Tilt Shift: We tested the OnePlus 9 Pro's new photo modeNot only has the camera of the OnePlus 9 series been optimized in cooperation with Hasselblad, but a new mode has also been added: Tilt Shift. We took a look at what you can do with it.Florian Schmitt, 01 Apr 2021 06:42
89% OnePlus 9 Pro smartphone review: High-end phone charges twice as fastTo the top with a cult camera? The OnePlus 9 Pro is comparatively inexpensive for a high-end phone in 2021, but it still aims to impress with a lot of features and a great screen. Does the new cooperation with Hasselblad also improve the camera quality?Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G | Qualcomm Adreno 660 | 6.70" | 197 gFlorian Schmitt, 01 Apr 2021 06:41
Realme launches the V13, an affordable new 5G phone that might also go international soonThe V13 is a new Realme phone launched on the Chinese market today. Admittedly, its processor - the MediaTek Dimensity 700 - has been seen before. It is joined by a 90Hz display and a 5000mAh battery in its latest vehicle, which, ...Deirdre O'Donnell, 31 Mar 2021 22:48
Arm unveils its latest v9 architecture as a solution for the AI- and security-focused futureThe ubiquitous chip-design IP-holder Arm perceives the future as one in which processing demands will trend strongly towards AI and data-security needs while moving away from general computing. The company aims to meet it with its...Deirdre O'Donnell, 31 Mar 2021 18:40
The Realme GT Neo debuts with the Dimensity 1200 SoC, a 120Hz AMOLED display and a sub-US$300 starting priceThe Realme GT Neo has launched as the world's first Dimensity 1200-powered phone. This new MediaTek flagship processor has debuted in a chassis with many potential advantages, including an FHD+ AMOLED screen with an up-to-date ref...Deirdre O'Donnell, 31 Mar 2021 17:13
The Surge C1 is Xiaomi's return to the in-house chipset marketA select handful of mobile device OEMs design their own custom silicon, and Xiaomi has just re-joined these ranks with the new Surge C1. Unlike other first-party chipsets, this one is a new image signal processor designed specific...Deirdre O'Donnell, 31 Mar 2021 00:08
The ZTE S30 Pro is the world's latest 144Hz display smartphoneZTE has launched its new S30 series of Android phones today (March 30, 2021). Its flagship is the Snapdragon 768G-powered Pro variant, which debuts with a 6.67-inch FHD+ AMOLED display that boasts HDR10+ support, 800 nits of brigh...Deirdre O'Donnell, 30 Mar 2021 22:48
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE: a new variant with the Snapdragon 865 SoC, but without 5G, may be on the wayThe FE is a popular and well-priced variant of Samsung's Galaxy S20 range. New leaks suggest that the OEM is not quite done with its release cycle yet, as it now has a 4G/LTE-only version of its Snapdragon 865-powered SKU ready to...Deirdre O'Donnell, 30 Mar 2021 16:48
MediaTek Dimensity 1200 trades blows with the Snapdragon 870 ahead of Realme GT Neo debutThe MediaTek Dimensity 1200 is scheduled to debut on the Realme GT Neo on March 31. The new chipset by MediaTek appears to be an excellent performer like its predecessors, with benchmarks showing it trading punches with the Snapdr...Ricci Rox, 30 Mar 2021 16:06
Apple books out initial production run of next-generation 4 nm wafers from TSMC for its new Mac chipsApple has booked TSMC’s initial production of the first next-generation 4 nm process node wafers according to Digitimes. The first chips to roll off the production line will be destined for Apple’s Mac line, which of course includ...Sanjiv Sathiah, 30 Mar 2021 12:41
Unparalleled Apple Silicon performance: TechTuber calculates 20-core M1Z outscores a 64-core Ryzen Threadripper 3990X while M1P with 128-core iGPU beats a GeForce RTX 3080A TechTuber has offered up some staggering guesses for the potential performance of future M1 Apple Silicon SoCs. With an M1Z chip defeating a Ryzen Threadripper 3990X in Geekbench multi-core and an M1P part surpassing a GeForce R...Daniel R Deakin, 30 Mar 2021 09:47
Xiaomi touts the Mi AX9000 as the industry's next big thing in Wi-Fi 6 routersXiaomi'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 boxXiaomi 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
MediaTek dethrones Qualcomm, becomes the world's largest mobile SoC supplier of 2020Helped 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: Xiaomi's Mi 11 Ultra is the new kingAlthough 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 launches as a new global Redmi K40 Pro Plus variantXiaomi 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
The 2021 Redmi gaming phone will launch with a flat display: new leakRedmi 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
Rumor | The upcoming Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 Plus Lite has 4G/LTE and 5G variantsRecent 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
