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Qualcomm's latest quarterly net profit comes in at nearly US$1.8 billion

Qualcomm has now released its fiscal performance report for the second quarter of 2021 (2FQ2021). The OEM claims to have made a total of US$7.9 billion in terms of revenue, ~$1.8 billion of which is its net income. Most of this ha...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 30 Apr 2021 13:59

The Galaxy Book Go will launch eventually with a Snapdragon 7c SoC. (Image source: Roland Quandt & WinFuture)

Samsung Galaxy Book Go renders leak after Galaxy Unpacked no-show

The Galaxy Book Go did not debut at Samsung's Galaxy Unpacked event yesterday, but Roland Quandt has published marketing renders of the 14-inch laptop, anyway. The renders confirm that the Galaxy Book Go has massive bezels and a s...

Alex Alderson, 29 Apr 2021 19:00

The Apple M1 chip has reached the top of both the PassMark single-thread performance charts for desktop and laptop CPUs. (Image source: PassMark/Apple - edited)

Apple M1 hits new heights by surmounting PassMark's desktop and laptop CPU single-thread performance charts ahead of the Intel Core i9-11900F and AMD Ryzen 9 5980HS

The M1 Apple Silicon has now claimed the top spot in PassMark’s CPU Mark single-thread performance charts for both desktop and laptop CPUs, thanks to the hybrid processor turning up in devices such as the MacBook Pro 13 laptop and...

Daniel R Deakin, 29 Apr 2021 12:07

Apple has continued its incredible run of success. (Image: Apple)

Apple's iPhone, Mac and Services businesses help it to a new quarterly revenue record of US$89.6 billion

Apple continues to shift huge numbers of iPhones as well as Macs according to its latest quarterly results. Not only that, its Services business, which includes its App Store and subscriptions services like Apple Music, Apple News...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 29 Apr 2021 04:12

The Samsung Galaxy XCover 5 does not bring a lot of new stuff to the table, but that is the point.

Always stays the same? The reason why the Samsung Galaxy XCover 5 does not have to offer anything new

The Korean manufacturer made only a few minor changes to its ruggedised smartphone. However, the target group for this kind of smartphone would not mind...

Florian Schmitt, 28 Apr 2021 18:35

The Galaxy M42 5G is now official. (Source: Amazon.in)

Samsung announces pricing and availability for the 5G-enabled Galaxy M42

Samsung has just launched the Galaxy M42 via Amazon in India. It is the first ever M-series phone to support 5G, and also offers quad rear cameras, a 5,000mAh battery and OneUI 3.1 based on Android 11. It will start at ~US$270 on ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 28 Apr 2021 18:09

The CTA confirms that CES is going back to Las Vegas in 2022

The Consumer Technology Association (CTA) had indicated that its flagship Consumer Electronics Show (CES) might be able to return to a live format in 2022. Now, the group has confirmed that this is indeed the case. Therefore, the ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 28 Apr 2021 17:35

The Nubia Z30 may not look like this. (Source: ZTE)

The next Nubia Z-series phone might lose a dual-screen design and gain an under-display camera

The Nubia Z20 stood out among Android flagship phones thanks to the 5.1-inch display built right into its rear panel. However, its maker has now shared renders that suggest its next generation will not reprise the feature. Then ag...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 28 Apr 2021 16:46

The Black Shark 4 is now up for pre-order. (Source: Black Shark)

Xiaomi opens international pre-orders for the Black Shark 4

Xiaomi's premium gaming-phone brand Black Shark has announced that its 2021 vanilla flagship is now available to pre-order from its global web-site. Customers can get the Snapdragon 870-powered, up-to-120W-charging phone, which st...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 28 Apr 2021 15:53

The new K40 Gaming Enhanced Edition. (Source: Redmi)

Redmi launches a Gaming Enhanced Edition of the K40 with customizations and options to match its new name

Today (April 27, 2021), Redmi has introduced the long-hyped new member of the flagship K40 series as its Gaming Enhanced Edition. It is equipped with the premium MediaTek Dimensity 1200 SoC, a thin-bezel FHD+ AMOLED display, retra...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 27 Apr 2021 17:50

The Galaxy Book Go will be Samsung's Windows 10 on ARM laptop for 2021. (Image source: LetsGoDigital)

Samsung Galaxy Book Go to arrive in Wi-Fi only, LTE and 5G variants starting at US$349.99

Samsung is expected to launch multiple laptops tomorrow, of which the Galaxy Book Go may be one. The Windows 10 on ARM laptop will have a 14-inch display, a choice between two Qualcomm Snapdragon SoCs and will be available in Wi-F...

