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An official poster for the X10. (Source: Honor)

The Honor X10 is confirmed to come with a 90Hz screen

The Honor X10 is an upcoming Kirin 820 phone that is thought to be particularly cost-effective despite its 5G status. The OEM has officially announced that it will sweeten this putative detail with a 90 hertz (90Hz) refresh rate f...

Deirdre O Donnell, 14 May 2020 23:31

Touted Galaxy Note 20 change could massively improve user experience over the Note 10 and S10

The Galaxy Note 20 phones are less than three months away from launch at this point, and the rumor mill now grinds faster. By most indications, the phones will be an incremental upgrade on the S20 series, but one touted change is ...

Ricci Rox, 14 May 2020 22:23

The Mate 30 Pro also lacked Google support. (Source: Expert Reviews)

Huawei Mate 40 Pro to ship without Google Services as Trump extends trade ban

The Mate 30 Pro was Huawei's first flagship to be released without Google Services support, and it seems that will continue with the upcoming Mate 40 Pro, as President Trump has now extended the trade ban by an extra year.

Ricci Rox, 14 May 2020 22:19

An official Vivo X50 teaser. (Source: Vivo)

Rumor | The new Vivo X50 series will be powered by the Snapdragon 768G SoC

The Qualcomm Snapdragon 768G is a new 5G mobile processor that has to date appeared in only 1 phone: the Redmi K30 Racing Edition. However, new leaks suggest Vivo is preparing alternatives in the form of the X50 and X50 Pro. They ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 14 May 2020 19:08

The Nokia 9.3 will be the successor to the Nokia 9 PureView. (Image source: Ben Geskin & Gizchina)

Nokia 9.3 PureView: Five cameras, a 108 MP sensor, 8K video capture and "exclusive ZEISS effects" for the Q3 2020-bound flagship

Not only is the Nokia 9.3 PureView slated to launch with a 120 Hz screen and a Snapdragon 865 SoC, but also 8K video capture capabilities and "exclusive Zeiss effects". Expected to feature five rear-facing cameras including a 108 ...

Alex Alderson, 14 May 2020 18:48

Android 10 has arrived for the LG V40 ThinQ

LG V40 ThinQ gets Android 10 update on AT&T

AT&T variants of the LG V40 ThinQ are receiving the Android 10 update ahead of schedule. It appears to be a staged rollout as the software has landed on only a handful of devices.

Anil Satyanarayana, 14 May 2020 17:34

The Xiaomi Mi 10 series could be getting yet another addition to it later this year. (Image source: Lowyat/edited)

Rumor | Xiaomi Mi Mix 2020 or Mi 10S Pro to come with Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 and 144 MP camera

Some more rumored information about a potential Xiaomi Mi Mix 2020 smartphone has been shared online. It seems the device could be fitted with Qualcomm’s powerful Snapdragon 865 SoC and boast of a 144 MP main camera. However, it h...

Daniel R Deakin, 14 May 2020 12:29

Xiaomi has seen plenty of growth under Lei Jun's leadership. (Source: Bloomberg)

Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun reportedly sniped using an iPhone, faces criticism from other users

Going by reports floating around, CEO of Xiaomi, Lei Jun, has been caught using an iPhone on social media. The fact that this is news in the first place is a tad amusing, but it does play right into the joke of Xiaomi aping everyt...

Ricci Rox, 14 May 2020 10:08

The Find X2s are coming to India. (Source: Amazon.in)

Find X2: OPPO is bringing these "true flagships" to the Indian market soon

OPPO's Indian division has announced that this OEM's most premium 2020 phones are launching in this country. This series is now being teased via Amazon.in, although a start date for its orders has yet to be revealed.

Deirdre O Donnell, 13 May 2020 23:48

Motorola's Moto G8 offers a zoom camera for around $200

Moto G8: Good Cameras for Cheap?

