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iQOO hypes a new flagship launch. (Source: Twitter)

The Legendary Edition of the iQOO 7 is slated to launch in India soon

The premium smartphone brand iQOO has teased a new launch for a Qualcomm Snapdragon 888-powered device in India. A prominent leaker asserts that it is not merely the iQOO 7, but the BMW-themed Legendary version. It will cost ~US$5...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 02 Apr 2021 23:37

Google could use its own silicon on the Pixel 6 series

The Pixel 6 series will be the first to debut Google's in-house silicon codenamed Whitechapel

Google will reportedly use its own custom SoCs codenamed Whitechapel in the Google Pixel 6 and Google Pixel 6 XL. The smartphones, codenamed 'Raven' and 'Oriole', will be launched together sometime this fall.

Anil Satyanarayana, 02 Apr 2021 21:33

Galaxy Z Flip 2021: new leaks purport to reveal the foldable's battery specs ahead of its launch

The projected 2021 upgrade to the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip hint that this upcoming clamshell foldable will have a improved display and design compared to its forebear. Then again, a new leak suggests it will also stick with the under...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 02 Apr 2021 19:06

The Samsung Galaxy A82 allegedly appears in a new leak revealing its SoC, RAM and display specs

A device called the Samsung Galaxy A Quantum 2 - possibly the South Korean product name for the A82 - has appeared on the Google Play Console A82. According to its new leaks, it will launch with 6GB of RAM, an FHD+ screen and the ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 02 Apr 2021 18:22

A first look at the Reno6 series? (Source: TENAA via GizmoChina)

The OPPO Reno6 series is tipped to launch with the new Dimensity 1200 processor

The OPPO Reno5 smartphones has been around for about 6 months now; therefore, going by this line's usual release cycle, it might nearly be time for a 6 series launch. New leaks suggest that they are indeed in the works, and will d...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 02 Apr 2021 16:22

The FCC clears Lenovo's new Yoga Tab 13 for launch

Repeated leaks have pointed to the imminent arrival of a new member of the Lenovo Yoga Tab series. Now, the FCC has certified a device going by this device's alleged model number, indicating that it is destined for the US market, ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 01 Apr 2021 19:51

The Lenovo Legion 2 Pro gaming smartphone made quite an impression on the Master Lu benchmark

Lenovo Legion 2 Pro handily outperforms the Asus ROG Phone 5 in leaked benchmarks

Lenovo's upcoming gaming smartphone, the Legion 2 Pro, just showed up on the Master Lu benchmark database. It managed to defeat the Asus ROG Phone 5 by a somewhat narrow margin, with a total score of 962,115, which is a tad higher...

Anil Satyanarayana, 01 Apr 2021 17:09

Realme launches the V13, an affordable new 5G phone that might also go international soon

The V13 is a new Realme phone launched on the Chinese market today. Admittedly, its processor - the MediaTek Dimensity 700 - has been seen before. It is joined by a 90Hz display and a 5000mAh battery in its latest vehicle, which, ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 31 Mar 2021 22:48

The v9 architecture is rated to encompass a wide range of pressing computing needs. (Source: Arm)

Arm unveils its latest v9 architecture as a solution for the AI- and security-focused future

The ubiquitous chip-design IP-holder Arm perceives the future as one in which processing demands will trend strongly towards AI and data-security needs while moving away from general computing. The company aims to meet it with its...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 31 Mar 2021 18:40

The Realme GT Neo debuts with the Dimensity 1200 SoC, a 120Hz AMOLED display and a sub-US$300 starting price

The Realme GT Neo has launched as the world's first Dimensity 1200-powered phone. This new MediaTek flagship processor has debuted in a chassis with many potential advantages, including an FHD+ AMOLED screen with an up-to-date ref...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 31 Mar 2021 17:13

Xiaomi revitalizes its Surge line of processors. (Source: YouTube)

The Surge C1 is Xiaomi's return to the in-house chipset market

A select handful of mobile device OEMs design their own custom silicon, and Xiaomi has just re-joined these ranks with the new Surge C1. Unlike other first-party chipsets, this one is a new image signal processor designed specific...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 31 Mar 2021 00:08

ZTE launches the new S30 series. (Source: Weibo)

The ZTE S30 Pro is the world's latest 144Hz display smartphone

ZTE has launched its new S30 series of Android phones today (March 30, 2021). Its flagship is the Snapdragon 768G-powered Pro variant, which debuts with a 6.67-inch FHD+ AMOLED display that boasts HDR10+ support, 800 nits of brigh...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 30 Mar 2021 22:48

Samsung Galaxy S20 FE: a new variant with the Snapdragon 865 SoC, but without 5G, may be on the way

The FE is a popular and well-priced variant of Samsung's Galaxy S20 range. New leaks suggest that the OEM is not quite done with its release cycle yet, as it now has a 4G/LTE-only version of its Snapdragon 865-powered SKU ready to...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 30 Mar 2021 16:48

The Realme GT was launched at the start of the month with a Snapdragon 888. (Source: India Today)

MediaTek Dimensity 1200 trades blows with the Snapdragon 870 ahead of Realme GT Neo debut

The MediaTek Dimensity 1200 is scheduled to debut on the Realme GT Neo on March 31. The new chipset by MediaTek appears to be an excellent performer like its predecessors, with benchmarks showing it trading punches with the Snapdr...

