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The Mi A2 was mostly a rebranded Mi 6X. (Source: MIUI)

Xiaomi is working on two Android One phones that will feature in-display fingerprint readers

References to three new Xiaomi devices have been discovered, with two of them being bonafide Android One phones. We could be looking at the Mi A3, A3 Lite, and Mi 7X, perhaps? Interestingly, all three phones will have in-display f...

Ricci Rox, 23 Mar 2019 08:04

The HiSilicon Kirin 985 is expected to appear in the third quarter of 2019. (Source: Gizmochina)

Huawei Mate 30 tipped to be first smartphone to feature the 7nm+ EUV HiSilicon Kirin 985 SoC

A report out of Taiwan has stated that Huawei is planning on releasing the HiSilicon Kirin 985 SoC before the end of the year, and it could even find its way inside the expected Huawei Mate 30 smartphone. The chipset will apparent...

Daniel R Deakin, 23 Mar 2019 06:12

Samsung Galaxy Fold fails to impress, slower than Galaxy S10e and the Royole FlexPai foldable

The Samsung Galaxy Fold is slower than both the Galaxy S10e and Royole FlexPai

Although it will retail for more than twice its price, the Samsung Galaxy Fold seems to be slower than the Galaxy S10e. According to an alleged Geekbench entry — that has already been removed from the benchmark database — Samsung'...

Codrut Nistor, 22 Mar 2019 19:06

Not what you'd expect from Nokia. (Source: Yle)

Some Nokia devices have been clandestinely sending user data to China

Some users of the Nokia 7 Plus have reported that their phones are sending data to Chinese servers without permission, a direct violation of GDPR laws. This data includes IMEI's, serial numbers, and location, all of which are cons...

Ricci Rox, 22 Mar 2019 14:59

The Samsung Galaxy Note 10 may only see a slight increase in price over the Note 9. (Source: Phone Arena)

Rumored camera and hardware specifications for upcoming Samsung Galaxy Note 10 leaked; possible August launch

Some more rumored details of the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 have appeared online. It seems the flagship phablet will sport a similar camera setup to the Galaxy S10 5G, with four cameras on the rear and two on the front. The device, wh...

Daniel R Deakin, 22 Mar 2019 08:44

The Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus. (Source: Samsung)

Samsung hopes to win back the Chinese market with the Galaxy S10 phones

Samsung released the S10 phones a few weeks ago and is hoping to use the devices as a tool in a bid to claw back its lost market share in China. It appears to be working, too, with sales said to be already twice that of the Galaxy...

Ricci Rox, 22 Mar 2019 08:36

Samsung's interactive Galaxy S10+ billboard charges your Qi-enabled phone. (Source: Notebookcheck)

Charge your phone on this Samsung Galaxy S10 billboard

Samsung has come up with some clever ads over the years as it battles Apple for smartphone supremacy. Spotted in Sydney, Australia by Notebookcheck, this latest billboard is one of the first interactive campaigns we’ve seen with w...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 22 Mar 2019 06:12

Energizer P18K Pop 18,000 mAh battery smartphone hits Indiegogo

The Energizer P18K Pop crowdfunding campaign starts on Indiegogo, shipments could start in October

Although there is nothing special about it except the gargantuan battery size, the Energizer P18K Pop might prove that many people would pay more than US$500 to get the world's longest-lasting smartphone that has the technical spe...

Codrut Nistor, 21 Mar 2019 13:43

The Samsung Galaxy S10 5G will be offered in markets with 5G networks. (Source: Digital Trends)

Launch date for the Samsung Galaxy S10 5G confirmed

The launch date for the Samsung Galaxy S10 5G flagship smartphone has been announced as April 5. Unsurprisingly, the device will go on sale on this date in the manufacturer’s home country of South Korea. The price for the 5G model...

