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Renders of the Xiaomi foldable phone. (Source: LetsGoDigital)

Xiaomi's upcoming foldable phone will cost half the price of a Samsung Galaxy Fold

Samsung's Galaxy Fold and Huawei's Mate X foldable phones may rightfully dominate the headlines but they come with the caveat of outrageous prices. Xiaomi is set to join the foldable race in the coming months and will, in typical ...
Ricci Rox, 16 Mar 2019 23:06
Renders of the Huawei P30 Pro. (Source: Techenguru)

The Huawei P30 and P30 Pro will feature OLED displays made by Samsung

The Huawei P30 and P30 Pro will be launched on March 26, and while the devices' selling points remain photography, both will still feature top of the line displays—in the form of Samsung-made OLED panels.
Ricci Rox, 16 Mar 2019 23:05
The Redmi Note 7 is the first Xiaomi phone to come with an 18-month warranty as standard. (Source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi plans to make 18-month warranties a standard for its smartphones

Xiaomi usually offers a 12-month warranty for its phones to customers in its home country of China. However, this was turned on its head somewhat with the release of the Redmi Note 7. The company gave an extra 6 months' worth for ...
Deirdre O Donnell, 16 Mar 2019 16:00
The Black Shark 2 is available for reservation now. (Source: JD.com)

The Xiaomi Black Shark 2 emerges in pre-release reservations-page form

Xiaomi's new gaming phone, so far known as the 'Black Shark 2', has been listed by the online retailer JD.com. Although this page does not reveal its price, it allows potential buyers to reserve a unit ahead of its launch date (Ma...
Deirdre O Donnell, 15 Mar 2019 18:29
This is indeed what the next iPhones may look like. (Source: AppleInsider)

2019 iPhones really are going to have square rear cameras: new leak

Some renders and rumors have asserted that the iPhones to be released this year will have triple rear cameras. This, apparently, will necessitate a Huawei Mate 20-esque square module for these sensors. MacOtakara has claimed that ...
Deirdre O Donnell, 15 Mar 2019 18:06
Renders of the Pixel 4 XL. (Source: PhoneArena)

First Pixel 4 XL leak alludes to dual rear cameras and a punch-hole akin to that of the Galaxy S10+

The first leak on the Google Pixel 4 devices have surfaced, in the form of a sketch of what is said to be the Pixel 4 XL. Going by the leak, we could be set to get a pill-shaped punch-hole, dual rear cameras, and an in-display fin...
Ricci Rox, 15 Mar 2019 14:21
The OPPO Reno's purported four color SKUs. (Source: Mr. Phone)

A set of impressive photos, supposedly taken with OPPO's 10x zoom, appears on Weibo

A Weibo account has posted a series of images, mostly of famous places or buildings that were allegedly taken with an OPPO device equipped with the OEM's new 10X zoom module. The user claims that the phone in question is a Reno, t...
Deirdre O Donnell, 14 Mar 2019 19:02
The Mate 30 Pro could look like this, maybe. (Source: LetsGoDigital)

The Huawei Mate 30 Pro could ditch the selfie camera in favor of a rear secondary display

A new patent filed by Huawei may have given us our first look at the Mate 30 Pro. Going by the details of the patent, the device could eschew a selfie camera in favor of a rear secondary display. A triple camera setup may be locat...
Ricci Rox, 14 Mar 2019 15:52
Oppo A1 cheaper sibling to arrive soon as the A1K with MediaTek Helio P22 processor

MediaTek Helio P22-driven Oppo A1K coming soon

The MediaTek Helio P23-powered Oppo A1 will soon get a cheaper sibling with lower specs known as the A1K. Insiders familiar with the matter revealed that the upcoming handset will feature a waterdrop display, a single-sensor main ...
Codrut Nistor, 14 Mar 2019 14:18
It's believed AMD's Navi line-up will match Nvidia's RTX cards for performance but at a much cheaper price. (Source: PCGamesN)

Mark it on your calendar: New rumored launch date for AMD's 7 nm Navi GPUs

A rumored launch date of August has been reported for the upcoming 7 nm Navi GPU series. The highly anticipated hardware from AMD has been surrounded in mystery, with details and specifications being comparatively thin on the grou...
Daniel R Deakin, 14 Mar 2019 08:56
New leaks suggest the iPad will have a new form factor this year. (Source: TrustedReviews)

