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Facebook's Messenger adds screen-sharing to its beta on Android
Facebook appears to be preparing a screen-sharing feature for its Messenger app. The latest beta version of this app on Android is reportedly flashing up a new option to "Share your Screen Together" in its video-calling section. T...
The 500 amp MAGFAST power bank has 3 separate wireless charging coils
MAGFAST is a company set up to offer power accessories with an innovative magnetic interface. Its largest product is the Extreme, a charging station with 3 Qi-wireless charging coils on its top. It can also support USB type C, typ...
OPPO's Reno 3 Pro may come with cheaper, yet still 5G-powered, variants
The third-generation Reno flagship is currently projected to come in 5G flavor. This is due to leaks hinting at a next-generation Snapdragon processor that has this connectivity on-chip. Furthermore, it may be joined in its series...
Windows on ARM will pick up Project xCloud support soon
Windows on ARM is the popular Microsoft OS running on Snapdragon processors. As a relatively new platform, it does not have every feature of its "full" normal PC equivalent yet. However, this may be addressed when it gains the abi...
New leak throws more light on the OnePlus 8 Lite, the purported OnePlus X successor
OnePlus started off making "flagship killers" at mid-range prices. The brand has slowly moved upmarket but is apparently set to offer a proper mid-range phone again, in the form of a OnePlus 8 Lite that'll be a successor of sorts ...
Striking concept renders show what a Cybertruck inspired smartphone could look like
The Cybertruck took the internet by storm upon its unveiling last month, but how about a Cybertruck inspired smartphone? Dubbed the Cyberphone by its creator Jonas Daehnert, its concept renders are some of the most arresting ones ...
The Samsung Galaxy S11e may have gained 3C approval in China
Samsung has registered a phone called the SM-G9810 with the 3C telecomms authority in China. This device may turn out to be the rumored Galaxy S11e. If so, it will ship with a 25-watt fast charger and have a 5G variant.
MIUI 11 lands on the Xiaomi Redmi 8, but remains on Android 9.0 Pie
MIUI 11 has landed on the Xiaomi Redmi 8, but perhaps not the version for which some people had hoped. The 681 MB update is rolling out globally now, but its file size should hint at what version of Android on which this version o...
The Nokia 9 PureView officially updates to Android 10
Android 10 for Nokia's most premium phone has been on the cards since the leak of an internal test build for this OS was detected back in November 2019. Now, the OEM is pushing a major upgrade of the same out to users worldwide. I...
Samsung Galaxy S11 to have four rear cameras, including 108 MP sensor
Samsung may implement its 108 MP camera sensor in the Galaxy S11, according to inside sources. The 108 MP main camera will be flanked by three other sensors: an ultrawide lens, a 5x optical zoom lens, and a time-of-flight sensor. ...
Samsung gets the Galaxy A51 FCC-certified, revealing punch-hole display and 3.5mm jack
Samsung has successfully registered a phone called the SM-A515F with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). This phone is most likely the Galaxy A51, which may also be officially unveiled soon. Its regulatory filings include...
Samsung Galaxy S9: Second Android 10 beta available next week
While some newer Samsung flagships have already started receiving Android 10, Galaxy S9 series owners must wait a while longer to try One UI 2.0 on their devices. If you fancy a taste of Android 10 sooner than next year, then Sams...
The Huawei nova 6 hands-on-pictures were on the money
Huawei launched the nova 6 yesterday, its latest Kirin 990 handset. While the Chinese company has released marketing pictures on the 5G handset, some hands-on shots that appeared online before the launch event give a better idea o...
Same old: The Nokia 7.2 flounders in DxOMark's selfie test
Nokia has developed something of a reputation for middling camera performance. The new Nokia 7.2 doesn't stray too far from the norm, either, as DxOMark's review puts its selfie camera performance on par with two-year-old flagship...
A 2020 Samsung Galaxy A phone may have shown up on Geekbench
The Galaxy A11 is currently believed to be one of Samsung's phones up for release in the new year. A device with what may be its model number has appeared on Geekbench 4. This new leak points to 2GB of RAM, a rather elderly Snapdr...
Sony Xperia 1 and Xperia 5 pick up Android 10 updates
As Sony promised last month, the Xperia 1 and Xperia 5 are now receiving stable Android 10 updates. The Japanese company is distributing the 725 MB updates globally via its over the air (OTA) servers. Sony may be releasing the upd...
Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite: serious mid-range competition
Xiaomi’s Mi Lite 9 is yet another solid device in the sub $300 range. The idea to cram plenty of performance and upper-class features into a mid-range device works very well.
Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite Smartphone Review: Big Bang for the Buck
In-screen fingerprint included. Xiaomi's Mi 9 Lite boasts a lot of technology and raises the bar for $250 smartphones dramatically. Find out in our review whether or not this smartphone from China performs adequately.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 | Qualcomm Adreno 616 | 6.39" | 179 g
Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 | Qualcomm Adreno 616 | 6.39" | 179 g
Huawei launches the Nova 6 series, 5G variant included
The Huawei Nova 6 is a device that has been anticipated for a long time. Now, it has finally been launched, alongside a 5G and SE variant. The first 2 of these are powered by the Kirin 990, whereas the last has the Kirin 810 inste...
