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The Huawei Mate 10 Pro. (Source: Slickdeals)

The global EMUI 10 update rollout for the Huawei Mate 10 Pro is at hand

Huawei recently delisted the Mate 10 Pro from its security update schedule page. The old flagship is set for one last hurrah, however, in the form of the EMUI 10 update, and the OTA has now been officially confirmed to start rolli...

Ricci Rox, 25 Feb 2020 20:43

This is the Red Magic 5G(?) (Source: TENAA via MySmartPrice)

Nubia's Red Magic 5G has had its screen size and interesting colorway leaked

According to images allegedly derived from the Chinese regulator TENAA, the Red Magic 5G will be a considerable departure from the rest of its series in terms of rear panel design. Its new putative certification may also reveal th...

Deirdre O Donnell, 25 Feb 2020 19:23

The Mi 10 Pro has pushed to record-breaking levels, albeit in artificial conditions. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro: New update pushes performance to record-breaking levels

The Mi 10 and Mi 10 Pro have only been out for a few days, but they have already started receiving their first software update. Xiaomi has addressed a host of issues, not least of which GPU performance. While its GPU performance w...

Alex Alderson, 25 Feb 2020 18:38

Samsung's latest LPDDR5 DRAM has 16GB on a single module. (Source: Samsung)

Samsung announces that its highest-end RAM for smartphones is nearly here

Samsung has announced that it has started to mass-produce DRAM chips of 16GB in size and LPDDR5 in quality. This next-gen mobile-device memory is capable of approximately 1.3 times higher speeds than the nearest LPDDR4X module mad...

Deirdre O Donnell, 25 Feb 2020 18:18

Huawei's CEO Richard Yu unveils the OEM's new ecosystem branding. (Source: Huawei)

Huawei's AX3 is the world's first "Wi-Fi 6+" and Harmony OS router

Huawei unveiled its vision for a complete, connected ecosystem of devices at its latest product launch. This involves the new AX3 series of routers, which is powered by this OEM's Gigahome SoCs for Wi-Fi 6 support (and more beside...

Deirdre O Donnell, 25 Feb 2020 17:25

iQOO 3 will be available in India starting at Rs. 36,990($515)

iQOO 3 launched in India with a Snapdragon 865, quad-camera setup, and more

The veil has finally been lifted off the highly-awaited iQOO 3. It features a Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 SoC, up to 12 GB of RAM, a quad-camera setup and a 4,400 mAh battery that supports charging at 55 W. Prices start at 36,990($515...

Anil Satyanarayana, 25 Feb 2020 09:36

Redmi will unveil the K30 Pro 5G sometime in March

Rumor | Redmi K30 Pro 5G to be released sometime in March, according to a Twitter user

The highly-awaited Redmi K30 Pro 5G is will reportedly be launched sometime in March. This information comes via to a Twitter user who managed to get his hands on some promotional material. The device is expected to pack a Qualcom...

Anil Satyanarayana, 25 Feb 2020 05:29

These new photos match the renders released by OnLeaks earlier this year. (Image source: OnLeaks)

Rumour - Updated | OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro appear in hands-on images

OnePlus is slated to release its new trio of smartphones soon, rumoured to be the OnePlus 8, OnePlus 8 Pro and OnePlus 8 Lite. While leaks and renders of the devices have already been posted online, someone seems to have gotten th...

Alex Alderson, 25 Feb 2020 00:27

The Honor Magic Earbuds look to take on the Apple AirPords Pro and the Galaxy Buds+. (Image Source: Honor)

Honor Magic Earbuds aim to take on the Apple AirPods Pro and Galaxy Buds Plus

Honor announced the Magic Earbuds at its MWC substitute event in Barcelona today. The Magic Earbuds look strikingly similar to the Apple AirPods Pro and feature 10mm drivers, hybrid feed-forward/feedback noise cancelation, and a 3...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 25 Feb 2020 00:27

The Huawei Mate Xs on its pedestal in Barcelona. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Opinion | The Mate Xs, hands on with Huawei's flawed foldable

While Huawei's latest foldable is one of the most expensive too, its dizzying €2,499 price tag does not guarantee quality or usability. From creaky hinges to scratched screens, today's launch highlighted why the Mate Xs should be ...

