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Google has officially introduced its custom Tensor chip with the just-released Pixel 6 devices. (Image source: Google - edited)

Timely Google Pixel 7 leak reveals first details about second-generation Tensor chip

Initial details about the successor to both the Google Pixel 6 and Google Tensor chip have been uncovered. A model number for the second-generation Tensor SoC has apparently been revealed and there is also some codename informatio...
Daniel R Deakin, 29 Oct 2021 10:36
Should the Volkswagen ID.6 be released on the European market, many thousands units of the electric VW SUV would likely be made in China (Image: Volkswagen)

Volkswagen ID.6 | VW considers to build the electric SUV for the European market in China

If implemented, Volkswagen's alleged plans to produce the European units of the Volkswagen ID.6 electric SUV in China would most likely lead to job cuts in its home country of Germany, where such considerations would certainly be ...
Enrico Frahn, 28 Oct 2021 22:34
A "Galaxy S22 Ultra" render. (Source: LetsGoDigital)

Rumor | Samsung will upgrade the Galaxy S22 Ultra's screen in a potentially important way

The next Galaxy S-series top-end model is slated to be a ground-breaking phone in a number of respects, even for its premium line. Now, an eminent leaker asserts that the South Korean giant has broken a specific record in developi...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 28 Oct 2021 21:50
The POCO M series might get a new flagship soon. (Source: POCO)

The "POCO M4 Pro" appears on Geekbench with a MediaTek processor and more RAM than previously thought

The M4 Pro is now rumored as the next phone to launch from the Xiaomi brand POCO. This event is looking more and more likely in the face of new Geekbench listings for a device with a model number thought to conform to the device. ...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 27 Oct 2021 19:47
These are the latest ARM GPUs, but more are coming. (Source: ARM)

ARM teases an upcoming GPU in terms of performance gains over that of its 2021 flagship

The newest top-end mobile GPU unveiled by ARM is the Mali-G710, likely to form part of upcoming SoCs such as the Dimensity 2000. However, the chipset IP colossus has now hinted at its successor, rated to improve further on the pot...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 27 Oct 2021 17:23
The Redmi K40 features a 4520 mAh battery. (Source: Xiaomi)

Redmi K50 series potentially set to debut with the biggest batteries on a premium Xiaomi phone yet

A new leak has provided some information on the battery capacities of two devices Xiaomi has in the works. The source fails to specify what devices they refer to exactly, but claims they'll be launched under the Redmi brand, perha...
Ricci Rox, 27 Oct 2021 12:02
An S21 FE render. (Source: LetsGoDigital)

The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE launch is potentially back on as the phone's support pages reappear online

Samsung has been observed to have posted pages for a device called the SM-G990B/DS, a model number previously linked to the Galaxy S21 FE, a phone thought to have faced the axe due to supply constraints. Therefore, it seems the la...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 26 Oct 2021 18:04
This may not be the Xiaomi 12 after all. (Source: Ice Universe via Twitter)

Rumor | The Xiaomi 12 series will come with some potentially welcome display refinements

Some recent leaks concerning Xiaomi's Mi 11-series successors have hinted that the OEM might not change these smartphones much in terms of their curved displays, a potential source of consternation among tech fans who prefer other...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 26 Oct 2021 17:30
The Moto G100's successor could be launched in China next month

Motorola slated to launch its first Snapdragon 888-powered smartphone soon

A new leak suggests that Motorola could launch the Moto G200 under the Motorola Edge 30 moniker in China soon. The phone's key specs include a 144Hz screen, 8GB RAM, a Snapdragon 888 SoC and a 108MP primary camera sensor.
Anil Ganti, 26 Oct 2021 14:15
An Apple schematic for a periscope zoom lens. (Source: Patently Apple)

LG wins the contract to make the periscope lenses for the iPhones of the future

Apple is projected to debut iPhones with powerful zoom thanks to the addition of periscope lenses to their rear camera humps. Now, a South Korean media outlet asserts that an LG subsidiary has been engaged to produce these new mod...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 25 Oct 2021 17:20
The Galaxy A52 5G. (Source: Samsung)

