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The i7 version of the Google Pixel Slate with 16 GB RAM costs from US$1,599. (Source: Google)

Rammus is back and seems to be a Google tablet with an Amber Lake-Y CPU

MySmartPrice has discovered another Geekbench listing for the mysterious “Rammus” device. The latest appearance on Geekbench has thrown up some interesting information, such as the mention of an Intel Core i7-8500Y processor and A...
Daniel R Deakin, 31 Jan 2019 10:35
Sapphire AMD Radeon VII video card (Source: VideoCardz)

NVIDIA should worry: The AMD Radeon VII is faster than the GeForce RTX 2080 according to leaked 3DMark results

Although it cannot match the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 in Final Fantasy 15 — a title that features some technologies exclusive to the RTX series — the AMD Radeon VII appears to be a much better choice for 4K gaming, scoring higher t...
Codrut Nistor, 31 Jan 2019 08:48
The Galaxy S10 has been reported as in production already. (Source: T3)

Samsung Galaxy S10 production lines are reportedly now open

The Investor, a division of the Korea Herald, has reported that 3 SKUs of the Samsung Galaxy S10 are now being manufactured. This information has apparently come from a source exclusive to the outlet. The S10 units being made now ...
Deirdre O Donnell, 30 Jan 2019 23:31
Samsung Galaxy View to get a smaller successor, coming soon to AT&T as of January 2019

Samsung Galaxy View 2 hits Geekbench, apparently coming soon to AT&T

The successor of the 18.4-inch Samsung Galaxy View has recently surfaced on Geekbench. The Galaxy View 2 runs Android 8.1 Oreo-based firmware and apparently features a 17.5-inch display. This large tablet for media consumption is ...
Codrut Nistor, 30 Jan 2019 13:01
Huawei P30 flagship render, P30 Lite could get more variants, including the MAR-LX1M model

Huawei MAR-LX1M could launch soon, possibly as a Huawei P30 Lite variant

The Huawei MAR-LX1M was now spotted on the Huawei website, although the full product page is not up yet. However, its UA profile confirms that this handset will come with Android 9.0 Pie onboard — with EMUI on top, of course — and...
Codrut Nistor, 30 Jan 2019 10:35
A render for the LG G8 ThinQ. (Source: ETNews)

LG's first 5G smartphone may be the V50, not the G8

A recent report in the South Korean outlet ETNews has asserted that the G8 ThinQ will be the first flagship to be released by LG this year. However, it will be passed over for 5G compatibility in favor of the V50 ThinQ, which will...
Deirdre O Donnell, 30 Jan 2019 00:26
The Lenovo Z5 Pro GT. (Source: 9to5Google)

Lenovo claims that the Z5 Pro GT took only 32 seconds to sell out

The Lenovo Z5 Pro GT is the first phone to be released with the 2019 flagship Snapdragon 855 chipset. It had its first general release today (January 29) in China. The OEM claims that it took only 32 seconds for the Z5 Pro GT to s...
Deirdre O Donnell, 29 Jan 2019 22:38
According to a new OPPO patent, one of these icons is also a selfie camera. (Source: WIPO)

New OPPO patents suggest the OEM intends to hide punch-hole camera within on-screen icon

A pair of patents filed with the World Intellectual Property Office (WIPO) indicate that OPPO intends to release a phone with an on-trend punch-hole selfie camera. In this case, however, it seems the OEM plans to disguise this nex...
Deirdre O Donnell, 29 Jan 2019 18:44
Image via Nintendo

Development on Metroid Prime 4 to be restarted with veteran developer Retro Studios at the helm

Nintendo has been mum on the development of Metroid Prime 4 since its announcement at E3 2017, but it looks like development has not been going well. In a video announcement, Shinya Takahashi stated that Nintendo has decided to re...
Sam Medley, 28 Jan 2019 23:35
The render for the supposed Nokia 1 Plus. (Source: Tiger Mobiles)

Nokia 1 Plus renders and specs may have leaked online

The Nokia 1 Plus is a potential refresh or successor to the 1, an ultra-budget Android Go device. Images and specs purportedly associated with this new phone have surfaced online. According to them, the 1 Plus may gain a faster So...
Deirdre O Donnell, 28 Jan 2019 14:00
It seems Android Q will have many new features for its users. (Source: XDA)

