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Apple's next-generation MacBook Pro models will get a resolution bump. (Image: Apple)

Incoming M1X MacBook Pro 14-inch and 16-inch model display resolutions revealed

The display resolutions for Apple’s eagerly awaited next-generation M1X MacBook Pro models appear to have leaked. If accurate, they align with the rumored display sizes of 14-inches and 16-inches and will result in an increase in ...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 24 Sep 2021 10:45

The Xiaomi Civi smartphone may be a China-only exclusive. (Image source: Xiaomi/Xiaomiui - edited)

Xiaomi Civi price leaked ahead of launch but don't expect to see the eye-catching Snapdragon 778G midranger outside of China

The new Xiaomi Civi smartphone is being launched on September 27, but it seems fans who might have been hoping to get their hands on one of the Snapdragon 778G-powered devices will be out of luck if they are outside of China. Alle...

Daniel R Deakin, 24 Sep 2021 10:20

RedMagic announces a US$20 discount on the new 6S Pro on its launch, but there’s a catch

RedMagic has confirmed that the 6S Pro, an Android gaming phone with the latest high-end specs and a ‘transparent’ rear panel option, is coming to international markets soon. There is a discount code to go with this event, althoug...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 23 Sep 2021 23:35

Huawei launches the Nova 9 series of HarmonyOS-powered smartphones

Huawei has unveiled the Nova 9 and its Pro variant in China today (September 23, 2021). They fall into the premium mid-range category with their Snapdragon 778G processors. However, they are practically unicorns in this sense as t...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 23 Sep 2021 23:01

iQOO launches the Z5 as the world's latest Snapdragon 778G phone

iQOO has launched the latest addition to its mid-range Z series of Android smartphones today (September 23, 2021). This new model has been revealed as a triple rear camera device with a 64MP rear camera, a 120Hz display and a larg...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 23 Sep 2021 18:08

The Surface Pro X remains basically unchanged following the Microsoft Surface Event. (Image: Microsoft)

Arm-based Surface Pro X misses out on any significant updates at Microsoft's Surface Event

Microsoft’s Surface Event failed to see the company make any significant updates to its Arm-based Surface Pro X. The device hasn’t seen any significant updates since it launched in 2019 and continues to be powered by an aging Snap...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 23 Sep 2021 02:51

The Realme GT Neo2 is the first smartphone to launch with diamond-augmented thermal paste

The GT Neo2 is now official as Realme's latest 120Hz AMOLED display smartphone. The Android 11 device is by a powered by a high-end Snapdragon processor and up to 12GB of RAM. The OEM has packed this latest iteration of a gaming-...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 22 Sep 2021 19:32

An alleged Moto E40 teaser. (Source: Evan Blass via Twitter)

Rumor | The Motorola Moto E40 will launch with premium specs compared to the rest of its series

Motorola is slated to launch a new member of the E-series with a bigger number to its name than ever before. Now, a prominent leaker asserts that the same smartphone will also launch with the highest refresh rate of its line to da...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 21 Sep 2021 23:04

The Galaxy M52 is still on the way. (Source: Samsung)

The Samsung Galaxy M52 misses its launch date, but is still on its way

Samsung's "most anticipated monster", the Galaxy M52 5G, was slated to have launched by now in its target market of India. This event has now been pushed back; in the meantime, the OEM has revealed that it is to be the slimmest of...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 20 Sep 2021 23:52

The next MacBook Pro models may arrive on October 12. (Image source: Nathan da Silva - edited)

Apple provides a clue about the launch of next-generation MacBook Pros

Apple is yet to set a date for its next Mac event, having recently wrapped up its iPhone, iPad and Watch event. However, the company may have now provided a hint for when it will launch its next-generation MacBook Pros, which are ...

Alex Alderson, 20 Sep 2021 21:37

Early Google Pixel Fold renders. (Source: Waqar Khan)

Google Pixel Fold: New leak corroborates launch date rumors

The Google Pixel Fold has proven to be mostly elusive so far. Leaks from a while ago touted an imminent release, and new information from what should be reliable quarters now also point towards a conspicuous launch date.

