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The ESCOBAR GOLD 11 PRO was the last smartphone that Escobar Inc sold. (Image source: Escobar Inc)

Escobar Inc goes dark after its flurry of smartphone scams

Escobar Inc has gone dark, just two months after it claimed to be suing Klarna for withholding funds from its smartphone sales. The company may be planning to release another device, but it has removed practically all evidence that it ever sold skinned smartphones produced by legitimate companies.
Alex Alderson, 15 Jan 2021 20:10
Intel is not doing enough to compete against its rivals, according to new CEO Pat Gelsinger. (Image source: Intel)

Intel must deliver better products than 'lifestyle company' Apple can, claims new CEO Pat Gelsinger

With Bob Swan gone, new Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger has set out a bold aim for the chipmaker ahead of the beginning of his reign next month. Apparently, he wants Intel to build better chips than the Apple M1, which has impressed with its custom ARM cores' performance. Naturally, Gelsinger belittled Apple as a 'lifestyle company in Cupertino'.
Alex Alderson, 15 Jan 2021 19:45
The iQOO 7: now available to order in China. (Source: Weibo)

The iQOO 7 racks up ~US$30.9 million for its first day on the market

The iQOO 7 is the world's second Snapdragon 888-based phone in the world, although it is only available to order in China at present. These sales kicked off today (January 15, 2021), an event its OEM now claims made it 200 million yuan (~US$30.86 million). Its new OS update also upgrades its touch-sampling rate to no less than 1000Hz.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 15 Jan 2021 19:15
A shot of the Windows 10X UI. (Source: YouTube)

The Windows 10X desktop leaks in a new video "demo"

A recent video from WindowsCentral's YouTube channel purports to demo the Windows 10X interface. The latest word on this version of the OS is that it will first arrive on devices that are single-screen, touchscreen-oriented or both. Its new leak seems to bear that impression out in detail.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 15 Jan 2021 18:16
It's unknown how exactly this affects Xiaomi. (Source: Caixin Global)

Xiaomi slammed with US blacklist; refutes assertions of Chinese military ties

Without warning, the US government has now slammed Chinese smartphone makers Xiaomi with an American investment ban supposedly due to ties with the Chinese military. Xiaomi, in return, refutes those claims but that's unlikely to count for much.
Ricci Rox, 15 Jan 2021 12:24
HP ZBook Firefly 14 G7 in review: Mobile workstation with pointless Sure View privacy filter

82% HP ZBook Firefly 14 G7 in review: Mobile workstation with pointless Sure View privacy filter

Sure Non View. Remote work, home office, and the like are probably the buzzwords of the year. Hardware for professionals, in particular, has to adapt to the new work conditions, and ultra-thin workstations like the ZBook Firefly 14 come in handy here. But do these mobile powerhouses really offer enough performance for professional users?
Intel Core i7-10610U, NVIDIA Quadro P520, 14", 1.4 kg
Christian Hintze, 14 Jan 2021 23:22
AMD EPYC Milan will eventually be followed by the Zen 4 Genoa series. (Image source: AMD)

32-core AMD EPYC 7543 Milan server processor rubs shoulders with 64-core Ryzen Threadripper 3990X after smashing out gigantic Geekbench multi-core score

An AMD EPYC 7543 server processor from the Zen 3-based Milan family has been unearthed on Geekbench where it amassed a huge multi-core score of 25,909 points with the help of its 32 cores. This result places the EPYC 7543 at a similar level as the average result for the 64-core monster that is the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X.
Daniel R Deakin, 14 Jan 2021 21:40
The Spectrum monitor we received for review was a mess, if we are being kind. (Image source: Eve)

Eve delays the release of its Spectrum monitors by between 2 and 6 months

Eve has delayed the release of its Spectrum monitors in what is the least shocking news of 2021, and probably 2020. The company had originally planned to begin shipping its latest product on February 26, but now will not until April 20 at the earliest. The 144 Hz QHD model will not arrive until the 'end of Q2', too.
Alex Alderson, 14 Jan 2021 20:10
Samsung will be hoping S21 series sales do better than the S20's. (Source: Samsung)

