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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

The Lenovo A8 will likely succeed the budget Lenovo A7 (Image source: Smartprix)

Mysterious Lenovo device turns out to be named the Lenovo A8: budget Lenovo A7 successor will have 5000 mAh battery per TUV Rheinland certification

The Lenovo L10041 will apparently be called the Lenovo A8, according to a listing on the Thai National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Corporation database. A separate TUV Rheinland listing for the Lenovo A8 indicates that the...

Arjun Krishna Lal, 16 Jul 2020 09:40

The entry-level Motorola E7 will ship with Android 10 (Image source: Seekdevice)

Images and specs leak for the Motorola E7: budget entrant with teardrop notch, Snapdragon 632, 13MP dual rear camera, and Android 10 takes the fight to Xiaomi Redmi 9A

Weibo tipster @techmeow shared photos of the Motorola E7, along with a settings screenshot that indicates that the phone will feature a Snapdragon 632 and run Android 10 out of the box. If Motorola prices the E7 right, it could co...

Arjun Krishna Lal, 16 Jul 2020 09:20

A large number of Xiaomi and Redmi smartphones can utilize the Android 10-based PixelExperience custom ROM. (Image source: The Indian Express)

Xiaomi Mi 8, Mi 9, and Mi A2 join the Mi A3, Poco F1, and Redmi Note 8 Pro on the growing Android 10-based PixelExperience custom ROM support list

Xiaomi smartphone owners with older devices can still get a taste of the Android 10 operating system thanks to custom ROM providers. In this case, the PixelExperience team has added 10 new Xiaomi devices to its list of supported s...

Daniel R Deakin, 16 Jul 2020 09:19

Xiaomi broke dual-SIM functionality on the Mi A3 earlier this week. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi fixes Mi A3 dual-SIM problem, but many fans remain unhappy

Xiaomi has fixed the dual-SIM issue that had been affecting some Mi A3 handsets almost as quickly as it caused it. The fix, which arrives courtesy of a new build of MIUI 11, is rolling out now. Understandably, fans and owners of t...

Alex Alderson, 15 Jul 2020 22:14

The new TicKasa headphones. (Source: Mobvoi)

Mobvoi's first pair of headphones is both ANC and wireless

Mobvoi has debuted the TicKasa headphones. Although this is only the first product in this category from the band, they have progressed directly to active noise cancelling (ANC) and wireless features. They are Bluetooth 5, have 40...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 15 Jul 2020 22:01

Huawei claims that EMUI 10.1 and Magic UI 3.1 have now reached 39 devices. (Image source: HoyEnTEC)

Huawei confirms that EMUI 10.1 has reached 39 devices

EMUI 10.1 has reached 39 devices, Huawei has confirmed. The number, which includes Honor devices, features recent flagships like the Mate 30 and P30 series. EMUI 10.1 is a modest upgrade over EMUI 10 and is somewhat of a stopgap b...

Alex Alderson, 15 Jul 2020 19:19

The Redmi 9, Redmi 9A, Redmi 9C are now officially available in Europe

Redmi 9, Redmi 9A, and Redmi 9C launched globally; prices start at €99

Xiaomi has made its affordable range of Redmi 9 smartphones available across markets worldwide. The Redmi 9 can be had for as little as €149 (US$170), while the Redmi 9C will set you back by €119 (US$135). With its €99 (US$113) pr...

Anil Satyanarayana, 15 Jul 2020 17:25

The OPPO PDYM20 on TENAA. (Source: TENAA via MySmartPrice)

The OPPO A72 5G may be the first phone to launch with a mysterious new MediaTek processor

China Telecom has reportedly listed an as-yet unreleased new OPPO phone on its website. It is apparently to be called the A72 5G, and has an SoC represented by an unfamiliar MediaTek model number. According to some other leaks, ho...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 15 Jul 2020 17:17

The newly launched Poco M2 Pro gets a security update alongside the Poco F1. (Image Source: Xiaomi)

New updates grace Poco F1 and Poco M2 Pro, but don't get your hopes high for MIUI 12 just yet; More Redmi K20/Mi 9T units meanwhile receive stable MIUI 12

The Pocophone F1 and the latest Poco M2 Pro are receiving performance and security updates staring today, but there's no sign of MIUI 12 for these devices yet. Poco F1 is already in Phase 2 of the MIUI 12 beta testing, so the stab...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 15 Jul 2020 16:16

Xiaomi supposedly disables the Clean Master app across its lineup in India

Xiaomi confirmed a short while ago that it would finally remove the Clean Master app and service from its phones in India, following the ban of the app by the government. The promised update has arrived for the Mi Cleaner app but ...

