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The MariSilicon X is live. (Source: OPPO)

OPPO's new NPU can push mid-range smartphone specs to flagship levels: new leak

OPPO has just announced the MariSilicon X, the OEM's first-gen neural processing unit (NPU). It is slated to make its debut in the upcoming wave of Find X-series flagship smartphones. Then again, a leaker now claims that premium s...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 19 Dec 2021 23:45
The Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. (Source: Qualcomm)

Rumor | Qualcomm is working on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 already

Qualcomm has just released the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor as its latest flagship processor with a re-worked name to boot. Now, a Weibo-based chip industry leaker asserts that the OEM is working on its successor already. This pos...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 19 Dec 2021 22:59
Honor will take the Dimensity 9000 up for a new phone. (Source: Honor)

Rumor | Honor will release a Dimensity 9000-based smartphone - it just won't be foldable

Honor has already assured its fans that it will release a mobile device based on the brand-new MediaTek Dimensity 9000 SoC. However, according to a famous tipster, it won't be its first-gen foldable. This phablet is now tipped to ...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 18 Dec 2021 00:12
Grab yourself a foldable. Or not... (Source: OPPO)

OPPO Find N fans become targets for scalpers in China as official stock of the first-gen foldable sells out

The Find N is OPPO's first-gen foldable smartphone, and has attracted a lot of attention in its first market (China) due to its high-end specs and novel form-factor compared to its main Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 rival. It has been up...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 17 Dec 2021 23:02
ElecJet Apollo Ultra GaN power bank hands-on review (Source: Own)

ElecJet Apollo Ultra hands-on: The world's fastest and nearly perfect power bank

Lighter than its competitors and with less than 30 minutes needed to go from completely depleted to fully loaded, the ElecJet Apollo Ultra is a 10,000 mAh power bank that sets the bar very high. Today, we will take a close look at it and see if there's enough in it to justify the US$99 MSRP.
Codrut Nistor, 17 Dec 2021 13:37
MIUI 12.5.10 on Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro details, update available mid-December 2021 (Source: Own)

MIUI 12.5.10 Enhanced Edition brings last month's security patch to the Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro

Most likely the final step before the arrival of the MIUI 13 firmware, the MIUI 12.5.10 update hits the Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro handsets. While this update has only 160 MB and includes the November 2021 security patch alongside the usua...
Codrut Nistor, 15 Dec 2021 19:36
Samsung teases its CES 2022 keynote. (Source: Samsung)

Samsung confirms a date and time for its CES 2022 keynote

Samsung has announced that it will kick its next Consumer Experience Show (CES) experience off with a keynote on the event's opening day in early January 2022. The OEM has yet to divulge the content of this speech, although specul...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 15 Dec 2021 19:30
The S22 series goes hands-on in a new leak. (Source: OnLeaks via Twitter)

Rumor | The entire Galaxy S22 series appears in an alleged hands-on video

Samsung's rumored Galaxy S22 series has reportedly surfaced in a number of still-image leaks to date. Now, there is a video online that seems to show dummies of all 3 of its putative variants in the wild. The new clip may reveal v...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 14 Dec 2021 21:33
OPPO makes the Find N name official. (Source: OPPO)

Rumor | The OPPO Find N's foldable display is supplied by Samsung

The Find N is OPPO's first-gen foldable smartphone, and is said to have a main display with many high-end specs in common with that of the Galaxy Z Fold3. This, according to TheElec, is because both panels came from the same compa...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 14 Dec 2021 18:41
HiSilicon might have a new product to unveil. (Source: HiSilicon)

Rumor | Huawei HiSilicon will unveil a new ISP at an upcoming conference

The 2021 Chinese International Public Security Expo will take place in late December. Huawei's HiSilicon division is slated to be headed to the event with its latest development: a new image-signalling processor (ISP). This new de...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 13 Dec 2021 23:37
Foldable smartphones might get more affordable soon...sort of. (Source: Samsung)

