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Evan Blass' renders as posted on Twitter. (Source: @evleaks via Twitter)

Evan Blass appears to leak the Pixel 3 and 3 XL - and to confirm every other leak out there

The popular and consistently accurate leaker evleaks has tweeted a set of renders that match what many people now think of as the Pixel 3 and 3 XL exactly. The larger of the two phones persists in exhibiting an honestly colossal-l...
Deirdre O Donnell, 22 Sep 2018 23:14
A recent leak claims that Intel are releasing 22nm versions of new chips. (Source: Intel)

Is the Intel 'chip shortage' starting to bite? AMD's stock price reportedly gains ground

Reports have claimed that Intel will be short of processors for the upcoming 2018 holiday season. They are based on an interview with a JP Morgan analyst, and on a report from a Chinese source claims that the company is reverting ...
Deirdre O Donnell, 21 Sep 2018 23:46
Image source: 9to5Mac

Code buried in iOS 12.1 heavily implies that new iPads are coming this year

Code discovered in the Setup app for iOS 12.1 references a device called "iPad2018Fall," This, combined with other rumors of upcoming features that make sense for an iPad, all but confirm that new Apple tablets are coming in the n...
Sam Medley, 21 Sep 2018 05:07
This image makes the purported Huawei Freebuds 2 Pro look quite like Apple Airpods. (Source: WinFuture)

Huawei may wow the wireless audio market with earbuds that charge off a phone

Huawei are now rumored to have updated their Freebuds wireless earphones. The new models, which look oddly familiar, are purported to be capable of charging via Qi charging or a USB cable. They may also be capable of charging from...
Deirdre O Donnell, 20 Sep 2018 19:04
The Moto G6 Plus. (Source: Android Headlines)

Motorola will only release two Moto G devices next year

Motorola has taken to releasing a trio of Moto G-series devices in the recent past but the company is reportedly said to be set to trim the line down to a duo next year.
Ricci Rox, 20 Sep 2018 13:40
Renders of the Nokia 9. (Source: WCCFTech)

HMD reportedly kills plans for a Nokia 9 release this year

HMD has failed to release a true flagship this year, the Nokia 8 Sirocco that was launched at MWC receiving a mostly lukewarm reception. The Nokia 9 was slated to be the flagship for the year but we may not be getting it this year...
Ricci Rox, 20 Sep 2018 13:40
The Honor Magic. (Source: The Android Soul)

Honor Magic 2 touted to feature an AMOLED display and a yet unmatched screen-to-body ratio

Huawei is set to release the Honor Magic 2 before the end of the year, with the device touted to feature a Kirin 970, a mechanical slider, and, possibly, a 40W fast-charging system.
Ricci Rox, 20 Sep 2018 13:37
Image source: Nokia India Twitter

Nokia may be planning a gaming-centered smartphone

A now-deleted tweet on Nokia's Indian Twitter account teased a gaming-centered smartphone. The post, which was hastily taken down, said that we should "stay tuned for a phone you can #GameOn," heavily implying that Nokia may have ...
Sam Medley, 19 Sep 2018 23:37
A mockup showing the 6 and '6T' side by side. (Source: WinFuture)

OnePlus 6T: latest leak suggests the update is more incremental than previously thought

It is expected that the next device released by the OEM OnePlus will be called the 6T, and will drop about a month from now. The latest image claimed as a leak relating to this event shows a back panel not hugely different from th...
Deirdre O Donnell, 19 Sep 2018 20:01
The first leaked pictures of the upcoming Huawei Mate 20 Pro

Huawei Mate 20 & Mate 20 Pro - An overview of all rumors, dates, configurations, and reviews

Huawei not only outranks Apple in quarterly smartphone sales nowadays, it also outranks the Cupertino company in regard to the volume of speculation surrounding its new flagship devices before their official launch. This article focuses on the upcoming Huawei Mate 20 Pro in which we will detail all the information that we have on the device, including its connectivity, camera and even some first-look pictures too. Update: Freepods, AI camera features and Mate 20 hands-on video.
J. Simon Leitner, 19 Sep 2018 11:22
The teaser features just a flash of Gigabyte's upcoming premium motherboard. (Source: VideoCardz)

Gigabyte AORUS teases new motherboard for October 8; Z390 launch in October?

