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An alleged "Mate V" case. (Source: Ice Universe via Weibo)

Huawei Mate V: a case leak purports to confirm the foldable smartphone's design

Huawei is projected to challenge Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip3 with a device tipped to be called the Mate V on its 2022 launch. Now, the design predicted for this clamshell foldable phone has appeared again in another new leak. This on...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 10 Dec 2021 22:42
Realme asserts it has a world-beating new flagship on the way. (Source: Realme)

Rumor | Realme's GT2 Pro will have up to 1TB of internal storage

The Realme GT2 Pro is touted to match up to the most powerful smartphones in the world with the new Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor. Now, it is also said to challenge them in another way, by offering a SKU with the current top end of...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 10 Dec 2021 20:29
The purported Xiaomi 12 Ultra case is dotted with cutouts for sensors. (Image source: Weibo - edited)

Eye-popping Xiaomi 12 Ultra camera arrangement stands out in leak of alleged Xiaomi 12 series phone cases

Images of alleged Xiaomi 12 phone cases have started cropping up on Chinese social media and Twitter. The cases are supposedly for the upcoming Xiaomi 12, Xiaomi 12 Pro, and Xiaomi 12 Ultra. The Xiaomi 12 Ultra case, which has tur...
Daniel R Deakin, 10 Dec 2021 01:08
The GT 2 Pro is said to look like this. (Source: OnLeaks x 91Mobiles)

Update | The Realme GT2 Pro gets an imminent launch date

Motorola has openly sought to capture the title of first to launch a flagship smartphone with the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset. Now, however, Realme has challenged it directly by choosing to set an announcement for i...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 09 Dec 2021 23:12
The Xiaomi 12 series is on its way. (Source: Xiaomi)

The latest Xiaomi 12 leak allegedly reveals battery and charging specs for the upcoming flagship smartphone

Xiaomi is rumored to introduce the 12 Pro as one of its highest-end new smartphones later in December 2021. However, there is also to be a vanilla 12, now said to have joined its more premium sibling on the 3C regulatory database....
Deirdre O'Donnell, 09 Dec 2021 22:45
The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra could come in three different colors and three different storage configurations (Image: LetsGoDigital)

Leak confirms Samsung Galaxy S22 colors and storage options, including the new Dark Red Galaxy S22 Ultra

With the official release approximately two months away, a leaker now claims that retailers have confirmed a bunch of storage and color options for Samsung's new Galaxy S22 series of flagship smartphones. The rumored gorgeous Dark...
Enrico Frahn, 09 Dec 2021 20:00
Super RDNA2 variants incoming? (Image Source: AMD)

AMD rumored to launch a 6 nm Radeon RX 6000S refresh for its RDNA2 mobile GPU lineup in Q1 2022

The current mobile RDNA2 GPU variants do not seem to get quite enough supplies to threaten Nvidia's position, but AMD could solve the supply problem with the alleged 6 nm refreshes expected to launch in early 2022. Rumored to be p...
Bogdan Solca, 09 Dec 2021 16:12
OnePlus is expected to unveil its first tablet in 2022

The OnePlus Tab could hit shelves in India sometime in H1, 2022

Twitter leaker StuffListings has heard from his sources that OnePlus is working on a tab called the OnePlus Tab. Little is known about its specifications, but it is expected to hit shelves in India sometime in H1, 2022.
Anil Ganti, 09 Dec 2021 12:16
A new rumor claims that the Samsung Galaxy S22's price will be lower than previously expected (Image: LetsGoDigital)

No price hike: Samsung Galaxy S22 rumored to be cheaper than expected

According to this latest rumor the Samsung Galaxy S22 will be cheaper than expected, as the new flagship base model could be released for the same price as its predecessor instead of becoming more expensive as previously claimed b...
Enrico Frahn, 08 Dec 2021 22:13
OPPO teases its first-gen in-house chip. (Source: OPPO via Weibo)

OPPO is to unveil its first-gen in-house chipset, now slated as an NPU, in December 2021

