Doomed Exynos 2300 SoC shows up on Geekbench's ML benchmark databaseThe now-cancelled Exynos 2300 scored 456 points on Geekbench's ML benchmark. It packs a tri-cluster, nona-core CPU with a 1+4+4 arrangement. Anil Ganti, 26 May 2023 20:45
Funnyplaying Retro Pixel Pocket: New Game Boy Pocket lookalike debuts with Allwinner A64 chipsetThe Retro Pixel Pocket is a new 3-inch gaming handheld with a minimalist aesthetic. Designed by Funnyplaying to look like a Game Boy Pocket, the Retro Pixel Pocket utilises an Allwinner A64 chipset, 1 GB of RAM and a 720p display,...Alex Alderson, 24 May 2023 19:50
UDOO Vision X5 and Vision X7 arrive as Raspberry Pi alternatives with Intel x86 processors and Windows supportUDOO is now selling the Vision X5 and Vision X7, a pair of single-board computers (SBCs) powered by Intel processors. Also equipped with Windows, the pair should be suitable for Edge AI applications.Alex Alderson, 24 May 2023 19:46
Beepberry launches as mini Linux computer with Raspberry Pi boards and a BlackBerry keyboardSQFMI is now selling the BeepBerry, its latest open-source gadget. Based around a Raspberry Pi Zero W and a Raspberry Pi RP2040 microcontroller, the BeepBerry also has a BlackBerry Q20-derived keyboard and a 2.7-inch display.Alex Alderson, 24 May 2023 18:48
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 and MediaTek Dimensity 9300 fail to impress in initial Genshin Impact testsA new leak from Weibo says next-gen SoC from Qualcomm and MediaTek cannot output a steady 60 FPS in Genshin Impact at 1080p. It is unknown if this is due to the SoC's inability to run the game at the said resolution or poor softwa...Anil Ganti, 21 May 2023 13:13
Startup aims to steal Apple's AR thunder by launching the Spacetop augmented reality laptopSightful, an AR-focused startup, has launched the Spacetop, the world’s first augmented reality laptop. The device marries a regular laptop keyboard with an integrated lightweight AR headset to create an immersive productivity and...Sanjiv Sathiah, 21 May 2023 12:14
Anbernic RG Nano: Micro gaming handheld leaks ahead of releaseAnbernic is preparing to release the RG Nano, a tiny gaming handheld built around the Allwinner K3S chipset. The Anbernic RG Nano will also have a miniature display and is rumoured to cost about US$70, including shipping.Alex Alderson, 18 May 2023 17:32
Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 for Galaxy could be manufactured on Samsung's 3GAP node; regular version to use TSMC N3EA new leak says Qualcomm is planning to dual-source the 2024-bound Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 from Samsung Foundries and TSMC. The former will feature exclusively in Galaxy devices and the latter everywhere else. Anil Ganti, 18 May 2023 09:45
SZDiiER D-007: Powkiddy RGB20S lookalike debuts as new budget gaming handheld for US$66Little known company SZDiiER has started selling the D-007, a compact gaming handheld that clearly takes inspiration from the Powkiddy RGB20S. Accordingly, the SZDiiER D-007 relies on a Rockchip RK3326 SoC and has a 3.5-inch IPS d...Alex Alderson, 17 May 2023 23:54
Banana Pi releases BPI-Centi-S3 as new developer board with small display for under US$15Banana Pi is now selling the BPI-Centi-S3, a developer board powered by an ESP32-S3 microcontroller. Available for under US$15, the BPI-Centi-S3 has a 1.9-inch display, a USB 2.0 Type-C port and expansion options.Alex Alderson, 17 May 2023 16:27
MediaTek's mobile SoCs could run Nvidia GPUs in 2024MediaTek has reportedly joined forces with Nvidia to develop mobile GPUs for smartphones. One could get to see it in action as early as 2024 alongside the Dimensity 9400. Anil Ganti, 16 May 2023 13:43
FriendlyELEC NanoPC-T6 starts from US$100 with Rockchip RK3588 SBC and up to 16 GB RAMFriendlyELEC is now selling the NanoPC-T6, its latest single-board computer. The NanoPC-T6 features the Rockchip RK3588, which FriendlyELEC complements with 4 GB, 8 GB or 16 GB of RAM. The FriendlyELEC NanoPC-T6 is available from ...Alex Alderson, 15 May 2023 21:00