Alex Alderson, 24 Feb 2020 23:50

Funcl TWS Bluetooth 5.0 earbuds are half off this week (Image source: Amazon)

Deal | Funcl TWS Bluetooth 5.0 earbuds are half off this week for only $20

Did you just spend a fortune on a Samsung Galaxy S20 and need a new pair of wireless earbuds? The absence of the 3.5 mm audio jack is becoming easier to swallow now that Bluetooth earphones are getting cheaper.

Allen Ngo, 24 Feb 2020 23:38

This is not the Xperia Pro, although it may have similar specs. (Source: Sony)

Sony teases the Xperia Pro at its flagship phone launch

Sony held a virtual press conference today in order to unveil its latest premium mobile device. However, it also made references to an intriguing device that was not the Xperia 1 II. The Pro is to have the same display and camera ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 24 Feb 2020 23:00

The Huawei Mate Xs has an 8-inch display when unfolded. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Huawei launches the Mate Xs, a €2,499 and Kirin 990-powered foldable smartphone

Succeeding the Mate X, the Mate Xs features an 8-inch OLED panel when unfolded. The Kirin 990 5G-powered device comes with 8 GB of RAM and 512 GB of RAM, along with an improved hinge design over its predecessor. The price? A whopp...

Alex Alderson, 24 Feb 2020 22:40

Testing, one, two, Xperia 1 II... (Source: Sony)

Sony introduces the Xperia 1 II flagship phone

Sony has formally revealed its 2020 flagship smartphone, and that it really is called the Xperia 1 II. This device has a 21:9 4K OLED display with the Motion Blur Reduction technology developed to step in for an up-to-date refresh...

Deirdre O Donnell, 24 Feb 2020 22:25

GripDockIt wireless charger lets you charge with PopSockets still attached (Source: GripDockIt)

GripDockIt wireless charger lets you charge your smartphone with PopSockets and grips still attached

The 15 W wireless charger will launch before the end of the year for at least $40 USD. Early backers can pre-order the charger for a lower price of $26.

Allen Ngo, 24 Feb 2020 20:31

The Honor 9X Pro finally makes its way outside of China. (Image source: Honor)

Honor launches the Honor 9X Pro, a Kirin 810-powered handset with a 48 MP camera and a 4,000 mAh battery

Available in China since August last year, Honor has finally given the 9X Pro a wider release. Announced at its All-Scenario Intelligence Conference today, the Honor 9X Pro features a 6.59-inch display, along with a Kirin 810 SoC,...

Alex Alderson, 24 Feb 2020 19:30

The Honor View 30 Pro will launch in three colours, although a fourth is on the way too. (Image source: Honor)

Honor View 30 Pro: 5G smartphone launches globally without Google services

The View 30 Pro is packed full of impressive hardware, not least its five cameras. The device also includes 5G capabilities, a 7 nm chipset, a 4,100 mAh battery and supports up to 40 W charging. The device, which Honor launched la...

Alex Alderson, 24 Feb 2020 19:30

Black Shark 3 will be released on March 3rd

Black Shark 3 to be unveiled on March 3rd; will feature a 120Hz screen, Snapdragon 865 and more

Chinese gaming smartphone manufacturer Black Shark will release the highly-awaited Black Shark 3 on March 3rd. It is powered by a a Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 SoC, making it the world's first 5G gaming smartphone. The device will als...

Anil Satyanarayana, 24 Feb 2020 16:19

Cards to grid: iOS 14 will bring grid-style multitask view to iPhone

A new video of an iPhone claimed to run iOS 14 shows off a new grid-style multitasking view similar to the one running on iPadOS. Ben Geskin, the tipster behind this video, claims that this multitasking view is one of four options...

Sam Medley, 24 Feb 2020 15:53

Some private WhatsApp group invite links may be searchable. (Source: WhatsApp)

App researchers report that WhatsApp group invites are searchable online

WhatsApp sets a lot of store by the privacy in messaging it supposedly offers. However, allegations that links that invite new users to private groups are searchable online have recently emerged. This is due to the fact Google has...

