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Face ID tech might get an upgrade in 2021. (Source: Apple)

Rumor | Apple decides to shrink next-gen Face ID chips by up to 50%

The latest leaks increasingly insist that the iPhone 13 series will be the one to finally launch with a smaller notch. A new report might help explain how the Cupertino giant plans to bring this about: by cutting a necessary Face ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, Sat, 15 May 2021 16:56:00 +0200

A first glimpse of a super-battery device. (Source: Ulefone)

Ulefone hints at a new phone with an immense 13,200mAh battery

The affordable smartphone OEM Ulefone has released a new teaser for an upcoming device with an extra-large charge capacity. The company asserts that it will alleviate low-battery anxiety, and will thus be ideal for working or powe...

Deirdre O'Donnell, Sat, 15 May 2021 15:57:00 +0200

The new patent shows Xiaomi hasn't forgotten about slider phones like the Mi Mix 3. (Image source: Xiaomi/LetsGoDigital/Wccftech - edited)

Xiaomi revisits Mi Mix 3 slider technology in new patent and comes up with a smart dual side-slider smartphone with slide-out camera and slide-out secondary display

Another Xiaomi patent has turned up, this time revealing that the Chinese OEM is still looking into slider technology and its utilization in future smartphones. The innovative Mi Mix 3 came with a slide-out top-side camera but Xia...

Daniel R Deakin, Sat, 15 May 2021 10:08:00 +0200

This is how the Meizu Watch will look, according to Digital Chat Station. (Image source: Digital Chat Station)

Leaks seemingly confirm the design and features of the Meizu Watch with LTE

The Meizu Watch's design has been revealed, and it looks an awful lot like an Apple Watch. According to a reliable leaker, the Meizu Watch will also support LTE connectivity via an eSIM.

Alex Alderson, Fri, 14 May 2021 23:33:00 +0200

An alleged Honor 50 render. (Source: Weibo)

Rumor | The Honor 50 Pro will launch with a 100W power brick

Honor has reportedly certified 2 new phones with the Chinese 3C authority. One has been approved in conjunction with a power adapter that can charge the device at up to 66W, whereas the other apparently has a brick that can do so ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, Fri, 14 May 2021 16:09:00 +0200

The Redmi Note 8 (2021) should have Android 11-based MIUI 12.5 running on it. (Image source: Xiaomi/Redmi Note 8 (2019) - edited)

Redmi Note 8 (2021) smartphone likely coming soon in Global, EU, and Russia variants with MediaTek Helio G85 CPU and MIUI 12.5 onboard

Specifications and details have leaked in regard to a Redmi Note 8 (2021) smartphone that is allegedly heading for the Global, EU, and Russia markets. The 2021 Redmi Note 8 has appeared on the FCC, revealing its MIUI 12.5 software...

Daniel R Deakin, Fri, 14 May 2021 12:33:00 +0200

The Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 and Watch Active 4 could be launched at the same time as the new Galaxy Z smartphones. (Image source: render via Miror Pro)

Latest Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 and Watch Active 4 leaks deliver good and bad news for expectant fans

New Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 and Watch Active 4 details have been shared online that will likely be greeted with mixed responses. The good news is that it seems the smartwatches, sometimes stylized as the Galaxy Watch4 and Watch Act...

Daniel R Deakin, Thu, 13 May 2021 10:32:00 +0200

Intel Alder Lake-S processor fails to impress in DOTA2 benchmark

An Intel Alder Lake processor showed up on CapFrameX's database running DOTA2. On average, the game ran at 189 FPS, which is somewhat low, given that it isn't particularly resource-heavy. It could have happened due to DOTA2's inab...

Anil Ganti, Tue, 11 May 2021 19:44:00 +0200

A concept of how the next Nintendo Switch could look. (Image source: ZONEofTECH)

Nintendo Switch Pro referenced in OLED manufacturer earnings call; OLED display chosen for its higher contrast ratio and faster response times

The Nintendo Switch Pro has been namechecked in a Universal Display Corporation earnings call. According to UDI's CEO, Nintendo has chosen a display for its next handheld console, which would be a significant upgrade over the disp...

Alex Alderson, Tue, 11 May 2021 16:30:00 +0200

The latest Z Fold3 render. (Source: Twitter)

Galaxy Z Fold3: a new leak purports to spill detailed camera specs for the upcoming foldable

The 2021 Samsung Galaxy Z Fold is a device with leaked renders that have generally hinted at triple rear cameras, not to mention an inaugural under-display selfie shooter, thus far. A leaker now claims to outline their actual reso...

