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The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra is capped at a measly 25 W. (Source: Samsung)

The Samsung Galaxy S22 may match the Mi 12 and OnePlus 10 Pro in one major aspect

While the Galaxy S21 series saw Samsung take a step back in some hardware quarters, the Galaxy S22 looks set to be a return to form, with Samsung supposedly already testing competitive charging technology on its next-gen flagship ...

Ricci Rox, Sat, 24 Jul 2021 20:09:00 +0200

Nokia jumps back into the feature-phone market with the new 110 4G

The Nokia 110 4G is this HMD Global brand's latest button-phone, released to the Indian market today (July 24, 2021). As the name suggests, it has 4G/LTE connectivity despite its basic feature-device nature. Besides that, it won't...

Deirdre O'Donnell, Sat, 24 Jul 2021 19:36:00 +0200

The Mi 10T, Mi 10T Pro, and Mi 10T Lite could lose their on-display selfie cameras for the Mi 11T iteration. (Image source: Xiaomi - edited)

Xiaomi Mi 11T with under-display camera and Snapdragon 888 could soon join the Mi 11 range’s ranks

It appears a Xiaomi Mi 11T smartphone could be in the works as a mysterious device from the Chinese OEM has been spotted in FCC listings. If Xiaomi is planning on releasing a Mi 11T, which could sport an under-display camera and S...

Daniel R Deakin, Fri, 23 Jul 2021 20:51:00 +0200

Rumor | The Honor V7 Pro tablet will launch with a purpose-made Dimensity 1300T SoC

Honor has announced that it will launch the V7 Pro soon, a tablet that, going by its new trailer, will debut with multiple high-end design trends. A famous leaker asserts that it will also do so with a new 5G Dimensity-series proc...

Deirdre O'Donnell, Fri, 23 Jul 2021 18:58:00 +0200

The Mi 11 will get the Memory Extension feature. (Source: Xiaomi)

Latest MIUI 12.5 build adds even more RAM to the Poco F3, Mi 10 and Mi 11 series

Ever wanted to download more RAM? Xiaomi's latest feature will allow some owners to do something of the sort. After offering a Memory Extension feature on the Redmi Note 10 Pro 5G weeks ago, Xiaomi is set to bring a more impressiv...

Ricci Rox, Fri, 23 Jul 2021 17:38:00 +0200

Cytron launches the Maker Pi RP2040, a cheap developer board with a Raspberry Pi microcontroller

The Maker Pi RP2040 is a particularly inexpensive developer board that is suitable for realising your own robotics projects. The Maker Pi goes for US$9.90 and features numerous connections.

Alex Alderson, Fri, 23 Jul 2021 11:34:00 +0200

The 1100 might be getting a new variant soon. (Source: MediaTek)

Rumor | MediaTek will launch the new Dimensity 1100U SoC soon

MediaTek launched the Dimensity 1100 chipset for upper mid-range to mid-range smartphones in early 2021. Now, a prolific leaker claims that the OEM will release a new processor for the next couple of tiers down, and that it will b...

Deirdre O'Donnell, Thu, 22 Jul 2021 21:55:00 +0200

The iQOO 7 in an alleged new edition. (Source: 91Mobiles)

The upcoming iQOO 8 will debut with 160W charging

iQOO is said to launch an Android phone based on the new Snapdragon 888+ chipset soon, and will thereby replace a flagship with the OEM's top 120W Flash Charge technology. Now, a report from the Chinese media claims that its immed...

Deirdre O'Donnell, Thu, 22 Jul 2021 21:01:00 +0200

The OnePlus Nord 2 5G. (Source: OnePlus)

OnePlus Nord 2 5G launched with a Dimensity 1200 and a main camera straight out of the OnePlus 9 Pro, starts at €399

OnePlus has now launched its main mid-range device for the year, the OnePlus Nord 2 5G. The OnePlus Nord 2 5G seeks to build on the relative success of last year's OnePlus Nord with a 90Hz AMOLED, 65 W charging, and a MediaTek Dim...

