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A live image now linked to the Find X2. (Source: Twitter)

OPPO's Find X2 may have an important advantage over the Samsung Galaxy S20

Some recent leaks have asserted that the second-generation Find X flagship phone from OPPO will have a 120 hertz (Hz) refresh rate at a QHD+ resolution. The freshly-launched Samsung Galaxy S20 series has similar properties - howev...

Deirdre O Donnell, 14 Feb 2020 19:49

Yeah, we doubt that this is the Pixel 5. (Image source: Front Page Tech)

Rumour | This is what the Google Pixel 5 XL apparently looks like

Fancy a look at the Pixel 5 XL nine months before Google releases it? Well, that is what Jon Prosser and Front Page Tech claim to be offering, at least. Unconvinced? Yeah, so are we.

Alex Alderson, 14 Feb 2020 19:35

This is the "Xperia 9", apparently. (Image source: u/XperiaZ15)

Opinion | No, this is not the Xperia 9, if one even exists

Rumours about the possibility of Sony releasing an Xperia 9 have appeared online, with an image posted to Reddit cited as proof. Does that not sound dodgy enough?

Alex Alderson, 14 Feb 2020 19:28

A CAD render of what the OnePlus 8 will apparently look like. (Image source: @Onleaks & CashKaro.com)

Rumour | OnePlus 8 wielding a Snapdragon 865 and 8 GB of RAM appears on Geekbench

While this week has been all about Samsung, Xiaomi and the cancellation of MWC 2020, we may only be a few weeks away from the launch of the OnePlus 8 series. To that end, the OnePlus 8 has now appeared on Geekbench, complete with ...

Alex Alderson, 14 Feb 2020 19:10

The Realme X50 Pro 5G will be launched during an online event on February 24. (Image Source: Realme)

Realme X50 Pro 5G to have an online launch on Feb 24, Snapdragon 865 and 65W SuperDart charging in tow

With the MWC 2020 event officially called off, Realme has decided to launch its flagship, the Realme X50 Pro 5G, in an online event on February 24. The Realme X50 Pro 5G will be powered by the Snapdragon 865 SoC, will feature 65W ...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 14 Feb 2020 09:03

The Galaxy Buds+ also come in Aura Red. (Source: Instagram)

The red versions of the Samsung Galaxy S20 series are coming to Europe: new leak

The Samsung Galaxy S20, S20+ and S20 Ultra were launched in their new Cloud- or Cosmic-themed colorways on February 11, 2020. However, other reports have revealed that they have drastically different options on the South Korean ma...

Deirdre O Donnell, 13 Feb 2020 22:34

Live Caption is showcased at Galaxy Unpacked 2020. (Source: YouTube)

Google could bring Live Captions to Chrome soon

The recent Samsung Galaxy S20 launch event also served to unveil the addition of the Live Caption feature to Google, in which video-call speech is converted into text in real time. Now, there is evidence that this function is also...

Deirdre O Donnell, 13 Feb 2020 21:50

The Galaxy Z Flip is only the tip of the fold-berg at Samsung, but it's not consumer-ready yet

Roh Tae-moon, the president of Mobile at Samsung, has claimed that the OEM has developed devices with "even more" hinges than the new Galaxy Z Flip. However, these multi-folding phones are apparently not ready for prime-time yet. ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 13 Feb 2020 21:19

Update | iQOO teases an upcoming Snapdragon 865, UFS 3.1 phone via its official channels

iQOO is a Chinese smartphone brand that has made a name for itself in recent years by offering high-end hardware at decent price-points. Now, it has revealed that its next such device is to be called the 3 5G. It will be powered b...

Deirdre O Donnell, 13 Feb 2020 20:50

The Mi 8 started receiving Android 10 builds of MIUI 11 last month. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi expands Android 10 rollout for the Mi 8

Xiaomi is now broadening the rollout of Android 10 to the Mi 8, having begun rolling out the OS upgrade to its former flagship last month. The latest update, V11.0.3.0.QEAMIXM, weighs in at 1.9 GB and introduces a few other fixes,...

Alex Alderson, 13 Feb 2020 20:09

The coronavirus will apparently not prevent Apple from launching the iPhone 12 series in September. (Image source: Apple)

Rumour | Coronavirus may delay the mass-production of the iPhone 12 series

Rumour has it that while the coronavirus outbreak will not affect the expected September release of the iPhone 12 series, it may delay the mass-production of Apple's next flagship handsets. Slated for a June start date, the outbre...

Alex Alderson, 13 Feb 2020 20:03

The Samsung Galaxy S10+. (Source: AndroidPit)

Samsung's business model change could imply three OS upgrades for the Galaxy S10 series

Instead of ending production of the Galaxy S10 series, Samsung will keep making them and selling them officially with a US$150 permanent price drop. That could have an interesting effect on the support lifespan of the phones, and ...

