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The Galaxy A12 sports a 48 MP camera. (Source: Expert Reviews)

Samsung Galaxy A13 5G touted to sport a 50 MP camera as well

50 MP cameras are set to be the trend for next-gen budget and mid-range smartphones. Xiaomi already equipped the Redmi 10 with a 50 MP shooter, and it appears Samsung is set to follow suit with the Galaxy A13 5G shortly.

Ricci Rox, 21 Sep 2021 09:12

Google Pay expands further. (Source: Google)

Google Pay support comes to new banks in nine different countries

Google seems determined to make its own Pay app the main equivalent of Apple Pay on Android. To this end, it has secured support for the often-contactless method from a number of additional banks in 9 countries worldwide. Most of ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 21 Sep 2021 00:43

The Galaxy M52 is still on the way. (Source: Samsung)

The Samsung Galaxy M52 misses its launch date, but is still on its way

Samsung's "most anticipated monster", the Galaxy M52 5G, was slated to have launched by now in its target market of India. This event has now been pushed back; in the meantime, the OEM has revealed that it is to be the slimmest of...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 20 Sep 2021 23:52

The Lenovo Xiaoxin Pad Pro may soon match the iPad Pro 12.9 in some areas. (Image source: Lenovo via Digital Chat Station)

New Lenovo tablet leaks with a 12.6-inch and 120 Hz OLED display

Rumour has it that Lenovo is preparing to release another tablet, and one with a flagship Qualcomm SoC. The tablet is expected to also feature a 12.6-inch OLED display that can run at up to 120 Hz. Active pen support should be bui...

Alex Alderson, 20 Sep 2021 20:01

Early Google Pixel Fold renders. (Source: Waqar Khan)

Google Pixel Fold: New leak corroborates launch date rumors

The Google Pixel Fold has proven to be mostly elusive so far. Leaks from a while ago touted an imminent release, and new information from what should be reliable quarters now also point towards a conspicuous launch date.

Ricci Rox, 20 Sep 2021 18:42

There will be no successor to the OnePlus 9 or OnePlus 9 Pro this year. (Image source: CNET)

OnePlus scales back flagship smartphone production as it announces the end of OxygenOS

OnePlus has announced that its plans to scrap OxygenOS, the OS it has used since 2015. A 'Unified and Upgraded Global Operating System' will arrive in its place, which also replaces Oppo's ColorOS. There will be no OnePlus 9T or O...

Alex Alderson, 20 Sep 2021 17:47

Microsoft could launch the Surface Duo 2 at its upcoming September 22 event

Microsoft Surface Duo 2 price and specifications revealed by new report

A post from the South Korean tech forum Naver tells us about the upcoming Microsoft Surface Duo 2. Its specs could include two 5.8-inch high-refresh-rate OLED panels, a Snapdragon 888 SoC, triple rear cameras and a 4,400mAh batter...

Anil Ganti, 20 Sep 2021 15:42

The Surface Duo 2 will contain numerous upgrades over the Surface Duo. (Image source: Windows United & Jonas Daehnert)

Microsoft Surface Duo 2 discovered at the FCC with 5G, NFC, UWB and wireless charging capabilities

The launch of Microsoft's next foldable smartphone is just days away. In the meantime, Microsoft has certified the device with the FCC and has confirmed a few specifications in the process.

Alex Alderson, 20 Sep 2021 15:12

The Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro will look quite different. (Image source: @davidurbanke)

Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro billboards reveal display differences between Google's upcoming flagship smartphones

Billboards in NYC have confirmed some of the display differences between the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro. While both devices are expected to rely on OLED displays, they will look completely different. Neither will have the Pixel 5's u...

Alex Alderson, 20 Sep 2021 14:49

The Pixel 6 series will support 33 W wired charging at 11V/3A. (Image source: Google)

Google Pixel 6 Pro: 33 W wired charging confirmed, but there will be no charger in the box

A new certification has revealed the wired charging wattage of the Pixel 6 Pro. There will be no power adaptor in the box this year, but the Pixel 6 Pro should recharge significantly faster than its predecessors do.

