Leaks / Rumors

Carl Pei's new start-up Nothing is slated to launch its inaugural product, a pair of TWS earbuds, at some point in June 2021. This event now seems closer than ever with a new leak. It consists of an alleged BIS certification for the company's first device

Huawei is projected to launch a second-generation MatePad Pro premium slate in June 2021. A device with what might be its model number has just shown up on Geekbench, possibly revealing its specs ahead of its launch. Interestingly, a second Huawei device that has appeared alongside it has what seems to be a Snapdragon 888 SoC and 8GB of RAM.

Although Huawei has been facing many problems lately, both software- and hardware-related, the infamous Chinese brand is now working on a next-gen 3 nm SoC. Currently known as the Kirin 9010, this high-end piece of hardware should enter production next year, when the first devices to use it should surface as well.

Google is set to release three smartphones in the near future: the Pixel 6 Pro, Pixel 6, and the Pixel 5a. Max Weinbach of Android Police, in a new podcast, has now revealed some details of the phones, with notable takeaways including hardware decisions, and pricing hints.

Samsung has just applied to trademark the words "Z Slide" with the EU's intellectual property office (EUIPO). Given the category this new potential product name falls into, it gives the profound impression of belonging to a device with a rollable or slide-out display. It may thus fuel rumors that the OEM is indeed nearly ready to launch just such a cutting-edge phablet.

It has been claimed that the Apple iMac Pro for 2021 will feature a choice of processors that go up to a mighty 32-core option from the Apple Silicon ranks. It’s not yet known if this M-series chip will be named the M1X or something else at the moment. The same source also offered up a few other additional supposed M-series iMac Pro details.

Concept renders and a short animated clip of an iMac Pro 2021 have appeared online along with some fresh claims about the potential M-based Apple workstation. The design shown in the fan-made images should please those interested in snapping up the next Apple iMac Pro, which will apparently come in a 31.5-inch size.

A slew of leaks and rumors have purported to pronounce the Galaxy Note 21 series dead as of 2021. However, photos of what is claimed to be a piece of corporate art at a new physical Samsung store now dispute those claims. It incorporates the phablets' names alongside many of the OEM's pre-existing Android devices, suggesting they might be on the way after all

Huawei has set a date for the launch of its first-party operating system, HarmonyOS, in its native China. The software may have originally been intended to replace Android on its smartphones, but may also ship with other new products such as the MatePad Pro 2 and Watch 3, which are also now expected to debut on the same day.

Details on Apple's MacBook Pro 2021 refresh have emerged, thought to consist of the MacBook Pro 14 and MacBook Pro 16. Both are expected to arrive this summer starting at US$1,799 and US$2,399, respectively.

The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (Fan Edition) smartphone has seemingly turned up on Geekbench and in the process has revealed some component secrets. The CPU information for the likely Galaxy S21 FE points to the presence of a Snapdragon 888. However, the memory information for the listing will be somewhat disappointing for potential buyers.

Xiaomi has officially confirmed the existence of the Redmi Note 8 2021 as part of an announcement revealing over 25 million unit sales for the original Redmi Note 8 smartphone, which was launched in 2019. Rumors about the Note 8 2021’s specs show some key differences with those of the 2019 model, especially in regard to the SoC.

We now have yet another look at the Google Pixel 6 Pro, thanks to some fresh renders that emerged online. They showcase the phone's obnoxiously large camera bump and tell us about some key specs, such as its screen size, thickness, and more.

Xbox Game Pass has been in the news a lot lately thanks to details revealed in the ongoing Epic Games v. Apple legal showdown. While this has stirred up rumors about a potential Nintendo union, Game Pass has also been connected with Electronic Arts by a somewhat hit-and-miss games informer.

A new leak from Jon Prosser shows the Apple Watch 7 in an entirely new light. According to the leaker, the upcoming Apple wearables could follow the M1 iMacs and ship in multiple colour variants, including Black, White, Red, Blue and Green. It will also ship with a more square, rounded-off display.

Qualcomm's 5G Summit has unveiled the Snapdragon 778G, the OEM's latest processor intended to bring next-gen connectivity to more phones in the near future. The company also unveiled heretofore-unheard-of capabilities for its upcoming X65 modem for 2022 devices.

The OPPO K9 5G is a somewhat rare new smartphone in 2021, as it has launched with the lesser-spotted Snapdragon 768G processor. It has debuted as a "performance"-focused device in its OEM's native China; however, there are now signs that it may completely change its name - even its brand name - in order to become available outside that country.