Ricci Rox, 30 Mar 2021 16:06

OnePlus 9 sales start in China. (Source: OnePlus)

The OnePlus 9 series makes ~US$46 million in 10 seconds on its Chinese-market release

OnePlus has contributed to what is already an action-packed day for the mobile device market by releasing its new 9 flagship series in China. It has announced that the 2 phones combined raked in 300 million yuan (nearly US$46 mill...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 30 Mar 2021 15:54

The Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro launches with a new 50MP main camera and without a charger in the box

Xiaomi has confirmed that the Mi 11 Pro will ship with a new Samsung ISOCELL GN2 sensor for a main camera. It will also do so in very slim and 2021 retail packaging, as it lacks a charger as standard. Then again, the OEM will offe...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 29 Mar 2021 18:17

2021 could also prove a good year for MediaTek. (Image Source: MediaTek)

MediaTek dethrones Qualcomm, becomes the world's largest mobile SoC supplier of 2020

Helped by key factors like the pandemic shortages and the Huawei bans that shaped the entire smartphone market climate of 2020, MediaTek managed to dethrone Qualcomm and secured its position as world's largest smartphone SoC suppl...

Bogdan Solca, 29 Mar 2021 18:05

The Xiaomi Mi 11i's best features. (Source: YouTube)

The Xiaomi Mi 11i launches as a new global Redmi K40 Pro Plus variant

Xiaomi has launched a new(-ish) variant of the Mi 11 series at its major international product event of today (March 29, 2021). It has a premium 6.67-inch FHD+ E4 AMOLED display, a 108MP main camera and the Snapdragon 888 processo...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 29 Mar 2021 17:09

A Redmi/Dimensity 1200 teaser. (Source: Weibo)

The 2021 Redmi gaming phone will launch with a flat display: new leak

Redmi is slated to launch its first dedicated Android gaming phone soon. It is already confirmed to debut with the new MediaTek Dimensity 1200 processor; now, it is also tipped to do so with a high-end flat AMOLED screen. The devi...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 28 Mar 2021 20:36

The Galaxy Tab S7 line might get new variants soon. (Source: Samsung)

Rumor | The upcoming Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 Plus Lite has 4G/LTE and 5G variants

Recent leaks have pointed to upcoming, possibly more affordable, Samsung slates, one of which could be called the Galaxy Tab S7 Lite on its launch. However, the latest tip suggests that this device might in fact be the Lite versio...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 28 Mar 2021 18:43

The Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro might look like this. (Source: Weibo)

A probable Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro makes it onto Geekbench just before its launch

The Xiaomi Mi 11's even more premium versions are slated to launch on March 29, 2021. Of these, the Pro had yet to be spotted in benchmarking leaks - until now. A device with its alleged model number has finally surfaced on Geekbe...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 28 Mar 2021 17:53

OnePlus 9 series: Verizon announces the phones' certification for its 5G network

The flagship OnePlus 9 series initially encountered a stumbling block on its launch in the US market: it was not compatible with Verizon's 5G service. However, the new Android phones now have a better shot at attracting those who ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 27 Mar 2021 17:41

The Snapdragon 888-powered Vivo X60 Pro Plus launches in India

The worldwide availability of the innovative "gimbal-cam" Vivo X60 smartphone series looks more certain than ever with its debut in the Indian market. This time, the Snapdragon 870-powered X60 and X60 Pro are accompanied by their ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 26 Mar 2021 22:46

The S20 FE is on its way to India. (Source: Samsung)

Samsung launches the Galaxy S20 FE 5G with the Snapdragon 865 SoC in India

Samsung has announced that sales of the Galaxy S20 Fan Edition (or FE) in the Indian market are about to begin. Then again, those wondering why as the OEM has already done so may be interested to know that it means the Snapdragon ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 26 Mar 2021 17:52

Xiaomi could enter the autonomous vehicles industry soon

Xiaomi could announce an electric vehicle at its hardware launch event

Sources familiar with the matter have told Reuters that Xiaomi plans on launching an EV by 2023. It will allegedly Chinese carmaker Great Wall's infrastructure and engineering expertise to manufacture the vehicle. We could hear mo...

