Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 impresses with Geekbench debut alongside Honor 400
Qualcomm's newest smartphone SoC, the Snapdragon 7 Gen 4, has just shown up on Geekbench. It outperforms its last-gen counterpart by up to 32%.
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Acer unveils Aspire 16 AI laptops with up to OLED display, 32GB RAM, and 27-hour battery across Intel, AMD, and Snapdragon models
Acer has launched the Aspire 16 AI laptops in Intel, AMD, and Snapdragon versions. With OLED and LCD display options, AI features, and up to 27-hour battery life, the new lineup comes with 3 distinct performance tiers under a unif...
Acer debuts Aspire A14 AI powered by entry-level Snapdragon X SoC
The Acer Aspire A14 AI lineup is adding Qualcomm's latest budget-friendly Snapdragon X SoC to its roster in addition to Intel Lunar Lake and AMD Ryzen AI 300 chips. The Snapdragon X-powered Aspire A14 AI does not offer an OLED opt...
Deal | Fossibot F112 Pro available for $159.99 until next week
Unveiled alongside the insane F107 Pro (28,000 mAh battery!) at MWC 2025, the Fossibot F112 Pro rugged smartphone will go up to $399.99 on Monday, May 19th. However, those interested in this MediaTek Dimensity 6300-driven piece of...
Insider doubts new Xbox console will be Arm-based because of backward compatibility concerns
According to a Qualcomm job listing, Microsoft may consider using Arm-based chips in a new Xbox console. While the hardware allows for more efficient performance, an insider thinks the change is unrealistic. Microsoft prefers the ...
Lenovo ThinkCentre Neo 50q QC mini PC sports up to 32GB RAM and Snapdragon chip with 45 TOPS
The ThinkCentre Neo 50q QC is a particularly compact computer that runs on Windows 11 and is suitable for local usage of AI applications. However, Lenovo’s mini PC doesn’t sport an AMD or Intel processor.
XRing 01 officially announced as Xiaomi's new self-developed smartphone SoC
Lei Jun, CEO of Xiaomi, has now announced the imminent arrival of Xiaomi's self-developed smartphone chipset "XRING 01". XRing 01 is scheduled to debut later this month, with the rumor mill revealing further information on the SoC...
Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 official with a faster CPU, Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6.0
Qualcomm has officially shown off the Snapdragon 7 Gen 4, a 4 nm chip that offers up to a 65% faster NPU, 30% faster CPU and 27% faster CPU. It will debut it the coming weeks alongside smartphones from Honor.
Lenovo ThinkStation PGX mini-PC sneakily announced with Nvidia GB10 chip
Lenovo has shown off what could be one of the world's first third-party mini-PC to launch with the GB10 'superchip' from Nvidia. It features 128 GB of RAM and will be available for purchase sometime in Q3, 2025.
Nvidia reportedly plans to use Samsung Foundry's 2 nm node for an upcoming GPU
A new report from a South Korean media outlet states Nvidia might partner with Samsung Foundry in the coming weeks. Its 2 nm node could use used to manufacture an unnamed GPU.
Xring: Leak reveals underwhelming details of Xiaomi's in-house SoC
Word on the grapevine claims Xiaomi is set to present an in-house chipset soon. According to a new leak, however, that chipset, "Xring", can be expected to deliver significantly worse performance than current-gen flagship silicon ...
OnePlus 15 tipped to launch with Snapdragon 8 Elite 2, ultra-slim bezels, and lower display resolution than OnePlus 13
OnePlus's upcoming flagship, rumored to be called the OnePlus 15, will be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 and is expected to sport a 6.78-inch flat 1.5K LTPO display, according to a DCS leak. OnePlus 15 is also expected to hav...
MediaTek Dimensity 9400e unleashed as a flagship-grade chipset for sub-premium phones
MediaTek has now launched its latest chipset. The Dimensity 9400e arrives as the runt of the litter in the company's Dimensity 9400 series and is likely intended for widespread adoption by sub-premium devices.
