Leaks / Rumors

The 350 W PL mode may be easily accessible through a BIOS option, but smooth CPU operation will also require improved cooling and possibly a more powerful PSU on top of the premium Intel 700-series motherboard.

Hardware leaker SkyJuice has summarized the specs of AMD’s RDNA 3 GPUs. Per the leaker, AMD’s key focus with the RX 7000 series cards is to get maximum performance from the smallest die size possible, making the boards highly competitive in terms of performance while being cheaper to make than the competition.

Intel Raptor Lake engineering samples have been spotted producing incredible results on a synthetic benchmark. While there are some considerable caveats involved, desktop PC builders can still be excited by the results for the 13th-gen CPUs, with the upcoming Raptor Lake vs. Zen 4 showdown looking incredibly competitive.

A talented 3D artist has put together an image comparing the rear sides of five of the most recent Apple iPhones to visually highlight exactly what is going on with the overall design and the camera bump. The contrast between the iPhone X and the upcoming iPhone 14 Pro is especially striking. The lineup also reveals a missed opportunity for Apple.

The flagship Xiaomi 12 variants emerged with curved displays across the board, and their 2022 successors were thought to be no different. However, an eminent leaker has now contradicted the leaks in question with assertions that at least 1 13-series member will debut with a flat display. It is still touted to launch with thin bezels and, possibly, next-gen LTPO technology.

An extensive leak has revealed the Suunto 9 Peak Pro, a more advanced version of the Suunto 9 Peak. While Suunto will sell the Suunto 9 Peak Pro as a premium smartwatch, it is rumoured to cost less than the Suunto 9 Peak. The Suunto 9 Peak Pro should feature longer battery life than its non-Pro model though, among other changes.

It has been claimed that Apple’s rumored A17 Bionic processor will only be made available for the iPhone 15 Pro models. It is widely believed that the iPhone 14 series will utilize two different processors, which was supposedly indicated by this same source in 2021. The A17 Bionic chip is expected to be manufactured on a 3-nm process.

The Huawei Mate 50 series is currently believed to launch (however belatedly) with quad rear cameras in an up-to-date hump and HarmonyOS 3.0 out of the box. Now, a new leak purports to build on these leaks with more details, involving a more specific canera layout and assertions that the updated software will confer an "emergency" feature that works even when the device has no power.

Aside from the highly anticipated Google Pixel Fold, Sony's upcoming Xperia 1 V could also be equipped with a cutting-edge micro-hole front camera, which could allow the Japanese company to build an all-display flagship smartphone with extremely narrow bezels.

The iQOO Neo7 is rumored to launch as an Android smartphone that appeals to mobile gamers and performance enthusiasts with its Dimensity 9000 Plus SoC. Now, according to a famous leaker, it has also been conferred with a main image sensor custom-developed with Sony by its OEM. Then again, the rest of its cameras may have been compromised to support this supposed upgrade.

Sources inside the graphics card supply chain have suggested that AMD and Nvidia plan to further cut the price of their current-generation offerings. Both companies want to get rid of excess inventory before their next-generation offerings launch later this year.

In contrast to recently released but unofficial render images, the Swedish automaker's largest electric SUV may sport a rather conservative design which takes some cues from the regular Volvo XC90 as well as the Polestar 2.

Some key details about the 10th-generation Apple iPad tablet have been leaked on a Korean-language forum, with the information also including a potential announcement date timeframe for the expected M2 iPad Pro. According to the leak, Apple will utilize the A14 Bionic SoC for the iPad 10 and fit it with a USB Type-C port.

Nvidia has reportedly restarted manufacturing the GeForce RTX 3080 12 GB variant two months after it was discontinued. It seems that the company has excess stock of GA102 GPUs and wants to use them before the RTX 4000 series launch.

Yet another supposed Apple iPhone 14 release date has been making the rounds on social media, now leaving fans with at least three strong contenders for the big day. In addition, a graphic designer has produced terrific renderings of the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max taking advantage of the iOS 16 operating system.

It might have come as a surprise to some when Huawei introduced the Mate Xs 2 in place of the Mate X3, a device thought to have a design much more like that of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4, in 2022. However, according to the latest tip, the latter is on the way after all, as a more durable and affordable foldable phablet than ever before. It might launch alongside inaugural variants and new TWS earbuds during a very late-year event.

Motorola debuted the Moto S30 Pro alongside the flagship X30 Pro; however, the Android 12-powered smartphone is destined for Chinese consumers only. Then again, it is thought be able to break into the global market soon as the Edge 30 Fusion. Now, a famous leaker has released renders purporting to establish that both devices are one and the same.

