Leaks / Rumors

The forthcoming Apple iPhone 13 may be costlier than expected thanks to price hikes being implemented by semiconductor manufacturer TSMC. While there was speculation that the iPhone 13 could be priced from US$799 for the base model, this now seems unlikely as higher price tags might be needed to cover rising chip costs.

Motorola is now said to have 2 new Moto E-series smartphones in the works. Two well-known leakers indicate that they will continue in the usually cost-effective vein of their predecessors, with modest specs and the Go version of Android 11. Then again, they might stand out with interesting rear-panel finishes and decently large screens.

The launch date for the Galaxy S21 FE remains up in the air but a new leak has now provided a close look at what to expect from Samsung's next premium phone. Notable takeaways include a smaller display than the Galaxy S20 FE and a sound quashing of 32 MP camera rumors.

Nvidia may introduce an RTX 3090 Super later this year to probably counter Intel's upcoming Xe-HPG Alchemist GPU launch in early 2022. The RTX 3090 Super is expected to be based on the GA102 core and will feature 10,752 CUDA cores and a higher 400 W+ TDP. Other specifications are not yet available.

Although Apple remains unsurprisingly silent, a Chinese e-commerce app has apparently spilled the beans on the release date of the next-gen iPhone and third-gen AirPods. According to this source, the handset will drop on September 17 and the headphones will follow on September 30.

It seems that Microsoft's own store accidentally let slip the Halo Infinite launch date. The listing says that the game is slated to be launched on December 8. Sources familiar with the matter have confirmed that the aforementioned date is correct.

The Realme Pad has now been claimed to be scheduled for a September 9 release. Specs of the AMOLED tablet surfaced days ago, and a new leak now also tips it to be more of an affordable option than an Apple iPad-fighting device.

New fan-made concept renders of the upcoming Apple iPad mini 6 tablet offer a mouth-watering glimpse at what the future could be like. The iPad mini 6 is dressed in five fetching colors and is described as having an 8.4-inch Liquid Retina display in the renders. It’s possible the sleek slate will have an introductory price of US$399.

The existence of a Redmi Note 10 Lite smartphone, which is apparently headed for the India market, has been confirmed in app code and the IMEI database. It seems this upcoming Redmi Note 10 Lite is simply a 2021 version of the Redmi Note 9 Pro (India), which is also known in other parts of the world as the Redmi Note 9S.

A new leak has revealed the internal aliases of Xiaomi's upcoming flagship phones, the Xiaomi 12 and Xiaomi 12 Ultra. The phones will bear the codenames "Cupid" and "Zeus" respectively, and "Cupid" has now been tipped to launch in November without MIUI 13 out of the box.

Xiaomi is now rumored to have new laptops to introduce to the Indian market. The Mi Notebook Pro and Ultra are slated to be 14- to 15.6-inch devices that go up to 3.2K in terms of display resolution. However, they may differ in terms of refresh rate and graphics solutions.

The OEM Huawei has had a patent for a new kind of smartphone display approved by the US Patents and Trademarking Office (USPTO). It describes a device with a screen that goes all the way down to meet the rear panel. Therefore, the 2 "arc-shaped" pieces of panel that effectively form the sides of the phone act as its buttons, and, possibly, other controls depending on context.

An official Nokia Instagram account may have confirmed rumors that the OEM will debut a new 5G smartphone called the G50 soon. However, it seems the post was published in advance by accident, as it is no longer to be found on the website. Nevertheless, it might have (inadvertently) revealed that the device will have triple rear cameras and a notched display.

Lenovo has released the Legion Phone Duel 2 (also known as the 2 Pro) as its flagship Android gaming phone for 2021. Now, the OEM has announced that a third generation of this line is indeed on the way, and will be powered by the true successor to the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 on its launch.

OPPO is mostly known for more conventional smartphones such as the Find X3s and Renos of 2021. However, it also had more interesting units in its history, not the least of which were the N-series phones with main cameras that could twist around to face either the front or back of the device. According to an eminent Weibo leaker, they are now on their way back and might be here soon.

The OnePlus 9RT will be a strategic update to the OnePlus 9R that was released earlier this year. Specs and pricing of the sub-premium device have now surfaced ahead of its expected October release, with notable takeaways including both outdated display and RAM.

Realme is all set to launch the world's first MediaTek Helio G96-powered smartphone, the Realme 8i. The mid-ranger is rumoured to ship with a 120Hz screen, 50MP primary camera sensor, and a 5,000mAh battery.

