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A concept render of the Xperia 5.1 being touted as the Xperia 1.1? (Image source: @OnLeaks & @Slashleaks)

Rumour | Camera specifications of Sony's next flagship detailed ahead of MWC release

Sony has already confirmed that it will be unveiling new Xperia handsets at MWC 2020 in Barcelona next month, with a previous rumour claiming that one will be the world's first 5G and 4K OLED smartphone. Now, a new leak claims tha...

Alex Alderson, 30 Jan 2020 20:53

Huawei may have split with Google for good. (Source: Notebookcheck)

It's over(?): Huawei phones may never use the Google mobile ecosystem again

Huawei's Austrian regional manager has reportedly indicated that the OEM's phones will use its own in-house version of Google Mobile Services going forward, never returning to the use of the Play Store and its apps as normal. The ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 30 Jan 2020 20:00

HMD to announce Nokia 8.2 5G, 5.2 and 1.3 handhelds plus a mysterious "Original" lineup at MWC next month

Not much is known about the new "Original" brand that will be unveiled at MWC this year, but industry insiders found out that the Nokia 8.2 5G will be powered by a Snapdragon 765 SoC coupled with 6 / 8 GB of RAM and 128 / 256 GB s...

Bogdan Solca, 30 Jan 2020 17:22

The Mate 20 Lite started life running Android 8.1 Oreo builds of EMUI. (Image source: Huawei)

Android 10 goes global for the Mate 20 Lite as Huawei releases EMUI 10 worldwide

The Mate 20 Lite may share its name with two of Huawei's former flagships, but the mid-range handset has not been afforded the same software support as the Mate 20 and Mate 20 Pro. While the latter two received EMUI 10 globally in...

Alex Alderson, 30 Jan 2020 16:32

The Samsung Galaxy A11 in radio-diagram form. (Source: FCC)

A new leak reveals the Samsung Galaxy A11 is a triple-camera, 4000mAh battery device

The Samsung Galaxy A11 has been cleared by the Federal Communications Commission. This documentation shows that it will offer a 4000mAh battery with a rear-facing fingerprint sensor. Therefore, it could be a fairly standard new bu...

Deirdre O Donnell, 30 Jan 2020 14:46

Moto G Stylus just made an appearance on Geekbench

Motorola's stylus-wielding phone just made an appearance on Geekbench as the Moto G Stylus

Motorola's upcoming stylus-ready phone will be called the Moto G Stylus, according to a Tweet by Evan Blass. Additionally, a Geekbench for the device has also surfaced, corroborating Evan's Tweet. We can expect Motorola to tell us...

Anil Satyanarayana, 30 Jan 2020 10:14

Poco X2 or Xiaomi Redmi K30? (Image source: Hindustan Times)

Poco X2 price in India and renders leaked

An alleged poster featuring renders of the upcoming Poco X2 along with its price in India and some key specifications has been posted online. The image, if genuine, seems to confirm the oft-repeated similarity the new smartphone h...

Daniel R Deakin, 30 Jan 2020 10:07

Most of these improvements will come to the OnePlus 7T. (Source: OnePlus)

OnePlus is bringing major camera improvements to its current and upcoming phones

After receiving feedback at the Open Ears Forum last month, OnePlus has taken the time out to collate user pain points with its camera app, and confirms that it is working on major improvements that will be implemented in software...

Ricci Rox, 30 Jan 2020 08:32

The iPhone SE 2 will look dated, but will have fresh silicon inside. (Source: @OnLeaks & @iGeeksblog)

Ming-Chi Kuo: Expect an avalanche of new Apple gear in 1H20

Well-connected Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has issued his latest research note on Apple’s 2020 product pipeline for TF International Securities and Apple fans are in for a treat if Kuo’s predictions materialize. Among new products ...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 30 Jan 2020 05:24

The Quick-E is a disposable 2000 mAh battery bank for just $2.49 (Source: Image source: Quick-E)

Traveling and forgot your charger? The Quick-E is a disposable 2000 mAh battery bank for just $2.49

If you're running out of juice and don't have a charger nearby, welcome to the club. The Quick-E charger is a small and environmentally friendly one-time use battery bank with a pre-paid postage stamp for buyers to return once the...

