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The Z Flip3 now sits atop the clamshell pile. (Source: Samsung)

The Galaxy Z Flip3 is Samsung's latest clamshell foldable

The Galaxy Z Flip3 has been introduced today as Samsung's "other" foldable smartphone. The new device contains the potentially critical improvement over its forebear of a much-enlarged secondary display, which might allow the user...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 11 Aug 2021 18:48

Samsung's latest flagship saga finally unfolds. (Source: Samsung)

Samsung debuts the Galaxy Z Fold3 as its first-gen under-display camera flagship

The Galaxy Z Fold3 has finally become official as the headline act of Samsung's latest Unpacked event. The ultra-premium device has premiered as the first one from this OEM with an under-display camera (UDC) for its main 7.6-inch ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 11 Aug 2021 18:12

The latest iQOO 8 camera teaser. (Source: iQOO)

iQOO hypes its upcoming mid-2021 flagship phone's powerful dual main camera set-up

The smartphone brand iQOO's teasers for its premium 8 series have been painting it as a refresh of the existing 7 flagship with a newer SoC. However, it has now also revealed that the upcoming devices might have more to them besid...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 11 Aug 2021 14:56

MediaTek launches the Dimensity 920 and Dimensity 810. (Source: MediaTek)

MediaTek launches the Dimensity 920 and Dimensity 810 for the mid-range segment

MediaTek has now announced the launch of two new SoCs, the Dimensity 920 and Dimensity 810. Both chipsets are fabricated on 6 nm nodes, and will serve as the company's mid-range offerings for phones billed for a Q3 release.

Ricci Rox, 11 Aug 2021 14:09

Xiaomi brings variety to the tablet market with the Mi Pad 5 series starting at the equivalent of US$310

After releasing the Mi Pad 4 way back in 2018, Xiaomi has returned with new entries in its Mi Pad series. The new phones, the Mi Pad 5 and Mi Pad 5 Pro, were just launched in China and offer Snapdragon 800-series chipsets as well ...

Ricci Rox, 10 Aug 2021 17:28

The Asus ROG Phone 5s could be launched soon

Asus is reportedly working on a Snapdragon 888+ powered ROG Phone 5s

A new leak from Twitter says that Asus has a new gaming smartphone in store for us. It is called the ROG Phone 5s and it will allegedly run Qualcomm’s newest Snapdragon 888+ SoC. Asus is expected to launch the device on August 16....

Anil Ganti, 10 Aug 2021 12:21

The leaked Galaxy Z Fold3 pre-order 'Note Pack'. (Image: @_snoopytech_/Samsung)

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 pre-order pack includes S-Pen Pro, case and charger suggesting the latter is not included

Samsung’s forthcoming Galaxy Z Fold3 will come with a pre-order ‘Note Pack’ in some countries. The latest tip suggests it will include the new S-Pen Pro and companion case as well as a charger. The latter inclusion suggests that S...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 10 Aug 2021 06:40

Could an S21 FE join you as you head to college? (Source: 9to5Google)

Samsung pitches the Galaxy S21 FE as a back-to-school-ready device in its latest leak

Samsung had added a new teaser for the Galaxy S21 Fan Edition (FE) to its official Instagram account, seemingly targeting students with the upcoming affordable flagship variant. The post led to speculation that the phone would lau...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 09 Aug 2021 21:24

Meizu certifies its first new phones since the start of 2021

Meizu was fairly early to the premium Snapdragon 888-powered smartphone in 2021, but has not released another mobile device since then. Now, however, a famous leaker has discovered the OEM is now working on 2 new products with 5G....

Deirdre O'Donnell, 09 Aug 2021 18:46

The Nord N200 prepares for its bend test. (Source: YouTube)

The OnePlus Nord N200 makes its JerryRigEverything durability test into a two-parter

The Nord N200 is one of the cheapest 5G phones sold by OnePlus in the United States. Accordingly, it is made of lower-end materials compared to the flagship of its series. However, it seems this does not necessarily mean the devic...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 08 Aug 2021 23:19

New leaks raise, then dash, hopes of camera upgrades in the Samsung Galaxy A52s

Samsung is now believed to launch the Galaxy A52s soon. This apparently modified version of the A52 5G has been touted to come with tweaked camera specs as well as a newer SoC. However, the latest tip on the subject purports to de...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 08 Aug 2021 16:36

The iQOO 8 series is slated to come with a BMW M Motorsport-themed variant

iQOO has now given numerous details on its upcoming 8-series flagship smartphones away prior to their launch. Now, their latest teasers have turned to how these devices will look from the back. Despite the good news for fans of th...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 08 Aug 2021 16:03

