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OnePlus teases its first-gen Watch. (Source: Twitter)

The OnePlus Watch supports over 110 workout modes

OnePlus is due to launch its first-gen smartwatch along with its new flagship phones on March 23, 2021. The OEM's CEO, Pete Lau, has just confirmed that it has "more than 110 work-out modes", which, apparently, range from walking to weight-lifting. The wearable is also projected to have heart-rate and blood-oxygen sensors.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 21 Mar 2021 17:42
We have thoroughly reviewed the Acer Spin 3 SP314-54N-56S5. (Image source: Acer)

Acer Spin 3 SP314 in review: Stylish looks paired with solid performance at an affordable price

How much can you expect from a fairly inexpensive convertible that comes with an Intel Ice Lake i5 processor, on-board graphics, and 8 GB of RAM at 800 Euros? Quite a bit, as our review of the Aspire Spin 3 SP314 shows.
Marcus Schwarten, 21 Mar 2021 16:32
The Black Shark 4 Pro (L) outscored the Xiaomi Mi 10S (R) for audio performance. (Image source: Black Shark/Xiaomi - edited)

Black Shark 4 Pro kicks Xiaomi Mi 10S off the top spot in DXOMARK smartphone audio chart

The upcoming Black Shark 4 Pro has been crowned the new smartphone audio champion in DXOMARK’s rankings, pushing the Xiaomi Mi 10S into second place. The Black Shark 4 Pro impressed with its clear playback and excellent trio of microphones. The gaming smartphone with Snapdragon 888 and 144 Hz AMOLED will be launched on March 23.
Daniel R Deakin, 21 Mar 2021 12:44
Justin Long has headed ad campaigns for both Intel and Apple. (Image source: Dell/Intel/Apple - edited)

Intel's new anti-Mac adverts are hilarious - but for all the wrong reasons

The five new “Justin Gets Real” videos from Intel will likely make you laugh, but it seems unlikely that’s what Team Blue was gunning for when the company managed to snatch up "Get a Mac" veteran Justin Long to head its new anti-Mac “Go PC” ad campaign.
Column by Daniel R Deakin, 21 Mar 2021 11:29
Upcoming HP EliteDesk 805 G8 may feature an AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 5750G Cezanne APU. (Image: HP EliteDesk 805 G6 via HP)

Upcoming HP EliteDesk 805 G8 gets listed early on UserBenchmark, AMD OPN code likely points to a Cezanne Ryzen 7 Pro 5750G APU

A UserBenchmark listing of an upcoming HP EliteDesk 805 G8 has surfaced. The listing indicates the mini PC running an AMD processor but only the OPN code is shown. It is likely that this OPN code refers to the AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 5750G APU. The benchmark does not reveal any dGPU, which was offered optionally with the EliteDesk 805 G6 (GTX 1660 Ti).
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 21 Mar 2021 10:12
The Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 360 and Galaxy Book Pro could be launched in May. (Image source: Voice/EBlass - edited)

Samsung Galaxy Book Pro and Pro 360 renders reveal stylish AMOLED-sporting laptops with Thunderbolt 4, optional LTE, 11th Gen Intel CPU, and up to GeForce MX450 dGPU

The upcoming Samsung Galaxy Book Pro and Pro 360 laptops have been revealed in all of their glory via a series of leaked press renders. The Galaxy Book Pro and Pro 360 devices boast of having AMOLED screens, 11th Gen Intel processors, and even an Nvidia dGPU choice for the 15-inch variants. Thunderbolt 4 is onboard while LTE connectivity is optional.
Daniel R Deakin, 21 Mar 2021 08:50
Information about some high-end Tiger Lake-H processors has shown up online

Key Intel Core i9-11980HK, Core i7-11800H, and Core i5-11400H specifications surface online via leaked press deck

A new leak tells us about Intel Tiger Lake-H CPUs' base/boost clocks, cTDP, and GPU. Furthermore, it also confirms that the Intel Core i9-11980HK, Core i9-11900H, and Core i7-11800H will come with eight cores and sixteen threads, while the Core i5-11400H will cut that down to six cores and twelve threads.
Anil Satyanarayana, 21 Mar 2021 07:25
Oppo Find X3 Pro review: The smartphone with the microscope camera

