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It'll be a while before we get to see Nvidia's entry-level GeForce RTX 3050 and RTX 3050 Ti graphics cards in action

Nvidia GeForce RTX 3050 and RTX 3050 Ti desktops variants could hit shelves sometime in Q2, 2022

A new leak tells us that the desktop version of the GeForce RTX 3050 will run a GA106 GPU with 8GB of VRAM and perform on par with the GTX 1660. Nvidia is expected to launch it and the higher-specced GeForce RTX 3050 Ti sometime i...
Anil Ganti, 28 Nov 2021 11:32
The Samsung Galaxy Note series has seen its selling points transferred to the Galaxy S and Z lines. (Image source: Samsung/Unsplash - edited)

Samsung Galaxy Note line's coffin receives another nail

Another report concerning the Samsung Galaxy Note series has seemingly confirmed the placement of another nail in the product line’s coffin. While there has been some toing and froing in regard to the production of a Galaxy Note 2...
Daniel R Deakin, 27 Nov 2021 21:26
An S22 Ultra render. (Source: LetsGoDigital)

The Galaxy S22 Ultra will need a Galaxy Note-shaped screen protector, according to a new leak

Samsung is rumored to launch early-2022 flagship smartphones with very different displays compared to those of the S21 series. Now, new alleged hands-on images of accessories intended for each variant of the new line may serve to ...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 27 Nov 2021 19:00
The Dimensity 9000. (Source: MediaTek)

Dimensity 9000-based smartphones are tipped to get more expensive in 2022

MediaTek's upcoming Dimensity 9000 is now anticipated as a flagship-grade SoC capable of taking Qualcomm's impending counterpart, the Snapdragon 8 Gen1, on in a very real way throughout 2022. This potential boon to competition in ...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 27 Nov 2021 18:10
RedMagic might launch a new flagship soon. (Source: RedMagic)

RedMagic and Nubia allegedly join the first-to-Snapdragon 8 Gen1 race

Qualcomm has started to drop increasingly strong teasers for an upcoming flagship mobile SoC to be called the Snapdragon 8 Gen1. This new top-end processor is also slated for an imminent launch, sparking rumors of new smartphones ...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 27 Nov 2021 17:34
Huawei allegedly plans to stay in the foldables game. (Source: Huawei)

Rumor | Huawei has plans for more foldable smartphones to launch in 2022

A Chinese mobile device components manufacturer has let slip that it has secured a contract to mass-produce the hinge for a new foldable smartphone or phablet to debut in 2022. This revelation has sparked rumors that the order in ...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 27 Nov 2021 16:37
The V20's new display. (Source: DOOGEE)

DOOGEE's V20 will launch with the OEM's first-ever 2K+ display and more

DOOGEE has announced that the first phone it will launch in 2022 will be called the V20. Not only is this device now touted as its brand's first ever 2K-display device, the panel in question will be high-end AMOLED, and will be fo...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 27 Nov 2021 16:03
Apple's AR headset could pack some seriously powerful silicon

Industry analyst Ming-Chi Kuo states that Apple's 2022-bound AR headset could support standalone operation

Apple is expected to unveil its first AR headset sometime in 2022, according to Ming-Chi Kuo. He adds that it will perform on par with an M1 Mac and might not require an iPhone/iPad to operate. It could also feature two 4K OLED pa...
Anil Ganti, 26 Nov 2021 09:20
The Realme GT 2 Pro will be powered by Qualcomm's high-end Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset

AnTuTu listing confirms key Realme GT 2 Pro spec

Realme's upcoming flagship smartphone, the Realme GT 2 Pro, has made its first AnTuTu appearance. A Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC powers the device, so it managed to net a score of 1,025,215 points. Realme is expected to unveil the GT 2 ...
Anil Ganti, 26 Nov 2021 07:45
It'll be some time before the MediaTek Dimensity 9000 will be available for consumers

We may have to wait until February to see the MediaTek Dimensity 9000 in action

Even though MediaTek unveiled the Dimensity 9000 earlier this month, we'll have to wait until February 2022 to see it in action. It is expected to power the Poco F4 GT and Redmi K50 Gaming Edition. Meanwhile, Qualcomm's newest Sna...
Anil Ganti, 25 Nov 2021 23:53
A "Xiaomi 12X" render. (Source: Weibo)

