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The Galaxy Z Fold3 may face a challenger soon. (Source: Samsung)

Rumor | The first-gen OPPO foldable phablet will have a 2K display

The electronics OEM OPPO is currently projected to produce a rival for Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold3 that might launch in 2021. Now, a prominent leaker purports to flesh this rumor out with more concrete specs for this putative foldabl...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 13 Oct 2021 18:51
The Galaxy Z Fold3. (Source: Samsung)

Samsung has now sold over 1 million Galaxy Z Fold3 and Flip3 units in South Korea

Samsung released its latest premium foldable smartphones, the Galaxy Z Fold3 and Z Flip3, to their home market of South Korea in August 2021. Now, less than 2 months later, the OEM claims to have sold its first million of these un...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 08 Oct 2021 00:12
The new Google TV logo. (Source: Google)

Play Movies & TV on Android becomes Google TV

Google has announced that its Play Movies & TV app on Android is to be reborn as Google TV with an upcoming update. This will bring the app's interface in line with that of the Mountain View giant's latest "one-stop shop" smart-sc...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 06 Oct 2021 19:00
Genshin Impact has had quite a year. (Source: miHoYo)

Spending on mobile gaming grows by nearly 8% for the third quarter of 2021

Mobile app and game downloads combined declined slightly year-on-year in the third quarter of 2021 (3Q2021), as the pandemic-era boom in this area recedes. Nevertheless, the amount of money coming in on both the Google Play Store ...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 03 Oct 2021 16:26
The new Fold P10. (Source: SmartRig)

SmallRig touts its new Fold P10 as a next-level accessory for 'pro-grade' smartphone videography

The company SmallRig has launched something that might be for those in need of something besides the typical tripod or gimbal for their mobile photography or videography. The Fold P10 is a collapsible smartphone clamp designed to ...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 03 Oct 2021 15:35
Is this a initial sign of an Honor foldable? (Source: HuaweiFans on Weibo)

More potential details of the first-gen Honor foldable surface in a new leak

The OEM Honor has been linked to the launch of its first-gen foldable phone in the past. Now, a Weibo tipster has reiterated these claims, and now also asserts the device in question might make it to launch in the final quarter of...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 01 Oct 2021 17:25
Huawei might launch a clamshell-type foldable soon. (Source: Samsung)

Rumor | Huawei will launch a clamshell foldable phone by the end of 2021

Huawei is an OEM that has already made it into the foldable smartphone market. Its latest Mate X2 is the closest contemporary to Samsung's premium Galaxy Z Fold3. Now, the Chinese electronics giant is linked to a second device tou...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 29 Sep 2021 18:27
Micron releases RAM for next-gen affordable phones. (Source: Micron)

Micron brings its latest 10nm tech to next-gen low- and mid-range phones with new 1-alpha LPDDR4X RAM

Micron Technology released DRAM based on its latest 1-alpha (or 1α) 10 nanometer (nm) process for flagship-grade mobile devices earlier in 2021. Now, the resulting type of low-power DDR (LPDDR) is trickling down to lower-end smart...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 29 Sep 2021 15:05
Could the S22 Ultra take on Note duties as well? (Source: OnLeaks)

The "Galaxy S22 Ultra with an S Pen" leak train is truly underway thanks to yet more alleged evidence

Samsung's next Galaxy S-series flagship is now distinctly touted to double as a Galaxy Note 20 Ultra successor thanks to a growing number of leaks pointing to vastly improved S Pen support in this upcoming model. Now, another corr...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 24 Sep 2021 23:12
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G is currently $200 off on Amazon

Samsung's new foldable smartphone has become very popular despite its high MSRP of $1,799 for the base version (256GB). However, Amazon is currently running a discount on it, and you can get it for $200 off and get it shipped righ...
Daniel Schmidt, 22 Sep 2021 06:46
Could the future of Galaxy Note be flexible? (Source: LetsGoDigital)

Rumor | Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold might turn into a true next-gen Galaxy Note after all

Samsung has stuck with inward-folding displays in its latest flagships thus far. This has given rise to speculation that the form-factor exists to take the Galaxy Note line's place in the world over time. However, a new design and...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 21 Sep 2021 17:32
The RAVPOWER take on MagSafe.