There will be a "new" size of iPad this year: new leak

The relatively new, yet particularly accurate Apple leaker @coiiiiiiiin is back. This time, the tipster claims that 2 new iPads will be released in the near future. One will have a screen-size that is new to the series: 10.2 inche...
Deirdre O Donnell, 13 Mar 2019 22:13
One of the leaked 'Honor 10i' images. (Source: SlashLeaks)

A new device called the Honor 10i hits SlashLeaks

A recent post on SlashLeaks shows real-life images of a device with Honor branding. The poster alleges that it is of the brand's 10 line - however, it can't be the pre-existing 10 Lite, as it appears to have triple rear cameras. T...
Deirdre O Donnell, 13 Mar 2019 18:19
The Xiaomi Mi 6X came with decent mid-range specs and color options. (Source: NDTV)

Xiaomi reportedly starts work on Android Pie update for the Mi 6X

Xiaomi has already released official Android Pie-based builds for a number of its 2018 devices. Recent rumors that may emanate from the Chinese MIUI community indicate that the Mi 6X will soon join their ranks. This phone, which i...
Deirdre O Donnell, 13 Mar 2019 16:58
The Sony Xperia 1. (Source: Express.co.uk)

New Sony compact phone in the pipes - Xperia 4, Snapdragon 710, 21:9 display, 2800 mAh, no jack

Following the launch of the Xperia 1, Xperia 10, and Xperia 10 Plus a few weeks ago, Japanese OEM Sony is set to unveil yet another device. The device, said to be the Xperia 4, will be a compact sub-premium phone featuring a Snapd...
Ricci Rox, 13 Mar 2019 14:50
Apple will host its first launch event of 2019 on March 25 at the Steve Jobs Theater. (Image source: Apple)

Apple confirms event for March 25 and hints at unveiling something TV-related

The Cupertino-based company has now confirmed its latest launch event, which it will host in the Steve Jobs Theater at Apple Park on March 25. The event will run from 10:00 Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) or 17:00 Coordinated Universa...
Alex Alderson, 13 Mar 2019 13:09
It's possible the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 could arrive 5G ready. (Source: Phone Arena)

5G version of the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 could be in the works; mysterious "luge" spotted

XDA Developers has discovered a clue in the kernel source code for the Exynos versions of the Samsung Galaxy S10 line-up that could point to the development of a 5G version of the Galaxy Note 10. The code also offered up a new dev...
Daniel R Deakin, 13 Mar 2019 08:39
Ashes of the Singularity: Escalation was released in 2016. (Source: Stardock)

Alleged Ashes of the Singularity benchmark Crazy score of 4200 for Nvidia’s GeForce GTX 1660

An Ashes of the Singularity: Escalation benchmark score for a supposed Nvidia GeForce GTX 1660 graphics card has been reported. According to the result, the upcoming GPU managed to score 4200 points. It’s rumored the latest additi...
Daniel R Deakin, 13 Mar 2019 06:22
EVGA Black edition of the Nvidia GeForce GTX 1660. (Source: VideoCardz)

Images of supposed Gigabyte and EVGA GeForce GTX 1660 graphics cards leaked

Some new images of the upcoming GeForce GTX 1660 graphics card have found their way online. Various models from Gigabyte and EVGA are represented in the latest leak, although there is some speculation that the example from Gigabyt...
Daniel R Deakin, 13 Mar 2019 03:51
A recent render for the Huawei P30 Pro. (Source: OnLeaks)

Probable Huawei P30 Pro shows up on Geekbench, outshines P20 Pro

A Huawei device with the model name VOG-L29 has surfaced on Geekbench today (March 12, 2019). It has exhibited 2019 flagship specs and the scores to go with it. They have beaten up-to-date entries for the P20 Pro on the same datab...
Deirdre O Donnell, 12 Mar 2019 19:36
A new promotional poster for the OPPO Reno line. (Source: Weibo)

Meet Reno, OPPO's newest product line

OPPO has recently unveiled a new name for some of its devices in the future on Weibo. It is apparently to be called Reno. This is not the only recent reveal for the Chinese OEM: it also has a new logo and set of 2019 flagship spec...
Deirdre O Donnell, 12 Mar 2019 19:00
The new Motorola RAZR logo? (Source: SlashLeaks)

