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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

With the OnePlus Nord, the manufacturer wants to go back to its roots and make its fans happy.

OnePlus Nord – Hands-on and unboxing video of the budget flagship

It's back to its roots for OnePlus with the Nord: It should be a budget upper-class smartphone that makes high-end features affordable. We describe our first impression of the device here.

Florian Schmitt, 25 Jul 2020 02:35

Mozilla is bringing out a VPN. (Source: Mozilla)

Mozilla now offers its own VPN

Mozilla, the maker of Firefox, has announced that it is also stepping into the virtual private network (VPN) arena. This new product apparently has over 280 servers in over 30 different countries, and has a no-logging or -tracking...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 24 Jul 2020 23:58

The Black Shark 3 offers neat lighting effects on the back and blazing-fast performance

Xiaomi Black Shark 3: This black shark isn't a long-distance swimmer

With the Black Shark 3, Xiaomi has released a gaming phone that offers a convincing level of performance. If only it were able to last a little longer...

Florian Schmitt, 24 Jul 2020 23:53

The Redmi Note 7 Pro and the Mi 9 have vastly different software support. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro remains on Android 9.0 Pie and MIUI 11 in India with new update as Xiaomi finishes MIUI 12 upgrades for the Mi 9

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro has received another update in India, but the device remains on Android 9.0 Pie and MIUI 11. In comparison, some Redmi Note 7 and Redmi Note 7S handsets have already been upgraded to Android 10 and MIUI...

Alex Alderson, 24 Jul 2020 21:57

LG V60 ThinQ: Do not purchase LG's US$800 smartphone for its cameras

The LG V60 ThinQ has impressive hardware on paper, including a 6.8-inch OLED panel and a Snapdragon 865 SoC. However, its 64 MP primary camera sensor has been found wanting, with noisy images and a general lack of detail a theme o...

Alex Alderson, 24 Jul 2020 21:39

An alleged Red Magic 5S trailer. (Source: Weibo)

Red Magic may allow the user to do some GPU overclocking on its next smartphone

The reliable tipster Digital Chat Station claims that Nubia has a refresh of its Red Magic gaming phone flagship in the works. Called the 5S, it will apparently be capable of GPU overclocking. This means that, even though it is sl...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 24 Jul 2020 20:37

The Mi 9 SE is the latest device to start receiving MIUI 12. (Image source: Xiaomi)

MIUI 12 arrives on the Mi 9 SE; Pocophone F1 could be next for Xiaomi's OS update

MIUI 12 has made its debut on the Mi 9 SE, Xiaomi's diminutive mid-range smartphone. The update is rolling out to handsets now amid claims that the Pocophone F1 could be the next device to receive Xiaomi's new OS upgrade following...

Alex Alderson, 24 Jul 2020 18:21

Affordable and having a lot to offer: The Samsung Galaxy M31 is worth a look.

Samsung Galaxy M31 - The price bargain convinces in the test

The Galaxy M31 is affordable and offers a large battery as well as a bright display. We took a closer look at the device and summarize our test results for you here.

Florian Schmitt, 24 Jul 2020 17:07

EMUI 10.1 has removed call recording and photo resolution options for some devices. (Image source: HoyEnTEC)

EMUI 10.1: Complaints of OS update removing call recording and camera resolution options mount up

EMUI 10.1 may have introduced multiple features to Huawei's roster of devices, but there are reports of the OS update removing some functionality too. According to frustrated users, EMUI 10.1 has removed call recording and camera ...

Alex Alderson, 24 Jul 2020 16:23

The OnePlus Nord has already received two consecutive updates since launch. (Image Source: OnePlus)

OnePlus Nord has already received a couple of OTA updates; Support for OnePlus Buds and camera improvements in tow, 4G+5G dual SIM support to come later

The OnePlus Nord is yet to start retailing in stores but has already received a couple of updates that improve camera functionality and bring the phone up to date with the latest Google Android security patches. Also, the Nord alo...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 24 Jul 2020 15:12

The Realme X50 is now available for sale in Thailand

Realme X50 5G launched in Thailand; international launch likely to follow soon

The Realme X50 5G is finally available for purchase outside of China, but only in Thailand. It comes with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G SoC, 6.5-inch 120Hz screen, 4,200mAh battery, and a slightly different camera configuration compa...