Ricci Rox, 20 Sep 2021 18:42

The first Nova 9 hands-on? (Source: ITHome)

Huawei will launch a Nova 9 Pro along with the vanilla 9 in September 2021

Huawei has already confirmed that the Nova 9 will launch a few short days from today (September 20, 2021). Now, a new in-the-wild-type leak points to an additional Pro sibling for this device that will conceivably debut on the sam...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 20 Sep 2021 17:44

The vanilla Xiaomi 11T keeps up for the most part. (Source: Xiaomi)

Early Xiaomi 11T series tests show the gap between the Dimensity 1200 and Snapdragon 888

The Xiaomi 11T series is currently making its media rounds. A set of tests by a reputable media outlet has now revealed some important details about the performance of the Snapdragon 888 and Dimensity 1200 as implemented on the Xi...

Ricci Rox, 20 Sep 2021 13:17

The Redmi K40 Pro sports a 64 MP main camera as well. (Source: Xiaomi)

Redmi K50 Pro tipped to feature a Snapdragon 898 as camera specs are revealed in new leak

Xiaomi's Redmi K50 series is on the way, and a new leak has now revealed some salient details about the line-leading model, the Redmi K50 Pro. A Qualcomm Snapdragon 898 chipset is penciled in, as well as a rather lackluster main c...

Ricci Rox, 19 Sep 2021 21:08

Android app support in Windows 11 is being internally tested for a future build. (Image Source: Microsoft)

Early Windows 11 Android subsystem benchmarks show performance equivalent to Snapdragon 865 on ARM hardware, single-core ARM to x86 Bridge scores not very encouraging

Microsoft could be internally testing the Windows Subsystem for Android on a variety of x86 and ARM hardware as evidenced by new Geekbench entries. The ARM results show scores equivalent to that of a Snapdragon 865 while we see so...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 19 Sep 2021 17:15

Rumor | Motorola will launch a tablet during a prominent Indian retail market event

Motorola is an OEM not typically associated with tablets. Nevertheless, a leaker now asserts that it will launch just such a device during Flipkart's upcoming Big Billion Day Sale, scheduled to take place in October 2021. The comp...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 19 Sep 2021 16:52

Will Fujifilm really make a foldable? (Source: LetsGoDigital)

Fujifilm prepares to get in on the foldables game with its first device patent

A new device with a foldable main display has been patented by...Fujifilm. The iconic camera brand has indicated that it does indeed intend to move into this market with a first-gen product that looks most like the Samsung Galaxy ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 19 Sep 2021 16:23

The OPPO K9 Pro is all but official. (Source: JD.com)

Rumor | The OPPO K9 Pro will launch within September 2021 as a new 64MP main-camera phone with a 120Hz display

OPPO is projected to launch a phone called the K9 Pro soon, with a rear panel possibly intended to remind one of a certain Xiaomi flagship. Now, its launch date may have been spoiled thanks to a new Chinese-market reservations pag...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 18 Sep 2021 19:53

This phone's successor might drop some weight. And some height. (Source: Samsung)

Rumor | The Samsung Galaxy S22 will be the 'Mini' of its series

A famous leaker now asserts that Samsung intends to take the vanilla model of its next generation of flagship smartphones coming and make it a "compact" variant of the line-up. The resulting "Galaxy S22 Mini" is slated to be small...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 18 Sep 2021 19:15

The Redmi Note 10 Pro 5G in China already offers 67 W charging. (Source: Xiaomi)

Early details of what could be the Redmi Note 11 surface in the wild

Xiaomi is gearing up to release its next-gen mid-range phone. Some details of that device, possibly the Redmi Note 11, have now surfaced and will thrill fans of the series who have high expectations for the phone's endurance metri...