The Moto G8 is an update for Motorola's mid-range, and it finally includes a real zoom camera. Find out more in our review of Motorola's affordable Moto smartphone.

Florian Schmitt, 13 May 2020 23:26

The Redmi Note 8 Pro still impresses. (Source: AndroidPit)

Redmi Note 9 Pro vs Redmi Note 8 Pro: Which phone offers better performance?

Redmi Note 8 Pro or Redmi Note 9 Pro? MediaTek versus Qualcomm? Xiaomi's current and last-gen mid-range offerings of choice put up impressive numbers but how do they compare to each other? Well, things aren't quite as clear-cut as...

Ricci Rox, 13 May 2020 21:12

It's not bad-looking either. (Source: Nillkin)

Galaxy S20 Ultra: Nillkin's Camshield Pro Cover case offers protection for the delicate camera glass

There have been multiple reports from Galaxy S20 Ultra owners of their phones developing cracks on the huge camera glass. Some claim it happens even without dropping the phone or any such impact. While the veracity of such claims ...

Ricci Rox, 13 May 2020 21:10

OnePlus has confirmed that a software update has downgraded some OnePlus 8 Pro handsets to DRM Widevine L3. (Image source: OnePlus)

OnePlus 8 Pro DRM Widevine L3 issue confirmed by OnePlus

Some OnePlus 8 Pro handsets have been downgraded to DRM Widevine L3 by a recent OxygenOS update. There is no fix in sight despite being confirmed by OnePlus and fans have been voicing their dissatisfaction about it.

Alex Alderson, 13 May 2020 19:42

OnePlus 8 Pro's color filter lens can see through some objects

OnePlus 8 Pro's Color Filter lens can see through some plastic objects

Some diligent users on Twitter and Reddit discovered that the OnePlus 8 Pro's camera could see through some thin plastic objects. One simply needs to navigate to the camera app and switch the 'Photochrom' mode on for the magic to ...

Anil Satyanarayana, 13 May 2020 19:19

Realme announces a bumper product launch set for May 25, 2020

Realme has let it be known that it is to launch up to 8 new devices or accessories on May 25, 2020. Therefore, speculation is now rife that this event may debut the rumored X3 series. One of them is also now thought to be a gaming...

Deirdre O Donnell, 13 May 2020 18:57

The Galaxy Fold Lite or Flip Z Lite may resemble the Z Flip. (Image source: Samsung)

Snapdragon 865 powered Samsung Galaxy Fold Lite or Galaxy Z Flip Lite to launch in 2H20 for US$1,099

Rumour has it that a "Lite" Samsung Galaxy foldable smartphone will be arriving later this year. A blend of parts from the last three years, the Galaxy Fold Lite or Galaxy Z Flip Lite will apparently retail for US$1,099.

Alex Alderson, 13 May 2020 18:42

The Redmi 8 may finally get a successor. (Source: Xiaomi)

Redmi 9: a new FCC approval may put this budget phone closer to launch

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has reportedly certified a new phone from the Xiaomi brand Redmi. This device, with its standard connectivity and 10 watt (W) charging, is currently thought to be called the 9 on its lau...

Deirdre O Donnell, 13 May 2020 13:53

The Vivo Y-series may be getting a new member soon. (Source: Vivo)

Rumor | Vivo is using a brand-new 5G Exynos processor in one of its upcoming phones

The "vivo V2002A" is a new device that has landed on Geekbench purporting to run on the Exynos 880 SoC. This heretofore-unknown chipset has 8 cores and has conferred mid-range scores on this apparently upcoming phone. Its model nu...

Deirdre O Donnell, 13 May 2020 13:23

iQOO Z1 managed to net an impressive AnTuTu score

MediaTek's latest Dimensity 1000+ chip nets a score of 530,000 on AnTuTu

iQOO's upcoming iQOO Z1 managed to get a score of 530,000 on AnTuTu. The phone is powered by MediaTek's newest Dimensity 1000+ SoC, and is expected to launch on May 17th.