Alex Alderson, 20 Sep 2021 14:26

The vanilla Xiaomi 11T keeps up for the most part. (Source: Xiaomi)

Early Xiaomi 11T series tests show the gap between the Dimensity 1200 and Snapdragon 888

The Xiaomi 11T series is currently making its media rounds. A set of tests by a reputable media outlet has now revealed some important details about the performance of the Snapdragon 888 and Dimensity 1200 as implemented on the Xi...

Ricci Rox, 20 Sep 2021 13:17

The Redmi K40 Pro sports a 64 MP main camera as well. (Source: Xiaomi)

Redmi K50 Pro tipped to feature a Snapdragon 898 as camera specs are revealed in new leak

Xiaomi's Redmi K50 series is on the way, and a new leak has now revealed some salient details about the line-leading model, the Redmi K50 Pro. A Qualcomm Snapdragon 898 chipset is penciled in, as well as a rather lackluster main c...

Ricci Rox, 19 Sep 2021 21:08

The Mi 10T series has started receiving MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition globally. (Image source: Xiaomi)

MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition arrives on the Mi 10T and Mi 10T Pro globally

The Mi 10T and the Mi 10T Pro are the latest devices to receive MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition. Xiaomi's OS update has reached the pair on MIUI's global branch as V12.5.4.0.RJDMIXM.

Alex Alderson, 19 Sep 2021 20:49

Android app support in Windows 11 is being internally tested for a future build. (Image Source: Microsoft)

Early Windows 11 Android subsystem benchmarks show performance equivalent to Snapdragon 865 on ARM hardware, single-core ARM to x86 Bridge scores not very encouraging

Microsoft could be internally testing the Windows Subsystem for Android on a variety of x86 and ARM hardware as evidenced by new Geekbench entries. The ARM results show scores equivalent to that of a Snapdragon 865 while we see so...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 19 Sep 2021 17:15

Rumor | Motorola will launch a tablet during a prominent Indian retail market event

Motorola is an OEM not typically associated with tablets. Nevertheless, a leaker now asserts that it will launch just such a device during Flipkart's upcoming Big Billion Day Sale, scheduled to take place in October 2021. The comp...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 19 Sep 2021 16:52

Hasselblad's XPan camera that is the inspiration for a new OnePlus 9 camera mode. (Image: OnePlus)

OnePlus 9 series to get major camera update including a new Hasselblad XPan camera mode

OnePlus has announced a major camera update for its OnePlus 9 series of smartphones. The headlining feature is a new wide-format mode with a special 65:27 aspect ratio dubbed Xpan Mode drawing inspiration from its partnership with...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 19 Sep 2021 12:58

Motorola teases a new product event. (Source: Facebook)

Motorola announces an online event for new devices for the central European market

Motorola has announced that it intends to hold a virtual launch, held on its Czechian, Slovakia and Serbian Facebook pages. The OEM has yet to specify which devices will be revealed during these streams; however, some pages alread...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 19 Sep 2021 00:12

The GT Neo2's unusual style. (Source: Realme via Weibo)

Realme teases the GT Neo2 with high-end display specs and a novel finish ahead of its launch

Realme has already confirmed that the GT Neo2 is a smartphone that will launch later in 2021. Now, the OEM has elected to hype its upcoming device further with hints as to its display and its main attributes. It has also now showc...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 18 Sep 2021 20:56

The OPPO K9 Pro is all but official. (Source: JD.com)

Rumor | The OPPO K9 Pro will launch within September 2021 as a new 64MP main-camera phone with a 120Hz display

OPPO is projected to launch a phone called the K9 Pro soon, with a rear panel possibly intended to remind one of a certain Xiaomi flagship. Now, its launch date may have been spoiled thanks to a new Chinese-market reservations pag...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 18 Sep 2021 19:53