A new leak tells us that Google's upcoming mid-ranger, the Pixel 5a, is little more than a Pixel 4a with a fresh coat of paint. Some of its key specs include a Snapdragon 765G chipset, a 6.2-inch FHD+ OLED screen, and two rear camera sensors. It is expected to retail at around US$500.

Information about AMD's upcoming Navi 23-based Radeon RX 6600 and RX 6600 XT has now surfaced. The RX 6600 series will be available in both mobile and desktop offerings and is expected to feature up to a 2,350 MHz boost clock, 8 GB GDDR6 VRAM, and PCIe Gen4 x8 connectivity. The PCIe Gen4 x8 limitation may be a deterrent for those looking to upgrade to Navi 23 on the desktop.

Industry insiders have told a South Korean news outlet that Samsung plans to set up a new manufacturing plant. It will be built in Austin, Texas, where Samsung already has another facility. Samsung has reportedly set aside US$18 billion for the endeavour.

Under-display camera technology is currently emerging as a replacement for punch-holes in smartphone displays. A blog has discovered a new Google patent for its take on this new kind of selfie camera, thereby strongly hinting that this potential upgrade is destined for the Pixel 7 or later.

Rumors of the potential existence of AMD Ryzen 9 5950XT and Ryzen 5 5600XT desktop processors have started gaining pace thanks to an alleged clock rate leak. The B2 stepping information alludes to a 6-core part and a 16-core chip, meaning Zen 3 Vermeer XT CPUs could be incoming, just in time to take on Intel’s Alder Lake hybrid processors.

OnePlus' CEO, Pete Lau, has reportedly told several journalists that his company is planning to launch its smart screens in Europe soon. The OEM now has several TVs to its name, but has yet to sell any of them in that region. However, it now seems to believe that the time to start is at hand,

Huawei has confirmed that it will launch its latest ANC TWS earbuds, the FreeBuds 4, very soon. However, a new Weibo post may have spoiled their reveal with new hands-on images. They suggest that the accessories will resemble their predecessors, although they are expected to be improved in other ways.

POCO is scheduled to launch a Pro variant for its M3 smartphone on May 19, 2021. It is thought to be a highly re-styled version of a pre-existing Xiaomi 5G smartphone. The latest teasers from its brand seem to confirm this, indicating both devices have the same size of screen and battery - even if the "new POCO" has a different look.

A new leak from Weibo states that Xiaomi is researching parallel charging technology. Future Xiaomi smartphones could use it to offer nearly double charging speeds, maybe even cross the 200W figure, which has been speculated for quite some time now.

LG is apparently offering the LG Velvet 2 Pro, which has also been called the LG Rainbow, at an incredible bargain price to the company’s employees in Korea. It seems those who take up the offer, which does have some downsides to it, can expect to pay less than a fifth of the full price for the Velvet 2 Pro.
Update: Alleged key specs have been posted.

The ZTE brand Nubia has confirmed that its Z series of flagship phones is back and is just about to launch in 2021. A combination of leaks and teasers appear to confirm an upgrade to an under-display selfie camera for this upcoming device. Meanwhile, rumors of a 64MP main shooter and a periscope lens might be backed up in its previews.

A noted tech leaker has made a social media post about Sony and Wena that has led to some speculation about a potential Sony Xperia smartwatch being in the works. Others believe there might be a Smartwatch 4 coming, over six years after the launch of the Sony SmartWatch 3. Unfortunately, machine translation has caused some ambiguity here.

The latest leaks increasingly insist that the iPhone 13 series will be the one to finally launch with a smaller notch. A new report might help explain how the Cupertino giant plans to bring this about: by cutting a necessary Face ID-enabling component in half, or as close as it can get.

The affordable smartphone OEM Ulefone has released a new teaser for an upcoming device with an extra-large charge capacity. The company asserts that it will alleviate low-battery anxiety, and will thus be ideal for working or power users. The new product's price or availability has yet to be revealed.

Another Xiaomi patent has turned up, this time revealing that the Chinese OEM is still looking into slider technology and its utilization in future smartphones. The innovative Mi Mix 3 came with a slide-out top-side camera but Xiaomi has gone much further in this particular patent, producing an intriguing dual side-slider smartphone with a secondary display.

The Meizu Watch's design has been revealed, and it looks an awful lot like an Apple Watch. According to a reliable leaker, the Meizu Watch will also support LTE connectivity via an eSIM.

Honor has reportedly certified 2 new phones with the Chinese 3C authority. One has been approved in conjunction with a power adapter that can charge the device at up to 66W, whereas the other apparently has a brick that can do so at up to 100W. These high-end specs have led to talk that the devices are none other than the upcoming Honor 50 flagship series.