Alex Alderson, 27 Apr 2021 12:16

The Sony Xperia Z Ultra came in a choice of several colors and sported a Triluminos display. (Image source: Sony)

Sony Xperia Z Ultra could finally be in line for a long overdue large-screen smartphone successor

A brief post by a noted leaker has led to speculation that Sony could be actually working on a very belated successor to the Xperia Z Ultra. The large-screen Sony Xperia Z Ultra was released in 2013 and was considerably wider than...

Daniel R Deakin, 27 Apr 2021 08:31

Honor's latest phone is the sub-US$150, Unisoc T610-powered Play 20

The newest addition to Honor's Play series of smartphones is a markedly low-end entrant, starting at just 899 yuan (~US$139). That is not the only unusual thing about it, however, as the OEM has settled on a lesser-spotted Unisoc ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 27 Apr 2021 00:16

The iQOO 7 series: affordable premium 2021 smartphones that have just gone international

The iQOO 7 launched as the cheapest phone with the top-end Snapdragon 888 SoC in its native China earlier in 2021. Now, it has finally scored a second regional debut, in India this time. It has been rebranded as the 7 Legend for i...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 26 Apr 2021 13:52

Huawei launches the Mate X2 4G/LTE. (Source: Huawei)

Huawei releases a 4G/LTE-only version of the Mate X2 foldable phone

Huawei launched its Mate X2 flagship in February 2021 with a new design and a sky-high price-tag, even for a foldable device. Its new refresh might be a slightly better deal, however. It has the exact same specs as before - except...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 25 Apr 2021 18:17

The supposed Pixel 5a photo sample. (Source: Google via GSMArena)

Google reportedly leaks some Pixel 5a camera specs by accident

Google is projected to launch the Pixel 5a soon. A new and slightly dubious leak that may point to some of its camera features has emerged. It suggests that the phone has a possibly new ultra-wide sensor and has enhanced HDR capab...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 25 Apr 2021 16:37

Xiaomi introduces the Mi Mix Fold. (Source: YouTube)

The Xiaomi Mi Mix Fold might get a global launch, according to a new leak

It could be said that Xiaomi's Mi Mix Fold is the best flexible-display device on the 2021 market thus far. However, it debuted as a Chinese-market exclusive. Then again, the tipster Mukul Sharma has uncovered evidence that could ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 25 Apr 2021 15:54

It's unknown if the Zenfone 8 series will keep the swiveling camera module. (Source: Asus)

Asus Zenfone 8 series officially confirmed for May 12 launch, featuring the touted compact Zenfone 8 Mini

The Asus Zenfone 8 series is officially on the way. Asus will unveil its next generation of mainstream premium phones on May 12, with the teaser tagline hinting heavily at the imminent arrival of a compact flagship—likely the Asus...

Ricci Rox, 24 Apr 2021 23:50

The Black Shark 4 prepares for the bend test. (Source: YouTube)

The Black Shark 4 is the latest 2021 gaming phone to face the JerryRigEverything durability test

Asus' ROG Phone 5 and Lenovo's Legion Phone Duel 2 recently featured on JerryRigEverything in order to undergo this YouTube channel's famous bend test - which they both proceeded to fail miserably. Now, another 2021 Android gaming...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 24 Apr 2021 17:19

Is the Moto G Stylus 5G on the way? (Source: TechnikNews)

