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The UE Fits promise TWS buyers the "perfect fit." (Image: Ultimate Ears)

Ultimate Ears UE Fits TWS earbuds promise users the perfect fit using unique Lightform technology

Ultimate Ears has launched the UE Fits, a set of true wireless earbuds that promise the “perfect fit.” The new buds use a polymer that it calls Lightform to mold to the unique shape of a user’s ears in under 60 seconds.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 04 Oct 2020 11:14

A popular fan-made concept video for the Apple iPhone 13 featured a wraparound display. (Image source: You Tech)

Rumored Apple iPhone 13 and iPhone SE 3 details appear: mmWave 5G for the Pro and Pro Max; 2022 launch for the third-generation iPhone SE

Rumored details about the Apple iPhone 13 range and the third-generation Apple iPhone SE have been shared by display industry analyst Ross Young. It seems there will be four SKUs in the iPhone 13 series, with two of them capable o...

Daniel R Deakin, 04 Oct 2020 10:40

The Redmi 9 with 4 GB RAM and 64 GB storage can currently be picked up for £159/€159. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Redmi 9 should get MIUI 12 global ROM update in November at the latest

The Redmi 9 smartphone from Xiaomi has already started receiving MIUI 12 for users in China, but it seems that owners of the global variant will soon be enjoying the same software update. The GM of Xiaomi Indonesia has stated that...

Daniel R Deakin, 04 Oct 2020 08:46

The latest update for the Mi A2 includes bug fixes and a new security patch. (Image source: Xiaomi)

The Xiaomi Mi A2 receives September update with bug fixes

Xiaomi has issued the September update to the Mi A2, bringing a new security patch to the Android One device. The new update, V11.0.14.0.QDIMIXM, also includes some bug fixes.

Alex Alderson, 04 Oct 2020 00:28

The OnePlus Nord has a new software update. (Source: OnePlus)

OnePlus upgrades the Nord, along with its 2019 flagships, to September 2020 security patches

OnePlus has announced new stable versions of its version of Android, OxygenOS, for its premium mid-ranger the Nord. In addition, the 7T, 7T Pro, 7 and 7 Pro have also been updated. All of these OTAs contain the September 2020 secu...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 03 Oct 2020 19:59

Realme announces a European launch event for its 7 series smartphones

Realme is gearing up to debut its 7-series of mobile devices in the European market. Consumers in this region may expect at least 2 variants of this new line with up to 90Hz displays, 5000mAh batteries and 65 watt (W) charging. Th...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 03 Oct 2020 18:56

Lenovo releases the Legion Phone Duel to European markets

Lenovo's French, Italian, Spanish and German divisions now list the Legion Phone Duel on their regional websites. It is priced at €999 (about US$1170) on all of them. However, there are introductory offers of some additional acces...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 03 Oct 2020 17:03

Most consumers still value convenience over price when upgrading a smartphone. (Source: Counterpoint Research)

Most consumers from Germany or Spain surveyed prefer to buy phones online now, whereas those from the UK do not

A new report from Counterpoint Research on smartphone-buying trends in Europe has concluded that the majority of poll respondents from Spain or Germany would prefer to buy their next mobile device online. By contrast, only 10% of ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 03 Oct 2020 16:25

The Xiaomi Mi A3 is into its final year of software support. (Image source: Xiaomi)

The Xiaomi Mi A3 receives a new update as Android 11 development begins

The Xiaomi Mi A3 has received a new update, this time for the European variant of the Android One handset. Android 11 development has apparently begun for the device too, although it will probably be the last OS update for the Mi ...

Alex Alderson, 03 Oct 2020 15:41

Xiaomi Mi 10T Lite vs. POCO X3: Paying a bit more might be worth it in the long run. (Image source: Xiaomi - edited)

Xiaomi Mi 10T Lite vs POCO X3: Discernible price difference for similar specs but the Mi 10T Lite edges out the X3 with 5G and a little 128 GB storage surprise

The newly launched Xiaomi Mi 10T Lite and POCO X3 smartphones have a lot in common and have certainly shaken up the affordable end of the smartphone market with their feature sets and price tags. While many will be trying to decid...

