Smartphone

Bixby is Samsung's AI assistant. (Source: Samsung)

Samsung is reportedly under renewed pressure to ditch Bixby

Samsung is one of a minority of Android OEMs that bake its own in-house personal assistant into its mobile UI. However, some parties might prefer it did otherwise, not the least of which is Google. That company is reportedly offer...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 29 Jul 2020 22:57

The Mi A2 and Mi A2 Lite are unlikely to ever support native screen recording. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Mi A2 and Mi A2 Lite are unlikely to get native screen recorders

The Xiaomi Mi A3 may be set to receive native screen recorder functionality with Android 11. However, it looks like the Mi A2 and Mi A2 Lite will miss out.

Alex Alderson, 29 Jul 2020 18:46

OnePlus is unlikely to release the Nord in the US. (Image source: OnePlus)

Possible OnePlus 8T spotted on Geekbench with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 Plus and 8 GB of RAM as OnePlus hints at US-exclusive Nord smartphone

The OnePlus Nord has coveted plenty of press in the last few weeks, but the company has already hinted that it plans to release another device in the US. Geekbench may have just offered a first whiff of the OnePlus 8T too. Unsurpr...

Alex Alderson, 29 Jul 2020 17:25

The Mi 10 and Mi 10 Lite have now received MIUI 12 in Europe. (Image source: Xiaomi)

MIUI 12 updates commence for the Xiaomi Mi 10 and Mi 10 Lite as Android 10 reaches the Redmi 8A

Xiaomi is not messing about with the rollout of MIUI 12 as it has brought two more devices onto its new OS. This time it is the Mi 10 and Mi 10 Lite in Europe, which follow the likes of the Mi 9 and Redmi K20 series. The Redmi 8A ...

Alex Alderson, 29 Jul 2020 17:09

The Galaxy Z Fold 2 5G has been caught live in the wild ahead of its August 5 reveal. (Image: @hwangmh01/Twitter)

Galaxy Z Fold 2 caught in the wild ahead of August 5 launch

Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 2 5G has been caught in the wild in a live photo. The device is the sequel to the contentious Galaxy Fold but picks up the ‘Z’ branding of the flip as expected but its lengthy name is quite the mouthful....

Sanjiv Sathiah, 29 Jul 2020 12:53

The July 2020 Android security patch seems to have broken some Samsung Galaxy Note 8 phones

Some Galaxy Note 8 users are unable to connect to mobile networks after installing the July 2020 Android security patch

Some Samsung Galaxy Note 8 users cannot connect to mobile networks after installing the July 2020 Android security patch. The phone refuses to detect a SIM card outright. An OTA update is required to fix the issue as standard trou...

Anil Satyanarayana, 29 Jul 2020 10:02

The Lepow Z1-Gamut portable monitor. (Source: Lepow)

Lepow announces the new Z1-Gamut USB type C portable monitor

The latest portable monitor from Lepow has an FHD resolution and a USB type C input, as does its predecessor. However, this generation covers 100% of the sRGB color gamut and an improved brightness level. It also has dual stereo s...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 29 Jul 2020 00:04

The Mi 10 Pro+ smashes the competition with a 687,000 AnTuTu score, potentially hinting at a Snapdragon 865 Plus

The Mi 10 Pro+ is expected to be released sometime next month and has now made an appearance on AnTuTu. The phone is shown with a score of over 687,000, which, interestingly, is higher than with we saw from the Snapdragon 865 Plus...

Ricci Rox, 28 Jul 2020 23:46

The CTA announces CES 2021, and that it will be 100% virtual

The Consumer Technology Association (CTA) has announced that there will be a Consumer Electronics Show (CES) scheduled for January 2021. However, it will not be held in Las Vegas as usual: instead, an "all-digital" experience is p...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 28 Jul 2020 18:37

Huawei has expanded the rollout of EMUI 10.1 in multiple regions. (Image source: Huawei)

Huawei announces EMUI 10.1 upgrade plan expansion for nine regions

Huawei has expanded the rollout of EMUI 10.1 in multiple regions. The expansion builds on the company's previous upgrade plans for Western Europe, North Eastern Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Russia, Central Asia, Canada, Japan ...

