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The new "ZTE phone" up against Galaxy Note 10 renders. (Source: MobielKopen)

ZTE's alleged new dual-display patent looks most like a Huawei P30 without the notch

A Dutch tech blog claims to have found a ZTE patent for this OEM's latest trick: the dual-display premium phone. Unlike the pre-existing Axon M, this design puts a screen on either side of the device. As it has triple rear cameras...
Deirdre O Donnell, 19 Jul 2019 15:00
The purported trademark for the name LG M10. (Source: LetsGoDigital)

LG may have a whole new smartphone series in the works

LG may be about to release a new line of smartphones with the prefix M. According to a new report posted to a tech blog, the OEM has applied for a Korean trademark that would make the name "LG M10" official. In other related news,...
Deirdre O Donnell, 19 Jul 2019 14:02
The Samsung Galaxy M30. (Source: The Mobile Indian)

New renders hint at dual cameras for Samsung Galaxy M30s

Samsung is now linked to a potentially different variant of the Galaxy M30 smartphone. Some leaks have indicated that, should such a device exist, it may have a more powerful processor than the original. Ironically, however, new r...
Deirdre O Donnell, 19 Jul 2019 00:27
The IP camera market may grow to a multi-billion-dollar worth in the next decade. (Source: Alert Watch)

The IP camera market is now projected to be worth approximately US$20 billion in 6 years

Internet-protocol (or IP) cameras shipments are thought to grow to over 100 million by 2025, or 20% more than there are now. These projections are part of newly-published research on the IP surveillance market. It is thought to be...
Deirdre O Donnell, 18 Jul 2019 23:19
Render of an unnamed smartphone with an apparent Infinity-O display. (Image source: Twitter/Ice universe)

Smartphone with 108 MP camera and 10x optical zoom apparently coming in 2020; Samsung Galaxy S11 suggested

A particularly well-known tech tipster has made the startling proclamation that there will be a smartphone on the market by next year that will not only sport a 108 MP camera but will also offer 10x optical zoom capability. Unsurp...
Daniel R Deakin, 18 Jul 2019 20:34
The Samsung Galaxy Fold may be ready for its 2nd launch event. (Source: Samsung)

The Samsung Galaxy Fold is reportedly "good to go", according to expert Korean testers

A Korean tech news site claims that the Galaxy Fold has passed testing by a group of "professionals and professors" at 2 prominent universities in the country. Reportedly, this assessment was the flexible Samsung device's final st...
Deirdre O Donnell, 18 Jul 2019 19:05
The Samsung Galaxy A10. (Source: MySmartPrice)

Prominent leaker predicts improved camera, battery and more for the Samsung Galaxy A10s

New certifications have indicated that Samsung is about to release a new version of the Galaxy A10. The respected tipster Ishan Agarwal has just posted some potential specs for the phone on Twitter. They include better cameras, a ...
Deirdre O Donnell, 17 Jul 2019 20:48
Samsung 45 W charger will cost over US$55 (Source: SamMobile)

Samsung’s upcoming 45 W fast charger will cost almost as much as a low-end smartphone

Samsung is apparently to give consumers one more reason to hate it: the company is planning to launch the Galaxy Note 10 with 45 W fast charging support, but without a charger to meet the requirements in the retail package. The 45...
Codrut Nistor, 17 Jul 2019 14:53
A new render for the Galaxy Watch Active 2. (Source: Android Headlines)

Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 now rumored to have special Under Armour-branded edition

Samsung is now thought to have a successor for the Galaxy Watch Active in the works. The latest leaks on the subject claims that one variant of this putative wearable will be produced in collaboration with the sportswear company U...
Deirdre O Donnell, 17 Jul 2019 14:20
Apple iPhone 11/XI models (Source: Marques Brownlee on YouTube)

Unofficial video shows all three iPhone 11 models

The upcoming three smartphones by Apple — expected to hit the market as the iPhone 11 or iPhone XI family — have about the same size as their predecessors, but come with a triple rear camera setup with a rumored zoom factor of 3X....
Codrut Nistor, 17 Jul 2019 13:56
The MediaTek Helio P90: could it be the template for a new SoC? (Source: MediaTek)

