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The 1100 may be out in its first phone soon. (Source: MediaTek)

Vivo's MediaTek Dimensity 1100-powered phone is slated to launch in March 2021

The Dimensity 1100 is an SoC MediaTek has introduced as a one-step-down option from its new flagship, the 1200. The OEM Vivo is rumored to be one of the first, if not the first, to produce a phone based on it. According to a new l...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 03 Feb 2021 00:44

The Exynos 2100 is a big improvement over the Exynos 990 nonetheless. (Source: Samsung)

Performance vs Efficiency: How does the Exynos 2100 compare to the Snapdragon 888?

The Exynos 2100 and the Snapdragon 888 are the two major Android flagship chipsets for this generation, and much has been said about Samsung's Exynos finally catching up to Qualcomm's best, especially after the debacle with the Ex...

Ricci Rox, 02 Feb 2021 21:11

The Galaxy A52 in full alleged color. (Source: Voice)

The Samsung Galaxy A52 is captured in 3D and "Awesome" color ahead of its launch

The Galaxy A52 is a keenly-anticipated Samsung mid-ranger as it is projected to come with quad rear cameras and 4G/5G variants. Its launch has been set in stone as it has now been listed on the TENAA regulatory database. Meanwhile...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 02 Feb 2021 17:41

The Find X3 Pro might look like this. (Source: Weibo)

OPPO Find X3 Pro: a new SlashLeaks post purports to confirm many important specs of the upcoming flagship phone

The OPPO Find X3 Pro has allegedly been spotted tearing up benchmarks prior to its March 2021 launch. Its latest leak allegedly comes directly from a cloud-testing website belonging to its OEM. It seems to affirm the screen resolu...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 01 Feb 2021 23:32

The Black Shark 4 may have a centered front camera. (Image Source: Digital Chat Station on Twitter)

Xiaomi Black Shark 4 and Asus ROG Phone 4/ROG Phone 5: ROG Phone 4/5 seems to offer 32% higher capacity for the same thickness, but Black Shark 4 features 120 W fast charging

A few specifications of the upcoming Xiaomi Black Shark 4 and the Asus ROG Phone 4/5 have leaked online. While it is common knowledge that these gaming phones will be powered by the Snapdragon 888, we are now getting to know a few...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 01 Feb 2021 21:31

The OnePlus Nord N100 is a well-equipped smartphone for under 200 Euros (~$241). But there's strong competition...

Nord N100: Is the cheapest smartphone from OnePlus cheap enough?

90 Hz display, large battery, fast charging, stereo speakers: The OnePlus Nord N100 has a lot to offer. Nevertheless, OnePlus fans might be disappointed by the 200-Euro (~$241) smartphone...

Florian Schmitt, 01 Feb 2021 19:05

The Mate X series may get a new member soon. (Source: Huawei)

Huawei will launch the Mate X2 soon, according to a new leak

The Mate X2's launch has been anticipated for some time, even with its maker Huawei's trade-war woes. A new post from a Weibo-based leaker assures the public that the device will debut "soon", with the 5nm chipset, design and feat...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 01 Feb 2021 18:32

The Redmi Note 9 Pro is likely to follow. (Source: Xiaomi)

The Redmi Note 9S and Mi 10 Ultra are now receiving Android 11

After rolling out the Android 11 update to the Poco X2 and Mi Note 10 Lite last month, Xiaomi is now seeding a similar update to the popular Redmi Note 9S. The update is based on MIUI 12, as expected, and is slowly arriving for gl...

Ricci Rox, 01 Feb 2021 13:08

The POCO M3 is finally coming to India. (Source: Twitter)

The POCO M3 is to launch in India "with 6GB RAM only" on February 2, 2021

The POCO M3 is the global version of the impressively successful Redmi Note 9 4G/LTE that launched in China in 2020. Now, it is finally coming to India, and in its 6GB RAM flavor no less, whereas it sells as a 4GB phone in some ot...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 31 Jan 2021 22:46

Galaxy Tab S: much the same in 2021? (Source: YouTube)

Rumor | The Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 series is an iterative, Snapdragon 888-powered upgrade over the S7s

A YouTube-based tipster has asserted that successors to the premium Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 and S7+ slates are on the way. However, it seems they will be not much more than Snapdragon 888-powered versions of those 2020 models. Then ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 31 Jan 2021 17:34

A Spectra 580 ISP infograph. (Source: Qualcomm)

ZTE's Axon 30 Pro will launch with a 200MP main camera from Samsung: new leaks

The tipster WHYLAB now claims that the newly-hyped ZTE Axon 30 Pro will launch with a new image sensor called the S5KGND. This, apparently, is Samsung's rumored new 200MP sensor, possibly the most powerful of 2021. It is projected...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 30 Jan 2021 18:38

The SQFMI Watchy was available to order for US$44.99. (Image source: SQFMI)

Watchy: The open-source smartwatch with an e-Paper display will soon be available to order again

SQFMI has brought its open-source smartwatch to market, and for just US$44.99. The Watchy features an e-Paper display and features an ESP32 processor.