Rumor | The Xiaomi "12X" will launch during the OEM's Snapdragon Gen1 event in December 2021

Xiaomi is rumored to have a 12X handset with a 'Mini'-sized display in the works, with a pre-existing Snapdragon 870 SoC. Despite this spec, it is now forecast to launch alongside flagships with a whole new generation of Qualcomm ...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 25 Nov 2021 18:52
The Redmi K40 series. (Source: Redmi)

The Redmi K50 smartphones will launch with a radical design overhaul over their predecessors

The Redmi K50 series of devices is currently expected to launch with high-end specs, the upcoming MediaTek Dimensity 9000 SoC included. Now, they are rumored to come in packages with considerably different looks compared to the K4...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 25 Nov 2021 18:12
The Moto Edge X will come packed with new things, it seems. (Source: OnLeaks)

More details on the Moto Edge X/30 Ultra's alleged 60MP selfie camera emerge in new Weibo posts

Initial tips concerning a "true" Motorola flagship to be called the Moto Edge X (or Edge 30 Ultra for international markets) based on the Snapdragon 8 Gen1 SoC also hinted at a particularly elaborate form of selfie camera. Now, th...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 25 Nov 2021 17:22
Motorola is expected to launch a smartphone featuring Samsung's 200MP camera sensor

The world's first-ever 200MP smartphone camera sensor could debut alongside a Motorola device

Samsung's new 200MP ISOCELL camera sensor could debut alongside a Motorola-branded smartphone sometime in H1, 2021. It is probably the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (Snapdragon 898) powered device we stumbled upon earlier. Xiaomi will follow...
Anil Ganti, 25 Nov 2021 11:38
OPPO's alleged new earbuds. (Source: GizNext)

OPPO is slated to launch new TWS earbuds as well as phones on November 25, 2021

OPPO has confirmed that it will debut the potentially innovative Reno7 series of Android smartphones tomorrow (November 25, 2021). Now, it is rumored to have new TWS earbuds to launch alongside them. Judging by their alleged produ...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 24 Nov 2021 23:56
The OnePlus RT could hit Indian shores in the coming weeks

OnePlus RT and OnePlus Buds Z2 India launch date tipped by new leak

New leaks from Ishan Agarwal and Max Jambor suggest that the OnePlus RT and OnePlus Buds Z2 will be launched in India on December 16. The OnePlus RT is essentially a rebranded version of the OnePlus 9RT launched in China earlier t...
Anil Ganti, 24 Nov 2021 11:31
Samsung gets flexible with its OLED. (Source: Samsung)

Samsung Display's new website projects a future full of rollable, slidable or otherwise flexible OLED devices

Samsung Display's new micro-site contains a raft of teasers that might make sense of earlier leaks and rumors concerning the OEM's plans for its OLED technology and the devices based on it. They hint at an upcoming product line re...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 23 Nov 2021 23:12
The next-gen 8cx pops up in another new leak. (Source: Qualcomm)

An allegedly Snapdragon 8cx Gen3-based Lenovo device shows up on Geekbench

Qualcomm is currently thought to have a successor to the Snapdragon 8cx Gen2 chipset for PCs in development. Now, more evidence of possible progress with this SoC has emerged on Geekbench, in the form of a mystery Lenovo machine t...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 23 Nov 2021 16:07
The Galaxy S21 series. (Source: Samsung)

Samsung assures Galaxy S21 users of a fix for the phones' new Android 12 display issue

The Galaxy S21 series of smartphones are the first few Android devices to update to One UI 4, which is based on Android 12. Despite the shiny nature of this software upgrade, an increasing number of users have reported that their ...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 22 Nov 2021 23:33
The M2 MacBook Air comes with a notchless display in the latest renditions of the upcoming Apple laptop. (Image source: @LeaksApplePro - edited)

