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The 108 MP sensor may be impressive, but so is this 12 MP one. (Source: Xiaomi)

No 108 MP sensor for the Galaxy S20 and S20+ but they still get a new, impressive 12 MP camera

Samsung will debut its 108 MP sensor on the Galaxy S20 Ultra and fans of the series may have been disappointed that the cheaper S20 and S20+ wouldn't sport that same sensor. While the smaller phones won't be able to boast of a 108...

Ricci Rox, 11 Jan 2020 11:49

Nuu Mobile X6 LTE aiming for an aggressive $100 USD price point

CES 2020 | Nuu Mobile X6 promises Android 9.0 Pie, fingerprint reader, and 4G LTE for just $100

The Nuu X6 will pack many of the same features that users have come to expect from modern smartphones retailing for several hundreds more including dual rear cameras, and a notched 16:9 display.

Allen Ngo, 11 Jan 2020 07:41

The LG G9 ThinQ will retain the 3.5mm headphone jack.

Leaked renders of the LG G9 ThinQ reveal a potentially polarizing huge phone

The LG G8 was something of an underrated release by Samsung's local rivals, LG. The company is set to debut a direct successor, in the form of the LG G9 ThinQ, and a report has now given us our first look at the upcoming flagship....

Ricci Rox, 10 Jan 2020 22:46

The Android 10 update for the Mi A2 and Mi A3 is right around the corner

Owners of Xiaomi's Android One phones, the Mi A2 and Mi A3, have waited a long time for the release of the Android 10 update. New developments, however, point towards that wait being almost over.

Ricci Rox, 10 Jan 2020 22:45

The Mi 9 SE scored 88% overall in our review last year. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Mi 9 SE owners awake to another ludicrous MIUI 11 update

While we have previously argued that Xiaomi's approach to MIUI 11 is disingenuous, its latest round of updates for the Mi 9 SE borders on the farcical. While the wait for Android 10 goes on for most Mi 9 SE owners, some have alrea...

Alex Alderson, 10 Jan 2020 22:14

The Mi 8 joins the Mi Mix 3 and its successor on Android 10. (Image source: Xiaomi via Wccftech)

Updated | Xiaomi moves the Mi 8 onto Android 10

Xiaomi is screaming ahead with bringing Android 10 to its devices, having upgraded many to Android 9.0 Pie builds of MIUI 11 last year. The Mi 8 has now received Android 10 too, with the latest update for the device addressing a h...

Alex Alderson, 10 Jan 2020 15:12

The new Audio-Technica TWS noise-cancelling earbuds. (Source: Audio-Technica)

CES 2020 | Audio-Technica's 2020 line-up includes TWS earbuds and premium over-ear headphones

Audio-Technica has packed its Las Vegas showcase with high-tech new products. They include 3 pairs of TWS earbuds, the flagship of which are the QuietPoint ATH-ANC300TW with hybrid noise cancellation. There are also headphones dir...

Deirdre O Donnell, 09 Jan 2020 22:39

Xiaomi's new flagship may look like this. (Source: Twitter)

The Xiaomi Mi 10 could beat the Samsung Galaxy S20 series to launch

Some new tips concerning Xiaomi's next flagship phone suggest that it could launch before the 2020 Galaxy Unpacked event. That would make it the first Snapdragon 865 device to be announced this year. In addition, there may be a Mi...

Deirdre O Donnell, 09 Jan 2020 21:40

Apple scores win in China due to iPhone sales jump in December

iPhone sales in China leapt to 3.18 million units in December, a year-over-year increase of 18.7%. While many analysts are excited about what this could mean for Apple's sales in China, it should be noted that October and November...

Sam Medley, 09 Jan 2020 17:10

Realme 5i launched in India with four rear cameras, Snapdragon 665 and more

The Realme 5i is now available in India for Rs 8,999 (~$129). It is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 SoC coupled with 64 GB of storage and 4 GB of RAM. The device will be available on Flipkart and Realme.com starting Jaunary 1...

Anil Satyanarayana, 09 Jan 2020 11:28

Renders based on Galaxy S11/S20 leaks. (Source: @BenGeskin)

Galaxy S20 could ship with 120 Hz display deactivated, Ultra is no 'Ultra' says leaker

Tipster Ice Universe, in a series of now deleted tweets, has suggested that Samsung could drop the 120 Hz display functionality that he only this week tipped was coming to the new Galaxy S20 range. In another since deleted tweet, ...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 09 Jan 2020 10:34

AMD Renoir Architecture: 7nm Ryzen 4000 APUs with Zen 2 and Vega GPU

Zen 2 Power in 7nm Eight Zen 2 cores in 7nm offer a significant improvement in CPU performance compared to the previous generation. In addition to that AMD also promises efficiency gains.

