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The Samsung Galaxy S7. (Source: AndroidPIT)

Against all odds, the Samsung Galaxy S7 could be set to receive the Android Pie-based One UI update

The Samsung Galaxy S7 was released over three years ago, and has received its two promised major OS updates—Nougat and Oreo. According to new information, however, the device could be set for one last hurrah, with Samsung apparent...
Ricci Rox, 12 Apr 2019 13:55
The Realme 3 Pro. (Source: Madhav Sheth)

The Realme 3 Pro is scheduled for an April 22 launch, will be able to run Fortnite at 60fps

Realme has confirmed that its next device, the Realme 3 Pro, will be launched on April 22. The Realme 3 Pro is expected to contend against the Redmi Note 7 Pro, and apparently has hardware powerful enough to run Fortnite at 60fps.
Ricci Rox, 12 Apr 2019 11:22
The Xiaomi foldable teased in a recent video could end up being the Mi Mix 4. (Source: Mothership)

Xiaomi Mi Mix 4 leak: foldable smartphone, 60 MP camera

Alleged details of a Xiaomi Mi Mix 4 smartphone have been shared on Twitter. According to a screenshot that was apparently taken from the online payment platform Alipay, the Mi Mix 4 will be a foldable device that features a 60 MP...
Daniel R Deakin, 12 Apr 2019 05:20
Disney+ may or may not disrupt major players such as Netflix later this year. (Source: Disney)

More details on new Disney+ streaming service to be made available soon

The new Disney+ streaming service will entail a mixture of old and new shows from all of the studios under its umbrella. This, therefore, includes Lucasfilm, 21st Century Fox, Pixar and Marvel. Therefore, Netflix may indeed forfei...
Deirdre O Donnell, 11 Apr 2019 18:55
The Huawei Y5 2019 will run Android Pie in the guise of EMUI 9. (Image source: XDA)

Details about upcoming Huawei smartphone surface on the Google Play Developer Console

The Huawei Y5 2019 will feature a 720p display with a teardrop-shaped notch along with a MediaTek MT6761 SoC and 2 GB RAM. The device comes from the same source that previously confirmed the likes of the Razer Phone 2.
Alex Alderson, 11 Apr 2019 16:19
That's an unusually large sensor. (Source: DroidShout)

The Lenovo Z6 Pro confirmed for an April 23 launch - Snapdragon 855 and a massive 100 MP camera?

Lenovo has confirmed that its next flagship phone, the Z6 Pro, will be launched in China on April 23. Much remains to be known about the device but it will feature a Snapdragon 855 and, perhaps, a massive 100 MP camera.
Ricci Rox, 11 Apr 2019 16:11
The Pixel 3as may come with headphone jacks. (Source: Twitter)

New Pixel 3a and 3a XL case renders appear to confirm 3.5mm jack and other features

The Pixel 3a and 3a XL are reportedly set for release at the next Google I/O event. They may be cheaper versions of the original 3 line, although they may retain advantages such as timely Android updates. A newly-leaked set of cas...
Deirdre O Donnell, 11 Apr 2019 15:58
Grand Theft Auto VI was in the list of reported PS5 titles. (Source: technobezz)

Alleged list of future PlayStation 5 games includes Grand Theft Auto VI and remastered The Last of Us Part II

An interesting lineup of purported games for the PlayStation 5 has been shared online. The titles mentioned include exclusives and non-exclusives for the next-generation console. Among the exclusive games listed are Gran Turismo 7...
Daniel R Deakin, 11 Apr 2019 10:31
The PlayStation 5 could be a massive leap over the PS4 in terms of performance. (Source: LetsGoDigital)

Extraordinary PlayStation 5 details leaked: 7nm Ryzen CPU, 7nm Navi GPU, 14 teraflops of performance

Alleged details of the PlayStation 5 console have been posted online. The incredible claimed specifications include 8K upscaling, 2 TB storage utilizing NAND, 24 GB GDDR6 RAM, VR, ray tracing, backwards compatibility and more. The...
Daniel R Deakin, 11 Apr 2019 08:26
The Samsung Galaxy Note 9 may have a number of different successors. (Source: ETNews)

