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Teh Redmi Note 8 line is now linked to MediaTek Helio G-series processors. (Source: MySmartPrice)

Redmi Note 8 series' colors and SKUs allegedly disclosed prior to launch

The Redmi Note 8 and 8 Pro will be released in China soon. A tech blog claims to have a document detailing the choices of colors and storage options available to either variant. It asserts that the Note 8 will start at 4GB of RAM,...

Deirdre O Donnell, 22 Aug 2019 23:11

The UMIDIGI X is now official. (Source: UMIDIGI)

Sales of UMIDIGI's "in-screen fingerprint value king" will go live on August 26th

The UMIDIGI X, a phone that its OEM clearly believes offers the feature of an in-display fingerprint scanner in an exceptionally cost-effective way, is now live on AliExpress. However, the phone cannot be actually ordered until Au...

Deirdre O Donnell, 22 Aug 2019 18:44

Xiaomi will likely release a 5G variant of the Mi Mix 4 too. (Image source: MyDrivers)

Formidable full specifications for the Xiaomi Mi Mix 4 leaked

A new leak of the alleged full specifications for the upcoming Xiaomi Mi Mix 4 flagship smartphone has revealed that the device should pack quite a punch and delight fans of the Chinese manufacturer. Not only should there be a Qua...

Daniel R Deakin, 22 Aug 2019 14:12

The Realme 5 really does undercut the Mi A3 in India

The Realme 5 series has been released in India, and has been followed closely by the Xiaomi Mi A3 in the same market. It turns out that the Mi A3 and the base model from the new line does indeed have the same processor, although t...

Deirdre O Donnell, 21 Aug 2019 19:09

New Nokia 7.2 renders showing a potential case for the device. (Source: NokiaPowerUser)

Nokia's "Daredevil" leaks connected to the 7.2 name for the first time

A phone that looks much the same as those in leaks and renders connected to a smartphone codenamed "daredevil" has popped up again in a tweet posted by a Zeiss employee. This individual calls it the Nokia 7,2, indicating that it i...

Deirdre O Donnell, 21 Aug 2019 18:03

A recent leak purporting to show the Redmi Note 8. (Source: XDA)

The 64MP Redmi Note 8 series - and the brand's first 4K TV - will launch soon

Redmi has packed a number of exciting details in its latest official announcement. Firstly, it has confirmed that its promised 64MP camera will debut in the Redmi Note 8 Pro. It will be released alongside the base Note 8 at an eve...

Deirdre O Donnell, 21 Aug 2019 17:21

The new Oppo Reno2 will feature Ultra Dark and Ultra Steady Video modes powered by AI algorithms. (Source: Oppo)

Oppo Reno2 full specs get leaked on TENAA

Design-wise, the upcoming Reno2 mid-ranger from Oppo appears to be very similar to its predecessor. The specs, however, got quite a few upgrades. The screen is slightly bigger with a 6.55-inch diagonal and 2,400 x 1,080 resolution...

Bogdan Solca, 21 Aug 2019 16:50

A fresh render for the 'new' Motorola Razr. (Source: Yanko Design)

Motorola's foldable phone is now rumored to cost €1500 (US$1665) when it reaches Europe

A new leak on the subject of Motorola's upcoming foldable phone states that it will have a launch event in the US prior to one in Europe. It is also thought to cost US$1500, which will translate to the same amount in Euros. A new ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 20 Aug 2019 19:45

This may be an official Nex 3 leak, but that is not the whole story. (Source: Weibo)

Vivo's Nex 3 "waterfall" display is shown in real-life teaser

The OEM Vivo recently released a teaser in which it hinted that its upcoming flagship, the Nex 3, would have a state-of-the-art waterfall display. Now, the product line's manager, Li Xiang, has revealed a photo of a phone in which...

Deirdre O Donnell, 20 Aug 2019 18:47

The GST Gemini is basically a combo of two tablets that attach magnetically one to another. (Source: GST)

GST crowdfunds Gemini dual-touchscreen notebook

The GST Gemini is currently in production and is scheduled to ship into Indiegogo backers in March 2020. There are regular, as well as Pro versions with 13 and 15-inch sizes. The regular versions are powered by Intel's Core i5-835...

