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Xiaomi intros the Mi AX9000 router. (Source: YouTube)

Xiaomi touts the Mi AX9000 as the industry's next big thing in Wi-Fi 6 routers

Xiaomi's bumper launch of today (March 29, 2021) mainly focused on its new Mi 11-series Android phones. However, it also introduced a number of new products that could be used alongside them, one of which is the new Mi AX9000 rout...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 29 Mar 2021 23:21

The Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro launches with a new 50MP main camera and without a charger in the box

Xiaomi has confirmed that the Mi 11 Pro will ship with a new Samsung ISOCELL GN2 sensor for a main camera. It will also do so in very slim and 2021 retail packaging, as it lacks a charger as standard. Then again, the OEM will offe...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 29 Mar 2021 18:17

2021 could also prove a good year for MediaTek. (Image Source: MediaTek)

MediaTek dethrones Qualcomm, becomes the world's largest mobile SoC supplier of 2020

Helped by key factors like the pandemic shortages and the Huawei bans that shaped the entire smartphone market climate of 2020, MediaTek managed to dethrone Qualcomm and secured its position as world's largest smartphone SoC suppl...

Bogdan Solca, 29 Mar 2021 18:05

DxOMark's new king is the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra (Source: DxOMark)

DxOMark: Xiaomi's Mi 11 Ultra is the new king

Although the full review is not live yet, the final scores are public, and one thing is certain: the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra is DxOMark's new king. The overall score of 143 is the result of the following areas: 148 (photo), 100 (zoom),...

Codrut Nistor, 29 Mar 2021 17:59

The Xiaomi Mi 11i's best features. (Source: YouTube)

The Xiaomi Mi 11i launches as a new global Redmi K40 Pro Plus variant

Xiaomi has launched a new(-ish) variant of the Mi 11 series at its major international product event of today (March 29, 2021). It has a premium 6.67-inch FHD+ E4 AMOLED display, a 108MP main camera and the Snapdragon 888 processo...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 29 Mar 2021 17:09

A Redmi/Dimensity 1200 teaser. (Source: Weibo)

The 2021 Redmi gaming phone will launch with a flat display: new leak

Redmi is slated to launch its first dedicated Android gaming phone soon. It is already confirmed to debut with the new MediaTek Dimensity 1200 processor; now, it is also tipped to do so with a high-end flat AMOLED screen. The devi...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 28 Mar 2021 20:36

The Galaxy Tab S7 line might get new variants soon. (Source: Samsung)

Rumor | The upcoming Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 Plus Lite has 4G/LTE and 5G variants

Recent leaks have pointed to upcoming, possibly more affordable, Samsung slates, one of which could be called the Galaxy Tab S7 Lite on its launch. However, the latest tip suggests that this device might in fact be the Lite versio...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 28 Mar 2021 18:43

The Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro might look like this. (Source: Weibo)

A probable Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro makes it onto Geekbench just before its launch

The Xiaomi Mi 11's even more premium versions are slated to launch on March 29, 2021. Of these, the Pro had yet to be spotted in benchmarking leaks - until now. A device with its alleged model number has finally surfaced on Geekbe...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 28 Mar 2021 17:53

The Mi 11 Ultra or Mi 11 Pro. (Source: OneLine)

Mi 11 Ultra and Mi 11 Pro to be first Xiaomi phones with IP68 rating as specs are revealed ahead of launch

Xiaomi is set for a big launch event tomorrow, with the Mi 11 Pro and Mi 11 Ultra to lead a lineup of new tech products from the company. Details of the two flagship devices have now been revealed, with one major talking point bei...

Ricci Rox, 28 Mar 2021 13:41

HarmonyOS will formally debut soon. (Source: Weibo)

Huawei officially announces a release for HarmonyOS, starting with the Mate X2

Huawei has confirmed that its HarmonyOS will start to roll out from April 2021. This in-house OS is intended to replace EMUI, which is based on Android, on its mobile devices. This process will start with the Mate X2, the OEM's la...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 27 Mar 2021 15:54

The original Surge chipset. (Source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi hints at a debut for its new in-house chipset at the Mi 11 Ultra launch event

Xiaomi is slated to launch the Ultra version of the Mi 11, not to mention the latest generation of the Mi Mix line, on March 29, 2021. It now seems that another kind of product might take the stage alongside them: a new Surge SoC....

