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The latest reports on an upcoming Snapdragon processor suggest that it has many new attributes. (Source: GizChina)

855 no longer? Latest leaks suggest major upheavals for next SD chipset

The next Snapdragon flagship processor may be expected to be called the SD 855. However, the most recent leaks on this subject suggest that it will not follow the motifs typically associated with this series - in fact, not even th...
Deirdre O Donnell, 20 Aug 2018 21:40
Alienware Area-51 desktop gaming PC might get 32-core AMD Threadripper processor, says Frank Azor

The Alienware Area-51 might get the AMD Threadripper 2990WX processor

The new monster processor from AMD might find its way to the list of hardware options available for the Alienware Area-51 desktop gaming PC, but this depends entirely on its level of gaming performance this chip can reach. For now...
Codrut Nistor, 20 Aug 2018 13:20
The weekly roundup - top news from August 12 through August 18 (Image source: Nvidia)

The weekly roundup - top news from August 12 through August 18

All eyes will continue to be on Nvidia as the inevitable announcement looms. AMD launches its 32-core Threadripper 2990WX CPU to both excellent and mixed results and Asus unveils its thinnest second generation Zephyrus GX laptop j...
Allen Ngo, 19 Aug 2018 20:29
Looks like MSI is ready to launch its RTX 2080 Ti variant with tri-fan design and RGB lights. (Source: Videocardz)

Nvidia RTX 2080 Ti GPU launching together with RTX 2070/2080

The Ti versions for Nvidia's mid-high and high-end GPUs usually arrive around 9 to 12 months after the launch of the original wave, but this time around, it seems like Nvidia is ready to launch the Ti version of the high-end card ...
Bogdan Solca, 17 Aug 2018 21:25
Knight's Landing was Intel's first successful discrete GPU architecture, however it failed to gain much traction in the market. (Source: PCWorld)

Intel teases new discrete graphics card

Just two days after Nvidia announces its Turing architecture, Intel has begun to tease its discrete GPU products. Intel has released a trailer intended to garner much hype, but does Intel even stand a chance against RTG and Nvidia...
Matthew Connatser, 17 Aug 2018 17:10
Leaked press render of BlackBerry KEY2 LE in blue (Source: Nieuwemobiel)

BlackBerry KEY2 LE shows up in blue

A fresh exclusive report shows the upcoming BlackBerry KEY2 LE in blue/blue black and reiterates the specs mentioned by the latest rumors: Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 processor, 2 GB of memory, 32 GB or 64 GB internal storage, 13 MP +...
Codrut Nistor, 17 Aug 2018 08:50
Huawei officially announces 7 nm Kirin 980 will debut in Mate 20 this October

Huawei officially announces 7 nm Kirin 980 will debut in Mate 20 this October

Huawei's latest silicon, the Kirin 980, will debut this October in the Mate 20, according to a press release obtained by Android Authority. The SoC will be the world's first commercially-available piece of silicon based on a 7 nm ...
Sam Medley, 17 Aug 2018 06:38
Sony H4493/Xperia XA3 with Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 processor on Geekbench (Source: Geekbench Browser)

Qualcomm Snapdragon 660-powered Sony Xperia XA3 hits Geekbench

Although the Sony Xperia XA2 arrived in January 2018, it seems that its successor will hit the market before the end of the year. A handset that is rumored to be the upcoming Xperia XA3 was recently spotted on Geekbench as the Qua...
Codrut Nistor, 16 Aug 2018 20:50
Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 Android tablet to get a Plus sibling

Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 Plus coming with 4 GB RAM and up to 128 GB storage

Although it will use the same Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 processor as the regular Mi Pad 4, the upcoming Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 Plus is expected to come with a larger display and a higher-capacity battery. Rumored to arrive in black or gold...
Codrut Nistor, 14 Aug 2018 23:59
The Lite version of the KEY2 would have the same exterior features, but the hardware is rumored to get downgraded. (Source: TNW)

BlackBerry KEY2 Lite could be launched at IFA 2018

Rumors about a BlackBerry KEY2 Lite smartphone are have just been refueled with TCL's teaser of a new model that will be announced at IFA 2018 on August 30. The Lite version should keep the same appearance as the regular version, ...
Bogdan Solca, 14 Aug 2018 16:29
Intel launched the Core i9 series as a response to AMD's 8 core flagship the 1800X (Source: DigiWorthy)

