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OnePlus 6 unofficial renders, Avengers limited edition teased as of early April 2018

The Avengers-themed OnePlus 6 is coming

A video that was briefly present on the Facebook page of OnePlus India reveals that Marvel Studios will team up with the Chinese brand for an Avengers-themed limited edition of the upcoming OnePlus 6 flagships. The video has been ...

Codrut Nistor, 04 Apr 2018 23:55

Is that an iPhone in your pocket...? (Source: Maxim)

Apple rumored to be working on touchless controls and curved screens

A report from Bloomberg has suggested that Apple is working on a couple of interesting features for future smartphone releases. The first feature is touchless gesture controls, which would enable the user to operate the phone by m...

Daniel R Deakin, 04 Apr 2018 23:30

Samsung Galaxy S9 Mini unofficial render, Geekbench reveals Snapdragon 660 and 4 GB RAM (Source: Nashville Chatter)

Alleged Samsung Galaxy S9 Mini with Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 onboard hits Geekbench

The handset that is believed to be the compact (and less potent) version of the Samsung Galaxy S9 flagship has just been spotted on Geekbench, where it is listed under the model number SM-G8750. This handset is rumored to be curre...

Codrut Nistor, 03 Apr 2018 16:30

The OnePlus 6 is said to come with a $700 price tag but we're leery

The OnePlus 6 is about due for an announcement. There have been reports that the device will launch with an MSRP of US$700 for its highest-specced variant. We are, of course, not at all convinced.

Ricci Rox, 03 Apr 2018 01:10

Google Pixel 2 flagship to get a mid-range successor soon

Mid-range Google Pixel phone could finally arrive this summer

Although Google is currently involved in lower-cost initiatives like Android Go and Android One, the Google Pixel smartphones and phablets released so far always targeted the top tier of the market. However, the company is now pla...

Codrut Nistor, 02 Apr 2018 23:55

New Moto Z3 Play renders surface online with a side-mounted fingerprint reader

While the Moto Z3 Play renders that have just surfaced online show a handset with a side-mounted fingerprint reader, as well as a dual-camera setup and the contacts for Moto Mods on the back, the recent FCC listing reveals a Qualc...

Codrut Nistor, 02 Apr 2018 19:59

LG G7 unofficial concept renders, LG G7 rumors

The LG G7 could feature a dedicated AI button and f/1.5 aperture

A new exclusive report about LG's next-gen flagship — which might not hit the market as the LG G7 after all — reveals that this handset will feature a dedicated AI button and a rear camera with f/1.5 aperture (obviously, a dual ca...

Codrut Nistor, 02 Apr 2018 18:01

Nokia 2010 phone from 1994 to get a HMD Global-made remake (Source: Mustaraamattu)

April Fools' Day 2018: Nokia 2010 remake allegedly in the works

Not long after HMD Global managed to bring back two classic Nokia phones, namely the 3310 and the 8110, we hear that another iconic handset will be revived by the current owners of the Nokia brand. This is the Nokia 2010, a handse...

Codrut Nistor, 02 Apr 2018 13:25

Acer Predator Helios 500 with Core i7 and I9 options (Image source: mobimaniak.pl)

Polish retailer leaks Acer Predator Helios 500 with Intel Core i9, promptly pulls down listing

If the unconfirmed prices are accurate, then we can expect the Core i7-8750H and Core i9-8950HK SKUs to retail for approximately $2600 USD and $3500 USD, respectively, with an uncommon 144 Hz IPS 1080p display. The Helios 500 look...

Allen Ngo, 01 Apr 2018 01:23

Lenovo Tab 4 Plus 10-inch Android tablet

Lenovo tablet with Dolby Atmos audio shows up at FCC

Since the Lenovo Tab 4 has been around for a while, the time seems right for a new Android slate from the Chinese brand. Sadly, the FCC arrival of the Dolby Atmos-certified Lenovo TB-8304F1 does not reveal anything else than its a...

