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The new small MacBook Pro could be launched in just a few weeks. (Image source: Apple)

Rumour | MacBook Pro J223 to be announced next month with new MacBook Pro 16 arriving at WWDC 2020

Rumoured to be featuring an all-new 14-inch display, the MacBook Pro J223 is said to be making the switch to faster processors and Apple's Magic Keyboard too. Previously thought to be arriving at WWDC 2020 in June, word is that Ap...

Alex Alderson, 07 Apr 2020 15:58

The Reno Ace's successor may have been leaked again. (Source: OPPO)

The OPPO "Reno Ace 2" allegedly shows up on AnTuTu, possibly confirming its flagship SoC

The PDHM00 is a phone OPPO has had approved for launch in China. It is thought that it is a second-gen Reno Ace, a sub-series that focuses on select high-end specs. A set of AnTuTu benchmarking results allegedly linked to it show ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 06 Apr 2020 23:20

The Honor 20 Pro is to get a new generation soon. (Source: Honor)

A possible Honor 30 Pro surfaces on Geekbench, Kirin 990 and all

A device styled as a heretofore-unknown Huawei phone has appeared on Geekbench 4. Based on its 8GB of RAM, Android 10 OS and probable Kirin 990 SoC, it is likely to be of the upcoming Honor 30 series - perhaps the anticipated Pro ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 06 Apr 2020 19:03

The original Galaxy A51. (Source: Samsung)

The Samsung Galaxy A51 5G gains more evidence of its existence

Recently, a benchmarking leak pointed to a 5G variant of a popular early-2020 phone, the Samsung Galaxy A51. Now, the phone in question has been certified as a Wi-Fi device. This appears to verify the initial rumor and to suggest ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 06 Apr 2020 18:22

Here's our first look at the upcoming iPhone 12 series

Latest iPhone 12 leak showcases screen sizes, LiDAR sensor, camera setup, and more

Apple's much-awaited iPhone 12 series is reportedly in its final prototyping stages. The base iPhone 12 will come with a 5.4 or 6.1-inch screen and two cameras, while the larger iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max will come with t...

Anil Satyanarayana, 06 Apr 2020 17:29

AMD Zen 3 will offer perceivable IPC gains per thread. (Image Source: AMD)

Latest Zen 3 rumor further reiterates 10-15% IPC gains per thread and 32 MB of shared L3 cache per CCX, Zen 4 to feature 1 MB L2 cache and AVX 512 support

The upcoming AMD Zen 3 Ryzen 4000 desktop CPUs will likely offer 10-15% IPC gains per thread, according to a new report. Zen 3 will feature up to eight cores per CCX and a 32 MB L3 cache that can potentially improve latency in gam...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 06 Apr 2020 10:31

A new Samsung Galaxy A21 render. (Source: GSMArena)

Rumors | The Exynos 850 is a new Samsung SoC that will debut in the Galaxy A21s

A new set of results posted to Geekbench 5 point to a brand-new Samsung Galaxy A variant that will, furthermore, launch with a completely new processor to boot. Should this leak be believed, it is to be called the Exynos 850, and ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 05 Apr 2020 17:00

Early leaked LG G9 ThinQ renders. (Source: OnLeaks)

Snapdragon 765G-powered LG G9 ThinQ replacement billed for May 15 launch

Going by recent reports, LG has now killed off its flagship G-series, with the LG G9 ThinQ all but officially dead in the water. According to word on the grapevine, the replacement to the G9 ThinQ has now been penned down for a Ma...

Ricci Rox, 04 Apr 2020 23:52

There could be a wireless charger with this branding on the market soon. (Source: OnePlus)

OnePlus may launch a Warp Charge 30 Wireless Charger to go with the 8 Pro

The 8 Pro is rumored to become OnePlus' first flagship phone with wireless charging. Now, a prominent leaker asserts that the OEM will sell a power accessory to support this feature. This brand is also now rumored to have Bullets ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 04 Apr 2020 22:50

Rumor | Samsung has developed a new, kidney bean-shaped Galaxy Bud

Samsung is now rumored to have a completely new type of Galaxy Bud in the works. According to a new leak, they will have a much larger shape that looks somewhat like a pair of beans. Some renders generated based on this idea sugge...

Deirdre O Donnell, 04 Apr 2020 21:45

The Vivo Y50's leaked promotional material. (Source: IndiaShopps)

Rumor | An upcoming Vivo Y-series phone will have a punch-hole display

A new leak suggests that Vivo's Y series of phones will get a new model soon. It may be called the Y50, and have an in-display selfie camera. This new device is also thought to have quad cameras and to have 6 to 8GB of RAM.