Ricci Rox, 18 Sep 2021 10:32

The Samsung Galaxy S21. (Source: NextPit)

Samsung Galaxy S22 surfaces on Geekbench, revealing details of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 898

The Galaxy S22 has now surfaced on Geekbench. While the resulting scores are uninteresting, the listing provides some details on the phone, with other takeaways being the presence of an Adreno 730 GPU, as well as information on th...

Ricci Rox, 18 Sep 2021 09:32

iQOO reveals its next premium mid-range phone will have a 5,000mAh battery and a 120Hz display

iQOO has confirmed that its next smartphone will be called the Z5 and will launch with a Snapdragon 778G 5G processor. Now, it has hyped the device yet more with mention of its generous battery capacity. This combination is also n...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 17 Sep 2021 22:55

Desktop ARM processors from AMD soon? (Image Source: Boot Sequence on Youtube)

AMD ready to diversify its portfolio with ARM-based chips

Some AMD customers are asking for ARM-based processors, and AMD is willing to fulfill this demand. Moreover, AMD seems to be open to explore other architectures like RISC-V, as well. It is not yet clear what markets would benefit ...

Bogdan Solca, 17 Sep 2021 20:02

An alleged Nokia G50 press shot. (Source: Roland Quandt via Twitter)

The Nokia G50 5G allegedly visits the FCC, sparking rumors of an imminent launch

Nokia is currently projected to launch a new 5G smartphone soon. Now, the appearance of a new device from this brand on the Federal Communications Commission have led to rumors this device is the G50 in question. Meanwhile, update...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 17 Sep 2021 19:23

The ASUS Tinker Board 2S has up to 4 GB of LPDDR4 RAM at its disposal. (Image source: ASUS)

ASUS Tinker Board 2S is finally orderable in a Raspberry Pi form factor

A new alternative to the Raspberry Pi has finally arrived in the shape of the Tinker Board 2S. The single-board computer is available with up to 4 GB of LPDDR4 RAM, has an M.2 2230 slot and a full-sized HDMI 2.0 port, among other ...

Alex Alderson, 17 Sep 2021 19:01

OPPO unveils ColorOS 12, detailing which devices will get it and when

OPPO has made its latest OS skin official. It is based on Android 12, yet exhibits a considerably re-upholstered new UI rather than Google's new Material You design. It has also announced a roadmap that outlines which smartphones ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 17 Sep 2021 17:46

The E40 might look a bit like this. (Source: Evan Blass via Twitter)

An unexpected "Motorola Moto E40" appears on Geekbench

Some recent leaks point to a new series of Motorola Moto E smartphones set to launch throughout the rest of 2021. They have been slated to be called the E20 and E30. Now, a new Geekbench-derived tip suggest there is also an E40 ge...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 17 Sep 2021 16:12

Motorola launches the super-budget Moto E20 in select markets

Motorola has made its latest Moto E-series phone official, although it seems exclusive to a handful of markets such as Brazil and the Netherlands at present. The decided sub-US$200 phone comes with a Unisoc processor, minimal RAM ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 16 Sep 2021 21:45

Imagine a tablet running Android on on ARM chips that uses the M1 architecture.

Researchers are trying to make Apple's M1 architecture completely open source, reverse-engineering document already available online

The efficient M1 processors could soon become compatible with operating systems like Android and Windows, without the need for virtualization. Maynard Handley, one of the developers of the Apple QuickTime video format, is compilin...

Bogdan Solca, 16 Sep 2021 20:54

A new iQOO Z-series phone will launch soon. (Source: iQOO)

The iQOO Z5 will launch later in September 2021

iQOO has confirmed that it will launch a smartphone called the Z5 later in September 2021. The brand has also indirectly revealed that it will be a premium mid-ranger, thanks to its SoC, RAM and storage specs. A new leak also sugg...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 15 Sep 2021 23:09

You do not need to spend US$999 for Apple's best A15 Bionic SoC. (Image source: Apple)

The iPad mini 6 is the cheapest way to purchase Apple's best A15 Bionic SoC

It turns out that not all A15 Bionic chipsets are created equal. For some reason, Apple includes a weaker A15 Bionic in the iPhone 13 mini and the iPhone 13 than the iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max. Even the US$499 iPad mini 6...

