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The Huawei P50 Pro features a 4G variant of the Snapdragon 888. (Source: Huawei)

Huawei Mate 50 series tipped to feature a Snapdragon 898 4G variant

After releasing the P50 series, Huawei is working on its next flagship, the Mate 50 Pro. New information now indicates that, just like the P50 series, the Mate 50 could be equipped with a 4G variant of Qualcomm's chipset—in this c...
Ricci Rox, 28 Sep 2021 14:28
Nokia hints at a tablet launch. (Source: Nokia via Twitter)

Nokia hints at the launch of a tablet during an upcoming launch event

Nokia has indicated it will hold a product launch event in October 2021. The HMD Global brand has also all but confirmed that it will serve to unveil a tablet. This device will, apparently, offer the same experience as one of the ...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 27 Sep 2021 23:35
The Mi 11. (Source: Xiaomi)

Rumor | Xiaomi will fix the Mi 11's main esthetic defects in the upcoming 12

The Xiaomi Mi 11 still holds the title of first flagship to launch with the Snapdragon 888 processor. However, it was more underwhelming in how it looked, which also had practical fall-out in some areas, not the least of which wer...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 27 Sep 2021 22:38
Xiaomi tipped to bring the Snapdragon 778G to the budget segment

Xiaomi tipped to bring the Snapdragon 778G to the budget segment

The Snapdragon 778G appears to be the new chipset of choice in the mid-range segment. Xiaomi, in typical fashion, however, could be set to bring the powerful 5G chipset to even more affordable phones in the near future. The Redmi ...
Ricci Rox, 26 Sep 2021 20:02
The next-gen Echo Show could literally follow the user around. (Source: Amazon)

Rumor | Amazon will unveil a fully robotic version of the Echo Show 10 in September 2021

Amazon has announced that it will hold an event that may unveil some new products. This launch, scheduled for later in September 2021, might see a debut for a new, wall-mounted variant of the OEM's Echo smart-speaker line. Amazon ...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 26 Sep 2021 18:25
A user claims an iPhone 13 can charge faster than you might think. (Source: Weibo)

The iPhone 13 Pro Max is found to be able to use 30W USB-PD to charge to 100% in 86 minutes

Apple asserts that its new iPhone 13 series is an upgrade on the previous line-up in a number of ways. However, charging speeds and accessory compatibility were not among them. A Twitter user claims to have tested all 4 new iPhone...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 26 Sep 2021 17:22
An alleged Moto E40 press shot. (Source: Twitter)

Moto E40: full specs and renders for the alleged Motorola budget flagship spill in a new leak

The Moto E40 has yet to be confirmed, and yet is currently thought to be ranked among the highest-end devices of its series on its launch. It is rumored to be the first of the line to have a 90Hz display. Its newest leak suggests ...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 25 Sep 2021 23:27
The Q may get a well-spec'd successor soon. (Source: Realme)

Rumor | The next Realme Q-series phone's display will have some specs better than those of the GT Neo2

Now that Realme has launched its latest high-end phone, the GT Neo2, the OEM has indicated that it will turn its thoughts to a new addition of its more affordable Q series of Android devices. A reliable leaker alleges that its dis...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 25 Sep 2021 18:23
A new Moto G Pure teaser. (Source: Motorola)

Rumor | The Motorola Moto G Pure will launch with "2-day battery", a low-end MediaTek SoC and a ~US$300 price-point

Motorola has been said to have a new member of the Moto G series called the Pure nearly ready for launch. Now, new leaks purport to confirm this product name, as well as some pertinent specs for the device. They include a fairly g...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 25 Sep 2021 16:58
The Apple M1X has been predicted to offer faster performance than a 16-core Mac Pro (Late 2019). (Image source: Apple/Geekbench - edited)

Staggering M1X performance predictions place the upcoming 10-core Apple Silicon ahead of a 2019 16-core Mac Pro

New performance predictions for the Apple M1X SoC have been offered up, and they show the 10-core Apple Silicon surpassing the 16-core Intel Xeon W-3245 in the Mac Pro from Late 2019. It has also been reckoned that the M1X cores w...
Daniel R Deakin, 25 Sep 2021 09:32
Could the S22 Ultra take on Note duties as well? (Source: OnLeaks)

