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Samsung's latest flagship saga finally unfolds. (Source: Samsung)

Samsung debuts the Galaxy Z Fold3 as its first-gen under-display camera flagship

The Galaxy Z Fold3 has finally become official as the headline act of Samsung's latest Unpacked event. The ultra-premium device has premiered as the first one from this OEM with an under-display camera (UDC) for its main 7.6-inch ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 11 Aug 2021 18:12

Lei Jun introduces new Mi TVs. (Source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi unveils new OLED versions of its premium and 6-series smart TVs

Xiaomi has updated its line of smart TVs today (August 10, 2021) with new OLED-enabled models. This comes with an ultra-high contrast ratio, HDR10+ and "True 10-bit" color on the new 6-series. For those in need of even more premiu...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 10 Aug 2021 17:24

Motorola IN gears up for a new launch. (Source: Motorola)

Rumor | The Motorola Edge 20 series is going to India

Motorola has just made its Edge 20 smartphones, which stand out among mid-range devices with 108MP main cameras across this new range, official in some markets that include Europe. Now, the OEM has strongly hinted that they are al...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 07 Aug 2021 20:54

GoPro ends the second quarter of 2021 with US$250 million in takings

GoPro has announced that it has made no less than US$250 million in revenue for the second quarter of 2021 (or 2Q2021). The action-cam company has also reported it has amassed 211% more subscribers compared to 2Q2020. It has also ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 07 Aug 2021 19:09

The Z Fold3 might look like this. (Source: WinFuture)

Galaxy Z Fold3: famous tipsters drop the upcoming super-flagship's most comprehensive specs-related leak yet

Samsung is all but certain to unveil the next-gen Galaxy Z Fold on August 11, 2021. However, new leaks from well-known sources purport to spoil this event with full-scale specs for the ultra-premium device. They purport to outline...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 07 Aug 2021 18:15

The WD_BLACK SN850 NVMe SSDs can offer the speed and performance required for PS5 games. (Image source: WD/Sony - edited)

Deal | WD_BLACK SN850 NVMe SSD prices slashed by up to US$100

Western Digital has been slashing the prices of its WD_BLACK SN850 NVMe SSDs. The SN850 was recently recommended by PlayStation 5 lead architect Mark Cerny as an “awesome option” for PS5 owners looking for a superfast internal SSD...

Daniel R Deakin, 06 Aug 2021 12:53

Chia crypto was mentioned multiple times during a recent Western Digital earnings call. (Image source: WD/Chia/7wData - edited)

Western Digital reaps Chia cryptocurrency rewards with millions of dollars of additional HDD sales

A Western Digital earnings call has revealed the positive effect the Chia cryptocurrency farming trend has had on the company. Chia crypto farming requires proof of space, which is provided by large-capacity hard drives. Naturally...

Daniel R Deakin, 06 Aug 2021 10:58

Honor launches the 5T Pro. (Source: Honor)

Honor launches the Play 5T Pro smartphone along with its new Earbuds 2 Lite

Honor has launched 2 new products today (August 5, 2021): a new pair of TWS earbuds and a smartphone. The Play 5T Pro has a 6.6-inch display, driven by a MediaTek processor, and a larger battery compared to the existing Play 5. Si...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 05 Aug 2021 21:28

The alleged Tab P12 Pro. (Source: Google Play Console)

Rumor | The Lenovo Tab P12 Pro will be a significant upgrade over its predecessor

Lenovo is now slated to augment its Tab P-series tablet series with a new variant soon. This "P12 Pro" is painted as a device with a former flagship processor - which is a surprise as its predecessor has a mid-range SoC. It is als...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 04 Aug 2021 21:39

India's new RedmiBook 15 Pro. (Source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi launches the RedmiBook 15 Pro and its e-Learning Edition in India

Xiaomi has launched 2 new laptops for the Indian market, which it calls the RedmiBook 15 Pro and the e-Learning Edition of the same. Both of these machines have the same 19.9mm deep chassis with 15.6-inch FHD displays, finished in...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 04 Aug 2021 16:42