Anil Satyanarayana, 26 Mar 2021 17:14

The Realme GT Neo might look like this. (Source: Weibo)

Rumor | The Realme GT Neo will launch with a 120Hz display, a 4,500mAh battery, 65W charging and a 3.5mm jack

The Realme GT Neo is set to launch on March 31, 2021 as the mid-range version of the flagship GT. Then again, according to its latest leaks, it will do so with pretty much all the best aspects of its premium sibling, its 120Hz AMO...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 26 Mar 2021 16:53

It has been reported that the next Xperia Compact will have a 5.5-inch display. (Image source: Qualcomm/OnLeaks+Voice - edited)

Xperia Compact and Xperia Ace 2 rumor mill cranks up a notch thanks to salt-pinching appearance of Sony A smartphone with Snapdragon 480 SoC

A benchmark screenshot of a Sony A device featuring an SM4350 processor has led to speculation that this could be a Sony Xperia Compact, possibly the Xperia Ace 2, being tested. The SoC part number correlates to the Snapdragon 480...

Daniel R Deakin, 26 Mar 2021 09:04

The iQOO Z3 goes live on the Chinese market. (Source: iQOO)

The iQOO Z3 launches as one of the world's few Snapdragon 768G-powered phones

iQOO's latest phone is the Z3, and has launched with the Snapdragon 768G chipset that, despite its mid-range power, is not often seen in new products. Its new vehicle has a 6.58-inch FHD display that, while it has a 120Hz refresh ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 25 Mar 2021 18:05

Xiaomi phones might get more expensive soon. (Source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi's vice-president warns of price hikes for its smartphones as the chip shortage reaches for their market

Xiaomi's vice-president, Wang Xiang, has reportedly intimated that the global chip-shortage may lead to increased starting prices for this OEM's mobile devices. The executive made comments to this general effect during the company...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 25 Mar 2021 16:14

The "Galaxy F52" might look something like this. (Source: Samsung)

Samsung is now tipped to launch a phone called the Galaxy F52 5G soon

The discovery of a device called the Samsung SM-E5260 on 3C has led to speculation that the OEM is working on a 5G phone called the Galaxy F52. Therefore, it might be part of a series that is normally exclusive to the Indian marke...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 25 Mar 2021 15:18

The Snapdragon 780G is Qualcomm's most powerful mid-range SoC to date. (Image: Qualcomm)

Qualcomm launches the Snapdragon 780G, mid-range SoC with two high-performance Arm Cortex-A78 cores from the Snapdragon 888

Qualcomm has announced the Snapdragon 780G for upper mid-range smartphones in 2021. The new chipset features two high-performance Arm Cortex-A78 cores also found in the flagship Snapdragon 888 SoC along with six high-efficiency Co...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 25 Mar 2021 12:38

A Qualcomm-branded Nintendo Switch competitior is due to arrive next year

Qualcomm rumoured to launch a handheld gaming console in Q1, 2022

A new report tells us that Qualcomm is working on a Nintendo Switch-like gaming console. It will be powered by the company's in-house Snapdragon SoC and run Android 12 out of the box. The console could cost around US$300 and will ...

Anil Satyanarayana, 23 Mar 2021 23:16

Black Shark has launched two new smartphones in China

Black Shark 4 and Black Shark 4 Pro official with 144Hz screens, SSD-based storage, 120W fast charging, and more

The Black Shark 4 and Black shark 4 Pro gaming smartphones have been launched with interesting specifications. Key specs include a 6.7-inch AMOLED screen with a refresh rate of 144Hz, a 4,500mAh battery that supports 120W fast cha...

Anil Satyanarayana, 23 Mar 2021 20:26

The Oppo Find X3 Pro with two main sensors and a microscope lens

Oppo Find X3 Pro: Strong smartphone in the premium segment

We recently reviewed Oppo's flagship smartphone, the Find X3 Pro. It managed to convince us in many aspects; it does many things better than its predecessor, which makes it a strong alternative to Samsung and Xiaomi.

Daniel Schmidt, 23 Mar 2021 02:00

The global, Snapdragon 870-powered versions of the Vivo X60 series is now official in Malaysia

Vivo's 2021 flagships have been unleashed as the X60 and X60 Pro 5G for the Malaysian market. As rumored, the phones are based on the Snapdragon 870 SoC in this country, and not the Exynos processor they have in China. The X60 Pro...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 22 Mar 2021 23:48

The Galaxy S21 series. (Source: Samsung)

The Samsung Galaxy S21 series' US sales triple those of the S20 line

The latest market research indicates that Samsung sold 3 times more Galaxy S21 units in January 2021 compared to S20 phones for the same month of 2020 in the US. This may be due to the lower prices of the newer flagships in this m...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 22 Mar 2021 18:33

The 8T in its Lunar colorway. (Source: OnePlus)