Bogdan Solca, 20 Aug 2019 14:49

Huawei is also looking to refine the "Falcon hinge" for the November Mate X models. (Source: Neowin)

Delayed Huawei Mate X primed for Kirin 990 SoC upgrade and P30 camera setup

Initially announced to be a Kirin 980 device, the Mate X, which got delayed once again, is said to be getting an upgrade to the unannounced Kirin 990 SoC. Besides a new ARM Cortex-A77 core cluster, the new SoC will also integrate ...

Bogdan Solca, 20 Aug 2019 14:29

The new Redmi phone on TENAA's website. (Source: TENAA)

Possible Redmi 7 successor appears on TENAA and in real-life images

A device with Redmi branding and the model number M1908C3IC has been certified by the Chinese telecomms authority TENAA. It is believed that this device will be called the 8 on launch. It has dual cameras and 3 RAM SKUs.

Deirdre O Donnell, 19 Aug 2019 23:05

Xiaomi's Mi A3 listings on Amazon India. (Source: Amazon)

Xiaomi Mi A3 to launch in India on August 21, may start at about US$210

Xiaomi has announced that it will launch the Mi A3 as India's next Android One device on August 21, 2019. However, Amazon may have spoiled its reveal by publishing listings for its SKUs ahead of time. They show that these phones w...

Deirdre O Donnell, 19 Aug 2019 20:04

The alleged Weibo post in question. (Source: GizmoChina)

A Redmi executive may have leaked a new phone by going on social media with it

Lu Weibing, Redmi's general manager, has reportedly teased the brand's upcoming Note 8 by using it in the creation of a message about it on Weibo. The device tag for this post is allegedly "Note8Android". Its actual content is mad...

Deirdre O Donnell, 18 Aug 2019 18:50

The Huawei Y9s. (Source: Android Enterprise)

Huawei Y9s with possible pop-up camera leaks out

It seems Huawei will release an alternative version of one of its 2019 mid-range phone soon. This device, the Y9s, has appeared on the Android Enterprise database. Its new product image shows a completely edge-to-edge screen, as o...

Deirdre O Donnell, 18 Aug 2019 17:01

The Motorola One Action is now official. (Source: Motorola)

Motorola One Action launches with groundbreaking rotated wide-angle camera sensor

The Motorola One Action has finally been unveiled. Like most of its siblings, it has a 21:9 screen and mid-range specs. However, it sets itself apart with its "industry first" wide-angle rear camera, which allows for the capture o...

Deirdre O Donnell, 17 Aug 2019 18:22

The Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 scored a very good 89% in our review. (Image source: MobyGeek)

Xiaomi Mi Mix 4 could be released in September

A new tweet from a well-known tech tipster has stated that Xiaomi could be planning on launching the anticipated Mi Mix 4 flagship smartphone next month. There have been plenty of rumors about the device flying around lately, and ...

Daniel R Deakin, 17 Aug 2019 16:12

One of Huawei's newly certified devices may be the Mate 30. (Source: Trusted Reviews)

Honor and Huawei get new TVs approved, along with many more Bluetooth products

Huawei and its sub-brand Honor has attracted attention recently as it has sent what seems to be a whole generation of new smartphones, tablets and assorted wireless accessories to the Bluetooth SIG for certification simultaneously...

Deirdre O Donnell, 17 Aug 2019 13:51

The Realme 5 Pro is an increasingly interesting prospect for late 2019. (Source: Flipkart)

Geekbench scores hint at Snapdragon 710 and 8GB RAM for the Realme 5 Pro

Realme's 5 Pro has just been confirmed by Flipkart as an upcoming release in August 2019. A model number that may conform to this phone has surfaced on Geekbench. It shows that it is powered by the octa-core Snapdragon 710 SoC and...

