Xiaomi 12 series is also "coming soon" with Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC

The Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chip introduced at Qualcomm's ongoing Snapdragon Tech Summit will power several flagship Android devices next year. Realme has already confirmed that its GT 2 Pro will have the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chip at the helm, and now Xiaomi's Founder and CEO, Mr. Lei Jun, has also confirmed the use of Qualcomm's freshly announced flagship chip on the Xiaomi 12. Mr. Jun didn't divulge anything about the Xiaomi 12 but said that the Xiaomi 12 series "will be the world's first smartphones" to have the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC under the hood. .@Qualcomm has always been one of the...

Motorola Edge X30 arrives December 9 with Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset

On Tuesday, Qualcomm officially announced its next chipset. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 is the chip maker’s first 4nm chipset for smartphones and Motorola has confirmed that the Edge X30 will be its first flagship with the new SoC. Motorola confirmed via Weibo that the Edge X30 will be announced at a launch event in China on December 9 at 7:30PM local time. The teaser doesn’t confirm anything more about the new Moto Edge device. This Motorola phone was rumored all month. 3C certification suggests the Motorola Edge X30 (XT2201-2) will support 68.2W charging for its supposed 5,000 mAh...

Beats announces limited edition Union x Beats Studio Buds

Beats by Dre today announced a limited edition version of the Beats Studio Buds in collaboration with American clothing store Union Los Angeles. These will be available in the US and Japan on December 1, 2021. The Union X Beats Studio Buds feature a unique red, black, and green colorway inspired by the Pan-African flag to commemorate the 30th anniversary of Union LA and the company's roots as a Black-owned business. These limited edition buds will only be available through Union's Los Angeles and Tokyo stores and the company website. Aside from the distinct colorway, the Union X...

Realme GT 2 Pro will be among the first smartphones to use the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1

Now that Qualcomm has finally made its next-generation flagship chipset official at its event in Hawaii, Realme has something to say too - and that is that the GT 2 Pro will be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. It's hard to imagine a less surprising announcement, but there you have it - it's official now. Don't forget, the upcoming GT 2 Pro is going to be Realme's "first-ever ultra-premium flagship", rising above the likes of the X50 Pro and previous members in the GT family. Realme proudly boasts that it will be among the first manufacturers to launch a smartphone with the...

Snapdragon Sight: Qualcomm's new 18-bit ISP is made for the 108MP, 8K future

The Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 brings notable improvements in performance and power efficiency for the CPU and GPU. But the camera hardware inside the chip also received major upgrades, so much so that Qualcomm is launching a separate brand for it. Snapdragon Sight is the branding for the ISP, which now comes with a variety of features oriented towards professionals. Those are thanks to much-improved throughput and even casual users will benefit from that. The ISP can now process 3.2 gigapixels per second (up from 2.7 gigapixels per second on the SD888). Coupled with other optimizations, this...

Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 unveiled with new ARMv9 CPU cores, new Adreno GPU architecture

Qualcomm unveiled its next-generation chipset for flagship Android devices and it brings improvements across the board. In a way, it is a clean break from previous designs as it switches over to the new ARMv9 instruction set and a new naming scheme. We won’t have to wait long to see it in action, the first commercially available phones with the new chip will come out before the end of the year. Meet the Snapdragon 8 Gen1 – that’s the new naming scheme, digit for class (8 being flagship) and a generation. It is Qualcomm’s first 4nm chipset and the first to use this new generation of the CPU...

Rocket League Sideswipe now available worldwide for iOS and Android

Rocket League Sideswipe from developer Psyonix (owned by Epic Games) is now available worldwide on iOS and Android devices. The game is around 700MB-1GB in size depending on platform and device, and is available for free. Rocket League Sideswipe is the mobile version of the incredibly popular Rocket League for PC and consoles. Similar to the standard version, Sideswipe is based on the same basic concept of 'football but with cars' where you steer your vehicle to shoot your ball through the enemy's goalpost. The major difference between the standard version and Sideswipe is that...

The 4G Samsung Galaxy A13's back panel leaks revealing some design features

As we wait for Samsung's presumably most affordable 5G handset, the Galaxy A13 5G, we get a couple of photos of the 4G variant. Or to be exact, we only have photos of the back panel, which would most likely be the same for the 5G model too. Samsung Galaxy A13 4G back panel The back features a total of five holes - four for the cameras and one for the LED flash. There's no camera island so we assume that each lense will protrude a little from the body. Moreover, the panel is most certainly made of glossy plastic and there are the 3.5mm audio jack and USB-C connector at the...

