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The Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro features a Snapdragon 865 SoC. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro+ (Super Cup) smartphone features and specs potentially teased by Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun

Features and some specs of the Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro+ (Super Cup) smartphone may have been teased by Xiaomi’s CEO Lei Jun. The executive asked his followers what features are important for a flagship nowadays, with some taking his post...

Daniel R Deakin, 21 Jul 2020 08:03

The Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite cost US$650 upon release. (Image source: Samsung)

Samsung Galaxy S20 Fan Edition: Rumored price and launch date given for the affordable flagship with a triple-camera setup

More rumored details about the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S20 Fan Edition (FE) smartphone have started appearing online. Along with a supposed price and launch date, information about the affordable flagship’s specs has also been sha...

Daniel R Deakin, 21 Jul 2020 04:09

The Realme C15 launch teaser. (Source: Realme)

Realme's 6000mAh phone officially has a name and a launch date

Realme has outlined its launch event for a new phone that will have the brand's largest battery yet. It has been confirmed to be a new member of the C series, and will go live in Indonesia late in July 2020. Its new teaser also sh...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 20 Jul 2020 23:19

MIUI 12 will start hitting 23 more devices from August. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Stable MIUI 12 updates to land on 23 devices from next month, Xiaomi confirms

MIUI 12 will start reaching 23 devices from next month, Xiaomi has confirmed. The list features 17 Redmi smartphones, including the Redmi Note 9 and Redmi Note 8 series. The POCO F2 Pro and Pocophone F1 have made the cut too.

Alex Alderson, 20 Jul 2020 22:52

Xiaomi has already begun beta testing MIUI 12.1 (Image source: Xiaomi)

MIUI 12.1 - Features of Xiaomi's next OS update outlined

Xiaomi is pushing ahead with MIUI 12.1, the successor to MIUI 12. MIUI 12.1 has already been issued to beta testers, some of whom have outlined what to expect from the next version of MIUI.

Alex Alderson, 20 Jul 2020 22:32

MIUI 12 update for the Redmi Note 8 and Redmi Note 7 reportedly delayed after hitting snag

The Redmi Note 8 remains stuck on Android Pie and MIUI 11, and it appears its journey towards attaining MIUI 12 and Android 10 has hit yet another bump. It's not the only phone in similar straits, however, with the Redmi Note 7's ...

Ricci Rox, 20 Jul 2020 21:32

Samsung Health has had some features discontinued. (Source: Samsung)

An impending Samsung Health update will cost it its food- and caffeine-intake tracking features

Samsung Health is an app perhaps mostly associated with this OEM's phones and wearables, but in fact also works across more of its hardware ecosystem. Some of its users have seen a notification that its latest update will remove i...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 20 Jul 2020 18:40

Xiaomi has almost completed Round 1 of its MIUI 12 release schedule. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi expands MIUI 12 rollout for the Redmi K20 and Mi 9T; Indian editions of the Mi 9T Pro and Redmi K20 Pro gain new update too

Xiaomi has issued a raft of new MIUI 12 updates to the Mi 9T, Mi 9T Pro, Redmi K20 and Redmi K20 Pro. Xiaomi latest OS has now arrived on Russian versions of the Mi 9T and Redmi K20, while MIUI 12 has also been rolled out to more ...

Alex Alderson, 20 Jul 2020 18:00

Realme will launch the Realme 6i on July 24 in India

The Realme 6i is Realme's Redmi Note 9 competitor; will be released in India on July 24

The Realme 6i finally has an Indian release date. It will be unveiled on July 24 via an online event. The phone is expected to feature a 90Hz screen, a MediaTek Helio G90T SoC, and a quad-camera setup. Prices are expected to start...

Anil Satyanarayana, 20 Jul 2020 15:42

The Redmi Note 7 has a long-lasting 4,000-mAh battery. (Image source: Xiaomi)

MIUI 11 global beta stable based on Android 10 pushed out to random Redmi Note 7 users

Xiaomi has announced that random Redmi Note 7 users have been selected to receive the Android 10-based version of MIUI 11. The global beta stable update will go through a short testing period before other owners of the global vari...

