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The Snapdragon 775G may arrive later this year with a 5 nm process and Kryo 6xx CPU cores. (Image source: Qualcomm - edited)

Leaked Qualcomm Snapdragon 775 and Snapdragon 775G specifications showcase similarities with the Snapdragon 888

According to a comprehensive leak, Qualcomm has built the Snapdragon 775 and Snapdragon 775G on a 5 nm process. The duo should receive Kryo 6xx CPU cores too, along with support for up to LPDDR5-3200 RAM. Both chipsets may be comp...

Alex Alderson, Sun, 07 Mar 2021 01:48:00 +0100

Motorola's battery giant can also be purchased in glossy purple.

Motorola Moto G9 Power: Battery life is good, but...

Those who are interested in the Motorola Moto G9 Power are probably looking for a smartphone with a lot of battery power. That is indeed the case, but the smartphone is no longer alone on the market in this regard.

Florian Schmitt, Sun, 07 Mar 2021 01:32:00 +0100

The Realme C21 is the most interesting-looking new ~US$122 phone around

Realme has launched the C21 in Malaysia with a unique rear panel that might make even those not looking for a budget phone take a second look. It houses a 5,000mAh battery that also allows the device to double as a power bank. Its...

Deirdre O'Donnell, Sat, 06 Mar 2021 23:37:00 +0100

The alleged Spigen OnePlus 9 case leak. (Source: MySmartPrice)

OnePlus 9 series: a case-maker allegedly confirms product names for all three phones ahead of their launch

The accessories company Spigen has reportedly updated its OnePlus-compatible range with listings for the three devices thought to comprise an upcoming flagship series. According to this leak, they are the 9, 9 Pro - and 9E, despit...

Deirdre O'Donnell, Sat, 06 Mar 2021 22:58:00 +0100

The Find X3 Pro's latest teaser. (Source: Weibo)

OPPO Find X3 Pro: a flagship with the best possible Samsung display yet cheaper than a Galaxy S21 Ultra, according to new leaks

OPPO has now confirmed that its premium Find X3 smartphone series will launch on March 11, 2021. Its flagship, the X3 Pro, is now rumored to have a display panel that combines the high-end E4 AMOLED and LTPO specs. However, it wil...

Deirdre O'Donnell, Sat, 06 Mar 2021 13:34:00 +0100

Oppo will be hoping the Find X3 Pro will continue its winning ways. (Image: Evan Blass/Voice)

Oppo is the new top dog in the Chinese smartphone market as sanctions bite Huawei

Oppo has taken the top spot in the Chinese smartphone market for the first time. The latest data from Counterpoint Research shows that Oppo claimed a 21 percent share of the market to take the lead with Huawei and Vivo tied for se...

Sanjiv Sathiah, Sat, 06 Mar 2021 05:03:00 +0100

The Mijia Mi Smart Projector 2 Pro. (Source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi releases a Global version of the Mijia Mi Smart Projector 2 Pro to Banggood

The Mijia Mi Smart Projector 2 Pro is a relatively portable FHD projector launched by Xiaomi with the potential advantage of a time-of-flight (ToF) sensor for added focus capabilities in late 2020 in China. Now, it has a Global va...

Deirdre O'Donnell, Fri, 05 Mar 2021 23:25:00 +0100

Will the ROG Phone 5 really have 18GB of RAM? (Source: DxOMark)

The 18GB Asus ROG Phone 5 may have already smashed Master Lu benchmarking records ahead of its launch

The official Weibo channel for the Master Lu benchmark claims to have seen its first 18GB RAM phone. Somewhat unsurprisingly, it is the ROG Phone 5, which has also surfaced on Geekbench with this ground-breaking spec. On this occa...

Deirdre O'Donnell, Fri, 05 Mar 2021 22:45:00 +0100

LG V70 ThinQ release now in doubt as LG halts plans for a V60 successor

The LG V60 ThinQ was released right about a year ago. Sadly, it appears fans of the lineup will not be getting an LG V70—or a successor at all—anytime soon, with LG reportedly halting all plans for such a device. That is likely do...

