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The new Mac Mini and DTK are practically indistinguishable. (Image source: Apple)

Apple to offer developers a US$200 in exchange for returning US$500 Developer Transition Kits; cheapest M1 hardware starts at US$699

Gone are the days when Apple would give developers an iMac to return a Developer Transition Kit (DTK). Instead, the company now expects developers to return its latest DTK for a US$200 coupon off an M1 Mac, the cheapest of which r...

Alex Alderson, 05 Feb 2021 17:11

An artist's impression of what the Apple mixed reality headset currently looks like mid-development. (Image: The Information)

More details, including eye-watering price, for Apple's mixed reality headset revealed

More details have surfaced about Apple’s mixed reality headset including an impression of what it looks like and its eye-watering price tag. If you thought that Apple jumped the shark with the pricing of the Airpods Max at US$500,...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 05 Feb 2021 10:41

The Xiaomi Mi 10 2021 New Year Edition is expected to sport a Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 processor. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Mi 10 2021 New Year Edition phone, box, and price appear in marketing material: Rumored 120 Hz AMOLED and Snapdragon 870 for 3,399 yuan (US$525)

The Xiaomi Mi 10 2021 New Year Edition phone has turned up in some marketing images posted by the official Xiaomi account on Chinese social media. There is a good look at both the likely Snapdragon 870-powered Mi 10 from the rear ...

Daniel R Deakin, 05 Feb 2021 07:03

The Mi 11 will be €50 cheaper than the vanilla Galaxy S21. (Source: Xiaomi)

Mi 11 tipped to launch with €799 base MSRP on the global market

The Mi 11 will make the trip from China to the global market on February 8, and it appears that the most important question about that launch event has now been answered. Going by new information, the Mi 11 could launch in Europe ...

Ricci Rox, 04 Feb 2021 20:08

The Exynos 2100 is on average slightly faster than the Snapdragon 888. (Image Source: GizmoChina)

Unprecedented multi-core performance variance: the Exynos 2100 SoC can score anywhere between 3,200 - 4,073 points in Geekbench multi-core tests

Most tests show that the Exynos 2100 is slightly faster than the Snapdragon 888, but some Exynos samples even manage to break the 4,000-point barrier in the Geekbench 5 multi-core tests, which essentially makes them on par with Ap...

Bogdan Solca, 04 Feb 2021 17:19

The Galaxy F62 features a larger screen and a quad-camera setup on the back. (Image Source: EntertainmentBox)

Specs for the Samsung Galaxy F62 mid-range smartphone leak out

This model will again be exclusive for the Indian markets, but, apparently, it is a rebranded Galaxy M62, which should launch in other regions too. It features quite a few improvements over the F41 model, including a slightly larg...

Bogdan Solca, 04 Feb 2021 16:35

Dated but impressive fan-made concept render of a potential Xiaomi Mi Fold with Mi Mix inspiration. (Image source: TechConfigurations)

Xiaomi Mi Mix 4 or Mi Mix Fold could cost over US$1,500 of your folding money but is likely to feature under-display camera technology

A potential Xiaomi Mi Mix 4 or Mi Mix Fold with under-display camera technology could end up with a price tag of 10,000 yuan (US$1,548/€1,289). Xiaomi’s CEO, Lei Jun, has asked his followers on Weibo if they would be willing to bu...

Daniel R Deakin, 04 Feb 2021 10:21

Android 11 update arrives for the Mi 10T and Mi 10T Pro

After gracing the Redmi Note 9S with the Android 11 update days ago, Xiaomi has now set its sights towards the Mi 10T series, with the Mi 10T and Mi 10T Pro currently receiving the Android 11 update in India. The OTA is a 2.8 GB d...

Ricci Rox, 04 Feb 2021 08:15

The Wiretrustee carrier board features four SATA 2.0 connections. (Image source: Wiretrustee)

Raspberry Pi: Transform the popular single-board computer into a NAS with up to four hard drives

The Wiretrustee carrier board utilises the power of the Raspberry Pi Compute Module 4 as network-attached storage (NAS). The carrier board supports up to four HDDs or SSDs and features physical ports that the Compute Module 4 lack...

Alex Alderson, 03 Feb 2021 19:43

Fresh Huawei Mate X2 renders hint at a clean new foldable experience

Huawei is rumored to launch a new foldable phablet called the Mate X2 soon. According to a new render, it will be a considerable departure from its predecessor in that it will have a design quite like that of its probable main riv...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 03 Feb 2021 18:01

A new report by Counterpoints Research tells us about the global semiconductor market

TSMC has the largest market share in the global semiconductor manufacturing industry: Counterpoints Research

A Counterpoints Research study has determined that TSMC has 28% of the market share in matured nodes (40nm and below), making it the world leader in the global semiconductor manufacturing market. UMC, SMIC and Samsung take second,...

Anil Satyanarayana, 03 Feb 2021 14:46

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

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Apple to offer developers a US$200 in exchange for returning US$500 Developer Transition Kits; cheapest M1 hardware starts at US$699

More details, including eye-watering price, for Apple's mixed reality headset revealed

Xiaomi Mi 10 2021 New Year Edition phone, box, and price appear in marketing material: Rumored 120 Hz AMOLED and Snapdragon 870 for 3,399 yuan (US$525)

Mi 11 tipped to launch with €799 base MSRP on the global market

Unprecedented multi-core performance variance: the Exynos 2100 SoC can score anywhere between 3,200 - 4,073 points in Geekbench multi-core tests

Specs for the Samsung Galaxy F62 mid-range smartphone leak out

Xiaomi Mi Mix 4 or Mi Mix Fold could cost over US$1,500 of your folding money but is likely to feature under-display camera technology

Android 11 update arrives for the Mi 10T and Mi 10T Pro

Raspberry Pi: Transform the popular single-board computer into a NAS with up to four hard drives

Fresh Huawei Mate X2 renders hint at a clean new foldable experience

TSMC has the largest market share in the global semiconductor manufacturing industry: Counterpoints Research

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

90% Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra Smartphone Review: Improved in many ways, but not all

Camera Comparison: Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra vs Galaxy S20 Ultra

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

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

77% OnePlus Nord N100 smartphone review: 200-Euro phone with premium features?

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

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

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

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

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

League of Legends: Wild Rift Android benchmarks and iOS benchmarks

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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