Allen Ngo, 30 Jan 2020 01:33

A fan render of what a Mi 10 Explorer Edition could look like. (Image source: Weibo via @xiaomishka)

Rumour | Evidence of Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro specifications appear online with a Snapdragon 865, 16 GB of RAM and a 5,250 mAh battery

News about new Xiaomi smartphones has been a bit quiet recently, what with the arrival of the POCO X2 and all. The Mi 10 series may arrive as early as February 14, though. Ahead of that rumoured release date, several leakers have ...

Alex Alderson, 29 Jan 2020 20:43

The Galaxy S8 and Note 8 are unlikely to ever receive Android 10 officially. (Image source: Phone Arena)

The Galaxy S8 and Note 8 can now be upgraded to Android 10

The Galaxy S8 and Note 8 may now be two generations old, but they are still mighty powerful smartphones. Although they have started life on Android Nougat too, both can now be upgraded to Android 10. The Exynos 8895 and Snapdragon...

Alex Alderson, 29 Jan 2020 20:35

The Realme C2 may be getting a successor soon. (Source: Realme)

New leaks may have partially spoiled Realme's 2020 smartphone portfolio

A collection of new phone certifications allegedly found on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) or Eurasian Communications Commission (EEC) websites may have leaked some of the specs of upcoming Realme devices. One is thou...

Deirdre O Donnell, 29 Jan 2020 20:22

The S20 Ultra will use an entirely different telephoto sensor—the 48 MP Sony IMX586. (Source: 91Mobiles)

Samsung will do something interesting with the telephoto cameras of the Galaxy S20 and S20+

A new leak has thrown more light on the sensor Samsung will use on the telephoto shooters of the Galaxy S20 and S20+. Sadly, all it manages to do is raise more questions, as it potentially implies terrible low-light performance wh...

Ricci Rox, 29 Jan 2020 18:58

Realme X2 Pro gets VoWiFi via its latest software update

Realme X2 Pro gets VoWiFi functionality, January security patch, and more via latest update

Indian Realme X2 Pro users will soon be able to use VoWiFi on Reliance Jio and Airtel. The functionality comes via its latest software update which also brings the January security patch. It is rolling out now and will be availabl...

Anil Satyanarayana, 29 Jan 2020 17:28

The Reno family may be getting a new 5G member. (Source: MediaTek)

OPPO may have a new Snapdragon 765-powered phone in the works

A phone calling itself the OPPO PCLM50 has surfaced on Geekbench 5 recently. This putative new phone has an unnamed chipset, but one that may very well be Qualcomm's new mid-tier flagship, the Snapdragon 765G - or its nearest vari...

Deirdre O Donnell, 29 Jan 2020 16:31

The Samsung Galaxy XCover 4s. (Source: Notebookcheck)

The Samsung Galaxy XCover 4s could be headed for an Android 10 update

The Galaxy XCover 4s is one of the latest in Samsung's line of rugged smartphones. It currently runs Android 9.0 (Pie). Now, however, devices with its model number have appeared on a benchmarking site running a major upgrade to th...

Deirdre O Donnell, 29 Jan 2020 15:38

The Galaxy Z Flip, bringing clamshell phones back like its 2004. (Image source: LetsGoDigital)

Opinion | The Galaxy Z Flip may be what the Motorola Razr 2019 should have been, but it is still a waste of money

Is 2020 the year when foldables go mainstream? Probably not, but it is likely the dawn on mainstream OEMs releasing foldable smartphones en-masse, albeit at ludicrous prices. The Galaxy Z Flip may seem better value than the Motoro...

Alex Alderson, 29 Jan 2020 14:17

There is a good chance that the Mi A3 has not received Android 10, despite Xiaomi's assurances otherwise. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi confounds fans with latest news about the Mi A3

The Mi A3 is not due to receive Android 10 until next month, right? Not so, according to Xiaomi. The company has informed fans that the OS upgrade is live and rolling out to handsets now. There appears to be no evidence of this be...

