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The new putative OPPO patent. (Source: LetsGoDigital)

OPPO reportedly files for a particularly striking slider-phone patent

OPPO has allegedly registered a new phone design with the World Intellectual Property Office. As with the Find X, this device hides its front-facing sensors behind an edge-to-edge screen. Unlike the existing flagship, however, thi...
Deirdre O Donnell, 03 Aug 2019 18:57
The P series' nomenclature may go in a different direction in the future. (Source: Huawei)

Update | Huawei reportedly trademarks atypical new P-series smartphone names

Huawei's flagship phones have tended to go by names along the lines of Px0 in the past. However, the OEM's latest European trademarking applications appear to indicate that this may change in the future. For a start, these alleged...
Deirdre O Donnell, 03 Aug 2019 17:21
Intel Xe (via Intel)

Intel's upcoming GPU may offer HBM VRAM at $200

UPDATE 8/2: Intel has responded with a clarification of Raja Koduri's statement. See below. In a recent interview with a Russian YouTube tech channel, Raja Koduri (chief architect at Intel) stated that Intel's upcoming Xe GPU w...
Sam Medley, 02 Aug 2019 22:59
The Galaxy Note 10. (Source: Business Today)

Samsung is being touted to almost completely revert to Exynos SoCs on the Galaxy Note 10 phones

Samsung has generally offered its flagships in two flavors: Snapdragon in North America, Latin America, and China, and Exynos for the rest of the world. The Note 10 could see a paradigm shift, as word on the grapevine claims all N...
Ricci Rox, 02 Aug 2019 17:58
The Samsung Galaxy Notes 10 may launch in this color, among others. (Source: MySmartPrice)

The Samsung Galaxy Note 10 series is now slated to launch in at least 4 colorways and 3 storage tiers

The Samsung Galaxy Note 10s are not likely to be far from launch now. A new report indicates that both Notes will be sold in India via Flipkart. They are rumored to be offered in a total of 4 new colors, and with internal storage ...
Deirdre O Donnell, 02 Aug 2019 14:23
Apple reverse wireless charging, Xiaomi could get this feature soon as well

Xiaomi handsets could get reverse wireless charging soon

Although reverse wireless charging has been around for a while, Xiaomi still has to introduce this feature. The good news is that — at least according to the information discovered in the latest beta MIUI build — the Chinese OEM i...
Codrut Nistor, 01 Aug 2019 20:12
The "new Samsung Galaxy Active". (Source: Android Headlines)

New Samsung Galaxy Active render emerges with AT&T branding

An Android blog has posted new leaked images of a phone with the hallmarks of Samsung's Galaxy Active design and the AT&T logo. Accordingly, it seems that this carrier may start selling this new putative toughphone soon. However, ...
Deirdre O Donnell, 01 Aug 2019 19:06
Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 color choices (Source: Android Headlines)

Renders of all Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 color options surface online

If the latest renders that surfaced online turn out to be the real thing, the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 will be available in silver, black, and rose gold. This smart wearable will be Samsung's first one to feature Blu...
Codrut Nistor, 01 Aug 2019 16:25
13-inch Apple MacBook Pro might get a model without Touch Bar

Apple MacBook Pro "A2159" gets certified, most likely an updated 13-inch model without Touch Bar

Although most Apple MacBook Pro-related rumors we keep hearing these days involve a 16-inch model, the model A2159 that was recently spotted on the website of the FCC seems to be an update 13-inch model. Since Apple still has to u...
Codrut Nistor, 01 Aug 2019 14:50
The Tiger Lake Y series will be 10 nm quad-core chips with just 5 W TDPs. (Image source: Techspot)

Intel Tiger Lake Y processor posts absurd UserBenchmark scores; Core i9-8950HK single-core performance on a 5 W chip?