The official Gigabyte AORUS Twitter published a 10 second long teaser video advertising a new motherboard. The implication seems to be that the Z390 chipset (and perhaps 9th generation Intel CPUs) are coming in early October.
Matthew Connatser, 19 Sep 2018 01:17
The two phones shown in the new "press images" look familiar, somehow. (Source: Nieuwe Mobiel)

Yet more content claimed as Pixel 3/3 XL leaks; purported as press images this time

A Dutch website claims to have laid its hands on official Google Pixel 3 and 3 XL images. They contain no surprises compared to the leaks on the same subjects that have gone before it. However, these images do show the phones in t...
Deirdre O Donnell, 19 Sep 2018 00:04
Image source: Getty Images

Tesla may be under criminal investigation by the U.S. Department of Justice

The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) may have opened up a criminal investigation into Telsa incorporated after statements made by CEO Elon Musk last month. Two sources familiar with the company and this matter have stated...
Sam Medley, 18 Sep 2018 21:38
Meizu 16X Geekbench listing (Source: Geekbench Browser)

Qualcomm Snapdragon 710-powered Meizu 16X hits Geekbench

The 6-inch Meizu 16X is apparently ready for its September 19 launch, since it surfaced on Geekbench for no less than three times starting yesterday. However, there is only one hardware setup in these listings. The device tested s...
Codrut Nistor, 18 Sep 2018 17:43
The source code of this image suggests four color schemes for the Pixel 3 line. (Source: Twitter)

New leak may throw Pixel 3 and 3 XL-based speculations into color-based confusion

There have been so many leaks about Google's next generation of own-brand phones that we may think we know everything there is to know about them. However, a new leak, based on the code of a Japanese website, suggests that there m...
Deirdre O Donnell, 17 Sep 2018 22:50
Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Android phablet coming soon to India

The 6.9-inch Xiaomi Mi Max 3 is headed for India

The (almost) tablet-sized Xiaomi Mi Max 3 is heading for India, as confirmed by the Chinese brand on Twitter. Unfortunately, there is no official launch date to talk about yet, but since this 6.9-inch behemoth has been available i...
Codrut Nistor, 17 Sep 2018 20:48
Samsung Galaxy A series (2018) render, model with Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 allegedly in the works

Qualcomm Snapdragon 845-powered Samsung Galaxy A handset allegedly in the works

If the rumors turn out to be true, Samsung will soon release the first Galaxy A-series handset that uses the same processor as the latest Galaxy S and Galaxy Note flagships to hit the market. In this case, we are talking about a Q...
Codrut Nistor, 17 Sep 2018 17:17
The Samsung Galaxy Note 9. (Source: Trusted Reviews)

Samsung Galaxy Note 9 explodes inside woman's purse in New York

The Note 7 was recalled two years ago for a default that made the devices go up in flames. The new Note 9 may be set to follow the path its predecessor made, though, as a woman in New York has filed a case against Samsung, claimin...
Ricci Rox, 16 Sep 2018 15:51
The Nokia 7 Plus. (Source: Mysmartprice)

The Nokia 9 and Nokia X7 are on their way, and they will ditch the notch

Display panels supposedly belonging to the Nokia 9 flagship and Nokia X7 sub-premium device have surfaced, with a major take being the absence of notches on both devices.
Ricci Rox, 16 Sep 2018 15:46
The Redmi Note 5. (Source: XDA-Developers)

Purported Redmi Note 6 display panel surfaces, huge notch in tow

A display panel allegedly belonging to the upcoming Redmi Note 6 has surfaced, giving us what could be our first look at the next iteration in Xiaomi's best-selling mid-range series.
Ricci Rox, 16 Sep 2018 15:45
Intel may run short of processors later this year. (Source: Wccftech)