Deirdre O Donnell, 23 Feb 2020 23:14

The Sony Xperia 1 II. (Source: Max Weinbach)

The return of the headphone jack: Sony Xperia 1 II official spec sheet leaks in full ahead of launch

Sony will unveil its next flagship tomorrow and the phone's technical spec sheet has surfaced, revealing a device that competes against the Samsung Galaxy S20+ without necessarily losing. Major talking points include the return of...

Ricci Rox, 23 Feb 2020 18:18

Future Samsung phones may have a waterfall display. (Source: Vivo)

Samsung patents its take on the waterfall display

Samsung has filed a patent with the US Patent and Trademarks Office (USPTO) for a kind of display that, despite curving down around the sides of the phone, can also have physical buttons. This, in effect, is a new kind of punch-ho...

Deirdre O Donnell, 23 Feb 2020 15:03

The Mi A-series peaked with the Mi A1. (Source: Mi)

Feature | What is going on with Xiaomi's Android One Mi A-series?

The Mi A1 signaled the start of major OEMs adopting Google's Android One program. While one would expect Xiaomi to build on the success of the Mi A1, it's starting to look like the series peaked with the phone. Poor updates, bad q...

Ricci Rox, 23 Feb 2020 09:20

Opinion | Boombox speakers just a gimmick? DxOMark casts aspersions on the LG G8 ThinQ's audio abilities

LG is regarded as being one of the best OEMs in terms of smartphone audio. That considered, the G8 ThinQ, LG's 2019 flagship, should offer excellent audio, right? Well, the phone has now been tested by DxOMark, with some shocking ...

Ricci Rox, 22 Feb 2020 09:30

Samsung's new VI line in South Korea. (Source: Samsung)

Samsung's most advanced factory is up and running

Samsung's newest production line is unique among the OEM's fabricators in that it is dedicated to the extreme UV lithography (EUV) process. This means that it is capable of making chipsets of the up-to-date 7-nanometer (nm) variet...

Deirdre O Donnell, 21 Feb 2020 23:14

Say what you will about the iPhone notch, it's great for the TOF market. (Source: Apple)

The time-of-flight (TOF) sensor market may hit nearly US$7 billion in 5 years

Time-of-flight (or TOF) sensors became a hallmark of flagship phones as of 2018. They may enhance 3D perception in these devices for photography or even biometrics purposes. However, they are also now projected to become important...

Deirdre O Donnell, 21 Feb 2020 21:53

The Galaxy A71 5G may be here soon. (Source: Samsung)

The Samsung Galaxy A71 5G is now a certified Wi-Fi device

The Galaxy A71 may be a convincing upper-mid range device; however, several leaks suggest Samsung has decided it would be improved with a 5G variant. This phone - the SM-A7160 - has now appeared on the Wi-Fi Alliance certification...

Deirdre O Donnell, 21 Feb 2020 21:06

Bestsellers: The Xiaomi Mi 10 and Mi 10 Pro will be available in new batches until February 28. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Mi 10 and Mi 10 Pro are back in stock, but only in batches

The Xiaomi Mi 10 and Mi 10 Pro are in high demand at the moment, with the first two batches of handsets selling out almost instantly. After selling around US$28.5 million worth of units in under a minute, Xiaomi has now announced ...

Alex Alderson, 21 Feb 2020 19:53

This is the LG V60 ThinQ. Image via Android Headlines.

Renders of LG V60 ThinQ leak, showing few design changes from V50 ThinQ and G8X ThinQ

A leaked render posted by Android Headlines shows off the upcoming LG V60 ThinQ. The flagship phone retains much of the design language from the G8X and V50 ThinQ, including a waterdrop notch and a dedicated Google Assistant butto...

Sam Medley, 21 Feb 2020 16:44

Xiaomi may also upgrade the rear cameras with a 64 MP sensor. (Image Source: XiaomiToday)

Xiaomi Black Shark 3 gaming phone specs leak out

3C spilled the beans about the 5G certification and the inclusion of a 65 W charger, then Xiaomi confirmed the 65 W fast charging feature also revealing that the Black Shark 3 includes a 5,000 mAh battery that can be fully charged...