The Google Pixel 6 series refuses to charge with certain USB-C cables

The Google Pixel 6 series has been plagued with numerous issues at launch, although some of the problems have already been ironed out with software updates. However, there seems to be more coming this way. Reports online claim that the Pixel 6 and 6 Pro refuse to charge over some USB-C cables and chargers. To be fair, Google warned about this and said that some cables and charging bricks won't be compatible with the phone, especially the ones that are not Power Delivery-certified. The reasoning behind this is to protect the device's charging port and battery as there are plenty of...

Canalys: HP shipped the most PCs in Western Europe during Q3, Apple leads tablet department

Based on data from Canalys and its Q3 2021 Western Europe’s PC market which includes desktops, notebooks and workstations grew by 21% compared to last year, totaling 16.3 million shipments. HP regained the top spot with its 4.4 million shipments and a 27% market share, followed by Lenovo with 4.1 million shipments and 25% share. Dell grew by 43% to take up the third spot with 2.3 million shipments while Apple (1.9 million) and Acer (1.2 million) round out the top five makers. The July – September period marked the sixth consecutive quarter of growth for the PC market in Western Europe...

Nokia PureView 9 won't be getting Android 11, says company's official website

Despite Nokia being a bit slow when it comes to updating its phones at times, it has kept its promise to deliver two full years of major Android updates. The Nokia 9 PureView, however, is going to be an exception to the rule according to the company's official Polish website. Nokia outlines the camera experience and its features to be the main reason for the decision. It says that the device's camera software and features are not compatible with Android 11 and therefore, the core appeal of the phone would be lost after updating. After all, Nokia 9 PureView's innovative camera is the...

Here are the best apps of 2021 on Google Play

Google just announced the best apps for 2021 on its Google Play Android app store but this time around, the selection includes the apps for Wear OS and Google TV. The company says the main criteria for choosing the best apps in each category innovative nature of the said apps. New gameplay features and new ways to interact with the software. Once again apps focused on personal growth are leading the pack with the highest demand. Apps such as Balance for meditation, Moonly for guidance through the lunar calendar and Laughscape for mediation through laughter. The best game category...

Amazon Appstore not working on Android 12 phones

As Android 12 becomes more widespread, a growing number of users can't access their apps from Amazon's Appstore and some believe that the company's DRM is to blame. It doesn't play well with Google's new OS. As per Amazon's support forum, users are unable to download apps or even access their app library on the store. The issue itself appeared in October as soon as Google Pixel owners started updating to Android 12. Amazon has already acknowledged the issue and is working on a fix. It has put out a warning on its app store. The good news is that if you are still running Android 11,...

Third Moto smartphone incoming soon with under-display selfie camera

Motorola is expected to bring two new smartphones in December - the Edge S30 with Snapdragon 888+ and Edge X30 (Edge 30 Ultra on the global scene) with Snapdragon 8 Gen1 chipsets. According to a leakster, a third phone might also make an appearance, and its unique feature will be an under-display front-facing camera. Motorola Moto Edge 30 Ultra The trend of UD selfie shooters started 15 months ago by ZTE and its Axon 20, while Xiaomi and Samsung adopted the technology this past summer, respectively in the Mix 4 and the Galaxy Z Fold3. The leakster Digital Chat Station did not...

Samsung unveils the first 5G modem for cars, plus a chipset for in-vehicle infotainment

Cars are catching up to smartphones in terms of compute power and connectivity – thanks to Samsung’s new modem, future models will be able to connect to 5G networks and enjoy download speeds of up to 5.1 Gbps. The Exynos Auto T5123 is the first 5G modem designed specifically for automotive use and it is already being mass produced. Car parts have stringent requirements for durability and longevity, so automakers can’t just use chips meant for smartphones. This is actually more than just a modem. It has a pair of Cortex-A55 cores CPU cores and can provide satellite positioning data for...