Android Q may come with new font, accent colors and app downgradability

Further leaks of Android Q, which can be run on devices such as the Pixel 3 line, may have uncovered more detail on the coming OS upgrade. It appears that Google has prepared a new font, called Arvolato, for the update. In additio...
Deirdre O Donnell, 27 Jan 2019 17:48
The part of the iOS 12.2 code that may refer to a new iPod Touch. (Source: Twitter)

iOS 12.2 code hints at possible new iPads and iPod Touch

The well-regarded leaker Steve Troughton-Smith claims to have found references to unfamiliar iPads while diving into the code for the iOS 12.2 update. It suggests that new 11-inch iPads, as well as an iPad Mini, are on their way. ...
Deirdre O Donnell, 26 Jan 2019 18:33
"Powershare" reverse wireless charging could be coming to the Samsung Galaxy S10 range. (Source: Samsung Members)

Demo booth photo suggests Samsung Galaxy S10 range will support reverse wireless charging

It seems that the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S10 flagship smartphones could feature reverse wireless charging. Thanks to a photo of what looks like a demo booth controller, speculation has risen that the South Korean manufacturer wil...
Daniel R Deakin, 26 Jan 2019 09:15
Honor appears poised to dump the notch for good. (Source: Honor)

Honor 11 is unlikely to feature a display notch

The Honor View 20, which was released internationally a few days ago, is the first device from that brand to feature a punch-hole selfie camera. At this event, the OEM's president, George Zhao, was quoted as saying that this form ...
Deirdre O Donnell, 25 Jan 2019 17:48
The switch to 7nm silicon for laptops may go slower for AMD than it might like. (Source: WCCFTech)

Clevo and MSI laptops will not use AMD's 7nm chips on their release: new report

A WCCFTech correspondent claims to have exclusive news from various sources confirming that some laptop manufacturers are prepared to pick up AMD's new 7nm mobility line-up when it comes out - and that others are not. According to...
Deirdre O Donnell, 25 Jan 2019 16:48
This could very well be the Pixel 4. (Source: Geekbench)

Mysterious Snapdragon 855-powered Google device appears on Geekbench, could be the Pixel 4

A new Geekbench listing has revealed what appears to be Google's Pixel 4, running on Android Q and sporting both 6 GB of RAM and a Snapdragon 855.
Ricci Rox, 25 Jan 2019 14:08
Apple's AirPods may or may not be getting an update soon. (Source: Apple)

2nd-gen Apple AirPods may get launch date in first half of 2019

Our last report on the Apple AirPods 2 covered rumors that they could have been released by now, at least. However, their maker failed to live up to this leak, and the 2nd generation of these wireless earbuds has yet to appear. A ...
Deirdre O Donnell, 24 Jan 2019 23:43
The Sonos high-fidelity Play:5 speaker currently costs US$499. (Source: Sonos)

Smart speaker specialist Sonos could be targeting the headphones market

There has been a report published stating that the American consumer electronics manufacturer Sonos is planning a foray into the headphones market. The company is probably best known for its work with smart speakers and other home...
Daniel R Deakin, 24 Jan 2019 21:52
Samsung Gear Sport could get a successor next month, Galaxy Sport hits FCC

Samsung Galaxy Sport smartwatch hits FCC, could launch alongside the Galaxy S10 family

Codenamed Pulse, the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Sport smartwatch is expected to feature Bixby support and Bixby Reminders. Since it has just received its FCC certification, it would not be surprising to see the new Tizen-driven smart...
Codrut Nistor, 24 Jan 2019 12:58
Renders of the Huawei P30. (Source: OnLeaks)

More Huawei P30 details surface: Headphone jack, OLED display, new 38 MP Sony sensor

A new leak has revealed even more information on the upcoming Huawei P30. The P30 is expected to sport an OLED display which could house an in-display fingerprint reader. It will also feature a triple rear camera setup, and a head...
Ricci Rox, 24 Jan 2019 12:13
The OPPO Find X's successor may be called the Find X2. (Source: YouTube)

Rumor-rich video packs just about every next-gen feature possible into the OPPO Find X's successor