Ricci Rox, 13 Feb 2020 19:41

The Mi 10 and Mi 10 Pro, can you tell them apart? (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Mi 10 vs. Mi 10 Pro: Which version should you buy?

The cancellation of MWC 2020 and the coronavirus may have scuppered the release of the Mi 10 and Mi 10 Pro, but that has not stopped Xiaomi from unveiling both in an online event. The Mi 10 Pro has stormed to the top of DxOMark to...

Alex Alderson, 13 Feb 2020 15:40

The launch of the Mate X did not go well. (Image source: CNET)

Rumour | Huawei Mate Xs could feature a crease-free display

While Samsung continues to dominate the foldable smartphone market, Huawei is set to release a successor to the Mate X. The Chinese company is said to be switching to using an ultra-thin glass for its next foldable too, a change t...

Alex Alderson, 13 Feb 2020 15:23

A Lenovo Legion gaming smartphone is in the works, complete with a Snapdragon 865 SoC. (Image source: Lenovo)

Lenovo Legion teases its first gaming phone, a smartphone powered by a Snapdragon 865

It has been over a year since Razer last released a gaming phone, with plenty of other OEMs stepping into the fold in the meantime. Now, Lenovo has dropped hints that it too will bring a gaming phone to market this year. Naturally...

Alex Alderson, 13 Feb 2020 15:15

Samsung Galaxy A30 gets Android 10 with One UI 2 in India (Source: SamMobile)

Android 10 now available for Samsung Galaxy A30 in India

Surprisingly, Samsung has just managed to release the Android 10 update for the Galaxy A30 one month ahead of schedule, so other handsets might get the new software earlier than expected as well. The Indian Galaxy A30 gets the sof...

Codrut Nistor, 13 Feb 2020 15:03

Samsung ISOCELL Bright HM1 image sensor (Source: Samsung Newsroom Global)

Samsung intros the 108 MP ISOCELL Bright HM1 image sensor

Samsung's next-gen 108 MP ISOCELL image sensor can deliver brighter and more detailed still images and 24 fps 8K videos even in the most difficult lighting conditions. The list of technologies used by the Bright HM1 image sensor i...

Codrut Nistor, 13 Feb 2020 12:44

Content-creation Juggernaut: The Mi 10 Pro debuts at the top of DxOMark's camera and audio charts

Xiaomi has just launched its newest flagship phones, the Mi 10 and Mi 10 Pro. The Mi 10 Pro has also been put through the paces over at DxOMark, and posted impressive results that place it at the top of the website's photo, video,...

Ricci Rox, 13 Feb 2020 11:05

Galaxy S10e owners get shafted in the Galaxy S20 trade-in program

Samsung has opened up its Galaxy S20 series trade-in program for reservers and there looks to be a few issues with it. For one, owners of the Galaxy S10e get the short end of the stick.

Ricci Rox, 13 Feb 2020 09:43

Essential just announced that is has ceased operations effective immediately

Essential ceases operations; ends all software support for Essential Phone

Essential just announced that it will cease operations starting today. The Essential PH1 will no longer receive security updates. One has to look for third-party software alternatives such as LineageOS to keep their devices up to ...

Anil Satyanarayana, 13 Feb 2020 06:01

The Redmi Note 8 Pro has been suffering Widevine DRM issues for months now. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Rumour | The Redmi Note 8 Pro is in line for a big OTA update

The wait for Android 10 on the Redmi Note 8 Pro continues, as does a Widevine DRM L1 fix. While the former remains an unknown quantity, the latter is apparently now in sight. Owners of the Redmi Note 8 Pro must wait at least anoth...

Alex Alderson, 12 Feb 2020 23:21

OnePlus 8 Pro: Another leak confirms the design and specs of OnePlus' next flagship (Image source: @thedroidleaks)

OnePlus 8 Pro: Another leak confirms iterative design, ToF camera, 4,500 mAh battery and 50 W charging for OnePlus' next flagship

OnePlus' flagship smartphones are expected in late March or early April. Many supposed technical details and specs for the OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro cell phones have already made the rounds. A new leak is said to confirm the design and ...

Alex Alderson, 12 Feb 2020 23:15

Sony should have delivered better Android 10 updates than what is currently on offer. (Image source: Sony)

Fail: Sony stops Android 10 rollout for the Xperia XZ2 & XZ3 because of multiple bugs

Sony took a few months to prepare the release of Android 10 for its latest set of smartphones. Apparently, it did not take long enough as people have been complaining of experiencing a multitude of bugs. The situation is so dire t...