80% Lenovo Tab M8 2023 (Gen 4) LTE tablet – A performance downgrade for the affordable 8-inch tabletBlow to blow. No sooner had we finished reviewing the third generation Lenovo Tab M8 when Lenovo had already launched its 4th gen device. A few things have changed, both design-wise and internally. Our Lenovo Tab M8 Gen 4 review reveals that changes are not necessarily always improvements.Mediatek Helio A22 MT6761 | PowerVR GE8300 | 8.00" | 320 gFlorian Schmitt, 15 May 2023 12:52
MediaTek's Apple M3 and Qualcomm Oryon competitor spotted by Weibo leakerMediaTek is reportedly developing a new SoC with four Cortex-X4 and four Cortex-A720 cores. It is manufactured on TSMC's N4P node and could compete with next-gen laptop offerings from Apple and Qualcomm. Anil Ganti, 15 May 2023 10:13
Apple "M3 Pro" configuration and upgrades over M2 Pro leak outApple is projected to launch new MacBooks and possibly top-end iPads with a new chip called the M3 Pro soon. Now, it is slated to arrive with 20% more cores and 12.5% more graphics compared to its predecessor. That might sound lik...Deirdre O'Donnell, 14 May 2023 18:32
MediaTek Dimensity 9300 allegedly mimics Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 with two Cortex-X4 Prime coresA new leak says the MediaTek Dimensity 9300 will feature an eight-core CPU with a 2+4+2 layout, complete with two Cortex-X4 high-performance cores. It will be manufactured on TSMC's N4P node and launched sometime in October. Anil Ganti, 14 May 2023 13:45
Banana Pi BPI-W3: New single-board computer launches with major changes from original showcaseBanana Pi has finally started selling the BPI-W3, an SBC based around the Rockchip RK3588 with 8 GB of RAM. However, the BPI-W3 has received a major redesign since last year's preview, with Banana Pi including a system-on-module a...Alex Alderson, 13 May 2023 01:14
Orange Pi 5 Plus: Rockchip RK3588 SBC debuts from US$89 with dual 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet and HDMI 2.1 connectivityThe Orange Pi 5 Plus is the third and latest member in the Orange Pi 5 series. Equipped with a Rockchip RK3588 chipset, the Orange Pi 5 Plus also comes with up to 16 GB of RAM, plenty of ports and multiple storage methods.Alex Alderson, 13 May 2023 00:55
Samsung Galaxy A14 5G: Worth the extra money compared to the LTE versionIn our review, the Galaxy A14 5G proved to be a good introductory smartphone. But in the past, the 5G standard would have to have been acquired with some compromises compared to the LTE version. Now, this is not the case - with a ...Daniel Schmidt, 11 May 2023 16:58
79% Samsung Galaxy A14 5G review - A pepped up introductory smartphone for a low priceA generous upgrade. The Galaxy A14 5G comes in hot this year with its high resolution display and fast memory. In other areas, the Samsung phone has room for improvement. In this review, you can find out about what makes this smartphone still worth buying.MediaTek Dimensity 700 | ARM Mali-G57 MP2 | 6.60" | 202 gDaniel Schmidt, 10 May 2023 16:29
MediaTek Dimensity 9200+ unveiled with marginally higher CPU and GPU clocksMediaTek has officially unveiled its flagship Dimensity 9200+ chipset with faster Cortex-X3/Cortex-A715 cores and a 17% faster Arm Immortalis G715 GPU. Anil Ganti, 10 May 2023 16:06
Qualcomm prepares to absorb Autotalks for improved safety in next-gen carsQualcomm has announced that it intends to augment its vehicle-to-everything (V2X) technology by acquiring the company Autotalks, a company with "expertise" in the same area. The chip-maker intends to enhance its Snapdragon Digita...Deirdre O'Donnell, 08 May 2023 21:23
Motorola Edge 40 Pro: The affordable flagship has won us overMore expensive, but still reasonable, is how you could describe the pricing of the Motorola Edge 40 Pro. The smartphone is fast in many areas, but there is one area where Motorola can still improve.Florian Schmitt, 06 May 2023 10:45
The Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 2022 is only partially convincingThree years after its original launch, Samsung introduces an updated version of its affordable tablet. We summarize our test results here.Florian Schmitt, 06 May 2023 01:00
89% Motorola Edge 40 Pro review: High-end smartphone with 165 Hz display at a reasonable priceFast and furious. Motorola's flagship series is back, starting with the Edge 40 Pro in 2023. At just under US$1000, the premium smartphone has become a little more expensive, but still offers convincing specs such as a 165 Hz screen, fast charging technology and stock Android. Does this succeed? Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Adreno 740 | 6.67" | 199 gFlorian Schmitt, 05 May 2023 06:27
81% Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 LTE 2022 tablet review – Update with improved battery lifeI'll be back. Three years ago, the Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 was one of the best affordable tablets for us. Now the Korean manufacturer brings an updated version with a new SoC to the market. Find out in our test what has changed and whether the 10.4-inch tablet is still worthwhile.UNISOC T618 | ARM Mali-G52 MP2 | 10.40" | 477 gFlorian Schmitt, 04 May 2023 00:21
Orange Pi gaming handheld revealed with up to AMD Ryzen 7 7840U and 16 GB of RAMIt seems that the makers of Orange Pi SBCs want a slice of the gaming handheld market. Reputedly launching in the autumn, the Orange Pi gaming handheld will feature a 7-inch display, a familiar design and a choice of AMD Ryzen or ...Alex Alderson, 03 May 2023 18:19
79% Nokia G22 smartphone review - The mid-range phone can be repaired by yourselfGreen wave. The manufacturer wants to become even more sustainable with the Nokia G22: сomponents made of recycled plastic and good repairability should help. You can find out how the mid-range phone performs in everyday use and which suggestions for improvement we have in the test.Unisoc T7200 (T606) | ARM Mali-G57 MP1 | 6.52" | 195 gFlorian Schmitt, 03 May 2023 08:05
86% Samsung Galaxy A54 5G review - A powerful, mid-range smartphone with many upgradesReally awesome? The Galaxy A54 5G is the poster child for Samsung's mid-range devices. Our review highlights upgrades over last year's model, especially the SoC, display brightness, a new sensor for the main camera as well as eSIM support. The smartphone's design has also been given an overhaul and is reminiscent of the Galaxy S series.Samsung Exynos 1380 | ARM Mali-G68 MP5 | 6.40" | 202 gDaniel Schmidt, 01 May 2023 17:38
Exynos 2500 tentative specifications resurface onlineA new leak says the Exynos 2500/Dream Team chip will feature a 10-core CPU with 4 Cortex-X5, 2 Cortex-A730 and 4 Cortex-A520 cores in a 1+3+2+4 configuration. Anil Ganti, 01 May 2023 08:53
Updated | New Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Geekbench and AnTuTu scores emerge onlineA leak from Weibo says the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 scores 2,723 and 7,525 in Geekbench 6's single and multi-core tests. In AnTuTu V9, the AP allegedly scores 1,712,271 points. Anil Ganti, 01 May 2023 07:07
The Lenovo Tab P11 G2 has improved but has some trouble determining its locationMore power and a colorful display make the Lenovo Tab P11 2022 (Gen 2) a good midrange tablet. Here we offer a summary of the advantages and problems we found in our test.Florian Schmitt, 30 Apr 2023 04:10
Google Tensor G3 alleged specs updated: No Xclipse GPU for the Pixel 8A new leak has shed light on the Google Tensor G3's alleged specifications. It feature nine CPU cores (1x Cortex-X3, 4x Cortex-A715, 4x Cortex-A510) and an Arm Mali G715-MP8 GPU. It will be manufactured on Samsung's 4LPP node and ...Anil Ganti, 29 Apr 2023 05:49
ASUS Tinker Board R2.0: Minor SBC revision lands from US$95 with Rockchip RK3288The ASUS Tinker Board R2.0 is a budget single-board computer powered by ageing ARM Cortex-A17 CPU cores. The Tinker Board R2.0 is available with and without eMMC flash storage, but only 2 GB of RAM.Alex Alderson, 28 Apr 2023 21:03
82% Lenovo Tab P11 2022 (Gen 2) tablet review – Powerful in terms of performance and accessoriesIn the midrange or classy? The newest version of Lenovo's midrange tablet again includes support for a docking station and an input pen. While more modern software and a fast display are supposed to give wings to the multimedia pad, unfortunately what we find in our test are not only improvements...Mediatek Helio G99 | ARM Mali-G57 MP2 | 11.50" | 520 gFlorian Schmitt, 28 Apr 2023 03:41
New Exynos 2400 GPU leak highlights GeForce MX350 levels of performanceThe Exynos 2400's Xclipse 920 scored 13,858 and 26,828 points in Geekbench's Vulkan and OpenCL benchmarks, respectively. It is based on AMD's RDNA2 architecture and can boost as high as 1.7 GHz. Anil Ganti, 25 Apr 2023 18:46
