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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
Dell Mobile Connect will go wireless with iOS devices. (Image source: Dell)

CES 2020 | Planned Dell Mobile Connect update will give iOS-based devices a wireless boost

Dell is promising further integration with its Mobile Connect application for those who have devices running on iOS. Currently, the iOS version of the service lags behind what is offered for Android users, but a free update schedu...
Daniel R Deakin, 02 Jan 2020 15:00
In-display fingerprint sensors really took off in 2019. (Source: Medium)

More mid-range phones could upgrade to under-display fingerprint scanners in 2020

In- or under-display fingerprint sensors are becoming more and more common among mobile devices. However, they are also mostly confined to AMOLED panels, which means getting this spec is likely to entail spending more on a new pho...
Deirdre O Donnell, 01 Jan 2020 19:13
Visionox has allegedly agreed to supply Huawei with flexible displays. (Source: Visionox)

Huawei and Honor devices with foldable or wrap-around displays are now potentially on the cards

A new report published by a Chinese media outlet asserts that the flexible-display maker Visionox has agreed to supply its displays to the OEM Huawei. This agreement will apparently take effect from early 2020. Therefore, this bra...
Deirdre O Donnell, 01 Jan 2020 18:17
Does the Realme 5 series has a new variant? (Source: GSMArena)

The Realme 5i is a possible 2020 phone with the Snapdragon 665 SoC and 4GB of RAM

Realme is now touted to launch a new phone called the 5i in Vietnam in 2020. A Geekbench listing that might correspond to this phone shows that it runs Android 9.0 on 4GB of RAM and the Snapdragon 665 processor. Therefore, this de...
Deirdre O Donnell, 01 Jan 2020 17:47
OPPO announces its new beta for the F11 series. (Source: Twitter)

OPPO unveils an Android 10 beta program for the F11 and F11 Pro

OPPO has announced that there is now a "Trial Upgrade" of ColorOS 7 for the F11 smartphone series. This OS is based on Android 10, and is the first version to become available for these devices. Their users can apply to join this ...
Deirdre O Donnell, 31 Dec 2019 18:08
The X50 5G. (Source: Realme)

Realme X50 5G: new leak points to 8GB RAM and Android 10

The Realme X50 is one of the first phones that will launch with the new, 5G-capable Snapdragon 765G processor. A new Geekbench leak may have spilled more of this phone's specs. It seems that it will have 8GB of RAM and probably fe...
Deirdre O Donnell, 31 Dec 2019 16:48
The Xiaomi Pocophone F1 scored 82% in our review last year. (Image source: inilahcom)

Xiaomi executive hints at "more from Poco" next year

Are you still hoping for a successor to the Pocophone F1? Well, one may be arriving sooner rather than later, according to one Xiaomi executive. 2020 may be the year of Poco, after all.
Alex Alderson, 30 Dec 2019 20:31
Various forms of extended reality may become very successful in the future. (Source: SHRM)

VR, AR and MR may make a US$30 billion industry by 2030

Virtual, mixed and augmented reality are probably the most familiar forms of extended reality - or technologically-enhanced experientia - out there. The latest research suggests their combined market may be worth US$30 billion or...
Deirdre O Donnell, 30 Dec 2019 19:25
Is this what the Galaxy S11+ looks like? (Source: OnLeaks)

Samsung Galaxy S11+: latest leak shows new, cleaner rear camera array

The Samsung Galaxy S11 series is currently believed to have as much as 4 rear cameras in a rectangular module. Some renders associated with the highest-end Plus variant suggested that the lenses were placed in there in a less than...
Deirdre O Donnell, 30 Dec 2019 18:47
Qualcomm's X55 5G modem, now separated from the Snapdragon 865. (Source: Qualcomm)

Qualcomm's Snapdragon 865 has an external 5G modem, and that's a good thing

Qualcomm is separating their 5G modem from their flagship SoC, which many are calling a mistake. However, this change almost exclusively benefits everyone, despite what other reports might say.
Loki Rautio, 29 Dec 2019 23:08
Renders of the Huawei P40 Pro. (Source: @9TechEleven x @RODENT950)