The Motorola phone code-named "Denver" might launch soon thanks to FCC approval

Motorola is rumored to have what might be a 5G version of the Moto G Stylus (2021) in the works. It, like the rest of its series, allegedly goes by an internal code-name - Denver, in this case. The FCC has just registered a new de...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 23 Apr 2021 16:53

A probable Asus ZenFone 8 leaks onto Geekbench ahead of its launch

Asus is projected to debut the successors to the ZenFone 7 series, the OEM's innovative flip-cam-enabled take on the premium Android smartphone, soon. A device with a model number that might correspond to one of these upcoming 202...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 23 Apr 2021 16:06

The new iPad Pro models have the same M1 chip and up to 16 GB of RAM as the new iMac. (Image: Apple)

Joswiak: Apple has no plans to merge iOS and macOS, coy about bringing Mac apps to iOS

One aspect of the Apple iPad Pro launch that caught the eye is Apple’s use of the M1 chip in the new 11-inch and 12.9-inch models. Naturally, this got tongues wagging about whether Apple was planning on bringing Mac apps to the iP...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 23 Apr 2021 11:41

The Realme Q3 Pro launches with a new 5G processor for just under US$280

Realme has launched the Q3 Pro as the brand's first ever phone with the new Dimensity 1100 SoC. It is joined by the vanilla Q3, powered by the Snapdragon 750G, and the Q3i, which has an older Dimensity 700 chipset. The latter star...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 22 Apr 2021 23:34

The latest S21 FE renders. (Source: Samsung)

New Samsung Galaxy S21 FE renders show a range of colors and an up-to-date design

Samsung is expected to launch a Galaxy S21 Fan Edition (or FE) later in 2021. This rumor is illustrated in new renders that suggest this putative affordable flagship variant will come with a rear panel much like that of the pre-ex...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 22 Apr 2021 22:40

The first-gen RedMagic Watch is now available internationally

The RedMagic Watch is one of the latest options on the global wearables market. It has a 1.39-inch AMOLED display, a blood-oxygen sensor and 24-hour heart-rate monitoring. It also now has a US$99 price-tag on the brand's internati...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 22 Apr 2021 22:05

The Apple M1 SoC in the new iPad Pro is going to be a tough challenger for a Snapdragon 888-powered rival tablet. (Image source: Apple/Qualcomm - edited)

M1 iPad Pro vs Snapdragon 888 Tab S8: Apple's new tablet can potentially destroy the future Samsung slate in synthetic benchmark testing

Potential synthetic benchmark scores for the 2021 iPad Pro with M1 Apple Silicon have been produced based on Cupertino’s claims of 50% faster CPU and 40% faster graphics. Such is the likely performance strength of the M1 iPad Pro ...

Daniel R Deakin, 22 Apr 2021 18:31

The forthcoming Google Pixel 5a 5G will be powered by the Snapdragon 765G. (Image: Google)

Google Pixel 5a 5G set for the same Snapdragon 765G SoC found in the Pixel 5, Pixel 4a 5G

Google’s forthcoming Pixel 5a 5G looks set to be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G. This is the same mid-range SoC found in its current flagship, the Pixel 5 and would mark a significant upgrade for this product line.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 22 Apr 2021 06:08

Deal | Grab a OnePlus 8 Pro for US$599

OnePlus is holding a Spring sale event on its US webstore from April 21 (today) to 27, 2021. It involves a limited-time offer on the 8 Pro, the OEM's 2020 flagship smartphone. It can be had for as little as US$599 during this prom...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 21 Apr 2021 23:19

A new version of the Galaxy S20 FE is coming. (Source: Samsung)

Samsung makes a new version of the Galaxy S20 FE 4G official

The popular Fan Edition (FE) variant of the Galaxy S20 series launched with 2 versions: one that is 4G-only with the Exynos 990 SoC and one with 5G and the Snapdragon 865. However, Samsung has now revealed that it will release the...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 21 Apr 2021 22:35

Apple's XDR technology stands for "Extreme Dynamic Range" and could be part of future MacBook Pro Mini LED panels. (Image source: Apple - edited)

Chances of Apple M1X-powered MacBook Pro 14 and MacBook Pro 16 laptops receiving Mini LED screens increased by M1 iPad Pro reveal

The revelation of the 2021 Apple iPad Pro with Mini LED screen has apparently increased the chances of a MacBook Pro 14 and MacBook Pro 16 being fitted with similar panel technology. The 2021 MacBook Pro laptops could star with XD...

