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OnePlus could introduce a whole new phone during a new livestream. (Source: OnePlus)

OnePlus' Chinese launch will include a 'mystery product' alongside the 8 series

OnePlus held its global launch for the 8 and 8 Pro smartphones yesterday (April 14, 2020). However, it also had a China-only launch event for the same scheduled for later. The OEM's official Weibo channel has teased the possibilit...

Deirdre O Donnell, 15 Apr 2020 22:09

Qualcomm's 3D Sonic fingerprint sensor technology. (Source: Qualcomm)

Qualcomm and BOE announce a collaboration to bring 3D Sonic fingerprint sensing to more displays

BOE has announced that it will make more displays that support Qualcomm's 3D Sonic fingerprint sensor technology in the future. These panels will also be of more types and for more use-cases than ever before. This includes flexibl...

Deirdre O Donnell, 15 Apr 2020 21:30

The iPhone SE will come in three colours. (Image source: Apple)

iPhone SE: Apple finally releases its US$399 "budget" smartphone with an A13 Bionic chipset

So, Jon Prosser was right all along. Apple has finally announced the iPhone SE. No, we have not stepped back into 2016. Instead, Apple has revitalised the SE branding for 2020. Featuring an A13 Bionic SoC, 3 GB of RAM, a 4.7-inch ...

Alex Alderson, 15 Apr 2020 18:52

Android 10 is now available for Nokia 8 Sirocco users

Nokia 8 Sirocco gets stable Android 10 update

Nokia 8 Sirocco is finally receiving its highly-anticipated Android 10 update. It is rolling out now and will be available to users in batches. Nokia says that everyone should get the software by April 20th.

Anil Satyanarayana, 15 Apr 2020 17:51

Motorola's new premium phone line-up? (Source: Twitter)

The Motorola Edge appears on Geekbench with the Snapdragon 765G SoC and 6GB of RAM

Motorola is currently linked to an upcoming smartphone series with the name of Edge. One of its variants may have surfaced on Geekbench 5. It is not the rumored Snapdragon 865-powered flagship, but does apparently run the powerful...

Deirdre O Donnell, 15 Apr 2020 17:44

The red Galaxy Buds+ are coming to Taiwan soon. (Source: Samsung)

Samsung Galaxy Buds+: new software update fixes major call issue; red versions launch in a new market

The latest variant of the Samsung Galaxy Buds+ are hailed as some of the best non-ANC TWS earbuds out there. However, they are also affected by the potential for severe wind-noise during voice calls. Their latest firmware update i...

Deirdre O Donnell, 15 Apr 2020 17:10

Scientist managed to change the cubic silicon structure into a hexagonal nanowire structure. (Image Source: Wired)

Scientists develop photon-based silicon circuitry that could make Moore's Law obsolete

By changing the cubic silicon structure to a hexagonal nanowire structure, scientists managed to develop photon-based silicon alloy circuitry that may replace electron-based transistors. The photon-based material prevents electron...

Bogdan Solca, 15 Apr 2020 16:51

A screenshot from Suning.com pegging the iPhone SE 2020 for an April 15 release date, captured earlier today. (Image via Jon Prosser on Twitter)

Update: Confirmed | iPhone SE 2: The iPhone SE 2020 may launch today

According to a suspect claim by a Chinese retailer, the iPhone SE 2020 (or iPhone 9, depending on the final name) may launch later today (April 15) at 11 A.M. Eastern. Several leakers have claimed that Chinese retailer Suning is p...

Sam Medley, 15 Apr 2020 16:40

Nokia's upcoming flagship will come with a 108MP camera

Nokia 9.3 PureView to take on Samsung and OnePlus with a 120Hz screen, Snapdragon 865, and more

Some details have emerged online that shed light on Nokia's upcoming flagship. Nokia 9.3 PureView will reportedly come with a 120Hz screen, a 108MP camera sensor, and a Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 SoC. The phone doesn't have an offici...