Samsung Foundry 2 nm yields improve remarkably with some major caveats
A new report from South Korean media says Samsung Foundry's 2 nm node has much better yields than reported earlier. It is almost viable for mass production, and will be used to manufacture Exynos 2600 chips for next year's Galaxy ...
Nvidia GB10 superchip sparks into life in early benchmark results
The launch of Nvidia's first ARM 'superchip' appears to be right around the corner. Amid rumours that Nvidia will be bringing several new ARM-based chipsets to Computex 2025 later this month, the GB10 Grace Blackwell has now appea...
Apple M6 and M7 SoCs leak alongside monstrous Apple AI chip with up to 6x CPU/GPU cores of M3 Ultra
Bloomberg has leaked the codenames of the in-development Apple M6 and M7 SoCs. The publication has also alleged the existence of an AI server chip with a potentially massive core count, as well as a new SoC for Macs.
Lenovo's in-house SoC spotted alongside new Yoga Pad Pro variant
Lenovo's upcoming Yoga Pad Pro 14.5 tablet could launch with its first-ever self-developed SoC. It is called SS1101, and it packs a 10-core CPU and an Arm Immortalis GPU.
MediaTek Dimensity 9400e will launch shortly and is tipped to "crush the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4"
MediaTek is set to launch yet another chipset in the Dimensity 9400 series. This SoC, expected to be branded as the Dimensity 9400e, is officially scheduled to debut next week and has also been tipped to outperform its closest riv...
Microsoft unveils new 13-inch Surface Laptop variant with noticeable downgrades
Microsoft has announced a new 13-inch Surface Laptop version that is remarkably weaker than its 13.8-inch and 15-inch counterparts. It comes with a weaker 8-core Snapdragon X Plus SoC, just 16 GB RAM/512 GB storage and a 60 Hz scr...
Microsoft Surface Pro official with 12-inch screen and an 8-core Snapdragon X Plus chip
Microsoft's cheapest Surface Pro laptop is now official with a 12-inch screen, 16 GB RAM, 512 GB storage and an 8-core Snapdragon X Plus chip from Qualcomm.
Microsoft Surface Pro: New 2-in-1 leaks with redesign and smaller 12-inch display
A reliable leaker has confirmed that Microsoft will soon be selling a 12-inch version of the Surface Pro. Launching early next week, the Surface Pro 12" trades various features found on the larger Surface Pro 11 for a smaller foot...
Valve adds experimental Arm support to SteamOS in latest Runtime update — Deckard may launch soon
A recent SteamOS code commit indicates that Valve is in fact testing Arm support for SteamOS. The implications of this are far-reaching and suggest that users of Windows on Arm laptops may soon be able to game on Linux, but it mig...
Does Samsung really like its fans? The Galaxy Tab S10 FE casts doubts
It's certainly commendable that Samsung wants to make its high-end tablets more affordable for users with a tighter budget. But is that truly the purpose of the Galaxy Tab S10 Fan Edition? Check out our review results and find out...
Deal | MediaTek Dimensity 7300-driven Doogee S200 Plus now up to 30% off
While bringing together a 4 nm 5G-capable chip, 12 GB/512 GB of memory/internal storage, a 6.72-inch/1.32-inch front/rear display combo, a 100 MP main camera with AI capabilities, as well as a stylish yet rugged design, the Doogee...
Galaxy Z Flip 7 enters mass production with Exynos 2500 at the helm
A South Korean media outlet reports Samsung has started mass-producing the Galaxy Z Flip 7. It will be the first foldable to launch with an Exynos chip later this year.
OpenBSD 7.7 improves hibernation support and brings new userland features
The security-focused OpenBSD operating system has just reached the 58th release. Thanks to it, this open-source piece of code now sports new userland features, more accurate documentation, better hibernation support, as well as pe...
Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 for Galaxy might be manufactured on Samsung Foundry's 2 nm node
A new report from SEDaily says Qualcomm might dual-source its Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chips. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy will supposedly leverage Samsung Foundry's cutting-edge 2 nm node.