Intel's Core i9-9900k is rumored to have an all core turbo of 4.7 GHz

Intel is rumored to release its octa core i9-9900k in October with an all core turbo of 4.7 GHz, which is the fastest stock clock speed that has ever been offered on an eight core CPU on either the AMD Zen or Intel Core architectu...
Matthew Connatser, 13 Aug 2018 21:09
Samsung foldable smartphone patent, Samsung plans to beat Huawei in this field

Samsung still hopes to beat Huawei in the foldable smartphone race

The race for the first foldable smartphone to hit the market might involve LG and a few others as well, but it looks like Samsung and Huawei are the strongest brands in it. According to DJ Koh, the company focuses on making the fo...
Codrut Nistor, 13 Aug 2018 20:45
The weekly roundup - top news from August 4 through August 11 (Source: Samsung)

The weekly roundup - top news from August 4 through August 11

Samsung Galaxy Note 9 is finally coming, next generation GeForce 11xx/20xx details continue to leak, and AMD is slowly but surely making a comeback on desktop. Catch up on some key topics in the industry you may have missed over t...
Allen Ngo, 13 Aug 2018 00:01
The NVIDIA GTX 2080 Founders Edition might sport a dual-fan cooler. (Source: Videocardz)

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 11xx/20xx latest rumor roundup

As we inch closer to the launch of NVIDIA's next generation GPUs, fresh rumors and leaks have started cropping up on the web. New info points to a possibility of a dual-fan Founders Edition and ray tracing capabilities in the top-...
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 12 Aug 2018 15:59
Turing has been rumored to be the next Nvidia architecture for several months now. (Source: TechRadar)

PC Channel AdoredTV leaks information on new Nvidia 2000 series

AdoredTV, a PC analyst and reviewer, has claimed to have obtained information on Turing from an Nvidia employee. The reviewer previously railed against the idea Nvidia would call their new series 2000 instead of 1000 and was initi...
Matthew Connatser, 11 Aug 2018 17:57
Fortnite (beta) is coming to Android soon. However, it appears Samsung Galaxy phone users are first in line. (Source: howtogeek)

Samsung really does have some Fortnite on Android exclusives - but perhaps not as many as thought

The Fortnite beta is coming to Android after all. However, it is invite-only, and those who own the Galaxy Note 9 will be the first to have access to these invites. On the other hand, the other restrictions on the game's availabil...
Deirdre O Donnell, 10 Aug 2018 12:48
The Samsung Galaxy Note 9's specs have been confirmed. (Source: ndtv)

Samsung Galaxy Note 9's release reveals accuracy of its many leaks

The Samsung Galaxy Note 9 has been officially released. Its specs and appearance match those found in its leaks, some of which were committed by Samsung themselves. The company emphasized the advantages offered by its new S Pen, b...
Deirdre O Donnell, 10 Aug 2018 12:43
Asus removes references to Whiskey Lake, same references pop up elsewhere on the site (Image source: Asus)

Asus removes references to Whiskey Lake, same references pop up elsewhere on the site

Kaby Lake-R has proven to be much more capable than the 7th gen Kaby Lake U-series to the point where performance can rival a Core i5-7300HQ. If Whiskey Lake-U will be similar, then it would be the perfect candidate for entry-leve...
Allen Ngo, 07 Aug 2018 23:19
The Mi Max 3. (Source: CNET)

Update | The Snapdragon 710-powered Mi Max 3 Pro is dead in the water, Xiaomi executive confirms

Xiaomi's Director of Product Marketing, Zhi Zhiyuan, has confirmed that the company has no plans of releasing an Mi Max 3 Pro. Previous word claimed that the Pro variant of the newly launched Mi Max 3 would be powered by a Snapdra...
Ricci Rox, 07 Aug 2018 15:44
The new display shown in the 3C leak. (Source: Weibo)