OPPO has just announced that it will debut its first ever proprietary chipset during its Inno Day 2021 event in mid-December 2021. This long-rumored project is now rumored to turn out the OEM's very own neural processing unit (NPU...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 08 Dec 2021 19:03
A future Huawei phone might look like this. (Source: RODENT950 via Twitter)

Rumor | Huawei's first-gen clamshell foldable phone will debut with a round secondary display

Huawei's rumored inaugural clamshell foldable smartphone is now said to have 2 large dark circles on its rear panel, as do many newer devices from the OEM. However, one will not be for cameras: instead, it will house an auxiliary ...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 08 Dec 2021 18:25
The Apple Watch Series 7. (Source: Apple)

Apple is once again slated to launch three kinds of Watch in 2022

Apple is projected to launch the Watch Series 8, a wearable with a potentially significant re-design, in the third quarter of 2022. Now, the respected analyst Ming-Chi Kuo reportedly asserts that there will be 2 alternative varian...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 08 Dec 2021 17:01
Realme could be working on a low-cost alternative to the Realme Pad

Mystery Realme tablet with UNISOC SoC shows up on Geekbench

A new tablet from Realme has shown up on the Geekbench database running what appears to be a UNISOC Tiger T616 or T610 SoC. Other specs include 3GB of RAM and Android 11.
Anil Ganti, 08 Dec 2021 13:29
A new Huawei Mate 50 render. (Source: HoiINDI)

Rumor | A 2022 Huawei Mate 50 launch event is on, possibly followed by one for a foldable sibling

A Huawei executive has reportedly been quoted as saying that the next generation of the Mate premium phablet line is indeed destined for launch in 2022. Furthermore, its series might not be confined to this form-factor next year: ...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 07 Dec 2021 18:05
The Pixel 6a bears a striking resemblance to the Pixel 6

Pixel 6a dummy highlights key design elements, including a prominent camera bump and no 3.5mm audio jack

An aluminium dummy of the Pixel 6a has shown up online. It shows us that the phone will look similar to the vanilla Pixel 6, complete with two rear camera sensors and an under-display fingerprint sensor.
Anil Ganti, 07 Dec 2021 16:25
Call of Duty Warzone could hit mobile devices sometime in 2022

UPDATED | Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile reportedly in the works for a 2022 release

Industry insider Tom Henderson stumbled upon mentions of Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile on a database. Little more is known about it other than the fact that it could be unveiled in 2022. UPDATE: PlaytestCloud confirms that the list...
Anil Ganti, 07 Dec 2021 14:14
The Intel Core i7-12650H has shown up on the Geekbench database

Intel Core i7-12650H core configuration revealed by new Geekbench listing

A new Geekbench listing tells us that the Intel Core i7-12650H will pack a total of six performance and four efficiency cores. The Alder Lake-P processor has a base clock speed of 2.7GHz and can boost up to 3.45GHz.
Anil Ganti, 07 Dec 2021 12:00
TSMC could end up manufacturing some Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipsets

Not all Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipsets could be created equal as Qualcomm eyes up TSMC's 4nm capacity for its chipset needs

A new DigiTimes report tells us that poor yields on Samsung's 4nm node have prompted Qualcomm to look at TSMC for its Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 requirements. Hence, we could potentially end up with two variants of the chipset made by dif...
Anil Ganti, 07 Dec 2021 11:11
Here's what the upcoming Realme 9i could look like

Realme 9i specs highlighted by new leak; will feature a Snapdragon 680 SoC, 90Hz LCD screen and more

The Realme 9i is expected to feature a Snapdragon 680 4G SoC, a triple-camera array with a 50MP sensor at the helm and an LCD panel clocked at 90Hz. Realme is slated to launch the Realme 9i in Vietnam sometime in January 2022.
Anil Ganti, 06 Dec 2021 07:30
The Moto G51. (Source: Motorola)

Motorola confirms an Indian launch for the Moto G51

The Moto G51 is one of Motorola's latest phones, and also debuts a new SoC from Qualcomm. Now, it is to become available in India via Flipkart. The brand touts it as bringing "true 5G" to its new market on its December 2021 debut.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 05 Dec 2021 18:41
Is this the iQOO Neo6? (Source: Google via MyFixGuide)