Anil Satyanarayana, 24 Jul 2020 14:34

The Surface Duo has passed through the Bluetooth SIG and FCC (Image source: Microsoft)

Bluetooth SIG and FCC listings point to an imminent release for the Microsoft Surface Duo and a Snapdragon 855 chipset

The Microsoft Surface Duo has passed through the Bluetooth SIG and FCC, signalling its imminent release. The dual-screen device would be Microsoft's first smartphone since the Lumia 650, which the company released over four years ...

Alex Alderson, 24 Jul 2020 13:59

The Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro has a 6.67-inch AMOLED 3D curved display. (Image source: Xiaomi)

MIUI 12 beta global stable update for the Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro starts rolling out for lucky users

Xiaomi has announced that the MIUI 12 beta global stable update has started being pushed out for owners of the flagship Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro smartphone. The software, which is version V12.0.1.0.QJAMIXM, will allow randomly chosen Mi 1...

Daniel R Deakin, 24 Jul 2020 12:52

The front of the LG Q92 looks nondescript. (Image source: Google Play Console via MySmartPrice)

LG Q92 leaked: A midrange 5G smartphone with a Snapdragon 765G processor and 6 GB of RAM

Details about a new mid-range LG smartphone have leaked. The device, called the LG Q92, has 6 GB of RAM, a Snapdragon 765G processor and 5G connectivity. The LG Q92 is thought to clock in at around 6-inches, with LG opting for a p...

Alex Alderson, 24 Jul 2020 12:27

Mystic Green will apparently be exclusive to the Galaxy Note 20. (Image source: Roland Quandt)

The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 will have an exclusive and striking colour option

The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 is launching next month, with the 60 Hz device to set to be launched alongside the Note 20 Ultra on August 5. While the Note 20 Ultra is the more feature-packed of the two devices, the Galaxy Note 20 wil...

Alex Alderson, 24 Jul 2020 12:15

The Realme 6i is now available for purchase in India

Realme 6i launched with MediaTek Helio G90T SoC, 90Hz FHD+ screen, and more; prices start at INR 12,999 (US$173)

Realme has released yet another mid-range smartphone for the Indian market. The Realme 6i comes with a 6.5-inch FHD screen clocked at 90Hz, a MediaTek Helio G90T SoC, a quad-camera array at the back, and a 4,300mAh that supports f...

Anil Satyanarayana, 24 Jul 2020 09:53

A Pixel 4a render. (Source: OnLeaks/91Mobiles)

New Geekbench 5 listings may confirm some Pixel 4a specs

A device called the "Google Pixel 4a" has appeared on Geekbench 5 for the first time since January 2020. It contains a code-name repeatedly linked to the device, as well as plausible specs for the device. They include 6GB of RAM a...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 23 Jul 2020 23:38

Is this an iPhone 12 battery? (Source: Twitter)

A new iPhone battery with a sub-3000mAh capacity is reportedly certified

A well-known Twitter leaker claims to have found a new Korean safety approval for a battery that may go to an Apple device with the model number A2431. Therefore, it may pertain to an iPhone 12 variant. If so, it may be much small...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 23 Jul 2020 22:50

The Asus ROG Phone 3 aims to take mobile gaming to the next level. (Image Source: Asus)

Asus ROG Phone 3 with Snapdragon 865+, 6,000 mAh battery, and 144 Hz HDR10+ screen to start from ₹49,999; No 512 GB variant for India, complete accessory list and pricing available

Asus has announced the much awaited ROG Phone 3 flagship gaming smartphone that comes with a host of new features targeted at serious mobile gamers. The ROG Phone 3 sports a 144 Hz AMOLED HDR10 display with a 25 ms latency, a Snap...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 23 Jul 2020 16:49

The MediaTek Dimensity range has been performing well on the AnTuTu benchmark. (Image source: OPPO/MediaTek)

Redmi 10X, 10X Pro, and OPPO Reno3 5G with Dimensity SoCs rule the AnTuTu midrange smartphone performance chart for the first half of 2020

It’s a combination of the Redmi 10X, 10X Pro, and OPPO Reno3 5G with MediaTek Dimensity chips that rule the roost in AnTuTu’s midrange smartphone performance chart for the first half of this year. The Kirin 985 processor has made ...

