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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...

Alex Alderson, 19 Mar 2021 21:12

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

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 eit...

Alex Alderson, 19 Mar 2021 16:28

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 Ch...

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. ...

Alex Alderson, 18 Mar 2021 20:07

The OnePlus 9R is set to be a reasonably-priced gaming smartphone for the Indian market. (Image via OnePlus)

OnePlus confirms OnePlus 9R, an affordable gaming smartphone targeted squarely at India

In an interview with News18, OnePlus CEO Pete Lau confirmed that the OnePlus 9R, an "affordable" gaming smartphone, will launch in India alongside the OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro. Lau stated that the 9R will be similar to the OneP...

Sam Medley, 18 Mar 2021 19:11

The Samsung Galaxy A02s offers only little performance and its slow WLAN is hardly convincing either.

Samsung Galaxy A02s: This is what you should know before buying it

An affordable entry into Samsung's Galaxy? While that sounds good, the Galaxy A02s cut some corners in many places - in so many that it is hardly acceptable anymore.

Florian Schmitt, 18 Mar 2021 18:49

The Black Shark 4 in a new video. (Source: Weibo)

Black Shark 4: Xiaomi's latest teaser includes a launch date for the next-gen gaming phone

Xiaomi's Black Shark premium gaming brand has announced that its new, Snapdragon 888-powered flagship is to launch on March 23, 2021 in China. The 4 is slated to have improved, "360-degree, 3D" cooling, triple rear cameras and the...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 18 Mar 2021 18:34

JerryRigEverything has shown that the ASUS ROG Phone 5 has several structural weak points. (Image source: JerryRigEverything)

ASUS ROG Phone 5 catastrophically fails punishing durability test

The ASUS ROG Phone 5 may be one of the most powerful smartphones on the market, but it is also one of the weakest. Unfortunately for ASUS, its latest gaming smartphone does not hold up to the rigours of a JerryRigEverything durabi...

Alex Alderson, 18 Mar 2021 18:06

The new ENACFIRE A9 earbuds. (Source: ENACFIRE)

ENACFIRE claims its new A9 TWS earbuds offer ANC and call quality on a budget

ENACFIRE has announced A9 TWS earbuds with active noise cancellation (ANC). This spec is delivered via "smart noise-detect mics" rated to cut out up to 80% of ambient noise while also providing a 'Transparency' mode. The buds also...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 18 Mar 2021 17:45

Motorola's first 108MP phone. (Source: Twitter)

Rumor | Motorola will release a mid-range 108MP camera phone in 2021

Motorola is now said to have a phone with the new 108MP Samsung ISOCELL HM2 sensor on-board. Furthermore, the device is rumored to be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 732 SoC and up to 6GB of RAM, which might bring the high-end ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 18 Mar 2021 17:15

The GT Neo's first teaser. (Source: Weibo)

Realme GT Neo: Dimensity 1200 SoC and March 31, 2021 launch confirmed

Realme has officially announced that its first phone with the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 flagship processor will be the GT Neo, and that it will debut at the end of March 2021. The OEM has yet to tease any more of its specs, although...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 18 Mar 2021 15:58

H2OS is reportedly no more. (Source: OnePlus)

Update | OnePlus is reportedly switching from HydrogenOS to ColorOS in China

OxygenOS (OOS) is OnePlus' well-received Android-based ROM for the global units of its phones. It has a Chinese-market counterpart called HydrogenOS (H2OS). However, the OEM has reportedly informed its users that it is to be disco...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 18 Mar 2021 15:00

It seems that a future Google Pixel smartphone will adopt an in-display fingerprint scanner. (Image source: OnePlus)

The Google Pixel 6 may have an under-display fingerprint scanner

New rumours about a future Google Pixel smartphone are mounting. Now, Google has added support for an under-display fingerprint scanner in the latest Android 12 developer preview, signalling that the company may be on the verge of...

Alex Alderson, 18 Mar 2021 13:27

The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE launch date may have been rescheduled to August 2021

Leaked roadmap suggests that the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE could arrive earlier than anticipated

Renowned leaker Even Blass has posted Samsung's product release schedule for 2021. It says that new Chromebooks and Galaxybooks are slated to be launched in April, followed by the Galaxy Tab S7 Lite in June, the Galaxy A82 in July...