Alex Alderson, 28 Jul 2020 18:32

The Sony Xperia 1 II now supports RAW. (Image source: Sony)

The Sony Xperia 1 II finally supports the RAW image format

The Xperia 1 II has some impressive camera capabilities, upon which Sony has improved with a new update for the device. Currently rolling out in multiple regions, albeit only for single-SIM versions, the update adds RAW image form...

Alex Alderson, 28 Jul 2020 17:52

OnePlus released the OnePlus One in 2014. (Image source: The Next Web)

The OnePlus One will receive the official Lineage OS 17.1 Android 10 update

The OnePlus One remains a fan favourite all these years on, and it is set to receive official Lineage OS 17.1 updates. The community developed OS is based on Android 10, which is the sixth major OS update for the OnePlus One since...

Alex Alderson, 28 Jul 2020 17:01

The Note 20 series may start at an absurdly high price of €999/US$999. (Image source: Ishan Agarwal)

New leak reveals huge price tags for the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 series; Indian release date offered too

A new leak has revealed the price tags for the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 series, and they are on the high side. A release date for India has been leaked too, as has pricing for the Galaxy Buds Live.

Alex Alderson, 28 Jul 2020 13:29

Micromax reportedly working on three MediaTek-powered smartphones for the Indian market

A report states that Micromax is working on three new smartphones for the Indian market. The devices will be unveiled sometime in September and will come with MediaTek chips. Prices will range between INR 7,000 (US$93) and INR 15,...

Anil Satyanarayana, 28 Jul 2020 13:28

The new Xiaomi Mi Charger 33 W can be used with Apple MacBooks. (Image source: Xiaomi)

New Xiaomi Mi Charger 33 W can charge a Redmi K30 Pro to 100% in 63 minutes and costs just 69 yuan (US$10)

Xiaomi has a new “hot launch” in its product pages with the Mi Charger 33 W accessory. The charger can be used with smartphones like the Xiaomi Mi 10, Redmi K30 Pro, and Redmi 10X Pro, and it can be used with iPads and MacBooks. T...

Daniel R Deakin, 28 Jul 2020 11:52

Galaxy Note 20 and Galaxy Note 20 Ultra's Indian prices have been revealed

The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra will reportedly cost a whopping INR 105,999 (US$1418) in India

A leak has shed some light on the Galaxy Note 20 and Galaxy Note 20 Ultra's price in India. The former will cost INR 77,990 (US$1,043), while the latter will retail at INR 105,999 (US$1,418). Both phones will very likely come with...

Anil Satyanarayana, 28 Jul 2020 10:09

The Gionee smartphone features a massive 10000 mAh battery (Image source: Gizmochina)

Is that a phone or a power bank? Ludicrous 10000 mAh Gionee phone turns up on TENAA

A new Gionee smartphone was listed recently on TENAA and features what appears to be a gigantic 10000 mAh battery. This is one of the highest battery capacities we’ve seen on a smartphone and indicates that the device might double...

Arjun Krishna Lal, 28 Jul 2020 08:48

Accell USB-C to USB-A 3.1 Gen. 2 adapter costs $14.99, feels better and of higher quality than cheap eBay alternatives

The manufacturer offers a wide range of computer accessories and docking stations that might come in handy especially for ultra-thin laptops where port options are becoming increasingly limited.

Allen Ngo, 28 Jul 2020 08:08

Xiaomi has now completed the MIUI 12 rollout for the Mi 9T Pro and Redmi K20 Pro. (Image source: Xiaomi)

MIUI 12 rollout extended for the Mi 9T Pro and Redmi K20 Pro as Redmi 9 gets upgraded to Xiaomi's latest OS; more Redmi 7A handsets are now eligible for Android 10 too

The rollout of MIUI 12 for the Mi 9T Pro and Redmi K20 Pro has been extended, meaning that all versions should now be eligible for the OS upgrade. The Redmi 9 has also been brought onto MIUI 12 ahead of its release in India, while...