A new, potentially premium iQOO Neo-series smartphone shows up in new leaks

iQOO may be on the verge of adding a Snapdragon 888-powered device to its often flagship-killing Neo series of smartphones. Now, it may have shown up on the Google Play Console and on the 3C regulatory database. It is shaping up t...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 05 Dec 2021 00:03
According to the report, Sony will use the PlayStation Plus brand for the combined service offering (Image source: Sony)

Sony's reportedly working on "Spartacus," an Xbox Game Pass rival that combines PS Plus and PS Now, slated for a Spring 2022 launch

Sony is working on "Spartacus," a competitor to Xbox Game Pass, that will reportedly combine its PlayStation Now and PlayStation Plus services. "Spartacus" will feature a three-tier subscription plan, bundling in PS Plus benefits,...
Arjun Krishna Lal, 04 Dec 2021 21:45
OPPO announces its Inno Day 2021. (Source: OPPO)

OPPO sets a date for its new flagship launch during its 2021 Inno Day event

OPPO has confirmed that it will debut a "new flagship product" during its annual Inno Day showcase. The device in question could be a new smartphone powered by the latest Qualcomm silicon. The event is also now scheduled to includ...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 04 Dec 2021 18:21
The B660 boards will succeed parts like the B560 Tomahawk pictured here (Image source: MSI)

MSI B660 DDR5 boards leak with prices starting at US$119: could help bring Alder Lake and DDR5 to the mainstream

Tipster @chi11edog released what appears to be a leaked price list for an entire lineup of MSI B660 DDR5 motherboards, starting at US$119. With extant Z690 boards starting at US$220, this could give budget builders a path forward ...
Arjun Krishna Lal, 04 Dec 2021 17:24
Motorola's latest ad teases the X30's display. (Source: Motorola via Weibo)

The Moto Edge X30's display specs allegedly leak in full: 144Hz for the 2022 flagship smartphone

Motorola is aiming to be one of the first, if not the first, mobile device brand to launch a smartphone based on Qualcomm's new cutting-edge SoC, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. Now, the company has teased the Moto Edge X30 in terms of it...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 04 Dec 2021 17:00
The Raptor Lake engineering sample scored worse than the 12900K and the 5950X (Image source: Gadget Tendency)

Tipster leaks disappointing Raptor Lake results in BAPCO Crossmark: 24-core, 32 core chip is 30 percent slower than the Alder Lake i9-12900K, with an unusual P and E-core balance

Tipster @KOMACHI_ENSAKA got their hands on benchmark results for an unnamed Intel Raptor Lake part with 24 cores and 32 threads. Despite having a 50 percent higher core count, the engineering sample falls well behind the 12900K, h...
Arjun Krishna Lal, 04 Dec 2021 12:54
OPPO's next-gen flagship could be here soon. (Source: OPPO)

OPPO announces its Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 flagship as its first-gen foldable phone is allegedly approved for sale in China

OPPO has confirmed that it is "one of the first" OEMs to have laid hands on the all-new top-end Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset, and that the phone based thereon will be out by the end of the first quarter of 2022. Meanwhile, it has al...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 03 Dec 2021 18:51
A new "Huawei Mate V" render. (Source: LetsGoDigital)

The Huawei "Mate V" could have a thermal management system as foldable as its clamshell form-factor

Huawei is now said to launch its inaugural clamshell-style foldable as early as December 2021. A new patent lends more weight to this theory by depicting an innovative new kind of "heat pipe" that looks designed to fit into such a...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 03 Dec 2021 17:43
TSMC and Intel are said to be in negotiations for the former's 3nm capacity

Intel could soon finalize its deal with TSMC for its 3nm parts

A new report from Digitimes tells us that Intel and TSMC are close to negotiating a deal for the latter's 3nm capacity. Pilot production for the node has already kicked off, and it is expected to churn out 40,000 wafers per month ...
Anil Ganti, 03 Dec 2021 14:11
The AMD Radeon RX 6500 XT and RX 6400 will be available for purchase soon

