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A new version of the Galaxy S20 FE is coming. (Source: Samsung)

Samsung makes a new version of the Galaxy S20 FE 4G official

The popular Fan Edition (FE) variant of the Galaxy S20 series launched with 2 versions: one that is 4G-only with the Exynos 990 SoC and one with 5G and the Snapdragon 865. However, Samsung has now revealed that it will release the...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 21 Apr 2021 22:35

The Legion Phone Duel 2. (Source: Lenovo)

Lenovo now offers an extended warranty for its 2021 Legion gaming phone

The Legion Phone Duel 2 (or 2 Pro) launched with one of the most innovative and landscape-oriented designs of any Android device in 2021 thus far. Unfortunately, this also made it one of the most fragile phones this year. The OEM ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 21 Apr 2021 13:53

MediaTek will have its 4nm SoC ready before Qualcomm

MediaTek could unveil its first 4nm chipset by Q4 2021: Report

Digital Chat Station and multiple news agencies report that MediaTek could launch its first 4nm chipset by the end of the year or in Q4, 2021. OEMs such as Samsung, Vivo and Xiaomi have already expressed interest in the hardware. ...

Anil Ganti, 20 Apr 2021 16:28

Realme hypes the Q3 ahead of its launch. (Source: Weibo)

The Realme Q3 series is confirmed to launch on April 22, 2021

Realme has announced that the Q3 smartphone (or possibly smartphones) will debut on April 22, 2021. The line has also been confirmed to be the OEM's first to feature the new MediaTek Dimensity 1100 SoC. Their maker has also strong...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 20 Apr 2021 15:56

Rumor | The Galaxy Z Fold series will have an IP rating for the first time in 2021

According to a new leak, the Galaxy Z Fold3 has obtained an actual certification for ingress-protection. The new tip fails to mention the exact IPxx number in question; nevertheless, it will still be the first time a foldable phon...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 20 Apr 2021 15:21

Sony is highlighting the deep involvement of its Alpha camera engineers on the Xperia 1 III. (Image: Sony)

Sony Alpha camera engineers explain what sets apart the cameras on the Xperia 1 III in new video

Sony’s promotional efforts for the upcoming release of its Xperia 1 III flagship smartphone is now in full swing. The company has published a new video to YouTube depicting its Alpha camera engineers discussing how they developed ...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 20 Apr 2021 13:47

The latest under-display camera (UDC) tech is should arrive in the second half of 2021. (Image: Xiaomi)

Leaker tips under-display smartphone cameras will make a breakthrough in second half of the year

Tipster Ice Universe has targeted the second half of 2021 for a breakthrough of smartphones with under-display cameras (UDCs). Devices expected to feature the technology include the forthcoming Samsung Galaxy Z Fold range, Xiaomi ...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 19 Apr 2021 12:43

Samsung teases the Galaxy M42 5G. (Source: Amazon)

Samsung announces an Indian launch for the Galaxy M42 through Amazon

Samsung will release the Galaxy M42 soon exclusively through Amazon India. This device is most likely the Indian-market rebrand of the pre-existing A42. The OEM has confirmed that this version still runs on the Snapdragon 750G pro...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 18 Apr 2021 22:11

The iQOO 7 is coming to India. (Source: Twitter)

iQOO confirms that its newly expanded 7 flagship series will get an Indian launch

The iQOO 7 was the cheapest phone to launch with the top-end Snapdragon 888 SoC on its Chinese-market launch. Now, the OEM has announced that it will venture into its first international market soon. It will be joined by a "new" v...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 18 Apr 2021 16:23

ROG Phone 5: Asus is only partially able to tame the Snapdragon 888

Not only does Qualcomm's Snapdragon 888 have a reputation for being extremely fast, but also for being very hot. Asus has already demonstrated that it can cool its smartphones excellently in the past, but the new chip poses a chal...

Daniel Schmidt, 17 Apr 2021 07:00

Will the Q3 really look like this? (Source: Weibo)

The Realme Q3 is hyped as a super-affordable smartphone with a glow-in-the-dark finish

The Realme executive Chase Yu has strongly hinted at a brand-new style for the OEM's upcoming Q3, a phone that might start as low as ~US$153 (or 1000 yuan). That would be an impressive feat, as the device is also rumored to run on...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 16 Apr 2021 21:24

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

Xiaomi sells 30,000 Mi Mix Folds in less than 60 seconds

The Mi Mix Fold is Xiaomi's first-gen foldable phablet, and thus offers an 8-inch main display in a book-like form-factor. It has just been released for sale in China, which, according to the OEM, has been a complete success. Xiao...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 16 Apr 2021 16:48

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 is slated to ship with some shiny new silicon

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 to use a 'Top Secret' chipset: Ice Universe

Weibo and Twitter stalwart Ice Universe has heard from multiple sources that the upcoming Galaxy Z Fold 3 will use an unannounced chipset from Samsung. It could likely be the Exynos 2100 successor, tentatively called the Exynos 22...