Samsung Galaxy Note 10 now rumored to come in 4 different variants

Earlier, it had been speculated that the update to the Galaxy Note series to be released later in 2019 would feature more than 1 version. Now, a Korean news agency claims that its sources have increased this potential number to 4....
Deirdre O Donnell, 10 Apr 2019 17:57
AMD's Gonzalo APU is expected to feature a Navi-based iGPU. (Source: Culture of Gaming)

New codename for AMD's rumored custom console APU Gonzalo throws up new conundrums

An engineering sample processor has turned up on Twitter with the codename “ZG16702AE8JB2_32/10/18_13F8”. Fortunately, a little bit of light has been shed on what this mystery processor could be, and it is claimed that it is actua...
Daniel R Deakin, 10 Apr 2019 11:15
Wizard Trembyle featured in Return to Zork. (Source: The Zork Library)

Picasso-powered Chromebook codenamed Zork will utilize Trembyle Chrome OS board

A new Chromebook featuring APUs from AMD’s Picasso range of processors might be in the works. A device with the codename “Zork” has been unearthed that apparently utilizes a Chrome OS board called “Trembyle”. Data management commi...
Daniel R Deakin, 10 Apr 2019 10:12
The "OnePlus 6T :( Edition". (Source: Twitter)

Windows 10 reportedly up and running on a developer's OnePlus 6T

Remember the Pixel 3 XL that surfaced on Twitter while booting Windows? Well, its owner is back and has turned the same skills on the OnePlus 6T. The phone reportedly booted the OS, then proceeded to successfully run it and start ...
Deirdre O Donnell, 09 Apr 2019 19:50
There may be an official version of WhatsApp for iPad soon. (Source: Techpluto)

WhatsApp may be preparing a version of its app for iPad

WhatsApp has nearly always been available on iOS, but not on iPads. However, as these tablets come with SIM-enabled variants, some users would probably like the option. The app's developers may now be working on a new beta that is...
Deirdre O Donnell, 09 Apr 2019 19:15
Samsung Galaxy A80 (SM-A805F) listing (Source: Geekbench Browser)

Samsung Galaxy A80 benchmarks surface online

The SM-A805F model of the upcoming Samsung Galaxy A80 has surfaced on Geekbench with 8 GB of memory, the yet-to-be-unveiled Qualcomm Snapdragon 6150 processor, and Android 9.0 Pie-based software. The rest should be unveiled tomorr...
Codrut Nistor, 09 Apr 2019 15:57
Xbox Game Pass to get an Ultimate version soon (Source: VG247)

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate to join Xbox Live Gold and Game Pass benefits for US$14.99 a month, coming soon

Although Microsoft still has to make this official, multiple sources have confirmed that Xbox Game Pass Ultimate will be launched for US$14.99 and will combine the benefits that come with Xbox Game Pass and Xbox Live Gold. However...
Codrut Nistor, 09 Apr 2019 10:15
Embedded chips are used in applications such as medical imaging and digital signage. (Source: AMD)

Cryptic "Cato" chips from AMD likely to be upcoming generation of embedded SoCs

A screenshot of information concerning three processors has surfaced that seems to reveal that AMD is preparing to release some new embedded SoCs. The screenshot was taken from a Futuremark database, with the information being spo...
Daniel R Deakin, 09 Apr 2019 08:36
LG foldable phone concept, foldable market forecast by Gartner predicts hitting 30 million by 2023

Gartner: Foldable handsets to grab 5 percent of the high-end smartphone market by 2023

Although the foldable touchscreen display — and same can be said about the foldable handset concept as a whole — might need a few years to reach the mid-range area of the market, Gartner estimates that foldables will go up to reac...
Codrut Nistor, 08 Apr 2019 18:17
The Honor 20 Pro could share a lot of hardware with the P20 Pro. (Source: CNET)

Details of the Honor 20 and Honor 20 Pro surface - 48 MP Sony IMX586, 40 MP Sony IMX600, OLED, in-display sensor

Huawei's sub-brand, Honor, is set to release yet another premium device in the coming months. In fact, if rumors are to be believed, the company could actually release a pair of flagships—the Honor 20 and Honor 20 Pro—that promise...
Ricci Rox, 08 Apr 2019 14:55
Renders of the purported Galaxy A90. (Source: WaqarKhanHD)

More details of the purported Galaxy A90 surface - Slider mechanism, triple rear cameras

