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That has to be the sketchiest-looking "under-display" selfie camera setup we've ever seen. (Source: Slashleaks)

Xiaomi calls out yet another mouth-watering Mi Mix 4 leak as fake

Yet another leak has surfaced, painting an extremely attractive picture of the supposed upcoming Mi Mix 4. Some major touted features include a variable 120 Hz display with a QHD+ resolution, a 108 MP main shooter, quad rear camer...
Ricci Rox, 03 Dec 2019 11:06
The back of the Redmi K30 has a very Huawei look to it. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Updated | Xiaomi Redmi K30: Design revealed ahead of imminent launch

Xiaomi's next mid-range smartphone may arrive as soon as tomorrow, according to new information posted online. The Redmi K30 series will also be 5G capable, throwing up questions about the SoC that will underpin the smartphones. T...
Alex Alderson, 03 Dec 2019 09:42
The Xperia Compact compared to previous compact Sony phones. (Source: Ithome)

Sony is working on the Xperia Compact, a 5.5-inch phone for lovers of small devices

Be excited, ye lovers of small smartphones; be very excited. Sony is apparently working on a new compact phone. The Xperia Compact will feature a 5.5-inch display with a physical footprint smaller than that of the Xperia XZ2 Compa...
Ricci Rox, 02 Dec 2019 10:21
Olympus: Sale of its camera division and job cuts are on the table

Olympus: Sale of its camera division and job cuts are on the table

Olympus has plans to address "the issue of personnel" as part of a restructuring process, according to Bloomberg. Its CEO has hinted that the company may sell its camera division to help double its operating margin too.
Alex Alderson, 01 Dec 2019 15:26
The Redmi K30 is coming on December 10. (Source: Xiaomi)

Opinion | Redmi K30 leaks paint the picture of a thoroughly disappointing sequel to an excellent phone

We genuinely believe the Redmi K20 and K20 Pro—and the Mi 9T rebrands—to be the best-value premium smartphones on the market. Xiaomi is set to release a successor this month, the Redmi K30, but things aren't looking quite as excit...
Ricci Rox, 01 Dec 2019 11:04
The two PS5 devkits seem to be joined by what could be a DualShock 5 controller. (Image source: @Alcoholikaust)

Leaked image of two PlayStation 5 devkits reveals prototype DualShock 5 controller

Another image of the PlayStation 5 devkit has been leaked, with two of the devices caught on camera this time around. While this latest picture confirms the design of the next-gen console devkits, there also seems to be a surprise...
Daniel R Deakin, 30 Nov 2019 23:29
The LG G8 ThinQ. (Source: LG)

The LG G8 ThinQ reportedly updates to Android 10

LG's original 2019 flagship smartphone has started to see updates to Android 10. However, this is only reportedly applicable to units in the OEM's native South Korea at present. This upgrade also apparently comes with the November...
Deirdre O Donnell, 30 Nov 2019 19:34
The back of the Galaxy S11+ may look more like this initial renders, according to Ice Universe. (Image source: Ben Geskin)

Samsung has something "Bright" planned for the zoom lens in the Galaxy S11, according to renowned leaker

With the leaks about the Galaxy S11 series hotting up, a recently discovered patent suggests that Samsung is prepping something called a "Bright Night Sensor" for mobile devices. The well-informed Russian Blue cat has been droppin...
Alex Alderson, 30 Nov 2019 00:30
Some Galaxy A models may improve on their predecessors in at least 1 way. (Source: MySmartPrice)

New leak points to Galaxy A10, A30 and A40 successors with improved storage specs

The leaker Ishan Agarwal claims to have heard that the Samsung Galaxy A11, A31 and A41 are definitely in the works. Furthermore, these low- to mid-range smartphones will have more internal memory compared to their first generation...
Deirdre O Donnell, 29 Nov 2019 19:40
A new leak hints at a Galaxy Note 10 variant with Note 9 internals. (Source: The Express)

A phone that may be the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Lite shows up on Geekbench

The Samsung SM-N770F has shown up on the Geekbench 5 database. This phone is thought to become the latest addition to the Galaxy Note 10 family. Its new leak shows that it is a 6GB device with the Exynos 9810 SoC.
Deirdre O Donnell, 28 Nov 2019 20:20
Samsung will likely release Exynos and Snapdragon versions of the Galaxy S11 series next year. (Image source: Gizchina)