Tecno Camon 18T brings Helio G85 and 48MP selfie cam

Tecno’s Camon 18 series keeps expanding and the latest member is the Camon 18T. Following up on the budget-friendly Camon 18i, Tecno’s Camon 18T brings the looks of the more premium Camon 18 models but relies on MediaTek’s less capable Helio G85 chipset. Tecno Camon 18T in Iris Purple, Dusk Gray and Ceramic White You still get a 6.8-inch IPS LCD with FHD+ resolution and a punch-hole cutout for the 48MP selfie cam. There’s also a dual-LED flash system to help out your selfies. Going around the back we find another 48MP sensor alongside a 2MP macro cam and 2MP depth helper....

Tecno Camon 18T brings Helio G85 and 48MP slefie cam

Tecno’s Camon 18 series keeps expanding and the latest member is the Camon 18T. Following up on the budget-friendly Camon 18i, Tecno’s Camon 18T brings the looks of the more premium camon phones but relies on MediaTek’s less capable Helio G85 chipset. Tecno Camon 18T in Iris purple, Dusk Gray and Ceramic White You still get a 6.8-inch IPS LCD with FHD+ resolution and a punch-hole cutout for the 48MP selfie cam. There’s also a dual-LED flash system to help out your selfies. Going around the back we find another 48MP sensor alongside a 2MP macro cam and 2MP depth helper. There’s...

Xiaomi to launch a 120W charging phone in India next month

Xiaomi sub-brand Redmi today announced the Redmi Note 11T 5G in India, which is a rebranded Redmi Note 11 launched in China last month. The Note 11 series also includes the Note 11 Pro and Note 11 Pro+, with the latter being the fastest charging among the trio as it goes up to 120W. There's no word yet from Xiaomi about the launch of the Note 11 Pro+ in India, but a new media report claims the smartphone could arrive in the Asian country before January, meaning sometime next month. However, like the vanilla Note 11, the Pro+ model is also expected to come with a different moniker - Redmi...

Leak: the Honor 60 Pro will have larger display and a 50MP ultra wide camera

A leak from yesterday detailed the Honor 60 specs, but the Pro variant managed to keep its secretes. Until today that is, as leakster Ishan Agarwal has discovered what the upgrades will be over the vanilla model. The Honor 60 Pro will feature a 50 MP sensor in its ultra wide camera (sensor size unknown). The lens will have an f/2.2 aperture and autofocus, allowing it to shoot macro photography. For comparison, the vanilla model will have an 8 MP sensor. The selfie camera on the front may be another upgrade with a 50 MP sensor (it’s just that the selfie cam on the vanilla phone is...

MIUI 13 to come pre-installed on new Redmi K50 series

Xiaomi is expected to launch the MIUI 13 later this year, likely alongside the Xiaomi 12 flagship line. The latest reports are the user interface will also come pre-installed in all Redmi K50 smartphones. Digital Chat Station claimed on Weibo that the Redmi K50 phones with Dimensity 7000 and Dimensity 9000 will be underperforming compared to their siblings powered by new Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen1 chips. The Redmi K40 lineup consists of four devices and has three different chipsets. We expect even more diversity with the new lineup - the Redmi K50 (or Redmi K50 SE) will be powered...

Redmi Note 11T 5G launches in India with Dimensity 810 and 33W charging

Redmi India held their latest product launch keynote earlier today in India where we saw the debut of the Redmi Note 11T 5G. It’s a direct successor to last year’s Redmi Note 10T 5G and matches the vanilla Redmi Note 11 in all its key specs. Redmi Note 11T 5G in Aquamarine Blue, Stardust White and Matte Black Redmi Note 11T 5G brings a 6.6-inch IPS LCD with a 90Hz refresh rate and a punch-hole cutout for its 16MP selfie cam. It utilizes MediaTek’s Dimensity 810 5G chipset paired with 6/8GB RAM and 64/128GB storage. You only get a 50MP main shooter and an 8MP ultrawide snapper around...

Samsung Galaxy A23 to feature a 50MP camera

Samsung announced the Galaxy A22 4G and 5G in June with 48MP primary cameras, and now we hear the South Korean conglomerate will go with a 50MP primary camera for the Galaxy A23. Word comes from Dutch publication GalaxyClub, which also claimed that the Galaxy A23 will come in 4G and 5G versions like its predecessor. However, not all regions may get both models. Samsung Galaxy A22 5G While the rest of the specs of the Samsung Galaxy A23 remain unknown, the source says that we could see the smartphone ship with a 5,000 mAh battery. It's unclear when exactly Samsung will...

