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It may be a few months yet before Huawei finishes rolling out EMUI 10 to the P20 and P20 Pro. (Image source: Huawei)

EMUI 10 update for the Huawei P20 and P20 Pro expanded; Mate 10 and Mate 10 Pro eligible for Android 10 update too

Huawei has extended the release of EMUI 10 and Android 10 for the P20 and P20 Pro. Likely the two device's last OS upgrades, the expansion of the update to Western European handsets coincides with EMUI 10 updates hitting the Mate ...

Alex Alderson, 17 Jun 2020 16:03

The Note 20 may succeed the Note 10 as a gimped model. (Source: Business Today)

Rumor | Galaxy Note 20 flagship status in doubt, expected to sport a 60 Hz display

The rumor mill for the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 series grinds on. New information claims the base Galaxy Note 20 will be more of a Note 20 Lite than anything and will sport a FHD+ 60 Hz display—worse than the display on the Galaxy S...

Ricci Rox, 17 Jun 2020 15:53

The camera quality is the biggest weakness of the Realme X50 Pro

Realme X50 Pro leaves a lot of its potential untapped due to camera deficits

While the Realme X50 Pro is a good smartphone with a beautiful design, the high-end smartphone lacks certain premium features such as good cameras to justify its 750-Euro (~$844) price tag.

Marcus Herbrich, 17 Jun 2020 14:59

The Nubia RedMagic 5G is headed stateside for under US$600. (Image: Nubia)

Nubia RedMagic 5G coming to the US priced under US$600 with Snapdragon 865 and latest connectivity

Nubia’s RedMagic 5G is coming to the US priced from just US$579. Not only does the device support 5G networks, it also packs a Snapdragon 865 and an ultrafast 144 Hz AMOLED display.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 17 Jun 2020 12:41

The Nokia 5310 launched in the Indian market for just under US$45 (Image source: Nokia)

Nokia takes things back to 2007 with the US$45 Nokia 5310: 2.4in QVGA display, 8MB RAM, 0.3MP camera and no Android in sight

Nokia recently launched the Nokia 5310, a spiritual successor to its 2007-era XpressMusic 5310. The new, 2020 variant features a lightly updated design while retaining a 2.4-in QVGA display, candy bar form factor, and a 0.3MP came...

Arjun Krishna Lal, 17 Jun 2020 10:55

EMUI 10.1 brings a selection of new themes for Huawei smartphones. (Image source: Huawei UK)

Huawei smartphones that now have Android 10: Current list includes those that have received either EMUI 10.0 or EMUI 10.1

A handy list consisting of 30 Huawei smartphones has been published that feature all of the devices from the Chinese OEM that currently have Android 10 released for them. This could be as either EMUI 10 or the latest stable releas...

Daniel R Deakin, 17 Jun 2020 03:14

The Asus ROG Phone 3 and mystery Snapdragon 865 scored very highly on AnTuTu. (Image source: SparrowsNews)

Asus ROG Phone 3 with overclocked Snapdragon 865 (865 Plus?) zips way past the OPPO Find X2 devices in AnTuTu benchmark

It seems an Asus ROG Phone 3 smartphone has been ripping up the record books over at AnTuTu. An Asus device, presumed to be the ROG Phone 3, managed a score of over 640,000 points with the help of an apparently overclocked Snapdra...

Daniel R Deakin, 17 Jun 2020 01:55

The Doogee S88 Pro is a rugged phone with a 10,000 mAh battery, IP69K rating, and protection against extreme temperatures and acid for just US$250

Want a phone you can use anywhere without fear of damage? Doogee has one to sell to you. The new Doogee S88 Pro offers a completely rugged chassis with protection against impact, ingress, and extreme temperatures. All for US$250.

