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Motorola's Moto E40 leaks onto a retail site, possibly confirming its looks and specs ahead of launch

Motorola is currently rumored to have what might be its 2021 flagship for the Moto E series of smartphones in the works. Now, this device has appeared in an e-tail listing online for the first time. The information on this page ma...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 06 Oct 2021 17:31

Who is next? (Image Source: TechUnwrapped)

Twitch hack spills the beans on Amazon's Steam-like game store codenamed Vapour

Besides the Vapour platform, the leaked source files also reveal something called VapeWorld that is built on the Unity engine and looks like a VR chat game with 3D Twitch chat emotes. Additionally, the existence of a “metaverse” f...

Bogdan Solca, 06 Oct 2021 14:36

OxygenOS 12 will reach over a dozen smartphones. (Image source: OnePlus)

OnePlus opens OxygenOS 12 Open Beta for the OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro

OnePlus has published its first Open Beta for OxygenOS 12. So far, only the OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro are eligible for the OS update, but over a dozen OnePlus smartphones will receive Android 12 eventually. The OnePlus Nord-N se...

Alex Alderson, 05 Oct 2021 18:55

The 8T may get an indirect upgrade in 2021. (Source: OnePlus)

The "OnePlus 9RT" emerges on Geekbench with the Snapdragon 888 processor

OnePlus is currently believed to have a late-2021 flagship refresh called the 9RT nearly ready to go. A model number previously linked to this putative smartphone has just popped up again in a new leak. It has appeared on Geekbenc...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 05 Oct 2021 18:39

The Pixel 5 is one of seven devices to receive Google's October 2021 update. (Image source: Jonas Elia)

Google releases October 2021 update to eligible Pixel smartphones

Google has announced the October 2021 update for supported Pixel smartphones. The new update is rolling out for the Pixel 3, Pixel 4 and Pixel 5 series, including 'a' models.

Alex Alderson, 05 Oct 2021 15:36

Android 12 is available on limited release for the Mi 11, Mi 11i and Mi 11 Ultra. (Image source: Xiaomi via @stufflistings)

Mi 11, Mi 11 Ultra and Mi 11i start receiving Android 12 Stable update

Xiaomi has started rolling out Android 12 to the Mi 11, Mi 11i and the Mi 11 Ultra. Currently, Google's new OS is available for Mi Pilot testers on MIUI's global branch. Xiaomi considers the updates Stable Beta builds.

Alex Alderson, 05 Oct 2021 15:22

The Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro will be the first devices to launch with Android 12. (Image source: Google)

Google releases Android 12 to AOSP; Pixel smartphones to receive new OS 'in the next few weeks'

Android 12 has arrived, but not for Pixel smartphones. Instead, Google has only pushed its new OS to AOSP. Android 12 will arrive on existing Pixel devices later this month, potentially around the time that Google launches the Pix...

Alex Alderson, 05 Oct 2021 13:52

Early MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition arrives for the Mi 11 Ultra in Europe

Xiaomi is now rolling out the very first MIUI 12.5 Enhanced update to owners of the European model of its flagship phone, the Mi 11 Ultra. This is a Mi Pilot release, however, and is not currently available to the public, although...

Ricci Rox, 05 Oct 2021 08:05

Microsoft still has quite a lot of bug fixing to do with Windows 11. (Image Source: Microsoft)

Windows 11 is now widely available, but gaming performance regressions and File Explorer memory leaks remain unresolved

Insiders have noticed a few show-stopping bugs with Windows 11, which is now officially available for all eligible PCs. Users have noticed that virtualization-based security, which will be enabled by default in all OEM PCs, can ha...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 05 Oct 2021 07:59

Facebook is reportedly down worldwide. (Source: Own)

Facebook is hit by worldwide outages across many of its top apps

Facebook users are complaining of outages in their thousands. The social media giant reportedly developed these problems today (October 4, 2021), causing a loss of service on its main site, not to mention other popular apps such a...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 04 Oct 2021 20:12

OnePlus Buds Z2: a full specs leak points to some crucial upgrades in the OEM's next upcoming TWS earbuds

OnePlus is projected to launch second-gen versions of its more affordable Buds Z TWS earbuds soon. A new leak for these accessories hint at a considerable boost in total battery life, slated to reach up to 18 more hours between ch...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 04 Oct 2021 18:24

The hypothetical Lenovo handheld. (Source: TechNave)

Rumor | Lenovo designs an Android handheld console, then decides against selling it

A tech blog claims to have uncovered evidence of a new portable gaming device developed by Lenovo. This putative answer to the Nintendo Switch or Sony PSP goes under the Legion brand and runs Android - or, rather, it would have, h...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 04 Oct 2021 17:33

The new sleek and coherent design of Office 2021. (Source: Microsoft)

Microsoft 365 and Office 2021 release on October 5 with updated features and pricing

Microsoft is preparing Microsoft 365 and Office 2021 for release on October 5 on Windows and macOS devices for business, personal and student customers. Office 2021 will inherit many of the existing components from Microsoft 365 s...