Codrut Nistor, 31 Mar 2018 22:50

Google Pixel 2 flagship with the latest Pixel Launcher app available as of March 2018

Google Pixel 3 to feature a new Pixel Launcher search bar

The upcoming Google Pixel 3 flagship is expected to feature a new Pixel Launcher design, but some of the changes have been already discovered inside the APK file of the existing app by a senior member of the popular XDA Developers...

Codrut Nistor, 31 Mar 2018 16:47

Moto G6 Android smartphone with Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 and dual main camera (Source: Alza Hungary)

Moto G6 and G6 Plus retail listings show up before the official launch

Although the official launch might still be a week or two ahead of us, a Hungarian online store has just published the product pages for the Moto G6 and G6 Plus, revealing all the details. According to it, both handsets feature a ...

Codrut Nistor, 31 Mar 2018 10:15

MediaTek could very well make a comeback this year. (Source: MediaTek)

Xiaomi has MediaTek Helio P60/P70 chips lined up for its 2018 devices

Xiaomi's last device with a MediaTek SoC was the Redmi Note 4. The MediaTek Redmi Note 4 never attained the critical acclaim of its Snapdragon sibling but it would seem the Chinese company is set to make a return to its old MediaT...

Ricci Rox, 31 Mar 2018 02:41

Honor 7A leaked image, Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 and dual camera in tow (Source: MySmartPrice)

The 5.7-inch Honor 7A leaks online with a 2:1 display and a micro USB port

The upcoming Honor 7A is expected to launch on April 2, since a few fresh reports revealed images of the media invites that Huawei's subsidiary has already sent out. Its specs and features are said to include a Qualcomm Snapdragon...

Codrut Nistor, 30 Mar 2018 11:10

Samsung SM-R800 wearable codenamed "Galileo" might debut later this year as the Gear S4

More than a year since the launch of a new flagship smartwatch, Samsung is on its way to bringing the Gear S4 at IFA. A recent unofficial report reveals that a wearable codenamed "Galileo" and bearing the SM-R800 model number is u...

Codrut Nistor, 30 Mar 2018 10:05

The Palm Pre had its fans when it launched, but failed to gain traction. (Source: Palm)

TCL set to introduce a Palm-branded smartphone on Verizon this year

The Palm Pre could be set to make a comeback to the US market later this year, if a fresh rumor is accurate. The device is expected to be designed and manufactured by Chinese company TCL, which is behind the most recent BlackBerry...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 30 Mar 2018 04:19

The diagrams in the patent show a smartphone device in folded and unfolded forms. (Source: LetsGoDigital)

Patent for Huawei foldable smartphone discovered

Dutch website LetsGoDigital has uncovered a patent for a foldable phone filed by Huawei in September 2017. The Chinese technology company seems to have developed a tablet-sized device which when folded would be the size of a regul...

Daniel R Deakin, 30 Mar 2018 01:07

There's another Nokia flagship on the cards, and this one will come without a notch

HMD kicked off 2018 with something of a bang. The Finnish OEM apparently still has a number of releases lined up for the rest of the year, including two flagships. Of those two devices, one will be cheaper and, thankfully, not fea...

Ricci Rox, 30 Mar 2018 00:52

The Mi 6X pays TENAA an early visit

A device that appears to be the Mi 6X has made a surprise appearance on TENAA. It isn’t a full listing, though, so all this tells us is that the device will sport a design similar to the Mi 5X's but with an 18:9 display and vertic...

Ricci Rox, 30 Mar 2018 00:42

The 2015 10.1-inch Sony Xperia Z4 Tablet is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 and has 3 GB RAM. (Source: Sony)

Sony may be working on a new Android tablet

There is a rumor that Sony may be working on a new Android tablet. The rumor started after certain lines of code from a teardown of the camera app on the new Xperia XZ2 smartphone appeared on a blog called Sumahoinfo. The code fea...