New rumors on the Realme Pad emerge. (Source: OnLeaks)

Rumor | The Realme Pad will have a stylus slot and a gold color option

Realme is slated to launch its first-ever tablet soon. The latest renders depicting this device point to a gold SKU to join the plain gray option hinted at earlier. They also give a better look at what is most likely a silo for an...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 02 Aug 2021 23:04

Rumor | The Dimensity 810 SoC will debut in a new(-ish) Realme phone

Realme is now tipped to launch a phone called the 8s soon. It is painted as a refresh for the pre-existing 8 5G, albeit with a heretofore-unheard of MediaTek Dimensity 810 processor. Therefore, it might still have up-to-date conne...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 01 Aug 2021 18:00

The PlayStation 5 was launched in November 2020 with just 825 GB SSD storage. (Image source: Sony/Western Digital - edited)

PlayStation 5 lead architect Mark Cerny shares his 7,000 MB/s SSD of choice for his personal PS5 console

Mark Cerny, the lead architect behind the development of the PlayStation 5, has shared the internal SSD drive he has plumped for in regard to expanding the storage on his own PS5 console. Cerny had to select a drive that could mat...

Daniel R Deakin, 01 Aug 2021 11:52

Micron's new UFS 3.1 module. (Source: Micron)

The Honor Magic3 series will be the first smartphones to launch with Micron's latest, 176-layer type of UFS 3.1 internal storage

Micron has put its latest kind of flash storage for mobile devices into production. It has the OEM's state-of-the-art 176-layer NAND technology, as well as the most up-to-date UFS 3.1 read and write speeds. The brand Honor has los...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 31 Jul 2021 17:18

First commercial 768 GB modules could launch by 2023. (Image Source: Samsung)

Samsung is developing 24 Gb DDR5 memory chips for 768 GB RAM modules

The 768 GB modules are specifically designed for cloud datacenters, but Samsung plans to include the 24 Gb DDR5 chips in 96 / 192 / 384 GB modules aimed at mainstream servers, as well as 24 GB and 48 GB modules for consumer PCs.

Bogdan Solca, 30 Jul 2021 18:39

Motorola introduces the Edge 20 family of smartphones, starting at ~US$420

Motorola has unveiled the Edge 20 series' specs and design in full on its website. They are headed by the Snapdragon 870-powered Pro variant, which also features a 144Hz screen, 12GB of RAM and a 108MP main camera sensor. Then aga...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 30 Jul 2021 17:20

AMD touts the Radeon RX 6600 XT as the new go-to card for 1080p gaming

AMD has now officially introduced the RX 6600 XT. The new RDNA 2-based card has 8GB of GDDR6 128-bit memory, has 32 compute units (CUs) and a clock-speed that can go up to 2.6GHz as standard. Therefore, the OEM aims it squarely at...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 30 Jul 2021 15:21

Nokia might add a tablet to its line-up soon. (Source: Apple, Nokia (modified))

Rumor | Nokia will launch the T20 tablet soon, starting at ~US$265

A new Nokia device has been spotted on a retailer's website, depicted as a 10.4-inch display tablet that will come in at least 1 colorway (blue). It also has 4G/LTE-capable options, although it may not be particularly high-end, ha...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 30 Jul 2021 00:20

The new Universal USB-C Phone Dock. (Source: Targus)

Targus and Samsung collaborate on the new DeX-enabled Universal USB type-C Phone Dock

Targus has announced a new accessory to connect an Android phone with USB type-C to the peripherals necessary for a desktop-like experience. The OEM has also announced that the Universal USB-C Phone Dock supports Samsung's DeX. Us...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 29 Jul 2021 22:51

The Realme Book could look like this. (Source: GizNext)

