Smartphone

The OnePlus 6T is popular with former Samsung Galaxy owners according to a new report. (Source: OnePlus)

Most Pixel 3 or OnePlus 6T switchers previously owned a Galaxy

A new study from Counterpoint Research has shed a little light on Samsung’s smartphone sales woes. Although still the number one smartphone maker in the world, its profits have taken a big hit with lower sales of its premium devices. Now we know where some of these customers are heading.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 12 Apr 2019 11:02

The Xiaomi foldable teased in a recent video could end up being the Mi Mix 4. (Source: Mothership)

Xiaomi Mi Mix 4 leak: foldable smartphone, 60 MP camera

Alleged details of a Xiaomi Mi Mix 4 smartphone have been shared on Twitter. According to a screenshot that was apparently taken from the online payment platform Alipay, the Mi Mix 4 will be a foldable device that features a 60 MP camera. The series is known for its innovation: The Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 smartphone has a slider form factor.

Daniel R Deakin, 12 Apr 2019 05:20

Disney+ may or may not disrupt major players such as Netflix later this year. (Source: Disney)

More details on new Disney+ streaming service to be made available soon

The new Disney+ streaming service will entail a mixture of old and new shows from all of the studios under its umbrella. This, therefore, includes Lucasfilm, 21st Century Fox, Pixar and Marvel. Therefore, Netflix may indeed forfeit several lucrative series-length titles as Disney parts company with it in 2019. This year should also see much more granular detail on what this new subscription has to offer.

Deirdre O Donnell, 11 Apr 2019 18:55

Swisscom is now offering 5G connectivity in its home country. (Source: Swisscom)

Swisscom and Qualcomm are first to a consumer-grade 5G service in Europe

Qualcomm and Swisscom have announced the implementation of Europe's first commercial 5G service. These telecommunication and technology corporations had set up a partnership to deliver this next-generation mobile data standard in Switzerland. This will also now enable other firms who operate in the same country to offer 5G products and hardware.

Deirdre O Donnell, 11 Apr 2019 18:01

The 10X Zoom variant of the OPPO Reno has gone to AnTuTu. (Source: OPPO)

AnTuTu releases its first score for the OPPO Reno 10X Zoom Edition

AnTuTu has taken to Weibo to present the first benchmark score derived from the newly-released OPPO Reno line. It is associated with the '10X Zoom' variant, which has a Snapdragon 855 processor and 6GB of RAM. This alleged super-camera-phone has returned a result of 369254, which is just about what is expected of its flagship SoC.

Deirdre O Donnell, 11 Apr 2019 17:17

The Huawei Y5 2019 will run Android Pie in the guise of EMUI 9. (Image source: XDA)

Details about upcoming Huawei smartphone surface on the Google Play Developer Console

The Huawei Y5 2019 will feature a 720p display with a teardrop-shaped notch along with a MediaTek MT6761 SoC and 2 GB RAM. The device comes from the same source that previously confirmed the likes of the Razer Phone 2.

Alex Alderson, 11 Apr 2019 16:19

That's an unusually large sensor. (Source: DroidShout)

The Lenovo Z6 Pro confirmed for an April 23 launch - Snapdragon 855 and a massive 100 MP camera?

Lenovo has confirmed that its next flagship phone, the Z6 Pro, will be launched in China on April 23. Much remains to be known about the device but it will feature a Snapdragon 855 and, perhaps, a massive 100 MP camera.

Ricci Rox, 11 Apr 2019 16:11

The Pixel 3as may come with headphone jacks. (Source: Twitter)

New Pixel 3a and 3a XL case renders appear to confirm 3.5mm jack and other features

The Pixel 3a and 3a XL are reportedly set for release at the next Google I/O event. They may be cheaper versions of the original 3 line, although they may retain advantages such as timely Android updates. A newly-leaked set of case renders for the 2 phones appear to show that they will also have headphone jacks.

