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Elisa now offers the 5G Axon 10 Pro in Finland. (Source: ZTE)

ZTE Axon 10 Pro 5G now available in Finland

The Finnish carrier Elisa now offers the 5G version of ZTE's 2019 flagship smartphone. It joins the OnePlus 7 Pro 5G as options that can use the new bands on this network. The Axon 10 Pro 5G costs €899 (US$1009) outright through t...

Deirdre O Donnell, 05 Jul 2019 19:54

The OPPO A9x may have a new, more powerful variant. (Source: OPPO)

OPPO may make a new 8GB variant of the A9x available soon

The OPPO A9x is a mid-range smartphone based on the MediaTek Helio P70 SoC. It was released as a single 6GB RAM SKU in May 2019. Now, it has reportedly returned to the TENAA certification authority in a new, 8GB incarnation.

Deirdre O Donnell, 05 Jul 2019 18:05

The new UMIDIGI Uwatch2. (Source: UMIDIGI)

Update | UMIDIGI releases the Uwatch2, a new, full-metal, super-economical wearable for US$33

UMIDIGI's latest smartwatch, the Uwatch2, boasts a fully metallic unibody, an IP67 rating and a 1.33-inch 240x240 display. The OEM claims that it offers 25 days' worth of standby time and 7 to 10 days of active use. It is sold at ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 05 Jul 2019 17:40

Does the LapBook Plus look familiar at all? (Image source: Chuwi Tablet)

Chuwi LapBook Plus: A 15.6-inch 4K MacBook Pro copycat that costs US$459.99

The Chuwi LapBook Plus comes with a 15.6-inch 4K display, an Intel Atom X7-E3950 processor, 8 GB RAM and a 256 GB SSD. Yes, you read that correctly, an Atom CPU powering a 4K display. The device comes with a 36.5 Wh battery too, w...

Alex Alderson, 04 Jul 2019 19:23

The Lenovo Z6 only comes in blue. (Source: Lenovo)

The Lenovo Z6 is the latest phone to launch with a 120Hz display

Lenovo has unveiled its latest phone, the Z6, in China today (July 4, 2019). It has a 6.39-inch FHD+ OLED display with a waterdrop notch and a 120-hertz refresh rate. The Lenovo Z6 also has 3 rear cameras, a 4000mAh battery and th...

Deirdre O Donnell, 04 Jul 2019 19:10

Vivo launches its Z1 Pro smartphone in India

The Vivo Z1 Pro has been released for sale in the Chinese and Indian markets. It is a mid-range device with the relatively new Snapdragon 712 processor. The Z1 Pro also offers a 5000mAh battery, a punch-hole display, and 4GB of RA...

Deirdre O Donnell, 04 Jul 2019 15:44

The main camera gets 5X zoom lenses from Leica and may feature a 64 MP sensor. (Source: Weibo)

Alleged Huawei Mate 30 render reveals circular rear quad-camera setup

As with all previous Mate flagships, lenses are provided by Leica, and it looks like the main camera will also feature 5X optical zoom. The high-resolution render also reveals Leica Vario-Summilux-H 1:1.6-3.4/16-125mm ASPH specs a...

Bogdan Solca, 04 Jul 2019 15:06

The Honor V20's successor may have an improved SoC and 5G. (Source: Fossbytes)

Initial leak points to Kirin 985 for the Honor V30

A new rumor posted to Weibo suggests that Honor is working on a next-generation flagship already. It links the V30 to the Kirin 985, one of Huawei's next premium SoCs. The leak also hints at 5G support in this phone.

Deirdre O Donnell, 04 Jul 2019 14:41

CC's new top-end Mi CC9mt variant. (Source: Xiaomi)

The Xiaomi Mi CC9 series will be first released for sale on July 5, 2019

Xiaomi has finally premiered its new brand, CC, in China. So far, it consists of 3 discrete variants: the Mi CC9e, the Mi CC9 and Mi CC9mt. These phones strongly resemble the Mi 9, have 6 inch-plus AMOLED displays and triple rear ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 03 Jul 2019 17:04

Vivo iQOO Neo gaming phablet (Source: Vivo)

Qualcomm Snapdragon 845-powered Vivo iQOO Neo joins the gaming smartphone niche

While the regular Vivo iQOO features the top-of-the-line Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 processor, the new iQOO Neo is only powered by the flagship processor of the previous generation, namely the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845. This new handse...

