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Over 2 million Watch GTs have allegedly sold worldwide. (Source: Huawei)

Huawei Watch GT sells over 2 million units since its release

The Huawei Watch GT is the OEM's latest smartwatch, which runs on LiteOS rather than the Wear OS of its predecessors. The company has reported that it has shipped more than 2 million of these devices since their launch in 2018. It...
Deirdre O Donnell, 20 Jun 2019 18:45
Having an inward-folding rear display and a full-size front display, the Mate X II design takes some cues from Samsung's Galaxy Fold (Source: Let's Go Digital)

Patent reveals Huawei Mate X II foldable already in the works

The direct successor of the Mate X appears to take a few cues from the galaxy Fold, but the overall design remains consistent with the original one. Instead of an outwards-folding single display, the mate X II features a full-size...
Bogdan Solca, 20 Jun 2019 16:48
Vivo's IQOO Neo will feature a rear triple-cam setup and a 6.38-inch teardrop-notched display. (Source: Vivo)

Vivo teases IQOO Neo powered by Snapdragon 845, partial spec sheet leaked on TENAA

Vivo's own teasers for the IQOO Neo and TENAA's partial spec sheet are pointing to an affordable sub-premium model. Powered by last year's flagship Snapdragon 845 SoC, the IQOO Neo is expected to get 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB storage...
Bogdan Solca, 20 Jun 2019 13:36
Vivo has announced a new 120W ultra fast charging technology. (Source: IndiaShopps)

Vivo announces 120W Super Fast Charge, set to debut on the stunning Vivo APEX 2019 concept

Chinese smartphone maker announced an incredibly powerful 120W fast charging system. Appropriately dubbed the Super Fast Flash Charge, the technology can charge a 4,000 mAh battery in just 13 minutes
Sanjiv Sathiah, 20 Jun 2019 12:30
ZTE and Orange bring 5G connectivity to Spain

Orange and ZTE demo various 5G applications in Spain

Although ZTE is also affected by various bans similar to those imposed by the US on Huawei, this Chinese brand seems to be doing all right in Spain. Yesterday, Orange and its Chinese partner have shown various 5G applications at t...
Codrut Nistor, 20 Jun 2019 10:48
The Xiaomi M1904F3BC's front and rear panels. (Source: TENAA)

A new variation on or version of the Xiaomi Mi 9 may be on the way

A new certification for a phone called the Xiaomi M1904F3BC has allegedly been found on the TENAA website. It is depicted as having triple rear cameras in a straight line aligned with a corner of its black rear panel, a waterdrop ...
Deirdre O Donnell, 19 Jun 2019 17:48
The Lenovo L78121 may be the Z6, given a pop-up camera by some unverified rumors. (Source: YouTube)

New 8GB, Snapdragon 730-powered Lenovo phone appears on Geekbench

A Lenovo device with the novel model number L78121 has posted several scores already on the Geekbench website. It is powered by a chipset also found on results for other phones with the Snapdragon 730 SoC. This new mid-ranger's sc...
Deirdre O Donnell, 19 Jun 2019 17:05
The P30 Pro. (Image source: Huawei)

Huawei brings DC dimming to the P30 Pro

PWM sensitive people rejoice! You now have one more OLED smartphone to choose from thanks to Huawei bringing DC dimming to the P30 Pro. The feature comes bundled in EMUI 9.1.0.178, which includes a host of other refinements too.
Alex Alderson, 19 Jun 2019 16:32
Intel, Qualcomm and Xilinx are concerned about the considerable profit losses caused by the Huawei bans. (Source: CNN)

Intel and Qualcomm want the Huawei bans lifted

The Huawei bans prove to be source of concern for industry giants like Intel, Qualcomm and Xilinx, as profit predictions signal significant losses. In order to mitigate such dire consequences, these companies reportedly pressed th...
Bogdan Solca, 19 Jun 2019 16:27
Perf-V: An FPGA based RISC-V developer board, which costs US$79. (Image source: Seeedstudio)

Perf-V: An FPGA based RISC-V developer board, which costs US$79

The PerfXLab Perf-V is an FPGA based RISC-V developer board that comes with 256 MB of DDR3 RAM along with 8 MB of FPGA and 8 MB of RISC-V flash storage. The board features a host of connectors and interfaces, while it can be progr...
Alex Alderson, 19 Jun 2019 16:11
Trump hoped to sway the outcome of the ongoing trade wars with the Huawei bans, but China is still not backing down. (Source: Investors.com)