Anil Ganti, 16 Apr 2021 14:46

Redmi teases its inaugural gaming device again. (Source: Weibo)

Redmi's gaming phone may have passed 3C testing with Mi 11-grade 67W fast charging

Redmi has affirmed that it will launch its first "gaming phone" in 2021 - perhaps even this month, should the latest rumors prove true. As if to give this idea more weight, a device with its alleged model number is now approved fo...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 16 Apr 2021 14:21

The ZTE Axon 30 Ultra launches with triple 64MP rear cameras and promises of international availability

ZTE has debuted its 2021 flagship smartphone series with a launch for the Axon 30 Pro and 30 Ultra in China. The latter is the one with the OEM's intensely-hyped "Trinity" rear camera system. It also has a 6.67-inch AMOLED display...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 15 Apr 2021 21:38

TCL's 20 L series: the world's first smartphones with Circular Polarization Display technology

TCL has launched new smartphones at its latest press conference. They include the 20 Pro 5G, which offers this brand's NXTVISION 2.0 screen optimizations and the Snapdragon 750G processor. However, the 20 L and 20 L+ also have an ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 15 Apr 2021 20:11

Huawei's latest tablet teaser. (Source: Twitter)

Huawei's next tablet event clashes with Apple's April 20, 2021 show

Apple has just confirmed that its next Special Event will take place on April 20, 2021. Huawei has also gone ahead and scheduled a "new tablet debut" for the same day. This announcement, made through the OEM's official Japanese-la...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 14 Apr 2021 19:20

Could the "Key3" look like this? (Source: LetsGoDigital)

Keyed up: the upcoming first-gen 5G BlackBerry's looks are predicted in new renders

BlackBerry's latest owner, OnwardMobility, has committed to bringing the brand's signature physical keyboard back in a 5G phone soon. A tech blog has published work that imagines how such a phone might be designed in 2021. It comb...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 14 Apr 2021 18:44

The Redmi Note 10 5G may be coming to the US and India as a POCO re-brand

The Redmi Note 10 series is now available in India - on the other hand, it is missing its vanilla 5G variant. Now, there are signs that this Dimensity 700-powered phone is coming to the market after all, albeit under a different n...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 14 Apr 2021 17:58

A concept render of an iPhone with under-display Face ID system. (Image: Macrumors)

All-screen iPhone with no notch and under-display Face ID due in 2023 says Kuo

Apple is prepping an under-display Face ID system for its iPhones, according to renowned Apple analyst, Ming-Chi Kuo. The system will debut in Apple’s 2023 models and will mean the elimination of the controversial display notch cr...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 14 Apr 2021 12:42

The next Galaxy Unpacked even is scheduled for April 28. (Image: Samsung)

New Samsung Unpacked event teases "the most powerful Galaxy is coming"

Samsung has teased its third Galaxy Unpacked even for the year, scheduling it for April 28 at 10am ET. The event promises to reveal “the most powerful Galaxy” device yet launched, but is unlikely to be a new Galaxy smartphone whic...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 14 Apr 2021 03:11

The LG Wing's price is slashed by over US$600 in India

The LG Wing is, as it turns out, one of this OEM's last ever high-end smartphones. It is also the only one around with an innovative "swivel-action" main display. It is currently on sale for 62% (or ~US$665) off its normal price v...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 13 Apr 2021 23:49

Asus rolls out Android 11 for the ZenFone 7 series worldwide

The ZenFone 7 series is Asus' 2020 camera-focused flagship phone series. Despite this, the 2 devices are only just now receiving the OTA to update them to Android 11. This worldwide roll-out also upgrades their security patch leve...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 12 Apr 2021 21:16

The iPhone 12 Pro with its new cheesegrater case. (Source: Yanko Design)

iPhone 12 Pro Mac: a new case brings one of Apple's most polarizing design choices to smartphones

Have you ever looked at your iPhone 12 Pro and thought it just wasn't 2019 Mac Pro enough? A new case means you can indeed apply the desktop's signature "cheesegrater" texture to the mobile device - provided you have a 3D printer,...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 12 Apr 2021 16:44

A "Galaxy A82" in the wild. (Source: Weibo)

Galaxy A82: a new hands-on leak with the upcoming mid-range Samsung phone is devoid of flip-cam