It has been claimed that although the upcoming Apple MacBook Pro 14 will obviously be smaller than the MacBook Pro 16 it will still offer the same level of performance as the larger laptop thanks to the Apple M1X SoC. However, this performance comes at a price, with the M1X MacBook Pro 14 likely costing much more than a MacBook Pro 13.

Xiaomi has now officially revealed its plans for a global product launch event scheduled for September 15. While the company doesn't reveal which products it will release on that day, other sources indicate the Mi 11T series and Mi Pad 5 will be the stars of the show.

The iQOO 8 Pro has just launched in China to challenge the Xiaomi Mi Mix 4 with its Snapdragon 888+ SoC and brand-new, extremely premium E5 display. Now, the appearance of a new phone from its OEM on the Google Play Console has sparked rumors that it is about to get a global launch. However, it seems not to have the full-fat specs of this new Pro smartphone.

Recent leaks have hinted that Lenovo is working on the Tab P12 Pro, a new tablet with high-end specs, especially when compared to its putative predecessor. Now, a device with its rumored model number has been approved by the FCC. This new certification suggests the device will have an ~11-inch display and a single rear camera.

ZTE'S high-end Android gaming brand Nubia may be gearing up for its next launch event, despite having already released its flagship 6 and 6 Pro in 2021. This leak has given rise to speculation that this upcoming show is for a 6S, which would succeed an analogous iterative refresh from the previous year.

The iPad Mini 6 is expected to launch this fall and a new leak has revealed some important features of the cheaper Apple tablet. Particularly notable on the spec sheet are a Type-C port and an A14 Bionic beneath the hood.

Samsung chose to take a break from the Galaxy Note series this year, eschewing the Galaxy Note 21 in favor of the Galaxy ZFold 3 and ZFlip 3. Fans of the Note series have been looking forward to a comeback with the Galaxy Note 22 but new information calls that into doubt.

Google has reportedly developed an "Assistant Driving Mode", which will supplant Android Auto for Phone Screens with the introduction of the major 12 OS upgrade. Therefore, users with mobile devices that install this OS version will only ever find Auto on their cars' display going forward.

According to recent leaks, the first foldable to be launched by the OEM Honor will be called the Magic Fold and might be here as soon as the last quarter of 2021. Now, a well-known tipster has posted what could be renders of this phone. They strongly suggest that it will look much like counterparts from Samsung or Huawei, but will have rear cameras similar to those of the brand's 50-series smartphones.

Realme is geared to release a slew of devices next month but the star of the show will be the company's first tablet, the Realme Pad. The Realme Pad is expected to rival Xiaomi's new Mi Pad 5, and details of the tablet have now surfaced ahead of launch, revealing some specs, dimensions, and even pricing speculation.

Xiaomi failed to release a successor to the Mi Note 10 last year. The company appears to finally be working on such a device, though, and initial details of what could be the Mi Note 11 have now surfaced. As expected, the cameras are the stars of the show here.

An alleged Apple iPhone 13 Pro or possible iPhone prototype has appeared in a couple of images now doing the rounds on social media. The supposed iPhone 13 Pro in the pictures is purportedly “rose gold” although it has more of a purple or "dark bronze" hue to it in the images. The massive camera bump has seemingly ruled out the device being an iPhone 12 Pro.

The design of the rear case of the upcoming Xiaomi Mi 11T has been revealed in an FCC listing. The certification database also mentions that the Mi 11T will operate on MIUI 12.5 out of the box and that it has an “overall diagonal dimension” of 174 mm. The Mi 11T is expected to sport a MediaTek Dimensity chip.

The latest market research suggests that an important tipping point in the mobile processor market has arrived. It seems the cost-effectiveness of new 4G/LTE processors will start dropping soon, as manufacturers and chip-makers inevitably turn their focus on 5G-capable platforms instead. On the other hand, this kind of connectivity is still not widespread enough to kill its predecessor off completely.

OnePlus could be launching a refreshed OnePlus 9 RT some time in October. The OnePlus 9 RT is slated to sport similar hardware as the current OnePlus 9R but will feature upgraded cameras such as the 50 MP Sony IMX766 sensor. OnePlus 9 RT is also tipped to be the first OnePlus smartphone that would ship with OxygenOS 12 based on Android 12 out of the box.

Some recent leaks have pointed to the imminent release of the "Motorola Moto G50 5G" - which, as there is a device with this name and the requisite connectivity out there already, was a little confusing. A new tip purports to dispel this mystery with the explanation that there is indeed an upcoming second variant of this device, largely unchanged apart from its new SoC.

