Smartphone

Adaptive ANC is a new TWS feature. (Source: Qualcomm)

Qualcomm's Adaptive ANC might be the next big thing in TWS earbud specs

Active noise cancellation (ANC) has been found to be of interest for 71% of consumers planning to buy true wireless stereo (TWS) earbuds. However, the feature does require physical seals and a fit that some users may find less tol...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 03 Sep 2020 14:57

Android 10 is gradually finding its way onto more V40 ThinQ variants. (Image source: LG)

LG V40 ThinQ Android 10 update lands in at least seven new countries

The LG V40 ThinQ has been upgraded to Android 10 in at least seven new countries. At least devices in Germany, Greece, Hungary, the Netherlands, Poland, Spain and the UK have started receiving LG UX 9.0 following equivalent rollou...

Alex Alderson, 03 Sep 2020 13:43

The iPhone 11 and Redmi Note 8 Pro have been shipped in their millions. (Image source: Apple/Xiaomi - edited)

Massive Redmi 8, Note 8, and Note 8 Pro global sales send Xiaomi into the smartphone stratosphere but Apple reigns supreme with the iPhone 11

A market analyst report concerning the best-selling smartphones of the first half of 2020 has placed the Apple iPhone 11 in top position with remarkable sales of 37.7 million units. The six months have also been kind to Xiaomi, wi...

Daniel R Deakin, 03 Sep 2020 12:15

Realme has launched the Realme 7 and Realme 7 Pro in India

Realme 7 and Realme 7 Pro launched with a 64MP quad-camera array, 5,000mAh batteries, and more

The Realme 7 and Realme 7 Pro are now official. While both phones offer some incremental upgrades, they are quite similar to their predecessors. The Realme 7 series is only available in India for now, but we can expect a global la...

Anil Satyanarayana, 03 Sep 2020 11:51

The Redmi 10X Pro 5G is priced at 2,599 yuan (US$380) in China. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Redmi, Honor, and Huawei control the latest AnTuTu midrange smartphone performance chart with the Redmi 10X and 10X Pro proving to be affordable 5G standard-bearers

The AnTuTu midrange smartphone performance chart for August is currently dominated by Redmi, Honor, and Huawei. The Redmi 10X 5G and 10X Pro 5G with their MediaTek Dimensity 820 processors have managed to keep challengers away fro...

Daniel R Deakin, 03 Sep 2020 06:30

The impressive Xiaomi Mi 10 Ultra may eventually find its way on to international markets. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Mi 10 Ultra brushes aside the competition in the August AnTuTu flagship smartphone performance chart with the iQOO 5 and ROG Phone 3 also scoring well

AnTuTu has published its flagship smartphone performance chart for August and top position has been snatched up by the Xiaomi Mi 10 Ultra. The chart has thoroughly been shaken up lately thanks to some powerful new releases, includ...

Daniel R Deakin, 03 Sep 2020 05:20

Xiaomi kicks off Android 11 Mi Pilot program for the Mi 10, Mi 10 Pro, and Poco F2 Pro

Xiaomi has now kicked off the Mi Pilot program for Android 11. The beta-testing program allows owners of the Mi 10, Mi 10 Pro, and Poco F2 Pro to sign up for early Android 11 builds. As always, there are a few noteworthy stipulati...

Ricci Rox, 02 Sep 2020 20:17

The global edition of the Mi 10 Lite can now be upgraded to MIUI 12. (Image source: Pocket-lint)

Xiaomi Mi 8 SE and Mi 10 Lite receive MIUI 12 updates

The Xiaomi Mi 8 SE and Mi 10 Lite have received the call to MIUI 12. Both updates are rolling out as OTAs. The one for the Mi 10 Lite brings the global version of the device into line with the European variant, which Xiaomi upgrad...