Daniel R Deakin, 29 Mar 2018 08:14

Samsung Galaxy A8 and Galaxy A8+ to get more affordable successors

The Samsung Galaxy A6 and Galaxy A6+ coming later this year

According to a set of recently spotted benchmark listings, the Samsung Galaxy A6 is powered by the Exynos 7870 processor, while the Plus variant has a Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 under the hood. Both are expected to debut in Europe, R...

Codrut Nistor, 27 Mar 2018 23:15

It has been suggested that Nvidia may introduce the GTX name to lower-spec products. (Source: Digital Trends)

Nvidia's next-gen GPUs may be the GTX 11 Series

According to an anonymous source speaking with TweakTown, the next generation of Nvidia GPUs will not be labeled as the once-expected GTX 20 Series but will be known as the GTX 11 Series. It is even possible that Nvidia will overh...

Daniel R Deakin, 27 Mar 2018 00:37

HTC Desire 12 and Desire 12+, HTC U12+ to be the only flagship in 2018

HTC U12+ is the brand's only flagship to launch this year

Also known as the Imagine, HTC's upcoming U12+ will be the brand's next premium flagship. Sadly, this handset that is supposed to debut as a direct competitor for the Huawei Mate, Apple iPhone X, or the Samsung Galaxy Note will re...

Codrut Nistor, 26 Mar 2018 22:56

Lenovo wants to release a new 15-inch ThinkPad without a numblock (pictured: ThinkPad T530)

Lenovo wants to release a new 15-inch ThinkPad without a numpad

Since 2013, all ThinkPad laptops with a 15,6-inch screen have included a dedicated numpad. As a reaction to many complaints about this state of affairs, a Lenovo employee in the companies own forum has announced that the PC manufa...

Benjamin Herzig, 26 Mar 2018 18:22

Porsche Design | Huawei teaser (Source: Huawei Mobile)

Limited edition Huawei Porsche Design Mate RS might arrive tomorrow

Since Porsche Design and Huawei-related promo materials have been already spotted in Paris at the location where the P20 and P20 Pro will be unveiled tomorrow and the name of the upcoming Mate RS is no longer a secret, it only rem...

Codrut Nistor, 26 Mar 2018 16:50

The HTC U12 Life is set to feature a notch

A tweet by Evan Blass has touted the upcoming HTC U12 Life to feature a notch. Notches have been a divisive topic since the start of the year, and it would seem that HTC is keen on moving with the flow of the market, dwindling sal...

Ricci Rox, 26 Mar 2018 16:17

LG patents MicroLED display technology for smartphones (Image source: Maxpixel)

LG betting on MicroLED technology for future smartphones

Samsung, Apple, and now LG will be ramping up R&D on the potential applications and commercialization of MicroLED panels for portable devices. The technology may eventually spill over to laptops since its advantages over LCD and e...

Allen Ngo, 24 Mar 2018 07:00

The latest map is 4 x 4 km in size. The developer has stated that there is also another 8 x 8 km map in the works. (Source: Polygon)

GDC 2018 | New smaller map for PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds teased at GDC

A new 4 x 4 km PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds (PUBG) map has been teased at the Game Developers Conference that has been taking place in San Francisco. PUBG’s developer announced that the public testing phase for the latest map wil...

Daniel R Deakin, 24 Mar 2018 02:38

The Huawei P20 Pro is expected to feature a massive 40 MP main sensor. (Source: TechRadar)

Is Huawei developing a 512 GB phone?

It appears Huawei might be working on a smartphone that offers a whopping 512 GB of storage space. A recent online listing for a Huawei device offers specification details such as 6 GB RAM and 512 GB ROM. If the Chinese technology...