Daniel R Deakin, 03 Oct 2020 04:55

The Poco C3 has a new teaser. (Source: Twitter)

Poco spills some C3 camera details in its latest teaser

Poco India has posted a new tweet in order to build some hype for the launch of the C3, a budget phone set to debut on October 6, 2020. It includes a video hinting at its rear camera prowess. However, the brand may also have inadv...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 03 Oct 2020 00:37

Xiaomi has started releasing Android 11 builds of MIUI 12 globally. (Image source: Xiaomi)

The Xiaomi Mi 10, Mi 10 Pro, POCO F2 Pro and Redmi K30 Pro receive Android 11 and MIUI 12 upgrades

The Xiaomi Mi 10, Mi 10 Pro, POCO F2 Pro and Redmi K30 Pro have started receiving upgrades to Android 11. The journey to Android 11 has started on the China branch of MIUI for the four devices, but the Mi 10 Pro has also been upgr...

Alex Alderson, 02 Oct 2020 19:30

The Xperia 5 II is now available to pre-order and will begin shipping later this month. (Image source: Sony)

Sony sweetens Xperia 5 II pre-orders with WF-1000XM3 earbuds or WH-1000XM3 headphones in multiple markets

The Xperia 5 II is now available to order, and Sony is offering multiple TWS earbud pre-order bundles across Europe. These bundles include the WF-1000XM3 or the WH-1000XM3, which are still some of the best noise-cancelling wireles...

Alex Alderson, 02 Oct 2020 17:35

iPhone 12 series prices will allegedly start at US$649

Alleged iPhone 12 series pricing information leaked online

Some information about the iPhone 12 series' price has appeared online. US$649 will get you a 5.4-inch iPhone 12 Mini with 64GB of storage. Similarly, an iPhone 12 with the same capacity will retail at US$749. Both the iPhone 12 P...

Anil Satyanarayana, 02 Oct 2020 13:50

OnePlus 8T: leakers claim to reveal its camera specs and footprint ahead of its launch

OnePlus is scheduled to launch its usual late-year flagship phone refresh, the 8T, on October 14, 2020. However, tipsters claim to have found out how many rear cameras the phone will have, as well as the function of each sensor. F...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 02 Oct 2020 00:06

The Redmi Note 8 finally gets its first taste of MIUI 12. (Source: Xiaomi)

MIUI 12 update arrives for the Redmi Note 8 and Redmi Note 9 Pro Max

After months of rumors and false starts, Xiaomi has now finally begun the MIUI 12 rollout for the Redmi Note 8, starting with the Chinese version of the device. Meanwhile, a similar update is now also being sent to the Redmi Note ...

Ricci Rox, 01 Oct 2020 21:34

The Oppo Reno4 5G Series is now available in Europe and the UK. (Image Source: Oppo)

Oppo Reno4 5G and Reno4 Pro 5G hit Europe and the UK

Oppo has announced the availability of the Reno4 and Reno4 Pro 5G series in Europe and the UK alongside the Reno4 Z. The Reno4 and Reno4 Pro are powered by the Snapdragon 765G 5G SoC and come with improved low light shooting capab...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 01 Oct 2020 17:03

The Vivo X50 Pro Plus has an excellent camera package, but Huawei and Xiaomi offer slightly more. (Image source: Vivo)

The Vivo X50 Pro Plus has excellent cameras, but they are not at Huawei or Xiaomi's levels

The cameras in the Vivo X50 Pro Plus live up to the hype, according to DxOMark. Vivo's latest flagship packs four rear-facing cameras, including a 50 MP primary sensor, but it just misses out on dethroning the Mi 10 Ultra. Similar...

Alex Alderson, 01 Oct 2020 16:18

Google is giving away £259.95 headphones with Pixel 5 and Pixel 4a (5G) pre-orders. (Image source: EE)

Google Pixel 5 and Pixel 4a (5G) pre-orders boosted with free Bose QC35 II headphones following the collapse of its smartphone business

The Pixel 5 and Pixel 4a (5G) are here, and Google is offering a pair of Bose QC35 II headphones with pre-orders in multiple countries. The reason for bundling such expensive headphones with pre-orders may owe to the state of Goog...

