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Huawei might promote software over hardware in the Mate 50 series. (Source: Huawei)

Rumor | Huawei Mate 50 series will debut with HarmonyOS 3.0 and advanced AI for its cameras if nothing else

The latest Huawei Mate 50-series leak might cast aspersions on the possibility of an upgrade to the latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Plus platform for these premium-tier phablets. In fact, the OEM is now tipped to try and detract from th...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 08 Jun 2022 17:44

Could Xiaomi reprise this material again? (Source: Xiaomi)

Rumor | Xiaomi 13 Pro: the upcoming flagship's upgrades could be wild in terms of finish as well as SoC

Xiaomi is currently slated to launch successors to the current 12 series of flagship Android smartphones as soon as humanly possible. Now, this 13 line's Pro variant is linked to a choice of rear panel that might also appear in th...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 06 Jun 2022 15:47

MIUI 13.0.6 on Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro details (Source: Own)

MIUI 13.0.6 Global Stable brings the April 2022 security patch to Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro users

Although it is already June and the May security patch has been around for a while, the MIUI 13.0.6 Global Stable software update for the Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro only includes the April security patch. As its description shows, this 262...

Column by Codrut Nistor, 03 Jun 2022 14:10

The Dimensity 8100 leads its market. (Source: MediaTek)

The Dimensity 8100 SoC tops the AnTuTu charts for its target Android smartphone segment in May 2022

AnTuTu has released its Android smartphone performance rankings for May 2022 by market tier. Of these, the sub-flagship segment has seen a lot of new releases in the same month. A selection of them now occupy the entire top 5 for ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 02 Jun 2022 22:03

In fact, it's now possible to use 2 basically identical smartphones at once. (Source: C4ETech via YouTube)

US adults check their phones nearly four times more often than they did in 2019, according to new research

The results of a new study conducted in 2022 can be used to conclude that smartphone use-frequency among adults based in the United States has increased by about 366% compared to that measured three years ago. The researchers repo...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 02 Jun 2022 19:15

Xiaomi allegedly upgrades its liquid lens tech. (Source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi is tipped to add a second-gen liquid-lens camera to an upcoming flagship smartphone

The Xiaomi 12 Ultra is now said to be its OEM's first-gen flagship with Leica-branded rear cameras. Now, it is also now a top candidate for a cutting-edge liquid lens to the set-up in question. This second-gen component is now bel...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 30 May 2022 22:47

The Find N is rumored to get a 2022 upgrade. (Source: OPPO)

OPPO Find N2 and its clamshell counterpart are tipped to go ahead at the expense of the OEM's rollable device project

OPPO released its first foldable smartphone in 2021, and is now projected to add a second generation of the same device, as well as a first-gen clamshell alternative, in 2022. A famous leaker has now mentioned what might be a prod...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 29 May 2022 18:40

A recently-shared phone (1) prototype. (Source: Nothing)

Nothing phone (1): a launch date and European pricing for the first-gen Android device allegedly leaks out

Carl Pei's Nothing has remained vague on the subject of a debut for its inaugural Android smartphone. However, a German tech blog now purports to fill the blanks the OEM has left with a specific date on which the device is to be u...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 29 May 2022 18:08

Telegram: free, but not forever? (Source: Telegram)

Telegram: More evidence of a new 'Premium' tier allegedly comes to light thanks to new website code

The messaging app Telegram has been linked to a shift to a subscription-based model as of late. Now, the developer Alessandro Paluzzi claims to have spotted more signs that the service is preparing for this change. It consists of ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 28 May 2022 18:47

Make a better trade (-in) this Memorial Day. (Source: Samsung)

Deal | Samsung offers a potential trade-in boost to mark the US Memorial Day weekend

Samsung's US website has updated with some possibly improved trade-in deals for the upcoming Memorial Day weekend. A customer can get some Galaxy Watch4 SKUs free with the purchase of a new Galaxy Z Fold3, or up to US$1,000 off a ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 27 May 2022 17:25

Some initial phone (1) circuit designs. (Source: Nothing via Wallpaper)

Nothing phone (1) design is teased via some initial prototypes for the first-gen Android device

Carl Pei's latest tech start-up Nothing has revealed a little more about its first full mobile device, the phone (1). It has hinted strongly that it, like images for a prototype it has just shared, will have a transparent nature. ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 25 May 2022 19:05

Huawei touts App Gallery security. (Source: Huawei)

Huawei AppGallery: a developer's report of a bug that might allow paid apps to be downloaded for free goes unaddressed for "weeks"

