Leaks / Rumors

According to a new report, the Pixel Fold may be slightly cheaper than its expected US$1,799 launch price. Reputedly, Google will also offer a healthy pre-order bonus with initial Pixel Fold orders. The same leak has revealed some new details about Google's first foldable too.

The Edge 40 is approaching, with Motorola looking to offer a mid-range foil to the Edge 40 Pro. While Motorola has not commented on the former yet, FCC and TRDA certifications have confirmed a few details about the Edge 40, as well as its impending global release.

Amazon has leaked information about the Standalone Charging Dock, one of two expected docks that Google will sell for the Pixel Tablet. Codenamed Korlan, the Standalone Charging Dock should come in multiple colours and will be available to purchase separately for US$129.

A new leak says the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 could feature two Cortex-X4, four Cortex-A720 and two Cortex-A520 cores. This alternate configuration could be reserved for tablets/laptops that could use the extra performance.

The MediaTek Dimensity 9200+ has shown up on AnTuTu with a score of 1,338,597 points overall, putting it on par with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. A well-known leaker says MediaTek will launch the SoC sometime in May 2023.

The Xiaomi Poco F5 series is expected to make its debut in the coming weeks. Word on the grapevine touts it to a be rebadged Redmi Note 12 Turbo powered by the new Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2, and a recent Geekbench 6 appearance appears to corroborate that.

Another Nintendo Switch 2 release date rumor has surfaced but should be taken with a grain of salt due to its convoluted and questionable chain of sources. While it’s worth discussing the potential for when the Switch 2 or next-gen Nintendo console might be unveiled, it needs to be remembered that only the Big N itself will know for certain.

Apple's new M3 chip may not debut at WWDC 2023 alongside a 13-inch MacBook Air. It hasn't entered mass production and is expected to do so some time by Q3 2023.

According to a reliable leaker, Motorola has set a European launch date for both its next-generation foldable smartphones. Allegedly, the company's next flagship will launch as the Razr Pro, not the Razr 2023 or the Razr Plus.

CrossCheck Samsung's Galaxy A54 launched in March 2023 as Samsung's main assault on the midrange, offering incredible all-round performance and bang for the buck. Google's upcoming Pixel 7a is expected to land in June of 2023 and bring Google's impressive software prowess to the Pixel 7 family.

A new leak has highlighted the custom AMD Ryzen APU that will ship in the upcoming ASUS ROG Ally. While the APU is expected to be based on the Ryzen 7 7840U, ASUS will sell the ROG Ally as featuring the AMD Ryzen Z1 series instead.

Samsung will finally let users configure the Galaxy S24 and Galaxy S24+ with up to 12 GB RAM. Both phones will use a modified version of Samsung's M11 AMOLED panel. Domestic (South Korean) variants could even ship with an Exynos 2400 SoC.

According to new leaks, ASUS has based the ROG Ally on what is expected to become a popular AMD Ryzen APU among gaming handhelds, thanks to Zen 4 CPU cores and an RDNA 3-based iGPU. Seemingly, there could be two ROG Ally models, too.

The Dimensity 9200 looks to not be as much of a success as last year's Dimensity 9000 series. According to a new report. MediaTek already has its sights set on its next-gen flagship chipset, the Dimensity 9300, which is being built in collaboration with Vivo and is expected to rival the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3.

The Pixel Tablet is fast approaching, with Google likely launching the tablet during its I/O 2023 keynote on May 10. In the meantime, a new leak claims to have confirmed more unknown details about the device, including the presence of a built-in privacy switch.

Google's upcoming mid-range smartphone, the Pixel 7a, will launch in a few weeks at I/O. Pricing information for the 7a has now leaked, potentially dampening public excitement thanks to a price tag exceeding what the superior Pixel 7 is routinely available for these days.

Apparently, Fitbit is preparing to release a new smartwatch with an LTE modem and a front-facing camera. Codenamed Project Eleven, the smartwatch is expected to be aimed at children, which explains its colourful design.

Fairphone is preparing to release the Fairbuds XL, a pair of over-ear wireless headphones. Not only has the design of the Fairbuds XL leaked, but so has its European retail price.

Based on new information, the POCO F5 Pro will not be a straight re-brand of the Redmi K60. While Xiaomi will repurpose most Redmi K60 parts for the POCO F5 Pro, the latter will have a smaller battery capacity than the former.

