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Redmi Y2/S2 owners can now get an early access to MIUI 12 via a custom ROM. (Image Source: Xiaomi)

Concerned about Redmi Y2/Redmi S2 not receiving MIUI 12 yet? Not to worry, here's a workaround

While the Redmi Y2/S2 is slated to receive the official MIUI 12 update later this year, those who are eager to try out the latest features can now do so thanks to a custom ROM released by the Xiaomi.eu team. This ROM features MIUI...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 11 Jul 2020 17:00

The Xiaomi transparent 5G smartphone with a single "super camera". (Image source: Xiaomi/LetsGoDigital)

Xiaomi patent features transparent 5G smartphone with single 108 MP AI super camera and incredible wraparound display

A new Xiaomi patent has been discovered that details an innovative new design for a 5G smartphone. There is just a single camera on this Xiaomi device, but it is a 108 MP monster “super camera”. The patent also shows the transpare...

Daniel R Deakin, 11 Jul 2020 12:13

In a shock, the Galaxy Note 20 and Galaxy Note 20 Ultra could still ship with Samsung's Exynos 990 outside the US and China. (Image: Samsung)

In a shock, the Galaxy Note 20 could be stuck with Samsung's underwhelming Exynos 990 SoC

In a shock, a possibility has emerged that Samsung’s Galaxy Note 20 and Note 20 Ultra models could continue to be powered by Samsung’s underwhelming Exynos 990 in markets outside the USA and China. XDA’s Max Weinbach and Samsung i...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 11 Jul 2020 11:04

The Pixel 4 XL may be the last Pixel XL offering? (Source: CNN)

The Google Pixel 4A 5G and Pixel 5 may sport the same SoC; Pixel 5 XL release in doubt

New information has surfaced, indicating that Google is working on an entirely new phone that will be called the Pixel 4A 5G, with codename "Bramble". This, of course, opens up the possibility of the Pixel 4A 5G and Pixel 5G both ...

Ricci Rox, 11 Jul 2020 09:50

The Realme 6i will be launched in India on July 14. (Image source: Flipkart via @Sudhanshu1414)

Realme 6i details leaked on Flipkart - launching just in time to take on the Redmi Note 9 for under ₹15,000 (US$200)

Details of the upcoming Realme 6i for the Indian market have been accidentally leaked on Flipkart. Fortunately, a tipster managed to screenshot the information before it was taken down. It seems the Realme 6i will sport a MediaTek...

Daniel R Deakin, 11 Jul 2020 09:44

Another Lenovo Legion phone leak has arisen. (Source: PriceBaba)

A potential 16GB Lenovo Legion phone pops up on Geekbench

Lenovo's first gaming phone has been implicated in a Geekbench leak before. Now, this has happened again - although this time, the purported device in question has double the RAM compared to before. Its specs point to the Snapdrag...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 11 Jul 2020 00:16

No Android 11 for the Mi Mix 2S; Redmi 8A prospects slim too but MIUI 12 release imminent

Xiaomi's flagship phones are already on their way to Android 11 but things aren't quite as cosy on the lower-end of the hierarchy. The Mi Mix 2S, for example, has been said not to receive the update. The Redmi 8A is another phone ...

Ricci Rox, 10 Jul 2020 18:29

The M2007J1SC could well be the Mi 10 Pro+. (Image source: Xiaomi)

MIIT listing confirms 5G connectivity for August-bound Xiaomi flagship smartphone

An MIIT listing has confirmed that Xiaomi has another 5G smartphone in development. Assigned the model number M2007J1SC, the device is purported to be a flagship by a reputable tipster.

Alex Alderson, 10 Jul 2020 16:33

The Mi 10 and Mi 10 Pro are two of the initial devices to receive a taste of Android 11. (Image source: Xiaomi)

New Android 11 builds hit the Xiaomi Mi 10 and Mi 10 Pro

New Android 11 builds have arrived for the Xiaomi Mi 10 and Mi 10 Pro. The builds are available to download now, although they are both in beta.

Alex Alderson, 10 Jul 2020 14:46

EMUI 10.1 is an incremental update before EMUI 11 lands in a few months. (Image source: Huawei)

Huawei confirms EMUI 10.1 upgrade plan eligibility for 13 devices

Huawei has confirmed that it will be upgrading 13 devices to EMUI 10.1 in Western Europe. The company's latest in-house OS is an incremental update on EMUI 10, which will be replaced by EMUI 11 later this year.