JP Morgan: Intel is running short of CPUs for sale

Intel will not have enough chips to satisfy demand during the upcoming holiday season. This is part of a recent prediction by a JP Morgan analyst. The analysis may take factors such as the long-awaited switch to 10nm chipsets by t...
Deirdre O Donnell, 15 Sep 2018 23:33
Samsung Galaxy J4 to get a Plus edition soon (Source: Samsung)

Samsung Galaxy J4+ hits FCC, will probably become the cheapest handset with an Infinity display

Around four months after the release of the Galaxy J4, Samsung is almost ready to launch the Galaxy J4+. This upcoming handset has just received its FCC certification and is expected to hit the market as the cheapest handset to fe...
Codrut Nistor, 15 Sep 2018 00:15
Dell XPS 15 9570 (Source: Dell)

A thinner Dell XPS 15 notebook could arrive in 2019

Frank Azor already revealed that the Dell XPS 15 9570 will not get any updates by the end of the year. However, when asked about a thinner model, he simply said that he can't comment on announced products and his answer makes us b...
Codrut Nistor, 14 Sep 2018 18:15
The new ASRock Z390 Phantom Gaming 9 motherboard. (Source: VideoCardz)

ASRock's upcoming flagship Phantom motherboard leaked

ASRock is set to update their Fatal1ty motherboard line with new ones, including the Z390 Phantom Gaming 9 offering exposed in a recent leak. This new product will sport triple M.2 and PCIe slots. It also has 3 Ethernet ports, one...
Deirdre O Donnell, 14 Sep 2018 14:37
The OnePlus 6T's purported appearance. (Source: GizTop)

OnePlus 6T's full specs have been leaked - or have they?

An online retailer has posted a pre-order page claiming to list all the details on the upcoming OnePlus 6T, release date included. it describes a device with a teardrop notch, the Snapdragon 845 and triple cameras. However, some d...
Deirdre O Donnell, 12 Sep 2018 14:31
New predictions concerning the next iPad Pro indicate that it will dump the Lightning port. (Source: techgenyz.com)

Ming-Chi Kuo: Next iPad Pro will trade Lightning for USB-C

The respected technology analyst, Ming-Chi Kuo, is on record with yet another prediction for upcoming Apple devices. This time it's the iPad Pro, which, Kuo projects, will lose the Lightning port this year. Instead, it will use US...
Deirdre O Donnell, 11 Sep 2018 18:29
The HTC U12+. (Source: HTC)

HTC could be working on a flagship with 5G support

HTC is said to be working on a successor to its U12+ flagship. The device will reportedly be powered by a Snapdragon 855 and will boast of 5G capabilities.
Ricci Rox, 11 Sep 2018 15:22
The Mi 8 Youth Edition. (Source: Mysmartprice)

Xiaomi set to unveil two new devices in the Mi 8 series

Xiaomi could be set to unveil two new devices in the premium Mi 8 lineup, the Mi 8 Youth Edition and Mi 8 Screen Fingerprint representing taking up opposite ends of the price-feature spectrum
Ricci Rox, 11 Sep 2018 15:21
Samsung Galaxy Book convertible successor checks in at FCC

Next-gen Samsung Galaxy Book surfaces on FCC

A few months after being spotted on the website of the Russian certification authority EEC, the next-gen Samsung Galaxy Book finally arrives at the well-known FCC. Earlier this month, the device also received the approval of the S...
Codrut Nistor, 11 Sep 2018 09:10
The X399 chipset now supports both the first and the second gen Threadripper CPUs, but it looks like the third gen may require a new chipset. (Source: PC Games)

AMD could announce X499 HEDT platform for upcoming Threadripper CPUs at CES 2019

AMD looks prepared to update each of its mainstream and HEDT CPU lineups annually, and the third gen processors coming next year will most likely need a new chipset, since the red team is making the jump to 10 nm and even 7 nm. Th...
Bogdan Solca, 10 Sep 2018 21:09
Due to several inconsistencies in this screenshot, one may conclude that this is a faked benchmark result. (Source: El Chapuzas Informatico)

