If you are an Apple fan and have been lurking around for info on what the Cupertino giant has in store then you have most-definitely stumbled upon rumors of an iPad Pro at some point or another. Such speculations have actually been around ever since January 2014, which looks to be a record and at this point it is anybody’s guess if there are more than pure fiction.

Most of our current info on the tablet comes from pre-production renders that usually case and accessory manufacturer receive ahead of time to prepare their respective products. But in the past months we have gone through so many of these alleged renders and even already manufactured cases that it has become almost impossible to pinpoint one batch of really truthful information. Well, the latest in this long line of rumors comes courtesy of Twitter’s OnLeaks, which definitely gives it more credibility.

Apparently, Steve Hemmerstoffer has managed to narrow things down to only two renders, one from December 2014 and the other from June 2015 which do share a lot of similarities, but are also quite distinct. They both seem to prove that the iPad Pro will come with a large 12.3-inch display, as opposed to previous speculations of a 12.0-inch one. Also, both distinctly show four speaker grills. However, that’s about it in terms of similarities.

iPad Pro renders

The older leak shows a device measuring 305.7 x 222.6 x 7.2mm, while the newer one is of a much thicker unit – 305.7 x 222.8 x 8mm. There are also some discrepancies in the control layout. The older render has the same volume buttons as previous smaller iPads, as well as a microphone instead of a lock switch and a second one near the back camera. The newer one, on the other hand, has the said lock switch intact, a power button and microphone on the top edge and a second microphone in the center top part of the back.

Both variants seem to make sense. The older one is not only thinner, but also has newer control designs, but one could also argue that the newer one is thicker for a very important reason – Force Touch underneath the display, that was added later. It is also worth noting that rumors venture even further and talk of a Force Touch stylus, as well as a second screen smart cover.

Thankfully, this madness should come to an end pretty soon at the September 9 Apple event. And until then, we leave it up to you to tell us, what you think of the iPad Pro…

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Now that the IFA doors are opened to the public, our job there is pretty much over. If you can’t drop by and see all the exciting gadgetry on display in Berlin yourself, it’s ok. Here are the few announcements you shouldn’t miss.

Unlike previous years, Samsung didn’t wait for the Berlin venue to out its new Note phablet, which definitely left a dent in the final lineup. This, however, cleared the stage for Sony, which delivered a whole new Z5 family and definitely stole the spotlight. There were, however, at least a few interesting offers from other OEMs that we didn’t overlook, so without further ado, here are the highlights of the show.

Best phone

Sony Xperia Z5 Premium

Like we said, Sony definitely takes the cake this year. Its new Z5 lineup generated a huge amount of interest, as is evident by our news and review sections, as well as the top ten chart which is now dominated by the Xperia Z5 Premium and its world first 4K display.

Xperia Z5 Premium

A 4K display on a phone might turn out to be more of a gimmick than a truly-useful feature, but it is undoubtedly a step forward. That, along with the slightly bigger display size and the fact that the Z5 Premium offers just about everything the Z5 does and add some was more than enough for the 5.5-inch unit to outshine both the regular Z5 and the Z5 Compact. If we have to point out a winner, it would probably by the Z5 Premium, although there is another worthy contender that needs to be mentioned.

Huawei Mate S

That would be the Mate S. It is a true flagship offer and an emanation of Huawei’s recent accent to high-end quality phones. Its metal exterior is incredibly stylish and just looks premium. This feeling is only furthered by the sharp 5.5-inch AMOLED display that seem to be seamlessly molded into the chassis. Huawei has also went out of its way to fit the Mate S with as much tech as possible and the phone now has an all-new smart fingerprint sensor, more powerful that the one on the Mate7 and even Force Touch.

Huawei Mate S

It is definitely hard to point out the start of the show between the two, so we will just leave it up to you to decide.

Best smartwatch

Everybody seems to be making a smartwatch these days and we definitely can’t blame them for trying. The odd new breed of wearable tech might still feel like more of a gimmick than a must-have accessory, but the figures don’t lie and the tiny devices have quickly turned into a lucrative niche.

Huawei Watch

This being said, it was not surprising that wearables popped out all over the Berlin venue. But if quality is what you are after then you undoubtedly need to look into the Huawei Watch. And before you say it isn’t new at all and was announced way back at MWC in March, well, technically that is true, but the gadget did finally go up for presale during IFA, so it counts.

There is one major definitive feature about the Huawei Watch that simply seems to give it an edge compared to other Android Wear devices – it was designed as a proper watch first and then a smart gadget and that approach has really paid off. If you like a smart, luxurious assistant that you won’t have to substitute for the real thing when putting on a suit, then the Huawei Watch is probably your best bet. It also helps that is currently seems to utilize the most superior hardware in the Android Wear realm.

Huawei Watch

Moto 360(2nd gen)

But, there is also another smartwatch that we can’t help but mention – the Moto 360 (2nd gen). It is arguably the successor to the watch that rekindled the wearable concept and gave it a new twist – a round form factor. And before you quote us on that in the comments, we are quite aware of the “flat tire” display form factor, which just happens to persist in the new Moto 360 as well. Some might not mind it or even find it appealing as a design feature, but it does seem to take away some of the appeal of the wearable. That is why we are naming it a close second, although we must say it was a tough call.

Moto 360 (2nd gen)

Best tablet

Lenovo Yoga Tab 3 Pro

Yet another tough choice, but for a slightly different reason. It all seems to come down to what your idea of a tablet and its purpose is (don’t worry, we are still not completely sure ourselves). If you think of it like a portable entertainment center, then the…

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