MediaTek allegedly plans to step into mobile gaming arena with new, custom-build SoC

New leaks that allegedly emanate from Chinese sources point to the imminent release of a new processor by MediaTek: the Helio G90. This CPU is also directed at relatively fresh ground for the Taiwanese silicon-smiths. It is purpor...
Deirdre O Donnell, 16 Jul 2019 19:03
This phone may be getting some new siblings soon. (Source: GSMArena)

OPPO trademarks a whole bunch of new names for K-series smartphones

To say OPPO may be planning to expand its K series of smartphones may be somewhat of an understatement. The OEM has reportedly made a total of 21 trademarking applications for new device names along these lines. This volume of sub...
Deirdre O Donnell, 16 Jul 2019 17:16
Samsung Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N970F) on Geekbench (Source: Ice universe on Twitter)

Exynos 9825-powered Galaxy Note 10 hits Geekbench

The next-gen Exynos 9825-powered Samsung Galaxy flagships are flooding Geekbench and the results definitely look good. Alongside the Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N970F), the Galaxy S10+ (SM-G975F) was also spotted on the website of the afor...
Codrut Nistor, 16 Jul 2019 09:58
New renders suggest a hidden front-facing camera for the Honor 9X Pro. (Source: MySmartPrice)

Latest renders point to pop-up cameras for Honor 9X series

According to some new leaks, the Honor 9X and its Pro variant will have full-screen displays. This will allegedly be conferred by selfie cameras hidden in pop-up modules. One of these Huawei sub-brand phones may also have appeared...
Deirdre O Donnell, 15 Jul 2019 22:43
Will Vivo's V1921A look something like this? (Source: The News Minute)

More details of as-yet unreleased Vivo mid-ranger surface on Geekbench

The V1921A is a new device from Vivo that has triple cameras and an in-display fingerprint scanner. It has been certified by TENAA, and has now also appeared on the benchmarking site Geekbench. Its results show that it is powered ...
Deirdre O Donnell, 15 Jul 2019 19:36
The phone in a new leak looks a lot like this. (Source: Memeburn)

Samsung Galaxy Fold (in new revamped form) allegedly caught in live images on Indian transport system

A SamMobile source claims to have spotted a working unit of the Samsung Galaxy Fold in the hands of someone on the New Delhi metro recently. It is likely that this device has the updated design it needs to secure a re-do of its pl...
Deirdre O Donnell, 14 Jul 2019 18:07
The LG G6 may be updated to Android Pie soon. (Source: GSMArena)

Android Pie for the LG G6 (European variant) allegedly surfaces in leaked beta form

The G6 is LG's flagship smartphone for 2017. Despite this, it is yet to be officially updated to the latest version of Android. A Redditor claims to have found a beta for this very upgrade - albeit for just 1 region-specific varia...
Deirdre O Donnell, 14 Jul 2019 17:34
The Samsung Galaxy Note 10+. (Source: OnLeaks)

Opinion | The Samsung Galaxy Note 10 may be yet another step in the wrong direction for the smartphone industry

Every year, OEMs increase prices on their new devices. The Samsung Galaxy Note 10 phones will be no different, as a new leak claims that the Note 10 could start at US$999. That's the same MSRP the Note 9 launched with but the main...
Ricci Rox, 14 Jul 2019 13:19
The Samsung Galaxy Note 10. (Source: Business Today)

Previously debunked feature now said to be coming with the Samsung Galaxy Note 10+

Samsung will release the Note 10 and Note 10+ next month. As the date draws closers, leaks reveal more differences between the devices, and the latest is on the kind of fast-charge the devices will feature. The Note 10+ will featu...
Ricci Rox, 14 Jul 2019 12:46
(Image source: Discord)

GPD Win Max: New leaks reveal a PS Vita style d-pad, revised keyboard, dual fans and a trackpad

News about the GPD Win Max has been quiet since April, but a host of leaked photos give a better look at the 8-inch handheld. Dual-fans, a larger keyboard, a PlayStation Vita style d-pad and even a trackpad? One-Netbook and Smach ...
Alex Alderson, 13 Jul 2019 22:35
Apple no longer sells a 13-inch MacBook Pro without a Touch Bar. (Image source: Apple)