Deirdre O'Donnell, Tue, 11 May 2021 14:15:00 +0200

The upcoming Samsung Exynos mobile chip with AMD graphics technology will take on Apple's M1 Silicon. (Image source: Apple/Time/ArsTechnica - edited)

Upcoming 5 nm Samsung Exynos SoC with AMD iGPU will compete against Apple's M1 by being "good for both laptops and smartphones"

It has been reported that Samsung is preparing to enter the laptop processor market with a new Exynos SoC in the second half of the year. The Samsung Exynos chip will compete against the Apple M1 by also being produced on a 5 nm m...

Daniel R Deakin, Tue, 11 May 2021 12:03:00 +0200

The Yoga Pad Pro 13 is official. (Source: Weibo)

The Lenovo Yoga Pad Pro 13, complete with signature in-built kickstand and 2K display, will be here soon

Lenovo has officially confirmed that the Yoga Pad Pro 13 will launch on May 24, 2021 in China. Moreover, the device's new teasers show it has a new take on its series' classic stand/hang-tab and barrel grip. It is said to pack an ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, Mon, 10 May 2021 17:41:00 +0200

The Honor 50 might look like this. (Source: Weibo)

Rumor | Honor will release its 50-series flagship smartphones in June 2021 with a new "Cartier Ring" rear camera design

The emergence of Honor as an independent electronics brand has led to speculation that it will release premium Snapdragon 888-based mobile devices in 2021. The latest leak on this subject asserts that it will become available in J...

Deirdre O'Donnell, Mon, 10 May 2021 16:15:00 +0200

Intel Xe-HPG DG2 board layout. (Image Source: igor'sLAB)

Intel Xe-HPG DG2 could be the first to support DisplayPort 2.0, rumored specs indicate a 100 W TDP for the chip alone; low-end SKUs to launch first in Q4 2020

Additional specifications of Intel's upcoming Xe-HPG DG2 GPU have leaked alongside a board layout diagram. The specs indicate a 100 W TDP for the 512, 384, and 256-EU variants. Xe-HPG DG2 could also feature support for DisplayPort...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, Mon, 10 May 2021 15:44:00 +0200

The K40 Gaming edition is revealed. (Source: YouTube)

Redmi may have a new K40 Gaming Enhanced Edition variant in the works

Redmi recently launched a 'game-focused' version of its premium K40 smartphone with MediaTek's flagship Dimensity 1200 processor. Now, the prolific leaker Digital Chat Station claims the Xiaomi-owned brand will launch a device wit...

Deirdre O'Donnell, Sun, 09 May 2021 18:17:00 +0200

AMD's upcoming Rembrandt processors could get a fairly powerful RDNA2 GPU

AMD Ryzen Rembrandt APUs could use an RDNA2 GPU with 12CUs

Some new information has emerged about AMD's upcoming Rembrandt line of processors. It is tipped to ship with Zen3+ cores, an RDNA2 GPU with up to 12 compute units (CUs), support for LPDDR5 RAM, and more.

Anil Ganti, Sat, 08 May 2021 14:26:00 +0200

Here's what the upcoming MacBook Air could look like in Blue

Upcoming MacBooks could come in multiple colour variants: Prosser

Jon Prosser has heard from his source that Apple is testing a Blue colourway for its new MacBooks. Therefore, we can reasonably assume that the soon-to-be-announced MacBook Air and MacBook Pro will come in multiple colour variants...

Anil Ganti, Sat, 08 May 2021 10:17:00 +0200

FSR could be launched in June only for PC gamers. (Image Source: Professional Review)

AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution rumored to launch in June with software-based algorithmic super sampling that works on non-AMD GPUs

Initially believed to launch towards the end of 2021, AMD's alternative to the Nvidia DLSS technology could arrive in June, but only for PC gamers. According to Youtuber Coreteks, AMD's FSR will be based on a software-level algori...

Bogdan Solca, Fri, 07 May 2021 21:20:00 +0200

Nubia's CEO officially announces a launch date for the Z30 Pro

ZTE's high-end brand Nubia has been rumored to have a successor to its Z20 flagship Android phone in the works. Now, the company's CEO, Ni Fei, has formally acknowledged a device of a corresponding name. It is now scheduled to lau...

Deirdre O'Donnell, Fri, 07 May 2021 19:04:00 +0200

Galaxy Z Flip: a new leak hints at a relatively low starting price for the upcoming 2021 foldable

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G launched with a US$1,449 price-tag. However, a leaker now asserts that this clamshell phone's successor will start at about $1,000 instead. This might get the buyer a device with a 6.7-inch foldable di...