Honor 60 specs leak ahead of December 1 announcement

Earlier today some live shots of the Honor 60 next to the Honor 60 Pro appeared giving us a look at what to expect from the upcoming duo design-wise. And now, a purported list of essential specs has leaked for the Honor 60. Unfortunately, the same can't be said for the Pro model, at least not yet. Anyway, let's dive in. According to a tipster that's been reliable in the past, the Honor 60 will have a 6.67-inch FHD+ OLED screen with a high (although unspecified) refresh rate, the Snapdragon 778G+ SoC at the helm, up to 12 GB of RAM, up to 256GB of storage, a 108 MP f/1.9 main rear camera...

Oppo Reno7 and Reno7 Pro price in India leaks

Oppo unveiled the Reno7 and Reno7 Pro for the Chinese market last week, and now the wait begins for them to eventually arrive in other places as well. A new report today claims that the Reno7 and Reno7 Pro will debut in India in January, leaving the Reno7 SE behind for some reason. Not just that, but this rumor also gives us some price ranges for the two phones of the series that will make it to India. Allegedly, the Reno7 is to be priced between INR 28,000 to INR 31,000, while the Pro model will go for anywhere between INR 41,000 to INR 43,000. Oppo Reno7 Pro But wait, there's...

Jack Dorsey steps down as Twitter CEO effective immediately

In an unexpected announcement, co-founder of Twitter Jack Dorsey has confirmed that he’s stepping down as CEO and (now, former CTO) Parag Agarwal will take over as CEO effective immediately. not sure anyone has heard but,I resigned from Twitter pic.twitter.com/G5tUkSSxkl— jack⚡️ (@jack) November 29, 2021 He’s curious, probing, rational, creative, demanding, self-aware, and humble. He leads with heart and soul, and is someone I learn from daily. My trust in him as our CEO is bone deep. Bret Taylor has now been appointed the Chair of Twitter’s board of executives, and Jack Dorsey will...

Lenovo's GM posts from a Motorola Edge X30 (aka Moto Edge 30 Ultra)

Whether it was a Motorola phone that posted those 1 million points in AnTuTu or not, the next Moto flagship is definitely operational – one is in the hands of the General Manager of Lenovo China, who posted a vague teaser about it. A lot less vague is the “posted from” label on Weibo, which names the phone as the Moto Edge X30. The expectation is for this to be the model name in China, while the rest of the world will call the phone the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra. As for the vague teaser, the GM mentions two panes of Gorilla Glass and a cool-running “powerful inner core”. Earlier this...

Huawei's upcoming flip phone to feature a new, simpler hinge

Industry sources from Zhaoli Technology that manufacturers smartphone hardware, suggest that Huawei's next foldable phone will feature a next-generation hinge design. The company has worked on the new hinge for quite a while and said that a smartphone manufacturer is ready to launch a phone with the aforementioned hinge. Despite the fact that no names were given, it's most likely that the smartphone manufacturer in question is Huawei; The new hinge uses fewer parts and it's considerably simpler, which in turn drives the price down and improves reliability. The foldable...

The best Cyber Monday deals from Amazon US

After a weekend of Black Friday shopping come yet more deals on Cyber Monday. Here are some of the most interesting offers we spotted on Amazon in the US. While normally we focus on smartphones, tablets and wearables, this time we decided to expand the scope with some extra gadget deals. If you are interested in phone deals primarily, check out our Deals page, which is updated daily and shows additional info like a price history (including the lowest and highest prices that we've seen recently). Smartphones The OnePlus 9 Pro is down to $900 ($169 off) for the 12/256 GB version. The...

Honor 60 Pro, Honor 60 appear in live shots, reveal slight differences

The Honor 60 series will be introduced on Wednesday, and leaked live photos of the Honor 60 and Honor 60 Pro revealed new bits about them. The two phones will have largely similar internals, but the new photos reveal the Pro variant will have a curved top and bottom edges, making the tiny bezels even tinier. We can also see the Pro will be ever so slightly taller than its vanilla sibling, but will be similarly wide. Honor 60 Pro and Honor 60 The last time we saw renders with different bezels, we assumed one device would have a flat screen and it appears we got that...