Spanish website leaks alleged R7 2800X, but it is almost certainly a fake

El Chapuzas Informatico has leaked what they claim is the Cinebench score of a Ryzen 7 2800X. However, several inconsistencies within the screenshot of the score and the idea of a 10 core Ryzen CPU reveal that this leak is almost ...
Matthew Connatser, 10 Sep 2018 20:58
The weekly roundup - top news from September 2 through September 8

The weekly roundup - top news from September 2 through September 8

Samsung is promising a foldable smartphone soon, GeForce RTX 2080 for laptops could debut as a Max-Q variant, and the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL are seemingly inevitable at this point. News has slowed back down to normal following an ...
Allen Ngo, 10 Sep 2018 06:28
A new render shows a supposedly Nokia smartphone with a fascinating multi-camera layout. (Source: antutu.com)

New render suggests upcoming Nokia phone with a crazy number of rear cameras

A render posted on antutu.com shows a phone with Nokia branding and a total of 7 components arranged in a multi-camera rear-panel layout. Not all of these apparent parts seem to be cameras, but some may act as a flash or other ima...
Deirdre O Donnell, 08 Sep 2018 23:34
The Online Service for Nintendo Switch is now purported to save all games in a cloud. (Source: GameZone)

Nintendo Switch Online rumored to support cloud saving for all games

The Nintendo Switch Online Service has been anticipated for some time. A rumor that precedes its launch suggests that users of the new feature will be able to back up all their games in a cloud. However, there may be an opt-out fo...
Deirdre O Donnell, 07 Sep 2018 18:47
The Redditor responsible for this image claims that cases for upcoming iPhones are starting to "show up at Walmart". (Source: Reddit)

Leak claims cases for new iPhones found in Walmart

A new Reddit post contains images of cases that could have been designed for iPhones. However, both examples of these new cases also do not appear to fit the iPhone X. Therefore, they may be intended for the anticipated new 6.1- a...
Deirdre O Donnell, 07 Sep 2018 17:54
The purported OnePlus 6T box features rows of names  on its inside. (Source: GSMArena)

OnePlus 6T: New leak claims to show retail packaging

A new leak, reportedly originating from Weibo, consists of (remarkably grainy) images of a retail box that bears a close resemblance to those used for OnePlus phones in the past. This box also bears a '6T' logo and is lined with t...
Deirdre O Donnell, 05 Sep 2018 17:48
ZTE Nubia Red Magic gaming smartphone successor in the works, Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 in tow (Source: ZTE)

Qualcomm Snapdragon 845-powered ZTE Nubia Red Magic successor apparently in the works

With ZTE back in the game, it seems that the Nubia Red Magic gaming handset will get an update that aims to turn it into a top-of-the-line device. According to Roland Quandt, the updated Red Magic, which does not have an official ...
Codrut Nistor, 04 Sep 2018 21:09
Samsung might launch a quad-camera phone this year

Samsung might launch a quad-camera phone this year

Twitter leakster Ice Universe, who has been right on spot with quite a few Samsung-related rumors in the past, has just revealed that Samsung will launch a brand-new handset later this year. The most interesting part about this up...
Codrut Nistor, 03 Sep 2018 23:45
Dell XPS 15 9575 convertible teaser, 32 GB variant coming in early 2019 (Source: Dell)

The Dell XPS 15 9575 with 32 GB RAM might show up in early 2019, no LTE version in the cards

The last time he talked about its launch, Frank Azor said that the Dell XPS 15 9575 convertible with 32 GB of memory should arrive at the end of the year. Now, he just revealed that this might happen in the first quarter of 2019 a...
Codrut Nistor, 03 Sep 2018 17:41
This image reflects the latest rumors concerning what the Pixel 3 and 3 XL will look like. (Source: Android Central)