Daniel R Deakin, 21 Mar 2019 09:56

As is becoming tradition, purchases come with a Huawei Watch. (Source: Tek.no)

Norwegian retailer leaks the Huawei P30 Pro in full

The Huawei P30 phones are billed to be launched on March 26, next week, but a Norwegian retailer has revealed all we could hope to know about the P30 Pro. Notable features include a triple rear camera setup and a ToF sensor, a 420...

Ricci Rox, 21 Mar 2019 09:12

Renders of the Moto Z4. (Source: 91Mobiles)

Renders of the Moto Z4 surface - Just one rear camera on board

The Moto Z3 was something of a flop last year, and Motorola will be hoping to make up for that with the Z4 this year. Renders of what appears to be the Moto Z4 have surfaced, showcasing the device with a waterdrop notch and, rathe...

Ricci Rox, 21 Mar 2019 08:33

Motorola One Vision will be released as the Motorola P40 in China. (Source: Times Now)

Motorola One Vision mid-range specs leaked

Motorola's One Vision smartphone appears to be the same as the previously leaked P40 model, which is intended for the Chinese market only. Surprisingly enough, Motorola chose to add a Samsung Exynos 9610 SoC and only 3/4 GB of RAM...

Bogdan Solca, 20 Mar 2019 17:08

The purported Xperia 4 compared to the Z5 Compact and XZ2 Compact. (Source: SumahoInfo)

The Sony Xperia 4 could be a disappointing successor to the Xperia Compact flagships

Sony is set to launch a new Xperia device, the Xperia 4, in the coming months. The Xperia 4 is said to be a replacement for the Xperia Compact flagship line, but it's looking more and more like a poor one.

Ricci Rox, 20 Mar 2019 14:26

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

Details of the Pixel 3a and 3a XL surface - AMOLED, 64 GB, and an iffy camera app

The Pixel 3a and 3a XL are set to be launched in the coming months, and a new report has now given us our clearest view yet of the smaller of the devices, the Pixel 3a. Notable features include Active Edge, an AMOLED display, 64 G...

Ricci Rox, 20 Mar 2019 14:25

Q4 2018: Xiaomi's smartphone division sees 28% drop in revenue

A new report has detailed Xiaomi's sales numbers for the fourth quarter of 2018. The company managed to beat its profit estimates for the quarter but also suffered from a heavy quarter-on-quarter drop in revenue from smartphone sa...

Ricci Rox, 20 Mar 2019 11:55

The new Blackview A60 is an Android Go phone with a big 4080 mAh battery

Blackview's latest offering is one for those looking for a cheap phone with decent software and adequate battery performance. The A60 features a 6-inch HD display, dual rear cameras, and a beefy 4080 mAh battery.

Ricci Rox, 20 Mar 2019 08:22

The Samsung Galaxy Fold has a 7.3-inch main display. (Source: YouTube/phoneoftime)

Hands-on video of Galaxy Fold shows it may not be as seamless as Samsung hoped for

A hands-on video of a Samsung Galaxy Fold has been uploaded to YouTube. The clip in question is actually focused on unlocking the smartphone; however, the thing that is immediately apparent is how noticeable the crease down the mi...

Daniel R Deakin, 20 Mar 2019 08:06

Samsung launches the Galaxy A40 in Europe - Exynos 7885, 25 MP selfie camera, One UI

Samsung is on a roll. The company released the Galaxy A20 in Russia yesterday and has now launched another device, the Galaxy A40, in the Netherlands. The A40 sports a 5.9-inch Super AMOLED display, dual rear cameras, 4 GB of RAM,...

Ricci Rox, 20 Mar 2019 07:53

Redmi 7 launched - Snapdragon 632, 4000 mAh, US$105

Xiaomi's sub-brand, Redmi, yesterday, launched its latest device, the Redmi 7, in China. The budget phone features a 6.26-inch display, dual rear cameras, a Snapdragon 632, and a massive 4000 mAh battery. Prices start at US$105.