Ricci Rox, Thu, 22 Jul 2021 17:25:00 +0200

The ZTE Axon 30's cutting-edge display allegedly outdoes its predecessor in a new leak

ZTE has confirmed that the Axon 30 will be its second-gen under-display camera smartphone on its late July 2021 launch. Now, new in-the-wild videos purport to showcase this aspect of the device ahead of this event. The leaks sugge...

Deirdre O'Donnell, Thu, 22 Jul 2021 16:55:00 +0200

The Radxa ROCK 3A has two M.2 slots, which is unusual for an SBC this size. (Image source: Radxa)

Radxa ROCK 3A: New Raspberry Pi-sized single-board computer arrives with two M.2 slots at an affordable price

The ROCK 3A is another single-board computer by Radxa, which has released the Zero, an upgraded Pi 4 Plus and the Pi X in the last year alone. The ROCK 3A features a Rockchip RK3568 SoC, up to 8 GB of RAM, and dual M.2 slots for a...

Alex Alderson, Thu, 22 Jul 2021 02:25:00 +0200

The DevTerm Kit has a thermal printer based on a Raspberry Pi. (Image source: ClockworkPi)

DevTerm Kit: ClockworkPi prepares to deliver its extravagant handheld based on a Raspberry Pi

According to ClockworkPi, the DevTerm will be delivered imminently, despite months of delays. The company has now demonstrated its portable Raspberry Pi and thermal printer in greater detail, too.

Alex Alderson, Thu, 22 Jul 2021 02:18:00 +0200

Qualcomm furthers its interest in wearables. (Source: Qualcomm)

Qualcomm seeks to strengthen its wearables arm with a new Ecosystem Accelerator Program

Qualcomm has announced that it will devote further investment and effort to its wearables business. This involves Ecosystem Accelerator Program, a new initiative to bring manufacturers, service providers, developers and vendors in...

Deirdre O'Donnell, Wed, 21 Jul 2021 22:05:00 +0200

The Z Fold3's latest render. (Source: GSMArena)

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 will stay cooler while gaming compared to the S21 Ultra: new leak

Samsung's 2021 Galaxy Z Fold flagship is projected to launch with the same Snapdragon 888 as its inflexible counterpart, the S21 Ultra, as sold in some regions. Now, a prominent leaker asserts that the former will cope better with...

Deirdre O'Donnell, Wed, 21 Jul 2021 16:36:00 +0200

Xiaomi expands the Android 11 rollout for the Redmi Note 8 to Global ROM units

After beginning the Android 11 rollout for the European model of the Redmi Note 8 a few weeks ago, Xiaomi is now expanding its reach. Starting today, the Android 11 alongside the July security patch will reach the first batch of g...

Ricci Rox, Wed, 21 Jul 2021 13:04:00 +0200

The Pi Foundation has multiple products in development, including a Pi 4A. (Image source: Jeff Loucks)

The Raspberry Pi Foundation reveals details on its next single-board computers, including PCIe support

In an interview, CEO and Pi Foundation founder Eben Upton has revealed the company's intentions for future single-board computers. Apparently, the Pi Foundation has the Raspberry Pi 4A and Raspberry Pi 5 in the pipeline, along wit...

Alex Alderson, Wed, 21 Jul 2021 01:34:00 +0200

An alleged iQOO 8 poster. (Source: WHYLAB via Weibo)

Rumor | iQOO will launch a new version of its 2021 flagship phone with the Snapdragon 888+ SoC

The iQOO smartphone brand is now linked to the launch of a phone called the 8. It is said to be a refresh of the current 7 flagship, powered by the Snapdragon 888's own updated Plus variant. It may launch with a 120Hz QHD+ display...

Deirdre O'Donnell, Tue, 20 Jul 2021 15:25:00 +0200

The OPPO Watch 2 has an official launch date

OPPO's eponymous Watch is a high-end wearable that has options with on-device ECGs. Now, it officially has a second generation, slated to launch at the end of July 2021. It is slated to integrate the latest Snapdragon Wear 4100 So...