Report warns laptop prices could increase 19% due to Trump's tariffs

Trump initially postponed the second wave of tariffs in hopes for an eventual agreement with the Chinese government, then snapped back with 15% increased tariffs and the Huawei ban shortly after, yet China does not seem to be move...
Bogdan Solca, 19 Jun 2019 14:12
Motorola One Action render

Motorola One Action hits FCC

Shortly after its full specs surfaced online, the upcoming Motorola One Action was spotted on FCC's website. This listing confirms the specs that became public last week, including the Exynos 9609 processor, up to 4 GB of memory a...
Codrut Nistor, 19 Jun 2019 12:55
Oppo June 26 launch event teaser (Source: Indiashopps News)

Oppo's under-display camera smartphone might arrive next week

Showcased last month, Oppo's under-display camera technology seems to be ready for the masses. A recently released poster carries the "not only comprehensive" slogan and suggests that the company's next handset will carry more tha...
Codrut Nistor, 19 Jun 2019 11:59
Huawei's teaser for the Nova 5 Pro. (Source: Weibo)

Huawei Nova 5 Pro officially exists, posts impressive Antutu score

The Nova 5 is the subject of Huawei's next smartphone release. It has been rumored to launch alongside a few variants, including a Pro version. The OEM has now issued a teaser for this device, which has also allegedly gained an An...
Deirdre O Donnell, 18 Jun 2019 23:50
Vivo IQOO

87% Vivo IQOO Smartphone Review

A cheap gaming smartphone with a few tricks up its sleeve. Vivo is back, and this time it has brought an affordable gaming smartphone to market. The IQOO has vapour chamber cooling, touch-sensitive shoulder buttons and an engrossing 6.41-inch AMOLED display. Vivo has included a Snapdragon 855 SoC too, which should help it keep pace with modern flagships. Read on to find out if the Vivo IQOO can live up to expectations.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | Qualcomm Adreno 640 | 6.41" | 196 g
Mike Wobker, 18 Jun 2019 23:41
The new patent comes with a larger unfolded screen and sturdier, more elegant hinges. (Source: Let's Go Digital)

Huawei patents double-folding phone concept

The successor of the already postponed Mate X could come with a larger screen that folds on each side. Huawei's new patent also reveals sturdier hinges with a more elegant look, multiple modes including desk-stand, laptop and tabl...
Bogdan Solca, 18 Jun 2019 18:49
The Honor 20 Pro. (Source: Pocket Lint)

Holding strong: Huawei has already shipped a million Honor 20 units

Huawei's sub-brand, Honor, launched the Honor 20 phones in China two weeks ago. Only the regular Honor 20 has been on sale in that market since, though, and the company has confirmed that it has already shipped a million units of ...
Ricci Rox, 18 Jun 2019 16:06
The Honor nX series may be getting a 2019 refresh. (Source: GSMArena)

The 9X Pro could be Honor's first phone to use the new Kirin 810 processor

The Kirin 810 may be introduced with the upcoming Nova 5 phone from Huawei. Now, it appears that Honor also has access to this new, mid-range SoC. This brand is rumored to use it to make a new device, the 9X Pro.
Deirdre O Donnell, 18 Jun 2019 14:34
The Lenovo Legion Y530.

New Lenovo Legion Y545 offers a more premium construction, button-less trackpad, and RAM options up to 32 GB

Lenovo's PSREF page shows a new Legion Y545 model that is listed as being available in the Western Europe and Russia regions. The Legion Y545 is very much identical to the recently launched Y540 apart from sporting an aluminum con...
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 18 Jun 2019 08:25
The Kirin 810 is a mid-range SoC from Huawei. (Source: PhoneRadar)

Further leaks point to 32MP selfie camera and Kirin 810 for the Huawei Nova 5

The Nova 5 is the next major smartphone release from the OEM Huawei. Some rumors surrounding this device suggest that it is getting a 32MP selfie camera in its waterdrop notch. Today, (June 17, 2019) this was officially confirmed ...
Deirdre O Donnell, 17 Jun 2019 19:12
Chargerito charger (Source: Tech Deals - Android Authority)

