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The Honor 50 might look like this. (Source: Weibo)

Rumor | Honor will release its 50-series flagship smartphones in June 2021 with a new "Cartier Ring" rear camera design

The emergence of Honor as an independent electronics brand has led to speculation that it will release premium Snapdragon 888-based mobile devices in 2021. The latest leak on this subject asserts that it will become available in J...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 10 May 2021 16:15
iPhones with "5G by Apple" might become a thing soon. (Source: Apple)

Rumor | iPhones will switch to Apple-made 5G modems as early as 2023

The respected analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has reportedly noted that Apple plans to make iPhones with in-house 5G modem SoCs in the next few years. This would be a considerable blow to Qualcomm, the Cupertino giant's current source of chi...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 10 May 2021 15:35
Check Point reports a new MSM flaw. (Source: Wikichip)

Security researchers claim to find a severe vulnerability that may affect up to 30% of all Android phones worldwide

The Qualcomm mobile station modem (MSM) series is part of 3G to 5G connectivity for millions of Android phones worldwide. The Check Point security research group now claims that it can be exploited in a way that might allow a hack...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 09 May 2021 19:16
The K40 Gaming edition is revealed. (Source: YouTube)

Redmi may have a new K40 Gaming Enhanced Edition variant in the works

Redmi recently launched a 'game-focused' version of its premium K40 smartphone with MediaTek's flagship Dimensity 1200 processor. Now, the prolific leaker Digital Chat Station claims the Xiaomi-owned brand will launch a device wit...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 09 May 2021 18:17
The Find X3 Pro. (Source: OPPO)

The OPPO Find X3 Pro will get Android 13 as well as 12

OPPO has just announced a new Android update schedule for high-end phones such as those of the new Find X3 flagship series. It involves major software upgrades over the first three years post-launch, as opposed to two under the pr...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 09 May 2021 16:35
A "Z30 Pro" render. (Source: Weibo)

Nubia's CEO officially announces a launch date for the Z30 Pro

ZTE's high-end brand Nubia has been rumored to have a successor to its Z20 flagship Android phone in the works. Now, the company's CEO, Ni Fei, has formally acknowledged a device of a corresponding name. It is now scheduled to lau...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 07 May 2021 19:04
An up-to-date "Z Flip3" render. (Source: LetsGoDigital)

Galaxy Z Flip: a new leak hints at a relatively low starting price for the upcoming 2021 foldable

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G launched with a US$1,449 price-tag. However, a leaker now asserts that this clamshell phone's successor will start at about $1,000 instead. This might get the buyer a device with a 6.7-inch foldable di...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 07 May 2021 18:36
An existing Tab M10. (Source: Amazon)

Rumor | The Lenovo Tab M10 series is about to go 5G in 2021

A heretofore-unknown device called the Lenovo TB-X607Z has just appeared on Geekbench 4 with the Snapdragon 690 SoC and 4GB of RAM. According to a concurrent Google Play Console leak, it will be called the Tab M10 5G on launch. Th...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 07 May 2021 18:01
The new OPPO K9 series. (Source: OPPO)

OPPO launches the new K9 TV series alongside a phone of the same name and more

OPPO's latest product event was a bumper update for its device ecosystem in general. Not only did it introduce the new K9 smartphone, but it also revealed the new TVs of the same name. The Enco Air TWS earbuds also debuted at the ...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 06 May 2021 22:40
The Galaxy Quantum 2. (Source: Samsung)

Rumor | The Samsung Galaxy A82 5G will have a quarterly security-patch upgrade schedule on its launch

Samsung launched the Galaxy Quantum 2 in its native South Korea recently, and is thought to rebrand it as the Galaxy A82 5G for the rest of the world. Despite its status as a new launch, a blog has dug up evidence that it will get...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 06 May 2021 20:06
The latest Z Flip3 renders. (Source: LetsGoDigital)

Galaxy Z Flip3: new high-quality renders integrate the next-gen Samsung clamshell's latest leaks

The Galaxy Z Flip 5G is said to be succeeded by a device called the Z Flip3 in 2021. Its latest leak seems to confirm that it will still be a clamshell foldable smartphone, albeit one with a larger, potentially more useful seconda...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 05 May 2021 15:41
MediaTek is expected to grab a 37 percent chunk of the mobile chipset market in 2021. (Image: MediaTek)

MediaTek will reign supreme in the mobile chip market in 2021, Qualcomm and Samsung to continue trailing

MediaTek has been forecast to finish 2021 as the leading mobile chipset maker according to a report by Counterpoint Research. It will be the second consecutive year that it has beaten out Qualcomm, although Qualcomm edges out Appl...
Sanjiv Sathiah, 05 May 2021 13:14
Is this the iPhone 13 Pro Max? (Source: YouTube)