Alex Alderson, 29 Jan 2021 23:05

Hardkernel announced the ODROID Go Super in December 2020. (Image source: Hardkernel)

ODROID Go Super: Handheld retro console with a 5.0-inch display is now orderable for US$89.95

The ODROID Go Super features a larger display than its predecessor, along with improved battery capacity and additional buttons. The handheld console is now orderable for US$89.95, but its price is expected to drop to US$80 follow...

Alex Alderson, 29 Jan 2021 22:54

Could this be an upcoming under-display camera phone? (Source: YouTube)

The "Meizu 18" turns up on YouTube with an under-display selfie camera

Meizu is expected to launch smartphones with the Snapdragon 888 flagship-grade processor soon. A new leak purports to show one of them (possibly the 18, 18 Pro or 18 Max) with a completely edge-to-edge screen. This suggests it wil...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 29 Jan 2021 17:54

The Apple M1 in the Mac mini consumes considerably less power than its Intel and PowerPC-based predecessors. (Image source: Apple)

Apple details the power consumption savings of the M1 in the Mac Mini compared to previous models

We already know that the Apple M1 SoC offers substantial performance and battery life improvements compared to Intel-powered MacBooks. However, Apple has shared the rated-power consumption of the M1 in the Mac mini, providing comp...

Alex Alderson, 29 Jan 2021 17:49

Two 2021 Android flagships go head to head. (Source: YouTube)

The Snapdragon 888 version of the Galaxy S21 Ultra proves slower, but possibly more stable, than the Xiaomi Mi 11 in a new video

Earlier, the YouTuber Frankie Tech tested the Xiaomi Mi 11 and iQOO 7 - the only phones with the latest Snapdragon 888 processor at the time - in terms of their AnTuTu benchmarking performance, and found that both phones seemed to...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 28 Jan 2021 21:06

The Vivo V2072A may be more interesting on the inside. (Source: Google Play Console)

Vivo might be the first OEM to launch a Dimensity 1100-powered phone

MediaTek invented a whole new tier of its high-end mobile chipsets with the introduction of the Dimensity 1100 alongside its outright flagship counterpart the 1200. A new leak indicates that Vivo has a device with this new premium...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 28 Jan 2021 19:03

The Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G. (Source: Xiaomi)

Redmi Note 10 series likely set to emulate Redmi K40 and Mi 11 by shipping without a charger

The Redmi K40 series has been all but confirmed to ship without a charger by default and it appears the Redmi Note 10 series could also tow that path. Redmi executive Lu Weibing has now heavily hinted as much, which could pave the...

Ricci Rox, 28 Jan 2021 10:55

An improbable Meizu 18-series render. (Source: Weibo)

Meizu is the latest OEM rumored to ship 2021 flagship phones without chargers

The tipster Digital Chat Station claims to have found new premium phones from Meizu on the 3C regulatory website. One might be called the 18 and support 30-watt (W) charging, while the other might be a 40W 18 Pro. However, despite...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 27 Jan 2021 18:57

Pipo showcased the W12 in late 2019. (Image source: Pipo)

Pipo W12: A 2-in-1 Microsoft Surface alternative with LTE, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 850 and a 3:2 display for under US$450

With the W12, Pipo combines a Qualcomm Snapdragon 850 chipset, up to 8 GB of RAM and a 37 Wh battery in a 2-in-1 form factor. The device has a high-resolution 3:2 display and up to 8 GB of RAM.

Alex Alderson, 27 Jan 2021 00:10

The Huawei Mate 10 Pro. (Source: Slickdeals)

Huawei dazzles the Mate 10 Pro with an update yet again, brings hope to Mate 20 Pro owners

Huawei has now blessed owners of the Mate 10 Pro with yet another update after the last one was sent out back in October. The update brings a security patch for some major vulnerabilities, which should gladden the hearts of Mate 2...

Ricci Rox, 26 Jan 2021 18:01

DOOGEE updates its rugged S88 series with more RAM and a new main camera

The DOOGEE S88 Pro stood out among toughphones with its 10,000mAh battery and the "robot-eye" LEDs in its rear panel. The new S88 Plus retains these, but also comes with 8GB of RAM, as opposed to 6GB in its predecessor. It also pa...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 26 Jan 2021 17:15

The design of the iMac has remain unchanged since 2012. (Image: Apple)

Apple iMac: Complete redesign incoming alongside a cheaper external monitor option, but Face ID must wait for a later iteration

Apple has done nothing to the iMac design since 2012, and its huge bezels have not aged well. However, a new report claims that Apple is finally on the verge of unveiling a complete redesign. The new-look iMacs will launch alongsi...