Deirdre O'Donnell, Tue, 20 Jul 2021 14:37:00 +0200

The upcoming Axon 30. (Source: ZTE via Weibo)

ZTE will launch the Axon 30 with a second-gen under-display camera on July 27, 2021

ZTE has announced a date for the Axon 30 product event. The show will unveil the OEM's second-gen under-display camera phone during this show. It is now slated to arrive with a 6.92-inch edge-to-edge FHD+ AMOLED display, a high-en...

Deirdre O'Donnell, Tue, 20 Jul 2021 12:52:00 +0200

Update | The Sony Xperia 1 III is slated to get a total of 1 major Android version updates

Sony launched its latest flagship smartphone as the Xperia 1 III at a starting price of US$1,300. Despite this, the OEM has reportedly advised that it is getting only 2 years of official software support. Therefore, it is getting ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, Mon, 19 Jul 2021 23:08:00 +0200

Fan-made concept renders of the Mi Pad 5 show it in a range of colors with the familiar square camera bump. (Image source: @HoiINDI/Weibo - edited)

Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 allegedly priced for success in China as leaked technical drawing confirms design

The supposed price for the base variant of the upcoming Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 has been leaked, which if accurate will be an attractive proposal for tablet buyers in China. On top of this alleged Mi Pad 5 price leak, the appearance of a ...

Daniel R Deakin, Mon, 19 Jul 2021 19:44:00 +0200

Apple is expected to begin producing next-generation MacBook Pro models during this quarter. (Image source: Luke Miani & Ian Zelbo)

Mark Gurman offers up more details about the launch date of the MacBook Pro with an Apple M1X and a mini LED display

The next-generation MacBook Pro could be one of the most exciting laptops released this year, if various rumours and leaks are anything to go by. Mark Gurman has now updated his followers on a prospective release date for the rumo...

Alex Alderson, Mon, 19 Jul 2021 18:09:00 +0200

ARM demo of Wolfenstein: Youngblood with RTX enabled. (Image Source: Nvidia)

GDC 2021 | ARM-powered Chromebooks with RTX GPUs may soon be a reality: Nvidia shows off RTX and DLSS running on a MediaTek Kompanio 1200 platform

At the ongoing GDC 2021 event, Nvidia showcased ray tracing and DLSS running on the ARM platform. The demos, which included Wolfenstein: Youngblood and The Bistro, were run on a MediaTek Kompanio 1200 platform paired with an RTX 3...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, Mon, 19 Jul 2021 15:09:00 +0200

The Sony Xperia 1 III dismantled the Asus ROG Phone 5 in the speed tests carried out by TechNick. (Image source: Sony/Asus - edited)

Sony Xperia 1 III demolishes Asus ROG Phone 5 in dazzling speed test

The Sony Xperia 1 III has been put through its paces against a fierce competitor in the form of the Asus ROG Phone 5. Both Snapdragon 888 phones have a reputation for being fast, but it still comes as a surprise just how far ahead...

Daniel R Deakin, Mon, 19 Jul 2021 00:51:00 +0200

TSMC is relatively positive about the future. (Source: TSMC)

TSMC asserts it is still on track to hit 2021 sales targets despite silicon crisis

TSMC had projected that its sales would grow by about 20% year-on-year (YoY) in 2021, despite the ongoing chip-supply crisis. With its latest revenue and profit reports, the company still believes it will comfortably hit that targ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, Sun, 18 Jul 2021 00:39:00 +0200

The Realme Pad renders show a generic Android tablet with some color highlights on the rear. (Image source: @OnLeaks/91mobiles - edited)

New Realme Pad renders show underwhelming design choices for the upcoming 10.4-in tablet

The Realme Pad has turned up in a selection of renders and a brief 360° video clip. The tablet appears to be a 10.4-inch device and has somewhat polarizing choices in terms of looks and camera equipment. Buyers of the Realme Pad w...

Daniel R Deakin, Sat, 17 Jul 2021 20:00:00 +0200

Honor announces the Magic3 launch. (Source: Honor)

Honor announces a global launch date for the flagship Magic3 series

Honor has already officially announced that its 2021 flagship, the Magic3, will be powered by the latest Qualcomm flagship processor. Now, the OEM has revealed a specific date for this event. Furthermore, it is coming as a series ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, Sat, 17 Jul 2021 14:17:00 +0200

OnePlus teases the Nord 2. (Source: OnePlus)

OnePlus officially reveals the Nord 2's design ahead of launch as its specs leak via Geekbench

OnePlus has confirmed that its latest Nord-series smartphone will launch in late July 2021. Now, it has released a trailer for the device that reveals its looks from the back. Meanwhile, a new Geekbench listing might confirm a 12G...

