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TIM and its partners claim to get high-speed 5G over this long-range connection. (Source: Qualcomm)

Qualcomm, TIM and Ericsson claim the new long-distance mmWave 5G world record

The Italian carrier TIM, Ericsson and Qualcomm have collaborated on a project to push millimeter-wave 5G reception beyond its current limits. This work has resulted in the ability to pick this signal up at high speed from 6.5 kilo...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 04 Dec 2020 15:12

Samsung One UI 3.0 now available official launch December 3 2020 (Source: Samsung Global Newsroom)

Android 11-based Samsung One UI 3.0 is finally available

With "an exciting new design, enhanced everyday features and deep customization" in tow, the official launch of One UI 3 comes to Galaxy S20 series devices starting in Korea, the US, and most European markets. More regions and dev...

Codrut Nistor, 04 Dec 2020 13:42

Xiaomi has some way to go before it finishes Round 2 of its global MIUI 12 release schedule. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi confirms that MIUI 12 is now available on over 30 smartphones

Xiaomi has been updating devices to MIUI 12 for months, having started with the Mi 9 and Redmi K20 series in June. Now, the company claims that MIUI 12 is available on more than 30 smartphones, but many remain adrift on MIUI 11.

Alex Alderson, 03 Dec 2020 22:02

Has Rocket Lake leaked out again? (Source: Intel)

An alleged Rocket Lake CPU appears on Geekbench with a 5 GHz boost clock

Rocket Lake can go up to 8 cores, 16 threads and a top spped of 4.98GHz. At least, this is what is claimed in a new leak featuring on the Geekbench website. The silicon in question apparently exhibited this boost clock in an exist...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 03 Dec 2020 21:57

This series' processor could be getting a new vehicle soon. (Source: Samsung)

Samsung will launch a new Galaxy F-series phone with the Note 10's processor: new leak

According to the leaker Ishan Agarwal, Samsung will launch a phone called the Galaxy F62, or SM-E62F, soon. The same model number has subsequently popped up on Geekbench 5. It indicates that this device is powered by the Exynos 98...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 03 Dec 2020 20:50

Android 11 for the global version of the Mi 10 Pro is here. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Global Android 11 upgrade for MIUI 12 begins in earnest

Xiaomi has rolled out Android 11 to all Mi 10 Pro handsets globally. The update, V12.2.1.0.RJAMIXM, has passed Xiaomi's Beta Stable testing and will reach devices as an over-the-air (OTA) upgrade. The new update includes a few cha...

Alex Alderson, 03 Dec 2020 20:27

Samsung updates the Galaxy S20 FE and S9 series with December 2020 security patches

The Galaxy S9 is a 2018 flagship. Nevertheless, its maker Samsung has reportedly updated it with the latest Android security patch. The more recent premium mid-ranger the Galaxy S20 FE has joined it in this respect.

Deirdre O'Donnell, 02 Dec 2020 22:59

Cyberpunk 2077 Photo Mode trailer (Source: Cyberpunk 2077 on YouTube)

Cyberpunk 2077: Photo Mode shown in a new official trailer

The trailer that has been released earlier today and has been watched by over 280,000 people already shows the entire plethora of features available for Cyberpunk 2077 players who will be using the Photo Mode. The categories of se...

Codrut Nistor, 02 Dec 2020 17:39

One UI 3.0 will begin rolling out later this month to the Galaxy S20 series. (Image source: SamMobile)

Samsung announces One UI 3.0 and Android 11 upgrade schedule for 41 devices

Samsung plans to upgrade at least 41 devices to One UI 3.0 by September 2021, according to an official upgrade plan. The company will begin with the Galaxy S20 series this month, before moving onto the Galaxy S10, Galaxy Note 10, ...

Alex Alderson, 02 Dec 2020 17:24

The latest OS upgrade for the Nintendo Switch brings multiple changes. (Image source: Andrew Te)

The Nintendo Switch receives new features with V11.0.0 OS update

The Nintendo Switch has received one of its biggest updates yet thanks to V11.0.0. Not only does the update improve the stability of the console, but it adds several new features, including the ability to transfer screenshots to a...