Deirdre O'Donnell, 27 Mar 2021 00:21

The Snapdragon 888-powered Vivo X60 Pro Plus launches in India

The worldwide availability of the innovative "gimbal-cam" Vivo X60 smartphone series looks more certain than ever with its debut in the Indian market. This time, the Snapdragon 870-powered X60 and X60 Pro are accompanied by their ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 26 Mar 2021 22:46

The S20 FE is on its way to India. (Source: Samsung)

Samsung launches the Galaxy S20 FE 5G with the Snapdragon 865 SoC in India

Samsung has announced that sales of the Galaxy S20 Fan Edition (or FE) in the Indian market are about to begin. Then again, those wondering why as the OEM has already done so may be interested to know that it means the Snapdragon ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 26 Mar 2021 17:52

The Realme GT Neo might look like this. (Source: Weibo)

Rumor | The Realme GT Neo will launch with a 120Hz display, a 4,500mAh battery, 65W charging and a 3.5mm jack

The Realme GT Neo is set to launch on March 31, 2021 as the mid-range version of the flagship GT. Then again, according to its latest leaks, it will do so with pretty much all the best aspects of its premium sibling, its 120Hz AMO...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 26 Mar 2021 16:53

It has been reported that the next Xperia Compact will have a 5.5-inch display. (Image source: Qualcomm/OnLeaks+Voice - edited)

Xperia Compact and Xperia Ace 2 rumor mill cranks up a notch thanks to salt-pinching appearance of Sony A smartphone with Snapdragon 480 SoC

A benchmark screenshot of a Sony A device featuring an SM4350 processor has led to speculation that this could be a Sony Xperia Compact, possibly the Xperia Ace 2, being tested. The SoC part number correlates to the Snapdragon 480...

Daniel R Deakin, 26 Mar 2021 09:04

The iQOO Z3 goes live on the Chinese market. (Source: iQOO)

The iQOO Z3 launches as one of the world's few Snapdragon 768G-powered phones

iQOO's latest phone is the Z3, and has launched with the Snapdragon 768G chipset that, despite its mid-range power, is not often seen in new products. Its new vehicle has a 6.58-inch FHD display that, while it has a 120Hz refresh ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 25 Mar 2021 18:05

Xiaomi phones might get more expensive soon. (Source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi's vice-president warns of price hikes for its smartphones as the chip shortage reaches for their market

Xiaomi's vice-president, Wang Xiang, has reportedly intimated that the global chip-shortage may lead to increased starting prices for this OEM's mobile devices. The executive made comments to this general effect during the company...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 25 Mar 2021 16:14

The "Galaxy F52" might look something like this. (Source: Samsung)

Samsung is now tipped to launch a phone called the Galaxy F52 5G soon

The discovery of a device called the Samsung SM-E5260 on 3C has led to speculation that the OEM is working on a 5G phone called the Galaxy F52. Therefore, it might be part of a series that is normally exclusive to the Indian marke...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 25 Mar 2021 15:18

The All-In-One Pi retails for US$239. (Image source: Chipsee)

Raspberry Pi: Transform the Compute Module 4 into a fully-fledged PC with the All-In-One Pi

Chipsee has developed new add-ons for the Raspberry Pi Computer Module 4, including one that turns it into an all-in-one PC. The so-called All-In-One Pi supports VESA desktop mounts in two colours. There is also an Industrial Pi b...

Alex Alderson, 25 Mar 2021 14:11

The Adafruit CYBERDECK Bonnet for the Raspberry Pi 400 costs just US$6.95. (Image source: Adafruit)

The Raspberry Pi 400 gets a Cyberdeck with Adafruit's CYBERDECK Bonnet display add-on

The Raspberry Pi 400 is a powerful single-board computer with a built-in keyboard. Now, Adafruit has developed a Cyberdeck for it that sits above the keyboard. The expansion should be one of the simplest ways to add a small displa...