An alleged iPhone 13 Pro Max replica features on a prominent tech YouTube channel

Lewis Hilsenteger of the famous Unbox Therapy YouTube channel has been sent what is described as an authentic dummy unit of the hotly-anticipated iPhone 13 Pro Max. Should this be the case, the purported top-end device has not cha...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 04 May 2021 23:39
The OnePlus 9 series might have looked like this. (Source: Twitter)

OnePlus 9: A leaker reveals what could have been through allegedly rejected colorways

The OnePlus 9 Pro is a 2021 flagship Android phone launched in 3 color choices, one of which evinced the brand's signature Sandstone Black. However, according to the reliable leaker Max J., the OEM once considered a very different...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 04 May 2021 22:52
Motorola Moto G100

85% Motorola Moto G100 smartphone review: Fast 5G mobile phone as PC replacement

Docking successful. A high-quality mid-range phone with a fast processor, fast storage, and a large battery. This is how you could describe the Moto G100, but that would be leaving out an important aspect: Thanks to the Ready For docking software, the smartphone can also be used as a replacement for a desktop PC.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | Qualcomm Adreno 650 | 6.70" | 207 g
Florian Schmitt, 04 May 2021 04:23
A recent Galaxy S22-series render. (Source: LetsGoDigital)

Rumor | Samsung will combine continuous zoom, an under-display camera and AMD graphics in the Galaxy S22 Ultra

The prolific leaker Ice Universe has made new predictions concerning the Galaxy S22 series' Ultra variant. Not only does the tipster believe that it will introduce the mythical Samsung/AMD mobile GPU, it will also debut with a pot...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 03 May 2021 16:03
Oppo has launched the A54 5G smartphone in Europe

Oppo A54 5G launched in Europe with a Snapdragon 480 SoC, 90Hz screen, and more

Oppo fans in Europe will be delighted to know that the Oppo A54 5G is now official in the region for EUR 269 (US$324). The smartphone comes with exciting specs, such as a 6.5-inch LCD screen clocked at 90Hz, four rear cameras, and...
Anil Ganti, 03 May 2021 11:30
The Oppo A74 5G is now available for purchase in Europe

The Oppo A74 5G is the newest affordable 5G smartphone on the block

The Oppo A74 5G has officially been launched in Europe. Some of its key specifications include a 6.5-inch 90Hz LCD screen, Snapdragon 480 chipset, 6GB RAM, four rear camera modules, and a 5,000mAh battery that supports 18W fast ch...
Anil Ganti, 03 May 2021 10:00
The 2021 iPad Pro line. (Source: Apple)

Apple increases its out-of-warranty repair costs for the 12.9-inch iPad Pro (2021)

Apple has now released its latest iPad Pro for pre-order in the US, and asks at least US$1,099 for its 12.9-inch variant. Prospective buyers should be aware that they may now have to pay even more for repairs should their brand-ne...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 02 May 2021 16:47
The Mi 11 Ultra's huge new camera. (Source: YouTube)

The Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra is now slated to become available on the European market in May 2021

The Mi 11 Ultra is Xiaomi's new, camera-heavy flagship Android smartphone. It debuted in China in March 2021, but is still not available in various regions, Europe included. Now, however, a corporate Facebook page may have let a d...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 02 May 2021 14:36
The S21 FE's latest leak. (Source: GalaxyClub.nl)

Galaxy S21 FE: a new leak allegedly confirms the phone's existence ahead of its launch

The Galaxy S20 Fan Edition (or FE) is rumored to get a successor in 2021. Now, a Samsung store website has reportedly posted an ad for a device by a corresponding name by accident. According to this new potential tip, it also look...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 01 May 2021 23:26
A tablet of the MatePad line. (Source: Huawei)

Rumor | The Huawei Watch3 and 3 Pro will debut in May 2021, whereas the MatePad 2 Pro will launch in June

Huawei is currently said to have upgrades for its premium MatePad Pro and Watch in the works. A well-known leaker now asserts that they do in fact exist and will launch soon. The tipster also now claims that the Watch3 will have a...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 01 May 2021 16:45
The Nord N10 5G. (Source: OnePlus)

OnePlus is now touted to launch the Nord N10 and N100 in India

The Nord N100 and N10 5G are OnePlus' foray into the low- and mid-tiers of the smartphone market. Despite this, it has yet to be released in all the regions where the OEM is active. A new leak hints they might be destined for a ne...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 30 Apr 2021 23:54
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
Qualcomm records a very profitable 2Q2021. (Source: Qualcomm)

