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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

GTA VI: A return to Vice City? (Image source: Wallsdesk)

GTA VI: Project Americas codename, next-gen exclusive and a return to Vice City with a Narcos twist?

A thread posted by someone purporting to have information on GTA VI from insider sources has gained a lot of attention on Reddit. The post goes into great detail about the locations, development and story arc of the sequel to GTA ...

Alex Alderson, 02 Jul 2019 17:47

Samsung SM-A307FN Geekbench listing (Source: MySmartPrice News)

Alleged Galaxy A30s hits Geekbench

The Geekbench entry for a Samsung device known as SM-A307FN suggests that the upcoming Galaxy A30s could be very similar to the Galaxy A30. The listing on the popular benchmark database reveals the same Exynos 7904 processor and 3...

Codrut Nistor, 02 Jul 2019 14:11

Motorola XT2025-1 details (Source: Nashville Chatter)

Motorola XT2025-1 hits FCC

While everyone is expecting for the return of the legendary Motorola Razr, the US market should get ready to receive another handset from this brand. Unfortunately, this phone has no official name yet. For now, all we know is that...

Codrut Nistor, 02 Jul 2019 12:27

Apple tablets, tablet market to hit US$600 billion in 2026

The tablet market is expected to hit US$600 billion by 2026

Although tablets were expected to go extinct, a new study by Future Market Insights predicts that the demand for such pieces of hardware "will surge extensively in the upcoming years" thanks to multiple reasons. This report claims...

Codrut Nistor, 02 Jul 2019 10:14

Smartphone market analysis chart June 2019 (Source: Canalys)

Canalys: 5G phone shipments will overtake 4G in 2023

According to Canalys mobile VP Nicole Peng, 5G smartphones will see a rapid adoption in China thanks to the strong government roadmap and the financial capabilities of the local operators. Global 5G phone shipments are expected to...

Codrut Nistor, 01 Jul 2019 18:41

The Xiaomi CC 9e may have already completed some benchmarks. (Source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Mi CC 9e spotted on Geekbench

A device called the Xiaomi Mi CC 9e has appeared on the Geekbench 4 website. Its results in these tests depict it as a 6GB phone powered by the Snapdragon 660 SoC. The Mi CC 9e also apparently runs Android Pie, but that is all tha...

Deirdre O Donnell, 01 Jul 2019 18:20

Concept render by @CConceptCreator based off the back glass leak. (Image source: @CConceptCreator)

No squares allowed: Here is the clearest indication yet of what the back of Mate 30 Pro will look like

A photo of what is supposedly the back of the Mate 30 Pro has leaked out of China, showing a distinct change in the design language of its predecessor. Call us cynical, but the timing of this "leak" coincides awfully well with the...

Alex Alderson, 01 Jul 2019 16:53

Fast Share may appear on Google Account-enabled devices soon. (Source: XDA)

Google is now reportedly piloting Fast Share, an AirDrop alternative

Google may be working on a new way to send files between devices without necessarily relying on the internet. This new feature, called Fast Share, may be intended to compete with Apple's AirDrop. Unlike Android Beam, it involves t...

Deirdre O Donnell, 30 Jun 2019 18:38

The HTC U12+ Android Pie update is rolling out - in Taiwan, at least. (Source: GSMArena.com)

HTC U12+ reportedly updating to Android Pie in Taiwan

HTC has reportedly taken the next steps on its Android update roadmap for its older devices. A Twitter user located in Taiwan has posted the upgrade notification for version 9.0 (Pie) on their U12+. However, this has yet to be fol...

Deirdre O Donnell, 30 Jun 2019 14:55

Xiaomi has opened a testing program for Android Q on the Pocophone F1. (Source: DirectD)

Xiaomi invites Pocophone F1 users to test Android Q for their device

Xiaomi has announced that it has a build of Android Q for the Pocophone F1. However, it is still not ready for public release. Therefore, it has issued a call for testers who will install and run this OS on their device.