Early Geekbench listings give us a look at the Exynos 9830, and it makes for grim reading

Amid the noise of Galaxy S11 series renders and disagreeing leakers, a few listings of the processor expected to power Samsung's next flagships have appeared on Geekbench. While some have reported that they look unusually low, the...
Alex Alderson, 27 Nov 2019 20:24
Xiaomi's next 5G phone could have a new charging standard. (Source: T3)

Xiaomi certifies a 5G phone with 66W charging

Xiaomi has secured 3C approval for a new smartphone with dual-band 5G. Furthermore, this device - which comes in 2 variants - has a maximum charging rate of 66 watts. Therefore, it is likely that this product may be a new flagship...
Deirdre O Donnell, 27 Nov 2019 20:13
One-Netbook President Jack Wang and VP Jason Zeng have confirmed that the One-GX will debut next summer. (Image source: One-Netbook)

One-Netbook confirms details of its GPD Win Max and Smach Z challenger ahead of Summer 2020 release

Earlier this year, One-Netbook teased the prospect of releasing a portable gaming PC. Now, in interviews with ITmedia and PCWatch, the Japanese company has detailed that the device will run on an Intel Tiger Lake-Y processor. It w...
Alex Alderson, 27 Nov 2019 18:01
The Samsung Galaxy S11+ is expected to sport a Dynamic AMOLED screen. (Image source: CashKaro/@OnLeaks)

Update | First Samsung Galaxy S11+ renders present a phenomenal flagship with a penta-lens camera and laser-focusing module

The Samsung Galaxy S11+ has appeared in some renders and a video published by CashKaro in conjunction with @OnLeaks. The well-crafted images show the forthcoming flagship smartphone with a central punch-hole front-facing camera an...
Daniel R Deakin, 27 Nov 2019 05:20
Quad-curve flagship smartphones will divide opinion in 2020. (Image source: Twitter/Ice universe)

Quad-curve flagship smartphones will rule the roost in 2020

Smartphones with curved displays reaching over all four edges of the device will be the prevailing trend in 2020 according to a well-known tipster. While the “waterfall” design has the screen tumbling over the right and left edges...
Daniel R Deakin, 26 Nov 2019 21:20
AMD confirms 64-core Threadripper coming in 2020, possibly Threadripper 3990X

AMD confirms 64-core Threadripper coming in 2020, possibly Threadripper 3990X

AMD has confirmed a 64-core Threadripper chip is coming in 2020. This chip will likely be the Threadripper 3990X, a beastly HEDT processor that will likely clobber the Intel Core i9-10980XE. AMD may be the premium choice for conte...
Sam Medley, 26 Nov 2019 18:18
Samsung NVMe SSDs like the 970 EVO Plus can reach read rates of 3,500 MB/s. (Image source: Samsung)

Business presentation slide suggests the NVMe SSD for the PlayStation 5 will come from Samsung

The Samsung SSD Forum that was recently held in Tokyo has possibly revealed a small clue about one of the most important components of the PlayStation 5: The SSD. One of the slides shown during the presentation clearly shows a Pla...
Daniel R Deakin, 25 Nov 2019 22:05
Ice universe has high hopes for the Galaxy S11+. (Image source: LetsGoDigital)

The Galaxy S11+ could be Samsung's "nuclear weapon", top leaker claims

While most Plus or Max versions of modern smartphones tend to be larger versions of their smaller siblings with occasionally an additional feature or two, Samsung is apparently plotting a different route for the upcoming Galaxy S1...
Alex Alderson, 24 Nov 2019 23:50
Zen 3 features an "entirely new architecture". (Image source: Digital Trends)

AMD claims that Zen 3 will offer beyond 15% IPC gains over Zen 2

AMD will debut its Zen 3 next year, and is expecting big things from its next microarchitecture. While rumours previously pegged Zen 3 at offering IPC gains of around 8% over Zen 2, the reality could be much higher.
Alex Alderson, 22 Nov 2019 20:23
A Vivo promo for its 5G devices. (Source: MyDrivers)

A Vivo 5G phone passes 3C certification, which reveals 33W charging

A phone called the Vivo V1938T has gained 3C certification in China. Given that it has dual-band 5G, this device is most likely the X30 or its Pro variant. This series is also now rumored to have quad cameras with a 60MP sensor, a...
Deirdre O Donnell, 22 Nov 2019 19:20
Xiaomi looks to be upping the ante with the next edition of its Redmi K series. (Image source: Android Central)

Xiaomi Redmi K30: A Snapdragon 730 with 30 W charging to accompany its 120 Hz display?