Codrut Nistor, 03 Jul 2019 13:03

The 12GB variant of the Red Magic 3. (Source: Nubia)

12GB camo version of the Red Magic 3 goes on sale internationally

The Red Magic 3 is already probably one of 2019's most interesting gaming phones. Its manufacturer, Nubia, has also now made a 12GB RAM variant available on its international retail platform. This phone also has a camo finish that...

Deirdre O Donnell, 02 Jul 2019 18:53

Motorola XT2025-1 details (Source: Nashville Chatter)

Motorola XT2025-1 hits FCC

While everyone is expecting for the return of the legendary Motorola Razr, the US market should get ready to receive another handset from this brand. Unfortunately, this phone has no official name yet. For now, all we know is that...

Codrut Nistor, 02 Jul 2019 12:27

Redmi has already sold a million K20 phones

Redmi's K20 phones were always going to be best-sellers. The devices, in about a month since they went on sale, have done impressively on the market, with the company confirming sales of a million units. This is even more astonish...

Ricci Rox, 02 Jul 2019 11:41

OPPO claims that MeshTalk can work without any conventional form of data. (Source: OPPO)

OPPO premieres a new kind of connectivity independent of Bluetooth, Wi-Fi or cell data

OPPO has announced a new technology at MWC Shanghai: MeshTalk. It is described as a way to talk or text without the need for a cellular, Bluetooth or online connection. MeshTalk apparently works when 2 compatible devices are withi...

Deirdre O Donnell, 01 Jul 2019 20:05

3DMark for Android has an important new update. (Source: 3DMark)

The latest update to 3DMark for Android optimizes Sling Shot Extreme and makes the app 64-bit

The Android version of the 3DMark benchmarking suite is regarded as one of the best for non-iOS mobile devices. Its latest update has improved its compatibility with the ARM Mali-G72 and Mali-G76 chipsets. Then again, this fix may...

Deirdre O Donnell, 01 Jul 2019 18:55

The Xiaomi CC 9e may have already completed some benchmarks. (Source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Mi CC 9e spotted on Geekbench

A device called the Xiaomi Mi CC 9e has appeared on the Geekbench 4 website. Its results in these tests depict it as a 6GB phone powered by the Snapdragon 660 SoC. The Mi CC 9e also apparently runs Android Pie, but that is all tha...

Deirdre O Donnell, 01 Jul 2019 18:20

Concept render by @CConceptCreator based off the back glass leak. (Image source: @CConceptCreator)

No squares allowed: Here is the clearest indication yet of what the back of Mate 30 Pro will look like

A photo of what is supposedly the back of the Mate 30 Pro has leaked out of China, showing a distinct change in the design language of its predecessor. Call us cynical, but the timing of this "leak" coincides awfully well with the...

Alex Alderson, 01 Jul 2019 16:53

Under-display fingerprint readers debuted at CES 2018. (Source: The Verge)

In-display fingerprint readers are set to hit cheaper phones with BOE's new LCD panels

Until now, under-display fingerprint readers have come with the prerequisite of AMOLED displays. Chinese display maker BOE is set to break the wheel, though, as it has confirmed the production of LCD panels that support the under-...

Ricci Rox, 30 Jun 2019 10:17

Xiaomi has opened a testing program for Android Q on the Pocophone F1. (Source: DirectD)

Xiaomi invites Pocophone F1 users to test Android Q for their device

Xiaomi has announced that it has a build of Android Q for the Pocophone F1. However, it is still not ready for public release. Therefore, it has issued a call for testers who will install and run this OS on their device.

Deirdre O Donnell, 29 Jun 2019 20:40

Huawei can buy from US-based firms again. (Source: MobileSyrup)

Huawei sees partial reprieve from US trade ban

The US and Chinese presidents have met at the latest G20 summit in Osaka, Japan. As a result, a ceasefire in the trade war between the two nations has been called. Accordingly, it has been agreed that Huawei can conduct certain am...