Samsung could be set to unveil its next sub-premium device in the coming months. The Galaxy A90 is expected to feature a sliding mechanism that allows its triple camera setup to also be used for selfies.
Ricci Rox, 08 Apr 2019 14:45
The Coffee Lake H Refresh SoCs will feature UHD Graphics 630. (Source: Imgur)

Rumored release date and full specifications for Intel's 9th Gen Coffee Lake H Refresh chips

A potential launch date for Intel’s anticipated 9th Gen Coffee Lake H Refresh has been offered: April 21. Along with the date, the same source has offered full details of the six models that will make up the series of new Intel Co...
Daniel R Deakin, 08 Apr 2019 10:42
It's possible the mysterious Nvidia GPU could be a new addition to the GeForce RTX 20 series. (Source: RockPaperShotgun)

Mysterious Nvidia GPU performs between a GeForce RTX 2070 and RTX 2080 on UserBenchmark

An Nvidia graphics card has turned up on UserBenchmark with the prosaic name “graphics device”. The results in the benchmarks for the hardware are somewhat surprising, as the GPU seems to land somewhere between the GeForce RTX 207...
Daniel R Deakin, 08 Apr 2019 08:27
The OPPO Find X's pop-up cameras are probably the most attractive examples around. (Source: GearBest)

Redmi executive reportedly shoots down idea of pop-up cameras for the brand

Front-facing cameras that are hidden inside the body of a phone, and can deploy at need, are gaining steam in 2019. They leave the display in question with an improved body-to-screen ratio, but also require extra moving parts. Red...
Deirdre O Donnell, 07 Apr 2019 18:44
This Android TV has started to show ads on the 'homescreen'. (Source: Amazon)

Android TV has ads in its launcher now

XDA contributors have noticed that the latest update to the Android TV OS has resulted in the appearance of "sponsored content" on the launcher visible from several kinds of device. They include the Sony Bravia X900F, the Mi Box 3...
Deirdre O Donnell, 06 Apr 2019 20:16
The OPPO Reno's possible rear cameras. (Source: GizmoChina)

OPPO reportedly confirms 10X zoom and 48MP camera for new Reno line

OPPO has apparently released a promotional poster detailing the new carmera set-up of the upcoming Reno phone. It includes possible references to the long-awaited 10X zoom feature, as well as a main rear camera that is the 48MP So...
Deirdre O Donnell, 06 Apr 2019 19:33
Can the Galaxy S10's fingerprint scanner be hacked? (Source: Phone Arena)

Samsung Galaxy S10 fingerprint sensor reported hacked on Reddit

The under-display fingerprint sensor built into the new Samsung Galaxy S10 is often perceived as the most secure. This is due to its state-of-the-art, ultrasonic nature that builds a 3D map of the user biometric in question. A Red...
Deirdre O Donnell, 05 Apr 2019 19:47
The Xiaomi Star Trang telescope. (Source: GizChina)

Xiaomi reportedly set to release a new telescope for its 'Fan Day'

Xiaomi is said to be on the point of releasing a new product for 2019. This product is to be called the Star Trang telescope, and will be available for sale on April 9. It is set to cost about US$89, and is one of many gadgets the...
Deirdre O Donnell, 05 Apr 2019 18:43
Apple AirPods currently dominate the wireless earbuds market (Image source: Apple)

Amazon is reportedly planning to release Alexa powered wireless earbuds later this year

Amazon will bring its first Alexa wearable to market in the second half of this year, according to a report by Bloomberg. The earbuds will rival Apple's AirPods, which achieved approximately 7.5 million sales in Q4 2018 alone and ...
Alex Alderson, 05 Apr 2019 18:08
The Samsung Galaxy A90 offers a novel solution for the selfie camera. (YouTube/Waqar Khan)

“Almost completely correct” sliding and rotating selfie camera shown off in fantastic Samsung Galaxy A90 concept video

A well-crafted concept video of the upcoming Samsung Galaxy A90 smartphone has been posted on YouTube, and it shows what is apparently the South Korean manufacturer’s solution for the pesky selfie camera. The camera setup is locat...
Daniel R Deakin, 05 Apr 2019 08:25
The i5-9300H CPU will offer 8 MB L3 cache. (Source: Future Game Releases)

Intel Core i5-9300H turns up on Geekbench as part of Acer ConceptD CN715-71 system