Deirdre O'Donnell, Fri, 07 May 2021 18:36:00 +0200

Rumor | The Lenovo Tab M10 series is about to go 5G in 2021

A heretofore-unknown device called the Lenovo TB-X607Z has just appeared on Geekbench 4 with the Snapdragon 690 SoC and 4GB of RAM. According to a concurrent Google Play Console leak, it will be called the Tab M10 5G on launch. Th...

Deirdre O'Donnell, Fri, 07 May 2021 18:01:00 +0200

Rumor | Sony will update the Alpha 7R camera series with a newer processor and more

Sony is now said to have an upgrade for the Alpha 7R IV in the works. This alleged fifth-gen model will still have a 61MP sensor and a 26MP APS-C crop; however, it is also projected to come with the BIONZ XR processor, improved PD...

Deirdre O'Donnell, Thu, 06 May 2021 21:33:00 +0200

Rumor | The Samsung Galaxy A82 5G will have a quarterly security-patch upgrade schedule on its launch

Samsung launched the Galaxy Quantum 2 in its native South Korea recently, and is thought to rebrand it as the Galaxy A82 5G for the rest of the world. Despite its status as a new launch, a blog has dug up evidence that it will get...

Deirdre O'Donnell, Thu, 06 May 2021 20:06:00 +0200

A schematic from Huawei's new patent. (Source: ITHome)

Huawei may plan a foray into the VR space, starting by patenting its own controller

Huawei has reportedly patented an in-house controller for virtual reality (VR) applications such as gaming. It is depicted as having a fairly standard form-factor, and possibly as coming in blue or black, in its new CNIPA document...

Deirdre O'Donnell, Wed, 05 May 2021 16:19:00 +0200

The latest Z Flip3 renders. (Source: LetsGoDigital)

Galaxy Z Flip3: new high-quality renders integrate the next-gen Samsung clamshell's latest leaks

The Galaxy Z Flip 5G is said to be succeeded by a device called the Z Flip3 in 2021. Its latest leak seems to confirm that it will still be a clamshell foldable smartphone, albeit one with a larger, potentially more useful seconda...

Deirdre O'Donnell, Wed, 05 May 2021 15:41:00 +0200

Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite unofficial render (Source: Evan Blass)

Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite specs sheet surfaces online

Most likely set to arrive before the end of the month, the Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite should hit the market with a full HD display and Android 11-based firmware. Both variants (WiFi only and WiFi + cellular) will use a MediaTek pr...

Codrut Nistor, Wed, 05 May 2021 14:39:00 +0200

Is this the iPhone 13 Pro Max? (Source: YouTube)

An alleged iPhone 13 Pro Max replica features on a prominent tech YouTube channel

Lewis Hilsenteger of the famous Unbox Therapy YouTube channel has been sent what is described as an authentic dummy unit of the hotly-anticipated iPhone 13 Pro Max. Should this be the case, the purported top-end device has not cha...

Deirdre O'Donnell, Tue, 04 May 2021 23:39:00 +0200

The OnePlus 9 series might have looked like this. (Source: Twitter)

OnePlus 9: A leaker reveals what could have been through allegedly rejected colorways

The OnePlus 9 Pro is a 2021 flagship Android phone launched in 3 color choices, one of which evinced the brand's signature Sandstone Black. However, according to the reliable leaker Max J., the OEM once considered a very different...

Deirdre O'Donnell, Tue, 04 May 2021 22:52:00 +0200

The Atlas Canyon NUC from Intel will use Jasper Lake CPUs. (Image via FanlessTech)

Intel Atlas Canyon NUCs featuring Jasper Lake CPUs are in development, but it may be a while before they launch

Intel's upcoming Atlas Canyon NUC will reportedly use 10 Watt Jasper Lake CPUs. Atlas Canyon will also mark the first low-powered NUCs that will use only PCIe NVMe drives rather than slower 2.5 SATA drives. Unfortunately, the NUCs...

Sam Medley, Tue, 04 May 2021 18:16:00 +0200

World of Warcraft: Burning Crusade Classic release date screenshot (Source: Nonbread on Reddit)

World of Warcraft: Burning Crusade Classic release date spotted in Blizzard Launcher

Although it allegedly surfaced on the launch page for Heroes of the Storm, the piece of news regarding the launch of World of Warcraft: Burning Crusade Classic is no longer available. Was it posted by mistake or will this anticipa...