A number of recent tips have pointed to the imminent launch of the Galaxy A82, although it might also be known as the Quantum2 in its maker Samsung's native South Korea. However, it now seems it will drop the distinctive flip-cam ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 12 Apr 2021 16:00

Mi Mix Fold: a motherboard repair could cost more than a new Mi 11 Pro

Xiaomi has only just released its inaugural foldable in its native China. It has also announced its potential out-of-warranty repair costs, which specify amounts for which a whole new conventional flagship could be bought instead ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 11 Apr 2021 18:58

Android 11 finally hits the LG Velvet 5G UW in the US

The Velvet 5G UW is the Verizon version of this LG premium mid-ranger. It was announced and released in 2020, and is now receiving the major software update that upgrades the phone to Android 11. It comes with new features such as...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 11 Apr 2021 18:11

The first render of the upcoming Galaxy S21 FE has leaked. (@OnLeaks/Voice)

The first Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (Fan Edition) renders have surfaced

Steve Hemmerstoffer is at it again with an exclusive leak of the eagerly anticipated Samsung Galaxy S21 FE. The Fan Edition variant of the Galaxy S21 is expected to debut in the coming months and should offer excellent bang-for-bu...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 11 Apr 2021 03:29

A first look at the Yoga Tab 13? (Source: Weibo)

Lenovo teases a Chinese launch for what might become the Yoga Tab 13 globally

A Weibo account associated with Lenovo has released teasers for a new tablet called the Yoga Pad Pro - which might prove to be the Chinese variant of a slate to be called the Yoga Tab 13 in international markets. It is to be accom...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 10 Apr 2021 20:53

Redmi's "gaming phone" might be a custom K40 variant. (Source: Xiaomi)

Redmi's first-gen gaming phone is now tipped to launch in mid- to late April 2021

The Xiaomi brand Redmi has indicated it will launch its first-ever Android phone for gaming in 2021. According to the leaker Digital Chat Station, it might be here sooner rather than later. The device is also now slated to launch ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 10 Apr 2021 19:54

Microsoft's new cooling solution for datacenter-scale servers. (Source: Microsoft)

Microsoft debuts liquid cooling for datacenters at a US development facility

Microsoft has implemented what it calls the world's first liquid-cooling system for high-performance computing (HPC), at a datacenter located in Washington, US. This prototype rig type uses a custom-designed, electronics-safe diel...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 10 Apr 2021 17:42

OnePlus announces a new 9R launch. (Source: Weibo)

OnePlus announces a Chinese launch for the 9R in April 2021

The OnePlus 9R was originally presented as a "gaming" alternative variant of the OEM's latest flagship Android smartphone series that was exclusive to India. However, the company has now announced that it is to be available in Chi...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 09 Apr 2021 23:48

The iPhones 12 are early 2021 best-sellers. (Source: Apple)

The iPhone 12 was the best-selling phone in January 2021

Counterpoint Research has just released its first top-10 list of the best-selling smartphones in 2021. It shows that Apple dominates these rankings with no less than 6 different iPhones. They include every variant of the 12 series...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 09 Apr 2021 23:16

The ZTE Axon 30 Pro+/Ultra looks promising but could be priced at US$1,200. (Image: Weibo)

ZTE Axon 30 Ultra rumored to be priced at a sky-high US$1,200

ZTE has raised eyebrows with its first serious challenger to the high-end Android smartphone market with the impending launch of the Axon 30 Ultra. However, hopes that it might also be competitively prices have been dashed with a ...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 09 Apr 2021 11:51

HTC insists it is not quite dead yet with plans for new 5G phones and extended reality equipment to launch in 2021

Not much has been heard of HTC since it launched its Desire 21 Pro in January 2021. However, the OEM reportedly intends to stay in the smartphone industry for at least the rest of this year, with new 5G devices ready to go from th...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 08 Apr 2021 23:55

Lenovo's newest gaming smartphone is finally here

Lenovo Legion Phone Duel 2 smartphone launched with top-of-the-line-hardware and a bevy of gaming features

Lenovo's second gaming smartphone, the Lenovo Legion Phone Duel 2, is finally official. Some of its key specs include a 6.9-inch 144Hz AMOLED screen, up to 18GB of RAM, a pop-up selfie camera and a massive 5,500mAh battery. Prices...

