Not received Android 10 on your P20 Pro yet? You're not alone
Supposedly released to the device last month, it seems that hordes of people are yet EMUI 10 on their P20 Pro. If you are one of them, then you're not alone.
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Samsung Galaxy S20 Smartphone Review – High-Quality Smartphone with Quirks
Compact star system. Samsung's Galaxy S20 is the latest update to one of the most famous smartphone series. Compact size and powerful performance are a given, but the latest Galaxy smartphone is also supposed to come with an improved camera and longer battery life. Find out in our extensive review whether or not Samsung managed to pull it off.
Samsung Exynos 990, ARM Mali-G77 MP11, 6.2", 163 g
Samsung Galaxy S20: The Exynos Predicament
Samsung's Galaxy S20 is a high-quality, compact smartphone that is not without its flaws, and European customers are disadvantaged even further. Find out more in this quick abstract.
Kirin 820 vs Snapdragon 765G vs Exynos 980: Early benchmarks show Huawei's dominance over the mid-range
Huawei is touted to unveil the Kirin 820 in the near future, so how does it compare to the equivalent chipsets by Samsung and Qualcomm, the Exynos 980 and Snapdragon 765G. Very favorably, apparently.
A rotary wheel on the camera: Huawei Mate 40 to feature a round touch display?
While the arrival of the P40 series is only a day away, Huawei may have something utterly bizarre up its sleeve for the Mate 40 Pro. Sporting the rear-facing camera array from the Mate 30 Pro, renders based on a recent patent filing for the 2020-bound flagship show it also featuring a circular secondary display.
Huawei announces EMUI 10.1 amid furious complaints about EMUI 10 rollout
Huawei is set to announce EMUI 10.1 alongside the P40 series tomorrow, with the new flagships likely candidates as the first smartphones to run the latest version of Huawei's OS. The announcement has been met with considerable criticism from people still awaiting EMUI 10 and Android 10 on their Huawei smartphones, though.
OnePlus launches its own payments service in its home country
OnePlus Pay is the latest smartphone OEM-provisioned digital wallet platform on the market. To date, it only works in China, although it could expand to other markets later. As with other similar services, it allows a user to store card details and pay for things like public transport.
Huawei P40 series: 10x optical zoom may only be coming to the P40 Pro+, and only in China
Tomorrow, Huawei will launch the P40 series globally, with the devices set to be made available in Europe too. However, it is now becoming clear that Huawei will only release two models outside of China, with the P40 Pro+ 5G and its exclusive 10x optical zoom camera remaining a China-only release instead.
76% of US households polled would find it "very difficult" to live without their high-speed internet
A survey of US households with broadband internet resulted in findings that 76% of this group reported that they would find life harder without these services. Given that this research was conducted in the last quarter of 2019 (4Q2019), this number may be even higher now. This study also suggested that more ISPs should bundle streaming subscriptions with their services.
Blackview BV5900 Smartphone Review – Outdoor Smartphone with Long Battery Life
Inexpensive and robust. The Blackview BV5900 is an outdoor smartphone with a good protection class and a large battery. It doesn't even cost 200 Euros and could be a real bargain if you need a phone for harsh environments. We'll take a closer look at the smartphone in the review.
Mediatek Helio A22 MT6761, PowerVR GE8300, 5.7", 268 g
Google makes a slew of new devices compatible with Play Services AR
Google Play Services for AR is the new name for ARCore, the SDK necessary to develop augmented-reality (AR) features within Android apps. The Mountain View giant has announced that a long list of new phones (and some tablets) are now compatible with it. This will enable many to use AR apps and games for the first time.
Oppo Reno2: While the system performance pleases, the camera unfortunately does not
The Oppo Reno2 comes with similar drawbacks as the slightly cheaper Reno2 Z. The smartphone could have used more fine-tuning and other manufacturers have a considerably better handle on OLED panels.
Redmi GM explains why the Redmi K30 Pro only has a 60 Hz display
The Redmi K30 Pro certainly has plenty going for it, but a high refresh-rate display is not one of them. The regular Redmi K30 does though, to confuse matters more. The general manager has now explained this decision.
Rumor: iPhone 12 Pro could go portless, explains renewed interest in AirPower
The failed AirPower project has been revived within Apple, according to tipster Jon Prosser, because the company is keen to push forward with a portless iPhone. Although not calling out the iPhone 12 Pro to get a portless design, it wouldn’t surprise to see Apple advance to a portless design sooner rather than later.
