Leaks / Rumors

Google is a little over a week away from delivering the Pixel Watch 2. In the meantime, UK pricing has leaked online, as has an official promotional video that compares various upgrades from the original Pixel Watch.

A new leak says Google plans to support the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro for seven years. It isn't specified if the phones will get major software updates for that long, but monthly security patches will be guaranteed.

Full data sheets and an unboxing video for the upcoming DJI Mini 4 Pro have leaked online. Launching soon for a rumoured €799, the DJI Mini 4 Pro will feature various improvements from the Mini 3 series while maintaining a sub-249 g weight.

According to the latest AMD Zen 5 leak by Paul of RedGamingTech, the Ryzen 8000 processors could bring an enormous single-thread IPC uplift. In addition to the information related to IPC improvement, Paul has also shared release date information as well as updated numbers pertaining to the rumored clock speed regression in the Ryzen 8000 chips.

Regulatory documents suggest that the Tesla Model 3 Performance will get a significant motor update in the Highland refresh, potentially bringing better acceleration, top speed, and power delivery characteristics to Tesla's economical sedan.

A new leak has shed light on some of the camera features bought forth by the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro. It lets users scrub ambient noise from their videos, change facial expressions via the app, and more.

A Reddit user while digging through the Spotify app code has discovered details of its 'Supremium' HiFi plan that is likely to be launched soon. It will feature 24-bit lossless audio, AI-enabled playlist creation, 30 hours of audiobooks every month and DJ-like BPM matching and transitioning between tracks. The plan pricing is listed as US$19.99/month.

Recent Nintendo Switch 2 leaks have led to much speculation about specifications. The apparent suggestion is that Nintendo's next-generation hybrid handheld console would match the PS4 in performance, but lofty performance doesn't quite align with Nintendo's typical strategy, especially given the trade-offs in the name of performance.

Four Cybertruck units were spotted outside the Tesla Gigafactory in Texas, supposedly waiting for crash testing. Collision safety has been a hot-button topic for the Cybertruck since the stainless steel body and angular design of the electric pickup truck debuted.

There may be evidence of the next generation of smartphone design out there, even if it comes from a slightly unexpected quarter. An upcoming Motorola device is depicted as ditching the usual multi-layer rear camera hump for a smooth, almost bubble-like housing for dual lenses, one of which might be for a 50MP camera.

An excellent fan-made Sony Xperia 1 VI (or Mark 6) concept video has been posted as some new potential rumors about the 2024 flagship have emerged. While some are to be expected, such as the presence of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor, others point to some nifty but not huge upgrades for the Xperia 1 VI.

ColorOS is a custom version of Android officially developed by OPPO - however, that might not stop the OEM becoming more like iOS 17 in its upcoming major upgrade. Its latest betas are now said to have integrated Dynamic Island-style animations, even though its selfie cameras are of a different style. That may not be the only iPhone-like software tweak within the ColorOS 14 UI.

According to early reports, Samsung is already developing a follow-up to the Galaxy A54. Reportedly, while Samsung will equip the Galaxy A55 with a 50 MP primary camera, along with an Exynos 1480 chipset that could contain an AMD-based GPU.

FTC's investigation on the Activision / Blizzard acquisition reveals that the Xbox business is not looking too good. CEO of MS Gamin Phil Spencer believes the business model needs to change in order to survive this decade, and one way to do this could come through more acquisitions. Leaked emails from 2020 show Spencer is eying Nintendo and Valve, possibly even Warner Brothers.

A report by Reuters claims that Amazon is working on several new smart home devices, including a projector which can turn any surface into a screen to help you with everyday tasks. The new outlet suggests that it has information from people close to the project, with the acquisition of a start-up helping to provide momentum to the product’s development.

A Cybertruck spotted on the streets sporting a bright blue digital camo wrap has once again ignited speculation about Tesla potentially offering factory wraps for the stainless steel electric pickup truck.

Leaked documents submitted by Microsoft to the FTC throw light on the company's plans for the next generation Xbox slated for a 2028 release. Microsoft is exploring both ARM and Zen 6 x64 options with a Navi 5 GPU and an NPU as part of its hybrid compute plans together with next gen DirectX ray tracing. In the run up to this, Microsoft may also introduce a handheld Xbox and a cloud-only gaming device.

Hands-on photos of the Pixel 8a have appeared online, courtesy of a reliable leaker. Leaking possibly 8 months before the device's release, the photos reveal a departure from the design of Pixel 7a. While relatively thick bezels remain, the Pixel 8a has a more curved look than its predecessor.