Ricci Rox, Fri, 05 Mar 2021 20:32:00 +0100

Google's next smartphone may be the Pixel 5a, pictured. (Image source: OnLeaks)

Google tipped to release two new Pixel devices in Q2 2021; new Pixel smartphone coming in mid-June

Google is expected to release two new Pixel devices in Q2 2021, and one in as soon as mid-April. According to a new report, a third-generation Pixel Buds will arrive first and will be followed by a new Pixel smartphone in June. In...

Alex Alderson, Fri, 05 Mar 2021 20:14:00 +0100

The Mi 11 Ultra should arrive later this year in at least two regional variants. (Image source: TechBuffPH)

Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra certifications point to Chinese and global models being released; only Chinese Mi 11 Pro certified so far

Xiaomi has certified the Mi 11 Pro and the Mi 11 Ultra in China with the TENAA. The two devices should be Xiaomi's flagship Mi 11 series smartphones and will be more premium versions of the Mi 11 that Xiaomi announced globally las...

Alex Alderson, Fri, 05 Mar 2021 20:08:00 +0100

The RedMagic 6 Pro's new charging demo. (Source: YouTube)

The new, 120W RedMagic 6 Pro is shown charging even faster than advertised

The RedMagic 6 Pro is Nubia's new mobile gaming flagship phone equipped with ultra-fast 120 watt (W) charging technology. The OEM markets this phone as capable of re-filling its 4500mAh battery to 0-50% in just 5 minutes, or all t...

Deirdre O'Donnell, Fri, 05 Mar 2021 17:49:00 +0100

The smarwatch market at the end of 2020 compared to 2019. (Source: Counterpoint Research)

Apple, Huawei and Samsung retain their top rankings in the smartwatch market for 2020

The Apple Watch, Huawei Watch GT and Galaxy Watch lines helped their respective OEMs maintain their leading positions in the smartwatch space in 2020. This was a year in which the market showed relatively little growth, although i...

Deirdre O'Donnell, Fri, 05 Mar 2021 16:47:00 +0100

Huawei claims that HarmonyOS is a new OS, but that is not necessarily the case for the smartphone version. (Image source: Apps APK)

Huawei's dishonesty continues as it argues that people who call HarmonyOS an Android skin have no idea about software, despite admitting that its OS runs on AOSP

Huawei has come out swinging in response to criticism that the smartphone version of HarmonyOS is nothing more than a re-branded EMUI. According to reports, Huawei asserts that people do not have an 'understanding of open-source s...

Column by Alex Alderson, Fri, 05 Mar 2021 15:40:00 +0100

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 has received One UI 3.1 ahead of schedule. (Image source: Samsung)

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 receives Android 11 and One UI 3.1 two months ahead of schedule

Samsung has already started distributing One UI 3.1 to its flagship tablet from 2019. The OS, based on Android 11, has arrived two months earlier than planned, and brings a host of new features to the tablet.

Alex Alderson, Fri, 05 Mar 2021 15:25:00 +0100

The Redmi Note 10, Redmi Note 10 Pro, and the Redmi Note 10 Pro Max get launched in India. (Image Source: Gadgets 360)

Redmi Note 10, Redmi Note 10 Pro, and Redmi Note 10 Pro Max launched in India, 108 MP camera and 120 Hz Super AMOLED available from US$260 with the Note 10 Pro Max

Xiaomi has launched the Redmi Note 10 series in India. The Note 10 series includes the Redmi Note 10 Pro Max, Redmi Note 10 Pro, and the base Redmi Note 10. The Pro Max and Pro variants feature largely similar specs including a 12...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, Fri, 05 Mar 2021 14:25:00 +0100

The Marshall Mode II are the first TWS earbuds from the famous marque. (Image: Marshall)

Marshall joins the TWS party with the Mode II Earbuds

Marshall has launched its first TWS earbuds joining a highly competitive field of listening options. The new Marshall Mode II true wireless earbuds of course carry the famous Marshall name to help them stand out from the crowd, bu...