Rumor | Foldable smartphones should fall to 'normal' flagship status in terms of price in 2022

Foldable devices represent the most cutting-edge mobile device technology around thanks to their flexible main displays in 2021. However, this potential advantage typically comes at a particularly premium price. A famous leaker cl...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 13 Dec 2021 22:51
Anker claims to be at the top of its market. (Source: Anker)

Anker claims to have become the world's number 1 in mobile charging accessories

Anker now reports that it became the "world's No.1 mobile charging brand" in 2020. It also marked its 10th anniversary as such a company in 2021, and attributes much of its success to becoming a leader in USB Power Delivery- (USB-...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 11 Dec 2021 19:13
Not the S22 Ultra after all? (Source: LetsGoDigital)

Rumor | The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra is dead, long live the Galaxy S22 Note

Samsung's next top-end phone is projected to be called the Galaxy S22 Ultra, despite its rumored acquisition of an integrated S Pen. However, the latest word from a prolific leaker is that the South Korean giant intends to drop th...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 11 Dec 2021 16:29
The Oppo Find N foldable could be a threat to the Galaxy Z Fold3 (Image: @evleaks/Oppo)

Official renders of the Oppo Find N foldable leaked, non-creased display also a possibility

Evan Blass has published official renders of the forthcoming Oppo Find N foldable and it certainly looks like an appealing proposition. The new images clearly show the back of the device for the first time and reveal some camera d...
Sanjiv Sathiah, 10 Dec 2021 11:18
The best Phablets

The Best Large Display Smartphones

December 2021 Update. The current trend in smartphone displays is a complete reversal of the last trend in cell phone displays before the smartphone entered: displays are getting increasingly larger. One reason are our changed habits and the ways in which we use modern smartphones. Telephony became texting and posting, social media and media consumption applications are now more important than ever and benefit immensely from large content display allotments. The following table contains the best smartphones with large displays reviewed by us.
Mike Wobker, 08 Dec 2021 22:15
Samsung Mobile is gearing up for another year marked by the global chip shortages. (Image Source: Dice Insights)

Samsung Mobile estimates the chip shortages are far from over

According to a new report coming from The Elec, Samsung Mobile's senior executives met with executives from 30 major component suppliers in early November to devise a new strategy in order to secure enough chips for 2022. Chip sup...
Bogdan Solca, 08 Dec 2021 22:14
Best Outdoor/Rugged Smartphones

Best Outdoor/Rugged Smartphones

Q4/2021 update. Current smartphones are not just getting bigger and faster, they are also getting more and more fragile with each generation. Besides the display, the case is often made of glass as well and therefore subject to shattering when dropped. However, special-made and certified rugged smartphones are made to withstand massive abuse even without any protective shells. Here are the best outdoor smartphones reviewed by us.
Florian Schmitt, 08 Dec 2021 21:29
A new Huawei Mate 50 render. (Source: HoiINDI)

Rumor | A 2022 Huawei Mate 50 launch event is on, possibly followed by one for a foldable sibling

A Huawei executive has reportedly been quoted as saying that the next generation of the Mate premium phablet line is indeed destined for launch in 2022. Furthermore, its series might not be confined to this form-factor next year: ...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 07 Dec 2021 18:05
The LG Wing. (Source: LG)

LG's Mobile Developers site will shut down for good in December 2021

Those who own LG smartphones may be familiar with the OEM's mobile development site, the source of such tools as bootloader unlocking keys. Now, the company has advised these users that they have until the end of December 2021 to ...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 06 Dec 2021 23:18
The Galaxy Note20 Ultra. (Source: Samsung)

The Galaxy Note 20 Ultra's new One UI 4 beta is rated for multiple bug-fixes

Samsung's Galaxy Note 20 and 20 Ultra are part of the One UI beta program, which means the flagship phablets are on a short list of devices to get access to the OEM's build of Android 12. The Notes 20 are now on their third beta i...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 04 Dec 2021 23:23
OPPO's foldable phone might look a lot like this. (Source: Samsung)