The "Galaxy S22 Ultra with an S Pen" leak train is truly underway thanks to yet more alleged evidence

Samsung's next Galaxy S-series flagship is now distinctly touted to double as a Galaxy Note 20 Ultra successor thanks to a growing number of leaks pointing to vastly improved S Pen support in this upcoming model. Now, another corr...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 24 Sep 2021 23:12
OPPO teases its next TV. (Source: OPPO)

OPPO will launch a new wearable and a TV alongside the K9 Pro

OPPO is slated to debut the new K9 Pro smartphone later in September 2021. Now, it has emerged that the OEM will also premiere a new smart screen during the same event, not to mention a new wearable. They might emerge as mid-range...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 24 Sep 2021 22:52
A new Pixelbook might arrive soon. (Source: AppleLe257 via Twitter)

The "Google Pixelbook 2" emerges in the form of renders with a trendy range of colors

A leaker has posted a set of allegedly official renders for a second-gen Pixelbook. This rumored new Chromebook is now portrayed as coming in 5 bright colorways that definitely suggests Google is trying to keep pace with Apple in ...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 24 Sep 2021 18:02
The Watch Color 2 is nearly here. (Source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi confirms a launch for the Watch Color 2 on the same day as the upcoming Civi series

Xiaomi has now affirmed that it has a second-gen round-faced smartwatch ready to launch, and that it will be called the Watch Color 2 in its native China. This potentially substantial upgrade compared to the original Color is now ...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 24 Sep 2021 17:14
The upcoming AMD - MediaTek notebook processors could compete with Apple's M models.

AMD and MediaTek rumored to form joint venture focusing on notebook SoCs

Rumor has it that the joint venture would focus on notebook SoCs with integrated Wi-Fi 6, 5G and high bandwidth wired controllers. AMD could also be looking to use future MediaTek custom ARM cores in combination with RDNA graphics...
Bogdan Solca, 24 Sep 2021 14:31
The Xiaomi Civi smartphone may be a China-only exclusive. (Image source: Xiaomi/Xiaomiui - edited)

Xiaomi Civi price leaked ahead of launch but don't expect to see the eye-catching Snapdragon 778G midranger outside of China

The new Xiaomi Civi smartphone is being launched on September 27, but it seems fans who might have been hoping to get their hands on one of the Snapdragon 778G-powered devices will be out of luck if they are outside of China. Alle...
Daniel R Deakin, 24 Sep 2021 10:20
Landscape mode and design could be the future for the Apple iPad Pro tablet. (Image source: Apple - edited)

Future iPad Pro tablet to adopt landscape mode as design default according to Apple analyst

An Apple analyst has proclaimed that future iPad Pro tablets will adopt a landscape-oriented design, moving away from the current preference for portrait design. Apparently, this change from portrait mode to landscape will affect ...
Daniel R Deakin, 24 Sep 2021 07:41
A Motorola TV. (Source: Motorola)

Rumor | Motorola will launch a new TV alongside its first tablet in India

Motorola is touted to launch its first ever tablet in India soon. Now, it is also projected to unveil a new TV alongside it. It is likely to be a smart-home device much like its predecessors, and stands a good chance of a thin-bez...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 22 Sep 2021 23:45
The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 series could be the final Galaxy Notes. (Source: NextPit)

There will be no Samsung Galaxy Note 22 series, reliable leakers claim

Multiple conflicting reports over Samsung's plans for a Galaxy Note 22 have surfaced over the past few months. The latest leak seems to authoritatively declare the death of the Galaxy Note series entirely, with the Galaxy S series...
Ricci Rox, 22 Sep 2021 10:26
New information about Nvidia's upcoming RTX 3000 Super series of graphics cards has emerged

The entire GeForce RTX 3000 Super series' specs have been leaked online

Veteran leaker @kopite7kimi has shared information about Nvidia's upcoming graphics cards, including the GeForce RTX 3090 Super, RTX 3080 Super, RTX 3070 Super and RTX 3060 Super. The SKUs are slated to offer incremental upgrades ...
Anil Ganti, 22 Sep 2021 10:08
Gmail on Android will see an important upgrade soon. (Source: Google)

