest upgrade over the Galaxy S21 FE, with Samsung skipping the Galaxy S22 FE entirely.

A more restrained set of alleged Nintendo Switch 2 specs have been posted just in time to counter a rather outlandish claim recently made elsewhere on social media. While the latter involves T254 speculation that was likely inspired by perceived disappointment in the Switch 2 likely coming with the T239 chip, the former specs have been called the “most accurate” by the poster.

The 3C has now provided evidence of the charging speeds that Samsung will offer for its next flagship smartphones. Unfortunately, the rumour of 65 W wired charging for the Galaxy S24 Ultra was wide of the mark; there will be no changes for the Galaxy S24 or Galaxy S24 Plus, either.

Tesla's disruptive gigacasting process is undergoing an overhaul that may enable the EV maker to cast the underbody of its vehicles as one cohesive part, rather than hundreds of parts. Reducing the BOM cost should reduce production costs significantly, but there are concerns about repair costs and part failures.

Elon Musk's latest wild Cybertruck tweet suggests offering the stainless-steel-skinned electric pickup truck with an optional tungsten carbide coating for added durability. This would theoretically address concerns of scratches ruining the raw metal's finish, which would be much more difficult to repair than paint.

Vivo is now said to have a new smartwatch to launch alongside its upcoming X100 series of Android smartphones. The two kinds of device is thought to have independent mobile data and OLED screens in common. The Watch 3, however, is more likely to have a circular display and to track health metrics, although it might also have something in common with the foldable X Flip.

Allegedly, Xiaomi's next smartwatch will run Wear OS, a first for the company since the Mi Watch. The Xiaomi Watch 2 Pro is rumoured to pack a 500 mAh battery, a Snapdragon W5 Plus Gen 1 chipset, 2 GB of RAM and an AMOLED display, among other features.

The expected Nintendo Switch 2 SoC and its manufacturing process has been discussed recently by a well-known leaker. The information offered up by the reasonably reputable source has been greeted with a mixture of dismay, caution, and even optimism. Once again, it is mentioned that an Nvidia Tegra T239 chip will be at the heart of the Switch 2 console.

BMW product development head, Frank Weber, confirmed that the next M3 will be a performance EV based on the Neue Klasse platform that has the capability to put down 1,000 hp through all four wheels.

Next year's iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus are expected to feature a better performing A17 Pro SoC fabbed on TSMC's N3E process. The just-announced iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max use the A17 Pro that is designed on TSMC's N3B process. However, this process is not compatible with other TSMC 3 nm nodes, which means Apple will have to essentially redesign the A17 Pro for the new N3E node.

The GeForce RTX 4070 may soon be getting a price cut according to the latest leak from Moore’s Law Is Dead. MLID alleges that NVIDIA will counter the Radeon RX 7800 XT by offering discounts on the RTX 4070. In fact, the company has reportedly already started doing so, as the GIGABYTE Windforce RTX 4070 can now be had for less than the launch MSRP.

Apple's new A17 Pro SoC is only marginally faster than its predecessor in Geekbench 6.2. Its single-core performance improvement is around 10%, and multi-core about 5%.

Over the last few days, 3D printer manufacturer Bambu Lab has teased an upcoming product that will be launched on September 20. So far it has mentioned three features to look forward to – multicolor printing, active motor noise cancellation and automatic flow calibration – which rumors online say point to a new low-cost bedslinger printer called the A1.

Samsung can keep the launch of the Galaxy Tab A9 Plus (or A9+) a secret no longer, thanks to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and its use of the upcoming Android tablet's full product name in its registration. The slate is now depicted as having much lower-end specs than, say, the Tab S9 FE, yet may be able to offer 5G-powered entertainment at a good price for all that.

An Alpine A290 test car has been spotted in camouflage, giving us our first look at what the plucky EV will offer in terms of looks. Alpine looks to have kept the aggressive styling, even if it has been diluted somewhat from the concept car.

Fresh details about the Google Pixel Watch 2 have emerged online ahead of the device's October 4 launch. Purportedly, Google will offer a sort of fast charging with its second-generation smartwatch, unlike its predecessor. The same leak has highlighted the Pixel Watch 2's colourways, as well as its default watch band options.

Samsung is preparing to release a follow-up to the Galaxy A04s. Dubbed the Galaxy A05s, the handset is expected to arrive later this year with a familiar design that retains its predecessor's triple camera layout. However, Samsung has made tweaks in a few areas, bringing the Galaxy A05s up to date with its latest design language.

