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This phablet might have more competition soon. (Source: Huawei)

The first-gen Honor foldable phone will have an 8-inch main display: new leak

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 d...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 14 Jul 2021 15:59

The Z Fold3 might look like this. (Source: Evan Blass)

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 battery, charging and price details emerge in new leaks

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 ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 13 Jul 2021 17:50

A designer imagines a next-gen BlackBerry. (Source: Behance)

New renders hint at a BlackBerry with an interesting take on the physical keyboard of the future

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 ma...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 12 Jul 2021 16:30

SK Hynix launches its latest kind of mobile DRAM. (Source: SK Hynix)

SK Hynix' most advanced 10nm LPDDR4 DRAM for mobile devices is now in mass production

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 mad...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 12 Jul 2021 15:13

The Galaxy Z Fold3 in one of its alleged new colors. (Source: Twitter)

Galaxy Unpacked: a famous leaker purports to spoil the Samsung event with an entire threadful of leaks

Samsung has yet to specify when its next Galaxy Unpacked event will take place or what will debut during the show. However, Evan Blass has released an entire salvo of tweets revealing pretty much every device to be showcased there...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 11 Jul 2021 22:15

LG holds off on its plan to sell iPhones in South Korea

LG's choice to leave the Android smartphone market has left empty space on shelves within the OEM's flagship physical stores in its native South Korea. The company had intended to put it to potentially lucrative use by allowing Ap...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 11 Jul 2021 15:12

The Galaxy Z Fold3 might look like this. (Source: 91 Mobiles)

Samsung gears up for Galaxy Unpacked with a new Galaxy Z Fold3 certification

Samsung has long been rumored to introduce its 2021 flagship foldable as the Galaxy Z Fold3. Now, a telecomms regulator has inadvertently revealed these leaks to be true in approving it for sale in Thailand. Meanwhile, another tip...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 11 Jul 2021 00:23

OPPO designs its own take on the Mi Mix Alpha. (Source: LetsGoDigital)

Rumor | OPPO is working on its answer to Xiaomi's Surge C1 chip

Xiaomi announced a resumption of its in-house mobile chipset project with the launch of the Surge C1, a custom image-signalling processor (ISP) found in the premium Mi Mix Fold. Now, a famous leaker asserts that OPPO is working on...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 07 Jul 2021 15:34

A new Galaxy S22 Ultra render. (Source: LetsGoDigital)

No 200MP camera for the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra: new leak

Samsung is rumored to be working on a next-gen 200MP mobile image sensor for debut in the 2022 Galaxy S-line flagship. However, the reliable leaker Ice Universe seems all but certain this tip will not work out in reality. Instead,...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 06 Jul 2021 22:01

Next-gen Snapdragon leaks are out there already. (Source: Qualcomm)

Rumor | Qualcomm splits Snapdragon 895 orders between Samsung and TSMC

Qualcomm is said to be working on the successor to the Snapdragon 888 processor already, which is to be based on an advanced 4 nanometer (nm) process. Now, a famous leaker asserts that not only is this SoC's Plus variant also bein...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 04 Jul 2021 20:15

The Galaxy S21 Ultra in its new color. (Source: Best Buy)

Samsung releases the Galaxy S21 Ultra in a new color via Best Buy in the US

Samsung initially launched its early 2021 flagship smartphone, the Galaxy S21 Ultra, in a number of colors including Phantom Black and Phantom Gray. However, its latest option freshly released to the US market is a little less sob...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 03 Jul 2021 16:43

A famous leaker shows what might have been with discarded Xiaomi Mi 11-series designs

Xiaomi's Mi 11 flagship smartphones have launched with fairly novel squircle-shaped rear camera modules of varying (and occasionally extreme) shapes that house large individual lenses. However, according to sketches apparently obt...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 03 Jul 2021 15:49

Longer TikTok videos are coming soon. (Source: TikTok)

TikTok unveils its plan to increase video length by up to 2 minutes each

TikTok has been marked since its launch by its limit of 60 seconds per portrait-oriented post. Now, however, it has announced that this hallmark property of its app is to get more flexible soon. The option to make 3-minute videos ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 02 Jul 2021 15:44

A new Z Fold3 render. (Source: 91Mobiles)

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 reportedly surfaces on Geekbench 5 ahead of launch