The Realme Book is certified as a PC with 65W charging

Realme has confirmed that it will launch its first-gen PC soon, widely thought to be a MacBook clone since thanks to numerous leaks on the subject. Now, a new product from the OEM that is almost certainly this probable ultrabook h...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 29 Jul 2021 21:36

Kioxia launches new consumer-grade EXCERIA NVMe SSDs

Kioxia has introduced new EXCERIA-line M.2 2280 SSDs for desktops or laptops. The OEM asserts that the new PRO variant is for enthusiasts, whereas the G2 is more for the mainstream, mainly as they support PCIe Gen 4 and Gen 3 resp...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 29 Jul 2021 20:47

The P40 Pro might have a 4G/LTE-only successor. (Source: Huawei)

Rumor | The Huawei P50 Pro 4G will be a quad-cam phone with a 40MP sensor just for monochrome shooting

The famed and often reliable leaker Ishan Agarwal has published new posts containing some intriguing full-spec claims for the possibly-imminent Huawei P50 Pro. They pertain to the phone's putative 4G/LTE-only variant, which appare...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 28 Jul 2021 18:48

Rumor | Samsung will debut the Galaxy A52s in Europe soon, starting at ~US$530

Some new leaks point to a new version of the Galaxy A52 5G, slated to launch soon with tweaks slated to include an updated processor, at the least. It is thought to be destined for the European market, where it may come in at reas...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 28 Jul 2021 17:52

Sony introduces the ZV-E10, a second-gen vlogger-camera with a lens mount

Sony has built on the success of the ZV-1 with a new E10 variant. Unlike its predecessor in vlogging- and streaming-friendly features, it has an APS-C sensor, as well as E-mount lens compatibility this time around. However, it ret...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 28 Jul 2021 17:13

Update | The Ulefone Power Armor 13 will combine a rugged build, Android 11 and a 13,200mAh battery

Ulefone has announced that it is rebooting its Power series of ultra-large-battery phones with the upcoming Armor 13 variant. It is slated to pack a number of potentially advantageous features, a 6.81-inch display, Android 11 and ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 26 Jul 2021 23:00

OPPO sets a surprising premium on a new Dimensity 700-powered phone

OPPO has just announced a refresh for its budget 5G smartphone, the A93. This new version has more or less the same specs as the old, except for the MediaTek Dimensity 700 SoC in place of the original's Qualcomm Snapdragon 480. Ne...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 26 Jul 2021 16:27

Motorola hypes an upcoming event. (Source: Motorola)

Motorola announces a new product event, possibly for the new Edge 20 smartphones

Motorola has revealed the time and date of its next product launch via its official Weibo channel. A teaser released alongside this post strongly suggests that this event is for the Edge 20 series, a trio of smartphones slated to ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 26 Jul 2021 15:01

Nokia jumps back into the feature-phone market with the new 110 4G

The Nokia 110 4G is this HMD Global brand's latest button-phone, released to the Indian market today (July 24, 2021). As the name suggests, it has 4G/LTE connectivity despite its basic feature-device nature. Besides that, it won't...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 24 Jul 2021 19:36

OPPO presents its latest battery tech. (Source: OPPO)

The OnePlus 10 series might have 5,000mAh batteries

OPPO has unveiled its latest battery technology, which, as it claims, contains some significant performance and safety upgrades over the existing SuperVOOC 2.0 system. It is still rated for the same charging rate (65W), although i...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 23 Jul 2021 23:11

A "new iPhone" render. (Source: LeaksApplePro)

1TB 2021 iPhones may be back on the table, as is LiDAR for all variants

The idea of a new top-end 1TB SKU in the next-gen iPhone series has been raised and then shot down again in leaks emanating from market analysts trying to assess the new devices' specs and success ahead of their launch. However, t...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 23 Jul 2021 19:35

Samsung previews the "new" Galaxy M21. (Source: Samsung)

Samsung refreshes the 6,000mAh Galaxy M21 for 2021 with some spec bumps and a new starting price