Codrut Nistor, Tue, 04 May 2021 12:50:00 +0200

The Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 Ti and RTX 3070 Ti could be announced towards the end of May 2021

GeForce RTX 3080 Ti and RTX 3070 Ti launch date delayed again; Nvidia likely to announce the graphics cards on May 31

The tentative Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 Ti and RTX 3070 Ti launch date has been pushed back once again. Nvidia is expected to unveil both SKUs on May 31. The RTX 3080 Ti is likely to remain under embargo until June 2, and the RTX 30...

Anil Ganti, Tue, 04 May 2021 12:38:00 +0200

Dozens of Xiaomi, Redmi, Poco, and Black Shark smartphone models are likely to be eligible for a MIUI 13 update. (Image source: Xiaomi/MIUI 12 Updates - edited)

New MIUI 13 release date rumor settles on specific day with as many as 80 smartphone models potentially eligible for the Xiaomi Android overlay

A new rumor about the Xiaomi MIUI 13 release date has started making the rounds, presumably with the specific day pointing to a domestic China release first before the Android overlay is rolled out around the world. Joining this M...

Daniel R Deakin, Tue, 04 May 2021 11:39:00 +0200

Rumors about the MacBook Pro 14 and MacBook Pro 16 just got a firmer foundation. (Image via MacRumors)

Key manufacturer ramps up mini-LED production in preparation for 14- and 16-inch MacBook Pro laptops

A key supplier in Apple's mini-LED supply chain has stated that it will significantly increase its mini-LED production in preparation for "two upcoming mini-LED-backlit MacBook Pro models." This news gives legs to long-standing ru...

Sam Medley, Tue, 04 May 2021 04:48:00 +0200

Rumor | Asus will launch the ROG Flow X13 gaming convertible in India soon

With its up-to-Ryzen 9 5980HS processor and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 graphics, Asus has designed the ROG Flow X13 to bring gaming to the 2-in-1 category. Now, a new report asserts the OEM is about to introduce this machine to India...

Deirdre O'Donnell, Mon, 03 May 2021 17:40:00 +0200

A recent Galaxy S22-series render. (Source: LetsGoDigital)

Rumor | Samsung will combine continuous zoom, an under-display camera and AMD graphics in the Galaxy S22 Ultra

The prolific leaker Ice Universe has made new predictions concerning the Galaxy S22 series' Ultra variant. Not only does the tipster believe that it will introduce the mythical Samsung/AMD mobile GPU, it will also debut with a pot...

Deirdre O'Donnell, Mon, 03 May 2021 16:03:00 +0200

A future Apple Watch device could utilize Rockley's blood sugar monitor and numerous other health-related trackers. (Image source: Apple (Series 6)/Rockley - edited)

Apple Watch Series 7 takes a step closer to offering a non-invasive glucose monitor and even an alcohol level sensor

A filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has led to some speculation that a future Apple wearable, possibly even the expected Apple Watch Series 7, could be fitted with a non-invasive glucose indicator. On top...

Daniel R Deakin, Mon, 03 May 2021 12:24:00 +0200

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 will apparently sport an under-display camera. (Image source: Samsung (Galaxy Z Fold 2) /AndroidNext - edited)

Updated | Samsung heralds the Galaxy Z Fold 3 as the first foldable phone with under display camera as leaked images reveal reserved design

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 has seemingly appeared in numerous screenshots possibly taken from an official promo video. The leaked images reveal that the Galaxy Z Fold 3, which will apparently go into production in July, has an un...

Daniel R Deakin, Mon, 03 May 2021 11:51:00 +0200

The original Samsung Galaxy Z Flip has been overhauled for the forthcoming 2021 model. (Image source: Samsung/AndroidNext - edited)

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 spills some colorful secrets in supposed leak of official promo renders

Images of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 have appeared online seemingly taken from an official promo video for the upcoming foldable phone. The screenshots show the Galaxy Z Flip 3 sporting at least four different colors; however, a ...

Daniel R Deakin, Mon, 03 May 2021 07:52:00 +0200

Nubia might have a new flagship in the works. (Source: Nubia)

A potential Nubia Z30 passes through 3C testing with 120W fast charging

The ZTE brand Nubia has reportedly registered a new device called the NX667J. This new leak has led to speculation that it is a premium-grade phone called the Z30, not the least because it has been certified to use top-end 120 wat...

Deirdre O'Donnell, Sun, 02 May 2021 15:27:00 +0200

The Mi 11 Ultra's huge new camera. (Source: YouTube)

The Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra is now slated to become available on the European market in May 2021

The Mi 11 Ultra is Xiaomi's new, camera-heavy flagship Android smartphone. It debuted in China in March 2021, but is still not available in various regions, Europe included. Now, however, a corporate Facebook page may have let a d...