The "Magic3" in the wild. (Source: SlashLeaks)

The Honor Magic3 series is touted to support a "100x zoom" spec

Honor is slated to launch its latest flagship smartphones later in August 2021. Now, a new leak purports to show one of these devices in the wild. The photo in question shows the ring-like camera hump seen in earlier spoilers, alt...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 08 Aug 2021 15:18

Motorola IN gears up for a new launch. (Source: Motorola)

Rumor | The Motorola Edge 20 series is going to India

Motorola has just made its Edge 20 smartphones, which stand out among mid-range devices with 108MP main cameras across this new range, official in some markets that include Europe. Now, the OEM has strongly hinted that they are al...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 07 Aug 2021 20:54

OnePlus sows confusion with its new 9 Pro colorway

Recent Weibo posts showing a OnePlus 9 Pro in a new and heretofore unavailable color option have led to confusion on the point of whether the OEM actually intends to release the variant as a limited edition or not. The OEM has had...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 07 Aug 2021 20:09

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

Galaxy Z Fold3: famous tipsters drop the upcoming super-flagship's most comprehensive specs-related leak yet

Samsung is all but certain to unveil the next-gen Galaxy Z Fold on August 11, 2021. However, new leaks from well-known sources purport to spoil this event with full-scale specs for the ultra-premium device. They purport to outline...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 07 Aug 2021 18:15

Rumor | The Realme GT Master Edition will launch in Europe soon, starting at ~US$415

Realme has already launched the GT Master and GT Master Exploration Editions in China, as "designer" variants of its current 2021 flagship. Now, a new leak claims that the phones are also going to launch in Europe soon. They will ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 06 Aug 2021 23:23

Realme passes an important sale milestone. (Source: Realme)

Realme announces the sale of its 100 millionth smartphone worldwide

The latest market research indicates that the brand Realme has passed an important milestone: 100 million units sold worldwide. Furthermore, it has broken the record for the time taken to sell this many devices. Realme is now in t...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 05 Aug 2021 20:12

The evolution of the Galaxy S series (Image Source: Samsung)

Samsung is reviewing its mobile division after sharp decline in handheld sales

Samsung's entire mobile business seems to be in trouble and the Korean giant is currently investigating the cause of the sharply declining Galaxy S21 sales amplified by supply chain management problems. Maybe Samsung should first ...

Bogdan Solca, 05 Aug 2021 20:04

The iQOO 8's cutting-edge display. (Source: iQOO)

iQOO will debut a next-gen "E5" display in its mid-year Android flagship refresh

iQOO has confirmed that it will launch new, 8-series premium Android smartphones in mid-August 2021. It has also teased these phones with the announcement that they will launch with new, "E5" display panels with high pixel densiti...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 05 Aug 2021 16:43

Samsung releases the Galaxy Tab S7 FE to the US market

Samsung has announced that it is taking orders for its Galaxy S7 Tab Fan Edition (FE) in the US from today (August 5, 2021). The tablet will be available in its Wi-Fi and 5G variants, the former of which is offered in a variety of...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 05 Aug 2021 15:59

Realme GT Flash: New Realme concept flagship features a Snapdragon 888+ and cameras from the OnePlus 9 Pro

Realme has showcased its latest smartphone, the Realme GT Flash. For now, the phone looks to be a concept for showing off Realme's new MagDart charger, but could launch in the future. If it does, Realme fans have something interes...

Ricci Rox, 05 Aug 2021 11:33

The BlackBerry Passport 2 fan-made concept render mixes nostalgia with a current sleek look. (Image source: LetsGoDigital/Ts Designer - edited)

Gorgeous BlackBerry Passport 2 fan-made concept renders are more a blast from the past than a pending BlackBerry renaissance

Striking fan-made concept renders of a BlackBerry Passport 2 smartphone have been shared online, and they include the always familiar physical QWERTY keyboard but also offer a couple of surprises. However, the design of the BlackB...

Daniel R Deakin, 05 Aug 2021 09:23

Honor teases its new V7 Pro accessories. (Source: Weibo)

Honor teases some Apple-esque accessories for its upcoming V7 Pro tablet

Some previous leaks have hinted that the Honor V7 Pro is coming for the iPad Pro in terms of design; now, its latest teaser suggests that it also wants to rival this premium slate with respect to its compatible add-ons. They consi...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 04 Aug 2021 17:20

Blackview BL5000 is a rugged flagship gaming smartphone all-in-one for just $299 USD for early buyers (Source: Blackview)

Blackview BL5000 is a waterproof flagship gaming smartphone for just $299 USD for early buyers

The large 6.36-inch smartphone even integrates a copper heat pipe to prolong SoC performance when gaming. The low $299 price point is temporary to form now until August 9 to attract early adopters.