Apple is reportedly exploring the possibility of manufacturing iPad chassis from titan alloy instead of aluminum, which could greatly improve the tablet's lackluster rigidity and therefore rectify one of its most glaring weaknesses.

Samsung had been rumored to launch the Galaxy S21 FE during its recent major Unpacked event; however, the OEM ultimately neglected to bring the long-awaited flagship variant to the show. However, a new leak may reassure prospective buyers that it is indeed on the way, in the form suggested by previous tips.

Tesla has held a 2021 AI Day virtual conference, during which the company has apparently confirmed many predictions of a future in which jobs involving manual labor will no longer be a thing. This, according to Elon Musk, is because his company's Bot will take over from humans in doing them. This new machine may be one of the most convincing anthropomorphic automatons yet.

The release of internal information about upcoming products has been an ongoing issue for many tech companies, which is why last year Apple took drastic measures to finally identify disingenuous employees in its own ranks.

A new leak has claimed to reveal some important specifications of Xiaomi's upcoming premium phone, the Mi 11T Pro. The Mi 11T series has now also been tipped to launch shortly—on September 23, to be exact—with the phone expected to be available worldwide like its predecessor.

The Google Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro have been claimed to ship without any chargers in the box, but that doesn't mean the phones will offer lackluster charging. A new exclusive claims that the upcoming flagships will deliver 33 W fast charging—better than what Samsung offers at the moment.

Samsung will likely release the Galaxy Tab S8 series at the start of 2022, and a new leak has now revealed some more details about the next-gen premium tablet lineup. Supposedly, Samsung will ditch the upcoming Exynos 2200 and its AMD GPU entirely in favor of Qualcomm's Snapdragon 898 on the Tab S8 series.

The complete SKUs list of Intel's upcoming 13th gen Raptor Lake-S family has leaked, thanks to AdoredTV. Raptor Lake will be segmented into large, mid, and small dies with the flagship Core i9-13900K (?) touted to feature 24 cores and 32 threads. With Raptor Lake, Intel apparently is looking to retain the single-thread performance crown for itself.

AMD may restrict the RDNA 3 architecture only to top-tier Navi 3x offerings such as Navi 31, Navi 32, and Navi 33, according to a new leak. SKUs from Navi 34 onwards may use a 6 nm refresh of the Navi 24, Navi 23, and Navi 22. Only Navi 31 and Navi 32 are currently expected to feature an MCM design.

A new OPPO phone, most likely a new K-series variant, has leaked out via the Chinese regulator TENAA. Besides the fact it may become the latest Dimensity 1200-powered smartphone on its launch, it already stands out in that it has adopted the new "visor-cam" look for its triple rear shooters.

Leaked schematics of AMD's upcoming Socket AM5 for Zen 4 Raphael desktop processors indicate that AMD will use the same two-piece retention frame as current AM4 sockets in order to ensure cooler compatibility. Also being leaked is a datasheet that confirms Zen 4 will also see higher TDPs such as 120 W and 170 W with at least a 280 mm AIO cooler recommended for the 170 W TDP SKU.

These gorgeous new concept renders may offer the best look yet at Apple's upcoming generation of smartphones. Furthermore, the purported naming scheme of the new colors also appears to be quite authentic and believable.

The unofficial concept renders confirm previous rumors which predicted that Apple's new smartwatch would receive a drastic redesign. The purported boxy appearance is quite plausible since it is reminiscent of the latest generation of iPhones.

The expected Apple M1X Mac Mini has apparently been delayed. There were rumors that the revitalized compact desktop PC would be launched alongside the M1X MacBook Pro 14 and MacBook Pro 16 at an event in October. However, a leaker has now asserted that there will likely be a much longer wait for the M1X Mac Mini.

Xiaomi will allegedly resurrect the Mi CC line of smartphone soon. The all-but-abandoned series is slated to gain new variants with high display refresh rates and potentially premium-grade rear cameras. They are also now said to debut alongside a Mi Watch successor with a brand-new Qualcomm platform.

A leaker claims to have found evidence of two new model numbers from OnePlus, that might thus hint at further launch events in the near future. It is possible that one of the devices in question may be planned for 2022, although one might show up sooner. Nevertheless, a reliable source persists in their assertion that it will not be a successor to 2020's 8T.

Some new tips suggest that Motorola will launch a new Moto G-series phone with an interesting name soon. The unusual moniker has reportedly appeared in new regulatory material filed by the OEM with several official groups. These leaks also hint that it will be available in several markets, the US and Canada included.