Alex Alderson, 10 Jul 2020 13:28

LG ups its audio performance with the LG V60 ThinQ: Significant upgrade on the LG G8 ThinQ

LG flagships are generally considered to have some of the best audio capabilities in the segment but the LG G8 ThinQ managed to disappoint when it made its way over to DxOMark. The LG V60 ThinQ has now also be tested, however, and...

Ricci Rox, 10 Jul 2020 10:50

The Asus Zenfone 6. (Source: AndroidPit)

Asus Zenfone 7 and Zenfone 7 Pro billed to feature swiveling camera modules

Asus claimed it would release the ROG Phone 3 and Zenfone 7 in July but while the ROG Phone 3 already has an official launch date, there's been little to no noise about the Zenfone 7. Until now. New information has now surfaced ab...

Ricci Rox, 10 Jul 2020 09:07

The Redmi Note 7 features a Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 SoC. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Redmi Note 7 and 7S devices in India start receiving Android 10-based MIUI 11 beta stable update

Xiaomi has announced that random Redmi Note 7 and Redmi Note 7S devices in India will start receiving the Android 10-based version of MIUI 11. The beta stable update has the version code V11.0.2.0 QFGINXM and if all goes well then...

Daniel R Deakin, 10 Jul 2020 04:54

Wang Teng: Prepare your wallets for the Mi 10 Pro+

According to Redmi product director Wang Teng, Xiaomi is currently working on a new Mi 10 flagship phone. The phone is expected to be the Mi 10 Pro+, going by recent rumors, and could very well break the US$1000 MSRP mark.

Ricci Rox, 09 Jul 2020 23:15

The new UGREEN HiTune TWS earbuds. (Source: UGREEN)

UGREEN releases its new USB type C HiTune TWS Earbuds

The latest truly wireless (TWS) earbuds from UGREEN upgrade to a USB type C port for charging and to an IPX5 rating for ingress protection. They also have a Qualcomm chipset which confers some up-to-date audio specs on these new H...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 09 Jul 2020 21:40

Not all Redmi K20 Pro currently support full-screen gestures on MIUI 12. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Stable MIUI 12 for the Poco X2 stalls as Xiaomi extends MIUI 12 rollout for the Mi 9; full-screen gestures arriving for Redmi K20 Pro in a subsequent update

Xiaomi has pushed a new update to the Poco X2, but quite possibly not the one for which people had been hoping. The MIUI 12 upgrade has been extended for the Mi 9, though. However, full-screen gestures may not be arriving on the R...

Alex Alderson, 09 Jul 2020 19:42

The Velvet UI is coming to older devices like the G7 ThinQ. (Image source: LG)

LG is bringing its Velvet UI to older devices, including the V35 ThinQ and G7 ThinQ

LG has announced that it will be porting the UI from its recent Velvet smartphone to older handsets, including the V50 ThinQ and G8 ThinQ. Other eligible devices include the V50S ThinQ, V40 ThinQ, V35 ThinQ and G7 ThinQ. These wil...

Alex Alderson, 09 Jul 2020 19:35

The OnePlus Nord's entire spec sheet has been leaked

Alleged OnePlus Nord spec sheet leaked ahead of launch

Prolific leaker Evan Blass has leaked the OnePlus Nord's spec sheet in its entirety. It confirms that the device will come with a 6.4-AMOLED panel clocked at 90Hz, a quad-camera setup at the rear, two selfie cameras, a 4,000mAh ba...

Anil Satyanarayana, 09 Jul 2020 17:51

The Nokia 1 launched in April 2018. (Image source: Stuff.tv)

Android 10 (Go edition) arrives on the Nokia 1

Android 10 (Go edition) has been made available for the Nokia 1, a handset that HMD Global released well over two years ago. The update will roll out in waves and is the second OS upgrade for the Nokia 1.