Daniel R Deakin, 20 Jul 2020 13:15

Xiaomi has launched the Redmi Note 9 in India

Redmi Note 9 launched in India with MediaTek Helio G85 SoC, 5,000mAh battery, and more

The Redmi Note 9 is now available for purchase in India. It comes with a 6.4-inch FHD+ LCD panel, a MediaTek Helio G85 SoC, up to 6GB of RAM, and 128GB of storage, a 5,000mAh battery that can be charged at 22W, and a quad-camera a...

Anil Satyanarayana, 20 Jul 2020 10:53

Samsung Galaxy Note 20 leaked render (Source: @UniverseIce)

New information about the camera features of the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 surfaces online

According to unconfirmed third-party reports, the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Note 20 — scheduled to be unveiled on August 5 — will get solid improvements in the camera department. Their list includes the ability to choose which micro...

Codrut Nistor, 20 Jul 2020 09:54

The Asus ROG Phone 3's design is largely unchanged from its predecessor. (Image Source: Evan Blass)

Asus ROG Phone 3 complete spec sheet and German contract pricing leaked ahead of launch — three SKUs including a Snapdragon 865 variant with fewer LTE bands inbound

The complete specifications and European SKU listing of the ROG Phone 3 have been revealed by a German e-tailer just ahead of the phone's official launch on July 22nd. The ROG Phone 3 will likely be available in three SKUs on Deut...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 20 Jul 2020 09:31

The Asus Zenfone 6. (Source: AndroidPit)

Asus Zenfone 7 Pro set to debut with a Snapdragon 865 Plus

While the Asus Zenfone 7 will be the affordable flagship for the people, Asus is apparently set to launch a Zenfone 7 Pro alongside it, which will offer more features, starting with the more powerful Snapdragon 865 Plus versus the...

Ricci Rox, 20 Jul 2020 09:15

The effects of a BadPower attack on a vulnerable device (Source: Tencent Security Xuanwu Lab)

BadPower can melt or set your phone on fire

Chinese security researchers discovered that the firmware of fast chargers can be corrupted to deliver higher charging parameters, thus damaging the devices connected to them. A charger affected by a BadPower attack can melt or ev...

Codrut Nistor, 20 Jul 2020 09:04

The Samsung Galaxy Note 9. (Source: 9to5Google)

Samsung Galaxy Note 9 owners may be experiencing a fatal issue on their phones

The Samsung Galaxy Note 9 is undoubtedly an excellent phone but owners of the flagship appear to be going through some travails, two years after the phone was released. Going by multiple reports, the Note 9 is plagued by severe di...

Ricci Rox, 19 Jul 2020 21:58

Samsung will unpack new flagships in August 2020. (Source: Twitter)

A new Samsung Galaxy Unpacked teaser seems to confirm the Z Fold 2's debut

"One fold, infinite possibilities". That is the tagline for Samsung's latest promotional tweet on the subject of its next major product launch. Accordingly, it may be a strong hint that a successor to the first-gen Galaxy Fold wil...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 19 Jul 2020 21:21

A Pixel 4 XL reports this issue to Google. (Source: Imgur)

Several Pixel 4 XL users complain the glass rear panel is "peeling off" their phones

The latest XL variant of the Pixel smartphone series may be susceptible to a fault in which the glass rear panel may spontaneously start to come away from the rest of the phone. This same problem has now been reported multiple tim...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 19 Jul 2020 20:43

Forget the Galaxy Note 20, Samsung is working on an affordable flagship phone for you

The upcoming Galaxy Note 20 and Note 20 Ultra may be Samsung's best smartphones this year, but prices will likely reach north of US$1500. That's a bit too expensive for most, and it appears Samsung is set to deliver another flagsh...

Ricci Rox, 19 Jul 2020 13:57

The Redmi Note 9 has become another best-selling smartphone for Xiaomi. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Redmi Note 9 will be even more of an undisputed champion in India thanks to rumored RAM boost

The Redmi Note 9 smartphone is scheduled to launch in India on July 20, and if a new rumor about the device is to be believed, it looks like Xiaomi fans in India will be able to get their hands on at least a RAM heavyweight champi...