Alex Alderson, 02 Sep 2020 19:16

The Xperia 1 II and Xperia 5 II may be the first Sony smartphones to receive three OS upgrades. (Image source: Evan Blass & Sony)

The Sony Xperia 1 II and Xperia 5 II will receive three OS upgrades; no Android 11 for the Xperia XZ3 or earlier models though

The Xperia 1 II and Xperia 5 II will be the first Sony smartphones to receive three OS upgrades, according to a new report. This would mean that the devices will be upgraded through to Android 13. By contrast, software support for...

Alex Alderson, 02 Sep 2020 19:13

The Indian Government has banned PUBG Mobile

PUBG Mobile banned in India along with 118 other Chinese-origin apps

After mulling on the decision for over a month, the Indian Government has finally banned PUBG Mobile. Over 110 other Chinese-origin apps join it, most of which appear to be mobile games from lesser-known developers like NetEase. W...

Anil Satyanarayana, 02 Sep 2020 17:49

The LG Wing will sport a unique form factor for smartphones. (Image source: LG)

LG shares teaser video for new form factor smartphone ahead of September 14 launch

LG has shared a teaser video for its upcoming smartphone, the so-called LG Wing. The device will debut on September 14 with a completely new form factor that twists out to reveal a secondary display. The T-design smartphone may re...

Alex Alderson, 02 Sep 2020 17:46

The FCC has certified six new Google smartphones. (Image source: XDA Developers)

FCC certifies new Google smartphones as Pixel 4a (5G) and Pixel 5 details offered

The FCC has certified several new Google smartphones ahead of the release of the Pixel 4a (5G) and Pixel 5. A new leak has detailed the prices and colours of both devices in Europe too.

Alex Alderson, 02 Sep 2020 17:07

Is this the Galaxy S20 Lite? (Source: OnLeaks x PriceBaba)

Samsung lists the Galaxy S20 Lite by name on updated software support pages

Samsung appears to have confirmed an impending successor for the Galaxy S10 Lite. A device with a name to match this description has appeared alongside existing devices on development websites for the US and German divisions of th...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 02 Sep 2020 16:56

The new "OnePlus 8T image". (Source: OxygenUpdater)

The OnePlus 8T will have a flat screen: new leak

OnePlus may release its typical late-year refreshed flagship series soon. The first snapshot of this 8T line may have leaked courtesy of material found in the OEM's own version of Android. Should this be the case, there may be a d...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 02 Sep 2020 16:07

An iPhone 12 or just a customised iPhone 11? (Image source: Sparrows News)

Apple iPhone 12 prototype hands-on video surfaces, but do not be fooled

An alleged video of an iPhone 12 prototype has been published online. The 15 second hands-on offers a good look at the device, but its camera arrangement suggests that someone is trying to pull the wool over people's eyes.

Alex Alderson, 02 Sep 2020 15:45

The Poco M2 will be released in India soon

Poco M2: Scaled-down version of Poco M2 Pro will be released in India on September 8

The Poco M2 is billed to be the company's newest offering. Not much is known about its hardware, and its name seems to indicate that it will be less powerful than the Poco M2 Pro. It will be released in India on September 8 via an...

Anil Satyanarayana, 02 Sep 2020 11:35

The Helio G95 appears to outperform the Helio G90T. (Source: MediaTek)

MediaTek launches the Helio G95 ahead of Realme 7 debut

MediaTek has now officially announced the launch of its latest mid-range gaming-oriented SoC, the Helio G95. The Helio G95 succeeds the Helio G90 and is expected to debut on the upcoming Realme 7, while offering better performance...

Ricci Rox, 02 Sep 2020 11:31

iOS 13.7 includes a built-in tool for tracking exposure to COVID-19, though you wouldn't know it from the update description. (Image via iOS)

Built-in COVID-19 tracking tool comes to iPhones with iOS 13.7

The latest version of iOS, released today, includes a new system for tracking and notifying users that have been exposed to COVID-19. iOS 13.7 now drops the need for public health officials to maintain an app for exposure tracking...