Deirdre O Donnell, 29 Jun 2019 19:20

The Huawei Nova 5 has been released in China. (Source: Huawei)

Huawei Nova 5i confirmed to have Google Play certification, along with Honor 20 and 20 Pro

Those who own or plan on owning Huawei or Honor Android devices may have been alarmed by reports that their parent company had lost crucial certifications necessary to use this OS. Despite this, however, Honor's latest flagships (...

Deirdre O Donnell, 28 Jun 2019 19:27

Motorola cancels plans to release Pie for its last true flagship, the Moto Z2 Force

Motorola has indefinitely shelved its plans to release the Pie update to most users of the Moto Z2 Force in the US. The Z2 Force can be said to be Motorola's last true flagship and it's a shame that the company appears to be showi...

Ricci Rox, 27 Jun 2019 18:10

The TUL PYNQ-Z2 costs US$119 worldwide or US$114 if you live in the US. (Image source: TUL)

TUL PYNQ-Z2: An Arduino and Raspberry Pi compatible Xilinx Zynq C7Z020-based PYNQ development board

The TUL PYNQ-Z2 is a single-board computer (SBC) designed for development with the open-source Python Productivity for Zynq (PYNQ) framework. The board has Arduino and Raspberry Pi headers along with a host of other ports and conn...

Alex Alderson, 27 Jun 2019 17:59

The Vivo iQOO Neo will launch on July 2, 2019. (Source: Vivo)

iQOO Neo to launch in July 2019, comes with 22.5W Flash Charge for a 4500mAh battery

iQOO is a new brand from the OEM Vivo that has already released a flagship smartphone for this year. Now, it is to be joined by the Neo, a more mid-range device with a 2018 premium SoC. The company has also reportedly confirmed th...

Deirdre O Donnell, 27 Jun 2019 17:16

Update | Honor says some of its phones will get Android Q after all

Honor's UK division has released a statement reassuring users that its "most popular current devices" will be upgraded to Android Q. This pledge applies to the Honor 20 series (including its Lite and Pro versions). The brand also ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 27 Jun 2019 16:38

Xiaomi CC series teaser, Xiaomi Mi CC9e coming soon (Source: MySmartPrice)

Xiaomi Mi CC9e to launch in China with four storage variants and three color choices

With a name that stands for "Curious & Creative," the Xiaomi Mi CC9e will soon launch in China with 4/6 GB of memory and 64/128 GB of storage space. Expected to use the Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 processor, this handset will allegedl...

Codrut Nistor, 27 Jun 2019 12:21

The Realme 1 can now run Android Pie. (Source: GSMArena)

The Realme 1 is now being updated to Pie

The Realme 1 is a sub-US$200 phone released in 2018. Despite this, the brand is now pushing an update to ColorOS 6. This ROM is based on the latest stable version of Android.

Deirdre O Donnell, 26 Jun 2019 22:48

The Red Magic 3 Pro Handle. (Source: Red Magic)

Nubia releases gaming-centric accessories for the Red Magic 3

The Red Magic 3 is a 2019 gaming phone with a 90Hz refresh rate. Its maker Nubia has just released the Pro Handle, a joystick attachment, as well as a Magic Adapter, especially for this device. These new accessories add off-screen...

Deirdre O Donnell, 26 Jun 2019 19:18

Qualcomm and ZTE demo 5G cloud gaming in China

Qualcomm has partnered with ZTE at MWC Shanghai to expound on 5G and what it means for the future of mobile gaming. To that end, it has demonstrated cloud gaming - which is powered by Tencent Instant Play in China - on phones with...

Deirdre O Donnell, 26 Jun 2019 17:05

Nokia 1 units are now receiving an Android Pie update notification. (Source: Twitter)

Pie for all: Nokia 1 gets update to Android 9.0

HMD Global has delivered on its pledge to upgrade its entire range of Android phones to the current latest stable software version. This also now encompasses the Nokia 1, its "most affordable smartphone". Its new Pie-based ROM als...

Deirdre O Donnell, 26 Jun 2019 16:28

The Find X 2 could integrate two in-display selfie cams. (Source: GizmoChina)

Find X 2 confirmed by OPPO VP, scheduled for 2020 release

OPPO VP Shen Yiren recently confirmed that there will be a Find X 2, but it will only be launched in 2020. The company is looking to add more innovative technologies to the upcoming flagship, so we can expect a dual-in-display sel...

