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The Exynos 1000 performs on par with the A13 Bionic

Alleged Exynos 1000 Geekbench score surfaces online; Samsung's upcoming SoC trades blows with Apple's A13 Bionic

We now have our first look at the Snapdragon 875 and Exynos 1000's Geekbench scores. The latter convincingly outperforms the former, with a single-core score of 1327 and a multi-core score of 4250. It is also worth noting that tho...

Anil Satyanarayana, Fri, 18 Sep 2020 15:08:00 +0200

The Exynos 1000 and Snapdragon 875 will have an identical core configuration

Samsung's upcoming Exynos 1000 SoC will use the same core configuration as the Qualcomm Snapdragon 875

A leak suggests that the Exynos 1000 will use the Qualcomm Snapdragon 875's 1+3+4 core configuration. Both chips will likely use modified versions of ARM's Cortex-X1 super core and Cortex-A78 cores. The move could help Samsung bri...

Anil Satyanarayana, Fri, 18 Sep 2020 12:22:00 +0200

The Xiaomi Mi 9T is known as the Redmi K20 in some markets. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Mi 10T Lite possible candidate for upcoming sub-€300 (US$355) smartphone with 5G and a 108 MP main camera sensor

More details of Xiaomi’s Gauguin and Gauguin Pro smartphones have appeared online, leading to speculation that one of them could be launched as a Xiaomi Mi 10T Lite device on the European market and possibly further abroad. This p...

Daniel R Deakin, Fri, 18 Sep 2020 11:44:00 +0200

The Redmi K40 Pro will be an upgrade on the Redmi K30 Pro. (Source: Xiaomi)

New Redmi K40 Pro leak reveals major performance and camera improvements over the Redmi K30 Pro

The Redmi K40 Pro will be Redmi's next-gen premium device, and initial details of the phone have now surfaced. Notable takeaways include a more powerful chipset than the Snapdragon 865 on the Redmi K30 Pro, more impressive camera ...

Ricci Rox, Fri, 18 Sep 2020 07:32:00 +0200

Qualcomm and its partners have improved the reach of mmWave 5G again. (Source: Pixabay)

Qualcomm, Ericsson and US Cellular break the mmWave 5G data-call range record

Earlier, Qualcomm and its 5G research partners reported that it had conducted a data call over mmWave bands over the longest distance yet. Now, this record has been broken again in a new experiment, which took place in Wisconsin.

Deirdre O'Donnell, Thu, 17 Sep 2020 23:22:00 +0200

An alleged A14 Bionic benchmark score has showed up online

Leaked A14 Bionic AnTuTu score surfaces online; Apple's newest silicon fails to surpass the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865

Apple's latest A14 Bionic chip has just made an appearance on AnTuTu. It nets a total score of 572,333, which is significantly lesser than that of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 and Snapdragon 865+. The low number could likely be due...

Anil Satyanarayana, Thu, 17 Sep 2020 15:23:00 +0200

Renders of what the Mate 40 design is anticipated to look like. (Image: @OnLeaks/@PriceBaba)

Huawei may have only 8.8 million Kirin 9000 SoCs for inbound Mate 40 flagship

Huawei is said to have only 8.8 million Kirin 9000 SoCs for its next, and possibly last, flagship smartphone -- at least in the short term. Thanks to Trump Administration sanctions, the company has been left high and dry as far as...

Sanjiv Sathiah, Thu, 17 Sep 2020 14:55:00 +0200

The Mi 10T Pro will cost €699. (Source: Muycomputer)

Leak indicates that the Mi 10T Pro will not be the successor to the Mi 9T Pro fans hoped for

Fans of the Mi 9T Pro may have been expecting the upcoming Mi 10T Pro to offer a similar performance-to-price proposition. Those hopes have now been crushed brutally, with a new leak confirming that the Mi 10T Pro will carry an MS...

Ricci Rox, Thu, 17 Sep 2020 13:35:00 +0200

The Xperia 5 II brings plenty of appeal for compact flagship hunters. (Image: Sony)

Sony Xperia 5 II goes official with 120 Hz OLED display and other tweaks that will appeal compact flagship fans

Sony has officially launched the Xperia 5 II. The new device incorporates most of the key features of the flagship Xperia 1 II and includes a few key upgrades including an OLED display with a 120 Hz refresh rate.

Sanjiv Sathiah, Thu, 17 Sep 2020 09:59:00 +0200

The OnePlus Nord N10 5G will replace the OnePlus Nord in the US market.