The new entry-level 13-inch MacBook Pro comes with a customised Intel CPU, Iris Plus Graphics and crushes its predecessor in multi-core tasks

The 2019 13-inch MacBook Pro is almost here, but numerous Geekbench listings have already gone live demonstrating the entry-level's single and multi-core performance. Unsurprisingly, the quad-core laptop hammers its dual-core pred...
Alex Alderson, 13 Jul 2019 20:35
Huawei seems to have no end of ideas for new OS names. (Source: Cnet)

Huawei allegedly trademarks yet another new OS name

Huawei is now linked to multiple different possible names for its well-publicized in-house OS, which may replace Android on its phones in the near future. A new possible leak has turned up another new such term for this system: Ha...
Deirdre O Donnell, 13 Jul 2019 19:19
The Vivo S1. (Source: IndiaShopps)

Vivo debuts S series of phones in India

Vivo has launched a phone called the S1 for the Indian market. Unlike the existing device of the same name for the Chinese region, it is a new product powered by the MediaTek Helio P65 SoC, runs Android 9.0 and has triple rear cam...
Deirdre O Donnell, 12 Jul 2019 18:24
The Snapdragon Wear 3100 may be followed up by the 2700. (Source: Qualcomm)

Next-gen Snapdragon Wear SoC now rumored to be based on budget smartphone silicon

The Snapdragon Wear 3100 is the latest platform for Google-powered wearables. New leaks suggest that a successor for this SoC is already in the works. It is rumored to be called the Snapdragon Wear 2700, and to be a derivative of ...
Deirdre O Donnell, 11 Jul 2019 23:56
The Snapdragon 665 may be found in another new phone soon. (Source: Qualcomm)

OPPO might be the next OEM to release a phone based on the new Snapdragon 665 SoC

New certifications pertaining to a device called the OPPO CPH1931 have allegedly been found online. This device as described is a phone with a 6.1-inch screen and a 5000mAh battery. Its most interesting attribute so far may be ref...
Deirdre O Donnell, 11 Jul 2019 22:52
This may be an upcoming LG flagship phone's official trademark. (Source: LetsGoDigital)

LG trademarks its post-G9 flagship names in advance

A new leak indicates that LG has successfully attained trademarks for names that sound like flagship phones to be released after 2020. There is no G11 or G12, however: instead, they appear to fall in line with the Vx0 phablet line...
Deirdre O Donnell, 11 Jul 2019 20:44
The latest leaks indicate that the Mi A2 Lite is also getting an update. (Source: Kimovil)

The Xiaomi Mi A3 saga continues: Latest rumor hints at 2 variants with different CPUs

Various leaks have indicated that Xiaomi's Mi Ax series will be updated soon. Some leaks have also suggested that this year's iteration will be a rebrand of the OEM's new quasi-premium, youth-oriented Mi CC9e. However, the freshes...
Deirdre O Donnell, 11 Jul 2019 18:48
Amazfit GTR: Huami to launch its new smartwatch on July 16 (Image source: Huami Technology)

Amazfit GTR: Huami to launch its new smartwatch on July 16

Huami, not to be confused with Huawei, produces wearables not only for Xiaomi but also has its own line of smartwatches and fitness trackers. The company recently released the Amazfit Verge 2 smartwatch with EKG functionality and ...
Alex Alderson, 11 Jul 2019 18:02
Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 dual main camera closeup (Source: SamMobile)

Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 specs list spotted, dual main camera and in-display fingerprint reader included

A brand-new report on the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 confirms some of the specs that we already heard about — Qualcomm Snapdragon 855, dual main camera, Android 9.0 Pie-based firmware — and also reveals some fresh details, inc...
Codrut Nistor, 11 Jul 2019 16:13
Unofficial 16-inch MacBook Pro render (Source: GizChina)

Production of a 16-inch MacBook Pro rumored to start in the final quarter of 2019

This is not the first time that a 16-inch MacBook hits the rumor mill, but the latest leak that concerns Apple's upcoming portable comes with some new information. To be more specific, now we know that the tech giant headquartered...
Codrut Nistor, 11 Jul 2019 13:09
Microsoft patent for "charging device for removable input modules" (Source: USPTO)