Rumor | The Galaxy A53 will come with a 120Hz display and a new colorway

Samsung is rumored to provide a successor to the Galaxy A52 5G in 2022. Now, a new leak suggests that it will reprise some of its forebear's better specs, and might launch at around the same time of year. It might, at least, break...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 25 Oct 2021 16:32
Motorola's latest watch gets closer to a debut. (Source: CE Brands via 9to5Google)

The next generation of Motorola smartwatches emerges in a new official leak

Motorola had confirmed plans to release new smartwatches under its branding with a new partner, currently known as CE Brands. Now, this company has dropped this wearable's final product name, as well as several strong hints as to ...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 25 Oct 2021 15:51
The refreshed Mac mini could end up being configured with a choice of either the M1 Pro or M1 Max SoC. (Image source: Apple)

March Apple event claim sparks product launch speculation involving iPhone SE 2022, M1 Pro Mac mini, and refreshed iMac computers

An Apple tipster has indirectly claimed that there could be an event held by the tech giant in March of next year. Unsurprisingly, this has led to numerous predictions of what products might emerge from Apple Park at that time, wi...
Daniel R Deakin, 24 Oct 2021 19:25
AirPods 2 case: possibly the same, but only from the front. (Source: MacRumors)

Rumor | Next-gen AirPods Pro will upgrade to a case with Apple Find My integration and more

Apple is projected to launch second-gen AirPods Pro in 2022. These TWS earbuds have allegedly been captured in new renders hinting that their charging case will come with new and heretofore-unseen features. Then again, their sourc...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 24 Oct 2021 17:44
Is this the Xiaomi 12 Pro's front panel? (Source: Weibo)

Xiaomi 12 Pro: A new leak hints at a polarizing design choice in the upcoming flagship

A new tip purports to offer more insight into what might prove a successor to a premium Xiaomi smartphone. It focuses on the new "12 Pro's" display, which will apparently split fans down the middle with the return of a certain dis...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 24 Oct 2021 16:58
OPPO's new patent. (Source: LetsGoDigital)

OPPO's latest patent might reveal its next-gen smartphone design language ahead of time

OPPO has claimed some new intellectual property that might dictate how smartphones such as those of the allegedly upcoming Reno 7 series might look. Accordingly, these devices might have 3 to 4 rear cameras with curving sides and ...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 24 Oct 2021 16:05
The "X30 Max" looks familiar. (Source: Honor)

Honor announces a launch for 2 new, yet oddly familiar-looking, phones

Honor has announced that it will release 2 new phones as a Chinese Singles' Day special, although they will launch on October 28 rather than November 11, 2021. The OEM skirts around the actual names of the new phones, although som...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 23 Oct 2021 18:57
OPPO's foldable phone might be based on this prototype. (Source: Weibo)

Rumor | OPPO has a 2021 launch date for its first-gen foldable

A reliable Weibo leaker now claims that OPPO will hold a "blockbuster" launch event before the end of 2021, and that its inaugural foldable smartphone is likely to be the star of this show. The device is painted as a bona fide riv...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 23 Oct 2021 18:24
The pricier MacBook Air could be released in mid-2022 and sport an upgraded mini LED display (Image: MacRumors)

Leak claims the new Apple MacBook Air is set for a mid-2022 release, could feature a mini LED display and MagSafe but also a higher price

A well-known leaker with a noteworthy track record has further elaborated on his quite intriguing predictions regarding Apple's upcoming 2022 MacBook Air upgrade, which will supposedly feature unusual bezels in an off-white type o...
Enrico Frahn, 22 Oct 2021 00:18
The Nova 9. (Source: Huawei)

Update | The Huawei Nova 9 series is coming to Europe for under US$600

Huawei's latest Nova-series phones are veritable unicorns in the smartphone industry, having launched in China with a 4G/LTE-only version of the Snapdragon 778G. Now, some new leaks allege that they are coming to Europe, bringing ...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 21 Oct 2021 22:49
Another new Motorola phone? (Source: MySmartPrice)