Qualcomm's latest quarterly net profit comes in at nearly US$1.8 billion

Qualcomm has now released its fiscal performance report for the second quarter of 2021 (2FQ2021). The OEM claims to have made a total of US$7.9 billion in terms of revenue, ~$1.8 billion of which is its net income. Most of this ha...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 30 Apr 2021 13:59
Oppo Find X3 Neo

89% Oppo Find X3 Neo smartphone in review: Focus on the camera

50 MP with AI support. Oppo also wants to win over demanding users with the Find X3 Neo. The system performance and the camera's imaging performance are supposed to be the keys to success. We will show how well the manufacturer succeeds in this in our review.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 | Qualcomm Adreno 650 | 6.55" | 184 g
Mike Wobker, 30 Apr 2021 05:27
OnePlus had a very good quarter in Europe. (Source: OnePlus)

OnePlus posts a ~400% increase in its European sales for 2021's first quarter

OnePlus has released the results for its business in the European region for the first quarter of 2021 (1Q2021). The OEM asserts that sales in this market have increased by 388% compared to 1Q2020, leading to revenues of 286% more...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 29 Apr 2021 18:01
The Galaxy M42 5G is now official. (Source: Amazon.in)

Samsung announces pricing and availability for the 5G-enabled Galaxy M42

Samsung has just launched the Galaxy M42 via Amazon in India. It is the first ever M-series phone to support 5G, and also offers quad rear cameras, a 5,000mAh battery and OneUI 3.1 based on Android 11. It will start at ~US$270 on ...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 28 Apr 2021 18:09
Spotify is set to become slightly more expensive for certain users (Image source: Spotify)

Spotify is about to get pricier for users in the EU, the UK, and the US

Spotify is planning to raise prices in certain regions including Europe and the United States. However, the price hikes aren't uniform and, thankfully, they don't appear to be extreme.
Arjun Krishna Lal, 28 Apr 2021 16:47
The Nubia Z30 may not look like this. (Source: ZTE)

The next Nubia Z-series phone might lose a dual-screen design and gain an under-display camera

The Nubia Z20 stood out among Android flagship phones thanks to the 5.1-inch display built right into its rear panel. However, its maker has now shared renders that suggest its next generation will not reprise the feature. Then ag...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 28 Apr 2021 16:46
The Black Shark 4 is now up for pre-order. (Source: Black Shark)

Xiaomi opens international pre-orders for the Black Shark 4

Xiaomi's premium gaming-phone brand Black Shark has announced that its 2021 vanilla flagship is now available to pre-order from its global web-site. Customers can get the Snapdragon 870-powered, up-to-120W-charging phone, which st...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 28 Apr 2021 15:53
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
Apple Watches can now unlock their linked iPhones. (Source: Apple)

The latest iOS and watchOS updates finally add a mask-compatible unlocking option

Apple has released an update that allows a user to unlock their iPhone with their Apple Watch should they be wearing a mask at the time. This new iOS 14.5 setting requires the latest version of watchOS (7.4) to work. iPhones on th...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 27 Apr 2021 19:31
The new K40 Gaming Enhanced Edition. (Source: Redmi)

Redmi launches a Gaming Enhanced Edition of the K40 with customizations and options to match its new name

Today (April 27, 2021), Redmi has introduced the long-hyped new member of the flagship K40 series as its Gaming Enhanced Edition. It is equipped with the premium MediaTek Dimensity 1200 SoC, a thin-bezel FHD+ AMOLED display, retra...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 27 Apr 2021 17:50
Samsung Galaxy A52 5G

Samsung Galaxy A52 5G: New mid-range champion

Samsung has released an updated version of one of its best-selling smartphones. There are two variants of the Galaxy A52 (5G/LTE). We reviewed the 5G model. The Galaxy A52 has an IP certification and is powered by a Snapdragon SoC...
Daniel Schmidt, 26 Apr 2021 16:06
The iQOO 7 Legend. (Source: iQOO)

The iQOO 7 series: affordable premium 2021 smartphones that have just gone international

The iQOO 7 launched as the cheapest phone with the top-end Snapdragon 888 SoC in its native China earlier in 2021. Now, it has finally scored a second regional debut, in India this time. It has been rebranded as the 7 Legend for i...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 26 Apr 2021 13:52
Key Honor 50 Pro+ specifications have showed up online

Alleged Honor 50 Pro+ specifications emerge online; 120Hz AMOLED screen, Snapdragon 888, and more

The entire Honor P50 Pro+ spec sheet has shown up online. It will reportedly pack a 6.7-inch 120Hz AMOLED screen, six cameras in total, a 4,400mAh battery that supports 67W charging, and a Snapdragon 888 chipset.
Anil Ganti, 25 Apr 2021 18:30
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
The supposed Pixel 5a photo sample. (Source: Google via GSMArena)

