Leaks / Rumors

A feature that has been available on certain Android camera flagships for several years is now increasingly being dropped by companies such as Xiaomi and Honor, while Apple apparently wants to use it to make the iPhone 18 Pro flagships more attractive to photographers.

The just-launched Intel Panther Lake flagship, the Core Ultra X9 388H, has been tested with 3DMark Time Spy Graphics to judge the performance of the onboard graphics. Panther Lake's next-gen Celestial iGPU with 12 Xe cores is reportedly up to 50% better than the Lunar Lake Arc 140V.

Insider information has suggested that the reviews for GTA 6 could take place at a location of Rockstar’s choosing and over a few days. The game is still six month away from release but there could be a new trailer or some commercial before the end of the year.

October 21st may be one of the more lucrative days for PS Plus subscribers. Survival horror fans on the Extra tier will receive several PlayStation Plus free games to supplement Silent Hill 2. Premium members can expect a classic brawler and remake one of the most popular action-adventure titles.

Apple's smart home hub was supposed to launch in March, with the hardware already completed last year. A reliable source has now provided more details about the production and launch plans, including information about the price.

Insider reports from leakers, including KeplerL2 and Moore’s Law is Dead, indicate Sony and Microsoft are targeting 2027 launches for the PlayStation 6 and Xbox 'Prime' or Project Magnus, reportedly using AMD Zen 6 CPUs and RDNA 5 GPUs.

Chances are quite high that Xbox is gearing up to announce a new Halo game in the coming days. Thought to be a remake of Halo: Combat Evolved, new rumors suggest that the game will have modern gameplay mechanics that it could share with Halo 7.

New leaks indicate that DJI is planning to release its next-gen gimbal-mounted pocket camera before the end of 2025, after all. There's also potentially an additional model launching alongside the Pocket 4.

It seems that rumours of a second-generation Pro Display XDR were accurate. Based on the latest macOS Tahoe 26 beta, Apple is preparing to deliver a Pro Display XDR 2 with a Center Stage camera to help distinguish it from the current model that it still sells for $5k.

The Sony WF-1000XM6 has resurfaced in fresh leaks. Not only have the new earbuds appeared again in North America, but early information indicates that the WF-1000XM6 could be the first Sony earbuds to support DSEE Ultimate audio upscaling, too.

The Redmi K90 Pro has appeared on Geekbench with the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor, 16GB of RAM, and Android 16. Like its predecessor, the K90 Pro will likely be rebranded as the Poco F8 Ultra for markets outside China.

A source at AMD questions how involved Microsoft is with designing new Xbox consoles. The chip maker is reportedly crafting the systems with little help from Microsoft engineers. Conversely, Moore’s Law is Dead discusses how Sony collaborates with AMD to improve PlayStation consoles and GPUs.

Apple may announce a whole range of new products this week, and one of them already appeared in an official teaser video, as Apple’s Head of Marketing promises "something powerful". Rumors have already revealed many details about the next-gen MacBook Pro M5.

It's the weakest foldable he has ever encountered, claims durability tester Zack Nelson after the first battery explosion during his bend tests. Following the catastrophic performance of the first two Google foldables, the Pixel 10 Pro Fold shows that Google simply does not learn from its mistakes.

The Realme GT 8 Pro is the world's first smartphone with cameras developed in collaboration with Ricoh. Many of the advertised benefits of this partnership may just be marketing hype, but at least four Ricoh GR features should be of genuine interest to photography enthusiasts.

The Teraleak describes how a key Game Freak leadership position has undergone several twists and turns. After complaints, Junichi Masuda was no longer allowed to head the development of Pokémon games. The next Division 2 chief faced the same accusations before leaving his post.

A new leak has suggested that there could be a Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 powered smartphone on the horizon, backed by a battery that is around 9,000 mAh. Fans believe this is the Honor GT2 or the GT2 Pro.

Nintendo Switch 2 owners may not have to wait much longer to play Assassin's Creed Shadows. A respected leaker reports that the open-world Ubisoft game will ship during the holiday season. Buyers also now know the Assassin's Creed Shadows Switch 2 release date and price.

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is expected to launch later in 2025. Although the company hasn't shared any info about this camera flagship yet, there have been numerous leaks about it recently. A credible leaker has now shared some interesting info about the device.

Prolific leaker Moore's Law Is Dead has revealed the timeline when the Sony PlayStation 6 is expected to enter serial production. The leaker has also speculated about the possible price of Sony's next-gen console, which is expected to be released in 2027.

Long requested by gamers, the remake of Bloodborne could soon be developed by a renowned studio. But these are just rumors, and we will have to wait for official information before drawing any conclusions.

The OnePlus 15 is once again rumored to feature a noticeably larger battery than its predecessor. To be precise, Digital Chat Station, a credible tipster, reports that the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 flagship will feature at least a 7,300 mAh battery capacity.

According to a new leak, Cooler Master is planning to release MasterFrame 360 PC cases designed with a front display area for figurines. There will be three different versions: Panorama, Stage Mirror, and Stage LCD.

A huge leak has revealed details about the 10th generation of Pokémon games, which apparently receive significant graphical upgrades and likely make use of the higher performance of the Nintendo Switch 2. Game Freak is reportedly also working on numerous new gameplay mechanics.

Recent Pokémon Legends: Z-A leaks seem trivial compared to new Teraleak revelations. The 2024 hack of Game Freak has returned with discoveries about old and new Pokémon games. Gamers can find out about removed content and what to expect in an upcoming 10th-gen title.

The brand-new iQOO Watch GT 2 smartwatch is launching soon and combines a design similar to the Apple Watch Series 11 with striking watch faces and an AMOLED display that can get particularly bright at up to 2,400 nits.