Alex Alderson, 01 Oct 2020 15:29

The Poco C3 is Poco's newest budget smartphone

Poco C3 to be released in India on October 6

Poco has announced that it will unveil the Poco C3 on October 6 in India via an online event. Earlier reports have told us that it will be a budget device, possibly a rebranded Redmi C3. If that is the case, we can expect it to co...

Anil Satyanarayana, 01 Oct 2020 14:22

The Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro features an AMOLED screen and pop-up camera. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Mi 9, Mi 9T Pro, and Pocophone F1 among the list of smartphones that can enjoy the Paranoid Android Quartz 5 Android 10 custom ROM as devs plan for Android 11

Paranoid Android Quartz 5 has now been released, and it will be the final stable version of the Android 10-based custom ROM as the devs want to focus on Android 11. Devices such as the Xiaomi Mi 9, Mi 9T Pro, Redmi Note 5, and Poc...

Daniel R Deakin, 01 Oct 2020 14:09

The Reno4 Z comes with a quad-cam rear setup. (Image Source: Oppo)

Oppo launches the Reno4 Z 5G handheld with 120 Hz display in Europe for €379

The less expensive Reno4 Z features a MediaTek Dimensity 800 5G SoC coupled with 8 GB LPDDR4x and 128 GB storage, but also comes with dual front cams and a quad-cam rear setup, plus a 6.5-inch LCD display with 120 Hz refresh rate.

Bogdan Solca, 01 Oct 2020 10:30

A new leak may confirm the Galaxy S20 Ultra's successor will not get a battery upgrade

Previous leaks have suggested that the "Galaxy S21 Ultra" will have a battery of the same size as its 2020 counterpart: 5000mAh. Now, the regulatory body 3C has reportedly produced some more evidence of this possibility. The new r...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 30 Sep 2020 22:49

The Pixel 5 finally launches. (Source: Google)

Google launches the Pixel 5 and 4a (5G) along with new connected-home products

Today (September 30, 2020), Google has finally made the 5G Pixels official. They are the flagship 5 and the new version of the 4a, which of course come with Android 11 out of the box. These phones have been joined by the Chromecas...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 30 Sep 2020 21:57

Vivo launches the V20 series with the promise of an upgrade to Android 11

The V20 Pro is the Snapdragon 765G-powered flagship for Vivo's latest smartphone series that the OEM now pitches at "various regions". The devices run on Android 10; however, they were also linked to a planned upgrade to its succe...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 30 Sep 2020 20:28

The Mi 10T and Mi 10T Pro will start at €499 and €599, respectively. (Image source: Xiaomi)

The Xiaomi Mi 10T and Mi 10T Pro will be available to order from tomorrow at bargain prices

The Mi 10T and Mi 10T Pro will be available to order from tomorrow, Xiaomi has confirmed. The two smartphones have been priced aggressively, undercutting the likes of the Galaxy S20 FE and the Poco F2 Pro. The Mi 10T and Mi 10T Pr...

Alex Alderson, 30 Sep 2020 18:53

Xiaomi Mi 10T Lite launched: More value in the mid-range with a Snapdragon 750G for just €279

Xiaomi has now launched its newest bang-for-buck mid-range device, the Mi 10T Lite. The Mi 10T Lite offers a slew of features including a quad-camera setup, Qualcomm's new Snapdragon 750G, dual speakers, and LTE support for most o...

Ricci Rox, 30 Sep 2020 16:03

The Xiaomi Mi 10T has Corning Gorilla Glass 5 front and back. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Mi 10T: Snapdragon 865, 144 Hz AdaptiveSync display, 64 MP main camera, and 5,000-mAh battery for the new all-round contender

Xiaomi has launched the new Mi 10T onto the market, with the smartphone featuring a decent array of specifications so it can appeal to a wide audience. Chief among its features are the 144 Hz AdaptiveSync display with MEMC technol...