Daniel R Deakin, 19 Jul 2020 13:45

Realme C11 killer? Redmi 9C touted to launch as a Poco device in India

Xiaomi launched the Redmi 9C globally a few days ago, and it appears the phone is set to make its way over to India. Surprisingly, however, it may not be released under the Redmi brand, with new information indicating a Poco rebad...

Ricci Rox, 19 Jul 2020 10:06

The OnePlus Nord will run Google Phone, Messages and Duo out of the box

OnePlus is currently busily hyping its upcoming take on the mid-range 5G phone, the Nord. Its latest teaser indicates that it comes with certain communication-related Google apps out of the box. This, apparently, is done to keep i...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 18 Jul 2020 19:42

The X3 SuperZoom is the latest premium Realme phone. (Source: Twitter)

Realme announces its participation in IFA 2020 'Special Edition'

IFA 2020 will be a heavily pandemic-adapted, mostly virtual event with few actual real-world attendees. A Realme executive has confirmed that the brand will have a presence at this show in any case. It will take that opportunity t...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 18 Jul 2020 19:06

The Indian smartphone market took a beating in 2Q2020. (Source: Canalys)

The Indian smartphone market shrank by 48% in 2020's second quarter

The latest report on the market for mobile devices in India by Canalys has shown that its shipments totalled 17.3 million for the second quarter of 2020 (2Q2020). That sounds fine - until one compares it to the figure of 33 millio...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 18 Jul 2020 18:32

Fophie, the "Ultimate multi-port USB-C hub". (Source: Kickstarter)

The Fophie USB type C hub/wireless charger/phone stand makes over 20x its goal on Kickstarter

Multi-functional USB hubs have become a solid trend on crowdfunding websites, particularly those that bake additional functions into these ultrabook accessories. The Fophie is one such hub that adds wireless charging and phone-hol...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 18 Jul 2020 15:36

The PinePhone Community Edition for the PostmarketOS community turns your phone into a desktop. (Image: Pine64)

PinePhone Convergence Package turns the inexpensive smartphone into a Linux desktop PC

Pine64 has launched a new PinePhone model that comes with a Convergence Package. The device modestly powered device runs an Alpine Linux-based PostmarketOS that has built-in smartphone and desktop modes.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 18 Jul 2020 13:26

The Redmi Note 7 Pro currently costs from ₹10,999 (US$147). (Image source: Xiaomi)

MIUI 12 update for the Redmi Note 7 Pro in India now in beta testing phase

The Android 10-based MIUI 12 update for the Redmi Note 7 Pro smartphone is now in its beta testing phase for the India ROM. Devs have asked owners to be patient during the testing period, but it seems the Redmi Note 7 Pro will be ...

Daniel R Deakin, 18 Jul 2020 11:34

TSMC confirms that it is taking no new orders from Huawei

The Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) supplies the silicon on which many OEMs' SoCs or devices are based, Huawei's included. However, the current US administration has issued an executive order that prevents the la...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 18 Jul 2020 00:24

The new Mobvoi Earbuds Gesture. (Source: Indiegogo)

Mobvoi is launching its new, 50-hour battery-life TWS earbuds on Indiegogo

Mobvoi is a wearables brand that is teasing its next upcoming products, the Earbuds Gesture, via Indiegogo. They can be controlled through either head movements (in line with their name) or touch-sensitive panels. The OEM also cla...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 17 Jul 2020 21:37

This app uses the Watch Active 2's ECG sensor, but not in all markets. (Source: Sage Bioworks)

Galaxy Watch Active 2: Nearly two months on, the ECG-tracking function has yet to reach users in various markets

Samsung promoted the Galaxy Watch Active 2 as a health-focused wearable that would rival the Apple Watch series thanks to its in-built medical-grade electrocardiography (ECG). However, the function was disabled at its launch. This...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 17 Jul 2020 21:03

The LG Velvet scores some major points, because of its refined design and a Dual Screen case.