Anil Satyanarayana, 18 Mar 2021 12:10

The new Motorola Ready For PC-like experience is being rolled out to Verizon customers in the US now. (Image: Motorola)

Motorola brings new DeX-like functionality to the Edge Plus with 'Ready For'; turns your phone into a PC

Motorola has introduced a new PC-like desktop environment for its Moto Edge Plus flagship smartphone. The functionality dubbed ‘Ready For’ gives users the ability to plug in their smartphone to a keyboard, mouse and display simila...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 18 Mar 2021 06:23

Samsung is expected to unveil two foldable smartphones this year. (Image source: Ben Geskin)

New Samsung Galaxy Z foldable smartphones and Wear OS smartwatches due in Q3 2021; Galaxy S21 FE arriving in Q4 2021

After the cancellation of the new Galaxy Note series for 2021, SamMobile has confirmed that Samsung still has some interesting hardware due in 2021. We must wait until at least the autumn for any new flagship smartphones, though.

Alex Alderson, 17 Mar 2021 23:10

The OnePlus 9 Pro will be available in Morning Mist, among other colours. (Image source: Pete Lau)

The OnePlus 9 Pro's Fluid Display 2.0 receives an A+ from DisplayMate as LTPO panel with a variable refresh rate is confirmed

OnePlus has already revealed that DisplayMate has awarded the OnePlus 9 Pro's display an A+, the highest rating that the company bestows. OnePlus has teased that the OnePlus 9 Pro has an LTPO display too, which it calls Fluid Disp...

Alex Alderson, 17 Mar 2021 18:47

Google will reduce its service fee for Play Store developers. (Source: Google)

Google halves the "Play Store tax" levied on about 99% of Android app developers

Google has announced that it is reducing the cut of revenue made on apps sold via the Play Store from 30% to 15%. The change applies to all developers who make US$1 million or less per year on the platform. According to the Mounta...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 17 Mar 2021 18:01

The Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro will allegedly ship with a second screen

New leak suggests that the Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro will come with a secondary screen next to its rear camera housing

It seems that the Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro will follow the Mi 11 Ultra's footsteps and include a secondary screen next to its rear cameras. This could theoretically help users take selfies using the objectively more powerful rear camera m...

Anil Satyanarayana, 17 Mar 2021 16:53

This may be one of two foldable Xiaomi smartphones that Xiaomi plans to release this year. (Image source: Weibo)

Suspected Xiaomi Mi Mix foldable prototype images leak as possible Mi Mix 4 specifications emerge

A foldable Mi Mix smartphone remains a hot topic, not least because photos of an alleged prototype have appeared online. Specifications for a Xiaomi ODIN have been published too, apparently having been seen in MIUI code. Some of i...

Alex Alderson, 17 Mar 2021 14:05

The Galaxy Note line lives on but may not see a release in 2021 due to the global chip shortage. (Image: Samsung)

Samsung confirms Galaxy Note may not get a release in 2021, but it will live on in 2022

Despite numerous rumors that Samsung could be set to axe the Galaxy Note line in 2021, the company has said that the Galaxy Note will live on. However, due to the global semiconductor shortage due to unprecedented demand for elect...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 17 Mar 2021 11:56

AnTuTu delists the Realme GT from its database after accusations of gamed benchmark scores

Realme's newest performance-oriented smartphone, the Realme GT, may not be quite as impressive as thought. Earning an AnTuTu score that shows a tangible performance advantage over other Snapdragon 888-powered flagships, it appears...

Ricci Rox, 17 Mar 2021 10:47

An alleged hands-on shot of the Mi 11 Lite. (Image source: WHYLAB)

Mi 11 Lite 4G leak details a Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G SoC and a 90 Hz OLED display for Xiaomi's budget smartphone

A demo booth has revealed some details about the Mi 11 Lite, which Xiaomi is expected to announce in 4G and 5G versions within the next few months. The Mi 11 Lite 4G will have Qualcomm's Snapdragon 732G SoC, but both models should...

Alex Alderson, 17 Mar 2021 00:24

The Xperia PRO after it has been torn apart by JerryRigEverything. (Image source: JerryRigEverything)

The Sony Xperia PRO has a larger vapour chamber cooling solution than gaming smartphones

An Xperia PRO teardown video has confirmed that the US$2,500 smartphone is more than just an Xperia 1 II with an HDMI port. Not only has Sony included mmWave antennas, but it has included a huge vapour chamber cooling solution to ...