Aleem Ali, 04 Oct 2021 14:59

The Snapdragon 778G is built on TSMC's 6 nm manufacturing process. (Source: Qualcomm)

Snapdragon 778G vs MediaTek Dimensity 1200: Just how powerful is Qualcomm's latest affordable SoC?

Qualcomm's Snapdragon 778G and MediaTek's Dimensity 1200 are the two current chipsets of choice across the mid-range and sub-premium segments. Some may wonder exactly what performance differences exist between the two chipsets; an...

Ricci Rox, 03 Oct 2021 18:29

Genshin Impact has had quite a year. (Source: miHoYo)

Spending on mobile gaming grows by nearly 8% for the third quarter of 2021

Mobile app and game downloads combined declined slightly year-on-year in the third quarter of 2021 (3Q2021), as the pandemic-era boom in this area recedes. Nevertheless, the amount of money coming in on both the Google Play Store ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 03 Oct 2021 16:26

SmallRig touts its new Fold P10 as a next-level accessory for 'pro-grade' smartphone videography

The company SmallRig has launched something that might be for those in need of something besides the typical tripod or gimbal for their mobile photography or videography. The Fold P10 is a collapsible smartphone clamp designed to ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 03 Oct 2021 15:35

Asus launches an Android 12 preview program for the ZenFone 8

Asus' ZenFone 8 is one of 2021's very few true compact Android flagships. It normally runs on ZenUI based on Android 11; however, the OEM has now officially announced it is working on a major upgrade for this software. Users who w...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 02 Oct 2021 20:33

Xiaomi Pad 5, Xiaomi 11T series, others now eligible for beta recruitment as Xiaomi begins Android 12 Global ROM beta testing

Xiaomi has now listed its new phones like the Xiaomi Pad 5, Xiaomi 11T series, and Redmi 10 in its list of devices eligible for beta recruitment. The company has also started the Global stable ROM Android 12 beta-testing, kicking ...

Ricci Rox, 02 Oct 2021 11:32

MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition arrives for the Mi 10T duo in Europe. (Source: NextPit)

MIUI 12.5 Enhanced: Rollout continues with the Mi 10, Mi 10T, and 10T Pro in Europe

Xiaomi is now gracing its premium phones, the Mi 10, Mi 10T, and Mi 10T Pro with their first tastes of MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition in Europe. The updates for the three phones deliver the September security patch, as well as all of ...

Ricci Rox, 02 Oct 2021 00:09

Apple has just officially released a small iOS 15.0.1 update (Image: Apple)

Apple releases iOS 15.0.1 update with bugfixes for iPhone 13 and Apple Watch

The iPhone maker has just released a small update for its mobile operating system iOS. Especially users of an iPhone 13 and an Apple Watch should install the update to fix an annoying bug with the unlocking feature.

Enrico Frahn, 01 Oct 2021 19:49

The "Realme Q3s" on TENAA. (Source: TENAA)

Realme's "Q3s" is slated to launch with a mid-range 5G Snapdragon processor and 30W charging

Realme is now thought to have a new addition to its affordable-5G Q series of smartphones ready to go. Now, the latest tips purport to have a product name for this variant, as well as further display and charging specs. Should the...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 01 Oct 2021 19:33

A 13 Pro goes into anti-repair mode. (Source: Hugh Jeffreys via YouTube)

Apple may have gone even further in blocking third-party repairs with the iPhone 13 series

2020's iPhone 12 had been found to be very independent repair-unfriendly by a prominent Australia-based vlogger. Now, a follow-up video asserts that this situation has gotten even worse in 2021. Replacing some components apparentl...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 01 Oct 2021 18:43

Nine Xiaomi and Redmi smartphones will reach their EOL at the end of November. (Image source: Xiaomi/Unsplash - edited)

Redmi Note 8 and Redmi K20 join end-of-life product list of nine Xiaomi phones that go EOL in November

The Redmi Note 8, Redmi K20, and their Pro variants will join a list of nine Xiaomi smartphones that will become end-of-life (EOL) products in late November. While bug fixes and stable release updates may still be available for th...