Ricci Rox, 19 Mar 2019 19:07

Qualcomm's QCS400 SoCs aim to bring advanced audio capabilities to smart speakers. (Source: MobileSyrup)

Qualcomm unveils the QCS400 series SoCs for smart speakers and next-gen audio applications

Qualcomm has revealed the new QCS400 series SoCs dedicated for smart audio applications in smart speakers, soundbars, home theatre systems, AV receivers, and IoT hardware. The QCS400 series comes in four SKUs and offers a tri-radi...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 19 Mar 2019 14:17

The Galaxy S10+ shoots photos worthy of its flagship status. (Source: Notebookcheck)

Shot on Galaxy S10+ Pro mode: Australian F1 GP Tesla Road Trip - Part 2

In the second instalment of this two-part Shot on Galaxy S10+ story, I’ve spent the last couple of days in Melbourne at the Albert Park Street Circuit and in around town. The Galaxy S10+ has proved to be a reliable companion with ...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 19 Mar 2019 10:44

Samsung Galaxy A20 launches in Russia, Exynos 7884 and Infinity-V display in tow (Source: SamMobile)

Exynos 7884-powered Samsung Galaxy A20 launches in Russia

Although Samsung will reveal at least three Galaxy A models on April 10, some members of this family are already available for purchase here and there. The latest arrival is the ~US$215 Exynos 7884-driven Galaxy A20, a 6.4-inch de...

Codrut Nistor, 19 Mar 2019 08:51

The developer kit version of the Nvidia Jetson Nano costs just US$99. (Source: Nvidia)

Machine learning from US$99: Nvidia unveils tiny Jetson Nano AI computer

Nvidia has launched the Jetson Nano, a small computer that offers machine-learning capabilities at an entry-level price. The developer kit costs US$99 while a production-ready module will cost US$129. The Jetson Nano module offers...

Daniel R Deakin, 19 Mar 2019 05:50

UMIDIGI S3 Pro with MediaTek Helio P70 and 48 MP main camera available globally March 18 2019 (Source: UMIDIGI)

UMIDIGI S3 Pro now globally available at US$279.99, still a pretty good deal

Not long after the successful completion of the Indiegogo crowdfunding campaign with twice the initial goal of US$100,000, the UMIDIGI S3 Pro is now available globally. The price tag has gone up to US$279.99, but this Helio P70-po...

Codrut Nistor, 18 Mar 2019 17:17

Renders of the ZTE Axon S. (Source: Notebook Italia)

First ZTE Axon S leak - Five cameras, side slider, 5x optical zoom, UD fingerprint reader

ZTE could be set to push the innovation envelope in the coming months. The company is said to be working on a flagship, the Axon S, which will feature 5G support, a side sliding mechanism, a 95% screen to body ratio, and five came...

Ricci Rox, 18 Mar 2019 15:21

We won't be getting a successor to the Poco F1 for months at least. (Source: BBC)

Geekbench listings of the Poco F2 and Poco F1 Lite were just social experiments after all

A number of recent Geekbench listings alluded to the existence of two new Pocophone devices: The Poco F1 Lite and Poco F2. We were skeptical in our coverage of both stories and it turns out were right to be, as it was all just a r...

Ricci Rox, 18 Mar 2019 15:20

Samsung - A Galaxy Event 2019 - invitation (Source: Samsung Global Newsroom)

Samsung confirms April 10 event, new Galaxy A handsets coming up

The teaser image that comes with the invite to Samsung's launch event that will take place on April 10 in Bangkok, Milan, and São Paulo suggests that at least three new Galaxy A handsets with different screen shapes will be the st...