Alex Alderson, 29 Jan 2020 13:48

The Google Pixel 4 will soon get the ability to record calls.

APK teardown reveals the Pixel 4's Google Phone app getting native call recording support

An APK teardown has revealed that Google will be bringing native call recording functionality to the Google Phone app in Pixel devices. The updated Google Phone app will allow users to record, transcribe, and export the recordings...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 29 Jan 2020 13:43

Indian users of the Huawei Y9 (2019) have to make do with EMUI 9. (Image Source: MySmartPrice)

Huawei Y9 (2019) Indian variant and Nova 3/Nova 3i will not be receiving the EMUI 10 update

Huawei has given users of the Huawei Y9 (2019) Indian variant and the Nova 3/Nova 3i a cold shoulder as the company has confirmed the said devices will not be updated to EMUI 10. This is surprising considering that global variants...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 29 Jan 2020 12:22

A forthcoming update to Google Translate will bring the sci-fi world of Star Trek one step closer to reality. (Source: Google)

Star Trek's universal translator comes one step closer to reality with Google Translate update

Google has been working hard to bring all sorts of AI-powered smarts to Android smartphones for some time. The latest application of this technology will bring Android closer to realizing the Star Trek vision of universal translat...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 29 Jan 2020 11:49

Poco branding seen on a purported Poco X2 leaked image. (Image Source: Techdroider on Twitter)

Poco X2 could be the cheapest smartphone with a 120 Hz refresh rate, new hands-on leaked images point towards a rebranded Redmi K30

The upcoming Poco X2 smartphone is confirmed to feature a 120 Hz RealityFlow display, and all the hints point it to be a rebadged Redmi K30 for the Indian market. Leaked images of the Poco X2 also seem to confirm a Redmi K30-esque...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 29 Jan 2020 11:08

The P40 Pro Premium is expected to start at €1,000. (Source: WaqarKhanHD)

New leak brings some good news for expectant Huawei P40 fans

A new leak on the Huawei P40 series' pricing will likely excite fans of the series. The P40 is expected to be launched sometime in March, and will build on the groundbreaking camera performance that its predecessors offered.

Ricci Rox, 29 Jan 2020 10:35

Oppo Find X2 and Find X2 Pro listings just showed up on a certification website.

NBTC certification listing confirms existence of Oppo Find X2 Pro

The Oppo Find X2 and Find X2 Pro just made an appearance on Thailand's NBTC certification website . Both devices will reportedly come with a 120 Hz WQHD+ screen, and support Oppo's 'Super VOOC Charging' at 65W. The expected releas...

Anil Satyanarayana, 29 Jan 2020 09:00

Flip teasing with the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip. (Image source: WinFuture)

Leaked official Samsung Galaxy Z Flip renders and full specs will make you flip out

A whole host of renders of the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Z Flip have been posted online. The numerous images make it clear how the expensive flagship will look, and it seems quite eye-catching in either purple or black. Full specifi...

Daniel R Deakin, 29 Jan 2020 07:45

Could this be the new iPhones' style? (Source: LetsGoDigital)

4 new SKUs, 4 new colors: new renders present ideas of how the iPhones 12 might look

Apple is currently believed to have more or less direct successors to the iPhone 11 series in the works. A new set of renders pull the latest leaks on these devices together. They show the different display sizes the 12 line might...

Deirdre O Donnell, 28 Jan 2020 21:53

The Redmi Note 8 Pro; do not be persuaded by its 64 MP rear-facing camera. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Redmi Note 8 Pro: Do not buy Xiaomi's mid-range handset for its cameras

The Redmi Note 8 Pro may come in a host of enticing colours, but its 64 MP Samsung ISOCELL Bright GW1 rear-facing camera leaves plenty to be desired. We found the Note 8 Pro wanting in low-light conditions, with shortcomings in ot...