Alex Alderson, 27 Jul 2020 22:44

The Motorola Razr 5G looks very similar to the 2019 Motorola Razr in these leaked renders (Image source: @evleaks)

All-new Motorola Razr 2020 5G “Odyssey” renders leak: updated Snapdragon 765 chipset and 48MP camera to compete with Samsung Galaxy Z Flip

Tipster @evleaks outed renders for the upcoming Motorola Razr 5G (or “Razr Odyssey”). The upcoming foldable smartphone offers little in the way of design improvements over the existing Motorola Razr, with a very similar screen la...

Arjun Krishna Lal, 27 Jul 2020 18:52

The Pixel 4a will now supposedly launch on August 3. (Image source: XDA Developers)

Leaker is "100%" confident of imminent Google Pixel 4a release date

There have been multiple proposed release dates for the Pixel 4a, Google's mid-range successor to the popular Pixel 3a. While May 12 was likely the original release date for the Pixel 4a, Jon Prosser is now "100%" on a new date.

Alex Alderson, 27 Jul 2020 18:23

The YouTuber bent and broke the OnePlus Nord’s frame with his bare hands (Image source: JerryRigEverything)

Viewer discretion advised: OnePlus Nord bends and breaks bare-handed in painful durability test, highlighting potential cut corners

YouTuber JerryRigEverything subjected the OnePlus Nord to a durability test with less than stellar results. The OnePlus Nord’s frame bends then breaks in the painful test, raising questions about long-term durability and highlight...

Arjun Krishna Lal, 27 Jul 2020 15:58

Poco X2's MIUI 12 update will likely land in August. (Image Source: Amazon)

Poco X2 owners miffed at not receiving MIUI 12; Xiaomi confirms update will likely arrive in August but provides no ETA

The Poco X2 is likely to get the stable MIUI 12 update sometime in August as confirmed by a moderator in the official Poco India Telegram channel. This response comes in the wake of many users querying the company on Twitter, espe...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 27 Jul 2020 14:24

The Redmi Note 8 Pro is powered by a MediaTek Helio G90T processor. (Image source: Xiaomi)

New MIUI 12 update for Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro now available for Mi Pilot testers in India

A new MIUI 12 software update has started rolling out for participants in the Mi Pilot program who are testing the overlay on Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro devices in India. This update indicates that a wider rollout for Redmi Note 8 Pr...

Daniel R Deakin, 27 Jul 2020 13:49

The Galaxy M01 Core is Samsung's most affordable smartphone of 2020 so far

Samsung's entry-level Galaxy M01 Core smartphone launched in India; prices start at INR 5,499 (US$73)

Samsung has released what appears to be its most affordable offering of 2020. The Galaxy M01 Core comes with a 5.3-inch TFT panel, a MediaTek MT6739 SoC, up to 2GB of RAM and 32GB of storage, and a 3,000mAh battery. Prices start a...

Anil Satyanarayana, 27 Jul 2020 13:29

Xiaomi smartphone with integrated wireless headset. (Image source: LetsGoDigital)

Xiaomi smartphone with built-in wireless earbuds is the latest curious patent innovation from the Mi Mix maker

Xiaomi could be contemplating producing a smartphone, possibly as part of the innovative Mi Mix line, which actually integrates wireless earbuds into the top edge. It’s an intriguing concept along the lines of how Samsung Galaxy N...

Daniel R Deakin, 27 Jul 2020 12:11

Samsung will not use it's latest ISOCELL GN1 sensor on the Galaxy S20 Fan Edition

Leak suggests that the Galaxy S20 Fan Edition will come with a 12MP IMX555 sensor

The upcoming Samsung Galaxy S20 Fan Edition will reportedly use the Galaxy S20's 12MP Sony IMX555 image sensor. It was suggested earlier that the device would come with Samsung's in-house 50MP ISOCELL GN1 sensor. The last-minute c...

Anil Satyanarayana, 27 Jul 2020 11:44

The Black Shark 3 offered mediocre battery life in our tests. (Source: Xiaomi)

Black Shark 3S gaming phone set to debut on July 31

Xiaomi has confirmed that it's set to launch a new gaming phone on July 31. The new phone, the Black Shark 3S, will succeed the Black Shark 3, and is expected to feature a Snapdragon 865 Plus as well as a competitive AMOLED displa...