Deirdre O Donnell, 29 Jun 2019 20:40

Bid farewell to the GeForce RTX 2070 and RTX 2080. (Image source: NVIDIA)

No price cuts for the RTX 20 series as NVIDIA kills off all but the RTX 2060; Super prices and release dates confirmed

The release of the RTX 20 Super series will not coincide with price drops for current RTX 20 Desktop GPUs. Instead, NVIDIA will only keep on the RTX 2060 and RTX 2080 Ti, with the other two SKUs being replaced by their Super succe...

Alex Alderson, 29 Jun 2019 19:19

The Ryzen 9 3900X and 3950X look set to redefine multi-core performance for desktop processors. (Image source: AMD)

The Ryzen 9 3900X eats Intel and Threadripper processors for breakfast, lunch and dinner in multi-core benchmarks

The upcoming 12 core and 24 thread Ryzen 9 3900X has posted seriously impressive Geekbench 4.3 and SiSoftware multi-core scores, leaving the Core i9-9900K and even the Threadripper 2950X in its wake. The benchmark results confirm ...

Alex Alderson, 29 Jun 2019 12:59

The Huawei Nova 5 has been released in China. (Source: Huawei)

Huawei Nova 5i confirmed to have Google Play certification, along with Honor 20 and 20 Pro

Those who own or plan on owning Huawei or Honor Android devices may have been alarmed by reports that their parent company had lost crucial certifications necessary to use this OS. Despite this, however, Honor's latest flagships (...

Deirdre O Donnell, 28 Jun 2019 19:27

The Galaxy A10 may get a more powerful sibling soon. (Source: India Express)

Putative Samsung Galaxy A10s is now a Wi-Fi-certified device

A new Samsung device with the model number SM-A107F has surfaced in a number of new leaks recently. Now, the same has shown up on the Wi-Fi Alliance's website as a device cleared to use this technology. Therefore, this phone - whi...

Deirdre O Donnell, 28 Jun 2019 17:14

The Samsung Galaxy Note 10+. (Image source: TechTalkTV)

Leaked real-life photos of the Galaxy Note 10+ appear online

Let's go! A set of photos of supposedly the upcoming Galaxy Note 10+ are circulating online, showcasing what looks to be a stunning device. With a near 100% screen-to-body ratio, practically zero bezels and a curved display, the N...

Alex Alderson, 28 Jun 2019 12:00

The Galaxy A80 is currently at the top of the A-series hierarchy. (Source: Livemint)

There are two Snapdragon 855-powered Samsung Galaxy A-series phones on the way

Samsung has released a bunch of A-series phones this year and is set to crown the pile with the ultimate Galaxy A device. "Devices" is the right word, actually, as there will apparently be two of them. Both are expected to be powe...

Ricci Rox, 27 Jun 2019 18:08

Will the triple fans keep the Xe as cool as it looks? (Image source: Intel China)

Cold as ice: Intel sets its sights on AMD and NVIDIA with new Xe GPU details, official renders and a 2020 launch

Intel has lifted the lid on its Xe GPUs, revealing what could be one of its consumer desktop cards, along with specifications and proposed release dates. Hardware raytracing on 7 nm chipsets by 2021, anyone?

Alex Alderson, 27 Jun 2019 17:43

The Vivo iQOO Neo will launch on July 2, 2019. (Source: Vivo)

iQOO Neo to launch in July 2019, comes with 22.5W Flash Charge for a 4500mAh battery

iQOO is a new brand from the OEM Vivo that has already released a flagship smartphone for this year. Now, it is to be joined by the Neo, a more mid-range device with a 2018 premium SoC. The company has also reportedly confirmed th...

Deirdre O Donnell, 27 Jun 2019 17:16

Xiaomi CC series teaser, Xiaomi Mi CC9e coming soon (Source: MySmartPrice)

Xiaomi Mi CC9e to launch in China with four storage variants and three color choices

With a name that stands for "Curious & Creative," the Xiaomi Mi CC9e will soon launch in China with 4/6 GB of memory and 64/128 GB of storage space. Expected to use the Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 processor, this handset will allegedl...