89% Oppo Find X3 Pro review: The smartphone with the microscope camera

More colors. The Find X3 Pro is Oppo's answer to the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra; therefore, it offers a high-end smartphone that breaks new ground especially in terms of the camera. Some improvements have been made compared to the predecessor, but our review also reveals some minor setbacks.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G, Adreno 660, 6.7", 193 g
Daniel Schmidt, 21 Mar 2021 01:59
iQOO teases the Z3. (Source: Weibo)

iQOO will launch a new mid-range 5G phone, the Z3, on March 25, 2021

March seems to be the month of Android flagships thus far; however, iQOO's latest launch announcement might be for a more affordable device. The Z3 is slated to debut with a mid-tier processor, although whether it will come from MediaTek or Qualcomm is not clear at this point. However, all rumors do agree it will have 5G, not to mention fast 55W charging.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 21 Mar 2021 00:01
5 more possible reasons why the ROG Phone 5 snapped in half. (Source: YouTube)

The ROG Phone 5 might have failed its bend test due to its unique segmented board and dual battery design

Asus' new mobile-gaming flagship device, the ROG Phone 5, recently earned a shelving of shame following a catastrophic end to its round of JerryRigEverything's popular durability tests. This failure was thought to be due to a weak point caused by a secondary USB type C port found on one side; however, the ROG Phone 3 also had one, and proved much more robust. A teardown may reveal what else is going on with this new phone.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 20 Mar 2021 23:11
Many interesting Alder Lake features have been leaked online

Leaked Alder Lake slides highlight key single and multi-threaded performance gains, core configuration, and more

Several key Alder Lake features have been highlighted via a new leak. This particular SKU will come with eight Golden Core and eight Gracemont cores that will offer up to 20% and 2X better single and multi-threaded performance. DDR5 and PCI Gen5 support is confirmed too, along with some key Intel 600 series chipset specifications.
Anil Satyanarayana, 20 Mar 2021 19:42
Has Huawei designed another Kirin 9000 variant? (Source: Weibo)

Huawei reportedly has a Kirin 9000L mobile SoC in the works

Huawei's supply chain issues have reportedly led to shortages of its bespoke high-end mobile CPUs for 2021. However, this has not stopped new rumors that it will soon have a new variant of its flagship Kirin 9000 SoC manufactured. Called the 9000L, it is painted as a throttled and cut-down version of the more premium processor.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 20 Mar 2021 15:31
Will the Moto G60 really come with this spec? (Source: Samsung)

Rumor | The Motorola Moto G60 will have a 108MP main camera, a 120Hz display and a 6,000mAh battery

A previous link hinted at an upcoming Motorola phone that, despite having otherwise affordable-class specs, has a 108MP Samsung ISOCELL HM2 sensor. Now, a new tip asserts that it will be called the Moto G60 at launch, and has some other potential advantages, not the least of which is a large 6,000mAh battery.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 20 Mar 2021 14:44
Strong competition for Apple's M processors coming in 2022? (Image Source: GizChina)

Qualcomm completes NUVIA acquisition, will release high-performance ultrabook processors in 2022

NUVIA's CPU technology will be integrated in many upcoming Qualcomm products, including ultraportable laptop processors, smartphone chips, digital cockpits, AI-assisted driving, extended reality and infrastructure networking solutions.
Bogdan Solca, 20 Mar 2021 13:17
Xiaomi has frequently looked to Apple for inspiration with its computers and smart devices. (Image source: Apple/Xiaomi/Pinterest - edited)

Xiaomi channels Apple for upcoming laptop and tablet releases: Mi Notebook Pro gets a MacBook Air profile and Mi Pad 5 will likely have its own Apple Pencil

Xiaomi has once again teased its upcoming Mi Notebook Pro with the Chinese firm promoting its slender profile. A published patent has also shown that Xiaomi might be planning on giving the potential Mi Pad 5 its very own stylus. Unsurprisingly, there seem to be not-so-subtle nods given to the MacBook Air and Apple Pencil for inspiration.
Daniel R Deakin, 20 Mar 2021 12:40
Here's what the Cyberpunk 2077 Patch 1.2 could have in store for us

CD Projekt Red teases major Cyberpunk 2077 Patch 1.2 fixes

Cyberpunk 2077 Patch 1.2 is slated to correct some of the often-overlooked, but annoying aspects of the game such as the police appearing out of thin air and vehicular controls. It will also let you remap the dash ability on your keyboard. The patch is expected to arrive sometime at the end of March.
Anil Satyanarayana, 20 Mar 2021 10:38
The Xiaomi Mi Band 6 (L) does not look drastically different from the Mi Band 5 (R), at least from the side. (Image source: Xiaomi - edited)