The pieces of the Redmi K30 puzzle are falling into place, with Xiaomi having said to expect the series to arrive next month. Leaked images and China Compulsory Certificate documentation have seemingly confirmed several aspects of...
Alex Alderson, 22 Nov 2019 16:58
Five rear-facing cameras, but at what cost? (Image source: @OnLeaks via @BenGeskin)

The design of the Galaxy S11 will have people scratching their heads

A set of 360° renders of the Galaxy S11 produced by the ever-reliable OnLeaks have been published, and boy do they make for ugly viewing. While the renders are exquisitely produced, Samsung looks like it has combined the worst ele...
Alex Alderson, 22 Nov 2019 16:51
Could the Radeon RX 5700M be the NVIDIA challenger that AMD has been missing? (Image source: AMD)

Opinion | The existence of the AMD Radeon RX 5700M could be good news for consumers

A new leak has verified the existence of the Radeon RX 5700M, a mobile GPU that may put AMD on a more level playing field with NVIDIA. The new information confirms that AMD has greater plans for its Navi architecture than merely t...
Alex Alderson, 22 Nov 2019 12:57
Not a PS5-related cartridge after all. (Image source: LetsGoDigital)

PlayStation 5 game cartridge or external SSD? The truth can now be revealed

A Sony patent for a cartridge has been creating considerable speculation recently, with some believing the PlayStation 5 could come with a game cartridge slot while others opined the patent heralded the introduction of external SS...
Daniel R Deakin, 22 Nov 2019 02:32
The "new" Vivo S1 Pro. (Source: MySmartPrice)

Vivo is to release a new kind of S1 Pro in India soon

Vivo recently launched a new phone as the S1 Pro in the Philippines. Unlike the device sold under this name in China, it has the Snapdragon 665 processor and quad rear cameras. The newer version is also now rumored to be released ...
Deirdre O Donnell, 21 Nov 2019 20:00
Microsoft and Sony will battle it out again next year with the release of their next-generation consoles. (Image source: Wccftech)

PlayStation 5 vs Xbox Project Scarlett: Gaming performance is apparently better on Sony's next-generation console

Does in-game performance matter to you? If so, then the PlayStation 5 may have the edge over the Xbox Project Scarlett. However, do not necessarily expect Sony to be able to maintain this gap, though. The reality will likely be mo...
Alex Alderson, 21 Nov 2019 18:50
The Galaxy S11: Staying true to form? (Image source: Pinoy Techno Guide)

No ultra-fast charging here: New Galaxy S11 leak points to Samsung making another sideways step

The Samsung Galaxy S11 has passed through certification in China ahead of its anticipated launch in Q1 2020. While fans of the Galaxy S series have been teased with the prospect of the Galaxy S11 including powerful cameras and a 1...
Alex Alderson, 21 Nov 2019 18:43
The "Galaxy S10 Lite" may look a lot like this. (Source: GSMArena)

The so-called Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite gets certified by the FCC

A new Samsung device with the model number SM-G770F has been approved by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). This identifier has been linked to the "Galaxy S10 Lite" since the first rumor about this putative phone ever st...
Deirdre O Donnell, 21 Nov 2019 17:57
A shot of the MatePad Pro in its new video. (Source: Weibo)

Huawei teases the MatePad Pro in a new promo video

Huawei has officially acknowledged the MatePad Pro product name in full. Its latest Weibo video shows this tablet in action, showcasing some features such as split-screen apps and M-Pen support. The new promo also reveals that the...
Deirdre O Donnell, 21 Nov 2019 17:02
Four new flagships, but released in the most confusing manner. (Image source: Sony)

Opinion | Sony's rumoured quartet of 2020 flagships explains why its smartphone business is going under