Google is set to unveil the Pixel Fold next month at I/O as its first attempt at a tablet to rival Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold lineup. Ahead of its debut, however, a new leak has now provided insight into Google's launch and availability schedule for the foldable, as well as for the mid-range Pixel 7a.

New leaked hands-on photos of the POCO F5 and POCO F5 Pro appear to confirm the pair's origins. As expected, the POCO F5 will launch as the global version of the Redmi Note 12 Turbo, while the POCO F5 Pro will be a re-branded Redmi K60.

Xiaomi has revealed yet more Xiaomi 13 Ultra features ahead of the device's release alongside the Smart Band 8 and Pad 6 series. Reputedly, the Xiaomi 13 Ultra will arrive tomorrow with the world's brightest smartphone display, among other display innovations. Xiaomi has now showcased the Xiaomi 13 Ultra from all sides too.

Recent rumors indicated the existence and imminent launch of a foldable tablet from Samsung, reportedly branded as the Galaxy Z Tab. Those rumors may have been premature, or even entirely bogus, it seems, with word from typically reliable quarters writing them off.

According to a new leak, Samsung is set to debut its next-gen earbuds, the Galaxy Buds3 shortly. As a direct successor to 2021's Buds2, the Buds3 are tipped to match the Buds2 Pro in terms of features. Sadly, however, it appears Samsung has now shelved all plans for the release of the bean-style Galaxy Buds2 Live.

An interesting Nintendo Switch 2 dev kit substitute has been put together by the popular YouTuber Austin Evans to see what kind of performance a next-gen Switch console could potentially offer. Evans used an Nvidia Jetson Orin NX 16 GB kit for benchmarking and then built a “Switch 2” PC to replicate the performance in gaming tests.

The Worldwide Developer's Conference (WWDC) of 2023 is already touted to go down in history as the event during which Apple's first-gen VR/AR headset is unleashed. However, the latest version of iOS is now also projected to vie for the spotlight by unlocking app sideloading on iPhones for the first time. The Conference is also now rumored to introduce iPadOS optimized for OLED and watchOS optimized for an underwhelming hardware upgrade.

Smartphones such as the OnePlus 11 currently occupy the top end of the Android market thanks in part to the ability to charge their large 5,000mAh batteries at up to 100W. However, according to a prolific leaker, those specs might trickle down in the next wave of devices, although they will be from the brand Realme instead. It is also now tipped to put the currently ultra-premium combination of 16GB RAM and 1TB of internal storage within the reach of more consumers soon.

Motorola is preparing to release the Edge 40, a mid-range alternative to the Edge 40 Pro. While the former was expected to launch with the new Dimensity 8020, a new leak suggests that Motorola may have opted for an older MediaTek Dimensity chipset instead.

Another supposed Sony Xperia 1 V price leak has appeared online, although like many leaks of this kind the source is about as tenuous as can be. It appears the 2023 Xperia 1 V could still match the pricing of the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, as previously rumored, but this time round a gut-punching catch has been included.

Huawei's Enjoy series of smartphones is now believed to get a new member that will bring multiple 50MP rear cameras to its mid-range market segment. The 60X is also tipped to benefit from a high-end design re-vamp that leaves it looking more like the OEM's new top-end foldable flagship. It may also run HarmonyOS 3 out of the box and come with an old-school notch in its FHD+ display.

Xiaomi's ongoing hype campaign for its next top-end Android smartphone asserts that the 13 Ultra is much more than a mere "camera phone". To that end, it is now said to underpin its "professional" use-cases through the ability to work with certain filters, just like a real DSLR. This might be achieved with a new accessory with the requisite adapter.

Motorola is projected to launch a new Razr with a bigger cover display than ever before in 2023. Now, the foldable Android smartphone is tipped to launch alongside a second version for the first time in the same year. This allegedly inaugural Lite version will drop its flagship counterpart's upgraded feature to debut as a more "affordable" option.

The Galaxy M54 5G has launched at the upper end of the Samsung mid-tier Android smartphone spectrum in 2023, with a new 5nm Exynos chipset to drive a 120Hz display with proportions to match its larger-than-average battery. Now, it looks like the device is going to become available in India, albeit under a different name.

A new leak revealed initial details about a dedicated gaming mode for Windows 11. Dubbed Windows Handheld Mode and showcased during a September 2022 Microsoft Hackathon, the gaming-focused mode may well still be in development, despite the original project lead's claims to the contrary.

