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According to a new leak, Motorola intends to add a new generation to its Moto G Stylus series soon. This "2022" variant is said to have a screen integrating a welcome upgrade, even if it remains much the same as last year otherwise. It is also said to have a MediaTek processor from yesteryear, and that its potential disadvantages don't end there.

OnePlus has announced that the 10 Pro units to be unleashed on their native Chinese market will ship with the latest version of ColorOS. These flagship smartphones are also apparently the first to have passed a new official test from the independent TÜV authority for "fluency", or system-wide optimization. The new certification should guarantee this property over 36 months of use.

Nokia has announced that all of the new phones it has unveiled at CES 2022 will be Android 12-powered devices, even the C100 that will sell for under US$100. It, like the C200, G100 and G400 that have launched alongside it, are pitched at the US market, although they may not exactly set it alight in terms of specs for the most part.

Lenovo is introducing a redesigned ThinkBook Plus Gen 3 at CES 2022. The new ThinkBook Plus Gen 3 now features 12th gen Alder Lake processors, an industry-first 21:10 17.3-inch ultra-wide 3K primary display, and an 8-inch secondary display that supports pen input. Together, these two displays can allow for multi-screen interaction with content that extends from one display to the other.

With the ThinkPad X1 Nano, the smallest and most lightweight ThinkPad laptop of the 2021 generation, Lenovo produced a successful newcomer to the ThinkPad X1 line. The ThinkPad X1 Nano G2 is supposed to continue the success-story with much faster processors.

The 9 and 9 Pro are iQOO's latest flagship smartphones. They add the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, the latest E5 AMOLED display tech and a world-first outing of the 50MP ISOCELL GN5 sensor to their line's hallmark 120W charging and BMW-themed finish. Then again, this generation has left the brand's historical reputation for flagship-killing prices behind.

The Honor Watch GS 3 was originally pitched as a companion for the OEM's mid-2021 flagship smartphones with advanced heart-rate sensing tech. However, the wearable then failed to launch in full and has remained absent from online sales listings ever since. Now, it has reportedly materialized in a brick-and-mortar store in China, spilling more of its specs in the process.

Lenovo is updating its well-known line of X1 ThinkPad laptops. The 14 inch models ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 and ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 build upon existing designs - the new releases include OLED screen options, a 1080p webcam and Intel Alder-Lake U15 or P28.

The second generation ThinkBook 13X business notebooks from Lenovo feature the latest Intel i7 Alder Lake-P processors integrating Iris Xe graphics, up to 32 GB LPDDR5 RAM, up to 1 TB of PCIe 4 NVMe SSD storage and a best-in-class display with 13.3-inch 2560 x 1600 IPS panel. Lenovo also includes premium AI-powered business software for meetings.

The optional ROG XG Mobile GeForce RTX 3080 isn't included with the sale, but the internal laptop specifications will be more than sufficient especially when compared to 99 percent of other 13-inch alternatives you can buy.

Vivo is a BBK Electronics brand best known for its smartphones; however, it is also expected to introduce its first-ever tablet soon. Now, a famous leaker claims that this slate will launch with a higher-end Qualcomm processor. Schematics for the device hint at slim bezels and an iPad-like metallic build.

With the Huawei nova 9 and the Honor 50 the two companies that used to be connected now each present their own smartphone. The result is two identical smartphones, one with and the other without Google Services.

iQOO has now officially announced a January 2022 launch for the 9 and 9 Pro flagship smartphones. The brand has also revealed that they will feature new camera tech, some of which is also destined for the upcoming Realme GT2 Pro - although it might strike back with a new feature of its own.

The long-awaited Galaxy S21 FE has yet to launch, and is now not likely to do so until 2022. Despite this, a Redditor claims to have a unit in hand, having been able to acquire it from a retailer who may have stocked the phone in advance by mistake. The resulting unboxing and short review may confirm numerous leaks and rumors about the device.

The Surface Duo and Duo 2 are Android devices with a distinctive form-factor from Microsoft. The Redmond giant has just gotten approval for a patent that might result in an updated version of this device with even more screen (and, thus, more hinge) than ever before. It may make for a better phone/tablet than the current iteration.

The Honor Magic V is a foldable smartphone touted to rival the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 or OPPO Find N in terms of looks and functions on its launch. Now, a famous leaker asserts that it will debut with Android 12 powered by the latest top-end Qualcomm SoC, not to mention decent display specs for both of its displays, fast charging and a high-end main rear camera.

The Realme GT2 Pro is a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1-powered flagship phone set to launch early in January 2022. However, the OEM seems not to have been able to wait until this date to announce that the device has attained an A+ rating from DisplayMate. It has also disclosed some of the specs that have helped win this accolade.

The latest official leaks indicate that Lenovo will debut its next-gen Android gaming flagship smartphone as the Legion Y90. Despite this, it seems it will launch with the exact same display specs as its predecessor. Nevertheless, it is allegedly as capable of smart refresh-rate switching as a cutting-edge display with the newest LTPO tech.

The mobile device OEM Honor has announced that it will launch its first-gen foldable, the Magic V, soon. This cutting-edge smartphone's latest teaser suggests a design most like that of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3, thereby possibly hinting at a premium status for the inaugural flexible-display device.

Our review of the Galaxy A12 Exynos revealed more than just pros for the Samsung smartphone. The Galaxy handset's shortcomings, some of which are significant, should be assessed before buying the Galaxy A12 (SM-A127F), since the entry-level competition offers more for the money in some cases.