Daniel R Deakin, 21 Apr 2021 20:20

The 'chin' of the new iMac contains the Apple M1 chip and logic board. (Image: @fiyin/Apple)

New iMac innards revealed by engineer showing the 'chin' to contain the M1 logic board

The all-new Apple iMac has launched in multiple colors as had been expected. However, instead of being an all-screen device as some had predicted, it includes the trademark iMac ‘chin’ of old. Now, an Apple engineer has revealed t...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 21 Apr 2021 14:23

The Legion Phone Duel 2. (Source: Lenovo)

Lenovo now offers an extended warranty for its 2021 Legion gaming phone

The Legion Phone Duel 2 (or 2 Pro) launched with one of the most innovative and landscape-oriented designs of any Android device in 2021 thus far. Unfortunately, this also made it one of the most fragile phones this year. The OEM ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 21 Apr 2021 13:53

The new 24-inch Apple iMac features the M1 chip and an actual display diagonal size of 23.5 inches. (Image source: Apple - edited)

Apple launches 24-inch M1 iMac in a rainbow of color choices with 7-core or 8-core GPU availability and two Thunderbolt ports onboard

Apple has launched a redesigned iMac featuring its M1 Silicon and a range of bright colors. The 24-inch iMac joins the MacBook Pro 13, MacBook Air, and Mac Mini to officially become an M1 Mac. Prices start at US$1,299 for the 2021...

Daniel R Deakin, 20 Apr 2021 21:29

The 6.1-inch Sony Xperia 5 III has been spotted on Geekbench 5. (Image source: Sony/Geekbench - edited)

Sony Xperia 5 III with Snapdragon 888 produces +11% single-core gains over the Galaxy S21+ on Geekbench and condemns the Xperia 5 II to the also-rans pile

A recent Geekbench 5 record has been dug up for the Sony Xperia 5 III that shows the Snapdragon 888-powered compact-ish smartphone producing very healthy results, especially over its Xperia 5 II predecessor. The Xperia 5 III outgu...

Daniel R Deakin, 20 Apr 2021 18:41

The Model B is one of two Quartz64 SBCs that PINE64 plans to release. (Image source: PINE64)

PINE64 introduces the Quartz64 Model B, a new alternative to the Raspberry Pi

PINE64 has revealed the Quartz64 Model B, a single-board computer that the company teased earlier this year. The Model B uses a Rockchip RK3566 SoC that features ARM Cortex-A55 cores and is configurable with up to 8 GB of LPDDR4 R...

Alex Alderson, 20 Apr 2021 18:32

MediaTek will have its 4nm SoC ready before Qualcomm

MediaTek could unveil its first 4nm chipset by Q4 2021: Report

Digital Chat Station and multiple news agencies report that MediaTek could launch its first 4nm chipset by the end of the year or in Q4, 2021. OEMs such as Samsung, Vivo and Xiaomi have already expressed interest in the hardware. ...

Anil Ganti, 20 Apr 2021 16:28

Realme hypes the Q3 ahead of its launch. (Source: Weibo)

The Realme Q3 series is confirmed to launch on April 22, 2021

Realme has announced that the Q3 smartphone (or possibly smartphones) will debut on April 22, 2021. The line has also been confirmed to be the OEM's first to feature the new MediaTek Dimensity 1100 SoC. Their maker has also strong...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 20 Apr 2021 15:56

Rumor | The Galaxy Z Fold series will have an IP rating for the first time in 2021

According to a new leak, the Galaxy Z Fold3 has obtained an actual certification for ingress-protection. The new tip fails to mention the exact IPxx number in question; nevertheless, it will still be the first time a foldable phon...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 20 Apr 2021 15:21

Ian Zelbo has produced a beautiful M1 iMac render to go with a previous MacBook Pro 14 concept. (Image source: @RendersbyIan - edited)

Simply sublime Apple M1 iMac fan-made design joins M1X MacBook Pro 14 concept in talented young artist's growing portfolio

A young artist has produced a stunning concept render of a potential 2021 iMac powered by the Apple M1 Silicon. The striking design will have fans hoping something similar is unveiled by the Cupertino company in the upcoming Sprin...