RAVPOWER 5,000mAh Magnetic Wireless Power Bank hands-on and review

The iPhone 13 series has just launched as the second generation of Apple flagship mobile devices with MagSafe charging. Therefore, prospective customers might be looking for new charging accessories compatible with this function. RAVPOWER makes a power bank is one released with claims of wireless-charging at faster rates than normal.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 21 Sep 2021 01:13
Google Pay expands further. (Source: Google)

Google Pay support comes to new banks in nine different countries

Google seems determined to make its own Pay app the main equivalent of Apple Pay on Android. To this end, it has secured support for the often-contactless method from a number of additional banks in 9 countries worldwide. Most of ...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 21 Sep 2021 00:43
A foldable iPhone render. (Source: LetsGoDigital)

Another leak points to a 2023 launch for the first-gen Apple foldable

Apple is currently rumored to wait until 2023 to launch its first-ever mobile device with a folding display. A new report from the South Korean media backs this timeline up. It also purports to drop further details about the deve...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 19 Sep 2021 18:42
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G review: The unrivaled folding smartphone

89% Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G review: The unrivaled folding smartphone

All-weather foldable. With the Galaxy Z Fold3 5G, Samsung has presented the third generation of its folding smartphone along with many detailed improvements. The foldable leaves a mature impression now, it looks more stable, and it has also become more affordable.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G | Qualcomm Adreno 660 | 7.60" | 271 g
Daniel Schmidt, 17 Sep 2021 06:58
MediaTek is slated to hit several highs in 2022. (Source: MediaTek)

Rumor | MediaTek's mid-range chipsets will upgrade to 5nm in 2022

MediaTek is currently believed to unveil an SoC based on an industry-leading 4 nanometer (nm) architecture in 2022. This would mean the OEM would skip the current top-end 5nm standard in the process. Now, the latest leak claims th...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 10 Sep 2021 22:27
Motorola's new Space Charge system. (Source: SparrowsNews via YouTube)

Motorola showcases its latest "Space Charging" truly-wireless power supply system

Motorola has introduced its latest development in completely wireless method of keeping mobile-device powered as "Space Charging". The OEM has now condensed this next-gen technology into a desktop transmitter rated to send up to 5...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 08 Sep 2021 16:26
Is this device a turning point for foldables? (Source: Samsung)

Samsung is slated to increase the production of displays for foldables by nearly 50% year-on-year

Samsung has already seen an uptick in the enthusiasm for foldable devices with the launch of its latest Galaxy Z Fold and Flip models. Now, its Display division is reportedly at the limits of its capacity to produce the requisite ...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 01 Sep 2021 17:46
The new Magic3. (Source: Honor)

Honor rises to become a top-3 smartphone OEM in China for July 2021

Honor has leap-frogged Xiaomi and Apple to become the third most successful mobile device OEM in its native China for the month of July 2021. This growth is most likely attributed to the sale of phones such as the mid-range 50 ser...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 31 Aug 2021 23:02
MediaTek's new flagship might be close to launch. (Source: MediaTek)

Rumor | The Dimensity 2000 is coming in 2021 with the next-gen specs to rival the Snapdragon 898

MediaTek is rumored to launch the Dimensity 2000 as its next-gen 5G flagship SoC. Now, the latest word on this chipset is that it might be announced prior to 2022 as a processor based on a 4 nanometer (nm) architecture, not to men...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 31 Aug 2021 17:54
OPPO might start making more next-gen phones soon. (Source: OPPO)

Rumor | OPPO's first-gen foldable phone will have an LTPO display

A reliable leaker has recently asserted that the Android OEM OPPO is now close to launching its first ever foldable device. Now, the same tipster has elaborated further with a new claim that this phone's main display will integrat...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 30 Aug 2021 22:08
Is this the Honor X20 Max? (Source: Weibo)

The Honor X20 Max will launch with a 7.2-inch display, a Dimensity-series processor and more

A Weibo-based leaker has posted an in-the-wild image of a phone allegedly set to launch from the OEM Honor soon. It could be taken to be the pre-existing X20 - were it not for the apparent size of the device from the back. The tip...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 30 Aug 2021 18:20
The X70 Pro Plus. (Source: Vivo)

Vivo confirms the X70 Pro Plus' design along with the flagship phone's launch date

Some recent leaks have hinted that the OEM Vivo would launch an X70 Pro Plus as the flagship of its upcoming premium Android smartphone line. Now, the company has posted a new domestic pre-order page that essentially confirms thes...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 30 Aug 2021 17:49
A "Huawei rollable" render. (Source: LetsGoDigital)

New renders hint at Huawei's potential to produce the rollable Mate-series phablets of the future

Huawei has signalled that it is ready to move on to premium devices with rollable displays, thanks to a new patent that locks its take on this next-gen type of display down. This new IP has been converted into new, high-quality re...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 30 Aug 2021 17:22
The new charging station.

