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The Samsung Galaxy A30. (Source: NashvilleChatter)

The Samsung Galaxy A31 is now officially a Bluetooth device

There is now evidence that Samsung is readying multiple new Galaxy A-series smartphones for launch at this point. The latest of these is the A31, or SM-A315F/DS. This device has been approved by the Bluetooth Special Interest Grou...

Deirdre O Donnell, 07 Mar 2020 15:34

The Galaxy A40 may be getting a successor soon. (Source: Samsung)

Update | The Samsung Galaxy A41 may be ready to join its 2020 siblings soon

The Samsung Galaxy A series of smartphones appears to have gotten off to a good start this year with the launch of the A71 and A51. Now, it seems that they may soon be joined by the A41. A new leak suggests that this phone will be...

Deirdre O Donnell, 07 Mar 2020 15:03

The Samsung Galaxy S20 and S20+. (Source: Samsung)

The Exynos Galaxy S20 and S20+ don't use the same main camera sensor as the Snapdragon models

Global units of the Samsung Galaxy S20 and S20+ don't only differ from the others by virtue of the Exynos SoC they feature. Apparently, they also use a completely different main camera sensor from the Snapdragon models.

Ricci Rox, 07 Mar 2020 12:01

The Vivo Nex 3S: new SoC, same waterfall display. (Source: Weibo)

The Vivo Nex 3S 5G's existence is confirmed in a new official leak

Earlier leaks had suggested that Vivo would refresh its Nex 3 flagship phone with a Snapdragon 865- and 5G-equipped variant. Now, the OEM has validated them in a new Weibo post. This new version of the device will launch on March ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 06 Mar 2020 19:57

It has been a rocky start for the Mi A3 on Android 10. (Image source: Xiaomi)

The Xiaomi Mi A3 starts receiving a fixed version of Android 10 amid warnings of rolling back to Android 9.0 Pie causing errors and defects

Reports are that Xiaomi has fixed the bugs that affected last weekend's Android 10 upgrade for the Mi A3. However, the company also warns that rolling back to Android 9.0 Pie from Android 10 can cause system instabilities, which i...

Alex Alderson, 06 Mar 2020 17:14

Android 10 is the Mi Mix 3's first OS upgrade. (Image source: Xiaomi)

The Mi Mix 3 finally receives Android 10 globally, its first OS upgrade

Android 10 on the Mi Mix 3 has been a long time coming, with Xiaomi first releasing a beta build for the device way back in October. While the company issued Android 10 for Chinese handsets in January, the rest of the world has ha...

Alex Alderson, 06 Mar 2020 16:57

A concept render of what the Redmi Note 9 Pro could look like. (Image source: @BenGeskin)

Rumour | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro spotted on Geekbench with Snapdragon 720G and 6 GB of RAM

The Redmi Note 9 Pro is almost upon us, and Geekbench may have given us an insight into what chipset Xiaomi has chosen to power its upcoming mid-range handset. Seemingly choosing to do battle with the Realme 6 Pro, the Redmi Note ...

Alex Alderson, 06 Mar 2020 13:22

Huawei released the original P20 Lite in March 2018. (Image source: Huawei)

Rumour | Huawei fuels speculation that it has binned the P20 Lite after one software update, and thousands of people are not happy about it

It seems that the P20 Lite may forever remain on EMUI 9.1. Android 10 and EMUI 10 are not on the way despite the P20 Lite only having received one OS upgrade. Unsurprisingly, fans and owners of the device are unhappy about the new...

Alex Alderson, 06 Mar 2020 13:08

The currently most powerful Android smartphones on AnTuTu

AnTuTu is one of the most popular smartphone benchmarks. When teasing new devices, the manufacturers are happy to refer to a particularly high AnTuTu score. But how exactly is the current top 10 at AnTuTu equipped and which smartp...

Christian Hintze, 06 Mar 2020 12:50

Oppo Find X2 Pro is the new leader in DXOMARK, but does not directly overtake the Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro

Oppo has just launched the new Find X2 Pro via livetream, and there is already a camera test on DXOMARK with an astonishing result. For the previous leader Xiaomi Mi10 Pro, this means no real sluggishness, because both smartphones...

