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Google may face another lawsuit soon. (Source: Google)

New Pixel-series hardware defects may result in another lawsuit for Google

A law firm has posted an invitation to Pixel 3 users to contribute to a class action it may build against Google for hardware issues in this phone. In addition, it is claimed that the device's camera results in unacceptable jitter...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 23 Jun 2020 00:14

Almost as good as the 8 Pro: The OnePlus 8

OnePlus 8: Does anyone even still need the Pro version?

In our review, the OnePlus 8 has turned out to be a complete success, since it not only offers good hardware for a fair price, but also comes with 5G compatibility. With many features of the OnePlus 8 Pro also being included, the ...

Mike Wobker, 22 Jun 2020 23:30

Stable Android 10 update arrives for the Xiaomi Redmi 7

After months of waiting, the Xiaomi Redmi 7 is finally receiving the stable Android 10 update. The update is rolling out in China and bears the version number "MIUI 11.0.1.0.QFLCNXM". It's obviously based on MIUI 11 and, if the Re...

Ricci Rox, 22 Jun 2020 22:02

The Honor 30 series may get a new member soon. (Source: Huawei)

A new Dimensity 800 phone appears on Geekbench: could it be the Honor 30 Lite?

The Lite variant of the Honor 30 series could be a particularly interesting release, as it is touted to rock the Dimensity 800 processor and to have a global launch. A new model number that might correspond to this device has surf...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 22 Jun 2020 19:00

Qualcomm Snapdragon 875 SoC and Snapdragon X60 5G modem based on TSMC's 5 nm process have reportedly entered into production. (Image Source: Qualcomm)

TSMC officially begins 5 nm production; Snapdragon 875 SoC, Snapdragon X60 5G modem, A14 Bionic, and a 5 nm AMD high-end GPU incoming

New reports indicate that TSMC has officially started producing 5 nm chips and is expected to deliver the Qualcomm Snapdragon 875 and the Snapdragon X60 modem by September. Apart from Qualcomm and Apple, AMD has also proposed awar...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 22 Jun 2020 15:54

Xiaomi is now inviting eligible users for Phase 2 of MIUI 12 Global Stable Beta ROM testing. (Image Source: Xiaomi)

MIUI 12 Global Stable Beta now accepting applications for Phase 2 testing; owners of Redmi Note 8 Pro, Note 7 series, and Poco F1 in India and several other countries eligible to participate

Users of Redmi Note 8 Pro, Redmi Note 7 series, and Pocophone F1 in India and other countries are now eligible to participate in Phase 2 testing of the MIUI 12 Global Stable Beta ROM under the Mi Pilot program. There are only limi...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 22 Jun 2020 13:37

The Redmi K30 4G receives its first taste of MIUI 12. (Source: Geekbuying)

The Redmi K30 Pro, Redmi K30 4G, and Mi 10 Lite Zoom receive stable MIUI 12 updates

The MIUI 12 rollout continues. After sending out the beta stable updates to the Redmi K20 Pro and Redmi K30 5G last week, Xiaomi has also rolled out updates to the Redmi K30 4G, Redmi K30 Pro, and the Mi 10 Lite Zoom.

Ricci Rox, 22 Jun 2020 12:26

Ultra-thin glass is used in both the semiconductor and smartphone industries. (Image source: Schott)

Xiaomi Mi Mix 4 vs Huawei Mate 40 Pro: Chinese OEMs stocking up on ultra-thin glass could indicate potential dynamite flagship smartphone or foldable rivalry

It has been reported that Xiaomi and Huawei have been replenishing their stocks of ultra-thin glass (UTG), creating speculation of what the Chinese OEMs have in mind for the material. The upcoming Huawei Mate 40 Pro will feature a...

Daniel R Deakin, 21 Jun 2020 23:59

The Samsung Galaxy Note 9 still looks fresh. (Source: BGR)

The Samsung Galaxy Note 9 was the last truly great Android flagship

Feature Samsung released the Galaxy Note 9 two years ago. Unlike most flagship phones from that era, however, the Note 9 still manages to look fresh, while offering premium features and performance, even by today's standards. And that, pe...