Deirdre O Donnell, 03 Apr 2020 23:43

The iPhone SE 2, iPhone 9 or iPhone SE (2020) could launch any day now. (Image source: Apple)

iPhone SE 2: Multiple listings throw the name of Apple's next "budget" $349 smartphone into doubt; colours, storage options and new release date offered too

Rumours about the iPhone SE 2 hit critical mass this morning, with multiple sightings of the upcoming US$349 smartphone contradicting previous claims that Apple plans to launch the device on April 14. In a separate leak, the colou...

Alex Alderson, 03 Apr 2020 16:13

The Core i7-1185G7, Intel's premier Tiger Lake-U series processor? (Image source: Intel)

3.0 GHz base clock at 28 W? Intel Core i7-1185G7 Tiger Lake processor appears on 3DMark

Intel is having a rough ride of it lately, with AMD giving the company another kicking with its Ryzen 4000 series APUs. Now, a 28 W Tiger Lake-U series processor has appeared on 3DMark Time Spy, the Core i7-1185G7. While the quad-...

Alex Alderson, 03 Apr 2020 14:45

There is a growing rumor that Sony might have to redesign the PS5 console. (Image source: ADSLZone)

Rumor | Incendiary post infuriates PlayStation 5 fans with claims that Sony may have to delay and redesign the PS5 due to heating issues

A controversial post about the PlayStation 5 has rapidly spread across social media and forums due to its content. Although the claims made are currently unverifiable and the poster has made previous desultory comments about PlayS...

Daniel R Deakin, 03 Apr 2020 11:34

Remember this Dell XPS 17 from 2011? Hopefully, the XPS 17 9700 will be just as impressive.

Dell XPS 17 9700 listing on Userbenchmark rekindles hope for a true productivity workhorse

Recently, a Dell XPS 17 9700 listing surfaced on Userbenchmark indicating that Dell would finally bring back the 17-inch form factor to the XPS lineup. The XPS 17 9700 in this listing is indicated as being powered by the Core i7-1...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 03 Apr 2020 05:17

Apple has plans to release multiple products at WDDC in June, apparently. (Image source: MacRumors forums)

Apple confirms that WWDC 2020 is going to be big amid rumours of a new MacBook Pro, Apple Air Tags and over-ear headphones coming to this year's conference

The alternative WWDC should be where Apple showcases some new hardware delicacies, according to one very active leaker. Apart from new over-ear headphones, Apple is set to unveil the long-rumoured Bluetooth tracker "Air Tags" and ...

Alex Alderson, 02 Apr 2020 22:30

This may be the Honor Play 4T. (Source: Weibo)

Rumor | The Honor Play 4T Pro is a new smartphone with the Kirin 810 SoC and a 4000mAh battery

A Weibo leaker claims that Honor will soon launch a new Play-series smartphone called the 4T Pro. It is thought to have the Kirin 810 processor and to have a display of about 6.3 inches in diagonal length. It may also have triple ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 02 Apr 2020 21:18

Is Google developing a new 2-in-1 Pixelbook? (Image source: Google)

More evidence that Google is developing a new AMD-powered 2-in-1 Pixelbook hits Geekbench

Google threw a curveball with the Pixelbook Go last year, eschewing the 2-in-1 design of the Pixelbook and the Pixel Slate. However, new evidence suggests that it will return to a 2-in-1 design and that it has already put the devi...

Alex Alderson, 02 Apr 2020 19:07

The Mi CC9 Pro was Xiaomi's first widely available high-megapixel smartphone. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi puts a 144 MP camera smartphone into development

Did you think 108 MP was enough for this year? Well think again, as rumour has it that Xiaomi will be using Samsung's upcoming 144 MP camera sensor in a smartphone this year. Possibly the Mi 10S Pro or Mi CC10 Pro, the device woul...

Alex Alderson, 02 Apr 2020 18:54

The Xiaomi Mi Band 4 features a 30-day battery. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi celebrates shipping 100 million wearables with possible hint of upcoming Mi Band 5 launch

Xiaomi has posted some details about the upcoming Mi Fan Festival event that is taking place in China on April 3. The Chinese manufacturer revealed that over 100 million Xiaomi wearables had been shipped between 2014 and 2019 and ...