Sam Medley, 02 Sep 2020 04:51

It is unclear whether the Axon 20 5G will be released internationally. (Image source: ZTE)

ZTE Axon 20 5G launches in four colours with an under-screen selfie camera, a 90 Hz OLED screen and a Snapdragon 765G processor

The Axon 20 5G is finally here in three SKUs and four colours. The world's first smartphone with an under-screen selfie camera has a 6.92-inch and 90 Hz OLED screen, a Snapdragon 765G SoC and five cameras. The Axon 20 5G will be a...

Alex Alderson, 01 Sep 2020 21:58

The global versions of the Mi Note 10 series can now be upgraded to MIUI 12. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Mi Note 10, Mi Note 10 Pro and Mi Note 10 Lite receive global MIUI 12 updates

Xiaomi has begun issuing MIUI 12 to the global editions of the Mi Note 10, Mi Note 10 Pro and Mi Note 10 Lite. The updates are available as OTAs and should be rolling out now to handsets.

Alex Alderson, 01 Sep 2020 20:54

The Mi 10T will replace the Mi 10T Pro's 108 MP camera with a 64 MP shooter. (Source: Abhishek Yadav)

Xiaomi teases the Mi 10T: Snapdragon 768G-powered phone to start under €300?

Prepare your wallets: the Mi 10T is on the way and will be launched around the globe. Xiaomi has now officially teased the launch of the Mi 10T, with the phone slated for a global release while carrying a starting price tag under ...

Ricci Rox, 01 Sep 2020 20:23

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 5G. (Image Source: Samsung)

Samsung addresses most major shortcomings of the original Fold in the new Galaxy Z Fold 2 5G; offers Snapdragon 865+ across all regions

Samsung has unveiled the Galaxy Z Fold 2 5G foldable smartphone, which seeks address most of the shortcomings of the original Fold. The Galaxy Z Fold 2 will only be available in a Snapdragon 865+ version and comes with an improved...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 01 Sep 2020 18:09

The Asus Zenfone 7 starts at €699 in Europe. (Image source: Asus)

Asus releases the Zenfone 7 and Zenfone 7 Pro in 11 more countries; no UK or US availability planned

Asus has made the Zenfone 7 and Zenfone 7 Pro available to purchase in eleven more countries, just not the UK or the US. The Zenfone 7 costs €699 for 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage, while the Zenfone 7 Pro retails for €799 with...

Alex Alderson, 01 Sep 2020 18:02

Realme presents the X3. (Source: YouTube)

The Realme V3 launches as the cheapest 5G phone in China

Realme has unveiled the eye-catching new X7 series of smartphones today (September 1, 2020) today during a virtual event in China. This launch also introduced a new member of the V line, which is also powered by a MediaTek Dimensi...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 01 Sep 2020 15:58

Huawei has finished rolling out EMUI 10.1 in multiple regions. (Image source: Huawei)

Huawei updates EMUI 10.1 upgrade plans in eight regions as rollout begins winding down

Huawei has updated its EMUI 10.1 upgrade plans in eight regions. The company now claims to have finished rolling out its latest OS in Canada and Western Europe following its completion in Japan. Other regions like Africa, Central ...

Alex Alderson, 01 Sep 2020 13:23

Realme X7 Pro and X7 launched: MediaTek Dimensity 1000+ for the Pro model starting under US$400

Realme has now launched its two newest devices, the Realme X7 and Realme X7 Pro. Both devices are powered by MediaTek 5G chipsets, with the Realme X7's Dimensity 800U matching the Snapdragon 765G and the Realme X7 Pro's Dimensity ...

Ricci Rox, 01 Sep 2020 13:12

The Mi 10 Youth Doraemon Edition. (Source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi brightens its lineup with the Mi 10 Youth Doraemon Edition

Xiaomi has now launched a "new" smartphone in the form of the Mi 10 Youth Doraemon Edition. The Mi 10 Youth Doraemon Edition offers the phone in a Doraemon box with a packed-in Doraemon figure and phone case. MSRP remains unchange...