Codrut Nistor, 18 Mar 2019 14:03

The Galaxy S10+ features an 8MP RGB depth camera and a 10MP selfie camera. (Source: Samsung)

The lack of a 3D ToF sensor on the Galaxy S10+ gives the iPhone Xs a clear edge with selfies

Samsung’s latest Galaxy S10 models pack a serious punch and have been getting very positive reviews on the whole. This includes the Galaxy S10+, which picks up dual-front facing cameras to go with its triple-rear facing camera arr...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 18 Mar 2019 11:40

Samsung Galaxy A2 Core leaked press render (Source: SamMobile)

Samsung could launch another Android Go phone soon, namely the Galaxy A2 Core

A leaked press render revealed that the Galaxy A lineup will become the second family of Samsung handsets to include at least one Android Go-driven smartphone. This Exynos 7870-powered phone will probably launch on March 22 in Ind...

Codrut Nistor, 18 Mar 2019 08:25

Xiaomi Poco F2 concept. (Source: Ben Geskin on Twitter)

Xiaomi Poco F2's Geekbench listing throws up an SoC conundrum, but it's likely fake

A listing for the purported Xiaomi Poco F2 has surfaced on Geekbench and while we are expecting a Snapdragon 855-powered flagship killer from Xiaomi this year, the scores do not seem to reflect such high aspirations. Going by the ...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 18 Mar 2019 04:18

The company hopes the day never comes. (Source: Gizbot)

Huawei confirms that it has built its own proprietary mobile OS...just in case

There have always been rumors that Huawei was working on its own OS. Those have now been confirmed by the company, with Huawei CEO Richard Yu affirming that the Chinese monolith has a working mobile OS all geared up and ready to g...

Ricci Rox, 17 Mar 2019 12:08

New Geekbench listing teases a purported Poco F1 Lite

A few days ago, a Geekbench listing showed what appeared to be a Poco F1 Lite running on Android Pie with 4 GB of RAM and a Snapdragon 660. We are leery of the whole thing, though.

Ricci Rox, 17 Mar 2019 12:08

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

Remember the mid-range Pixel phones? They could be sold as the Pixel 3a and 3a XL

Until now, we'd been led to believe that Google's upcoming mid-range devices would be called the Pixel 3 Lite and Pixel 3 XL Lite. Apparently not, as Google code points towards the devices being named the Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL....

Ricci Rox, 17 Mar 2019 11:42

Renders of the Xiaomi foldable phone. (Source: LetsGoDigital)

Xiaomi's upcoming foldable phone will cost half the price of a Samsung Galaxy Fold

Samsung's Galaxy Fold and Huawei's Mate X foldable phones may rightfully dominate the headlines but they come with the caveat of outrageous prices. Xiaomi is set to join the foldable race in the coming months and will, in typical ...

Ricci Rox, 16 Mar 2019 23:06

Renders of the Huawei P30 Pro. (Source: Techenguru)

The Huawei P30 and P30 Pro will feature OLED displays made by Samsung

The Huawei P30 and P30 Pro will be launched on March 26, and while the devices' selling points remain photography, both will still feature top of the line displays—in the form of Samsung-made OLED panels.

Ricci Rox, 16 Mar 2019 23:05

Qualcomm's mid-range and high-end SoCs are ready to support the upcoming 64 MP and 100 MP cameras scheduled for late 2019. (Source: Blackberry)

Qualcomm's mid-range and high-end SoCs already supporting the 64 MP and 100 MP cameras scheduled for late 2019

Qualcomm's Sr. Director of Product Management Judd Heape revealed that a few OEMs are already planning to release 64 MP and 100 MP cameras in some late-2019 smartphone models, and these will easily be handled by the company's exis...

Bogdan Solca, 15 Mar 2019 18:46

Renders of the Pixel 4 XL. (Source: PhoneArena)

First Pixel 4 XL leak alludes to dual rear cameras and a punch-hole akin to that of the Galaxy S10+

The first leak on the Google Pixel 4 devices have surfaced, in the form of a sketch of what is said to be the Pixel 4 XL. Going by the leak, we could be set to get a pill-shaped punch-hole, dual rear cameras, and an in-display fin...