Bogdan Solca, 26 Jun 2019 14:22

CHUWI is adding new IGG reward tiers in which the Minibook's RAM is doubled. (Source: CHUWI)

Update | 16GB CHUWI Minibook SKUs to be added to the Indiegogo campaign in limited numbers

CHUWI has announced that it will be adding the option to upgrade to 16GB of RAM as rewards to its Indiegogo campaign for the Minibook. These SKUs will have the same Intel m3-8100Y SoC as the UMPC's current higher-end version. The ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 26 Jun 2019 13:58

A shot allegedly taken with a Realme quad camera. (Source: Twitter)

Realme teases the next-gen Samsung GW1 64MP sensor in a new quad-camera phone

The OPPO sub-brand Realme has posted a new teaser to its official Weibo channel. It purports to show an upcoming phone with a total of 4 rear cameras. The most prominent of these is the Samsung GW1, a revolutionary 64MP ISOCELL se...

Deirdre O Donnell, 25 Jun 2019 22:27

Could the 2nd-gen Galaxy Fold look like this? (Source: LetsGoDigital)

Next-gen Galaxy Folds could have punch-hole cameras

Samsung has allegedly filed a patent for a foldable device that looks quite different from the Galaxy Fold as previewed earlier this year. It describes a device with one extensive display that behaves more like the Huawei Mate X. ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 25 Jun 2019 19:36

At least 25 global telecommunications companies were compromised in a seven-year attack utilizing Chinese-affiliated threat actor APT10. (Source: ModernDiplomacy)

Chinese-affiliated hackers compromised 25 global telecommunications companies for over 7 years

A leading cyber-security firm has uncovered a brazen Chinese-affiliated 7-year-long attack against telecommunications companies across the globe, compromising Call Detail Records (CDRs) and allowing collection of call meta-data fo...

Douglas Black, 25 Jun 2019 18:18

If you like the OnePlus 7 Pro's 90 Hz display, you can now get something similar from the Xiaomi Mi 9

The OnePlus 7 Pro stands out in the crowd for its display—a groundbreaking 90 Hz, QHD+ AMOLED panel. A new mod for the Xiaomi Mi 9 has surfaced that brings the Xiaomi flagship's display into close territory, though.

Ricci Rox, 25 Jun 2019 17:10

HiSilicon Kirin 810 is faster than the Qualcomm Snapdragon 730, reveals AnTuTu

AnTuTu news: Huawei's Kirin 810 beats the Snapdragon 730 as expected

Only a few days after Huawei unveiled the 7 nm HiSilicon Kirin 810 mobile processor, the upcoming Nova 5 handset surfaced on AnTuTu with this new piece of silicon inside. Its score of no less than 237,437 places it well in front o...

Codrut Nistor, 25 Jun 2019 16:53

Where is the EMUI 9.1 love for Honor, Huawei? (Image source: TuttoAndroid)

Huawei announces EMUI 9.1 roadmap for the end of Q2 and Q3; Honor devices are nowhere to be seen

Good news Huawei fans: The company has announced its EMUI 9.1 roadmap for the end of Q2 and most of Q3. An array of Huawei devices will receive EMUI 9.1 in the next two months. There are a couple of notable absentees though, while...

Alex Alderson, 25 Jun 2019 15:55

The Mi Max 3 may not get a successor this year. (Source: The Economic Times)

No Mi Max 4 this year: Xiaomi CEO

The Xiaomi Mi Max 4, as well as a possible Pro variant for this phone, had been rumored for release. However, Lei Jun, the OEM's chief executive officer (CEO) has contradicted this on Weibo. It now seems that any devices of this l...

Deirdre O Donnell, 24 Jun 2019 19:35

The Lenovo Z6 will run on the new Snapdragon 730 processor. (Source: Weibo)

Lenovo VP confirms Snapdragon 730 for the Z6

A recent teaser for the upcoming Lenovo Z6 smartphone suggested that it would have Sony AI cameras, a high-capacity battery and a "next-generation" processor. Subsequently, the OEM's vice president got on his Weibo and released mo...