Rumor | Motorola has at least one more affordable 4G/LTE phone to launch in 2021

Motorola has just launched the Moto G Pure for the Canadian and US markets. Now, a device that looks like it might be a higher-end variant of the same phone has leaked via the FCC and Wi-Fi Alliance. They indicate that the device ...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 21 Oct 2021 22:42
This new tablet has stylus support. (Source: Lenovo)

Lenovo announces a November 2021 launch event for the Xiaoxin Pad Pro 12.6 and maybe more

A Lenovo representative has announced that the OEM will hold a major product event for later in 2021. A new tablet, the Xiaoxin Pad Pro 12.6, is confirmed as one of the stars of this show. However, there may be others, and they ma...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 21 Oct 2021 22:01
The first-gen Vivo Watch. (Source: Vivo)

Signs of a Vivo Watch 2 with an AMOLED display and eSIM options emerge

Vivo launched its first-gen smartwatch in 2020. Now, a device that might prove to be its successor has been certified in China. It is rumored to uphold its series' trend of high-end specs such as a round AMOLED display, and add so...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 21 Oct 2021 18:50
The Realme Pad. (Source: Realme)

Realme Pad pricing for Europe revealed in new leak

Realme launched the Realme Pad last month in India as an affordable but capable tablet. Apparently, the Realme Pad is set to make the trip over to Europe and a new leak has now provided information on the tablet's pricing for that...
Ricci Rox, 21 Oct 2021 17:57
The Dimensity 2000 could change the status quo. (Source: MediaTek)

Leaked MediaTek Dimensity 2000 and Snapdragon 898 details strongly indicate MediaTek performance superiority

A new leak has revealed details of both the Snapdragon 898 and MediaTek's upcoming Dimensity 2000. Both chips are similar with a few notable differences, but those differences hint at the MediaTek chipset having a performance edge...
Ricci Rox, 20 Oct 2021 11:20
A new Splinter Cell game is reportedly in the works (image via Ubisoft)

Ubisoft could unveil a new Splinter Cell game sometime in 2022

Multiple sources have indicated that Ubisoft is working on a new Splinter Cell game. It is in the early stages of development and could be shown off sometime in 2022.
Anil Ganti, 20 Oct 2021 11:06
The Samsung Galaxy S10e has earned a cult following for being Samsung's last small flagship. (Source: Presse-citron)

Leaked Galaxy S22 measurements ignite hopes of a compact flagship phone like the Galaxy S10e

A new leak has now revealed detailed measurements of Samsung's upcoming Galaxy S22 series. While the two more expensive phones are nothing special, the vanilla Galaxy S22 looks set to be yet another compact flagship phone from Sam...
Ricci Rox, 19 Oct 2021 22:31
The iPhone SE 2 was launched in 2020. (Source: Trusted Reviews)

iPhone SE 3 to be last remaining high-performance LCD phone as leak reveals more details of the compact device

Apple has switched its main lineup to OLEDs but it appears the iPhone SE 3 will retain its LCD roots. It's tipped to be the only device with both an LCD and a flagship SoC when it's released, with the same leak providing some impo...
Ricci Rox, 19 Oct 2021 21:30
Redmi is slated to launch the Notes 11 soon. (Source: Weibo)

Rumor | The Redmi Note 11 Pro Plus will launch soon with up to 120W charging

Redmi is projected to launch the Note 11 series of mid-range smartphones soon. It has been said to consist of vanilla and Pro variants, with up to 67W fast charging. However, prominent Chinese leakers now assert there is a third o...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 19 Oct 2021 17:10
Sony teases a new launch. (Source: Sony via Twitter)

Sony announces a new alpha-series camera launch

Sony's Alpha division has just tweeted that a new camera is coming. This device, teased as the latest addition to the alpha series, will thus join the growing list of potentially major new devices to be launched this week (October...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 18 Oct 2021 22:53
AMD Ryzen 7000 Raphael-H with up to 16-cores could cater to enthusiast gaming and content creator laptops. (Image Source: AMD)

Rumor | 16-core AMD Ryzen 7000 mobile Zen 4 Raphael-H with 65 W TDP to launch alongside Phoenix-H to counter Intel Alder Lake-S Muscle and Raptor Lake mobile offerings