Daniel R Deakin, 02 Apr 2020 10:19

IS OPPO preparing the Reno3 Pro 5G for launch again? (Source: OPPO)

OPPO's Reno3 Pro 5G is cleared for launch in the US

OPPO has released 4G variants of its Reno3 series outside of its native China. Now, it seems it is letting the original, 5G versions of these phones out into the wider world too. It has been certified by the Federal Communications...

Deirdre O Donnell, 01 Apr 2020 21:28

The iPhone SE 2 will be the spiritual successor to the iPhone SE. (Image source: Apple)

iPhone SE 2: iOS 13.4.5 beta code confirms new TouchID iPhone incoming ahead of possible April 14 or April 15 announcement

Looking forward to the launch of the OnePlus 8 series? Well, Apple may have other plans, as rumour has it that the company is planning to scuttle the release of the OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro by announcing the iPhone SE 2 on the ...

Alex Alderson, 01 Apr 2020 20:13

Our best guess of what the iPhone SE 2 will look like: (Image source: @OnLeaks & @iGeeksBlog)

iPhone SE 2: Leaked iPhone 4.7" 2020 case sparks rumours of an April 5 launch

While the iPhone SE 2 may start at as low as US$349, Apple is still yet to confirm a launch date of its upcoming "budget" smartphone. Now, it has emerged that case inventory for the device, possibly to be sold as the iPhone 9, has...

Alex Alderson, 01 Apr 2020 12:08

Concept art for Assassin's Creed taking place in the world of Vikings. (Image source: Areajugones)

Alleged Assassin's Creed Valhalla list of achievements leaked online

A list of the supposed unlockable achievements for Assassin’s Creed Valhalla has been leaked online. It appears the upcoming title, which was previously believed to be called Assassin’s Creed Ragnarok, will offer gamers the chance...

Daniel R Deakin, 01 Apr 2020 09:53

A Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite render. (Source: Android Headlines)

Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite: Amazon.de reportedly lists its specs and release date

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 is thought to gain a Lite version soon. This appears to have been confirmed by reports that this device had appeared on Amazon Germany ahead of its launch on this platform. This possibly accidental listin...

Deirdre O Donnell, 31 Mar 2020 23:18

Samsung Galaxy Note 20 unofficial render, two models coming instead of three late March 2020 rumor

Samsung Galaxy Note 20 will allegedly come in two models, not three as previously rumored

Although multiple rumors claimed that Samsung is planning to release three Galaxy Note 20 models, a new tip reveals that the next-gen phablet family will only launch with two members — the Galaxy Note 20 and the slightly larger Ga...

Codrut Nistor, 31 Mar 2020 20:01

OnePlus 8 Lite or OnePlus Z? You decide. (Image source: @OnLeaks & @91Mobiles)

OnePlus 8 Lite: MediaTek Dimensity 1000-powered device launching as the OnePlus Z in late Q2 2020?

While OnePlus has confirmed that it will be launching the OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro on April 14, the OnePlus 8 Lite has apparently not made the cut. In fact, the MediaTek Dimensity 1000-powered device is now rumoured to launch a...

Alex Alderson, 31 Mar 2020 13:28

It is difficult to delay something that you have not announced. (Image source: NVIDIA)

NVIDIA Ampere GeForce RTX 3000 GPUs remain on track for a late Q3 2020 release

Rumour has it that NVIDIA has delayed the release of its GeForce RTX 3000 GPUs until September. Citing the cancellation of GTC 2020 and the re-scheduling of Computex 2020 as reasons, NVIDIA apparently planned to release its Ampere...

Alex Alderson, 31 Mar 2020 12:24

The new 4.7-inch iPhone will apparently start at US$50 less than previous rumours suggested. (Image source: ConceptsiPhone)

iPhone SE 2: A mid-April release and a US$349 starting price for Apple's upcoming "budget" smartphone?

Ready to ship next month, Apple is still considering whether it will release the iPhone SE 2 as planned. Earmarked for a mid-April release, the 4.7-inch handset will be cheaper than previous rumours suggested.

Alex Alderson, 30 Mar 2020 14:03

A fan-made PS5 concept design with wireless charging for the DualShock 5 on the top. (Image source: Reddit - u/ruddi2020)

Latest potential PS5 price and release date offered up by Canadian retailer suggests the PlayStation 5 could be a bargain

Although nobody knows the exact PS5 price yet there have been quite a few retailers creating placeholders offering up details in regard to the cost and release date of the next-gen console. The latest offering, which comes from Pl...

