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The Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G will allegedly make its debut soon

Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G reportedly in the works; will allegedly make its debut in September 2020

Qualcomm is allegedly working on yet another mid-range Snapdragon 732G SoC. It is billed to come with two Kyro 430 Gold and six Kyro 470 Silver cores clocked at 2.3GHz and 1.8 GHz, respectively. The chip will reportedly make its d...

Anil Satyanarayana, 13 Aug 2020 17:37

The Galaxy S20 Fan Edition was spotted online running an Exynos 990

The Samsung Galaxy S20 Fan Edition might come with an Exynos 990 SoC in some markets

The Galaxy S20 Fan Edition will allegedly come in two variants. The information comes from a Geekbench listing that shows the phone running an Exynos 990 SoC. Much like the Galaxy S20 and Galaxy Note 20 series, the Galaxy S20 Fan ...

Anil Satyanarayana, 13 Aug 2020 12:02

Realme certifies a 4G/LTE version of its X50 in Singapore

The Realme X50 was one of the first phones to rock the Snapdragon 765G, thus also making it among the first 5G phones of 2020. Now, there is evidence that a version of the same without this connectivity may launch in Singapore. Th...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 12 Aug 2020 20:18

The iPad Air will supposedly start at US$649 from March 2021. (Image source: Svetapple)

Leak suggests that the fourth-generation iPad Air will not be ready until Q1 2021, but the A14 Bionic is apparently due for Apple's US$649 tablet

Contrary to previous rumours, leakers are now claiming that Apple will not be releasing the fourth-generation iPad Air until 2021. The 11-inch device will adopt the design of the iPad Pro though, along with an A14 Bionic SoC and u...

Alex Alderson, 12 Aug 2020 16:57

Sony will release a remastered version of Bloodborne soon

Leak suggests that Bloodborne is coming to PC and PlayStation 5 later this year

Sources familiar with the matter have told a YouTuber that the PC port of Bloodborne is nearly done. The PlayStation 5 is billed to get a Bloodborne to remaster as well. We can expect to find out more about it at one of Sony's eve...

Anil Satyanarayana, 12 Aug 2020 16:33

The new ZTE phone may have this tech. (Source: Visionox)

ZTE announces it will launch the world's first under-display camera phone

Move over, punch-holes, under-display cameras may be here soon. However, they are not to be premiered by OPPO or Huawei as previously thought, but by another smartphone OEM: ZTE. Its CEO has just revealed that it will be first to ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 12 Aug 2020 14:28

Xbox Series X owners will have exclusive titles like Tetris Effect: Connected to play in November. (Image source: Xbox)

Xbox Series X launches in November with Halo Infinite delayed until 2021 but at least there's still Tetris

Microsoft has announced that the Xbox Series X will be launched in November, with the actual date possibly accidentally leaked via a controller warranty. Halo Infinite has been delayed until 2021, which will leave Xbox Series X ow...

Daniel R Deakin, 11 Aug 2020 23:23

The Mate X2 will apparently feature an inwards folding design and a second screen. (Image source: TechConfigurations)

Leaker claims that Huawei has adopted the design of its rival for its next foldable smartphone

The Mate X and Mate Xs may stand out from the crowd, but rumour has it that Huawei has scrapped their outwards folding design for this year's model. Instead, the Mate X2 will feature an inwards folding display like Samsung's Galax...

Alex Alderson, 11 Aug 2020 20:28

A new rumour suggests that there will be no October hardware event to mark the unveiling of the first ARM-powered MacBooks. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Leaker claims that Apple may not have a Special Event planned for its first ARM MacBooks

The release of the first ARM-powered MacBooks will apparently follow the trend of recent Apple hardware announcements. Instead of a physical event ala recent iPhone launches, the ARM-powered 12-inch MacBook and MacBook Pro 13 will...

Alex Alderson, 11 Aug 2020 18:09

Samsung appears to be on the verge of releasing the Galaxy M51. (Image source: Pigtou & OnLeaks)

Samsung Galaxy M51: Mid-range handset slated for a 6.5-inch display and a 7,000 mAh battery appears on Samsung Russia support page

The Galaxy M51 has appeared on a Samsung Russia support page ahead of its release. The device, which first leaked nearly five months ago, is rumoured to feature four cameras, a 6.5-inch display and upwards of a 7,000 mAh battery.