AMD may introduce some of the upcoming Ryzen 7000 Zen 4 Raphael desktop offerings with RDNA 2 graphics under Raphael-H mobile with up to 16 cores and even higher performance than Zen 4 Phoenix-H. While not confirmed, if true, this...
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 18 Oct 2021 14:33
The Google Pixel 6 Pro will be cheaper than rival flagship phones. (Source: Google)

New Google Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro pricing leaks promise exciting affordability with the Pixel 6 touted to start at U$599

A new set of leaks have now revealed pricing of the upcoming Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro for both the US and UK markets. The leaked prices indicate that the phones will be cheaper than expected, with the Pixel 6 supposedly starting at...
Ricci Rox, 18 Oct 2021 10:01
iQOO hypes the Z5s' specs. (Source: iQOO via Weibo)

The iQOO Z5x is coming with a mid-range Dimensity processor

iQOO has already launched the Z5; now, a new phone with a very similar name is coming. The brand has confirmed this device will launch in late 2021. It is destined for a MediaTek processor rather than the Qualcomm platform of the ...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 17 Oct 2021 23:35
The "50 Lite": suspiciously familar? (Source: WinFuture)

Rumor | The Honor 50 Lite is coming to Europe for just under US$350

The Honor 50 is a premium mid-range smartphone said to launch in Europe soon. Now, its maker is rumored to be preparing a 50 Lite to go along with it. It is said to have the exact same specs and looks as a device from Honor's form...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 17 Oct 2021 22:51
Apple's next SoC for MacBook Pros could be named M1 Pro and M1 Max. (Image Source: Apple)

No M1X? References to M1 Pro and M1 Max show up in app logs ahead of Apple Unleashed event, new nomenclature could offer better delineation of capabilities

Apple may use a different nomenclature for its M1 successor at tomorrow's Unleashed event. Bloomberg quotes developer sources that claim the names M1 Pro and M1 Max have appeared in their app logs. While it is not clear whether Ap...
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 17 Oct 2021 18:48
Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus renders. (Source: OnLeaks x 91Mobiles)

New Samsung Galaxy S22 leak indicates another year of inconvenience for enthusiasts

The Galaxy S22 series is on its way. When exactly it will launch remains a question but a new leak provides some information on the memory and storage options of the phones, and power users are unlikely to be thrilled.
Ricci Rox, 17 Oct 2021 17:29
The impending K9s. (Source: OPPO)

OPPO announces a launch for a new mid-range version of the K9 Pro

OPPO has confirmed a launch for a new device for later in October 2021. It is quite like the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra-inspired K9 Pro in its looks, although it is slated to have the premium mid-tier Snapdragon 778G platform rather than ...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 17 Oct 2021 16:56
A 2021 Moto G60s phone. (Source: Lenovo)

More potential next-gen Moto G phones surface as FCC and Geekbench listings

Motorola is slated to have the next round of its Moto G-series smartphones in the works. These rumors started with the G31; now, signs of what might be its higher-end siblings have emerged. The FCC may have approved one already, w...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 16 Oct 2021 15:51
OnePlus hints at a special edition Watch. (Source: OnePlus)

The OnePlus Watch Harry Potter Edition seems set for launch, starting in India

OnePlus India has posted a new Tweet strongly hinting that a previously rumored new version of the OEM's first-gen smartwatch is coming to India. This "Harry Potter Edition" is currently projected to launch with the same specs as ...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 15 Oct 2021 23:02
Realme makes the Q3s official. (Source: Realme)

Realme will launch the Q3s in October 2021

Realme has announced that it will hold a new product event on October 19, 2021. Now, it has confirmed the identity of 1 of the new devices to be unveiled on that date: the Q3s. This is currently slated to debut as a mid-ranger wit...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 15 Oct 2021 22:27
The OPPO Reno 6 was powered by a Dimensity 900. (Source: OPPO)

OPPO Reno 7 set to rival the Redmi Note 11 Pro thanks to a MediaTek Dimensity 920 and overall impressive hardware

OPPO is tipped to debut the Reno 7 series in November and a new leak has now revealed all major details of the cheapest phone in the series, the Reno 7. Provided specs include a MediaTek Dimensity 920 and hardware that will ensure...
Ricci Rox, 15 Oct 2021 19:54
Gamers have had to put up with a shortage of graphics cards for a while. (Image source: Unsplash).

