Leaks / Rumors

The first 3DMark leaks of the Arc A350M GPU indicate that Intel's entry-level GPU is off to a decent start with good gains over the Radeon 680M, Nvidia MX450, Iris Xe Max, and even the GTX 1650 Max-Q. However, Arc A350M seems to be fighting an uphill battle against the likes of the GTX 1650 Mobile and the upcoming GeForce MX570. The scores are still early but do make for an interesting comparison.

New information has now surfaced on OnePlus's upcoming accessories, the Nord Watch and Nord Buds. The Nords Buds, for one, looks set to debut shortly, perhaps alongside the OnePlus Nord 2T. The Nord Watch is expected to be more affordable than the OnePlus Watch.

iQOO has announced a launch date for its latest Neo-series smartphone. It is tipped to be a truly flagship-level device with a top-end SoC and the amount of RAM to match. It is also said to have faster charging compared to its predecessor and Android 12 out of the box.

A tipster has been offering details about the potential camera equipment for the Sony Xperia 1 IV. Apparently, the details have been taken from an “engineering machine configuration” (prototype), so they could still change. Interestingly, the Xperia 1 IV might get two telephoto lenses in a similar fashion to the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra.

Xiaomi's sub-brand POCO has certified a new device with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), thereby re-igniting rumors of a new C-series Android phone in the works. Accordingly, the new leak might offer an insight into what the brand will sell for ~US$110 in 2022.

Samsung is now slated to release the Galaxy A73, one of its latest mid-range Android smartphones, to its Indian webstore later in April 2022. In fact, it is already there, albeit without pricing for the 2 SKUs of the phone to become available to the market. However, those details have allegedly leaked out before the OEM has had the chance to update its page with this information.

The Redmi Note 11 series debuted in China over five months ago and Xiaomi looks set to bring a direct successor to the market shortly. The Redmi Note 12 series draws closer to launch and a new leak provides insight into some of the hardware that will underpin the phones.

The display specialist TCL CSOT has reportedly demonstrated a display for potential next-gen mobile devices that can support refresh rates from 1 to 144 hertz (Hz). This would improve on even the best smartphone displays of 2022, which can only get up to 120Hz in the same respect. Like these panels, TCL's prototype also has LTPO technology.

Backwards compatibility rumors concerning the PlayStation 5 are back, with full PS3 emulation supposedly on the cards. Sony’s new PlayStation Plus service will offer playing of PS3 titles on the PS5 via cloud streaming, but it will be at the mercy of the console owner’s internet connection speed.

ZTE may have just endorsed rumors of an imminent Axon 40-series launch event, through the medium of a slightly cryptic new teaser hinting at something happening in April 2022. It might involve a debut for a phone that continues the OEM's reputation as an under-display camera (UDC) technology pioneer.

A new leak has now revealed details of Qualcomm's upcoming Snapdragon 7-series sub-premium SoC. This chipset could well be branded as the Snapdragon 7 Gen 1, may lock horns with the MediaTek Dimensity 8100, and looks set to be built with the same ARM architecture as current-gen flagship SoCs like the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 and MediaTek Dimensity 9000.

A new Android smartphone from Samsung might be poised to bring a 50MP main camera to the ~US$150 bracket in countries such as India soon. This device, complete with a model number that could place it in the Galaxy F series, is depicted as having much the same specs as a new Galaxy A-series phone on Geekbench.

The 12 Ultra is a rumored successor for the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra, a top-end Android smartphone that comes with a ceramic rear panel. Now, the alleged 2022 update is rumored to continue this trend - however, the OEM is now tipped to offer the flagship with alternative backing materials this year.

The Motorola Edge 30 Ultra looks to be Motorola's most ambitious device yet and a new leak has now revealed details of the flagship phone well ahead of launch, with notable takeaways including a 200 MP main camera and Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Plus.

According to the well-known leaker Ming-Chi Kuo, Apple is actively testing a rather large 9-inch foldable device, which could hint at the prioritized development of a possible iPhone-iPad hybrid instead of a more compact smartphone in this new form factor.

Huawei is rumored to provide a successor to the Mate X2 premium foldable phablet in 2022, even if it can't support 5G. Now, a device with its alleged model number has reportedly been approved for sale by the regulator 3C. Therefore, the X3 might see a launch event soon.