Google ports its "chips" feature from Gmail for desktop to the Android app

Gmail has never had the ability to filter its searches on Android devices. Now, however, some users have noticed that is starting to change. The latest app update adds a considerably upgraded set of options to refine results in a ...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 22 Sep 2021 00:02
An alleged Moto E40 teaser. (Source: Evan Blass via Twitter)

Rumor | The Motorola Moto E40 will launch with premium specs compared to the rest of its series

Motorola is slated to launch a new member of the E-series with a bigger number to its name than ever before. Now, a prominent leaker asserts that the same smartphone will also launch with the highest refresh rate of its line to da...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 21 Sep 2021 23:04
The Redmi K40 debuted in early 2021. (Source: Xiaomi)

Redmi K50 purportedly set to launch later this year with a Snapdragon 870 onboard

Xiaomi is supposedly set to debut the Redmi K50 series shortly. Camera details of the Redmi K50 Pro already leaked a while ago, and a new leak now purports to provide some information on when the vanilla Redmi K50 will be launched...
Ricci Rox, 21 Sep 2021 23:00
The Google Pixel 6 Pro has shown up online in a new video

Alleged Google Pixel 6 Pro hands-on video showcases camera sensors, glossy design and curved screen

We have our first look at what could be the Google Pixel 6 Pro out in the wild, thanks to a video posted by YouTube content creator This Is Tech Today. It showcases the smartphone's key design elements, such as a curved screen, ho...
Anil Ganti, 21 Sep 2021 23:00
Is the Yoga 16s 2022 coming soon? (Source: Lenovo via SparrowsNews)

Lenovo teases a possibly imminent launch for the Yoga 16s 2022

Lenovo has released a new teaser for a laptop it calls the Yoga 16s 2022. The OEM does not say much more about the device, besides to hint that it might be ideal for creators. However, it is apparent from its new trailer that it r...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 21 Sep 2021 18:05
Could the future of Galaxy Note be flexible? (Source: LetsGoDigital)

Rumor | Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold might turn into a true next-gen Galaxy Note after all

Samsung has stuck with inward-folding displays in its latest flagships thus far. This has given rise to speculation that the form-factor exists to take the Galaxy Note line's place in the world over time. However, a new design and...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 21 Sep 2021 17:32
The HM3 tipped for the Civi is an upgrade on Xiaomi's current 108 MP sensors of choice. (Source: Danamic)

Xiaomi Civi tipped to offer incredible camera performance thanks to the Galaxy S21 Ultra's 108 MP sensor

Xiaomi is reportedly set to launch a new smartphone series: the Xiaomi Civi. The first phone in the series has now been tipped to feature a 108 MP camera. Not just any 108 MP camera either; the ISOCELL HM3 on the Samsung Galaxy S2...
Ricci Rox, 21 Sep 2021 13:37
The Galaxy A12 sports a 48 MP camera. (Source: Expert Reviews)

Samsung Galaxy A13 5G touted to sport a 50 MP camera as well

50 MP cameras are set to be the trend for next-gen budget and mid-range smartphones. Xiaomi already equipped the Redmi 10 with a 50 MP shooter, and it appears Samsung is set to follow suit with the Galaxy A13 5G shortly.
Ricci Rox, 21 Sep 2021 09:12
It is going to take a while until Apple presents the successor to the 2020 iPad Pro and the AirPods Pro (Image: Daniel Korpai)

Apple analyst expects redesigned iPad Pro and new AirPods Pro 2 to debut in 2022

Even though Apple is still expected to hold a keynote event to present new MacBooks in a few weeks, some analysts are already looking ahead to next year and share their expectations for two anticipated new Apple products.
Enrico Frahn, 20 Sep 2021 22:15
Apple could upgrade the iPhone 14 Pro's primary camera to a 48MP sensor

The iPhone 14 Pro could upgrade its primary camera to 48MP

Renowned analyst Ming-Chi Kuo speculates that the iPhone 14 Pro could use a 48MP camera module. He also confirms an earlier leak stating that the smartphone will ditch the notch in favour of a hole-punch design.
Anil Ganti, 20 Sep 2021 20:04
Early Google Pixel Fold renders. (Source: Waqar Khan)

