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The GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU has shown up on Geekbench (image source: Razer)

GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU makes Geekbench debut alongside new Razer Blade 16

The top-spec Razer Blade 18 variant has shown up on Geekbench. It features a GeForce RTX 5090 graphics card, a Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 CPU and 32 GB of RAM.
Anil Ganti, 20 Jan 2025 16:16
The Magic V3. (Image source: Honor)

Honor Magic V4 tipped to debut alongside compact flagship counterpart in 2025

Honor is now backed to release an expanded, range of flagship Android smartphones in 2025, a new small-screen option included. Pretty much all of them are tipped to run on the new top-end Snapdragon 8 Elite processor, the larger M...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 20 Jan 2025 16:14
Samsung's new 200 MP telephoto camera will differ from the ISOCELL HP9 offered to other Android OEMs. (Image source: Samsung)

Leaker names major camera upgrade planned for future Samsung Galaxy S26 flagship

Rumours about Samsung's Galaxy S26 series are already underway. According to a report from a typically reliable source, Samsung is currently evaluating the usage of a new camera sensor for the Galaxy S26 Ultra, which could bring a...
Alex Alderson, 20 Jan 2025 16:10
According to leaker Timur222, Respawn's Star Wars strategy game will be unveiled in April 2025. (Image source: EA)

Leak suggests imminent reveal of new Star Wars strategy game

According to well-known leaker Timur222, the reveal of a Star Wars strategy game first announced in January 2022 is just around the corner. The timing seems likely, as it aligns with the upcoming Star Wars Celebration in Japan.
Marius Müller, 20 Jan 2025 15:03
The Sony PlayStation 6 is likely to launch sometime in 2027, powered by a next-gen AMD SoC that is rumored to be design complete. (Image source: GPT4)

Sony PlayStation 6 rumored to launch in 2027, will be powered by AMD UDNA GPU

The PlayStation 6 is likely set to see the light of day in 2027, which is what a recent rumor by a reliable industry tipster seems to indicate. Armed with 3D V-Cache and an AMD UDNA GPU, the PlayStation 6 appears all set to bring ...
Sambit Saha, 20 Jan 2025 15:00
Another leak suggests that the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim may not launch in the US (Image source: Samsung - edited)

Leak names the possible countries where the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim may launch

The rumored Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim isn't expected to launch with the other phones that will debut at the upcoming Unpacked event. However, it could debut sometime in May, and a new leak has shed light on its availability.
Abid Ahsan Shanto, 20 Jan 2025 14:33
The fourth-gen iPhone SE might be launching soon. (Image source: AppleTrack)

No iPhone 16e after all: Code leak reveals evidence of iPhone SE 4, iPad Air with M3, and iPad 11

Clues hinting at the existence of the fourth-gen iPhone SE and new iPad models have been discovered in the iOS 18.3 code, suggesting these products may launch soon. This leak has revealed not only the processor in the next iPad Ai...
Hannes Brecher, 20 Jan 2025 13:27
The RTX 5090 and the RTX 5080 feature 32 and 16 GB of GDDR7 memory, respectively. (Image source: Nvidia, Moore's Law Is Dead, edited)

RTX 5090 and RTX 5080 launch supply to be quite limited: AIB RTX 5090 stock could be on same level as RTX 3090

Launch supply of the RTX 5090 and RTX 5080 is reportedly going to be tight. According to Moore's Law Is Dead, the RTX 5090 stock at launch from AIB's is expected to be on the same level as the RTX 3090, a GPU that also had pretty ...
Fawad Murtaza, 20 Jan 2025 13:18
It's unclear what the rumored "Small Surge" chip inside the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is for (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi 15 Ultra tipped to feature self-developed 'Small Surge' chip

Past reports have suggested that Xiaomi is working to introduce an in-house smartphone SoC. While this rumored 3nm SoC may still be months away, the company could pack an in-house "Small Surge" chip in the Xiaomi 15 Ultra.
Abid Ahsan Shanto, 20 Jan 2025 12:41
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra will be unveiled on January 22 (image source: Notebookcheck)