Nvidia allegedly halting RTX 3000 production this October to keep prices as high as possible until 1H22

Moore's Law Is Dead is back with quite the allegation. Unnamed sources of his are claiming that Nvidia may try to halt the production of all its RTX 3000 gaming GPUs in late October in order to keep street prices as high as possib...
Bogdan Solca, 15 Oct 2021 18:46
Supposed details of the Redmi Note 11 and impressive Redmi Note 11 Pro have been leaked. (Image source: fan-made render by Technizo Concept)

Redmi Note 11 Pro boasts killer specs at crazy prices according to extensive Redmi Note 11 series leak

The alleged prices and specs for the upcoming Redmi Note 11 and Redmi Note 11 Pro have been leaked on Chinese social media. It appears the smartphones, which will be powered by Dimensity chips from MediaTek, have been priced very ...
Daniel R Deakin, 15 Oct 2021 09:39
The Intel Core i5-12600K easily handled the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X in a leaked benchmark (Image: YuuKi_AnS / Bilibili)

Intel's Alder Lake Core i5-12600K dominates AMD Ryzen 5 5600X in leaked Ashes of the Singularity benchmark

Gamers can expect an exciting fall season, as another leaked benchmark of one of the new Core i5 Alder Lake CPUs suggests that Intel's upcoming generation of processors is serious competition for its aspiring rival AMD.
Enrico Frahn, 15 Oct 2021 00:15
The Redmi Note 11 is tipped to sport OmniVision's OV50A. (Source: Xiaomi)

Redmi Note 11 tipped to offer big camera improvement over the Redmi Note 10

Xiaomi is expected to debut the Redmi Note 11 series in the near future. A new leak has now revealed details of the camera sensor expected to feature on the vanilla Redmi Note 11, and it looks to be an improvement over the Redmi N...
Ricci Rox, 14 Oct 2021 20:41
The X70 Pro. (Source: Vivo)

Rumor | A Vivo X80-series phone will debut with a 50MP main camera and the Dimensity 2000 processor

A famous leaker has dropped hints of an upcoming successor to the Vivo X70 (or one of its variants) that will debut with MediaTek's also-rumored 2022 flagship SoC, the Dimensity 2000. The device is also slated to keep up with its ...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 14 Oct 2021 20:09
Is that an onboard S Pen? (Source: Technizo Concept via LetsGoDigital)

Fresh renders imagine the "new Galaxy Note" for 2022

A content creator has generated new, high-quality images and a video depicting an upcoming Samsung phone with a novel penta-lens rear camera array, a choice of rich colors and an integrated S Pen. This, then, may hint at how a tru...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 14 Oct 2021 19:29
This technology could debut on the Xiaomi 12 Ultra. (Image Source: PocketLint)

Xiaomi 12 series potentially set to debut 5-axis stabilization

Xiaomi will launch the Xiaomi 12 flagship series over the next few months and it seems the company is working on a special bit of hardware that could debut on the phones. According to new reports, Xiaomi is testing out 5-axis stab...
Ricci Rox, 14 Oct 2021 14:17
The Redmi K50 fan-made renders show the smartphone bearing a premium look. (Image source: @HoiINDI - edited)

Unofficial Redmi K50 renders show radical design overhaul for the potential future POCO F4

The Redmi K50 has turned up in some fan-made renders and a short video clip. The likely future POCO F4 looks very different to its predecessor Redmi K40 in the new images, with the camera housing style borrowing more from OnePlus ...
Daniel R Deakin, 14 Oct 2021 12:16
A leaked test sample that is usually sent to reviewers. (Image Source: BiliBili)

Chinese leaker makes wild claims about Intel's Alder Lake desktop platform

One of the more outlandish claims includes information about the Q4 Alder Lake supply that is expected to be limited to only 300,000 units, which would lead to significantly increased prices. Things are getting really iffy when th...
Bogdan Solca, 13 Oct 2021 20:19

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