Keychain-sized Chargerito is apparently the smallest phone charger ever

After the successful completion of its Indiegogo crowdfunding campaign, the Chargerito phone charger is now up for sale. Priced at US$25, this accessory only measures 2x0.6x1.8 inches and can deliver a 5 V, 1 A, 5 W output. Availa...
Codrut Nistor, 17 Jun 2019 16:43
Qualcomm has a new Aqstic audio codec. (Source: Qualcomm)

Qualcomm unveils its latest series of Aqstic audio codecs

Qualcomm claims that the audio codec integrated into its flagship mobile SoCs can rival DACs produced by dedicated manufacturers. Its latest iteration of these are found in the new Snapdragon 730 mid-range chipsets. They are calle...
Deirdre O Donnell, 17 Jun 2019 16:11
Huawei is facing the grim reality of a colossal loss of smartphone sales in the tens of millions. (Source: Huawei)

Huawei bracing for a precipitous collapse in global smartphone sales

Huawei is forecasting a calamitous drop in smartphones sales across the globe following the Trump Administration's decision to blacklist the Chinese company. According to Bloomberg, the embattled company is expecting sales to drop...
Sanjiv Sathiah, 17 Jun 2019 11:09
Chuwi AeroBook (2019) Laptop Review: A crowdfunded compact Ultrabook

80% Chuwi AeroBook (2019) Laptop Review: A crowdfunded compact Ultrabook

MacBook, made in China. Chuwi's latest laptop is the product of a successful IndieGoGo campaign. While the package is wrapped in a nice shell, the AeroBook ultimately falls short of other compact notebooks. This is largely in part to its outdated 6th-generation Core m3 CPU.
Intel Core m3-6Y30 | Intel HD Graphics 515 | 13.30" | 1.2 kg
Sam Medley, 17 Jun 2019 08:07
Huawei Nova 5-series renders in potential color options. (Source: TechNave)

Alleged Huawei Nova 5 appears on Geekbench

The Nova 5 is a new quasi-high-end smartphone destined for launch on June 21, 2019. Despite this, its leaks seem to keep coming. The latest is a device with a model number and specs that may match the upcoming device on Geekbench.
Deirdre O Donnell, 16 Jun 2019 22:19
MIUI fans will soon see the last of links like these. (Source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi announces Global MIUI Beta Program termination for all of its phones

Xiaomi has announced that its software division will stop releasing global betas of its OS, MIUI, on July 1, 2019. This applies not merely to older and slower devices, but to all phones of its brand. However, the OEM has also stat...
Deirdre O Donnell, 16 Jun 2019 15:46
The 'new' Huawei P30 Pro as recorded by TENAA. (Source: TENAA)

Huawei gets 12GB P30 Pro variant certified in China

Most SKUs of the Huawei P30 Pro flagship have 8GB of RAM. However, it appears that the OEM is about to release a further variant of this phone with an additional 4GB. Then again, this new, ultra-high-end device may be a Chinese-ma...
Deirdre O Donnell, 16 Jun 2019 15:11
POCO Launcher 2.0 improves app-drawer customization. (Source: Twitter)

Xiaomi releases a new version of the POCO Launcher

The POCO Launcher, originally designed for the Pocophone F1, has gained popularity due to its advanced customization options. Now, its makers at Xiaomi have released a 2nd version, which can be downloaded and tried out now. It mai...
Deirdre O Donnell, 15 Jun 2019 15:23
The Huawei Mate X. (Source: MyDrivers)

Huawei Mate X pops up in highly dubious sales listing

The Huawei Mate X has reportedly appeared as a retail item on a Chinese retail site. This is highly suspicious, however, particularly as the OEM has announced that this foldable phone's launch will now be delayed. In addition, the...
Deirdre O Donnell, 15 Jun 2019 14:57
The GPD P2 Max offers 10-point touch control. (Image source: Indiegogo/GPD)

GPD P2 Max to offer 1 TB SSD variant of its soon-to-be crowdfunded "world's smallest Ultrabook" that will take on the XPS 13 and Surface Pro 6

It appears GPD has gone into marketing overdrive in preparation for its crowdfunding campaign for the GPD P2 Max pocket-sized laptop. The Chinese manufacturer is now calling the P2 Max the “world’s smallest Ultrabook” and is compa...
Daniel R Deakin, 14 Jun 2019 23:51
A slew of Xiaomi phones are set to get MIUI 11 based on Android Q later this year. (Source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi confirms Android Q-based MIUI 11 for 11 of its devices including the Mi 8 and Redmi Note 7