Ricci Rox, 01 Sep 2020 11:39

The Redmi Note 9 Pro is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Redmi Note 9, Redmi Note 9 Pro, and Redmi 9A join alleged list of Xiaomi devices being internally tested for Android 11 update

A supposed list of Xiaomi and Redmi smartphones in connection with the Android 11 update has recently been altered. Now, the Redmi Note 9, Redmi Note 9 Pro (global), and Redmi 9A are reportedly at the internal testing phase. There...

Daniel R Deakin, 01 Sep 2020 01:42

Poco sets a date for the global launch of the X3

Poco has been hinting that the upcoming X3 may be a phone to take on the OnePlus Nord in its mid-range category. The brand has just sent out press invitations for this phone's worldwide launch. It will be a virtual event that will...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 01 Sep 2020 00:51

A render based on OPPO's new patent. (Source: LetsGoDigital)

OPPO patents a clamshell foldable phone with the screen on the outside

Samsung has captivated some tech enthusiasts with its Galaxy Z Flip neo-clamshell phone, the second of its kind to be foldable. Now, a different mobile device company, OPPO, has designed one much like it, but in reverse. Its scree...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 31 Aug 2020 21:13

The Xiaomi Mi A2 has received a new update. (Image source: Xiaomi)

The Xiaomi Mi A2 joins the Mi A2 Lite with a new update

The Xiaomi Mi A2 has received a new update. The new update, called V11.0.13.0.QDIMIXM, upgrades the device to the August 2020 set of security patches. There are complaints of Android 10 still be a buggy experience for the Mi A2, t...

Alex Alderson, 31 Aug 2020 20:43

Qualcomm and its 5G broadband partners claim to have completed the world's longest-range mmWave data call

mmWave is a sub-type of 5G associated with the potential for ultra-high speeds. However, it is also lumbered with a perception of being unreliable due to weak reception. Qualcomm, Ericsson and Casa Systems seek to change that with...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 31 Aug 2020 20:33

The Snapdragon 732G is Qualcomm's newest mid-range gaming SoC

Qualcomm confirms that the Snapdragon 732G will make its debut alongside a Poco phone

Qualcomm has lifted the veil off its newest mid-ranger. The Snapdragon 732G comes with two high-performance Kyro 470 Gold cores, six Kyro 470 Silver cores, and an overclocked Adreno 618 GPU. It is billed to debut alongside a Poco ...

Anil Satyanarayana, 31 Aug 2020 17:22

The Xperia 5 II is arriving on September 17 in at least three colours. (Image source: Evan Blass)

Leaked Sony Xperia 5 II renders confirm more details of September-bound flagship as Geekbench listings with a Snapdragon 865 and 8 GB of RAM surface

A huge volume of Xperia 5 II renders have dropped, confirming yet more features of Sony's upcoming flagship smartphone. The three 12 MP rear-facing cameras from the Xperia 1 II will be making a return, as will 8 GB of RAM and a Sn...

Alex Alderson, 31 Aug 2020 16:48

Leaked Poco X3 renders. (Source: MIUI Turkiye)

The Poco X3 could be the first real Poco smartphone since the Poco F1

The Poco F1 rocked the world when it was launched back in 2018, with its incredible performance to price ratio setting up the young Poco brand for greatness. Two years after, that greatness is yet to be seen, but the upcoming Poco...

Ricci Rox, 31 Aug 2020 15:50

Samsung's next-generation of RAM is in production and set for the Galaxy S21. (Image: Samsung)

Samsung's new 16 Gb LPDDR5 RAM headed for Galaxy S21 goes into mass production

Samsung has announced that it has started fabricating 16-gigabit LPDDR5 RAM for mobile devices. Samsung claims that its new fabrication process is a breakthrough in RAM scaling as well as bandwidth. Expect to see the new RAM in Sa...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 31 Aug 2020 12:30

The Samsung Wireless Charger Pad Trio render. (Source: Evan Blass)

Samsung is tipped to release a new, multi-device wireless charger

Samsung's Wireless Charger Duo is a device that allows a phone and a smartwatch to charge simultaneously using the Qi standard. Now, Evan Blass asserts the OEM has come up with a new generation of this product. Called the Wireless...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 31 Aug 2020 00:43