A Tiger Lake Y series processor has appeared on UserBenchmark with some incredible benchmark results. The Ice Lake successor is 25% faster than the Ryzen 7 3750H in single and multi-core tasks while being 11% faster than the Core ...
Alex Alderson, 01 Aug 2019 11:38
The Core i3-10110U will be no slouch. (Image source: PClab.pl)

Intel Core i3-10110U scores up to 86% more than the Core i5-8265U in GFXBench; takes aim at AMD and NVIDIA too

The baby of the upcoming Comet Lake U series and its new iGPU have appeared on GFXBench, leaving the Core i5-8265U and Ryzen 7 2700U in its wake. The Core i3-10110U even edges the NVIDIA GeForce MX250 in some benchmarks, which is ...
Alex Alderson, 01 Aug 2019 10:28
The Galaxy Note 10. (Source: Business Today)

New Galaxy Note 10 leak corroborates FHD+ display rumors but there may be improved water resistance to make up for it

New information on the grapevine has corroborated rumors that the regular Galaxy Note 10 will, in fact, be saddled with a FHD+ display. The leak also claims that Samsung will debut IP69 certification on the phones, but we're not s...
Ricci Rox, 31 Jul 2019 16:24
Xiaomi Mi Gaming notebooks teaser (Source: Indiashopps)

Xiaomi will launch the new Mi Gaming notebooks this Sunday

An official teaser reveals that the next-gen Mi Gaming notebooks by Xiaomi will arrive this Sunday, but it does not mention any specs. However, the Chinese text says something about an improved cooling experience, so we can safely...
Codrut Nistor, 31 Jul 2019 13:37
AMD Navi 12 RX 5800 could take on the RTX 2080 Ti. (Source: Hot Hardware)

Navi 12 RX 5800 with 4096 SPs could be AMD's answer to the RTX 2080 Ti

Speculation is rife that Navi 12 with 64 CUs (4096 SPs) could be AMD's flagship RDNA GPU offering that could compete against NVIDIA's RTX 2080 Ti. This is surprising as Navi 12 was originally thought to be a low-end part. We also ...
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 30 Jul 2019 06:41
The PS5 could be launched in November 2020. (Image source: Gaming Intel)

Third-party retailer's PlayStation 5 price placeholder gives gamers the jitters

A Swedish online retailer’s listing for the Sony PlayStation 5 has been making news recently because of the value stated in the placeholder for the console’s price. MediaMarkt has given a figure of 9,999 Swedish krona for the PS5,...
Daniel R Deakin, 29 Jul 2019 20:42
The Core i7-10710U may be Intel's flagship Comet Lake U processor. (Image source: Intel)

Intel Core i7-10710U posts almost 40% higher Geekbench multi-core score than the AMD Ryzen 7 3750H; over 15% higher than the Core i7-8565U too

A recent Geekbench listing has revealed that Intel has a fourth Comet Lake U processor up its sleeve, and it could be a corker. Named the Core i7-10710U, it will be the first hexacore CPU in Intel's U series and will come with 12 ...
Alex Alderson, 29 Jul 2019 20:15
The Pixel 4 will use its bevvy of cameras and sensors for more than just photos and facial authentication. (Image source: Google)

Google lifts the lid on the Pixel 4 and its Soli radar chip, hints at a November release date

Google is back with yet more teasers for the upcoming Pixel 4 series. Remember Project Soli? Well, Google is making it a stand-out feature of the Pixel 4, and it has just told the world how it plans to use it, months before its of...
Alex Alderson, 29 Jul 2019 20:07
An up-to-date render for the Samsung Galaxy Tab S6. (Source: MySmartPrice)

More potential details on Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 leak out

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 is rumored to be this OEM's next premium tablet. It is already projected to ship with the Snapdragon 855 SoC, 128 or 256 GB in onboard storage and fast charging. A new tweet posted by the renowned leaker ...
Deirdre O Donnell, 29 Jul 2019 19:14
Image via 9to5Mac

16-inch MacBook Pro with thin bezels, redesigned keyboard rumored to drop in late September

Rumors of a 16-inch MacBook Pro continue to circulate. A new rumor by Digitimes states that the larger MacBook Pro may debut as early as September, although Apple's recent trims of the MacBook Pro line suggest otherwise.
Sam Medley, 29 Jul 2019 17:41
LG Arc and Folds trademarks spotted online (Source: LetsGoDigital)

LG files for "Folds" and "Arc" trademarks

While there is no official statement regarding LG's plans for foldable and bendable devices, at least they are going for two names. The South Korean OEM has recently filed for two new trademarks and none of them seems to bring any...
Codrut Nistor, 29 Jul 2019 15:43
Alleged Google Pixelbook successor hits FCC