Christian Hintze, 06 Mar 2020 12:38

Oppo Find X2 and Find X2 Pro are now available for purchase in Europe (Image source: Oppo)

Oppo Find X2 and Find X2 Pro launched with 120Hz QHD+ screen, 65W charging, and more

The highly-awaited successor to the Oppo Find X is here in the form of the Oppo Find X2 and Oppo Find X2 Pro. Both phones come with a 6.7-inch QHD+ 120Hz AMOLED panel, 12GB of RAM, a 4,200mAh battery that can be charged at 65W, an...

Anil Satyanarayana, 06 Mar 2020 11:48

The Motorola Edge+ is shaping up nicely. (Source: @OnLeaks x @PriceBaba)

Motorola Edge+ renders leak revealing a competitive Android flagship alternative

Renders of Motorola’s first proper high-end flagship in over a year have emerged and, if accurate, it’s a looker. The device features a curved display that some are calling a ‘waterfall’ type but while that might be arguable, ther...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 06 Mar 2020 10:20

The Black Shark 3 takes great photos, but there's a catch. (Image source: Black Shark)

The Black Shark 3 takes amazing photos but suffers from one massive oversight

The Black Shark 3's 64 MP camera looks to be combining four such images into one resulting in massive file sizes and long processing times. The lack of storage expansion comes as a handicap for anyone wishing to take a lot of 64 M...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 06 Mar 2020 07:20

TCL's new rollable phone concept device. (Source: TCL)

TCL's rollable phone now exists as a concept device, as does its tri-folding tablet

Some prior leaks and rumors have pointed to the development of a phone with a display that extends on a roller at TCL. Now, the OEM has confirmed these hints with a new concept based on such a design. It is touted to solve some of...

Deirdre O Donnell, 05 Mar 2020 21:16

The MediaTek Dimensity 800 may power a new phone soon. (Source: MediaTek)

Rumour | The first MediaTek Dimensity 800-powered phone will be made by Redmi

The MediaTek Dimensity 800 is a new processor that may make 5G even more mid-range in 2020. Now, a reliable Weibo tipster asserts that Redmi is to be the first OEM to bring it to the mobile-device market in 2020. It is an outside ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 05 Mar 2020 18:21

These new products were registered with the WPC in March 2020. (Source: WPC)

New TWS earbuds from Xiaomi may be on the way

A new listing for "Mi True Wireless Earphones 2S" has appeared on the Wireless Power Consortium (WPC) website. Based on this name, it seems that Xiaomi has a new TWS product on the way. However, the image that goes with their new ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 05 Mar 2020 17:07

UNISOC is among the handful of companies that have in-house developed 5G modems. (Image Source: AndoridPCTV)

UNISOC announces the world's first 6 nm smartphone SoC with integrated 5G

The UNISOC T7520 mid-range SoC also is the world's first chip to integrate a dual-5G modem with NR TDD+FDD carrier aggregation. Thanks to the improved 6 nm manufacturing process, UNISOC aims to lower the price point for 5G-enable...

Bogdan Solca, 05 Mar 2020 16:23

Apple may only be a few weeks away from unveiling the iPhone SE 2. (Image source: OnLeaks)

Rumour | iPhone SE 2: Apple's next US$399 "budget" smartphone enters final verification phase

The iPhone SE 2, iPhone 9 or iPhone (2020), whatever it ends up being called, has apparently reached the final stage of its development. Mass production may have been underway since the middle of last month, and now it is claimed ...

Alex Alderson, 05 Mar 2020 16:18

The flagship Kirin 1020 SoC is almost ready to enter mass-production at the TSMC foundries. (Image Source: MyDrivers)

Huawei's upcoming Kirin 1020 SoC rumored to launch with ARM Cortex-A78 cores this year

ARM has not even finalized production for the Cortex-A78 cores and Huawei already plans to include them in this year's Kirin 1020 SoC powering the mate 40 flagships? A rather unlikely scenario considering all the problems the U.S....