Galaxy S25 Ultra: 16 GB RAM variant might not be available globally

A new leak says Samsung could restrict some higher-end Galaxy S25 Ultra variants to a handful of markets. Only India, China, South Korea and Vietnam will get to buy the variant with 16 GB RAM.
Anil Ganti, 20 Jan 2025 11:26
The MacBook Air is set to get an OLED panel in 2029. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Rumor: Apple MacBook Air with OLED display postponed in favor of model with better LCD

After the iPad Pro received an upgrade to a high-quality tandem OLED display last year, the MacBook Pro is set to follow suit next year. According to the latest rumors, however, it will take much longer than previously expected fo...
Hannes Brecher, 20 Jan 2025 11:10
The next-generation Apple iPhone SE is unlikely to differ optically from the iPhone 14. (Image source: AppleTrack)

Apple iPhone 14 vs. iPhone SE 4 or iPhone 16e: Photos show marginal differences

The next-generation Apple iPhone SE is expected to be marketed as the iPhone 16e, enabling a more affordable entry into the iPhone 16 series. Images now show how minor the differences between the iPhone 16e and the iPhone 14 shoul...
Hannes Brecher, 20 Jan 2025 11:10
The OnePlus Open 2 has just shown up on Geekbench (image source: Notebookcheck)

Snapdragon 8 Elite: 7-core variant shows up on Geekbench alongside OnePlus Open 2

A new Oppo Find N5 (aka OnePlus Open 2) Geekbench listing shows us how the 7-core Snapdragon 8 Elite variant fares against its 8-core counterpart. As expected, both chips fare similarly in single-core performance, and the differen...
Anil Ganti, 20 Jan 2025 10:47
The Open Canvas feature on OnePlus Open or OnePlus Pad could become part of Android 16. (Image source: OnePlus)

Android 16 may get one of the best OnePlus features

Anyone who uses a OnePlus Open or OnePlus Pad will most likely love the feature. Rarely has a OnePlus software feature received so much positive feedback as the Open Canvas multitasking feature introduced with the first OnePlus fo...
Alexander Fagot, 20 Jan 2025 00:51
The Realme Neo 7, launched in December, features a large 7,000mAh battery. (Image source: Realme)

Realme Neo 7 SE: 7,000mAh battery phone receives 3C certification

The Realme Neo 7 SE has received 3C certification, indicating that its launch in China is imminent. The phone is expected to feature a large battery, similar to the standard Neo 7.
Huzefa Baloch, 19 Jan 2025 19:41
The "Galaxy A26 5G". (Image source: MySmartPrice)

Samsung Galaxy A26 5G tipped to launch as affordable Android smartphone in various regions

The next generation of Samsung Galaxy A-series smartphones are projected to bring unprecedented charging speeds to their line, albeit in their higher-end variants. The presumably cheaper A26 5G is also backed to be able do its own...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 19 Jan 2025 18:19
The "GT 7". (Image source: TENAA)

Realme GT 7 leaks as upcoming Android smartphone with flagship-grade charging

Realme is said to have a vanilla version of its current Android flagship in the works - and the smartphone in question is apparently matching that description more and more by the leak. Its latest tip makes reference to the same c...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 19 Jan 2025 17:47
The small screen Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 phones could feature 6,000+mAh batteries (Image source: Qualcomm - edited)

Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 flagship phones tipped to feature up to 7,000mAh batteries

More and more manufacturers are switching to SiC batteries, but it seems that the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 flagship phones will use a new battery solution. This could lead to rated capacities of up to 7,000mAh.
Abid Ahsan Shanto, 19 Jan 2025 16:45
The OnePlus 13. (Image source: OnePlus)

OnePlus 13 Mini: Key specifications of compact flagship phone leaked

The OnePlus 13 series recently launched in the global market. Now there are rumors of a third model: the OnePlus 13 Mini. A new leak shares potential key specifications of the upcoming compact flagship phone.
Huzefa Baloch, 19 Jan 2025 15:43
Nintendo Switch 2 could launch at $449 (Image source: Nintendo - edited)

