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Xiaomi's new flagship may look like this. (Source: Twitter)

The Xiaomi Mi 10 could beat the Samsung Galaxy S20 series to launch

Some new tips concerning Xiaomi's next flagship phone suggest that it could launch before the 2020 Galaxy Unpacked event. That would make it the first Snapdragon 865 device to be announced this year. In addition, there may be a Mi...
Deirdre O Donnell, 09 Jan 2020 21:40
Image via Apple (w/ edits)

Apple scores win in China due to iPhone sales jump in December

iPhone sales in China leapt to 3.18 million units in December, a year-over-year increase of 18.7%. While many analysts are excited about what this could mean for Apple's sales in China, it should be noted that October and November...
Sam Medley, 09 Jan 2020 17:10
Renders based on Galaxy S11/S20 leaks. (Source: @BenGeskin)

Galaxy S20 could ship with 120 Hz display deactivated, Ultra is no 'Ultra' says leaker

Tipster Ice Universe, in a series of now deleted tweets, has suggested that Samsung could drop the 120 Hz display functionality that he only this week tipped was coming to the new Galaxy S20 range. In another since deleted tweet, ...
Sanjiv Sathiah, 09 Jan 2020 10:34
Ossia is at CES 2020 to announce a new product. (Source: Ossia)

CES 2020 | Ossia is ready to bring truly wireless power to the home with its latest Cota product

Ossia has brought its new Cota HOME device to CES this year. It is a residential-grade transmitter for its truly-wireless system in which energy is "beamed" to compatible devices in lieu of cables of any kind. The OEM is confident...
Deirdre O Donnell, 08 Jan 2020 20:08
MediaTek intros new 5G smartphone processors. (Source: MediaTek)

CES 2020 | MediaTek debuts the Dimensity 800 line SoCs for premium mid-range 5G phones

MediaTek has expanded the range of Dimensity processors with the new 800 series. They are 8-core chipsets designed to power phones with up to 4 cameras, 90Hz displays and sub-6GHz 5G. The new 800s also feature "flagship-grade" GPU...
Deirdre O Donnell, 07 Jan 2020 22:58
The Realme X50 5G is the first phone to run Realme UI. (Source: Realme)

The Realme X50 launch also reveals a new customized skin for Android

Realme has unveiled its first 5G phone today (January 7, 2020), as expected. However, the OEM did have more of a surprise to drop on the audience at the X50's launch: it is also the first phone to ship with Realme UI. This is a ne...
Deirdre O Donnell, 07 Jan 2020 14:40
Image via Lenovo

CES 2020 | The Lenovo Yoga 5G is the world's first 5G PC

Lenovo's new Yoga 5G, which the company showed off at CES today, is the world's first 5G PC. The convertible sports Qualcomm's new Snapdragon 8cx platform. Thanks to its nine individual antennas, the Yoga 5G can connect to 5G netw...
Sam Medley, 06 Jan 2020 20:30
Renders of the Galaxy S20 range based on leaked information. (Source: @BenGeskin)

Samsung insider confirms 120 Hz displays for all three Galaxy S20 models

Samsung insider Ice Universe has started to drip feed specifications of the Galaxy S20 series of smartphones set to debut on February 11. A key feature just confirmed is that all of the three flagship models will feature Super AMO...
Sanjiv Sathiah, 06 Jan 2020 11:12
The X30 series may not be the only Vivo 5G phones around. (Source: Android Authority)

A new Snapdragon 765G phone from Vivo shows up on Geekbench

Vivo has already released 5G smartphones; now, it seems they are going for a third. A device called the "vivo V1963A" has appeared on Geekbench. Aspects of its processor match those found in a similar leak that may pertain to the ...
Deirdre O Donnell, 05 Jan 2020 12:10
The Realme X50 is also said to have a side-mounted fingerprint sensor. (Source: GSMArena)

The Realme X50 is now touted to be a 64MP camera phone

The Realme X50 already stands out due to its dual-band 5G status. However, a recent registration with the Chinese telecomms body TENAA may show that it will add quad rear cameras to this spec, the main sensor of which is 64MP. The...
Deirdre O Donnell, 04 Jan 2020 17:42
Samsung is bullish about its prospects in a rapidly expanding 2020 5G market. (Source: Samsung)

Samsung expects 2020 to be a breakout year for 5G smartphones

Samsung is bullish about the 5G smartphone market in 2020 quoting figures from Counterpoint Research to support its view. According to forecasts the market for 5G smartphones is expected to undergo substantial growth and will acco...
Sanjiv Sathiah, 03 Jan 2020 13:13
The Galaxy Tab S6 is officially getting a 5G variant in Q1 2020. (Source: Samsung)

The first 5G tablet to hit market is coming from Samsung in Q1 2020

We knew Samsung was working on a 5G variant of its current flagship tablet, the Galaxy Tab S6 but we didn’t know when it was coming. Samsung has now cleared things up at least a little by announcing it will hit the market in Q1 20...
Sanjiv Sathiah, 03 Jan 2020 12:40
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
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
Let's hope Samsung develops a true successor to the original Fold, despite its original launch setback. (Source: Notebookcheck)

Opinion: Foldable makers should be applauded for taking a risk, not torn down

It has been surprising to read a number of major tech blogs bashing the Galaxy Fold and foldable devices in general. The danger is, however, that such criticism isn't likely to go unnoticed with the risk that smartphone makers may shy away from the category. Even if some of the criticism is fair, let's hope it doesn't scare OEM's from taking a risk on releasing potentially game changing devices.
Sanjiv Sathiah, 30 Dec 2019 08:06
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
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
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 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
Is this what the iPhone 12 will look like? (Image source: Macotakara)