Today might be April 1, 2022; however, the potential for privacy incursion that has grown with the rise of smart tags is no fooling matter. Google certainly seems to think so, at least, as it might be working on a way to set an Android phone to alert users to the presence of unfamiliar wireless trackers in a way that doesn't require a dedicated app.

A new leak says that the AMD Radeon RX 6300 is in the works. However, end users might not be able to purchase the entry-level graphics card as it will reportedly be launched as an OEM only SKU.

LG is crafting big foldable OLED displays for use in future HP and Apple devices. The 17-inch HP laptop screen folds into an 11-incher and sports 4K resolution as well as touch and stylus input support. LG will start its mass production in the third quarter.

The alleged retail box for the Google Pixel 6a has been shared online. Although the supposed real-world image doesn’t offer a full view of the Pixel 6a or even of the retail box itself, it does seem to confirm the expected design for the upcoming smartphone. Its existence also indicates that the Pixel 6a release date could be imminent.

The iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max are tipped to launch with a big camera upgrade over the iPhone 13 Pro models. A new leak has now provided some details of the main sensor that will debut on the flagships, with most of the hardware looking similar to the Google Pixel 6 series'.

"Dubai" is a code-name allegedly associated with one of the smartphones set to help complete the Motorola Edge 30 smartphone line in 2022. It has been spotted on Geekbench with a Qualcomm SoC - however, it is now also rumored to have a "Plus" version with a potentially all-new MediaTek SoC instead.

Ikea may soon release a new TRADFRI smart home gateway. The rumor began after SmartApfel.de noticed that the device had been listed on Ikea.de as “Last chance! Only available for a short time.” If you use Ikea smart home products, you must also buy the TRADFRI to integrate your gadgets, so a replacement smart hub is likely in the works.

The Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Plus reportedly runs into the same efficiency problems due to the Cortex X2 core's high power draw. It could force Qualcomm to underclock the SoC a little and potentially fall short of its targetted gains in performance.

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X has been benchmarked on Geekbench, where it scores 1,634/1,645 and 10,179/10,196 on the single and multi-core test, respectively. It performs on par with the more expensive Ryzen 5800X and could even give the Intel Core i5-12600K a run for its money.

Realme has reportedly leaked the existence of an upcoming 2022 smartphone on its own Indian website. Now, the same device is allegedly in line for the successor to the ISOCELL HM2 sensor that has brought triple-digit resolutions to many phones in the past - despite not even having 5G.

The AMD Ryzen 7000 “Raphael” series is allegedly soon to be in its mass production phase. This has led to speculation in regard to a potential Zen 4 release date, which could excitingly end up being close to the rumored launch window for Intel’s Raptor Lake processors. AMD would likely benefit more by beating Intel to market.

The OnePlus 10 Pro will seemingly not be OnePlus's range-topping model for the year. As it appears, the OnePlus 10 Ultra is set to debut in the coming months with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Plus.

Vivo is a mobile device OEM tipped to break into tablets (and foldables) as of 2022. Its inaugural Android-powered Pad has now experienced a new leak of marketing material which seems to tout it in terms of its weight, height and specs this time. It also specifies a launch date that points to a marquee product event for the company on the day in question.

Xiaomi is predicted to launch a second-gen foldable phablet in 2022. This "Mix Fold 2" is painted as a device with multiple, and potentially crucial, upgrades compared to its alleged predecessor in a new leak, one that even hints its manufacture might be adapted to incorporate the newest and fastest chipset possible.

The rumour mill is abuzz with talks of an upcoming Sony event, which will host several high-profile announcements. It is expected to confirm the God of War: Ragnarok release date, PSVR 2 price/availability information, and shed light on the Project Spartacus streaming service.

Despite having about three days left until its global launch at the time of writing, the OnePlus 10 Pro has appeared as a product listing posted by an online German retailer. This leak may definitively spoil the OEM's reveal as to how much its new flagship phone will cost in the country. Meanwhile, the company has teased a new colorway for its most premium TWS earbuds.

After reports detailing Motorola's upcoming flagship phone, the "Frontier 22" surfaced back in January, what seems to be a live image of the phone has now made an appearance in the wild—showcasing its massive 1/1.22-inch 200 MP sensor.

Vivo has now set the existence of the X Fold, its inaugural Samsung Galaxy Z Fold-alike mobile device, in stone. Now, it has also confirmed the date on which it intends to unveil this premium smartphone in full. It might land alongside its conventional counterpart, the X Note, and more hardware besides.