Google Pixel Fold: New leak corroborates launch date rumors

The Google Pixel Fold has proven to be mostly elusive so far. Leaks from a while ago touted an imminent release, and new information from what should be reliable quarters now also point towards a conspicuous launch date.
Ricci Rox, 20 Sep 2021 18:42
The first Nova 9 hands-on? (Source: ITHome)

Huawei will launch a Nova 9 Pro along with the vanilla 9 in September 2021

Huawei has already confirmed that the Nova 9 will launch a few short days from today (September 20, 2021). Now, a new in-the-wild-type leak points to an additional Pro sibling for this device that will conceivably debut on the sam...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 20 Sep 2021 17:44
Microsoft could launch the Surface Duo 2 at its upcoming September 22 event

Microsoft Surface Duo 2 price and specifications revealed by new report

A post from the South Korean tech forum Naver tells us about the upcoming Microsoft Surface Duo 2. Its specs could include two 5.8-inch high-refresh-rate OLED panels, a Snapdragon 888 SoC, triple rear cameras and a 4,400mAh batter...
Anil Ganti, 20 Sep 2021 15:42
The Navi 33-based RX 7700 XT could offer more performance than the current RX 6900 XT. (Image Source: AMD)

AMD RDNA 3 Navi 31 MCM to feature 256-bit GDDR6 memory, Navi 33 expected to outperform RX 6900 XT at ~US$450; Nvidia RTX 4090 AD102 to use 384-bit GDDR6X

The upcoming AMD RDNA 3 Navi 31-based RX 7900 XT will be based on a 5 nm + 6 nm MCM and could use a 256-bit memory bus but stick to GDDR5 VRAM. Navi 33 (RX 7700 XT) will be a 6 nm monolithic die with 128-bit GDDR6 VRAM and offer m...
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 20 Sep 2021 09:36
The Redmi K40 Pro sports a 64 MP main camera as well. (Source: Xiaomi)

Redmi K50 Pro tipped to feature a Snapdragon 898 as camera specs are revealed in new leak

Xiaomi's Redmi K50 series is on the way, and a new leak has now revealed some salient details about the line-leading model, the Redmi K50 Pro. A Qualcomm Snapdragon 898 chipset is penciled in, as well as a rather lackluster main c...
Ricci Rox, 19 Sep 2021 21:08
A foldable iPhone render. (Source: LetsGoDigital)

Another leak points to a 2023 launch for the first-gen Apple foldable

Apple is currently rumored to wait until 2023 to launch its first-ever mobile device with a folding display. A new report from the South Korean media backs this timeline up. It also purports to drop further details about the deve...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 19 Sep 2021 18:42
Is this the new Surface Go? (Source: Winfuture)

Surface Go 3: a new leak purports to reveal nearly every aspect of the upcoming Microsoft 2-in-1

Microsoft is projected to have a third-gen Surface Go ready for launch. This putative 2-in-1 has now leaked again, with virtually complete specs and a full set of renders this time. They paint the device as a very iterative update...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 19 Sep 2021 18:00
Motorola might have a tablet to launch soon. (Source: Motorola)

Rumor | Motorola will launch a tablet during a prominent Indian retail market event

Motorola is an OEM not typically associated with tablets. Nevertheless, a leaker now asserts that it will launch just such a device during Flipkart's upcoming Big Billion Day Sale, scheduled to take place in October 2021. The comp...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 19 Sep 2021 16:52
Will Fujifilm really make a foldable? (Source: LetsGoDigital)

Fujifilm prepares to get in on the foldables game with its first device patent

A new device with a foldable main display has been patented by...Fujifilm. The iconic camera brand has indicated that it does indeed intend to move into this market with a first-gen product that looks most like the Samsung Galaxy ...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 19 Sep 2021 16:23
@_Tom_Henderson_’s tease hints at a new Star Wars narrative experience from Quantic Dream (Image source: @_Tom_Henderson_)