Realme's registration of a new smartphone with China's TENAA regulator seems to reveal that the OEM has taken inspiration from Xiaomi's top-end devices in its design. The device in question is said to be of the next-gen 11 series; should that be the case, its new look represents a significant departure from those of its 10 Pro predecessor.

Case designs of the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro have leaked online. Hence, the design changes that Google has made for its future flagship smartphones compared to the current Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro.

The FCC has confirmed that Xiaomi plans to launch at least the Pad 6 tablet globally. Seemingly arriving in three memory variants, the Pad 6 will lack some of the stand-out features of the Pad 6 Pro, such as 67 W fast charging.

A leaker has provided information about alleged POCO F5 and POCO F5 Pro colour options. The same leaker has outlined memory options for the pair ahead of their launch, which Xiaomi is rumoured to have scheduled for later this month.

Apparently, Samsung remains on schedule for an August launch of its fifth-generation foldable smartphones. Billed as the Galaxy Z Fold5 and Galaxy Z Flip5, the pair are expected to enter mass production in two months' time. The same analyst has also revealed new details about the state of the Galaxy Z Flip5's cover display.

New Samsung Galaxy S24 rumors have appeared in regard to the likely main camera sensors for each of the phones. There is mention of all three devices expected, so the Galaxy S24 Ultra, Galaxy S24+, and Galaxy S24; however, once again there is some doubt about the Plus model making it to market. There’s also an initial camera sensor prediction for the special Samsung Galaxy S25 series.

Xiaomi has started to hype the 13 Ultra's impending launch with some juicy details on its rear camera mega-hump, and how it may be an upgrade on that of the preceding 12S Ultra. Both devices will have the same 1-inch main camera - however, the Sony IMX989 will be augmented by no less than 3 additional 50MP lenses in the newer model. Furthermore, they will be exclusive to the 13 Ultra on their debut.

Samsung has officially confirmed that the Galaxy M14 is on the way to India. The Exynos 1330-powered smartphone is to be unleashed on a market segment in which it will, according to the OEM, be the only one with a 6,000mAh battery. Furthermore, it is equipped with charging that is of a higher wattage in its new region compared to others.

Over the last few months, there have been numerous leaks and rumours that Apple would adopt solid-state 'Taptic Buttons' for this year's iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max. However, two sources now report that Apple has removed this new functionality at short notice owing to compatibility issues.

The ASUS Zenfone 10 has appeared on Geekbench in several Geekbench 6 listings. Sporting a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset and up to 16 GB of RAM, the Zenfone 10 should go toe-to-toe with current generation flagships while delivering excellent performance from Qualcomm's latest top-tier chipset.

A well-informed display analyst has outlined display sizes for Google's next-generation Pixel smartphones. Likely launching in the autumn, the Pixel 8 will be significantly smaller than the Pixel 7. The Pixel 8 Pro will its predecessor's 6.7-inch display size, though.

Intel Meteor Lake-M is expected to be laptops-only at this point, and we are now seeing the first indications of a 12C/16T MTL-M part in a UserBenchmark run. This CPU is still an engineering sample and seems to be powering a future Dell Inspiron 13 5330 laptop. Meteor Lake will be based on Intel's Foveros 3D stacking technology and will feature four tiles, with the tiled GPU being derived from the Arc Alchemist Xe-LPG architecture.

According to conflicting reports, Mobvoi may upgrade all its Snapdragon Wear 4100-based smartwatches to Wear OS 3, TicWatch Pro 3 included. Previously, the company outlined that only the TicWatch E3 and TicWatch Pro 3 Ultra would receive a major OS update, albeit not until towards the end of 2023.

Serial leaker Moore’s Law Is Dead has alleged in a recent video that AIBs partners aren’t stoked to see NVIDIA marking the RTX 4070 price down significantly from the initial US$749.99 to US$599.99. However, Team Green might have made arrangements to take some of the burden caused by this price adjustment off AIBs.

Xiaomi has now officially confirmed the launch date of its most premium smartphone for the year, the Xiaomi 13 Ultra. The Xiaomi 12S Ultra's successor will debut on April 18 and is expected to be joined by the much-awaited Xiaomi Pad 6 series.

A job listing for the upcoming game Dune Awakening has triggered Nintendo Switch 2 speculation thanks to the platforms mentioned in the advert. Some intriguing detective work by a YouTuber points to the potential of the Switch 2 or next-gen Nintendo Switch coming out “soon”, with late 2023 still on the cards.