Samsung's trade-in program for the Galaxy S21 series is pretty darn good

After launching the Galaxy S21, S21 Plus, and S21 Ultra today, Samsung has also opened its trade-in program for the series. It's pretty good, actually, with Galaxy S10 series owners being able to trade in their phones for a massive US$550, for example.
Ricci Rox, 14 Jan 2021 18:16
HP is among the first laptop OEMs to introduce Ryzen Pro 5000 APU options. (Image Source: HP)

CES 2021 | HP unveils EliteBook 805 G8 business laptop lineup with AMD Ryzen Pro 5000 APUs

HP introduces some of the first business laptops powered by AMD's Ryzen Pro 5000 APUs. The new EliteBook 805 G8 series comes with lightweight chassis and three sizes to choose from, including 13.3-inch, 14-inch and 15.6-inch. These models can be equipped with up to 64 GB of RAM and up to 2 TB NVMe SSD storage, plus quite a few display options.
Bogdan Solca, 14 Jan 2021 16:09
Several updates for Cyberpunk 2077 are due this year, including a next-generation optimised version. (Image source: CDPR)

CDPR apologises for Cyberpunk 2077, announce updates roadmap for 2021 and appears to postpone online multiplayer until 2022

CDPR CEO Marcin Iwiński has apologised to fans for the ongoing mess of Cyberpunk 2077. Iwiński has shared insights into the launch of the company's latest game and an update roadmap for Cyberpunk 2077 throughout 2021. The first patch is due this month, with another patch and free DLC to follow later this year. Iwiński has teased the arrival of the update for next-generation consoles, too.
Alex Alderson, 14 Jan 2021 13:55
The LG UltraFine OLED Pro 32EP950 may not look like much, but it is a world first. (Image source: LG)

CES 2021 | LG announces the first 32-inch OLED monitor with a native 4K resolution

The LG UltraFine OLED Pro 32EP950 may be intended for professional users, but it is also the first device with a 32-inch, 4K, and OLED screen. The 32EP950 promises exceptional colour accuracy with over 99% coverage of the AdobeRGB and DCI-P3 colour spaces.
Alex Alderson, 13 Jan 2021 23:34
The Asus ExpertBook B9450CEA comes in at a light 2.2 lbs. All images via Asus

CES 2021 | Asus revamps ExpertBook B9 with Intel vPro, 11th Gen Tiger Lake, and Intel Evo, all in the lightest business laptop on the market

Asus has upgraded its ultralight ExpertBook B9 line of business laptops. The new ExpertBook B9450CEA features Intel 11th Gen Tiger Lake Core i7 CPUs, Intel vPro, and are Intel Evo certified.
Sam Medley, 13 Jan 2021 19:00
An ExpertCenter PC with peripherals. (Source: Asus)

CES 2021 | Asus is confident its new ExpertCenter D7/D5 series is a dependable new option for business customers

Asus is clearly pitching its new ExpertCenter D700 and D500 machines at the IT professionals who would maintain them as well as the employers that would buy them. Their cases can go down to 9 liters (L) in size, and are made to US MIL-STD-810G durability standards. Furthermore, they have a tool-less design and have legacy serial and parallel ports.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 13 Jan 2021 19:00
Asus ProArt Display PA148CTV. All images via Asus.

Asus shows off 14-inch and 32-inch ProArt displays for creatives alongside a 15.6-inch portable monitor for professionals on the go

Asus announced two new ProArt displays, one of which is a portable 14-inch touchscreen monitor. This little display also has hotkeys and a physical dial for use with Adobe software. Asus also released a 15.6-inch portable monitor for business users.
Sam Medley, 13 Jan 2021 19:00
The premium-grade features on the new ChromeBook CX9 and Flip CX5 models suggest higher-than-usual prices. (Image Source: Asus)

CES 2021 | Asus launches ChromeBook CX9400 and ChromeBook Flip CX5500 premium-grade laptops with Intel Tiger Lake-U CPUs

The new ChromeBook CX9 and Flip CX5 models from Asus powered by the latest Intel Tiger Lake-U CPUs show that the Chrome OS laptops can easily match the performance of the traditionally more powerful Windows-based systems. The new premium-grade CX9 business laptop comes with enhanced security features and two Thunderbolt 4 connectors, while the Flip CX5 focuses on an expanded cloud-connected gaming experience.
Bogdan Solca, 13 Jan 2021 19:00
Asus ExpertBook B1500 (Source: Asus)

CES 2021 | Asus unleashes the ExpertBook B14/B15 (B1400/B1500)