Sanjiv Sathiah, Fri, 05 Mar 2021 10:50:00 +0100

The Carbon 1 Mk II features an all carbon fiber monocoque chassis. (Image: Carbon)

Carbon 1 Mk II is an an all-carbon fiber composite chassis Android smartphone

German smartphone maker Carbon has launched the Carbon 1 Mk II. The new Android-powered device is made from a carbon fiber composite that integrates special materials into its design to allow for the unimpeded transmission of cell...

Sanjiv Sathiah, Fri, 05 Mar 2021 10:40:00 +0100

Some Galaxy wearables can now be used to make payments via Samsung Pay in Germany

Samsung Pay now works on the Galaxy Watch Active, Galaxy Watch, and others in Germany

Users in Germany can now use their Samsung Galaxy smartwatches to make purchases via Samsung Pay. A one-time setup is required via a linked Android smartphone. After that, one only requires to enter a PIN to authenticate every tra...

Anil Satyanarayana, Thu, 04 Mar 2021 21:47:00 +0100

Qualcomm unveils Snapdragon Sound, a re-vamp of its wireless audio tech for mobile devices

Qualcomm offers a range of products that support or serve mobile wireless audio, ranging from its aptX technology to the entire 8-series of mobile SoCs. Now, it has announced that this panel of technology has a new, unified platfo...

Deirdre O'Donnell, Thu, 04 Mar 2021 20:09:00 +0100

The successor to the OnePlus Nord, shown here, may arrive with a MediaTek Dimensity SoC instead of a Qualcomm Snapdragon one. (Image source: OnePlus)

OnePlus Nord 2 to be released in Q2 2021 with a MediaTek Dimensity 1200 SoC instead of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 775G

According to a new rumour, OnePlus is gearing to release a successor to the popular OnePlus Nord. Dubbed the OnePlus Nord 2, the device will arrive between April and June 2021. However, the OnePlus Nord 2 will supposedly eschew Qu...

Alex Alderson, Thu, 04 Mar 2021 19:18:00 +0100

The Realme GT is official. (Source: Realme)

The Realme GT 5G launches with a Snapdragon 888 SoC, 120Hz display and a 3.5mm jack

Realme has launched its first flagship device of 2021. The OEM asserts that the new GT 5G has been designed and equipped to get the most out of its Snapdragon 888 platform, from its "gaming" 120Hz E4 AMOLED display to its new stai...

Deirdre O'Donnell, Thu, 04 Mar 2021 18:37:00 +0100

This may be the OnePlus 9 Pro in Morning Mist. (Image source: Dave Lee)

OnePlus 9 series pre-orders to begin on March 23 with free gifts; colour variants revealed including an exclusive black option for the OnePlus 9 Pro

OnePlus plans to release the OnePlus 9 Pro in an exclusive colour, according to new reports. Supposedly called Stellar Black, the colour appears to have a textured matte finish. Meanwhile, pre-orders for the OnePlus 9 series and t...

Alex Alderson, Thu, 04 Mar 2021 17:11:00 +0100

Nubia has launched two new gaming smartphones in China

Red Magic 6 and Red Magic 6 Pro gaming smartphones unveiled with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, 165Hz AMOLED screen, 120W fast charging support, and more

Nubia has unveiled its newest Red Magic 6 and Red Magic 6 gaming smartphones in China. Both phones come with several interesting features, such as a 6.8-inch AMOLED screen with a 165Hz refresh rate, 400Hz adaptive shoulder trigge...