Anil Satyanarayana, 15 Apr 2020 15:05

The Honor 30 Pro+ has an IMX700 like the P40 Pro. (Image source: Honor)

Honor 30 Pro+ launches with Kirin 990 and 50 MP IMX700; debuts in second on DxOMark

Based around a Kirin 990 and a 6.57-inch OLED panel, the Honor 30 Pro+ looks like the P40 Pro. It shares the latter's IMX700 50 MP camera too and has been awarded a laudable 125 points by DxOMark.

Alex Alderson, 15 Apr 2020 14:46

The Asus ZenFone 5Z offered great performance for the price. (Image Source: Asus)

Android 10 will be last major OS update for the Asus ZenFone 5Z, but possibility of ZenUI 7 is not being ruled out

According to a ZenTalk forum moderator, Android 10 will be the last major OS update for the popular Asus ZenFone 5/5Z. Further updates will only focus on security and bug fixes, although the possibility of a ZenUI 7 feature update...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 15 Apr 2020 14:17

Xiaomi seems to be planning a battery-saving darker look for MIUI 12. (Image source: XDA Developers)

Xiaomi leaks part of its MIUI 12 user interface by mistake

Xiaomi seems to have leaked a small portion of its MIUI 12 user interface by accident. It’s widely believed that the Chinese OEM is busy working on the latest version of its Android overlay and there has even been a recent leak li...

Daniel R Deakin, 15 Apr 2020 14:12

The Xiaomi Comet offers an IP68 rating. (Images source: Coolapk via Weibo)

Xiaomi Comet prototype smartphone proves that Xiaomi has dabbled with IP68 waterproofing before

Photos of a Xiaomi Comet engineering prototype smartphone have been shared online, and it bears a distinct resemblance to the design of the Black Shark 3 gaming phone. Apparently, the Xiaomi Comet sports a Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 ...

Daniel R Deakin, 15 Apr 2020 12:45

The Honor 20 Pro. (Source: Trusted Reviews)

Magic UI 3.1 update now hitting the Honor V20, Honor 20, Honor 20 Pro, Honor V30, and Honor V30 Pro

As Huawei kicks off the rollout of EMUI 10.1 to its current and last-gen flagships, its Honor sub-brand isn't forgotten. The update comes in the form of Magic UI 3.1 and is now slowly becoming available on Honor flagships like the...

Ricci Rox, 14 Apr 2020 23:21

The Xperia 1 II will cost over €1,000 at launch. (Image source: Sony)

Xperia 1 II: Sony hints at upcoming release date for its most expensive flagship

The Xperia 1 II, Sony's most expensive flagship, is edging ever closer to being released. Due this quarter, Sony has hinted that we could be just days away from a proper unveiling. The device's €1,119 (~US$1,227.40) launch price m...

Alex Alderson, 14 Apr 2020 22:55

New OnePlus launch, new Bullets. (Source: YouTube)

OnePlus Bullets Wireless Z: still not TWS, but at least more colorful

OnePlus has unleashed new versions of its wireless earphones alongside its new 8-series of flagship phones. This new generation has an improved range of color options compared to its predecessors. It also features low-latency conn...

Deirdre O Donnell, 14 Apr 2020 21:51

The Warp Charge 30 Wireless accessory. (Source: YouTube)

OnePlus launches a world-first Warp Wireless Charger

In accordance with some leaks and rumors, OnePlus has launched its first ever wireless charger today (April 14, 2020). This device is also compatible with devices besides the new 8 Pro phone, thanks to the Qi standard. It is rated...

Deirdre O Donnell, 14 Apr 2020 21:50

The OnePlus 8 Pro marks the end of flagship-killers from the company. (Image Source: OnePlus)

No longer a flagship-killer: OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro are now official, 8 Pro tops-out at US$999 with Snapdragon 865, 120 Hz display, 2x 48 MP cameras, and more

OnePlus has officially taken wraps off the new OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro. The new OnePlus 8 series is powered by the Snapdragon 865 5G and iteratively build upon last year's OnePlus 7 and OnePlus 7 Pro. The new phones are priced...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 14 Apr 2020 21:19

New Android 10 update arrives for the Mi A2 Lite

After incessant requests from owners, Xiaomi finally the released Android 10 update for the Mi A2 Lite over a month ago. The update was disastrous, however, and bricked a number of devices. The company has now released a new Andro...