Arm rumored to produce its own reference chips, might compete with Qualcomm and MediaTekThe overhauled licensing business followed by the latest plans to produce proprietary reference chips are all part of Arm's efforts to increase profits and valuation for the upcoming IPO, not without raising serious concerns for t...Bogdan Solca, 25 Apr 2023 16:57
Exynos 2400: Alleged CPU performance numbers of rumored Samsung Galaxy S24 series-bound chipset surfaceWord on the grapevine currently seems to indicate the Galaxy S24 series will arrive next year with the Exynos 2400 in tow. Not much is known about the next-gen Samsung flagship SoC, but a leak now purports to throw light on the ch...Ricci Rox, 24 Apr 2023 10:05
Robo & Kala ultra-thin AMOLED-display 2-in-1 goes from crowdfunding to retailRobo & Kala touted its eponymous tablet PC as the thinnest and lightest machine in its category on its launch via Kickstarter. That event has gone so well that the start-up is now able to sell the 2-in-1 via its own online shop. I...Deirdre O'Donnell, 21 Apr 2023 17:35
Surface Pro 10: New 11-inch model rumoured with Surface Go 4 refresh also afootAccording to a new report, Microsoft is set to target the iPad Pro 11 and iPad Pro 12.9 with its 10th-generation Surface Pro tablets. Allegedly, Microsoft will offer 11-inch and 13-inch variants, which should match each other with...Alex Alderson, 20 Apr 2023 14:27
82% Teclast T50 Tablet review - The price-performance ratio rocksPlenty of storage. The Teclast T50 advertises with a lot of space for data, good sound, and LTE support, including phone function, for little money. Can the tablet from the Far East keep this promise, or are there problems?Unisoc T7255 (T616) | ARM Mali-G57 MP1 | 11.00" | 510 gFlorian Schmitt, 20 Apr 2023 14:18
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 could pack two Cortex-X4 cores in a 2+4+2 configurationA 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. Anil Ganti, 19 Apr 2023 17:17
MediaTek Dimensity 9200+ trades blows with Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 in maiden AnTuTu run; Dimensity 9300 tipped for an October launchThe 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. Anil Ganti, 19 Apr 2023 15:53
M3-powered MacBook Air unlikely to debut at WWDC 2023Apple'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. Anil Ganti, 18 Apr 2023 22:55
Google Pixel 7a vs Samsung Galaxy A54 leaks - Google pitched to demolish Samsung's midrange offeringCrossCheck 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 Googl...Julian van der Merwe, 18 Apr 2023 18:37
78% CAT S53 review - Rugged, waterproof phone with 5GThe brightest lamp in the lamp store. Massive, robust, stable - that's how the CAT S53 looks at first glance. The phone with 5G and 2 LED lights not only provides a bright working environment but is also resistant to water, dust, and drops. In the test, we take a look at the phone's suitability for everyday use.Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 5G | Qualcomm Adreno 619 | 6.50" | 320 gFlorian Schmitt, 18 Apr 2023 18:29
77% Xiaomi Redmi 12C Smartphone review - Fast, but outdated in some respectsQuestionable Update. The Xiaomi Redmi 10C was able to convince with fast storage and NFC for a cheap price. Now we have the successor, the Redmi 12C, in review. You can find out why it cannot keep up with its predecessor in our test.Mediatek Helio G85 | ARM Mali-G52 MP2 | 6.71" | 192 gFlorian Schmitt, 18 Apr 2023 17:43
Samsung Galaxy S24 and Galaxy S24+ to get a much-needed memory upgrade and a more power-efficient displaySamsung 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 2...Anil Ganti, 18 Apr 2023 14:41
Dimensity 9300: Early details of MediaTek's Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 rival surfaceThe 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 buil...Ricci Rox, 18 Apr 2023 13:13
Indiedroid Nova: Rockchip RK3588S launches with Raspberry Pi 4 Model B form factorThe Indiedroid Nova is a new single-board computer, albeit one that is heavily based on the Pico Pi V2.0. The Indiedroid Nova features a Rockchip RK3588S SoC, up to 16 GB of RAM and upgradeable eMMC 5.1 flash storage, among other ...Alex Alderson, 17 Apr 2023 23:50