Google Atlas hits FCC, might be the Pixelbook 2

The Google device codenamed "Atlas" has just surfaced in an FCC listing. If the rumor turns out to be true, this portable made by Quanta Computer Inc. will soon hit the market as the Pixelbook 2. Unfortunately, the aforementioned ...
Codrut Nistor, 29 Jul 2019 11:40
All next-gen Apple iPhone models will feature 5G connectivity

All three iPhone models to launch in 2020 will feature 5G connectivity

Although previous rumors claimed otherwise, a recent report by popular Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo reveals that all three iPhone models that are expected to arrive in 2020 will feature 5G connectivity. All these upcoming devices — ...
Codrut Nistor, 29 Jul 2019 09:40
The Intel Core i7-1065G7: A 65 W Ice Lake CPU? (Image source: Intel)

Intel Core i7-1065G7: A 65 W Ice Lake CPU?

The upcoming Ice Lake processor recently posted an impressive set of Geekbench scores, and now a set of SiSoftware benchmark results point to the CPU reaching up to 65 W. The quad-core processor will have a 3.9 GHz boost clock alo...
Alex Alderson, 28 Jul 2019 23:56
The Nokia 9 PureView. (Source: Ewan Spence)

The Nokia 9.1 Pureview is on the way with 5G support and more badass cameras

Over six months after the Nokia 9 PureView was launched to mixed reactions, HMD Global will bring a refreshed flagship with upgraded internals. The Nokia 9.1 PureView will feature 5G support and sport improved cameras while trying...
Ricci Rox, 28 Jul 2019 13:26
The alleged teaser for the iQOO Plus 5G. (Source: Weibo)

The ROG Phone 2's Chinese pricing may work out great for mobile gamers, if not for Vivo

Vivo is set to release a phone that will not only support 5G, but will also feature the latest flagship processor from Qualcomm. A promotional image supposedly associated with this phone (the iQOO Pro 5G) has leaked via Weibo. It ...
Deirdre O Donnell, 26 Jul 2019 19:24
The current Xiaomi Mi Gaming notebook. (Source: Xiaomi)

New Xiaomi Mi Gaming notebooks may come with either RTX 2060 or GTX 1660 Ti

Xiaomi is now rumored to have updates for its Mi Gaming notebook line in the works. The 2019 versions of these laptops may be powered by either the RTX 2060 or GTX 1660 Ti. This is not much of a stretch, as last year's models were...
Deirdre O Donnell, 26 Jul 2019 16:05
Some material that may be part of the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro's promotion. (Source: IndiaShopps)

Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro is now slated to come with DC-dimming

As with last year, Xiaomi is projected to update its gaming phone with a mid-year upgraded variant. It is likely to be called the Black Shark 2 Pro in 2019. It already has a reservations page on the retailer JD.com, which has let ...
Deirdre O Donnell, 25 Jul 2019 18:28
Nokia may release a pop-up camera phone soon. (Source: Twitter)

Nokia 8.2: now tipped to be the OEM's first pop-up camera phone

The renowned leaker Ishan Agarwal claims to have heard that Nokia will release its first phone with a pop-up selfie camera soon, and that it will be the 8.2. The sensor to be housed in this module may be a 32MP shooter. The 8.2 is...
Deirdre O Donnell, 25 Jul 2019 15:24
The next generation of Samsung flagship cameras may have an edge over current models. (Source: AndroidPIT)

Samsung trademarks names for new smart camera features

Some new trademarking applications associated with the OEM Samsung have reportedly been filed with UK and EU authorities. They are for "Smart ISO" and "AI ISO", and apply to Class 9 equipment. This suggests a new dimension of cont...
Deirdre O Donnell, 25 Jul 2019 14:36
CEO Lisa Su has already promised that AMD will bring more Threadripper CPUs to market. (Image source: Digital Trends)

Feasible 16 core AMD Threadripper 3000 series CPU crushes the Ryzen 9 3900X and Threadripper 2950X in multi-core workloads

Well, well, well. We might have just got our first sight of an AMD Threadripper 3000 series processor, courtesy of a posting on UserBenchmark. The processor, which we expect to see before the end of the year, is compatible with th...
Alex Alderson, 24 Jul 2019 23:04
Unofficial MacBook Pro redesign render (Source: Wccftech)