Alex Alderson, 02 Dec 2020 00:42

The Fall 2020 update has finally arrived for more Wear OS smartwatches. (Image source: SlashGear)

Google begins rolling out the Wear OS H-MR2 update to more smartwatches

The Wear OS H-MR2 update is now receiving a wider rollout, rolling its release on the Suunto 7 in September. H-MR2 continues to be based on Android 9.0 Pie, but it promises improved battery life and better performance among other ...

Alex Alderson, 01 Dec 2020 21:36

Microsoft may distribute more features via Windows Experience Packs. (Image source: Clint Patterson)

Microsoft releases initial Windows 10 Feature Experience Pack with two new features

Windows 10 has received a major update with new features biannually in recent years. Microsoft plans to change this approach though, and will introduce some new features via what it calls Feature Experience Packs. The first is now...

Alex Alderson, 01 Dec 2020 21:32

Cyberpunk 2077 multiplayer will be standalone and might take at least a year to be ready as of early December 2020

Cyberpunk 2077 multiplayer confirmed to arrive as a standalone product

When talking about what we considered to be the multiplayer mode in Cyberpunk 2077, CD Projekt CEO revealed during an investor call that it is "a separate dedicated production" that is considered to be "a standalone product" altho...

Codrut Nistor, 01 Dec 2020 19:17

The gaming market may stay quite healthy until at least 2025. (Source: Sony)

The gaming market is now estimated to be worth over US$256 billion by 2025

The latest market research reports on gaming worldwide indicate that this space has grown to about US$159 billion in 2020. Furthermore, this value is thought to grow to US$256.97 billion over the next 5 years. This may be influenc...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 01 Dec 2020 16:13

ZTE launches a Blade 20 Pro 5G with the Snapdragon 765G processor

The Blade 20 Pro 5G is ZTE's latest smartphone. It is this OEM's take on the mid-range Snapdragon 765G-based device, having a waterdrop-notched-display and a 4000mAh battery. It also has a quad rear camera with a 64MP main sensor.

Deirdre O'Donnell, 01 Dec 2020 14:58

The Mi A3 will likely be the last of its line. (Source: AndroidPit)

New updates arrive for the Mi A3 and Mi Mix 3 5G

Xiaomi is sending out the November security patch to its lineup and the update has now been received by owners of the Mi Mix 3 5G and Mi A3. For the Mix 3 5G, the update is going out to the European version of the device. For the ...

Ricci Rox, 01 Dec 2020 08:10

This is the first EEA update for the Redmi Note 8. (Image source: Xiaomi)

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 bags an unusual MIUI 12 update

Xiaomi has published a rather odd update for the Redmi Note 8. The update is another Android 10 and MIUI 12-based build for the device, but it is a debut update for the European branch of MIUI. It is unclear why Xiaomi has establi...

Alex Alderson, 01 Dec 2020 00:35

V11.0.14.0.QDLMIXM should be reaching handsets over the next few days. (Image source: Xiaomi)

The Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite picks up a new update

The Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite has netted another update, this time one with the November 2020 security patch. V11.0.14.0.QDLMIXM is rolling out as an OTA for the Mi A2 Lite now.

Alex Alderson, 01 Dec 2020 00:29

The Xbox Series S can now run PlayStation 2 games, and performance is fairly good. (Image via Microsoft and Sony w/ edits)

Emulation developers show off PlayStation 2 games running on Xbox Series S

LibRetro, the developers behind the popular Retro Arch emulator, have added a PS2 core based on the PCSX2 emulator. This core was recently added to the UWP version of Retro Arch, which can be loaded onto the Xbox Series S. While p...

Sam Medley, 30 Nov 2020 23:36

Huawei has dropped support for multiple smartphones as of EMUI 11. (Image source: Huawei)

The EMUI 11 stable update is already arriving on some handsets ahead of schedule

Huawei has started rolling out stable EMUI 11 updates to some handsets, only a week after it announced its global upgrade plans. The stable update has arrived ahead of schedule too, which is always good to see.