Samsung is predicted to launch the Galaxy Z Fold3 as its next premium foldable smartphone in August 2021. Now, a new benchmarking leak allegedly confirms its super-flagship status, with specs including 12GB of RAM and Android 11 o...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 02 Jul 2021 14:38

Vivo patents the "flight-cam phone". (Source: WIPO via LetsGoDigital)

Drone-phone: Vivo patents a mobile device with a tiny removable UAV

Racks of multiple cameras in the same smartphone just don't cut it any more...or so the OEM Vivo seems to believe, based on its latest patent. It depicts a mobile device with a cavity large enough to house its very own miniature d...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 02 Jul 2021 12:48

Rumor | Vivo plans to release flagship foldable, rollable and slidable phones soon

Increasingly 'futuristic' mobile devices such as rollable and slidable phones are projected to join their slightly more familiar foldable counterparts on the market soon. A new leak of trademarking activity suggests that the OEM V...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 27 Jun 2021 14:14

An alleged Z Flip 3 promo. (Source: GSMArena)

New Galaxy Z Fold and Z Flip 3 rumors might imply hope for cheaper foldable flagships in 2021

The latest generation of Samsung's foldable flagships are projected to be announced in August 2021. The Z Fold3 and Z Flip3 are said to be right on track for this event, having now entered mass production. Interestingly, they are ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 20 Jun 2021 17:57

The Mate 40 series might get successors after all. (Source: Huawei)

The Huawei Mate 50 is not cancelled after all: new leak

According to recent rumors circulating around China's tech media, Huawei may be obliged to skip updating its Mate series of premium phablets in 2021. However, the latest word is that this launch is back on. Then again, the 50 seri...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 20 Jun 2021 15:01

Google might be about to enhance Find My Device. (Source: XDA)

Rumor | Google is working on cloning Apple's Find My service

Google already provides a Find My Device service for Android. Now, a new leak suggests that it is working on making it more like Apple's version. The Mountain View giant is reportedly working on a new OS option that allows devices...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 19 Jun 2021 18:44

The Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra is a very powerful high-end smartphone.

Verdict for the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra - The flagship smartphone needs some polishing

The Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra proved to be a very capable smartphone in our review. It is the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra’s true competitor. However, there is still some room for improvement, especially in terms of software.

Marcus Herbrich, 17 Jun 2021 23:57

Google announces a new feature for Messages. (Source: Google)

Google brings end-to-end encryption for the Messages app out of beta

Google has been testing the ability to send texts, files and photos through its Messages service with end-to-end encryption for some time. Now, it has announced that it is to become available for the stable version of this app. Th...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 16 Jun 2021 23:47

2021 might not see a next-gen Mate. (Source: Huawei)

Rumor | Huawei will skip launching the Mate 50 series of phablets in 2021

Huawei usually launches premium mobile devices known as the Mate series in the third quarter of the year. However, according to the latest word from the Chinese media, an upgrade for the current 40 line will not be forthcoming thi...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 16 Jun 2021 18:00

Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra facing battery drain issues June 2021

Samsung's Galaxy S21 Ultra has battery drain issues

What appears to be a widespread issue is affecting Galaxy S21 Ultra devices and looks like the camera app is the culprit. In some cases, the battery drain can go as far as 21 percent in seven hours and only 15 minutes of screen ti...

Codrut Nistor, 15 Jun 2021 17:57

The 888 may have been supplanted in its industry already. (Source: Qualcomm)

Rumor | Several Android OEMs are working on their next-gen Snapdragon-powered flagship phones already

Leaks concerning a successor to Qualcomm's current top-end mobile SoC, the Snapdragon 888, have only just started to emerge. Nevertheless, there are hints that phone manufacturers have been sent samples of this alleged "895" to te...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 14 Jun 2021 23:12

Samsung makes its own line of Exynos CPUs. (Source: Samsung)

Rumor | Samsung will manufacture the Snapdragon 895 alongside the Exynos 2200, both of which will be 4nm

A new Twitter leak suggests that Samsung has won the contract to supply Qualcomm with the successor to its flagship mobile SoC, the Snapdragon 888. Should this be the case, the South Korean giant will make this chipset alongside i...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 13 Jun 2021 20:00

Samsung shows off some ISOCELL JN1 samples. (Source: Samsung)

Samsung breaks pixel-size records with the new 50MP ISOCELL JN1 sensor

Samsung has delivered on an earlier teaser with the launch of the ISOCELL JN1 camera for mobile devices today (June 10, 2021). It packs the industry's smallest pixel size of 0.64 microns, which fits in well with its relatively tin...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 10 Jun 2021 20:00