Deirdre O Donnell, 17 Aug 2019 13:09

A leaked promo arrangement for the Motorola One Pro. (Source: Evan Blass via Twitter)

The next Motorola One phone may be the Zoom...or the Pro...or both

Motorola is now linked to a new phone called the One Zoom. The latter part of this name may stem from its quad cameras with a 48MP main sensor. Prominent leakers also assert that it will have a light-up logo on the back, and may o...

Deirdre O Donnell, 16 Aug 2019 22:51

The OPPO Reno2 has a release date. (Source: 91Mobiles)

2nd-generation OPPO Reno to be released in India soon

OPPO has sent press invites out to Indian outlets to the launch of its Reno 2. This phone will apparently double its hybrid zoom compared to its predecessor. However, it will retain the shark-fin-style pop-up camera from earlier t...

Deirdre O Donnell, 16 Aug 2019 20:25

Native 2FA is now available on some Xiaomi devices. (Source: Bleeping Computer)

MIUI introduces 2-factor authentication for Xiaomi user accounts

For the first time in its history, the Xiaomi custom MIUI Android skin has implemented 2-factor authentication (or 2FA) for this OEM's software ecosystem. So far, it works to send notifications to all devices connected to a single...

Deirdre O Donnell, 16 Aug 2019 19:17

The Realme 5's official teaser. (Source: Flipkart)

Realme 5 series to debut in India on August 20, 2019

The Realme 5 is now official. Flipkart is now promoting this phone as the first in its price-bracket to rock quad rear cameras and a 5000mAh battery. Furthermore, it will be launched alongside a Pro variant, which has the same num...

Deirdre O Donnell, 16 Aug 2019 18:05

Alleged Huawei Mate 30 Pro in the wild (Source: Weibo)

The Huawei Mate 30 Pro apparently spotted in the wild

If the device that has just been spotted live turns out to be the upcoming Mate 30 Pro, some of the rumors that we heard so far were spot-on. The device sighted in the subway seems to feature a waterfall screen and a square or rou...

Codrut Nistor, 16 Aug 2019 12:17

OnePlus will make another 5G phone soon. (Source: Digital Trends)

OnePlus executive confirms plans for 2nd 5G phone

OnePlus released its first 5G phone, a variant of the 7 Pro flagship, earlier this year. Now, the company's CEO, Pete Lau, has told the Financial Times that it intends to put a 2nd one into production. This may be connected to spe...

Deirdre O Donnell, 15 Aug 2019 20:21

These products also include new Huawei or Honor speakers. (Source: Huawei)

Huawei and Honor certify a bumper crop of new devices and accessories

Huawei and Honor have gone to the Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) to register an impressive number of new wireless products. These certifications, which have all been granted today (August 15, 2019) cover obvious candidates...

Deirdre O Donnell, 15 Aug 2019 19:08

The Snapdragon 665 may feature in a new Realme phone soon. (Source: Qualcomm)

The upcoming Realme 5 may be a Xiaomi Mi A3-beater

Realme is now connected to the launch of a new phone, provisionally called the RMX1911 - although it may be named the 5 on release. Geekbench scores with this model number show that it has 4GB of RAM and the same SoC as the Xiaomi...

Deirdre O Donnell, 15 Aug 2019 17:52

Pushing the Mate X launch to November would allow Samsung to become the first company to market a foldable smartphone in September. (Source: T3)

Huawei Mate X foldable launch pushed to November, successor model may get more screens

Initially scheduled to release around the same time as the Galaxy Fold in May, the Mate X had to be rescheduled for a later date as Huawei started to face severe problems with the U.S. bans. Even though September was supposed to b...

Bogdan Solca, 15 Aug 2019 16:02

EMUI 10 will start appearing in beta form next month. (Image source: Huawei)

Huawei sets out the first ten devices to receive EMUI 10

It has been less than a week since Huawei announced EMUI 10, its customised version of Android Q. However, it has already laid out its early rollout plans with some Honor smartphones on the horizon too.