Alex Alderson, 15 Sep 2021 21:26

The Mesh System AX3000. (Source: Xiaomi)

The new Xiaomi Mesh System AX3000 is rated for wide-area Wi-Fi 6 coverage and support for over 250 devices at once

Xiaomi's latest mesh networking system comes in a pack of just 2 tower-like "nodes"; nevertheless, the OEM asserts this is all that is needed to allow the AX3000 to emit fast Wi-Fi 6 signals over an area of just over 370 square me...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 15 Sep 2021 15:00

The Exynos 2200 should deliver impressive peak performance. (Source: Samsung)

Official Exynos 2200 details purportedly revealed in new leak as the Galaxy S22 Ultra is tipped for a more powerful version of the chipset

A new leak claims to reveal the official details of Samsung's upcoming flagship SoC, the Exynos 2200. This new leak essentially confirms significantly better peak performance than current-gen SoCs like the Snapdragon 888 and Exyno...

Ricci Rox, 15 Sep 2021 13:22

The Canon EOS R3 launches as a mirrorless camera the user can control with their eye movements

Canon has launched the EOS R3 as the "most technologically advanced full-frame mirrorless camera" it has ever produced. This is because it integrates the AI-based person- and even eye-detection features that allow the user to dire...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 14 Sep 2021 21:38

The iMac 24-inch is unlikely ever to receive Windows 11 support. (Image source: Jay Wennington)

Windows 11 will remain an 'unsupported scenario' on Apple Silicon hardware

Windows 11 will ship on October 5, but support is not forthcoming for Apple Silicon hardware. Instead, Microsoft treats Apple M1 devices as an 'unsupported scenario' both for Boot Camp and Parallels.

Alex Alderson, 14 Sep 2021 11:54

Xiaomi has revealed its head-turning and state-of-the-art Smart Glasses. (Image: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Smart Glasses combine the tech of Google Glass with the Facebook x Ray-Ban glasses to dazzling effect

Xiaomi has surprised with the unveiling of its new Smart Glasses. The new device features bleeding-edge technology including a microLED display that the company claims can achieve a peak brightness of 2 million nits.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 14 Sep 2021 11:20

The Zero X' camera hump. (Source: Infinix)

Infinix launches the Zero X series as affordable smartphones with periscope zoom cameras

The Infinix Zero X, X Neo and X Pro have been announced with the 8MP periscope lens rated for powerful hybrid zoom normally reserved for high-end devices. However, with their 4G-only MediaTek silicon, these new products are not am...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 13 Sep 2021 23:05

The VAVA Chroma projector. (Source: VAVA)

The VAVA Chroma launches as an ALPD 4.0-enhanced RGB short-throw laser projector via Indiegogo

VAVA asserts that its latest high-end 4K UHD laser projector can support a home-theater experience without the need for heavy curtains at any time of day. This is due to its 2,500-lumen brightness, not to mention the latest genera...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 13 Sep 2021 19:45

The GT Neo2's official launch teaser. (Source: Realme)

Realme confirms a launch for the GT Neo2 as rumors of a high-end branding collaboraton emerge

Realme has now officially acknowledged leaks pointing to the imminent release of a smartphone called the GT Neo 2 (or Neo2, as it turns out). The OEM has also posted a launch announcement for the same device. Meanwhile, a new leak...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 13 Sep 2021 17:24

Five new Mac and iPad devices may arrive in October or November. (Image source: Wes Hicks)

Apple tipped to unveil new Mac and iPad hardware at another Apple Event before the end of the year

Bloomberg editor Mark Gurman has indicated that Apple has more than one Apple Event in the pipeline before the end of the year. Reputedly, the next will showcase new Mac and iPad hardware, with the MacBook Pro 14 and MacBook Pro 1...