The Huawei P40 Pro takes design cues from Samsung's past and future flagships

The Huawei P40 Pro is set to be launched soon. For the first time, we finally have a good idea of what the phone will look like. Notable takeaways include a penta-camera setup, curved edges with incredibly slim bezels, and a numbe...
Ricci Rox, 29 Dec 2019 22:21
The Huawei Mate X. (Source: T3)

The 2nd-gen Huawei Mate X may support 65W charging

The Huawei Mate X's successor, thought to have the code-name of "Tahiti", may have been certified as a phone in China. The leak in question also shows that the device in question can charge at a top rate of 65 watts (W). This tech...
Deirdre O Donnell, 29 Dec 2019 19:55
An interior shot of one of the alleged 100 new Xiaomi stores. (Source: Weibo)

Xiaomi opens 100 physical stores simultaneously in China

Today, (December 29, 2019) Xiaomi's CEO Lu Weibing posted to Weibo claiming that the OEM opened no less than 100 brick-and-mortar stores in its native China. These outlets, which were apparently full of potential customers interes...
Deirdre O Donnell, 29 Dec 2019 18:56
A stable Note 9 Android 10 release may arrive soon

Galaxy Note 9 gets new One UI 2.0 beta update

Samsung recently rolled out the fifth One UI 2.0 beta update for Galaxy Note 9 users in South Korea. The update fixes just two bugs, suggesting a stable version might be around the corner.
Arjun Krishna Lal, 29 Dec 2019 18:55
The Pixel 4a will keep the headphone jack. (Source: 91Mobiles x OnLeaks)

First images of the Google Pixel 4a throw up a few surprises

The Pixel 3a was one of the best smartphone releases of the year, in stark contrast to the Pixel 4 phones. Google will be hoping to build on that success with the Pixel 4a, and a new report has now revealed more than ever before o...
Ricci Rox, 29 Dec 2019 09:08
The Mi 10 will likely feature a 108 MP camera.

More details of the Xiaomi Mi 10 surface

Xiaomi's next-gen flagship phone, the Mi 10, was announced a few weeks ago but not much was revealed about the phone. A new report has done just that, however, and expectant fans will be pleased with the image of the phone painted...
Ricci Rox, 29 Dec 2019 08:59
The P30 Pro debuted the periscope lens. (Source: AnandTech)

Update | The Huawei P40 Pro will debut with 10x optical zoom; renders and details revealed

The Huawei P40 and P40 Pro are confirmed to be billed for a launch in March. Details and renders of the devices have now been revealed, painting the pictures of two ambitious flagships set to compete against the Samsung Galaxy S1...
Ricci Rox, 29 Dec 2019 00:16
The Galaxy S11+ may look something like this. (Source: PiunikaWeb)

Update | The Samsung Galaxy S11+ may be close to launch with new certifications

The Chinese telecomms regulator 3C has just cleared a phone called the Samsung SM-G9880. This phone is currently thought to be the Galaxy S11+, a potential 2020 ultra-flagship phone. If so, it will ship with a 25W charger and supp...
Deirdre O Donnell, 28 Dec 2019 18:21
The LG V40 ThinQ is, like most recent LG flagships, a great device with a few shortcomings. (Source: AndroidPIT)

The Sprint LG V40 gets a surprising Christmas update

Unconfirmed reports claim that there was much merriment and jubilation on the streets as owners of the Sprint LG V40 ThinQ finally received the update they'd been waiting eons for. Clap your hands and feel the power; the Pie updat...
Ricci Rox, 27 Dec 2019 21:26
The Dimensity series offers heavy-hitting performance at affordable prices. (Source: Gizmochina)

Benchmarks show the MediaTek Dimensity 1000L outperforming the Snapdragon 765G in both CPU and GPU

MediaTek unveiled its new Dimensity series a couple of weeks ago as its first 5G-capable SoC lineup. As is becoming typical of MediaTek chipsets, the new Dimensity 1000L manages to handily outperform its closest rival, Qualcomm's ...
Ricci Rox, 27 Dec 2019 21:24
Taiyo Yuden expects 2020 iPhones to increase capacitor demand (Image source: Apple)