An alleged spec sheet of Dell's unannounced Dell Precision 5470 mobile workstation has leaked, offering us a glimpse into the device's formidable hardware. Aside from the obvious powerhouse chips like the Intel Core i9-12900HK, the datasheet mentions a surprise Intel Arc GPU.

ZTE has registered a flagship-grade mobile device with TENAA in China. However, it is not the Nubia Z40 Pro, the last device to launch with specs of its caliber: a fact that has led to rumors that the newer handset is the Axon 40 Pro instead. If so, it may be a third-gen under-display camera smartphone with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor.

Apple has often asserted that it values its subscriptions (its Music arm, for example) as much as its hardware as contributors to the success of its overall business in the past. Now, according to a knowledgeable correspondent, it intends to convert whole iPhones into another kind of subscription. It is not clear how this rumored strategy will work as yet, although the OEM does have models from other manufacturers to follow.

As reported by 9to5Google, Google could be working on a new Nest Hub device with a removable display. The company suggests that its source is "proven familiar with Google's plan" and that the gadget could launch as early as this year.

Reports from days ago claimed that Samsung was gearing up to release a third foldable that would debut alongside the Galaxy Z Fold4 and Galaxy Z Flip4 at Unpacked. It appears, however, that those rumors may have been slightly off the mark, with one silver lining being the reveal of the first Galaxy S23 detail.

OnePlus is rumored to have already started production of the OnePlus Band 2 and the OnePlus Watch 2. No specifications have been leaked for either wearable, but with production beginning, both the OnePlus Band 2 and OnePlus Watch 2 should soon make an appearance in markets in Asia and Europe.

OnePlus is projected to launch a smartphone called the 10R in 2022, as a possible alternative to its top-end device of the same year. A blog has published what it claims to be a nearly full specs list for the handset, which, while potentially encouraging to some tech fans, could have been ported directly from leaks for another rumored phone.

The OnePlus 10 Pro finally got a global launch date a few days ago, and a new leak has now revealed pricing information for the flagship phone in Europe. It appears, thankfully, that the OnePlus 10 Pro will maintain the pricing of its predecessor.

Sony's IMX line of CMOS is one of the best-known series of smartphone camera sensors out there. Now, one of its next generation is linked to a spec that could nearly rival that of the main shooter found in the Xperia PRO-I flagship. Should the leaker behind this rumor be accurate, it could thus be one of the biggest of its kind out there.

An executive with the mobile division of Lenovo in China has hinted that more of its upcoming devices could launch with 512GB of internal storage - its next-gen foldables included. This, then, could include the rumored successor for the second-gen Razr smartphone.

The 10 Pro is the next new flagship smartphone set to debut from OnePlus in markets such as North America soon. Now, it offer pre-order system for the device in this region, which requires a small deposit in order to secure the buyer's place in (virtual) line on launch day, which is when the total price to be paid will be revealed. Then again, those who do reserve now get some Buds Pro for free.

OPPO has now announced that it will launch a phone called the K10 in India later in March 2022. However, despite retaining the look that has that has become a signature of its line as of late, the device could be said to fail its promise in other ways. The best thing that can be said about it is that it will have an on-trend main rear camera thus far.

Xiaomi's gaming smartphone brand has now confirmed that its 5 series is on the way in 2022. Black Shark has announced that the devices will be ready to compete from the end of March of this year. They are expected to do so with the latest Snapdragon top-end silicon - albeit in the Pro model only.

Carl Pei has now touted the first-gen smartphone from his new start-up Nothing as the most unique and innovative Android device on the market on its launch. Now, a well-known leaker has made what might be more sense of its initial teaser, which consisted of not much more than some shapes on a black background.

The AMD Ryzen 7000 series of desktop chips will allegedly challenge Intel Raptor Lake might by utilizing more power as opposed to more cores. A leaker has claimed that the top-end Ryzen 9 processor in the Zen 4-based Raphael series will stick to the familiar 16-core/32-thread configuration but offer performance gains via 170 W TDP.

After filing multiple patents showcasing foldable designs ranging from fantastic to slightly crazy, it appears Samsung is finally set to bring a third foldable phone to the market. This device, seemingly codenamed "Diamond", is expected to launch alongside the Galaxy Z Fold4 and Galaxy Z Flip4.