Specifications and details have leaked in regard to a Redmi Note 8 (2021) smartphone that is allegedly heading for the Global, EU, and Russia markets. The 2021 Redmi Note 8 has appeared on the FCC, revealing its MIUI 12.5 software. The latest addition to the Redmi Note 8 series is expected to feature a MediaTek Helio G85 SoC.

New Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 and Watch Active 4 details have been shared online that will likely be greeted with mixed responses. The good news is that it seems the smartwatches, sometimes stylized as the Galaxy Watch4 and Watch Active4, could be released soon. However, there is bad news for those hoping for the presence of Tizen or a non-invasive blood sugar monitor.

An Intel Alder Lake processor showed up on CapFrameX's database running DOTA2. On average, the game ran at 189 FPS, which is somewhat low, given that it isn't particularly resource-heavy. It could have happened due to DOTA2's inability to recognize Alder Lake's core configuration properly.

The Nintendo Switch Pro has been namechecked in a Universal Display Corporation earnings call. According to UDI's CEO, Nintendo has chosen a display for its next handheld console, which would be a significant upgrade over the displays found in current models.

The 2021 Samsung Galaxy Z Fold is a device with leaked renders that have generally hinted at triple rear cameras, not to mention an inaugural under-display selfie shooter, thus far. A leaker now claims to outline their actual resolutions, along with some other parameters for the upcoming super-flagship's photography prowess.

It has been reported that Samsung is preparing to enter the laptop processor market with a new Exynos SoC in the second half of the year. The Samsung Exynos chip will compete against the Apple M1 by also being produced on a 5 nm manufacturing node. Samsung has enlisted AMD’s expertise for the integrated graphics component.

Lenovo has officially confirmed that the Yoga Pad Pro 13 will launch on May 24, 2021 in China. Moreover, the device's new teasers show it has a new take on its series' classic stand/hang-tab and barrel grip. It is said to pack an HDMI port, as well as dual USB type Cs.

The emergence of Honor as an independent electronics brand has led to speculation that it will release premium Snapdragon 888-based mobile devices in 2021. The latest leak on this subject asserts that it will become available in June of the same year. Meanwhile, a render of the 50 vanilla model with a new camera hump has emerged.

Additional specifications of Intel's upcoming Xe-HPG DG2 GPU have leaked alongside a board layout diagram. The specs indicate a 100 W TDP for the 512, 384, and 256-EU variants. Xe-HPG DG2 could also feature support for DisplayPort 2.0. Intel is expected to launch Xe-HPG DG2 sometime between October and December this year starting with the low-end SKUs.

Redmi recently launched a 'game-focused' version of its premium K40 smartphone with MediaTek's flagship Dimensity 1200 processor. Now, the prolific leaker Digital Chat Station claims the Xiaomi-owned brand will launch a device with the "next step down", the 1100, soon. Could it be a Gaming Enhanced Edition Lite?

Some new information has emerged about AMD's upcoming Rembrandt line of processors. It is tipped to ship with Zen3+ cores, an RDNA2 GPU with up to 12 compute units (CUs), support for LPDDR5 RAM, and more.

Jon Prosser has heard from his source that Apple is testing a Blue colourway for its new MacBooks. Therefore, we can reasonably assume that the soon-to-be-announced MacBook Air and MacBook Pro will come in multiple colour variants.

Initially believed to launch towards the end of 2021, AMD's alternative to the Nvidia DLSS technology could arrive in June, but only for PC gamers. According to Youtuber Coreteks, AMD's FSR will be based on a software-level algorithmic super sampling approach that is easy to implement by game developers and also works on non-AMD hardware like Nvidia GTX and possibly even Intel GPUs.

ZTE's high-end brand Nubia has been rumored to have a successor to its Z20 flagship Android phone in the works. Now, the company's CEO, Ni Fei, has formally acknowledged a device of a corresponding name. It is now scheduled to launch on May 20, 2021, and may do so with a cutting-edge under-display camera.

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G launched with a US$1,449 price-tag. However, a leaker now asserts that this clamshell phone's successor will start at about $1,000 instead. This might get the buyer a device with a 6.7-inch foldable display, at least 8GB of RAM and an updated design with possible vast improvements for its secondary screen.

A heretofore-unknown device called the Lenovo TB-X607Z has just appeared on Geekbench 4 with the Snapdragon 690 SoC and 4GB of RAM. According to a concurrent Google Play Console leak, it will be called the Tab M10 5G on launch. Therefore, this slate might be the first to bring next-gen connectivity to its line in 2021.