Anil Satyanarayana, 13 May 2020 11:41

MediaTek's Dimensity series offers excellent performance. (Source: MediaTek)

Huawei Enjoy 20 Plus set to debut with the vaunted MediaTek Dimensity 800 onboard

Huawei is set to launch its next mid-range phone, in the form of the Enjoy 20 Plus. The Huawei Enjoy 20 Plus will pack in a total of five cameras, but the real star of the show will be the MediaTek Dimensity 800, a 5G-capable 7nm ...

Ricci Rox, 13 May 2020 10:31

Motorola Edge+ users will receive updates till 2022

Motorola Edge+ guaranteed to receive at least two major software updates

Motorola has confirmed that the Motorola Edge+ will receive two major software upgrades. The phone was initially promised only one update, much to the annoyance of everyone. Since the device launched with Android 10, it is guarant...

Anil Satyanarayana, 13 May 2020 01:29

The Note 20 series will only feature two devices, according to Ross Young. (Image source: Concept Creator)

The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 series will have "killer displays"; 60 Hz for the Note 20 and no Note 20 Ultra though

Samsung will continue to step up its display game with the Note 20 series, according to a new report. However, the entry-level Note 20 will be limited to 60 Hz, and there will be no Note 20 Ultra. Instead, Samsung will position th...

Alex Alderson, 13 May 2020 00:02

Honor X10 price leaks, starts at ¥2,299

The Honor X10, an upcoming budget phone from the Huawei sub-brand, may start at less than ¥2,300 (~$325). That would make it one of the cheapest 5G-compatible phones on the market, thanks to its HiSilicon Kirin 820 5G. However, th...

Sam Medley, 12 May 2020 21:28

A new leak points to a Plus variant for the Motorola One Vision

The Motorola One Vision launched as this OEM's first smartphone with a punch-hole display. Now, it seems it is getting a new variant. Known as the Plus, it has the same size screen as the original, but may not be the same on the i...

Deirdre O Donnell, 12 May 2020 18:44

The 2020 Sony SRS-XB range. (Source: Sony)

Sony launches new wireless speakers with EXTRA BASS

Sony has announced new additions to its SRS-XB line of wireless speakers. Their generation features programmable lighting strips in their IP67 housing and are engineered for "deep, punchy bass" and a 3D surround effect. There are ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 12 May 2020 18:13

The Vivo V19 is to be released soon. (Source: Amazon.in)

Vivo launches the V19 in India

The OEM Vivo has announced a new smartphone, the V19, for its Indian customers. This Snapdragon 712-powered device has a 6.44-inch FHD+ display with dual punch-hole cameras. It starts at the equivalent of ~US$370 (INR 27,990), and...

Deirdre O Donnell, 12 May 2020 17:30

The highly-anticipated Poco F2 Pro is finally here

Poco F2 Pro launched with Snapdragon 865, motorized selfie camera, headphone jack, and a €499 price tag

Poco finally lifted the veil off the Poco F2 Pro. It is a rebranded Redmi K30 Pro that comes with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 SoC, a quad-camera array at the back, a pop-up selfie camera, 4,700mAh battery, and more. Prices start at ...

Anil Satyanarayana, 12 May 2020 16:38

LG seems to be winging it with its latest smartphone design prototype. (Source: HeraldCorp)

On a wing and a prayer? LG 'Wing' shows it is willing to give anything a try to see what sticks

LG has been trying for years to make a buck out of smartphones but the company’s mobile division continues to generate losses. A report out of Korea indicates that it is working on a new smartphone with a literal twist where the m...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 12 May 2020 14:35

The new "OPPO Reno 4" image. (Source: Weibo)

The OPPO Reno 4 may look a lot like the LG Velvet: new leak

The OPPO Reno3 series was among the first to introduce new Snapdragon and MediaTek 5G SoCs to the market in 2020. Now, a new leak from IceUniverse may show that at least 1 of its successors is in the works. It consists of an image...