Column by Ricci Rox, 21 Jun 2020 19:55

The Redmi 9 will have up to 6GB of RAM on its Chinese debut: new leak

The Redmi 8's long-awaited successor launched in Spain as a device with 3 or 4GB of RAM. However, the noted tipster Ishan Agarwal now claims that some of its China-only SKUs will go up to 6GB. Furthermore, some others will have 12...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 21 Jun 2020 18:30

A render of the purported Galaxy Fold 2 (Image source: WindowsUnited.de)

Tipster outs new Galaxy Fold 2 details - thinner than ever with 7.7in display, 3.8mm bezel: but is that the right approach after the Galaxy Fold’s notorious QA issues?

Tipster @IceUniverse revealed new details about Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Fold 2 device. However, the thinner bezels and larger display raise concerns about durability, especially in the aftermath of Foldgate.

Arjun Krishna Lal, 21 Jun 2020 12:49

Battery-killing 144 Hz display in the Nubia RedMagic 5G: Is it all just marketing?

Nubia has installed the world's first 144 Hz display in a gaming smartphone in the RedMagic 5G. But does the high energy consumption and the associated short battery life justify the smoothness of the Nubia mobile phone?

Marcus Herbrich, 21 Jun 2020 05:41

A new Poco phone is coming. (Source: Poco)

Poco news: Poco F2 Pro Indian launch not planned, M2 Pro release imminent, Poco Pop Buds could be rebadged Xiaomi earbuds

General Manager of Poco India, C Manmohan, has shared some information on the company's short-term plans for the Indian market. The Poco F2 Pro doesn't appear to be on the cards for an Indian launch, but the launch of the Poco M2 ...

Ricci Rox, 20 Jun 2020 12:06

The S20+ BTS Edition sold out about as quickly as expected. (Source: Samsung)

The Samsung Galaxy S20+ BTS Edition sold out in just an hour

Samsung announced the Galaxy S20+ BTS Edition a few days ago, and it went on pre-order yesterday, with the purple Buds+ BTS Edition as a bonus. To absolutely no one's surprise, the phone has proven to be a masterstroke by Samsung,...

Ricci Rox, 20 Jun 2020 11:16

Dark mode can be adjusted in MIUI 12. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi to suspend MIUI 12 beta updates during Dragon Boat Festival

Xiaomi has reported that all MIUI 12 beta updates will be suspended during the Dragon Boat Festival. The Chinese public holiday is on June 25 this year, and Xiaomi’s MIUI 12-related work will be halted from June 26 until July 2. T...

Daniel R Deakin, 20 Jun 2020 05:31

The Redmi Note 8 Android 10 rollout has been suspended because of bugs. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Redmi Note 8 Android 10 update suspended because of major bugs

Xiaomi has posted some bad news for Redmi Note 8 owners who were excited about receiving an Android 10 update for their smartphone. It seems the Chinese OEM has had to suspend the update process because of “some major bugs”. The R...

Daniel R Deakin, 20 Jun 2020 04:52

The Dimensity 800-powered Honor 30 Lite leaks out

Honor has already released a wide variety of 30-series phones thus far in 2020. However, new leaks hint that there is at least 1 more to see this year: the MediaTek-powered and 5G 30 Lite. It may also be known as the 30 Youth Edit...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 19 Jun 2020 23:56

The Huawei Enjoy 20 Pro. (Source: Huawei)

Huawei Enjoy 20 Pro launched: 90 Hz display and the 5G-capable MediaTek Dimensity 800 starting at ~US$280

Huawei has now launched a "new" phone, the Enjoy 20 Pro. The Huawei Enjoy 20 Pro sports a 6.5-inch FHD+ 90 Hz, display, a triple rear camera setup, and a 4000 mAh battery. The star of the show, however, is the MediaTek Dimensity 8...

Ricci Rox, 19 Jun 2020 22:08

Xiaomi has been enjoying spectacular sales during the 618 promotion. (Image source: Weibo)

Amazing Xiaomi Mi TV, Redmi K30 Pro, and Mi 10 sales help Xiaomi gross over 10 billion yuan (US$1.4 billion) during the 618 shopping festival

Xiaomi has grossed over 10 billion yuan (US$1.4 billion) in sales during the 618 shopping festival in China, which ran from June 1 to June 18. Thousands of Redmi K30 Pro and Xiaomi Mi 10 smartphones were sold, while apparently ove...