The OnePlus 8T's OxygenOS Open Beta 2 update contains the March 2021 security patch

The OnePlus 8T will be superseded by the new flagship 9 series soon; however, its new official public Android betas might help keep it relevant for some time to come. The latest one contains a bunch of bug-fixes, and also upgrades...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 22 Mar 2021 17:16

iQOO will launch a new mid-range 5G phone, the Z3, on March 25, 2021

March seems to be the month of Android flagships thus far; however, iQOO's latest launch announcement might be for a more affordable device. The Z3 is slated to debut with a mid-tier processor, although whether it will come from M...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 21 Mar 2021 00:01

5 more possible reasons why the ROG Phone 5 snapped in half. (Source: YouTube)

The ROG Phone 5 might have failed its bend test due to its unique segmented board and dual battery design

Asus' new mobile-gaming flagship device, the ROG Phone 5, recently earned a shelving of shame following a catastrophic end to its round of JerryRigEverything's popular durability tests. This failure was thought to be due to a weak...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 20 Mar 2021 23:11

Has Huawei designed another Kirin 9000 variant? (Source: Weibo)

Huawei reportedly has a Kirin 9000L mobile SoC in the works

Huawei's supply chain issues have reportedly led to shortages of its bespoke high-end mobile CPUs for 2021. However, this has not stopped new rumors that it will soon have a new variant of its flagship Kirin 9000 SoC manufactured....

Deirdre O'Donnell, 20 Mar 2021 15:31

Strong competition for Apple's M processors coming in 2022? (Image Source: GizChina)

Qualcomm completes NUVIA acquisition, will release high-performance ultrabook processors in 2022

NUVIA's CPU technology will be integrated in many upcoming Qualcomm products, including ultraportable laptop processors, smartphone chips, digital cockpits, AI-assisted driving, extended reality and infrastructure networking solut...

Bogdan Solca, 20 Mar 2021 13:17

SoftBank's new Japanese mmWave 5G service is driven by Qualcomm

SoftBank has announced that it has set up a new 5G service in Japan. It is based on mmWave technology as opposed to sub-6GHz, which, according to its owner, brings the potential for higher speeds at reduced costs for carriers. The...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 20 Mar 2021 00:26

The Snapdragon 480: 5G on a budget (Source: Qualcomm)

The Snapdragon 480-powered Nokia X20 is now rumored to launch soon

A device called the "HMD Global Nokia X20" has popped up on Geekbench 5, detected as running on a Snapdragon 480 processor. This SoC is aimed at affordable new 5G phones, suggesting that this putative X20 will fall into this tier ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 19 Mar 2021 23:35

The OnePlus 9R is set to be a reasonably-priced gaming smartphone for the Indian market. (Image via OnePlus)

OnePlus confirms OnePlus 9R, an affordable gaming smartphone targeted squarely at India

In an interview with News18, OnePlus CEO Pete Lau confirmed that the OnePlus 9R, an "affordable" gaming smartphone, will launch in India alongside the OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro. Lau stated that the 9R will be similar to the OneP...

Sam Medley, 18 Mar 2021 19:11

The Black Shark 4 in a new video. (Source: Weibo)

Black Shark 4: Xiaomi's latest teaser includes a launch date for the next-gen gaming phone

Xiaomi's Black Shark premium gaming brand has announced that its new, Snapdragon 888-powered flagship is to launch on March 23, 2021 in China. The 4 is slated to have improved, "360-degree, 3D" cooling, triple rear cameras and the...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 18 Mar 2021 18:34

The GT Neo's first teaser. (Source: Weibo)

Realme GT Neo: Dimensity 1200 SoC and March 31, 2021 launch confirmed

Realme has officially announced that its first phone with the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 flagship processor will be the GT Neo, and that it will debut at the end of March 2021. The OEM has yet to tease any more of its specs, although...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 18 Mar 2021 15:58

The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE launch date may have been rescheduled to August 2021

Leaked roadmap suggests that the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE could arrive earlier than anticipated

Renowned leaker Even Blass has posted Samsung's product release schedule for 2021. It says that new Chromebooks and Galaxybooks are slated to be launched in April, followed by the Galaxy Tab S7 Lite in June, the Galaxy A82 in July...

Anil Satyanarayana, 18 Mar 2021 12:10

The new Motorola Ready For PC-like experience is being rolled out to Verizon customers in the US now. (Image: Motorola)

Motorola brings new DeX-like functionality to the Edge Plus with 'Ready For'; turns your phone into a PC

Motorola has introduced a new PC-like desktop environment for its Moto Edge Plus flagship smartphone. The functionality dubbed ‘Ready For’ gives users the ability to plug in their smartphone to a keyboard, mouse and display simila...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 18 Mar 2021 06:23