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The August security patch has now been issued to the Mi A2 Lite. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite receives a new update

The Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite has received a new update. The update brings the August security patch to the device and is arriving as an OTA. Xiaomi is rolling out the update to global handsets, albeit on a partial release for the time be...

Alex Alderson, 18 Aug 2020 19:45

The Note 20 Ultra does not stand up well when exposed to a naked flame. (Image source: JerryRigEverything)

Note 20 Ultra: The display in Samsung's latest flagship is not a fan of flames

The first smartphone with Corning Gorilla Glass 7, better known as Gorilla Glass Victus, has passed through the hands of JerryRigEverything with less than flying colours. While the Note 20 Ultra may be structurally sound, its AMOL...

Alex Alderson, 18 Aug 2020 18:52

The Redmi K30 Ultra is one of the first smartphones to feature MediaTek's Dimensity 1000+ chipset. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Redmi K30 Ultra teardown reveals the scale of the copper vapour chamber cooling system in Xiaomi's latest smartphone

The Redmi K30 Ultra has been torn down, revealing the complex interior of Xiaomi's Dimensity 1000+ powered smartphone. The teardown confirms the device's large vapour chamber cooling system, which measures almost 3,500 mm².

Alex Alderson, 18 Aug 2020 18:45

The Asus ZenFone 7 duo will be released on August 26

Asus ZenFone 7 Pro: Snapdragon 865 Plus-powered affordable flagship will allegedly retail at €499

Prolific leaker Roland Quandt has revealed the upcoming Asus ZenFone 7 Pro's retail price. The base variant of the phone with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage will allegedly cost €499. It shouldn't be long before we know for sure, ...

Anil Satyanarayana, 18 Aug 2020 18:21

The Galaxy S20 FE will arrive in six colours. (Image source: Evan Blass)

Samsung has a colourful surprise in store for fans of affordable flagship smartphones

If paying US$1,000 for the plastic Galaxy Note 20 does not do it for you, then Samsung has a colour surprise for those who are willing to wait a few months before upgrading to their next smartphone. The device in question will arr...

Alex Alderson, 18 Aug 2020 17:45

Sorry, Galaxy A70 owners. (Source: Trusted Reviews)

Samsung reveals the official list of devices to get three OS updates: Galaxy A50 and Galaxy A70 fail to make the cut

Samsung has now released the official list of phones that will enjoy its new policy of providing three major OS updates. The usual suspects are there, along with the Galaxy A51, Galaxy A71, and Galaxy A90 as hypothesized. The A50 ...

Ricci Rox, 18 Aug 2020 17:36

Softbank may have overinvested in ARM and is clearly well aware of the Chinese "rogue" CEO. (Image Source: Nyob.news)

Why is Softbank rushing to sell ARM? Softbank overinvesting in the wrong business areas and the Chinese ARM branch "going rogue" among the possible reasons

If Nvidia manages to buy ARM, team green will certainly have its hands full with all sorts of inherent problems in addition to all the other competing ARM clients that demand equal access to current IPs and future technologies. On...

Bogdan Solca, 18 Aug 2020 16:04

MIUI 12 is no longer available for the Xiaomi Redmi 9. (Image source: Xiaomi)

MIUI 12 upgrade rolled back for the Xiaomi Redmi 9 as a new MIUI 11 update arrives in its place

Xiaomi has rolled back the MIUI 12 upgrade for the Redmi 9, which the company began issuing late last month. In its place comes a fresh version of MIUI 11. The new update is rolling out to handsets now.

Alex Alderson, 18 Aug 2020 12:56

The Dimensity 800U is MediaTek's newest mid-range SoC

The Dimensity 800U is MediaTek's newest 5G-ready SoC intended for mid-range smartphones

The Dimensity 800U is MediaTek's newest 5G-ready SoC. It comes with two Cortex-A76 cores (2.4GHz), six Cortex-A55 cores (2.0Ghz,) and an ARM Mali-G57 GPU. Other features include support for 120Hz HDR 10+ displays, sub-6GHz SA and ...