Allen Ngo, 04 Aug 2021 08:51

Honor's CEO shows a penta-cam device off. (Source: Weibo)

Rumor | Honor will launch flagship smartphones with penta-cam options

Honor has dropped another official teaser concerning its upcoming Magic3 smartphone series. This one includes heavy hints that one of its variants will have no less than 5 rear cameras. It is said to include individual high-resolu...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 03 Aug 2021 15:13

Tensor, Google's new custom SoC for the Pixel 6 series, is alleged to be built on Samsung's 5 nm node

Google's new custom-made chipset, Tensor, will power the Pixel 6 series. Not much was revealed about the manufacturing behind Tensor, but a new report indicates that it's built on Samsung's 5 nm node. The Snapdragon 888 also is, a...

Ricci Rox, 03 Aug 2021 10:12

The Xiaomi Mi 10T (pictured) utilized an IPS LCD panel. (Image source: Xiaomi/Gearbest - edited)

Xiaomi Mi 11T to get display upgrade over the Mi 10T

A new leak concerning the upcoming Xiaomi Mi 11T should please users who were tempted by the previous Mi 10T generation but may have been put off by the presence of an LCD screen. According to a noted tipster, the phones in the Mi...

Daniel R Deakin, 03 Aug 2021 08:21

The Nokia X10 is supposed to be as environmentally friendly as possible. But can it deliver on this promise?

Nokia X10: How environmentally friendly is it really?

With its new smartphones, Nokia is making an effort to become more environmentally friendly. We just reviewed the Nokia X10, and we'd like to summarize how eco-friendly the device really is.

Florian Schmitt, 03 Aug 2021 03:37

Rumor | The Dimensity 810 SoC will debut in a new(-ish) Realme phone

Realme is now tipped to launch a phone called the 8s soon. It is painted as a refresh for the pre-existing 8 5G, albeit with a heretofore-unheard of MediaTek Dimensity 810 processor. Therefore, it might still have up-to-date conne...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 01 Aug 2021 18:00

OnePlus announces it was the fastest-growing smartphone brand in the US during the first half of 2021

OnePlus has released its shipment stats for the first half of 2021 (1H2021). The OEM claims that they have increased by 428% in the US, a greater amount of growth compared to all other brands in that market. This success is based ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 31 Jul 2021 18:00

Micron's new UFS 3.1 module. (Source: Micron)

The Honor Magic3 series will be the first smartphones to launch with Micron's latest, 176-layer type of UFS 3.1 internal storage

Micron has put its latest kind of flash storage for mobile devices into production. It has the OEM's state-of-the-art 176-layer NAND technology, as well as the most up-to-date UFS 3.1 read and write speeds. The brand Honor has los...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 31 Jul 2021 17:18

iQOO releases a new conference poster. (Source: iQOO via Weibo)

Rumor | The iQOO 8 is a flagship smartphone that will launch with a 2K LTPO VRR display and a Pro variant

iQOO is now slated to be the first brand to launch an Android phone based on the latest top-end Snapdragon 888+ chipset. New leaks now also assert that it - or possibly its Pro version - will come with a display with a 2K resoluti...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 31 Jul 2021 16:21

A "Z Flip3" in an alleged Samsung case. (Source: 91Mobiles)

The Galaxy Z Flip3 is slated to come with some unique new first-party cases

Samsung is thought to launch a new Galaxy Z Flip clamshell-style foldable phone in August 2021. Now, a new leak suggests the OEM has put more thought into cases for this device compared to those of yesteryear. The tip purports to ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 31 Jul 2021 15:17

Mi Mix 4 concept renders. (Source: MyDrivers)

Mi Mix 4 tipped to join the ranks of the iPhone 12 and Galaxy S21 series with ultra-wideband support as it hits TENAA

MIUI code has revealed that an upcoming Xiaomi device, expected to be the Mi Mix 4, will offer ultra-wideband support. That device will be the first phone by Xiaomi to do so, joining an elite lineup consisting currently only of th...

