Google Pixel Fold appears in first official-looking renders

We've seen several renders and live images of the Google Pixel Fold since last year, so we already know what the internet search giant's first foldable smartphone will look like. But today, we got our best look at the Google Pixel Fold since reliable leakster Evan Blass shared a couple of official-looking renders of the smartphone on Twitter, showing...

Honor's CEO says it will build a better system than Apple's iOS

During an Honor event at its R&D center in Shenzhen, the company's CEO said it has ambitious plans to take on Apple's iOS. He also said that Honor's R&D expenses in 2022 account for 10% of the company's total revenue, which is the main reason for being so optimistic about the future of MagicOS. Zhao Ming, Honor's CEO, pointed out that Apple's...

Dimensity 9200+ posts higher Geekbench score than the SD8 Gen 2

MediaTek's next top-end chipset, the Dimensity 9200+, is scheduled to be released on May 10 but a Geekbench 6 score sheet appeared online showing impressive multi-core and single-core performance. In fact, it outperforms the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. The alleged Geekbench 6 listing shows 5,655 points in the multi-core test and 2,121 points in the single-core...

Our Tecno Spark 10 Pro video review is out

In March, Tecno launched the Spark 10 Pro budget smartphone with the Helio G88 SoC and Android 13-based HiOS 12.6. It has 8GB RAM onboard, up to 256GB storage, and a dedicated microSD card slot for storage expansion. The smartphone packs a 6.8" 90Hz FullHD+ LCD and a 5,000 mAh battery with 18W charging. It also features three cameras - a 50MP primary...

Sony posts record operating profit on great PS5 sales

Sony ended its fiscal year with the quarter closing this March on a high. It posted a record operating profit of 1.21 trillion JPY (€8.1 billion, converted), beating its own forecast. Sony forecasts sales for its next fiscal year, ending March 2024, to be around 11.5 trillion JPY - about the same as this year. A large part of that success is thanks...

Nokia XR21 is the maker’s upcoming rugged phone, specs revealed

Yesterday we reported about the upcoming Nokia rugged phone which will serve as a successor to the Nokia XR20. The device was allegedly called Nokia XR30, but WinFuture now shared a new report where it clarifies the device will launch as the Nokia XR21. We also get more specs details on the upcoming rugged phone which will feature a 120Hz display,...

Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 coming with 3.7GHz prime core, new CPU clusters

The Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 brought a huge performance leap and better efficiency, but we now hear its successor has even higher ambitions. A noted tipster reveals the next generation of the flagship platform by Qualcomm will pack new CPU architecture, while pushing clock speeds significantly. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 is said to have one prime Cortex-X4...

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 production to double that of the Z Flip4

Samsung is gearing up to launch its next generation of foldables in late July which leaves us with a full two months of rumors and speculations to go ahead. The latest prediction comes from Ross Young who shared some early estimations on the Z Flip5’s production numbers – claiming they will be double that of the Z Flip4 from last year. Samsung Galaxy...

Samsung posts solid smartphone sales in Q1, but overall profits plummet

Samsung published its financial report for Q1 2023, and as the guidance warned profits plummeted to levels unseen in the past 15 years. Operating profit between January and March went down 18% YoY, while profit shrank from KRW 14.12 trillion to KRW 0.64 trillion - a stunning drop of 95%. Samsung is expecting global demand to rebound in the second...

Samsung posts solid smartphone sales in Q1, but overall profits plummet

Samsung published its financial report for Q1 2023, and as the guidance warned profits plummeted to levels unseen in the past 15 years. Operating profit between January and March went down 18% YoY, while profit shrank from KRW 14.12 trillion to KRW 0.64 trillion - a stunning drop of 95%. Samsung is expecting global demand to rebound in the second...

Blackview BV9200 review

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Mediatek will unveil Dimensity 9200+ on May 10

Mediatek will introduce its new flagship chipset, the Dimensity 9200+ on May 10, the company revealed today. The new platform is likely a small upgrade over the regular 9200. Mediatek already did something similar with the Dimensity 9000 and 9000+ - the mightiest CPU core and the GPU got a minor increase in frequency while architecture, memory, and...

Motorola Razr 40 Ultra images reveal its giant cover screen, EU pricing leaks

We’ve seen plenty of rumors on Motorola’s upcoming Razr foldable phone with some calling it the Razr 2023 while other refered to it as the Razr+ and we now have another name to throw in – Motorola Razr 40 Ultra. The new info comes from Evan Blass who shared a bunch of new images on the device alongside its alleged retail naming. Motorola Razr 40...

Nokia XR30 rugged Android phone detailed press images leak

Nearly two years after Nokia announced its XR20 rugged smartphone, we get details of its successor – the Nokia XR30 aka Nokia Sentry 5G. WinFuture shared a multitude of official-looking images for the phone in its black and green color options. The XR30’s design appears to be slightly modified from its predecessor with a similar-looking punch-hole...