Alex Alderson, 09 Jul 2020 16:07

The OnePlus Nord will have a 4,115 mAh battery and an AMOLED screen. (Image source: OnePlus via XDA Developers)

OnePlus Nord to feature an AMOLED screen and a 4,115 mAh battery as leak reveals full design of sub-US$500 handset

The full design of the OnePlus Nord has been revealed. Sporting four rear-facing cameras and two front-facing ones, the OnePlus Nord will have more cameras than the OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro. OnePlus has confirmed that an AMOLED...

Alex Alderson, 09 Jul 2020 14:54

The iQOO Z1x is now live. (Source: Weibo)

The iQOO Z1x: a new Snapdragon 765G, 120Hz phone starting at ~US$229

iQOO has launched the Z1x as the world's latest Snapdragon 765G-powered device. It also has the 120Hz refresh rate in its FHD+ LCD screen, as promised in its hype-phase. The phone also offers a 5000mAh battery that charges at 33 w...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 09 Jul 2020 12:51

The Redmi Note 9 is coming to India soon. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Redmi Note 9: Coming to India and likely made in India - almost 99% of Xiaomi smartphones and 85% of Mi TVs sold in India are made there

The impending arrival of the Redmi Note 9 in India has been teased by Xiaomi India’s managing director. Some may decry the appearance of another smartphone from the Chinese OEM on the Indian market, but Xiaomi has reported that al...

Daniel R Deakin, 09 Jul 2020 11:45

The Huawei Mate 40 Lite. (Source: Digital Chat Station)

Details of potentially the first Huawei Mate 40 series phone leak

A new leak has dropped some information on an upcoming phone that may just turn out to be the first Huawei Mate 40 series device: the Mate 40 Lite. The phone is expected to be branded as a Maimang-series offering in China as is ty...

Ricci Rox, 09 Jul 2020 10:42

MediaTek will unveil its Dimensity 600 chip soon

MediaTek's upcoming Dimensity 600 SoC will be released soon

A report states that MediaTek is on track to release its newest Dimensity 600 chip in the coming weeks. It is intended for low-cost 5G smartphones and is expected to make its debut in Q3 2020.

Anil Satyanarayana, 09 Jul 2020 06:23

The Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus. (Source: ZDNet)

Samsung Galaxy S20 FE poised to take on the OnePlus 8T with a 50 MP camera and Snapdragon 865

Samsung is currently working on a new device: the Galaxy S20 FE. The new phone is expected to be a more affordable flagship for the masses and is poised to take on the upcoming OnePlus 8T with a Snapdragon 865 and the very impress...

Ricci Rox, 08 Jul 2020 22:15

Future Samsung phones might ship without a charger

Samsung might ship some of its future smartphones without a charger

According to a report by a South Korean media outlet, some upcoming Samsung phones might come without a charger in the box. Samsung says that most smartphone users already have a charger and don't need a new one every time they bu...

Anil Satyanarayana, 08 Jul 2020 19:13

The planned arrival of Android 11 is on September 8. (Image source: Google)

Global Android 11 release date confirmed; headed to Pixel smartphones on September 8

Google has revealed the planned launch date for Android 11, its next-generation OS. Currently undergoing public beta tests, Android 11 will arrive "everywhere" on September 8. This is probably only true for Pixel smartphones thoug...

Alex Alderson, 08 Jul 2020 18:45

Anker's eufyCam 2 Pro is a new 2K, 100% wireless security camera system

The eufyCam 2 Pro improves on its previous generation in that its image sensor's resolution steps up to 2048x1080 (or 2K). It also incorporates night vision (color and IR), 2-way audio and a battery life of up to 12 months. This n...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 08 Jul 2020 18:16

The Lytte HarmoniQ TWS earbuds. (Source: HarmoniQLabs)

HarmoniQ Labs' upcoming TWS earbuds are 3D-printed for their comfort- and acoustics-focused features

HarmoniQLabs is a company that has an in-house 3D-printing process to make its new TWS earbuds. The OEM claims that the resulting unique shape created is better for prolonged wear and for passive noise cancellation. These new acce...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 08 Jul 2020 17:47

The Redmi K30i 5G is the latest smartphone to receive MIUI 12. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Stable MIUI 12 updates lands on the Xiaomi Redmi K30i 5G

MIUI 12 has arrived on the Xiaomi Redmi K30i 5G. The device, which most people would struggle to tell apart from the regular Redmi K30 5G, is the latest smartphone to receive Xiaomi's new OS. The company has already pushed MIUI 12...

