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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

OnePlus updates the 9 and 9 Pro with camera improvements and March 2021 security patches

OnePlus has just launched the 9 series of flagship phones. Despite this, it has felt the need to push a software update to the 2 devices already with tweaks for their Hasselblad-branded cameras.

Deirdre O'Donnell, 04 Apr 2021 18:47

The latest "iPhone 13" leak. (Source: SlashLeaks)

iPhone 13: new renders purport to confirm earlier design-related leaks

2021's iPhones are currently projected to turn out as more or less iterative upgrades over their predecessors; on the other hand, these changes might be significant for those with strong feelings about the notches that have domina...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 04 Apr 2021 18:26

A new Legion 2 Pro teaser. (Source: Weibo)

Lenovo reveals the Legion 2 Pro will have a 6.92-inch 144Hz display and a 5,500mAh battery

Lenovo is currently hyping the imminent launch of its second-gen gaming phone with some of its high-powered specs prior to this event. They include its generous FHD+ AMOLED display with its 144Hz refresh rate. It will be kept on w...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 03 Apr 2021 23:06

The OnePlus 9 Pro also charges wirelessly at up to 50 watts thanks to two battery cells

OnePlus 9 Pro: This is how fast the new smartphone charges

With the OnePlus 9 Pro, the manufacturer has made a great effort to ensure that the battery is quickly full again. It's even supposed to be recharged super fast wirelessly now. We took a look at whether this is true.

Florian Schmitt, 03 Apr 2021 06:45

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

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

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

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

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

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

Xiaomi Mi 11 vs. OnePlus 9 smartphone camera comparison: Disappointments on both sides

Asus rolls out Android 11 for the ZenFone 7 series worldwide

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Microsoft debuts liquid cooling for datacenters at a US development facility

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pixel 5 update brings massive GPU performance boost

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

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

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

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

OnePlus updates the 9 and 9 Pro with camera improvements and March 2021 security patches

iPhone 13: new renders purport to confirm earlier design-related leaks

Lenovo reveals the Legion 2 Pro will have a 6.92-inch 144Hz display and a 5,500mAh battery

OnePlus 9 Pro: This is how fast the new smartphone charges

87% OnePlus 9 smartphone review: Strong OnePlus phone without major progress

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

89% OnePlus 9 Pro smartphone review: High-end phone charges twice as fast

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

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

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

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

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

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