Bogdan Solca, 05 Mar 2020 15:50

The Black Shark 3 Pro features a massive 7.1 in OLED display (Image source: Black Shark)

Black Shark 3 and Black Shark 3 Pro officially unveiled: Snapdragon 865, liquid cooling, 270 Hz touch sampling and more

Xiaomi subsidiary Black Shark officially unveiled its Black Shark 3 and Black Shark 3 Pro gaming phones. The new models feature liquid cooling, a Snapdragon 865 SoC, physical triggers, and 65W fast charging.

Arjun Krishna Lal, 05 Mar 2020 15:31

The Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G. (Source: Samsung)

Overpriced? The Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra apparently costs just US$528 to build

The Galaxy S20 Ultra retails at an overwhelming US$1399 base price point. That's an unreasonable price tag, no? Perhaps. A new report by TechInsights has now provided some much-needed information on exactly how sensible the S20 Ul...

Ricci Rox, 05 Mar 2020 10:14

Realme 6 and Realme 6 Pro are now available for purchase in India

Realme 6 and Realme 6 Pro launched in India with 30W charging support, 90Hz screen, and more

Realme 6 and Realme 6 Pro are Realme's latest mid-range offerings for the India market. Both phones come with impressive specs such as a 90Hz screen, a 4,300mAh battery that can be charged at 30W, a quad-camera array at the back a...

Anil Satyanarayana, 05 Mar 2020 09:53

Realme X50 Pro will be available for purchase on Realme's official website and Flipkart

Realme X50 Pro 5G to go on sale in India at noon today

Realme X50 Pro will be available for purchase today at noon. It will be available on both Flipkart and the official Realme website. Users can also take advantage of a host of benefits such as cashback, no-cost EMI, and exchange of...

Anil Satyanarayana, 05 Mar 2020 04:36

The Find X2, according to a new leak, at least. (Source: Twitter)

A new leak appears to confirm the OPPO Find X2's looks and camera count

The OPPO Find X2 is yet to be launched. However, the prolific leaker Roland Quandt claims to have some real-life renders of the phone. They match earlier tips that show a phone with a single punch-hole selfie camera and 3 rear-fac...

Deirdre O Donnell, 04 Mar 2020 22:23

The OnePlus 8 will supposedly be the mid-tier device in the OnePlus 8 series. (Image source: @OnLeaks & CashKaro)

Rumour | OnePlus to pitch the OnePlus 8 series at £400 (~US$535) with 30 W wireless charging on the cards too

Following on from yesterday's report that OnePlus will announce its next suite of devices next month, a new rumour claims that the OnePlus 8 series will start at just £400 (~US$510). Additionally, the OnePlus 8 Pro, the premier of...

Alex Alderson, 04 Mar 2020 19:06

Xiaomi released the Redmi Note 7 Pro just over a year ago. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Android 10 hits the Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro

Android 10 is here for the Redmi Note 7 Pro. We would recommend holding off for the time being though, as the build will likely contain a few bugs. The first Android 10 build for the Redmi Note 7 Pro comes just a few days after Xi...

Alex Alderson, 04 Mar 2020 17:59

The Microsoft Surface Duo may arrive much earlier than expected. (Image source: Microsoft)

Microsoft apparently wants to deliver the Surface Duo with a Snapdragon 855 this summer

Windows Central has delivered some good, and potentially bad, news for those who are waiting for Microsoft to release the Surface Duo, its de facto smartphone comeback. The dual-screen and Android 10-powered handset will apparentl...

Alex Alderson, 04 Mar 2020 14:41

The Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite's battery life is not its only strength

The Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite performed well in our review and despite the low MSRP, it is far from being the smartphone with the hardest-to-accept tradeoffs within the Galaxy S10 series.