Daniel R Deakin, 18 Apr 2021 23:40

Samsung teases the Galaxy M42 5G. (Source: Amazon)

Samsung announces an Indian launch for the Galaxy M42 through Amazon

Samsung will release the Galaxy M42 soon exclusively through Amazon India. This device is most likely the Indian-market rebrand of the pre-existing A42. The OEM has confirmed that this version still runs on the Snapdragon 750G pro...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 18 Apr 2021 22:11

A possible new Android 12 feature leaks out. (Source: Google)

Android 12 might be able to auto-translate a user's apps to their chosen language

The Android OS should upgrade to its latest 12 version in just a few months. There are some preview builds around, the latest of which is now reported to have a new and powerful feature. It is a service that translates app content...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 18 Apr 2021 21:30

Poco X3 explodes while charging and Poco lays blame firmly on the customer

Yet another device has gone up in flames. Again, it's a Xiaomi phone, this time the Poco X3. Supposedly, the device spontaneously combusted while charging, but Poco has claimed it was down to the customer puncturing the battery be...

Ricci Rox, 18 Apr 2021 17:11

The iQOO 7 is coming to India. (Source: Twitter)

iQOO confirms that its newly expanded 7 flagship series will get an Indian launch

The iQOO 7 was the cheapest phone to launch with the top-end Snapdragon 888 SoC on its Chinese-market launch. Now, the OEM has announced that it will venture into its first international market soon. It will be joined by a "new" v...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 18 Apr 2021 16:23

Will the Q3 really look like this? (Source: Weibo)

The Realme Q3 is hyped as a super-affordable smartphone with a glow-in-the-dark finish

The Realme executive Chase Yu has strongly hinted at a brand-new style for the OEM's upcoming Q3, a phone that might start as low as ~US$153 (or 1000 yuan). That would be an impressive feat, as the device is also rumored to run on...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 16 Apr 2021 21:24

Redmi teases its inaugural gaming device again. (Source: Weibo)

Redmi's gaming phone may have passed 3C testing with Mi 11-grade 67W fast charging

Redmi has affirmed that it will launch its first "gaming phone" in 2021 - perhaps even this month, should the latest rumors prove true. As if to give this idea more weight, a device with its alleged model number is now approved fo...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 16 Apr 2021 14:21

Early reviews of the OnePlus Watch show overwhelming disappointment at OnePlus' debut smartwatch

OnePlus released the US$159 OnePlus Watch a while ago. Sadly, though, the watch looks set to be a colossal flop, with reviews consistently panning it for its inability to be good at being, well, a smartwatch at the very least.

Ricci Rox, 16 Apr 2021 14:16

A Moto G60 render. (Source: TechnikNews)

Update | The Motorola Moto G60's latest leak may confirm the phone's RAM and SoC specs ahead of its launch

Motorola will launch the Moto G60 soon. This phone is the OEM's 108MP mid-ranger for 2021 that will come with the Snapdragon 732G processor and a 120Hz screen. According to its latest tip, these specs will be joined by 6GB of RAM ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 16 Apr 2021 13:47

ARM

Qualcomm's latest quarterly net profit comes in at nearly US$1.8 billion

Samsung Galaxy Book Go renders leak after Galaxy Unpacked no-show

Apple M1 hits new heights by surmounting PassMark's desktop and laptop CPU single-thread performance charts ahead of the Intel Core i9-11900F and AMD Ryzen 9 5980HS

Apple's iPhone, Mac and Services businesses help it to a new quarterly revenue record of US$89.6 billion

Always stays the same? The reason why the Samsung Galaxy XCover 5 does not have to offer anything new

