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The Reno3 and 3 Pro. (Source: Beebom)

The OPPO Reno3 will be powered by the 5G MediaTek Dimensity 1000L SoC

The OPPO Reno3 series has been teased again in even more detail by its OEM ahead of these phones' late December 2019 launch. This time, the company has let the base model's processor name slip. It seems this device will be powered...
Deirdre O Donnell, 15 Dec 2019 15:59
The Galaxy S11+ will be a camera powerhouse. (Source: OnLeaks)

The 108 MP sensor on the Galaxy S11+ will use 9-in-1 pixel-binning technology to devastating effect

The Samsung Galaxy S11+ will feature a 108 MP camera but it will not be the same one Xiaomi used on the Mi Note 10. Apparently, one major difference between the two is the fact that the sensor on the S11+ will use 9-in-1 pixel mer...
Ricci Rox, 15 Dec 2019 08:36
The Reno3 Pro in all its colorways. (Source: GSMArena)

The OPPO Reno3 Pro 5G may launch alongside brand-first TWS earbuds

A promotional poster showing a number of new and new-ish devices made by OPPO has just leaked. It suggests that its upcoming 5G device will launch alongside the OEM's first-ever truly-wireless (or TWS) earbuds. This material also ...
Deirdre O Donnell, 14 Dec 2019 21:34
Image via Windows Insider

Windows 10 Your Phone app now compatible with all Android phones, can make and receive phone calls

Microsoft recently announced that all Android handsets are now able to sync with the Windows 10 Your Phone app, which can now make and receive phone calls directly from the Windows desktop. However, the new feature is slowly rolli...
Sam Medley, 14 Dec 2019 20:07
Future iPhone photos could get much better thanks to AI. (Image via Apple)

Apple acquires Spectral Edge Ltd., may integrate AI photo enhancement tech in iPhone cameras

Apple recently acquired control of U.K. startup Spectral Edge Ltd., a company that developer AI-based photo processing software. The software merges an infrared picture with a traditional photograph to sharpen the image and improv...
Sam Medley, 14 Dec 2019 19:39
Xiaomi upgraded the Redmi K20 to Android 9.0 builds of MIUI 11 in October. (Image source: XDA Developers)

Android 10 arrives on the Xiaomi Redmi K20 & Mi 9T

The Redmi K20 may have now been superseded by the Redmi K30, but the former remains at the pinnacle of Xiaomi's software plans. Released in June on MIUI 10, the handset has started receiving Android 10 builds of MIUI 11 in China. ...
Alex Alderson, 14 Dec 2019 02:16
The Samsung Galaxy S10+. (Source: Trusted Reviews)

The Android 10 update will get to North American Samsung Galaxy S10 models way earlier than expected

The Samsung Galaxy S10 line is already receiving the Android 10-based One UI 2.0 OTA but the update so far is limited to Exynos-powered European models. Samsung's update roadmap says Snapdragon models won't get the update till Jan...
Ricci Rox, 13 Dec 2019 21:13
Galaxy S11 renders. (Source: OnLeaks)

Huge battery touted for the Galaxy S11 as launch date leaks

The past few days have revealed more information on the Galaxy S11 phones. Most notable of the lot is the fact that the S11 will see a big upgrade in battery capacity over its predecessor. The phones' launch date appears to have b...
Ricci Rox, 13 Dec 2019 21:11
Visible light communication can enable local networks using everyday fittings. (Source: Medium)

The visible light communication market may exceed US$100 billion in value by 2024

Visible light communication is a form of wireless technology that uses radiation in the visible to infra-red light spectrum to transmit data. It is seen as an increasingly robust and reliable way of doing so, and needs not much mo...
Deirdre O Donnell, 13 Dec 2019 20:10
The "special event" teaser. (Source: OnePlus)

OnePlus teases a CES 2020 "special event"

2020 will mark the first year that OnePlus will take part in CES, the traditional January Las Vegas tech fest. The OEM has just sent out teaser images for a "special event" that will run through the relevant dates in that location...
Deirdre O Donnell, 13 Dec 2019 19:30
Vivo's latest launch announcement. (Source: Weibo)