Two new Google phones spotted passing through FCC

Two devices with the brand Google have recently secured FCC approval. They are most likely to be the Pixel 3 and 3 XL, which are estimated to be released in October. Interestingly, there is no similar certification for the Pixel W...
Deirdre O Donnell, 02 Sep 2018 23:58
The Mi Mix 2. (Source: WCCFTech)

Mi Mix 3 could be coming next month with some of the slimmest bezels the world has ever seen

Word of the Mi Mix 3 has been scarce but there's a chance we get it sometime next month. There's also been word of another Snapdragon 710-powered Xiaomi device in the works.
Ricci Rox, 02 Sep 2018 16:18
The Meizu 15 sparked the Meizu revival this year. (BGR)

The Meizu 16X is a sub-premium device you may want to watch out for

We’re massive fans of the Meizu 16 devices and the company has something even more interesting in the works. The Meizu 16X is billed to be a slightly less powerful version of the Meizu 16, while being offered with a mid-range pric...
Ricci Rox, 01 Sep 2018 08:06
Acer Chromebook 514 (Source: Acer)

IFA 2018 | Acer Chromebook 514 to arrive in October starting at US$350

The new Acer Chromebook 514 combines a metallic chassis, backlit keyboard, USB Type-C connectivity, a Corning Gorilla Glass touchpad, and promises to deliver a 12-hour battery life. Sadly, the hardware details have not been unveil...
Codrut Nistor, 29 Aug 2018 17:55
Unboxing the Pixel 3 XL. (Source: Mobile Review)

The Google Pixel 3 XL - Everything we know

Google's latest Pixel devices are billed to be launched on October 9. Here's everything we know about the 3 XL.
Ricci Rox, 29 Aug 2018 10:56
LG V40 unofficial render (Source: SlashLeaks)

LG V40 360-degree video surfaces online

The upcoming LG V40 is not official yet and the latest 360-degree video that surfaced online is, unfortunately, an unofficial render based on the details — mainly physical dimensions — that were leaked so far. The handset shown in...
Codrut Nistor, 27 Aug 2018 18:05
Much of the speculation around the 6T envisages a phone with a new OPPO-style notch. (Source: GizChina)

Update | Purported EEC document may refer to OnePlus 6T

A document believed to have originated from the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) specifies a new model number associated with the smartphone maker OnePlus. Given the compatibility of the number with the company's naming scheme o...
Deirdre O Donnell, 26 Aug 2018 19:52
The LG V40 ThinQ is coming with a notch and tri-rear cameras

The LG V40 ThinQ is coming with a notch and tri-rear cameras

According to reports, the LG V40 may be coming on November 16 with a rectangular notch, tri-rear cameras, two front-facing cameras, and a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Ricci Rox, 24 Aug 2018 15:00
The Moto P30. (Source: NDTV)

The Android One Motorola One Power is on its way but we may have seen it before

New details of Motorola's new device have surfaced, and there's a chance we may be dealing with the Moto P30 Note, a device initially listed alongside the Moto P30 that was launched last week.
Ricci Rox, 24 Aug 2018 14:52
Meizu m1872/X8 Android handset specs on AnTuTu (Source: MySmartPrice News)

Qualcomm Snapdragon 710-powered Meizu X8 hits AnTuTu

The upcoming Meizu X8 surfaced on AnTuTu with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 processor inside, next to 6 GB RAM, 64 GB internal storage, and a display resolution of 2,160 x 1,080 pixels. The other essentials — camera information, conne...
Codrut Nistor, 21 Aug 2018 11:20
The iPhone X relies on Face ID for biometric authentication. (Source: CNET)

Apple rumored to re-introduce Touch ID...in a way

Apple attracted some criticism when it removed Touch ID from the iPhone X. However, a new leak suggests that the company is working on a new form of fingerprint scanning for its next-generation flagships. This new purported system...
Deirdre O Donnell, 20 Aug 2018 21:42

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