Has this mid-range phone gotten even better? Motorola Edge 60 Fusion review
Refined. Motorola wants to really show off again with its Edge 60 Fusion by installing WiFi 6 and a high-quality case in Pantone colors. The manufacturer has additionally given the phone a new SoC, improved water resistance and a larger battery. Let's see if the stylish smartphone can make a comeback.
MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | ARM Mali-G615 MP2 | 6.67" | 178 g
MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | ARM Mali-G615 MP2 | 6.67" | 178 g
Is it NFL material or did it peak in high school? Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE Review
Doing without takes practice. The Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE is much cheaper than any other Tab S model. It doesn't have an OLED screen and also cuts some corners in terms of performance. Find out if Samsung's pared-down tablet is still worthwhile here.
Samsung Exynos 1580 | Samsung Xclipse 540 | 10.90" | 497 g
Samsung Exynos 1580 | Samsung Xclipse 540 | 10.90" | 497 g
Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 powered phones tipped to launch in early October
A well-known Weibo leaker says Qualcomm could launch the Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 earlier than its last-gen counterpart. The flagship SoC will be announced in late September.
Realme 14 Pro+ Smartphone Review: Feature-rich mid-ranger with huge battery and bright OLED screen
Watt-hour monster. If you are looking for a mid-range smartphone with excellent battery life, capable cameras, and a vibrant OLED display, the Realme 14 Pro+ 5G, powered by the Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, is a very compelling choice. Key highlights include a 6,000 mAh battery, a periscope zoom lens, and a bright OLED panel. In this review, we take a closer look at how well the Realme 14 Pro+ delivers overall.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Adreno 810 | 6.83" | 194 g
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Adreno 810 | 6.83" | 194 g
New "irresistible" Apple iPhone 17 Pro color leaks
A new leak has alleged that the upcoming Apple iPhone 17 Pro will be available in a new "YuangFeng Blue" color. The color could serve as the key colorway that Apple could use to advertise the iPhone 17 Pro.
Asus Vivobook S16 Laptop Review: Good everyday computer with almost 20 hours of battery life for €899
Everyday PC with a 144 Hz IPS display. With its Snapdragon X processor, the Asus Vivobook S16 offers sufficient performance for everyday use, and the matte IPS display impresses with its high 2.5K resolution and 144 Hz. We were also impressed with the long battery life of almost 20 hours during our testing.
Qualcomm Snapdragon X X1-26-100 | Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS | 16.00" | 1.8 kg
Qualcomm Snapdragon X X1-26-100 | Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS | 16.00" | 1.8 kg
iPhone 17 Air model appears in Apple Store for customers to preview the Pixel camera bar design
Apparent CNC blanks derived from CAD models of the supposed Apple iPhone 17 Air are being displayed in a Chinese Apple Store for customers to compare. The behemoth camera bar remains reminiscent of the Google Pixel smartphones, bu...
Samsung Galaxy A16 4G Review – OLED display smartphone for under 180 Euros
OLED for the for the rest of us. You can hardly get a smartphone with a colorful OLED display cheaper than the Samsung Galaxy A16 4G. The manufacturer promises long updates, but little has changed compared to its predecessor. Is the Galaxy A16 4G still worth a look?
Mediatek Helio G99 | ARM Mali-G57 MP2 | 6.70" | 200 g
Mediatek Helio G99 | ARM Mali-G57 MP2 | 6.70" | 200 g
Sixfab Alpon X4: Raspberry Pi-based mini PC comes with 4G LTE connectivity
The Alpon X4 is a mini PC powered by the Raspberry Pi and can connect to cellular 4G LTE networks. This is an edge device, which means that it’s particularly well-suited for professional and industrial settings.
Microsoft's Windows-on-ARM approach for private users damages the reputation of Surface devices
The new Intel version of the Surface Pro convertible is not really interesting for private users due to the high price, but this problem is artificially created by Microsoft. This will damage the reputation of its own products and...