A recent leak-heavy video by the YouTuber Mrwhosetheboss alleges that OPPO's latest camera technology, the 10X optical zoom lens, will be integrated into the next generation of its Find X flagship. This phone may also contain a TO...
Deirdre O Donnell, 23 Jan 2019 17:59
According to new rumors, the Navi line may have as many as 5 variants. (Source: PC Builder's Club)

New leak points to the existence of more Navi GPU variants

Navi is the currently-accepted name for the generation of AMD processors to succeed the Radeon VII GPU. Cards based on this upcoming 7nm platform may be released later this year. A new leak points to new chipset variants for the s...
Deirdre O Donnell, 23 Jan 2019 17:18
The US DoJ may move to extradite a detained Huawei official soon. (Source: Wikipedia)

US Justice Department reportedly ready to request Huawei CFO's extradition from Canada

Reuters has reported that the United States plans to formally petition Canada for the extradition of Meng Wanzhou. The Huawei executive had been detained in the latter country at the request of the former in connection with suspec...
Deirdre O Donnell, 23 Jan 2019 12:59
The iPhone XR has an LCD display. (Source: Apple)

Apple's switch to OLED for iPhones results in apparent display-supplier woes

Apple released 3 iPhone models last year; however, the 2 more premium, OLED-equipped variants appear to have done better in some estimates. This impression was recently reinforced when the company's traditional LCD supplier, Japan...
Deirdre O Donnell, 22 Jan 2019 23:54
The Alienware m17 gaming laptop currently only has 60-Hz panel options. (Source: Dell)

Dell could be planning 120 Hz or 144 Hz panel options for the Alienware m17 gaming laptop

There is a possibility that Dell could be considering incorporating a 120 Hz or 144 Hz panel with the Alienware m17 laptop at some point in the future, although nothing concrete has been confirmed (or denied). The topic was raised...
Daniel R Deakin, 22 Jan 2019 22:53
Gonzalo's naming scheme. Image via @TUM_APISAK on Twitter

The winner of the next console generation? AMD

A new leak has named the rumored AMD APU that will power the next generation consoles as Gonzalo. Many speculate that the Gonzalo APU will be used in both the PlayStation 5 (PS5) and next-generation Xbox (Xbox Scarlett). The APU w...
Sam Medley, 22 Jan 2019 21:30
The Xperia XZ4. (Source: SumahoInfo)

New images of the Sony Xperia XZ4 reveal an ultra-long display that discourages one-handed usage

Images of the Sony Xperia XZ4 have been revealed, showing the device with an incredibly long 21:9 display ratio that ensures that users with smaller hands will have a hard time using the phone one-handed. The XZ4 will also run on ...
Ricci Rox, 22 Jan 2019 13:07
Purported Galaxy S10 Plus renders. (Source: OnLeaks)

Pricing details of the Samsung Galaxy S10 phones revealed, fully-loaded model could cost almost US$1500

Samsung is set to unveil its Galaxy S10 phones on February 20. For the first time yet, information on the pricing of the phones has surfaced, revealing massive increases in prices across the board, with the fully-specced S10 Plus ...
Ricci Rox, 22 Jan 2019 13:06
The Galaxy M phones will be unveiled on January 28. (Source: Sammobile)

Prices and images of the Galaxy M10 and M20 surface

Samsung is billed to release its new Galaxy M phones on January 28. Images and more concrete details of the device have now been revealed, with touted pricing information giving the impression of devices offering excellent value f...
Ricci Rox, 22 Jan 2019 13:04
The rumoured RAZR phone could cost up to US$1,500 according to the WSJ. (Image source: EUIPO)

Motorola may have given us a look at the design of the new RAZR phone

Patent filings have revealed what the rumoured Motorola RAZR 2019 may look like. Filed by Motorola Mobility at the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) in December last year, the patents show a flip phone with a fol...
Alex Alderson, 22 Jan 2019 12:36
Love it or hate it - this could be what the next-generation iPhone looks like. (Source: Hasan Kaymak Innovations)