Daniel R Deakin, 30 Mar 2020 12:50

What new Surface device is hiding behind this UserBenchmark listing? (Image source: Microsoft)

Ice Lake Microsoft Surface device powered by an Intel Core i5-1035G1, 16 GB of RAM and a 512 GB SSD spotted on UserBenchmark

A new Surface device has appeared on UserBenchmark, which could well be a new product altogether. The Ice Lake-powered device has a 3:2 display, 16 GB of dual-channel LPDDR4 RAM and the same SSD found in the Surface Laptop 3 and S...

Alex Alderson, 29 Mar 2020 23:55

The alleged Meizu 17 Pro 5G identifier material. (Source: Weibo)

Rumor | The upcoming Meizu 17 5G flagship series is designed to look like the Samsung Galaxy S10+

Meizu is expected to release flagships called the 17 5G and 17 Pro 5G in 2020. A new leak suggests that their rear cameras will buck recent trends in that they are arranged in a horizontal line. They are also thought to have AMOLE...

Deirdre O Donnell, 29 Mar 2020 19:40

The full gamut of leaked new OnePlus color options. (Source: WinFuture)

OnePlus 8 Pro: full camera specs & new features leak out, along with more color options

The Pro variant of the upcoming OnePlus 8 series may already have been revealed to be a quad-camera flagship in prior leaks. Now, some eminent tipsters have teamed up to unleash the nature of all 4 sensors. The main shooter here i...

Deirdre O Donnell, 29 Mar 2020 18:18

Early renders of the supposed LG G9 ThinQ. (Source: OnLeaks)

The LG G9 ThinQ may now be dead with LG touted to kill off the series in favor of a new sub-premium phone; 4000 mAh, 6.7" display, sub-$800 price tag, and a Snapdragon 765G?

Last week, there were reports claiming that LG would move the LG G9 ThinQ downmarket by pairing it with a Snapdragon 765G. Apparently, though, those reports may have been misguided. New information claims the Snapdragon 765G-power...

Ricci Rox, 29 Mar 2020 15:54

This may be the Redmi 9. (Source: Twitter)

The Redmi 9 will turn out looking much like the K30: new leak

The prospect of a Redmi 9 has not been heard of since late 2019, whereupon it was slated for a MediaTek processor rather than the Snapdragon one found in its predecessor. Now, a Twitter leaker purports to know which one. In additi...

Deirdre O Donnell, 28 Mar 2020 20:32

The "Reno Ace 2" on TENAA. (Source: TENAA via GizmoChina)

OPPO is preparing what may be a 2nd-gen Reno Ace for the Chinese market

The Reno Ace is an OPPO phone in which this OEM's ultra-fast 65-watt (W) charging tech was debuted. Now, some leaks assert that a new device from the same company is its successor. With what looks like the Snapdragon 865 SoC and 8...

Deirdre O Donnell, 28 Mar 2020 19:33

A Samsung Galaxy M11 promo(?). (Source: YTechB via SlashLeaks)

A new leak may reveal color options and confirm specs for the Samsung Galaxy M11

The M11 may be one of the next 2020 mid-range Samsung Galaxy-series phone to see a launch date. A new tip posted to SlashLeaks purports to show which colors this phone will come in. It also includes a full spec list for this devic...

Deirdre O Donnell, 28 Mar 2020 18:58

OPPO's VP denies some new leaks that point to new Find X2 variants

PriceBaba has produced some new renders for phones called the Find X2 Neo and X2 Lite. They appear to be rebranded versions of some existing mid-rangers from this OEM. However, the company's vice president, Shen Yiren, has reporte...

Deirdre O Donnell, 27 Mar 2020 21:35

Wolverine and Daredevil could take advantage of next-gen console SSDs with huge game worlds. (Image source: Cinemascomics)

PlayStation 5 news: GameStop says no delay; Daredevil and Wolverine rumors; one PS5 GPU equals 1,658 PS2 GPUs

Video-game retailer GameStop has stated that there should be no delay to the launch of the PlayStation 5 console later this year. A tenuous leak on an imageboard has suggested that both Daredevil and Wolverine could be headed to t...

Daniel R Deakin, 27 Mar 2020 08:48

Samsung may have started rolling One UI 2.0 out to the Galaxy Fold. (Source: Samsung)

The Samsung Galaxy Fold reportedly receives its first taste of Android 10

A Samsung firmware-monitoring website now claims to have detected an update to OneUI 2.0 for the Galaxy Fold. Unfortunately, it appears to be for the 4G/LTE variants of this device only thus far. In addition, its OTA appears to be...