New information about the entry-level AMD Radeon RX 6500 XT and RX 6400 graphics cards emerges online

AMD will reportedly launch the Radeon RX 6500 XT sometime in mid-January 2022. Its younger sibling, the Radeon RX 6400, will follow suit sometime in March.
Anil Ganti, 03 Dec 2021 04:30
The Redmi K40 Gaming feature a Dimensity 1200. (Source: Xiaomi)

Redmi K50 Gaming Pro: Leak reveals a Dimensity 9000 and expected launch date

The Redmi K50 series is on the way. In addition, Xiaomi will release the Redmi K50 Gaming lineup, and a new leak has now revealed when to expect the phones, as well as corroborating prior information from typically reliable quarte...
Ricci Rox, 02 Dec 2021 20:43
The Black Shark 4S Pro. (Source: Black Shark)

The next Black Shark phone is confirmed to run on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC as its predecessor hits the top of the latest AnTuTu charts

The Black Shark 4S Pro is officially the fastest Android smartphone of November 2021. However, its immediate successor might outrun it, as it will launch with Qualcomm's new top-end processor, the Snapdragon 888+. The Xiaomi brand...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 02 Dec 2021 19:09
iQOO teases its upcoming 8 Gen 1-powered phone. (Source: iQOO)

iQOO's Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 phone might launch in India as well as China

Qualcomm's unveiling of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset has triggered a flurry of smartphone OEMs proudly announcing that they have secured the cutting-edge silicon for their next flagship devices. Now, the speed-focused brand iQOO...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 01 Dec 2021 22:50
Xiaomi may have gone a new way with the 12 series. (Source: GizmoChina)

The latest Xiaomi 12 Pro leak pits its display dimensions against those of the Mi 11, with potentially surprising results

Xiaomi is all the more certain to launch an Android flagship called the 12 Pro in the wake of the OEM's 2021 Snapdragon Tech Summit announcement. Its putative suffix usually implies improved specs, a larger screen included, compar...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 01 Dec 2021 18:36
Redmi Note 12 series tentative launch details revealed

Redmi Note 12 series tentative launch details revealed

Even with the Redmi Note 11 series still yet to make its way to the West, Xiaomi appears to have its sights set on the Redmi Note 12 lineup already. A new report now provides some tentative information on when the next generation ...
Ricci Rox, 30 Nov 2021 19:58
The Galaxy A13 is allegedly in production. (Source: 91Mobiles)

Samsung's alleged 2022 Galaxy A design is possibly confirmed in a new leak

Samsung is said to update its Galaxy A line of smartphones with devices with minimal design upgrades compared to the 2021 variants. Now, shots of a rear panel allegedly belonging to one of these next-gen smartphones has reportedly...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 30 Nov 2021 19:30
Could this device launch soon? (Source: OnLeaks)

Motorola hints at a Qualcomm Snapdragon Tech Summit cameo as rumors of an under-display camera phone from the brand emerges

A source from Lenovo has hinted that its mobile subsidiary Motorola will feature during Qualcomm's imminent launch of the Snapdragon 8 Gen1 SoC. Meanwhile, a famous tipster has claimed that the brand will debut a smartphone with a...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 30 Nov 2021 18:52
A "ROG Zephyrus Duo 16" render. (Source: Evan Blass)

The "ROG Zephyrus Duo 16" rears its head again in another new specs-rich leak

The rumors of Asus launching a new, 16-inch version of its ROG Zephyrus Duo laptop have gained further momentum with new claims of Ryzen 6000 power for the alleged dual-screen gaming machine. The processor may partner with RTX 300...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 30 Nov 2021 18:18
OPPO's foldable phone might look a lot like this. (Source: Samsung)

Rumor | OPPO's first-gen foldable might look like a Galaxy Z Fold3, but is not likely to be here any time soon

The latest leak on the subject of OPPO's alleged first-gen foldable phablet makes it sound like even more of a problem for the market leader Samsung. The new tip purports to specify refresh rates for its primary and secondary disp...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 30 Nov 2021 17:25
The Dimensity 9000 is expected to trade blows with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. (Source: MediaTek)