Xiaomi testing MIUI 13 based on Android 11 and 12, list of devices in tow

MIUI 13's source code reveals that the Xiaomi 12X will most probably come alongside the Xiaomi 12 next month while a Redmi K50 with MIUI 13 based on Android 11 is also in the works. Now a list of devices that might be the first to get the MIUI 13 is revealed, again thanks to OS' source code. Owners of the Mi Mix 4, Mi 11 Ultra, Mi 11, Redmi K40, K40 Pro, Mi 10S and Mi 11 Lite 5G should expect their phones to be updated to MIUI 13 based on Android 12 pretty soon as beta builds for these devices have already been spotted. It's worth noting that the software build numbers for the...

Samsung Galaxy S22 and S22+ cameras detailed: 50MP main, 10MP 3x telephoto

The camera modules of the Samsung Galaxy S22 series has been a frequent topic of leaks, with the rumored specs being refined over time. Most of the attention was on the S22 Ultra setup, but today leakster Ice Universe detailed the cameras vanilla and plus models, both of which will use the same hardware. Starting with the 50 MP sensor in the main camera, a 1/1.57” sensor with 1.0 µm pixels and an f/1.8 aperture. This sounds like the Samsung GN5 and Sony IMX766 sensors (Samsung likes to dual source the camera sensors). For comparison, the main 12MP camera on the S21 and S21+ has a 1/1.76”...

Realme GT 2 Pro name confirmed, renders show out camera visor

Earlier today Realme founder and CEO Sky Li confirmed the brand’s upcoming flagship will be called GT 2 Pro. The device is described as Realme’s most premium flagship to date and will be available worldwide. GT 2 Pro - that’s how we are going to name our first and most premium flagship phone. Always feel great to deliver something new and exciting to users worldwide. #realmeGT2Pro pic.twitter.com/ngX5VI409S— Sky Li (@skyli_realme) November 29, 2021 In related news OnLeaks (via 91mobiles) provided our first look at the GT 2 Pro. The design is a big departure from the Realme GT and GT...

Leak reveals Oppo foldable phone's screen and camera details

The era of foldable phones is upon us and it's no secret that every major OEM is working on a foldable phone of its own. Oppo is close to releasing its own and now reputable Chinese tipster Digital Chat Station confirms some of the specs. It will be adopting an in-folding design like the Samsung Galaxy Fold line with the outer screen being locked at 60Hz with a centered punch-hole for the selfie camera and a slightly curved glass. The main, internal screen will use the same punch-hole selfie camera design and run at 120Hz. The punch-hole, however, will be placed in the upper-left...

Dimensity 7000's specs surface: 2.75 GHz CPU, new GPU

MediaTek unveiled its Dimensity 9000 flagship chipset earlier this month and we later heard it will be getting a more affordable version called Dimensity 7000. Back then we learned the upcoming SoC will be built on the TSMC 5nm FinFET process, and today a leakster gave us more info on the specs. The CPU will have two clusters of four cores each - one running at 2.75GHz, the other at 2.0GHz. The four powerful cores will be of the Cortex-A78, while the other four, dedicated to efficiency, will be Cortex-A55. This alignment of the CPU looks a lot like the Dimensity 1200, but...

Moto G31 comes to India, starting at INR 12,999

Earlier this month Motorola held a mega launch event where it unveiled a total of five new Moto G series phones. One of those – the Moto G31 has now made its way to India. As a refresher, it packs a 6.4-inch AMOLED display, Helio G85 chipset and a 5,000 mAh battery. The phone also comes with a 50MP main cam and IPX2 rating and boots near stock Android 11. Moto G31 (images: Motorola) Moto G31 comes in Mineral Grey, Baby Blue colors and retails for INR 12,999 ($173) for the 4GB RAM and 64GB storage trim. There’s also a 6/128GB trim which goes for INR 14,999 ($200). First sales...

vivo Y55s 5G specs and design leaked by China Telecom

China Telecom has revealed a detailed an early look at the upcoming vivo Y55s 5G. The phone’s design and specs were uploaded on the telecom’s database prematurely revealing a decently spec’d 5G midranger. Y55s 5G packs a 6.58-inch FHD+ display with a waterdrop notch for the 8MP selfie cam vivo Y55s 5G in Mirror Lake Blue The listed dimensions come in at 163.87 x 75.33 x 9.17mm. There’s a MediaTek Dimensity 700 chipset at the helm paired with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage. The back houses two cameras with a 50MP main sensor and a 2MP auxiliary module. There’s a side-mounted...