Ricci Rox, 17 Jun 2020 00:16

The AirTab portable monitor. (Source: AirTab)

The AirTab portable monitor has reached its crowdfunding target in just 1 hour

AirTab claims that its first eponymous product is an ultra-lightweight on-the-go secondary display. It measures 15.6 inches diagonally, and also has a SKU with a touchscreen. This device has been launched via Kickstarter, and has ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 16 Jun 2020 20:48

The Anker PowerExpand Elite dock. (Source: Anker)

Anker launches the PowerExpand Elite Thunderbolt 3 Dock

Anker's latest dock allows the user to connect external monitors via both Thunderbolt 3 and HDMI ports at 60 hertz (Hz). It also has a range of other I/O besides, an SD card reader and a 3.5mm AUX port included. One of its type C ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 16 Jun 2020 17:06

The Asus ROG Phone 3 will sport a 5,800 mAh battery. (Image - ROG Phone 2 via Asus)

Asus ROG Phone 3 TENAA certification confirms a 6.59-inch display and 5,800 mAh battery

The Asus ROG Phone 3 will have a 6.59-inch display and a 5,800 mAh battery, according to a TENAA listing. The ROG Phone 3 will be a dual-SIM dual-standby 5G-capable device featuring 2x2 Wi-Fi 6 ax and 30 W fast charging and is exp...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 16 Jun 2020 07:36

Huawei will launch the Enjoy 20 Pro soon. (Source: Weibo)

The Huawei Enjoy 20 Pro will launch in China on June 19, 2020

Huawei has announced that it will launch a phone called the Enjoy 20 Pro 5G later in June 2020. This device is rumored to have a 6.5-inch display and to run on the MediaTek Dimensity 800 SoC. However, there is a pre-existing devic...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 16 Jun 2020 00:10

Xiaomi suspends the MIUI 12 rollout for the Mi 10, Mi 10 Pro, and Redmi K30 Pro

Xiaomi has sent out MIUI 12 beta builds to a number of its premium phones over the past few weeks, but is now suspending the MIUI 12 rollout for the Mi 10, Mi 10 Pro, and Redmi K30 Pro. The company seeks to better optimize the sof...

Ricci Rox, 15 Jun 2020 20:58

The Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro+ seems to offer numerous upgrades over the Mi 10 Pro. (Image source: Xiaomi - Mi 10 Pro)

Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro+ smartphone allegedly coming with 65 W fast-charge support, 120 Hz refresh rate, and a Snapdragon 865 chipset

Some alleged marketing material for a Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro+ smartphone has been leaked onto a popular Chinese social network. The text reveals a few key specifications about the supposed Mi 10 Pro+ device, including the presence of a ...

Daniel R Deakin, 15 Jun 2020 20:51

The Nokia 9.3 PureView is unlikely to feature the elaborate camera design of the Nokia 9 PureView. (Image source: HMD Global)

The Nokia 9 PureView will be a one-off

The Nokia 9 PureView was supposed to redefine smartphone photography, but its Light-backed camera system continues to fall well short of expectations. Well, Light has now confirmed that it no longer operates in the smartphone indu...

Alex Alderson, 15 Jun 2020 18:36

The Samsung BTS Editions will go on general sale on July 9. (Image source: Samsung)

Samsung announces BTS Editions of the Galaxy S20+ and Galaxy Buds+

Samsung has announced BTS Editions of the Galaxy S20+ and Galaxy Buds+. The former will be available in 5G and LTE variants, while all devices will come with BTS photocards. The Galaxy Buds+ are available to pre-order now, with th...

Alex Alderson, 15 Jun 2020 17:42

The Samsung Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ is now receiving the One UI 2.1 update

One UI 2.1 update rolling out for the Samsung Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9 Plus

Samsung's newest One UI 2.1 update is now making its way to Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9 Plus users. The update includes all the One UI 2.1 features, including Pro Video Mode, Quick Share, and more. It is rolling out in Germany and wil...