Vivo announces a launch date for the X30 5G

The Vivo X30 will be the first phone to launch with the Exynos 980, a processor that supports dual-mode 5G. It is also thought to have a 60x zoom in its main camera array and a Pro variant. The OEM has revealed that this event wil...
Deirdre O Donnell, 13 Dec 2019 18:47
Rumored render of the OPPO Reno3 5G. (Image via Nashville Chatter)

OPPO Reno3 5G appears on TENAA, listing preliminary specs

The OPPO Reno3 5G showed up on TENAA today with some preliminary specs. The Reno3 will indeed support 5G thanks to the MediaTek MT6885 powering the phone. Other specifications closely match the Reno3 Pro 5G.
Sam Medley, 13 Dec 2019 17:24
The leaks detailing the center top punch-hole selfie and the iPhone 11 rear bump with four cameras were spot on. (Source: GSMArena)

Samsung launches quad-cam Galaxy A51 and A71 mid-range phones

The Exynos 9611 on the A51 and the Snapdragon 730 on the A71 are clearly meant for mid-range smartphones, but the imaging features on these models are already more advanced than anything Samsung has put on previous flagships. In t...
Bogdan Solca, 13 Dec 2019 16:28
The Snapdragon 865 might be the smallest SoC out there, but keep in mind it does not integrate any 4G/5G modem. (Source: Qualcomm)

Most 2020 smartphone flagships will have increased power requirements due to the lack of integrated 4G/5G modem with the Snapdragon 865

Qualcomm already presented the premium mid-range Snapdragon 765G with integrated X52 5G modem, so the fact that the Snapdragon 865 comes with no integrated 4G/5G modem does not make any sense. Unless Qualcomm wants to increase its...
Bogdan Solca, 13 Dec 2019 16:08
The Galaxy Fold is a hit with 1 million devices sold. (Source: Notebookcheck)

Galaxy Fold a success with 1 million devices sold at US$2,000 a piece

Samsung has revealed that it has sold 1 million units of the Galaxy Fold. The result should help to silence critics of the device who have questioned its resilience, usefulness and value for money.
Sanjiv Sathiah, 13 Dec 2019 11:05
The Motorola One Zoom (Source: MySmartPrice)

DxOMark | The Motorola One Zoom's cameras aren't worthy of its price tag

The Motorola One Zoom is a mid-range phone by Motorola that costs US$449. Yes, it does feature a quad-camera system but versatility and numbers don't always compensate for raw quality, if DxOMark's review of the phone is anything ...
Ricci Rox, 13 Dec 2019 10:30
The Element T6 Max Bluetooth speaker. (Source: Tronsmart)

The Tronsmart Element T6 Max is a 60 watt Bluetooth speaker

Tronsmart has announced the Element T6 Max, a new speaker that, despite being wireless and intended as a portable accessory, has a striking 60 watts (W) of total sound output power. The OEM claims this is due at least in part to i...
Deirdre O Donnell, 12 Dec 2019 22:31
The alleged Xiaomi clamshell foldable phone. (Source: LetsGoDigital)

Xiaomi may have combined a foldable form-factor, a pop-up camera and a secondary display into 1 patent

Xiaomi is already linked to 1 patent for a clamshell-type foldable. Now, however, there may be a newer version. This one shows a lengthy primary display that folds in half, as does the 2019 Motorola Razr. However, unlike this phon...
Deirdre O Donnell, 12 Dec 2019 21:50
The new 4-in-1 space heater. (Source: Myonaz)

Myonaz claims that its new patent-pending ceramic space heater is multifunctional, USB charging included

Myonaz is a start-up with a new kind of ceramic personal space heater. Not only does its main function initialize in an estimated 3 seconds, it can also act as a warm- or cool-air fan. It also incorporates a reading light and a US...
Deirdre O Donnell, 12 Dec 2019 18:57
The iPhone has struggled in China this quarter. (Image via Apple w/ edits)

iPhone shipments in China fell 35% in November

The iPhone may be doing well in Western markets, but the handset saw a massive 35% year-over-year drop in shipments in China last month. This news from Credit Suisse analysts flies in the face of prior predictions from Apple and o...
Sam Medley, 12 Dec 2019 18:48
The Galaxy S11 series: An almost exclusively Qualcomm flagship series? (Image source: WhatMobile)