The new Motorola 'RAZR' logo emerges in new leak alongside its alleged specs

A slew of leaks and speculations have pointed to the resurrection of the RAZR product line in the release of the first foldable under the Motorola brand. A new post on SlashLeaks consists of the new logo for this putative phone. I...
Deirdre O Donnell, 12 Mar 2019 18:21
The P30 series of smartphones will be announced by Huawei on March 26 in Paris. (Source: Stuff Magazine)

RAM and storage options for Huawei P30, P30 Pro, and P30 Lite leaked

The Huawei P30, P30 Pro, and P30 Lite have been going through network certification processes for agencies in Taiwan and Indonesia. Even though the devices have been listed under their model numbers, it has been possible to tell w...
Daniel R Deakin, 12 Mar 2019 11:19
Concept render of what a potential Samsung Galaxy Note 10 phablet could look like. (Source: Phone Arena)

Samsung Galaxy Note 10 artistic renders will make you forget the S10

Some artistic concept renders of the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 have been created and published by Phone Arena. The impressive images have been based on some rumors that have already started appearing about the expected flagship, alon...
Daniel R Deakin, 12 Mar 2019 08:35
The Apex Legends character Octane was also leaked by dataminers. (Source: The Daily Dot)

Apex Legends datamine leaks suggest NPCs will watch you wall-running and flame-throwing all day and night

Dataminers have been busy exploring the code for Apex Legends, and it seems there could be some interesting developments coming soon for the battle royale hit. NPCs could be making an appearance in the game, as could flamethrowers...
Daniel R Deakin, 12 Mar 2019 03:33
Mellanox provided Nvidia's DGX-1 with InfiniBand Host Channel Adapters. (Source: Mellanox)

Update | Nvidia, Intel, and Xilinx in rumored bidding contest for Mellanox

It has been reported that Nvidia has joined the bidding contest for Mellanox Technologies. Other companies believed to be interested in acquiring the fabless semiconductor firm include Intel and Xilinx. Mellanox, which has corpora...
Daniel R Deakin, 11 Mar 2019 23:01
Is this Pixel 3 XL really on Windows? (Source: Twitter)

A Pixel 3 XL owner claims to have ported Windows to the device

The Twitter account @NTAuthority has posted a video in which a Pixel 3 XL appears to boot into Windows. The OS' logo shows up at the start of this process, which is followed by not much more than a blue screen with what appears to...
Deirdre O Donnell, 11 Mar 2019 19:11
Intel Cascade Lake official presentation, launch date allegedly set for April 2019 (Source: Wccftech)

Intel Cascade Lake (LGA 3647) coming next month, Cascade Lake-X (LGA 2066) in June

Although there is no official confirmation of the date yet, the latest rumors say that Intel will launch the Cascade Lake processors for the LGA 3647 socket next month. The Cascade Lake-X processors for the LGA 2066, on the other ...
Codrut Nistor, 11 Mar 2019 18:50
Vivo V15 could hit China as the Vivo S1

MediaTek Helio P70-powered Vivo S1 hits Geekbench

The Vivo V15 is the less potent sibling of the recently released Vivo V15 Pro. Introduced in Thailand last week, the V15 should hit India on March 15. However, it seems that China will get this handset as the Vivo S1 — the first S...
Codrut Nistor, 11 Mar 2019 17:05
The Mi Max 3 is receiving an update to Android 9.0 (Source: Xiaomi)

The Xiaomi Mi Max 3 gets updated to Android 9/MIUI 10

The Xiaomi Mi Max 3, like all Mi Max devices, is sold with the unique feature of having a huge screen. This generation has a 6.9-inch FHD display, which is matched by few other phablets. Units of this model worldwide are now eligi...
Deirdre O Donnell, 10 Mar 2019 16:22
AMD Navi could favor improvements in graphics over compute performance. (Source: PC Builder's Club)

Could this be Navi? New AMD 66AF:F1 GPU pops up on CompuBench, offers better graphics but lower compute performance than the Vega 64