Alex Alderson, 25 Mar 2021 14:04

The Snapdragon 780G is Qualcomm's most powerful mid-range SoC to date. (Image: Qualcomm)

Qualcomm launches the Snapdragon 780G, mid-range SoC with two high-performance Arm Cortex-A78 cores from the Snapdragon 888

Qualcomm has announced the Snapdragon 780G for upper mid-range smartphones in 2021. The new chipset features two high-performance Arm Cortex-A78 cores also found in the flagship Snapdragon 888 SoC along with six high-efficiency Co...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 25 Mar 2021 12:38

The Apple M1 SoC has outshone the Intel Core i7-11700K on PassMark. (Image source: Intel/Apple - edited)

M1 PassMark promotion over Intel Core i7-11700K clarifies the damage Apple Silicon has done to Rocket Lake

The Apple M1 8-core chip has finally managed to leapfrog the Intel Core i7-11700K in PassMark’s CPU Mark chart for single-thread performance in desktop processors. This leaves only the top-end Rocket Lake i9-11900K ahead of the Ap...

Daniel R Deakin, 25 Mar 2021 09:52

The Sony Xperia 1 III may be released in May or June with an announcement expected soon. (Image source: Concept Creator/LetsGoDigital)

Whopping Sony Xperia 1 III specs upgrade leak could see the upcoming smartphone swimming alongside big fish like the Asus ROG Phone 5 and Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra

There has been a supposed leak about the Sony Xperia 1 III and its specs that will surprise and please fans of the brand. Apparently, the Xperia 1 III will boast the kind of RAM firepower that phones such as the Asus ROG Phone 5, ...

Daniel R Deakin, 25 Mar 2021 07:04

Realme launches its 108MP "Camera Flagship", the 8 Pro

Realme has made its first ever 108MP camera phone official as of March 24, 2021. The high-end sensor is joined by specs that are not nearly so new to the brand in the 8 Pro, however. Its Snapdragon 720G SoC is joined by up to 8GB ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 25 Mar 2021 00:16

PinePhone Beta Edition with Convergence Package Linux smartphone (Source: PINE STORE)

Linux is back on smartphones: The PinePhone Beta Edition starts at US$150 and fails to impress

With specs that make it look ancient, such as eMMC storage and a 2/5 MP pair of cameras, the PinePhone Beta Edition is exactly what its name says. Priced at US$150 (2/32 GB) or US$200 (3/64 GB and a USB-C docking bar), the PinePho...

Codrut Nistor, 24 Mar 2021 19:09

This year's Apple iMacs are said to look like the Pro Display XDR, pictured. (Image source: Apple)

Two new Apple iMacs have been spotted in macOS 11.3

The fifth beta version of macOS 11.3 supposedly contains hints about the direction of the iMac, Apple's all-in-one desktop computer series. So far, references to two new iMacs have been found, both presumably running Apple Silicon...

Alex Alderson, 24 Mar 2021 18:41

Gelsinger presenting the Intel Foundry Services initiative (Image Source: Intel)

No bridges burned: Intel wants to produce Apple's future ARM-based processors after releasing anti-Mac ad campaign

Looks like Intel does not really want to sever all ties with Apple, even after denigrating the new M1-powered Macs in its quite aggressive ad campaign released last week. With the introduction of its IDM 2.0 strategic plan that in...

Bogdan Solca, 24 Mar 2021 14:47

The 2021 iPad Pro could sport an Apple A14X system-on-a-chip. (Image source: Apple/Wccftech - edited)

New iPad Pro tablets look set to be powered by A14X SoC that can deliver Apple M1-like performance

It has been reported that the upcoming Apple iPad Pro refresh might feature A14X chips that can offer performance on a similar level as the M1 silicon. The information in regard to the A14X SoC has derived from code for iOS 14.5, ...

Daniel R Deakin, 24 Mar 2021 11:01

Current iMac options are being limited as an M1 variant is likely in the works. (Image source: Apple - edited)

Latest iMac discontinuations could point to impending announcement of Apple Silicon M-series iMac models but chip shortages may cause more hardware delays

It appears Apple has been further reducing its current iMac offerings by removing two storage configurations from the purchase options. While this could indicate an upcoming unveiling of an iMac range featuring M-series Apple Sili...