Ricci Rox, 31 Jul 2021 08:45

Motorola introduces the Edge 20 family of smartphones, starting at ~US$420

Motorola has unveiled the Edge 20 series' specs and design in full on its website. They are headed by the Snapdragon 870-powered Pro variant, which also features a 144Hz screen, 12GB of RAM and a 108MP main camera sensor. Then aga...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 30 Jul 2021 17:20

Could the OnePlus 10 Pro turn out like this? (Source: LetsGoDigital)

The first OnePlus 10 Pro renders show huge dual main Hasselblad-tuned rear cameras and more

The blog LetsGoDigital has published new renders reflecting its best guess at the specs and design of OnePlus' probable next-gen flagship, the 10 Pro. According to these images, the phone will follow the emerging trend of larger r...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 30 Jul 2021 14:43

Google Pixel 6 will feature semi-custom Google silicon. (Image: @OnLeaks)

Google CEO says Pixel 6 event will showcase 'deep tech investments'

Google and Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai has promised that its fall Pixel 6 event will highlight Google’s ‘deep technology investments’. Pichai was making his comments to shareholders following a strong Q2 2021 conference call.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 30 Jul 2021 12:15

MediaTek is set to take things up a notch. (Source: MediaTek)

Forget the Snapdragon 898, MediaTek is set to beat Qualcomm to the punch with a world's first 4 nm flagship SoC later this year

MediaTek is set to deliver the first 4 nm chipset on the market later this year. The company will use TSMC's new 4 nm node in a bid to deliver its first truly flagship SoC, keeping it a step ahead of Qualcomm and its upcoming Snap...

Ricci Rox, 29 Jul 2021 10:34

The Edge 20 line-up(?). (Source: TechnikNews)

The Motorola Edge 20 series' design is allegedly revealed in full thanks to new renders

Motorola is thought to release the Edge 20 series of premium mid- to mid-range phones in August 2021. Of these, the vanilla variant may have emerged in render form ahead of this event. Now, it is joined by its Lite and Pro sibling...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 28 Jul 2021 21:40

Rumor | Samsung will debut the Galaxy A52s in Europe soon, starting at ~US$530

Some new leaks point to a new version of the Galaxy A52 5G, slated to launch soon with tweaks slated to include an updated processor, at the least. It is thought to be destined for the European market, where it may come in at reas...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 28 Jul 2021 17:52

ZTE unleashes the second-gen under-display Axon 30 smartphone with confirmation of a global release

ZTE has unveiled the Axon 30, an Android phone that will stand out due to its under-display (or UDC) selfie camera, today (July 27, 2021). It will be available to the Chinese market initially, starting at ~US$338 from August 3 of ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 27 Jul 2021 16:37

Apple fans might have a bit of a wait for significantly upgraded iPhones. (Source: Apple)

Rumor | iPhones with upgraded titanium frames are coming, but not until 2022

iPhones that finally upgrade to 120Hz displays are thought to debut in 2021. However, their successors might have even more compelling upgrades, a step up to the incorporation of titanium in the Pro models included. JP Morgan Chas...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 27 Jul 2021 15:03

Realme hypes the Flash. (Source: Realme)

Rumor | The Realme Flash will be the first phone to debut with MagDart charging; premium specs in tow as well

Realme has just overtly teased a "newcomer": a smartphone with the simple, snappy name of Flash. Shortly afterward, GSMArena claimed to have been sent some teasers with a succinct explanation for this new moniker: it will launch w...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 27 Jul 2021 13:36

The MediaTek Kompanio 1300T is now official. (Image Source: MediaTek)

MediaTek launches Kompanio 1300T with built-in 5G and a more powerful GPU than the Dimensity 1200, MediaTek T750 5G CPE chipset also announced

MediaTek has announced the launch of the Kompanio 1300T SoC for high-end tablets. The Kompanio 1300T is a 6 nm part that resembles the Dimensity 1200 SoC in quite a few specifications. Additionally, the company also announced the ...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 27 Jul 2021 12:18

A purported live image of the Surface Duo 2. (Image: Tech Rat)

Microsoft gives the Surface Duo another shot with the Surface Duo 2 leaking in live photos

Microsoft’s Surface Duo 2 dual-screen smartphone has seemingly leaked in live photos. The most apparent change to the design is the addition of a large camera bump in a move that looks to quell a key criticism of the original mode...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 27 Jul 2021 06:09

OnwardMobility's latest announcement. (Source: OnwardMobility)

The first true signs of a 5G BlackBerry emerge with a new waitlist announcement

The start-up OnwardMobility announced that it had secured the classic BlackBerry mobile device brand back in 2020, then unveiled plans to make such a phone with 5G. However, the company has gone very quiet on the subject since the...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 26 Jul 2021 21:43