Daniel R Deakin, 23 Jul 2020 13:57

The RedmiBook 16 is now also available with Intel and Nvidia (Picture: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi RedmiBook 16: Comet Lake CPU and GeForce MX350 for 633 Euros (~$733)

After the AMD version, Xiaomi has now also introduced an Intel version of the RedmiBook 16, which comes into stores with current 10th generation core chips and a GeForce MX350 for the equivalent of 633 Euros (~$733)

Cornelius Wolff, 23 Jul 2020 13:13

New updates are landing on the Redmi Note 9 Pro and Redmi Note 9S across the board

The Redmi Note 9 Pro and Redmi Note 9S are two sides of a coin, and both phones are currently receiving new updates in different regions. Sadly, the updates don't bring MIUI 12 as most owners would expect, but there's official con...

Ricci Rox, 23 Jul 2020 12:51

The flagship champion OPPO Find X2 Pro is IP68 water-resistant. (Image source: OPPO)

OPPO Find X2 Pro and Find X2 top the AnTuTu half-year chart for flagship smartphone performance

AnTuTu has published its flagship smartphone performance chart covering the first half of 2020, and it is the OPPO Find X2 Pro and Find X2 devices that claim the top two spots. Every phone in the top 10 features a Qualcomm Snapdra...

Daniel R Deakin, 23 Jul 2020 11:52

The Realme C11 has been breaking sales records for the Chinese company. (Image source: Realme)

Realme outmaneuvers Redmi and Xiaomi by wooing 40 million users worldwide in two years and selling 150,000 Realme C11 smartphones in just two minutes

Realme has been sharing some impressive statistics with its followers on social media. Not only has the Chinese company managed to hit a figure of 40 million smartphone users worldwide in just over two years of existence but the b...

Daniel R Deakin, 23 Jul 2020 10:43

Samsung Galaxy Note 20 series will be the first Project xCloud phone. (Image Source: WinFuture)

Complete Samsung Galaxy Note 20 and Note 20 Ultra specs leak - First Project xCloud phone but still stuck with Exynos 990 and lot of cut corners for the Note 20

Specifications of the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Note 20 and Note 20 Ultra have leaked in full and they indicate that these will be the first smartphones to support Microsoft's Project xCloud game streaming service. European variants...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 23 Jul 2020 09:04

Possible first look at the Xiaomi Redmi K30 Ultra smartphone. (Image source: TENAA via Gizchina.it - edited)

Possible Xiaomi Redmi K30 Ultra smartphone images appear on TENAA revealing expected Redmi K30 series design language

The mysterious Xiaomi Redmi K30 Ultra smartphone has turned up again, this time in a series of images from the TENAA agency. The phone, which is possibly codenamed “cezanne” and also once rumored to be a Redmi K40 device, still ha...

Daniel R Deakin, 23 Jul 2020 09:03

The Dimensity 720 is MediaTek's newest 5G-enabled SoC

The MediaTek Dimensity 720 will bring 5G connectivity to even more low-cost smartphones

MediaTek has released a new 5G-ready SoC called the Dimensity 720. It consists of two Cortex-A76 cores clocked at 2.0GHz, six Cortex-A55 cores and an ARM Mali-G57 GPU. The chip supports two carrier aggregation and sub-6GHz 5G netw...

Anil Satyanarayana, 23 Jul 2020 03:00

Lenovo's new Legion Phone Duel. (Source: Lenovo)

Lenovo introduces its first Android gaming device as the Legion Phone Duel

Lenovo has announced its first gaming phone, which is now officially the Lenovo Legion Phone Duel. It is powered by the refreshed Snapdragon 865+ (or Plus) SoC, and has 12 or 16GB of RAM. It is also now confirmed to have the uniqu...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 22 Jul 2020 23:57

Huawei P40 Pro Plus: P40 flagship with 100x zoom

Huawei's latest flagship caters to the preferences of photography enthusiasts. With a 5-lens camera setup, the P40 Pro Plus not only surpasses the P40 Pro, which is a great device by itself, but it also comes with twice the zoom c...