Alex Alderson, 11 Aug 2020 17:48

Apple is rumoured to be launching four iPhone 12 models next month. (Image source: EverythingApplePro)

Leaked details reveal the prices, battery sizes and storage capacities of the Apple iPhone 12 series

Rumour has it that Apple has dropped the 64 GB storage option for the iPhone 12 series. The change will see a US$50 increase in the price of the cheapest iPhone this year, as the series will now start at US$749. Prices will rise t...

Alex Alderson, 11 Aug 2020 17:37

The "Mi 10 Ultra" is unboxed. (Source: Weibo via YouTube)

A full unboxing of the Mi 10 Ultra has leaked online mere hours ahead of its launch

Xiaomi's hotly-anticipated 10th-anniversary edition of the Mi 10 - or Mi 10 Ultra, according to the latest rumors - is expected to drop today (August 11, 2020). A down-to-the-wire leak purports to unbox this phone on camera before...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 11 Aug 2020 11:34

The Pixel 5 will be run a mid-range Snapdragon 765G SoC

Google Pixel 5 makes an appearance on AI Benchmark running a Snapdragon 765G and 8GB of RAM

The yet-to-be-announced Google Pixel 5 has allegedly shown up on AI Benchmark. Test results indicate that the phone is running a Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G SoC along with 8GB of RAM. Google is expected to unveil the Pixel 5 and Pixe...

Anil Satyanarayana, 11 Aug 2020 11:12

A big PS5 event is expected for late August or early September. (Image source: Sony/PlayStation)

Phenomenal PS5 event rumored to include hardware teardown, backwards compatibility details, exclusive titles, release date, and the PlayStation 5 price

There is a rumor that Sony is preparing a potentially phenomenal show for the PS5 that will feature a host of revelations to delight even the most cynical PlayStation fan. According to the somewhat spurious sources, the upcoming e...

Daniel R Deakin, 10 Aug 2020 23:04

The A14 Bionic is expected to offer substantial performance improvements over the A13 Bionic. (Image source: EveryhingApplePro)

Apple's 5 nm A14 Bionic chipset will apparently set new performance standards

The Apple A14 Bionic is probably about a month away, and a new leak has detailed some of the performance improvements that the upcoming chipset will offer. In short, we should be excited for the arrival of the iPhone 12 series and...

Alex Alderson, 10 Aug 2020 21:11

A new leak has revealed the schedule for Apple's September online event. (Image source: Apple)

Leak reveals Apple's September online event schedule with new iPad, Watch Series 6, iPhone 12 series, AirTags and AirPower all in tow

A new leak has unveiled the apparent running order of Apple's September hardware event. Apple is slated to unveil a new iPad, the Watch Series 6, iPhone 12 series, AirTags and the long-awaited AirPower.

Alex Alderson, 10 Aug 2020 20:38

The Xiaomi Mi 10 Ultra smartphone will be released as part of the company's 10th anniversary celebrations. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Latest alleged Xiaomi Mi 10 Ultra smartphone price leak could indicate a price of around 1,200 Euros (US$1,410) if released outside of China

The Xiaomi Mi 10 Ultra flagship smartphone will soon be officially unveiled and yet another price leak concerning the high-end device has turned up online. A third-party retailer apparently has the Mi 10 Ultra prepared for sale at...

Daniel R Deakin, 10 Aug 2020 19:26

The Mi 10 Ultra will debut alongside the Redmi K30 Ultra tomorrow. (Image source: Xiaomi via @Sudhanshu1414)

Xiaomi Mi 10 Ultra hits Geekbench with a Snapdragon 865 Plus and 8 GB of RAM as official case designs leak and a questionable hands-on image surfaces

The Mi 10 Ultra has appeared on Geekbench before its release tomorrow. The device has been benchmarked with a Snapdragon 865 Plus and 8 GB of RAM, but Xiaomi is thought to equip the device with 12 GB and 16 GB of RAM too. Images o...

Alex Alderson, 10 Aug 2020 15:17

The release of the RTX 3000 series is apparently set for September 9. (Image source: u/dertpert88)

A rumoured launch date puts the arrival of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti and other Ampere architecture cards at less than a month away

Rumour has it that NVIDIA is less than a month away from announcing the RTX 3000 series. The next-generation GPUs, which are based on the company's Ampere architecture, are now supposedly slated for release on September 9. The ann...

Alex Alderson, 10 Aug 2020 12:28

Manufacturing costs could result in the PlayStation 5 being less competitive at launch (Image source: Extremtech)

Tipster claims that the PlayStation 5 will cost more and perform worse than the Xbox Series X: Resident Evil Village could run at a mere 1080p/60

According to tipster Dusk Golem, the PlayStation 5 might end up facing the Xbox One’s launch conundrum: running slower and costing more than the competition. This could be due to Microsoft’s greater ability to absorb manufacturing...