Deirdre O Donnell, 24 Jun 2019 17:56

One of Xiaomi's new CC phones teased in Weibo video

Xiaomi is seemedly already building hype for its new brand, CC, and its upcoming devices. One of them is apparently featured in a new video released onto Chinese social media by the company. This clip does not offer many actual de...

Deirdre O Donnell, 23 Jun 2019 19:25

The Moto Z4 may not get Android R. (Source: Digital Trends)

Looking forward to Android R on the Moto Z4? Don't count on it

A popular tech blog claims to have gotten the word from Motorola that its latest major release, the Moto Z4, may only get 1 full Android version update during its life cycle. Therefore, the new phone will see Q, but could miss out...

Deirdre O Donnell, 22 Jun 2019 18:13

Huawei has allegedly cut its orders from Foxconn. (Source: Reuters)

Update | Various different businesses allegedly feel the pinch of Huawei's ban from working with US corporations

Huawei has refuted reports that the volume of its orders for new smartphone units from the manufacturer Foxconn have been downsized. This allegation is linked to the OEM's recent ban from working with US companies. On that note, i...

Deirdre O Donnell, 22 Jun 2019 14:25

Rock Pi S: A US$9.9 Rockchip RK3308 powered SBC that is tinier than a Raspberry Pi

The company behind the Rock Pi 4 is back, this time with a tiny SBC powered by a Rockchip RK3308 quad-core SoC. The board comes with either 256 MB or 512 MB RAM, a built-in voice activity detector (VAD) along with a host of ports ...

Alex Alderson, 22 Jun 2019 13:47

The Chuwi MiniBook crowdfunding campaign has reached US$267,613 in two days. (Image source: Chuwi)

Chuwi MiniBook crowdfunding campaign surpasses US$260,000 in two days

The crowdfunding campaign for the Chuwi MiniBook has exceeded all expectations, having achieved over 1,000% of its funding goal. This would be an impressive feat in a full campaign period, let alone 2 days. The Chuwi MiniBook is a...

Alex Alderson, 21 Jun 2019 20:36

Fresh leaks suggest that this is the Mi CC9. (Source: GSMArena)

Meet Xiaomi's new, youth-oriented brand: CC

Xiaomi's CEO, Lei Jun, recently took to Weibo to introduce the OEM's latest split-off, CC. It is apparently informed by the "Chic & Cool 90 team", or designers that were born in the 90s, came from the main company's recent acquisi...

Deirdre O Donnell, 21 Jun 2019 19:38

Zhaoxin is also planning to release 7 nm CPUs with PCIe 4.0 and DDR 5 support by 2020. (Source: Cnews.cz)

Chinese CPU maker Zhaoxin manages to match Intel's Core i5-7400 with the KX-6000 octa-core

The performance of the 16 nm KX-6000 octa-core CPU might not impress too much, as it only manages to be as fast as Intel's 14 nm i5-7400 quad-core model launched in early 2017, but this is no mere feat for the Chinese industry, es...

Bogdan Solca, 21 Jun 2019 17:04

Lenovo Z6 confirmed to feature triple cameras by Sony, Qualcomm Snapdragon 730 processor

The Lenovo Z6 will soon take its place in Lenovo's portfolio straight between the Snapdragon 855-powered Z6 Pro flagship and the Snapdragon 710-driven mid-range Z6 Youth Edition. This upcoming handset will come with Sony AI triple...

Codrut Nistor, 21 Jun 2019 09:22

The One-Netbook One Mix 1S Yoga should start shipping in mid-July. (Image source: Geekbuying)

One-Netbook offers One Mix 1S Yoga with Kaby Lake processor, 8 GB of RAM, and a 128 GB SSD from US$439.99

One-Netbook seems to be constantly updating its product portfolio and now the One Mix 1S Yoga mini laptop can join that list. The pocket-sized computer with a 7-inch 1920x1200 resolution display is joining a growing and competitiv...

Daniel R Deakin, 20 Jun 2019 23:53

Xiaomi Mi TV: Over 100,000 TVs sold in 9 minutes

Xiaomi, the Chinese industry giant, sells practically every product imaginable in its home market from smartphones and fitness bands to e-scooters and home appliances. It also has a successful TV business, which surpassed all expe...