Samsung has upgraded the Galaxy M21 with the...Galaxy M21. This new version of the 2020 phone has most of the original's features, its massive 6,000mAh battery included. However, it also offers a new rear panel with an updated 48M...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 21 Jul 2021 22:57

The Nord 2 will charge at "Warp" speed. (Source: OnePlus)

The OnePlus Nord 2 is rated to stay on for a "full day" after charging for 15 minutes

The OEM OnePlus has been dropping spec-rich spoilers for its upcoming Nord 2 mid-range smartphone ahead of its launch. The latest in this series of teasers reveals that its battery is equipped with the high-end Warp Charge 65 tech...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 21 Jul 2021 18:36

An alleged iQOO 8 poster. (Source: WHYLAB via Weibo)

Rumor | iQOO will launch a new version of its 2021 flagship phone with the Snapdragon 888+ SoC

The iQOO smartphone brand is now linked to the launch of a phone called the 8. It is said to be a refresh of the current 7 flagship, powered by the Snapdragon 888's own updated Plus variant. It may launch with a 120Hz QHD+ display...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 20 Jul 2021 15:25

The OPPO Watch 2 has an official launch date

OPPO's eponymous Watch is a high-end wearable that has options with on-device ECGs. Now, it officially has a second generation, slated to launch at the end of July 2021. It is slated to integrate the latest Snapdragon Wear 4100 So...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 20 Jul 2021 14:37

DirectStorage is not a Windows 11 exclusive. (Image Source: Microsoft)

Windows 10 will support DirectStorage, but with limited functionality

Users reluctant to upgrade to the upcoming Windows 11 version will be happy to learn that the DirectStorage feature is coming to Windows 10, as well. Faster game load times and improved GPU texture decompression speeds will requir...

Bogdan Solca, 20 Jul 2021 13:58

The latest Magic3 Pro render. (Source: EquaLeaks)

Update | The Honor Magic3 Pro will look like the Huawei Mate 40

Honor has effectively confirmed a new leak alleging that its upcoming flagship Magic3 Android smartphone series would turn out looking suspiciously like another pre-existing premium device. The tip also purports to spill major spe...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 19 Jul 2021 14:17

Xiaomi sells over 1 million Redmi Power Banks in India

Xiaomi's sub-brand Redmi launched its Power Bank to the Indian market in February 2020. It has reportedly proven popular since, as its shipments in the country have now exceeded 1 million units. The accessory comes in 10,000mAh an...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 17 Jul 2021 15:07

A "GT Master Explorer Edition" render. (Source: MySmartPrice)

An alleged Realme GT Master Edition surfaces on Geekbench ahead of launch

Realme is slated to debut the Master Edition of its GT smartphone later in July 2021. Prior to this, a device that might have its model number has appeared on Geekbench. If so, the new leak confirms that it will have a new 5G Qual...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 16 Jul 2021 21:49

A phone like this might be coming to Europe soon. (Source: Motorola)

Rumor | Motorola will launch the Moto G60s in Europe for less than US$400

Motorola has launched the Moto G60, a mid-range phone with a 108MP main rear camera, in India. Now, a reliable leaker claims that the OEM has a second variant, the G60s, ready for a different market, Europe. Very little is known a...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 13 Jul 2021 15:40

SK Hynix launches its latest kind of mobile DRAM. (Source: SK Hynix)

SK Hynix' most advanced 10nm LPDDR4 DRAM for mobile devices is now in mass production

SK Hynix has announced that its latest, "10anm" DRAM modules is now nearly ready for inclusion in next-gen smartphones. It has the fastest transfer rate known to the LPDDR4 standard; furthermore, as the first of its kind to be mad...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 12 Jul 2021 15:13

Hisense execs accept the new TÜV Rheinland award. (Source: Hisense)

Hisense scores a world first by attaining a TÜV Rheinland Privacy by Design Certification for its smart TV OS