Both powered by 11th gen Intel Core processors with Irix Xe graphics, the Asus ExpertBook B1400 and B1500 feature up to 48 GB of memory, optional NVIDIA dedicated graphics, dual storage combinations that can provide up to 1 TB SSD + 2 TB HDD of space, as well as multiple connectivity options, and much more.
Codrut Nistor, 13 Jan 2021 19:00
Qualcomm announces the absorption of NUVIA. (Source: Qualcomm)

Qualcomm announces the acquisition of chip start-up NUVIA

Qualcomm has revealed that it has bought the CPU-design team NUVIA for approximately US$1.4 billion. The OEM asserts that the move will make it more competitive in the future, and will enhance the development of Snapdragon mobile chipsets, as well as platforms for AI-powered vehicles, XR and infrastructure. Its hardware partners, including Microsoft and Samsung, have welcomed the acquisition.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 13 Jan 2021 18:28
The UHD screen in the Lenovo ThinkPad P15s is (almost) the brightest LCD screen in a ThinkPad ever.

The UHD panel of the Lenovo ThinkPad P15s is (almost) the brightest ThinkPad LCD screen of all time

In the past, bright displays and ThinkPads did not come hand in hand. Now, finally, another model cracks the 600-nit mark. The panel in the P15s, which is the brightest in the ThinkPad series, is also used in other workstation-grade ThinkPads.
Benjamin Herzig, 13 Jan 2021 17:48
Intel 11th gen vPro Core i5-1145G7 now shipping on DynaBook Portege X30L-J, Portege X40-J, and Portege X30W-J (Source: Dynabook)

CES 2021 | Intel 11th gen vPro Core i5-1145G7 and Core i7-1185G7 now shipping on Dynabook Portege X30L-J, Portege X40-J, and Portege X30W-J

After skipping vPro on the 10 nm Ice Lake series, the Tiger Lake series brings it back on track for business users not satisfied with last year's 14 nm Comet Lake-U options.
Allen Ngo, 13 Jan 2021 09:43
The Best Ultrabooks

The Best Ultrabooks

Q1/2021 update. Early 2011 Intel started a new class of notebooks called Ultrabook that was definied primarily through a thin case, an energy-efficient Intel processor, long battery life, and a touchscreen display. Henceforth, Ultrabook became the moniker for all particularly portable laptops, and started somewhat of a race to design the thinnest case possible. Find our Ultrabook favorites as reviewed by us below, now with updated criteria.
Sebastian Jentsch, 12 Jan 2021 22:02
The ThinkPad 13x is an ultraportable business notebook with a quality 16:10 display and 180 degree hinge. (Image Source: Lenovo)

CES 2021 | The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x features a high resolution 16:10 display and can charge wirelessly

Lenovo has launched the ThinkBook 13x today at CES 2021, a lightweight ultraportable business machine that shares the new display aspect that Lenovo is transitioning products to this year. It is also compatible with Lenovo's new wireless laptop Charging Mat.
Craig Ward, 12 Jan 2021 18:00
The new ThinkBook 14p and 16p models come with 16:10 screens and improved conferencing features. (Image Source: Lenovo)

CES 2021 | Lenovo announces ThinkBook 14p / 16p Gen2 business laptops with latest AMD APUs and next gen Nvidia RTX GPUs

Even though the spec sheets do not mention the exact processors, the ACH denomination added to the products names suggests that Lenovo is equipping these models with AMD's Ryzen 5000H processors. The 14p model does not get discrete graphics, but offers an OLED panel option, while the 16p version offers Nvidia RTX 3000 dGPU options and a Pantone calibrated IPS panel.
Bogdan Solca, 12 Jan 2021 18:00
Lenovo ThinkBook 14s Yoga ITL Review: Quiet, cool, enduring 2-in-1 device

88% Lenovo ThinkBook 14s Yoga ITL Review: Quiet, cool, enduring 2-in-1 device

Business convertible. The ThinkBook 14s Yoga doesn't attract attention by setting performance records but rather with its good ergonomics. The Lenovo engineers have focused on low emissions, good stamina and a decent keyboard. The touchscreen display can be used both with your fingers and with the included Smart Pen.
Intel Core i7-1165G7, Iris Xe G7 96EUs, 14", 1.5 kg
Sascha Mölck, 12 Jan 2021 15:30
Sony describes Ghost of Tsushima as the “fastest-selling” PlayStation title to date (Image source: PlayStation)