Two new Oppo phones just got 3C certification

It is likely that at least one of the next devices to be released by Oppo will be of the R17 line of phones. A Chinese certification may have given more weight to this rumor, and also indicates how the front panel of such phones w...
Deirdre O Donnell, 07 Aug 2018 14:37
The Pixel 2 is likely to be replaced by the Pixel 3. (Source: amazon.in)

The Pixel 3's release may have been set for October

A tech website claims to have found an invitation sent to content creators in Canada relating to the Pixel 3. If this leak is genuine, the new Android device's release will take place in October. However, the leak's contents fail ...
Deirdre O Donnell, 07 Aug 2018 14:36
The new 'iPhone' icon found in the beta code. (Source: Twitter)

iOS 12 beta code yields another possible leak: a new phone this time

A developer has turned up yet another icon that may represent another new Apple device. This one may correspond to the putative iPhone XI Plus. It may also be larger than its nearest predecessor, and retain some of its main front-...
Deirdre O Donnell, 06 Aug 2018 18:37
Threadripper is AMD's line of prosumer and workstation CPUs, now coming in up to 32 cores (Source: AMD)

AMD accidentally leaks Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX Cinebench score

AMD France prematurely published benchmarks of the yet unreleased 2990WX, a 32 core flagship Ryzen CPU. The results look daunting for Intel, as it's highest core count CPU is just 18 cores. Until their 28 core workstation CPU is r...
Matthew Connatser, 06 Aug 2018 18:03
Fitbit Charge 3 smart wearable (Source: Nieuwe Mobiel)

Fitbit Charge 3 spotted, might arrive at IFA 2018

Fitbit seems to be preparing the launch of a new smart wearable that is supposedly going to debut at IFA 2018 as the Fitbit Charge 3. The leaked images reveal a few interesting details, such as the replacement of the physical butt...
Codrut Nistor, 06 Aug 2018 13:30
Retail box of Russian Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (Source: SamMobile)

Samsung Galaxy Note 9 retail box surfaces online

With less than a week to go until its August 9 launch, the Galaxy Note 9 is already all over the web, including an official product video that was unleashed — apparently by mistake — by Samsung itself. Now, an image of a Russian G...
Codrut Nistor, 06 Aug 2018 11:11
The original Razer Phone may have put mobile gaming hardware on the map. (Source: flickr)

Razer Phone 2: latest rumors point to possible IFA 2018 release

The Razer Phone 2 has not been officially confirmed yet. However, speculations about the second generation of this gaming phone already abound. They include hints at a late Q3 release for the device.
Deirdre O Donnell, 04 Aug 2018 18:30
Lenovo ThinkPad P1: Additional pictures of the upcoming workstation have surfaced

Lenovo ThinkPad P1: Additional pictures of the upcoming workstation have surfaced

Its still not clear when Lenovo will announce the upcoming ThinkPad P1 – but an official release might be in sight, as two new official renders of the ThinkPad P1, a thinner 15-inch workstation laptop, have appeared on the interne...
Benjamin Herzig, 01 Aug 2018 22:14
Is the MacBook Air due an upgrade? (Source: Pixabay)

New rumors suggest refresh for MacBook Air

An article on a Taiwanese news site states that Apple is in fact releasing a new MacBook Air in 2018. These rumors suggest that the Cupertino company now intends to fast-track its release. However, is it all good news for fans of ...
Deirdre O Donnell, 01 Aug 2018 17:44
Google Pixel 3 XL white variant - back (Source: XDA Developers)

Upcoming white Google Pixel 3 XL leaks online

A fresh set on hands-on Google Pixel 3 XL photos confirms that one variant of this upcoming handset features 4 GB of memory and 64 GB internal storage. Even more, the white variant apparently keeps the contrasting-colored power bu...
Codrut Nistor, 30 Jul 2018 12:15
Custom versions for the mid-range, mid-high and flagship next gen GPUs should hit the market throughout the month of September. (Source: Nvidia)

Nvidia's next gen GTX GPU wattage, memory and pricing details sent to AIB partners

WCCFTech's sources inform that the GTX 1060 successor should feature 8 GB GDDR6 VRAM and will be launched in late September for around US$500, while the GTX 1070 successor would also get 8 GB VRAM, but will be launched in mid-Sept...
Bogdan Solca, 27 Jul 2018 21:12
HTC U12+ Android handset, HTC U12 Life might launch soon