Ricci Rox, 15 Jul 2020 15:44

The EU versions of the Redmi K30 Pro and Poco F2 Pro have now started receiving MIUI 12. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Stable MIUI 12 lands on the Xiaomi Redmi K30 Pro and Poco F2 Pro in the EU as confusion reigns for global versions of the Mi 9T and Redmi K20

MIUI 12 has arrived for the EU versions of the Xiaomi Redmi K30 Pro and Poco F2 Pro. While the inaugural MIUI 12 update is rolling out to handsets now, there have been multiple reports of the Redmi K20 and Mi 9T handsets failing t...

Alex Alderson, 15 Jul 2020 15:14

Oppo's new 125 W wired charging introduces new battery and charging techniques. (Image: Oppo)

Oppo 125 W fast charging official plus 65 W wireless AirVOOC charging too

Oppo has launched the world’s fastest smartphone wired and wireless charging systems. Its new wired technology will deliver a 125 W charge while its new wireless charging tech will deliver a 65 W charge. Joining the announcement a...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 15 Jul 2020 13:09

The fan-made Xiaomi Mi 11 render depicts a full-screen front display. (Image source: new.qq/Tencent)

Alleged Xiaomi Mi 11 images doing the rounds are clearly fan-made renders but the suggested astonishing specs give some idea of what is expected of the Mi 10 successor

Some alleged Xiaomi Mi 11 renders have started popping up online but fans of the Chinese OEM shouldn’t get too excited about them just yet. Rumored specs for the successor to the Mi 10 include the presence of a Qualcomm Snapdragon...

Daniel R Deakin, 15 Jul 2020 09:05

The OnePlus Nord will come in at least two colours. (Image source: MKBHD)

OnePlus Nord: Full design and striking colour options for mid-range smartphone revealed ahead of tomorrow's pre-order event

The full design of the OnePlus Nord has been revealed ahead of tomorrow's 24-hour pre-order event for the device. Unveiled in two colours, OnePlus has confirmed that the Nord will have an ultra-wide-angle front-facing camera.

Alex Alderson, 14 Jul 2020 18:32

EMUI 11 and Magic UI 4.0 may be based on HarmonyOS and could reach upwards of 50 devices. (Image source: Huawei Update)

EMUI 11 may be based on HarmonyOS and could reach upwards of 50 devices

Rumour has it that EMUI 11 and its Honor equivalent, Magic UI 4.0, will be based on HarmonyOS. Also known as Hongmeng OS, HarmonyOS is Huawei's proprietary operating system that it has already brought to several devices. Huawei re...

Alex Alderson, 14 Jul 2020 17:58

The Redmi K30 Ultra is expected to feature many of the Redmi K30 Pro's highlights. (Image source: AndroidAuthority)

Presumed Redmi K30 Ultra image shared by Lu Weibing offers a teasing glimpse at the supposed MediaTek Dimensity 1000+ powered smartphone

A potentially game-changing smartphone in the form of the Redmi K30 Ultra is allegedly in the works, and a possible image of the mystery device has been shared by Redmi boss and notorious teaser Lu Weibing. The rumored Redmi K30 U...

Daniel R Deakin, 14 Jul 2020 14:11

New updates arrive for the Redmi Note 9 and Mi 10

Xiaomi is now sending out new updates to the Mi 10 and Redmi Note 9. The update for the Mi 10 is a MIUI 12 build, while the Redmi Note 9's OTA is based on MIUI 11. This comes after confirmation that Xiaomi is now opening up the pi...

Ricci Rox, 14 Jul 2020 12:32

The Xiaomi Vertical Wireless Charging Socket offers wireless and wired charging connections. (Image source: Xiaomi/ITHome)

Xiaomi announces its Vertical Wireless Charging Socket with three USB ports from just 109 yuan (US$16)

The Xiaomi Vertical Wireless Charging Socket will soon be appearing on the Chinese OEM’s crowdfunding site at an introductory price of just 109 yuan (US$16). The charging accessory can offer 10 W wireless charging and comes with t...