Xiaomi has confirmed that nine of its recent smartphones will be getting the MIUI 11 update based on Android Q in Q4 2019 with two others, the Redmi Note 7 and Redmi Note 7 Pro, slated to get the update by Q1 2020. The present ava...
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 14 Jun 2019 21:31
It appears that 2019 will see various new tablets from established OEMs. (Source: The Mobile Indian)

Update | New Samsung and Huawei tablets may be on the way

Several leaks have hinted at the release of the Huawei MediaPad M6 and new Samsung Galaxy Tab-line devices in the recent past. Now, new certifications appear to lend yet more weight to these rumors. One of these listings makes ove...
Deirdre O Donnell, 14 Jun 2019 20:22
Mi Electric Scooter owners are being asked to check if their device should be included in a new product recall. (Source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi announces a recall of its electric scooters

Xiaomi has issued a recall of its Mi Electric Scooter (or M365) product. This request to return items does not apply to all units of the personal transport accessory, however, but to a subset of the same sold in certain countries....
Deirdre O Donnell, 14 Jun 2019 17:43
A look at the updated logo of EMUI 10. (Image source: @wildlime)

EMUI 10 will ship with Google Play Services, beta now available for P30 Pro

Huawei is still developing EMUI 10, despite rumours about it developing an AOSP-based fork for its future smartphones. Better still, early beta versions are being compiled with Google Play Services, indicating that it may not be a...
Alex Alderson, 14 Jun 2019 17:12
Originally scheduled to ship this month the Mate X won't appear till at least September. (Source: Huawei)

Huawei pushes back foldable Mate X launch as its product plans for 2019 get shredded

Huawei has announced that it is pushing back the launch of its vaunted foldable Mate X smartphone. Where it looked like it might beat the Samsung Galaxy Fold to market, its launch has been pushed back until at least September.
Sanjiv Sathiah, 14 Jun 2019 13:47
The One Mix 3s Platinum Edition is One-Netbook's top of the range UMPC. (Image source: One-Netbook)

Grab a One Mix 3s Platinum Edition for US$1,199.99

Hot on the heels of the One Mix 3 and 3s comes the 3s Platinum Edition, an 8.4-inch UMPC equipped with a Core i7-8550Y processor, 16 GB of RAM and a 512 GB SSD. The One Mix 3s Platinum Edition is available to order for US$1,199.99...
Alex Alderson, 14 Jun 2019 12:48
The Huntkey X2471C monitor. (Source: Huntkey)

Huntkey breaks into the gaming market with its X-series curved monitors

Huntkey is known as a maker of power bricks and other similar accessories. However, it also makes other devices, monitors included. Its latest model is the X2471C, which is a 1080p, 144-hertz (Hz) 23.6-inch 1800R-curved panel. Thi...
Deirdre O Donnell, 13 Jun 2019 21:12
The 5G version of the ZTE Axon 10 Pro. (Source: Weibo)

ZTE announces July release for the Axon 10 Pro 5G edition in China

ZTE has already launched its flagship smartphone for this year, the Axon 10 Pro. However, it also had a 5G-enabled variant, which had not been available in its domestic market despite having been released into others. Now, the OEM...
Deirdre O Donnell, 13 Jun 2019 20:23
The Mate 30, a smartphone that would be king. (Image source: @PhoneIndustry_)

Dazzling concept renders give a first glimpse at the Mate 30 Pro

These eye-catching concept renders of the Mate 30 Pro may act as a salve for Huawei fans with the company still embroiled in a trade war with Donald Trump and his US administration. Watch out for that huge camera bump though, it b...
Alex Alderson, 13 Jun 2019 19:46
The Chuwi MiniBook should pack a punch despite its diminutive size. (Image source: Chuwi)

Chuwi MiniBook to start at US$499 in limited quantities

The Chuwi MiniBook will feature an Intel Core m3-8100Y or a Celeron N4100 processor, 8 GB of RAM and a 128 GB SSD in a compact UMPC form factor. The convertible will be available to order from next Wednesday for US$499 for the Cor...
Alex Alderson, 13 Jun 2019 18:25
The new Windows-on-ARM laptops from Huawei should appeal to the budget-oriented users. (Source: CIO Bulletin)

