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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
OnePlus teases the Nord 2. (Source: OnePlus)

OnePlus teases the Nord 2 with some oddly familiar-sounding display specs

OnePlus has already confirmed that the second-gen Nord smartphone will launch in late July 2021 with the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 SoC. Now, it has also revealed some display specs to build further hype for the device. Its 90Hz pane...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 12 Jul 2021 23:31
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
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
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
The ZenFone 8 is coming to India. (Source: Asus)

The Asus ZenFone 8 is on its way to India

An Asus executive has confirmed that the OEM's new mini Android flagship, the ZenFone 8, is slated to debut in India. It is said to get a different name once in this market, but should still have the same specs and unusually compa...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 10 Jul 2021 20:43
The OPPO Reno6 series. (Source: OPPO)

Rumor | OPPO will launch the Reno6 Z 5G smartphone soon

OPPO has already launched the latest series of its Reno smartphones, in vanilla and Pro flavors. However, it has often tacked on additional variants in the previous generations of this line. Now, new leaks suggest that it is geari...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 10 Jul 2021 19:35
The "Pixel 6 and 6 Pro". (Source: FrontPageTech)

Rumor | Google will announce an upgrade to 5 years of software support for Pixel phones, starting with the 6 series

Google is now rumored to announce an upgraded program of software support alongside the Pixel 6 and 6 Pro. This, apparently, might involve up to 5 years' worth of updates. Should this truly be the case, it will most likely be a bi...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 08 Jul 2021 23:53
The Snapdragon 895 might be no match for the Apple A15 Bionic. (Image Source: GizCHina)

Leak reveals core cluster details and Geekbench performance for the upcoming Snapdragon 895 high-end SoC

This is an early sample so performance could improve by launch time, but the Geekbench results show that it is lagging behind the Apple A14 Bionic, especially in single-core tests. The integrated Adreno 730 GPU is also said to be ...
Bogdan Solca, 08 Jul 2021 22:04
A "new Mi Pad" render. (Source: MJJHD (edited))

Xiaomi allegedly certifies a next-gen, 5G Mi Pad in China

A new Xiaomi device, described as "a tablet" by a reliable tipster, has reportedly been approved for sale in China by its Ministry for Industry and Information Technology (MIIT). This might be a sign that the rumored 2021 Mi Pad i...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 07 Jul 2021 17:15
The OnePlus 9 Pro. (Source: CNET)

OnePlus caught throttling performance of apps like Chrome, Twitter, WhatsApp, Snapchat on the OnePlus 9 Pro; Geekbench delists the OnePlus 9 series for benchmark manipulation

Another day arrives with yet another issue of OnePlus messing things up. The company has now been found to be severely throttling browser performance of Chrome, Twitter, and pretty much all popular internet-based apps on the OnePl...
Ricci Rox, 07 Jul 2021 10:29
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
The OnePlus 9. (Source: OnePlus)

Deal | Get the OnePlus 9 for just US$550 for a (probably) limited time

OnePlus still sells the vanilla version of its 2021 flagship smartphone, the 9, for US$729 on its official United States website. However, Best Buy offers the same device (unlocked) for as little as $549.99 - so long as it is acti...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 06 Jul 2021 17:13
The Huawei P50 might look like this. (Source: Bilibili)

"Huawei P50 4G/LTE" rumors gain speed with a new 3C certification from the OEM

Huawei is slated to launch a flagship P50 series later in July 2021. The OEM is said to have secured Snapdragon 888 processors for these smartphones - albeit 4G/LTE-only versions of these SoCs. Now, a notable leaker suspects that ...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 06 Jul 2021 16:19
A new Nokia flagship render. (Source: ITHome)

Rumor | Nokia will launch a new flagship 5G phone by November 11, 2021

Nokia has now missed multiple rumored deadlines for the launch of new Android flagship phones. However, a new report from a Chinese media outlet claims that a company executive has confirmed that one will coincide with a late 2021...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 05 Jul 2021 21:27
The next Thom Browne Edition might look like this. (Source: LetsGoDigital)