Daniel R Deakin, 24 Mar 2021 08:49

The CutiePi has received a performance upgrade, but many remain aspects remain identical. (Image source: CutiePi)

CutiePi: The tablet based on the Raspberry Pi gets a performance upgrade

The CutiePi, a Raspberry Pi-based tablet, has been upgraded with more powerful internals. The developer has made other changes too, although the display remains unchanged. The new CutiePi is available to pre-order for US$199 and w...

Alex Alderson, 23 Mar 2021 22:47

OnePlus launches the OnePlus 9R as a throwback to its earlier value-oriented performance devices

OnePlus launched the OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro hours ago. Completing the OnePlus 9 series, however, is the OnePlus 9R, a performance-oriented, bang-for-buck device exclusive to the Indian market.

Ricci Rox, 23 Mar 2021 18:52

Fan-made concept renders of a new Xiaomi Mi Pad tablet have been similar to the Apple iPad Pro design language. (Image source: Life & Style)

Mi Pad 5 size rumor and potential launch date: Apple iPad Pro in Xiaomi clothing

A new size rumor about the potential Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 has once again demonstrated the Chinese OEM’s fondness for Apple products. It also seems that the iPad Pro mimic might be available sooner than expected, but it’s unlikely the M...

Daniel R Deakin, 23 Mar 2021 08:55

The Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3 may have debuted on Geekbench. (Image source: Qualcomm)

Possible Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3 hits Geekbench with better scores than modern Intel processors, but it is no match for the Apple M1

Qualcomm is rumoured to be developing a new high-end SoC for laptops this year, and someone may have already benchmarked it on Geekbench. The so-called Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3 offers a huge performance leap over its predecessor and t...

Alex Alderson, 22 Mar 2021 20:08

The Galaxy S21 series. (Source: Samsung)

The Samsung Galaxy S21 series' US sales triple those of the S20 line

The latest market research indicates that Samsung sold 3 times more Galaxy S21 units in January 2021 compared to S20 phones for the same month of 2020 in the US. This may be due to the lower prices of the newer flagships in this m...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 22 Mar 2021 18:33

The S59 Pro and some of its best attributes. (Source: DOOGEE)

The 10,000mAh battery-toting DOOGEE S59 Pro is now available on Amazon

"Rugged" phones from OEMs such as DOOGEE are often sold via platforms such as AliExpress. However, this company has now announced that it is also now selling its S59 Pro on Amazon (in the US and the UK). This IP68/IP69K/MIL-STD-81...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 22 Mar 2021 17:56

The OnePlus Nord N10 5G's successor in renders. (Source: Voice)

Potentially named the OnePlus Nord N20, details of the OnePlus Nord N10's successor surface

OnePlus released the OnePlus Nord N10 5G towards the end of last year, and the company is now set to deliver a successor. Expectant fans may be disappointed, however, as information about the upcoming mid-range devices paints an i...

Ricci Rox, 22 Mar 2021 09:09

The Motorola Moto G20 is alleged to launch with a Unisoc processor and 4GB of RAM

Motorola is now rumored to have a phone called the Moto G20 in the works. It seems the OEM has made some unusual choices for this device, as its SoC comes not from Qualcomm, or even MediaTek, but from Unisoc instead. According to ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 21 Mar 2021 18:34

The Black Shark 4 Pro (L) outscored the Xiaomi Mi 10S (R) for audio performance. (Image source: Black Shark/Xiaomi - edited)

Black Shark 4 Pro kicks Xiaomi Mi 10S off the top spot in DXOMARK smartphone audio chart

The upcoming Black Shark 4 Pro has been crowned the new smartphone audio champion in DXOMARK’s rankings, pushing the Xiaomi Mi 10S into second place. The Black Shark 4 Pro impressed with its clear playback and excellent trio of mi...

Daniel R Deakin, 21 Mar 2021 12:44

iQOO will launch a new mid-range 5G phone, the Z3, on March 25, 2021

March seems to be the month of Android flagships thus far; however, iQOO's latest launch announcement might be for a more affordable device. The Z3 is slated to debut with a mid-tier processor, although whether it will come from M...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 21 Mar 2021 00:01

5 more possible reasons why the ROG Phone 5 snapped in half. (Source: YouTube)

The ROG Phone 5 might have failed its bend test due to its unique segmented board and dual battery design

Asus' new mobile-gaming flagship device, the ROG Phone 5, recently earned a shelving of shame following a catastrophic end to its round of JerryRigEverything's popular durability tests. This failure was thought to be due to a weak...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 20 Mar 2021 23:11

Has Huawei designed another Kirin 9000 variant? (Source: Weibo)

Huawei reportedly has a Kirin 9000L mobile SoC in the works

Huawei's supply chain issues have reportedly led to shortages of its bespoke high-end mobile CPUs for 2021. However, this has not stopped new rumors that it will soon have a new variant of its flagship Kirin 9000 SoC manufactured....