Deirdre O Donnell, 11 Apr 2019 15:58

The Sharp foldable prototype in action. (Source: YouTube)

Sharp teases its own foldable phone prototype

Sharp has thrown its hat into the foldable-device ring by displaying its own device built around a flexible OLED panel. This screen will apparently measure 6.18-inches and have a 1440 x 3040 resolution when part of a finished product. Interestingly, it takes a clamshell form-factor and folding action, which is also associated with no companies besides Motorola at this point.

Deirdre O Donnell, 11 Apr 2019 15:10

OPPO Reno 10x Zoom Edition is the company's first true flagship. (Source: GSMArena)

OPPO Reno now official with Snapdragon 855, 10x hybrid zoom, and shark fin pop-up selfie camera

OPPO has finally unveiled the new Reno line of smartphones at an event in China. The Reno lineup has two editions — a mid-range Reno and a flagship Reno 10x Zoom Edition. Both phones feature a shark fin-styled pop-up selfie camera and a 48 MP primary shooter. The Reno 10x Zoom Edition features an additional 10x optical zoom lens and is powered by the Snapdragon 855. The phones are set for a global unveil on April 24 in Zurich.

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 11 Apr 2019 07:49

Android Pie is now rolling out to the ZenFone Max M2. (Source: Asus)

Android Pie update now rolling out to Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1 and ZenFone Max M2

Asus has released the Android 9 Pie update to users of the ZenFone Max Pro M1 and the Max M2 as promised. The update is being seeded in batches and might take some time before the device shows the update notification. Android Pie update for the Max Pro M2 is expected to arrive before April 15.

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 11 Apr 2019 06:46

The Honor 20i is rumored to be the Chinese-only version of the international Honor 20 Lite mid-range phone. (Source: VMall)

Honor 20i gets leaked official images

The first member of the Honor 20 lineup is scheduled to be launched on April 17. Huawei only teased the waterdrop notch with a 32 MP selfie cam, but, thanks to an early leak from VMall, we now get to see the mate 20i from almost every angle. Rumors have it that the Mate 20i is the China-exclusive version of the international Mate 20 Lite leaked a few days ago.

Bogdan Solca, 10 Apr 2019 21:19

The action-cam market is said to grow steadily over the next few years. (Source: MEC.ca)

Action-cam market set to be worth US$10.25 billion by 2026

The action camera market is projected to be worth over $10 billion in 7 years. It has been found to be made up of the popular brands in this space, such as GoPro, Sony, Olympus, Garmin and others. This market is reportedly driven by increasing levels of disposable income and interest in relevant outdoor pursuits.

Deirdre O Donnell, 10 Apr 2019 20:40

Samsung Galaxy A20e now official

Without much fanfare, Samsung Galaxy A20e was unveiled today as well, but not during the big Galaxy A launch event. This compact variant of the Galaxy A20, which features a 5.8-inch HD+ Infinity V display, has been silently introduced by Samsung Poland. However, there is no information regarding its availability yet.

Codrut Nistor, 10 Apr 2019 20:15

India is now one of YouTube's biggest markets. (Source: Rotor Videos)

YouTube calculates that it has 265 million active users in India, expects this to roughly double by 2020

YouTube has amassed a 265 million-stong user based in the Indian market. Speaking at a recent Google conference, the service's CEO, Susan Wojcicki, projected that this number would grow further to 500 million by next year. The executive attributed this to the availability of 4G in this country.

Deirdre O Donnell, 10 Apr 2019 19:11

The new Canon EOS Rebel SL3. (Source: Canon)

Canon updates its EOS Rebel compact DSLR camera line with APS-C, an LCD touchscreen and 4K

Canon has launched the EOS Rebel SL3, the latest in this line of compact DLSRs. This model is capable of 4K reconding, a first for the EOS Rebel series. It does so with its 24.1 megapixel (MP) APS-C sensor, which is compatible with EF and EF-S lenses. The EOS Rebel is capable of various autofocus settings, and has a completely adjustable LCD touchscreen.

Deirdre O Donnell, 10 Apr 2019 18:37

Live video of the Redmi flagship leaks - Three rear cameras, Snapdragon 855, and a distasteful punch-hole

A live video showcasing what is said to be the upcoming Redmi flagship has surfaced. The device has been touted to be powered by a Snapdragon 855, and the video shows it sporting a triple rear camera setup, and a terribly distasteful camera punch-hole in its display.