Alex Alderson, 14 Aug 2019 23:11

The iQOO Pro 5G may be the next Snapdragon 855 Plus phone. (Source: iQOO)

iQOO Pro 5G goes to Geekbench, rivals ROG Phone II's score

A phone called the Vivo V1916A has appeared on the Geekbench database. This model number has been linked to the upcoming iQOO Pro 5G, which is slated to come with the updated Snapdragon 855+ processor. Its scores match well with t...

Deirdre O Donnell, 14 Aug 2019 20:09

OnePlus sketches out its smart TV ambitions. (Source: OnePlus)

OnePlus TV now slated for late-September 2019 launch, with multiple SKUs in tow

OnePlus has just introduced its first large-screen product as the...well...OnePlus TV. Leaks from other sources have claimed that this new product will be released in the last week or so of September 2019. It is also rumored to co...

Deirdre O Donnell, 14 Aug 2019 18:36

Even though the tensions between the two superpowers are at an all-time high, Trump greenlights a tariff delay for China. (Source: Nikkei)

Trump delays new wave of tariffs for China until December

President Trump is throwing the U.S. tech companies a lifeline with the latest tariff delays. Apple, Qualcomm and Intel showed their concern when their Q2 revenues were affected by the first wave of tariffs, but it looks like the ...

Bogdan Solca, 14 Aug 2019 16:30

Ice Lake Y, Comet Lake Y or Tiger Lake Y? (Image source: One-netbook)

One-netbook opens a global alpha testing program for the One-netbook X, its Intel 10th gen Core powered UMPC

Intel 10th generation Core processors are coming to ultra-mobile PCs (UMPC), with One-netbook being the first to announce that it plans to bring one to market. The follow-up to the One Mix 3 series is currently called the One-netb...

Alex Alderson, 13 Aug 2019 14:38

The EMUI 10 beta program will start on September 8 for the P30 and Mate 20 series. (Image source: Huawei)

Huawei EMUI 10 teaser video, beta arriving on September 8 for P30 and Mate 20 series

After Huawei presented EMUI 10 at its Developer Conference last week, more details about features and innovations have appeared online. A teaser video for the upcoming Android Q-based OS and promotional pictures offer an insight i...

Alex Alderson, 12 Aug 2019 18:58

A recent Mate 30 render. (Source: Pocket-lint)

The Huawei Mate 30 launch may not be far away

A Russian blog may have leaked more information on when Huawei's next line of flagships, the Mate 30s, will be released. This event will allegedly occur on September 30, 2019. Other news indicates that they will indeed run Android...

Deirdre O Donnell, 11 Aug 2019 18:36

US companies now need a license to sell to Huawei. (Source: WCCFTech)

Huawei finds its route back to US market obstructed by new trade-war twist

Huawei has regained the ability to trade with American-based business again...technically. US firms that wish to do so need to apply for a specific new license from the current administration. Bloomberg now reports that these are ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 10 Aug 2019 18:26

MIUI based on Android Q is available for few devices as yet. (Source: MIUI)

Redmi K20 Pro reportedly gets Android Q beta in China

Redmi is reportedly pushing an official Android Q build to some owners of the K20 Pro in China. These users had been invited to apply to a beta program to test this ROM earlier in the year. Therefore, this phone may have joined th...

Deirdre O Donnell, 10 Aug 2019 16:49

An up-to-date render for the Nokia 7.2. (Source: SlashLeaks)

The Nokia 7.2 (aka Daredevil) allegedly swoops onto Geekbench

A new Geekbench database entry apparently corresponds to one of Nokia's reported upcoming round-camera phones, the 7.2. It refers to a device with 6GB of RAM and running an unnamed SoC at 1.84GHz. Its scores are not far off those ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 09 Aug 2019 21:32

The AI-powered YI Home Camera 3. (Source: YI)

The latest YI home security camera has AI for smarter, more selective user alerts

The YI Home Camera 3 is an AI-powered security camera. It notifies the user about possible intrusions - however, it solves the problem of potentially indiscriminate, unnecessary messages by using its new software to judge which on...