Reports claim that Samsung has dropped Exynos in all but one region for the Galaxy S11 and Galaxy S11+

The Exynos 9285 has been proven inferior to the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855, so is it any surprise that Samsung is switching to the Snapdragon 865 for the Galaxy S11 series? Europeans are still set to receive the lesser Exynos version...
Alex Alderson, 12 Dec 2019 18:42
The next gen Exynos 1000 could launch by the end of 2020. (Source: Samsung)

Samsung is working on a 5 nm Exynos 1000 SoC

It looks like the Exynos 990 will not really be a match for Qualcomm's Snapdragon 865, and Samsung is already hard at work on a next gen SoC. According to Ice Universe, Samsung will use the 5 nm manufacturing process for the upcom...
Bogdan Solca, 12 Dec 2019 17:59
The Redmi 30 5G could be among the first smartphones to benefit from the new LPDDR5 memory standard. (Source: Samsung)

Xiaomi to introduce LPDDR5 handhelds in Q1 2020; K30 5G first in line?

Xiaomi VP Lu Weibing is expecting the first LPDDR5 smartphones to hit the market in Q1 2020. Weibing is probably hinting at the Redmi K30 5G that is supposed to launch in January next year, since this model will also be powered by...
Bogdan Solca, 12 Dec 2019 17:34
Realme teases the X50 Pro. (Source: Realme)

The Realme X50 Pro will sport the Snapdragon 865 processor

Realme will launch the X50, its first phone with 5G, soon. However, the OEM has also announced that there will be a Pro variant of this same device. It will be powered by the next-gen flagship Snapdragon 865 SoC, but will not be a...
Deirdre O Donnell, 12 Dec 2019 17:32
DRG's PC forecast by category. (Source: DRG)

New research finds PC and tablet shipments in the US will gradually fall until 2023

The tech market analyst firm Daniel Research Group has reported that its latest study shows US PC shipments will exhibit an indifferent trend. On the other hand, newer form factors are thought to do better in this new forecast. Th...
Deirdre O Donnell, 11 Dec 2019 22:43
The Redmi Note 8 Pro offers best-in-class performance. (Source: AndroidPit)

November AnTuTu rankings show just how far ahead of the competition the Redmi Note 8 Pro is

AnTuTu has released its leaderboards for November. The flagship chart sees the Asus ROG Phone 2 firmly nestled at the top of the pile, while the mid-range chart shows just how far ahead of the competition Xiaomi's Redmi Note 8 Pro...
Ricci Rox, 11 Dec 2019 21:15
Apple iPhone 11 most popular tech-related Google search in 2019

Apple's iPhone 11 is the most popular piece of tech in 2019, according to Google Search

As surprising as this might be for many of us, "iPhone 11" was the only tech-related search in the global top 10 queries that people entered on Google Search this year. Ranked fifth globally, Apple's handset only managed to grab t...
Codrut Nistor, 11 Dec 2019 17:24
Blackview BV9100 Review - Huge smartphone with 13,000 mAh battery

74% Blackview BV9100 Review - Huge smartphone with 13,000 mAh battery

Monumental. With the BV9100, Blackview has a smartphone in its portfolio that wants to score with its durability and a large rechargeable battery. You can read in our test whether this succeeds.
Mediatek Helio P35 MT6765 | PowerVR GE8320 | 6.30" | 408 g
Daniel Schmidt, 11 Dec 2019 11:52
The Honor 10 was released in 2018. (Source: GSMArena)

Huawei kicks off the Android 10 beta program for the Honor 10, Honor View 10, and Honor 9X duo

After sending out the stable Android10-based EMUI 10 update to its Kirin 980-powered flagship phones and the diminutive P Smart (2019), Huawei is now setting its sights towards providing the update to last-gen Honor flagships and ...
Ricci Rox, 10 Dec 2019 20:59
The Sony Xperia 1. (Source: AndroidPit)

Purported Snapdragon 865-powered Sony Xperia flagship surfaces online

A new device has been spotted on Geekbench. Going by the details on the listing, the device in question is very likely to be Sony's next-gen Xperia flagship smartphone. The fact that it sports a Snapdragon 865 and copious amounts ...
Ricci Rox, 10 Dec 2019 20:58
The Redmi K30 Pro: The missing link in the K30 series? (Image source: @Sudhanshu1414 via Tnews.ir)