Daniel R Deakin, 14 Jul 2020 11:52

Realme C11 is now available for purchase in India

Realme C11 and Realme 30W Dart Charge Power Bank launched in India for INR 7,499 and INR 1,999, respectively

Realme has launched the Realme C11 and Realme 30W 10,000mAh Dart Charge Power Bank in India. The phone features a MediaTek Helio G35 SoC, 2GB of RAM, 32GB of storage, and a 5,000mAh battery. Prices start at INR INR 7,499 (US$100) ...

Anil Satyanarayana, 14 Jul 2020 10:16

L-R: Apple iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone 7, iPhone 6s Plus, iPhone 6s, iPhone SE. (Image source: AppleInsider - edited)

US owners of certain iPhone 6 series or iPhone 7 series devices affected by "Batterygate" can now claim from Apple's US$500 million settlement payout pool

US owners of a number of iPhone 6 series smartphones and iPhone 7 series devices who were affected by the “Batterygate” controversy can now submit a claim via online form or by mail to get their share of Apple’s US$310 million to ...

Daniel R Deakin, 14 Jul 2020 08:56

The OnePlus Nord series will launch on July 21. (Image: OnePlus)

The first 10 OnePlus Nord 5G smartphones are up for grabs in Twitter giveaway

OnePlus is building the hype machine for the launch of its affordable 5G-capable OnePlus Nord handset with a new Twitter competition. Ten lucky fans will be able to get their hands on one each of the first ten OnePlus Nord 5G hand...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 14 Jul 2020 04:59

The "undisputed champion" is coming to India on July 20. (Image source: Redmi India)

The Redmi Note 9 is coming to India on July 20 with "best in class specs"

Redmi India has confirmed the release date of the Redmi Note 9, the company's next "Made in India" smartphone. Apparently "Packed with best in class specs" and built to the highest quality to "make heads turn", the Redmi Note 9 wi...

Alex Alderson, 13 Jul 2020 20:04

Realme's first 6000mAh phone is a go. (Source: Instagram)

Realme's first 6000mAh phone is coming to Indonesian customers soon

A Realme Indonesia employee has posted a new teaser that strongly suggests a new phone with a 6000mAh battery will debut in this market soon. Therefore, it may make a worthy successor to a 5- or C-series device in these terms. How...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 13 Jul 2020 19:43

Galaxy Note 20 Ultra will come with a laser focus sensor

Leak confirms that the Galaxy Note 20 will come without a laser focus sensor

Prolific leaker Ice Universe just posted a side-by-side comparison of the Galaxy Note 20 and Galaxy Note 20 Ultra's camera modules. Based on the shape of the cutouts, the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra will get an additional laser autofocus...

Anil Satyanarayana, 13 Jul 2020 18:46

Some official OnePlus Buds branding. (Source: Twitter)

The OnePlus Buds will also launch on July 21, 2020

"OnePlus Buds" has just been acknowledged as a real product name by their OEM. The company has also announced that they will launch on the same day as its upcoming first-gen Nord smartphone. The former are expected to be TWS earph...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 13 Jul 2020 18:28

The Pixel 4a seemingly in "Just Black". (Image source: Google Canada)

Google Canada outs the Pixel 4a ahead of rumoured July 21 launch

The Pixel 4a may still be unreleased, but Google uploaded a marketing render of it to its Canadian eCommerce platform anyway. The render not only confirms the design of the upcoming mid-range smartphone but also possibly its origi...

Alex Alderson, 13 Jul 2020 18:18

The Mi A3 receives a debilitating update; Xiaomi acknowledges fault

Xiaomi's poor form with Android One software is well-documented but the latest stunt may be a tough pill for owners of the Mi A3 to swallow. Mi A3 owners across the globe woke up to a new 1.40 GB OTA that appears to have been inte...