Alex Alderson, 28 Jan 2020 20:12

The iPhone 11 Pro Max. (Source: Gadgets Now)

Opinion | DxOMark somehow thinks the iPhone 11 Pro Max takes worse selfies than most other 2019 flagships

DxOMark has now tested the iPhone 11 Pro Max's selfie cameras, and given it a score that places it below other phones like the Galaxy S10+, Note 10+, Asus Zenfone 6, and Huawei Mate 30 Pro. There's one problem with that, though—th...

Ricci Rox, 28 Jan 2020 18:45

The Huawei Y9 (2019) will receive Android 10, but what about other phones that should be eligible? (Source: Huawei)

Huawei finally promises Android 10 for the Huawei Y9 (2019), but what about the Nova 3 and Honor Play?

Owners of the Huawei Y9 (2019) mounted a campaign against the company after it was revealed that their phones would not get the Android 10 update. That move appears to have been effective, as Huawei has now backtracked and promise...

Ricci Rox, 28 Jan 2020 18:44

This is likely to be the final update that the Galaxy S9 series will receive. (Image source: Reddit)

Samsung confuses Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus owners with latest One UI update

In what may well be a u-turn, Samsung has started releasing One UI 2.0 to the Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9 Plus. The Android 10 update may be the last OS that the two devices receive, but it is better than having to wait another month ...

Alex Alderson, 28 Jan 2020 18:18

The new "Moto G8" render. (Source: 91Mobiles)

Moto G8: new leak suggests an imminent launch

The Motorola Moto G8 Plus has already been released: however, a tech blog claims that a vanilla variant for this phone will follow this year. Should this leak prove valid, it will be the first phone of its line to have a punch-hol...

Deirdre O Donnell, 28 Jan 2020 17:55

The Galaxy Z Flip, a US$1,400 foldable smartphone? (Image source: @UniverseIce)

New Leak reveals the exorbitant pricing of the Galaxy Z Flip

A new leak has revealed just how expensive the Galaxy Z Flip will be. Those who were expecting Samsung to release a more reasonably-priced foldable smartphone will be left disappointed, with the Galaxy Z Flip set to be pricier tha...

Alex Alderson, 28 Jan 2020 15:33

No iPhone X design for the SE 2, according to Evan Blass. (Image source: @OnLeaks & @iGeeksblog)

Rumour | iPhone SE 2: New leak reaffirms the outdated design of Apple's next budget smartphone

Were you hoping that the iPhone SE 2 would be a more compact version of the iPhone 11? Well, Apple may be returning to the design of the iPhone 8 after all, according to Evan Blass. The outbreak of the coronavirus may affect mass-...

Alex Alderson, 28 Jan 2020 15:24

The Edge+ renders reveal features like a punch-hole display and a stylus. (Image Source: EVLeaks)

Motorola Edge+ flagship phablet spotted in Geekbench tests

The Geekbench tests reveal an Android 10 device featuring 12 GB of RAM and what appears to be a Snapdragon 865 SoC, judging by the single-core and multi-core scores. The existence of a stylus also means that Motorola is looking to...

Bogdan Solca, 28 Jan 2020 14:59

The Mi 9T may well be replaced by a rebranded Redmi K30 later this year. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Android 10 builds of MIUI 11 may cause high battery drain on the Xiaomi Mi 9T and Redmi K20, but there is a workaround

Xiaomi's latest build of MIUI 11 for the Mi 9T and Redmi K20 may be re-issue Android 10 to both devices, but there have also been reports of the update causing heavy battery drain for some handsets. There is a workaround though, w...

Alex Alderson, 28 Jan 2020 12:17

Looks like the Motorola Razr reboot is shaping up as the first hit for the company in years. (Source: Motorola)

Looks like Motorola wasn't kidding about stronger than expected Razr demand

It appears Motorola wasn’t pulling a stunt when it claimed the delay in launching its foldable Razr flip phone reboot was due to stronger than anticipated demand. Despite holding off on pre-orders for a month to better prepare for...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 28 Jan 2020 05:08

The Black Shark 2 Pro. (Source: XDA-Developers)

Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro: A gaming phone with abysmal multimedia?

The Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro was one of the first phones to be launched with the Snapdragon 855+. While it offers impressive performance, it would appear that the company cut corners on its audio hardware, with the phone posting t...

Ricci Rox, 27 Jan 2020 22:46

Xiaomi is doing its bit to help stop the spread of the new coronavirus. (Source: YouTube)

Xiaomi shutters its Chinese physical stores in response to the coronavirus crisis

Xiaomi has announced that it will keep its brick-and-mortar stores in China closed for several days from January 28, 2020. The OEM has stated that this is to co-operate with governmental efforts to contain the spread of a novel co...

Deirdre O Donnell, 27 Jan 2020 22:40

Is that a Pocophone F1, POCO? (Image source: POCO India)

POCO caught using Pocophone F1 imagery to advertise the POCO X2

POCO may have confirmed the arrival of the POCO X2, but it has been caught using images of the Pocophone F1 to advertise its next device. Expected to be a modified Redmi K30, the POCO X2 will launch on February 4.

Alex Alderson, 27 Jan 2020 20:56

The V50 ThinQ connected to a NexDock 2. (Image source: Somegadgetguy)

LG quietly rolls out a desktop mode to the V50 ThinQ

LG did the unexpected a few weeks ago by releasing Android 10 for the V50 ThinQ early, but it seems that LG UX 9.0 offers more than we had initially thought. The update brings Samsung Dex and Huawei Desktop Mode-like functionality...

Alex Alderson, 27 Jan 2020 20:30

A concept render of the Nokia 9.2 PureView. (Image source: Techno Mobile)

Rumour | The Nokia 9.2 PureView rises from the ashes of the Nokia 9.1 PureView

The Nokia 9.1 is dead, long live the Nokia 9.2. That is the latest rumour about Nokia's next flagship, which may come as no surprise. More excitingly, Nokia has ditched the Light camera technology from the Nokia 9 PureView in favo...

Alex Alderson, 27 Jan 2020 20:21

The TV is still the most popular platform for videos. (Source: Philips)

The TV is still the preferred device for content consumption: new report

Today, the world seems filled with screens of high enough resolutions to consume the content they can show regardless of their size or portability. However, a new report shows that TVs have still managed to retain the greatest sha...

Deirdre O Donnell, 27 Jan 2020 19:48

This game comes preinstalled on the TCL PLEX with its new Android upgrade. (Source: GameLoft)

TCL Plex owners get Android 10 and more from their latest software update

Those who use TCL's latest triple-camera smartphone, the PLEX, may be pleasantly surprised by a new OTA update that confers Android 10 and the January 1, 2020 security patch on these devices. This download is 2.7GB in size, and th...

Deirdre O Donnell, 27 Jan 2020 16:14

Xperia 2, Xperia 0, Xperia 1.1 or Xperia 5.1? The many possible names of Sony's next flagship smartphone. (Image source: Wccftech)

Rumour | Sony to announce the world's first 5G and 4K OLED smartphone at MWC 2020

As Sony looks to revitalise its Xperia sub-division this year, rumour has it that it will attempt to do so by releasing the world's first 5G and 4K OLED smartphone. The company's next flagship, supposedly called the Xperia 2, will...

Alex Alderson, 27 Jan 2020 14:49

The Mi A2 Lite will more than likely receive Android 10 at some stage. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Fans petition Xiaomi as it allays fears that the Mi A2 Lite will not receive Android 10

The news that Xiaomi may not bring Android 10 to the Mi A2 Lite has clearly annoyed some people. Hundreds of people have responded by petitioning the company to do so, with representatives seemingly on hand to calm fears. Xiaomi s...

Alex Alderson, 27 Jan 2020 14:34

Motorola warns users to take precautions when using the pOLED display on its new Razr. (Source: Motorola)

Moto Razr display sounds as vulnerable to damage as the Galaxy Fold

Motorola’s Razr reboot with foldable pOLED display is up for pre-order, but it looks like it could carry the same caveats as Samsung’s Galaxy Fold. Ahead of its widespread availability the company has posted several videos includi...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 27 Jan 2020 09:29