Nintendo Switch 2 leak reveals possible launch price of new gaming handheld

After weeks of leaks, Nintendo has officially showcased the Switch 2. While the announcement gave a detailed look at the gaming handheld, the company didn't share anything about the price, which a new leak has shed light on.
Abid Ahsan Shanto, 19 Jan 2025 14:00
iOS 19 will allegedly feature a redesigned Camera app. (Image source: fpt.)

iOS 19: Leak suggests major redesign of the Camera app

A new leak reveals a potential redesign of the Camera app in iOS 19. The redesigned app appears to draw inspiration from the design language of VisionOS.
Huzefa Baloch, 18 Jan 2025 20:59
The Carp logo on the Casio G-Shock x Hiroshima Toyo Carp collab watch is accompanied by red indices and accents against a black background. (image source: Great G-Shock World)

New Casio G-Shock GA-2100 x Hiroshima Toyo Carp collab watch spotted with early February release date

Hiroshima Toyo Carp and Casio have collaborated yet again for a new G-Shock GA-2100 limited edition model. Featuring the team’s red and black colors, the watch is priced at ¥18,000 (~$115) and launches on February 1.
Anubhav Sharma, 18 Jan 2025 19:40
The RTX 5090 will, unsurprisingly, be hard to get at launch. (Image source: Nvidia)

GeForce RTX 5090 and RTX 5080 buyers to face "extremely limited" stocks in Germany

According to a recent post on PCGH, the RTX 50-series gaming GPUs, including and especially the flagship RTX 5090, will witness limited supply at launch, at least in Germany. A select few retailers at the higher rungs of Nvidia's ...
Sambit Saha, 18 Jan 2025 19:19
Image source: Samsung

New Galaxy S25 leak confirms minor price increase in India

A new leak has shed light on how much the Galaxy S25, Galaxy S25 Plus and Galaxy S25 Ultra could cost in India. The first two will get a minor price bump, while the third will cost the same as its last-gen counterpart.
Anil Ganti, 18 Jan 2025 13:21
The Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 GPU packs 33% more GPU cores than its predecessor. (Image source: Nvidia, Unsplash, edited)

GeForce RTX 5090 crushes RTX 4090 in Blender benchmark, leads predecessor by almost 37%

A recently uploaded listing on Blender Open Data has revealed how well the RTX 5090 performs in Blender, using the OptiX rendering engine. The result appears to line up almost exactly with what we would have expected from the Blac...
Sambit Saha, 18 Jan 2025 13:13
The OnePlus Open. (Image source: OnePlus)

OnePlus Open 2: Leak reveals design of world's thinnest foldable smartphone

A new leak reveals details of the upcoming Oppo Find N5. The phone is expected to be launched as the OnePlus Open 2 for the global market.
Huzefa Baloch, 18 Jan 2025 10:54
A new rumour reveals what AMD has lined up for 2026 (image generated by Leonardo.ai)

AMD's 2026 roadmap leak hints at 3D V-cache for potential PlayStation chip and Strix Halo successor

A new leak from Chiphell talks about AMD's plans for 2026. Alongside, new CPUs and GPUs, we'll also get an improved version of Strix Halo with 3D V-Cache. Additionally, Sony plans to use the tech in its upcoming offerings, likely ...
Anil Ganti, 18 Jan 2025 10:32
Samsung Galaxy S26 series could feature 65W fast charging support (Image source: Samsung - edited)

Samsung Galaxy S26 series tipped to better compete with Chinese flagships in charging speed

Samsung's Galaxy S25 series is expected to feature up to 45W wired and 25W wireless charging, but the 2026 flagship line could see an upgrade. At least, that's what one of the recent reports is suggesting.
Abid Ahsan Shanto, 18 Jan 2025 08:25
Image source: Samsung

Galaxy S25 Slim leak hints at limited availability of Samsung's upcoming thin flagship phone

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim is unlikely to join the other flagship phones in the lineup at the upcoming Unpacked event. It's rumored to launch in May, but the company may not introduce it in the US.
Abid Ahsan Shanto, 18 Jan 2025 07:30
Samsung will lean heavily on its AI software portfolio to promote the Galaxy S25 series. (Image source: Samsung)

Update | Official Samsung Galaxy S25 promotional video rears its head in new leak as full specs also appear