New M2 MacBook Air renders based on Apple CAD files do away with the notch

The latest renders of the potential Apple MacBook Air laptop with M2 SoC have been posted online. Apparently, the new M2 MacBook Air renders are based on actual leaked Apple CAD files. Haters of the notch will be pleased to see th...
Daniel R Deakin, 22 Nov 2021 19:16
A render for an upcoming iQOO Neo phone. (Source: CNMO)

iQOO is tipped to join the 100W Android smartphone brigade with its next Neo flagship

iQOO is a sub-brand of the OEM Vivo, known for its Neo line of premium mid-range smartphones. Now, a reliable leaker asserts that its next flagship is currently being designed to keep up with what might become one of 2022's hallma...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 22 Nov 2021 18:13
Oppo is rumoured to be working on electric vehicles for the Indian market

Oppo could enter the Indian electric car market by 2024

Smartphone maker Oppo has plans to launch an electric car in India by 2024. It will be joined by other BBK-owned companies such as OnePlus and Realme.
Anil Ganti, 22 Nov 2021 11:26
The Poco F3 GT. (Source: Poco)

Poco F4 GT to debut with a MediaTek Dimensity 9000 as Xiaomi readies the Dimensity 7000 for the Redmi K50 series

MediaTek has two chipsets in the works—a 4nm Dimensity 9000 and a 5 nm Dimensity 7000. Both chipsets will make their way to upcoming Xiaomi devices, with the Poco F4 GT expected to be equipped with the flagship Dimensity 9000.
Ricci Rox, 22 Nov 2021 11:07
The Moto G200 could hit Indian shores soon

Tentative Moto G200 Indian launch date outed by new leak

A new leak online speculates that the Moto G200 could be hitting Indian shores soon. It says that the smartphone is slated for a November 30 launch in India. However, that date is tentative and could be stretched to the second wee...
Anil Ganti, 22 Nov 2021 08:44
Is this the Honor Magic X? (Source: Weibo via SparrowsNews)

Honor's first-gen foldable is tipped to launch early next year, followed by its inaugural clamshell

Some recent leaks have been very clear in stating that the OEM Honor intends to launch a foldable phablet to rival the Galaxy Z Folds of this world. However, these rumors have been much more vague on the point of a launch date for...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 21 Nov 2021 22:36
The "Reno7" pops up in a new leak. (Source: Weibo)

OPPO Reno7: fresh leaks appear to confirm the launch of new smartphones with iPhone-inspired designs and new product names

OPPO is on the verge of adding new variants to its Reno series of premium mid-range smartphones, according to some recent leaks. Now, some Weibo users claim to have caught sight of a poster for this new range of Android devices in...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 21 Nov 2021 21:16
The Realme GT. (Source: Realme)

Rumor | The Realme GT 2 Pro will launch with the Snapdragon 8 Gen1 SoC, Android 12 and much more

Realme instituted the GT series in 2021 to offer the best Android smartphone specs the brand could offer in speed-oriented packages. Now, it is slated to advance even further with its first Pro variant in 2022. This second-gen fla...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 21 Nov 2021 18:19
Samsung's DDR5 is now official. (Source: Samsung)

Preliminary DDR7 specs put the next-gen RAM's top speed at 5 times that of standard DDR5

The bleeding edge of DRAM technology is now officially known as DDR5, rated for twice the data-transfer rates of its predecessor DDR4. However, its own next generation, DDR6, is now slated to launch with double these new speeds - ...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 21 Nov 2021 17:24
Leaked Pixel 6a renders. (Source: 91Mobiles X Onleaks)

Google Pixel 6a: Leaked specs of Google's upcoming mid-ranger hint at eventual Pixel 6 redundancy

Google's new Pixel 6 phones are barely a month old but the company already has a new device, the Pixel 6a, in the works. Going by a new leak, the Pixel 6a may well be the most attractive option in the company's locker, thanks to a...
Ricci Rox, 21 Nov 2021 13:34
The Mi 11. (Source: Xiaomi)

The Xiaomi 12X Pro could be a "smaller" flagship featuring a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset

Xiaomi is set to debut not one, but two premium phones aimed at lovers of smaller-sized devices. The Xiaomi 12X will feature a Snapdragon 870 and looks set to be joined by an identical phone, possibly the Xiaomi 12X Pro, equipped ...
Ricci Rox, 21 Nov 2021 12:54
The Apple iPhone 14 Pro could end up sporting a USB Type-C port. (Image source: Waqar Khan (iPhone renders)/CNET - edited)

Leaker asserts Apple iPhone 14 Pro will likely feature USB-C port

An Apple tipster has claimed that the iPhone 14 Pro will more than likely come with a USB-C port. Information supposedly delivered by people in the know has resulted in three potential reasons for the Apple iPhone 14 Pro to arrive...
Daniel R Deakin, 21 Nov 2021 11:55
The "new" OnePlus phone leaks out. (Source: Twitter)

Rumor | OnePlus has an international version of the 9RT ready to debut in India

OnePlus launched the 9RT as a "flagship alternative" of sorts in 2021; however, it has been a Chinese-market exclusive to date. That is now slated to change, as a device that could be an international variant of the high-end phone...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 20 Nov 2021 20:51
The BOLT power bank. (Source: Volta)

Volta teases "240W" and MagSafe power banks as its next upcoming products

Volta, an OEM specializing in high-speed power accessories for smart devices, has announced that one of its latest products is to be the BOLT power bank. It is touted to offer up to 6 different charging modes at a combined potenti...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 20 Nov 2021 14:39
Refreshed Ryzen 9 Vermeer desktop chips could upset Intel's domination of UserBenchmark. (Image source: UserBenchmark - edited)

Scything B2 AMD Ryzen 9 5900X penetrates previously ironclad Intel-dominated UserBenchmark top 10 chart

Apparent revisions of some of AMD’s Zen 3 Vermeer chips have appeared on the controversial UserBenchmark site, with the potential for a serious upset in the works. The B2 stepping SKU of the Ryzen 9 5900X raced through the core te...
Daniel R Deakin, 20 Nov 2021 10:53
The "Galaxy Z Fold4" might need one of these. (Source: Samsung)

Rumor | The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 will not upgrade to full S Pen support in 2022

Samsung made a concerted effort to make its Galaxy Z Fold3 more like a Note device, to the extent the new foldable even had its own kind of S Pen. However, its integration proved less than convincing, especially compared to a "nor...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 19 Nov 2021 23:39
A Galaxy Tab A8 render. (Source: OnLeaks x 91Mobiles)

Samsung's Galaxy Tab A8 (2021) launch is all but confirmed in its latest leak

Samsung is projected to unveil a new cost-effective Android tablet, possibly before the end of 2021. Now, a new leak unambiguously confirms the product name allegedly linked to this device for the first time. It also serves to sug...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 19 Nov 2021 23:05
An "Honor 60" leak. (Source: Whylab via Weibo)

Honor schedules a launch for a photography-focused new smartphone in November 2021

An executive from Honor has confirmed that the OEM has set a date for the launch of its latest smartphone. Judging from its new teasers, this device is already being touted as a low-light specialist. They have also led to speculat...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 19 Nov 2021 18:30
The "Galaxy A73". (Source: LetsGoDigital)

Samsung's "Galaxy A73 5G" turns up in new renders with a signature style and a potentially upgraded display

The Samsung Galaxy A73 is projected to launch with a display much like that of its predecessor - however, its refresh rate is also tipped to improve year-on-year. On the flip side, the upcoming mid-range Android smartphone is rumo...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 18 Nov 2021 22:57
An alleged slide points to 150W charging. (Source: GSMArena)

2022 Android flagships are tipped to upgrade to ~150W charging speeds thanks to new Qualcomm technology

A number of leaks have hinted at a steady influx of high-end phones with triple-digit wired charging speeds throughout 2022. Now, the latest tip involves a more concrete reason for this spec: an upcoming generation of top-end Qual...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 18 Nov 2021 21:26
Samsung may snag some of TSMC's customers.  (Image Source: SemiWiki)

AMD and Qualcomm could be the first companies to use Samsung's 3 nm production nodes in 2022

Apple appears to be receiving preferential treatment from TSMC as of late, so AMD and Qualcomm are not really content now that chip shortages are still a thing. Starting with next year, AMD and Qualcomm may choose to partner with ...
Bogdan Solca, 18 Nov 2021 20:47
Apple's iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro could benefit from faster network speeds thanks to WiFi 6E support (Image: Waqar Khan)

