Leaks / Rumors

A render showcasing the Realme GT 2 Pro has shown up online. It has a unique camera bump for its triple-camera array. The smartphone is expected to retail at around US$800 and will be launched sometime in Q1, 2022.

Sources have told YouTuber Tyler McVicker that Valve isn't too keen on developing Half-Life 3. Only a handful of people are said to be working on the project, with most of the workforce focusing on the Steam Deck.

The Galaxy A13 is touted as an upcoming source of mid-range 5G smartphone specs at a competitive price. Now, this device is said to have entered mass production at a Samsung facility in India. This new leak might be the best indication of its imminent launch yet.

Realme has confirmed that it will launch successors to its 8-series smartphones with "fantastic" processors. Now, a new leak purports to add that these Android devices will do so in the first quarter of 2022. The new line is also now slated to contain some direct upgrades over its predecessor, as well as a new, more premium-sounding top-end model.

The OEM OPPO has become embroiled in rumors that it was bringing its distinctive N-series of movable-camera smartphones back, and that it would also launch its first-gen foldable phablet soon. A new leak effectively combines both of these claims, indicating that the resulting device is one with a secondary display to handle selfies taken with a high-end main camera.

The ubiquitous leaker Digital Chat Station has asserted once again that the OEM Vivo will break into the tablet market with what might be a fairly high-end Android slate soon. However, the company is also tipped to face even more competition that it may have anticipated in 2022, as many others are planning to contribute to this form-factor's market in a number of different ways.

Samsung is expected to launch the Galaxy S22 series of Android flagships in 2022. Their latest alleged leak suggests that the upcoming smartphones could practically use tempered-glass rear camera-hump protectors made for their predecessors - except for the top-end variant, of course. The S22 Ultra's putative camera cut-out matches those of some previous tips, thereby again hinting at a significant re-design.

The Redmi K50 series is on the way. Following word of a thorough re-design, a new leak has now provided information on some of the most important features of the phones in the series, with notable takeaways including the presence of E5 LTPO QHD+ screens and powerful new processors.

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 in Q2, 2022.

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 22, it now appears that Samsung has decided the Galaxy S series and Z foldables make up the company’s smartphone future.

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 confirm some of these rumors, the altered shape of the S22 Ultra included.

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 the smartphone market might come with a catch, however: a price hike compared to devices based on the 9000's predecessor.

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 based on it that will also debut as soon as possible. ZTE's Nubia and RedMagic brands may have thrown their hats in this ring with their next-gen flagships.

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 question is for Huawei, and accordingly means the OEM definitely intends to produce a successor for the Mate X2 next year.

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 found in a chassis with typical tough-phone durability ratings. The V20 will also have 5G, as well as other potential flagship features.

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 panels from Sony.

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 Pro sometime in early 2022.

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 Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC is rumoured to hit shelves sometime in late 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 processors. This event is now thought to take place about a month from now.

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 K40s before them, some of the latest trends in Android smartphone design included.

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, the OEM asserts that this potentially groundbreaking, industry-first CMOS will be joined by a new, up-to-date rear camera from the same manufacturer.

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 suit in H2, 2022 and Samsung in 2023.

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 product name, they may be cheaper versions of existing products, although they may still offer in-demand specs and features.

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 this year.

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 replete with foldable laptops, rollable TVs and collapsible tablets.

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 that has appeared on this database. Its performance seems to build on that of the processor's alleged initial outing on the same benchmark.

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 high-end displays have become much less stable after the OTA. This is due to a specific bug that will, according to Samsung, be addressed soon.

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 this Apple laptop hasn’t gone down the same design route as the new MacBook Pro 14 and 16 devices.

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 hallmarks: the more widespread adoption of tech that supports charging at 100 watts (W) or more.

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.

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.

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 week of December 2021.

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 this device. Now, a reliable tipster has gotten more specific on the subject, and now also asserts that Honor's also-forthcoming clamshell is also coming, albeit much later.

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 real life. The new leaks might also confirm their new look, as well as a possible launch date.

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 flagship is now slated to debut with a whole raft of top-end features that include the OEM's new top-end charging and camera technology.

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 - or less than half those of DDR7 again. Both upcoming upgrades are said to be in the works at Samsung already.

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 combination of impressive specs and an expected mid-range price tag.

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 with Qualcomm's upcoming flagship chipset, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1.

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 sporting the much-desired USB-C connectivity option, with both legal and environmental impacts considered.

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 has been spotted in new leaks, some of which seem to pertain to India specifically.

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 potential total of 240 watts (W). It may launch alongside a smaller power bank pitched at iPhone 12- or 13-series users.

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 tests to produce an average bench that would break into the Intel-dominated top 10 rankings if more samples had been benched.

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 "normal" stylus-toting smartphone. Now, there are rumors that the next generation will get no better in this regard.

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 suggest the tablet might come in SKUs with and without standalone connectivity.

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 speculation that they pertain to the upcoming "60", and, thus, might debut alongside Pro and SE variants.

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 rumored to have a rear panel that is, again, a refined take on that of 2021's Galaxy A series. This upgrade, however iterative, might make a nice prospect in 2022.

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 Qualcomm chipsets that can deliver this spec. Meanwhile, its source purports to downgrade charging rates for upcoming phones not associated with this technology.

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 Samsung and use its 3 nm GAAFET production nodes.

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.

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 emerged. It consists of a leak pointing to an eye-catching new rear camera module in the upcoming 7-seres' vanilla model.