This phone's successor might drop some weight. And some height. (Source: Samsung)

Rumor | The Samsung Galaxy S22 will be the 'Mini' of its series

A famous leaker now asserts that Samsung intends to take the vanilla model of its next generation of flagship smartphones coming and make it a "compact" variant of the line-up. The resulting "Galaxy S22 Mini" is slated to be small...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 18 Sep 2021 19:15

Xiaomi 12 may not launch with the final version of MIUI 13. (Image Source: Mi Community)

Leaked MIUI 13 screenshots further confirm floating widgets and new icons; Xiaomi 12 may not feature MIUI 13 initially, but Poco C3, Redmi Note 9, and Mi Note 10 make the cut

Screenshots of MIUI 13 have once again leaked on the web. The screenshots reveal iOS-like floating widgets along with new icons and layouts. MIUI 13 is expected to bring improved privacy, smoother animations, and custom notificati...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 18 Sep 2021 17:07

The next Samsung Galaxy Note will retain the Note 20 Ultra's design language, pictured. (Image source: Samsung)

Samsung Galaxy Note 22 Ultra seen in development with a typical Galaxy Note design

According to a report, Samsung is developing a Galaxy Note 22 Ultra, the successor to last year's Note 20 Ultra. Allegedly, people have seen prototype components that sport a typically Galaxy Note design.

Alex Alderson, 18 Sep 2021 15:52

The ISOCELL HP1 is the only 200 MP camera on the market at the moment. (Source: Xylone)

Rumor | Samsung may be contemplating a 200 MP camera for the Galaxy S23 Utra

Samsung debuted the world's first 200 MP CMOS sensor, the ISOCELL HP1, weeks ago. It appears that the company is considering using such a sensor on its 2023 flagship, the Galaxy S23 Ultra, after similar reports about the Galaxy S2...

Ricci Rox, 18 Sep 2021 15:12

The Redmi Note 10 Pro 5G in China already offers 67 W charging. (Source: Xiaomi)

Early details of what could be the Redmi Note 11 surface in the wild

Xiaomi is gearing up to release its next-gen mid-range phone. Some details of that device, possibly the Redmi Note 11, have now surfaced and will thrill fans of the series who have high expectations for the phone's endurance metri...

Ricci Rox, 18 Sep 2021 10:32

The Samsung Galaxy S21. (Source: NextPit)

Samsung Galaxy S22 surfaces on Geekbench, revealing details of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 898

The Galaxy S22 has now surfaced on Geekbench. While the resulting scores are uninteresting, the listing provides some details on the phone, with other takeaways being the presence of an Adreno 730 GPU, as well as information on th...

Ricci Rox, 18 Sep 2021 09:32

iQOO reveals its next premium mid-range phone will have a 5,000mAh battery and a 120Hz display

iQOO has confirmed that its next smartphone will be called the Z5 and will launch with a Snapdragon 778G 5G processor. Now, it has hyped the device yet more with mention of its generous battery capacity. This combination is also n...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 17 Sep 2021 22:55

An alleged Nokia G50 press shot. (Source: Roland Quandt via Twitter)

The Nokia G50 5G allegedly visits the FCC, sparking rumors of an imminent launch

Nokia is currently projected to launch a new 5G smartphone soon. Now, the appearance of a new device from this brand on the Federal Communications Commission have led to rumors this device is the G50 in question. Meanwhile, update...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 17 Sep 2021 19:23

The Samsung W22 5G will share almost all its hardware with the Galaxy Z Fold3 on which it is based. (Image source: Evan Blass)

Samsung prepares to release another foldable smartphone in the style of the Galaxy Z Fold3

A first official marketing asset of a new Samsung foldable smartphone has leaked. The Samsung W22 5G will only be sold in China, as the W21 5G was when it arrived last year. Expect a more luxurious design but with the same hardwar...