Alex Alderson, 30 Nov 2020 22:53

Only five Xperia smartphones will be upgraded to Android 11. (Image source: Sony)

Sony announces Android 11 upgrade plans: Only the Xperia 1 II will receive OS upgrade before 2021

Sony has announced its plans to release Android 11 to its Xperia smartphones. Only five devices appear to be eligible for the OS upgrade, from the Xperia 5 to the Xperia 1 II and the Xperia 10 II thrown in for good measure. The ro...

Alex Alderson, 30 Nov 2020 20:25

The Android 11 update for MIUI 12 is now arriving on some global devices. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi details the features that Android 11 brings to MIUI 12 as the Mi 10 Pro and Poco F2 Pro receive OS upgrade globally

The global versions of the Mi 10 Pro and Poco F2 Pro have begun to receive Xiaomi's Android 11 upgrade. The devices are some of the first to taste the OS upgrade outside of China, along with the Mi 10. Xiaomi has detailed some of ...

Alex Alderson, 30 Nov 2020 16:40

Cyberpunk 2077: What do we know about it?

Although there have been plenty of Cyberpunk 2077-related separate leaks/rumors and official news so far, the time has come for a roundup of what we know about this title's release, its download size, settings, the possible ending...

Codrut Nistor, 29 Nov 2020 19:56

ZTE announces a new smartwatch with a blood-oxygen sensor and IP68 for ~US$38

ZTE has launched the Watch Live in its native China. This new wearable is of the Apple Watch-clone variety, although it sells for much less than its clear inspiration. Its maker claims that it packs 24-hour heart-rate tracking, bl...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 29 Nov 2020 17:39

Some 7 Pro units are seeing these notifications. (Source: Realme)

The Realme 7 Pro starts to get Android 11 in India

Realme has started to push its version of Android 11 to the 7 Pro. However, Indian users in this OS' early access program appear to be the only ones eligible to receive it thus far. The update contains a number of new features, in...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 28 Nov 2020 23:43

The Zhiyun Cinepeer C11. (Source: Amazon)

Deal | Get 44% off a Zhiyun gimbal with "professional cinematic features"

Zhiyun's Cinepeer C11 gimbal is an accessory with 3-axis stabilization and features such as object-tracking and motion-lapse features. It is also a 4000mAh power bank, thus allowing the user to keep recording for longer. It is cur...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 28 Nov 2020 22:44

Samsung's next TWS earbuds are identified as the Galaxy Buds Pro in a new leak

Samsung is rumored to have a new member of its Galaxy Buds series to launch alongside the S21 smartphones in January 2021. Now, a recent certification has revealed that they may be revealed as the "Pros" of their line at this even...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 28 Nov 2020 16:27

The possible Reno 5 Pro on TENAA. (Source: TENAA)

Update | The OPPO Reno5 Pro pops up on the TENAA and 3C websites

Earlier, the appearance of a new OPPO phone with what seems to be the Dimensity 1000+ processor and 8GB of RAM gave rise to speculation that it is the Reno5 Pro, meaning it and its vanilla sibling will launch soon. Now, a device w...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 28 Nov 2020 15:37

The Huawei Mate 40 Pro is a modern smartphone with HMS.

Huawei Mate 40 Pro: A good choice despite the lack of Google services

The Huawei Mate 40 Pro turned out to be a powerful high-end smartphone in the test, shining with many premium features. The biggest shortcoming in Germany is the lack of Google services. But are they really absolutely necessary? A...

Daniel Schmidt, 28 Nov 2020 01:59

The new "2-in-1" TWS earbuds. (Source: Olive Union)

The Olive Pros are TWS earbuds and hearing aids in one

The start-up Olive Union has put its latest product up for crowdfunding on Indiegogo. On first glance, they are a particularly chunky take on the AirPod-clone TWS earbud. This may be because they apparently pack an "FDA-registered...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 27 Nov 2020 23:53

Cyberpunk 2077 may still run well on older systems. (Source: CD Projekt Red)

The Cyberpunk 2077 experience on the PS4 or Xbox One is slated to be "surprisingly good" by CD Projekt Red CEO