Anil Satyanarayana, Thu, 04 Mar 2021 15:52:00 +0100

The Redmi Note 10 is here. (Source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi to introduce the Helio G95 and MediaTek Dimensity 700 for the Redmi Note 10 series in Europe as initial pricing details surface

The Redmi Note 10 series has finally been launched in India, and fans of the series in other markets now have something concrete to anticipate. According to a new leak, however, Xiaomi may make some changes with the Redmi Note 10 ...

Ricci Rox, Thu, 04 Mar 2021 15:48:00 +0100

The Redmi K40 series was very well-received upon its Chinese launch

The Redmi K40 series racks up over 300,000 sales within five minutes of launch in China

The Redmi K40 series seems to have been a massive hit among the Chinese audience, as it managed to sell over 300,000 units within five minutes of going on sale in China. That number includes all three Redmi K40 variants, including...

Anil Satyanarayana, Thu, 04 Mar 2021 14:35:00 +0100

Xiaomi will sell the Redmi K40 globally as the POCO F3. (Image source: Xiaomi)

The POCO F3 may not be the return of a true Poco smartphone that fans of the brand were hoping for

The POCO F3 will not be an original device, as the Pocophone F1 was in 2018. Instead, the FCC has inadvertently confirmed that the POCO F3 will be a re-branded Redmi K40. The POCO F3 will also feature the Snapdragon 870, which is ...

Alex Alderson, Thu, 04 Mar 2021 00:06:00 +0100

The Vivo S9 is the world's first Dimensity 1100-powered phone

Vivo has announced the S9 5G, alongside its more budget S9e 5G sibling. The main event here has the new, 6nm Dimensity 1100 SoC, which is now packaged in a distinctly iPhone 12-like design, complete with a notch for a dual selfie ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, Wed, 03 Mar 2021 23:21:00 +0100

Is the Yoga Tab design back again? (Source: Lenovo)

The Lenovo Yoga Tab 13 is on the way in 2021, according to new leaks

The Lenovo Yoga Tabs are Android slates marked by unique rolling grips at one end that may also house speakers and USB type C ports. Now, it looks like the OEM has a new member of this series in the works. The "Yoga Tab 13" has ap...

Deirdre O'Donnell, Wed, 03 Mar 2021 22:14:00 +0100

The Samsung Galaxy A82 has shown up on Geekbench

Samsung Galaxy A82 spotted on Geekbench running a two-year-old Qualcomm Snapdragon 855

Samsung's upcoming upper-mid-range smartphone, the Galaxy A82, made its first-ever Geekbench appearance today. It is running a two-year-old Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SoC, which is confirmed by its single and multi-core scores of 757...

Anil Satyanarayana, Wed, 03 Mar 2021 18:41:00 +0100

The cameras in the Redmi K40 series are incredibly modular. (Image source: XYZone)

Redmi K40 and Redmi K40 Pro teardown video reveals Xiaomi's LiquidCool Technology heat dissipation solution and modular camera hardware

A teardown video of the new Redmi K40 series has revealed what to expect from Xiaomi's new flagship killers when they debut globally later this year. Both the Redmi K40 and Redmi K40 Pro appear to run hot though, even with Xiaomi'...

Alex Alderson, Wed, 03 Mar 2021 17:54:00 +0100

The Mi 11 Lite 5G is reputed to resemble the Mi 11 but with a flat display. (Image source: Digital Chat Station)

Leaked Google Play Console specifications point to the Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G being an underwhelming upgrade from last year's Mi 10 Lite 5G

The release of the Mi 11 Lite 5G is fast approaching, as the device has just appeared on the Google Play Console. The listing reveals several details about the upcoming low-cost alternative to the Mi 11, including Xiaomi's use of ...

Alex Alderson, Wed, 03 Mar 2021 17:41:00 +0100

Samsung's next smartwatch may well run Wear OS, rather than its in-house Tizen software. (Image source: Samsung)

First concrete clues emerge about a new Samsung Galaxy Watch or Galaxy Watch Active running Wear OS

Initial findings within One UI 3.1 have seemingly confirmed rumours that Samsung plans to switch to Wear OS this year. According to kernel source code, Samsung is working on a new Galaxy Watch or Galaxy Watch Active device codenam...