Daniel R Deakin, 01 Oct 2021 12:32

The new Moto Tab G20. (Source: Motorola)

Motorola launches a new tablet for the Indian market

Motorola's latest announcement is a rare one, as it is for a tablet rather than a phone. The new Moto Tab G20 is an 8-inch slate with an HD+ resolution and a budget-grade MediaTek processor. Nevertheless, its specs do not match th...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 30 Sep 2021 23:55

A new Nokia phone? (Source: NokiaPowerUser)

Rumor | Nokia will launch a new budget 5G phone soon

Nokia is linked to the launch of a number of new mobile devices soon. Now, a new leak suggests that one of them will be powered by a low-end Snapdragon processor, the specs of which also indicates this potentially upcoming handset...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 30 Sep 2021 23:18

The X may not make it to 2021. (Source: OPPO)

Rumor | OPPO pushes the launch of first-gen tablet back to 2022, leaves foldables and rollables on the table

OPPO has been rumored to launch its first ever tablet for some time. This device might have been projected to show up by the end of 2021; however, the latest word is that this event has been postponed until the following year. Mea...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 30 Sep 2021 22:56

The WF-C500s in one of their new colors. (Source: Sony)

The WF-C500s are Sony's latest wireless earbuds with 360 Reality Audio and up to 20 hours of battery life

Sony has announced the WF-C500 as its latest affordable wireless earbuds. They feature many of the OEM's audio-enhancement properties and technologies, although active noise cancellation (ANC) is not among them. However, the new a...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 30 Sep 2021 18:19

The new WH-XB910N headphones. (Source: Sony)

The Sony WH-XB910N headphones are the latest peripherals with EXTRA BASS

The WH-XB910Ns are the latest wireless headphones from the audio giant Sony. They are also the newest accessories to bear the brand's EXTRA BASS trademark, rated for what it says on the tin. The new over-ears are also equipped wit...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 30 Sep 2021 17:27

YouTube Music running on a Fossil Gen 6. (Image source: NotebookCheck)

Just Messages and Google Maps to go: YouTube Music arrives on Wear OS 2 smartwatches

YouTube Music is no longer exclusive to the Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 and Galaxy Watch 4 Classic. Google has only released the app to Wear 4100 and Wear 4100+ smartwatches, but it can also be sideloaded to older smartwatches running ...

Alex Alderson, 30 Sep 2021 14:33

Lenovo teases its next Xiaoxin-line product again. (Source: Lenovo)

Lenovo teases the Xiaoxin Pad Pro 12.6 with yet more high-end display specs

Lenovo's latest tablet is one pitched at the OEM's own home market of China. Its latest teaser makes it look even more like the latest 12.6-inch slate released to the international market. This one is tipped to run different, regi...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 29 Sep 2021 16:55

Sharp launches new Aquos phones. (Source: Sharp)

The new 240Hz-display Aquos zero6 launches as Sharp's lightest 5G phone

Sharp has brought its ultra-high display refresh rate to another new phone in 2021. At 146g, this Aquos zero6 is also now touted as the lightest mobile device with 5G in existence. It has launched alongside the sense6 5G, probably...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 29 Sep 2021 16:00

Samsung reveals the M52 5G in full. (Source: Amazon.in)

Samsung reveals pricing and full spec data for the Galaxy M52 5G in India

Samsung has launched its "meanest ever" 5G phone for the Indian market, the Galaxy M52, today (September 28, 2021). This event, held in conjunction with Amazon.in, has finally confirmed the device's 120Hz display size, RAM/storage...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 29 Sep 2021 00:25

The Poco F3 is now receiving MIUI 12.5 Enhanced in Europe. (Source: Xiaomi)

MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition arrives for the Poco F3 in Europe

Xiaomi is now expanding the MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition rollout for the Poco F3. The company is currently rolling out an early build of the update to Mi Pilot testers of the European ROM version of the phone, with the OTA also deli...

Ricci Rox, 28 Sep 2021 21:10

The latest GTR and GTS are on the way. (Source: Amazfit)

The Amazfit GTR and GTS 3 smartwatches are set for launch later in 2021

The popular health and fitness tech brand Amazfit has confirmed the existence of third generations for its GTR and GTS flagship smartwatch lines. These potentially powerful and advanced wearables are now also set for launch during...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 28 Sep 2021 17:33

DxOMark posts its final scores for the iPhone 13 series' cameras

Apple touts the cameras in both the vanilla and Pro variants of the latest iPhone 13 series as better than ever before, thanks to new features such as Cinematic Mode. The notorious mobile-device testing group DxOMark has now revea...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 28 Sep 2021 16:29

Nokia hints at a tablet launch. (Source: Nokia via Twitter)

Nokia hints at the launch of a tablet during an upcoming launch event

Nokia has indicated it will hold a product launch event in October 2021. The HMD Global brand has also all but confirmed that it will serve to unveil a tablet. This device will, apparently, offer the same experience as one of the ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 27 Sep 2021 23:35

Honor announces the Tab V7, a new 10-inch Android 11 tablet with pen support and a new MediaTek processor

Honor has just expanded its new Tab V7 series with a second, vanilla variant. It looks much like its flagship counterpart, although it has a smaller, lower-end display and a more mid-range processor. Then again, it retains support...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 27 Sep 2021 17:44

Honor launches the MagicBook V 14 alongside the 16 and 16 Pro

Honor has made good on some earlier teasers with a launch for the new MagicBook 16 series, with an up-to-date Ryzen 7 platform and 144Hz displays. They have been joined with a less expected variant: the V 14. It will now join the ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 27 Sep 2021 16:43

Xiaomi's latest TWS earbuds. (Source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi's latest noise-cancelling wearables are the world's first TWS earbuds to launch with LHDC 4.0

Xiaomi has introduced a new product called the True Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones 3 Pro today (September 27, 2021). This lengthy title covers a lot of what these new AirPod clones offer, although there is even more besides....