MIUI 13-powered MediaTek Dimensity 9000 and Dimensity 7000 fail to outperform the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 and Snapdragon 870

The MediaTek Dimensity 9000 and Dimensity 7000 are expected to topple Qualcomm's performance superiority in the Android space, thanks to impressive manufacturing nodes. At the moment, however, it appears Qualcomm still dominates, ...
Ricci Rox, 30 Nov 2021 12:42
A next-gen Motorola render. (Source: OnLeaks)

Motorola's "Edge X30" pops up in a new leak, sparking fresh rumors of a next-gen flagship smartphone

An executive associated with Motorola in China has apparently posted on the social media site Weibo using one of the brand's smartphones - just not one released in 2021 as yet. This new official leak has given rise to speculation ...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 29 Nov 2021 23:37
This controller might come in a new form soon. (Source: Sony)

Rumor | Sony patents a version of a DualShock controller for smartphones

Sony has reportedly patented its own take on the type of controller that also snaps onto a smartphone to double as a grip for the device. This version of the accessory has PlayStation-esque buttons, joysticks and triggers, as one...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 29 Nov 2021 17:32
Here's our first look at the Realme GT 2 Pro

Leaked Realme GT 2 Pro render showcases large camera bump

A render showcasing the Realme GT 2 Pro has shown up online. It has a unique camera bump for its triple-camera array. The smartphone is expected to retail at around US$800 and will be launched sometime in Q1, 2022.
Anil Ganti, 29 Nov 2021 13:37
Currently, there is no new Half-Life game is in development at Valve

Valve isn't working on Half-Life 3 because of the Steam Deck

Sources have told YouTuber Tyler McVicker that Valve isn't too keen on developing Half-Life 3. Only a handful of people are said to be working on the project, with most of the workforce focusing on the Steam Deck.
Anil Ganti, 29 Nov 2021 12:34
A Galaxy A13 render. (Source: OnLeaks x Zouton)

Rumor | Samsung's Galaxy A13 5G goes into mass production in India

The Galaxy A13 is touted as an upcoming source of mid-range 5G smartphone specs at a competitive price. Now, this device is said to have entered mass production at a Samsung facility in India. This new leak might be the best indic...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 28 Nov 2021 23:18
The 9 series is coming. (Source: Realme)

The Realme 9 series is tipped to launch in early 2022 with some new flavors

Realme has confirmed that it will launch successors to its 8-series smartphones with "fantastic" processors. Now, a new leak purports to add that these Android devices will do so in the first quarter of 2022. The new line is also ...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 28 Nov 2021 19:04
A successor to this phone might be foldable. (Source: Digital Chat Station via Weibo)

Rumor | The OPPO N-line is back, and in 50MP-cam foldable form too

The OEM OPPO has become embroiled in rumors that it was bringing its distinctive N-series of movable-camera smartphones back, and that it would also launch its first-gen foldable phablet soon. A new leak effectively combines both ...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 28 Nov 2021 18:30
The tablet market might take off in 2022. (Source: Ice Universe)

2022 is now slated to be the year of the tablet, with a range of big-screen OLED, gaming and e-ink models on the way

The ubiquitous leaker Digital Chat Station has asserted once again that the OEM Vivo will break into the tablet market with what might be a fairly high-end Android slate soon. However, the company is also tipped to face even more ...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 28 Nov 2021 17:34
The S22 and S22+ might launch with a familiar look. (Source: LetsGoDigital)

Galaxy S22 series: An alleged protective accessory leak may confirm rear camera designs for all three Samsung flagship variants

Samsung is expected to launch the Galaxy S22 series of Android flagships in 2022. Their latest alleged leak suggests that the upcoming smartphones could practically use tempered-glass rear camera-hump protectors made for their pre...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 28 Nov 2021 16:54
The Redmi K40. (Source: Xiaomi)

More Redmi K50 series details revealed in new leak

The Redmi K50 series is on the way. Following word of a thorough re-design, a new leak has now provided information on some of the most important features of the phones in the series, with notable takeaways including the presence ...
Ricci Rox, 28 Nov 2021 14:42

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