News around technology is often related to rumors and leaks about upcoming gadgets like smartphones, laptops, wearables, and more. While there are times when rumors and leaks are true, there are times when they are not true. Every year, we get thousands of rumors that never materialize into an actual product launch. Even in 2021, there were many – from rollable phones to foldables Pixel, for a flat-edge apple watch There were many such rumors which never turned into reality this year. As 2021 comes to an end in less than two weeks, let us take a look at some of the most hyped rumors that have never happened in an entire year:
1. Galaxy S21 FE
Probably the only smartphone that actually materialized but didn’t launch this year, despite multiple indications that it would launch during one of the few events organized by Samsung this year. Samsung Galaxy S21 FE, a toned-down version of this year’s flagship Galaxy S21 series, is now set to launch in January 2022 instead of 2021. Before some of Samsung’s events – for the Fold launch or after the “Unpacked” event where the company launched the customizable Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3, Galaxy S21 FE was rumored to launch on several occasions. Here’s hoping the January launch report turns out to be accurate.
2. Pixel Fold
Google this year launched its most advanced and probably the latest Pixel smartphones – the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro. Now, while we waited a whole year for Pixel devices, only to see them launch in October. While rumors were rife about the Pixel 6, there was talk that Google might launch a foldable Pixel smartphone as well. The Google Pixel Fold, codenamed “Passport” according to the rumors, was said to come with an LTPO display made by Samsung. However, it never materialized and as of now there is no word about a foldable Pixel smartphone. The rumors were based on the fact that in 2019, Google had confirmed that it was working on a prototype foldable smartphone, but only for internal testing purposes.
3. Pixel Clock
Like Pixel Fold, pixel watch This is also something that was rumored many times in 2021 as well. The Google smartwatch is now expected to arrive in 2022, and was recently reported to be codenamed “Rohan”. Renders of the Pixel Watch also surfaced earlier this year, showing a round dial with practically no bezels. The Pixel Watch is said to be different from Google’s Fitbit wearables, and is said to cost more than Fitbit wearables.
4. Flat-Edge Apple Watch
All of Apple’s products have a significant presence in news and rumors every year. This year, ahead of the launch of the iPhone 13 and Apple Watch Series 7, there were rumors that Apple was bringing a new design to its Apple Watch, which is more in-line with the current design language with flat edges similar to the iPhone 13. Will happen. series and newer MacBook Pro models. However, much to the surprise of everyone (especially the tipsters), Apple didn’t bring a flat-edged Apple Watch this year. The company sported a bigger display, something that leaks also indicate, but the design language remained largely the same as the predecessor.
5. LG Rollable
LG, the company that surprised us all with its unique LG Wing smartphone last year, was rumored to bring an LG rollable smartphone this year. The LG Rollable was rumored to be the second device in the company’s “Explorer Project” range (the first was the LG Wing). The smartphone was teased by LG on several occasions, but never made it to the markets or even by an official. Not only did LG not bring down its next-gen smartphone form factor this year, but the company completely shut down its smartphone business in 2021 due to years of losses.
6. Oppo X 2021
Oppo X2021, another “rollable” smartphone that was teased at the Chinese company’s Inno Day event in 2020, was also said to arrive this year. However, it did not hit the markets this year. Instead, Oppo is set to launch its first foldable Oppo Find N this year (Review) Oppo Find N was launched earlier this month during the Oppo Inno Day event. The Oppo X2021, as per the teasers from Oppo last year, was a 6.7-inch regular smartphone in its compact form. However, the display was expanded to 7.4-inch in size as it extended (rolled down) from the right side. Same concept as LG Rollable.
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