Upcoming 16-inch MacBook Pro rumored to start at US$3,000 without moving to OLED

Although the upcoming 16-inch MacBook Pro will target professionals who have a generous budget and is rumored to start at US$3,000, we are also hearing that Apple will not move to an OLED panel. The yet-to-be-confirmed portable is...
Codrut Nistor, 24 Jul 2019 12:20
The Huawei Nova 5i Pro has an official launch date: July 26

The Huawei Nova 5i Pro has an official launch date: July 26

Around a month since the introduction of the Nova 5 series, Huawei is ready to unleash the Note 5i Pro. This phone with a 6.26-inch display and a HiSilicon Kirin 810 processor will be unveiled in China on July 26 with a price tag ...
Codrut Nistor, 24 Jul 2019 10:32
The new feature appears to allow texting while a phone is locked. (Source: XDA)

Google Assistant gets the ability to text from a lockscreen on some phones

According to a new report, Google has released a new feature for the Assistant to a select group of users. This function allows them to compose and send texts directly from their phone's lockscreens. This sounds convenient, but al...
Deirdre O Donnell, 23 Jul 2019 19:47
Renders of the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 paint an attractive picture. (Source: Business Today)

Shafted: The Samsung Galaxy Note 10 could feature an underwhelming FHD+ display

The Note 10 will be a cheaper, smaller sibling to the Note 10+. We already have our misgivings as to the actual value provided by the smaller of the duo, and a new report claiming that it will feature an uninspiring FHD+ display d...
Ricci Rox, 23 Jul 2019 19:23
Intel's Comet Lake is a successor to Coffee Lake and Whiskey Lake. (Image source: eTeknix)

Mysterious 10510Y processor pops up on 3DMark

There has been mention of a 10510Y processor in a 3DMark record, according to noted database miner Tum Apisak. Although details about the chip are currently scant, the tipster did add that the CPU had been measured running at a cl...
Daniel R Deakin, 23 Jul 2019 16:55
Huawei Mate 30 Pro being taken for a ride. (Image source: Weibo)

Real-life images of possible Huawei Mate 30 Pro leaked

Some photos of what seems to be the upcoming Huawei Mate 30 Pro have been shared on the Chinese social network site Weibo. The pictures show a couple of the flagship smartphones being tested on public transport, with what appear t...
Daniel R Deakin, 23 Jul 2019 13:57
The dummy units are apparently 95% representative of the final retail versions. (Image source: Slash Leaks)

Galaxy Note 10: Dummy units offer a more precise look at the differences between the Note 10 and Note 10 Plus

We are but a few weeks away from the next Galaxy UNPACKED event, where Samsung is due to unveil the Galaxy Note 10 series. Leaked press renders and alleged live photos have given us a good idea of what the successor to the Note 9 ...
Alex Alderson, 23 Jul 2019 12:32
The Samsung Galaxy Note 10 will sport just an FHD+ display. (Source: Ishan Agarwal)

Galaxy Note 10's display, battery capacity, and S Pen improvements get detailed in a new report

A new report claims that the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Note 10 will feature an FHD+ display and a battery capacity of 3,500 mAh. Also touted are some improvements to the S Pen along with a possible implementation of some form of LG'...
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 23 Jul 2019 12:21
The Movado Connect successor runs Wear OS on 1 GB of RAM and 8 GB of storage. (Image source: Movado)

Movado Connect 2.0: A smartwatch with Wear OS and 1 GB of RAM

The hitherto unknown Movado Connect 2.0 has been discovered in a recent FCC listing. The Wear OS smartwatch comes with 1 GB of RAM, 8 GB of internal storage and will be powered by either a Snapdragon Wear 2100 or a Wear 3100.
Alex Alderson, 22 Jul 2019 20:59
The Samsung Galaxy S8. (Source: Walmart)

A Samsung Galaxy S8 reportedly helps avert a potential tragedy at sea

According to a new report, a Canadian citizen was able to call for help for himself and his island-hopping fellow tourists using his Samsung Galaxy S8, the only device that apparently survived when their boat capsized off the coas...
Deirdre O Donnell, 22 Jul 2019 20:16
A look at the back of the Mate 30 Lite (Nova 5i Pro). (Image source: Weibo)