The LG Velvet is not for YouTube fans

With the Velvet, the Korean manufacturer has managed to pull off a fascinating comeback into the midrange smartphone segment. However, due to its very tall aspect ratio, the LG Velvet is not suitable for watching 16:9 or 18:9 vide...

Marcus Herbrich, 17 Jul 2020 20:43

EMUI 10.1 has reached the Huawei P30 in more markets. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Huawei expands EMUI 10.1 rollout for the P30, Mate 20, Mate 20 Pro and Honor View 20

EMUI 10.1 has reached the Huawei P30, Mate 20 and Mate 20 Pro in more countries. Similarly, Magic UI 3.1 has landed in Europe for the Honor View 20. All updates are rolling out as over-the-air (OTA) upgrades.

Alex Alderson, 17 Jul 2020 19:26

The Redmi K20 Pro has received another MIUI 12 update, as have several other devices. (Image source: Xiaomi)

New MIUI 12 updates land for the Xiaomi Redmi K20 Pro, Mi 9, Mi 9 Pro 5G and Mi 10 Youth Edition

Xiaomi has released a new raft of updates to the Mi 9, Mi 9 Pro 5G, Mi 10 Youth Edition and the Redmi K20 Pro. The updates should all be arriving now to eligible handsets as Xiaomi continues with its MIUI 12 rollout.

Alex Alderson, 17 Jul 2020 19:09

Xiaomi's upcoming Cas flagship will feature 120 W fast charging. (Image Source: India Today)

Xiaomi Cas is an upcoming smartphone that aims for the moon; Snapdragon 865 Plus, 48 MP camera, and 120 W fast charging in tow

Xiaomi could be working on a possible new flagship as was indicated by a recent Chinese 3C certification. The Xiaomi device, which has a model number M2007J1SC, was later discovered to be codenamed Cas and will be a 5G device with...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 17 Jul 2020 18:09

The OnePlus Nord's will come with six cameras in total

OnePlus confirms that the OnePlus Nord will come with a 48MP Sony IMX586 sensor and a 90Hz screen

Two separate posts by OnePlus employees have confirmed that the OnePlus Nord will come with six cameras in total, and a 90Hz AMOLED screen. The rear camera will consist of a 48MP Sony IMX586 sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide-angle lens, a...

Anil Satyanarayana, 17 Jul 2020 17:30

The Galaxy Note 20 looks more or less like its predecessor. (Image source: @UniverseIce & Tekdeeps)

Samsung Galaxy Note 20 revealed in 360-degree marketing render

Samsung may have teased the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra, but Evan Blass has now revealed a full render of the Galaxy Note 20. Unsurprisingly, the Note 20 looks like its predecessor. Seemingly arriving on August 5, the Note 20 may be powe...

Alex Alderson, 17 Jul 2020 17:28

The OPPO A72's rear panel. (Source: China Telecom)

The OPPO A72 5G and its unnamed MediaTek processor surface on Geekbench 5

OPPO is now slated to release a phone called the A72 5G in China soon. This phone is also thought to be called something like the Reno 10X Mark 2 in other markets. Its model number and yet-to-be-launched MediaTek SoC have appeared...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 17 Jul 2020 16:55

The successor to the Galaxy A71, pictured, may support OIS. (Image source: Samsung)

The Galaxy A72 may be one of Samsung's first mid-range smartphones with a flagship camera feature

Rumour has it that Samsung will be introducing a successor to the Galaxy A71 that supports OIS. The so-called Galaxy A72 will not arrive until 2021 at the earliest, but the inclusion of OIS should yield a leap in camera performanc...

Alex Alderson, 17 Jul 2020 16:37

A new phone may supplant the Galaxy M4x line this year. (Source: Samsung)

Samsung will launch the Galaxy M51 this year: new leak

A new certificate issued by the Bluetooth Special Interest Group (or Bluetooth SIG) confirms in no uncertain terms that Samsung has a device called the Galaxy M51 in the works. Other recent leaks strongly suggest this phone will c...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 17 Jul 2020 16:20

The Mi A1 is unlikely to receive another OS update. (Image source: Xiaomi)

The Xiaomi Mi A1 gets a July update

The Xiaomi Mi A1 has received a July update. The update is being pushed to devices now and contains a few changes from last month's update.