First Xiaomi Mi Band 6 live image reveals a Mi Band 5 lookalike accompanied by magnetic charging cable

A first real image of the upcoming Xiaomi Mi Band 6 has been spotted in EU Declaration of Conformity documents filed by Huami. Although the product is simply listed as a “Smart Band”, the file name, model name, and live image reveal the wearable as the Mi Band 6. Unfortunately, the photograph included in the filing only shows the band from the side.
Daniel R Deakin, 20 Mar 2021 10:31
AMD has taken advantage of Apple's future plans to become TSMC's largest 7nm customer. (Image source: AMD/eTeknix - edited)

AMD overtakes Apple as TSMC's main 7nm customer

AMD has reportedly become TSMC’s number one customer in regard to purchasing 7nm wafers. Apple was previously the main customer for this node but has now moved its focus mainly on to 5nm. By securing more of TSMC’s 7nm output, AMD might be able to tackle the shortage of Ryzen 5000 chips and ensure delivery for EPYC Milan orders.
Daniel R Deakin, 20 Mar 2021 08:40
A redesigned iMac could feature an M1X SoC with 8x Firestorm CPU cores and 4x Icestorm CPU cores. (Image source: Apple (iMac Pro)/Pinterest - edited)

Redesigned iMac with M1X chip will offer the "true pro levels of performance" that can be expected from the next-generation Apple Silicon

According to industry observers, it will be the redesigned iMac and not the MacBook Pro 16 that will truly be able to unlock the full potential of an expected M1X Apple Silicon. Even with an updated cooling solution, thermal restrictions will prevent the MacBook Pro 16 from hitting the performance heights of a larger M1X iMac device.
Daniel R Deakin, 20 Mar 2021 06:59
The LumiCube has 192 LEDs, an IPS display and multiple sensors. (Image source: Abstract Foundry)

LumiCube: A case for the Raspberry Pi with 192 LEDs, an IPS display and various sensors

A new case for the Raspberry Pi has been successfully funded on Kickstarter, and it comes with almost 200 RGB LEDs built-in. The LumiCube should be simple for Raspberry Pi beginners to realise and includes an IPS display, among other features.
Alex Alderson, 20 Mar 2021 03:14
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild could look a lot more arresting if it ran on a more powerful console. (Image source: Digital Dreams)

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild shines in 8K emulation with ray tracing enabled

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild remains one of the most beautiful games even four years after its release. However, the Nintendo Switch's limited power holds the game back, from its resolution to its often low framerates. However, a new video now shows how the triple-A title could look if it had been paired with more powerful hardware, or hardware that is capable of playing it in 8K with ray tracing enabled.
Alex Alderson, 20 Mar 2021 03:12
Lem X: An affordable smartwatch with GPS, LTE and 16 GB of storage. (Image source: Lemfo)

Lem X: An affordable smartwatch with GPS, LTE and 16 GB of storage

The Lem X is a comparatively inexpensive smartwatch from Lemfo that packs a large display, an LTE modem and built-in GPS, among other features. The Lem X has 1 GB of RAM and 16 GB of storage, too.
Alex Alderson, 20 Mar 2021 03:09
The Raspberry Pi CM4 becomes a mini-PC with the One Tough Pi. (Image source: OnLogic)

One Tough Pi: Turn the Raspberry Pi Compute Module 4 into a mini-PC with dual Gigabit Ethernet

OnLogic has announced the One Tough Pi, an industrial case that transforms the Raspberry Pi Compute Module 4 into a mini-PC. The One Tough Pi runs silently and brings dual Gigabit Ethernet to the single-board computer.
Alex Alderson, 20 Mar 2021 03:07
The successor to Huawei's MatePad Pro is near. (Image source: Huawei)

Huawei MatePad Pro 2: New iPad Pro challenger to be unveiled on April 27

According to a new rumour, Huawei plans to officially unveil the MatePad Pro 2 in a little over a month. The company's new iPad Pro competitor should go on sale shortly thereafter too, albeit only in China initially.
Alex Alderson, 20 Mar 2021 03:04
Intel's new Xe HPG GPU scavenger hunt landing page. (Image: Intel)