Rumor | OPPO's first-gen foldable might look like a Galaxy Z Fold3, but is not likely to be here any time soon

The latest leak on the subject of OPPO's alleged first-gen foldable phablet makes it sound like even more of a problem for the market leader Samsung. The new tip purports to specify refresh rates for its primary and secondary disp...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 30 Nov 2021 17:25
A successor to this phone might be foldable. (Source: Digital Chat Station via Weibo)

Rumor | The OPPO N-line is back, and in 50MP-cam foldable form too

The OEM OPPO has become embroiled in rumors that it was bringing its distinctive N-series of movable-camera smartphones back, and that it would also launch its first-gen foldable phablet soon. A new leak effectively combines both ...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 28 Nov 2021 18:30
The Samsung Galaxy Note series has seen its selling points transferred to the Galaxy S and Z lines. (Image source: Samsung/Unsplash - edited)

Samsung Galaxy Note line's coffin receives another nail

Another report concerning the Samsung Galaxy Note series has seemingly confirmed the placement of another nail in the product line’s coffin. While there has been some toing and froing in regard to the production of a Galaxy Note 2...
Daniel R Deakin, 27 Nov 2021 21:26
An S22 Ultra render. (Source: LetsGoDigital)

The Galaxy S22 Ultra will need a Galaxy Note-shaped screen protector, according to a new leak

Samsung is rumored to launch early-2022 flagship smartphones with very different displays compared to those of the S21 series. Now, new alleged hands-on images of accessories intended for each variant of the new line may serve to ...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 27 Nov 2021 19:00
Huawei allegedly plans to stay in the foldables game. (Source: Huawei)

Rumor | Huawei has plans for more foldable smartphones to launch in 2022

A Chinese mobile device components manufacturer has let slip that it has secured a contract to mass-produce the hinge for a new foldable smartphone or phablet to debut in 2022. This revelation has sparked rumors that the order in ...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 27 Nov 2021 16:37
MIUI 12.5.9 Enhanced Edition Global Stable on Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro details (Source: Own)

MIUI 12.5.9 Enhanced Edition hits the Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro without any noticeable changes

On the road that leads to the highly anticipated MIUI 13 firmware, the popular Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro gets another update from the 12.x branch, namely MIUI 12.5.9. The 657 MB-large update includes the October 2021 security patch and th...
Codrut Nistor, 25 Nov 2021 19:57
Samsung gets flexible with its OLED. (Source: Samsung)

Samsung Display's new website projects a future full of rollable, slidable or otherwise flexible OLED devices

Samsung Display's new micro-site contains a raft of teasers that might make sense of earlier leaks and rumors concerning the OEM's plans for its OLED technology and the devices based on it. They hint at an upcoming product line re...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 23 Nov 2021 23:12
Android 10 remains a popular OS version. (Source: Android)

Android 10 is still the most widely-used version of its OS, although 11 is catching up

The latest stats on Android version adoption in 2021 are in, and the first of these OS updates to drop the dessert theme remains in the lead, still running on over a quarter of all devices studied thus far. Then again, Android 11'...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 23 Nov 2021 17:10
One of WhatsApp's latest features is on its way to Android. (Source: WhatsApp)

WhatsApp rolls reaction notifications on Android out via a new beta

Want to know if your WhatsApp message has attracted one of the platform's new Discord-esque reactions? Unfortunately, if you're on your Android device, you can't. However, the Facebook-owned service is now working on this, and is ...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 22 Nov 2021 22:45
Can the Duo 2 survive this test? (Source: JerryRigEverything via YouTube)

Microsoft's Surface Duo 2 undergoes the JerryRigEverything durabilty test

Microsoft has gone through with a launch for its second-gen dual-screen folding Android phablet. Now, the Surface Duo 2 has made it onto the popular YouTube channel JerryRigEverything. This video served to test its resistance to d...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 22 Nov 2021 18:49
Is this the Honor Magic X? (Source: Weibo via SparrowsNews)