Alex Alderson, 17 Sep 2021 18:18

OPPO unveils ColorOS 12, detailing which devices will get it and when

OPPO has made its latest OS skin official. It is based on Android 12, yet exhibits a considerably re-upholstered new UI rather than Google's new Material You design. It has also announced a roadmap that outlines which smartphones ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 17 Sep 2021 17:46

The Galaxy Tab A8 2021 has thick bezels and a 10.4-inch display. (Image source: 91mobiles & @OnLeaks)

Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 2021 leaks with a simplistic and outdated design

According to reports, Samsung is planning on bringing another budget tablet to market in the form of the Galaxy Tab A8 2021. Supposedly the successor to the Galaxy Tab A7, the Galaxy Tab A8 2021 will have a 10.4-inch display surro...

Alex Alderson, 17 Sep 2021 17:21

The E40 might look a bit like this. (Source: Evan Blass via Twitter)

An unexpected "Motorola Moto E40" appears on Geekbench

Some recent leaks point to a new series of Motorola Moto E smartphones set to launch throughout the rest of 2021. They have been slated to be called the E20 and E30. Now, a new Geekbench-derived tip suggest there is also an E40 ge...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 17 Sep 2021 16:12

The iPhone 13 Pro series. (Source: Apple)

Apple's iPhone 13 series trade-in program throws up a few surprises

Apple has now opened its trade-in program for the iPhone 13 series. In typical Apple fashion, the company's own flagships are by far the most valuable, with the iPhone 12 Pro Max being worth almost twice as much as the most valuab...

Ricci Rox, 17 Sep 2021 15:40

The Samsung Galaxy A72. (Source: NextPit)

The Galaxy A73 could be Samsung's phone to watch out for in 2022

In the absence of the Galaxy Note series, Samsung's Galaxy S series has taken up the mantle of being the smartphone maker's premium mainstream devices. The status quo may yet be upset, however, in light of recent Galaxy A73 leaks....

Ricci Rox, 17 Sep 2021 14:30

The Pixel 6 Pro may not be launching this month, but it could have an LTPO OLED panel from Samsung. (Image source: Google)

Google Pixel 6 Pro and Pixel Fold tipped to launch together with Samsung LTPO OLED panels

The Pixel 6 series launch is fast approaching, but a new report claims that Google has nothing planned for this month. Instead, the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro will arrive in October at the earliest, and with the Pixel Fold in tow. Th...

Alex Alderson, 17 Sep 2021 13:43

The Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra could be Samsung's largest tablet to date. (Image source: Ice Universe - edited)

Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra: Giant tablet to feature a 14.6-inch OLED display, almost a 3K resolution and a huge battery

According to a new report, Samsung's next flagship tablet will have a monstrous 14.6-inch display and an equally large battery capacity. The tablet is expected to offer nearly a 3K resolution and a 120 Hz refresh rate to boot.

Alex Alderson, 17 Sep 2021 13:29

Motorola launches the super-budget Moto E20 in select markets

Motorola has made its latest Moto E-series phone official, although it seems exclusive to a handful of markets such as Brazil and the Netherlands at present. The decided sub-US$200 phone comes with a Unisoc processor, minimal RAM ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 16 Sep 2021 21:45

Hisense is even more certain than ever that laser TVs are the future

Hisense representatives have attended the 2021 Global Laser Display Industry Forum in Beijing, China to expound its success in making and selling laser TVs. The OEM now claims to have increased their shipping volumes even more in ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 16 Sep 2021 20:59

The Galaxy Watch 4 now has a Golf Edition. (Image source: Samsung)

Samsung presents a new version of the Galaxy Watch 4

Samsung has unveiled a new version of the Galaxy Watch 4. The new model offers practically the same specifications as the regular Galaxy Watch 4, but with a few software adjustments aimed at golf fans.