Anil Satyanarayana, 15 Jun 2020 16:28

Not all Xiaomi/Redmi devices will get the entire MIUI 12 feature set. (Image Source: Beebom)

Expecting MIUI 12 for your Xiaomi, Redmi, or Poco phone? Not all devices will be getting the complete feature set; here's a list of which device gets what

MIUI 12 will soon be rolling out globally to a plethora of Xiaomi/Redmi devices. While the newer Mi, Redmi, and Poco devices will be getting all the goodies, some of the older devices will not be getting the new camera features wh...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 15 Jun 2020 13:52

The new LG Velvet dual-screen accessory supports active stylus input. (Image: LG)

LG Velvet 5G coming to Europe this month followed by North America, dual-screen case with active stylus support inbound too

The LG Velvet with 5G is officially coming to Europe this month with North America and other countries set to get the device in the weeks ahead. Also in tow will be LG’s ‘enhanced’ dual-screen accessory that also supports a new ac...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 15 Jun 2020 12:54

The Surface Duo is focused on delivering the ultimate multitasking smartphone experience. (Image: Microsoft)

Surface Duo smartphone could launch as soon as July

Microsoft’s Surface Duo Android-based smartphone looks like it could be coming sooner rather than later. According to the latest rumor, the device could be set to launch as soon as next month as Microsoft is said to be keen to lau...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 15 Jun 2020 11:04

Xiaomi launches the 30,000 mAh Mi Power Bank 3 for under US$25

Xiaomi has finally launched its latest product, a 30,000 mAh power bank. The Mi Power Bank 3 offers three output ports with 18 W fast charging, and two input ports with a max input wattage of 24 W that will see the behemoth charge...

Ricci Rox, 15 Jun 2020 08:08

The alleged iPhone 12 molds show the different-sized variants. (Image source: @Jin_Store)

Supposed Apple iPhone 12 molds and renders show different-sized smartphones with stylish iPad Pro design language but big notches

Images of alleged molds and renders of the Apple iPhone 12 series have been leaked online. There are several different-sized molds on show in the pictures, which seem to fit rumors of the iPhone 12 sporting a similar design langua...

Daniel R Deakin, 15 Jun 2020 05:04

The Brandeis Prometheus. (Source: Indiegogo)

Update | Brandeis launches the "extraordinary" Prometheus smartphone on Indiegogo, attracting both backing and skepticism

A start-up called Brandeis has put its inaugural smartphone, the Prometheus, up for crowdfunding. It purports to offer a Snapdragon 865 SoC, 16GB of RAM, a uniquely-shaped QHD OLED screen and a 108MP main camera for as little as U...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 14 Jun 2020 19:32

Renders of the upcoming Galaxy Tab S7. (Source: OnLeaks)

Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 and S7+ expected to match the iPad Pro in one aspect

Apple's iPad Pro is the quintessential tablet series, and Samsung's Galaxy Tab has always lagged slightly behind. Samsung is expected to launch the Galaxy Tab S7 and S7+ in the near future, and the phones have now been touted to o...

Ricci Rox, 14 Jun 2020 17:33

The new LG CineBeam projector can throw a 100-inch image and weighs 1.1 pounds

LG has announced the latest model in its line of CineBeam projectors. The PH30N is rated for images of up to 100 inches from 10.8 feet away. It has also been designed to be light and portable so as to generate a theater-like exper...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 13 Jun 2020 22:50

The Pixel 3a's successor is thrown into further doubt. (Source: Google)

Pixel 4a delay rumors spark up again, this time with allegations of a release late into 2020

The leaker Jon Prosser has laid some claim to some new Pixel 4a availability information. Its launch is now thought to take place in July 2020, although it may not actually be released until October. However, another tipster now a...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 13 Jun 2020 22:10

USB chargers are big business. (Source: Mr. Glass)

The global USB charger market may be worth nearly US$10 billion by 2024

The market for wall-warts that charge devices via USB is now projected to be worth an additional US$9.9 billion by 2028. It is a sector of the overall wall-charger market, which is thought to grow by up to $23 billion over the sam...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 13 Jun 2020 14:25

The Huawei P40 Pro has a single speaker. (Source: Huawei)

DxOMark: The Huawei P40 Pro offers excellent mics but poor speaker output

DxOMark has now published its review of the Huawei P40 Pro's audio. The Huawei flagship put up an incredibly polarizing performance, delivering class-leading recording, but falling way behind the competition with its single underw...