It seems Intel’s Coffee Lake CPU, the i5-9300H, has made an appearance on Geekbench. The chip was part of a listing for a model mysteriously titled “Acer ConceptD CN715-71”. The upcoming 9th Gen processor achieved a single-core sc...
Daniel R Deakin, 05 Apr 2019 03:35
The Google Pixel Watch may still be on the table. (Source: AWOK)

Newly-discovered Google patent suggests unique strap-release mechanism for the Pixel Watch

The Pixel Watch is still rumored to be Google's first own-brand smartwatch. The company has added fuel to the rumor-fire to this effect by filing a patent for a new kind of watch-band clasp. It could be integrated into the prospec...
Deirdre O Donnell, 04 Apr 2019 17:39
The Google Pixel 4 may come with a Snapdragon 855 SoC. (Source: Droid Life)

Google Pixel 4 development accidentally confirmed

The Google Pixel 4 smartphone has been specifically mentioned in a discussion about code in the Android Open Source Project (AOSP). There has been previous mention of a “2019 Pixel” made in an AOSP commit message, but the latest c...
Daniel R Deakin, 04 Apr 2019 10:14
OPPO may have prepared "Super Night Scene" for the Reno line. (Source: Weibo)

OPPO may get litigious over Reno leaks

The concept of a whole new brand for OPPO could have been a major reveal for the company at its next launch event. However, this possibility has been disrupted by a multitude of leaks on the subject. Now, the OEM is said to have t...
Deirdre O Donnell, 03 Apr 2019 23:10
One of the new "OnePlus 7 case" renders. (Source: Twitter)

Alleged case-maker's renders for OnePlus 7 are leaked

A leaker often seen on SlashLeaks has posted a set of images on their own Twitter timeline. They apparently show the upcoming OnePlus 7 in a clear case. The account-holder claims these renders come direct from an accessories manuf...
Deirdre O Donnell, 03 Apr 2019 19:51
Samsung Galaxy A20e leaked render (Source: AndroidPure)

Samsung Galaxy A20e hits FCC, might launch next week

After last week's visits at the Wi-Fi Alliance and Bluetooth SIG, the upcoming Samsung Galaxy A20e handset shows up once again. The FCC certification documents for the SM-A202F/DS model reveal a display size of 5.84 inches and the...
Codrut Nistor, 03 Apr 2019 16:55
Apple would please many fans with a successor to the iPhone SE. (Source: Cult of Mac)

Apple might release three OLED iPhones in 2020; one could be an iPhone SE 2

A new report has stated that Apple could be planning on releasing three iPhones in 2020 that all feature OLED panels, which will probably be supplied by Samsung. As one of the 2020 phones is rumored to be coming in a 5.42-inch siz...
Daniel R Deakin, 03 Apr 2019 11:30
AMD's Picasso lineup features Athlon and Ryzen mobile APUs. (Source: Digit)

Mysterious reported AMD engineering sample could be Picasso desktop APU

The codename given to an AMD engineering sample processor has been leaked online and has already sparked considerable speculation as to what it could be. A breakdown of the name seems to point at the chip being a desktop APU from ...
Daniel R Deakin, 03 Apr 2019 08:30
The Red Magic Mars' successor may have done quite well on AnTuTu. (Source: GizChina)

Nubia's Red Magic 3 reportedly breaks AnTuTu ratings with 437,000+ score

ZTE Nubia is slated to release a new generation of its Red Magic gaming smartphone soon. A Weibo account-holder has posted screenshots that may show an AnTuTu benchmark score for this phone. Should it be proven accurate, the devic...
Deirdre O Donnell, 02 Apr 2019 23:14
The Mate 20 line kicked the reverse-wireless charging trend off. (Source: GizmoChina)

2019 iPhones will support reverse wireless charging: Ming-Chi Kuo

Samsung followed Huawei into reverse wireless charging territory in 2019. Now, the respected analyst Ming-Chi Kuo asserts that Apple will do the same. This feature would align nicely with the new capabilities of the AirPods.
Deirdre O Donnell, 02 Apr 2019 19:25
A new possible promo image for the OPPO Reno. (Source: GizmoChina)

New leak claims that the upcoming OPPO Reno will have a DC dimming function

DC dimming is often used to modulate LED brightness in professional or business environments. It involves switching a DC input from between 0 and 10 volts. OPPO claims to have integrated it into the display panel of the upcoming R...
Deirdre O Donnell, 02 Apr 2019 17:56
An up-to-date render for the Galaxy Note 10. (Source: DBSDesigning)