Alex Alderson, 08 Jul 2020 16:36

The MIUI 12 update will be available for Redmi 8A users in August

Redmi 8A likely to get stable MIUI 12 update in August

Redmi 8A users will be pleased to know that they don't have to wait long for the MIUI 12 update. A Mi Community Forum moderator has stated that the device will get the software in August. It shouldn't be long before Xiaomi makes a...

Anil Satyanarayana, 08 Jul 2020 16:35

Qualcomm unveils the Snapdragon 865 Plus. (Source: Qualcomm)

Qualcomm launches the Snapdragon 865 Plus offering 10% better GPU performance and Prime Core clock speed

Qualcomm has now unveiled its newest flagship SoC, the Snapdragon 865 Plus. The Snapdragon 865 Plus offers 10% better graphical performance and a higher peak CPU performance versus the Snapdragon 865, as well as significantly bett...

Ricci Rox, 08 Jul 2020 16:09

The LG V50 ThinQ has received a hefty new update. (Image source: Android Authority)

LG adds the ability to hide the navigation bar among other changes in a sizeable new V50 ThinQ update

LG has brought a host of changes to the V50 ThinQ. The new update follows the introduction of a desktop mode to the dual-screen device earlier this year.

Alex Alderson, 08 Jul 2020 14:48

The Samsung Galaxy S21 could be Exynos-only. (Source: The Verge)

Rumor | Samsung alleged to completely ditch the Snapdragon 875 in favor of the Exynos 1000 on the Galaxy S21 series

Samsung is expected to launch its next generation of Galaxy S flagships, the S21 series, sometime in Q1 2021. New information, however, claims that all the Galaxy S21 phones will feature Samsung's in-house Exynos 1000 chipset inst...

Ricci Rox, 08 Jul 2020 13:32

Native call recording is headed to more Xiaomi smartphones, including the Poco F2 Pro. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite, Mi A3 and Poco F2 Pro are all set to gain native call recording

Native call recording is coming to the Poco F2 Pro. The feature has arrived for the Mi A2 Lite and Mi A3 too, although it may not be ready for prime time quite yet. The feature is embedded within the stock Phone app.

Alex Alderson, 08 Jul 2020 13:07

The next Galaxy Unpacked event will be live streaming at 10 a.m. ET August 5. (Image: Samsung)

Galaxy Unpacked confirmed for August 5, Note 20, Fold 2 inbound

Samsung has confirmed that its next Galaxy Unpacked event will take place on August 5. The event, the first from the company to be held online only, will be streaming from 10 a.m. ET where it is expected that the Galaxy Note 20 an...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 08 Jul 2020 12:14

The Redmi Note 8 Pro and Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro top their respective charts for price/performance. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi and Redmi top four of AnTuTu's latest price-performance charts thanks to bestsellers like the Redmi Note 8 Pro and Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro

AnTuTu has published its latest Android smartphone price-performance charts, and they make for good reading for Xiaomi in particular. The Chinese OEM and its subsidiary Redmi top four out of five charts. The Redmi Note 8 Pro leads...

Daniel R Deakin, 08 Jul 2020 11:35

Xiaomi temporarily slashes Redmi K30 price tag by up to $85 in celebration of impressive sales landmark

Xiaomi released the Redmi K30 phones in China back in December last year. Since then, the phones have sold reasonably well, with Xiaomi announcing that it has sold three million units in the Chinese market, and temporarily slashin...

Ricci Rox, 08 Jul 2020 10:56

The Lenovo Legion gaming phone is expected to be launched in July. (Image source: XDA Developers)

Snapdragon 865 Plus-wielding Lenovo Legion with 16 GB RAM rockets past the Snapdragon 865-powered occupants of AnTuTu's flagship performance chart

A report on Weibo has revealed the Lenovo Legion smartphone racking up a huge score on AnTuTu in part thanks to its still apparently non-existent Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 Plus processor. The score of 648,871 points puts the Lenovo ...

Daniel R Deakin, 08 Jul 2020 10:14

Tiny IOGEAR GUD3C460 USB-C docking station turns your Android smartphone into a desktop

This $40 USD 4-in-1 adapter is as small and light as most single-purpose adapters. If you want to make your USB-C ports more useful, then the IOGEAR GUD3C460 will be a boon to your home office or workspace.