Honor's first-gen foldable is tipped to launch early next year, followed by its inaugural clamshell

Some recent leaks have been very clear in stating that the OEM Honor intends to launch a foldable phablet to rival the Galaxy Z Folds of this world. However, these rumors have been much more vague on the point of a launch date for...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 21 Nov 2021 22:36
The "Galaxy Z Fold4" might need one of these. (Source: Samsung)

Rumor | The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 will not upgrade to full S Pen support in 2022

Samsung made a concerted effort to make its Galaxy Z Fold3 more like a Note device, to the extent the new foldable even had its own kind of S Pen. However, its integration proved less than convincing, especially compared to a "nor...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 19 Nov 2021 23:39
The Tab P12 Pro. (Source: Lenovo)

A new Lenovo Tab P12 Pro on Android 12L has its own Google-generated discount code

Google has announced that it will cover 10% of the price of Lenovo's latest high-end tablet - so long as the buyer uses Android 12L on their new device. This perk is mainly aimed at developers, although anyone could avail of it un...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 19 Nov 2021 16:33
Is this a Realme foldable smartphone? (Source: Weibo)

Rumor | Realme will release foldable and under-display camera phones by the end of 2022

Realme is already well-known for its increasingly popular smart and mobile devices, its Android smartphones included. Now, the brand is projected to break into next-gen form-factors such as foldable phablets as early as 2022. This...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 17 Nov 2021 14:44
Netflix streams games as well as shows now. (Source: Netflix)

Netflix is slated to pose the next big threat to Apple's App Store monopoly

Netflix has started to offer games as well as conventional content on Android. It is now also projected to do the same on iOS - however, there is an obstacle in the way of these alleged plans, and it is, of course, Apple's policy ...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 07 Nov 2021 22:33
The Honor Magic Fold might look a bit like this. (Source: Huawei

Rumor | Honor gears up to launch its first-gen foldable smartphone in Europe

Honor may be one of the next OEMs to launch a first-gen foldable Android phone. Now, these rumors have gained more weight with findings that the company has registered what might be a name for this device with the European Union's...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 07 Nov 2021 21:07
The Vonmaehlen High Six. (Source: Vonmaehlen)

The Vonmählen High Six is an ultra-portable charging cable accessory that has made 350% of its Kickstarter campaign already

Vonmählen aims to solve the problem of having left the charging cable that has suddenly become vital at home while travelling or commuting with the High Six. It is a miniature, foldable cable that can become interchangeable betwee...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 06 Nov 2021 16:20
Xiaomi's 200W tech in action. (Source: Xiaomi via Weibo)

Rumor | 2022 will see at least two flagship smartphones that can charge at up to 200 watts

120 watts (W) is the highest rate at which a smartphone can charge in 2021. The latest word is that there are 2 devices in development capable of breaking this barrier that will launch the following year. They could thus go from 0...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 04 Nov 2021 23:31
The top-end Mate 40 RS variant. (Source: Huawei)

Rumor | Huawei will launch an e-ink tablet as well as the Mate X3 and Mate 50 in 2022

Huawei is now said to get back on track with its flagship mobile device releases in 2022, starting with the Mate 50 series of phablets. However, the OEM is also now thought to get into a new and less expected market: that for e-in...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 03 Nov 2021 18:47
The next Royole phone? (Source: Evan Blass via Twitter)

Rumor | Royole's next foldable device will get a new product name and a somewhat updated design

Royole was an early adopter of foldable phablet technology, although it may have been overtaken by other OEMs such as Samsung since then. Now, a new leak alleges that the company will be back in this market again with a new device...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 01 Nov 2021 19:01
The Z Fold3 now has a One UI 4 beta. (Source: Samsung)