The Samsung Galaxy Note 10 could have a compact variant

Samsung produced a smaller-screen version of its S-line flagships this year. Now, a Korean news outlet claims that its sources have said the OEM will do the same with the Note series. However, this version may be exclusive to the ...
Deirdre O Donnell, 02 Apr 2019 16:51
AMD could launch Ryzen 3000 at Computex 2019. (Source: TheINQUIRER)

AMD could unveil Navi GPUs on May 27 with possible Ryzen 3000 launch on the same day

The Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) has announced that AMD’s CEO, Dr. Lisa Su, will be delivering the opening keynote at Computex 2019. The keynote has been scheduled for May 27, and it seems like this could be ...
Daniel R Deakin, 02 Apr 2019 12:35
A processor based on Zen 2 microarchitecture seems to have turned up on SiSoftware's website. (Source: eteknix)

SiSoftware Sandra benchmark entry for MSI X570 motherboard features possible AMD Zen 2 processor

A record in SiSoftware’s Sandra benchmark database has offered up two new pieces of information in regard to AMD’s upcoming Zen 2-based products. Firstly, the entry shows that MSI is developing hardware in the form of an X570 moth...
Daniel R Deakin, 02 Apr 2019 11:14
Halo: The Master Chief Collection coming soon (Source: Microsoft)

Halo Reach test flights to kick off later this month

Halo Reach is ready for its return to the latest Xbox consoles and it will also reach the Windows PC realm for the first time. This title that will be a part of the Halo: The Master Chief Collection is expected to enter the public...
Codrut Nistor, 02 Apr 2019 10:40
The Hyper "UUH" hub is designed to have 15 USB ports on one side. (Source: Hyper)

Hyper "announces" a USB type C hub with a 3.5-inch floppy disk drive

The MacBook accessory company Hyper has posted a page on its website for something it calls the "mother of all USB hubs". It has a total of 18 USB ports, 4 SD card slots, a range of legacy monitor ports and, best of all, a 3.5-inc...
Deirdre O Donnell, 01 Apr 2019 18:23
Wánxiào is ready to be taken seriously. (Source: Wánxiào)

Exclusive | Wánxiào invents FOS Rapid Alloy that will revolutionize the global smartphone market by providing instant physical handset upgrades

Please note this was a joke article posted on April Fools' Day in 2019.In an incredible leak, it has been discovered that a secretive Chinese technology startup called Wánxiào has invented a product called FOS Rapid Alloy that acc...
Daniel R Deakin, 01 Apr 2019 00:01
OnePlus WarpTen: seasonal joke or actual thing? (Source: OnePlus)

Update | OnePlus teases #WarpTen, which will accompany an April 1, 2019 announcement

OnePlus has hinted at something called WarpTen on its Weibo page. Given the term's similarity to the OEM's latest charging standard, it may have something to do with improved charging for the upcoming 7 flagship. However, the post...
Deirdre O Donnell, 31 Mar 2019 18:14
The text on the screen reads "Follow the white rabbit". (Source: Twitter/Ray Sekiro)

"Leaked" PlayStation 5 devkit and DualShock controller images fuel speculation

There’s a great deal of anticipation in the gaming community for the PlayStation 5, or whatever name Sony gives its next-generation console. It seems that some can’t wait for the real thing though, and an increasing number of “lea...
Daniel R Deakin, 31 Mar 2019 11:11
The Meizu 16s is expected to offer flagship components at an upper midrange price. (Source: GSMArena)

Meizu 16s will come with a Snapdragon 855 according to alleged Geekbench listing

A device under the name “alps m1971” has turned up in a Geekbench test, and this could be the upcoming Meizu 16s. The smartphone was already rumored to be loaded with a powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SoC, and if the Geekbench li...
Daniel R Deakin, 31 Mar 2019 08:35
The Mi 9X will likely share some design features with the Mi 9 flagship. (Source: Xiaomi)

Details of the purported Xiaomi Mi A3 surface - 32 MP selfie camera, Snapdragon 675, triple rear cameras

Xiaomi launched the Mi A2 last year and could be set to follow it with this year's iteration, the Mi A3. The Mi A3, an Android One device, is expected to be based on a regular MIUI phone, and details of that device have now surfac...
Ricci Rox, 31 Mar 2019 08:08

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