Snapdragon 690-powered OnePlus Nord N10 5G set to launch in the US for under US$400

The OnePlus Nord may not have found its way to the US but OnePlus is apparently set to bring a great alternative after all. New information has now confirmed OnePlus's plans to launch a phone, branded as the "OnePlus Nord N10 5G",...

Ricci Rox, Thu, 17 Sep 2020 08:37:00 +0200

Lenovo now sells the Flex 5G in the US. (Source: Lenovo)

Lenovo releases the Flex 5G to the US market via its own site

The Flex 5G is Lenovo's premium 2-in-1 with the Snapdragon 8cx platform that allows it the same standalone connectivity as most 2020 flagship phones. It has been on sale in the US before; however, those units were locked to the Ve...

Deirdre O'Donnell, Thu, 17 Sep 2020 01:02:00 +0200

Microsoft announced the Surface Pro X on October 2, 2019. (Image source: Microsoft)

Surface Pro X 2020 billed to launch in October with custom Microsoft SQ2 processor and 64-bit app support

The Surface Pro X may be one of Microsoft's most stylish products to date, but it did not quite hit the heights as the regular Surface Pro series has. Nonetheless, Microsoft is planning to release a second-generation model, and it...

Alex Alderson, Wed, 16 Sep 2020 23:57:00 +0200

The Galaxy F41 could end up being quite similar to the Galaxy M31. (Source: Samsung)

Galaxy F41: Details of Samsung's alleged camera-centric budget phone surface ahead of launch

According to recent reports, Samsung is set to introduce a brand new smartphone lineup. The Galaxy F series is said to offer camera-centric devices at an affordable price point, and will debut with the Galaxy F41. Details of that ...

Ricci Rox, Wed, 16 Sep 2020 20:54:00 +0200

This may be the Mate 40's first teaser. (Source: WinFuture)

The Huawei Mate 40 series, complete with 5nm 5G-capable processor, is apparently on the way

Huawei is currently thought to have a new flagship phablet series that may comprise the Mate 40 and Mate 40 Pro (at least) in the works. Now, one of the OEM's official Twitter channels has released a video indicating that they wil...

Deirdre O'Donnell, Wed, 16 Sep 2020 19:05:00 +0200

The Galaxy Z Fold 2 display has several new features including a 1.4R curvature. (Image: Samsung)

Galaxy Z Fold 2 display detailed by Samsung ahead of release, features world first 1.4R curvature

Samsung Display has detailed several of the foldable display advances in the new panel found in the Galaxy Z Fold 2. No doubt, the move is aimed at assuring would-be customers that the panel is robust and can withstand everyday ri...

Sanjiv Sathiah, Wed, 16 Sep 2020 13:54:00 +0200

The Helio G95 debuted on the Realme 7. (Source: Realme)

Realme Narzo 20 Pro appears on Geekbench with a Helio G95; trades punches with the Helio G90T on the Redmi Note 8 Pro

Realme is set to launch a new set of devices, with the Realme Narzo 20 Pro slated to lead the line. The MediaTek Helio G95-powered Narzo 20 Pro has now made its way over to Geekbench where it recorded scores on par with the older ...

Ricci Rox, Wed, 16 Sep 2020 08:51:00 +0200

The A14 Bionic is the first 5 nm chipset. (Image source: Apple)

Apple unveils the A14 Bionic, the world's first 5 nm chipset with 11.8 billion transistors and sizeable performance gains over the A13 Bionic

The A14 Bionic is here, and it is the world's first 5 nm chipset. The new SoC, which debuts in the fourth-generation iPad Air, boasts 11.8 billion transistors, a 16-core Neural Engine, along with new CPU and GPU cores. The A14 Bio...

Alex Alderson, Tue, 15 Sep 2020 22:55:00 +0200

The Pixel 5, according to a new leak. (Source: Twitter)

Google sets a date for the Pixel 5 and 4a 5G launch

The Pixel 5 - not to mention the 5G variant of the 4a - have been anticipated for quite some time. Now, Google has finally confirmed a date for the launch of these new smartphones. This event will also see the debut of the latest ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, Tue, 15 Sep 2020 01:09:00 +0200

The 460: coming to phones besides the OnePlus Clover soon(?). (Source: Qualcomm)

Realme's first Snapdragon 460 phone may have been spotted on Geekbench

The Snapdragon 460 is a new Qualcomm processor that has hit the headlines thanks to its putative role in OnePlus' first-ever entry-level smartphone. It seems the OEM Realme is also preparing a device based on the cost-effective ch...