Pablo Escobar's brother launches $349 Fold 1 smartphone
Pablo Escobar's brother just unveiled the Fold 1, a $349 foldable phone with flagship specs, available to pre-order right now. But the too-good-to-be-true price and uncanny similarities with the Royole FlexPai cast doubts. Is this...
Xiaomi Redmi 8A smartphone review – Large battery, small price
Super-cheap also in large size. Redmi smartphones are famous for having very low prices and a high level of features. You can find out in this review if the recipe also works with the latest addition to the series, the Redmi 8A.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 | Qualcomm Adreno 505 | 6.22" | 188 g
Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 | Qualcomm Adreno 505 | 6.22" | 188 g
The Samsung Galaxy S10 and Note 10 Lite variants are now Bluetooth-certified devices
The SM-G770 and SM-N770F have reportedly been certified by the Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG). This leak appears to confirm that these 2 model numbers do in fact refer to the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite and Note 10 Lite respec...
Vivo launches the iQOO Neo 855 - and its “Racing” Edition
iQOO has finally unveiled its refresh of the original Neo smartphone. This new variant is based on the Snapdragon 855 processor, rather than the 845 of its predecessor. There is also a second option: a “Racing” edition that upgrad...
OnePlus 6 and 6T start receiving stable Android 10 Oxygen OS 10.0.1 update
Oxygen OS 10.0.1 is live, and it is here to upgrade your OnePlus 6 or 6T to Android 10. Following the arrival of a stable Hydrogen OS Android 10 build last week, OnePlus has now started quietly rolling out Oxygen OS 10.0.1 globall...
The iPhone 11 Pro requests user location even when app and service permissions are disabled
Due to copious amounts of data collected by Google from smartphones running Android, iPhones are often seen as a more privacy-conscious option. One of the key comparisons is the relative ease of disabling all location requests on ...
Update | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 tech specs indicate support for all kinds of 5G networks, updateable GPU drivers, QHD+@144 Hz displays, 15 TOPS AI performance, and native HDR video recording
At the Snapdragon Tech Summit 2019 event, Qualcomm offered a deep dive into the technical specifications of its latest flagship SoC, the Snapdragon 865. The Snapdragon 865 features improved Kryo 585 CPU, an Adreno 650 GPU, a Hexagon 698 DSP, and the Spectra 480 ISP. The Snapdragon 865 does not feature any onboard modem and instead, requires OEMs to use the companion Snapdragon X55 modem that is Qualcomm's flagship 5G offering. The Snapdragon 865 can be expected to be seen in most Android flagships landing in 2020.
Update 04.12.: Additional Information on 865-features added.
Nubia Red Magic 3S display appears to be better calibrated than the original Red Magic 3
Aside from the move to the Snapdragon 855 Plus and faster UHS 3.0 storage, the Red Magic 3S doesn't introduce much else to the table. The display, for example, remains relatively dim compared to the competition at under 300 nits m...
Google introduces a new setting for more private, direct-to-contact photo sharing
Google Photos is probably one of the biggest platforms for personal image management. However, sharing via the same app has always been of a public nature. Now, the app is to gain a new update in which this content can apparently ...
Qualcomm Snapdragon 765/765G tech specs reveal big gains for upper mid-range users with integrated X52 5G modem and improved imaging, gaming, and AI capabilities
Qualcomm has revealed further information about the new Snapdragon 765/765G SoCs that are targeted at the upper mid-range segment. The Snapdragon 765/765G feature an integrated Snapdragon X52 5G modem and offer 5.5 TOPS of AI performance. While most specifications of both the SKUs are the same, the Snapdragon 765G is being targeted at mobile gamers with a slight increase in Prime CPU clock, increased Adreno 620 performance, and availability of select Snapdragon Elite Gaming features.
Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Lite renders reveal welcome presence of the headphone jack
New renders of the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Lite have revealed that the smartphone apparently sports a headphone jack. It also appears to have a central punch-hole front-facing camera and a square housing for the rear-facing camera ...
The Motorola One Hyper is now touted to be the OEM's first 64MP and pop-up camera phone
Some images of a new Motorola phone with the legend "64MP Quad Pixel" embossed on its main camera module have emerged. Rumored to be called the One Hyper, this device also has a single pop-up selfie shooter that leaves its front p...
Android 11 may support leaving Bluetooth on in Airplane Mode
Airplane mode is an ever-present setting on mobile devices that is effectively an instant kill switch for all radios, those for wireless connectivity included. However, this setting can be considerably less convenient for those wh...
Snapdragon 865 Geekbench benchmark appearance shows it trading blows with the Exynos 9825 and Apple A13 Bionic
The new Snapdragon 865 was unveiled yesterday. The device has now been benchmarked on an outdated version of Geekbench. Recorded scores show it throwing blows with the Apple A12 Bionic, matching the Apple A13 in multi-core, while ...