Xiaomi Mi 10 Indian launch postponed amid nationwide lockdown
Xiaomi India head Manu Kumar Jain just Tweeted that the Mi 10 series' Indian launch would be postponed. Both phones were supposed to be unveiled on March 31st via an online-only event. The delay is likely due to the nationwide lockdown put in place by the Indian government to combat the coronavirus epidemic.
Real-life images of the OnePlus 8 Pro leaked
A couple of images of the real OnePlus 8 Pro smartphone have been leaked online. It appears the upcoming device looks exactly like recent renders, as it sports a punch-hole selfie camera in the top left corner and features an identical quad-camera setup on the rear. It’s believed the phone will be launched in April and may cost US$799.
Android GPU Inspector to bringe huge performance gains to Snapdragon 855-powered phones
Qualcomm has announced that its collaboration with Google to bring upgradable mobile GPU drivers has started to bear fruit. The first smartphones to receive driver upgrades will be the Snapdragon 855 =-powered Google Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL along with Samsung’s Galaxy Note 10 and Galaxy S10 with more coming later.
One UI 2.1 update rolling out to Galaxy Note 10 and Galaxy S10 users
The One UI 2.1 update is finally here for the Galaxy S10 and Galaxy Note 10 series. It adds a host of new features including new camera modes, and Samsung's file-sharing service Quick Share. The update is currently rolling out in Germany and Switzerland. It will be available to users in other regions in the coming weeks.
LG wins a Red Dot Design Best of the Best Award for a 2020 OLED TV
One of LG's latest OLED TVs has won Best of the Best in its Red Dot Design Award category. This model, the 65GX, is a 65-inch SKU of the "Gallery" series. The OEM has also won gongs from this association for a new Wallpaper-series TV, as well as for one of its state-of-the-art 8K series.
Rumor | Xiaomi weighs up answering the iPhone SE 2 with a Mi 6 refresh
Apple is currently believed to bring back the iPhone SE in 2020. According to some leaks, this phone is thought to take on the iPhone 8's form factor, so as to offer a smaller screen than has become usual. Now, Xiaomi is reportedly thinking of doing something very similar with the popular Mi 6.
Every sector of the tech market will feel the effects of COVID-19, according to a new report
GlobalData is an analysis firm that produces the ‘Tech, Media & Telecom Trends' report. It has just released a re-evaluated form of the same for 2020 that takes the economic impact of COVID-19 into account. It indicates that all aspects of the titular sectors will suffer as a result of the pandemic.
The new Reolink Lumus Wi-Fi security camera also has a motion-activated spotlight
Most IP and Wi-Fi-connected home security cameras are designed to simply detect suspicious movement on a property. However, the Lumus may improve on such products from Reolink in that it also has a built-in spotlight. This augmentation is intended to deter potential intruders from the home.
Android 10 for the Redmi Note 7 and Redmi Note 7 Pro is still in development, but there's no ETA for releasing the update
Waiting for Android 10 on your Redmi Note 7 or Redmi Note 7 Pro? Well unless you are willing to install builds, then Xiaomi will have you waiting for a while yet. That's right, the OS upgrade may be in development, but there is no ETA in sight for releasing it.
PSA: Do not upgrade your Mi A3 to Xiaomi's latest buggy Android 10 update
Xiaomi has extended the rollout of the latest Android 10 update for the Mi A3, despite there being seemingly endless reports of it being as buggy as the last update that the company was forced to pull. Ignore Xiaomi's recklessness and do not install V11.0.8.0.QFQMIXM on your beloved smartphone.
Vivo indefinitely suspends V19 launch in India
Vivo just announced that it would suspend all launches in the Indian subcontinent. The move comes after the Indian government enacted measures that restricted the operations of 'non-essential' business. The company also announced that it would help Indian authorities fight the epidemic by providing them with medical equipment.