New renders imagine the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 as a Thom Browne special edition

Samsung often partners with the designer Thom Browne for limited-edition runs of the OEM's premium foldables. Now, a tech blog has combined its esthetics with what is thought to be known about the upcoming "Galaxy Z Flip3", combin...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 05 Jul 2021 21:11
The latest "GT Master Edition" renders. (Source: OnLeaks x 91Mobiles)

Realme GT Master Edition: new leaks point to custom-designed rear panels and a possible SoC downgrade for the upcoming phone

The GT Master Edition is rumored to launch as the world's first "Realme x Kodak" smartphone. It has also been slated to do so with the high-end Snapdragon 870 processor on board. However, the latest tips suggest the OEM has opted ...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 05 Jul 2021 13:27
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 Xiaomi Poco M3 Pro 5G is currently one of the cheapest 5G smartphones.

Xiaomi Poco M3 Pro 5G: The review results in overview

With the Poco M3 Pro 5G, Xiaomi updates its low-budget Poco M3 smartphone and improves it in several aspects. Among other things, it now also features 5G, NFC, and a 90 Hz display. The price, however, has only increased negligibly...
Manuel Masiero, 04 Jul 2021 18:00
The Axon 30 series. (Source: ZTE)

ZTE registers what might be its 2021 under-display camera phone, the Axon 30, with 3C

ZTE is rumored to launch a second-gen under-display camera smartphone later in 2021. Now, a new leak indicates that the OEM has certified a new device with the Chinese regulator 3C with reasonably high-end 55 watt (W) charging tec...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 03 Jul 2021 16:46
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
The Mi 11 series. (Source: Xiaomi)

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
Cristiano Amon is the new CEO of Qualcomm. (Image Source: Times of San Diego)

Qualcomm's new CEO reveals plans to challenge Apple and eventually dominate the laptop market in the coming years

The recent Nuvia acquisition is enabling Qualcomm to produce its own chip designs without the need to license IPs directly from ARM. Just like Apple with its M chips, Qualcomm is looking to launch energy-efficient laptop processor...
Bogdan Solca, 02 Jul 2021 14:41
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
The next GT is said to come with extra branding. (Source: Realme)

Rumor | Realme will partner with Kodak to launch the upcoming GT Master Edition smartphone

Smartphones "enhanced" with household names in the photography industry are fast becoming the order of the day in the Android world. Now, Realme is reportedly getting into this game in its own way: through a partnership with Kodak...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 02 Jul 2021 14:00
Xiaomi Poco M3 Pro 5G smartphone review: 5G phone with strong features at a bargain price

81% Xiaomi Poco M3 Pro 5G smartphone review: 5G phone with strong features at a bargain price

Strong newcomer. With the Poco M3 Pro 5G, Xiaomi presents an exciting offer to budget-conscious buyers. The 6.5-inch smartphone follows in the footsteps of the Poco M3 that was launched at the beginning of 2021 at a bargain price of 150 Euros (~$178) and offered an impressive amount of value. With the Poco M3 Pro 5G, there's supposed to be even more of everything now. We will put it to the test here.
MediaTek Dimensity 700 | ARM Mali-G57 MP2 | 6.50" | 190 g
Manuel Masiero, 02 Jul 2021 07:17
The Q92 5G. (Source: LG)

LG updates the Q92 5G to Android 11

LG may not make smartphones anymore; however, it has pledged to support some of its existing models. Now, it has started to deliver on this promise with the Q92 5G mid-ranger. It now has an OTA to upgrade it to Android 11; then ag...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 01 Jul 2021 22:18
The iPhone 12 series have done well thus far. (Source: Apple)

iPhone 12 unit sales crack 100 million in seven months

The latest report on iPhone sales has found that Apple shipped its 100th million unit of the latest 12 series by April 2021, 7 months after their launch. This is a feat the OEM has not achieved since the release of the 6 and 6 Plu...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 01 Jul 2021 20:10
The ZenFone 8 is now available on the US market. (Source: Asus)