Ricci Rox, 13 Jun 2020 11:58

The Aukey Basix Pro Wireless Power Bank. (Source: Aukey)

Aukey's latest power bank is also a phone stand

The new Basix Pro Wireless Power Bank from Aukey has an innovative design, in that it combines the ability to act as a phone stand in addition to the function that gives it its name. It does so by integrating a kickstand into its ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 12 Jun 2020 22:42

The Redmi Note 8 Pro. (Source: AndroidPit)

Redmi Note 8 Pro, Redmi Note 7, Poco F1 owners can now register as MIUI 12 beta testers

After sending out stable MIUI 12 updates to the Redmi K20, MI 9T, and Mi 9, Xiaomi may now be looking towards continuing the MIUI 12 rollout with its other phones. It has now opened its beta-testing program, and owners of the Redm...

Ricci Rox, 12 Jun 2020 21:22

EMUI 10.1 has started making its way to Huawei Mate 30 and Mate 30 Pro owners in Europe

EMUI 10.1 update rolling out for some Huawei Mate 30 and Huawei Mate 30 Pro users in Europe

Huawei Mate 30 and Mate 30 Pro users in Europe will be pleased to know that they'll soon be at the receiving end of Huawei's highly-anticipated EMUI 10.1 update. The software is making its way to some users in France and will be a...

Anil Satyanarayana, 12 Jun 2020 20:42

Is the Galaxy M31 getting a new variant. (Source: Amazon.in)

A phone that may be the Samsung Galaxy M31s pops up on Geekbench

The Galaxy M30s was a considerable success for Samsung in 2019. Now, it appears the OEM may be looking to replicate its success this year. Some evidence of a device that may conform to this description has surfaced on a benchmarki...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 12 Jun 2020 19:37

The Black Shark 3 Pro offers excellent gaming hardware for mobile-gaming fans

Are gaming smartphones such as the Black Shark 3 and Nubia RedMagic the new flagship killers?

In our review, the Xiaomi gaming smartphone Black Shark 3 Pro has shown itself to be a very strong offering for a fairly cheap price, at least for current standards. One question remains: Are gaming smartphones the real flagship k...

Marcus Herbrich, 12 Jun 2020 19:17

The OPPO Find X2 Pro Lamborghini Edition. (Source: OPPO)

OPPO launches the Lamborghini Edition of the Find X2 Pro in Germany

The Lamborghini Edition of the OPPO Find X2 Pro is a version of this phone with an appropriately car marque-themed finish and accessories. It has been released onto the German market via this country's Amazon site. It is in appare...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 12 Jun 2020 18:18

The Samsung Galaxy S20+ BTS Edition bundle will retail for €1,049. (Image source: @evleaks)

Samsung Galaxy S20+ BTS Edition: A surprisingly affordable bundle for K-pop fans

The price of the Samsung Galaxy S20+ BTS Edition has been revealed, and it is surprisingly good value for money. For €1,049, Samsung will include a Galaxy S20+ 5G, a Wireless Charger Pad and a pair of Galaxy Buds+. You would need ...

Alex Alderson, 12 Jun 2020 15:55

The Redmi Note 7 is yet to receive an OS upgrade despite being released over a year ago. (Image source: Xiaomi)

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 may receive Android 10 before the arrival of MIUI 12

The Redmi Note 7 continues to languish on Android 9.0 Pie, despite Xiaomi having recently upgraded the Redmi Note 7 Pro to Android 10. However, rumour has it that some "good news" is on its way, with there being a possibility that...

Alex Alderson, 12 Jun 2020 15:54

Motorola might release the Motorola One Fusion+ in India soon

Update | Motorola One Fusion+ likely to be released in India soon

It shouldn't be long before Motorola unveils the Motorola One Fusion+ in India. The company has been teasing the device's release on its Twitter handle, and we can expect an official announcement soon. If the phone's European pric...