Samsung releases One UI 4 betas for the Galaxy Z Fold3 and Flip3

The top-end Galaxy Z Fold3 phablet has become eligible for the latest version of Samsung's One UI, as has the Galaxy Z Flip3 clamshell foldable phone. Users of either high-end device in the OEM's native South Korea can now downloa...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 31 Oct 2021 18:57
The Mi 11 Ultra is no longer available in India. (Source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi discontinues the Mi 11 Ultra in India

Xiaomi has reportedly sold every unit of the super-premium Mi 11 Ultra it has for the Indian market. The Android flagship has only been on sale there for about 3 months, but is now reportedly not coming back now it is out of stock...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 30 Oct 2021 19:19
MIUI 12.5.6 on Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro details, performance, battery life, memory usage (Source: Own)

After almost a month, MIUI 12.5.6 Enhanced Edition has finally arrived on my Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro

Although it took a while, I can say that it was worth waiting for MIUI 12.5.6 Enhanced Edition, the Global Stable firmware update for the Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro (also available for the non-Pro variant, of course) that often makes my ph...
Column by Codrut Nistor, 30 Oct 2021 00:26
A "Galaxy S22 Ultra" render. (Source: LetsGoDigital)

Rumor | Samsung will upgrade the Galaxy S22 Ultra's screen in a potentially important way

The next Galaxy S-series top-end model is slated to be a ground-breaking phone in a number of respects, even for its premium line. Now, an eminent leaker asserts that the South Korean giant has broken a specific record in developi...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 28 Oct 2021 21:50
The "new" X30 Max teaser. (Source: Honor)

Honor launches the X30i and X30 Max as its new big-screen phones for the Chinese market

Honor has ostensibly targeted Singles' Day shoppers with its launch of the X30i and X30 Max. They might indeed appeal to those looking for a lot of display for not a lot of money; furthermore, the 2 new phones also offer new 5G-re...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 28 Oct 2021 21:10
The Microsoft Surface Duo 2 features dual AMOLED panels and a triple-camera setup on the rear. (Image source: Microsoft/Qualcomm - edited)

High-priced Microsoft Surface Duo 2 with Snapdragon 888 removes Asus ROG Phone 3 as Geekbench's Android chart champion

The Microsoft Surface Duo 2 with Snapdragon 888 SoC has become the new Geekbench Android chart champion for both single-core and multi-core performance. The Surface Duo 2 pushed its way past the Asus ROG Phone 3 and Samsung Galaxy...
Daniel R Deakin, 27 Oct 2021 16:36
The "X30 Max" looks familiar. (Source: Honor)

Honor announces a launch for 2 new, yet oddly familiar-looking, phones

Honor has announced that it will release 2 new phones as a Chinese Singles' Day special, although they will launch on October 28 rather than November 11, 2021. The OEM skirts around the actual names of the new phones, although som...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 23 Oct 2021 18:57
OPPO's foldable phone might be based on this prototype. (Source: Weibo)

Rumor | OPPO has a 2021 launch date for its first-gen foldable

A reliable Weibo leaker now claims that OPPO will hold a "blockbuster" launch event before the end of 2021, and that its inaugural foldable smartphone is likely to be the star of this show. The device is painted as a bona fide riv...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 23 Oct 2021 18:24
Some up-to-date ROG Phones. (Source: Asus)

Asus releases its final Android 12 release schedule for ZenFones and ROG Phones

The OEM Asus has outlined its timeline for the roll-out of its version of Android 12, and which devices are counted into this schedule. It contains some good news for owners of newer flagship devices from this company, if less so ...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 23 Oct 2021 17:57
The Pixel Stand 2. (Source: Google)

Google announces new charging accessories for Pixel fans who might now really need them

The latest Google charging accessories can charge your new Pixel 6-series device at up to 30W, if not for free. The Pixel Stand 2 can go at up to 23 watts (W), whereas the latest wired charger from the Mountain View giant supports...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 19 Oct 2021 20:51

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