Samsung's next flagship smartphones are right around the corner. Right on cue, the first official promotional video has leaked online, which was swiftly joined by complete specifications for not just the Galaxy S25 and Galaxy S25 ...
Alex Alderson, 17 Jan 2025 20:56
The RTX 5090D is an RTTX 5090 with cut-down AI and crypto capabilities. (Image source: Nvidia)

Nvidia RTX 5090D vs RTX 4090: 20% boost in gaming performance without DLSS or frame generation

The GeForce RTX 50-series launch was something of a mixed bag. While Nvidia's AI-driven DLSS 4 and frame-generation allows for some incredible FPS figures, the improvements in terms of raw performance appears to be far more modest...
Sambit Saha, 17 Jan 2025 18:46
The Galaxy XCover7. (Image source: Samsung)

Samsung Galaxy XCover 7 Pro switches to Qualcomm silicon in new leak

Samsung's latest 'rugged' smartphone is powered by MediaTek's Dimensity 6100+ chipset. Its allegedly upcoming Pro variant is thought to launch with a processor from Qualcomm instead. The change could confer more power and speed on...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 17 Jan 2025 17:46
The Vivo V40. (Image source: Vivo)

Vivo V50: Design, color options, and other key details revealed

The Vivo V series features mid-range smartphones. The series is expected to receive the new V50 lineup soon. Ahead of official confirmation, the Vivo V50 has received Taiwan's NCC certification, revealing key details.
Huzefa Baloch, 17 Jan 2025 15:03
 

Update | One UI 7 leak hints Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim on track to be released later in 2025

Samsung is set to unveil the Galaxy S25 series at the coming Unpacked event, but the rumored Slim model will reportedly miss out on the January 22 launch. However, a One UI 7 firmware leak suggests that it's still being worked on ...
Abid Ahsan Shanto, 17 Jan 2025 10:20
The Galaxy S26 Ultra could even offer a battery as large as 6000 mAh. (Image Source: Samsung)

Samsung Galaxy S26 series potentially set to feature significantly larger batteries

The Samsung Galaxy S25 series is set to arrive next week with a serious battery handicap compared to its peers. That could be set to change with next year's Galaxy S26 series, though, with a new leak now touting the adoption of si...
Ricci Rox, 16 Jan 2025 23:36
The Realme P2 Pro 5G. (Image source: Realme)

Realme P3: Leak reveals details of the upcoming budget smartphone

The Realme P3 series is expected to launch soon with three new models: the standard P3, P3 Pro, and P3 Ultra. A new leak has revealed key details about the standard P3 model, including its memory configurations and color options.
Huzefa Baloch, 16 Jan 2025 19:39
Could these devices get even smaller soon? (Image source: Motorola)

Android OEMs tipped to start making foldable versions of Pro Mini smartphones in the future

The era of the compact flagship smartphone has begun with the release of devices such as the Vivo X200 Pro Mini and Xiaomi 15. Now, handsets of this size are backed to start getting even more portable with an upgrade to foldable m...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 16 Jan 2025 17:47
The Galaxy S25 Slim may be less than 15% thinner than the Galaxy S25 Plus. (Image source: Ice Universe)

Similarities between Samsung's Galaxy S25 Plus and Galaxy S25 Slim shown in comparisons

Samsung is expected to take on Apple with a new slimmer flagship this year. New comparisons suggest that the Galaxy S25 Slim could face a rival in the form of the Galaxy S25 Plus though, not just the rumoured iPhone 17 Air.
Alex Alderson, 16 Jan 2025 16:30
The next budget iPhone will likely launch in more colours than the two shown. (Image source: Sonny Dickson - edited)

Apple iPhone 16e pictured as iPhone SE spiritual successor before early 2025 launch

A well-known leaker has shared a first look at what could be Apple's next iPhone SE. Now expected to launch later this quarter as the iPhone 16e, the more affordable iPhone leans even harder into the classic design of the iPhone 4...
Alex Alderson, 16 Jan 2025 16:18
Samsung will advertise the Galaxy S25 series alongside other existing Galaxy devices. (Image source: via Samsung)

Update | Samsung Galaxy S25: Official promos leak showing new 'Now Brief' AI features and new camera for Galaxy S25 Ultra