Ghost of Tsushima fans come to the rescue of real life, typhoon-struck Tsushima island, exceed crowdfunding goal by 500 percent

A crowdfunding campaign for infrastructure repair on Tsushima island exceeded its funding goals by five times, thanks in part to fans of PlayStation exclusive Ghost of Tsushima.
Arjun Krishna Lal, 12 Jan 2021 10:21
LG introduces its QNED TVs. (Source: LG)

CES 2021 | LG introduces its 2021 OLED, NanoCell and QNED line-up of TVs

LG asserts that it has brought the "ultimate" slew of updates to its premium TV offerings to CES 2021. The OEM has even invented a new sub-category for this year: QNED, a combination of its mini-LED and Quantum NanoCell Color technologies. As for the OLEDs, the 48-inch C1 has already won a Best of Innovation Award at the show.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 11 Jan 2021 23:44
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 & X1 Yoga Gen 6 get huge 16:10 redesign

CES 2021 | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 & X1 Yoga Gen 6 get huge 16:10 redesign

Update | Lenovo does not just updates their high-end ThinkPads of the X1 series: The new ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 is the biggest redesigns of the series since 2017. Together with the convertible sister ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 6, the new X1 Carbon uses screens in the 16:10 aspect-ratio for the first time. And that is not the only change.
Benjamin Herzig, 11 Jan 2021 22:30
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga is the first 3:2 Yoga convertible & thinnest ThinkPad yet

CES 2021 | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga is the first 3:2 Yoga convertible & thinnest ThinkPad yet

In the year 2021, Lenovo expands its high-end series ThinkPad X1 with another model. The new Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga is thinner than all other ThinkPads and at the same time the first 3:2 ThinkPad. It also is one of the few laptops to utilize Titanium metal as a chassis material.
Benjamin Herzig, 11 Jan 2021 22:30
ThinkPad X12 Detachable Tablet utilizes Intel Tiger Lake UP4

CES 2021 | ThinkPad X12 Detachable Tablet utilizes Intel Tiger Lake UP4

After a long drought in terms of Windows tablets, Lenovo introduces a new competitor to the Microsoft Surface Pro for business customers. The new Lenovo ThinkPad X12 Detachable contains the newest Tiger Lake CPUs and has a Thunderbolt 4 port.
Benjamin Herzig, 11 Jan 2021 22:30
TCL CSOT's scroll of OLED. (Source: TCL)

CES 2021 | TCL CSOT shows off its rollable OLED and AMOLED displays

TCL's display-development subsidiary CSOT has prepared 2 of its flexible prototypes that can function when paired to rollers for display at CES 2021. One is the extendable AMOLED panel that may have been seen as part of a concept smartphone before. The other is a 17-inch piece of OLED that may show what the OEM can offer the makers of devices such as transparent TVs.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 11 Jan 2021 19:37
Dell Vostro 14 5490: Business laptop with dedicated GPU in review

82% Dell Vostro 14 5490: Business laptop with dedicated GPU in review

Business entry level. With the Vostro series, Dell primarily targets small businesses that want to offer a good compromise between performance and cost. Our 14-inch Vostro 5490 even has a dedicated graphics card, but the fan control is not well developed.
Intel Core i7-10510U, NVIDIA GeForce MX250, 14", 1.5 kg
Andreas Osthoff, 11 Jan 2021 19:25
The first NXTPAPER tablet is here. (Source: TCL)

CES 2021 | TCL announces its latest tablets, one of which features the new NXTPAPER panel type

TCL has just launched its first ever NXTPAPER tablet at CES 2021. It is built around the OEM's recently-developed e-ink competitor, and is slated to deliver a "paper-like" viewing experience. It is joined at the virtual show by the new TAB 10s slate.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 11 Jan 2021 18:53
The Ryzen brand has been incredibly successful for AMD since it was launched in Q1 2017. (Image source: AMD/Ingebor - edited)

Huge AMD Ryzen 9 5950X and Ryzen 5 5600X sales combine with Matisse in Mindfactory report to leave Intel's Rocket Lake with a Sisyphean task