Ricci Rox, 27 Jul 2020 11:41

The Redmi 9 seems likely to be launched in India on August 4. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Redmi 9 launch teased for India: Budget Xiaomi smartphone with MIUI 11, MediaTek Helio G80 processor, and quad-camera setup

Redmi has been teasing a new upcoming smartphone launch for the Indian market, which seems more than likely to be the Redmi 9 device. The budget smartphone from Xiaomi is packed with decent features considering its affordable pric...

Daniel R Deakin, 27 Jul 2020 11:05

PUBG Mobile might get banned in India soon

PUBG Mobile likely to get banned in India along with over 200 Chinese-origin apps

The Indian Government is looking at banning even more Chinese-origin apps. Over 200 apps are on the list, with the most prominent one being PUBG Mobile. Games like Call of Duty: Mobile, Clash of Clans, and Clash Royale are likely ...

Anil Satyanarayana, 27 Jul 2020 08:51

The Redmi 10X Pro in stunning Liquid Silver. (Source: Ice Universe)

Xiaomi releases the Redmi K30 Pro and Redmi 10X Pro in two new striking color options

Xiaomi has now released two of its phones, the Redmi K30 Pro 5G and the Redmi 10X Pro 5G, in new, striking color options. The Redmi K30 Pro now comes in a stunning "Aqua Sky", while the Redmi 10X Pro is available in an even more e...

Ricci Rox, 27 Jul 2020 05:35

Samsung may be playing its fake zoom games again with the Galaxy Note 20 series. (Image source: Samsung)

Updated | Galaxy Note 20 series: Samsung may be playing its fake zoom games again and is re-using multiple cameras from the Galaxy S20 series

Samsung came in for plenty of criticism for the zoom capabilities of the Galaxy 20 series. However, leaked camera specifications for the Galaxy Note 20 and Galaxy Note 20 Ultra suggest that the South Korean company is up to the sa...

Alex Alderson, 27 Jul 2020 00:05

The new Red Magic Wi-Fi 6 router. (Source: Weibo)

Nubia has some odd yet appropriate companion devices for the rumored Red Magic 5S launch

The smartphone OEM Nubia has announced a new launch event for devices to be sold under its 'gaming' brand Red Magic. They include the rumored overclockable phone the 5S. However, they also apparently include less typical debuts fo...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 26 Jul 2020 19:49

The new Samsung AKG Y600NC. (Source: Samsung)

Samsung releases its new AKG-tuned wireless headphones in ANC and on-ear varieties

Samsung has announced new headphones branded and optimized by AKG. The Y600NCs are the more premium of the two, and come with active noise cancellation (ANC) and an innovative rotating ear-cup for volume control. The Y400s, on the...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 26 Jul 2020 18:55

The Redmi Note 9 is a much worse performer. (Source: Xiaomi)

Redmi Note 9 vs Redmi Note 9 Pro: Does the Snapdragon 720G-powered Pro model truly offer Pro performance?

The top-spec Redmi Note 9 and the cheapest Redmi Note 9 Pro are priced right about US$20 apart. What does US$20 extra get you in a segment where every dollar counts? Hop in to find out how the Redmi Note 9 performs versus the more...

Ricci Rox, 26 Jul 2020 17:05

The Huawei P40 Pro Plus also gets a discount. (Source: Huawei)

Huawei P40 Pro, P30 Pro, Mate 30 Pro, others see price tags slashed by up to US$150

For some reason, Huawei has suddenly started selling its phones for cheaper in China. The company is currently discounting most of its current lineup—including the P40 Pro Plus—by up to US$150. This also means the P30 Pro can now ...

Ricci Rox, 26 Jul 2020 15:43

The Xiaomi Bcase ring light comes in either pink or white. (Image source: Xiaomi/Youpin)

Xiaomi Bcase ring light with adjustable stand should help you take perfect portrait shots and costs just 159 yuan (US$23)

A new Xiaomi product has appeared on the OEM’s crowdfunding site Youpin in the form of the Bcase ring light, which is an all-in-one photography accessory with an adjustable stand. The portable Xiaomi ring light comes with LED ligh...