Deirdre O Donnell, 26 Mar 2020 21:23

The Vivo Z6 seems to be getting a new sibling. (Source: Vivo)

Vivo may release an Exynos 980 version of the Z6 5G: new leak

According to a new Geekbench leak, Vivo has a phone with a 5G-as-standard SoC, 8GB of RAM and Android 10 on the way. However, the OEM already has released a phone of this description: the Z6. The only apparent differences between ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 26 Mar 2020 18:58

Rumour | Sony brags about the PlayStation 5's SSD making playing games as fast as opening Netflix

Excited for the PlayStation 5 later this year? Well, amid all the noise about the console's specifications, Sony is briefing developers that its SSD should make playing a game as easy as opening Netflix. Is the next-generation con...

Alex Alderson, 26 Mar 2020 17:12

The Redmi K30 Pro could become the POCO F2 for Indian users. (Image source: Xiaomi)

MIUI 11 code offers further evidence that the Xiaomi Redmi K30 Pro will become the POCO F2 for the Indian market

Decompiled MIUI 11 code has strengthened the rumor that the Xiaomi Redmi K30 Pro smartphone will end up on the Indian market as the long-awaited POCO F2. If the code has been interpreted accurately, then Indian POCO fans will be i...

Daniel R Deakin, 26 Mar 2020 14:04

The Huawei Mate 40 could be equipped with a secondary display, according to a recent patent filing. (Image source: LetsGoDigital)

A rotary wheel on the camera: Huawei Mate 40 to feature a round touch display?

While the arrival of the P40 series is only a day away, Huawei may have something utterly bizarre up its sleeve for the Mate 40 Pro. Sporting the rear-facing camera array from the Mate 30 Pro, renders based on a recent patent fili...

Alex Alderson, 25 Mar 2020 19:27

The release of the Huawei P40 Pro+ 5G may not extend beyond China. (Image source: WinFuture via @RODENT950)

Huawei P40 series: 10x optical zoom may only be coming to the P40 Pro+, and only in China

Tomorrow, Huawei will launch the P40 series globally, with the devices set to be made available in Europe too. However, it is now becoming clear that Huawei will only release two models outside of China, with the P40 Pro+ 5G and i...

Alex Alderson, 25 Mar 2020 17:57

PlayStation fans have been unhappy about some games losing their "Only on PlayStation" tag. (Image source: Sony)

Opinion | Another Horizon Zero Dawn? Rumours spread about God of War making the jump from PS4 exclusive to PC, but that is not the full picture

Perhaps fearing another Death Stranding or Horizon Zero Dawn fiasco, rumours are circulating that God of War may be headed to PC, too. While that may prey on the vulnerabilities of PlayStation fanboys, there is little evidence to ...

Alex Alderson, 25 Mar 2020 15:39

The Mi 6 proved a successful flagship for Xiaomi. (Source: Xiaomi)

Rumor | Xiaomi weighs up answering the iPhone SE 2 with a Mi 6 refresh

Apple is currently believed to bring back the iPhone SE in 2020. According to some leaks, this phone is thought to take on the iPhone 8's form factor, so as to offer a smaller screen than has become usual. Now, Xiaomi is reportedl...

Deirdre O Donnell, 24 Mar 2020 21:34

Xiaomi may already ceased MIUI 11 beta development. (Image source: Weibo via @xiaomishka)

Rumour | Xiaomi ends MIUI 11 beta development as MIUI 12 roadmap appears online

MIUI 11 has not been around for long, but Xiaomi may have already ceased development for the OS. Set to be replaced by MIUI 12 later this year, a quickly deleted roadmap claims that Xiaomi will start issuing betas in late Q3 2020.

Alex Alderson, 24 Mar 2020 17:35

The possible Pixel Buds 2 charging case. (Source: WPC)

A new leak points to second-generation TWS Google Pixel Buds on the way

Taiwan's NCC regulator has reportedly cleared a new set of TWS devices from Google. This suggests that the Pixel Buds debuted last year will see successors in 2020. However, it is difficult to guess from their new putative leak ho...

Deirdre O Donnell, 23 Mar 2020 19:23

The COVID-19 pandemic has led to advanced prevention measures worldwide. (Source: CDC)

Samsung, OPPO, Vivo and Xiaomi suspend work on their devices at their Indian facilities

Samsung, Xiaomi and OPPO are among a growing number of businesses announcing a shut-down of their plants in India in order to comply with this country's COVID-19-related lockdown measures. Meanwhile, Vivo has reportedly asked thei...

Deirdre O Donnell, 23 Mar 2020 18:53