Alex Alderson, 26 Jan 2021 14:31

The Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro is expected to have an SD 888 processor and 120 Hz AMOLED panel. (Image source: Weibo/WHYLAB)

Suspect Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro live image greeted by mixed response for the upcoming Snapdragon 888 smartphone

An alleged live photo of the Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro has been shared on Chinese social media and has been met with something of a lukewarm response so far. The Snapdragon 888 phone has been called “ugly”, with the Mi 11 Pro having a larg...

Daniel R Deakin, 26 Jan 2021 11:56

Samsung has its own automotive SoC line. (Source: Samsung)

The Samsung Exynos platform for Tesla self-driving cars is to upgrade to 5nm: new report

Samsung has partnered with Tesla to supply its cars with processors for their "auto-pilot" functions in the past, although the silicon in question has come from 14 nanometer (nm) process nodes. However, a Korean news outlet now as...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 26 Jan 2021 00:34

Blackview will launch the BL8000 soon. (Source: Blackview)

Blackview announces that the BL8000 rugged phone will have the MediaTek Dimensity 1200

Blackview touted its Dimensity 800-powered BL6000 Pro as the "toughest 5G phone in the world" on its launch. Now, it has an upcoming successor, the BL8000, which upgrades to the Dimensity 1200 - MediaTek's new flagship SoC. This c...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 25 Jan 2021 23:52

A "Motorola Ibiza" render. (Source: TechnikNews)

Motorola's "Ibiza" may launch soon as a phone with Android 11 and Wi-Fi 5

Motorola seems to be carrying on with its new 2021 trend of resort island-based code-names for its upcoming budget phones. The latest of these is apparently the "Ibiza", a device rumored to launch with the new Snapdragon 480 SoC f...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 25 Jan 2021 23:18

We could see AMD's Radeon mobile GPU in action alongside an Exynos-branded SoC this year

Leak suggests that AMD and Samsung's Radeon mobile GPU could be launched sometime in Q2 or Q3 2021

A new leak suggests that Samsung's upcoming Exynos 1000 and Exynos 2000 series SoC could come with an AMD Radeon GPU. They are likely to be launched in Q2 or Q3 2021, presumably alongside the Samsung Galaxy Note 21 or Galaxy Z Fol...

Anil Satyanarayana, 25 Jan 2021 12:17

The Mi 11 is proving to be quite the hit. (Source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi has already made over US$600 million from Mi 11 sales in just 21 days

Xiaomi has announced that it sold over a million units of the Mi 11 in just 21 days. This comes after selling 350,000 units on the first day, and over 500,000 by the tenth. All of this translates into over US$600 million of revenu...

Ricci Rox, 25 Jan 2021 08:28

The Poco X2 is now receiving Android 11. (Source: Xiaomi)

The Poco X2 receives the stable Android 11 update as an early build hits the Redmi Note 9 4G

Xiaomi has sent out the stable Android 11 update to a few of its phones, and the next in line is the Poco X2. The Poco mid-range phone is now receiving the stable beta Android 11 update along with the January security update. The ...

Ricci Rox, 24 Jan 2021 08:41

Is this a real Motorola Edge S teaser? (Source: Twitter)

A new Motorola Edge S leak puts the smartphone's launch date at January 26, 2021

The Motorola Edge S might be the first Android device to launch with the new Snapdragon 870 SoC. According to a new allegedly official poster, this event is scheduled for later in January 2021. It also seems to confirm its quad re...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 23 Jan 2021 18:45

An alleged Galaxy A52 rear panel. (Source: 91Mobiles)

The Samsung Galaxy A52 is cleared for an imminent launch with new certifications

The Galaxy A52 is an upcoming Samsung phone, the release of which is all but confirmed through new Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) and Wi-Fi Alliance certifications. Then again, its additional specs, the Snapdragon 750G SoC...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 23 Jan 2021 18:12

The Honor V40 5G is expected to ship with Google services in global markets. (Image: Honor)

Honor V40 5G official, could skirt US bans directed at former parent company Huawei

Honor has launched the V40 5G flagship smartphone. Although developed when Honor was still owned by Huawei, the device is the first to be launched by its new owners. This could help skirt the US ban on Huawei which means that it s...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 23 Jan 2021 10:54

The 3nm race is on: Samsung allegedly invests US$10 billion in Austin, TX semiconductor facility

As TSMC pushes ahead with their plans for 3nm FinFET lithography, Samsung's reportedly investing over US$10 billion in an Austin, TX facility to take their own 3nm manufacturing strategy forward.