Huawei to launch new Windows-on-ARM laptops in the U.S., despite bans

Even if Huawei's CEO of consumer division himself confirmed the MateBook X launch is going to be postponed amid the U.S. - China trade wars and an earlier report was warning that Huawei could stop producing laptops altogether, the...
Bogdan Solca, 13 Jun 2019 16:34
The One Mix 3s is a slightly more powerful version of the One Mix 3. (Image source: One-Netbook)

The One Mix 3s can now be ordered worldwide for US$899.99

The One Mix 3s comes with an 8.4-inch 2K display, an Intel Core m3-8100Y processor, 16 GB of RAM and a 512 GB SSD all in a 650 g chassis. The One Mix 3s is available to order worldwide for US$899.99 from Geekbuying and will ship o...
Alex Alderson, 13 Jun 2019 14:05
Russian Sailfish OS fork Aurora OS could be an Android alternative for Huawei. (Source: Jolla)

Huawei working with Oppo, others on HongMengOS, also testing Sailfish OS fork Aurora OS

Huawei is pulling out all the stops to ensure that can continue to sell its smartphones. The latest indications are that the embattled Chinese technology giant is partnering with fellow Chinese smartphone makers to test its HongMe...
Sanjiv Sathiah, 13 Jun 2019 13:33
A mock-up for the 'Motorola One Action'...it looks quite familar somehow. (Source: 91Mobiles)

The Motorola One Action is allegedly leaked in full

A new 91Mobiles report purports to confirm the existence of a phone called the Motorola One Action. This phone will apparently be a more affordable version of the One Vision, with a polycarbonate rather than glass backing. The 2 p...
Deirdre O Donnell, 12 Jun 2019 18:09
Huawei's plans for its popular MateBook range of notebooks are in tatters. (Source: Huawei)

Huawei scraps planned MateBook launch as US sanctions bite

Huawei has indefinitely postponed the launch of its latest MateBooks confirming the rumors Notebookcheck exclusively reported on during Computex. At the time, we learnt that Huawei had cancelled an order for 16-inch notebook panel...
Sanjiv Sathiah, 12 Jun 2019 13:17
The Xiaomi Mi Band 4 comes with a 135 mAh battery. (Image source: Xiaomishka)

New real-life pictures of the just launched Xiaomi Mi Band 4 show attractive features for unbelievable prices

Xiaomi has released the Mi Band 4 and it seems likely that the device will not disappoint. The Chinese company has created three variants of the fitness tracker, which is brimming with features that appear to contradict its consid...
Daniel R Deakin, 12 Jun 2019 00:45
Nova 5 render based on leaked information. (Source: Gadgets Now)

Huawei Nova 5 launching June 21

The Nova 5 sub-premium smartphone is now confirmed to launch on June 21, but rumor has it that the Nova 5i premium mid-range model is also slated to launch around the same date. Specs leaked on TENAA for the Nova 5i include a Kiri...
Bogdan Solca, 11 Jun 2019 18:36
Huawei has reportedly shipped 1 million phones with its custom HongMeng OS for testing

Huawei has reportedly shipped 1 million phones with its custom HongMeng OS for testing

Despite massive business embargoes levied against it by the United States Government, Huawei seems to be rolling along. The Chinese company has reportedly shipped one million smartphones running its custom HongMeng OS to testers t...
Sam Medley, 11 Jun 2019 16:48
Older and entry-level Redmi phones will no longer receive MIUI 10 beta ROMs. (Source: XDA Developers)

Older and entry-level Xiaomi phones will no longer receive MIUI beta ROMs

Xiaomi is adopting a new policy for the delivery of beta MIUI ROMs. Henceforth, devices that are more than a year older will be gradually withdrawn from participating in the beta program. Entry-level Redmi devices are also exempte...
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 11 Jun 2019 09:36
The Redmi S2/Y2. (Source: The Economic Times)

The Redmi S2, aka Y2, gets its Android Pie update

Redmi released a ~US$160 5.99-inch device with the Snapdragon 625 SoC and dual rear cameras in 2018. It is known as the S2 in China and as the Y2 in India. Of these, the S2 has started to exhibit an update to Android 9.0 (Pie).
Deirdre O Donnell, 10 Jun 2019 18:16

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