Next version of OriginOS arriving on December 9, to be called Ocean

The OriginOS is vivo’s platform of choice for its Chinese phones and it's about to get a new version. The new release is coming on December 9 and it will be called OriginOS Ocean. According to reports at least a dozen phones will be in the first wave to receive it. The new OriginOS (which is technically a UI on top of Android’s kernel) will bring improved features for mobile use, as well as easy cross-device navigation with PC and file transfers. Design-wise it will keep the grid system with multiple widgets and gesture navigations which became a hit among vivo users when the...

Top 10 trending phones of week 47

Week 47 brought no major shift in our trending chart with Xiaomi's Redmi Note 11 Pro retaining the lead. The Samsung Galaxy A52s kept its silver medal, while the iPhone 13 Pro Max was the biggest gainer, rising to the podium places. The Redmi Note 10 Pro is another phone on the rise despite its advanced age and is now fourth, ahead of the Galaxy S21 Ultra. We then have the newly announced Redmi Note 11 4G, which just edged the Galaxy A12 for the sixth place. The Poco X3 Pro is up to eight, while the Google Pixel 6a only just entered the rumor mill and already got enough people...

Week 47 in review: Reno7 series debut, OnePlus 10 Pro specs leak, Snapdragon 8 Gen1 confirmed

Another week down, so let's recap. The OnePlus 10 Pro' specs leaked, revealing a 6.7-inch QHD+ 120Hz display, IP68, and a 5,000mAh battery. The cameras will be a 48MP main, 50MP ultrawide and an 8MP 3.3 zoom. The chipset will be the newly-renamed Snapdragon 8 gen1. Oppo unveiled its Reno7 series in China. The Oppo Reno7 and Reno7 SE have 6.43" 90Hz displays, while the Pro stretches it to 6.55". The Pro uses a Dimensity 1200-Max chip, while the Reno7 uses a Snapdragon 778G, and the SE has a Dimensity 900. The first sales begin on December 3 at 10:00 for the Reno7 and Reno7 Pro and December...

Weekly poll: the Oppo Reno7 trio is launching soon, but will it find any success?

Oppo's Reno family sits between the Find flagships and the mass-market A models. This week the Reno7 series was unveiled with three new models that offer mostly the same specs - the major differences are in the choice of chipset and the camera department. All three have 90Hz AMOLED displays, though the Oppo Reno7 Pro 5G stands out with HDR10+ support and higher typical brightness (800 nits vs. 600 nits), plus a slightly larger diagonal of 6.55" compared to 6.43" for the other two. All three have 1080p+ resolution with a 20:9 aspect ratio and Gorilla Glass 5 protection. Also, all...

Flashback: Toshiba TG01, the first smartphone to hit 1GHz is now mostly forgotten

Last year Qualcomm unveiled the first mobile chipset to go above 3.0GHz, that was the Snapdragon 865+. But today’s story takes us a decade earlier to visit another Snapdragon chipset – the first to achieve 1GHz on mobile and more specifically the first smartphone to use it. The Toshiba TG01 was nothing short of jaw-dropping when it was unveiled in January of 2009. For the first time we had to use “gigahertz” when describing the CPU clock speed and that wasn’t the only incredible feature of this device. It was both large and small. It had a “massive” (for the time) 4.1” screen and we...

vivo tipped to launch a Snapdragon 870-powered tablet

vivo was expected to announce its first tablet in January, but that didn't happen. However, later in August, vivo VP said that the company will launch a tablet in H1 2022, meaning anytime between January and June. And while we await more details from vivo about its first tablet, reliable tipster Digital Chat Station has revealed that the company will launch a tablet with the Snapdragon 870 SoC at the helm. Although it's unclear if they are referring to vivo's first tablet or a different model. We also don't know the name of vivo's tablet, but the company trademarked "vivo Pad" with the...

Weekly poll results: the Moto G200 is the clear favorite of the family, the Moto G71 shows potential

There was no clear consensus in last week’s poll – some think that Motorola is onto something with the new G-series, others think that all five are duds. Two models in particular stood out, the Moto G200 and the G71, the other three are shaping up to be disappointments. The Motorola Moto G200 5G impressed with its €450 price tag and Snapdragon 888+ chipset. Commenters seemed happy with the 108+8+2MP camera setup, though some lamented the loss of the ultrawide selfie camera of the G100. We didn’t see much talk about the 144Hz refresh rate of the screen, but like the 888+ chip it’s not...