Anil Satyanarayana, 18 Aug 2020 03:00

The future of the Kirin SoC series is now in severe doubt. (Source: Huawei)

Huawei's access to suppliers is further curtailed by the US administration

The US government has just increased the number of companies associated with the OEM Huawei on its economic blacklist to 152. This has reportedly been done in order to ensure the electronics giant cannot use American technology or...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 18 Aug 2020 02:22

The next OnePlus charger may not be that special. (Source: YouTube)

More signs of a future with budget OnePlus phones surface in a new leak

TUV Rheinland has reportedly certified a new OnePlus charger. However, it is not a super-powered Warp Charge variant as normal for this brand, but supports more conventional 18 watt (W) speeds instead. This, then, may be a new hin...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 18 Aug 2020 00:59

The Galaxy M31s may be headed for a new market. (Source: Samsung)

The Samsung Galaxy M31s may be headed for its first European market

The Samsung Galaxy M31s is a mid-ranger that has thrived in its main market (India) due to its extra-large 6000mAh battery. Now, it seems this same screen-time champion is headed to Italy. The OEM's division in this country seems ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 17 Aug 2020 23:51

The Mi 8 Explorer Edition can now be upgraded to MIUI 12. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Mi 8 Explorer Edition and Mi 9 Lite gain MIUI 12 update as Xiaomi expands upgrade eligibility for the Mi 9 SE

The Mi 8 Explorer Edition, Mi 9 Lite and Mi 9 SE have all grabbed the MIUI 12 update. The update is rolling out to the Global, European and Russian versions of the Mi 9 SE.

Alex Alderson, 17 Aug 2020 22:36

The Nokia 8.3 5G is one of six devices that HMD Global is releasing before the end of the year. (Image source: HMD Global)

The Nokia 2.4, Nokia 3.4 and Nokia 8.3 5G are right around the corner as the Nokia 6.3, Nokia 7.3 5G and Nokia 9.3 PureView remain on track for Q4 2020 release

The unveiling of the Nokia 2.4, Nokia 3.4 and Nokia 8.3 5G are imminent, according to a new rumour. The trio of devices will be joined next quarter by the Nokia 6.3, Nokia 7.3 5G and Nokia 9.3 PureView too.

Alex Alderson, 17 Aug 2020 21:06

EMUI 10.1 is on the verge of being replaced by EMUI 11. (Image source: Huawei)

Huawei refreshes EMUI 10.1 upgrade plans in four regions

Huawei has updated its EMUI 10.1 upgrade plans for Africa, the Middle East, Western Europe and North-East Europe. The OS upgrade has now commenced for almost all handsets, albeit only those that Huawei has deemed capable of runnin...

Alex Alderson, 17 Aug 2020 20:59

Xiaomi has torn down the Mi 10 Ultra to reveal its complex interior. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Mi 10 Ultra teardown reveals the impressive hardware of Xiaomi's latest flagship smartphone

Xiaomi has published a teardown video of the Mi 10 Ultra, and boy is there a lot of copper. The battery in the Mi 10 Ultra should be simple to replace thanks to the inclusion of battery pull tabs, while the size of the device's pe...

Alex Alderson, 17 Aug 2020 20:52

The new Chargeasap Omega. (Source: Kickstarter)

Chargeasap's new up-to-200W USB type C power brick garners over US$450,000 on Kickstarter

Chargeasap, the maker of the Indiegogo hit the Flash power bank, is back on crowdfunding with another potentially groundbreaking power accessory. This Omega wall-wart has 2 versions: one that rated to charge at up to 100 watts (W)...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 17 Aug 2020 19:02

The iQOO 5 Pro is the world's latest Snapdragon 865 phone with a 120Hz screen and 120W charging

The iQOO 5 series is a new line from this Vivo sub-brand that has been hyped with its novel spec of 120 watt charging. Now, on their launch, it is revealed that the Pro variant is the one with this new ability. However, the iQOO 5...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 17 Aug 2020 18:22

The Google Pixel 5 may have terrible battery life. (Image source: XDA Developers)

Underwhelming specifications for the Google Pixel 5 leak: A miniature battery with a high-resolution and high-refresh-rate QHD+ display?

Additional specifications about the Pixel 5 have leaked online. Apparently, Google will equip the Pixel 5 with a QHD+ display, which reportedly supports a 120 Hz refresh rate. The Snapdragon 765G-powered device will be underpinned...