Samsung hints that a new, affordable-class ISOCELL mobile image sensor will launch soon

Samsung has announced that its next new ISOCELL sensor for smartphone cameras is "for everyone", thereby suggesting a new, mid-range variant is slated to join this series soon. The OEM has invited its Twitter audience to "stay tun...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 08 Jun 2021 14:34

MIUI 12.5.1 on Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro details, update available in Europe in early June 2021 (Source: Own)

Android 11-based MIUI 12.5.1 brings the Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro back in business

Although not perfect, MIUI 12.5.1 pushes the Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro out of the red zone and irons out most of the bugs present in MIUI 12.1.5. The latest Android 11-based update for this handset makes the whole interface snappier and c...

Codrut Nistor, 07 Jun 2021 18:30

Galaxy Z Fold3: new leaks hint at a foldable flagship with even more bulk compared to its predecessor

Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold2 sits at the bleeding edge of current consumer mobile tech thanks to its foldable display. However, this spec comes with a drawback: it is easily twice the depth of the average 'normal' smartphone when clos...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 05 Jun 2021 18:56

This toggle in Android is set to get more powerful soon. (Source: Google)

Google announces its answer to App Tracking Transparency on iOS

Google has reportedly informed developers that it will introduce a new setting in Android that allows users to suspend Advertiser ID sharing across apps. The measure might boost privacy, although some app-makers might argue that i...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 05 Jun 2021 16:52

Qualcomm may have a new top-end SoC in the works. (Source: Qualcomm)

Qualcomm SM8450: Lenovo confirms plans for phones based on the Snapdragon 888's successor already

Several specs for the SM8450, Qualcomm's purported next generation of flagship chipsets for mobile devices, have emerged quite recently. Not long afterward, a Lenovo executive has reportedly confirmed that the OEM will develop pho...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 04 Jun 2021 21:35

The Wireless Charger Pad Trio. (Source: Samsung)

Rumor | Samsung will launch a new, improved wireless charging pad soon

A Twitter-based leaker claims that Samsung has a new, AirPower-like wireless charger in the works. This pad is apparently thinner than its closest pre-existing counterpart, thanks to slimmer coil and thermal-management technology....

Deirdre O'Donnell, 03 Jun 2021 21:18

A new render for what might be the next Moto G. (Source: TechnikNews)

The new 5G version of the Motorola Moto G Stylus might launch soon, as per new leaks

Recent leaks have pointed to a mysterious Motorola phone with the code-name of Denver, rumored to have a stylus and a new affordable-grade Qualcomm processor. Now, it has just surfaced again, on Geekbench and as a registered Bluet...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 03 Jun 2021 20:46

AMD RDNA 2 confirmed to hit next-gen Exynos SoC (Source: AMD)

Computex 2021 | Next-gen Exynos chip, confirmed to feature AMD RDNA 2 with ray tracing and variable shading

What has been only a rumor so far is finally official: AMD CEO Lisa Su has confirmed during her Computex 2021 keynote speech that the next-gen Exynos SoC will feature a custom AMD RDNA 2 architecture with ray tracing and variable ...

Codrut Nistor, 01 Jun 2021 13:42

Huawei 3 nm Kirin SoC could arrive next year according to trademark documents

Huawei might launch a 3 nm Kirin SoC next year

Although Huawei has been facing many problems lately, both software- and hardware-related, the infamous Chinese brand is now working on a next-gen 3 nm SoC. Currently known as the Kirin 9010, this high-end piece of hardware should...

Codrut Nistor, 24 May 2021 12:01

A "Galaxy Z Slide" render. (Source: LetsGoDigital)

Samsung trademarks what could be the product name for its first-gen rollable phone

Samsung has just applied to trademark the words "Z Slide" with the EU's intellectual property office (EUIPO). Given the category this new potential product name falls into, it gives the profound impression of belonging to a device...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 23 May 2021 17:34

The second-latest FreeBuds 4 leak. (Source: Weibo)

Huawei's upcoming FreeBuds 4 leak in new live images ahead of their launch

Huawei has confirmed that it will launch its latest ANC TWS earbuds, the FreeBuds 4, very soon. However, a new Weibo post may have spoiled their reveal with new hands-on images. They suggest that the accessories will resemble thei...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 17 May 2021 23:46