Asus releases the ZenFone 8 to the US market

Asus' ZenFone 8 stands out among 2021 flagship Android smartphones with its unusually compact form-factor and stripped-back dual rear cameras. It is now available on the US market, through its OEM's own web-store in the country. I...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 30 Jun 2021 17:21
Samsung may have a new phone in the works. (Source: Samsung)

Rumor | Samsung will launch the Galaxy M52 5G with the Snapdragon 778G SoC soon

A new leak may point strongly to the launch of a new member for Samsung's popular Galaxy M series of smartphones soon. It is said to be called the "M52", thanks to a new Geekbench listing with a model number with a good chance of ...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 29 Jun 2021 15:51
Honor announces its next flagship will be fully up-to-date. (Source: Honor)

Honor confirms the Snapdragon 888+ SoC for the upcoming Magic3 flagship phone

Honor had earlier announced that its upcoming Magic3 would launch with a top-end Qualcomm processor. Now, however, it has changed its tune somewhat and will now reportedly equip the phone with the newer Snapdragon 888+ (or Plus) r...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 29 Jun 2021 14:42
5G mmWave networks will soon become a reality across Europe. (Image source: Qualcomm)

MWC 2021 | 5G mmWave connectivity is finally making its way Europe-wide with promises of Gigabit speeds

According to Qualcomm, 5G mmWave connectivity will soon become a worldwide reality, with a particular focus on Europe in the next few years. But while 5G mmWave infrastructure is on its way, few devices sold in Europe support the ...
Alex Alderson, 28 Jun 2021 13:20
The OnePlus Nord 2 has shown up online running a high-end MediaTek chipset

OnePlus Nord 2 AI Benchmark listing confirms that it will run a MediaTek Dimensity 1200 chipset

The OnePlus Nord 2 has shown up online on the AI Benchmark database. Its listing suggests that the smartphone will run a MediaTek Dimensity 1200 chipset and feature 8GB of RAM. This makes the OnePlus Nord 2 the first-ever OnePlus ...
Anil Ganti, 28 Jun 2021 11:57
The Edge line is slated to expand soon. (Source: Motorola)

Rumor | The Motorola "Edge 20" series will have a Snapdragon 870-powered, 120Hz flagship

Prior leaks have pointed to upcoming Motorola smartphones with code-names such as Kyoto and Berlin, slated to form an "Edge 20" line on their launch. Now, a famous leaker purports to match each moniker with detailed specs. Accordi...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 27 Jun 2021 18:39
Strong price: Redmi Note 10 5G

Redmi Note 10 5G: Xiaomi's budget entry into the 5G era

With the Redmi Note 10 5G, Xiaomi has another potential hit up its sleeve that attracts customers with its extensive features and low price. Here, we summarize the review's highlights for you.
Daniel Schmidt, 26 Jun 2021 02:24
One of LG's Best Shops. (Source: LG)

LG plans to sell iPhones in its South Korean physical stores, against Samsung's wishes

The collapse of LG's smartphone business implies a future of glaring gaps on shelves in its signature "Best Shops" on the streets of the OEM's native country. The company might fill them with products that, surprisingly, come from...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 26 Jun 2021 00:13
TCL has more new 5G products. (Source: TCL)

MWC 2021 | TCL teases a new and cheap 5G phone for later in 2021

TCL is at MWC to hint at upcoming products as well as launch new ones. Going by the OEM's new teasers, they include a new and particularly affordable addition to the 20 5G smartphone series. In the meantime, the company has also i...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 25 Jun 2021 22:57
Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 5G review: Budget 5G smartphone with large battery

80% Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 5G review: Budget 5G smartphone with large battery