Daniel Schmidt, 04 Mar 2020 12:57

Google I/O 2020 has been officially cancelled. (Source: Google)

Google cancels I/0 2020 over coronavirus

Google has officially canceled Google I/O 2020 due to coronavirus concerns. As with cancellations of other events, it is a significant blow as it is the annual software showcase for the company that also usually features some hard...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 04 Mar 2020 10:51

Not all versions of the Mi 9 Lite/Mi CC9 have been upgraded to Android 10. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite and Mi CC9 receive conflicting MIUI 11 updates

The Mi 9 Lite may be treated as the lesser of the Mi 9 series, but even it has now received Android 10 builds of MIUI 11. Not all handsets have, that is. On the contrary, some are remaining on Android 9.0 Pie for the time being, a...

Alex Alderson, 04 Mar 2020 00:15

A screenshot that may support impending aptX for the Sony TWS earbuds. (Credit: WalkmanBlog)

Update | A new leak points to an upgrade to aptX HD for the Sony WF-1000XM3 earbuds

The Sony WF-1000XM3s are widely regarded as some of the best TWS earbuds out there. However, they do have some discrepancies, one of which is the absence of Qualcomm's aptX HD Bluetooth codec. A new leak suggests that this is to b...

Deirdre O Donnell, 03 Mar 2020 20:22

Another juicy leaked detail about the new Red Magic phone. (Source: Weibo)

The AnTuTu score record is broken in 2020 again, this time by the Nubia Red Magic 5G

The Red Magic 5G is Nubia's upcoming 2020 gaming phone. It is slated to get a 144Hz display, the Snapdragon 865 SoC and up to 16GB of RAM. The OEM has also showed off its AnTuTu benchmarking score, which knocks that of the Black S...

Deirdre O Donnell, 03 Mar 2020 19:54

So this is the quad-curve design of the Huawei P40 Pro, according to @RODENT950. (Image source: @RODENT950)

Huawei P40 Pro: Quad-curve design shows up in real image

This is how the display of the Huawei P40 Pro should look, with it curving into its frame on all four sides. The photo in question has been making the rounds for some time now, but a reliable Huawei leaker has now been able to con...

Alex Alderson, 03 Mar 2020 17:06

The Mi A3 will receive a working version of Android 10, eventually. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi to re-release Android 10 for the Mi A3 "as soon as possible"

It has not been a good few days for Xiaomi, at least concerning the Mi A3 anyway. Having botched the device's Android 10 update the company now claims that it is working to re-release the OS upgrade "as soon as possible". Convince...

Alex Alderson, 03 Mar 2020 16:52

Huawei is working with Indus OS to create a Play Store alternative

Huawei likely to partner with Indus OS to develop Google Play Store alternative

Huawei has been hard at work developing its own Play Store alternative for quite some time now. The company is reportedly negotiating with Indian app developer Indus OS to create one for the country. Indus OS is an established pl...

Anil Satyanarayana, 03 Mar 2020 15:27

OnePlus Gallery could be eating up your device's storage. (Image Source: Amazon)

OnePlus Gallery found to conflict with Google Photos gobbling-up onboard storage

OnePlus smartphone users are reporting that deleting photos from the Google Photos app does not completely remove them from the device. Instead, the photos are moved to the OnePlus Gallery app's recycle bin, which takes up space o...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 03 Mar 2020 14:48

Sadly, the S20A is unlikely to be a new Xperia Compact. (Image source: Wccftech)

Sony has a new 5.45-inch Xperia smartphone in the works, but it's not all that compact

A new small Sony handset has been certified at the TENAA, complete with a 5.4-inch display and up to 6 GB of RAM, along with 128 GB of storage. The device, codenamed S20A, has a 4,000 mAh battery too. It is unlikely to be a new Xp...

Alex Alderson, 03 Mar 2020 13:46

OnePlus 8 release date slated for sometime in April

OnePlus will reportedly launch the OnePlus 8 series of smartphones in April, according to a source familiar with the matter. The company is expected to release three devices this year; the OnePlus 8 Lite, OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 P...

Anil Satyanarayana, 03 Mar 2020 10:22

Xiaomi's new wireless charging mode in action. (Source: YouTube)

Xiaomi teases its new 40W wireless charging standard

Xiaomi's current highest rate of commercial-grade wireless charging is found in the Mi 10 series. It can power a phone at 30 watts (W). However, the OEM has also just demonstrated its next generation, a 40W system, that can charge...