5G

The Galaxy Z Flip3 is Samsung's latest clamshell foldable

Samsung debuts the Galaxy Z Fold3 as its first-gen under-display camera flagship

iQOO hypes its upcoming mid-2021 flagship phone's powerful dual main camera set-up

MediaTek launches the Dimensity 920 and Dimensity 810 for the mid-range segment

Xiaomi brings variety to the tablet market with the Mi Pad 5 series starting at the equivalent of US$310

Asus is reportedly working on a Snapdragon 888+ powered ROG Phone 5s

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 pre-order pack includes S-Pen Pro, case and charger suggesting the latter is not included

Samsung pitches the Galaxy S21 FE as a back-to-school-ready device in its latest leak

Meizu certifies its first new phones since the start of 2021

The OnePlus Nord N200 makes its JerryRigEverything durability test into a two-parter

New leaks raise, then dash, hopes of camera upgrades in the Samsung Galaxy A52s

The iQOO 8 series is slated to come with a BMW M Motorsport-themed variant

The Honor Magic3 series is touted to support a "100x zoom" spec

Rumor | The Motorola Edge 20 series is going to India

OnePlus sows confusion with its new 9 Pro colorway

Galaxy Z Fold3: famous tipsters drop the upcoming super-flagship's most comprehensive specs-related leak yet

82% Nubia RedMagic 6R smartphone review - Gaming with 144 Hz and hot fingers

Rumor | The Realme GT Master Edition will launch in Europe soon, starting at ~US$415

Realme announces the sale of its 100 millionth smartphone worldwide

Samsung is reviewing its mobile division after sharp decline in handheld sales

iQOO will debut a next-gen "E5" display in its mid-year Android flagship refresh

Samsung releases the Galaxy Tab S7 FE to the US market

Realme GT Flash: New Realme concept flagship features a Snapdragon 888+ and cameras from the OnePlus 9 Pro

Gorgeous BlackBerry Passport 2 fan-made concept renders are more a blast from the past than a pending BlackBerry renaissance

Honor teases some Apple-esque accessories for its upcoming V7 Pro tablet

Blackview BL5000 is a waterproof flagship gaming smartphone for just $299 USD for early buyers

86% Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE 5G Review: XXL-Android tablet with S Pen, but weaknesses in everyday use

Rumor | Honor will launch flagship smartphones with penta-cam options

Tensor, Google's new custom SoC for the Pixel 6 series, is alleged to be built on Samsung's 5 nm node

Xiaomi Mi 11T to get display upgrade over the Mi 10T

Nokia X10: How environmentally friendly is it really?

Rumor | The Dimensity 810 SoC will debut in a new(-ish) Realme phone

80% Nokia X10 smartphone review: Reliable 5G phone with four cameras

OnePlus announces it was the fastest-growing smartphone brand in the US during the first half of 2021

The Honor Magic3 series will be the first smartphones to launch with Micron's latest, 176-layer type of UFS 3.1 internal storage

Rumor | The iQOO 8 is a flagship smartphone that will launch with a 2K LTPO VRR display and a Pro variant

The Galaxy Z Flip3 is slated to come with some unique new first-party cases

Mi Mix 4 tipped to join the ranks of the iPhone 12 and Galaxy S21 series with ultra-wideband support as it hits TENAA

Motorola introduces the Edge 20 family of smartphones, starting at ~US$420

The first OnePlus 10 Pro renders show huge dual main Hasselblad-tuned rear cameras and more

Google CEO says Pixel 6 event will showcase 'deep tech investments'

Forget the Snapdragon 898, MediaTek is set to beat Qualcomm to the punch with a world's first 4 nm flagship SoC later this year

The Motorola Edge 20 series' design is allegedly revealed in full thanks to new renders

Rumor | Samsung will debut the Galaxy A52s in Europe soon, starting at ~US$530

ZTE unleashes the second-gen under-display Axon 30 smartphone with confirmation of a global release

Rumor | iPhones with upgraded titanium frames are coming, but not until 2022

Rumor | The Realme Flash will be the first phone to debut with MagDart charging; premium specs in tow as well

MediaTek launches Kompanio 1300T with built-in 5G and a more powerful GPU than the Dimensity 1200, MediaTek T750 5G CPE chipset also announced

Microsoft gives the Surface Duo another shot with the Surface Duo 2 leaking in live photos

The first true signs of a 5G BlackBerry emerge with a new waitlist announcement

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