Allen Ngo, 08 Jul 2020 06:39

Single Take is now available to the Galaxy A71 and A51. (Source: Samsung)

The Samsung Galaxy A51 and A71's new updates add more S20-series features

Samsung has announced that the latest firmware updates for the Galaxy A51 and A71 port some features that had heretofore been exclusive to the OEM's flagships to these mid-rangers. They mainly consist of camera-app upgrades such a...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 07 Jul 2020 22:56

The OnePlus Nord will have a "flagship-level camera". (Image source: OnePlus)

The OnePlus Nord may have five cameras including a 48 MP sensor; probable placeholder retailer listing has people talking

Rumour has it that the OnePlus Nord will be leading with a 48 MP primary camera, not a 64 MP sensor. The device will be rocking five other camera sensors too, including an ultra-wide-angle lens. A retailer has published a listing ...

Alex Alderson, 07 Jul 2020 20:01

The Pixel 5 looks mighty like the Pixel 4a XL. (Image source: PhoneArena)

Questionable Google Pixel 5 CAD renders surface

Some CAD renders purporting to be the Google Pixel 5 have appeared online. Bearing an uncanny resemblance to the supposedly cancelled Pixel 4a XL, the design would see Google abandoning its Project Soli radar system after just one...

Alex Alderson, 07 Jul 2020 17:10

EMUI 11 will start rolling out in Q3 2020

Alleged list of devices eligible for the EMUI 11 update surfaces online

Huawei will reportedly start making the EMUI 11 update available to eligible devices in Q3 2020. Owners of the Huawei Mate 30, P30, P40, and Nova 5 series will receive it first. Alternatively, it is also expected to make its way t...

Anil Satyanarayana, 07 Jul 2020 16:46

Poco M2 Pro launched with a quad-camera setup, support for 33W fast charging, and more

Poco has launched the Poco M2 Pro in India. It comes with a 6.7-inch FHD+ screen, a quad-camera setup, a 5,000mAh battery that can be charged at 33W, and a Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G SoC. Prices start at INR 13,999 (US$187) for the ...

Anil Satyanarayana, 07 Jul 2020 10:00

The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra is not going to be a cheap smartphone. (Image source: @jimmyispromo)

Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra live images leaked showing subtle differences to the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Plus

Several live images of the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra smartphone have been leaked online. The real-life shots show the camera housing on the rear, the S Pen lying on the device, and a glimpse at the front and right-hand side. A ...

Daniel R Deakin, 07 Jul 2020 08:55

A future Huawei foldable could have a slightly different name. (Source: Huawei)

Huawei's new European trademark could make an apt name for the Mate Xs' successor

Huawei has filed a trademark application with the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) for the name Mate V. This would be an adroit term for, say, a device that can fold like a book in the current Galaxy Fold style....

Deirdre O'Donnell, 07 Jul 2020 00:08

Will the Mi A2 and Mi A2 Lite receive Android 11? No, it seems

The Mi A2 and Mi A2 Lite are two-years-old now and have both received two major OS updates. While owners of the phones may reserve some hope over their prospects of getting Android 11, new information clarifies that such hopes are...

Ricci Rox, 06 Jul 2020 23:33

iQOO confirms the Z1x's SoC. (Source: Weibo)

New Master Lu benchmarking results may confirm 8GB of RAM for the iQOO Z1x

The iQOO Z1x is set to launch on July 9, 2020 and to rock the Snapdragon 765G processor on this date. However, the OEM has yet to confirm any more details on the new phone's internals. A new Master Lu listing for a device with an ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 06 Jul 2020 23:28

The OnePlus Nord will launch on July 21. (Image source: OnePlus via @techdroider)

OnePlus Nord: OIS confirmed for flagship-level camera as OnePlus teases retail packaging, July 21 release date and the "world's first AR smartphone launch"

OnePlus continues to tease the OnePlus Nord ahead of its next pre-order event on July 8. The device, which will retail for under US$500, will feature OIS and some sleek-looking retail packaging. It seems that a July 21 release dat...

Alex Alderson, 06 Jul 2020 20:53