Klaus Hinum, 09 Jan 2020 10:16

Smart assistant activation can result in embarrassing situations. (Source: The Manifest)

Up to 64% of users have activated a smart assistant by accident

A new study of those who use voice-activated searches have found that 64% of this group set the assistant in question off by mistake during December 2019. An accidental press of a hardware button was found to be the culprit in 49%...

Deirdre O Donnell, 08 Jan 2020 21:46

Samsung launches the Galaxy XCover Pro with IP68 certification and removable battery

Samsung's just launched it's latest rugged smartphone —the Galaxy XCover Pro. The device comes with a removable battery and two programmable buttons. It will be available in Europe starting February 1st for €500.

Anil Satyanarayana, 08 Jan 2020 21:23

Ossia is at CES 2020 to announce a new product. (Source: Ossia)

CES 2020 | Ossia is ready to bring truly wireless power to the home with its latest Cota product

Ossia has brought its new Cota HOME device to CES this year. It is a residential-grade transmitter for its truly-wireless system in which energy is "beamed" to compatible devices in lieu of cables of any kind. The OEM is confident...

Deirdre O Donnell, 08 Jan 2020 20:08

These four colour variants will soon be greeted by a fifth called Twilight Orange. (Image source: Xiaomi)

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro grabs Android 10 update and an eye-catching new colour variant

Xiaomi is not only rolling out Android 10 to the Redmi Note 8 Pro, but the device is also receiving a fresh look. The former is available to download now, while the latter will arrive tomorrow with 128 GB of storage and 6 GB or 8 ...

Alex Alderson, 08 Jan 2020 19:41

LocalRay's algorithmic approach apparently delivers playable ray-tracing performance, even on smartphones (Image source: VentureBeat)

Ray-tracing on 2W smartphones? Israeli startup Adshir's LocalRay solution claims to deliver

Israeli startup Adshir claims that its "algorithmic" LocalRay ray-tracing solution can be scaled to run on 2W smartphones. At CES 2020, the company showcased a non-RTX graphics card running LocalRay demos at 60 FPS. Is LocalRay se...

Arjun Krishna Lal, 08 Jan 2020 18:15

A look at the back of what may be the OnePlus 8 Lite. (Image source: Bilibili via Slashleaks)

OnePlus shamelessly teases the OnePlus 8 Lite

OnePlus has seemingly teased the OnePlus 8 Lite, its rumoured next budget handset. Spotted during a talk show hosted in China, the design of a dummy version of the device matches the renders that OnLeaks and 91Mobiles published la...

Alex Alderson, 08 Jan 2020 15:09

The wait for Android 10 on the Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 is finally over. (Image source: Xiaomi)

The Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 finds its way onto Android 10

Xiaomi left the Mi Mix 3 on Android 9.0 Pie last year, despite upgrading it to MIUI 11 in October. While Android 10 has found its way onto the device now, there are some quirks.

Alex Alderson, 08 Jan 2020 15:04

The Xperia XZ2, XZ2 Compact, XZ2 Premium and XZ3 join the Xperia 1 and Xperia 5 on Android 10

Sony may have abandoned the XZ1 series, but it has delivered on its promise to bring Android 10 to more of its recent devices. The Xperia XZ2, XZ2 Compact, XZ2 Premium and XZ3 now all join the Xperia 1 and Xperia 5 on Android 10, ...

Alex Alderson, 08 Jan 2020 12:46

The FBI was unable to crack a mass shooter's iPhones

FBI asks Apple to help unlock two iPhones that belonged to a mass shooter

The FBI has asked Apple for help unlocking a pair of iPhones that belong to a mass shooter. Even though the agency has both devices in its possession, it is unable to get past the lock screen. Apple says that it will help the FBI ...

Anil Satyanarayana, 08 Jan 2020 03:56

MediaTek intros new 5G smartphone processors. (Source: MediaTek)

CES 2020 | MediaTek debuts the Dimensity 800 line SoCs for premium mid-range 5G phones

MediaTek has expanded the range of Dimensity processors with the new 800 series. They are 8-core chipsets designed to power phones with up to 4 cameras, 90Hz displays and sub-6GHz 5G. The new 800s also feature "flagship-grade" GPU...

Deirdre O Donnell, 07 Jan 2020 22:58

The OnePlus Concept One. (Source: OnePlus)

CES 2020 | OnePlus unveils the Concept One, its first "Electronic CMF" phone

OnePlus has come to its first CES event to unveil the Concept One. This device is built around the idea of color-shifting glass, and how it can be integrated into a phone to hide the main cameras while not in use. This material is...

Deirdre O Donnell, 07 Jan 2020 20:01

Zendure launches the MIX GO, a hybrid 45W wall charger/power bank, on Indiegogo

Zendure has put its latest product, the MIX GO, up for crowdfunding on Indiegogo. It is a 5000mAh power bank that can also plug into the wall to power devices compatible with 45 watt (W) charging. Not a brand new concept, admitted...