Xiaomi launches the Redmi K30 Pro and Redmi K30 Pro Zoom Edition - The nigh-perfect flagship killers
Xiaomi has now unveiled the Redmi K30 Pro and K30 Pro Zoom Edition. The phones feature the absolute best performance hardware on the market right now, and deliver virtually everything a smartphone enthusiast could want, at an extremely affordable price point.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip review - The better foldable smartphone
Flip, flip, hooray! With the Galaxy Z Flip, Samsung is launching its second foldable smartphone, which features a folding concept similar to that of the Razr. The price is also similarly high, but the Samsung mobile phone promises a stronger configuration based on its data sheet. In this review you'll find out if the Galaxy Z Flip also convinces in everyday life or if it's just an expensive fashion gag.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ / 855 Plus, Adreno 640, 6.7", 183 g
Motorola Moto G8 Power Smartphone Review: Plenty of battery life and good cameras
Never-ending battery life. With the Moto G8 Power, Motorola has refined the concept of an inexpensive smartphone with long battery life. Its hardware is not only suitable for everyday use, but it also has surprisingly good cameras. Read on to find what else the Moto G8 Power offers besides battery life and decent cameras.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, Adreno 610, 6.4", 197 g
Samsung, OPPO, Vivo and Xiaomi suspend work on their devices at their Indian facilities
Samsung, Xiaomi and OPPO are among a growing number of businesses announcing a shut-down of their plants in India in order to comply with this country's COVID-19-related lockdown measures. Meanwhile, Vivo has reportedly asked their R&D personnel in the same country to work at home thus far.
Amazfit's ZenBuds win an iF Design Award in time for World Sleep Day 2020
Amazfit has announced that its iF Design Award for the innovative ZenBuds came in during the week of World Sleep Day this year (March 13, 2020). These TWS earbuds, appropriately enough, have been created in order to support improved nightly rest. They do so through an ultra-light and compact build, ANC and stress-busting features.
Redmi K30 Pro: Teardown video confirms stacked motherboard, dual-OIS, in-screen fingerprint scanner and huge vapour chamber cooling system ahead of March 24 launch
With one to go until its launch, Xiaomi has given us a look at the insides of the Redmi K30 Pro. A separate video has shown off what lurks beneath the glass back of Xiaomi's upcoming flagship, too.
Xiaomi launches the Redmi Note 9S: a 9 Pro for more of the world
The Redmi Note 9S has been unveiled in an online event streamed via YouTube and Facebook. This phone is the Malaysian version of the 9 Pro, with nearly the exact same specs, as projected earlier. However, it is also to be released internationally in April 2020.
Samsung overtakes Apple and becomes the world's third-largest mobile chipmaker
Thanks to increased sales in India and the US, Samsung has finally managed to overtake Apple and to become the world's third-largest mobile chipmaker. Last year, the tech giant, headquartered in South Korea, was in control of 14.1 percent of the market, leaving Apple behind by only 1 percent.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S offers similar AnTuTu result to Redmi Note 8 Pro but SD 720G should help avoid Helio G90T's notorious heat issues
A Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S has been tested on the AnTuTu benchmark and has offered up an appropriate mid-range score of 280,529 points. This puts the new smartphone in the same ballpark as the Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro, although the two devices use processors from different companies. The Redmi Note 9S is a rebranded Redmi Note 9 Pro for certain markets.
Huawei P40 Pro: New leak reveals more information on Huawei's upcoming flagship phones
Huawei is set to debut the next iteration in its photography-focused P-series of premium phones later this week, and a new leak has revealed even more on the Huawei P40 and P40 Pro ahead of launch.
The latest wireless charger from Aukey has a fan to keep it cool
The well-known power accessories brand Aukey has launched the Graphite Pro 15W, a wireless charger that has won a 2020 iF Design Award for its futuristic form-factor. It integrates vents, a fan and "aviation-grade aluminum" to keep it cool during use. This device has been released alongside a slimline new power bank.
Sculptor presents its auto-rotating 4K external monitor on Indiegogo
Sculptor Monitor is a start-up that has launched its eponymous new external display on Indiegogo. The company claims that it addresses a number of drawbacks of the average standalone monitor with this new device. They include USB type C ports that only do data or charging, bulky designs and a lack of 4K.
The new Kirin 820 SoC is on par with the Snapdragon 855: new leak
Huawei's high-value brand Honor will launch the 30S soon. This phone is also touted to debut the Kirin 820, a mid-range SoC said to integrate 5G. A Weibo tech blogger has just allegedly compared its Geekbench 4 scores to those of some former flagship chipsets.