Alex Alderson, 16 Sep 2021 20:16

The Pixel 6 Pro in the flesh, 'Coming Fall 2021'. (Image source: u/ThisGuyRightHer3)

Google Pixel 6 Pro fails to shine against the Snapdragon 888 in early benchmark results as Google ramps up its teaser campaign

Google continues to tease the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro, this time in its NYC store. Early benchmark results for the Pixel 6 Pro and its Tensor SoC are not that impressive though, pre-release software notwithstanding.

Alex Alderson, 16 Sep 2021 19:34

Tile announces a new investment. (Source: Tile)

Tile acquires new investment funding to the tune of US$40 million

The property-tracking tech-maker Tile must have taken a knock on the launch of Apple AirTags. However, the OEM still insists it is going strong, with robust revenue growth in 2021 and hundreds of thousands of paid subscriptions so...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 16 Sep 2021 19:30

32-inch and 43-inch Redmi Smart TVs scheduled for September 22 launch

Xiaomi will launch two new TVs for the Indian market shortly. The company is set to debut the 32-inch and 43-inch Redmi Smart TVs at noon on September 22, with pricing potentially set to undercut the Mi TV 5X series.

Ricci Rox, 16 Sep 2021 15:17

The Mi A3 marks Xiaomi's farewell to the Android One program. (Source: NextPit)

The Mi A3 starts receiving the September update globally with bug fixes and improved security

Xiaomi is now gracing the Mi A3 with yet another update, in the guise of the September security patch. The OTA is currently rolling out to owners of the global model of the Android One phone and should get to the European variant ...

Ricci Rox, 16 Sep 2021 14:45

MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition is coming to the Redmi Note series. (Source: Xiaomi)

MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition: Xiaomi confirms seven devices for second batch of rollout

The first batch of Xiaomi's MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition rollout began weeks ago and the company already has its sights set on the second batch. That rollout is scheduled to start on October 8, with seven devices listed as eligible....

Ricci Rox, 16 Sep 2021 11:14

Vivaldi 4.2 in-browser private translation in action (Source: Vivaldi Browser)

Vivaldi 4.2 now available with Neeva search support, scrollable web panel buttons, Vivaldi Translate improvements, and more

Available for both desktop and mobile users, Vivaldi 4.2 includes a few interesting new features and improvements, such as the ability to translate text on a web page privately, URL sharing via QR codes, scrollable web panel butto...

Codrut Nistor, 16 Sep 2021 10:17

Google Tensor will feature three sets of ARM cores and an ARM Mali-G78 GPU. (Image source: Google)

Google Tensor: Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro to feature dual ARM Cortex-X1 and ARM Cortex-A76 cores, no DisplayPort Alt mode supported

According to a report, the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro will run on dual ARM Cortex-X1 and ARM Cortex-A76 cores, supported by four power-efficient Cortex-A55 cores. Both smartphones will support aptX, aptX HD and LDAC Bluetooth codecs,...

Alex Alderson, 16 Sep 2021 00:17

A new iQOO Z-series phone will launch soon. (Source: iQOO)

The iQOO Z5 will launch later in September 2021

iQOO has confirmed that it will launch a smartphone called the Z5 later in September 2021. The brand has also indirectly revealed that it will be a premium mid-ranger, thanks to its SoC, RAM and storage specs. A new leak also sugg...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 15 Sep 2021 23:09

Google is giving away 10,000 bags of potato chips in Japan to promote the Pixel 6 series. (Image source: Google)

Google ups its Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro marketing game with 'Google Original Chips' advert

The Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro will ship with Tensor, Google's first in-house chipset. In advance of an official unveiling, Google has run a promotional campaign based around potato chips. Google will be giving away 10,000 bags, all ...