Xiaomi will launch the Mi Band 5 and Mi Watch Revolve in India soon: new leak

A respected leaker has reportedly let it be known that the successor to the Mi Band 4 will be unleashed on the Indian market soon. It will apparently be joined there by the Mi Watch Revolve, the global version of Xiaomi's first ro...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 31 Aug 2020 00:08

The Samsung Galaxy Note 9 was praised for its big battery and sturdy build. (Image source: Samsung)

Samsung Galaxy Note 9, Galaxy S9, and Galaxy S9+ likely to get trimmed-down version of One UI 2.5 soon

The Samsung Galaxy Note 9, Galaxy S9, and Galaxy S9+ smartphones are likely to receive a cut-down version of the One UI 2.5 Android skin when it becomes available, due to hardware constraints. Samsung has been praised for offering...

Daniel R Deakin, 30 Aug 2020 22:59

The Realme 7 Pro will be launched on September 3. (Source: Realme)

Upcoming Realme 7 Pro aims squarely at the Redmi Note 9 Pro with a Snapdragon 720G

Realme will launch the Realme 7 and Realme 7 Pro on September 3. Details of the device have now been revealed, showing a phone aimed straight at the heart of the Redmi Note 9 Pro and even successfully outperforming it in some key ...

Ricci Rox, 30 Aug 2020 21:02

The Galaxy S20 FE is Samsung's upcoming affordable flagship

Leak suggests that the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE will retail at US$699

The Samsung Galaxy S20 Fan Edition will allegedly retail at US$699, says a leaker. However, it is unclear if that price is for the 4G or 5G variant of the phone. It will likely be released alongside the Galaxy Z Fold 2 in Septembe...

Anil Satyanarayana, 30 Aug 2020 20:39

Crystal Chronicles' Remastered Edition has been released. (Source: YouTube)

Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles Remastered Edition becomes available for various platforms

Square Enix has announced that the remastered Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles title has gone live. It has PS4, Nintendo Switch, Android and iOS versions, across which gamers can form teams and explore all the dungeons. It also ha...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 30 Aug 2020 19:34

The Galaxy M51 is now live on a Samsung web-store. (Source: Samsung)

The Galaxy M51 is now up for pre-order on Samsung Germany's website

The Galaxy M51 has finally been confirmed as a smartphone that is soon to be released. It is now avaialble to pre-order, albeit only via Samsung's German website. However, it is also currently being teased on Amazon India, suggest...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 30 Aug 2020 18:52

MIUI 12 update for the Redmi Note 8 delayed yet again

The Redmi Note 8 was tipped to receive the MIUI 12 and Android 10 update in August. That doesn't look to be feasible anymore, though, with official channels announcing that the MIUI 12 update for the phone, alongside those of the ...

Ricci Rox, 30 Aug 2020 08:17

Huawei may not ship HarmonyOS phones. (Source: Huawei)

No HarmonyOS smartphone until 2021: Huawei CEO

Huawei has been rumored to release the first phone with HarmonyOS - its contingency against the loss of access to Android - out of the box by the end of 2020. However, the CEO of its Consumer Business Group has reportedly confirme...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 30 Aug 2020 00:37

The new skyBOX portable SSD. (Source: Indiegogo)

The skyBOX is a "credit-card-sized" wireless portable SSD that is now available on Indiegogo

HyperAccessory is a start-up that purports to pack the advantages of on-the-go storage with top-end data transfers into a form-factor with the footprint of the average bank-card. This skyBOX also features Wi-Fi 6, alongside capaci...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 29 Aug 2020 19:46

The LG 'Wing' caught in the wild ahead of a fall lauch at around US$1,000. (Image: Android Authority)

LG Wing launching in the fall for $1K

LG’s innovative twist-out ‘Wing’ phone will be coming to market as soon as this fall. Moreover, it will be priced at around US$1,000 which seems reasonable for a device sporting two displays.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 29 Aug 2020 14:41