The AppGallery is Huawei's in-house version of something like Apple's App Store that the OEM has been obliged to establish after it lost access to the Google Play Store. A developer claims that it has exhibited a vulnerability tha...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 22 May 2022 18:27

The first-gen Huawei P50 5G case. (Source: Soyealink)

Huawei P50 Pro-compatible 5G case is now officially a thing, rated to add eSIM-powered functions to the smartphone for about US$120

Some intriguing rumors of an accessory that would allow Huawei P50-series owners to circumvent the device's limitations to 4G/LTE-only connectivity have been somewhat vindicated through the launch of the first case along these lin...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 17 May 2022 17:21

Xiaomi Mix Fold 2 is tipped to launch as the lightest and slimmest foldable smartphone of 2022

The second-gen Mix Fold flagship from Xiaomi has been tipped to outdo its predecessor in terms of design and pocketability. Now, according to a famous leaker, it will beat rivals such as the Galaxy Z Fold4 or OPPO Find N in this r...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 15 May 2022 16:27

Nokia X20 joins the list of Android 13 Beta-eligible devices

Google had included Nokia on its list of OEMs enrolled in its Android 13 Developer Preview Program, which means it has devices eligible for the OS' Beta 1 and later versions from now. However, the HMD Global brand has now revealed...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 14 May 2022 21:03

This is the Xiaomi 12 Ultra - or is it? (Source: ITHome)

Xiaomi 12 Ultra: The latest prototype leak features fewer rear cameras than expected

A growing and increasingly well-replicated body of Xiaomi 12 Ultra leaks hint that this upcoming flagship smartphone will come with a camera hump designed to house up to 5 different lenses in a circular arrangement. However, the l...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 14 May 2022 17:46

Rumor | Huawei's Mate Xs 2 and Watch GT 3 Pro will hit the international market with a mid-May 2022 launch event

Huawei's latest launch announcement seems to be for the attention of a European audience, an indication that has sparked speculation that its latest foldable flagship smartphone, the Mate Xs 2, will be the highlight of this show. ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 10 May 2022 23:27

The 8 Gen 1 may not get an early upgrade. (Source: Qualcomm)

Rumor | Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Plus-powered smartphones will now not launch until the second half of the year

Qualcomm has been said to have ambitions to launch the Plus version of its 2022 flagship mobile SoC earlier in the year compared to that of 2021. However, global circumstances may have disrupted these plans. Therefore, the Snapdra...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 06 May 2022 23:16

The next generation of mobile storage chips. (Source: Samsung)

Samsung announces next-gen UFS 4.0-based storage for the mobile devices of the future

Samsung has just previewed the latest in its storage solutions for hardware such as smartphones, tablets. The OEM has indicated that these new chips could help these devices use and transfer data up to twice as fast as their prede...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 04 May 2022 18:30

OPPO's clamshell and Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Plus-powered foldable smartphone prices allegedly leak ahead of their launch

The Find N is OPPO's first-gen foldable, and is most like the Galaxy Z Fold series in terms of form-factor. Like this Samsung flagship, the N is tipped to gain a clamshell-style counterpart soon, not to mention a potential refresh...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 04 May 2022 17:29

This case might be intended for the Mate 50 series. (Source: Weibo)

Rumor | The Huawei Mate 50 series will launch in mid-2022 with a new 5G-enabling accessory

A new leak backs Huawei to get a Mate 50 series of premium phablets on the market in 2022 - however, they are also now not slated to materialize for a couple of months. This delay may enable the OEM to release the devices alongsid...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 27 Apr 2022 13:20

Android 13 gets its first Beta. (Source: Google)

Android 13 Beta 1 is now available to the public

Google has now officially confirmed that Android 13 has moved along the path to a full release to the point at which its first public beta is now available. Those who own eligible Pixel-series devices can install it to enhance the...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 27 Apr 2022 00:21

Vivo touts the V1 Plus as a second-gen in-house ISP that improves low-light performance and dynamic range for the new X80 smartphone series

The Vivo X80 series of Android smartphones is now official, which means their V1 Plus (or V1+) image signal processor (ISP) is as well. This chipset is exclusive to the new devices, and is rated to augment some aspects of their ba...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 26 Apr 2022 14:03

LG V60 ThinQ units in the US see a long-awaited upgrade to Android 12

LG has begun to push a new major software upgrade to the V60 ThinQ in the US. Then again, the update to Android 12 has reportedly only hit those units associated with the carrier T-Mobile. This is probably one of the last times th...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 23 Apr 2022 21:46

The Mate Xs 2 may or may not look like this. (Source: Weibo)

Huawei's Mate Xs 2 launch price allegedly emerges in a new leak, along with some of the new foldable's specs