Hisense has announced that a version of its smart TV UI, VIDAA, is the world's first to pass the requirements for a TÜV Rheinland Privacy by Design Certification. This badge is based on European Telecommunication Standards Institu...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 04 Jul 2021 20:05

Realme announces an update for the C15. (Source: Realme)

Realme upgrades the sub-US$150 C15 (Qualcomm Edition) to Android 11

With its 6,000mAh battery and 6.5-inch screen, the Realme C15 might have seemed like enough of a bargain on its 2020 Indian launch. Now, however, one version of this phone (the one with a Snapdragon processor) has become even more...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 03 Jul 2021 18:06

A new Z Fold3 render. (Source: 91Mobiles)

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 reportedly surfaces on Geekbench 5 ahead of launch

Samsung is predicted to launch the Galaxy Z Fold3 as its next premium foldable smartphone in August 2021. Now, a new benchmarking leak allegedly confirms its super-flagship status, with specs including 12GB of RAM and Android 11 o...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 02 Jul 2021 14:38

LG updates the Q92 5G to Android 11

LG may not make smartphones anymore; however, it has pledged to support some of its existing models. Now, it has started to deliver on this promise with the Q92 5G mid-ranger. It now has an OTA to upgrade it to Android 11; then ag...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 01 Jul 2021 22:18

Not a high-end graphics card, but similar pricing. (Image Source: Gigabyte)

Gigabyte launches AORUS XTREME Gen4 SSD add-in card with up to 32 TB capacity and 28 GB/s read speeds

The AORUS XTREME Gen4 NVMe SSD add-in card is probably longer than most high-end GPUs on the market and certainly rivals them in price. It comes with up to eight 4 TB second gen PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSDs powered by the Phison PS5018-E18 ...

Bogdan Solca, 01 Jul 2021 16:35

Nikon launches the Z fc, a new DX-format mirrorless camera with a retro design

The Nikon Z fc may be a brand-new mirrorless unit, yet it has been designed to evoke the classic FM2 film-camera design, leather accents, profusion of dials and all. On the other hand, it has an up-to-date flip-out rear touchscree...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 30 Jun 2021 18:09

The ZenFone 8 is now available on the US market. (Source: Asus)

Asus releases the ZenFone 8 to the US market

Asus' ZenFone 8 stands out among 2021 flagship Android smartphones with its unusually compact form-factor and stripped-back dual rear cameras. It is now available on the US market, through its OEM's own web-store in the country. I...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 30 Jun 2021 17:21

Samsung may have a new phone in the works. (Source: Samsung)

Rumor | Samsung will launch the Galaxy M52 5G with the Snapdragon 778G SoC soon

A new leak may point strongly to the launch of a new member for Samsung's popular Galaxy M series of smartphones soon. It is said to be called the "M52", thanks to a new Geekbench listing with a model number with a good chance of ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 29 Jun 2021 15:51

MWC 2021 | Lenovo finally announces international pricing and availability for the Yoga Tab 13

Lenovo has released a premium, Snapdragon 870 SoC-powered 16:10 2K-display tablet that can also act as a second screen via HDMI called the Yoga Pad Pro in China. Now, the OEM has confirmed that it will be re-branded as the Yoga Ta...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 28 Jun 2021 06:00

The new 11-inch Yoga Tab. (Source: Lenovo)

MWC 2021 | The Lenovo Yoga Tab 11 is an interesting new mid-range prospect in the Android slate market

Lenovo has unveiled the premium Yoga Tab 13 at MWC 2021; now, it is time for its 11-inch counterpart to take the same stage. This device has many design features in common with the higher-end slate, although its 2K display is 15:9...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 28 Jun 2021 06:00

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Samsung debuts the Galaxy Z Fold3 as its first-gen under-display camera flagship

Xiaomi unveils new OLED versions of its premium and 6-series smart TVs

Rumor | The Motorola Edge 20 series is going to India

GoPro ends the second quarter of 2021 with US$250 million in takings

Galaxy Z Fold3: famous tipsters drop the upcoming super-flagship's most comprehensive specs-related leak yet