Codrut Nistor, 27 Jun 2019 12:21

ARM's lead CPU architect Mike Filippo hired by Apple

Apple recently hired Mike Filippo, who formerly served as ARM's lead CPU architect. While this move may mean that Apple will begin developing an ARM-based MacBook (as so many have hoped the past few years), it is more likely that ...

Sam Medley, 27 Jun 2019 00:11

Both next-gen consoles are expected to be released in 2020. (Image source: Daily Express)

The next-gen console hype circus continues: Rumor claims the PS5 offers 10-15% more performance than the Xbox Scarlett

A message posted on the Twitter account for PlayStation Latest has made quite a confident claim in regard to the performance power of the PlayStation 5. According to the post, the next-gen console from Sony will outrun its future ...

Daniel R Deakin, 25 Jun 2019 22:28

A shot allegedly taken with a Realme quad camera. (Source: Twitter)

Realme teases the next-gen Samsung GW1 64MP sensor in a new quad-camera phone

The OPPO sub-brand Realme has posted a new teaser to its official Weibo channel. It purports to show an upcoming phone with a total of 4 rear cameras. The most prominent of these is the Samsung GW1, a revolutionary 64MP ISOCELL se...

Deirdre O Donnell, 25 Jun 2019 22:27

OnePlus is entering the TV market, but in which category? (Source: Twitter)

The OnePlus TV may not be OLED

Last year, OnePlus announced that it was to release its first ever TV. However, not much has been heard about this product since then. Now, a renowned leaker claims that it is "not very far away", but that it is likely to have an ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 25 Jun 2019 21:35

Could the 2nd-gen Galaxy Fold look like this? (Source: LetsGoDigital)

Next-gen Galaxy Folds could have punch-hole cameras

Samsung has allegedly filed a patent for a foldable device that looks quite different from the Galaxy Fold as previewed earlier this year. It describes a device with one extensive display that behaves more like the Huawei Mate X. ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 25 Jun 2019 19:36

New rumor from IHS Markit points to 16-inch MacBook Pro this fall

Recent rumors from analyst group IHS Markit are predicting a 16-inch MacBook Pro. The new device, which is speculated to feature a larger 3072x1920 display from LG, could debut at Apple's fall event this September. The laptop woul...

Sam Medley, 24 Jun 2019 22:39

The SM-T545 may be an updated version of a tablet like this. (Source: Harvey Norman)

Probable new Samsung Galaxy Tab shows up on Geekbench

A device with the model number SM-T545 has posted results on the Geekbench 4 website. Its designation suggests that it is a new Samsung tablet, possibly a Galaxy Tab A or Active. With 4GB of RAM and the Snapdragon 710 SoC, it is a...

Deirdre O Donnell, 24 Jun 2019 20:07

The Mi Max 3 may not get a successor this year. (Source: The Economic Times)

No Mi Max 4 this year: Xiaomi CEO

The Xiaomi Mi Max 4, as well as a possible Pro variant for this phone, had been rumored for release. However, Lei Jun, the OEM's chief executive officer (CEO) has contradicted this on Weibo. It now seems that any devices of this l...

Deirdre O Donnell, 24 Jun 2019 19:35

The Lenovo Z6 will run on the new Snapdragon 730 processor. (Source: Weibo)

Lenovo VP confirms Snapdragon 730 for the Z6

A recent teaser for the upcoming Lenovo Z6 smartphone suggested that it would have Sony AI cameras, a high-capacity battery and a "next-generation" processor. Subsequently, the OEM's vice president got on his Weibo and released mo...

Deirdre O Donnell, 24 Jun 2019 17:56

The Galaxy S10+ Prism Silver is only available in a handful of markets. (Source: 9to5Google)

The Samsung Galaxy S10+ Prism Silver edition is headed to a new market

According to a new report, Samsung will release the Galaxy S10+ in its Prism Silver color option to the Indian market soon. Furthermore, the Galaxy M30s will also become available for sale in this country. This new phone is a new,...