Huawei has already made a surprising and abrupt return to a first-gen design in its technically fifth-gen foldable phablet, the upcoming Mate Xs 2. Now, a display-industry leaker purports to spill its pricing ahead of its launch, ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 23 Apr 2022 18:53

Huawei will launch a new foldable soon. (Source: Huawei)

Huawei announces the launch of a new foldable smartphone with surprising design choices

Huawei has been thought to launch its next premium foldable smartphone as the Mate X3; however, one of the OEM's top executives has just officially revealed that the Mate Xs 2 instead. In even more unexpected news, this imminent 2...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 22 Apr 2022 15:02

Vivo might have a new ISP to launch soon. (Source: Weibo)

Vivo gears up to debut a second-gen custom chipset alongside the upcoming X80 series

Vivo has confirmed that it will launch the X80 series of Android smartphones soon. Now, it is also slated to introduce a second-gen image signal processor (ISP) that may be exclusive to the devices. This "V1+" chipset is said to b...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 18 Apr 2022 15:27

The X80 Pro might look like this. (Source: Weibo)

Rumor | The Vivo X80 Pro will launch in April 2022 with Zeiss-tuned rear cameras and an X Note-like build

Vivo has just debuted its Snapdragon 8 Gen 1-based flagship smartphone for 2022; now, according to a new leak, a MediaTek Dimensity 9000-powered alternative is on the way. This X80 Pro's design has allegedly leaked in full for the...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 11 Apr 2022 19:04

The IMX866 might start appearing in the camera humps of the future. (Source: Weibo)

IMX866: More details on Sony's alleged next-gen 50MP sensor for flagship smartphone cameras emerge

Some recent leaks have pointed to Sony IMX "800-" (and "900-") series cameras that will grace the high-end Android phones of the near future. Now, a famous tipster claims to outline how one of these next-gen 50MP sensors will impr...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 10 Apr 2022 19:40

Android 12-based MIUI 13.0.2 now available for Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro (Source: Own)

MIUI 13 finally hits the Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro, but it's far from perfect

After a long wait, Android 12 arrived on the Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro in Europe (and other regions, since the update is a global one) as MIUI 13.0.2. The update package has 3.3 GB in size and includes quite a few changes and fixes, but a...

Column by Codrut Nistor, 10 Apr 2022 18:48

South Korean Galaxy S22 sales reportedly falter in the wake of the GOS scandal

The demand for Galaxy S22-series devices has reportedly started to flag in Samsung's native South Korea. Carriers in the country have responded to this drop in sales by increasing subsidies for the phones. It is not certain that t...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 06 Apr 2022 21:32

TCL may have a WQHD screen with improved variable refresh for next-gen smartphones on offer

The display specialist TCL CSOT has reportedly demonstrated a display for potential next-gen mobile devices that can support refresh rates from 1 to 144 hertz (Hz). This would improve on even the best smartphone displays of 2022, ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 03 Apr 2022 22:58

UGREEN launches the Nexode series of chargers with a 100W GaN model for starters

Nexode is the power accessory OEM UGREEN's latest brand of chargers for devices such as smartphones, tablets and USB type-C compatible ultrabooks. Going by its first member, the company intends this new series to be marked by lots...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 03 Apr 2022 17:57

The "12 Ultra" may have unique case requirements. (Source: Weibo)

Xiaomi 12 Ultra: A new leak backs multiple different premium finishes for the upcoming super-flagship

The 12 Ultra is a rumored successor for the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra, a top-end Android smartphone that comes with a ceramic rear panel. Now, the alleged 2022 update is rumored to continue this trend - however, the OEM is now tipped to ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 02 Apr 2022 18:25

AIS and its partners put 5G NR-DC on show. (Source: AIS)

The world's first 5G NR-DC demo achieves over 8Gb/s speeds in Thailand

What happens when 2 of the most prominent 5G bands (sub-6GHz and mmWave) are combined over 1 network? Potentially enhanced speeds and utility, according to AIS. The Thai mobile carrier and broadband provider has partnered with Qua...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 02 Apr 2022 16:22

Rumor | Huawei's 2022 flagship foldable smartphone moves in on a launch with a new certification

Huawei is rumored to provide a successor to the Mate X2 premium foldable phablet in 2022, even if it can't support 5G. Now, a device with its alleged model number has reportedly been approved for sale by the regulator 3C. Therefor...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 01 Apr 2022 22:33

The first-gen Mix Fold. (Source: Xiaomi)

A new leak touts the Mix Fold 2 as the no-compromises 2022 Xiaomi foldable flagship

