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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: 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 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

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 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

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

Deal | Grab a OnePlus 8 Pro for US$599

OnePlus is holding a Spring sale event on its US webstore from April 21 (today) to 27, 2021. It involves a limited-time offer on the 8 Pro, the OEM's 2020 flagship smartphone. It can be had for as little as US$599 during this prom...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 21 Apr 2021 23:19

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