Ricci Rox, 10 Apr 2019 18:00

AT&T brings 5G mobile connectivity to seven more cities, brings total to 19 in the US

AT&T now provides 5G mobile coverage in no less than 19 US cities

With the addition of parts of Austin, Los Angeles, Nashville, Orlando, San Diego, San Francisco, and San Jose, AT&T is now the only US carrier to provide 5G mobile coverage in 19 cities in the US. Last month, AT&T became the first US carrier to surpass 1 Gigabit mobile speeds on a live 5G connection.

Codrut Nistor, 10 Apr 2019 18:00

The Samsung Galaxy Note 9 may have a number of different successors. (Source: ETNews)

Samsung Galaxy Note 10 now rumored to come in 4 different variants

Earlier, it had been speculated that the update to the Galaxy Note series to be released later in 2019 would feature more than 1 version. Now, a Korean news agency claims that its sources have increased this potential number to 4. Samsung may be planning this deviation from the norm in order to accomodate the 5G-flagship trend that has already taken hold this year.

Deirdre O Donnell, 10 Apr 2019 17:57

The Samsung Galaxy A70. (Source: Samsung)

The Samsung Galaxy A70 is now official: Triple rear cameras, 4500 mAh battery, 32 MP selfie shooter

Samsung has launched yet another Galaxy A device at an event today. The Galaxy A70 features a big 6.7-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED display, three rear cameras, a powerful SoC, and a 4500 mAh battery with Samsung's new 25 W charging technology keeping things snappy.

Ricci Rox, 10 Apr 2019 16:12

Renders of the Pixel 3a. (Source: OnLeaks)

The Google Pixel 3a and 3a XL may be quite a bit cheaper than expected

Google is currently testing its next devices, the Pixel 3a and 3a XL, in India. Interestingly, the two devices have import valuations that are less than what one would expect, which is, perhaps, a sign that they could sell for cheaper than most have claimed.

Ricci Rox, 10 Apr 2019 15:23

Samsung Galaxy A80 color choices (Source: Samsung Global Newsroom)

Samsung Galaxy A80 now official with rotating camera and notchless display

The Galaxy A80 is a handset that was created by Samsung "for the way people are engaging in the Era of Live" and features the brand's first rotating smartphone camera that also allowed the use of a notchless 6.7-inch Super AMOLED Infinity Display. Available in gold, white, and black, the Galaxy A80 should hit the market soon.

Codrut Nistor, 10 Apr 2019 15:05

Leaked OnePlus 7 Pro hands-on pictures confirm Snapdragon 855, 48 MP camera, and more

New images of what is alleged to be the OnePlus 7 Pro have surfaced online. These images indicate a triple camera setup and the likelihood of a pop-up selfie camera alongside other flagship-grade features. The smartphone is expected to be announced in May alongside a new OnePlus 7 Pro 5G variant.

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 10 Apr 2019 13:59

The first purported live photo of the Samsung Galaxy A90. (Source: Indiashopps)

Galaxy A90 leaks out in live photo ahead of launch

The Samsung Galaxy A90 has leaked out in a live photo for the first ahead of its impending official launch. The photo shows that leaks and renders to date have been pretty accurate, but there are notable differences.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 10 Apr 2019 12:39

The Realme 3 is the company's newest device. (SmartPrix)

Realme has sold six million smartphones already

Realme released its first device just under a year ago as a means for OPPO to sell cheaper devices towards a younger demographic. Since then, the company has sold six million smartphone units and is celebrating that milestone with a number of discounts.

Ricci Rox, 10 Apr 2019 11:22

Samsung Galaxy Fold handset (Source: Samsung)

Samsung begins mass production of the foldable OLED panels for the Galaxy Fold

It is official: Samsung Display has begun to mass produce the foldable OLED panels for the high-end Galaxy Fold device. Samsung's Galaxy Fold is set to hit the market globally on April 26, but the 5G version is expected to hit South Korea in May — and the rest of the world at a later time, of course.