Alex Alderson, 17 Aug 2020 17:52

Here's what the Samsung Galaxy S20 Fan Edition 5G will look like

Here's our first look at the Samsung Galaxy S20 Fan Edition 5G

We now have an idea about the Galaxy S20 Fan Edition 5G's looks, thanks to some renders of the device that showed up online. The renders confirm that the phone will come with three rear camera sensors and a hole-punch selfie camer...

Anil Satyanarayana, 17 Aug 2020 15:48

The Asus Zenfone 6. (Source: AndroidPit)

Asus Zenfone 7 series finally confirmed for August 26 launch

The Asus Zenfone 7 series finally has a launch date: August 26. Asus is expected to unveil two phones on that date—the Zenfone 7 and Zenfone 7 Pro—with the phones slated to take on the OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro, while being a ta...

Ricci Rox, 17 Aug 2020 13:56

The world's first smartphone with under-display selfie cam will launch September 1. (Image: ZTE)

ZTE's Axon 20 5G smartphone with under-display selfie camera to launch on September 1

The first smartphone to launch with an under-display selfie camera will launch on September 1. First seen in prototypes over the past twelve months or so, the ZTE Axon 20 5G will eschew punch-holes or pop-up cameras to achieve the...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 17 Aug 2020 12:11

The Moto G 5G Plus combines a huge 5,000 mAh battery with a Snapdragon 765 at an RRP of just under 350 Euros.

Gamers should not use the Motorola Moto G 5G - Anomalies with the Snapdragon 765

The Moto G 5G Plus proves to be a solid mid-range phone in our test. The Snapdragon 765's gaming performance suffers in the Motorola smartphone.

Marcus Herbrich, 16 Aug 2020 23:41

MediaTek's Dimensity series offers class-leading performance. (Source: MediaTek)

MediaTek Dimensity 820 vs Snapdragon 765G: MediaTek stamps its authority on the competition

At the moment, the Snapdragon 765G leads the rest of Qualcomm's pack below its flagship Snapdragon 800-series, so how does it perform when pitted against MediaTek's similarly positioned offering, the Dimensity 820?

Ricci Rox, 16 Aug 2020 23:09

The 120W iQOO 5 may look like this. (Source: Weibo via MySmartPrice)

The iQOO 5 is allegedly caught in a live-image leak ahead of its launch

iQOO is setting a whole new phone series up in order to introduce its latest and most powerful mobile-device charging standard, Flash Charge 120W, on August 17, 2020. However, one of these new products has allegedly been spoiled i...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 16 Aug 2020 15:54

The Wildfire E Lite's new leak. (Source: Google via MySmartPrice)

HTC is now rumored to launch the Wildfire E Lite, a study in basic Android phones, soon

A new listing on the Google Play Console reportedly points to the imminent launch of a new HTC Wildfire E series member. This Lite variant apparently runs on an appropriately budget MediaTek processor and has 2GB of RAM. It may ev...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 16 Aug 2020 15:31

The P30 Pro's days as a normal Android device may be numbered. (Source: Huawei)

Google's temporary license to work with Huawei has expired, which may be bad news for the OEM's older phones

Google applied for a temporary general license (TGL) in order to keep older Huawei devices compatible with its Android app ecosystem even after this OEM was placed on the US administration's Entity List in May 2019. However, this ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 16 Aug 2020 15:07

The Mi 10 Ultra ditched the Mi 10 Pro's 108 MP Samsung sensor in favor of an OmniVision sensor - Why?

While the Mi 10 and Mi 10 Pro both use the same 108 MP Samsung ISOCELL Bright HMX sensor, the new, improved Mi 10 Ultra sports a lower-res 48 MP sensor made by...OmniVision. There are reasons for that, of course.

Ricci Rox, 16 Aug 2020 14:55

The CAT S42 is a really cheap rugged smartphone with a few noteworthy limitations.

CAT S42: Cheaper than the predecessor, but is it better?

You can buy the new CAT S42, which is a classic rugged smartphone, for 250 Euros ($294). We have already reviewed the device and share the results of our review here.