Daniel R Deakin, 30 Sep 2020 16:00

The Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro has a side-mounted fingerprint sensor. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro launches with 108 MP AI camera with OIS, up to 256 GB of UFS 3.1 storage, and a shimmering Aurora Blue color option

The Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro is the top-end choice in the new Mi 10T series, and it shows it by having a 108 MP sensor in its main camera system. The Mi 10T Pro also offers configuration options that allow it to have up to 256 GB of UFS ...

Daniel R Deakin, 30 Sep 2020 16:00

The Realme Q2 will likely run a MediaTek Dimensity 1000+ (image via Realme)

Realme Q2 shows up on AnTuTu running what appears to be a MediaTek Dimensity 1000+ SoC

An alleged AnTuTu listing of Realme's upcoming Realme Q2 Pro has shown up online. It nets a total score of 519,992, which indicates that it is likely running a MediaTek Dimensity 1000+ SoC. Realme will reportedly unveil the device...

Anil Satyanarayana, 30 Sep 2020 14:31

The LG Wing will reach customer hands in the US on October 15. (Image: LG)

LG Wing launching for US$999 on October 15 on Verizon in the US

The LG Wing has now got an official US price and launch date in the US. Verizon will be carrying arguably the year’s most interesting handset for US$999 while it will reach the hands of customers on October 15.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 30 Sep 2020 13:30

OnePlus has confirmed that the OnePlus 8T Pro does not exist

OnePlus CEO confirms that the OnePlus 8T Pro will not be released this year

OnePlus CEO Pete Lau has effectively confirmed that the OnePlus 8T Pro would not be released this year. The OnePlus 8T will instead be joined by a low-cost alternative, along with other OnePlus-branded smart devices. Industry insi...

Anil Satyanarayana, 29 Sep 2020 16:33

Samsung may launch the Galaxy W21 premium foldable in China soon

The Galaxy W20 is a variation of Samsung's Galaxy Fold released as a Chinese-market exclusive with 5G. Now, it seems it is getting a successor in the coming months. The OEM has certified a new device with a model number likely to ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 28 Sep 2020 20:50

The Lenovo A-series may have a new member soon. (Source: Lenovo)

A potential extra-budget Lenovo phone leaks onto Geekbench

The Lenovo A-series is a line of often cost-effective smartphones. A leaker asserts that it will get a new addition soon. This is based on a new Geekbench 5 listing for a device with a heretofore-unknown model number with 4GB of R...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 28 Sep 2020 18:50

The Caviar iPhone 12 Pro Apple 1 collection. (Source: Caviar)

Caviar already lists its highly unusual iPhone 12 Pro collection, styled as an homage to the original Apple computer

Despite the fact that they have not yet been launched, Caviar has put its apparently extremely custom units of the iPhone 12 Pro and Pro Max up for pre-order. The company has taken an unexpected route with these modified devices: ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 28 Sep 2020 16:45

Realme has a new line of smartphones in store for us

Realme's new Realme Q series of smartphones to be unveiled on October 15

Realme is reportedly working on another entirely new line of smartphones. The first Realme Q smartphone is billed to support 5G, an AMOLED screen, and 65W fast charging. It is expected to make its debut in China on October 15, and...

Anil Satyanarayana, 28 Sep 2020 15:05

The Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro will be launched on September 30. (Image source: @Sudhanshu1414)

Xiaomi Mi 10T and Mi 10T Pro full specs and new renders leak, Mi 10T Lite still expected, and rumored prices for the whole Mi 10T series

Xiaomi is officially launching its new Mi 10T series on Wednesday 30 September, and it now seems that the complete specifications for the Mi 10T and Mi 10T Pro have been leaked along with some new renders. A Xiaomi Mi 10T Lite is ...

Daniel R Deakin, 28 Sep 2020 12:32

The Samsung Galaxy M21 does not offer a super slick case. However, the battery runtimes it offers are very impressive.

The Samsung Galaxy M21 lasts forever

Thanks to its giant battery, the Samsung Galaxy M21 delivers very impressive battery runtimes. However, there is more to the M21 than that, as our comprehensive review reveals.

