Phablet

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 support two-handed use during filming. It also has cold-shoe mounts for a larger-scale set-up with external lights or mics.

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 2021. Then again, it now has a rumored product name that differs from that of earlier leaks.

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 touted to compete with the Galaxy Z Flip3 instead, with a top-end chipset typically found only in the highest-end of Huawei flagship phones.

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 smartphones. It is rated for increased memory density with reduced power consumption compared to its predecessor.

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 correspondent has contributed to this rumor with a new allegation.

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 right away.

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 trademark leak may offer hope for the S Pen-toting series after all.

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 them are located in Switzerland.

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 development of this kind of iPhone - or, possibly, iPhones.

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 that it is destined for the Taiwanese chip-maker's sub-premium range next year instead.

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 watts (W) of power over an increased amount of open space to a compatible smartphone.

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 displays. Therefore, the OEM is now billed to nearly double the resources devoted to this process.

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 series.

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 mention ARM v9. Therefore, it is now projected to offer a serious challenge to the likes of Qualcomm's own next top-end mobile processor.

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 integrate LTPO technology. It is also now said to launch with the latest version of Android.

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 tipster asserts that its display is 7 inches in diagonal length at least, and, thus, belongs to the rumored X20 Max.

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 these details. It also reveals the device's launch date for the first time.

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 renders that may show how next-gen Mate-series phablets based on this technology might look. The essential effect is somewhat reminiscent of the OEM's first-gen foldable.

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 on Geekbench 5. Therefore, the beta in question might be released soon.

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 when someone tries to fold the ultra-premium device in other ways.

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 in question are from the Stranger Things franchise, and can be played without ads through their new portal.

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 onward. Nevertheless, leaks for the upcoming top-end X70 series continue apace.

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 might be on the way after all. Some of them are slated to come in foldable, ColorOS 12-powered form, no less.

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 reportedly in. The pair have outdone both the Galaxy S21 and Galaxy Note 20 lines in this regard. The OEM has hailed the event as an "all-time high" in terms of interest in foldables.

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 2 "arc-shaped" pieces of panel that effectively form the sides of the phone act as its buttons, and, possibly, other controls depending on context.

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. This new MagVOOC series consists of a slim charging puck, a power bank and a new charging stand thus far.

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 will only ever find Auto on their cars' display going forward.

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 phone. They strongly suggest that it will look much like counterparts from Samsung or Huawei, but will have rear cameras similar to those of the brand's 50-series smartphones.

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 skyward, even compared to the Mi 11 Ultra with its higher-resolution display.

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 one might show up sooner. Nevertheless, a reliable source persists in their assertion that it will not be a successor to 2020's 8T.

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 Unpacked event. It also now has renders based on what might be a patent that outlines its design and next-gen screen-extending functions.

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 new Presidio Perfect-Clear Fold line for the Galaxy Z Fold3 and Flip3.

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 a 120W wall charger in the box.

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 Dynamic AMOLED 2x display. It also offers upgrades such as the Snapdragon 888 processor.

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 and new wireless technology with its potential phablet companion.

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 the Z Fold3 in every detail, from its connectivity options to more specific display and camera resolutions.

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 during this event: the Mi Pad 5 and Mi Mix 4 smartphone. It is also possible that new members of the CC series could follow shortly.

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 then. Now, however, it is back with an invitation to join a community that will apparently help the device's development with feedback and exclusive previews.

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 camera hump designed to house 5 lenses included - one of which is very clearly a periscope lens in this new clip.

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 rumor outright with "exclusive" renders showing the accessories in question. They show a potentially appreciable take on the more up-to-date end of the category in question.

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 heat generation during everyday tasks such as gaming compared to the former.

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 event will live-stream from official websites on August 11, 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. Then again, the phone in question might yet grab some interest in that it could launch with a lesser-spotted version of the high-end Snapdragon 888 SoC.

Honor is thought to be one of a handful of OEMs that will get into the foldables game in 2021 or 2022. A well-regarded leaker now claims to confirm this is the case with some specific dimensions and details. The state-of-the-art device might have a primary display of about 8 inches in length covered with ultra-thin glass (UTG).

Samsung is now all but certain to launch a 2021 flagship called the Galaxy Z Fold3 during its next major Unpacked event. The latest leaks associated with this premium flexible-display device purport to reveal its battery capacity ahead of its launch. A prominent tipster also claims to know its top charging rate, as well as its price in at least 1 market.

BlackBerry is now linked to a 5G smartphone that will also bring the brand's hallmark physical keyboard back in 2021. A designer has released renders of what might be a new spin on this concept: one that may be made of the same material as the rest of its display panel. Then again, it is still divided into discrete QWERTY squares, thus allowing for visible mode-switching and alternative uses.

SK Hynix has announced that its latest, "10anm" DRAM modules is now nearly ready for inclusion in next-gen smartphones. It has the fastest transfer rate known to the LPDDR4 standard; furthermore, as the first of its kind to be made using the extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography technique, making it more economical in terms of silicon use.