Mate 30 Lite: First photos show off the design of the Huawei Mate 30 series

A set of Mate 30 Lite live-photos is doing the rounds, showing a punch-hole display, a capacitive fingerprint scanner and quad rear-facing cameras. The Mate 30 Lite will be sold as the Nova 5i Pro in China.
Alex Alderson, 22 Jul 2019 16:06
The LG V20 is due to receive Android 9.0 Pie this quarter. (Image source: LG)

Android 9.0 Pie is on the horizon for the LG V20

Good news LG V20 owners, it looks like your handset will receive Android 9.0 Pie in the not too distant future after all. While the South Korean company pushed the roll-out of Pie to its successor from Q2 to Q3, there is promise o...
Alex Alderson, 22 Jul 2019 15:30
A look at the Pixel 4 next to its larger sibling. (Image source: OnLeaks & iGeeksBlog)

Pixel 4: Bezels, bezels and more bezels; Pixel 4 to have a sub-80% screen-to-body ratio, triple rear-facing cameras and no notch

The release of the Pixel 4 series is edging ever nearer, so cue yet more leaked renders. This time, OnLeaks has given us a look at the Pixel 4, the design of which has been affirmed by screen protector leaks. You better like bezel...
Alex Alderson, 21 Jul 2019 23:54
The latest Huawei Mate 30 leak suggests a disappointing backward step in its design

The latest Huawei Mate 30 leak suggests a disappointing backward step in its design

The leaks that surround the Huawei Mate 30 line hint at a relatively novel conformation for its rear cameras. However, the latest such photo, allegedly linked to this series' non-Pro variant, shows no such development for its fron...
Deirdre O Donnell, 21 Jul 2019 18:52
The Nokia 7.2 may look like this. (Source: NokiaPowerUser)

Nokia's "Daredevil" and "Star-Lord" now allegedly set for August launch

The Nokia rumor mill has generated details on 2 potentially upcoming phones: the 6.2 and 7.2. They are thought to have Marvel-inspired code-names and the circular rear camera module seen in an earlier leak. The latest indication i...
Deirdre O Donnell, 21 Jul 2019 18:14
Tech journalists have noticed something unusual about the Galaxy S10 5G sold by Sprint. (Source: The Verge)

The Sprint Samsung Galaxy S10 5G may be bootloader-unlockable

The Samsung Galaxy S10 5G sold by Sprint is reportedly the Exynos-powered variant of this phone, and not the Qualcomm Snapdragon variant that may be sold elsewhere in the United States. Therefore, the former may be OEM-unlockable,...
Deirdre O Donnell, 20 Jul 2019 20:41
Updated HP Spectre x360 15 purportedly coming soon with GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q graphics (Source: item.jd.com)

OLED HP Spectre x360 15 with GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q graphics purportedly coming soon

Having a Max-Q GPU makes a lot of sense considering the form factor of the chassis. The quiet update also adds new 9th gen Core i7 CPU options and a 4K UHD OLED panel that will likely be the same Samsung panel as found on the curr...
Allen Ngo, 20 Jul 2019 20:20
Is this promotional poster for the UMIDIGI X real? (Source: GizmoChina)

UMIDIGI allegedly has a new triple-camera phone ready for launch

A leak pointing to a new mobile device with an in-display fingerprint scanner, a 4150mAh battery and rear triple cameras from UMIDIGI ha sprung online. As one of its cameras is allegedly a 48MP sensor, it is likely that this phone...
Deirdre O Donnell, 20 Jul 2019 19:47
It seems HongMeng has less to do with phones than once thought. (Source: PC Tech Magazine)

HongMeng OS is not intended for phones: Huawei executive

Huawei has reportedly developed a whole new operating system known as HongMeng. It has been speculated that this software exists as a contingency for the OEM's uncertain position with respect to the use of Android. However, the co...
Deirdre O Donnell, 20 Jul 2019 18:42
A comparison between the One Action and One Vision. (Source: 91Mobiles)

The Motorola One Action is now an Android Enterprise Recommended device

The One Action is now almost certainly Motorola's next Android One device. A phone of this name has reportedly been found on the Google databases that pertain to this program. Its entries appear to confirm a 21:9 aspect ratio and ...
Deirdre O Donnell, 19 Jul 2019 19:17

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