Supposed iPhone 12 case design mockup spotted on Alibaba

Japanese publication Macotakara got their hands on what is allegedly an iPhone 12 case mockup. The design appears to conform closely to predictions that analyst Ming Chi-Kuo made earlier, including an iPhone 4-like edge design.
Arjun Krishna Lal, 26 Dec 2019 20:18
The streaming giant posted remarkable decadal returns (Image source: Netflix)

"Best-performing stock of the decade": Netflix posts 4000 percent decadal returns

Netflix’s stock delivered over 4000 percent in decadal returns, making it the “best-performing stock of the decade.” But, as competition heats up in the streaming video market, questions are raised about just how viable Netflix’s ...
Arjun Krishna Lal, 26 Dec 2019 19:39
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 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
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
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
OPPO believes the 5G era has begun in earnest. (Source: EE)

50 carriers worldwide have 5G services by now

50 carriers in 27 different locations had set up 5G networks by October 2019, whereas over 300 others in about 109 additional markets may be preparing to do so. This is in accordance with some of the latest research on 5G deployme...
Deirdre O Donnell, 22 Dec 2019 19:08
Image via Typhoon Studios

Google acquires indie game developer Typhoon to bolster Stadia

Google announced yesterday that it has acquired Typhoon, an independent game developer. Typhoon's first game, Journey to the Savage Planet, is due out January 28, 2020. While Google has not given much detail surrounding the acquis...
Sam Medley, 21 Dec 2019 05:29
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
The Mate Xs is debuted on stage. (Source: XDA)

Huawei Mate Xs: a refreshed foldable destined for an upgraded hinge, screen and MWC 2020

Huawei's CEO, Yu Chengdong, has revealed that the upcoming Mate Xs device will have a more robust display compared to the original foldable phone. It is also slated to have a new hinge with an improved design. This Kirin 990 devic...
Deirdre O Donnell, 20 Dec 2019 16:37
The Vivo X30 series. (Source: GSMArena)

The Vivo X30 and X30 Pro are now up for pre-order

Vivo has launched the X30 series, its first pair of smartphones to come with dual-mode 5G as standard. Its unveiling has confirmed a slew of rumors and leaks, including that the Pro variant has quad rear cameras containing a 64MP ...
Deirdre O Donnell, 19 Dec 2019 20:41
An up-to-date OnePlus 8 render. (Source: OnLeaks/CashKaro)

The OnePlus 8 Pro's latest leak points to a 120Hz display and 50W charging

OnePlus' next upcoming series of smartphones has been subject to rumors that suggest it will have specs such as the Snapdragon 865 SoC, 5G and LPDDR5 RAM. Now, it is linked to a next-gen charging standard apparently called "Super ...
Deirdre O Donnell, 19 Dec 2019 20:02
Image via PlayGiga

Facebook continues its gaming quest with acquisition of PlayGiga

Facebook announced today that it has acquired cloud gaming startup PlayGiga. The startup, which is based in Madrid, has experience working with telecoms to build gaming-as-a-service platforms that rely on 5G networks. This is yet ...
Sam Medley, 19 Dec 2019 15:54
OPPO's Reno3 reservations page. (Source: OPPO)

OPPO Reno3 series: new leak reveals up to 12GB of RAM, FHD+ screens and performance details

The OPPO Reno3 and 3 Pro have shown up as a set of results on the Master Lu benchmark. They show that the Snapdragon 765G may be slightly better than the MediaTek Dimensity 1000L SoC. In addition, it appears the Reno3 has a 12GB R...
Deirdre O Donnell, 18 Dec 2019 22:06
The ZTE Axon 10s Pro. (Source: ZTE)

ZTE's Axon 10s Pro is a Snapdragon 865 phone with 5G and Wi-Fi 6

ZTE has unveiled the Axon 10s Pro, a new version of its flagship with an updated processor, Wi-Fi standard and connectivity level. It supports dual-mode 5G, thanks to its X55 modem connected to its next-gen premium SoC. The 10s Pr...
Deirdre O Donnell, 16 Dec 2019 21:05
A render for the OnePlus 8. (Source: Android Authority)

OnePlus 8: new leak paints a picture of a real crowd-pleaser

OnePlus may launch the 8-series of phones in 2020. A new leak suggests that the OEM is covering nearly every base possible with at least 1 of its variants. They include the Snapdragon 865, wireless charging, an IP rating, the Sony...
Deirdre O Donnell, 16 Dec 2019 16:27
Ice Universe has given us a little sneak peak of the Galaxy S11+ camera array. (Source: @universeice)

Leakster Ice Universe offers sneak peak at the Galaxy S11 camera array

Noted Samsung insider Ice Universe is back at it again leaking a sneak peak at what he expects the rear camera array on the Galaxy S11 and S11+ to look like. However, the leakster isn’t yet sure how the expected flash and ToF sens...
Sanjiv Sathiah, 16 Dec 2019 06:14
AT&T has launched its 5G service. (Source: AT&T)

AT&T rolls out 5G (for real) to its first 10 US cities

AT&T has announced that its 5G service is now live in 10 different American cities, Los Angeles and New York included. In fact, it claims to have 2 (authentic) flavors of this connectivity: 5G and 5G+, which are based on low-band ...
Deirdre O Donnell, 15 Dec 2019 20:26
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 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
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
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 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 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
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 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

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