Concept video for iPhone XI offers ideas for Apple to adopt or avoid

A concept video of the next-generation iPhone has been uploaded to YouTube by Hasan Kaymak. The clip shows a beautifully crafted smartphone that would either be the device of an Apple fan’s dreams, or a huge disappointment for tho...
Daniel R Deakin, 22 Jan 2019 07:56
Spotify may release its first hardware later this year. (Image source: Reddit)

Spotify is reportedly working on an in-car music player

Spotify, the popular music and podcast streaming service, is planning on releasing its own hardware. The Financial Times reports that the device will be an in-car music player and could cost US$100.
Alex Alderson, 21 Jan 2019 19:37
Some of the Honor Play 8A's color SKUs. (Source: Honor)

Honor Play 8A may make it to India soon: new rumor

The Honor Play 8A is a budget smartphone that resembles the Xiaomi Mi Play in numerous ways. However, at an approximate price of US$124, the 8A may be the cheaper of the two, although this may make it the more attractive option fo...
Deirdre O Donnell, 21 Jan 2019 18:34
All signs point to the Galaxy S10 having an in-screen fingerprint sensor. (Image source: XDA)

Samsung seemingly confirms that the Galaxy S10 will have an in-screen fingerprint sensor

An update for the Samsung Pay app contains code that explicitly refers to the "Beyond", which is the codename for the Galaxy S10 series, as having an in-screen fingerprint sensor. The new technology will reportedly not feature on ...
Alex Alderson, 21 Jan 2019 17:13
Samsung Galaxy A30 (SM-A305F) specs listing (Source: Geekbench)

Exynos 7885-powered Samsung Galaxy A30 hits Geekbench

Samsung will use the Exynos 7885 processor to power quite a few upcoming devices, and the Galaxy A30 is one of them. This handset has recently surfaced on Geekbench with Android Pie onboard and 4 GB of memory, but there is still n...
Codrut Nistor, 21 Jan 2019 10:02
A render for the iPhone XS Max's potential sucessor. (Source: Weibo)

2019 iPhones will stick with Lightning port: new leak

There have been some rumors suggesting that the next generation of iPhones would, like the iPad Pro 2018, switch to USB-C for their singular data/charging/audio connection. However, the latest leak on the subject contradicts them ...
Deirdre O Donnell, 19 Jan 2019 15:00
The device is codenamed "Alpha". (Source: OnLeaks)

Purported LG G8 renders surface and are promptly debunked by LG

Popular tipster OnLeaks revealed renders of what was said to be the upcoming LG G8. LG has come out to deny those claims, however, and it's a lot more likely that those images are of another premium LG phone.
Ricci Rox, 19 Jan 2019 11:54
From left to right: the Samsung Galaxy S10E, the S10, and the S10+. (Source: Twitter/Evan Blass)

Samsung Galaxy S10 leaks: Image of the S10E, S10 and S10+ together; ceramic back for the latter

Two familiar names in the smartphone-leaking business have dropped some new information about Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy S10 series. Evan Blass has uploaded a photo of three devices, labeled as “S10E,” “S10,” and “S10+,” which show...
Daniel R Deakin, 19 Jan 2019 09:27
Samsung's upcoming SM-T515 tablet makes an appearance on Geekbench, Exynos 7885 in tow

Samsung's upcoming SM-T515 tablet makes an appearance on Geekbench, Exynos 7885 in tow

Samsung's upcoming SM-T515 tablet showed up on Geekbench earlier today with a score competitive with other mid-range Android devices. The tablet will use Samsung's Exynos 7885 SoC and 2 GB of RAM. The tablet will run Android 9.0 P...
Sam Medley, 18 Jan 2019 15:10
The Xperia XZ4 should still see the light of day. (Source: OnLeaks/MySmartPrice)

Could Sony Mobile's business spell doom for the Xperia XZ4? Probably not

It has been reported that Sony Mobile is considering departing several key markets in the Middle East and Southeast Asian regions. The telecommunications arm of the Japanese tech giant has struggled to keep up with rivals such as ...
Daniel R Deakin, 18 Jan 2019 10:17
Armadillotek has already posted listings for its Samsung Galaxy S10 cases. Source  Armadillotek

Casemaker claims the Galaxy S10 line's fingerprint sensor will not work with its screen protectors