Florian Schmitt, 16 Aug 2020 12:19

The Android 10 update for the Redmi Note 7 may have introduced some notable bugs

The Redmi Note 7 finally received the stable Android 10 update for the European models a few days ago. The update bears the build number "V11.0.1.0 QFGEUXM" and weighs 2.0 GB. Sadly, it also appears to come with a few bugs.

Ricci Rox, 16 Aug 2020 10:00

The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra in Mystic Bronze has been particularly popular. (Image source: Samsung)

Samsung Galaxy Note 20 pre-order numbers down on Galaxy Note 10 figures but still reach 1.17 million at the halfway point thanks to the Mystic Bronze Ultra

A report out of South Korea has stated that over 1.17 million devices from the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 series have now been pre-ordered, with a few days of the pre-order period still remaining. Although the Mystic Bronze Galaxy Not...

Daniel R Deakin, 15 Aug 2020 23:29

The Galaxy S20 Plus lacked a headphone jack. (Source: ZDNet)

New leak suggests a return of the 3.5mm headphone jack on the Samsung Galaxy S21 series

Word on the grapevine claims that Samsung could be set to bring back the 3.5mm headphone jack on the Galaxy S21 series, after ditching it for the Note 10, S20, and Note 20 lineups. Apparently, the company may do that to gauge how ...

Ricci Rox, 15 Aug 2020 22:45

The Huawei Mate 40 series could be unveiled in early September. (Image source: OnLeaks/Pricebaba)

Huawei Mate 40 and Mate 40 Pro specs and screen protectors leaked; prices for the Mate 40 Pro allegedly starting from 5,999 yuan (US$863)

A lot of supposed information about the upcoming Huawei Mate 40 series has been leaked, with more details appearing in regard to the specs of the Mate 40 and Mate 40 Pro. A few images of screen protectors for the phones have also ...

Daniel R Deakin, 15 Aug 2020 19:49

The Redmi K30 Ultra proves to be a monstrous hit as it sells 100,000 units in one minute

The Redmi K30 Ultra is the modern redefinition of value for money and it appears to already be a resounding success for Xiaomi, with the company confirming it took 100,000 orders for the device in just one minute when it went on f...

Ricci Rox, 15 Aug 2020 10:33

Telegram unveils video calling for its anniversary. (Source: Telegram)

Telegram celebrates its seventh anniversary with the announcement of video calling for Android

The popular messaging app Telegram marks its seventh year of business today (August 14, 2020). It has ushered this anniversary in along with a new feature: video calling. It now exists in alpha form, boasting picture-in-picture an...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 14 Aug 2020 23:31

The alleged OPPO A53's FCC label. (Source: FCC via MySmartPrice)

OPPO's two new "Bengal" phones are now rumored to drop soon in multiple markets

Recently, evidence of 2 new mobile devices from the OEM OPPO associated with a novel Qualcomm code-name surfaced on the Geekbench database. Now, both of their model numbers have reportedly appeared on those of several national reg...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 14 Aug 2020 20:30

A new leak hints at a Nokia 8.3 5G variant headed for Verizon

Geekbench 5 now lists a set of results for a "HMD Global Nokia 8 V 5G UW". The last part of this elongated name suggests that it can use Verizon's ultra-wideband (or UW) form of the latest mobile-data standard, and may thus be loc...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 14 Aug 2020 19:53

The Mi 8 Pro, Mi 8 Lite and Mi Max 3 have received their first MIUI 12 upgrades. (Image source: Expert Reviews)

The Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro, Mi 8 Lite and Mi Max 3 join the MIUI 12 brigade

Xiaomi has started upgrading three more devices to MIUI 12. The Mi 8 Pro, Mi 8 Lite and Mi Max 3 join the dozens of smartphones that have already received Xiaomi's latest OS.

Alex Alderson, 14 Aug 2020 19:34

The ZTE A20 5G will be the first smartphone with an under-screen camera. (Image source: TENAA via Sparrows News)

ZTE A20 5G: The first smartphone with an under-screen camera appears at the TENAA

The TENAA has certified the ZTE A20 5G, better known as the first smartphone with an under-screen camera. The rest of its hardware is not to be sniffed at either, like its 6.92-inch OLED panel, its 64 MP primary rear-facing camera...