Nokia XR30 rugged Android phone appears in detailed press images

Nearly two years after Nokia announced its XR20 rugged smartphone, we get details of its successor – the Nokia XR30 aka Nokia Sentry 5G. WinFuture shared a multitude of official-looking images for the phone in its black and green color options. The XR30’s design appears to be slightly modified from its predecessor with a similar-looking punch-hole...

Realme 11 Pro+ official image confirms design

The Realme 11 series is arriving on May 10, and we already knew at least one phone will have a circular camera island and stylish leather-like design on the back. Today, the company treated us to a full view of the phone, confirming the Realme 11 Pro+ indeed features leather and fabric on the back, with the color bearing the official name Sunrise...

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 to adopt a folder-shaped external screen

We’ve seen plenty of rumors about the Galaxy Z Flip5 so far but now we have our first look at the clamshell foldable’s new cover screen. Noted tipster Ice Universe shared a new image of the Galaxy Z Flip5 showing out its design and our first look at its folder-shaped cover screen. Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 render Past rumors suggest the Z Flip5’s cover...

Apple to sign in Samsung and LG in move to swap OLED for microLED

Apple will start using microLED panels as early as 2024, reveals The Korea Herald. This is the third time we hear such a move is on the way from a third different outlet, suggesting the switch is innevitable. According to a report by the Institute for Information & Communications Technology Promotion (IITP), Apple is looking to eventually manufacture...

Poco F5 and F5 Pro announcement set for May 9, design teased

The Poco F5, which was rumored to launch on April 6, will launch on May 9. This revelation comes from Poco, which also confirmed the Poco F5 Pro will be unveiled on the same date. Poco is yet to detail the F5 and F5 Pro's specs sheets, but Qualcomm's Indian branch confirmed the Poco F5 would be powered by the Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 SoC, making it the...

Alphabet Q1 report reveals increase in Google Pixel sales

Alphabet, the parent company of Google, posted its first quarterly report for 2023, revealing a slight increase in total revenue. The “Google other” segment that includes the Google Pixel 7, 7 Pro, 6A, and Watch sales, saw an 8.8% increase in revenue on a yearly basis. Google CEO said the company is “pleased” with performance in Q1 - Search performed...

Beats Studio Buds+ listed on Amazon, pricing and launch confirmed

Apple is gearing up to launch a successor to its 2021 Studio Buds wireless earbuds with ANC. The new Beats Studio Buds+ were listed for a brief time on Amazon and we got confirmation they will be launching on May 18 for $169.95 Beats Studio Buds+ listing on Amazon The listing contained a look at the buds in black and white colors as well as an interesting...

vivo X90, X90 Pro launched in India

The vivo X90 and X90 Pro launched in China last November and debuted in India today. The vivo X90 Pro comes in a single 12GB/256GB configuration in Legendary Black color with a price tag of INR84,999 ($1,035/€942), whereas the vivo X90 is offered in Asteroid Black and Breeze Blue colors with two memory options - 8GB/256GB and 12GB/256GB priced at...

Realme 11 lineup is officially arriving on May 10

The Realme 11 series was already known to be coming next month, and today we have the official launch date - May 10. It was confirmed by the company on Weibo, meaning we are going to see a Chinese launch before the devices hit the international scene later this year. In the meantime, the vanilla Realme 11 5G was certified by the 3C in China, confirming...

Opera One announced with new UI and tab management features

Opera today revealed the new Opera One browser, which is set to replace the company's current flagship desktop browser later this year. Opera One brings with it a handful of changes, including an updated UI, integration with AI chatbots, and tab management features. Opera One has an updated design, which features more rounded shapes for UI elements,...

Infinix Note 30 trio listed on Google Play Console

The Infinix Note 30 series is expected to debut soon and we now have more details on three of the models thanks to new listings on the Google Play Console. Infinix Note 30 Pro (X678B) features a 1080x2400px display and a punch hole cutout. The phone is equipped with a MediaTek Helio G99 chipset with 8GB RAM and boots Android 13. Infiinx Note 30 Pro...

Poco F5 is arriving with Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2, 12 GB RAM

We spotted Poco F5 Pro on Geekbench last week. Today, a new Xiaomi-made phone appeared with model number 23049PCD8G that has a Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 chipset with 12GB RAM, and we expect it to be the vanilla Poco F5. The Snapdragon India account on Twitter later confirmed this is indeed the Poco F5, which will be the first phone in India with this 7-series...