Ricci Rox, 14 Apr 2020 16:01

Galaxy Fold 2 mockup renders based on rumored specs (Source: WindowsUnited.de)

More Samsung Galaxy Fold 2 leaks: reduced weight, new colors and no S-Pen support

Additionally, the upcoming Galaxy Fold 2 will get a larger inner screen measuring almost 8 inch in diagonal and the reduced price is said to be Samsung's market adjustment measure due to expected declining sales in 2H 2020, which ...

Bogdan Solca, 14 Apr 2020 15:45

The OnePlus 8 series will start at £599. (Image source: OnePlus via John Lewis)

OnePlus 8 Pro: 256 GB model is over 25% more expensive than its predecessor, UK retailer confirms

OnePlus is upping its prices by £50 to £200. Thanks to UK retailer listings that went live early, we know that the OnePlus 8 will start at £599, £50 more than the OnePlus 7T. Want 256 GB with your OnePlus 8 Pro? Well, that'll cost...

Alex Alderson, 14 Apr 2020 15:18

Lenovo re-introduces the concept of a removable battery in the new A7 phone

Lenovo has launched the A7 in China. It is a considerable departure from your average smartphone, in that the processor here is from Unisoc. Not only that, but it has a swappable 4000mAh battery. It does not have a sale price as y...

Deirdre O Donnell, 14 Apr 2020 14:49

The Exynos 990 version of the Galaxy S20 Ultra has been beset by multiple problems. (Image source: Samsung)

Fans pile on Samsung about Galaxy S20 Ultra issues

The Exynos 990 is having a rough ride of it currently. Not only did Samsung snub the chipset for its home market, but there has also been a slew of reports about a flurry of issues affecting the Galaxy S20 Ultra. With complaints a...

Alex Alderson, 14 Apr 2020 14:01

The Nubia RedMagic 5G comes in three different colour options. (Source: RedMagic)

Nubia RedMagic 5G international pre-orders and public release announced

International pre-orders for the earlier announced Nubia RedMagic 5G — successor to the RedMagic 3 and 3S — begin on the 4th of April, with the official release date set for the 21st of April. RedMagic is running a "blueprint" buy...

Craig Ward, 14 Apr 2020 10:00

Europe's latest OPPO phone. (Source: OPPO)

OPPO launches the quad-cam A91 in Germany

OPPO has announced that the mid-range A91 smartphone will become available in Europe. It brings the combination of a MediaTek Helio P70 SoC, high-res quad rear cameras with a monochrome sensor and a 20:9 aspect ratio to the German...

Deirdre O Donnell, 14 Apr 2020 10:00

Android 10 for the LG G7 ThinQ is around the corner

The LG G7 ThinQ is billed to start receiving the Android 10 update in South Korea sometime this quarter. There appears to be some good news for owners of the flagship in the US, however.

Ricci Rox, 13 Apr 2020 22:30

An up-to-date 'Lenovo Legion Phone' render. (Source: PriceBaba)

Lenovo Legion Phone: a new leak hints at unprecedented 90W charging in this gaming device

Lenovo is now linked to the release of a new smartphone that will be part of its iconic Legion gaming brand. A new, allegedly official, poster that indicates an unfeasible-looking charging rate for this device has found its way on...

Deirdre O Donnell, 13 Apr 2020 22:27

The new AirVOOC wireless charger. (Source: OPPO)

OPPO launches the fan-cooled AirVOOC wireless charger alongside the Ace2 5G

The OPPO Ace2 has been introduced via live-stream in China today (April 13, 2020), as promised. The new Snapdragon 865-powered phone launched alongside the AirVOOC charger, a new accessory that supports 40-watt (W) wireless power....