Deal | Big price drop: Apple iPad Air 11 M2 with 512 GB storage hits lowest price ever
Last year's Apple iPad Air 11 (2024) is back on sale at its record-low price on Amazon. With 512 GB of storage, an Apple M2 SoC, and a color-accurate Liquid Retina display, the Apple iPad Air 11 Gen 6 on sale is an excellent every...
Snapdragon X Elite 2: New rumour predicts up to a 22% performance uplift
Some new information about Qualcomm's next-gen laptop chips has emerged online. One of the models will be anywhere between 18-22% faster than its last-gen counterparts thanks to increased boost clocks.
Leak reveals specs for new Qualcomm Snapdragon SM8845 chipset destined for affordable flagships
According to a new report, Qualcomm may have a third flagship phone chipset up its sleeve for 2025. Sitting between the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 and Snapdragon 8 Elite 2, the SM8845 should come up just short of the Snapdragon 8 Elite t...
The Motorola Moto G15 might just be the new price-to-performance hit for newbies
Motorola has now brought its elegant design to its super affordable smartphones, such as the Moto G15 LTE phone for under $150. We have summarized for you what else the phone can do—apart from looking good—and who we recommend buy...
Deal | Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 with 120 Hz AMOLED display, IP68 rating approaches Black Friday price in Amazon deal
The very capable Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 has just received a price drop on Amazon, bringing it down close to its previous Black Friday pricing. The 11-inch Android tablet features Samsung's very capable S Pen, a bright, 120 Hz AMOLE...
A stylish bargain – Motorola Moto G15 smartphone review
Phone à l'orange. You can already buy the Motorola Moto G15 for less than $150. The affordable phone features a super attractive and well-made case with a stylish faux leather back. A large battery and practical wide-angle camera are additionally strong arguments in favor of the phone. We took a closer look in this review.
Mediatek Helio G81 | ARM Mali-G52 MP2 | 6.72" | 190 g
Mediatek Helio G81 | ARM Mali-G52 MP2 | 6.72" | 190 g
Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 edges past the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 in early benchmark tests
The Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 has now been tested aboard a Qualcomm Reference Design unit. The new chipset trades blows with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 that powered last-gen flagships like the Galaxy S24 Ultra and Xiaomi 15, even going ahea...
MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ unveiled with marginally faster CPU and improved AI performance
MediaTek has unveiled the Dimensity 9400+ SoC for high-end smartphones. It increases the boost clock on its Cortex-X925 core and comes with improved NPU and Bluetooth performance.
Samsung Foundry close to acquiring Qualcomm as a customer for its cutting-edge node
A South Korean media outlet reports Qualcomm might use Samsung Foundry's cutting-edge 3 nm node again, likely for an upcoming smartphone SoC.
Valve Deckard launch rapidly approaches as leak tips VR headset manufacturing in US
Recent leaks reveal that Valve has started stockpiling both pre-made components and tooling to build its upcoming Deckard VR headsets in the US.
Xiaomi might let you overclock your smartphone SoC with Android 16
Strings found within Xiaomi's Android 16 update hint at a new feature that might please enthusiasts. You might soon be able to fine-tune your phone's frequency and voltage.
Cheaper than Android? Apple iPad Air 11 (2025) with M3 power for under $600 review
price-performance benchmark? With its 11-inch screen, the Apple iPad Air 2025 promises impressive performance thanks to the Apple M3. And this at a price starting at less than $600. Would we perhaps even recommend it more than expensive Android flagships? Read our review to find out.
Apple M3 | Apple M3 9-Core GPU | 10.86" | 460 g
Apple M3 | Apple M3 9-Core GPU | 10.86" | 460 g
Xiaomi in-house smartphone SoC specs revealed by new leak
A new leak tells us the specs of Xiaomi's indigenously developed smartphone SoC. It is manufactured on TSMC's N4P node and is said to debut later this year.
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