Oppo foldable phone might be called Find N 5G and a Huawei foldable could be in the works

It seems like foldable display devices are constantly battling adversity. Not only is the technology still maturing and very expensive, but its rise is alco currently battling unfortunate global market and economic conditions. Even so, Samsung has successfully proven that if you are big enough and bold enough in your offers and pricing, the foldable form factor can have a lot of success. Keeping that in mind, it seems like the foldable market is on the cusp of a major expansion. According to industry sources, Oppo has been working on its first foldable for quite some time now....

The best flagships and flagship killers to get for the Holiday season 2021

After going over the best midrange phones of 2021 we now turn your attention to the best flagships and flagship killer offerings. Based on our freshly updated Buyer’s Guide we’re giving you a look into the best of the best at the end of 2021. Whether you’re looking for something more than a good midranger or you want the best phone money can buy we’ve got you covered. One could argue that the flagship killers cover everything you’d need in a phone but there’s always something left to compromise. Speaking of which camera quality still seems to be that one area that differentiates...

Realme GT 2 Pro's key specs confirmed by AnTuTu, 120Hz screen in tow

A Realme smartphone with model code RMX3300, believed to be a variant of the GT 2 Pro, was spotted on AnTuTu recently with a score of over 1 million points. AnTuTu said it will verify the entry, and it now reports that the phone's scores are legit. AnTuTu also revealed a few specs of the RMX3300, including 12GB LPDDR5 RAM, 512GB UFS 3.1 storage, a 120Hz refresh rate screen, and Android 12, likely with Realme UI 3.0 on top. The RMX3300 is powered by Qualcomm's SM8450 SoC, expected to be called Snapdragon 8 Gen1. This is the third Android device to cross 1 million AnTuTu points since we...

Honor 60 shows up on GeekBench, with a Snapdragon 778G+ chipset and 12GB of RAM

The Honor 60 series is scheduled for announcement in just a few days on December 1. We already have an official banner showcasing its mostly familiar design as well as a slew of high-definition renders and live photos from pretty much every angle. So, that essentially just leaves the specs sheet as a major question mark since this year, the vanilla Honor 60 and the Honor 60 Pro seem to be nearly identical in both design and dimensions. GeekBench run Enter a last-minute visit to GeekBench, where a certain HONOR TNA-AN00 was recently spotted with a few consecutive benchmark runs....

Best Buy US has some sweet Cyber Week deals

Best Buy US has always embraced the shopping spree spirit around Black Friday and Cyber Monday. This year is no exception. We have a nifty, yet non-exhaustive table of deals for you below. The retail titan actually has quite a few Apple promos going. You can get up to $725 off a vanilla iPhone 13 and up to a whopping $900 in savings from an iPhone 13 Pro. Mind you, to reach those kinds of kickbacks you will have to activate the phone on a carrier plan and potentially trade-in an old device too. The same is generally true for the up to $400 of savings on a new Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G or Z...

Samsung Galaxy screen protectors offer S22, S22+ and S22 Ultra size comparison

Barring any further chip procurement and other industry complications, we are currently expecting the Galaxy S22 lineup to get unveiled some time in Q1 2020. February 8 is one date that has been tossed around. There is still plenty of mystery surrounding the upcoming flagship trio, but we have started to piece things together, especially in the design department. A new set of screen protectors for the trio offers what is probably one of the more reliable reference points in terms of scale yet. Left to right: Galaxy S22 Ultra • S22+ • S22 Granted, the pieces of glass themselves...

Realme 9 series tipped to consist of four models, launch in Q1 2022

Realme launches two generations of its number series smartphones in a year, but Realme VP Mr. Madhav Sheth, in an interview with us in September, revealed that the company had to change its plans this year due to chipset shortage and the Realme 9 series' launch got pushed to 2022. While Mr. Sheth didn't divulge anything else about the Realme 9 series, we are now hearing that the lineup will launch in India in Q1 2022. The source claims that the Realme 9 series will include four smartphones - Realme 9, Realme 9 Pro, Realme 9i, and Realme 9 Max/Pro+. The last variant will be a first for the...