New renditions of the next-generation Lenovo ThinkBook Plus have been leaked, and they show what a big change this 17-inch ThinkBook Plus offers over the previous-generation model. However, there is a possibility about 12% of laptop users will be somewhat dissatisfied with the placement of the secondary color display.

Motorola sought to build on lingering Razr nostalgia to push the series’ inaugural foldable version, although this world-first did not exactly meet with universal acclaim. Nevertheless, the OEM has just announced that it is not giving up on the renewed, Android-powered line, and will persist with a much-improved third generation.

It may be Christmas Day for many today (December 25, 2021); however, it seems Samsung's innovation continues apace regardless. The OEM has had a patent for a new folding-display device approved by the World Intellectual Property Office (WIPO), with potential for more versatility, screen real-estate - not to mention ports - compared to what is available today.

iQOO has confirmed that it will launch at least one smartphone based on the new Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 top-end processor. Now, according to the latest leaks and rumors, these devices will be called the 9 and 9 Pro, and will come with re-worked rear panels and new display specs. One or both may also have a 50MP main camera.

Lenovo's contenders in the Android gaming flagships have been known as the Legion Phones or Legion Phone Duel devices, depending on their market. Now, however, the company has hinted that it is arranging a new name for the next installment in this series. It may continue to uphold its series' reputation for innovative cooling solutions and speed-focused display tech.

Vivo has now made its Watch 2 official in China. This new smartwatch has a round AMOLED display and a simplified design compared to its predecessor. It is also 4G/LTE-capable by default, which raises its price to some degree. On the other hand, the OEM claims that the user can get up to 7 days' worth of battery life and lots of smart life-admin features for that price.

OnePlus' CEO, Pete Lau, has just confirmed that the brand's upcoming 10 Pro flagship will be unveiled in early 2022. Now, the exec has taken to Weibo again to tease the smartphone's display in terms of what may be one of its most advanced features direct from its supplier Samsung, dubbed "LTPO 2.0".

Amazfit launched its third-gen GT-series flagship wearables earlier in 2021, complete with an inaugural Pro variant. This GTR 3 Pro is the only one that has reportedly received a new GoPro app via its latest update. The other 2 have mostly been graced with stability and system upgrades.

With its Redmi Note 8 2021 entry-level smartphone, Xiaomi hardly succeeded in creating a real upgrade compared to the Redmi Note 8 from 2019. However, the Xiaomi smartphone is still able to keep up with the affordable Galaxy competitors. Is a purchase of the Redmi smartphone worthwhile?

According to the latest rumors, Xiaomi will launch its second-gen foldable phablet in 2022. A new leak purports to make them more of a reality with new and practical details on the possible high-end device. Meanwhile, the same product has again been linked to a main screen of quality similar to that of the Galaxy Z Fold3 or OPPO Find N.

iQOO's latest smartphones are new variants of its Neo5 series. The 5S has the Snapdragon 888 SoC, paired to an "innovative" thermal management system touted to incorporate rare-earth elements for advanced heat dissipation. The 5 SE has the Snapdragon 870 instead, but also has a 144Hz display and a 50MP main camera.

The Xiaomi 11T Pro high-end smartphone impresses with its blazing fast 120-watt charging speed. Nevertheless, the Xiaomi phone isn't perfect in terms of price-performance. Especially when you compare it with the Xiaomi Mi 11, the price of the 11T Pro is put a bit into perspective...

Garmin plans to start its 2022 with a bang, according to a new leak. The OEM allegedly has no less than 7 new smartwatches to show off at the upcoming CES event in Las Vegas, to become the latest additions to 4 product lines. They range from potentially entry-level new Instincts to a possible next-gen Venu flagship with a high-end display.

LG started its Android 11 update program for its higher-end phones, the innovative Wing included, some time ago. However, it seemed sluggish even before the company decided to exit the smartphone market. The Wing on Verizon has only now just started to see what might be one of its last ever updates.

MediaTek has teased the Dimensity 8000 as what might be the more affordable alternative to the new top-end 9000 flagship chipset. So far, 2 prominent smartphone brands have allegedly signed up to use it in one of their 2022 devices. They are slated to be of the Realme GT Neo and Redmi K50 series.

Microsoft's foldable mobile device, the Surface Duo, was debuted as a type of PC with "limitless possibilities". However, its latest software update reportedly confers a basic ability of many up-to-date computers with serious "glitches". It apparently affects numerous apps and may seriously affect productivity on the phablet.

Realme has confirmed that the second-gen GT-series flagship smartphones will launch shortly in December 2021. Then again, only the GT2 Pro has been officially named thus far. A new leak, based on some website source-code, now purports to identify the plain GT2 as well.

Lenovo has announced three new ThinkVision large format displays (LFDs) ahead of CES 2022 — the ThinkVision T65, ThinkVision T75, and the ThinkVision T86. All three LFDs sport fairly identical specifications including 4K, HDR10 support, plenty of wired and wireless connectivity options, enhanced privacy functions, and detachable 4K camera with AI-assisted voice and facial recognition.

The Xiaomi 12 series is projected to launch soon, so as to grab that Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 hype while it's hot. A potentially last-minute leak asserts that the new line of smartphones will come with the OEM's under-display camera, heretofore only seen in the ultra-premium Mi Mix 4. Accordingly, it might only be seen in the new line's top-end variant.

Honor has now announced that it will launch the X30 later in December 2021. Prior to that, it is now listed on JD.com ahead of its first retail event. This page reveals that it has a similar design to that of the OEM's current flagship phone, although it will may have a new mid-range 5G chipset instead.