Deirdre O Donnell, 24 Jun 2019 17:12

One of Xiaomi's new CC phones teased in Weibo video

Xiaomi is seemedly already building hype for its new brand, CC, and its upcoming devices. One of them is apparently featured in a new video released onto Chinese social media by the company. This clip does not offer many actual de...

Deirdre O Donnell, 23 Jun 2019 19:25

The Samsung Galaxy A10 appears to be getting an upgraded variant. (Source: DirectD)

A new version of the Samsung Galaxy A10 with a fingerprint scanner and bigger battery may be in the works

A phone with the model number SM-A107F has allegedly gone through certification at the US' FCC. As this number is close to that of the Samsung Galaxy A10, it appears that the device in question is a new variant of the same. Unlike...

Deirdre O Donnell, 23 Jun 2019 17:07

Competition can be a great thing. (Image source: Intel)

Intel responds to the Ryzen 3000 series; price cuts incoming

AMD tends to undercut Intel on price, but the blue corner is looking to turn the tide with a series of price cuts for its 9th generation processors.

Alex Alderson, 22 Jun 2019 20:56

The XPS 15 7590 will be the first in the series to feature an OLED panel. (Image source: Dell)

Dell to release the 4K OLED version of the XPS 15 7590 on June 27

The new XPS 15 is almost upon us, but there will be no long wait for a 4K OLED option. Dell will bring the 4K OLED model to market on June 27, with the XPS 15 7590 being the first in the series to feature such display technology.

Alex Alderson, 22 Jun 2019 20:04

The Moto Z4 may not get Android R. (Source: Digital Trends)

Looking forward to Android R on the Moto Z4? Don't count on it

A popular tech blog claims to have gotten the word from Motorola that its latest major release, the Moto Z4, may only get 1 full Android version update during its life cycle. Therefore, the new phone will see Q, but could miss out...

Deirdre O Donnell, 22 Jun 2019 18:13

Huawei has allegedly cut its orders from Foxconn. (Source: Reuters)

Update | Various different businesses allegedly feel the pinch of Huawei's ban from working with US corporations

Huawei has refuted reports that the volume of its orders for new smartphone units from the manufacturer Foxconn have been downsized. This allegation is linked to the OEM's recent ban from working with US companies. On that note, i...

Deirdre O Donnell, 22 Jun 2019 14:25

The Samsung Galaxy M30. (Source: Samsung)

Samsung may have a new, more powerful variant of the Galaxy M30 in the works

The Galaxy M30 is one of Samsung's newest mid-range devices. However, it appears that the OEM is already planning to refresh this phone with a different, faster CPU. On the other hand, this possibility has only been indicated thro...

Deirdre O Donnell, 22 Jun 2019 13:31

Samsung charger with fast charging capabilities

45 W charging might debut with the Galaxy A90

Although 45 W fast charging is expected to make its debut with the Galaxy Note 10 and Note 10 Pro, the upcoming Galaxy A90 might become the first Samsung handset to feature this technology. For now, Samsung is stuck at 25 W when i...

Codrut Nistor, 21 Jun 2019 23:21

The original Samsung Galaxy R was succeeded by the Galaxy R Style. (Image source: Android Community)

Wave goodbye to the Samsung Galaxy A90 and say hello to the Samsung Galaxy R series

It seems possible that Samsung will resurrect the Galaxy R brand-name to include what many believed was going to be the Samsung Galaxy A90. According to a well-known industry leaker, the Samsung model SM-A90X will likely be part o...

Daniel R Deakin, 21 Jun 2019 22:51

Samsung Galaxy Note 10 cases by Olixar (Source: Android Community)

Olixar cases for Samsung Galaxy Note 10 show up online

Although the next-gen Galaxy Note phablet is expected to be revealed in early August, Mobile Fun has just done it again and unveiled a bunch of Olixar cases for this upcoming device. These products reveal that Note 10 will also ha...