Microsoft patent for detachable controllers for mobile devices surfaces online

The patent application filed by Microsoft back in 2017 has surfaced online now and the document made available by the USPTO clearly shows diagrams of detachable controllers that have been designed to work with smartphones and tabl...
Codrut Nistor, 10 Jul 2019 23:40
Samsung Galaxy A90 5G variant hits Geekbench

5G variant of the Snapdragon 855-powered Samsung Galaxy A90 hits Geekbench

Confirming some earlier leaks, the Samsung device carrying the model number SM-A908N surfaced on Geekbench. This 5G variant of the Galaxy A90 sports a Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 processor and 6 GB of memory, runs on Android 9.0 Pie-b...
Codrut Nistor, 10 Jul 2019 19:54
Intel Core i7 10th generation "The Power of 10" teaser

Intel's upcoming "Comet Lake" processor family leaks online, prices could start at US$129 for a quad-core

The Intel Core "Comet Lake" processor family has leaked out along specifications of no less than 13 different SKUs, alongside most of their prices and rumors concerning the LGA 1159 platform. The quad-core i3-10100 will apparently...
Codrut Nistor, 09 Jul 2019 20:00
It seems that a new version of the Galaxy A50 is on the way. (Source: MySmartPrice)

New Samsung Galaxy A-series variant spotted in online leaks, almost exactly resembles A50

A Samsung phone with an unfamiliar model number has appeared on the Geekbench testing database. It is described as having 4GB of RAM and being powered by the Exynos 9610 SoC - as is the Galaxy A50, which was released some time ago...
Deirdre O Donnell, 09 Jul 2019 19:10
OPPO introduced the shark-fin look in the Reno line. (Source: TechNave)

OPPO Reno's design allegedly copied in new smartphone patent

The lesser-spotted Chinese OEM Haipai has filed a patent for a new phone with a type of pop-up module for the selfie camera that rises from the top of the device as a wedge. Sound familiar? If so, you may be thinking of OPPO, who ...
Deirdre O Donnell, 09 Jul 2019 17:39
Existing Realme 3 smartphone to get a sibling, Realme 3i hits Geekbench

MediaTek Helio P60-powered Realme 3i hits Geekbench

The MediaTek Helio P70-powered Realme 3 handset will get a compact sibling. The alleged Realme 3i surfaced on Geekbench as the RMX1827 with the slower Helio P60 processor, 3 GB of memory, and Android 9.0 Pie-based firmware. Teased...
Codrut Nistor, 09 Jul 2019 16:14
Samsung may be getting 2nd-gen Galaxy Buds ready for release. (Source: Samsung)

New Samsung AKG-linked wireless audio products may be on the way

Samsung's SmartThings app has been found to contain diagrams of heretofore-unreleased pairs of headphones and wireless earbuds. The latter have AKG branding, whereas the former have these 3 letters as part of their model number. I...
Deirdre O Donnell, 08 Jul 2019 22:37
Samsung Galaxy A10s (SM-A107F) on NBTC (Source: Venkatesh Babu.G on Twitter)

Samsung Galaxy A10s gets one more certification

If there were still some doubts left regarding the name of the next device to join the Galaxy A10 lineup, a new certification body confirms that the Galaxy A10s with the model number SM-A107F/DS is in the cards. Sadly, the details...
Codrut Nistor, 08 Jul 2019 18:30
Google is still a fan of bezels, for some reason. (Image source: OnLeaks & Pricebaba)

Pixel 4: Here is a first look at the front of the Pixel 4 XL; thicc bezels, five cameras and no headphone jack

The Pixel 4 XL will have a 6.25-inch display, dual front-facing cameras and perhaps even a Project Soli radar-based biometric face authentication system. By golly, bezels are here to stay though, while the headphone jack is restin...
Alex Alderson, 08 Jul 2019 13:28
App names trademarked by Huawei, apparently for HongMeng OS (Source: Indiashopps)