Daniel R Deakin, 22 Mar 2018 23:27

The Finney smartphone may feature specs such as 64 GB storage, 6 GB RAM, and a 5.5-inch display. (Source: Sirin Labs)

Huawei could be working on a blockchain smartphone

There has been a report suggesting that Huawei Technologies is developing a smartphone that could utilize blockchain technology. Officials from the Chinese multinational have apparently been in talks with representatives from Siri...

Daniel R Deakin, 22 Mar 2018 21:07

The Atari VCS (Ataribox) lives! (Image source: Tom's Hardware)

GDC 2018 | The Ataribox is real, and it's more computer than gaming console

After months of delays and speculation, the Atari VCS (formerly the Ataribox) finally debuted in physical form at GDC. There's still a lot of information about the console that Atari is keeping close to the chest, but we do know t...

Sam Medley, 21 Mar 2018 22:43

The current iPhone X offers a 5.8-inch screen. (Source: MacRumors)

Apple may reveal iPhone X Plus in September

It has been reported that Apple will unveil the iPhone X Plus in September. There has already been mention of three new iPhone variants coming this year from the Cupertino-based manufacturer, including a “giant high-end iPhone,” a...

Daniel R Deakin, 21 Mar 2018 04:10

Telegram facing troubles in Russia as of March 2018, forced to hand over user encryption keys to the local authorities

Telegram ordered to hand over user encryption keys by Russian authorities

Since Vladimir Putin will be in charge for a few more years, it looks like Telegram might end up being blocked in Russia. A set of laws introduced back in 2016 required Telegram to give the government a way to decrypt all user con...

Codrut Nistor, 20 Mar 2018 23:15

Apple March 2018 launch event teaser Let's take a field trip

Apple confirms March 27 event, we should get ready for new iPads

The official invite that Apple has recently sent out contains the headline "Let's take a field trip." and the location of the March 27 event makes it all clear. The new Apple products will be unveiled at the Lane Tech College Prep...

Codrut Nistor, 19 Mar 2018 13:06

The Redmi Note 4 was powered by a Snapdragon 625. (Source: Xiaomi)

Rumors of a mysterious Xiaomi device with the phantom Snapdragon 632 allude to vaporware

Word of a device powered by a "Snapdragon 632" has surfaced again, and just like the first time out, we're leery. There doesn't look to be any such SoC in the works, and the source information is as wonky as it gets.

Ricci Rox, 17 Mar 2018 16:34

Huawei Y7 (2018) mid-range phone rumored to feature a 2:1 5.5-inch display, single main camera, and a Qualcomm Snapdragon processor (Source: Android Headlines)

Huawei Y7 (2018) renders surface online

Shortly after seeing the Huawei Y9 (2018) launch in Thailand, an unofficial render of the next-gen Huawei Y7 surfaced online. This mid-range Android handset is rumored to feature a 5.5-inch display with 2,160 x 1,080 pixels, a sin...

Codrut Nistor, 15 Mar 2018 08:35

Activision Blizzard had revenue of over US$7 billion in 2017. (Source: Wccftech)

Activision may contribute to the battle royale craze

There has been speculation that Activision Blizzard may enter the battle royale genre sooner rather than later. Apparently, the video-game giant is “keenly aware” of how well some competitors are performing with this particular ty...

Daniel R Deakin, 14 Mar 2018 00:25

New LG flagship devices may feature AI technologies for image and voice recognition. (Source: ETNews)

Rumor | LG G7 leak reveals higher price tag and possible release date

There has been a report made about the expected release date and higher price tag for the LG G7. The device is expected to be announced in April and to go on sale in May. No exact price point has been revealed yet, but the same so...

Daniel R Deakin, 13 Mar 2018 21:55

Samsung Galaxy J8+ (2018) details (Source: Geekbench Browser)

Qualcomm Snapdragon 625-powered Samsung Galaxy J8+ (2018) hits Geekbench

Although the upcoming Galaxy J-series handsets are rumored to feature Samsung Exynos processors, the Samsung SM-J805G device — believed to be the Galaxy J8+ (2018) — surfaced online with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 under the hood, 4...