Bogdan Solca, 21 Feb 2020 16:32

The Xperia L4, what was Sony thinking? (Image source: Sony)

Sony limps into 2020 with the Xperia L4

So, Sony has announced its first Xperia smartphone of 2020. Do not get your hopes up, though. The L4 retains the 21:9 display of recent Xperia smartphones, along with the underwhelming 2-year old chipset that powered its predecess...

Alex Alderson, 21 Feb 2020 16:00

The Mi A2 started receiving Android 10 last month. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Rumour | Xiaomi may have pulled the Android 10 update for the Mi A2 again

While the Mi A3 continues its wait for Android 10, its predecessor received its final OS upgrade last month. The upgrade path to Android 10 for the Mi A2 has not proven straightforward though, with it being possible that Xiaomi ha...

Alex Alderson, 21 Feb 2020 15:50

DxOMark | Don't buy the OnePlus 7T Pro over the OnePlus 7 Pro if cameras are your priority

DxOMark has now put the OnePlus 7T Pro through its camera test. The phone recorded the exact same overall score as the older OnePlus 7 Pro. That makes sense, of course, seeing as both phones feature essentially the same SoC and id...

Ricci Rox, 21 Feb 2020 13:57

Reliance Jio has introduced a new plan in India.

Reliance Jio's Rs. 2,121 plan has you covered for 336 days with 1.5 GB of data per day, and more

Reliance Jio has announced its Rs. 2,121 ($30) plan that gives subscribers 1.5 GB of mobile data per day along other benefits such as 12,000 minutes of talk time for other networks, and access to Jio apps. The announcement comes s...

Anil Satyanarayana, 21 Feb 2020 13:49

Apple will let users set third-party apps as the default.

Apple might let users set third-party apps as defaults in a future version of iOS

Apple may soon let you set third-party apps as the default on iPhones. Currently, users are forced to use Apple's offerings as the default app for opening links, emails, navigation, etc. The feature is expected to make its way alo...

Anil Satyanarayana, 21 Feb 2020 01:12

Nubia has discounted the Red Magic 3. (Source: Nubia)

The Red Magic 3 gaming smartphone gets a price cut

The Red Magic 3 was the first phone to launch in 2019 with a 90 hertz (Hz) refresh rate in its AMOLED display. Now, its maker Nubia has announced a new discount for the phone. But is it worth holding out until its next generation ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 20 Feb 2020 22:59

Verizon says it will keep selling the Pixels of the future. (Source: Amazon)

Verizon refutes a report that it will not sell the Pixel 5

Verizon has provided Google's own-brand phones through its stores since their first generation. However, the latest leak on this subject alleged that the carrier would not continue on with the Pixel 5. The company has refuted thes...

Deirdre O Donnell, 20 Feb 2020 21:58

The Huawei Mate 10 Pro should go down as a classic. (Source: Huawei)

Huawei delists the Mate 10 and Mate 10 Pro from its security update schedule

Huawei released the Mate 10 and Mate 10 Pro over two years ago and the phones may just have reached the end of their support lifespans. While EMUI 10 will eventually be released for the flagships, Huawei has now removed them from ...

Ricci Rox, 20 Feb 2020 21:56

These OPPO phones now have an Android 10 beta program. (Source: Twitter)

OPPO announces an Android 10 beta program for the Find X and R17 series

OPPO has announced new beta programs to help bring the latest version of Color OS (based on Android 10) to some of its 2018 phones. These are the flagship Find X, the R17 and its Pro variant. Places in these programs are available...

Deirdre O Donnell, 20 Feb 2020 21:21

The ZTE Blade A7 2019. (Source: GearBest)

ZTE will refresh its Blade A7 for 2020 soon

The ZTE Blade A7 was a decent budget smartphone prospect in 2019. Now, new FCC documentation indicates that its name will be applied to a new device this year. This refresh, unlike its predecessor, will have triple rear cameras an...

Deirdre O Donnell, 20 Feb 2020 20:49

This is just a fan render of what the Redmi K30 Pro could look like. (Image source: Slashleaks)

Opinion | No, this is not the Xiaomi Redmi K30 Pro

The Redmi K30 Pro may have just passed through the CCC, but this is not what Xiaomi's next flagship will look like. Posted on Slashleaks as a render of the K30 Pro, it is nothing more than a fan render.