The arrival of the Galaxy S25 series is almost upon us. In the meantime, sources have published new promotional materials relating to all models, including the Galaxy S25 Ultra. High-resolution product images have surfaced ahead o...
Alex Alderson, 16 Jan 2025 15:12
 

Update | Samsung Galaxy S25 series leak gives a glimpse at new Galaxy AI feature

The Samsung Galaxy S25 series launch is getting close, but the leak train is still rolling. One of the recent leaks shared the official posters of the lineup, and one of the images gave a glimpse of a new Galaxy AI feature. Update...
Abid Ahsan Shanto, 16 Jan 2025 07:55
AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT specifications leak

AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT GPUs appear online - specifications and January 23 retail launch leaked

It looks like one particular Danish electronics retailer has already listed the AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT, potentially revealing the GPUs retail availability. Another listing out of Germany has tipped the exact specifications of the R...
Julian van der Merwe, 15 Jan 2025 23:55
TSMC will not be manufacturing high-end chips for Samsung in the immediate future (image source: TSMC)

TSMC reportedly rejected offer to manufacture Exynos chips

Previously, it was rumoured Samsung wanted to mirror Intel's strategy and use TSMC as a stop-gap solution for its Exynos chips. That won't happen now because the Taiwanese chipmaker has apparently rejected the deal.
Anil Ganti, 15 Jan 2025 21:53
Here's what the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim could look like (image source: Smartprix)

Galaxy S25 Slim pictured for the first time via new renders

A new leak gives us our first look at the Galaxy S25 Slim. Design-wise, it doesn't deviate from its non-Slim counterparts, but that's fine because its key selling point will be its razor-thin form factor.
Anil Ganti, 15 Jan 2025 20:27
The "Oppo A5". (Image source: Experience more via Weibo)

Oppo A5 leaks as cheaper, yet longer-lasting, version of new waterproof smartphone

The Oppo A5 Pro recently debuted as a new Android smartphone with an unusually high amount of ingress protection for its mid-tier specs. Now, it is said to have a vanilla sibling in the wings with the same design and display. Howe...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 15 Jan 2025 19:08
The Xiaomi 15 Pro. (Image Source: Memory/Weibo)

Xiaomi 15S series launch plans outed in new leak

After launching the Xiaomi 15 Ultra in a few months, Xiaomi looks geared to refresh the Xiaomi 15 series later in the year with the Xiaomi 15S series, in the same manner as the Mi 10S and Xiaomi 12S lineups.
Ricci Rox, 15 Jan 2025 18:25
Official Samsung Galaxy S25 series cases will be available in multiple colors (Image source: Evan Blass)

Samsung Galaxy S25 series: Leak gives an early look at the official protective cases

The launch of the Samsung Galaxy S25 series is on the horizon, and a fresh leak has now given an early look at the official protective cases for the upcoming flagship phones.
Abid Ahsan Shanto, 15 Jan 2025 18:18
An "iPhone 17 Air" render. (Image source: AppleTrack via YouTube)

iPhone 17 Air and Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim batteries sized up in new leak

Apple is thought to launch an ultra-slim version of the latest iPhone in 2025. Its edge in terms of design might come with a major trade-off, however, according to a typically accurate leaker. The same might apply to the 17 Air's ...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 15 Jan 2025 17:11
The Mix Flip. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 tipped to launch with design update and camera downgrade

Xiaomi is tipped to launch a second-generation clamshell-style foldable Android smartphone with potentially substantial upgrades such as the latest Snapdragon 8 Elite processor for top-end handsets. Despite that, it is also now sa...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 15 Jan 2025 16:12
DJI is expected to introduce a bumper crop of devices this year, Osmo Action 2 pictured. (Image source: DJI)

Leaker hints at new DJI release in cryptic post after recent Osmo Action 6 and Osmo Nano action camera rumours

A renowned leaker of future DJI releases has piped up with a new cryptic post about an upcoming product from the company. Fresh from the release of the DJI Flip, the leaker implies that DJI's next product launch will be occurring ...
Alex Alderson, 15 Jan 2025 15:20

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