Arjun Krishna Lal, 10 Aug 2020 08:02

Even if this was to be the Mi Mix 2020, it's not anymore. (Source: LetsGoDigital)

No new Mi Mix in 2020 after all: Xiaomi CEO

The Mi Mix series is a line of premium devices marked by experimental features in the works at the smartphone OEM Xiaomi. For example, its Alpha variant has a stand-out wrap-around display. However, the company's CEO, Lei Jun, has...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 09 Aug 2020 23:13

The Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Lite may come to India as the Mi 10i. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Potential Xiaomi Mi 10i smartphone will delight fans of the Chinese OEM in India yearning for a Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Lite

A Xiaomi Mi 10i device has been spotted in MIUI 12 code that could indicate a new release is on the cards for the Indian market. It’s possible that the mystery Mi 10i smartphone will actually end up being a rebranded Xiaomi Mi Not...

Daniel R Deakin, 09 Aug 2020 22:10

Redmi recently released the RedmiBook 13 from 4,199 yuan (US$603). (Image source: Xiaomi)

Redmi rumored to be working on RedmiBook gaming laptop with high power Comet Lake mobile processor

There is a rumor that Redmi is developing a new laptop that could be offered as a RedmiBook gaming laptop due to the standard of the Comet Lake processor apparently chosen for it. It has been stated that an as-of-yet unreleased In...

Daniel R Deakin, 09 Aug 2020 18:50

The leaked "Huawei Enjoy 20 Plus" with its case. (Source: Alibaba)

The Huawei Enjoy 20 Plus may come with a pop-up selfie camera and the Kirin 820 SoC

New case leaks may reveal how a pair of Huawei phones called the Enjoy 20 and 20 Plus may look ahead of their launch. They may both have triple rear cameras, housed in a square module for the former and a round one for the latter....

Deirdre O'Donnell, 09 Aug 2020 15:14

The Mi 10 Ultra may give the Note 20 Ultra a run for its money with its rumoured specifications. (Image source: CoolAPK via @Sudhanshu1414)

Xiaomi Mi 10 Ultra: Leaks confirm the design and heady specifications of August 11-bound flagship as questionable prices imply a 2.5x price gap to the Redmi K30 Ultra

The Mi 10 Ultra is shaping up to be quite the flagship smartphone. According to leaked specifications, Xiaomi will equip the device with a Snapdragon 865+ chipset, along with up to 16 GB of RAM and 512 GB of storage. The Mi 10 Ult...

Alex Alderson, 08 Aug 2020 20:51

Sequels of the Amazfit GTR and GTS appear to be in the works. (Image source: Huami)

Huami apparently has second-generation Amazfit smartwatches and a mysterious new product in the works

Code relating to second-generation Amazfit smartwatches from Huami has been discovered along with a small detail about a potentially new product. Codenames for the devices were found in code for the Zepp 4.8.9 app and appear to re...

Daniel R Deakin, 07 Aug 2020 20:03

A render based on the "Book Flex 5G". (Source: LetsGoDigital)

A new leak may point to a Samsung Galaxy Book Flex with 5G

Samsung has reportedly applied for a European trademark for a "Book Flex" with an unusual new addition: 5G. Therefore, it may have a convertible PC with this connectivity in the works. This leak offers no hints as to the putative ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 07 Aug 2020 18:22

Updating these cameras may be holding the iPhones 12 back. (Source: Currys)

The iPhone 12 series may be delayed because their wide-angle camera lenses are out of stock

The well-regarded analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has reportedly issued a new research note that may help explain why Apple may have to put off launching its iPhone 12 line until later in the year than usual. It seems the OEM is having troub...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 07 Aug 2020 17:51

AMD may be close to hitting the 5 GHz mark with Zen 3 Vermeer. (Image Source: AMD3D)

Update: Now up to 4.9 GHz | AMD Ryzen 9 4950X / 5950X 16C/32T Zen 3 Vermeer's boost clock may touch the 5 GHz mark; AMD could skip 4000 series naming for desktop

Igor's Lab has revealed a new OPN ID indicating a 3.5 GHz base clock and 4.8 GHz boost clock for a 16-core 32-thread Zen 3 Vermeer engineering sample. This is a 100 MHz higher boost than the current Ryzen 9 3950X, and AMD may be a...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 07 Aug 2020 16:26