Latest sales data from Mindfactory has been compiled into a handful of charts and graphs that make for great reading for AMD, with both Matisse and Vermeer parts selling by the truckload. The AMD Ryzen 9 5950X and Ryzen 5 5600X join the Ryzen 7 3700X in being particularly popular, leaving Intel’s Rocket Lake with a Sisyphean task in regard to attracting buyers.
Daniel R Deakin, 11 Jan 2021 13:28
The new HP Elite Wireless Earbuds. (Source: HP)

CES 2021 | The HP Elite Wireless Earbuds are a new option for work video calls

HP asserts that its new Elite-series earbuds are an enterprise-grade way of introducing wireless audio into your professional online conferencing set-up. They are rated for both passive and active noise cancellation (PNC and ANC), streamlined device-switching and fast case charging via USB type C.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 11 Jan 2021 02:00
HP EliteBook 840 Aero G8 is touted to be the lightest 14-inch business laptop. (Image Source: HP)

CES 2021 | HP EliteBook 840 Aero G8 is apparently the world's lightest 14-inch business laptop

HP has announced a new variant of the EliteBook 840 G8, the EliteBook 840 Aero G8. The 840 Aero G8 essentially sports the same specifications as the 840 G8 but weighs half a pound less making it the world's lightest 14-inch business laptop, according to HP.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 11 Jan 2021 02:00
HP has launched a new multi-device wireless mouse

CES 2021 | HP 635 Multi-Device Wireless mouse launched for US$59.99

HP's newly-released 635 Multi-Device Wireless Mouse can connect with up to three devices via the included dongle and two devices via Bluetooth. It is powered by two AAA batteries that can last up to a year with moderate usage. The mouse will be available for purchase in February 2021 for US$ 59.99.
Anil Satyanarayana, 11 Jan 2021 02:00
HP 280 silent wireless mouse (Source: HP)

CES 2021 | HP unveils the 280 silent wireless mouse

The new HP 280 mouse comes with a battery life of up to 18 months, 90% less noise on the left and right buttons, as well as a reliable connection via the included 2.4 GHz wireless dongle. Only available in black, this accessory is designed to work with both Windows 7 or later and Mac OS 10.1 or higher.
Codrut Nistor, 11 Jan 2021 02:00
The HP E27u G4 USB-C monitor. All images via HP.

CES 2021 | HP announces two new USB-C monitors for enterprise customers

HP's new E24u G4 and E27u G4 USB-C monitors allow users to connect their device to a display via a single USB-C cable. This same USB-C cable can also charge the connected device and allows use of a four-port USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 hub.
Sam Medley, 11 Jan 2021 02:00
HP Elite x2 G8 comes with an integrated Tile. (Image Source: HP)

CES 2021 | HP Elite x2 G8 combines Tiger Lake with tablet functionality and comes with an integrated Tile

HP is introducing an upgraded Elite x2 G8 business tablet with up to Core i7 Tiger Lake options. The Elite x2 G8 offers both Wi-Fi and cellular connectivity and integrates Tile to help locate the device when misplaced.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 11 Jan 2021 02:00
Lenovo ThinkPad P15s Gen 1 Laptop Review: Ultraportable workstation with a very bright 4K screen

83% Lenovo ThinkPad P15s Gen 1 Laptop Review: Ultraportable workstation with a very bright 4K screen

Well-known laptop with a new screen. We are already familiar with the Lenovo ThinkPad P15s Gen 1 even though this is the first time we have it in our hands. This may sound like a contradiction, however, we are familiar with all the aspects of the ThinkPad P15s Gen 1 except for one: The factory-calibrated UHD display that is supposed to be brighter than all other ThinkPad screens.
Intel Core i7-10510U, NVIDIA Quadro P520, 15.6", 1.8 kg
Benjamin Herzig, 10 Jan 2021 21:45
The S21 can now be reserved in India. (Source: Samsung)

The Samsung Galaxy S21 series is to launch in India with pre-order bundles including a free case and Galaxy SmartTag

Samsung has announced that it will launch the Galaxy S21 flagship series on January 14, 2021 in India. However, interested consumers in this market can now "pre-reserve" one of these phones ahead of this date with a special "VIP Pass". Doing so reportedly gets the buyer a free case worth the equivalent of ~US$52.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 10 Jan 2021 19:44
The iPhones 13 may look slightly different. (Source: Apple)