Daniel R Deakin, 26 Jul 2020 14:18

Upcoming Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro+ potentially set for August launch

There have been rumors of an upcoming Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro+ and new information appears to have given the first solid clue as to when the phone will be released. Supposedly, the phone will be launched next month and will be placed and...

Ricci Rox, 26 Jul 2020 14:10

Gorilla Glass Victus is the first from Corning to deliver significant improvements in both drop and scratch resistance. (Image: Corning)

Gorilla Glass Victus delivers significant improvements to both drop and scratch resistance for the first time

Corning’s next-generation Gorilla Glass for premium smartphones, tablets and laptops is official. The sequel to Gorilla Glass 6 is called Gorilla Glass Victus and brings combines the best features of Gorilla Glass 6 and Gorilla Gl...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 26 Jul 2020 12:35

The Nokia 8.3. (Source: HMD Global via Clove)

The Nokia 8.3, Nokia 7.3, and Nokia 6.3 all draw closer to release

HMD Global is set to launch a bunch of smartphones in the coming months. Of the lot, the Nokia 2.4, Nokia 6.3, Nokia 7.3, and Nokia 8.3 have all been spotted on certification websites, with the first three likely slated to be laun...

Ricci Rox, 26 Jul 2020 12:04

Xiaomi temporarily halts MIUI 12 rollout for the Mi 9T in several regions

The Mi 9T has received several MIUI 12 updates as it was one of the first phones to get a taste of MIUI 12. Owners of the phone in some regions will now have to wait a while for their next update, however, as Xiaomi has temporaril...

Ricci Rox, 26 Jul 2020 11:19

The Realme V5's first teaser image. (Source: Weibo)

The Realme V5 is officially the first in a new series of new smartphones

Realme has been hyping a new line of smartphones that it may launch at IFA 2020 Special Edition. An executive from this brand has now confirmed that it is to be called the V series, and that the V5 will be its inaugural release. T...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 25 Jul 2020 22:24

The Samsung Galaxy A41. (Source: Samsung)

The Samsung Galaxy A42 might launch in 4G and 5G flavors

Samsung's Galaxy A41 made its debut not so long ago; however, that has not stopped rumors about its successor springing up already. According to one leak, it is to get variants with a 5G-capable SoC. Another states that it may hav...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 25 Jul 2020 21:38

The upcoming OnePlus 8T will likely sport a 64 MP camera.

OnePlus 8T and OnePlus 8T Pro could be in the works, camera app teardown points to a 64 MP shooter that takes "highly detailed" shots

OnePlus may be working on a OnePlus 8T and 8T Pro mid-year refresh. The first clues for this come from a code snippet pertaining to the latest version of the OnePlus Camera app, which includes references to a 64 MP shooting mode. ...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 25 Jul 2020 18:57

Every major OEM in the US smartphone market saw losses recently. (Source: Counterpoint Research)

The US smartphone market declined by 25% in the second quarter of 2020

The volume of sales completed in the US smartphone market fell by 25% year-on-year (YoY) in 2020's second quarter (2Q2020). This was attributed to the effect of Covid-19-related lockdowns, and on a tendency to buy phones through c...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 25 Jul 2020 18:23

MediaTek may keep its 5G SoC momentum going into 2021. (Source: MediaTek)

Dimensity 2000: early leaks point to a 2021 launch and "significant" gains for the second-gen MediaTek flagship SoC series

A new report indicates that MediaTek is gearing up to release a new top-end processor in the second quarter of 2021 (2Q2021) that, based on its alleged name, would be a direct successor to the Dimensity 1000 chipset. It is also ex...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 25 Jul 2020 17:24

Global stable MIUI 12 update arrives for the Poco F2 Pro; MIUI 12 build finally starts seeding to the Mi Note 10

The Poco F2 Pro is now receiving the official MIUI 12 update around the world. It's the global stable update and is rolling out to owners across Europe and Indonesia, with a specific build for Russian users. The Mi Note 10 is now ...

Ricci Rox, 25 Jul 2020 13:58