Asus ROG Phone 2 Smartphone Review – 120-Hz display and improved air triggers
Beefed up. Asus has made some significant improvements to the ROG phone, which first appeared on the scene in 2018: Instead of 90 Hz, we now have 120, instead of 8 GB of RAM, there is now 12, and there is, of course, a brand-new SoC on board. We had a chance to play a few games on it, and when it came time to give it back, we did so rather reluctantly. However, if you plan on using it for anything other than gaming such as making phone calls, surfing the web, emailing etc., then its weight of 240 g might prove to be not very easy to overlook.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ / 855 Plus | Qualcomm Adreno 640 | 6.59" | 240 g
Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ / 855 Plus | Qualcomm Adreno 640 | 6.59" | 240 g
The Redmi K30 will be powered by the new Snapdragon 765
There's been conflicting information on what SoC the upcoming Redmi K30 will feature. Some say it'll be the Snapdragon 730G, while others tout the MediaTek Dimensity 1000 5G. New developments debunk all of those, and we're almost ...
EMUI 10 update begins rolling out to the Huawei P Smart (2019)
Huawei has sent out the EMUI 10 update to its Kirin 980-powered premium phones, and is now setting its sights on the mid-range. Owners of the Huawei P Smart (2019) are now receiving the Android 10-based EMUI 10 update, and we expe...
Xiaomi announces Mi 10 smartphone with Snapdragon 865
Xiaomi's CEO Lin Bin today announced the Xiaomi Mi 10, one of the first phones to use the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865. Bin offered few details, but it's likely the Mi 10 will carry flagship specifications and use the same 108 MP camer...
The latest Samsung Galaxy A91 renders hint at a whole mess of cameras and central punch-hole
The Samsung Galaxy A91 is thought to be one of this OEM's new phones in 2020. OnLeaks has released new renders for this device, showing that it may look somewhat like the Note 10 of this year. This design is also thought to apply ...
Qualcomm offers a sneak peek at the Snapdragon 865 and Snapdragon 765/765G Mobile Platforms with integrated 5G
At the Snapdragon Tech Summit 2019 in Hawaii, Qualcomm showed off its next generation ARM SoCs — the Snapdragon 865 and the Snapdragon 765/765G. While full technical details about the new SoCs are still awaited, Qualcomm did indicate that the Snapdragon 765/765G feature integrated 5G, advanced AI, and select Snapdragon Elite Gaming experiences.
The Runn is a new sensor that beams treadmill performance to a smartphone
Those who use treadmills might want to keep track of their speed, incline and other metrics as they work out. The Runn is a new gadget that captures this data and sends it right to a compatible fitness app. It is up for pre-order ...
ZTE's Android 10 skin will be called MiFavor 10
The Chinese OEM ZTE has revealed that it has a version of Android 10 ready to go. This MiFavor 10 OS is slated to confer numerous UI and system improvements on the devices that will update to it. They include a dark mode, an AI en...
The next generations of Samsung foldables will have "Hideaway" hinges, according to a new trademark
Samsung has reportedly trademarked the name "Hideaway Hinge" with the EU's intellectual property office, EUIPO. This name, as it may sound on the tin, is a component relevant to smartphones and tablets. Therefore, it seems the Gal...
Imagination announces the A-series smartphone GPUs
The venerable PowerVR GPUs will be replaced with the new A-series IP that brings significant performance improvements for the high-end and mid-range mobile GPU models. Top-of-the line will be the AXT 64-2048 GPU that is estimated ...
Xiaomi calls out yet another mouth-watering Mi Mix 4 leak as fake
Yet another leak has surfaced, painting an extremely attractive picture of the supposed upcoming Mi Mix 4. Some major touted features include a variable 120 Hz display with a QHD+ resolution, a 108 MP main shooter, quad rear camer...
10 million units in three months: The Redmi Note 8 series is outselling the Redmi Note 7 duo
Just three months after the phones were launched, Xiaomi has confirmed that it has sold ten million units of the Redmi Note 8 series. That is, the Redmi Note 8 and Note 8 Pro. This means that the Note 8 phones are actually outsell...
Updated | Xiaomi Redmi K30: Design revealed ahead of imminent launch
Xiaomi's next mid-range smartphone may arrive as soon as tomorrow, according to new information posted online. The Redmi K30 series will also be 5G capable, throwing up questions about the SoC that will underpin the smartphones. T...
OnePlus 6 and 6T pick up Android 10 update
Still waiting for Android 10 on your OnePlus 6 or 6T? Well, OnePlus has started releasing the OS upgrade again, but only to handsets in China. You could install the build on any OnePlus 6 or 6T, though.
More and more people are using ad-based streaming services
Some subscription-based streaming platforms have become huge for a number of reasons, the total lack of ads being one of them. However, there are emerging alternatives that reinstate this potential disadvantage back in return for ...
Samsung will launch the 2020 Galaxy A series soon
Samsung Vietnam has released a new trailer for the upcoming Galaxy A series. It is pretty apparent that, with their central punch-hole displays, they will improve on their predecessors in one respect at least. They will launch in ...
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