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New information about the Pixel 7's Tensor SoC has emerged online (image via Google)

Pixel 7 series' Tensor SoC will be manufactured on Samsung's 4 nm process node

The second-generation Tensor chipset powering the Google Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro will be manufactured by Samsung. It will be based on the latest 4 nm process node and enter mass production soon. Google is expected to unveil both s...

Anil Ganti, 31 May 2022 23:45

iQOO rebrands the Neo6 SE as the Neo6 5G for the international market

iQOO has announced the launch of a smartphone called the Neo6 5G for the Indian market. However, it is not the same as the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1-powered device that debuted in China earlier in 2022. Then again, this Neo still offers ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 31 May 2022 18:58

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 Google Pixel 7 briefly showed up on eBay (image via Google)

Google Pixel 7 design revealed via eBay listing; Pixel 7 Pro also makes a cameo

A prototype of the upcoming Google Pixel 7 has shown up on eBay. The listing has several pictures of the phone showcasing its design and camera layout. One picture even shows the Pixel 7 Pro, which was being used to take the pictu...

Anil Ganti, 30 May 2022 19:34

The Oppo Fond X5 Lite employs the Mediatek Dimensity 900.

Oppo Find X5 Lite review verdict: The low-priced Oppo smartphone has an identity problem

The Find X5 Lite from Oppo falls into the upper mid-range class. However, it lacks several features that make up a smartphone in this price segment. We found the Find X5 Lite's haptics in particular to be a point of criticism...

Marcus Herbrich, 30 May 2022 18:18

Honor showcases the 70's best specs. (Source: Honor)

The Honor 70 launches as a blend of 2022 optics and 2021 specs

Honor has launched the 70 (or 70 5G) alongside its Pro and Pro Plus siblings. All three Android smartphones have been unveiled with the same updated design and new Sony IMX800 main rear camera. However, slight compromises have bee...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 30 May 2022 17:48

The Galaxy Z Fold4 is slated to pack some powerful hardware (image via own)

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4: Leaked spec sheet showcases remarkable improvements over its predecessors

The entire Galaxy Z Fold4 spec sheet has been leaked online. It will pack a Snapdragon 8+ Gen1 SoC, 50 MP + 12 MP + 12 MP triple rear cameras, a 16 MP under-display selfie camera, up to 512 GB of storage and a 4,500 mAh battery th...

Anil Ganti, 30 May 2022 10:34

The "new XCover". (Source: OnLeaks x Zouton)

Samsung Galaxy XCover Pro successor is allegedly spotted in new leaks

Samsung is now believed to have a new member of its rugged XCover smartphone series in the works. Confusingly, some of them paint it as a second-gen Pro, whereas others construe it as an upgrade for the 5. Either way, it is expect...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 29 May 2022 22:38

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

Samsung may need to reduce new smartphone production by 30 million units in 2022

Samsung had reportedly planned to have as much as 310 million smartphones made in 2022. However, according to the latest word from production insiders, that figure is now down to as little as 280 million. The reduction in orders, ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 28 May 2022 18:11

An official 14 Pro ad? (Source: Apple Archive Thai via YouTube)

Update | iPhone 14 Pro: A significant display upgrade is showcased in a new, possibly Apple-fresh, leak

A new Apple Pay ad featuring the upcoming iPhone 14 Pro may have been released in advance. The clips in question make heavy and unambiguous use of the flagship's allegedly updated, punch-holed front panel in animated form. Therefo...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 27 May 2022 20:19

The new top-end GT Neo 3. (Source: Realme)

Realme GT Neo 3: the 150W-charging smartphone's new top-end RAM/storage SKU is unveiled

Realme has announced a new, top-end version of its GT Neo 3, for release during the OEM's ongoing anniversary event. This new SKU adds with a new 512GB storage option to the new Android smartphone's 12GB RAM/150W charging SKU. The...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 27 May 2022 18:02

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

An 'Honor 70' in the wild. (Source: Weibo)

The Honor 70 Pro Plus is tipped to become the world's first Dimensity 9000/LTPO OLED/Sony IMX 800/100 W-charging smartphone

The Honor 70 series are shaping up to become premium mid-rangers to be taken seriously within the Android space on their debut. This impression has become reinforced due to the appearance of new and apparently official posters poi...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 26 May 2022 14:43

The GT Neo 3 Naruto Edition. (Source: Realme)

Update | Realme x Naruto limited editions of the GT Neo 3 and Powerbank 3 Pro become official

Realme has overtly confirmed that its inaugural Naruto-themed special edition Android smartphone and accessory will be available alongside the new Pad X in China soon. The new GT Neo 3 SKU in question is an appropriately restyled ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 26 May 2022 14:06

Can the iPhone 14 series launch as normal in 2022? (Source: Jon Prosser & Ian Zelbo)

Rumor | iPhone 14 production is "weeks" behind schedule thanks to the resumption of lockdowns in China

New iPhones normally enter a "verification" stage in their production by July of the year in which they launch. However, 1 member of the rumored 14 series is now said to be severely behind in this scheme of things due to the lates...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 25 May 2022 22:35

Qualcomm is expected to launch the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 earlier than usual (image via Qualcomm)

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 shines in initial energy efficency tests

Prolific leaker Ice Universe has stated that the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 is way more energy efficient than its predecessors, including the recently launched Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. The tipster adds that Samsung's upcoming Galaxy ...