Alex Alderson, 12 Feb 2020 23:08

MWC 2020 has been cancelled due to coronavirus fears. (Image via GSMA)

MWC 2020 | MWC 2020 cancelled over coronavirus concerns

After meeting earlier this week to discuss the viability of Mobile World Congress 2020, the GSMA has decided to cancel MWC 2020 due to concerns surrounding the coronavirus outbreak. Multiple companies have stated they would not be...

Sam Medley, 12 Feb 2020 22:14

WhatsApp announces it has over 2 billion users now

The popular online messaging service WhatsApp has reported that it has passed an important milestone: 2 billion users. It emphasized its simple, convenient and private interface in its statement on this matter. Furthermore, it ass...

Deirdre O Donnell, 12 Feb 2020 20:30

Xiaomi teases the Mi 10 series. (Source: Xiaomi)

MIUI 11+ and Wi-Fi 6 for the Xiaomi Mi 10 and 10 Pro are confirmed

The Xiaomi Mi 10 and Mi 10 Pro are upcoming flagships likely to rock the Snapdragon 865 processor. They have been just been certified by the Wi-Fi Alliance, putting their imminent launch beyond doubt. This new approval also drops ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 12 Feb 2020 19:53

Apple iPhone SE 2: Evidence shows that Apple's next "budget" US$399 smartphone will be called the iPhone 9

Apple's next budget handset may have already entered mass-production, but there is still no consensus about what it will be called. While there has been plenty of talk about whether the device will arrive as the iPhone 9 or the iP...

Alex Alderson, 12 Feb 2020 19:45

When will the Mi A3 receive Android 10? (Image source: Xiaomi)

Rumour | Xiaomi gives fans hope about Android 10 for the Mi A3

The Mi A3 should be in line to receive Android 10, with a mid-February release date previously being touted. The company has informed some fans that the OS upgrade may arrive later this week, but we would not guarantee it. On the ...

Alex Alderson, 12 Feb 2020 19:32

The Reno variant with its new selfie camera. (Source: 91Mobiles)

Mystery solved: the "44MP selfie-cam phone" is...a new Reno3 Pro variant

Recently, a prominent tech vlogger teased a phone with a dual punch-hole camera alleged to contain a groundbreaking 44MP sensor. Now, this device has been revealed as OPPO's Reno3 Pro - but not as its existing fans know it. It has...

Deirdre O Donnell, 12 Feb 2020 19:18

MWC 2020 | HMD Global drops out of the show

HMD Global, an OEM that makes Nokia phones, is one of the latest companies to announce the cancellation of its showcase at MWC 2020. Like the others, it has done so to keep its staff and audience safe from the spread of the novel ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 12 Feb 2020 18:44

First Poco X2 update brings camera improvements, bug fixes, more

The Poco X2 was launched just last week but is already receiving its first OTA update. The update comes as the January security patch, and brings some image processing improvements to the phone's cameras, along with a nifty bug fi...

Ricci Rox, 12 Feb 2020 14:50

The Xiaomi Redmi 8A Dual, was a launch event even needed? (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi gives the Redmi 8A another go with the Redmi 8A Dual

Colour us disappointed. Redmi had been hyping up its next smartphone, only to release a tweaked Redmi 8A. Sadly, the device thought to be the Redmi 9A is actually the Redmi 8A Dual. All Xiaomi has added is a textured back panel, a...

Alex Alderson, 12 Feb 2020 12:20

An apparent example of what the 108 MP camera in the Mi 10 series can offer. (Image source: Xiaomi via Weibo & GSMArena)

Xiaomi showcases Mi 10 camera samples as it confirms MWC 2020 attendance

Xiaomi will still be attending MWC 2020 in Barcelona at the end of the month, where it will globally unveil the Mi 10 and Mi 10 Pro. The company has promised to take precautions against the proliferation of the coronavirus, the re...

Alex Alderson, 12 Feb 2020 11:28

Thom Browne limited edition Samsung Galaxy Z Flip (Source: Samsung Global Newsroom)

Thom Browne limited edition Samsung Galaxy Z Flip coming next month

The stylish result of the collaboration between Samsung Electronics and New York-based fashion brand Thom Browne "was created for those who are not afraid to make a statement—and who want their technology to be as iconic as their ...

Codrut Nistor, 12 Feb 2020 11:26

The Huawei Mate 9 was released over three years ago. (Source: ZDNet)

No EMUI 10 for the Huawei Mate 9 and Mate 9 Pro, Huawei confirms

About a week ago, reports surfaced claiming that Huawei was working on the EMUI 10 update for the Mate 9 and Mate 9 Pro, the company's flagship phone from 2016. Huawei has reportedly now confirmed those claims to be without substa...

Ricci Rox, 12 Feb 2020 08:24

Deal | Samsung now accepting $700 trade-ins for your Galaxy S10 or iPhone 11 Pro towards a new Galaxy S20

You can get 50 percent off the Galaxy S20 or more if you own a Google Pixel 4, Pixel 4 XL, Galaxy S10, iPhone 11, or iPhone XS. Owners of the Pixel 4 should definitely consider the $600 trade-in offer as that is more than what the...