Deirdre O'Donnell, 27 Sep 2021 15:46

MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition is now reaching two second batch devices. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Second MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition rollout commences, starting with the Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G and Redmi Note 10 5G

Xiaomi has released MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition to the Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G and Redmi Note 10 5G on the update's second batch. While it is only reaching Chinese devices currently, the release of MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition to these p...

Alex Alderson, 27 Sep 2021 10:16

The OPPO Watch Free is a new fitness wearable with payment support and an "eSports" mode

The Watch Free is OPPO's latest fitness tracker, and is equipped with an AMOLED display at a decent price. It supports up-to-date features such as over 100 sports modes and tracking for various health metrics. The new tracker-styl...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 26 Sep 2021 22:59

The OPPO K9 Pro is a new mid-range smartphone with novel promotional offers

OPPO has debuted 3 new products today (September 26, 2021). The OEM has already spilled many details for the K9 Pro, as well as its new TV, already. However, some juicy tidbits remain to be unveiled, the smartphone's unexpected ne...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 26 Sep 2021 22:30

New smart home gadgets are headed to India. (Source: TechLife)

Realme will launch its first-gen Air Purifier in India soon

TechLife is Realme's new brand that covers smart home lifestyle gadgets and appliances. It has announced a new product launch for its Indian audience, to be held in late September 2021. This event will bring TechLife's vacuum clea...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 26 Sep 2021 18:58

The next-gen Echo Show could literally follow the user around. (Source: Amazon)

Rumor | Amazon will unveil a fully robotic version of the Echo Show 10 in September 2021

Amazon has announced that it will hold an event that may unveil some new products. This launch, scheduled for later in September 2021, might see a debut for a new, wall-mounted variant of the OEM's Echo smart-speaker line. Amazon ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 26 Sep 2021 18:25

An alleged Moto E40 press shot. (Source: Twitter)

Moto E40: full specs and renders for the alleged Motorola budget flagship spill in a new leak

The Moto E40 has yet to be confirmed, and yet is currently thought to be ranked among the highest-end devices of its series on its launch. It is rumored to be the first of the line to have a 90Hz display. Its newest leak suggests ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 25 Sep 2021 23:27

According to a security researcher, Apple's iOS 15 includes several critical security flaws (Image: Apple)

Apple's iOS 15 update supposedly includes several zero-day exploits despite security expert's warning

Although a security researcher apparently notified the iPhone maker of several security issues, Apple has recently released its iOS 15 update without fixing these vulnerabilities, which is why the anonymous tipster is now publicly...

Enrico Frahn, 25 Sep 2021 19:26

Owners of an older iPhone like the iPhone 6 should update to iOS 12.5.5 as soon as possible (Image: Apple)

Apple releases iOS 12.5.5 update with important security fixes for older iPhones and iPads

Older Apple smartphones and tablets that are not compatible with the latest and greatest iOS 15 have been at risk of being compromised through two apparently dangerous security vulnerabilities. Apple has now fixed these security i...

Enrico Frahn, 24 Sep 2021 23:39

OPPO will launch a new wearable and a TV alongside the K9 Pro

OPPO is slated to debut the new K9 Pro smartphone later in September 2021. Now, it has emerged that the OEM will also premiere a new smart screen during the same event, not to mention a new wearable. They might emerge as mid-range...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 24 Sep 2021 22:52

A new Pixelbook might arrive soon. (Source: AppleLe257 via Twitter)

The "Google Pixelbook 2" emerges in the form of renders with a trendy range of colors

A leaker has posted a set of allegedly official renders for a second-gen Pixelbook. This rumored new Chromebook is now portrayed as coming in 5 bright colorways that definitely suggests Google is trying to keep pace with Apple in ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 24 Sep 2021 18:02

The Watch Color 2 is nearly here. (Source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi confirms a launch for the Watch Color 2 on the same day as the upcoming Civi series

Xiaomi has now affirmed that it has a second-gen round-faced smartwatch ready to launch, and that it will be called the Watch Color 2 in its native China. This potentially substantial upgrade compared to the original Color is now ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 24 Sep 2021 17:14