RAVPOWER 120W 4-Port Desktop USB Charging Station Hands-on and Review

RAVPOWER has extended its range of high-wattage chargers with a new 120 watt (W) variant. This upgraded spec entails the potential of powering pretty much anything with a USB type-C port, some laptops included, through 2 of its 4 ports. Can its rated specs work out in real life?
Deirdre O'Donnell, 30 Aug 2021 16:09
The Galaxy S21 Ultra. (Source: Samsung)

One UI 4 allegedly draws near with the sighting of a Galaxy S21 Ultra on new software

Samsung had announced that One UI 4, an OS skin based on the upcoming Android 12 version, would become available in a preview form last month. Now, a Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra has been detected as running what could be this update ...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 29 Aug 2021 23:27
Can the Z Fold3 survive? (Source: JerryRigEverything via YouTube)

Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold3 undergoes JerryRigEverything durability testing

Samsung's new flagship, the ~US$1,800 Galaxy Z Fold3, is one of relatively few phones on the market designed to bend in half - albeit in one direction only. Now, the popular YouTube channel JerryRigEverything reveals what happens ...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 29 Aug 2021 17:08
Netflix rolls out in-app gaming. (Source: Netflix)

Netflix runs a trial of its new mobile gaming service in the Polish market

Netflix has confirmed the existence of its new mobile gaming arm through the release of its first two compatible titles. Then again, they are only available to its subscribers in Poland and on Android thus far. Both of the games i...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 29 Aug 2021 16:23
The NEX 3. Source: Vivo

Rumor | The premium Vivo NEX smartphones are back and will upgrade once a year

A Vivo executive is now quoted as saying that this Android OEM's former flagship NEX line is indeed to be brought back from the dead. It will apparently follow an annual product cycle, which will resume from the first half of 2022...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 28 Aug 2021 15:23
OPPO's first-gen foldable might look like this. (Source: LetsGoDigital)

Update | OPPO is finally ready to launch its first-ever foldable smartphone

OPPO is conspicuous in the absence of the mid-year flagship (or flagship refresh) launches in which other Android OEMs have come to indulge in 2021. However, according to a knowledgeable leaker, such devices from this company migh...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 27 Aug 2021 22:50
The Z Flip3 and Fold3. (Source: Samsung)

Update | Samsung moves over 900,000 Galaxy Z Fold3 and Flip3 units during their first week of South Korean preorders

Samsung has been taking pre-orders for its new Galaxy Z Fold3 and Flip3 premium smartphone in its native South Korea since August 17, 2021. The final stats for the 2 new flexible-display devices' first week of pre-orders are repor...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 26 Aug 2021 20:32
Huawei's new display might work out like this. (Source: LetsGoDigital)

Huawei patents what might be the most extreme form of the waterfall display yet

The OEM Huawei has had a patent for a new kind of smartphone display approved by the US Patents and Trademarking Office (USPTO). It describes a device with a screen that goes all the way down to meet the rear panel. Therefore, the...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 24 Aug 2021 22:15
OPPO launches the new MagVOOC system. (Source: Weibo)

OPPO unveils a magnetic wireless version of its VOOC fast-charging tech

OPPO is currently at the Smart China Expo 2021 to launch new additions to its VOOC line of mobile-device chargers. They are (surprise, surprise) new magnetic wireless chargers for improved attachment to their compatible phones. Th...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 23 Aug 2021 23:37
Android Auto on your phone is changing. (Source: Google)

Android 12 is now slated to replace Auto for Phone Screens with the Google Assistant

Google has reportedly developed an "Assistant Driving Mode", which will supplant Android Auto for Phone Screens with the introduction of the major 12 OS upgrade. Therefore, users with mobile devices that install this OS version wi...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 22 Aug 2021 22:25
Is this the Magic Fold? (Source: RODENT950 via Twitter)

Rumor | The Honor Magic Fold is on the way with a Galaxy Z Fold-like design, albeit a very different camera hump

According to recent leaks, the first foldable to be launched by the OEM Honor will be called the Magic Fold and might be here as soon as the last quarter of 2021. Now, a well-known tipster has posted what could be renders of this ...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 22 Aug 2021 18:25
The Mi Mix 4: be careful with this one. (Source: Xiaomi)

The Mi Mix 4 becomes the most expensive non-foldable Xiaomi phone to fix out of warranty

The Mi Mix 4 is Xiaomi's latest super-premium non-flexible smartphone. It is also the first of this category to rock an under-display selfie camera. Unfortunately, it now seems this upgrade has helped pushed its repair costs skywa...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 20 Aug 2021 17:26
A recent OnePlus 10 render. (Source: LetsGoDigital)

Signs of 2 new OnePlus "non-9T" phones show up online

A leaker claims to have found evidence of two new model numbers from OnePlus, that might thus hint at further launch events in the near future. It is possible that one of the devices in question may be planned for 2022, although o...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 17 Aug 2021 16:32
Could this be the phone of the future? (Source: LetsGoDigital)

Galaxy Z Slide: a new leak sparks rumors of a 2022 launch for Samsung's first-gen rollable-display phone

Some earlier tips may imply the prospect of an upcoming rollable phone from Samsung that will be called the Galaxy Z Slide. Now, its latest leak suggests that it might even be ready to take the Z Fold series' place at a 2022 Unpac...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 16 Aug 2021 16:05
Speck announces Presidio Perfect-Clear Fold cases for the Galaxy Z Flip3 and Fold3