Alex Alderson, 17 Jul 2020 15:01

The ROG Phone 3 looks a lot like its predecessor. (Image source: Evan Blass)

ASUS ROG Phone 3: Design of flagship gaming smartphone confirmed ahead of its imminent release

The ROG Phone 3 is arriving on July 22, but that has not stopped two prominent internet personalities from posting images of the device. The device, which succeeds the ROG Phone 2, will feature three rear-facing cameras and the ne...

Alex Alderson, 17 Jul 2020 13:25

Extra bezel width for the camera and buttons on this Xiaomi Mi Mix 2020 render. (Image source: Slashleaks via AppDated)

Xiaomi Mi Mix 2020 concept renders deliver goofball solution to the front-facing selfie camera problem

Alleged images of the Xiaomi Mi Mix 2020 smartphone have appeared online, and they offer an interesting solution to getting rid of the punch-hole cut-out for the selfie camera. The likely fan-made renders show the Mi Mix 2020 clad...

Daniel R Deakin, 17 Jul 2020 13:16

MIUI 12 gets new features while also being halted for several devices. (Image Source: Mi Community)

MIUI 12 China Beta ROM adds new features to Mi 10 Lite and Redmi K30 Pro; MIUI 12 rollout hangs in the balance for Redmi Note 8, Mi 8 Series, and others: here's a list of all suspended devices

MIUI 12 China Beta ROM is all set to gain new video calling features on select devices such as the Mi 10 Lite and the Redmi K30 Pro, according to a post by a Xiaomi forum moderator. The post also indicates that Xiaomi will be temp...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 17 Jul 2020 10:22

Security concerns have been raised over TikTok use. (Image source: The Economic Times)

TikTok owner ByteDance stars in BrandZ top 50 Chinese global brand builders report for 2020 as Huawei and Xiaomi also shine

The brand equity researcher BrandZ has issued a report in regard to the top 50 Chinese global brand builders for 2020. While Huawei tops the list and Xiaomi manages a powerful fifth position, it’s the owner of TikTok, ByteDance, w...

Daniel R Deakin, 17 Jul 2020 10:18

The 875G could be a high performance gaming variant of the upcoming Qualcomm Snapdragon 875 (Image source: Qualcomm)

Snapdragon 875G shows up in leaked Qualcomm roadmap: next-generation gaming chipset purportedly built on Samsung’s 5nm process, not TSMC’s

Weibo tipster “Mobile Tip Expert” flagged the presence of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 875G on a leaked product roadmap. The upcoming flagship chip - with a G suffix indicating a gaming focus - will purportedly be built on Samsung’s 5n...

Arjun Krishna Lal, 16 Jul 2020 15:49

Samsung has launched the Galaxy M01s in India

Samsung Galaxy M01s launched in India for INR 9,999

Samsung has launched a new low-cost smartphone in India. The Samsung Galaxy M01s comes with a 6.2-inch TFT screen, two rear cameras, a MediaTek Helio P22 SoC, and a 4,000mAh battery. There is only one variant with 3GB of RAM and 3...

Anil Satyanarayana, 16 Jul 2020 15:02

Some Huawei devices have experienced battery problems since upgrading to EMUI 10 and EMUI 10.1. (Image source: Huawei)

Recent EMUI 10 and EMUI 10.1 updates may be causing battery problems for some Huawei devices

Recent EMUI 10 and EMUI 10.1 updates have been causing battery problems on some devices. According to several reports, devices have been unable to charge beyond 60% and have suffered from excessive battery drain.

Alex Alderson, 16 Jul 2020 14:59

Google Play pass is expanding to other markets outside the US. (Image: Google)

Google Play Pass expands to the UK, France, Canada, Australia and more

Google Play Pass in now expanding to other countries following its September launch in the US. Also now in line for access to the subscription service include the UK, France, Australia, Germany, Ireland, Italy, New Zealand and Spa...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 16 Jul 2020 12:14