A top contender for the X3 Pro name. (Source: TENAA)

More leaks may or may not point to the imminent launch of the Realme X3 Pro

The Realme X3 Pro is a phone that has been shrouded in mystery, not to mention uncertainty as to whether a device of this name will even see a launch event this year. Some leaks have thrown up more new model numbers associated wit...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 06 Aug 2020 23:59

A Nearby Share demo on Pixel phones. (Source: XDA)

Update: Now live | Google's Nearby Share for Android may also be compatible with ChromeOS, Linux, Windows and macOS

Nearby Share is Google's long-awaited answer to AirDrop, and may formally debut as part of Android 11. However, XDA contributors have found evidence that it may work with other operating systems, so long as they run Chrome. This i...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 06 Aug 2020 12:25

MIUI 12 offers enhanced weather reports for Xiaomi and Redmi devices. (Image source: MIUI/Xiaomi)

MIUI 12 stable update rollout for second-batch Xiaomi smartphones like the Mi 9 SE and Redmi Note 8 Pro should be completed by the end of September

Xiaomi has announced that the rollout of the China ROM of the MIUI 12 stable update should be completed by the end of September for second-batch smartphones, including the Xiaomi Mi 9 SE, Mi 8, Redmi Note 8 Pro, and Redmi Note 7. ...

Daniel R Deakin, 06 Aug 2020 02:49

The Xiaomi Mi Mix 4 or Mi Mix 2020 could have a similar wraparound display to the Mi Mix Alpha. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Mi Mix 4 may have just been revealed in Wingtech patent of trailblazing smartphone with wraparound display

A patent filed by Wingtech has revealed a smartphone that could possibly end up being the long-rumored Xiaomi Mi Mix 4 or Mi Mix 2020. The images in the filing show a device with a wraparound display while the main camera issue ha...

Daniel R Deakin, 05 Aug 2020 23:32

This new mid-range phone will likely slot in behind the OnePlus Nord.

OnePlus Clover: Mysterious OnePlus mid-range phone makes a benchmark appearance

The OnePlus Nord was released a short while ago and it appears OnePlus has another mid-range smartphone in the pipes. A Snapdragon 690-powered OnePlus phone was spotted a few weeks ago, and a different such offering from the compa...

Ricci Rox, 05 Aug 2020 23:08

The Pixel 4a 5G or the Pixel 5 are in the frame for a 6.67-inch and 120 Hz display. (Image source: Google)

Google is likely to pair the Pixel 4a 5G or Pixel 5 with a 6.67-inch and 120 Hz display

Google has teased that it plans to launch the Pixel 4a 5G and Pixel 5 soon, and rumour has it that one of them will be featuring some impressive display technology. According to one respected informer, either the Pixel 4a 5G or Pi...

Alex Alderson, 05 Aug 2020 23:07

The upcoming Samsung Galaxy S21 might retain a punch-hole camera (Image source:

The Samsung Galaxy S21 might disappoint with no under-display camera, says display supply chain analyst

A consultant at DSCC claimed that the Samsung Galaxy S21 will not be featuring an under-display camera, likely due to poor yields and possible compromises in terms of image quality. This could upset hopes of an “all display” Samsu...

Arjun Krishna Lal, 05 Aug 2020 15:10

iQOO will launch the 5-series soon. (Source: iQOO)

iQOO's new 5-series of smartphones is also slated to debut 120W charging speeds

iQOO recently unveiled the next-gen 120 watt (W) version of its FlashCharge system for smartphones. Now, it has announced an August 2020 launch date for an entirely new line of mobile devices. One of these is likely to be the firs...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 05 Aug 2020 01:19

Does the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra have an 8GB version after all? (Source: XDA)

A Samsung Galaxy Note 20 variant with 8GB of RAM and the Exynos 990 SoC pops up on Geekbench

The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 series is slated to launch tomorrow (August 5, 2020); however, that has not stopped the flow of leaks for these premium phablets. One such last-ditch drip points to an 8GB RAM version of one. According t...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 05 Aug 2020 00:46

Mi 10 Pro+: Leaked features show a flagship designed to lock horns with the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra

Xiaomi is set to launch its new flagship phone, the Mi 10 Pro+, this month. The phone could be launched as soon as August 11, and a bunch of relevant information on the phone's abilities has now surfaced, hinting at a potential ma...