Alex Alderson, 13 Sep 2021 15:55

The Snapdragon 898 looks to have a lower ceiling but also a higher floor when pitted against its rivals. (Source: Qualcomm)

Early Snapdragon 898 GPU benchmarks show lower peak performance than the A15 Bionic and Exynos 2200 but also lesser throttling

The Snapdragon 898 is on its way and the first GPU benchmarks of the upcoming Qualcomm chip have now been revealed. Peak performance is shown to be lower than on the Exynos 2200 but sustained performance should be similar thanks t...

Ricci Rox, 13 Sep 2021 15:35

The Exynos 2200 looks promising. (Source: The Verge)

Details of the Exynos 2200 revealed as Geekbench listing shows performance merely on par with the Snapdragon 888

The Exynos 2200 has now surfaced on Geekbench for the first time. The Geekbench listing, apparently run on a Galaxy S22+, reveals CPU performance merely on par with the outgoing Snapdragon 888. Finer details of the chip make for e...

Ricci Rox, 13 Sep 2021 08:55

The Moto E30 might look like this. (Source: Evan Blass via Twitter)

The "Motorola Moto E30" pops up on Geekbench ahead of launch

Motorola is currently rumored to have 2 new affordable phones in the works: the Moto E20, a name that has now popped up in multiple leaks, and the Moto E30, of which there have been far fewer signs. However, a device of this exact...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 12 Sep 2021 22:29

The Galaxy S21 FE may offer expandable storage. (Source: Samsung)

The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE could have microSD support after all

The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE is scheduled to launch within the next few months. Previous reports based on a leaked user manual claimed the phone would not offer microSD support but new insider information indicates those claims may h...

Ricci Rox, 12 Sep 2021 20:15

Huawei will debut a "new product" soon. Source: Huawei

Huawei schedules a (probably) global launch event for October 2021

Huawei has started to extend invitations to a new event set to take place later in 2021. The OEM has divulged a location and host for this launch that strongly hints at an international debut for the product in question. Then agai...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 12 Sep 2021 16:06

iPhone SE 3 concept renders. (Source: MajinBuOfficial)

iPhone SE 3: Specs and potential pricing of Apple's upcoming compact phone revealed in new leak but launch not imminent

Apple is reportedly working on a successor to the iPhone SE 2—or iPhone SE (2020) as it was marketed. Some details of this compact phone, the iPhone SE 3, have now been revealed in a new leak, but expectant fans will have to wait ...

Ricci Rox, 12 Sep 2021 12:28

The Google Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro could be released in October. (Image source: Google/Geekbench - edited)

Strange Google Pixel 6 Pro Tensor SoC configuration differences on Geekbench result in sizeable performance disparity

Two alleged Google Pixel 6 Pro records on Geekbench have revealed different configurations for the Tensor SoC that subsequently results in a substantial performance difference. While the newer record shows the supposed Pixel 6 Pro...

Daniel R Deakin, 12 Sep 2021 12:06

The Redmi 10 packs a 50 MP main camera. (Source: Xiaomi)

Leaked Redmi 10 European pricing promises an excellent value for money budget phone

Xiaomi will sell its new budget phone, Redmi 10, in Europe. The Redmi 10 will carry an affordable price tag, the same as last year's Redmi 9 while being a much-improved package, continuing Xiaomi's tradition of offering excellent ...