2020's power-hungry 5G iPhones may cause a surge in capacitor demand

Taiyo Yuden, one of Apple’s capacitor suppliers, indicated that capacitor demand may increase next year due to the introduction of 5G iPhones. The capacitor maker has seen profits rise this year on the back of increased capacitor ...
Arjun Krishna Lal, 27 Dec 2019 20:43
The S10+ is available for 30 percent off on Amazon (Image source: Samsung)

Deal | Galaxy S10+ is 30 percent off on Amazon, at $699.99

Amazon is offering great deals on the entire Samsung Galaxy S10 family. The S10 Plus received a steep 30% discount, making it cheaper than the sticker price for the budget Galaxy S10e. The S10 and S10e are also heavily discounted.
Arjun Krishna Lal, 27 Dec 2019 20:11
The biggest 4K MP4 files that can fit on a Pixel 4. (Source: XDA)

Android may be able to increase the maximum size of its video files in the future

Currently, there is a limit to the size of an MP4 file that can be saved on non-Apple phones, and it is typically 4GB. However, further development on this issue may have resulted in the ability to multiply this by up to 4X. It ma...
Deirdre O Donnell, 27 Dec 2019 19:57
Ookla's Speedtest VPN is the latest free virtual private network. (Image via Ookla)

Ookla launches Speedtest VPN, a free virtual private network

Ookla, the organization behind speedtest.net, has launched a free VPN. Speedtest VPN is a free virtual private network service, currently only for users of the Speedtest Android and iOS apps. The VPN is currently in beta and caps ...
Sam Medley, 27 Dec 2019 04:25
HTC's struggles continue. (Source: News4Europe)

Distress bells toll as HTC plans yet another massive layoff

HTC continues to take hit after hit. The Taiwanese company's mobile business has suffered over the past few years, and the company is set to downsize its workforce yet again, slightly over a year after it laid off 1,500 staff.
Ricci Rox, 26 Dec 2019 22:14
Does the Mate X repeat the Galaxy Fold's mistakes? (Image source: CNET)

Weibo video indicates that Mate X might be another fragile foldable

A video on Weibo raises concerns about the durability of the Huawei Mate X. A plastic display coupled with an outward-folding design imply that the Mate X might be just as, if not more fragile than, the Galaxy Fold.
Arjun Krishna Lal, 26 Dec 2019 19:38
The Galaxy Fold. (Source: Samsung)

Samsung is to release the Galaxy Fold in Taiwan soon

Samsung reportedly plans to release its first-gen foldable phone to the Taiwanese market soon. It is slated to do so in January 2020, and is said to cost well over US$2000 in this new region. The device already features on the OEM...
Deirdre O Donnell, 26 Dec 2019 19:33
The Reno3's new 360-degree antenna system ensures high-speed connectivity. (Source: OPPO)

The OPPO Reno3 Pro 5G is the world's first Snapdragon 765G phone

OPPO has launched its Reno3 series. It consists of 2 phones, both of which have 12GB RAM SKUs and 1 of which is a Pro version. This device is now officially the first to rock the Snapdragon 765G processor, a vital boast as this ch...
Deirdre O Donnell, 26 Dec 2019 18:54
Sony's tiny image sensors are one of the company's biggest assets. (Image via Sony)

Sony's imaging business is booming, cannot keep up with demand

Sony's image sensor business is in high demand. Even running its factories 24/7 cannot keep up with demand. Sony's semiconductor business expects to generate over US $9 billion in revenue this year, about $8.15 billion of which co...
Sam Medley, 26 Dec 2019 18:21
Image via Counterpoint

Apple's iPhone XR outsold every other smartphone each quarter since launch

The iPhone XR topped global sales charts in the third quarter of 2016, marking its fourth consecutive quarter at the top, according to Counterpoint Research. Other entrants in the top 10 global sales charts for 2019Q3 include Sams...
Sam Medley, 26 Dec 2019 16:48
The LG V50. (Source: LG)