Armadillotek, a company that makes heavy-duty mobile device accessories, claims to have a Samsung Galaxy S10 unit in-house in order to make a case from its Vanguard series for the phone. It asserts that the screen protector that c...
Deirdre O Donnell, 18 Jan 2019 00:11
The Motorola Moto G7 is expected to contain a fingerprint sensor under the famous batwing logo. (Source: The Android Soul)

Moto G7 device with Snapdragon SoC and 3 GB RAM turns up on Geekbench

One of the upcoming Motorola Moto G7 variants has been spotted on Geekbench. The listing for the device reports an msm8953 motherboard, which would usually point to a Snapdragon 625 SoC. However, MySmartPrice believes the processo...
Daniel R Deakin, 17 Jan 2019 23:50
Could this be the Galaxy S10+? (Image source: Reddit)

Is this the real Galaxy S10+? Is this just fantasy?

An intentional leak or an unsuspecting guy caught on public transport? Call it what will, but someone may have been spotted on a bus in South Korea using what could be the Samsung Galaxy S10+. One Redditor user who elaborated on t...
Alex Alderson, 17 Jan 2019 22:35
Renders of the Samsung Galaxy S10+. (Source: OnLeaks)

The Samsung Galaxy S10 phones will feature Samsung's traditional slow fast-charge

A few weeks ago, a leak rumored that the S10 phones could feature new fast-charging technology. New information, however, indicates that the reality of the matter could be different, and S10 owner may have to put up with Samsung's...
Ricci Rox, 17 Jan 2019 13:50
The Redmi Note 7. (Source: Xiaomi)

Redmi Note 7 Pro: 48 MP Sony IMX586, Snapdragon 675, US$200

Xiaomi is set to build on the success of the Redmi Note 7 with an improved, more powerful Pro version. The Redmi Note 7 Pro is said to feature Sony's 48 MP IMX586 sensor and the new Snapdragon 675. Prices could start at just over ...
Ricci Rox, 17 Jan 2019 13:49
Google Pixel 3 Lite Android smartphone video review now live mid-January 2019 (Source: Andro News via YouTube)

Google Pixel 3 Lite video review surfaces online claiming Pixel 3-level photo quality

Although the upcoming Pixel 3 Lite will be a more affordable alternative to the Google Pixel 3 flagship, a video review that has just surfaced online claims that it will provide about the same photo quality. The specs of the Pixel...
Codrut Nistor, 17 Jan 2019 13:05
The legendary Motorola Razr to get a modern smart/foldable successor on Verizon in 2019

The foldable Motorola Razr could hit Verizon later this year carrying a US$1,500 price tag

The Moto Razr 2019 seems to be ready to take on the mobile world by storm with its foldable display and other new technologies. The only problem could be the value this handset can provide, as it is expected to hit Verizon with a ...
Codrut Nistor, 16 Jan 2019 21:35
Samsung Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FN) listing with Exynos 7885 and Android Pie in tow (Source: Geekbench Browser)

Samsung Galaxy A40 spotted on Geekbench with Android Pie onboard, Exynos 7885 and 4 GB RAM in tow

Some recent rumors claim that Samsung could launch quite a few Galaxy A handsets this by the end of the year, and the Galaxy A40 is one of them. The device with the model number SM-A405FN has recently surfaced on Geekbench and its...
Codrut Nistor, 16 Jan 2019 15:56
Thomas Hounsell shut down BuildFeed.net

Did Microsoft indirectly pull the plug on popular Leak site Buildfeed?

Things have suddenly come to a head the last few days on Buildfeed. Promptly after leaking information that Microsoft was working on software aimed at foldable devices, website owner Thomas Hounsell shut down the site. It is rumor...
Daniel Puschina, 16 Jan 2019 13:48
Samsung Galaxy S10+ (SM-G975U) listing (Source: Geekbench Browser)

The Samsung Galaxy S10+ unlocked shows up on Geekbench with Snapdragon 855 onboard

Expected to be unveiled at the Unpacked event that will take place in less than a week in San Francisco, the Samsung Galaxy S10+ has recently surfaced on Geekbench. The model spotted in the popular benchmark database is labeled SM...
Codrut Nistor, 16 Jan 2019 12:14

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