Ricci Rox, 12 Sep 2021 09:00

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Incoming M1X MacBook Pro 14-inch and 16-inch model display resolutions revealed

Xiaomi Civi price leaked ahead of launch but don't expect to see the eye-catching Snapdragon 778G midranger outside of China

86% Lenovo Yoga Tab 13 tablet review – Multimedia pad with powerful sound

RedMagic announces a US$20 discount on the new 6S Pro on its launch, but there’s a catch

Huawei launches the Nova 9 series of HarmonyOS-powered smartphones

iQOO launches the Z5 as the world's latest Snapdragon 778G phone

Arm-based Surface Pro X misses out on any significant updates at Microsoft's Surface Event

The Realme GT Neo2 is the first smartphone to launch with diamond-augmented thermal paste

Rumor | The Motorola Moto E40 will launch with premium specs compared to the rest of its series

The Samsung Galaxy M52 misses its launch date, but is still on its way

Apple provides a clue about the launch of next-generation MacBook Pros

Google Pixel Fold: New leak corroborates launch date rumors

Huawei will launch a Nova 9 Pro along with the vanilla 9 in September 2021

Early Xiaomi 11T series tests show the gap between the Dimensity 1200 and Snapdragon 888

Redmi K50 Pro tipped to feature a Snapdragon 898 as camera specs are revealed in new leak

Early Windows 11 Android subsystem benchmarks show performance equivalent to Snapdragon 865 on ARM hardware, single-core ARM to x86 Bridge scores not very encouraging

Rumor | Motorola will launch a tablet during a prominent Indian retail market event

Fujifilm prepares to get in on the foldables game with its first device patent

Rumor | The OPPO K9 Pro will launch within September 2021 as a new 64MP main-camera phone with a 120Hz display

Rumor | The Samsung Galaxy S22 will be the 'Mini' of its series

Early details of what could be the Redmi Note 11 surface in the wild

Samsung Galaxy S22 surfaces on Geekbench, revealing details of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 898

iQOO reveals its next premium mid-range phone will have a 5,000mAh battery and a 120Hz display

AMD ready to diversify its portfolio with ARM-based chips

The Nokia G50 5G allegedly visits the FCC, sparking rumors of an imminent launch

ASUS Tinker Board 2S is finally orderable in a Raspberry Pi form factor

OPPO unveils ColorOS 12, detailing which devices will get it and when

An unexpected "Motorola Moto E40" appears on Geekbench

Motorola launches the super-budget Moto E20 in select markets

Researchers are trying to make Apple's M1 architecture completely open source, reverse-engineering document already available online

The iQOO Z5 will launch later in September 2021

The iPad mini 6 is the cheapest way to purchase Apple's best A15 Bionic SoC

84% realme GT Master Edition Smartphone Review - Designer piece with 5G

The new Xiaomi Mesh System AX3000 is rated for wide-area Wi-Fi 6 coverage and support for over 250 devices at once

Official Exynos 2200 details purportedly revealed in new leak as the Galaxy S22 Ultra is tipped for a more powerful version of the chipset

The Canon EOS R3 launches as a mirrorless camera the user can control with their eye movements

Windows 11 will remain an 'unsupported scenario' on Apple Silicon hardware

Xiaomi Smart Glasses combine the tech of Google Glass with the Facebook x Ray-Ban glasses to dazzling effect

Infinix launches the Zero X series as affordable smartphones with periscope zoom cameras

The VAVA Chroma launches as an ALPD 4.0-enhanced RGB short-throw laser projector via Indiegogo

Realme confirms a launch for the GT Neo2 as rumors of a high-end branding collaboraton emerge

Apple tipped to unveil new Mac and iPad hardware at another Apple Event before the end of the year

Early Snapdragon 898 GPU benchmarks show lower peak performance than the A15 Bionic and Exynos 2200 but also lesser throttling

Details of the Exynos 2200 revealed as Geekbench listing shows performance merely on par with the Snapdragon 888

The "Motorola Moto E30" pops up on Geekbench ahead of launch

The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE could have microSD support after all

Huawei schedules a (probably) global launch event for October 2021

iPhone SE 3: Specs and potential pricing of Apple's upcoming compact phone revealed in new leak but launch not imminent

Strange Google Pixel 6 Pro Tensor SoC configuration differences on Geekbench result in sizeable performance disparity

Leaked Redmi 10 European pricing promises an excellent value for money budget phone

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