Rumor: iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro to support the faster WiFi 6E standard

Apple's upcoming generation of smartphones, which may be named iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro, is rumored to support the new WiFi 6E standard with higher data speeds and lower latencies.
Enrico Frahn, 18 Nov 2021 00:24
Could the Reno 7 look like this? (Source: Bald Panda via Weibo)

Rumor | OPPO will switch to a whole new rear camera design in the Reno 7 series

The OPPO Reno line of premium mid-range Android smartphones has become a little stale in terms of looks over the years. Now, further evidence of the OEM's intention to finally shake things up in this regard at the end of 2021 has ...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 17 Nov 2021 22:44
The Redmi 10 2022 could offer upgrades such as 5G connectivity or higher RAM/storage base models. (Image source: Xiaomi/Unsplash - edited)

Traces of a Redmi 10 2022 appear to further congest the crowded Xiaomi smartphone space

Evidence of a Redmi 10 2022 device has turned up, which has come as something as a surprise to smartphone market observers. Xiaomi only just released the “original” Redmi 10 smartphone a few months ago, with the entry-level device...
Daniel R Deakin, 17 Nov 2021 20:42
Is this a Realme foldable smartphone? (Source: Weibo)

Rumor | Realme will release foldable and under-display camera phones by the end of 2022

Realme is already well-known for its increasingly popular smart and mobile devices, its Android smartphones included. Now, the brand is projected to break into next-gen form-factors such as foldable phablets as early as 2022. This...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 17 Nov 2021 14:44
Design like this might appear with new branding soon. (Source: Huawei)

Huawei may license its smartphone designs to other companies to circumvent its US blacklisting

The sanctions imposed by the US administration that curb Huawei's smartphone business show no signs of going anywhere any time soon. Accordingly, the OEM has reportedly come up with a new way to adapt to the situation: licensing. ...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 16 Nov 2021 22:36
Barcelo will most likely bring only minor improvements over the current Cezanne Ryzen 5000U models. (Image Source: AMD)

HP briefly lists unannounced AMD Ryzen 7 5825U, Ryzen 5 5625U and Ryzen 3 5425U laptop APUs

The three leaked models appear to be part of the Barcelo family that is launching in early 2022. Barcelo is believed to be only Cezanne refresh that is still produced on the 7 nm nodes and features the same 15 W TDP, along with th...
Bogdan Solca, 16 Nov 2021 20:27
The ear (1) buds might get a new look soon. (Source: Nothing)

Rumor | Nothing plans to release its ear (1) buds in a new colorway

Carl Pei's new start-up Nothing has but one product to its name so far: the ear (1) TWS earbuds. The active noise-cancelling (ANC)-enabled wearables have had only one SKU since their launch. Now, however, they are slated to releas...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 16 Nov 2021 18:34
With the upcoming Raptor Lake generation of CPUs, Intel intends to further improve the efficiency of its processors (Image: Gadget Tendency)

Intel's upcoming Raptor Lake CPUs could use 25% less power and become more efficient thanks to D-LVR

With a new technical approach to voltage regulation, Intel plans to vastly improve the power consumption and energy efficiency of its upcoming Raptor Lake CPUs, which could be particularly advantageous for its mobile chipsets.
Enrico Frahn, 15 Nov 2021 23:52
The Honor 50. (Source: Honor)

Honor registers what might be a new 60-series smartphone

Successors to the premium mid-range Honor 50 smartphone line are now rumored to launch before the end of 2021. Now, the OEM has started to certify devices that might turn out to be the mobile devices in question. They have the 50'...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 15 Nov 2021 22:20
The Dimensity line may get a new flagship soon. (Source: MediaTek)

Rumor | MediaTek's next flagship processor will not be the Dimensity 2000

MediaTek is projected to launch a 2022 flagship mobile processor called the Dimensity 2000. However, according to an eminent leaker, this major upgrade is not to go by this name after all. This change in branding in question may h...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 15 Nov 2021 21:13

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