Alex Alderson, Wed, 03 Mar 2021 17:26:00 +0100

The new 18 Pro smartphone. (Source: Meizu)

The Meizu 18 Pro is the world's latest Snapdragon 888-, 50MP- and UFS 3.1-enhanced phone

Meizu has got the jump on the premium Android smartphone launch season with its new 18 and 18 Pro flagships. The OEM has revealed that the series offers specs such as 120Hz curved displays, 50MP main cameras and internal storage w...

Deirdre O'Donnell, Wed, 03 Mar 2021 14:12:00 +0100

The Redmi Note 10 series will be launched tomorrow. (Source: Xiaomi)

Redmi Note 10 Pro Max to get same 120 Hz AMOLED as the Galaxy S21 Ultra; Snapdragon 732G; and 108 MP camera

Xiaomi will launch the Redmi Note 10 series tomorrow in India, and specs of the top-of-the-line Redmi Note 10 Pro Max have now leaked ahead of launch. Notable takeaways include a flagship-grade 120 Hz AMOLED, a Snapdragon chipset,...

Ricci Rox, Wed, 03 Mar 2021 10:14:00 +0100

Realme unveils its first-ever 108MP camera. (Source: Realme)

The Realme 8 Pro will debut with the 108MP ISOCELL HM2 sensor

Realme has announced that it will launch its first 108MP camera phone in 2021. Not only that, but the top-end sensor in question is Samsung's latest CMOS of this resolution: the ISOCELL HM2. It has features such as 3x lossless zoo...

Deirdre O'Donnell, Tue, 02 Mar 2021 22:16:00 +0100

TSMC plans to open six manufacturing plants in the U.S

TSMC reportedly planning on building six new manufacturing facilities in the U.S.

A new report from a Taiwanese news outlet tells us that TSMC plans on opening six new manufacturing plants in the U.S. The first plant will be based in Arizona. Construction is expected to begin later this year, and the facility w...

Anil Satyanarayana, Tue, 02 Mar 2021 20:44:00 +0100

The Redmi K40 Pro should reach multiple markets as the POCO F3 Pro. (Image source: Xiaomi)

The Xiaomi Redmi K40 Pro is billed to launch as the POCO F3 Pro internationally as launch markets of the POCO X3 Pro, POCO F3 and two versions of the Mi 11 Lite revealed

Xiaomi plans to release two versions of the Mi 11 Lite, the POCO F3, POCO F3 Pro and the POCO X3 Pro in multiple markets, according to a new report. Apparently, Xiaomi will sell the Redmi K40 Pro as the POCO F3 Pro, like the POCO ...

Alex Alderson, Tue, 02 Mar 2021 20:23:00 +0100

Is this the S21 FE? (Source: LetsGoDigital)

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE: New renders show how the "next Fan Edition" might look at its launch

Samsung is currently believed to have a successor to the Galaxy S20 FE in the works. This idea is captured in new high-quality images published by LetsGoDigital. They depict a device that looks more like its putative forebear than...

Deirdre O'Donnell, Tue, 02 Mar 2021 17:33:00 +0100

The Redmi K40 Pro took third place and is priced from 2,799 yuan (US$433). (Image source: Xiaomi)

Redmi K40 and Redmi K40 Pro joined by Vivo X60 Pro+ in full assault on AnTuTu's latest flagship smartphone chart but the iQOO 7 remains in charge

AnTuTu has published its Android flagship smartphone performance chart for February and the iQOO 7 has managed to stay in the number one position. Smartphones with the Snapdragon 888 SoC, such as the Redmi K40 Pro and Vivo X60 Pro...