Codrut Nistor, 13 Mar 2018 12:12

Android Wear smartwatches, Android Wear to become Wear OS

Google Android Wear to become Wear OS later this year

If the latest rumors turn into reality, Android Wear will change its name around 4 years after its release. In addition to the new name, Google's upcoming Wear OS should also feature a new, colorful logo similar to the one current...

Codrut Nistor, 12 Mar 2018 23:17

Nvidia's GeForce Partner Program goes under the spotlight

A report created by Kyle Bennett of HardOCP will likely not go down well with executives at Nvidia. Bennett’s article focuses on the GPU-maker’s GeForce Partner Program (GPP), which has been introduced to “better serve gamers.” Co...

Daniel R Deakin, 12 Mar 2018 20:19

Designers at Essential are working on the PH-2. (Source: GSMArena)

Is Essential solving the problem for notch haters?

Essential has filed a patent with the USPTO for “image capture with a camera integrated display.” Could this mean the American technology company is working on a method to remove the selfie camera from the polarizing top notch pos...

Daniel R Deakin, 12 Mar 2018 17:14

The Nokia 9 could feature an in-display fingerprint sensor. (Source: India Today)

The Nokia 9 will likely sport an in-display fingerprint sensor

We could very well see a Nokia 9 this year sporting an in-display fingerprint sensor. The information comes from a source close to NokiaPowerUser and goes on to say that 2018 flagships from HMD Global are also likely to sport a no...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 12 Mar 2018 16:34

Huawei Y9 (2018) Android phablet with quad cameras

Huawei Y9 (2018) hits Thailand, closely related to the Mate 10 Lite and Honor 9 Lite

The new Huawei Y9 (2018) that was unveiled in Thailand shares many specs and features with the existing Mate 10 Lite and Honor 9 Lite. Its main selling points are the large 2:1 IPS display, the four cameras, and the capable HiSili...

Codrut Nistor, 12 Mar 2018 15:10

Sony DPT-RP1 E-Ink tablet successor hits FCC as the DPT-CP1

Sony digital paper device with E-Ink display hits FCC

The Sony tablet with an E-Ink display that was recently spotted on the FCC website has the model name DPT-CP1, so it is probably a successor to last year's DPT-RP1. Made by Netonix, this slate features WiFi, Bluetooth, and NFC, bu...

Codrut Nistor, 12 Mar 2018 13:30

Intel is looking to nullify Broadcom's Qualcomm takeover efforts. (Source: Android Police)

Intel reportedly eyeing Broadcom to thwart Qualcomm buyout

Intel is apparently viewing the possible acquisition of Qualcomm by Broadcom as a potential threat to its communications semiconductor business according to a report by The Wall Street Journal. The company is also reportedly explo...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 11 Mar 2018 15:07

This is just a fan-made render of the upcoming PS5. (Source: Gamingcentral.in)

Rumor | PlayStation 5 dev kits already tested by select third-party game devs

PlayStation 5 is most likely not going to be released this year, but dev kits being distributed this early could mean that the next version could be launched in 2019 at the soonest. Sony might also be concerned that the XBox One X...

Bogdan Solca, 09 Mar 2018 14:22

An MXM graphics card has a reduced form factor and comes with no additional cooling system. (Source: Tom's Hardware)

Rumor | ASRock could be getting into graphics card production

ASRock is more likely to produce MXM graphics cards for its own mini PC lineups rather than get into discrete gaming and mining card production. However, considering the AMD partnership and the current GPU crisis, ASRock could hel...

Bogdan Solca, 09 Mar 2018 12:42

ZTE Nubia N3 Android flagship with Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 (Source: Weibo)

Qualcomm Snapdragon 625-driven ZTE Nubia N3 spotted online

As revealed by the images that recently surfaced on Weibo, the upcoming ZTE Nubia N3 is a rather peculiar Android handset. Although it features a quite capable mid-range Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 processor and a 5.99-inch display wi...