What appears to be the first live image of the upcoming Xiaomi 12T Pro has now surfaced in the wild. The leaked image shows off a camera design straight from the Redmi K50 Extreme Edition, albeit with a 200 MP camera instead of a 108 MP one.

Apple's iOS is already programmed to display ads at various points throughout its UI. Now, a prominent Bloomberg correspondent predicts that they will start multiplying sometime soon. They are slated to start popping up in new locations within the OEM's App Store, and spread to other first-party apps thereafter.

AMD Ryzen 7000 placeholder prices have been spotted online, with the figures making some fans a little nervous about their potential accuracy. A previous leak gave the impression that CPUs in the Zen 4 Raphael series, such as the Ryzen 5 7600X and Ryzen 9 7950X, would be priced at a similar level to Zen 3 parts.

The latest Samsung Galaxy Watches have been official for 4 days by now (August 14, 2022) worldwide; however, the OEM never announced how much they would cost prospective Indian customers. Now, however, these details per SKU for this market is now out there, according to a famous leaker, at least.

Lenovo has already revealed that the Legion Y70 will launch with a display worthy of its performance-focused series of Android smartphones. Now, the OEM has outlined how the device will manage its heat ahead of its August 2022 launch event. This system involves a large amount of vapor chamber, stretched particularly thin throughout the flagship's redesigned chassis.

A source seems to have had some hands-on time with Apple's upcoming iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max. Purported early impressions seem to indicate the iPhone 14 Pro series to have excellent shooting capabilities in sufficient ambient light, better battery life, and improved speakers. However, low-light performance seems to be lagging behind that of the iPhone 13 Pro. Assuming this source is true, Apple still has enough time to fine-tune the iPhone 14 Pros' cameras in time for launch.

The Honor Magic V is an early-2022 Android flagship phablet that launched with a battery capacity greater even than that of the new Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4. However, its successor is now rumored to debut with an upgraded power-pack that could add up to what the Chinese OEM could market as a world-beating spec among foldables.

The supposed Europe price tags for the Xiaomi 12T and Xiaomi 12T Pro have been leaked along with some other key details, such as the alleged launch date timeframe. The Xiaomi 12T is expected to come with a MediaTek Dimensity 8100 processor while the Xiaomi 12T Pro could be dressed to impress with a Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 SoC from Qualcomm.
Update: Another source has offered up even higher prices for the T-series phones.

OPPO's latest teasers hint at "Inspiration Ahead" as the worldwide launch for the latest version of ColorOS draws closer. This Android 13 skin, slated to start appearing on the OEM's newer and higher-end smartphones before the end of 2022, is already tipped to get much more fluid on various levels, its animations and new backgrounds included.

Newly-posted renders show a total of 6 smartwatch variants, some of which have a square Apple Watch-like face and some of which do not. However, they will all reportedly launch as the same device: the OnePlus Nord Watch. Accordingly, a potential buyer is now thought to have multiple design and size options to choose from when ordering one.

More details about the DJI Avata and its various accessories have leaked ahead of their launch later this month. From prices to a specific release date, it appears that DJI has finalised its next-generation FPV drone, which will debut with two head units.

Nvidia may be directly helping out AIB partners to move excess Ampere stock if the newest report from Moore’s Law is Dead is accurate. GPU prices have been going down since the start of the crypto mining crash. Due to falling prices and ample availability, AIBs have been left with a lot of boards to sell.

A noted analyst has offered up some interesting information about what Apple’s pricing strategy could be like for the upcoming iPhone 14 series and how it will affect the company’s overall average selling price (ASP). It appears it may only be the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max that will witness price hikes.

It seems that Samsung is preparing to release a smartphone that could be mistaken for the Apple iPhone SE. With a comparatively small housing and a single rear-facing camera, the Galaxy A23e will be a no-nonsense smartphone that also has a 3.5 mm headphone jack. Reputedly, Samsung will sell the Galaxy A23e for less than €300 in the Eurozone too.

Xiaomi is preparing to release a new entry in the Pad 5 series. While the new Xiaomi Pad 5 Pro has a larger display and a revised display, it seems that Xiaomi could have equipped it with the same chipset as its predecessor. According to one leaker, the new Xiaomi Pad 5 Pro could be available globally within the next few months too.

Samsung is on track to launch its latest top-end foldable devices during the major Unpacked event of today (August 10, 2022). That may be why Motorola has chosen to go ahead and unveil a crucial detail on its potential contender the Moto Razr 2022. Considering the new clamshell's specs, the starting price in question has the potential to blow its Flip4 rival out of the water.

A new leak suggests that the GeForce RTX 4080 will consume around 320 Watts of power and the GeForce RTX 4070 285 Watts. The latter is said to have a base clock of 2,310 MHz and a boost clock of 2,610 MHz.