Anil Ganti, 24 May 2022 13:10

OPPO Reno8 series features the world's first Snapdragon 7 Gen 1-powered smartphone and much more

OPPO's latest mid-range Android smartphone event is the culmination of a considerable sequence of leaks and rumors concerning their design, internals and special features. Its top-end variant is the 8 Pro Plus (or Pro+) rather tha...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 23 May 2022 17:28

Is this an Edge 30 Ultra peeping out at us? (Source: Motorola)

Motorola confirms a mid-2022 launch for its first-ever 200MP camera smartphone

Motorola has finally acknowledged rumors that it would launch a new Android smartphone with a main rear camera of a ground-breaking 200 megapixels (MP) in resolution. Its first poster indicating the same has sparked rumors that it...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 23 May 2022 16:29

The Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 makes its debut. (Source: Qualcomm)

Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1: A new AnTuTu post demonstrates what the new flagship SoC can do with top-end Android smartphone specs

The Snapdragon 8 Plus (or 8+) Gen 1 chipset has just launched in conjunction with initial benchmarks purporting to establish the potential for seven-figure AnTuTu scores in the newly refreshed flagship. However, according to a new...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 22 May 2022 17:28

Google Pixels increase their share of the North American smartphone market to a significant degree in the first quarter of 2022

Google has shot into the top 5 among smartphone brands active in the North American market, with an impressive growth of nearly 400% year-on-year (YoY) for 2022's first quarter (1Q2022). Then again, Apple still reigns supreme, hav...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 22 May 2022 15:17

Could the next-gen Razr be a true flagship? (Source: Motorola via Weibo)

Rumor | The Motorola Razr 3 will be the world's first Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1-powered foldable

Motorola has just released another new poster touting its upcoming Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 flagship smartphone. This one comes with strong hints that the device in question will be foldable, leading to speculation that the successor t...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 21 May 2022 16:26

The 70 and 70 Pro in the wild. (Source: Machine Wang Tengxiao via Weibo)

Honor 70 and 70 Pro design is revealed in full thanks to new online and offline retail leaks

Honor has confirmed that it will launch the 70 series of premium mid-range Android smartphones later in May 2022. However, its 2 variants, the 70 and 70 Pro, have been snapped from all angles in a physical store ahead of this even...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 20 May 2022 18:50

The Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 is now official with CPU and GPU performance and efficiency gains. (Image: Source: Qualcomm)

Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 now official: First reference benchmarks indicate Dimensity 9000 levels of performance, new Adreno 730 handsomely beats A15 Bionic

Qualcomm has officially launched the new Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 Mobile Platform — an incremental upgrade over the 8 Gen 1 targeted at premium Android smartphone experiences. The Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 comes with increased CPU and GPU pe...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 20 May 2022 16:49

Qualcomm has unveiled its new Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 SoC (image via Qualcomm)

Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 SoC announced for mid-range smartphones

Qualcomm has lifted the covers off its first mid-range chipset of 2022. The Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 packs four Cortex-A710 cores, four Cortex-A510 cores, and an Adreno 662 GPU. It is expected to make its debut alongside an Oppo phone i...

Anil Ganti, 20 May 2022 14:00

Vivo S15 and S15 Pro launch as new mid-range smartphones with 120Hz AMOLED displays, customized silicon and more

The Vivo S15 Pro has launched as the latest Dimensity 8100-powered smartphone with an additional discrete graphics co-processor; however, the base S15 might steal some attention for itself with a Snapdragon 870 platform with "enha...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 19 May 2022 18:14

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

OPPO makes a Reno8 announcement. (Source: OPPO)

OPPO Reno8 series launch date is announced alongside new renders hinting at design changes in the upcoming mid-range smartphones

OPPO has set a date on which the new Reno8-series smartphones will make their debut. The devices are expected to emerge with a selection of new MediaTek or Qualcomm processors, AMOLED displays and possibly even highly customized r...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 16 May 2022 18:58

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

OnePlus Nord sees a stable upgrade to OxygenOS 12 based on Android 12

The Nord is the first generation of a new mid-range smartphone series from the Android OEM OnePlus. It has been out for nearly 2 years now, and has only just been officially updated to Android 12. Despite the stable nature of this...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 14 May 2022 23:04

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

Galaxy S8 Tab Ultra with 14.6-inch display

Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra: The best tablet in the world?

At 14.6 inches, the Galaxy S8 Tab Ultra is certainly the largest consumer tablet at the moment, but is it also the best of its kind? Or is it worth switching to a smaller product?