Xiaomi launches the FlipBuds Pro as its latest TWS earbuds with ANC

Xiaomi's FlipBuds Pro are the OEM's first TWS earbuds with triple-mic active noise cancellation. They also feature a dedicated audio chip from Qualcomm, Bluetooth 5.2 and up to 28 hours of battery life. These high-end specs do mak...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 13 May 2021 23:52

The latest Z Fold3 render. (Source: Twitter)

Galaxy Z Fold3: a new leak purports to spill detailed camera specs for the upcoming foldable

The 2021 Samsung Galaxy Z Fold is a device with leaked renders that have generally hinted at triple rear cameras, not to mention an inaugural under-display selfie shooter, thus far. A leaker now claims to outline their actual reso...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 11 May 2021 14:15

TCL's latest 17.3-inch laptop screen. (Source: TCL)

TCL's latest display showcase includes a 4K×2K mini-LED panel for 17.3-inch laptops

TCL's latest press event served to unveil next-gen displays for the TVs, rollables or laptops of the near future. They include new 15.6- and 17.3-inch panels described as ultra-high-res with scope for ultra-thin bezels. The confer...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 09 May 2021 17:44

Sony Xperia PRO premium smartphone with Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 (Source: Sony Europe)

Sony launches the Xperia PRO in Europe

Advertised as the world’s first smartphone with HDMI input, the new Xperia PRO by Sony is now official in Europe at a price of almost US$3,000. Shipments will kick off on May 10 and pre-orders are already live. This premium handse...

Codrut Nistor, 06 May 2021 11:36

One of Samsung's latest trademark applications. (Source: EUIPO via LetsGoDigital)

Next-gen Samsung Galaxy-series phones or watches could get tougher with "Armor Skin" and "Armor Layer" technology

Recent reports suggest that Samsung is developing an "Armor"-themed series of new design features for its next-gen mobile devices, the latest of which could be applied to rear panels, displays or both. These leaked marketing buzzw...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 01 May 2021 15:41

A Mate X2 undergoes the bend test. (Source: YouTube)

The foldable Huawei Mate X2 faces the JerryRigEverything bend test

What happens when you bend a ~US$3,000 foldable phone the wrong way? Fans of the YouTube channel JerryRigEverything can now find out, as the Huawei Mate X2 has paid it a visit. Its new chassis endured various tests of its robustne...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 30 Apr 2021 22:57

Samsung might be working on this kind of next-gen foldable. (Source: LetsGoDigital)

Samsung might announce "Pro-Shield" tech for "Armor Frame"-enhanced next-gen devices soon

Samsung is reportedly developing the new "Armor" frame for the smartphones of the immediate future. Now, a new tip suggests the OEM might combine it with another new feature called Pro-Shield. It is apparently destined for various...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 30 Apr 2021 14:54

HarmonyOS may have started to hit user devices. (Source: YouTube)

The Huawei Mate X2: now on HarmonyOS, according to new reports

The Mate X2 foldable phablet has been slated as the first device to see a public roll-out of Huawei's new in-house software, HarmonyOS. According to some knowledgeable Weibo users, the OEM has now started this process off. It seem...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 27 Apr 2021 20:17

The Sony Xperia Z Ultra came in a choice of several colors and sported a Triluminos display. (Image source: Sony)

Sony Xperia Z Ultra could finally be in line for a long overdue large-screen smartphone successor

A brief post by a noted leaker has led to speculation that Sony could be actually working on a very belated successor to the Xperia Z Ultra. The large-screen Sony Xperia Z Ultra was released in 2013 and was considerably wider than...

Daniel R Deakin, 27 Apr 2021 08:31

Huawei launches the Mate X2 4G/LTE. (Source: Huawei)

Huawei releases a 4G/LTE-only version of the Mate X2 foldable phone

Huawei launched its Mate X2 flagship in February 2021 with a new design and a sky-high price-tag, even for a foldable device. Its new refresh might be a slightly better deal, however. It has the exact same specs as before - except...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 25 Apr 2021 18:17

Xiaomi introduces the Mi Mix Fold. (Source: YouTube)

The Xiaomi Mi Mix Fold might get a global launch, according to a new leak

It could be said that Xiaomi's Mi Mix Fold is the best flexible-display device on the 2021 market thus far. However, it debuted as a Chinese-market exclusive. Then again, the tipster Mukul Sharma has uncovered evidence that could ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 25 Apr 2021 15:54

MIUI 12.1.5 on Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro details April 2021 update (Source: Own)

Android 11-based MIUI 12.1.5 hits the Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro and most bugs are now gone

After a buggy update from Android 10 to Android 11, the Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro finally gets things right. The MIUI 12.1.5 update that includes last month's security patch feels snappier and some of the most annoying issues of its prede...