Ricci Rox, 15 Mar 2019 14:21

The Sony Xperia 1 is now listed on Amazon US with a hefty US$999 price tag

The Sony Xperia 1 has now been listed on Amazon. The device is listed with a US warranty, so it's almost definitely the unlocked model for the US market. Sadly, it also comes with a US$999 price tag, and apparently doesn't ship un...

Ricci Rox, 15 Mar 2019 14:19

The Nova 4e will be sold as the Huawei P30 Lite in other parts of the world. (Source: GSMArena)

Huawei launches the Nova 4e, a Huawei P30 Lite for the Chinese market

Huawei has launched its latest device, the Nova 4e, in China. The mid-ranger features a Kirin 710, 3340 mAh battery, triple rear cameras, 32 MP selfie camera, up to 6 GB of RAM, and 128 GB of storage. It will be sold as the Huawei...

Ricci Rox, 15 Mar 2019 08:06

The Redmi Note 5 will receive Pie soon. (Source: XDA-Developers)

A bunch of Xiaomi phones are set to receive Android Pie

Going by information released on Xiaomi's official forum, the company plans on sending out the Pie update to a host of devices over the next couple of months. The Redmi Note 5, for one, is expected to get the update before this mo...

Ricci Rox, 14 Mar 2019 23:01

The Mate 30 Pro could look like this, maybe. (Source: LetsGoDigital)

The Huawei Mate 30 Pro could ditch the selfie camera in favor of a rear secondary display

A new patent filed by Huawei may have given us our first look at the Mate 30 Pro. Going by the details of the patent, the device could eschew a selfie camera in favor of a rear secondary display. A triple camera setup may be locat...

Ricci Rox, 14 Mar 2019 15:52

Rumor roundup: Huawei P30 Pro visits benchmarks, 10x zoom showcased in camera samples

Huawei will launch the P30 phones on March 26 at an event in Paris and more details of the devices have been revealed, as they make their way across multiple benchmarks. Camera samples of the P30 Pro have also surfaced, giving us...

Ricci Rox, 14 Mar 2019 15:51

Oppo A1 cheaper sibling to arrive soon as the A1K with MediaTek Helio P22 processor

MediaTek Helio P22-driven Oppo A1K coming soon

The MediaTek Helio P23-powered Oppo A1 will soon get a cheaper sibling with lower specs known as the A1K. Insiders familiar with the matter revealed that the upcoming handset will feature a waterdrop display, a single-sensor main ...

Codrut Nistor, 14 Mar 2019 14:18

Design-wise, the T3 looks very similar to Samsung's Galaxy S10. (Source: Anandtech)

Ulefone T3 with MediaTek Helio P90 SoC showcased

Even though the Ulefone T3 looks very similar to Samsung's S10, the Chinese model is aimed at the premium mid-range market, since it comes equipped with the Helio P90 SoC from MediaTek. It does come with 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of ...

Bogdan Solca, 13 Mar 2019 15:14

The Sony Xperia 1. (Source: Express.co.uk)

New Sony compact phone in the pipes - Xperia 4, Snapdragon 710, 21:9 display, 2800 mAh, no jack

Following the launch of the Xperia 1, Xperia 10, and Xperia 10 Plus a few weeks ago, Japanese OEM Sony is set to unveil yet another device. The device, said to be the Xperia 4, will be a compact sub-premium phone featuring a Snapd...

Ricci Rox, 13 Mar 2019 14:50

The Samsung Galaxy Note 9. (Source: BGR)

Unlocked and Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note 9 models are now receiving the stable Pie-based One UI update

Samsung is now sending out the stable Pie update to its Verizon and Unlocked models in the US. Unlocked Samsung models are usually the last to receive updates, so this means that all Note 9 users in the US have now received the P...