Xiaomi Redmi K30 Pro and K30 Pro Zoom Edition variants and prices revealed: Up to 12 GB RAM and 512 GB storage for the latter
The excitement in regard to Xiaomi’s Redmi China launch event is starting to build, and now it appears that the variants and some prices of both the Xiaomi Redmi K30 Pro and Redmi K30 Pro Zoom Edition smartphones have been revealed. The top-end variant of the Xiaomi Redmi K30 Pro Zoom Edition will offer users a massive 12 GB of memory and 512 GB of storage.
Refreshed Xiaomi RedmiBook 14 Ryzen Edition laptop to be launched alongside the Redmi K30 Pro and K30 Pro Zoom smartphones on March 24
It appears Xiaomi has a truly jam-packed event coming up on March 24. The Chinese manufacturer apparently won’t be content with just unveiling the Redmi K30 Pro and Redmi K30 Pro Zoom smartphones. According to a noted leaker, Xiaomi will also be announcing a refresh for the RedmiBook 14 Ryzen Edition laptop with updated specifications.
Operation Kill Exynos: The petition asking Samsung to ditch its Exynos chipsets is gaining serious traction
A few days ago, a discontent smartphone owner created a petition requesting the company to stop using its "inferior" Exynos SoCs. The petition has quickly gained traction, accruing over 11,000 signatures within 48 hours.
Xiaomi surpasses Huawei global sales as COVID-19 and Google Services restrictions take their toll
While Xiaomi has enjoyed strong upward growth over the last few years, they have always sat behind Huawei, the largest Chinese smartphone manufacturer, in international sales rankings. That appears to have changed according to Strategy Analytics.
Xiaomi Mi 9 SE finally receives EU, Global and Russian stable Android 10 updates
Xiaomi has been furnishing its smartphones with Android 10 updates of late. The Mi 9 SE is the latest of the bunch to receive Google's latest OS, with Xiaomi pushing out updates to EU, Global and Russian handsets simultaneously.
Fitbit announces a new free trial of its Premium features to help combat the coronavirus pandemic
Fitbit has thrown many of the normally pay-walled aspects of its ecosystem open to all users as they continue to cope with the ongoing pandemic. This offer comprises 90 days of its Premium package, which includes advanced sleep-tracking options and customized workouts for free. It is open to existing and new users of this platform.
HMD Global offers a new way to get mobile data wherever you are
HMD Global has launched a new product, which is for an Android phone rather than being one. Known as "Connect", it distributes data-only SIMs that operate based on a sort of pay-as-you-go model. The user buys data "packages" to use on such a card, which expire after a set number of days.
Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite and Mi Max M3 finally getting stable global MIUI 11 update based on Android 10
The Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite and the Mi Max 3 global variants are finally receiving the stable Android 10-based MIUI 11 update after having had an initial rollout in China. Both updates weigh-in around 1.8 GB and come with the February security patch. The updates, though stable, are still being seeded only to a few users and will roll out to others if all goes well.
Google is bringing its image processing to extreme budget phones with the new Camera Go app
Camera quality has been a major pain point for owners of Android Go phones, due to the quality of hardware the phones sport. Computational photography is Google's bread and butter, though, and the newly launched Camera Go app is expected to deliver much-improved camera performance to the extreme budget Android Go devices.
Oppo Reno2 Smartphone in Review: Lackluster Camera Performance
With pop-up selfie cam. The Oppo Reno2 promises excellent picture-taking capabilities, long battery life and a lot of performance. Visually, the smartphone is definitely impressive. Our review will show which other qualities the phone can bring to the table.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G, Adreno 618, 6.5", 189 g
Xiaomi offers up questionable solution for a foldable smartphone that takes great selfies in new design patent
Xiaomi seems to have come up with a novel idea for creating a foldable smartphone that could appeal to users who are particularly fond of taking selfies. According to this particular design patent, the Chinese manufacturer has decided that the camera setup part of the device needs to be foldable. This way, a powerful camera system can be used from either side.
Stillborn Essential Phone PH-2, PH-3 renders show gorgeous iPhone-like design
In a public post on his website since locked, former Essential designer Kevin Hoffman has posted renders of two Essential PH-1 sequels that until now have never seen the light of day. The Essential PH-2 and Essential PH-3 provides a tantalizing glimpse of what might have been had Andy Rubin’s company not gone under.
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