Daniel R Deakin, 19 Jun 2020 21:19

Although the clamshell design of the Motorola Razr 2020 is sleek, the smartphone is simply too expensive

The new Motorola Razr is a beautiful mess

Foldable smartphones are inherently fascinating, and the Motorola Razr 2019 is certainly no exception. In this article we will explain why we would like to recommend it, even though it is difficult to justify.

Florian Schmitt, 19 Jun 2020 20:40

The Sony 7Y6DU1I could be the rumoured Xperia 5 II. (Image source: @NodSikharulidze)

Possible Sony Xperia 5 II hits Geekbench with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 SoC and 8 GB of RAM

A new Sony Xperia smartphone has appeared on Geekbench with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 SoC and 8 GB of RAM. Codenamed 7Y6DU1I, the device could well be the Xperia 5 II.

Alex Alderson, 19 Jun 2020 19:54

The Mate 30 series was the first Huawei flagship to launch with Google Services. (Image source: tianya1223)

Huawei Mate 40 Pro release slips to late Q4 2020 at the earliest; 120 Hz display touted for upcoming flagship

Rumour has it that Huawei will be bringing 120 Hz displays to its Mate series flagships this year, a first for the company. Ongoing supply chain issues owing to US trade sanctions may have postponed the release of the Mate 40 and ...

Alex Alderson, 19 Jun 2020 17:30

Here's our first look at the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra

Galaxy Note 20 Ultra will reportedly feature a 120Hz QHD+ display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 Plus SoC, and more

Hands-on images of Samsung's upcoming Galaxy Note 20 Ultra have been posted online. The phone is billed to come with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 Plus SoC, a QHD+ LTPO panel that runs at 120Hz, new camera features, and more.

Anil Satyanarayana, 19 Jun 2020 10:42

New updates arrive for the Xiaomi Mi A3 and Mi A2

Xiaomi has now started gradually sending out new updates to its Android One phones, the Mi A2 and Mi A3. The updates bring the June security patch to the phones, but it's unknown if they fix previously reported bugs introduced by ...

Ricci Rox, 19 Jun 2020 10:08

The Redmi Note 8 is set to receive Android 10 before MIUI 12. (Source: Xiaomi)

MIUI 12 development halted for the Redmi Note 8 and Redmi Note 7 ahead of Android 10 release

Xiaomi has now halted MIUI 12 development for the Redmi Note 7 and Redmi Note 8, for two different reasons. The company also suspended the MIUI 12 rollout for the Mi 10 and Mi 10 Pro—due to optimization concerns.

Ricci Rox, 18 Jun 2020 23:00

The Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 SoC was announced in December 2019. (Image source: Qualcomm)

Snapdragon 865 Plus in Asus ZF device spotted on Geekbench showing single-core boost over Snapdragon 865 phones like the Xiaomi Mi 10

The mysterious Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 Plus has been spotted on yet another benchmark. This time, the still unconfirmed SoC was discovered being tested on Geekbench in an Asus ZF device, which was possibly the Asus ROG Phone 3. Th...

Daniel R Deakin, 18 Jun 2020 21:10

The Poco F2 Pro costs £549 in the UK. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Poco F2 Pro: Xiaomi starts selling its re-branded Redmi K30 Pro in the UK

Xiaomi has started selling the Poco F2 Pro in the UK. The device, which is a re-branded Redmi K30 Pro, costs the "flagship killer price" of £549. Only the 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage model is being offered currently.

Alex Alderson, 18 Jun 2020 19:50

A Snapdragon 690-powered Nokia phone is reportedly in the works

Nokia will release a Snapdragon 690-powered 5G smartphone later this year

HMD Global's Chief Product Officer said that Nokia is reportedly working on a low-cost 5G smartphone powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 690 SoC. The phone will very likely be the Nokia 6.3 or Nokia 7.3. It will probably be unveiled ...

Anil Satyanarayana, 18 Jun 2020 19:02

The Snapdragon 865-powered Galaxy Z Flip should arrive in three colours on August 5. (Image source: GSMArena)

Geekbench confirms a Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 and 8 GB of RAM for the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G

Geekbench has confirmed that the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G will be arriving in August with a Snapdragon 865 SoC and 8 GB of RAM. The device, which is thought to be debuting in three colours alongside the Galaxy Note 20 and Galaxy F...