Deal | WD_BLACK SN850 NVMe SSD prices slashed by up to US$100

Western Digital reaps Chia cryptocurrency rewards with millions of dollars of additional HDD sales

Honor launches the Play 5T Pro smartphone along with its new Earbuds 2 Lite

Rumor | The Lenovo Tab P12 Pro will be a significant upgrade over its predecessor

Xiaomi launches the RedmiBook 15 Pro and its e-Learning Edition in India

Rumor | The Realme Pad will have a stylus slot and a gold color option

Rumor | The Dimensity 810 SoC will debut in a new(-ish) Realme phone

PlayStation 5 lead architect Mark Cerny shares his 7,000 MB/s SSD of choice for his personal PS5 console

The Honor Magic3 series will be the first smartphones to launch with Micron's latest, 176-layer type of UFS 3.1 internal storage

Samsung is developing 24 Gb DDR5 memory chips for 768 GB RAM modules

Motorola introduces the Edge 20 family of smartphones, starting at ~US$420

AMD touts the Radeon RX 6600 XT as the new go-to card for 1080p gaming

Rumor | Nokia will launch the T20 tablet soon, starting at ~US$265

Targus and Samsung collaborate on the new DeX-enabled Universal USB type-C Phone Dock

The Realme Book is certified as a PC with 65W charging

Kioxia launches new consumer-grade EXCERIA NVMe SSDs

Rumor | The Huawei P50 Pro 4G will be a quad-cam phone with a 40MP sensor just for monochrome shooting

Rumor | Samsung will debut the Galaxy A52s in Europe soon, starting at ~US$530

Sony introduces the ZV-E10, a second-gen vlogger-camera with a lens mount

Update | The Ulefone Power Armor 13 will combine a rugged build, Android 11 and a 13,200mAh battery

OPPO sets a surprising premium on a new Dimensity 700-powered phone

Motorola announces a new product event, possibly for the new Edge 20 smartphones

Nokia jumps back into the feature-phone market with the new 110 4G

The OnePlus 10 series might have 5,000mAh batteries

1TB 2021 iPhones may be back on the table, as is LiDAR for all variants

Samsung refreshes the 6,000mAh Galaxy M21 for 2021 with some spec bumps and a new starting price

The OnePlus Nord 2 is rated to stay on for a "full day" after charging for 15 minutes

Rumor | iQOO will launch a new version of its 2021 flagship phone with the Snapdragon 888+ SoC

The OPPO Watch 2 has an official launch date

Windows 10 will support DirectStorage, but with limited functionality

Update | The Honor Magic3 Pro will look like the Huawei Mate 40

Xiaomi sells over 1 million Redmi Power Banks in India

An alleged Realme GT Master Edition surfaces on Geekbench ahead of launch

Rumor | Motorola will launch the Moto G60s in Europe for less than US$400

SK Hynix' most advanced 10nm LPDDR4 DRAM for mobile devices is now in mass production

Hisense scores a world first by attaining a TÜV Rheinland Privacy by Design Certification for its smart TV OS

Realme upgrades the sub-US$150 C15 (Qualcomm Edition) to Android 11

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 reportedly surfaces on Geekbench 5 ahead of launch

LG updates the Q92 5G to Android 11

Gigabyte launches AORUS XTREME Gen4 SSD add-in card with up to 32 TB capacity and 28 GB/s read speeds

Nikon launches the Z fc, a new DX-format mirrorless camera with a retro design

Asus releases the ZenFone 8 to the US market

Rumor | Samsung will launch the Galaxy M52 5G with the Snapdragon 778G SoC soon

MWC 2021 | Lenovo finally announces international pricing and availability for the Yoga Tab 13

MWC 2021 | The Lenovo Yoga Tab 11 is an interesting new mid-range prospect in the Android slate market

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