The iPhone 13 series will be thicker with updated notches and camera humps: new leak

Mac Otakara is quick on the draw in 2021 with its Apple rumors. The latest concerns the next generation of iPhones and how they will look. These devices will apparently still have a notch, although it will shrink somewhat in this new generation. They may also turn out not to be as slim as the 12 series, although this might well be no bad thing.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 10 Jan 2021 19:01
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Pro is now available in an OLED variant as well. (Image Source: Lenovo)

CES 2021 | Lenovo announces an OLED version of the Yoga Slim 7i Pro with Intel Tiger Lake and NVIDIA GeForce MX450 graphics

Lenovo has announced an OLED variant of the Yoga Slim 7i Pro that was originally introduced last year. The Yoga Slim 7i Pro's OLED display comes in a 16:10 aspect ratio and offers a 90 Hz refresh rate with 100% DCI-P3 coverage and Dolby Vision HDR support. Powering the Evo-certified Yoga Slim 7i Pro is an Intel Tiger Lake processor and NVIDIA GeForce MX450 graphics.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 10 Jan 2021 15:22
The new ThinkReality A3 glasses. (Source: Lenovo)

CES 2021 | Lenovo introduces its new enterprise-grade ThinkReality A3 smart glasses

Lenovo has made an ambitious leap into the business end of AR glasses with the new ThinkReality A3s. Their lenses are 1080p displays for their potential mixed-reality (MR) or heads-up display content. They also have dual RGB cameras to orient this view, and come in smartphone- or laptop-tethered USB type C variants.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 10 Jan 2021 15:00
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano

Preview: Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano vs. Apple MacBook Air M1

In 2008, we saw the fight between the original Apple MacBook Air and the Lenovo ThinkPad X300. Both devices were pulled out of regular envelopes, which was a revolution back then. Now, almost 13 years later, Lenovo once again launches a very compact 13-inhc notebook with the ThinkPad X1 Nano. Time for us to compare the two once again.
Andreas Osthoff, 10 Jan 2021 14:10
The Redmi Note 9. (Source: Xiaomi)

Pandemic no obstacle as Xiaomi ships 20 million Redmi Note 9 series phones in just four months

Xiaomi has announced that it has shipped 20 million units of devices in the Redmi Note 9 series globally. That's an amazing number, especially since it was done in just four months, placing Redmi Note 9 sales well ahead of that of the already impressive Redmi Note 8 series.
Ricci Rox, 10 Jan 2021 06:54
Only one of these PS5s will be available in India soon. (Source: Sony)

Sony allegedly confirms that only the PlayStation 5 Classic Edition is coming to India at the console's launch

Sony India has confirmed that it has finally set a release date for the PlayStation 5 (PS5): February 2, 2021, although pre-orders start from January 12 in the country. However, those hoping to reserve a Digital Edition have had their hopes dashed by blogs claiming the company has told them this version is not coming during this early-year launch period.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 09 Jan 2021 20:45
An LG display. (Source: LG)

LG reports record-breaking fourth-quarter profits for 2020

LG has seen revenues and operating profits in the last quarter of 2020 (4Q2020) higher than for any preceding final quarter in the OEM's history. Similarly, it has broken its operating-profit record for the whole of 2020. It made a total of ~US$57.9 billion in 2020, which kept its revenues above the $55 billion mark for four years running.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 09 Jan 2021 20:01
The prospect of OnePlus x Leica flagship cameras may be DOA. (Source: OnePlus, Leica)

No Leica partnership for the OnePlus 9, says influential leaker

Recently, OnePlus CEO Pete Lau made a public commitment to improved cameras in the upcoming 9 flagship series, thereby fanning rumors that these phones would launch with Huawei-esque Leica co-branding. However, a reliable tipster now seeks to quash this idea, claiming the original leak behind it is false.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 09 Jan 2021 19:26
The X3 Lite is incoming - or is that the Reno5? (Source: Voice)

Rumor | There will be an OPPO Find X3 Lite in 2021, which will come as a rebranded Reno5

OPPO released a Lite version of its Find X2 flagship in 2020. Now, Evan Blass asserts that this phone is getting a successor. However, fans of the OEM might find it eerily familiar on its launch, as it will not be a brand-new device, but a renamed Reno5 5G.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 09 Jan 2021 18:47
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