Alex Alderson, 18 Jun 2020 16:40

Asus has made some modest external changes to its latest ROG Phone. (Image source: Digital Chat Station)

Leaked video confirms familiar design for the Asus ROG Phone 3

A leaked video has confirmed that the Asus ROG Phone 3 will ostensibly look like its predecessor, save for a few tweaks. The device, which is expected to feature an overclocked Snapdragon 865 SoC, 16 GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 512 GB of...

Alex Alderson, 18 Jun 2020 15:33

Flash has an official EOL date. (Source: Adobe)

The end of 2020 is also the end of Adobe Flash Player

There was a time when Flash was the go-to standard for online content building and support. However, other standards such as HTML5 have outstripped it considerably in the ability to deliver AV and interactive apps of all kinds. Th...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 18 Jun 2020 14:51

The Poco M2 Pro will be released in India soon

Poco M2 Pro spotted on BIS website; Indian launch imminent

The yet-to-be-announced Poco M2 Pro has just made an appearance on the BIS (Bureau of Indian Standards) website, indicating that it is ready for launch in the country. Not much is known about the phone other than the fact that it ...

Anil Satyanarayana, 18 Jun 2020 13:11

The Xiaomi Redmi 7 is without an Android OS upgrade fifteen months on from its release. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Redmi 7: A mid-range smartphone stuck on Android 9.0 Pie and outdated security patches

The Xiaomi Redmi 7 is yet to receive Android 10, eight months on from being upgraded to MIUI 11. The device has, in fact, never received an Android OS upgrade, and many handsets are stuck on outdated security patches. The latest u...

Alex Alderson, 18 Jun 2020 12:33

The P20 and P20 Pro will not receive the EMUI 10.1 update. (Source: AndroidPit)

Official global EMUI 10.1 update schedule released: 16 phones to get the update but no luck for the Mate 10 Pro, P20 Pro, and Y9 series

Huawei has now sent out an official document detailing which of its phones will receive the latest version of its skin, EMUI 10.1, globally. The list is rather scanty, though, and owners of the Mate 10 Pro, P20 Pro, and Y9 series ...

Ricci Rox, 18 Jun 2020 09:17

The Tiger T7520 chipset. (Source: UNISOC)

UNISOC claims its 6nm 5G SoCs are ready for mass production

UNISOC has announced that it will start full-scale production of its 6 nanometer (nm) chipset by the end of 2020. This will enable it to supply OEMs with this advanced platform by 2021. The SoC will also come with an integrated 5G...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 18 Jun 2020 00:21

Xiaomi Mi Mix 10 and MIUI 15 make a surprise public appearance. (Image source: ITHome)

Xiaomi planning ahead with the Mi Mix 10 and MIUI 15

It seems Xiaomi is planning far in advance in regard to two of its most important products: the Mi Mix line and MIUI software. Both the Xiaomi Mi Mix 10 and MIUI 15 have been “teased” in images showing people taking part in a Xiao...

Daniel R Deakin, 17 Jun 2020 23:05

Some Redmi Note 8 Pro owners remain on Android 10. (Source: AndroidPit)

Will the Redmi Note 8 Pro receive Android 11? Likely not, it seems

Android 11 is around the corner but while a host of Redmi Note 8 Pro owners wait for the Android 10 update, new information points towards the phone's chances of receiving the Android 11 being incredibly slim.

Ricci Rox, 17 Jun 2020 22:52

Both colorways of the Razr are on sale. (Source: Motorola)

The new Motorola Razr goes on sale for the first time at US$500 less than normal

The Motorola Razr was announced in 2019 as the first foldable clamshell phone on the market. Therefore, the OEM set its price at US$1499.99 on its launch. Those who find this outlay for a phone powered by the Snapdragon 710 SoC of...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 17 Jun 2020 22:21

The Redmi K30 range has been a huge hit for Xiaomi and a Redmi K40 series is likely in development. (Image source: Xiaomi - K30 5G)

Rumor | Potential Xiaomi Redmi K40 smartphone spotted in 3C certification - coming with 33 W fast charge and possibly a Dimensity 1000+ SoC and 144 Hz display

A Xiaomi Redmi K40 smartphone could be in the works that may feature 33 W fast charging, possibly a 144 Hz refresh rate, and even a MediaTek Dimensity 1000+ chipset. A Redmi device with the model name M2006J10C was spotted on 3C c...