Ricci Rox, 04 Aug 2020 21:48

POCO will apparently release a new phone soon. (Source: POCO)

An upcoming POCO phone has the OnePlus Nord squarely in its sights

POCO's product-marketing manager and global spokesperson, Angus Kai Ho Ng, has posted a tweet suggesting that the brand will soon release a phone that will be worth passing the OnePlus Nord over for. This suggests the device in qu...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 04 Aug 2020 21:27

The Mate 40 series looks like a cross between the designs of the Mate 30 and P40 series. (Image source: @OnLeaks)

Leaked Mate 40 and Mate 40 Pro renders confirm a more practical design for the Huawei Mate series

The designs of the Huawei Mate 40 and Mate 40 Pro have been revealed, and they may not be to everyone's tastes. The volume button has returned to the Pro model and the notch from the Mate 30 series has gone, but there is no escapi...

Alex Alderson, 04 Aug 2020 19:45

The Redmi Note 8 has a 2 cm macro lens. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Redmi Note 8 Pro and Redmi Note 8 appear on alleged shortlist of Xiaomi smartphones that won't get Android 11

A supposed list of Xiaomi and Redmi devices that will not get an update to Android 11 has been shared online and it makes for disappointing reading for owners of the Redmi Note 8 Pro, Redmi Note 8T, and Redmi Note 8. Unsurprisingl...

Daniel R Deakin, 04 Aug 2020 04:25

State of Play will focus on upcoming titles for the PS5 and PS4. (Image source: Sony - edited)

PS5 news: State of Play date set; DualShock 4 will sort of work; dodgy leaks and crazy PlayStation 5 accessory price placeholders

PlayStation has finally announced the State of Play event for August but it might not be exactly what PS5 fans were hoping for. The DualShock 4 will work on the PlayStation 5 but only under certain conditions. More price placehold...

Daniel R Deakin, 04 Aug 2020 03:12

A possible Motorola Moto E7 Plus appears on Geekbench

A device calling itself the "motorola moto e(7) plus" has appeared on Geekbench 4. Therefore, a direct replacement for the unprepossessing Moto E6 Plus may be on the way. This new putative phone has 4GB of RAM and runs on a possib...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 03 Aug 2020 23:07

The Samsung Galaxy Fit2 name is all but confirmed in a new leak

Samsung is expected to launch a fitness tracker alongside a number of other products at its impending Galaxy Unpacked event. A new leak appears to set its status as a second-gen Galaxy Fit series in stone. It may be the first repo...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 03 Aug 2020 21:52

The Galaxy Note 20 Ultra will be Samsung's first smartphone to ship with an ultra-wideband chip

The Galaxy Note 20 series will reportedly come with an ultra-wideband chip

Samsung will reportedly ship the Galaxy Note 20 series with an ultra-wideband chip. It will facilitate higher peer-to-peer data transfer speeds, and even allow users to track objects in their immediate vicinity. If the Galaxy Note...

Anil Satyanarayana, 03 Aug 2020 14:58

Xiaomi has had considerable success with the Mi 10 series of smartphones. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro+ and maybe even the Mi Mix 2020 could be launched soon as Xiaomi has a big celebration coming

Xiaomi has announced a special event coming up soon, and a tip from a noted leaker has suggested that the popular Chinese OEM will use the moment as an opportunity to reveal some new smartphones. The Xiaomi Mi Pro+ (Super Cup) is ...

Daniel R Deakin, 03 Aug 2020 13:42

The next Mi TWS earbuds may have ANC. (Source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi's next new Mi TWS earbuds are likely to have ANC

Xiaomi's Mi-series of truly wireless stereo (TWS) earbuds is a rapidly-growing line of accessories. However, none of them have featured active noise cancellation (ANC) before. A new addition to the Bluetooth Special Interest Group...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 02 Aug 2020 14:37

The Redmi Note 9 Pro was released five months ago in March. (Source: Xiaomi)

Redmi Note 10 Pro? Xiaomi tipped to launch a MediaTek Dimensity-powered phone this month

Going by word on the grapevine, Xiaomi is set to unveil a new phone this month. The device in question will be powered by a MediaTek Dimensity chipset, and should be affordable in typical Xiaomi fashion.

Ricci Rox, 02 Aug 2020 09:19

The Pixel 4 series may be replaced soon. (Source: Google)

The Pixel 5a will launch with Android 11, as will the 4a 5G: new leak

Google has released a new little online puzzle that offers what is probably an insight on the Pixel 4a's long-awaited launch date. It is expected to do so with a 5G variant for the first time in this series' history. However, it s...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 01 Aug 2020 21:24