References to an unknown AMD GPU, AMD 66AF:F1, have popped up in the CompuBench benchmark site leading to speculation that this could be one of the Navi SKUs. From the initial numbers, we get to see that this GPU offers improved n...
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 10 Mar 2019 14:13
Render based on the Google controller patent filing. (Source: Yanko Design/Sarang Sheth)

Design renders based on Google game controller patent channels the worst parts of the clunky Ouya controller

Some renders of a game controller based on a patent application made by Google have been met with considerable derision by the online community. Although the renders themselves have been expertly created, the majority of the negat...
Daniel R Deakin, 10 Mar 2019 06:46
The MSI Ventus OC Edition of the Nvidia GeForce GTX 1660 card. (Source: VideoCardz)

Nvidia GeForce GTX 1660 leaks: images, specifications, price, availability

Some images of MSI variants of an Nvidia GeForce GTX 1660 graphics card have been leaked, along with alleged specifications, pricing, and release date. The non-Ti version of the Turing-based 16-series card will have slightly highe...
Daniel R Deakin, 10 Mar 2019 03:45
First Zen+ gaming laptop: the ASUS TUF FX505DY

Intel not needed — Ryzen Zen+ and Nvidia GTX 1660 Turing gaming laptops are a real possibility

The Ryzen 5 3550H and Ryzen 7 3750H are comparable to the Intel Core i5-8300H. It's up to laptop makers now to pair these Zen+ processors with Nvidia GPUs for potentially cheaper prices than the usual Intel-Nvidia offering.
Allen Ngo, 10 Mar 2019 01:55
The Huawei P30 Pro features four lenses on its rear side. (Source: Andro4all/WinFuture)

Up periscope: The Huawei P30 Pro could come with a mechanical super-zoom camera

Clement Wong, Huawei’s VP of Global Product Marketing, has confirmed that the upcoming Huawei P30 Pro will have a camera that offers periscope-style super-zoom capabilities. This confirmation has sparked speculation that the lens ...
Daniel R Deakin, 09 Mar 2019 08:56
This render represents the upcoming OnePlus 7 on a sales listing page. (Source: GizTop)

The OnePlus 7 surfaces as a product on a retailer's website

Months ahead of its launch, the OnePlus 7 has appeared in sale-page form on the retail website GizTop. It contains a list of specs with many details that may be plausible for this new release. On the other hand, there is no guaran...
Deirdre O Donnell, 08 Mar 2019 19:01
Best of MWC19

Best of MWC19

MWC19 Another year, another Mobile World Congress. In this article, we look at the good, the bad, and the ugly of this year's MWC and discuss the devices we're excited to see and those that left us less than impressed.
Sam Medley, 08 Mar 2019 13:00
Apple's next-gen flagships might get full underwater operation support (Source: Wccftech)

Apple's iPhone XI rumored to feature a display optimized for underwater operation

Although Apple's flagships are now water-resistant, the Cupertino-based company is apparently working on a next-gen display that actually works underwater. This could mean that the iPhone XI will feature a touchscreen that remains...
Codrut Nistor, 08 Mar 2019 10:35
Players have to "scavenge, fight, and survive" in Firestorm. (Source: YouTube/JROBtheFinesser)

Leaked video offers insight into Battlefield V's upcoming Firestorm battle royale mode

An alleged video of Firestorm, the battle royale mode for Battlefield V, has been uploaded to YouTube. The clip is configured as an introduction and tutorial, showing off the huge battleground and the numerous weapons and vehicles...
Daniel R Deakin, 08 Mar 2019 08:50
Renders of potential ZTE foldable smartphone with clamshell form factor. (Source: LetsGoDigital)

Renders for ZTE foldable clamshell smartphone are strangely reminiscent of the Game Boy Advance SP

Drawings in a patent filing made by ZTE have been turned into renders by LetsGoDigital. The device in the renders can be described as a foldable smartphone utilizing a clamshell form factor. The ZTE smartphone folds over itself an...
Daniel R Deakin, 08 Mar 2019 07:23
The Essential PH-1. (Source: Twitter)

Patent further corroborates rumors of the Essential PH-2 sporting an in-display selfie camera

Time after time, information continues to allude to the potential release of a second-generation Essential Phone. While nothing is certain, we could be set to get a PH-2, and a patent filed by Essential points towards an in-displa...
Ricci Rox, 07 Mar 2019 21:28
The latest version of the Xiaomi Black Shark has an RGB logo and the SD 855's predecessor. (Source: Digit)