Huawei trademarks new apps, most likely to be integrated into HongMeng OS

Although its relationship with the US has improved a lot and last month's troubles seem to be gone, Huawei is working hard on its own operating system. HongMeng OS will replace Android on a wide range of devices and some of its co...
Codrut Nistor, 08 Jul 2019 09:14
The facial recognition market is set to roughly double in the next 5 years

The facial recognition market is set to roughly double in the next 5 years

Facial recognition is projected to continue to grow as an industry into the next decade. Its market is estimated at being worth US$3.2 billion now. However, this value is projected to grow to $7 billion by 2024.
Deirdre O Donnell, 07 Jul 2019 23:13
A new version of the Meizu 16s may be in the works. (Source: GSMArena)

Meizu 16s Pro is spotted on Chinese retailer's website

With its Snapdragon 855 processor, in-display fingerprint sensor and 48MP main camera, the Meizu 16s is a 2019 flagship smartphone in its own right. An electronics blog claims to have found screenshots indicating that the e-store ...
Deirdre O Donnell, 07 Jul 2019 18:47
The Vivo V1921A on TENAA's website. (Source: TENAA)

Vivo now linked to new, triple-camera phone with in-display fingerprint scanner

TENAA has reportedly certified a new device for Vivo. It is described as a 6.38 inch-display phone with a 4420mAh battery. The images associated with this listing show 3 rear-facing cameras and no visible fingerprint scanner.
Deirdre O Donnell, 07 Jul 2019 17:27
The Xiaomi Mi A3 could look like this when it is released. (Source: GizmoChina)

The Xiaomi Mi CC9e may become the Mi A3 in the US

The Mi CC9e is one of Xiaomi's latest phones on the Chinese market. Despite its mid-range specs, it still features an in-display fingerprint scanner and the new Snapdragon 665 processor. There is now evidence that this device may ...
Deirdre O Donnell, 06 Jul 2019 14:56
A shot of the alleged upcoming Nokia device. (Source: XDA)

Nokia is rumored to have a new 48MP mid-range phone in the works

A new report includes images of a heretofore-unseen phone linked to Nokia with triple cameras in a single circular module. Some material allegedly posted alongside these photos asserts that the main lens has a 48MP resolution. How...
Deirdre O Donnell, 06 Jul 2019 14:17
Deepfake: Are these the first official Mate 30 Pro adverts? (Image source: Weibo)

Deepfake: Are these the first official Mate 30 Pro adverts?

First, we had a back glass leak, next a few fan-made renders, and now apparently a set of official adverts? A deepfake or something more legit?
Alex Alderson, 06 Jul 2019 04:20
A look at three of the patented designs. (Image source: WinFuture)

Huawei is playing with how best to contextualise UI around a punch-hole camera

Some intriguing patents have been published by the German patent office. They show that Huawei is toying with the idea of how to contextualise UI and UX around a punch-hole camera. So, it appears that the Chinese manufacturer is h...
Alex Alderson, 05 Jul 2019 23:01
The OPPO A9x may have a new, more powerful variant. (Source: OPPO)

OPPO may make a new 8GB variant of the A9x available soon

The OPPO A9x is a mid-range smartphone based on the MediaTek Helio P70 SoC. It was released as a single 6GB RAM SKU in May 2019. Now, it has reportedly returned to the TENAA certification authority in a new, 8GB incarnation.
Deirdre O Donnell, 05 Jul 2019 18:05
The Honor V20's successor may have an improved SoC and 5G. (Source: Fossbytes)

Initial leak points to Kirin 985 for the Honor V30

A new rumor posted to Weibo suggests that Honor is working on a next-generation flagship already. It links the V30 to the Kirin 985, one of Huawei's next premium SoCs. The leak also hints at 5G support in this phone.
Deirdre O Donnell, 04 Jul 2019 14:41
Samsung Galaxy S11 unofficial concept render (Source: Juno on Twitter)

Samsung Galaxy S11 concept surfaces online, quad main camera in tow

Although nothing more than an unofficial render that looks more like a sketch, the image that surfaced on Twitter claiming to show what the next-gen Galaxy S flagship looks like reveals two key features: a quad-camera assembly on ...
Codrut Nistor, 03 Jul 2019 08:01

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