Intel Xe HPG high-performance gaming GPU could launch as soon as March 26

Intel’s long-awaited Xe HPG (DG2) graphics cards for serious gamers appear to be close to launching. The company has teased a scavenger hunt for March 26 based on hidden code found in a recent teaser video pointing to a launch as soon as the end of the month.
Sanjiv Sathiah, 20 Mar 2021 03:03
Amazfit will unveil the T-Rex Pro on March 23. (Image source: Amazfit)

The Amazfit T-Rex Pro is set for a March 23 release, but a Polish retailer is already selling it for ~US$193

Amazfit has confirmed that it will be launching its next smartwatch on March 23. While Amazfit hopes to keep the T-Rex Pro under wraps until then, a Polish retailer is already selling it for PLN 749 (~US$193), confirming all its specifications in the process.
Alex Alderson, 20 Mar 2021 03:01
SoftBank has a new 5G service to roll out in Japan. (Source: SoftBank)

SoftBank's new Japanese mmWave 5G service is driven by Qualcomm

SoftBank has announced that it has set up a new 5G service in Japan. It is based on mmWave technology as opposed to sub-6GHz, which, according to its owner, brings the potential for higher speeds at reduced costs for carriers. The new system is made using Qualcomm hardware, and will support phones with the same OEM's SoCs.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 20 Mar 2021 00:26
The Snapdragon 480: 5G on a budget (Source: Qualcomm)

The Snapdragon 480-powered Nokia X20 is now rumored to launch soon

A device called the "HMD Global Nokia X20" has popped up on Geekbench 5, detected as running on a Snapdragon 480 processor. This SoC is aimed at affordable new 5G phones, suggesting that this putative X20 will fall into this tier on launch. Its new leak also suggests it has 6GB of RAM and runs Android 11.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 19 Mar 2021 23:35
GeForce NOW has a lot to announce this Thursday. (Source: NVIDIA)

GeForce NOW adds a new, premium monthly tier in addition to support for new games

NVIDIA's game-streaming service GeForce NOW has announced the end of one membership type and the beginning of another. At US$9.99, the new Priority subscription costs more, but is also slated to add more benefits such as RTX ON and DLSS support in compatible titles. However, those with the original Founder's membership have their pricing locked in.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 19 Mar 2021 22:46
The Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 breaks apart easily, as the video below shows. (Image source: Gupta Information System)

Do not buy the Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 if you want a durable smartphone

JerryRigEverything has already shown that Xiaomi's inexpensive plastic phones are not built to last, but the Redmi Note 10 has proven to be exceptionally weak. If you plan on picking up the Redmi Note 10, you may want to take some insurance out on it.
Alex Alderson, 19 Mar 2021 21:12
the New NOOK 10" HD Tablet from Barnes & Noble appears to be a rebranded Lenovo tablet. (Image via Barnes & Noble)

Barnes & Noble Nook brand hangs on for dear life with New Nook 10 HD Tablet that appears to be a rebranded Lenovo tablet

The new device sports a 10.1" HD display, an octa-core 2.3 GHz processor, and 32 GB of expandable storage. The tablet runs Android with plenty of Barnes & Noble apps pre-installed. However, the tablet looks very similar to the Lenovo Tab M10 Plus in practically every regard.
Sam Medley, 19 Mar 2021 20:35
The OnePlus Watch looks a fair bit like Samsung's Galaxy Watch Active 2. (Image source: OnePlus via Unbox Therapy)

The first OnePlus Watch marketing render arrives, and its looks like the Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2

The OnePlus Watch is one of the most anticipated smartwatches of 2021, having been in development for years. After months of leaks, rumours and teasers, Unbox Therapy has revealed the first OnePlus Watch marketing render. It looks like OnePlus has been inspired by Samsung and its Galaxy Watch Active 2, though.
Alex Alderson, 19 Mar 2021 20:15
The IPS display of the Tab P11 presents a 2K resolution and does without annoying PWM flickering

Lenovo Tab P11: The cheapest 11-inch tablet at the moment scores points with good features and versatility

With a starting price of 250 Euros (~$298), the Lenovo Tab P11 is currently one of the cheapest Android tablets with an 11-inch display size. Nevertheless, it scores points in our test with its comprehensive features and only demands a few compromises from buyers.
Manuel Masiero, 19 Mar 2021 19:08
The Mi 11 Pro and Mi 11 Ultra may arrive as early as next week with Samsung's ISOCELL GN2 camera sensor. (Image source: iNews)

Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro and Mi 11 Ultra: Leaker confirms late March launch with giant camera sensors in tow

According to reports, Xiaomi has set a launch date for the Mi 11 Pro and Mi 11 Ultra. Reiterated by Ice Universe, the pair will supposedly debut in a few days with Samsung's new ISOCELL GN2 flagship camera sensor.
Alex Alderson, 19 Mar 2021 18:39
Over 70 LG TVs have gained the Fine Tune Dark Areas in new updates. (Image source: LG)

LG enables Fine Tune Dark Areas feature on over 70 TVs to mitigate VRR raised black issues

LG has added a feature called Fine Tune Dark Areas to over 70 TVs as it aims to reduce raised black levels, especially on OLED panels. LG intends people to use the feature when using VRR on an enabled PC or games console.
Alex Alderson, 19 Mar 2021 18:10
There will be no crypto mining restrictions on Radeon RX 6000 series cards. (Image source: AMD)

AMD confirms that it will not follow NVIDIA in limiting crypto mining performance on its Radeon RX 6000 series cards

AMD's Radeon RX 6000 series is not the best choice for crypto mining, with the RX 6900 XT only generating an ETH Hash rate of just over 60 MH/s. However, the company will not be making it any worse as NVIDIA has done with the RTX 3060.
Alex Alderson, 19 Mar 2021 17:53
Most of the new features are trying to fix the near-black gamma issues reported with last year's panels. (Image Source: HDTVTest)

LG adds new gaming settings on this year's C1 and G1 OLED TVs

LG added a few new sliders that are meant to fix the near-black gamma problems reported on last year's models. Thus, we have the Black Stabiliser and Fine Tune Dark Areas sliders that can deal with the elevated black, but we also see features like White Stabiliser for bright highlight details in HDR and a Prevent Input Delay toggle that helps reduce input lag with 60 Hz signals.
Bogdan Solca, 19 Mar 2021 17:09
The Acer Spin 3 SP314-54N-56S5 convertible in review. (Image source: Acer)

84% Acer Spin 3 SP314: Stylish convertible convinces in review

Quick-change artist. The Acer Spin 3 convertible is half laptop, half tablet. Is the device a lazy compromise in both categories, or is the compact 14-inch device a cheap deal with its Intel Core i5-1035G4 and Iris Plus Graphics G4 paired with 8 GB of RAM at around 800 Euros (~$954)?
Intel Core i5-1035G4, Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU), 14", 1.5 kg
Marcus Schwarten, 19 Mar 2021 16:32
The Galaxy A82 is expected to have a 64 MP primary camera sensor. (Image source: LetsGoDigital)

Samsung Galaxy A82 camera details revealed with a 64 MP Sony primary sensor

GalaxyClub has revealed possible details about the Galaxy A82's cameras. It is unclear if Samsung's flagship A-series smartphone will feature a sliding design like the Galaxy A80, though. However, the Galaxy A82 should feature either the Sony IMX682 or IMX686 as its primary camera.
Alex Alderson, 19 Mar 2021 16:28
The NUC 11 Extreme has shown up online

Intel NUC 11 Extreme listing spotted with 11th-generation Tiger Lake-H CPUs, 3,200MHz DDR4 RAM support, and more

A Chiphell forum member has stumbled upon Intel's upcoming NUC 11 Extreme online. Users can choose between Intel Core i5-11400H, Core i7-11800H and Core i9-11980HK CPUs. Other specs include support for 3,200MHz DDR4 RAM, two Thunderbolt 4.0 ports, six USB Type-A ports, and more.
Anil Satyanarayana, 19 Mar 2021 14:57
Another AMD paper launch? Apparently not. (Image Source: AMD)

AMD Navi 23 entry-level desktop gaming GPUs expected to launch this April for a bit over $350

Another paper launch this soon after the RX 6700 XT release? MSRP is expected around $350, but we are not sure if actual retail prices could be close to those figures. Navi 23 will supposedly launch under the RX 6500 moniker and should also come along with mobile versions.
Bogdan Solca, 19 Mar 2021 14:50
Adaptive Boost could allow the i9-11900K to deliver better performance in games where single-threaded performance matters (Image source: Intel)

Intel's new Adaptive Boost technology will allow the Rocket Lake S Core i9-11900K and 11900KF to hit 5.1 GHz on all eight cores