Google reportedly leaks some Pixel 5a camera specs by accident

Google is projected to launch the Pixel 5a soon. A new and slightly dubious leak that may point to some of its camera features has emerged. It suggests that the phone has a possibly new ultra-wide sensor and has enhanced HDR capab...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 25 Apr 2021 16:37
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
The Xiaomi Mi Mix Fold lasted over a week of being constantly folded and unfolded

Mi MIX Fold lasts 180 hours in a continuous fold test for over 400,000 cycles

Xiaomi's Mi MIX Fold is quite resilient, as it lasted a little over a week in a torture test that had it fold and unfold itself over 400,000 times. It is quite an impressive feat, considering that Samsung's original Galaxy Fold la...
Anil Ganti, 24 Apr 2021 18:30
The Black Shark 4 prepares for the bend test. (Source: YouTube)

The Black Shark 4 is the latest 2021 gaming phone to face the JerryRigEverything durability test

Asus' ROG Phone 5 and Lenovo's Legion Phone Duel 2 recently featured on JerryRigEverything in order to undergo this YouTube channel's famous bend test - which they both proceeded to fail miserably. Now, another 2021 Android gaming...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 24 Apr 2021 17:19
Is the Moto G Stylus 5G on the way? (Source: TechnikNews)

The Motorola phone code-named "Denver" might launch soon thanks to FCC approval

Motorola is rumored to have what might be a 5G version of the Moto G Stylus (2021) in the works. It, like the rest of its series, allegedly goes by an internal code-name - Denver, in this case. The FCC has just registered a new de...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 23 Apr 2021 16:53
The ZenFone 7. (Source: Asus)

A probable Asus ZenFone 8 leaks onto Geekbench ahead of its launch

Asus is projected to debut the successors to the ZenFone 7 series, the OEM's innovative flip-cam-enabled take on the premium Android smartphone, soon. A device with a model number that might correspond to one of these upcoming 202...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 23 Apr 2021 16:06
The new iPad Pro models have the same M1 chip and up to 16 GB of RAM as the new iMac. (Image: Apple)

Joswiak: Apple has no plans to merge iOS and macOS, coy about bringing Mac apps to iOS

One aspect of the Apple iPad Pro launch that caught the eye is Apple’s use of the M1 chip in the new 11-inch and 12.9-inch models. Naturally, this got tongues wagging about whether Apple was planning on bringing Mac apps to the iP...
Sanjiv Sathiah, 23 Apr 2021 11:41
The new Q3 Pro. (Source: Realme)

The Realme Q3 Pro launches with a new 5G processor for just under US$280

Realme has launched the Q3 Pro as the brand's first ever phone with the new Dimensity 1100 SoC. It is joined by the vanilla Q3, powered by the Snapdragon 750G, and the Q3i, which has an older Dimensity 700 chipset. The latter star...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 22 Apr 2021 23:34
The latest S21 FE renders. (Source: Samsung)

New Samsung Galaxy S21 FE renders show a range of colors and an up-to-date design

Samsung is expected to launch a Galaxy S21 Fan Edition (or FE) later in 2021. This rumor is illustrated in new renders that suggest this putative affordable flagship variant will come with a rear panel much like that of the pre-ex...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 22 Apr 2021 22:40
Samsung Galaxy A52 5G Smartphone Review - Another chapter in a success story

83% Samsung Galaxy A52 5G Smartphone Review - Another chapter in a success story

More premium. The Galaxy A52 5G is an updated version of one of the most successful Samsung smartphones. It comes with a price hike, which puts it above the 400-Euro (~$480) mark for the first time. Read our review to learn why it is still worth every cent.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G 5G | Qualcomm Adreno 619 | 6.50" | 189 g
Daniel Schmidt, 22 Apr 2021 22:12
The RedMagic Watch. (Source: Nubia)

The first-gen RedMagic Watch is now available internationally

The RedMagic Watch is one of the latest options on the global wearables market. It has a 1.39-inch AMOLED display, a blood-oxygen sensor and 24-hour heart-rate monitoring. It also now has a US$99 price-tag on the brand's internati...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 22 Apr 2021 22:05
The forthcoming Google Pixel 5a 5G will be powered by the Snapdragon 765G. (Image: Google)

Google Pixel 5a 5G set for the same Snapdragon 765G SoC found in the Pixel 5, Pixel 4a 5G

Google’s forthcoming Pixel 5a 5G looks set to be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G. This is the same mid-range SoC found in its current flagship, the Pixel 5 and would mark a significant upgrade for this product line.
Sanjiv Sathiah, 22 Apr 2021 06:08

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