CD Projekt Red has just held its third-quarter earnings call for 2020, during which its president and joint CEO Adam Kiciński fielded various questions, many of which were about the upcoming title Cyberpunk 2077. One of them may a...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 27 Nov 2020 23:09

EMUI 11 beta update set to arrive for the Mate 20 Pro, P30, and P30 Pro in Europe next month

Huawei recently revealed its schedule for the EMUI 11 release. Phones like the P30, P30 Pro, Mate 20, and Mate 20 Pro are all geared to get the EMUI 11 update in Q1 2021 but betas for those devices will arrive in Europe a lot soon...

Ricci Rox, 27 Nov 2020 21:08

HTC's "TWS1" on NCC. (Source: NCC via MySmartPrice)

A new leak spoils the launch of HTC's next TWS earbuds

HTC might be planning a return to the smart mobile market with new TWS earbuds. These products have been spotted on the database of the Taiwanese regulator NCC ahead of their launch. This leak indicates that these new accessories ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 27 Nov 2020 18:29

The Xiaomi Mi 10T smartphone range will end up running on MIUI 13. (Image source: Xiaomi - edited)

MIUI 13 release date rumor joins predicted eligibility list of current Xiaomi smartphones that are likely to land an update

A good idea of the MIUI 13 release date has been offered up by a super moderator on the Mi Community forum. Along with that, a refreshed list of Xiaomi, Redmi, POCO, and Black Shark devices that are likely to land a MIUI 13 update...

Daniel R Deakin, 27 Nov 2020 10:04

Paranoid Android is supporting the OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro with the Android 11-based Ruby ROM. (Image source: @paranoidaospa)

OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro get Android 11-based Paranoid Android Ruby Alpha 1 custom ROM treatment

OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro owners now have a new Android 11-based custom ROM to utilize if they are not fully content with the well-received OxygenOS skin or simply want more freedom to tinker with their phone. While Paranoid And...

Daniel R Deakin, 27 Nov 2020 08:39

Nokia's new flagship TV. (Source: Nokia)

Nokia launches Android TVs in Europe through Streamview

Streamview is an Austrian-based retailer specializing in TVs and streaming boxes. Its latest launch is for new Nokia TVs for the European market. They have 32- to 75-inch screens, most of which are also 4K and support Dolby Vision...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 26 Nov 2020 22:26

Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 gets a new software update (Source: Samsung)

The Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 gets improved GPS tracking thanks to the latest software update

Most features that come with the new software update that is rolling out to Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 smartwatches in the US were introduced in South Korea last month. The list of changes is long enough and includes solid impr...

Codrut Nistor, 26 Nov 2020 13:54

The Capitol Building in Microsoft Flight Simulator World Update II: USA (Source: Xbox Wire)

Microsoft Flight Simulator gets World Update II: USA free update

Almost two months after the release of World Update I: Japan, Microsoft Flight Simulator gets a new free update, namely World Update II: USA. This update features an improved elevation model, new aerial textures, four new US airpo...

Codrut Nistor, 26 Nov 2020 11:45

A "Motorola Nio" render. (Source: TechnikNews)

Motorola's "Nio" is rumored to have the Snapdragon 865 SoC, Android 11 and a 105Hz refresh rate

Motorola is now said to have a new high-end device in the works that might run Android 11 out of the box. It is also touted to have at least 8GB of RAM and a 64MP main camera. A leaker also now claims it will have a rather unusual...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 25 Nov 2020 19:05

The new global update for the Redmi Note 8 contains MIUI 11 and Android 9.0 Pie. (Image source: Xiaomi)

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 receives a bizarre new update

Xiaomi only issued a new MIUI 12 update for the global version of the Redmi Note 8 yesterday, but the company has now released another build. This time, the new update is based on MIUI 11 and Android 9.0 Pie, just to confuse matte...