Alex Alderson, 16 Mar 2021 23:18

The POCO X3 Pro's back looks an awful lot like the POCO X3 NFC. (Image source: TechDroider)

POCO X3 Pro to arrive globally on March 22 in three colours with a familiar design; Indian launch scheduled for March 30

The POCO X3 Pro will make its debut on March 22, POCO Global has confirmed. According to leaked marketing renders, the POCO X3 Pro will resemble last year's POCO X3 NFC. However, POCO is making its Indian fans wait until March 30 ...

Alex Alderson, 16 Mar 2021 19:43

The RedMagic 6 series will be available globally soon. (Source: RedMagic)

RedMagic makes its new 6 mobile-gaming series official worldwide; pre-orders to start in April 2021

RedMagic has confirmed that its latest 6 and 6 Pro Android gaming flagship phones are to be released globally, bringing their new 165Hz AMOLED displays and Snapdragon 888 processors with them. However, it seems that the 6 Pro may ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 16 Mar 2021 16:29

A OnePlus blind box might be available soon. (Source: Twitter)

Update | The OnePlus 9 series can be purchased early through a German carrier

The hotly-anticipated OnePlus 9 series is still days from launch at this point (March 15, 2021). However, an electronics leaker claims that some consumers in Europe may be able to buy it early, albeit in blind box form. It apparen...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 16 Mar 2021 15:57

The faded (PRODUCT) RED iPhone SE 2 belonging to Ben Geskin's wife. (Image: @BenGeskin)

Some iPhone 11 and 12 owners complaining of color fading issues, other red iPhone models could be among those affected

Some iPhone 11 and iPhone 12 users are reporting issues with the color fading on their devices. At this stage, Apple is reportedly not treating the issue as a fault, but the result of normal wear and tear.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 16 Mar 2021 10:27

The Mi A3 is now receiving the March security update around the world

The Xiaomi Mi A3 is now receiving a new update. The OTA delivers the March security update and manages not to include any bugs—a thankful achievement considering Xiaomi's track record with Android One updates. It's also being sent...

Ricci Rox, 16 Mar 2021 10:05

Samsung Galaxy A32 5G: One of the few alternatives with an LCD panel

The Samsung Galaxy A32 is one of the few 5G smartphones that uses a flicker-free LC display. This might have some drawbacks, but it's also a concession made to customers who have problems with OLEDs.

Daniel Schmidt, 16 Mar 2021 00:29

HMD Global is expected to launch the Nokia G10 soon

New leak says that the Nokia G10 is not a gaming smartphone, but an entry-level device

It turns out that Nokia's upcoming 'gaming smartphone' is little more than a budget device. The Nokia G10 will feature a 6.3-inch FHD+ screen, up to 4GB of RAM, 64GB of storage, four rear cameras and a 5,000mAh battery. It is expe...

Anil Satyanarayana, 15 Mar 2021 23:04

The Mi 11 Lite 5G may launch for €349, like its predecessor. (Image source: Digital Chat Station)

Retailer hints at Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G European launch price

The Mi 10 Lite started at €349 last year, and there are indications that its successor may launch for the same price. The Mi 11 Lite 5G should be joined by a 4G model too, which would probably be even cheaper.

Alex Alderson, 15 Mar 2021 22:53

The US Defense Department has been blocked from imposing sanctions on Xiaomi. (Image source: Weibo)

Xiaomi wins court injunction again US investment ban

A US court has averted the threat of Xiaomi being frozen out of future US investment. A final verdict on the case is yet to be delivered, but the judge has already hinted at a complete withdrawal of the US ban. Xiaomi insists that...

Alex Alderson, 15 Mar 2021 19:56

The Mi 10S has surfaced on the Google Play Console. (Image source: Xiaomi)

The Xiaomi Mi 10S lands on the Google Play Console with a processor upgrade

Last week, Xiaomi released the Mi 10S, albeit only in China. The device's appearance on the Google Play Console implies that an international release is impending, though. However, the listing suggests that Xiaomi has given the in...