Ricci Rox, 13 Mar 2019 14:42

ARM

Xiaomi is working on two Android One phones that will feature in-display fingerprint readers

Huawei Mate 30 tipped to be first smartphone to feature the 7nm+ EUV HiSilicon Kirin 985 SoC

The Samsung Galaxy Fold is slower than both the Galaxy S10e and Royole FlexPai

Some Nokia devices have been clandestinely sending user data to China

Rumored camera and hardware specifications for upcoming Samsung Galaxy Note 10 leaked; possible August launch

Samsung hopes to win back the Chinese market with the Galaxy S10 phones

Charge your phone on this Samsung Galaxy S10 billboard

The Energizer P18K Pop crowdfunding campaign starts on Indiegogo, shipments could start in October

Launch date for the Samsung Galaxy S10 5G confirmed

Norwegian retailer leaks the Huawei P30 Pro in full

Renders of the Moto Z4 surface - Just one rear camera on board

Motorola One Vision mid-range specs leaked

The Sony Xperia 4 could be a disappointing successor to the Xperia Compact flagships

Details of the Pixel 3a and 3a XL surface - AMOLED, 64 GB, and an iffy camera app

Q4 2018: Xiaomi's smartphone division sees 28% drop in revenue

The new Blackview A60 is an Android Go phone with a big 4080 mAh battery

Hands-on video of Galaxy Fold shows it may not be as seamless as Samsung hoped for

Samsung launches the Galaxy A40 in Europe - Exynos 7885, 25 MP selfie camera, One UI

Redmi 7 launched - Snapdragon 632, 4000 mAh, US$105

Qualcomm unveils the QCS400 series SoCs for smart speakers and next-gen audio applications

Shot on Galaxy S10+ Pro mode: Australian F1 GP Tesla Road Trip - Part 2

Exynos 7884-powered Samsung Galaxy A20 launches in Russia

Machine learning from US$99: Nvidia unveils tiny Jetson Nano AI computer

UMIDIGI S3 Pro now globally available at US$279.99, still a pretty good deal

First ZTE Axon S leak - Five cameras, side slider, 5x optical zoom, UD fingerprint reader

Geekbench listings of the Poco F2 and Poco F1 Lite were just social experiments after all

Samsung confirms April 10 event, new Galaxy A handsets coming up

The lack of a 3D ToF sensor on the Galaxy S10+ gives the iPhone Xs a clear edge with selfies

Samsung could launch another Android Go phone soon, namely the Galaxy A2 Core

Xiaomi Poco F2's Geekbench listing throws up an SoC conundrum, but it's likely fake

Huawei confirms that it has built its own proprietary mobile OS...just in case

New Geekbench listing teases a purported Poco F1 Lite

Remember the mid-range Pixel phones? They could be sold as the Pixel 3a and 3a XL

Xiaomi's upcoming foldable phone will cost half the price of a Samsung Galaxy Fold

The Huawei P30 and P30 Pro will feature OLED displays made by Samsung

Windows on ARM: Where we are now and what the future holds

Qualcomm's mid-range and high-end SoCs already supporting the 64 MP and 100 MP cameras scheduled for late 2019

77% Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Smartphone Review

First Pixel 4 XL leak alludes to dual rear cameras and a punch-hole akin to that of the Galaxy S10+

The Sony Xperia 1 is now listed on Amazon US with a hefty US$999 price tag

Huawei launches the Nova 4e, a Huawei P30 Lite for the Chinese market

A bunch of Xiaomi phones are set to receive Android Pie

77% Cyrus CS24 Smartphone Review

The Huawei Mate 30 Pro could ditch the selfie camera in favor of a rear secondary display

Rumor roundup: Huawei P30 Pro visits benchmarks, 10x zoom showcased in camera samples

MediaTek Helio P22-driven Oppo A1K coming soon

79% Xiaomi Redmi Go Smartphone Review

Ulefone T3 with MediaTek Helio P90 SoC showcased

New Sony compact phone in the pipes - Xperia 4, Snapdragon 710, 21:9 display, 2800 mAh, no jack

Unlocked and Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note 9 models are now receiving the stable Pie-based One UI update

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