Daniel R Deakin, Tue, 02 Mar 2021 17:22:00 +0100

Vertu Ayxta Fold 5G luxury foldable (Source: JD.com)

Qualcomm Snapdragon 865-powered Vertu Ayxta Fold 5G available in China for over US$7,000

The new luxury foldable that carries the Vertu banner, namely the Ayxta Fold 5G, is actually a Royole FlexPai 2 with a back cover dressed in leather and with a few other minor visual touches. Hardware-wise, there is nothing mindbl...

Codrut Nistor, Tue, 02 Mar 2021 17:20:00 +0100

Google's latest feature drop introduces several refinements to its Pixel smartphones. (Image source: Google)

Google adds new features to the Pixel 3, Pixel 4 and Pixel 5 series with its March 2021 update

We are only two days into March, but Google has already started distributed new features to its Pixel smartphones. This month, the company has added the option of measuring heart rates using a camera and has improved sleep mode, a...

Alex Alderson, Tue, 02 Mar 2021 15:55:00 +0100

The next Moto smartwatch will look a lot like last year's Moto 360 Gen 3. (Image source: Motorola)

The next Motorola Moto smartwatch will have a Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear 4100 SoC, GPS and NFC

Motorola's next smartwatch will feature the latest Snapdragon Wear 4100 SoC, which remains criminally under adopted by Wear OS smartwatch manufacturers. The circular smartwatch will also support GPS, NFC and 5 ATM water resistance...

Alex Alderson, Tue, 02 Mar 2021 15:50:00 +0100

Xiaomi's first foldable smartphone could look a lot like 2019's Mi Mix Alpha. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Industry insider reveals details about the Mi Mix 4 Pro Max, Xiaomi's first foldable smartphone

A well-known industry insider has offered his view on the name of Xiaomi's upcoming foldable smartphone. Apparently, the device will herald the Mi Mix series' return, which Xiaomi has left dormant since the Mi Mix Alpha.

Alex Alderson, Tue, 02 Mar 2021 15:27:00 +0100

Samsung has three new Exynos SoCs in store for us

Leak suggests that Samsung will launch three more Exynos SoCs in 2021

Samsung has three new Exynos chipsets in store for us, according to Ice Universe. One of them happens to be the Exynos 2200 that is expected to run an AMD GPU. The remaining two, Exynos 1200 and Exynos 851, will serve as successor...

Anil Satyanarayana, Tue, 02 Mar 2021 14:42:00 +0100

Oukitel launches the WP12 as the "world's first Android 11 rugged phone"

Oukitel has announced that its latest rugged phone is the first of its kind to ship with Android 11 out of the box. The device is also touted as "lightweight", which, given its MediaTek Helio A22 SoC and 4GB of RAM, might be meant...

Deirdre O'Donnell, Tue, 02 Mar 2021 14:14:00 +0100

The Redmi Note 10 Pro will be a tad more expensive than the Redmi Note 9 Pro globally. (Source: Xiaomi)

Redmi Note 10 Pro tipped to cost more than the Redmi Note 9 Pro globally; Redmi Note 10 packaging reveals a Snapdragon 678

The Redmi Note 10 series is on its way and more information about the Xiaomi mid-range lineup has now been revealed. Notable takeaways include some specs of the vanilla Redmi Note 10, and pricing of the global Redmi Note 10 Pro.

Ricci Rox, Tue, 02 Mar 2021 03:53:00 +0100

The Oppo Find X3 Pro features a flash-ringed 25x macro zoom lens. (Image: @evleaks/Voice)

Oppo Find X3 Pro said to be akin to carrying a portable microscope with 25x zoom macro camera

Evan Blass has revealed that the forthcoming Oppo Find X3 Pro will level up smartphone macro photography. The respected leaker says the new phone will feature a flash-ringed macro lens with 25x zoom capabilities akin to being to c...

Sanjiv Sathiah, Tue, 02 Mar 2021 01:33:00 +0100

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