Contrary to an earlier statement from Nothing's CEO, Car Pei, that the Nothing Phone (3) completes the Phone 3 series, a leak has revealed there's a new model coming soon. The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite, as it is expected to be called, will get a global release.

The Magic8 Pro, one of the most exciting flagship devices based on the new Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, will be launched in just a few days. Honor has already confirmed many details about the device's features, ranging from the gigantic 7,200 mAh battery to the 6,000 nits bright AMOLED display.

The Leica M EV1, or rather the Leica M11-V, is set to be officially unveiled in a few days. The latest rumors have just revealed some more details about the features of the particularly compact full-frame camera, which apparently weighs just 410 grams without the battery.

The Nubia Z80 Ultra, one of the world's most unusual flagship camera phones, will launch in just a few days. The device features a selfie camera invisibly integrated into the display and a triple camera with focal lengths of 35 mm, 18 mm and 70 mm. Many details about the camera system have already been revealed.

Xiaomi's upcoming Redmi K90 Pro has now been tipped to be the most ambitious offering in the series so far, making it potentially on par with the Xiaomi 17 series. That is, of course, good news for fans looking forward to the Poco F8 Ultra.

The Honor Watch 5 Pro is one of the more interesting smartwatches of the year thanks to blood pressure measurement, ECG, an AMOLED display and 15 days of battery life. Just a few days before its launch, the smartwatch has now appeared in many images, while Honor has confirmed most of its specifications.

According to a new report, the Osmo Action 6 is finally set to arrive this October after months of rumours. With the action camera's design already known, new rumours have offered insights into not just the availability of DJI's new action camera but also prospective pricing.

Apple is now said to be actively developing a new earbud chipset after releasing the AirPods Pro 3 last month with the same Apple H2 found in the AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods 4. While the Apple H3 could debut first inside the AirPods 5, the AirPods Pro 4 are another likely candidate, too.

Leaks for the latest Game Freak Switch title may be about to become impossible to escape. A downloadable Pokémon Legends: Z-A ROM allows gamers who condone piracy to explore all of Lumiose City. With copies shipping before the release date, fans already knew which Mega Evolutions are in the game.

A new report from analyst Ming-Chi Kuo sheds light on a key component driving the Apple iPhone Fold’s production strategy. The latest supply chain update points to major cost changes and a surprising shift in who’s building one of its most critical parts.

The Poco X8 Pro is expected to be a rebadge of the Redmi Turbo 5 for the global market. That phone has now been certified in China, with word on the grapevine strongly indicating an imminent release that would see it debut earlier than its predecessors did.

Four new Casio vintage models from two different series are reportedly launching soon - the Casio A158WEM and AQ-230EM - with mesh bracelets and digital and ana-digi displays, and new dial colors. Both will likely debut globally by end-2025 at budget prices.

A new leak suggests that Casio GMW-BZ5000D watches will launch in Japan late 2025, with global release set for early 2026. Three all-metal models (silver, black, gold) will bring MIP displays, a new case structure, and premium pricing to G-Shock squares.

This is a pretty important week for fans of Chinese smartphones. In addition to the Vivo X300 launch on Monday, Honor will follow suit in the next few days with the Magic 8 launch. Oppo will also hold the first presentation of the Find X9 series, for which several official camera samples have emerged recently. A leaker has also provided numerous specifications of both Oppo flagships.

Only a few hours remain until the launch of the Vivo X300 series in China. The Zeiss flagships are now advertised with new camera samples. In addition, leakers and Vivo itself are providing a lot of details, such as the specifications of the two unequal Vivo X300 siblings.

According to a respected Apple analyst, the company is set to refresh the MacBook Pro next week with its Apple M5 chipset. Apparently, the iPad Pro 11, iPad Pro 13 and Vision Pro are due to receive the same refresh during mid-October too.

Xbox consoles and games are becoming rare finds at major retailers. Workers confirm that Walmart and Target locations are clearing out inventories and have no plans to restock the products. Repeated Xbox price increases have made the brand less desirable for businesses and consumers.

The OnePlus Ace 6 is an upcoming performance-oriented smartphone that will succeed last year's Ace 5. It may also launch as the OnePlus 15R in the global market. Ahead of official release, the device has surfaced in China's 3C certification database, suggesting a notable improvement in charging speed compared to its predecessor.

The Honor Magic 8 series is set to launch in China on October 15, 2025. Ahead of the official unveiling, the core specs of both the standard and Pro flagship phones have been shared by various known tipsters on Weibo.

Xiaomi apparently has a new tablet in the pipeline. Development of the device appears to already be in the finishing stages, so a release is likely soon. The model is expected to feature cellular connectivity.

Apple’s full M5 Mac roadmap has reportedly leaked, revealing upcoming MacBook and desktop models ranging from the M5 Pro and Air to the iMac and Mac Studio. The report outlines the expected launch timeline, key specifications, and what to expect from each device.

The current camera flagships from China, most of which are expected in Europe soon, appear to be very similar in terms of camera specs. All have three cameras with a periscope telephoto lens, but there are still differences in the details beyond the Leica/Zeiss/Hasselblad branding, as a Chinese blogger has now summarized.

A small surprise for foldable fans: Samsung is now planning a bigger launch than previously expected for its first double-foldable 10-inch tablet. According to media reports, this has already been confirmed, significantly increasing the chances of a more widely available competitor for Huawei's Mate XTs.

The first concrete sign of a DJI Osmo Pocket 3 successor has emerged. Identified as the Osmo Pocket 4, the vlogging camera should be much lighter than DJI’s current option while being narrower and thinner to boot.