Speck announces Presidio Perfect-Clear Fold cases for the Galaxy Z Flip3 and Fold3

Samsung seems to believe foldable phones are the future; however, that future has come with the potential disadvantage of cases that come in 2 parts and do not cover their hinges. However, Speck has addressed this issue with its n...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 14 Aug 2021 22:35
The 100W Mi Wireless Charging Stand. (Source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi launches its latest 100W Mi Wireless Charging Stand

Xiaomi has announced its latest top-end Mi Wireless Charging Stand. It has the same premium build as its predecessor, although it upgrades to a maximum rate of 100 watts (W). The new accessory supports the Mi Mix 4, and comes with...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 14 Aug 2021 17:27
Samsung's latest flagship saga finally unfolds. (Source: Samsung)

Samsung debuts the Galaxy Z Fold3 as its first-gen under-display camera flagship

The Galaxy Z Fold3 has finally become official as the headline act of Samsung's latest Unpacked event. The ultra-premium device has premiered as the first one from this OEM with an under-display camera (UDC) for its main 7.6-inch ...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 11 Aug 2021 18:12
Xiaomi's CEO and the new Sound speaker. (Source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi finds its new Sound with its latest smart speaker

The new Mi Mix 4 dominated its product launch today (August 10, 2021); however, this did not stop its maker introducing new ecosystem products to go along with it. The new Xiaomi Sound is a speaker that shares an audio partnership...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 10 Aug 2021 17:57
The Z Fold3 might look like this. (Source: WinFuture)

Galaxy Z Fold3: famous tipsters drop the upcoming super-flagship's most comprehensive specs-related leak yet

Samsung is all but certain to unveil the next-gen Galaxy Z Fold on August 11, 2021. However, new leaks from well-known sources purport to spoil this event with full-scale specs for the ultra-premium device. They purport to outline...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 07 Aug 2021 18:15
Xiaomi hypes Lei Jun's upcoming address. (Source: Weibo)

The Mi Mix 4 and Mi Pad 5 may be revealed during an upcoming speech from Xiaomi's CEO

Xiaomi's CEO, Lei Jun, is reportedly planning to address the OEM's fans during an upcoming August 2021 speech. This announcement has led to rumors that the executive will unveil 2 of the company's most hotly-awaited new devices du...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 03 Aug 2021 15:50
OnwardMobility's latest announcement. (Source: OnwardMobility)

The first true signs of a 5G BlackBerry emerge with a new waitlist announcement

The start-up OnwardMobility announced that it had secured the classic BlackBerry mobile device brand back in 2020, then unveiled plans to make such a phone with 5G. However, the company has gone very quiet on the subject since the...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 26 Jul 2021 21:43
Is this a P50 Pro chassis? (Source: YouTube)

An alleged Huawei P50 Pro dummy goes hands-on in the wild, possibly confirming 5 rear cameras in the upcoming flagship

A new video doing the rounds online shows its maker handling what is described as a "Huawei P50 Pro (dummy)". Presuming it is genuine, it may thus confirm numerous previous leaks for the phone, those pointing to an extra-large cam...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 26 Jul 2021 15:37
Surprisingly, this is not a first-gen Realme NUC. (Source: GizmoChina)

Realme's upcoming MagDart wireless charging series' design is allegedly captured in new renders

Realme's application to trademark the term "MagDart" led to pretty instantaneous speculation that the OEM is preparing what amounts to an Apple MagSafe clone for release in the near future. A tech blog purports to confirm this rum...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 22 Jul 2021 15:39
The Z Fold3's latest render. (Source: GSMArena)

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 will stay cooler while gaming compared to the S21 Ultra: new leak

Samsung's 2021 Galaxy Z Fold flagship is projected to launch with the same Snapdragon 888 as its inflexible counterpart, the S21 Ultra, as sold in some regions. Now, a prominent leaker asserts that the former will cope better with...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 21 Jul 2021 16:36
The new Galaxy Unpacked show is finally official. (Source: Samsung)

Update | Galaxy Unpacked, unleashed: Samsung sets an August 2021 date for the launch of its latest premium devices

The Galaxy Z Fold3 and Flip3 are just 2 of the most keenly awaited new Samsung devices rumored to launch in the third quarter of 2021. Now, the OEM has finally chosen a date for this event. It has confirmed earlier tips that the e...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 21 Jul 2021 00:17
A Huawei P50 render. (Source: SlashLeaks)

Rumor | Huawei will launch the P50 (and nothing else) at the end of July 2021

It has been thought that Huawei would launch a whole series of premium P50 mobile devices in mid- to late 2021. However, the latest word on this subject is that it will be launched in a much more restrained form on July 29, 2021. ...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 18 Jul 2021 17:34

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