Manuel Masiero, 22 Jul 2020 22:03

Samsung abruptly announces the 5G version of the Galaxy Z Flip

Samsung had let it be known that 5 devices would be unveiled at its August 5, 2020 Galaxy Unpacked event. The OEM's fans may have expected the Galaxy Z Flip 5G to be one of them. However, the Korean giant has now introduced this d...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 22 Jul 2020 20:34

The Xiaomi Mi A3 has received its third OS update in two weeks. (Image source: Xiaomi)

The Xiaomi Mi A3 receives a new update amid continued complaints of unaddressed bugs

Xiaomi has released a new update to the Mi A3, its third OS update in under two weeks. While the new build supposedly improves system stability and reduces lag, some people are unhappy with how Xiaomi's apparent inability to addre...

Alex Alderson, 22 Jul 2020 18:33

The Galaxy M31s will launch on July 30. (Image source: Amazon India)

Samsung Galaxy M31s: Specifications and design confirmed ahead of release

Samsung is readying the Galaxy M31s, the successor to the Galaxy M31. The mid-range smartphone is launching before the end of the month and will feature Samsung's Infinity-O display.

Alex Alderson, 22 Jul 2020 14:57

The Redmi K30 Pro Zoom Edition outperforms the OnePlus 8 Pro and Galaxy S20+ in DxOMark's camera test

The Redmi K30 Pro Zoom Edition is a cheaper alternative for those with their sights on the Mi 10 Pro, and it performs as expected. The Redmi flagship's cameras have now been tested by DxOMark and found to perform better than phone...

Ricci Rox, 22 Jul 2020 11:44

The Redmi 9C/Poco C3 can't live up to the standards of the Pocophone F1. (Image source: Xiaomi - edited)

Poco C3 existence as a likely rebadged Redmi 9C is yet another step away from the halcyon days of the Xiaomi Pocophone F1

A potential Poco C3 smartphone has been spotted in Bluetooth certification. The model number offered in the documents gives the impression the Poco C3 will be, unsurprisingly, a rebranded Redmi device, which in this case is likely...

Daniel R Deakin, 22 Jul 2020 09:53

The Redmi Note 10 will outperform the Redmi Note 9 Pro. (Source: Xiaomi)

New Redmi Note 10 leak shows a powerful SoC and ample RAM for Xiaomi's upcoming mid-range champ

The Redmi Note 9 is barely three months old but rumors of the Redmi Note 10 have already surfaced. The recent leak shows the upcoming Xiaomi mid-range phone with the MediaTek Dimensity 820—an SoC that appears to outperform Qualcom...

Ricci Rox, 22 Jul 2020 09:26

MIUI 12 for the Redmi Note 8 Pro is now rolling out globally. (Image Source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro final stable MIUI 12 update released globally; however, Xiaomi confirms that it's end of the road for Xiaomi Mi 6 owners

The MIUI 12 update for the Redmi Note 8 Pro is being released globally after spending quite some in a Phase 2 beta test program. The update will be initially available for Mi Pilot testers but will be seeded to most other devices ...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 22 Jul 2020 09:25

New MIUI 12 updates arrive for the Redmi Note 9 and Mi 9T

Xiaomi is continuing its MIUI 12 rollout by sending out new updates to the Redmi Note 9 and Mi 9T. This is an early MIUI 12 build for the Redmi Note 9—and the Redmi 10X 4G—carries the build number "MIUI V12.0.3.0.QJOCNXM".

Ricci Rox, 22 Jul 2020 08:35

OnePlus Nord sees the company returning to its flagship killer roots. (Image Source: OnePlus)

OnePlus Nord will be available in India on Aug 4 starting from ₹24,999, faces tough competition from Realme X50, Find X2 Neo, and others; OnePlus Buds launched too

OnePlus has announced that its latest Nord smartphone will be available in India for a starting price of ₹24,999 from August 4. OnePlus Nord sees the company refocusing on affordable flagships, but it is not without competition ow...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 22 Jul 2020 07:23

The OnePlus can be had for as little as £349 or €369. (Image source: Amazon & OnePlus)

The OnePlus Nord is cheaper if you order it from Amazon

The OnePlus Nord may be a cheap smartphone even by the standards of OnePlus, but there is a way to get the company's new mid-range smartphone for even less than its £379 and €399 starting price. Until August 4, you can take up to ...