Quantic Dream could be working on a new narrative-focused Star Wars game

A cryptic tweet by @_Tom_Henderson_ from Dualshockers seemingly hints that Quantic Dream’s next title after Detroit: Become Human will be a narrative focused Star Wars game.
Arjun Krishna Lal, 19 Sep 2021 12:54
Motorola teases a new product event. (Source: Facebook)

Motorola announces an online event for new devices for the central European market

Motorola has announced that it intends to hold a virtual launch, held on its Czechian, Slovakia and Serbian Facebook pages. The OEM has yet to specify which devices will be revealed during these streams; however, some pages alread...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 19 Sep 2021 00:12
The GT Neo2's unusual style. (Source: Realme via Weibo)

Realme teases the GT Neo2 with high-end display specs and a novel finish ahead of its launch

Realme has already confirmed that the GT Neo2 is a smartphone that will launch later in 2021. Now, the OEM has elected to hype its upcoming device further with hints as to its display and its main attributes. It has also now showc...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 18 Sep 2021 20:56
The OPPO K9 Pro is all but official. (Source: JD.com)

Rumor | The OPPO K9 Pro will launch within September 2021 as a new 64MP main-camera phone with a 120Hz display

OPPO is projected to launch a phone called the K9 Pro soon, with a rear panel possibly intended to remind one of a certain Xiaomi flagship. Now, its launch date may have been spoiled thanks to a new Chinese-market reservations pag...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 18 Sep 2021 19:53
This phone's successor might drop some weight. And some height. (Source: Samsung)

Rumor | The Samsung Galaxy S22 will be the 'Mini' of its series

A famous leaker now asserts that Samsung intends to take the vanilla model of its next generation of flagship smartphones coming and make it a "compact" variant of the line-up. The resulting "Galaxy S22 Mini" is slated to be small...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 18 Sep 2021 19:15
The ISOCELL HP1 is the only 200 MP camera on the market at the moment. (Source: Xylone)

Rumor | Samsung may be contemplating a 200 MP camera for the Galaxy S23 Utra

Samsung debuted the world's first 200 MP CMOS sensor, the ISOCELL HP1, weeks ago. It appears that the company is considering using such a sensor on its 2023 flagship, the Galaxy S23 Ultra, after similar reports about the Galaxy S2...
Ricci Rox, 18 Sep 2021 15:12
The Redmi Note 10 Pro 5G in China already offers 67 W charging. (Source: Xiaomi)

Early details of what could be the Redmi Note 11 surface in the wild

Xiaomi is gearing up to release its next-gen mid-range phone. Some details of that device, possibly the Redmi Note 11, have now surfaced and will thrill fans of the series who have high expectations for the phone's endurance metri...
Ricci Rox, 18 Sep 2021 10:32
An iQOO Z5 trailer. (Source: iQOO)

iQOO reveals its next premium mid-range phone will have a 5,000mAh battery and a 120Hz display

iQOO has confirmed that its next smartphone will be called the Z5 and will launch with a Snapdragon 778G 5G processor. Now, it has hyped the device yet more with mention of its generous battery capacity. This combination is also n...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 17 Sep 2021 22:55
The 120Hz ProMotion display in the iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max will supposedly not be available in every iPhone 14 (Image: Apple)

Apple iPhone 14 rumors: Not every model will get a 120Hz ProMotion display

If the very early leaks from Apple's supply chain are to be believed, the recently introduced ProMotion display in the iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max will not be adopted by all of next year's iPhone 14 models.
Enrico Frahn, 17 Sep 2021 22:45
An alleged Nokia G50 press shot. (Source: Roland Quandt via Twitter)

The Nokia G50 5G allegedly visits the FCC, sparking rumors of an imminent launch

Nokia is currently projected to launch a new 5G smartphone soon. Now, the appearance of a new device from this brand on the Federal Communications Commission have led to rumors this device is the G50 in question. Meanwhile, update...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 17 Sep 2021 19:23
The E40 might look a bit like this. (Source: Evan Blass via Twitter)

An unexpected "Motorola Moto E40" appears on Geekbench

Some recent leaks point to a new series of Motorola Moto E smartphones set to launch throughout the rest of 2021. They have been slated to be called the E20 and E30. Now, a new Geekbench-derived tip suggest there is also an E40 ge...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 17 Sep 2021 16:12

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