Deirdre O'Donnell, Sun, 02 May 2021 14:36:00 +0200

The S21 FE's latest leak. (Source: GalaxyClub.nl)

Galaxy S21 FE: a new leak allegedly confirms the phone's existence ahead of its launch

The Galaxy S20 Fan Edition (or FE) is rumored to get a successor in 2021. Now, a Samsung store website has reportedly posted an ad for a device by a corresponding name by accident. According to this new potential tip, it also look...

Deirdre O'Donnell, Sat, 01 May 2021 23:26:00 +0200

A tablet of the MatePad line. (Source: Huawei)

Rumor | The Huawei Watch3 and 3 Pro will debut in May 2021, whereas the MatePad 2 Pro will launch in June

Huawei is currently said to have upgrades for its premium MatePad Pro and Watch in the works. A well-known leaker now asserts that they do in fact exist and will launch soon. The tipster also now claims that the Watch3 will have a...

Deirdre O'Donnell, Sat, 01 May 2021 16:45:00 +0200

One of Samsung's latest trademark applications. (Source: EUIPO via LetsGoDigital)

Next-gen Samsung Galaxy-series phones or watches could get tougher with "Armor Skin" and "Armor Layer" technology

Recent reports suggest that Samsung is developing an "Armor"-themed series of new design features for its next-gen mobile devices, the latest of which could be applied to rear panels, displays or both. These leaked marketing buzzw...

Deirdre O'Donnell, Sat, 01 May 2021 15:41:00 +0200

OnePlus is now touted to launch the Nord N10 and N100 in India

The Nord N100 and N10 5G are OnePlus' foray into the low- and mid-tiers of the smartphone market. Despite this, it has yet to be released in all the regions where the OEM is active. A new leak hints they might be destined for a ne...

Deirdre O'Donnell, Fri, 30 Apr 2021 23:54:00 +0200

New rumour suggests that Alder Lake is slower than initially anticipated

A South Korean Tech forum post claims that Intel's 12th-generation Alder Lake processors are 40% slower than initially anticipated. It also says that Intel's Xe DG2 HPG graphics cards will come with at least 6GB of VRAM and cost l...

Anil Ganti, Fri, 30 Apr 2021 15:32:00 +0200

Samsung might be working on this kind of next-gen foldable. (Source: LetsGoDigital)

Samsung might announce "Pro-Shield" tech for "Armor Frame"-enhanced next-gen devices soon

Samsung is reportedly developing the new "Armor" frame for the smartphones of the immediate future. Now, a new tip suggests the OEM might combine it with another new feature called Pro-Shield. It is apparently destined for various...

Deirdre O'Donnell, Fri, 30 Apr 2021 14:54:00 +0200

Rumor | Apple just might resurrect its Time Capsule at the 2021 iPad and iPad Mini event

Apple has yet to update the vanilla iPad, not to mention its Mini variant, despite having been repeatedly rumored to do so in 2021. Now, new registrations with the EEC authority may point to a launch for these tablets soon. In les...

Deirdre O'Donnell, Thu, 29 Apr 2021 23:57:00 +0200

Forza Horizon 5 could have a Mexican setting. (Image Source: XpertBoost Gaming)

Forza Horizon 5 could have a Mexican setting, likely to be unveiled alongside Halo Infinite, Starfield, and Age of Empires IV at E3 2021

Forza Horizon 5 could be set in Mexico and not in Japan as was previously speculated. Though not official, hints for this have been trickling from game journalists and Xbox aficionados on social media. While Microsoft and Playgrou...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, Thu, 29 Apr 2021 13:41:00 +0200

The Last Of Us 3 could arrive earlier than anticipated

The Last Of Us 3 already has a story outline, but Naughty Dog isn't working on it yet

Neil Druckmann said in an interview that he has already outlined The Last of Us 3's story. However, the game won't enter development anytime soon, as Naughty Dog has a few other projects in the pipeline.

Anil Ganti, Wed, 28 Apr 2021 20:13:00 +0200

The Nubia Z30 may not look like this. (Source: ZTE)

The next Nubia Z-series phone might lose a dual-screen design and gain an under-display camera

The Nubia Z20 stood out among Android flagship phones thanks to the 5.1-inch display built right into its rear panel. However, its maker has now shared renders that suggest its next generation will not reprise the feature. Then ag...

Deirdre O'Donnell, Wed, 28 Apr 2021 16:46:00 +0200

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