Deirdre O'Donnell, 20 Mar 2021 15:31

Will the Moto G60 really come with this spec? (Source: Samsung)

Rumor | The Motorola Moto G60 will have a 108MP main camera, a 120Hz display and a 6,000mAh battery

A previous link hinted at an upcoming Motorola phone that, despite having otherwise affordable-class specs, has a 108MP Samsung ISOCELL HM2 sensor. Now, a new tip asserts that it will be called the Moto G60 at launch, and has some...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 20 Mar 2021 14:44

Strong competition for Apple's M processors coming in 2022? (Image Source: GizChina)

Qualcomm completes NUVIA acquisition, will release high-performance ultrabook processors in 2022

NUVIA's CPU technology will be integrated in many upcoming Qualcomm products, including ultraportable laptop processors, smartphone chips, digital cockpits, AI-assisted driving, extended reality and infrastructure networking solut...

Bogdan Solca, 20 Mar 2021 13:17

A redesigned iMac could feature an M1X SoC with 8x Firestorm CPU cores and 4x Icestorm CPU cores. (Image source: Apple (iMac Pro)/Pinterest - edited)

Redesigned iMac with M1X chip will offer the "true pro levels of performance" that can be expected from the next-generation Apple Silicon

According to industry observers, it will be the redesigned iMac and not the MacBook Pro 16 that will truly be able to unlock the full potential of an expected M1X Apple Silicon. Even with an updated cooling solution, thermal restr...

Daniel R Deakin, 20 Mar 2021 06:59

The LumiCube has 192 LEDs, an IPS display and multiple sensors. (Image source: Abstract Foundry)

LumiCube: A case for the Raspberry Pi with 192 LEDs, an IPS display and various sensors

A new case for the Raspberry Pi has been successfully funded on Kickstarter, and it comes with almost 200 RGB LEDs built-in. The LumiCube should be simple for Raspberry Pi beginners to realise and includes an IPS display, among ot...

Alex Alderson, 20 Mar 2021 03:14

The Raspberry Pi CM4 becomes a mini-PC with the One Tough Pi. (Image source: OnLogic)

One Tough Pi: Turn the Raspberry Pi Compute Module 4 into a mini-PC with dual Gigabit Ethernet

OnLogic has announced the One Tough Pi, an industrial case that transforms the Raspberry Pi Compute Module 4 into a mini-PC. The One Tough Pi runs silently and brings dual Gigabit Ethernet to the single-board computer.

Alex Alderson, 20 Mar 2021 03:07

SoftBank's new Japanese mmWave 5G service is driven by Qualcomm

SoftBank has announced that it has set up a new 5G service in Japan. It is based on mmWave technology as opposed to sub-6GHz, which, according to its owner, brings the potential for higher speeds at reduced costs for carriers. The...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 20 Mar 2021 00:26

The Snapdragon 480: 5G on a budget (Source: Qualcomm)

The Snapdragon 480-powered Nokia X20 is now rumored to launch soon

A device called the "HMD Global Nokia X20" has popped up on Geekbench 5, detected as running on a Snapdragon 480 processor. This SoC is aimed at affordable new 5G phones, suggesting that this putative X20 will fall into this tier ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 19 Mar 2021 23:35

the New NOOK 10" HD Tablet from Barnes & Noble appears to be a rebranded Lenovo tablet. (Image via Barnes & Noble)

Barnes & Noble Nook brand hangs on for dear life with New Nook 10 HD Tablet that appears to be a rebranded Lenovo tablet

The new device sports a 10.1" HD display, an octa-core 2.3 GHz processor, and 32 GB of expandable storage. The tablet runs Android with plenty of Barnes & Noble apps pre-installed. However, the tablet looks very similar to the Len...

Sam Medley, 19 Mar 2021 20:35