AMD’s RDNA 3 lineup includes the flagship RX 7900 XTX, high-end RX 7900 XT, mid-range RX 7800 XT, RX 7700 XT, and budget RX 7600. Now, a slew of new GPU listings by PowerColor in the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) database suggest that AMD might be preparing the RX 7600 XT, a potential contender sitting between the RX 7600 and the RX 7700 XT.

It now seems that Samsung is developing a smart ring competitor to the likes of the Oura Smart Ring. Following various rumours, a renowned leaker alleges that the possible Galaxy Watch6 alternative and the Galaxy S24 series will debut simultaneously in January.

The Galaxy S23 FE is edging closer to release. Not only has Samsung received certification to sell the device in China, but also official product renders have now surfaced online.

Due to thermal issues, MediaTek may have to lower the Dimensity 9300's performance targets. Its root cause is believed to be its unique octa-core design with four Cortex-X4 and Cortex-A720 cores with no efficiency cores.

Evidence of the Galaxy Buds FE has now emerged online, possibly only a month or so before its official release. Unsurprisingly, the Fan Edition earbuds look like a scaled-down version of Samsung's flagship alternatives, as do the Galaxy S23 FE, Galaxy Tab S9 FE and Galaxy Tab S9 FE Plus.

According to reports, little over five months will separate the launches of the Galaxy Z Fold5 and Galaxy Z Flip5 from the Galaxy S24 series. Reputedly, Samsung hopes to sell at least 10% more Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24 Plus and Galaxy S24 Ultra units than the Galaxy S23 series, with production set at a total of 30 million units globally.

The AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT and the RX 7700 XT are Team Red’s newest mid-range RDNA 3 boards that went on sale starting September 6. According to the newest report from Moore’s Law Is Dead and TechEpiphany, the RX 7800 XT is a hot seller as it apparently went out of stock at various retailers on launch day and was the best-selling card on Mindfactory during the launch week.

The latest Nintendo Switch 2 release date rumor has sparked further speculation in regard to when the company might officially announce, reveal, and release the Switch successor. Unfortunately, even though the leak offers a specific month and year for a major Switch 2 event, the overall scheduling for the console is as murky as ever.

Reports from trusted sources have revealed that the replacement for the ultra-popular Fujifilm X100V will feature a new or updated lens, although the specifics of that update are unclear. This follows a previous report that the new camera will be arriving in early 2024.

A renowned leaker has shared European pricing for the Mini 4 Pro, DJI's next sub-250 g drone. Reportedly, the DJI Mini 4 Pro will be available from €799, while its Fly More Combo could cost as much as €1,129.

A major case manufacturer has effectively confirmed that Apple will replace the Mute switch for at least some of its next iPhones. Reportedly only arriving on the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max, the new action button should offer greater versatility than the mute switch, although its customisation options remain unknown for now.

A huge Nintendo Switch 2 leak has been posted on YouTube revealing numerous details about the expected Switch successor. The video starts with discussion about the hybrid console’s hardware capabilities, especially in terms of running games and visual output, before the conversation moves to the Switch 2 versus the PS5 and Xbox Series X.

SK Hynix asserts that it did not in fact breach official US trade sanctions in order to help Huawei to make its latest flagship smartphones. Nevertheless, its components have reportedly been found in units of the new Mate 60 series. The company has announced that it has launched an investigation into this case.

The Xiaomi 13T may retail for €50 more in the Eurozone than an earlier leak suggested. Separately, a leaker has revealed even more Xiaomi 13T and Xiaomi 13T Pro official renders, confirming Xiaomi's intentions to sell the pair in the same three launch colours.

It appears that Samsung is on the verge of unveiling its next Fan Edition smartphone. Jumping to the Galaxy S23 FE after missing out the Galaxy S22 FE, the next FE-branded device looks like other Galaxy S23 models but with downgraded specifications in various areas.

The Huawei Watch GT 4 has allegedly leaked again just days before its official debut. This new tip purports to add a final strap option to one of the wearable's variants. Even more importantly, however, it comes with hints that the watch will inherit one of its series' biggest potential advantages in 2023.

Huawei is days away from releasing new smartwatches. In the meantime, a renowned leaker has revealed what smartwatches Huawei intends to launch next week, as well as pricing and a full set of official marketing images.

Vivo has come to the Hangzhou Asian Games to promote the top-end Android smartphones from its main brand and its "performance phone" off-shoot, iQOO. The company has also indicated that both series will get next-gen flagships, slated to benefit from new custom silicon and/or new camera sensors.

The Samsung Galaxy A24 5G has failed to emerge alongside its 4G/LTE counterpart in 2023 thus far. Despite that, it apparently has a successor lurking around on Geekbench already. Its model number definitely indicates membership of the upcoming A25 series, although its specs are those of a current mid-range smartphone - except for the upgrade to Android 14, of course.