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 rumored dimensions emerge

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 and Z Flip5 event is rumored to take place in late July and we now have a new set of details on the alleged dimensions of the larger folding phone. Noted tipster Ice Universe shared dimensions of the Galaxy Z Fold5, which will have a pretty similar footprint to its predecessor. Z Fold5 will measure 154.9 x 129.9 x 6.1mm...

Motorola Razr+ will have a 3.5” cover screen

Motorola Razr+ is coming with a 3.5” cover screen, revealed Lenovo China executive Chen Jin. The panel will span from one corner of the cover to the other, according to the teaser posted on Weibo. The 3.5” screen is increasing by 30% compared to the Razr 2022, while the overall footprint will remain the same. The image is in line with previous leaks...

Samsung US starts Mother's day sale featuring Galaxy S23 Ultra, Watch5 and Buds2 Pro

Mother’s day is three weeks away and maybe you already bought a gift, but if you haven’t, there is still time. Here are a few gift ideas from Samsung US – a phone with a great camera, a smartwatch or a pair of buds. An unlocked Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra can be picked up for as little as $450 with the right trade-in – Samsung is offering up to $750...

Rockstar Games to announce GTA 6 on May 17

According to several claims from the gaming industry, the Grand Theft Auto series might be getting its next installment soon. GTA 6 is under development, and reports are Take Two, the parent company of Rockstar Games, will officially announce the new game during its investors call on May 17. Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy is a remastered version of...

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 and Flip5 to retain 25W charging

It seems Samsung will once again launch its upcoming foldables with 25W charging. Galaxy Z Fold5 and Z Flip5 appeared in a 3C listing with Samsung’s tried and true EP-TA800 model charger. Galaxy Z Fold5 (SM-F9460) and Z Flip5 (SM-F7310) will both feature the same charging speeds as their predecessors though the retail packages won’t include the charging...

Realme 11 smartphone appears in spy photos

Realme will introduce the 11 series next month, and multiple teasers revealed a circular camera island at the the back. Now a phone from the lineup was spotted in the wild, revealing a fancy design on the back and confirming the oreo-shaped island. We can also see the ivory part will have some texture, and it is highly possible we’re looking at a...

Sony's Xperia 5 V shows up on 3C, 33W charging confirmed

Sony may be ready to unveil the Xperia 5 V a full quarter early as evidenced by the recent leaks of the device. This latest one is a 3C certification of the device with the model number XQ-DQ72, revealing its 33W charging capability. That same model number was seen in February on Geekbench, sporting a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 with 16GB of RAM. Sony usually...

Samsung's Galaxy Enhance-X AI image editor comes to S23 series

Samsung has finally released the Galaxy Enhance-X photo editing app to the Galaxy S23 series. The app has been up and running on the Galaxy S22 trio since last summer though in an older version - 1.0.35. This new version is 1.0.55 and is still in beta, it leverages the more powerful GPU in the Galaxy S23 series. The app is a "photo upscaled and magic...

Top 10 trending phones of week 16

After 5 consecutive weeks on top the Samsung Galaxy A54 was finally dethroned. The new leader in our trending chart is the Xiaomi 13 Ultra, which just made its official debut and immediately began the most talked-about phone in our database. The Samsung mid-ranger is now sitting in second, but is still comfortably ahead of the third-placed Redmi...

Samsung Galaxy S24 to use stacked battery tech borrowed from EVs

The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra is about ten months away now, which means the development of the components that will go inside it should be nearing completion to allow enough time for testing and manufacturing. And according to the latest report from South Korea the next bar flagship might bring new battery tech, borrowed from the EV industry. Korean...

Sennheiser IE 200 review

The IE 200 are Sennheiser's entry-level in-ear monitors. If you've ever felt envious of the company's more expensive IE 300, IE 600, or the flagship IE 900 models, then at $150, the IE 200 is a much easier pill to swallow, especially since the previous entry point cost twice as much. With the IE 200, Sennheiser has a very clear goal; to offer an...

Week 16 in review: Xiaomi 13 Ultra, Pad 6, Pad 6 Pro, Band 8 official

Welcome to your week's recap. Xiaomi held a big event at which it announced two tablets - the Xiaomi Pad 6 and Pad 6 Pro, the Xiaomi Band 8, a Sound Move speaker, an 86-inch Mini LED smart EV, but above all was the Xiaomi 13 Ultra. The Xiaomi 13 Ultra brings four 50MP cameras - a primary with a 1-inch sensor and a variable f/1.9-4.0 aperture, a 75mm...

Weekly poll: Is the Xiaomi 13 Ultra hot or not?

This week, Xiaomi announced the highly-anticipated Xiaomi 13 Ultra so now that you've had some time to settle your thoughts on it, we want to ask you if it ticks the right boxes. It may be somewhat of a rhetorical question, given the 13 Ultra's currently the most popular phone in our database. You guys obviously can't get enough of it. Like every...