Alex Alderson, 14 Aug 2020 18:10

The Pixel 4a and Pixel 4a (5G) may look identical. (Image source: Google)

Google Pixel 4a (5G) leak suggests 5.81-inch display and Snapdragon 765G SoC for US$499 handset

Rumour has it that the Pixel 4a (5G) will have the same screen as the Pixel 4a. Google is apparently swapping out the Snapdragon 730 for a Snapdragon 765G though, which will include a 5G modem. The Pixel 4a (5G) will start at US$4...

Alex Alderson, 14 Aug 2020 14:01

The Samsung Galaxy A71. (Source: Samsung)

Samsung Galaxy A71, Galaxy A90, Galaxy A51 potentially eligible for Android 13

Samsung recently announced that it would improve its long-term software support to three years for its flagship phones starting with the Galaxy S10 series. New information indicates such support may trickle down to the Galaxy A-se...

Ricci Rox, 14 Aug 2020 13:29

The MediaTek Dimensity 1000+ performs well. (Image source: MediaTek/Qualcomm/HiSilicon - edited)

Dimensity 1000+ vs Snapdragon 865 vs Kirin 990 5G: MediaTek's SoC demonstrates itself as a price-performance powerhouse in the Redmi K30 Ultra

The MediaTek Dimensity 1000+ in the new Redmi K30 Ultra has been put through a battery of tests alongside the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 and the HiSilicon Kirin 990 5G chips. The Dimensity 1000+ proved to be an affordable processing ...

Daniel R Deakin, 13 Aug 2020 21:08

Xiaomi will keep the Mi 10 Ultra and Redmi K30 Ultra exclusive to China

Updated | The Xiaomi Mi 10 Ultra and Redmi K30 Ultra will not be released globally

A report suggests that the Redmi K30 Ultra and Xiaomi Mi 10 Ultra will be exclusive to China. A Xiaomi representative has confirmed that the company doesn't plan on selling either handset internationally, even as a Poco device. ...

Anil Satyanarayana, 13 Aug 2020 19:56

The LG Q92 may arrive as early as August 21. (Image source: Google Play Console via MySmartPrice)

LG Q92 leaked again: Midrange smartphone may launch as early as August 21 and in three colours with a global launch planned for September

More details about the LG Q92 have leaked following the midrange device's sighting at the Google Play Console last month. According to the new leak, the LG Q92 could arrive on August 21 with 128 GB of storage, a Snapdragon 765G, 6...

Alex Alderson, 13 Aug 2020 19:24

One of these devices is the Pixel 5. (Image source: Google)

The Google Pixel 5 may actually be the US$699 successor to the Pixel 4 XL, not the Pixel 4

Rumour has it that the Pixel 5 will not be the successor to the compact Pixel 4. Instead, the device will be closer to the size of the Pixel 4 XL, which points towards it having a 6.67-inch and 120 Hz display. A US$699 starting pr...

Alex Alderson, 13 Aug 2020 19:16

The next Motorola Razr will be revealed on September 9. (Image source: Motorola)

Razr 2020 5G: Motorola confirms that it will "flip the smartphone experience once again" on September 9

The rumours were true; Motorola will be unveiling a new Razr smartphone this year. The follow-up to the Razr 2019 will arrive on September 9 and is rumoured to feature a Snapdragon 765G SoC, meaning that it will also support 5G co...

Alex Alderson, 13 Aug 2020 19:10

The Samsung Galaxy Fold — where do we go from here? (Image source: Samsung)

Thin bezels, under-display cameras, and foldables are overpriced stopgaps on the way to the post-smartphone paradigm

The rise of ultra-expensive foldable devices like the Samsung Galaxy Fold, Motorola Razr, and Apple’s rumoured iPhone/iPad hybrid underline a greater issue with the smartphone industry on the whole: the lack of genuine innovation ...

Column by Arjun Krishna Lal, 13 Aug 2020 19:05

The Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G will allegedly make its debut soon

Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G reportedly in the works; will allegedly make its debut in September 2020

Qualcomm is allegedly working on yet another mid-range Snapdragon 732G SoC. It is billed to come with two Kyro 430 Gold and six Kyro 470 Silver cores clocked at 2.3GHz and 1.8 GHz, respectively. The chip will reportedly make its d...

Anil Satyanarayana, 13 Aug 2020 17:37