Deirdre O Donnell, 13 Apr 2020 21:41

The Mr. A OnePlus 8 cases. (Image source: OnePlus)

Opinion | Leaked OnePlus 8 limited edition cases show how far OnePlus has diverged from its roots

Launching tomorrow alongside the OnePlus 8 series, the limited edition cases have been created in collaboration with André Saraiva. Part of the OnePlus x Andre series, the cases will inevitably come in OnePlus and OnePlus 8 Pro ve...

Alex Alderson, 13 Apr 2020 20:32

Motorola Edge+ will be unveiled on April 22nd

Motorola Edge+ slated for an April 22nd launch

Motorola will finally unveil its flagship offering on April 22nd. It will very likely be the Motorola Edge+. The phone is expected to come with a waterfall display that has a refresh rate of 90Hz. Other features include a 108MP ca...

Anil Satyanarayana, 13 Apr 2020 19:47

The iQOO Neo3 will launch soon. (Source: Vivo)

The Vivo iQOO Neo3 is set to become the world's 2nd 144Hz phone on its April 2020 launch

Vivo's iQOO sub-brand makes the Neo series of smartphones: gaming-focused devices based on flagship-grade Qualcomm Snapdragon processors. Now, the company has announced its 3rd generation. This phone will stand alongside the Red M...

Deirdre O Donnell, 13 Apr 2020 18:01

Samsung might use OIS on its front cameras

Galaxy S21's in-display selfie camera will likely come with OIS

Samsung is reportedly working on two selfie camera modules, one of which supports OIS. It is expected to make its debut alongside the Galaxy S21 next year. This will be the first time an OEM incorporates OIS in a phone's front-fac...

Anil Satyanarayana, 13 Apr 2020 15:41

The Pixel 4 is US$350 off at Best Buy for 24-hours. (Source: Google)

Pick up a Pixel 4 at Best Buy for just $449, a $350 saving

US customers can save a whopping $350 on a Pixel 4 during Best Buy’s current 24-hour sale. The price is valid with a same day activation making it great value for a flagship handset.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 13 Apr 2020 06:21

The Mi Note 10 will get a Lite variant. (Source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi will launch the Mi Note 10 Lite sometime soon

The Mi Note 10 is a phone with a 108MP main camera sensor and a bigger battery than its flagship Mi 10 analog. However, Xiaomi has also been rumored to have a Lite variant of this device in the works. Now, official documentation f...

Deirdre O Donnell, 12 Apr 2020 22:30

The iPhone SE 2 may crash OnePlus' party next week. (Image source: Apple)

iPhone SE 2: Analyst confirms mid-April release for Apple's US$349 handset; iPhone 12 series to follow in October

With rumours abound that the iPhone SE 2 is launching next week, word has got out to analysts too. The A13 Bionic-powered and US$349 smartphone is said to feature a 4.7-inch LCD and the body of an iPhone. The iPhone 12 series is n...

Alex Alderson, 12 Apr 2020 15:59

Meizu 17 appears on AnTuTu, breaks the 580k mark and confirms Snapdragon 865

Meizu's next offering in its flagship line, the Meizu 17, has now surfaced and made the trip over to popular benchmark platform AnTuTu. While the phone doesn't post any groundbreaking numbers, the listing confirms that it'll be po...

Ricci Rox, 12 Apr 2020 14:43

An alleged live Honor 30-series image. (Source: GizmoChina)

The Honor 30 Pro+ may have shown up on Geekbench

Recently, a leak that suggests Honor will follow Huawei's lead in adding a Pro+ variant to its 2020 flagship sprung. Now, a new Geekbench listing that may be for this very phone has appeared. It shows that the "Plus" model may run...