New Snapdragon 855-powered devices show up on Geekbench, all of which could be the next Xiaomi Black Shark

Multiple new entries for the same device - a 'blackshark AAA' - have appeared on the Geekbench 4.3 database. They are all powered by the same SoC, which is likely to be the Snapdragon 855. Interestingly, all but 2 of the 10 listin...
Deirdre O Donnell, 07 Mar 2019 16:39
These putative new iPhones may have to wait a long time for 5G. (Source: AppleInsider)

Apple's first 5G iPhone may end up even more delayed than currently thought

Bloomberg's most recent report on Apple and its next-generation modem woes suggest that the company is in even more trouble than previously imagined. Its choices for 5G hardware in future iPhones are apparently limited and come wi...
Deirdre O Donnell, 07 Mar 2019 15:33
A mobile version of the Nvidia GeForce GTX 1660 Ti would likely be popular with gamers. (Source: Nvidia)

Dell clears up RTX 2050 typo, leaks mobile GTX 1660 Ti instead

Dell has updated its website in light of the recent seemingly incorrect mention of an “RTX 2050” being available to some systems. However, the new information could also be considered a leak, as now there is mention of a GTX 1660 ...
Daniel R Deakin, 06 Mar 2019 07:10
Xbox One S console might get a discless successor All-Digital Edition

Xbox One S All-Digital Edition apparently coming soon, Fortnite Edition in the cards as well

According to insiders familiar with the matter, the console known as "Maverick" will debut soon as the Xbox One S All-Digital Edition. Pre-orders might begin mid-April and general availability should arrive in early May. Even more...
Codrut Nistor, 05 Mar 2019 21:35
Microsoft Edge is being re-vamped with numerous Chromium tweaks. (Source: Microsoft)

Images of Chromium-based Edge emerge online

The new version of Microsoft Edge, a browser whose development is now driven by that of Chromium's, has been leaked in a set of images by Neowin. They show a browser that will indeed ring a number of bells for those who follow the...
Deirdre O Donnell, 05 Mar 2019 18:03
Purported render of the Honor 20. (Source: Venkatesh)

Details of the Honor 20 surface - 48 MP, triple rear cameras, Kirin 980, 108 DxOMark score

Huawei's high-value brand, Honor, is set to launch its next premium device in the coming months. Details of the Honor 20 have now surfaced, throwing light on a device with a specification sheet that mirrors the Huawei P20 Pro's.
Ricci Rox, 05 Mar 2019 13:27
The Meizu 16S misses a notch, slider, or punch-hole. (Source: Slash Leaks)

The Meizu 16s is coming, and we're pretty excited about it

Chinese underdogs Meizu are set to release their flagship for the year next month. The Meizu 16s is expected to feature a Snapdragon 855, 6 GB of RAM, 128 GB of storage, and a 48 MP camera. It will also ignore the punch-hole, notc...
Ricci Rox, 05 Mar 2019 13:12
Like last year's A9, the A60 will feature three rear cameras. (Source: GSMArena)

New leak details the upcoming Samsung Galaxy A60 in style

Samsung appears to be giving a lot of attention to its new Galaxy A sub-line, The company released the A10, 130, and A50 last week, and is set to follow them up with a number of devices. One of those will be the Galaxy A60, a sub-...
Ricci Rox, 05 Mar 2019 08:47
A render of what the Essential Phone 2 could possibly look like. (Source: YouTube/Science and Knowledge channel)

Essential gives PH-1 Phone users Digital Wellbeing; PH-2 concept video wows viewers but fails to convince

Essential has informed PH-1 phone users that the latest security patch from Google is now available. However, the March update brings a welcome new feature for owners of the Essential Phone: Support for Google’s Digital Wellbeing ...
Daniel R Deakin, 05 Mar 2019 08:23
Huawei could be working on a slider phone for the midrange market. (Source: LetsGoDigital)

Huawei's solution for a full-screen device could be a slider phone

LetsGoDigital has produced some renders of a potential Huawei smartphone that utilizes a sliding mechanism. The images are based on a patent the Chinese company applied for with the World Intellectual Property Organization. The sl...
Daniel R Deakin, 05 Mar 2019 04:58

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