Samsung announces pricing and availability for the 5G-enabled Galaxy M42

The CTA confirms that CES is going back to Las Vegas in 2022

The next Nubia Z-series phone might lose a dual-screen design and gain an under-display camera

Xiaomi opens international pre-orders for the Black Shark 4

Redmi launches a Gaming Enhanced Edition of the K40 with customizations and options to match its new name

Samsung Galaxy Book Go to arrive in Wi-Fi only, LTE and 5G variants starting at US$349.99

Sony Xperia Z Ultra could finally be in line for a long overdue large-screen smartphone successor

Honor's latest phone is the sub-US$150, Unisoc T610-powered Play 20

The iQOO 7 series: affordable premium 2021 smartphones that have just gone international

74% Samsung Galaxy XCover 5 Smartphone Review - Small improvements for the rugged smartphone

Huawei releases a 4G/LTE-only version of the Mate X2 foldable phone

Google reportedly leaks some Pixel 5a camera specs by accident

The Xiaomi Mi Mix Fold might get a global launch, according to a new leak

Asus Zenfone 8 series officially confirmed for May 12 launch, featuring the touted compact Zenfone 8 Mini

The Black Shark 4 is the latest 2021 gaming phone to face the JerryRigEverything durability test

The Motorola phone code-named "Denver" might launch soon thanks to FCC approval

A probable Asus ZenFone 8 leaks onto Geekbench ahead of its launch

Joswiak: Apple has no plans to merge iOS and macOS, coy about bringing Mac apps to iOS

The Realme Q3 Pro launches with a new 5G processor for just under US$280

New Samsung Galaxy S21 FE renders show a range of colors and an up-to-date design

The first-gen RedMagic Watch is now available internationally

M1 iPad Pro vs Snapdragon 888 Tab S8: Apple's new tablet can potentially destroy the future Samsung slate in synthetic benchmark testing

Google Pixel 5a 5G set for the same Snapdragon 765G SoC found in the Pixel 5, Pixel 4a 5G

Deal | Grab a OnePlus 8 Pro for US$599

Samsung makes a new version of the Galaxy S20 FE 4G official

Chances of Apple M1X-powered MacBook Pro 14 and MacBook Pro 16 laptops receiving Mini LED screens increased by M1 iPad Pro reveal

New iMac innards revealed by engineer showing the 'chin' to contain the M1 logic board

Lenovo now offers an extended warranty for its 2021 Legion gaming phone

88% Lenovo Legion Phone Duel 2 smartphone review - Active cooling for fast gaming

Apple launches 24-inch M1 iMac in a rainbow of color choices with 7-core or 8-core GPU availability and two Thunderbolt ports onboard

Sony Xperia 5 III with Snapdragon 888 produces +11% single-core gains over the Galaxy S21+ on Geekbench and condemns the Xperia 5 II to the also-rans pile

PINE64 introduces the Quartz64 Model B, a new alternative to the Raspberry Pi

MediaTek could unveil its first 4nm chipset by Q4 2021: Report

The Realme Q3 series is confirmed to launch on April 22, 2021

Rumor | The Galaxy Z Fold series will have an IP rating for the first time in 2021

82% Realme 8 Pro smartphone review - Lightweight 300-Euro-phone without 5G

Simply sublime Apple M1 iMac fan-made design joins M1X MacBook Pro 14 concept in talented young artist's growing portfolio

Samsung announces an Indian launch for the Galaxy M42 through Amazon

Android 12 might be able to auto-translate a user's apps to their chosen language

Poco X3 explodes while charging and Poco lays blame firmly on the customer

iQOO confirms that its newly expanded 7 flagship series will get an Indian launch

The Realme Q3 is hyped as a super-affordable smartphone with a glow-in-the-dark finish

Redmi's gaming phone may have passed 3C testing with Mi 11-grade 67W fast charging

Early reviews of the OnePlus Watch show overwhelming disappointment at OnePlus' debut smartwatch

Update | The Motorola Moto G60's latest leak may confirm the phone's RAM and SoC specs ahead of its launch

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