Thanks to a flood of leaks, we know almost everything there is to know about the Ryzen 7000 “Raphael” CPUs. This time, we get to look at the alleged retail box for the Ryzen 9 7000 SKUs. Furthermore, we also get some pricing details about AMD’s upcoming Zen 4 processors.

According to a slew of leaked benchmarks, Intel’s 13th gen “Raptor Lake” processors are shaping up to be worthy upgrades over their predecessors. Now, we have a new set of Cinebench R23 test runs showing the performance of the Core i9-13900K in the absence of any power constraints.

Digital Chat Station has shared more details about the Pixel Fold, a device that the leaker previously mentioned in the same breath as the Pixel 7 Ultra. Purportedly, Google's first foldable smartphone will depart from other foldable smartphones that rely on under-display cameras. According to the leaker, Google will include a camera within the Pixel Fold's frame to preserve display image quality.

OPPO has casually set the major design upgrade to be found in its latest smartwatch in stone via its new Chinese online store page, in an official leak that also confirms its zero-day color options. Interested fans can book their place in line to pre-order the new wearable, although it will not launch in full until tomorrow (August 10, 2022).

A new supposed Apple iPhone 14 release date has started floating around social media, suggesting that the 2022 iPhone could actually arrive sooner than expected. In addition, it has been reported that Apple is making sure there are enough iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro units to go around thanks to huge production line figures.

Camera specifications for the Galaxy Z Fold4 have emerged ahead of Samsung's next Galaxy Unpacked event. Based on various leaks, the Galaxy Z Fold4 should feature significantly better cameras than its predecessor and may even be on par with the Galaxy S22 and Galaxy S22 Plus. Depending on who you believe, the Galaxy Z Fold4 will either start at €1,799 or €1,879 in the Eurozone.

The Edge 30 Ultra has surfaced on Geekbench ahead of the Moto X30 Pro's delayed release. Now confirmed for August 11, Motorola has also shared camera specifications, confirming more than just the presence of a 200 MP primary camera. Motorola will offer its next flagship smartphone with up to 12 GB of RAM and 512 GB of storage, too.

Xiaomi is projected to launch a second-gen foldable flagship smartphone before the end of 2022. Now, according to the latest alleged "Mix Fold 2" renders, it will not look that much different when compared to its markedly skinny predecessor. The leaker responsible for this new image also now advises its potential fans not to underestimate its starting price nonetheless.

More details about the Edge 30 Neo have emerged online, this time courtesy of Geekbench. Thought to be a re-branded Edge 30 Lite, the Edge 30 Neo should launch with a 120 Hz POLED display powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G chipset and 8 GB of RAM, among other features.

Hands-on photos of the Galaxy Z Fold4 and Galaxy Z Flip4 have leaked online just a few days before their official introduction. Both scheduled for release on August 10, the pair will feature modest redesigns compared to the Galaxy Z Fold3 and Galaxy Z Flip3. The Galaxy Z Fold4 and Galaxy Z Flip4 will retain noticeable display creases, though.

According to reports, Apple is reserving all its new smartwatch features for the Watch Pro. While the Watch Series 8 is still expected to launch next month, it will be more of another run-out for the Watch Series 7 than an entirely new model. Reputedly, Apple is dropping the titanium option for its mainstream Apple Watch too.

Vivo launched its first ever foldable smartphone, the X Fold, in 2022. Now, the Galaxy Fold-style contender is said to get a mid-year refresh that, like many brand-new flagships, will run on the Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 platform. However, these updated SKUs are still slated to have the X Fold's class-leading main display.

Lenovo has just officially confirmed the leaks pointing to an imminent launch for the Xiaoxin Pad Pro 2022, a slate that will come in a range of finish options as colorful as its 120Hz AMOLED display. Its metallic unibody will be ~7mm in depth and incorporate speakers tuned by JBL.

OnePlus' next wearable is said to launch as the Nord Watch, thereby becoming a wrist-borne extension of the brand's growing sub-flagship ecosystem in the near future. It is also now touted as geared toward fitness features, and is now also most recently rumored to come with a minimum of 2 color SKUs and "solid" runtimes between charges.

Nothing has aimed for the most distinctive design in the Android world with its inaugural phone (1); however, online durability and repairability testers have found that it confers few advantages thus far. In addition, the YouTuber Hugh Jeffreys has encountered something teardown enthusiasts may not have expected or wished to see in the new handset.

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 and Galaxy Z Flip4 are set to debut on August 10 as the first Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 foldables of the year. They will be joined later by OPPO's alternatives: the OPPO Find N Fold and Find N Flip, with the Chinese company likely hoping to snag some market share from Samsung in that segment.