LG V60 touted for MWC 2020 launch, second screen in tow

The LG V50 ThinQ 5G was unveiled back in February and its successor is billed to come exactly a year after. Going by a new report, the LG V60 ThinQ will be announced at MWC 2020, and it will feature a second screen with an upgrade...
Ricci Rox, 26 Dec 2019 10:21
A 2020 Galaxy M phone may have leaked out. (Source: Thegioididong.com)

The Samsung Galaxy M31 may have popped up on Geekbench

A phone called the Samsung SM-M315F has appeared on Geekbench. It may be a successor to the Galaxy M30, although it seems to have the same chipset as the M30s and A51. Should this be the case, there may be little to differentiate ...
Deirdre O Donnell, 25 Dec 2019 18:07
The ROG Phone series has had a good 2nd year. (Source: Marketphones)

Asus sends the ROG Phone II to Android developers

It's a happy holiday indeed for some kernel- and custom ROM-developers out there. Their Xmas packages for this year reportedly contain an Asus ROG Phone II. The OEM has done so to try and unleash the potential of Android on this p...
Deirdre O Donnell, 25 Dec 2019 13:33
The Galaxy Fold is finally starting to receive Samsung DeX functionality. (Source: Notebookcheck)

Samsung finally adds DeX support to Galaxy Fold with November security patch

Samsung has given Galaxy Fold users a small Christmas present with its second significant update for the device since it went on sale a couple of months ago. It raised the security patch level to November while also adding Samsung...
Sanjiv Sathiah, 25 Dec 2019 10:37
The Realme X50 will launch with next-gen Qualcomm silicon. (Source: GSMArena)

The Realme X50 5G will launch in January 2020, won't do so alone

The Realme X50 is slated to be this OEM's first 5G device, powered by the Snapdragon 765G processor. The company has just announced that it will be unveiled in full on January 7, 2020. It will apparently do so alongside a second v...
Deirdre O Donnell, 24 Dec 2019 19:27
MIUI finally incorporates its own EQ. (Source: XDA)

Xiaomi may be working on an inbuilt equalizer for MIUI 11

MIUI is Xiaomi's custom skin for Android, and incorporates a default audio app called MiSound. This may be handy; however, it has historically lacked an equalizer (or EQ) to adjust music playback to taste or genre. However, develo...
Deirdre O Donnell, 24 Dec 2019 18:59
Renders of the Samsung Galaxy S11. (Source: XEETECHCARE)

The Samsung Galaxy S11 could actually be the Galaxy S20

Samsung is billed to release the Galaxy S11 phones in February. The problem with that, however, is that there's a chance we won't be getting the S11, as a new tip touts a Huawei-esque naming scheme switch that will see the phones ...
Ricci Rox, 24 Dec 2019 11:48
The Samsung Galaxy S10+. (Source: Trusted Reviews)

The US unlocked Galaxy S10 line is now receiving the Android 10 update

A week after the carrier models received the stable One UI 2.0 update, unlocked models of the Samsung Galaxy S10e, S10, and S10+ in the US are now also getting the One UI 2.0 OTA.
Ricci Rox, 24 Dec 2019 10:29
Amazfit's CES 2020 teaser. (Source: Huami)

Amazfit will unveil its first set of earphones at CES 2020

The wearables brand Amazfit is increasingly well-known for its smartwatches. However, it intends to break into new categories of wearable in 2020. They will include the company's first pair of earphones, as well as another teased ...
Deirdre O Donnell, 23 Dec 2019 19:22
The Galaxy Note 10 Lite's possible color options. (Source: WinFuture)

The Galaxy Note 10 Lite may come with an even bigger battery than the Note 10+

The Galaxy Note 10 Lite is an upcoming device that might put the premium in premium mid-range for Samsung. Its latest leak asserts that it will come with a 4500mAh battery, which would exceed that of the flagship Note 10+ in terms...
Deirdre O Donnell, 23 Dec 2019 18:40
Android 10 awaits for the Xiaomi Pocophone F1. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Android 10 nears for the Xiaomi Pocophone F1