Sony is planning on introducing four flagship smartphones next year if multiple sources are to be believed. However, the company potentially plans to split the release of the quartet across three dates, which may be up to seven mo...
Alex Alderson, 21 Nov 2019 15:14
Will the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti SUPER ever make it market? (Image source: PCGamesHardware.de)

An NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti SUPER may be on the cards after all

Rumours about NVIDIA releasing a GeForce RTX 2080 Ti SUPER are doing the rounds again, this time from a reliable leaker of upcoming NVIDIA products. While this contradicts what NVIDIA stated earlier this year, the prospect of AMD ...
Alex Alderson, 20 Nov 2019 23:38
Sony PlayStation 5: A US$499 console with a 2 TB SSD? (Image source: Sony)

PlayStation 5: First showcase, unveiling, specific release date, price and prime launch title details leaked

We are still about a year out from the arrival of the PlayStation 5. However, the account behind The Last of Us 2 release date has revealed not only when Sony will first showcase its next console, but also when it will unveil the ...
Alex Alderson, 20 Nov 2019 23:27
This new leak was found in the latest Galaxy Note 9 beta. (Source: Three)

It looks like Samsung has a 120Hz display in the works

A One UI 2.0 beta may have just spoiled Samsung's big next-gen display spec reveal. The leaker Ice Universe has reported that a user has found references to a 120 hertz (Hz) display setting in this version of the OS. This feature,...
Deirdre O Donnell, 20 Nov 2019 22:51
An Honor V30 render. (Source: 91Mobiles)

A new Honor phone appears on Geekbench, could be a 5G V30 variant

A phone called the Huawei OXF-AN10 has appeared on the Geekbench 4 website. Despite the first part of this model number, it has been linked to the upcoming Honor V30 series. It is listed as running Android 10, has 8GB of RAM and m...
Deirdre O Donnell, 20 Nov 2019 22:10
A Huawei MatePad Pro render. (Source: Nashville Chatter)

A new Huawei MatePad Pro leak appears to confirm Kirin 990 SoC

The MatePad Pro is rumored to be the name of an upcoming tablet from Huawei. It is thought to have premium specs, including the Kirin 990 processor and 5G variants. A new Geekbench listing appears to agree with the first of these,...
Deirdre O Donnell, 19 Nov 2019 19:00
The DualShock 5 looks set to do away with the light bar of its predecessor. (Image source: Sony)

DualShock 5 patent design may disappoint PlayStation fans

A new leak points towards the DualShock 5 only being a minor revision of the DualShock 4. Sony has already confirmed that it will incorporate new triggers in the controller that it will release alongside its next console. However,...
Alex Alderson, 19 Nov 2019 18:53
Next year's 2020 MacBook Pro will probably not look like this. (Image source: Viktor Kádár Design)

Rumor | Next year's baby MacBook Pro will be more of the same from Apple

Rumors of Apple releasing a 14-inch MacBook Pro have been around since at least the start of this year, although the 16-inch refresh of the 15-inch model points towards the smaller entry in the series receiving another incremental...
Alex Alderson, 19 Nov 2019 18:42
The Redmi Note 8 Pro might get MIUI 11 soon.

The Redmi Note 8 Pro is caught running Android 10 on Geekbench

The Geekbench 4 database has added several new sets of results for the Redmi Note 8 Pro, which differ from existing ones in only 1 important respect: they list the phones' OS as Android 10 rather than Android 9.0 (Pie). This sugge...
Deirdre O Donnell, 19 Nov 2019 18:03
Super coming to mobile in 2020

Exclusive: Nvidia Super graphics cards for laptops in 2020

According to our sources, Nvidia will refresh its mobile line-up around March 2020. The three RTX cards will get the new Super designation and a specification bump. Furthermore, two new GTX cards will be added below the GTX 1660 Ti.
Klaus Hinum, 19 Nov 2019 14:38
The Xbox Project Scarlett console could be priced at around US$500. (Image source: Onmsft)

Xbox Project Scarlett will be more powerful than the PS5 and not too pricey according to Microsoft