Xiaomi is predicted to launch a second-gen foldable phablet in 2022. This "Mix Fold 2" is painted as a device with multiple, and potentially crucial, upgrades compared to its alleged predecessor in a new leak, one that even hints ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 29 Mar 2022 14:34

Vivo's upcoming event will unfold soon. (Source: Vivo via Weibo)

Vivo announces a launch date for its first-gen foldable smartphone

Vivo has now set the existence of the X Fold, its inaugural Samsung Galaxy Z Fold-alike mobile device, in stone. Now, it has also confirmed the date on which it intends to unveil this premium smartphone in full. It might land alon...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 28 Mar 2022 14:49

Sony may have a new high-end sensor in the works. (Source: Sony)

Sony is tipped to launch a new, nearly-1-inch camera sensor for smartphones

Sony's IMX line of CMOS is one of the best-known series of smartphone camera sensors out there. Now, one of its next generation is linked to a spec that could nearly rival that of the main shooter found in the Xperia PRO-I flagshi...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 25 Mar 2022 23:45

Xiaomi claims to have ended 2021 with total smartphone shipments of just over 190 million units

Xiaomi has now released its financial performance report for 2021, a year in which the OEM now claims to have shipped a "record high" 190.3 million units. These sales netted the major smart-device company a net profit of nearly 70...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 25 Mar 2022 15:13

New battery-use controls are coming to Android. (Source: Google)

Android 13 will alert a user if an app causes battery drain in the background

Android's next major software upgrade is already linked to a portfolio of tweaks and changes, the vast majority seem to affect how it looks and acts thus far. However, Google has now announced that it aims to maximize UX devices t...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 22 Mar 2022 19:13

Is this the Vivo X Note? (Source: WHYLAB via Weibo)

Vivo X Note: A new leak purports to confirm a 7-inch display with high-end specs for the upcoming flagship phablet

Vivo has hinted that it will launch a premium mobile device called the X Note at some point in 2022. This event might occur sooner rather than later, as the flagship has now reportedly leaked onto a Chinese retail site. It seems t...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 21 Mar 2022 16:47

The latest Android 13 Developer Preview can now push notification permissions and much more

The next major upgrade to Android seems right on track with the release of its second developer-preview version (or DP2). It now provides a system pop-up for users to allow or prevent apps from sending notifications. Android 13 DP...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 18 Mar 2022 17:12

The Mate 50 Pro leaks again. (Source: 8090 Digital Beauty)

Rumor | The Huawei Mate 50 Pro will launch with a notch of iPhone proportions

Huawei is projected to launch a new flagship Mate-series flagship, which might even have the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor, soon. Should a newly-posted image purporting to show a screen protector for this Pro device prove true, it ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 16 Mar 2022 19:17

Are these X Fold parts? (Source: Feiwei via Weibo)

Rumor | The Vivo X Fold will launch with dual ultrasonic fingerprint sensors

Foldables are increasingly likely to be the future of mobile devices; then again, even the highest-end of them come with some compromises right now, one of which is often a lack of in-display fingerprint readers. However, Vivo's r...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 15 Mar 2022 22:50

Does the Magic4 have an Ultimate Edition? (Source: Honor via Weibo)

Rumor | Honor will launch an Ultimate Edition of its Magic4 flagship series during its next major product event

Honor has announced that it will follow its MWC 2022 launch for the new Magic4 series with one specifically for the Chinese market. This event, now set for an imminent March 2022 start-time, is said to introduce a novel Ultimate v...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 15 Mar 2022 18:05

Is this the Vivo X Fold? (Source: Bald Panda via Weibo)

Rumor | The Vivo X Fold is spotted being taken on Chinese public transport ahead of its launch

Vivo is a smartphone OEM projected to launch its inaugural foldable device soon. Now, this rumored flagship has allegedly leaked again, and in the wild this time. The live image in question has been posted to Weibo and may thus pu...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 14 Mar 2022 22:45

YouTube transcripts in a new way. (Source: Android Police)

YouTube ports its transcription feature to mobile, starting with Android

YouTube has had a toggle to open a transcript of a compatible video for some time now. However, it has only been available on via desktop browsers so far. Now, however, it has reportedly been spotted on the app's Android version. ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 14 Mar 2022 00:17

The 12 Ultra is tipped to look like this. (Source: Weibo)

Rumor | The Xiaomi 12 Ultra will launch in April 2022 at the earliest

The Xiaomi 12 Ultra might have been expected to launch by the end of March 2022, going by the rumored super-flagship phone's predecessor, not to mention the frequency of leaks surrounding the supposed device. However, according to...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 12 Mar 2022 18:52