Intel recently unveiled yet another boost technology set to debut exclusively on its top-tier Rocket Lake S i9-11900K CPU. Adaptive Boost will allow the processor to hit up to 5.1 GHz on all cores, assuming cooling is up to snuff and temperatures are below 70 degrees C.
Arjun Krishna Lal, 19 Mar 2021 13:36
The new Touch ID tech could make its way to the iPhone 12's successor (Image source: Apple)

Apple's rumored off-axis light-based Touch ID system could make its way onto the iPhone 13, alongside Face ID

A US patent filing strongly hints at Apple's plans for the future of Touch ID. Cupertino's alleged "off-axis angular light" based fingerprint scanning tech has the potential to work faster while being more secure than existing under-display scanners on Android devices.
Arjun Krishna Lal, 19 Mar 2021 13:21
Intel's Go PC campaign rekindles the Mac vs PC wars of yore. (Image Source: Intel)

Mac vs PC wars rekindled: Intel dedicates a website to put down Apple M1 MacBooks, but that's got little to do with Tiger Lake itself

Intel has put up a website that details the benefits of opting for a laptop with a 11th gen Tiger Lake processor over Apple M1-powered MacBooks. The content of the website looks like Intel is focusing on the non-processor side of things for comparison. The odd benchmark or two that was highlighted is not available natively for the M1, which raises doubts over Intel's new marketing strategy.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 19 Mar 2021 11:55
Quite impressive: The Dell Inspiron 14 7400

Dell Inspiron 14 7400: Tiger Lake processor plus a good screen equals a great laptop

Not every single thing has to be perfect to get a good score. Despite small weaknesses, a device can prove to be quite impressive as our review of the Dell Inspiron 14 7400 shows.
Mike Wobker, 19 Mar 2021 11:49
It's rumored the M1X MacBook Pro 16 might not be as pricey as could be expected. (Image source: Apple/Pinterest - edited)

Apple M1X MacBook Pro 16 launch and price rumors will leave fans bowled over as alleged unveiling plans also include mini-LED MacBook Pro 14 and ARM-based MacBook Air

Rumors concerning the possible unveiling and pricing strategy for numerous Apple Mac devices have surfaced. It has been alleged that a MacBook Pro 16 with 12-core M1X Apple Silicon will be joined by a redesigned mini-LED MacBook Pro 14 and mysterious ARM-based MacBook Air in being unveiled at some point in the fourth quarter of this year.
Daniel R Deakin, 19 Mar 2021 09:08
Amazfit has big plans for this year. (Image source: Amazfit)

Amazfit aims to launch smartwatches with ECG, blood pressure measurement and more in the US

The well-known wearable brand Amazfit hopes to release fitness trackers and smartwatches with ECG and blood pressure measurement in the US. The company is engaging with the FDA to bring these wearables to market.
Alex Alderson, 19 Mar 2021 01:22
The OnePlus Warp Charger 50 Wireless Charger can recharge the OnePlus 9 Pro in under an hour. (Image source: OnePlus)

The OnePlus Warp Charge 50 Wireless Charger will feature several improvements over the 30 W version

OnePlus has confirmed that the OnePlus 9 Pro supports Warp Charge Wireless 50, its next-generation of wireless charging. According to the company, the new standard will recharge the OnePlus 9 Pro within 43 minutes. The new Warp Charge 50 Wireless Charger will feature a few other improvements over the discontinued 30 W model, too.
Alex Alderson, 19 Mar 2021 01:07
This is how the Mi 11 Lite 4G will look, according to 91Mobiles. (Image source: 91Mobiles)

Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite specifications and alleged marketing renders leak

91Mobiles and Ishan Agarwal have leaked the first Mi 11 Lite marketing renders, along with specifications for the 4G and 5G models. According to the website, both models will be available in three colours.
Alex Alderson, 18 Mar 2021 20:10
The Xiaomi Mi A3 should continue to receive security patch updates throughout 2021. (Image source: Xiaomi)

The Xiaomi Mi A3 receives March 2021 security update in Europe with 38 high or critical CVEs addressed

The Xiaomi Mi A3 has received another update, this time on Xiaomi's EEA branch. V12.0.5.0.RFQEUXM is another security patch update for the Android One handset, but it addresses 38 high or critical CVEs that Google has identified. V12.0.5.0.RFQEUXM is rolling out now as an OTA download.
Alex Alderson, 18 Mar 2021 20:07
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