More HTC U12 Life details surface online

Currently codenamed "Imagine Life," HTC's next mid-ranger is expected to hit the market as the HTC U12 Life. Its alleged specs include a Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 processor, 4 GB of memory, 64 GB internal storage, a dual camera setu...
Codrut Nistor, 26 Jul 2018 19:30
Motorola One Power Android One phablet coming soon (Source: TENAA)

Three Motorola One Power variants hit TENAA, specs and images now public

The upcoming Motorola One Power has been the subject of quite a few rumors and leaks over the last few weeks, but now it has just surfaced on TENAA. According to this fresh listing, the 6.18-inch handset features a massive 4,850 m...
Codrut Nistor, 26 Jul 2018 12:15
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme: Upcoming XPS 15 competitor has been leaked (pictured is the ThinkPad X1 Carbon)

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme: Upcoming Dell XPS 15 competitor has been leaked

Lenovo is apparently preparing a big announcement for its ThinkPad laptop line, a completely new model to compete with Dells XPS 15. The new ThinkPad X1 Extreme was leaked by known leaker Roland Quandt and it might be released at ...
Benjamin Herzig, 25 Jul 2018 16:46
Asus accidentally leaks Whiskey Lake i5 and i7 CPUs for upcoming ROG GL503 refresh

Asus accidentally leaks Whiskey Lake Core i5 and i7 CPUs for upcoming ROG GL503 refresh

The official Asus Bangladesh website is listing the ROG Strix GL503 with Whiskey Lake Core i5-8265U and i7-8565U processor options. It could simply be a mistake, but with IFA 2018 right around the corner, it could also be hinting ...
Allen Ngo, 24 Jul 2018 19:04
Google Pixelbook successor to arrive this fall, narrow bezels in tow

A new Google Pixelbook with narrow bezels is expected to arrive this fall

Google is expected to unveil quite a few new pieces of hardware in October: the Pixel 3 and 3 XL handsets, the second-generation Pixel Buds, a Pixel-branded smartwatch, and now an updated PixelBook with narrow bezels is joining th...
Codrut Nistor, 24 Jul 2018 16:40
Samsung could be working on a gaming smartphone. (Source: MakeUseOf)

Samsung could be joining the gaming smartphone league soon

Leakster @MMDDJ_ on Twitter has tweeted that Samsung is preparing a gaming smartphone. No other details were posted but the leakster did say that the gaming smartphone will not be named the 'Galaxy X'.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 24 Jul 2018 14:04
AMD desktop and mobile roadmap 2017-2019 including Picasso APU

Upcoming 12 nm AMD Picasso APU spotted online

Although most details are still unknown, we heard that the AMD Picasso APU is a 12 nm Zen+ chip that might launch as an individual family of products instead of a mere Raven Ridge refresh. Unfortunately, AMD's current roadmap ment...
Codrut Nistor, 23 Jul 2018 11:40
'Rammus' could be the next Asus Chromebook (Image source: Asus)

'Rammus' could be the next Asus Chromebook with Kaby Lake

The aging Asus Chromebook Flip C302 could soon have a proper successor if the "Rammus" code name is any indication. With IFA 2018 not far off, the Taiwanese manufacturer could be preparing an announcement for its overdue Chromeboo...
Allen Ngo, 23 Jul 2018 02:58
Dell XPS 13 9365 convertible soon to feature Amber Lake processors

Amber Lake-powered Dell XPS 13 2-in-1 spotted online

Although the changes were quickly removed, Dell's Chilean website has been up for a while showing the XPS 13 convertible with two Amber Lake processors, namely the Intel Core i5-8200Y and the Intel Core i7-8500Y. Now, it only rema...
Codrut Nistor, 19 Jul 2018 17:20
The Mate 10 Pro. (Source: AnandTech)

The Huawei Mate 20 to feature BOE-made AMOLED panels, Kirin 980, and five cameras

More details of Huawei’s upcoming flagship, the Mate 20, have surfaced. According to the reports, the device will feature OLED panels made by Chinese company BOE, and not Samsung as previously touted. It could also ship with five ...
Ricci Rox, 18 Jul 2018 13:26
The Mi 8 Explorer Edition. (Source: MySmartPrice)