Deirdre O Donnell, 09 Aug 2019 18:57

Xiaomi Mi 9S coming to China Unicom quite soon (Source: Weibo)

Coming next month: 5G-capable Xiaomi Mi 9S certified in China, 45 W charging in tow

Shortly after the Xiaomi device with model number M1908F1XE was received its 3C certification, China Unicom revealed a list of 5G phones available and to be launched soon. This list includes a few handsets that have not been relea...

Codrut Nistor, 09 Aug 2019 18:13

Honor Band 5 pre-empts Mi Band 4 on the Indian market

Honor has released its latest fitness band to the Indian market, via Flipkart. This new model has a full-color AMOLED display, an estimated 14 days of battery life and 50-meter water resistance. However, it will soon have competit...

Deirdre O Donnell, 09 Aug 2019 17:33

Huawei's new open-source operating system is now officially HarmonyOS. (Source: Huawei)

Huawei launches Harmony OS

Huawei’s in-house HongMengOS is here and its shipping name is officially HarmonyOS. The idea behind the naming is that is a scalable micro-kernal that can work across internet of things devices right through to TVs, wearables and ...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 09 Aug 2019 12:54

Nubia launches the Z20: a new dual-display, Snapdragon 855+ flagship

ZTE's high-value sub-brand Nubia has just released its latest phone. The Z20 looks a lot like the Samsung Galaxy S10, if that phone had an additional display on its rear panel. This new device is powered by the Snapdragon 855 Plus...

Deirdre O Donnell, 08 Aug 2019 19:26

SLAMTEC Mapper M1M1: A US$199.00 ToF laser scanner kit that can map over 100,000 m² (Image source: Seeedstudio)

SLAMTEC Mapper M1M1: A US$199.00 ToF 360° laser scanner kit that can map over 100,000 m²

The SLAMTEC Mapper M1M1 is a ToF laser scanner with a 20-metre range that can map over 100,000 m². SLAMTEC promises that the device has a 5 cm resolution with a re-localisation accuracy of less than 0.02 m, while its inertial navi...

Alex Alderson, 08 Aug 2019 18:39

The Honor Smart Screen TV. (Source: Honor)

HongMeng OS could debut on the Honor Smart Screen TV

Huawei's first TV is in fact slated to be released by its sub-brand Honor, and is to be called the Smart Screen. It may be reasonable to assume that this product will run Android for these larger devices. However, the OEM is now r...

Deirdre O Donnell, 08 Aug 2019 16:30

The 64 MP Sasmung ISOCELL Bright GW1 is objectively a better sensor than the 48 MP Sony IMX586. (Source: MI)

Xiaomi teases the 64 MP Samsung ISOCELL Bright GW1

Instead of launching the Redmi Note 8 as we hypothesized last week, Xiaomi held a conference and showcased its camera tech. Most notably, the 64 MP Samsung GW1 that will feature on an upcoming Redmi Note 8.

Ricci Rox, 08 Aug 2019 12:53

Is the Mi 9T Pro already DOA in Europe?

The Mi 9T Pro is hitting Europe, but Xiaomi is doing it no favours to help it step out from the shadow of the Mi 9. Dutch retailer Belsimpel has put the rebranded Redmi K20 Pro up for pre-order, but it already looks uncompetitive ...

Alex Alderson, 08 Aug 2019 12:23

A render based on the new "Pocophone F2 patent". (Source: LetsGoDigital)

A potential next-gen Pocophone patent has a punch-hole selfie camera

A tech blog claims to have dug up a new patent for a phone that looks suspiciously like a POCO F1, albeit with more cameras and a punch-hole display. As this design is indeed attributed to the OEM Xiaomi, it may just be possible t...

Deirdre O Donnell, 07 Aug 2019 15:24

The Huawei Honor Smart Screen TV has already received 100,000 pre-orders (Image source: Honor China)

Huawei Honor Smart Screen TV: Over 100,000 pre-orders before its August 10 unveiling

It is crazy what hype Huawei can conjure up for its upcoming Smart TV series. Over 100,000 people have already pre-ordered the Honor Smart Screen TV before its official launch in China, effectively doing so blindly.