Deirdre O Donnell, 02 Mar 2020 23:18

This is what the Black Shark 3 might look like. (Source: Weibo)

A new leak suggests the Black Shark 3 Pro will have a QHD+ display, whereas the 3 will not

The Black Shark 3 series is thought to be the next upcoming generation of Xiaomi's gaming phones. New tips spilled onto Weibo indicate how the rumored Pro variant may differ from the base model. Apparently, these variations will m...

Deirdre O Donnell, 02 Mar 2020 22:08

The Redmi K30 series has been a roaring success for Xiaomi, so far. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Redmi K30 sales hit the equivalent of ~US$230 million in sales in under three months

The Mi 10 and Mi 10 Pro have proven immensely popular for Xiaomi, but so has the Redmi K30 series. The Redmi K30 4G and Redmi K30 5G have only been available for a month and two months respectively, but the series has already exce...

Alex Alderson, 02 Mar 2020 21:33

The Android 10 rollout for the Mi A3 has been a mess. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Fingerprint scanner not working on your Xiaomi Mi A3 after upgrading to Android 10? There is a workaround

The Android 10 rollout for the Mi A3 has been catastrophic, with Xiaomi pulling the initial build just a few days after unexpectedly releasing it over the weekend. If you are one of the unlucky few to have upgraded your Mi A3 to A...

Alex Alderson, 02 Mar 2020 21:25

The Redmi Note 7 is yet to even receive Android 10 officially yet. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Rumour | Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 spotted running MIUI 12 and Android 11 on Geekbench

While the Redmi Note 7 is yet to receive Android 10 builds of MIUI 11, someone may have been trying out MIUI 12 on one unit. Spotted on Geekbench, the rogue Redmi Note 7 claims to be running Android 11, currently known as Android ...

Alex Alderson, 02 Mar 2020 21:14

Huawei's CEO presents on the OEM's 5G hardware strategy. (Source: Huawei)

Huawei reportedly circumvents US policy with its 100% in-house base station

Base stations are crucial pieces of hardware for mobile networks, particularly 5G ones. Huawei is now reportedly in a position to sell versions of these devices based on their own proprietary chipsets, rather than those made by US...

Deirdre O Donnell, 02 Mar 2020 19:04

The Redmi K30 Pro and K30 Pro Zoom Edition are likely to resemble the regular Redmi K30. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Rumour | Xiaomi to release Redmi K30 Pro and Redmi K30 Pro Zoom Edition amid possible hands-on sighting of deep blue colourway

The Redmi K30 has already proven hugely successful, but Xiaomi is not done with the series yet. While the Redmi K30 Pro may be one of the worst kept secrets in smartphone tech at the moment, XDA Developers has uncovered that a thi...

Alex Alderson, 02 Mar 2020 18:36

Cheetah Mobile's apps can no longer be downloaded on the Play Store. (Source: Cheetah Mobile)

Google announces the removal of about 600 apps from the Play Store

Google has released a blog post explaining why nearly 600 apps have just been removed from Android's Play Store. These apps were deemed guilty of "mobile ad fraud", which contravenes the Mountain View giant's policies. The apps in...

Deirdre O Donnell, 02 Mar 2020 18:24

Xiaomi will likely release a Redmi Note 9 and Redmi Note 9 Pro. (Image source: @manukumarjain)

Xiaomi teases the Redmi Note 9 and Redmi Note 9 Pro ahead of mid-March release

The Redmi Note 8 Pro may have only just received Android 10, but Xiaomi is already teasing its successor. Set to launch on March 12, the Redmi Note 9 Pro will be joined by the Redmi Note 9. Seemingly paired with four rear-facing c...

Alex Alderson, 02 Mar 2020 18:19

Xiaomi discontinues the Android 10 rollout for the Mi A3 after heavy bug complaints

Xiaomi released Android 10 for the Mi A3 yesterday. As is becoming a theme with Xiaomi's Android One OS updates, however, the build was extremely buggy, and the company has now chosen to pull the update entirely.

Ricci Rox, 02 Mar 2020 16:53