Ricci Rox, 13 Jul 2020 18:12

iPhone 12 is expected to cost more while cutting down on EarPods, wall charger and now, battery capacity. (Image Source: Apple Insider)

iPhone 12 may cost US$50 or more than iPhone 11 and this is without EarPods, wall charger and now, significantly reduced battery capacity

Analyst Jeff Pu predicts that the upcoming iPhone 12 may start at a US$50 higher base price compared to the iPhone 11 owing to the inclusion of 5G and transition to an OLED display. This price rise is despite the fact that the iPh...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 13 Jul 2020 17:15

The Redmi K20 Pro and the Mi 9T Pro have finally received MIUI 12 in the EU. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Stable MIUI 12 update lands on the Xiaomi Redmi K20 Pro and Mi 9T Pro in Europe

Xiaomi has started issuing MIUI 12 to the EU versions of the Redmi K20 Pro and Mi 9T Pro. The devices, which have already received the OS upgrade in other regions, have been included in Round 1 of Xiaomi's MIUI 12 release schedule...

Alex Alderson, 13 Jul 2020 17:11

iQOO phones will soon support fast charging at 120W

iQOO demos 120W FlashCharge fast charging tech two days before Oppo's SuperVOOC 3.0 reveal

Vivo-owned iQOO just unveiled its FlashCharge technology that allows smartphone batteries to be charged at 120W. It takes only five minutes to charge a 4,000mAh battery from zero to fifty percent and fifteen minutes to top it up e...

Anil Satyanarayana, 13 Jul 2020 15:28

Xiaomi is recruiting more MIUI 12 pilot testers. (Image source: Xiaomi)

MIUI 12 Global Stable Beta program is now accepting pilot testers for the Xiaomi Mi 10 in India

Xiaomi is looking for more pilot testers to receive MIUI 12 Global Stable Beta updates. The company has already selected the candidates to test MIUI 12 on the Redmi Note 7, Redmi Note 8 Pro and Poco F1, and now it is recruiting pe...

Alex Alderson, 13 Jul 2020 14:32

Huawei has announced EMUI 10.1 plans for seven markets. (Image source: Huawei)

Huawei fleshes out EMUI 10.1 upgrade plans for eight more markets

Huawei has confirmed its EMUI 10.1 upgrade plans for Africa, Asia, Canada, Japan, Latin America, the Middle East and Russia. The company's latest OS includes new features like MeeTime and Celia, along with improved multitasking.

Alex Alderson, 13 Jul 2020 12:48

Oppo's new tech could charge a 4,000 mAh battery in just 10 minutes. (Image: Oppo)

Oppo teases 125 W fast charging breakthrough for July 15 reveal

Oppo is set to bring 125 W fast charging to its smartphones in the near future. The company has teased an announcement on July 15 that will reveal more about its plans and launch timeline.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 13 Jul 2020 12:40

The Redmi Note 8 and Redmi Note 8T may start receiving official MIUI 12 in August. (Image Source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 and Redmi Note 8T MIUI 12 stable update expected in August; MIUI 12 for Redmi Note 8 Pro in India and Europe coming soon

The Redmi Note 8 and Redmi Note 8T may get the official MIUI 12 update some time in August, according to a reply from the Xiaomi Device Team to a query posted on the Mi Community forums. With regards to the Redmi Note 8 Pro, sever...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 13 Jul 2020 12:00

The mysterious Realme 5G smartphone has curved edges. (Image source: Digital Chat Station - edited)

Realme leak reveals company's aim to solve common 5G smartphone issues with mysterious curved-screen device

A mysterious Realme 5G smartphone has been leaked online by a noted tipster. The device appears in an image that only reveals a couple of secrets, including the apparent need to solve current issues with 5G smartphones, which coul...

Daniel R Deakin, 13 Jul 2020 09:46

The Vivo X50 series will be India’s first Snapdragon 765G devices (Image source: Vivo)

Vivo X50 Pro and Vivo X50 set for July 16th launch, beating OnePlus Nord as India’s first Snapdragon 765H devices but US$500-plus pricing makes them hard sells

@Vivo_India tweeted the launch date for Vivo’s X50 series. The Vivo X50 and Vivo X50 Pro will both arrive on July 16th. The Pro will feature an innovative gimbal camera for capturing video. However, high pricing and the midrange S...

Arjun Krishna Lal, 13 Jul 2020 09:39

Rumor | Pixel 5: New renders show rear fingerprint reader and possible lack of an ultra-wide-angle camera

A new leak has given us a better idea of what the Google Pixel 5 may look like. The square camera module from the Pixel 4 makes a re-appearance, as well as the rear capacitive fingerprint reader from the Pixel 3. There also appear...