The Pocophone F1 received MIUI 11 in October, but remains stuck on Android 9.0 Pie builds of Xiaomi's OS. While some people are seemingly getting more frustrated at the time it has taken for Xiaomi to bring Android 10 to its forme...
Alex Alderson, 23 Dec 2019 12:17
Huawei's new alleged flip-phone patent. (Source: LetsGoDigital)

Huawei may have patented a triple flip-camera phone

Earlier, a patent apparently filed by Huawei showed a phone with a flip-camera module along the lines of the Asus ZenFone 6. Now, a new document along the same lines has been found. This one, like the Samsung Galaxy A80, has tripl...
Deirdre O Donnell, 22 Dec 2019 20:34
The cast icon in the YouTube app may lead to new options soon. (Source: Google)

YouTube on smart TVs to gain voice-control support

YouTube has developed a panel of controls that come into effect when it is being used on a smart TV or Chromecast-enabled device. Now, it may have also added voice commands and new remote-style buttons in this menu. They have been...
Deirdre O Donnell, 22 Dec 2019 20:06
High-End Smartphone Camera Comparison: The Xiaomi Mi Note 10 vs Google Pixel 4 vs OnePlus 7T Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ vs Huawei Mate 30 Pro

High-End Smartphone Camera Comparison: DxOMark for smartphones is just not relevant for everyday life

Software makes the difference. We analyze the camera quality of the current smartphone elite. The Google Pixel 4, Huawei Mate 30 Pro, OnePlus 7T Pro and Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ are all fantastic smartphones, as is the Xiaomi Mi Note 10 with its 108 MP primary rear-facing camera. Read on to discover the differences in camera quality between these five smartphones in this extensive camera comparison.
Marcus Herbrich, 22 Dec 2019 02:54
With 5 cameras to the photo throne? The Xiaomi Mi Note 10 is, by all means, well equipped.

Is the Xiaomi Mi Note 10 the new camera reference?

With 5 cameras and 108 megapixels on the main lens, the Xiaomi Mi Note 10 wants to push much more expensive devices off the photo throne. We tested the device and saw if this could work.
Florian Schmitt, 22 Dec 2019 01:27
The Realme X2 Pro's Master Edition is also coming to India soon. (Source: XDA)

The Realme X2 Pro's 6GB SKU is coming to India

Realme launched the X2 Pro in India recently. It was made available in its 8 and 12GB RAM variants, although there is also a 6GB version that some fans of the OEM in this country may also have liked. Now, this option is to be rele...
Deirdre O Donnell, 21 Dec 2019 19:43
The Asus ZenFone 6/6z. (Source: GSMArena)

Asus' latest update for the ZenFone 6/6z has the November 2019 security patch

Asus has pushed a new software update to the ZenFone 6. It contains an updated security patch level - albeit only up to November 2019 - as well as some new UI tweaks and bug fixes. It is intended for the global and Indian (or 6z) ...
Deirdre O Donnell, 21 Dec 2019 17:23
Gigaset GS290 Review - Good smartphone with small weaknesses

76% Gigaset GS290 Review - Good smartphone with small weaknesses

Greta‘s smartphone? The Gigaset GS290 boasts a generous amount of memory, a large battery, dual camera and wireless charging. On top of that, there's a satisfaction guarantee and a clear ecological conscience. You can find out if the mix is right in the test.
Mediatek Helio P23 MT6763V | ARM Mali-G71 MP2 | 6.30" | 190 g
Daniel Schmidt, 21 Dec 2019 04:21
The Snapdragon 765 may be a killer mid-range SoC. (Image via Android Next)

Mysterious listing on Geekbench could be the Snapdragon 765

A new listing in Geekbench 5's database shows benchmark results for what may be the Snapdragon 765. The SoC in the listing looks similar to the CPU of the upcoming Oppo Reno 3 Pro, which will use the 765. If these listings are leg...
Sam Medley, 21 Dec 2019 04:16
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