Anil Satyanarayana, 08 Apr 2021 18:36

The LG Wing will be the last showcase of LG smartphone innovation. (Image: LG)

LG promises three Android OS system upgrades for the last of its premium smartphones

With LG’s unfortunate exit from the smartphone market, owners of the company’s handsets have rightly been worried about the relative longevity of their devices. LG has now confirmed that it will stick by its existing customers and...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 08 Apr 2021 13:25

Qualcomm is looking at TSMC to manufacture some of its upcoming hardware

TSMC to manufacture some of Qualcomm's 5nm and 6nm parts

A new report tells us that Qualcomm has secured a deal with TSMC to manufacture some parts on the latter's 5nm and 6nm process node. Whether this is for bolstering existing Snapdragon 888 capacities or for an entirely different li...

Anil Satyanarayana, 07 Apr 2021 15:36

The Reno6 phones might look like this. (Source: TENAA)

OPPO's Reno6 launch seems right on track thanks to new certifications

The OPPO Reno series are smartphones with a half-yearly release cycle and an increasing tendency toward premium specs. The latest leak suggests that some of them might launch with Snapdragon 870 and 888 processors. They are also l...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 06 Apr 2021 18:53

A first glimpse of the Axon30 line-up. (Source: Weibo)

Axon30 series: ZTE's latest flagship smartphones are confirmed to have triple 64MP cameras and an April 2021 launch date

ZTE has revealed that its Axon30 line of Snapdragon 888-powered Android flagships will launch on April 15, 2021. The OEM has also strongly hinted at a rear camera hump that will contain 3 sensors of 64MP in resolution, with an ext...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 06 Apr 2021 17:14

A new "Legion 2 Pro" leak. (Source: Weibo)

The Lenovo Legion 2 Pro's design is allegedly revealed in a new leak

The Legion 2 Pro is touted to become the world's first dual-fan gaming smartphone on its launch. New leaks might partially confirm this tip while spoiling its unique design in the process. These images show a mobile device with th...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 06 Apr 2021 15:18

The Vivo X60 Pro+ is only a few months old, but Vivo may be launching a (very similar) X70 Pro+ soon. (Image via Vivo)

Vivo X70 Pro+ leak claims Snapdragon 888, 66 W fast charging, and more

New rumors are swirling about the upcoming X70 Pro+ from Vivo. Currently, these speculations point to minimal improvements over the current X60 Pro+. The new phone will have the same SoC, a slightly larger camera sensor, and a sli...

Sam Medley, 06 Apr 2021 15:08

Renders of what the Huawei P50 is expected to look like. (Image: Waqar Khan)

Hi-res Huawei P50 renders leak revealing 'unique' rear camera looks

The Huawei P50 has now leaked in renders alongside its P50 Pro, and P50 Pro+ stablemates. As with its counterpart, the Huawei P50 will feature a particularly unusual looking rear camera arrangement although they will still be made...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 06 Apr 2021 12:46

Google Pixel 5 flagship gets GPU boost with April 2021 software update (Source: Google)

Pixel 5 update brings massive GPU performance boost

The April 2021 security update for the Google Pixel series comes with connectivity, camera, and stability improvements for the entire lineup, but the Pixel 5 and Pixel 4a 5G get a noticeable gaming performance boost. However, the ...

Codrut Nistor, 06 Apr 2021 12:06

The Vivo NEX 5 is touted as an Android flagship with all the 2021 bells and whistles going

Under-display selfie camera; new 50MP Samsung main camera; up to 120W charging: the upcoming next-gen Vivo NEX is now slated to have it all. On the other hand, this phone might rock a constantly polarizing quad-curved display. It ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 05 Apr 2021 18:56

The MatePad Pro 2's alleged desktop. (Source: Weibo)

Huawei MatePad Pro 2: new leaks may show how HarmonyOS will look as a tablet UI

The Huawei MatePad Pro 2 is currently touted as an upcoming rival to the iPad Pro or Samsung Galaxy Tab S7-series slates. According to a Weibo-based tipster, it might launch with HarmonyOS in China, at least. This new leak include...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 05 Apr 2021 16:52

The Legion 2 Pro's selfie camera. (Source: Weibo)

Lenovo confirms the return of the side-mounted pop-up selfie camera in the Legion 2 Pro

Lenovo avoided punch-holes or notches in the display of its first-gen Android gaming phone by developing an innovative pop-up selfie camera, hidden in one of this device's sides rather than in its top edge, instead. Now, the OEM h...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 05 Apr 2021 16:04

The OnePlus 9 uses a 6.55-inch OLED panel with a native refresh rate of 120 Hz.

Verdict on the review of the OnePlus 9: A comparison with the Xiaomi Mi 11

The OnePlus 9 proves to be a very good smartphone in our review. However, we noticed more than just positive things during our review of the new OnePlus smartphone...

Marcus Herbrich, 05 Apr 2021 06:32