Codrut Nistor, 21 Jun 2019 21:22

Fresh leaks suggest that this is the Mi CC9. (Source: GSMArena)

Meet Xiaomi's new, youth-oriented brand: CC

Xiaomi's CEO, Lei Jun, recently took to Weibo to introduce the OEM's latest split-off, CC. It is apparently informed by the "Chic & Cool 90 team", or designers that were born in the 90s, came from the main company's recent acquisi...

Deirdre O Donnell, 21 Jun 2019 19:38

An up-to-date render for the Samsung Galaxy Note 10. (Source: Business Today)

TOF camera now projected for Samsung Galaxy Note 10

Samsung has just allegedly trademarked a product called "Make & Play 3D", which apparently involves a time-of-flight (TOF) module that brings depth-sensing to devices such as smartphones. This suggests that upcoming releases from ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 21 Jun 2019 18:57

Lenovo Z6 confirmed to feature triple cameras by Sony, Qualcomm Snapdragon 730 processor

The Lenovo Z6 will soon take its place in Lenovo's portfolio straight between the Snapdragon 855-powered Z6 Pro flagship and the Snapdragon 710-driven mid-range Z6 Youth Edition. This upcoming handset will come with Sony AI triple...

Codrut Nistor, 21 Jun 2019 09:22

Microsoft Bing may have as many as 450 million users per month. (Source: TNW)

Are Bing and Edge really duds? Maybe not, according to new leak

Microsoft does not normally release data on the performance of its in-house search engine and browser. However, a new leaked slide may give an idea of how Bing and Edge are doing. Apparently, Bing has over 450 million monthly acti...

Deirdre O Donnell, 20 Jun 2019 23:50

Are these the Pixel 4's new colorways? (Source: IndiaShopps)

More Pixel 4 leaks, more colors: Latest renders show Not Pink replaced by new option

The Pixel 4 has appeared in yet more renders offering a new layer of detail about this phone prior to his launch. It concerns its color choices, and indicates that there will be three: black, white and (for the first time) green. ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 20 Jun 2019 23:12

PlayStation 5: Rumoured list of launch titles includes Gran Turismo 7, Black Ops 5 and a PUBG remaster, but no GTA VI.

A new rumour about the launch titles for the PlayStation 5 has been circulating online. The list looks similar to one posted on Pastebin a few months ago but with one triple-A addition and one notable absentee. Still, Gran Turismo...

Alex Alderson, 20 Jun 2019 20:12

GPS spoofing attack could drive a Tesla Model S or 3 off the road, as security researchers find

The Tesla Models S or 3 have a feature called Navigate on Autopilot feature, which can allow one of these vehicles to follow a certain route while driving autonomously. The security firm Regulus Cyber has claimed that they are sus...

Deirdre O Donnell, 20 Jun 2019 17:57

Part of LG's teaser campaign for the W series of phones. (Source: Amazon.in)

One of LG's upcoming 'Amazon.in Specials' gets leaked prior to launch

LG intends to release its new mid-range smartphones, the W series, as Amazon exclusives in India. However, one variant of this series, the W10, has allegedly surfaced on the Android Enterprise database. It shows that the phone may...

Deirdre O Donnell, 20 Jun 2019 17:03

Samsung Galaxy Watch could get a successor in less than two months, Galaxy Watch 2 codename is Renaissance

Codename: Renaissance — Samsung Galaxy Watch 2 might arrive in early August

According to a source familiar with the inner workings of the South Korean tech giant, Samsung is planning to revive the Galaxy Watch lineup on August 7. The codename of the Galaxy Watch 2 is "Renaissance" but there is no informat...

Codrut Nistor, 20 Jun 2019 12:28

The Xiaomi M1904F3BC's front and rear panels. (Source: TENAA)

A new variation on or version of the Xiaomi Mi 9 may be on the way

A new certification for a phone called the Xiaomi M1904F3BC has allegedly been found on the TENAA website. It is depicted as having triple rear cameras in a straight line aligned with a corner of its black rear panel, a waterdrop ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 19 Jun 2019 17:48

Leaks / Rumors

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

GTA VI: Project Americas codename, next-gen exclusive and a return to Vice City with a Narcos twist?