Alex Alderson, 15 Sep 2021 18:51

Android

89% Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate review - The collector's item among gaming smartphones

Samsung Galaxy A13 5G touted to sport a 50 MP camera as well

Google Pay support comes to new banks in nine different countries

The Samsung Galaxy M52 misses its launch date, but is still on its way

New Lenovo tablet leaks with a 12.6-inch and 120 Hz OLED display

Google Pixel Fold: New leak corroborates launch date rumors

OnePlus scales back flagship smartphone production as it announces the end of OxygenOS

Microsoft Surface Duo 2 price and specifications revealed by new report

Microsoft Surface Duo 2 discovered at the FCC with 5G, NFC, UWB and wireless charging capabilities

Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro billboards reveal display differences between Google's upcoming flagship smartphones

Google Pixel 6 Pro: 33 W wired charging confirmed, but there will be no charger in the box

Early Xiaomi 11T series tests show the gap between the Dimensity 1200 and Snapdragon 888

89% Asus ROG Phone 5 Pro review - The better gaming smartphone

Redmi K50 Pro tipped to feature a Snapdragon 898 as camera specs are revealed in new leak

MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition arrives on the Mi 10T and Mi 10T Pro globally

Early Windows 11 Android subsystem benchmarks show performance equivalent to Snapdragon 865 on ARM hardware, single-core ARM to x86 Bridge scores not very encouraging

Rumor | Motorola will launch a tablet during a prominent Indian retail market event

OnePlus 9 series to get major camera update including a new Hasselblad XPan camera mode

Motorola announces an online event for new devices for the central European market

Realme teases the GT Neo2 with high-end display specs and a novel finish ahead of its launch

Rumor | The OPPO K9 Pro will launch within September 2021 as a new 64MP main-camera phone with a 120Hz display

Rumor | The Samsung Galaxy S22 will be the 'Mini' of its series

Leaked MIUI 13 screenshots further confirm floating widgets and new icons; Xiaomi 12 may not feature MIUI 13 initially, but Poco C3, Redmi Note 9, and Mi Note 10 make the cut

Samsung Galaxy Note 22 Ultra seen in development with a typical Galaxy Note design

Rumor | Samsung may be contemplating a 200 MP camera for the Galaxy S23 Utra

Early details of what could be the Redmi Note 11 surface in the wild

Samsung Galaxy S22 surfaces on Geekbench, revealing details of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 898

iQOO reveals its next premium mid-range phone will have a 5,000mAh battery and a 120Hz display

The Nokia G50 5G allegedly visits the FCC, sparking rumors of an imminent launch

Samsung prepares to release another foldable smartphone in the style of the Galaxy Z Fold3

OPPO unveils ColorOS 12, detailing which devices will get it and when

Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 2021 leaks with a simplistic and outdated design

An unexpected "Motorola Moto E40" appears on Geekbench

Apple's iPhone 13 series trade-in program throws up a few surprises

The Galaxy A73 could be Samsung's phone to watch out for in 2022

Google Pixel 6 Pro and Pixel Fold tipped to launch together with Samsung LTPO OLED panels

Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra: Giant tablet to feature a 14.6-inch OLED display, almost a 3K resolution and a huge battery

89% Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G review: The unrivaled folding smartphone

Motorola launches the super-budget Moto E20 in select markets

Hisense is even more certain than ever that laser TVs are the future

Samsung presents a new version of the Galaxy Watch 4

Google Pixel 6 Pro fails to shine against the Snapdragon 888 in early benchmark results as Google ramps up its teaser campaign

Tile acquires new investment funding to the tune of US$40 million

32-inch and 43-inch Redmi Smart TVs scheduled for September 22 launch

The Mi A3 starts receiving the September update globally with bug fixes and improved security

MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition: Xiaomi confirms seven devices for second batch of rollout

Vivaldi 4.2 now available with Neeva search support, scrollable web panel buttons, Vivaldi Translate improvements, and more

Google Tensor: Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro to feature dual ARM Cortex-X1 and ARM Cortex-A76 cores, no DisplayPort Alt mode supported

The iQOO Z5 will launch later in September 2021

Google ups its Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro marketing game with 'Google Original Chips' advert

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