Florian Schmitt, 28 Sep 2020 10:08

Phone accessories make for lucrative markets. (Source: Needpix)

The Asia-Pacific/Middle East phone accessories market could be worth US$154.8 billion in 2027

Mobile phone accessories are big business: they made for a US$118 billion market for the combined Middle East/Asia-Pacific regions in 2019. New market research indicates this worth could grow to nearly $155 billion by 2027. Austra...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 27 Sep 2020 20:26

A current OnePlus 8T render. (Source: OnLeaks x PriceBaba)

The OnePlus 8T will stay "smooth" for at least 3 years: Pete Lau

Pete Lau is the CEO of OnePlus, an OEM with a late-2020 flagship phone refresh on the way. He has taken to Weibo to discuss lag in mobile devices of this tier. The executive also indicated that the impending 8T will resist it unti...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 27 Sep 2020 16:58

The Xiaomi Mi 10 Ultra and Redmi 9 have now apparently moved to internal testing. (Image source: Xiaomi - edited)

Latest supposed Xiaomi Android 11 update list upgrades the Mi 10 Ultra and Redmi 9 to internal testing and clarifies that no MIUI 9 launch devices will be updated

Another unofficial Xiaomi Android 11 update list has appeared on Telegram with a few changes worth noting. Both the Xiaomi Mi 10 Ultra and Redmi 9 have been promoted to apparent internal testing, while it appears no smartphones th...

Daniel R Deakin, 27 Sep 2020 11:54

lHuawei has a plan for its "AI Life" strategy. (Source: Huawei)

Huawei may release HarmonyOS in 2020, but only to developers

The latest word on HarmonyOS, Huawei's alternative to Google's AOSP-based Android, was that it would not be available until 2021 at the earliest. Now, a new report claims that the OEM will release the software to developers as ear...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 26 Sep 2020 19:45

Generations apart: The Redmi Note 4 and Redmi Note 9. (Image source: Xiaomi - edited).

Alleged MIUI 13 power menu leaked in video and baffling unofficial MIUI 13 eligible device list includes the Redmi Note 4 and Redmi Note 8 but omits the Redmi Note 9 and Xiaomi Mi 9

A video clip of the purported MIUI 13 power menu animation has recently been leaked. Along with that, a completely unofficial and somewhat bewildering MIUI 13 eligible device list has been drawn up that includes the practically an...

Daniel R Deakin, 26 Sep 2020 09:11

The global Redmi Note 9 receives the September update. (Source: Xiaomi)

The Redmi Note 9 and Redmi Note 9 Pro receive new updates globally

Xiaomi looks to be keeping up rather nicely with security patches—at least on some of its phones. After sending out the September update to the Indian model of the Redmi Note 8 Pro, the company is now rolling out the update to the...

Ricci Rox, 25 Sep 2020 22:51

The Snapdragon 775G will supposedly be built on a 6 nm process. (Image source: Qualcomm)

Leaked Qualcomm Snapdragon 775G details point towards huge performance gains; up to 120 Hz displays, 12 GB of LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage supported

The first details about the Qualcomm Snapdragon 775G have leaked, courtesy of Roland Quandt. Apparently, the Snapdragon 775G will be a huge upgrade for the Snapdragon 7xx series and will support a host of flagship components, incl...

Alex Alderson, 25 Sep 2020 19:01

The Mate 10 and P20 series are receiving updates targeted at system improvements. (Image source: Handy.de)

Huawei updates the Mate 10, Mate 10 Pro, P20 and P20 Pro with system improvements

Huawei has issued a new round of updates for the Mate 10, Mate 10 Pro, P20 and P20 Pro. The new build, called EMUI 10.0.0.180, seeks to deliver system improvements for the four devices as they near the end of software support.

Alex Alderson, 25 Sep 2020 19:00

The Galaxy A71. (Source: Filipino Tech Addict)

Samsung Galaxy A72 tipped to feature a more elaborate camera setup than the Galaxy A71

The Galaxy A71 sports four cameras at the back and new information indicates that the upcoming Galaxy A72 will do one better, by adding a 3x optical zoom lens to the mix, bringing it in line with more premium offerings. At the fro...

Ricci Rox, 25 Sep 2020 18:41