Daniel R Deakin, 17 Jun 2020 21:50

The Redmi K30 5G is one of the first devices to receive MIUI 12. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Stable MIUI 12 update arrives for the Xiaomi Redmi K30 5G, Redmi K20 Pro and Mi 9T Pro

The MIUI 12 update has landed on the Xiaomi Redmi K30 5G, Redmi K20 Pro and Mi 9T Pro. The OS upgrade includes numerous changes from MIUI 11 and follows the release of MIUI 12 to the Mi 9, Mi 9T and the Redmi K20.

Alex Alderson, 17 Jun 2020 20:30

The Honor 9A will receive a global release on June 23. (Image source: Honor)

Honor 9A and Router 3 set for global launch on June 23

Honor is hosting a VIP Day Launch Event on June 23 where it will unveil the Honor 9A and Router 3 among other products. Both are budget devices, with the Honor 9A resembling the recently-announced Huawei Y6p. Update 06/19/2020: Ho...

Alex Alderson, 17 Jun 2020 20:13

Three new Pokémon games are coming to Nintendo Switch and mobile devices. (Image source: The Pokémon Company)

Pokémon reveals three new Pokémon games for the Nintendo Switch and mobile devices; Isle of Armor expansion pack released too

The Pokémon Company has revealed three Pokémon games for the Nintendo Switch and mobile devices. The new games, which include a New Pokémon Snap for the Nintendo Switch, coincide with the release of the first expansion pack for Po...

Alex Alderson, 17 Jun 2020 20:07

The OPPO Find X2 will be on sale soon in India. (Source: OPPO)

OPPO launches the Find X2 in India, but where are the Pro variants?

The Find X2 phones are OPPO's premium, Snapdragon 865-powered flagships for 2020. The OEM has launched it in India. However, it appears the country only gets the vanilla variant, which has 12GB of RAM, 256GB of internal storage an...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 17 Jun 2020 19:27

iQOO 3 Pro will reportdly feature a Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 Plus SoC

Snapdragon 865 Plus-powered iQOO 3 Pro gaming smartphone reportedly in the works

Vivo's sub-brand iQOO is reportedly working on a gaming smartphone that will feature Qualcomm's yet-to-be-announced Snapdragon 865 Plus SoC. The phone will come with a 6.5-inch 90Hz AMOLED panel, a 4,500mAh battery that can be cha...

Anil Satyanarayana, 17 Jun 2020 17:01

Huawei increased its global smartphone market share to 19% in April, according to Counterpoint Research. (Image source: Huawei Central)

Huawei now sells more smartphones globally than Samsung, Apple and Xiaomi even without Google

Huawei may continue to be plagued by US trade sanctions, but that has not held the company back from extending its global smartphone market share. Huawei managed to outsell all its competitors in April too, despite its new devices...

Alex Alderson, 17 Jun 2020 16:19

The Nokia 8.3 might hit retail channels sooner than expected (Image source: Nokia)

Amazon Germany lists the Nokia 8.3 5G: new Snapdragon 765G-powered smartphone could hit retail soon, but high price and LCD panel raise questions

Amazon Germany recently listed the upcoming Nokia 8.3. The listing is an indicator that HMD/Nokia’s latest midrange Snapdragon 765G-powered device might hit retail channels soon. A high price point and lacklustre specs raise quest...

Arjun Krishna Lal, 17 Jun 2020 16:11

Will OnePlus' upcoming mid-range smartphone feature four rear-facing cameras? (Image source: @MaxJmb)

The OnePlus Z may have more cameras than the OnePlus 8

A seemingly credible rumour suggests that OnePlus' upcoming mid-range smartphone, formerly thought to be called the OnePlus Z, may feature four rear-facing cameras. The device, which may be marketed under the Nord by OnePlus brand...

Alex Alderson, 17 Jun 2020 16:07