Alex Alderson, 22 Jul 2020 00:05

The OnePlus Nord starts at £379 or €399 in the Eurozone. (Image source: OnePlus)

The OnePlus Nord sets new standards for mid-range smartphones in 2020, but not for US consumers

The OnePlus Nord is finally here, and it is the mid-range smartphone to beat in 2020. A device with a 90 Hz AMOLED panel, 8 GB of RAM, 128 GB of storage, six cameras, 30 W fast charging and a large battery for £379 or €399 represe...

Column by Alex Alderson, 21 Jul 2020 23:08

Xiaomi launched the Redmi Note 7 in February 2019. (Image source: Authenti Tech)

Stable MIUI 12 update arrives for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 and Redmi Note 7S

The stable MIUI 12 update has arrived for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 and Redmi Note 7S. Available to download now, the update is arriving as an over-the-air (OTA) upgrade and follows the Android 10 update for Indian handsets. Equival...

Alex Alderson, 21 Jul 2020 22:57

An up-to-date Pixel 4a render. (Source: OnLeaks/91Mobiles)

A new leak may supply more evidence of 5G for the Pixel 4a

Recently, a leak indicating that Google would release a 5G version of the long-anticipated mid-range Pixel 4a phone came to light. Now, XDA contributors claim to have found references to a device from this OEM with the same connec...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 21 Jul 2020 19:29

Xiaomi started rolling out MIUI 12 globally last month. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi effectively opens up Round 2 of its MIUI 12 release schedule with Mi 10 and Mi 10 Lite stable updates

Xiaomi has started upgrading the Mi 10 and Mi 10 Lite to MIUI 12 on the European and Global branches of MIUI. The move effectively commences Round 2 of the company's MIUI 12 release schedule. Available for the global and EU editio...

Alex Alderson, 21 Jul 2020 18:38

The Mi Mix 3 5G has awful first-party software support. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi has no update plans for the Mi Mix 3 5G

There are no update plans for the Mi Mix 3 5G, it has emerged. Contradicting Xiaomi Customer Support, the 5G edition of the Mi Mix 3 is still yet to receive any form of OS upgrade from Android 9.0 Pie or MIUI 10.

Alex Alderson, 21 Jul 2020 14:27

Potential Xiaomi Mi Mix 4 or Mi Mix Alpha Pro. (Image source: LetsGoDigital/Concept Creator)

Xiaomi could make the Mi Mix 4 or even a proposed Mi Mix Alpha Pro into a truly bonkers smartphone

A recent Xiaomi patent for a smartphone with a 108 MP super camera and wraparound display has been brought to life in a series of renders and a beautiful concept video. It has been speculated the patent could be for the Xiaomi Mi ...

Daniel R Deakin, 21 Jul 2020 14:13

The Xiaomi Mi 8 and Mi 8 Explorer Edition are included in phase 2. (Image source: Xiaomi/KLGadgetGuy)

MIUI 12 stable update from Xiaomi coming to second batch smartphones like the Mi Mix 3, Mi 8, and Redmi Note 7 Pro by the end of July

Xiaomi’s MIUI 12 stable update should be rolled out to the second batch of smartphones mentioned in the company’s roadmap before the end of July. This news pertains to owners of devices such as the Xiaomi Mi Mix 3, Xiaomi Mi 9 SE,...

Daniel R Deakin, 21 Jul 2020 13:33

A blurry image of the Galaxy Z Fold 2 posted by Ice Universe. (Image: @universeice/Twitter)

Galaxy Unpacked August 5 to showcase five new devices

Samsung’s Galaxy Unpacked Event looks increasingly like it will include the reveal of both the Galaxy Z Fold 2 and the Galaxy Z Flip 5G. Samsung’s President and Head of Mobile Communications Business TM Roh has revealed in a blog ...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 21 Jul 2020 12:34

Realme to launch a new line of smartphones later this year

A teaser on Realme's official Weibo handle indicates that the company is working on a new phone series. The devices will likely come with pill-shaped camera cutouts and will be 5G-ready. Realme might unveil the devices at IFA Berl...

Anil Satyanarayana, 21 Jul 2020 09:52