The Xiaomi Redmi K30 Pro is still on the way, top leaker claims

Xiaomi announced the Redmi K20 and K20 Pro simultaneously earlier this year, but not this time around. Fear not, the Redmi K30 Pro is still on the way, according to one top leaker. Two factors may be at hand for its absence at tod...
Alex Alderson, 10 Dec 2019 19:42
The OPPO Reno3 Pro. (Source: OPPO)

OPPO teases the Reno3 Pro 5G on its official site

OPPO has spilled a whole panel of additional details on its upcoming third-generation Reno series of smartphones. It is now clearly destined for quad rear cameras and colorways that make it quite reminiscent of the Samsung Galaxy ...
Deirdre O Donnell, 10 Dec 2019 19:00
The new AZIO FOKAL mechanical keyboard. (Source: AZIO)

AZIO is back on Indiegogo with its new FOKAL mechanical keyboard

AZIO has a new RGB mechanical keyboard up for crowdfunding on Indiegogo. This one has a less retro appearance, yet is still touted to be high-end in terms of its materials and build quality. It also has the OEM's new FOKAL spinnin...
Deirdre O Donnell, 10 Dec 2019 17:38
Oppo Reno 10x Zoom: More than another Sony IMX586 clone? (Image source: DxOMark)

Oppo Reno 10x Zoom: A US$550 handset that matches the camera quality of the Huawei P30 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S10, according to DxOMark

The Oppo Reno 10x Zoom offers, as its name suggests, a comparatively high magnification telephoto camera sensor. The device has a 16 mm ultra-wide camera and a 48 MP Sony IMX586 primary rear-facing sensor too, the combination of w...
Alex Alderson, 10 Dec 2019 17:00
Fortnite may come to the Play Store, but only if Epic gets special treatment. (Image via Epic)

Epic seeks special treatment from Google on Play Store revenue, Google says no

Epic, the developer of the smash hit arena shooter Fortnite, has reignited an argument with Google over the revenue share practices of the Play Store. Epic is reportedly hoping to bring Fortnite to the Play Store but has requested...
Sam Medley, 10 Dec 2019 16:30
Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Lite on WiFi Alliance (Source: Droid Shout)

The Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Lite gets its WiFi certification

The Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Lite has just received its WiFi certification, but most of the details remain sketchy for now. This upcoming handset is expected to be powered by the Exynos 9810 processor, at least 6 GB of memory and 64...
Codrut Nistor, 10 Dec 2019 16:11
The Redmi K30. (Source: NDTV)

Xiaomi launches the Redmi K30 and K30 5G - The true kings of value for money

At an event a short while ago, Xiaomi launched its latest devices, the Redmi K30 and K30 5G. Both devices offer amazing bang for the buck, with the K30 5G launching as the cheapest 5G smartphone on the planet, due to its US$285 ba...
Ricci Rox, 10 Dec 2019 11:07
Realme X50 5G teaser reveals it will be powered by the new Snapdragon 765G. (Source: Indiashopps)

Realme X50 5G will be one of the first with a Snapdragon 765G SoC on board

Oppo sub-brand Realme has released another teaser for its forthcoming X50 5G handset. This time around the company has revealed that it will be one of the first, if not the first, smartphones to feature Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon 7...
Sanjiv Sathiah, 10 Dec 2019 10:55
Apple may heavily throttle production of the iPhone 11 Pro in the coming months. (Image via Apple)

Apple may cut iPhone 11 Pro production due to market shift to 5G

According to analyst Jun Zhang of Rosenblatt Securities, Apple may cut its production of the iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max by as much as 25% in both December and March due to a market shift toward 5G smartphones. However, Zh...
Sam Medley, 09 Dec 2019 23:59
OPPO seems to be making a new phone with the A9's specs. (Source: GSMArena)

OPPO's upcoming mid-ranger may be MediaTek Helio P70-powered (again)

Two new devices, apparently made by OPPO, have shown up on the Geekbench 4 website. Given the similarities in their specs and model numbers, they may be 2 variants of the same phone. Oddly, however, they are listed with the MediaT...
Deirdre O Donnell, 09 Dec 2019 18:56
What else would you do with the Redmi K30 besides photographing a plastic basketball facing an open drinks can in a parking lot? (Image source: Xiaomi (Weibo) via ITHome)