Arjun Krishna Lal, 23 Jan 2021 09:41

Realme X9 Pro set to debut with the new MediaTek Dimensity 1200

Taiwanese chip makers MediaTek recently launched two new SoCs in the form of the Dimensity 1100 and Dimensity 1200. While neither chipset has appeared on any device yet, the latter has been slated to feature on an upcoming Realme ...

Ricci Rox, 23 Jan 2021 09:17

The Samsung Galaxy Note series nears its end as the Galaxy Z range expands. (Image source: Samsung - Note20/Flip)

Alleged Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 specs and price predictions arrive just as more tech tipsters sound the death knell for the Galaxy Note series

Specs and price predictions for the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 foldable smartphone have started appearing on social media just as well-known tech commenters have been ringing the death knell for the Samsung Galaxy Note serie...

Daniel R Deakin, 23 Jan 2021 07:37

A concept render of the rumored redesigned MacBook Air. (Image: Macrumors)

Apple working on high-end MacBook Air, bringing back SD card slot and more to the MacBook Pro range

2021 is going to be a big year for fans of Apple’s Macs as the company sets down the path of reengineering many of its designs around its super efficient, yet powerful Apple silicon chips. Bloomberg reports that Apple is working o...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 23 Jan 2021 05:42

The PicoSystem is a handheld games console based around the RP2040 microcontroller. (Image source: Pimoroni)

Raspberry Pi Pico: Pimoroni announces multiple devices based on the Pico's new RP2040 microcontroller, including a handheld games console

Pimoroni has announced multiple devices utilising the RP2040 microcontroller, following the Raspberry Pi Pico's announcement yesterday. A highlight of the bunch is the PicoSystem, which transforms the RP2040 into a handheld games ...

Alex Alderson, 22 Jan 2021 21:13

The OPPO Find X3 Pro might launch with a 4,400mAh battery, 65W charging and ColorOS 11.2

The OPPO CPH2173 is an upcoming device that has been spotted in several leaks over the last few weeks. Based on its alleged specs, it is likely to be a Find X3-series flagship. It has now been certified by the FCC and 3C authoriti...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 20 Jan 2021 23:49

The Sony Xperia 10 III comes with a 12 MP main camera sensor. (Image source: Voice/OnLeaks)

Sony Xperia 10 III revealed in all its old-fashioned glory: Naming scheme and design are immediately pilloried

Renders of the Sony Xperia 10 III smartphone have been shared online. The upcoming midrange device features a typical Xperia design that has already been met with some criticism. On top of that, commenters have also been ridiculin...

Daniel R Deakin, 20 Jan 2021 21:34

It seems the Capri Plus is a Moto G-series phone. (Source: TechnikNews)

The mysterious "Capri Plus" phone is identified as the Motorola Moto G30 in a new leak

Motorola has been linked to a new series of budget phones code-named "Capri" and "Capri Plus" as of late. The latter of these - also known as the XT-2129 - has been approved for launch by the Thai regulator NBTC. It has also let i...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 20 Jan 2021 18:14

The Realme Race Pro will succeed the Realme X50 Pro as the company's flagship device. (Source: Realme)

Realme Race Pro set to do battle with the Mi 11 Pro: 160 Hz QHD+ OLED and 125 W charging to take center stage

Redmi rivals Realme is set to launch its first phone with a Snapdragon 888 in the near future. The device, said to be the Realme Race Pro, will feature impressive specifications, with the most notable being a supposed 160 Hz QHD+ ...

Ricci Rox, 20 Jan 2021 14:55

MediaTek has launched two new SoC, the Dimensity 1100, and Dimensity 1200

The MediaTek Dimensity 1200 and Dimensity 1100 are MediaTek's newest 6nm, 5G-ready chipsets featuring Cortex-A78 cores

MediaTek has launched two new Dimensity-branded chipsets, the Dimensity 1200 and Dimensity 1100. The former is MediaTek's latest ARM Cortex-A78-powered flagship offering which performs on par with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865, whil...

Anil Satyanarayana, 20 Jan 2021 12:22

Popular smartphone game Cut the Rope has be reimagined for the WOWCube. (Image: CubiOs Inc)

WOWCube reimagines the Rubik's cube as a digital gaming device, more

CubiOs Inc. is on the cusp of launching one of the most interesting gaming systems we’ve seen. The WOWCube is in some ways a digitalized take on the famous Rubik’s cube on the surface, but beneath its eight distinct surfaces lies ...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 20 Jan 2021 11:47

The Mi 11 takes the iQOO 7 on during an online test. (Source: YouTube)

A Xiaomi Mi 11 vs. iQOO 7 benchmarking video may be an early hint of overheating issues with the Snapdragon 888 SoC

The Snapdragon 888 is Qualcomm's latest flagship-grade mobile processor, and as such is only available in a tiny handful of phones to date. The first 2 of these, the iQOO 7 and Xiaomi Mi 11, have already exhibited thermal-manageme...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 19 Jan 2021 22:57