Alex Alderson, 20 Jun 2019 20:18

Chinese Tech

ZTE Axon 10 Pro 5G now available in Finland

OPPO may make a new 8GB variant of the A9x available soon

Update | UMIDIGI releases the Uwatch2, a new, full-metal, super-economical wearable for US$33

Chuwi LapBook Plus: A 15.6-inch 4K MacBook Pro copycat that costs US$459.99

The Lenovo Z6 is the latest phone to launch with a 120Hz display

Vivo launches its Z1 Pro smartphone in India

Alleged Huawei Mate 30 render reveals circular rear quad-camera setup

Initial leak points to Kirin 985 for the Honor V30

The Xiaomi Mi CC9 series will be first released for sale on July 5, 2019

Qualcomm Snapdragon 845-powered Vivo iQOO Neo joins the gaming smartphone niche

12GB camo version of the Red Magic 3 goes on sale internationally

Motorola XT2025-1 hits FCC

Redmi has already sold a million K20 phones

OPPO premieres a new kind of connectivity independent of Bluetooth, Wi-Fi or cell data

The latest update to 3DMark for Android optimizes Sling Shot Extreme and makes the app 64-bit

Xiaomi Mi CC 9e spotted on Geekbench

No squares allowed: Here is the clearest indication yet of what the back of Mate 30 Pro will look like

In-display fingerprint readers are set to hit cheaper phones with BOE's new LCD panels

Xiaomi invites Pocophone F1 users to test Android Q for their device

Huawei sees partial reprieve from US trade ban

Huawei Nova 5i confirmed to have Google Play certification, along with Honor 20 and 20 Pro

Motorola cancels plans to release Pie for its last true flagship, the Moto Z2 Force

TUL PYNQ-Z2: An Arduino and Raspberry Pi compatible Xilinx Zynq C7Z020-based PYNQ development board

iQOO Neo to launch in July 2019, comes with 22.5W Flash Charge for a 4500mAh battery

Update | Honor says some of its phones will get Android Q after all

Xiaomi Mi CC9e to launch in China with four storage variants and three color choices

The Realme 1 is now being updated to Pie

Nubia releases gaming-centric accessories for the Red Magic 3

Qualcomm and ZTE demo 5G cloud gaming in China

Pie for all: Nokia 1 gets update to Android 9.0

Find X 2 confirmed by OPPO VP, scheduled for 2020 release

Update | 16GB CHUWI Minibook SKUs to be added to the Indiegogo campaign in limited numbers

Realme teases the next-gen Samsung GW1 64MP sensor in a new quad-camera phone

Next-gen Galaxy Folds could have punch-hole cameras

Chinese-affiliated hackers compromised 25 global telecommunications companies for over 7 years

If you like the OnePlus 7 Pro's 90 Hz display, you can now get something similar from the Xiaomi Mi 9

AnTuTu news: Huawei's Kirin 810 beats the Snapdragon 730 as expected

Huawei announces EMUI 9.1 roadmap for the end of Q2 and Q3; Honor devices are nowhere to be seen

No Mi Max 4 this year: Xiaomi CEO

Lenovo VP confirms Snapdragon 730 for the Z6

One of Xiaomi's new CC phones teased in Weibo video

Looking forward to Android R on the Moto Z4? Don't count on it

Update | Various different businesses allegedly feel the pinch of Huawei's ban from working with US corporations

Rock Pi S: A US$9.9 Rockchip RK3308 powered SBC that is tinier than a Raspberry Pi

Chuwi MiniBook crowdfunding campaign surpasses US$260,000 in two days

Meet Xiaomi's new, youth-oriented brand: CC

Chinese CPU maker Zhaoxin manages to match Intel's Core i5-7400 with the KX-6000 octa-core

Lenovo Z6 confirmed to feature triple cameras by Sony, Qualcomm Snapdragon 730 processor

One-Netbook offers One Mix 1S Yoga with Kaby Lake processor, 8 GB of RAM, and a 128 GB SSD from US$439.99

Xiaomi Mi TV: Over 100,000 TVs sold in 9 minutes

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