Alex Alderson, 25 Nov 2020 18:16

QNAP announces a new Intel Xeon-based NAS with optional Thunderbolt 3 upgrades

QNAP has launched the TVS-h1288X and TVS-h1688X, 2 new enterprise-grade NAS servers with the Intel Xeon W-1250 6-core/12-thread processor. They are also compatible with PCIe Gen 3 cards that can augment them with up to 4 Thunderbo...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 25 Nov 2020 16:33

An up-to-date OPPO Reno render. (Source: HT Tech)

OPPO's Reno 5 Pro will launch with the Dimensity 1000+ processor: new leak

A new device from OPPO has surfaced on Geekbench 5 running on MediaTek's flagship Dimensity 1000+ SoC. This has led to speculation that the phone in question is the Reno 5 Pro. Meanwhile, its vanilla variant is rumored to exhibit ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 25 Nov 2020 15:36

The Xiaomi Mi A2 has received its November security patch. (Image source: Xiaomi)

The Xiaomi Mi A2 receives a new update

The Xiaomi Mi A2 has received a new update containing the November 2020 security patch. V11.0.17.0.QDIMIXM can be downloaded now as an OTA upgrade, or as recovery and fastboot ROMs.

Alex Alderson, 25 Nov 2020 14:59

The Xbox Series S is an emulation powerhouse. (Image via Microsoft and Retro Arch w/ edits)

The Xbox Series S and Series X can now run retro emulators through RetroArch, and performance is excellent

Retro gamers have managed to get the popular emulator frontend Retro Arch installed on the Xbox Series S and Series X consoles. Not surprisingly, performance is excellent, but considering the frontend's limitations of previous con...

Sam Medley, 25 Nov 2020 01:07

An early Note 9 5G leak. (Source: TENAA)

A possible Redmi Note 9 5G leaks onto Geekbench ahead of its launch

Xiaomi has confirmed that the Redmi Note 9 5G series will launch on November 26, 2020. Prior to this, however, a new device from this OEM thought to be the new line's base model has appeared on Geekbench. It seems to have the phon...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 24 Nov 2020 23:50

The original iPhone SE and iPhone 6s will not be eligible for iOS 15. (Image source: Shiwa ID)

iOS 15 will probably not be headed to the original iPhone SE or the iPhone 6s series

Apple continues to lead the way with its excellent software support for older smartphones, unlike many Android OEMs. Ultimately, even Apple has a point where it drops iPhones from future iOS releases, and it seems like the iPhone ...

Alex Alderson, 24 Nov 2020 19:50

V12.0.2.0.QCOMIXM should bring all global Redmi Note 8 handsets onto MIUI 12. (Image source: Xiaomi)

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 receives a fixed global MIUI 12 update that also contains the November security patch

Xiaomi has seeded a new global MIUI 12 update for the Redmi Note 8. V12.0.2.0.QCOMIXM should bring all global handsets onto MIUI 12 while upgrading them to the November 2020 security patch. The update will be a 2.1 GB download for...

Alex Alderson, 24 Nov 2020 17:16

The LG Wing has gained some useful software improvements with recent updates. (Image source: LG)

The LG Wing gains a valuable software feature with its latest update

LG has enabled a much-needed feature on the Wing, which should please fans of the company's dual-screen device. Now, it is possible to switch apps between the main and secondary screens with a three-finger swipe. The latest update...

Alex Alderson, 24 Nov 2020 17:12

Xiaomi is now pushing Android 11 to the global edition of the Mi 10. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Global Android 11 update arrives for the Xiaomi Mi 10 with an equivalent upgrade for the Redmi K30 5G in tow

The global version of the Mi 10 has started receiving Android 11, making it one of the first devices outside of China to do so. The Redmi K30 5G is also now eligible for Android 11 courtesy of V12.1.1.0.RGICNXM.

Alex Alderson, 24 Nov 2020 17:07

A careful Cyberpunk 2077 playthough on hardest difficulty setting could easily take over 200 hours

Cyberpunk 2077: Over 200 hours of gameplay needed to reach the end

Playing as a nomad, a game tester managed to play Cyberpunk 2077 for over 175 hours without reaching the end credits. However, he did this on the hardest difficulty setting by playing more stealthy than usual while looting everyth...

Codrut Nistor, 24 Nov 2020 14:38