Allen Ngo, 12 Feb 2020 03:45

Google Duo's Live Caption feature. (Source: YouTube)

Galaxy Unpacked | Google announces new Android features at Galaxy S20 event

Earlier, Android teased "something exciting" that might debut alongside Samsung’s new flagships. Now, this has been realized in the form of a new Live Caption feature in Google’s Duo app. In addition, the OS may get much more fold...

Deirdre O Donnell, 11 Feb 2020 23:40

Samsung has unveiled the Galaxy S20, Galaxy S20 Plus and Galaxy S20 Ultra

Galaxy Unpacked | Samsung Galaxy S20 series announced with 120Hz screens, 8K video recording capacity, and more

The Samsung Galaxy S20, Galaxy S20 Plus and Galaxy S20 Ultra are now live. All three devices come with a 120Hz screen, 8K video recording capabilities, Samsung's version of AirDrop aka Quick Share, and more. Unfortunately, there w...

Anil Satyanarayana, 11 Feb 2020 23:30

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip is the company's second foldable device

Galaxy Unpacked | Galaxy Z Flip is Samsung's latest $1,380 foldable phone

Samsung has finally unveiled its second foldable smartphone in the form of the Galaxy Z Flip. It comes with a 6.7-inch screen that folds in two, a Snapdragon 855+, 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage. It will be available in limited...

Anil Satyanarayana, 11 Feb 2020 23:22

Forza Street on Android will be a Galaxy Store exclusive on its launch. (Source: YouTube)

Galaxy Unpacked | Samsung and Xbox unveil a new mobile gaming partnership

The Galaxy S20/Z Flip launch event also saw the announcement of a new level of collaboration between Microsoft and Samsung. It involves porting PC games to this OEM’s phones, starting with Forza Street. It will be exclusive to Sam...

Deirdre O Donnell, 11 Feb 2020 22:33

These dates may prove much less eventful than usual. (Source: GSMA)

MWC 2020 | The GSMA will meet to decide if the show can go on

The Mobile World Congress (MWC) has been inexorably rocked by a series of cancellations and withdrawals from the show. They have been made by an ever-growing list of companies, to which Intel and Vivo have most recently been added...

Deirdre O Donnell, 11 Feb 2020 20:23

The new "Find X2" render. (Source: SlashLeaks)

This render may disappoint fans of the original Find X

The OPPO Find X is considered a particularly innovative ex-flagship phone, as it featured a motorized pop-up module that left both sides of the device completely clear of sensors unless it was deployed. However, a new leak suggest...

Deirdre O Donnell, 11 Feb 2020 15:48

Galaxy Z Flip makes an appearance in a commercial aired during the Oscars

A new commercial that aired during the Oscars award show Sunday officially unveiled the final design of the upcoming Galaxy Z Flip foldable from Samsung. The commercial shows nothing more than the design of the phone, which is hig...

Sam Medley, 11 Feb 2020 15:19

ZTE Axon 10s Pro coming to MWC 2020 (Source: Liliputing)

MWC 2020 | ZTE confirms attendance, most likely to unveil (at least) the Axon 10s Pro

Although recent rumors claimed otherwise, it has just been confirmed that ZTE will push aside all the fears regarding the virus that is currently troubling the Chinese mainland and will attend the Mobile World Congress trade show ...

Codrut Nistor, 11 Feb 2020 15:12

The new phones will launch alongside Galaxy Buds+. (Source: Samsung via LetsGoDigital)

Both good and bad Samsung Galaxy S20 news may have been confirmed just hours ahead of launch

The Dutch tech blog LetsGoDigital claims that its official Samsung Galaxy S20 press-pack is out of embargo, and can now be shared with the world. Its contents appear to match corresponding leaks almost exactly: for example, the 3 ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 11 Feb 2020 15:06

It seems that Xiaomi pulled the initial Global and EU releases of Android 10 for the Mi 9T/Redmi K20. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi extends Android 10 release for the Mi 9T and Redmi K20 after pulling initial build

The upgrade to Android 10 did not go as planned for some Mi 9T and Redmi K20 handsets, with multiple people reporting high battery drain affecting their devices. While there was a workaround, Xiaomi pulled the build to address oth...

Alex Alderson, 11 Feb 2020 14:01

A render of an upcoming Sony mobile rear camera set-up. (Source: Android Next)

MWC 2020 | No-show for Sony; TCL cancels its press conference

Sony has announced that it must withdraw its entire presence from the Mobile World Congress this year. This includes its scheduled press conference and its product showcases on the floor during the event. Meanwhile, TCL has announ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 11 Feb 2020 13:46