Abundance or redundancy? With the Redmi Note 10 5G, Xiaomi introduces another inexpensive smartphone that aims to score points with a generous set of features. A modern SoC, fast storage, microSD support, an IR blaster, a large battery, and an audio jack are included in the list. Does that mean you can be blissfully happy for less than 200 Euros (~$239)?
MediaTek Dimensity 700 | ARM Mali-G57 MP2 | 6.50" | 190 g
Daniel Schmidt, 24 Jun 2021 01:43
The Galaxy S21 FE will adopt the same successful formula as last year's Galaxy S20 FE. (Image: @OnLeaks)

Galaxy S21 FE could be pushed back to late 2021 as chip shortages continue to bite

Samsung’s Galaxy S21 FE (Fan Edition) is one of the year’s most eagerly anticipated for fans of ‘flagship killer’ devices. Originally expected to debut at Samsung's next Galaxy Unpacked event expected on August 3, the device is no...
Sanjiv Sathiah, 23 Jun 2021 12:31
The iPhone 12 Mini reportedly hits EOL already. (Source: Apple)

The iPhone 12 Mini reaches an "early" end of life as Apple reportedly drops it from new production orders

According to the latest market research, Apple has all but given up on the iPhone 12 Mini, bringing its life cycle to a premature halt by ending its production in the second quarter of 2021. Nevertheless, the OEM is expected to or...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 22 Jun 2021 18:13
The RedMagic 6 prepares to undergo a gruelling ordeal. (Source: YouTube)

The RedMagic 6 contends for the 2021 gaming phone durability crown in a new bend-test video

The latest flagship Android phones of the "gaming" variety have not exactly covered themselves in glory in terms of robustness thus far. The RedMagic 6 is the latest to step forward in this arena with its debut on the JerryRigEver...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 22 Jun 2021 17:15
The Moto G60. (Source: Motorola)

Rumor | Motorola will launch new phones including the Moto G60S and Edge 20 Lite soon

Motorola's 2021 smartphone line-up will expand to include 3 new models soon - according to the famous leaker Evan Blass, at least. The tipster claims these new units will include a new 20 Lite variant for the Edge series, as well ...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 22 Jun 2021 15:05
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
The Sony Xperia 1 III could be released as part of an attractive pre-order bundle. (Image source: Sony - edited)

Official Sony Xperia 1 III price in the US leaves potential buyers wondering about pre-order bundles to soften the blow

Sony has finally revealed the asking price for the Xperia 1 III in the US. The 5G-capable smartphone with triple lens camera, water-resistance certification, 4K 120 Hz OLED, and even a 3.5 mm audio jack, will set buyers back by US...
Daniel R Deakin, 19 Jun 2021 11:40
The 8 Pro. (Source: OnePlus)

Global OnePlus smartphones are slated to hang on to OxygenOS following OPPO merger

OnePlus has released its latest official beta OS versions for its 2020 flagship 8 series against a backdrop of news concerning its integration with its sister OEM OPPO. The announcement may have led to anxiety around losing the po...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 18 Jun 2021 16:17
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
The Nord CE 5G. (Source: OnePlus)

OnePlus updates the Nord CE 5G twice in the same day

OnePlus launched its new Nord CE 5G smartphone about a week ago now (on June 10, 2021). Nevertheless, reports of not 1 but 2 system updates in quick succession for the device have emerged. The first upgraded its security patch lev...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 17 Jun 2021 18:21
The first ever Leica smartphone, the Leitz Phone 1 is one of the prettiest smartphones of 2021. (Image: Leica)

Leica has launched its first ever smartphone dubbed the Leitz Phone 1 and it is a stunner

Leica has launched its first ever smartphone, the Leica Leitz Phone 1. The new device appears to have been designed in close partnership with Sharp and looks to be based on the recently launched Sharp Aquos R6.
Sanjiv Sathiah, 17 Jun 2021 15:31
Honor introduces its latest smartphones. (Source: Honor)

Honor confirms a launch for the Snapdragon 888-powered Magic 3 smartphone for later in 2021

Honor has launched its latest 50-series smartphones today (June 16, 2021) as premium mid-rangers, which might make some fans wonder where the flagship counterpart has got to. However, the brand's CEO also confirmed that this devic...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 16 Jun 2021 22:26

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