Deirdre O'Donnell, Mon, 14 Sep 2020 23:38:00 +0200

The Redmi Note 8 remains without MIUI 12 but not for much longer. (Source: Xiaomi)

Redmi Note 8, Redmi Note 9S, Redmi Note 9 Pro billed to star the show in third phase of MIUI 12 rollout

After ending the second phase of its MIUI 12 rollout last week, Xiaomi is slated to set its sights towards the third phase, with phones like the Redmi Note 8, Redmi Note 9S, Redmi Note 9 Pro, and Redmi Note 9 Pro Max likely to fin...

Ricci Rox, Mon, 14 Sep 2020 21:19:00 +0200

The Iconikal Rockchip RK3328 retails for just US$10. (Image source: Amazon)

Iconikal Rockchip RK3328: A US$10 single-board computer with more power than a Raspberry Pi 3

A single-board computer by Iconikal promises to offer more performance than the Raspberry Pi 3 but a fraction of the cost. Iconikal also includes a few accessories, while the board should be compatible with software for the Pine R...

Alex Alderson, Mon, 14 Sep 2020 14:38:00 +0200

The Mi 10T Pro will use an LCD panel. (Source: Muycompter)

Mi 10T Pro: Comprehensive spec sheet reveals a 144 Hz LCD along with €550 base price tag

After an Amazon listing revealed some details of the Mi 10T Pro a few days ago, a new leak how now given even more information about Xiaomi's next premium phone. Notable takeaways include a side-mounted fingerprint reader, the pre...

Ricci Rox, Sun, 13 Sep 2020 22:08:00 +0200

Infinix may become better known in the future. (Source: Tecno)

The Infinix Note 8 leaks onto Geekbench 5 as a potential Poco M2/Redmi 9 rival

Tecno is a smartphone OEM that may be on the rise to challenge other, more readily recognizable names such as LG, OPPO or Realme. Its main brand is Infinix, which has been spotted on Geekbench 5 with a new phone called the Note 8....

Deirdre O'Donnell, Sun, 13 Sep 2020 18:06:00 +0200

The OnePlus 8T Pro likely be an incremental upgrade on the OnePlus 8 Pro.

Official pages prove existence of the OnePlus 8T Pro and OnePlus Clover

Reports surfaced a while ago claiming that OnePlus would only release the OnePlus 8T later this year and not the OnePlus 8T Pro. Those reports appear to have been inaccurate, though, as the company has now uploaded pages for the O...

Ricci Rox, Sun, 13 Sep 2020 15:47:00 +0200

Nvidia's deal to acquire Arm from SoftBank could be announced as soon as Monday. (Image: Nvidia)

Nvidia acquistion of ARM all but a done deal, announcement imminent

Nvidia could soon be announced as the new owner of Arm Holdings, the British semi-conductor company that controls the chip architecture in the world's smartphones and tablets. The deal is said to be worth around US$40 billion and ...

Sanjiv Sathiah, Sun, 13 Sep 2020 12:28:00 +0200

The POCO X3 NFC supports Google Pay, hence its name. (Image source: Xiaomi)

POCO X3 NFC smartphone is a certifiable hit as more than 100,000 units are sold in just three days of its first sale

POCO and Xiaomi have announced some impressive figures for the first sale of the new POCO X3 NFC smartphone. The device, which has prices starting from £199/€229 (US$255/$271), has been snapped up at speed by fans, with 1,000 POCO...

Daniel R Deakin, Sat, 12 Sep 2020 11:53:00 +0200

The iPhone 12 Pro model will be stuck with a 60 Hz display just like the non-Pro model. (Image: Phonearena)

Apple said to have dropped 120 Hz display for iPhone 12 Pro models ahead of production

Apple looks to have abandoned the rumored 120 Hz ProMotion display for this year's iPhone 12 Pro model. The on again-off again rumor has been vacillating all year but now seems to be definitely off the table with production about ...

Sanjiv Sathiah, Sat, 12 Sep 2020 04:52:00 +0200

The Redmi Note 10 could be more powerful than the Redmi Note 9 Pro. (Source: Xiaomi)

Redmi Note 10: New information indicates a 120 Hz display and better performance than the Redmi Note 9 Pro

The Redmi Note 10 will be launched before the end of the year and more details of the upcoming mid-range phone have now surfaced. Supposedly, the Redmi Note 10 will sport a 120 Hz display, along with a 48 MP camera, and two powerf...