A probable Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro makes it onto Geekbench just before its launchThe 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
Mi 11 Ultra and Mi 11 Pro to be first Xiaomi phones with IP68 rating as specs are revealed ahead of launchXiaomi 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
Huawei officially announces a release for HarmonyOS, starting with the Mate X2Huawei 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
Xiaomi hints at a debut for its new in-house chipset at the Mi 11 Ultra launch eventXiaomi 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 IndiaThe 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
Samsung launches the Galaxy S20 FE 5G with the Snapdragon 865 SoC in IndiaSamsung 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
Rumor | The Realme GT Neo will launch with a 120Hz display, a 4,500mAh battery, 65W charging and a 3.5mm jackThe 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
84% Microsoft Surface Pro X Review - Microsoft's ARM-based tablet with poor compatibilityToo many limitations. The Surface Pro X comes with an ARM-based processor and an integrated LTE modem, which is why it is an interesting device for those who appreciate portability. However, in everyday use, the combination of an ARM SoC and Windows 10 results in a lot of limitations, and the battery life is also quite poor.Microsoft SQ1 | Qualcomm Adreno 685 | 13.00" | 1 kgAndreas Osthoff, 26 Mar 2021 13:47
Xperia Compact and Xperia Ace 2 rumor mill cranks up a notch thanks to salt-pinching appearance of Sony A smartphone with Snapdragon 480 SoCA 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 launches as one of the world's few Snapdragon 768G-powered phonesiQOO'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's vice-president warns of price hikes for its smartphones as the chip shortage reaches for their marketXiaomi'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
Samsung is now tipped to launch a phone called the Galaxy F52 5G soonThe 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
Raspberry Pi: Transform the Compute Module 4 into a fully-fledged PC with the All-In-One PiChipsee 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 Raspberry Pi 400 gets a Cyberdeck with Adafruit's CYBERDECK Bonnet display add-onThe 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
Qualcomm launches the Snapdragon 780G, mid-range SoC with two high-performance Arm Cortex-A78 cores from the Snapdragon 888Qualcomm 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
M1 PassMark promotion over Intel Core i7-11700K clarifies the damage Apple Silicon has done to Rocket LakeThe 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
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 UltraThere 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 ProRealme 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
Linux is back on smartphones: The PinePhone Beta Edition starts at US$150 and fails to impressWith 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
Two new Apple iMacs have been spotted in macOS 11.3The 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
No bridges burned: Intel wants to produce Apple's future ARM-based processors after releasing anti-Mac ad campaignLooks 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
New iPad Pro tablets look set to be powered by A14X SoC that can deliver Apple M1-like performanceIt 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
Latest iMac discontinuations could point to impending announcement of Apple Silicon M-series iMac models but chip shortages may cause more hardware delaysIt 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
CutiePi: The tablet based on the Raspberry Pi gets a performance upgradeThe 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 devicesOnePlus 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
Mi Pad 5 size rumor and potential launch date: Apple iPad Pro in Xiaomi clothingA 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
Possible Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3 hits Geekbench with better scores than modern Intel processors, but it is no match for the Apple M1Qualcomm 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 Samsung Galaxy S21 series' US sales triple those of the S20 lineThe 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 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
Potentially named the OnePlus Nord N20, details of the OnePlus Nord N10's successor surfaceOnePlus 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 RAMMotorola 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
Black Shark 4 Pro kicks Xiaomi Mi 10S off the top spot in DXOMARK smartphone audio chartThe 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