Ricci Rox, 13 Jul 2020 09:05

The Mi A3 was released about a year ago. (Source: AndroidPit)

What is going on with the Xiaomi Mi A4?

The Mi A3 was launched right about a year ago. Going by Xiaomi's usual release schedule, one would expect the successor to that phone, the Mi A4, to be set for launch now. That doesn't seem to be the case, however, as there's been...

Ricci Rox, 12 Jul 2020 19:23

First SuperDART, now...UltraDART? (Source: Realme)

Realme may be ready to unveil 120W "UltraDart" charging tech

The renowned leaker Ishan Agarwal now asserts that Realme has a new generation of its 65-watt (W) SuperDART charging standard in the works. It will apparently be called UltraDART instead, however, and may be rated for as much as 1...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 12 Jul 2020 18:59

Foldables with glass in their displays may be the more popular option. (Source: Twitter)

Apple foldables may launch with UTG from Corning: display-industry leaker

The well-known display supply-chain commenter Ross Young has released a projection in which foldable devices with ultra-thin glass (UTG) protection easily outdoes the first-gen Galaxy Fold (which has a polymer-coated display) in t...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 12 Jul 2020 18:25

The Redmi Note 8 sees a price hike for the fifth time in India this year

The Redmi Note 8 was released in India with a starting price of Rs 9,999 (US$130). Xiaomi has slowly but steadily increased the MSRP of the phone over the past few months with the latest—the fifth of such—putting the phone's price...

Ricci Rox, 12 Jul 2020 15:19

Xiaomi Mi A3 to get a native screen recorder with Android 11; call recording possibly in doubt

Last week, it was revealed that the Mi A2 Lite, Poco F2 Pro, and Mi A3 would receive native call recording as a feature on Android 11. Apparently, the Mi A3 will receive another feature too: native screen recording, which is alrea...

Ricci Rox, 12 Jul 2020 09:29

The Redmi Note 8 Pro is one of Xiaomi's best-selling smartphones. (Image source: Redmi)

Xiaomi is selling the Redmi Note 8 Pro from 1,099 yuan (US$157) and will even throw in a free pair of headphones until July 15

Xiaomi is currently offering a free pair of piston in-ear headphones to buyers of the Redmi Note 8 Pro. The smartphone has sold in spectacular amounts for the Chinese OEM and currently has an official price of 1,099 yuan (US$157) ...

Daniel R Deakin, 12 Jul 2020 09:28

Foxconn could be investing up to US$1 billion into their iPhone production plant in India. (Image source: Foxconn)

Foxconn claimed to be expanding iPhone production in India

Foxconn, the Taiwanese manufacturing giant is said to be investing US$1 billion into their iPhone production plant in India. Foxconn has factories right around the world, but India is currently the only location outside of China w...

Craig Ward, 12 Jul 2020 06:25

The MIUI 12 update for the Indian versions of the Redmi K20 and Mi 9T is available to download now. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Stable MIUI 12 update hits the Xiaomi Redmi K20 and Mi 9T in India

Xiaomi has extended the rollout of MIUI 12 to the Indian versions of the Redmi K20 and Mi 9T. The update is arriving as an OTA and is available to download now.

Alex Alderson, 12 Jul 2020 00:26

OnePlus Nord Lite? Snapdragon 690-powered OnePlus phone potentially on the cards

Recent information indicates that the OnePlus Nord may be more expensive than previously thought, but a new leak will stoke the flames of expectant fans. Apparently, OnePlus is working on a new device that will feature the Snapdra...

Ricci Rox, 11 Jul 2020 22:59

The ROG Phone 3 is expected to feature a similar design to the ROG Phone 2 (Image source: ASUS)

New ASUS ROG Phone 3 specs emerge through NCC certification: 512GB storage, Snapdragon 865 Plus, and mammoth 6000 mAh battery, but no wireless charging

The ASUS ROG Phone 3 recently passed through the Taiwanese NCC certification process. Thanks to its NCC listing, we now know that ASUS’ upcoming gaming phone will feature a 6000 mAh battery, Qualcomm’s premium Snapdragon 865 Plus ...

Arjun Krishna Lal, 11 Jul 2020 19:04