Ricci Rox, Fri, 11 Sep 2020 23:06:00 +0200

The first ARM-powered MacBooks may arrive before the end of the year. (Image source: MacRumors)

Apple Mac and iPad Pro A14X chips to enter mass production in Q4 2020

Apple's A14X chips will enter mass production in Q4 2020, according to a new report. Apparently, these chips are destined for the next iPad Pro and the first ARM-based MacBooks.

Alex Alderson, Fri, 11 Sep 2020 20:19:00 +0200

The Mi 10T Pro. (Source: Digital Chat Station)

New Mi 10T Pro renders reveal the design of Xiaomi's next premium smartphone and the possible lack of a headphone jack

Xiaomi will release the Mi 10T and Mi 10T Pro later this month and renders of the more expensive sibling have now been revealed. Notable takeaways include a flat display, a 108 MP camera as rumored, and what appears to be the lack...

Ricci Rox, Fri, 11 Sep 2020 14:07:00 +0200

The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G comes in 128 GB and 512 GB storage configurations. (Image source: Samsung)

The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G has a Bill of Materials cost of US$548.90 or 42% of the US$1,299.99 price tag

The Bill of Materials (BoM) for the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (128 GB variant) has been estimated at a total of US$548.90. As the flagship device currently has an official retail price of US$1,299.99, then this BoM cost is e...

Daniel R Deakin, Fri, 11 Sep 2020 12:49:00 +0200

Fan-made concept renders of a potential Xiaomi Mi 11 have already turned up online. (Image source: new.qq/Tencent)

Xiaomi Mi 11 smartphone with Qualcomm Snapdragon 875 and under-display camera could be released in early 2021

A potential Xiaomi Mi 11 could be released in the first few months of 2021 according to a noted tipster. The premium Xiaomi smartphone, which could end up being the expected Mi 11 and feature an under-display camera, will join an ...

Daniel R Deakin, Fri, 11 Sep 2020 10:39:00 +0200

Stylish but with some nitty-gritty issues: Motorola Edge Plus

Motorola Edge+ did not fully entice us

Motorola's return into the realm of high-end smartphones is exciting. Almost no bezels around the display, a high-resolution camera, and a large battery. Find o...
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 | Qualcomm Adreno 650 | 6.7" | 203 g

Florian Schmitt, Thu, 10 Sep 2020 22:53:00 +0200

The Galaxy S10e may be suffering from a green tint issue. (Source: Kolexis)

The Samsung Galaxy S10 series may also suffer from a green tint display issue

After multiple reports of green tint displays from owners of the OnePlus 8 Pro, Galaxy S20 Ultra, Galaxy Note 20 Ultra, iPhone 11 Pro series, and Galaxy Tab S7 series, it appears the issue also plagues Samsung's older Galaxy S10 s...

Ricci Rox, Thu, 10 Sep 2020 21:57:00 +0200

Xiaomi's Android 11 rollout will begin with the Mi 10 and Mi 10 Pro. (Source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi kicks off Android 11 rollout with updates to the Mi 10 and Mi 10 Pro

Xiaomi has now kickstarted the Android 11 rollout for its lineup, starting with its current flagship phones, the Mi 10 and Mi 10 Pro. Android 11 builds are now being rolled out to owners of the global Mi 10 model. There are some c...

Ricci Rox, Wed, 09 Sep 2020 20:49:00 +0200

MediaTek is planning to bring fast 6 nm processors to inexpensive Chromebooks in 2021. (Image Source: Android Authority)

MediaTek to launch fast 6 nm ARM-based processors for inexpensive Chromebooks in 2021

MediaTek is looking to release fast 6 nm processors for the budget-oriented Chromebooks in 2021. The upcoming MT8195 processor will be similar to Apple's ARM-based proprietary processors that are scheduled to release with next yea...

Bogdan Solca, Wed, 09 Sep 2020 14:13:00 +0200

The Pixel 5s has made its first public appearance. (Image: @japonton)

A new Pixel 5s variant surfaces in live photos

A new variant of the Pixel 5 has appeared in live photos for the first time. Dubbed the Pixel 5s, the device is made from polycarbonate and features a very similar design language to the recently released Pixel 4a.