Deirdre O Donnell, 12 May 2020 14:18

The Huawei P30 Pro New Edition is now up for pre-order in Germany. (Source: Huawei)

Huawei P30 Pro New Edition now on sale in Germany as promised

As promised, the Huawei P30 Pro New Edition is now officially available for purchase in Germany. The device is now a generation old, but it has been freshened up with the official version of Android 10 with full Google services su...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 12 May 2020 13:58

Motorola intros Android 10 for the Razr. (Source: YouTube)

Motorola announces an Android 10 upgrade for the Razr 2020

Motorola released its new kind of Razr at the start of 2020. Despite its groundbreaking foldable screen, it was stuck on Android 9.0 (Pie) from its launch. Now, the OEM has finally announced a major software upgrade, custom-design...

Deirdre O Donnell, 12 May 2020 13:55

The Realme Narzo 10 is powered by the MediaTek Helio G80. (Image Source: Realme)

Realme announces the Narzo lineup powered by MediaTek Helio G70 and G80 SoCs starting from ₹8,499

Realme has finally taken wraps off its Narzo lineup that is comprised of the Narzo 10 and the Narzo 10A powered by the MediaTek Helio G80 and G70 SoCs respectively. Realme is aiming Narzo at gamers and performance enthusiasts on a...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 11 May 2020 23:53

New Mi A3 update fixes shutter speed issue in Pro mode

The Mi A3 is now receiving a new update. The update further fixes the issues from previous Android 10 builds, including fingerprint and launcher problems. Most notably, though, it allows the shutter speed to be set to a max of 32 ...

Ricci Rox, 11 May 2020 22:43

While you cannot beat the price, it comes without Google Services: The Honor 9X Pro

Honor 9X Pro: No Google, no problem?

The Honor 9X Pro is once again equipped with hardware that is more than competitive. In combination with the rest of the equipment, the smartphone would be an absolute hit for 250 Euros (~$271), if it wasn't for the lack of Google...

Mike Wobker, 11 May 2020 21:21

The Pixel 3a's successor may not launch in May 2020 after all. (Source: Google)

The Pixel 4a's launch may be even later in 2020 than previously thought

An earlier leak asserted that Google had chosen May 22, 2020 as the launch date for its new mid-ranger, the Pixel 4a. However, an update from the same source now purports to push this event further back into June. It may or may no...

Deirdre O Donnell, 11 May 2020 19:39

Poco F2 Pro looks a lot like the Redmi K30 Pro

Leaked Poco F2 Pro render further confirms that it is a rebranded Redmi K30 Pro

A Poco F2 Pro render has appeared in the wild, just a day before its release. It looks a lot like the Redmi K30 Pro, as foretold by earlier rumors centered around the device. The phone is expected to come in both 5G and 4G-only va...

Anil Satyanarayana, 11 May 2020 19:17

Qualcomm formally introduces the Snapdragon 768G chipset

It was known that a new 5G SoC, the Snapdragon 768G, would be announced today (May 11, 2020) due to the fact the first device to rock it has also been launched. Now, its maker Qualcomm has released more details on it and how it im...

Deirdre O Donnell, 11 May 2020 19:08

There will be four iPhones to choose from this time around

iPhone 12 lineup to start at $649; base variants will come with 128GB storage

Prolific leaker Jon Prosser confirms that there will be four variants in the iPhone 12 series this year. The iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Max will come with a 60Hz OLED display, 4GB of RAM, and a dual-camera setup. Prices start at $649...

Anil Satyanarayana, 11 May 2020 17:38

The Honor X10 will support 9 new radio bands, which may make it the world's "most powerful" 5G phone

Honor's upcoming successor to the 9X will be 5G thanks to its Kirin 820 processor. The brand has been hyping the phone on this basis, pointing out that it supports enough new bands to make it viable for years to come. This device'...