Alex Alderson, 15 Mar 2021 19:46

Honor could launch a new high-end smartphone in July 2021

Snapdragon 888 powered Honor smartphone reportedly in the works

Industry insiders suggest that Honor is working on a flagship smartphone powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SoC. It could be the Honor 40, and it is expected to arrive in July. However, the global Snapdragon 888 shortage could...

Anil Satyanarayana, 15 Mar 2021 19:30

The Vivo X60 Pro Plus might launch again soon. (Source: Weibo)

New Vivo leaks may raise hopes of a fresh Snapdragon 888-powered phone for international markets

The list of Android flagship phones with the latest Snapdragon 888 SoC is slowly yet steadily growing, although not all of them are available globally. New leaks suggest the Vivo X60 Pro Plus, one such premium device launched in p...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 15 Mar 2021 18:01

The 8T has its first Open Beta. (Source: OnePlus)

OnePlus announces an Open Beta Android update program for the 8T

OnePlus will replace the 8T as its newest flagship soon. However, the OEM has news for those who would prefer to stick with the phone: it is now part of the Open Beta project at the company. This channel of new Android updates mig...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 15 Mar 2021 17:25

Is this the Motorola Edge S? Maybe not... (Source: TechnikNews)

Moto G100: a new leak may confirm the upcoming phone is a global version of the Motorola Edge S

A blog has posted new renders of what is claimed to be the rumored Moto G100, quite possibly the 2021 flagship of this well-known smartphone series. Should this be the case, it looks exactly like the Edge S that has been released ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 15 Mar 2021 16:54

A second-gen Warp Wireless Charger may be on the way. (Source: OnePlus)

Rumor | The OnePlus 9 Pro will debut with 50W wireless charging

OnePlus’ upcoming top-end smartphone is now known to have new rear cameras tuned by Hasselblad. A new tip asserts the OEM has not forgotten the rest of its premium aspects either: its wireless charging is allegedly boosted all the...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 14 Mar 2021 17:23

Realme announces the GT's first sales milestone. (Source: Weibo)

Realme GT: the new Snapdragon 888 flagship makes ~US$15 million on its first 10 seconds on the market

Realme's latest flagship is the GT 5G, a phone geared toward performance, speed and those who like the option of vegan leather finishes. The OEM has announced that its first open sale netted the company 100 million yuan (~US$15 mi...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 14 Mar 2021 15:08

OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro make their appearance on Geekbench. (Image Source: OnePlus)

OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro surface on Geekbench, shown to feature 12 GB RAM

The OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro powered by the Snapdragon 888 have been spotted on the Geekbench benchmarking site with scores in line with what can be expected from Qualcomm's flagship SoC. The OnePlus 9 series will officially la...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 13 Mar 2021 16:52

The "OPPO foldable" may or may not look like this. (Source: OPPO)

Rumor | OPPO will launch its inaugural foldable phone in the next few months

OPPO has just launched its "conventional" Android flagship phones for 2021. However, the prolific leaker Digital Chat Station now asserts it has something much more "interesting" to debut in this year's impending second quarter (2...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 13 Mar 2021 16:45

A successor to this phone might be on the way. (Source: Asus)

Asus will launch the ZenFone 8 Flip soon, according to a new leak

Google's ARCore has added a new device called the ZenFone 8 Flip to its certification database. Therefore, it seems a new generation of Asus' innovative swivel-cam flagship Android phones is on the way. It is thought to be accompa...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 13 Mar 2021 16:16

The 6.43-inch Oppo Find X3 Lite starts at an MSRP of 449 Euros (~$536) - hopefully with a fast downward trend.

Oppo Find X3 Lite: The smallest and most affordable model in Oppo's new flagship family

The Oppo Find X3 Lite is entering the highly competitive mid-range. This means that a good configuration is a must. The manufacturer is also aware of that and equips its 6.43-inch device with the Snapdragon 765G, a 90 Hz OLED pane...

Manuel Masiero, 13 Mar 2021 13:30

The LG V60 ThinQ is slowly starting to receive Android 11 globally. (Image source: LG)

Android 11 makes its debut on the LG V60 ThinQ in Europe

Android 11 has arrived for the LG V60 ThinQ in Europe. The update has arrived for the LMV600EA variant, which LG also sells in South Africa and Taiwan.

Alex Alderson, 12 Mar 2021 19:52