Sanjiv Sathiah, Wed, 09 Sep 2020 13:09:00 +0200

The Realme 7i will sit below the Realme 7 in the pecking order. (Source: Realme)

Revealed Realme 7i details allude to the launch of a proper Redmi 9 rival

After releasing the Realme 7 and Realme X7, Realme is set to launch a cheaper device that will go against Xiaomi's Redmi 9 in an attempt to win some market share in that high-volume market segment. Details of the Realme 7i have no...

Ricci Rox, Wed, 09 Sep 2020 08:40:00 +0200

Raspberry Pi: Transform the popular single-board computer into a hackable mobile device with the YARH.IO

A new project utilises the Raspberry Pi as a portable mobile computer with a built-in screen, keyboard and trackpad. Housed in a 3D-printed case, the YARH.IO has been designed for hackers.

Alex Alderson, Tue, 08 Sep 2020 18:34:00 +0200

The iPhone 12 range will come in three different sizes ranging from 5.4-inches to 6.7-inches. (Image: @EveryApplePro)

iPhone 12 could launch in two waves with both 6.1-inch models arriving first

Apple could be set to launch the iPhone 12 in two waves according to a report from supply chain rag Digitimes. Based on the supply of components, it believes that the 6.1-inch iPhone 12 models will be the first to ship followed by...

Sanjiv Sathiah, Tue, 08 Sep 2020 14:12:00 +0200

The LG Wing has made another prelaunch appearance in the wild. (Image: @folduniverse)

LG Wing shows up again in video, this time revealing the swivel mechanism in action

The forthcoming LG Wing has been caught in action once again ahead of its official launch on September 14. The latest video leak shows how the swiveling display works which is something that we haven’t previously seen.

Sanjiv Sathiah, Tue, 08 Sep 2020 10:10:00 +0200

Poco X3 NFC launched: Snapdragon 732G, 120 Hz display, and a 5160 mAh battery for just €229

Poco has now launched its latest mid-range, the Poco X3 NFC. The Poco X3 NFC has its sights aimed right at the OnePlus Nord and delivers on the hardware with a 120 Hz display, Snapdragon 732G, quad-rear camera setup, and massive 5...

Ricci Rox, Mon, 07 Sep 2020 15:38:00 +0200

The Motorola G9 Plus has been spoiled ahead of its official launch by Slovakian carrier Orange. (Image: Orange/Motorola)

Motorola G9 Plus appears on retailer website ahead of launch, designs and specs leaked

Motorola's latest affordable mid-range smartphone has been spotted online ahead of its official unveiling. The Motorola G9 Plus launch appears imminent and follows closely on the heels of the official launch of the Motorola G9/G9 ...

Sanjiv Sathiah, Mon, 07 Sep 2020 13:11:00 +0200

The Apple Watch Series 6 is expected to debut blood-oxygen sensing technology. (Image: ConceptsiPhone)

Apple Watch 6, iPad Air 4 set for launch this week

Apple could be set to launch the Watch Series 6 and iPad Air 4 this week. Separate tips by leaker Jon Prosser and @LeaksApplePro peg the launch of both devices for September 8.

Sanjiv Sathiah, Mon, 07 Sep 2020 12:13:00 +0200

Xiaomi has unveiled two new affordable smart TVs

Mi TV 4A Horizon Edition: Xiaomi's newest affordable smart TV is available in 43-inch and 32-inch variants

Xiaomi has released two new 32-inch and 43-inch smart TVs as a part of its Mi TV 4A Horizon Edition series in India. Both TVs run Xiaomi's Patchwall UI out of the box and come with several pre-loaded applications. Prices start at ...

Anil Satyanarayana, Mon, 07 Sep 2020 11:41:00 +0200

The Mi Mix 3 5G finally receives MIUI 12. (Source: Xiaomi)

MIUI 12 update arrives for the Mi Mix 3 5G ahead of schedule

The Mi Mix 3 5G was stuck on MIUI 10 for ages but has now risen from the ashes in spectacular style, with Xiaomi finally sending out the MIUI 12 update to owners of the phone in Europe. The update does not bring Android 10, howeve...

Ricci Rox, Sun, 06 Sep 2020 12:47:00 +0200

Leaked renders of the Redmi Note 10. (Source: Mukul Sharma)

Details of the Redmi Note 10 surface: Same camera as the Redmi Note 9?

The Redmi Note 10 draws closer to launch. More details of the upcoming Xiaomi mid-range phone has now been revealed, with a notable takeaway being the presence of a 48 MP camera, same as on the Redmi Note 9 and the Redmi Note 8 be...

Ricci Rox, Sun, 06 Sep 2020 10:01:00 +0200

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