A renowned leaker has revealed the first set of official Galaxy Tab S9 FE series images. Likely arriving later this year alongside the Galaxy S23 FE and Galaxy Buds FE, the Galaxy Tab S9 FE and Galaxy Tab S9 FE Plus retain premium-looking designs with slim display bezels, metal housings and S Pen support.

Google Play Console listings have confirmed earlier rumours about the Galaxy S23 FE launching in Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 and Exynos 2200 flavours. Both phones have an FHD+ screen, 8 GB RAM and run Android 13.

The DJI Mini 4 Pro has leaked again ahead of its release on September 25. This time, leakers have shared over a dozen official marketing images in which the Mini 4 Pro can be seen from most angles. The same leak has highlighted that DJI's next compact drone will ship with a smaller battery in the EU and UK to keep within their 249 g drone rules.

Early renders for the Samsung Galaxy A15 have surfaced online before the device's official release. Sporting a new frame, Samsung's decision to meld the design languages of its Galaxy A and Galaxy S series suggests that the Galaxy A15 could resemble next year's Galaxy S24 and Galaxy S24 Plus too.

A reliable leaker has revealed what appears to be full European pricing for the Galaxy Tab S9 FE series. Allegedly starting at €529, the series is said to be available for up to €899 as the Galaxy Tab S9 FE Plus with 256 GB of storage and 5G connectivity.

Early evidence of what appears to be the Redmi K70 Pro has turned up on Geekbench. Benchmarked as Xiaomi 23117RK66C, the device features a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset, 16 GB of RAM and is being actively developed running Android 14.

The Fitbit Charge 5 has had a good run so far, with the fitness tracker recently reaching its second anniversary. Seemingly, Fitbit has started teasing a follow-up, which is expected to launch on September 28 as the Fitbit Charge 6.

New photos of the DJI Mini 4 Pro and its first-party accessories have surfaced online before the drone's release. Arriving next week, the DJI Mini 4 Pro is rumoured to start at €799 but will rise to €1,129 as part of a Fly More Combo package.

Google has already confirmed its plan to release the Pixel Watch 2 in a few weeks. In the meantime, a new report alleges that the smartwatch has a skin temperature sensor, a new EDA sensor and various features from the Fitbit ecosystem.

Xiaomi is moving ever closer to releasing the Watch 2 Pro, its first Wear OS-based smartwatch in three years. While the company has not confirmed a launch date yet, a new leak points to a September 26 introduction for the Watch 2 Pro alongside the Xiaomi 13T series in Berlin. The same leak has also detailed several highlights of the Xiaomi Watch 2 Pro, including a Snapdragon W5 Plus Gen 1 chipset and a 500 mAh battery.

Polar has offered insights into the Vantage V3, likely the company's next smartwatch. Not only has Polar confirmed the existence of the Vantage V3, but it has also shown product images and pricing details.

Sources familiar with Tesla’s production plans have revealed that the company is working on using binder jetting, a special 3D printing technique, to create the sand molds needed for its ‘gigacasting’ process, where a large, complex part such as the underbody is cast as a single piece of metal. The use of 3D printing in designing the molds would result in a fraction of the cost and time, while making more complex designs possible.

Reportedly, Garmin is on the verge of replacing the Vivoactive 4 series, over four years after releasing the Vivoactive 4 and Vivoactive 4S. The Garmin Vivoactive 5 is rumoured to arrive later this week for under €300 but only in a single 42 mm case size.

It appears that Motorola is preparing to freshen up its Android tablet portfolio. According to a reliable leaker, the company has developed the Moto Tab G84, a direct replacement for the Moto Tab G70 that retains its predecessor's core design.

The NVIDIA Blackwell GPUs are the company’s next-generation products coming to both HPC and gaming segments of the market. According to the previous leaks, the data center Blackwell GPUs could feature an MCM design. Kopite7kimi has seemingly confirmed the past reports by claiming that GB100 HPC chip is indeed based on multiple chiplets.

After equipping its Ultra models with 10x zoom lenses starting with the Galaxy S20 Ultra, Samsung finally looks set to eschew its long-range zoom hardware on the Galaxy S24 Ultra in exchange for a new, powerful 5x zoom lens.

Samsung already uses a 200-megapixel sensor as the main camera in the Galaxy S23 Ultra and has added 2x crop zoom in high quality via software. Now it's time for the next big step, which had already been hinted at in leaks: The first 200-megapixel telephoto camera is coming, whether only from Vivo and Honor is unclear. Such a change could also be imminent in the Galaxy S24 Ultra.

This might be a horror scenario for Samsung fans if it's true what a known leaker has already hinted at several times. According to this new rumor, the Galaxy S24 Ultra will lose quite the important camera-related unique selling point, especially when compared to those of its rivals. It is still unclear whether there will be an adequate replacement.

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.