Codrut Nistor, 10 Apr 2019 09:50

The "OnePlus 6T :( Edition". (Source: Twitter)

Windows 10 reportedly up and running on a developer's OnePlus 6T

Remember the Pixel 3 XL that surfaced on Twitter while booting Windows? Well, its owner is back and has turned the same skills on the OnePlus 6T. The phone reportedly booted the OS, then proceeded to successfully run it and start a number of apps, including a game.

Deirdre O Donnell, 09 Apr 2019 19:50

There may be an official version of WhatsApp for iPad soon. (Source: Techpluto)

WhatsApp may be preparing a version of its app for iPad

WhatsApp has nearly always been available on iOS, but not on iPads. However, as these tablets come with SIM-enabled variants, some users would probably like the option. The app's developers may now be working on a new beta that is optimized for these Apple slates.

Deirdre O Donnell, 09 Apr 2019 19:15

Peel Smart Remote app has been secretly uploading user camera pictures to an unknown server

Android owners with app version 10.7.3.3 or older may want to update to the latest version whenever possible which addresses the breach. The actual developers, however, appear to be putting in no effort whatsoever to warn any of its users about the invasion of privacy.

Allen Ngo, 09 Apr 2019 19:07

Huawei has said it will sell 5G modems to Apple. (Source: VOIP.review)

Apple may have a new prospect for 5G modems: Huawei

Apple may be obliged to delay its adoption of 5G until 2020 at the earliest. This is due to its ongoing feud with Qualcomm, who, as it is claimed, will not sell the necessary hardware to the Cupertino company. More recently, Huawei has said it may sell its own modems to Apple.

Deirdre O Donnell, 09 Apr 2019 18:41

Nubia Alpha flexible wrist-phone to hit the market April 10 2019

Flexible wrist-phone Nubia Alpha goes on sale tomorrow

Introduced to the world at the MWC trade show back in February, the Nubia Alpha "wearable phone" will go on sale tomorrow. This smart wearable is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 2100 chipset and runs a custom Android build. Sadly, it looks like only China will get it this week and the rest of the world will have to wait.

Codrut Nistor, 09 Apr 2019 17:32

Samsung Galaxy A80 (SM-A805F) listing (Source: Geekbench Browser)

Samsung Galaxy A80 benchmarks surface online

The SM-A805F model of the upcoming Samsung Galaxy A80 has surfaced on Geekbench with 8 GB of memory, the yet-to-be-unveiled Qualcomm Snapdragon 6150 processor, and Android 9.0 Pie-based software. The rest should be unveiled tomorrow at the special event that Samsung will stream for everyone.

Codrut Nistor, 09 Apr 2019 15:57

The RED Hydrogen One titanium variant is now shipping five months after the aluminum model. (Source: RED)

Titanium Red Hydrogen One finally shipping after months long delays

RED has finally released its long in gestation Hydrogen One smartphone finished in titanium. As you might expect for a device made out of this more exotic material, and from a company not known for selling cheap products, it costs a bomb.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 09 Apr 2019 12:20

The original Asus ROG Phone will get a successor in Q3 2019

Asus ROG Phone successor to launch in third quarter

The second iteration of the ROG Phone by Asus will come out in the third quarter of the year with the support of Chinese game publisher Tencent. Its specs are expected to include the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 processor, multiple memory/storage combinations, as well as a premium build that would integrate an advanced cooling solution.

Codrut Nistor, 08 Apr 2019 22:01

Samsung Galaxy J6 Android smartphone, Samsung discontinues the Galaxy J series

Samsung confirms: Galaxy J is now Galaxy A

If the (usually overpriced) Galaxy J series had any fans, they will definitely love the Galaxy A lineup because Samsung has just confirmed that "Galaxy J is now Galaxy A" in a YouTube video. The existing Samsung Galaxy A10, A20, A30, A50 and A70 will be joined by a few new models on April 10.