In a recent interview, Microsoft executive Aaron Greenberg stated that the company is building the “world’s most powerful console”. The Xbox chief himself, Phil Spencer, has also talked about Xbox Project Scarlett’s power and how ...
Daniel R Deakin, 19 Nov 2019 06:15
These phone's successors may be made by an ODM rather than by Samsung directly. (Source: YouTube)

Samsung reportedly switches to an ODM to make upcoming Galaxy A models

Samsung has a solid track record of both designing and making all its own phones in-house, unlike other phone companies that contract these processes out to original design manufacturers (ODMs). However, according to a new report,...
Deirdre O Donnell, 18 Nov 2019 23:45
A new Half-Life is apparently on the cards, but not as we know it. (Image source: Den of Geek)

New Half-Life game details leaked ahead of The Game Awards

Rumour has it that Valve plans to announce a new Half-Life game, and soon. Apparently based around protagonist Alyx Vance, the game may see a release as early as Q1 2020. It looks set to be sad news for those holding out for Half-...
Alex Alderson, 18 Nov 2019 20:03
The more likely candidate - Xiaomi Mi Mix 3. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Alleged K30 series smartphone from Xiaomi caught on camera but it's more likely a Redmi herring

A supposed mystery smartphone has appeared in new photos taken on a subway train in China. There has been some speculation about what make and model the phone in the pictures is, with many plumping for either the upcoming Xiaomi R...
Daniel R Deakin, 18 Nov 2019 01:15
The Motorola Razr's first European launch may be in Sweden. (Source: LetsGoDigital)

The Motorola Razr may be even more expensive in Europe than first thought

Earlier, a Motorola Razr 2019 leak suggested that it would be priced at up to €1500 on its European launch. Now, a new rumor indicates that it will in fact cost the equivalent of €1680 when it is released to the Swedish market in ...
Deirdre O Donnell, 17 Nov 2019 19:19
A future Samsung flagship could have a 20:9 aspect ratio. (Source: TalkAndroid)

Galaxy S11: latest rumor points to 8K recording and 20:9 aspect ratio

The Samsung Camera app's latest update reportedly contains references to what next-generation premium phones from this OEM may be capable of. Its APK allegedly contains strings indicating the potential for 8K recording and a 20:9 ...
Deirdre O Donnell, 17 Nov 2019 18:34
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare battle royale may feature handy respawn tokens. (Image source: Activision/Reddit)

Massive Call of Duty: Modern Warfare leak reveals battle royale map, missions, perks, and more

A huge Call of Duty: Modern Warfare leak has detailed plans for a battle royale mode for the smash-hit title. The leaked information includes an image of a map and its zones as well as thorough details of the perks, loot, missions...
Daniel R Deakin, 17 Nov 2019 04:10
The alleged Huawei patent's images. (Source: Techie Word)

Huawei reportedly files a patent for a clamshell foldable

A new patent allegedly submitted by Huawei to the World Intellectual Property Office (WIPO) has been posted online. It is for a phone with a flexible display - however, for one that folds vertically (like the new Motorola Razr) as...
Deirdre O Donnell, 16 Nov 2019 20:54
A new version of the Mi Surface may be on the way. (Source: MyDrivers)

Xiaomi's Mi Surface monitor may be getting a 29-inch variant

The Mi Surface is a recently-released gaming-focused monitor from Xiaomi. Now, a new leak has pointed toward an additional variant of this display line. It is to measure 29 inches rather than 34 as in the original, yet retain this...
Deirdre O Donnell, 16 Nov 2019 19:45
The Athlon series may gain a new member soon. (Source: Caseking)

A new Athlon APU may have leaked onto Geekbench

AMD may have new depths of Raven Ridge to share with us soon. The evidence for this has just surfaced on Geekbench 4 for Windows, in the form of a laptop listed as powered by a chipset called the "Athlon Gold 3150U". This 2-core, ...
Deirdre O Donnell, 15 Nov 2019 22:58
A recent render for the "Pocophone F2". (Source: The Leaker)

A mysterious new Xiaomi certification raises new hopes for a Pocophone F2

Xiaomi has just certified a new mobile device with the Chinese 3C authority. The most obvious explanation is that it is of the K30 series - however, a report alleges that it has already been registered under a different model numb...
Deirdre O Donnell, 15 Nov 2019 22:06

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