Daniel Schmidt, 14 May 2022 13:23

Realme teases the EU-specific 9 5G. (Source: Realme)

Update | Realme's Pad Mini is coming to Europe with the 9 and new 9 5G in tow

Realme has set a date on which its 9 and 9 5G Android smartphones for the European market will make their debut. They will be joined by the Pad Mini, a more affordable version of the OEM's first-gen tablet. The OEM has also now co...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 13 May 2022 16:44

Pixel 6a prices for regions outside the US are revealed

Google has officially debuted the Pixel 6a, albeit with pricing in US dollars (US$) only, leaving consumers in additional countries where the new mid-range smartphone might also become available wondering how much they have to pay...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 13 May 2022 15:45

Rumor | Honor 70 Pro or Pro Plus will become the world's first Dimensity 9000/100W smartphone

The Honor 70 series of premium mid-range Android smartphones are already regarded as a potentially welcome upgrade over their 60 counterparts, as its flagship is thought to boast the Dimensity 9000 processor. Now, a group of new d...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 12 May 2022 20:27

The flat design of the Samsung Galaxy S22+ resembles the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max.

Samsung Galaxy S22+: High-end smartphone and the golden mean in the new Galaxy S line-up

For its Galaxy S series, Samsung brings together its flagship smartphones for a puntual relaunch at the beginning of each year. This year, buyers can choose from three Galaxy S models, including the Galaxy S22+, whose 6.6-inch dis...

Manuel Masiero, 12 May 2022 10:15

OnePlus' limited-time offer. (Source: OnePlus)

Deal | OnePlus 10 Pro is offered with a free Watch in a May 11, 2022-only event

The OnePlus Watch is available for free with the purchase of a new 10 Pro Android flagship smartphone. However, this offer is a flash sale in effect for one day (May 11, 2022) only, and seems to be valid in the US and Canada only....

Deirdre O'Donnell, 11 May 2022 17:31

Sony Xperia 10 IV comes across as the lightest 5G smartphone. (Image Source: Sony)

Sony Xperia 10 IV launched with Snapdragon 695, brighter display, and triple 12 MP OIS camera for €499

Sony, today, launched the Xperia 10 IV, which is an incremental upgrade over the Xperia 10 III. The Xperia 10 IV is powered by the Snapdragon 695 5G SoC and comes with a brighter display, 12 MP triple-camera setup with OIS, and a ...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 11 May 2022 09:09

Realme India's next new smartphone. (Source: Realme)

Realme bucks the downward trend in Indian first-quarter smartphone shipments for 2022

IDC has released its report on the smartphone business' fortunes in the major market of India during the first quarter of 2022 (1Q2022). It shows that all the country's top 5 Android brands have experienced a drop in shipments - e...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 10 May 2022 15:12

A Reno8?...or a Vivo S15? (Source: SparrowsNews)

Rumor | The Reno8 Pro will be OPPO's first mid-range smartphone with the in-house MariSilicon X NPU

The Reno8 Pro is thought to become OPPO's next mid-range Android smartphone series flagship worldwide, and is also now tipped to debut with the new Dimensity 8100 SoC. On top of that, it is also now said to become the first ever n...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 10 May 2022 14:17

Motorola Edge 30's Indian-market launch is set for an imminent May 2022 date

Motorola has just made the vanilla variant of its Edge 30 Android flagship series official in April 2022 for the European market. Now, the OEM has announced that it will also become available in India shortly, asserting that it wi...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 09 May 2022 19:10

The Ace may get a cheaper alternative soon. (Source: OnePlus)

OnePlus' Ace is slated to gain a new Racing Edition with a possible Standstone finish in plastic thanks to a new leak

According to a new leak, OnePlus' next phone will have a rear panel that, while superficially like that of the flagship 10 Pro, will house different cameras and seems to be made of significantly different materials. It will report...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 09 May 2022 17:17

The Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Plus will be launched in the coming weeks (image via own)

Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Plus to be launched by the end of May 2022; Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 to arrive after that

A new Weibo's Digital Chat Station suggests that Qualcomm will unveil the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Plus in the coming weeks. Smartphones running the silicon will make their debut in June. The mid-range Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 will also be la...

Anil Ganti, 09 May 2022 08:04

The only thing approaching a legit phone (1) schematic thus far. (Source: Nothing)

Nothing phone (1): Unreliable new leaks purport to reveal the first-gen device's specs and launch date

Carl Pei's new tech company Nothing touts its upcoming inaugural smartphone as one that will bring some much-needed novelty and innovation back to the Android market. Those claims might prove materially ironic should a complete sp...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 08 May 2022 17:45

Nokia partners with the IIHF. (Source: Nokia)

Deal | Get 22% off certain Nokia smartphones during the 2022 Ice Hockey World Championship

Nokia has announced that it is an official partner for the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) World Championship, set to take place in Finland during May 2022. The HMD Global brand will mark this event with new offers set ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 07 May 2022 14:14

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