Deirdre O Donnell, 07 Jan 2020 18:20

The Realme X50 5G is the first phone to run Realme UI. (Source: Realme)

The Realme X50 launch also reveals a new customized skin for Android

Realme has unveiled its first 5G phone today (January 7, 2020), as expected. However, the OEM did have more of a surprise to drop on the audience at the X50's launch: it is also the first phone to ship with Realme UI. This is a ne...

Deirdre O Donnell, 07 Jan 2020 14:40

With the 6.2 model, Nokia continues to rely on the Android One platform

Nokia 6.2 Smartphone in Review: Android One was a great choice for Nokia

The Nokia 6.2 is a cheap mid-range smartphone from the Android One program. Thanks to a minimal and well-optimized user interface, even the relatively low-end Nokia phone runs smoothly.

Marcus Herbrich, 07 Jan 2020 12:56

The CAT S52 looks attractive and slim – according to the dimensions of an outdoor smartphone at least...

CAT S52: The outdoor smartphone for design fans?

The CAT S52 wants to be sturdy yet fancy. The camera shouldn't be neglected here, and this is often not particularly great with outdoor smartphones. We have summarized the results of our review for you here.

Florian Schmitt, 07 Jan 2020 05:53

The OnePlus 6 and 6T, never settle for a dodgy notch. (Image source: OnePlus)

Oxygen OS 10.3.0 breaks notch-hiding feature for the OnePlus 6 and 6T, but there is a workaround

Oxygen OS 10.3.0 addressed multiple issues for the OnePlus 6 and 6T, but it also broke the notch hiding feature that had been present in Android 9.0 Pie builds. While OnePlus is yet to fix the problem, there is a workaround that m...

Alex Alderson, 07 Jan 2020 01:04

The Xperia 5 Plus, or is it the Xperia 5.1? (Image source: Slashleaks & @OnLeaks)

Top leaker outs the Xperia 5 Plus, Sony's next flagship smartphone

CES 2020 remains underway, but that has not stopped OnLeaks from leaking Sony's next flagship smartphone. Potentially called the Xperia 5 Plus, referred to as the Xperia 5.1 in previous rumours, features a 6.6-inch OLED display th...

Alex Alderson, 06 Jan 2020 23:46

MIUI V11.0.1.0 brings Android 10 to the Redmi K20 and Mi 9T. (Image source: Xiaomi)

The Xiaomi Redmi K20 & Mi 9T snag Android 10 update

Have you been waiting for Android 10 to reach your Redmi K20 or Mi 9T? Well, the wait is over, as a new MIUI 11 build based on Android 10 has started rolling out globally. The 2.2 GB build brings other fixes and changes to both ha...

Alex Alderson, 06 Jan 2020 23:11

Galaxy S10 Lite appears on Flipkart; Indian launch imminent

Samsung's newly-released Galaxy S10 Lite just made an appearance on Indian e-commerce website Flipkart. The listing only highlights some key features of the Galaxy S10 Lite and says nothing about its price and release date. Rumors...

Anil Satyanarayana, 06 Jan 2020 22:11

GAAFET semiconductor schematics showing channels gated on all four sides. (Source: Samsung)

Samsung is testing out the first 3 nm GAAFET semiconductor prototypes

Samsung and TSMC are almost on equal footing when it comes to 5 nm production nodes, yet the Taiwanese foundries are still ahead as far as orders are concerned. Still, the Korean giant intends to pull ahead with the next die shrin...

Bogdan Solca, 06 Jan 2020 15:32

Renders of the Galaxy S20 range based on leaked information. (Source: @BenGeskin)

Samsung insider confirms 120 Hz displays for all three Galaxy S20 models

Samsung insider Ice Universe has started to drip feed specifications of the Galaxy S20 series of smartphones set to debut on February 11. A key feature just confirmed is that all of the three flagship models will feature Super AMO...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 06 Jan 2020 11:12

There may be a phone called the Samsung Galaxy A01 coming this year

Samsung's popular Galaxy A series is into its 2nd generation this year. A new leak asserts that one of these phones will be called the A01. It has allegedly been certified alongside less surprising upcoming phones such as the Gala...

Deirdre O Donnell, 05 Jan 2020 19:52

No periscope lens for the Huawei P40, according to a new leak

A tip just posted to Weibo purports to have captured the housing for the Huawei P40's rear cameras. This component exhibits just 3 circular cut-outs, suggesting that the P30's successor will have this number of main shooters. A fu...