Deirdre O Donnell, 11 May 2020 15:12

The iQOO Z1 is to launch in May 2020, may cost less than the also-premium Neo3

The Z1, an upcoming phone from Vivo's high-value sub-brand iQOO, is currently tipped as the MediaTek Dimensity 1000+ version of the Snapdragon 865-powered Neo3 from the same. Its launch date has now been officially revealed, along...

Deirdre O Donnell, 11 May 2020 14:41

The S20+ is widely considered to be the best S20 model. (Source: Samsung)

DxOMark: The Samsung Galaxy S20+'s "fake zoom" is better than the S10's optical zoom

The Samsung Galaxy S20+ has now been tested by DxOMark. The scores offer a few notable takeaways, including inferiority to the S20 Ultra, an overall lack of improvement over the Note 10+, and the real-world effectiveness of the S2...

Ricci Rox, 11 May 2020 13:54

The last entry to the Xiaomi Mi Mix line was the Mi Mix Alpha concept smartphone. (Image source: Xiaomi)

New hope for a Mi Mix 4 as details start emerging of two upcoming Xiaomi flagship smartphones

It seems possible that Xiaomi could be working on flagship smartphones for a potential Mi Mix 4 series, or at least devices with the Mi Mix moniker. Scant details have been offered by a well-known leaker on Weibo, however, there i...

Daniel R Deakin, 11 May 2020 13:23

Ken Kocienda says there was nothing inevitable about the iPhone. (Source: Apple)

Apple legend Ken Kocienda says there was nothing inevitable about the iPhone

Was a smartphone like the iPhone inevitable? Ken Kocienda, one of its designers doesn’t believe so. Rather, Kocienda argues in a tweet over the weekend that it was “an act of creativity” and that, as such, “It wasn’t inevitable”....

Sanjiv Sathiah, 11 May 2020 12:53

The Redmi K30 Extreme Edition in its fetching "Mint Ice Blue" finish. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi presents the Redmi K30 Extreme Edition with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 768G and an eye-catching new colour variant; no MIUI 12 on launch

A new version of the Xiaomi Redmi K30 is here, complete with a new chipset and a fresh colour option. Priced at CNY 1,999 (~US$283), the Redmi K30 Extreme Edition features all the good aspects of the Redmi K30 5G but with the new ...

Alex Alderson, 11 May 2020 12:51

Some next-gen Realme devices could have improved battery life. (Source: Realme)

Realme reportedly certifies its first 6000mAh phone battery

Some recent Realme phones have impressed with their large 5000mAh power-packs at affordable levels. Now, it seems the next generation on may have even better battery life. This OEM has reportedly made a new component with 1000mAh ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 10 May 2020 23:16

Rumor | Xiaomi's Mi 10 Lite Zoom is to launch in Europe in May 2020

The existence of a new Mi 10 variant, the "Lite Zoom" was inadvertently leaked by none other than Qualcomm not long ago. Now, a new tip asserts that it is headed for a European launch shortly. It may be revealed as an internationa...

Deirdre O Donnell, 10 May 2020 19:09

Will we have seen the 10X before on its launch? (Source: Redmi)

Redmi 10X: a new leak suggests this phone is not a renamed Note 9 after all

Redmi is currently linked to the launch of a phone called the 10X. Despite the novelty of this name, recent leaks have suggested that this device has the same specs as the Note 9 from the same brand. However, a new tip contradicts...

Deirdre O Donnell, 10 May 2020 18:36

The Galaxy A41 in all its color options. (Source: Samsung)

Samsung launches the Galaxy A41 in Europe

The Samsung Galaxy A41 will go on sale in the Netherlands soon. This new affordable option has a 6.1-inch FHD+ screen and an IP68 ingress-protection rating. It is listed on some Dutch retail sites as an unlocked phone, and will al...

Deirdre O Donnell, 10 May 2020 16:18