Deirdre O Donnell, 12 Apr 2020 14:31

LG's new smartphone is called Velvet to evoke 'lustrous smoothness and premium softness'

It was only a couple of days ago that LG first teased the design direction of its next smartphone and the drip feed continues. Today LG announced that the new device will be called the LG Velvet.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 12 Apr 2020 13:25

The Redmi K30 Pro was launched in March 2020. (Image source: Redmi)

Lu Weibing says IP53 for the Redmi K30 Pro is sufficient - social media users disagree and persuade him to consider IP68 for future Xiaomi and Redmi smartphones

Lu Weibing, Xiaomi executive and general manager of Redmi, has been pondering the subject of Ingress Protection ratings on the Chinese social media site Weibo. The Redmi boss declared that IP53 was enough for the Redmi K30 Pro but...

Daniel R Deakin, 12 Apr 2020 12:30

You can now sideload unverified apps on iOS without Jailbreak or revokes

The latest update to the AltStore/AltServer iOS app allows users to sideload their own IPA files without the need for Jailbreak or the worries of possible revokes. AltStore uses a method that exploits the app developer license sys...

Sam Medley, 12 Apr 2020 03:58

Some Google Phone features. (Source: Google)

The Google Dialer is found to be compatible with a greater range of devices

Phone is an app made by Google that may offer more features and settings compared to the average default Android dialer. It is normally only exclusive to Pixel and Android One devices. However, XDA contributors now claim that it c...

Deirdre O Donnell, 11 Apr 2020 23:59

The Sony Xperia 5 featured a 6.1" display. (Source: Pocket Lint)

Xperia 5 II touted to be Sony's much-anticipated true compact flagship phone

Sony released the Xperia XZ2 Compact back in 2018, and has failed to follow it up with a truly compact flagship phone, much to the chagrin of lovers of smaller-sized premium devices. That could be set to change, however.

Ricci Rox, 11 Apr 2020 23:19

iFixit had the Mate Xs X-rayed as part of its teardown. (Source: YouTube)

iFixit's Huawei Mate Xs teardown does little for the foldable category's reputation for durability

YouTube teardown specialists iFixit has posted its disassembly video for the Huawei Mate Xs. This device has a flexible display found on the outer face of its phablet form-factor. It has also now been found to contain various seri...

Deirdre O Donnell, 11 Apr 2020 20:31

Quiet Mode is coming to Facebook's mobile apps. (Source: Twitter)

Facebook introduces a Quiet Mode for its iOS and Android app

Facebook has recently introduced a new group of settings to help the user manage the time they spend on its mobile app. Now, it has been augmented further with Quiet Mode, a set of toggles that allows notifications to be silenced ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 11 Apr 2020 19:44

A OnePlus 8 Pro render. (Source: Twitter)

Indian market prices for new OnePlus phones and accessories may have leaked out

A recent leak purported to outline how OnePlus would price its upcoming flagship 8-series of smartphones in Europe. Now, a new tip claims to do the same for India. It also states that the first-ever Warp Charge wireless charger is...

Deirdre O Donnell, 11 Apr 2020 19:06

Apple and Google collaborate on a new API to help track Covid-19 transmission

Consumer tech has already been used for 'Covid-19 contact tracing' in Taiwan and South Korea already. Now, Google and Apple have jointly announced a new API to do the same using Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE). It will apparently used ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 11 Apr 2020 17:53

The Galaxy S20 Ultra unit appears to suffer from multiple severe QA issues (Image source: Samsung)

Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra user faces major QA issues: broken autofocus, Exynos 990 overheating, and terrible battery life on a US$1400 flagship

A Galaxy S20 Ultra Exynos 990 user claims to be facing major QA issues on his smartphone. In a Twitter post, the user claims autofocus is broken, even on the latest firmware, and that the US$1400 has "poor performance," "poor batt...

Arjun Krishna Lal, 11 Apr 2020 11:01

Sony Xperia 10 II billed to launch for US$400 - An iPhone SE 2 and Pixel 4a competitor?

The Sony Xperia 10 II was unveiled back in February but is unlikely to hit store shelves until June at the earliest. When it does, it's expected to carry a price tag in the region of US$400, which places it in competition with the...

Ricci Rox, 11 Apr 2020 08:33