Deirdre O'Donnell, Sat, 17 Jul 2021 13:22:00 +0200

An alleged Realme GT Master Edition surfaces on Geekbench ahead of launch

Realme is slated to debut the Master Edition of its GT smartphone later in July 2021. Prior to this, a device that might have its model number has appeared on Geekbench. If so, the new leak confirms that it will have a new 5G Qual...

Deirdre O'Donnell, Fri, 16 Jul 2021 21:49:00 +0200

The upcoming Exynos 2200 may feature a 6-core RDNA2 GPU (Image source: Samsung)

Samsung’s Exynos 2200 could feature a 6-core RDNA2 GPU to deliver a major graphics boost, and Xbox One-beating performance

Tipster @UniverseIce recently claimed on Weibo that Samsung’s upcoming Exynos 2200 SoC would feature a six-core RDNA2 implementation. To put this into perspective, the upcoming Steam Deck, capable of playing AAA PC games, features...

Arjun Krishna Lal, Fri, 16 Jul 2021 09:59:00 +0200

The PineTime has been a developer-first smartwatch so far. (Image source: PINE64)

PINE64 releases a consumer version of the PineTime, its US$26.99 smartwatch

PINE64 has re-released its developer-friendly PineTime smartwatch. This time, PINE64 aims the PineTime at consumers but without hiking the price up. The revised model is pre-built, comes with an OS installed and is IP67 water resi...

Alex Alderson, Fri, 16 Jul 2021 02:17:00 +0200

The PowKiddy Q20 Mini only costs US$39.99. (Image source: PowKiddy)

PowKiddy Q20 Mini: New retro handheld launches globally with Game Boy Micro Famicom Edition vibes for US$39.99

PowKiddy has started selling the Q20 Mini, another retro handheld based on a Nintendo design. Supposedly, the Q20 Mini lasts up to four hours between charges and can emulate numerous systems, including the SNES and the PlayStation...

Alex Alderson, Fri, 16 Jul 2021 02:01:00 +0200

Rumor | Nokia will launch the XR20 as a rugged phone on July 27, 2021

Nokia has dropped official hints of a new and uniquely case-independent phone to launch in late July 2021. The teaser has led to speculation that the device in question is the XR20, a phone projected to come with a ruggedized chas...

Deirdre O'Donnell, Thu, 15 Jul 2021 22:44:00 +0200

It seems that there are plans for a 12-inch MacBook laptop with Apple Silicon inside it. (Image source: Apple/Notebookcheck - edited)

ARM-based 12-inch MacBook with Apple Silicon could be in the works

It’s possible a new ARM-based 12-inch MacBook laptop sporting Apple Silicon could be in the pipeline according to a tipster. The so-called Retina MacBook was discontinued in 2019 with some criticism aimed at its usage of middling ...

Daniel R Deakin, Wed, 14 Jul 2021 22:49:00 +0200

A Redmi 10 series could be based on Mediatek processors like most of the Redmi 9 range was. (Image source: Redmi 9 phones/Xiaomi - edited)

Redmi 10 specs leak: 50 MP main camera sensor for likely Mediatek-powered smartphone running on MIUI 12.5 out of the box

Xiaomi fans should start preparing for an influx of Redmi 10 smartphones. New specs leaks have started painting a picture of the likely affordable devices, with a rumor stating the presence of a 50 MP main camera sensor in one of ...

Daniel R Deakin, Wed, 14 Jul 2021 20:51:00 +0200

Cyberdeck RA01: A cyberdeck based on a Raspberry Pi, Arduino and a PSP joystick. (Image source: Opacity)

Cyberdeck RA01: A DIY Cyberdeck based on a Raspberry Pi that can be used on the move

An artist has produced a cyberdeck based on the Raspberry Pi. The Cyberdeck RA01 also contains a keyboard, a joystick and a display, among other components.