Alex Alderson, 07 Aug 2019 14:21

The alleged shot of the iQOO Pro 5G. (Source: Weibo)

Vivo iQOO Pro 5G captured in live image prior to launch

Vivo's next product launch is slated to be a 5G-capable smartphone that may also be powered by the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Plus SoC. This device, which will go under the OEM's new sub-brand iQOO, has reportedly been photogr...

Deirdre O Donnell, 06 Aug 2019 18:16

Chinese Tech

Redmi Note 8 series' colors and SKUs allegedly disclosed prior to launch

Sales of UMIDIGI's "in-screen fingerprint value king" will go live on August 26th

Formidable full specifications for the Xiaomi Mi Mix 4 leaked

The Realme 5 really does undercut the Mi A3 in India

Nokia's "Daredevil" leaks connected to the 7.2 name for the first time

The 64MP Redmi Note 8 series - and the brand's first 4K TV - will launch soon

Oppo Reno2 full specs get leaked on TENAA

Motorola's foldable phone is now rumored to cost €1500 (US$1665) when it reaches Europe

Vivo's Nex 3 "waterfall" display is shown in real-life teaser

GST crowdfunds Gemini dual-touchscreen notebook

Delayed Huawei Mate X primed for Kirin 990 SoC upgrade and P30 camera setup

Possible Redmi 7 successor appears on TENAA and in real-life images

Xiaomi Mi A3 to launch in India on August 21, may start at about US$210

A Redmi executive may have leaked a new phone by going on social media with it

Huawei Y9s with possible pop-up camera leaks out

Motorola One Action launches with groundbreaking rotated wide-angle camera sensor

Xiaomi Mi Mix 4 could be released in September

Honor and Huawei get new TVs approved, along with many more Bluetooth products

Geekbench scores hint at Snapdragon 710 and 8GB RAM for the Realme 5 Pro

The next Motorola One phone may be the Zoom...or the Pro...or both

2nd-generation OPPO Reno to be released in India soon

MIUI introduces 2-factor authentication for Xiaomi user accounts

Realme 5 series to debut in India on August 20, 2019

The Huawei Mate 30 Pro apparently spotted in the wild

OnePlus executive confirms plans for 2nd 5G phone

Huawei and Honor certify a bumper crop of new devices and accessories

The upcoming Realme 5 may be a Xiaomi Mi A3-beater

Huawei Mate X foldable launch pushed to November, successor model may get more screens

Huawei sets out the first ten devices to receive EMUI 10

iQOO Pro 5G goes to Geekbench, rivals ROG Phone II's score

OnePlus TV now slated for late-September 2019 launch, with multiple SKUs in tow

Trump delays new wave of tariffs for China until December

One-netbook opens a global alpha testing program for the One-netbook X, its Intel 10th gen Core powered UMPC

Huawei EMUI 10 teaser video, beta arriving on September 8 for P30 and Mate 20 series

The Huawei Mate 30 launch may not be far away

Huawei finds its route back to US market obstructed by new trade-war twist

Redmi K20 Pro reportedly gets Android Q beta in China

The Nokia 7.2 (aka Daredevil) allegedly swoops onto Geekbench

The latest YI home security camera has AI for smarter, more selective user alerts

Coming next month: 5G-capable Xiaomi Mi 9S certified in China, 45 W charging in tow

Honor Band 5 pre-empts Mi Band 4 on the Indian market

Huawei launches Harmony OS

Nubia launches the Z20: a new dual-display, Snapdragon 855+ flagship

SLAMTEC Mapper M1M1: A US$199.00 ToF 360° laser scanner kit that can map over 100,000 m²

HongMeng OS could debut on the Honor Smart Screen TV

Xiaomi teases the 64 MP Samsung ISOCELL Bright GW1

Is the Mi 9T Pro already DOA in Europe?

A potential next-gen Pocophone patent has a punch-hole selfie camera

Huawei Honor Smart Screen TV: Over 100,000 pre-orders before its August 10 unveiling

Vivo iQOO Pro 5G captured in live image prior to launch

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