Mi 8 Explorer likely not vaporware after all, could be coming on July 24

Some Xiaomi fans have always had a feeling that the Mi 8 Explorer was nothing but a concept showpiece by Xiaomi. They may be proven wrong soon, though, with reports claiming that the device could go on sale on July 24.
Ricci Rox, 18 Jul 2018 13:23
Xiaomi Mi A2 Android One Twitter teaser (Source: Mi)

Xiaomi teases the upcoming Mi A2 on Twitter

The teaser of the upcoming rebranded Mi 6X does not reveal much, but the essentials are supposed to be the same as in the case of the very popular Mi A1 when compared to the Mi 5X. Basically, the Mi A2 will have the same specs as ...
Codrut Nistor, 17 Jul 2018 16:55
In-display fingerprint readers coming to Galaxy A handsets in 2019

In-display fingerprint readers coming to the Galaxy A series next year

Although various Chinese underdogs are already selling handsets with in-display fingerprint readers, Samsung still has to release its first such handset. However, while the Galaxy S10 and Galaxy Note 10 are both expected to use th...
Codrut Nistor, 17 Jul 2018 12:36
HP Chromebook x2 convertible with Intel Pentium Gold 4415Y

The new HP Chromebook x2 goes head to head with the Microsoft Surface Go

Although the Intel Pentium Gold 4415Y processor was expected to remain a Microsoft Surface Go-exclusive, it looks like the HP Chromebook x2 convertible will soon get a version with it inside as well. Even more, a variant with an I...
Codrut Nistor, 14 Jul 2018 14:28
AMD Radeon Instinct video card (Source: Wccftech)

AMD's upcoming 7 nm Vega 20 GPU could provide well above 20 TFLOPs for an insane TDP of over 400 Watt

According to a detailed analysis of AMD's upcoming GPUs, the new 7 nm Vega 20 might hit the 20 TFLOP barrier. Unfortunately, based on the known specifications of the hardware architecture used, achieving this level of performance ...
Codrut Nistor, 14 Jul 2018 08:55
In-display fingerprint sensors are slowly becoming mainstream. (Source: Etechro)

Samsung Galaxy S10 to adopt two different fingerprint sensor approaches

While it's still early days yet, more details of the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S10 phones have surfaced, throwing more light on what we should expect from the trio of devices.
Ricci Rox, 13 Jul 2018 15:25
The supposed Honor Note 10. (Source: Weibo)

Live images of the Honor Note 10 surface

Purported live images of the upcoming Honor Note 10 have surfaced, showing a device with a gigantic screen and, thankfully, no notch. The device could be launched sometime towards the end of the month.
Ricci Rox, 13 Jul 2018 15:22
Huawei Nova 3 coming July 18 (Source: MySmartPrice News)

The Huawei Nova 3 leaks online, official launch coming next week

Although it also has a notched display, the same Kirin 970 processor and the dual-camera setup present in the Honor 10, the upcoming Huawei Nova 3 sports a larger screen and a rear-mounted fingerprint reader. According to the late...
Codrut Nistor, 12 Jul 2018 21:15
The only two Mongoose M4 cores included with the upcoming Exynos 9820 may be indicative of TDP problems. (Source: Go4It)

Samsung's Exynos 9820 SoC early samples could have TDP issues

Ice Universe informs that the first Exynos 9820 test samples got an unexpected core configuration that includes just two Mongoose M4 cores along with two Cortex-A76 and four Cortex-A55 cores from ARM. This suggests that Samsung m...
Bogdan Solca, 12 Jul 2018 19:17
Dell XPS 15 9575 convertible to come with 32 GB RAM this September confirms Frank Azor (Source: Dell)

The Dell XPS 15 9575 with 32 GB RAM is scheduled to arrive in September, confirms Frank Azor

Those eagerly waiting for the XPS 15 9575 with 32 GB of memory have just received a new confirmation from Frank Azor, who mentioned on Twitter that Dell is currently aiming for a September launch. For now, this convertible is only...
Codrut Nistor, 11 Jul 2018 14:25

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