Alex Alderson, Wed, 14 Jul 2021 20:20:00 +0200

The entire mini server is powered through a single USB-C connector. (Image Source: The DIY Life)

This mini Raspberry Pi server comes with built in UPS and OLED stats display

The mini server based on the Raspberry Pi 4 board includes a UPS module with two 2500 mAh batteries that can last up to 1.5 hours and a mini OLED screen that displays UPS, IP, CPU, RAM and storage info. It also features a 3D print...

Bogdan Solca, Wed, 14 Jul 2021 17:53:00 +0200

Rumor | The OnePlus Nord 2 will be more expensive than its predecessor

OnePlus has confirmed it will launch a second generation of its popular mid-range Nord smartphone series in July 2021. It launched at ~US$375 for an 8GB RAM SKU in one of its main markets (India); now, however, a blog claims that ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, Wed, 14 Jul 2021 17:13:00 +0200

iQOO launches its Quest Days promo. (Source: iQOO)

iQOO reach 25 million smartphone sales worldwide

iQOO is a sub-brand of the OEM Vivo that specializes in Android smartphones that often focus on premium features at non-premium prices. It has announced that it has now shipped at least 25 million units globally, and is celebratin...

Deirdre O'Donnell, Wed, 14 Jul 2021 00:19:00 +0200

A bike that cycles itself? (Source: YouTube)

A Huawei engineer develops a self-riding bicycle

An engineer associated with the OEM Huawei has documented the design and creation of an electric bicycle. However, unlike the vast majority of these devices, this one is rated to propel and balance itself, thanks to a complex syst...

Deirdre O'Donnell, Tue, 13 Jul 2021 23:20:00 +0200

New Mi Pad 5 concept renders split opinion as Xiaomi dismisses them for logo inaccuracy

New Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 fan-made concept renders have appeared online that have already been splitting opinions among fans. The realistic nature of the Mi Pad 5 design has led to Xiaomi PR explicitly stating that they are unofficial. ...

Daniel R Deakin, Tue, 13 Jul 2021 19:53:00 +0200

A phone like this might be coming to Europe soon. (Source: Motorola)

Rumor | Motorola will launch the Moto G60s in Europe for less than US$400

Motorola has launched the Moto G60, a mid-range phone with a 108MP main rear camera, in India. Now, a reliable leaker claims that the OEM has a second variant, the G60s, ready for a different market, Europe. Very little is known a...

Deirdre O'Donnell, Tue, 13 Jul 2021 15:40:00 +0200

The latest OnePlus 9 statement could provoke more controversy than its first. (Image: OnePlus)

OnePlus provides a further explanation for the OnePlus 9 CPU throttling controversy, won't please Qualcomm

OnePlus has issued a further statement regarding the CPU throttling controversy that has engulfed its flagship OnePlus 9 series smartphones. The latest statement builds on the optimization theme of its initial statement, but also ...

Sanjiv Sathiah, Tue, 13 Jul 2021 10:41:00 +0200

The new iPad mini may look like the current iPad Pro on a much smaller scale. (Image source: Daniel Korpai)

Next-generation Apple iPad mini coming this fall; 27-inch iMac with M1X or M2X SoC in development

Bloomberg's Mark Gurman has revealed updates on Apple's plans regarding more new hardware. Apparently, the company will announce a next-generation iPad mini later this year and with a complete redesign compared to the current mode...

Alex Alderson, Tue, 13 Jul 2021 01:02:00 +0200

The Xiaomi Mi 12 could end up being a flagship flagship-killer if the starting price lands in an affordable zone. (Image source: Unofficial Mi 12 concept/Weibo - edited)

Xiaomi Mi 12 shaping up to be a 2021 flagship flagship-killer thanks to purported premium specs and new display rumors

New information about a potential Xiaomi Mi 12 has surfaced. It appears that the Mi 11 successor has already been spotted via the IMEI database. It is expected that the Mi 12 will feature flagship specifications across the board, ...

Daniel R Deakin, Mon, 12 Jul 2021 18:43:00 +0200

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