Deirdre O Donnell, 05 Jan 2020 19:02

The X30 series may not be the only Vivo 5G phones around. (Source: Android Authority)

A new Snapdragon 765G phone from Vivo shows up on Geekbench

Vivo has already released 5G smartphones; now, it seems they are going for a third. A device called the "vivo V1963A" has appeared on Geekbench. Aspects of its processor match those found in a similar leak that may pertain to the ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 05 Jan 2020 12:10

The Pixel 4a may not get an XL-sized counterpart this year. (Source: 91mobiles/@OnLeaks)

Pixel 4a may not get an XL variant according to rumor

Google’s Pixel 4a looks like it could be a sleeper hit for the company if purported early renders of the device are accurate. However, according to a respected vlogger, Google could be set to skip a 4a XL variant so as to avoid ca...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 05 Jan 2020 11:44

The "extendable" phone. (Source: LetsGoDigital)

TCL may be working on a phone with an extendable display

TCL is an OEM most likely to be familiar for its TVs. However, it also makes other display-based devices, phones included. A patent attributed to this company shows such a device with a screen that can be 'unfurled' due to its fle...

Deirdre O Donnell, 04 Jan 2020 18:14

The Realme X50 is also said to have a side-mounted fingerprint sensor. (Source: GSMArena)

The Realme X50 is now touted to be a 64MP camera phone

The Realme X50 already stands out due to its dual-band 5G status. However, a recent registration with the Chinese telecomms body TENAA may show that it will add quad rear cameras to this spec, the main sensor of which is 64MP. The...

Deirdre O Donnell, 04 Jan 2020 17:42

A Concept One schematic. (Source: OnePlus)

OnePlus Concept One: looks like it's not foldable

OnePlus will unveil its first-ever concept device at CES this year. Given the prevailing smartphone trends, it is tempting to believe that it will turn out to be foldable in nature. However, new OEM teasers show that it is a tradi...

Deirdre O Donnell, 04 Jan 2020 14:33

A still captured from the leaked Galaxy Unpacked teaser video. (Source: Samsung)

Samsung's Galaxy S20, clamshell foldable get February 11 launch date

The Galaxy S20 (formerly known as the Galaxy S11) is set to debut on February 11 according to an official-looking Samsung Galaxy Unpacked teaser video found on the net by XDA’s Max Weinbach. The same clip also implies that there w...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 04 Jan 2020 13:00

Could this represent the design of the Xperia 3, Xperia 6 or another upcoming Sony flagship smartphone? (Image source: LetsGoDigital)

First bezel-less Sony Xperia smartphone with a punch-hole display possibly arriving next month

There have already been rumours about Sony's next Xperia handsets, which are due to start arriving as early as next month at MWC 2020. We may have been given a glimpse at the design of some Sony next Xperia smartphones courtesy of...

Alex Alderson, 04 Jan 2020 11:53

The 8BitDo Zero 2 is now available through Amazon. (All images via 8BitDo)

8BitDo's tiny Zero 2 Bluetooth gamepad now available

The 8BitDo Zero 2 is a tiny Bluetooth gamepad that's small enough to fit in a pocket or keychain to a bag. The controller is compatible with Windows, macOS, Android, the Raspberry Pi, and the Nintendo Switch and Switch Lite. Despi...

Sam Medley, 04 Jan 2020 05:23

The Galaxy Note 10 Lite is real. (All images via Samsung)

Samsung officially unveils Galaxy Note 10 Lite and Galaxy S10 Lite

Samsung officially announced the Galaxy S10 Lite and Galaxy Note 10 Lite smartphones today. Both phones have similar FHD+ screens and run flagship-level SoCs. Both phones also sport triple-camera arrays, though the shooter setup d...

Sam Medley, 03 Jan 2020 16:46

Samsung is bullish about its prospects in a rapidly expanding 2020 5G market. (Source: Samsung)

Samsung expects 2020 to be a breakout year for 5G smartphones

Samsung is bullish about the 5G smartphone market in 2020 quoting figures from Counterpoint Research to support its view. According to forecasts the market for 5G smartphones is expected to undergo substantial growth and will acco...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 03 Jan 2020 13:13

The iPhone 11 was the top selling smartphone in the US last year. (Source: Apple)

Survey puts Apple and Samsung with 9 out 10 smartphone sales in the US

Chinese smartphone makers have had huge success globally, but one market they are yet to crack is the US. According to a new survey by Wave7Research, the US market is dominated by just two brands with Apple and Samsung swallowing ...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 03 Jan 2020 11:15

Foldables might make the Alpha's unique design obsolete before it even releases (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha delayed: no release date currently in sight

Chinese phone maker Xiaomi stated that it does not have an expected release date for its Mi Mix Alpha concept phone. The limited edition device, featuring a wraparound display panel, looks less and less likely to launch as attenti...

Arjun Krishna Lal, 02 Jan 2020 18:22