Xiaomi Redmi K30: Sony IMX686 and 2 cm macro sensors impress, first samples show

Xiaomi cannot wait to unveil the Redmi K30 series, which is due tomorrow. The Chinese company has already taken to Weibo with sample photos taken using its latest mid-range handset. The first smartphone sporting the Sony IMX686 im...
Alex Alderson, 09 Dec 2019 18:50
Samsung Galaxy A90 5G

84% Samsung Galaxy A90 5G Smartphone Review - Cutting corners for 5G

Super-fast internet for everyone? The Samsung Galaxy A90 5G's vision is making 5G-enabled smartphones cheaper. At an MSRP of 749 Euros (~$831), it is far from a budget smartphone, however. In our review, we determine whether or not the price is justified.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | Qualcomm Adreno 640 | 6.70" | 206 g
Florian Schmitt, 09 Dec 2019 15:32
The 108 MP sensor is massive in size. (Source: Xiaomi)

The 108 MP sensor on the Samsung Galaxy S11+ won't be the same one on the Mi Note 10

The Mi Note 10 was released last month and has the honor of being the first mainstream with a 108 MP camera. The Samsung Galaxy S11+ will also sport a 108 MP sensor but it will not be the same one on the Mi Note 10. It will be a n...
Ricci Rox, 09 Dec 2019 12:16
eSIMs may have a bright future. (Source: Medium)

The eSIM market is now thought to be worth US$700 million by the end of 2019

The eSIM market is thought to be capable of growing rapidly in terms of shipment volumes until 2025. New research on the same subject now shows that its value will exceed US$700 million by the end of the year. This may be driven b...
Deirdre O Donnell, 08 Dec 2019 22:37
The Vivo X30 in the wild, apparently. (Source: Weibo)

The Vivo X30 leaks in its Coral Red color option

The Vivo X30 has reportedly been spotted in real-life images, showing a novel colorway that is apparently called Coral Red. Additional leaked information asserts that both it and its Pro variant will have the dual-band 5G capabili...
Deirdre O Donnell, 08 Dec 2019 19:33
Some promo material for the Nokia 2.3. (Source: Nokia)

Nokia 2.3 launched: Android One into 2021 for US$121

Nokia has launched a 2nd generation of its ultra-cheap 2.2 smartphone. This iteration has a novel "Nano-Textured" polymer rear panel, AI for battery conservation and the certainty of Android updates for 2 years. The new 2.3 has be...
Deirdre O Donnell, 08 Dec 2019 18:11
Heavy weight: Asus ROG Phone II is skirting the limit – of weight amongst other things

Heavy weight: Asus ROG Phone II is skirting the limit – of weight amongst other things

A smartphone with 12 GB of RAM warms the cockles of a gamer’s heart on its own. Add to that, 512 GB of internal memory, Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 855+ and a 120-Hz screen, and who would not want to get such a device? Anyone who thinks...
Inge Schwabe, 08 Dec 2019 11:22
The Nova 6 5G is now DxOMark's new selfie king. (Source: DxOMark)

Opinion | Huawei has finally learned how to make a good selfie camera

For a long while, Huawei found it hard to deliver a flagship that offered selfie camera performance on par with the competition. Well, starting with the P30 Pro, it would appear that tables have slowly, but steadily, turned, and t...
Ricci Rox, 08 Dec 2019 09:38
The Android 10 rollout has been swifter than usual. (Source: CNET)

Opinion | It looks like Android OEMs are getting better with OS updates

Many may have casually wondered how the speed of the Android 10 rollout compares to those of older versions of the OS. It almost feels like OEMs are sending out the OS update faster this time around. Does hard data agree with that...
Ricci Rox, 08 Dec 2019 09:36
The Redmi K30 will be officially unveiled on December 10. (Source: Xiaomi)

Here's all we know about the upcoming Redmi K30 ahead of its launch

The Redmi K30 will be launched on December 10 and, over the past week, more and more of the device's details have been revealed. Here's all we know—and don't know—about the Redmi K30, Xiaomi's upcoming flagship killer.
Ricci Rox, 08 Dec 2019 09:33
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