Alleged Galaxy A30s hits Geekbench

Motorola XT2025-1 hits FCC

The tablet market is expected to hit US$600 billion by 2026

Canalys: 5G phone shipments will overtake 4G in 2023

Xiaomi Mi CC 9e spotted on Geekbench

No squares allowed: Here is the clearest indication yet of what the back of Mate 30 Pro will look like

Google is now reportedly piloting Fast Share, an AirDrop alternative

HTC U12+ reportedly updating to Android Pie in Taiwan

Xiaomi invites Pocophone F1 users to test Android Q for their device

No price cuts for the RTX 20 series as NVIDIA kills off all but the RTX 2060; Super prices and release dates confirmed

The Ryzen 9 3900X eats Intel and Threadripper processors for breakfast, lunch and dinner in multi-core benchmarks

Huawei Nova 5i confirmed to have Google Play certification, along with Honor 20 and 20 Pro

Putative Samsung Galaxy A10s is now a Wi-Fi-certified device

Leaked real-life photos of the Galaxy Note 10+ appear online

There are two Snapdragon 855-powered Samsung Galaxy A-series phones on the way

Cold as ice: Intel sets its sights on AMD and NVIDIA with new Xe GPU details, official renders and a 2020 launch

iQOO Neo to launch in July 2019, comes with 22.5W Flash Charge for a 4500mAh battery

Xiaomi Mi CC9e to launch in China with four storage variants and three color choices

ARM's lead CPU architect Mike Filippo hired by Apple

The next-gen console hype circus continues: Rumor claims the PS5 offers 10-15% more performance than the Xbox Scarlett

Realme teases the next-gen Samsung GW1 64MP sensor in a new quad-camera phone

The OnePlus TV may not be OLED

Next-gen Galaxy Folds could have punch-hole cameras

New rumor from IHS Markit points to 16-inch MacBook Pro this fall

Probable new Samsung Galaxy Tab shows up on Geekbench

No Mi Max 4 this year: Xiaomi CEO

Lenovo VP confirms Snapdragon 730 for the Z6

The Samsung Galaxy S10+ Prism Silver edition is headed to a new market

One of Xiaomi's new CC phones teased in Weibo video

A new version of the Samsung Galaxy A10 with a fingerprint scanner and bigger battery may be in the works

Intel responds to the Ryzen 3000 series; price cuts incoming

Dell to release the 4K OLED version of the XPS 15 7590 on June 27

Looking forward to Android R on the Moto Z4? Don't count on it

Update | Various different businesses allegedly feel the pinch of Huawei's ban from working with US corporations

Samsung may have a new, more powerful variant of the Galaxy M30 in the works

45 W charging might debut with the Galaxy A90

Wave goodbye to the Samsung Galaxy A90 and say hello to the Samsung Galaxy R series

Olixar cases for Samsung Galaxy Note 10 show up online

Meet Xiaomi's new, youth-oriented brand: CC

TOF camera now projected for Samsung Galaxy Note 10

Lenovo Z6 confirmed to feature triple cameras by Sony, Qualcomm Snapdragon 730 processor

Are Bing and Edge really duds? Maybe not, according to new leak

More Pixel 4 leaks, more colors: Latest renders show Not Pink replaced by new option

PlayStation 5: Rumoured list of launch titles includes Gran Turismo 7, Black Ops 5 and a PUBG remaster, but no GTA VI.

GPS spoofing attack could drive a Tesla Model S or 3 off the road, as security researchers find

One of LG's upcoming 'Amazon.in Specials' gets leaked prior to launch

Codename: Renaissance — Samsung Galaxy Watch 2 might arrive in early August

A new variation on or version of the Xiaomi Mi 9 may be on the way

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