Anil Satyanarayana, 12 Jun 2020 15:18

Only Google and OnePlus have released Android 11 Beta 1 builds thus far. (Image source: Google, OnePlus, Poco, Realme & Xiaomi)

OnePlus, Poco, Realme and Xiaomi all announce Android 11 beta programs

OEMs are getting in on the act of bringing Android 11 Beta 1 to some of their devices. To date, only OnePlus has released the initial beta besides Google. However, Poco, Realme and Xiaomi have promised to deliver Android 11 Beta 1...

Alex Alderson, 12 Jun 2020 13:54

Samsung is expected to release a Galaxy S20 Lite later this year

Samsung reportedly working on a Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 powered Galaxy S20 Lite

An industry insider states that Samsung is working on a Lite version of the Galaxy S20 series. There are three variants of the Galaxy S20 Lite in the works, all of which will come with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 SoC. They are bille...

Anil Satyanarayana, 12 Jun 2020 09:53

The Amazfit Stratos 3. (Source: Amazfit)

Amazfit will launch the Stratos 3 fitness smartwatch in India soon

The Stratos 3 is a round-faced smartwatch packed with sports modes and also with a dual chipset/OS system that may help it conserve battery life. It also has a display optimized for visibility in sunlight. This wearable is also no...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 11 Jun 2020 22:39

Google releases Android 11 Beta 1. (Source: Google)

Google releases the first public Android 11 beta for most Pixel phones

Google has started the Android 11 beta program. This initial preview ROM should contain changes such as notification bubbles, enhanced permission controls and wireless ADB debugging. It is compatible with newer Pixel-series device...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 11 Jun 2020 22:02

The Xiaomi Mi Mix 4 appears to have a similar beautiful design language to the Mi Mix Alpha concept device. (Image source: Mi Mix Alpha - Xiaomi)

Sensational Xiaomi Mi Mix 4 poster leaks reveal beautiful Mi Mix Alpha-like design and killer specs that will destroy the competition: Snapdragon 875, 150 MP main camera sensor, 2K resolution, and much more

Alleged promotional posters of the Xiaomi Mi Mix 4 have found their way online and if accurate it appears the Mi Mix 4 could end up being the champion smartphone of 2020. The Huawei P40 killer will apparently feature a Snapdragon ...

Daniel R Deakin, 11 Jun 2020 21:45

The Mi Surface 34-inch has a 144 Hz display. (Source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi set to debut a 27-inch 165 Hz monitor alongside a 30,000 mAh power bank

Following the launch of the Mi Band 5 earlier today, Xiaomi is expected to unveil two other products soon. The first will be a 165 Hz gaming monitor, while the second will be the Mi Power Bank 3, a 30,000 mAh behemoth that succeed...

Ricci Rox, 11 Jun 2020 21:11

A new render for the ROG Phone 3. (Source: YouTube)

The ROG Phone 3 edges even closer to launch with a new certification

Asus is currently said to introduce its third-gen ROG Phone in or around early July 2020. A new leak suggests this event may fall sooner in this time-frame rather than later. It concerns a new document that indicates the mobile-ga...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 11 Jun 2020 21:06

The Snapdragon 865 Plus has a rumored release schedule of Q3 2020. (Image source: Dignited)

Supposed Snapdragon 865 Plus smashes AnTuTu record to pieces

An alleged Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 Plus SoC has been spotted on AnTuTu apparently destroying all the high scores set by its Snapdragon 865 stablemate. While the latter processor has managed scores around 600,000 points with device...

Daniel R Deakin, 11 Jun 2020 19:55

The new Nokia smartphones may follow the design language of the Nokia 5.3, pictured. (Image source: HMD Global)

Nokia 6.3, Nokia 7.3 and Nokia 9.3 PureView announcement may have been postponed until Q4 2020

HMD Global will not be announcing the Nokia 6.3, Nokia 7.3 or Nokia 9.3 PureView until Q4 2020, Nokiapoweruser has learned. The three devices were originally slated for a Q3 2020 release, with the COVID19 pandemic being cited for ...

Alex Alderson, 11 Jun 2020 19:54