Alex Alderson, 20 Feb 2020 20:46

The Redmi K30 5G has plenty of high-end features, not least a 120 Hz display and 5G connectivity. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Redmi K30: Xiaomi brings 64 MP cameras, 5G connectivity and 120 Hz to the mid-range

The Xiaomi Redmi K30, also sold as the POCO X2 in India, offers more than most contemporary mid-range smartphones. Not only does the device have a 64 MP main rear-facing camera and a 120 Hz display, but Xiaomi also sells a 5G mode...

Alex Alderson, 20 Feb 2020 19:30

The Mi A3 is now slated to receive Android 10 in March. (Image source: Xiaomi)

The Xiaomi Mi A3 is not receiving Android 10 this month, after all

The release of Android 10 for the Mi A3 is bordering on farcical. Hyped by Xiaomi as one of the first devices that would receive Android 10, the Android One device is still languishing on Android 9.0 Pie. The end may now be in sig...

Alex Alderson, 20 Feb 2020 16:09

The Redmi K30 Pro 5G will likely feature the same design as the Redmi K30. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Redmi K30 Pro 5G models appear on CCC

The Redmi K30 5G impressed us during our recent review, and now the Redmi K30 Pro 5G has reared its head again. This time on the Compulsory Certification of China (CCC), Xiaomi has certified two models, which are likely to be rock...

Alex Alderson, 20 Feb 2020 13:09

The Vivo iQOO 3 will launch in India of February 25th.

iQOO 3 5G specs leaked ahead of launch; will pack a quad-camera setup, Snapdragon 865 and more

The upcoming Vivo iQOO 3's specs have been leaked just five days before its February 25th launch. It will come with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 SoC, a 6.4-inch FHD+ AMOLED panel that has a refresh rate of 90Hz and a 4,400 mAh batter...

Anil Satyanarayana, 20 Feb 2020 11:13

The Android 11 preview has appeared. (Source: Google)

Google releases the first Android 11 Developer Preview

Google has made the Developer Preview page for the next version of Android live. This build is now available to download onto certain devices, Pixel phones included. It exhibits changes such as new security measures, privacy safeg...

Deirdre O Donnell, 19 Feb 2020 23:33

A 6.7-inch display, quad-cameras and a 4,500 mAh battery, the Galaxy A71 has a lot going for it. (Image source: Samsung)

Samsung Galaxy A71: An XXL smartphone with quad cameras and unrivalled battery life

The Galaxy A71 is a mid-range smartphone, but that does not mean that Samsung has done things by halves. On the contrary, the company has included a 6.7-inch Super AMOLED Display and a 64 MP main rear-facing camera. That is not th...

Alex Alderson, 19 Feb 2020 22:17

Can the Realme X2 still reach 65% charge after 30 minutes? (Image source: Realme)

Rumour | Realme handicaps the charging speed of the Realme X2

30 W VOOC Flash Charge 4.0 is one of Realme's main selling points for the Realme X2, with the company boasting that the device can reach 65% charge in just 30 minutes. However, that may longer not be the case following a new updat...

Alex Alderson, 19 Feb 2020 21:15

Anyone for some Galaxy Note 20 series concept renders? (Image source: Windows United)

Rumour | Galaxy Note 20, Note 20 Plus and Note 20 Ultra renders show a boxy design and a taste of the Samsung Galaxy S20 series

Samsung may have only just released the Galaxy S20 series, but people are already speculating about what the successors to the Note 10 and Note 10 Plus will look like. Imagined as the Note 20, Note 20 Plus and Note 20 Ultra, all r...

Alex Alderson, 19 Feb 2020 21:12

The Pocophone F1 started receiving Android 10 in January. (Image source: AndroidPIT)

Not received Android 10 on your Pocophone F1 yet? You're not alone

While Xiaomi started pushing Android 10 builds of MIUI 11 to the Pocophone F1 last month, many handsets are yet to receive the OS upgrade. Now the General Manager of POCO India has weighed in on the matter, and his response has se...

Alex Alderson, 19 Feb 2020 21:07