Codrut Nistor, 22 Apr 2021 10:40

Phablet

The first-gen Honor foldable phone will have an 8-inch main display: new leak

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 battery, charging and price details emerge in new leaks

New renders hint at a BlackBerry with an interesting take on the physical keyboard of the future

SK Hynix' most advanced 10nm LPDDR4 DRAM for mobile devices is now in mass production

Galaxy Unpacked: a famous leaker purports to spoil the Samsung event with an entire threadful of leaks

LG holds off on its plan to sell iPhones in South Korea

Samsung gears up for Galaxy Unpacked with a new Galaxy Z Fold3 certification

Rumor | OPPO is working on its answer to Xiaomi's Surge C1 chip

No 200MP camera for the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra: new leak

Rumor | Qualcomm splits Snapdragon 895 orders between Samsung and TSMC

Samsung releases the Galaxy S21 Ultra in a new color via Best Buy in the US

A famous leaker shows what might have been with discarded Xiaomi Mi 11-series designs

TikTok unveils its plan to increase video length by up to 2 minutes each

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 reportedly surfaces on Geekbench 5 ahead of launch

Drone-phone: Vivo patents a mobile device with a tiny removable UAV

Rumor | Vivo plans to release flagship foldable, rollable and slidable phones soon

New Galaxy Z Fold and Z Flip 3 rumors might imply hope for cheaper foldable flagships in 2021

The Huawei Mate 50 is not cancelled after all: new leak

Rumor | Google is working on cloning Apple's Find My service

Verdict for the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra - The flagship smartphone needs some polishing

Google brings end-to-end encryption for the Messages app out of beta

Rumor | Huawei will skip launching the Mate 50 series of phablets in 2021

Samsung's Galaxy S21 Ultra has battery drain issues

Rumor | Several Android OEMs are working on their next-gen Snapdragon-powered flagship phones already

Rumor | Samsung will manufacture the Snapdragon 895 alongside the Exynos 2200, both of which will be 4nm

Samsung breaks pixel-size records with the new 50MP ISOCELL JN1 sensor

Samsung hints that a new, affordable-class ISOCELL mobile image sensor will launch soon

Android 11-based MIUI 12.5.1 brings the Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro back in business

Galaxy Z Fold3: new leaks hint at a foldable flagship with even more bulk compared to its predecessor

Google announces its answer to App Tracking Transparency on iOS

Qualcomm SM8450: Lenovo confirms plans for phones based on the Snapdragon 888's successor already

Rumor | Samsung will launch a new, improved wireless charging pad soon

The new 5G version of the Motorola Moto G Stylus might launch soon, as per new leaks

Computex 2021 | Next-gen Exynos chip, confirmed to feature AMD RDNA 2 with ray tracing and variable shading

Huawei might launch a 3 nm Kirin SoC next year

Samsung trademarks what could be the product name for its first-gen rollable phone

Huawei's upcoming FreeBuds 4 leak in new live images ahead of their launch

Xiaomi launches the FlipBuds Pro as its latest TWS earbuds with ANC

Galaxy Z Fold3: a new leak purports to spill detailed camera specs for the upcoming foldable

TCL's latest display showcase includes a 4K×2K mini-LED panel for 17.3-inch laptops

Sony launches the Xperia PRO in Europe

Next-gen Samsung Galaxy-series phones or watches could get tougher with "Armor Skin" and "Armor Layer" technology

The foldable Huawei Mate X2 faces the JerryRigEverything bend test

Samsung might announce "Pro-Shield" tech for "Armor Frame"-enhanced next-gen devices soon

OnePlus 9 vs. OnePlus 8T smartphone camera comparison: Is Hasselblad the winner or is it OIS?

The Huawei Mate X2: now on HarmonyOS, according to new reports

Sony Xperia Z Ultra could finally be in line for a long overdue large-screen smartphone successor

Huawei releases a 4G/LTE-only version of the Mate X2 foldable phone

The Xiaomi Mi Mix Fold might get a global launch, according to a new leak

Android 11-based MIUI 12.1.5 hits the Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro and most bugs are now gone

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