Codrut Nistor, 09 Mar 2018 10:55

Bitcoin had a value of over US$11,600 on March 5, 2018. (Source: RTT News)

Cryptocurrency news: illegal Petro, falling Bitcoin and Japan gets tough

Venezuela’s Petro cryptocurrency has been called “illegal” and “unconstitutional” by the country’s National Assembly. Bitcoin has suffered another fall in its current exchange value, with the virtual currency's latest closing pric...

Daniel R Deakin, 08 Mar 2018 23:17

Leaks / Rumors

The Avengers-themed OnePlus 6 is coming

Apple rumored to be working on touchless controls and curved screens

Alleged Samsung Galaxy S9 Mini with Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 onboard hits Geekbench

The OnePlus 6 is said to come with a $700 price tag but we're leery

Mid-range Google Pixel phone could finally arrive this summer

New Moto Z3 Play renders surface online with a side-mounted fingerprint reader

The LG G7 could feature a dedicated AI button and f/1.5 aperture

April Fools' Day 2018: Nokia 2010 remake allegedly in the works

Polish retailer leaks Acer Predator Helios 500 with Intel Core i9, promptly pulls down listing

Lenovo tablet with Dolby Atmos audio shows up at FCC

Google Pixel 3 to feature a new Pixel Launcher search bar

Moto G6 and G6 Plus retail listings show up before the official launch

Xiaomi has MediaTek Helio P60/P70 chips lined up for its 2018 devices

The 5.7-inch Honor 7A leaks online with a 2:1 display and a micro USB port

Samsung SM-R800 wearable codenamed "Galileo" might debut later this year as the Gear S4

TCL set to introduce a Palm-branded smartphone on Verizon this year

Patent for Huawei foldable smartphone discovered

There's another Nokia flagship on the cards, and this one will come without a notch

The Mi 6X pays TENAA an early visit

Sony may be working on a new Android tablet

The Samsung Galaxy A6 and Galaxy A6+ coming later this year

Nvidia's next-gen GPUs may be the GTX 11 Series

HTC U12+ is the brand's only flagship to launch this year

Lenovo wants to release a new 15-inch ThinkPad without a numpad

Limited edition Huawei Porsche Design Mate RS might arrive tomorrow

The HTC U12 Life is set to feature a notch

LG betting on MicroLED technology for future smartphones

GDC 2018 | New smaller map for PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds teased at GDC

Is Huawei developing a 512 GB phone?

Huawei could be working on a blockchain smartphone

GDC 2018 | The Ataribox is real, and it's more computer than gaming console

Apple may reveal iPhone X Plus in September

Telegram ordered to hand over user encryption keys by Russian authorities

Apple confirms March 27 event, we should get ready for new iPads

Rumors of a mysterious Xiaomi device with the phantom Snapdragon 632 allude to vaporware

Huawei Y7 (2018) renders surface online

Activision may contribute to the battle royale craze

Rumor | LG G7 leak reveals higher price tag and possible release date

Qualcomm Snapdragon 625-powered Samsung Galaxy J8+ (2018) hits Geekbench

Google Android Wear to become Wear OS later this year

Nvidia's GeForce Partner Program goes under the spotlight

Is Essential solving the problem for notch haters?

The Nokia 9 will likely sport an in-display fingerprint sensor

Huawei Y9 (2018) hits Thailand, closely related to the Mate 10 Lite and Honor 9 Lite

Sony digital paper device with E-Ink display hits FCC

Intel reportedly eyeing Broadcom to thwart Qualcomm buyout

Rumor | PlayStation 5 dev kits already tested by select third-party game devs

Rumor | ASRock could be getting into graphics card production

Qualcomm Snapdragon 625-driven ZTE Nubia N3 spotted online

Cryptocurrency news: illegal Petro, falling Bitcoin and Japan gets tough

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