Codrut Nistor, 08 Apr 2019 20:46

MIT has reportedly "severed ties" with Huawei and ZTE

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) vice-president of research Maria Zuber has stated that the university will discontinue its new and existing partnerships with the OEMs ZTE and Huawei. This decision is reportedly connected to suspicions that the two companies have violated US sanctions.

Deirdre O Donnell, 08 Apr 2019 19:49

HTC Sense Home Launcher is no more. (Source: YouTube)

HTC has discontinued 9 of its own Android apps in the last 3 months

HTC is widely regarded as a smartphone OEM on the ropes. Now, AppBrain's data on the company has shown that it has taken 9 of its apps, including its in-house Sense launcher, off Google's Play Store between February and April 2019. This could be a bad sign, but may also mean that the company is simply re-designing or re-assigning them.

Deirdre O Donnell, 08 Apr 2019 19:28

The Nokia X71 is now on sale in China

Nokia's new punch-hole camera phone, the X71, has been launched in China today (April 8, 2019). This device is a variant of the 7 Plus, but with a triple rear camera set-up. It is available in 6/64GB or 6/128GB configurations.

Deirdre O Donnell, 08 Apr 2019 18:56

LG foldable phone concept, foldable market forecast by Gartner predicts hitting 30 million by 2023

Gartner: Foldable handsets to grab 5 percent of the high-end smartphone market by 2023

Although the foldable touchscreen display — and same can be said about the foldable handset concept as a whole — might need a few years to reach the mid-range area of the market, Gartner estimates that foldables will go up to reach 5 percent — or 30 million units — of the high-end smartphone market by 2023.

Codrut Nistor, 08 Apr 2019 18:17

The Honor 20 Pro could share a lot of hardware with the P20 Pro. (Source: CNET)

Details of the Honor 20 and Honor 20 Pro surface - 48 MP Sony IMX586, 40 MP Sony IMX600, OLED, in-display sensor

Huawei's sub-brand, Honor, is set to release yet another premium device in the coming months. In fact, if rumors are to be believed, the company could actually release a pair of flagships—the Honor 20 and Honor 20 Pro—that promise to deliver excellent camera performance at sub-premium price points.

Ricci Rox, 08 Apr 2019 14:55

Renders of the purported Galaxy A90. (Source: WaqarKhanHD)

More details of the purported Galaxy A90 surface - Slider mechanism, triple rear cameras

Samsung could be set to unveil its next sub-premium device in the coming months. The Galaxy A90 is expected to feature a sliding mechanism that allows its triple camera setup to also be used for selfies.

Ricci Rox, 08 Apr 2019 14:45

A cut-away diagram of an EUV machine. (Source: IEEE Spectrum)

TSMC will fire on all 7nm-making cylinders by the next half of 2019: new report

According to a new report by DigiTimes, the uptake of 7nm chips from TSMC was at its lowest 2019 ebb in the first quarter of this year (1Q2019). However, the company expects its orders to push its relevant processes to their full capacity in 3Q2019. The firm has also started using the improved EUV method for the production of 7nm dies.

Deirdre O Donnell, 07 Apr 2019 23:10

The Huawei SuperCharge 12000 is unveiled on stage. (Source: Huawei)

Huawei's new 40-watt, 12000mAh power bank set for April 11 release

Huawei is set to release its latest power bank for sale for the first time in China. This will take place in the coming week (on April 11, 2019). The OEM alleges that this power bank is compatible with devices that can charge at 40 watts. This includes the P30 line of smartphones, as well as some Matebooks.

Deirdre O Donnell, 07 Apr 2019 19:09

The OPPO Find X's pop-up cameras are probably the most attractive examples around. (Source: GearBest)

Redmi executive reportedly shoots down idea of pop-up cameras for the brand

Front-facing cameras that are hidden inside the body of a phone, and can deploy at need, are gaining steam in 2019. They leave the display in question with an improved body-to-screen ratio, but also require extra moving parts. Redmi's general manager has reportedly rubbished speculation that this brand may adopt 'pop-up camera' technology.

Deirdre O Donnell, 07 Apr 2019 18:44