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A firmware updating should be arriving within a few weeks to address the bug. (Image source: XDA)

Updated | OnePlus confirms that it is addressing the OnePlus 7 Pro ghost touch display issue

OnePlus is moving quickly to fix the ghost touch issue that has been affecting some 7 Pro smartphones, less than a week after acknowledging its existence. Thankfully for owners, it does not appear to be a hardware issue. Update: ...

Alex Alderson, 10 Jun 2019 17:21

Huawei has created a good laptop series with the MateBooks. (Image source: Huawei/edited)

Exclusive: Huawei could be preparing to kill off its budding laptop business

Huawei’s current issues in regard to the US Department of Commerce adding the Chinese technology company to its entity list under the Export Administration Regulations have been well documented. However, while many reports have fo...

Daniel R Deakin, 10 Jun 2019 15:50

Industrial-grade balloons are increasingly common in near-space travel and transport. (Source: SpaceNews)

Vivo's iQOO phone allegedly falls from 102,000 feet in the air and survives

The OEM Vivo has posted a video on Weibo, which portrays a project in which an iQOO phone was loaded onto an industrial-grade balloon. These hydrogen-filled craft are used with increasing frequency to visit extreme, near-space alt...

Deirdre O Donnell, 10 Jun 2019 14:51

The new "OPPO foldable pop-up phone" render. (Source: LetsGoDigital)

Latest leaks hint the OPPO foldable phone will have a pop-up camera

New renders allegedly generated by the OEM OPPO show a device that is capable of both folding and hiding its camera unit via a pop-up module. It is also now claimed that the same camera could have the 10X zoom found in the flagshi...

Deirdre O Donnell, 10 Jun 2019 13:43

The Nova 4 was released in December 2018. (Source: Huawei)

One to watch out for: Details of the sub-premium Huawei Nova 5 revealed

Huawei's Nova series is positioned behind the P and Mate lines in the company's hierarchy. The next device in the series, the Nova 5, is on its way, and a new leak has given a clear image of what to expect. Notables include a Kiri...

Ricci Rox, 09 Jun 2019 11:44

Deal | The Xiaomi Mi 9 is available for as little as US$359.99 - for the next 22 hours

GearBest has launched a promotion that brings its price for the Xiaomi Mi 9 from US$516.87 down to $377.99. However, using a coupon listed on a different page cuts this discounted price again, to $359.99. On the other hand, the li...

Deirdre O Donnell, 07 Jun 2019 19:32

Moto Z3 Play and Z2 Force get updated to Android Pie

Motorola is now rolling out its Pie update to users of the Moto Z3 Play, including those located in the US. In addition, some Moto Z2 Force owners have reported an OTA for the same upgrade. These devices are now 1 and 2 years old ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 07 Jun 2019 18:34

A possible inspiration for Huawei's new non-Chinese-language OS name. (Source: Wikipedia)

Huawei's new smartphone OS may launch in August or September 2019

A "global" new outlet has tweeted that HongMeng OS, Huawei's new rumored official ROM for its mobile devices, will be known as Oak OS in non-Chinese markets. Furthermore, this putative new system will be unveiled in the first fall...

Deirdre O Donnell, 07 Jun 2019 16:02

More OPPO Reno phones are destined for European market

The OPPO Reno, Reno 10X Zoom and Reno 5G are already on sale in some European countries. Now, they are allegedly to be joined by the Reno Z (which has been heard of in other regions) and the Reno F (which has not). It is possible ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 07 Jun 2019 12:33

Xiaomi Redmi K20 Pro to be rebranded as Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro, hits Geekbench

Redmi K20 Pro Reloaded: Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro hits Geekbench

The Geekbench listing for the upcoming Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro shows that this phablet has the same hardware specs as the existing Redmi K20 Pro. The 6.39-inch flagship for budget-conscious customers will be unveiled on June 12 alongside...

Codrut Nistor, 07 Jun 2019 10:16

The more, the merrier. (Source: Tiger Mobile)

Two holes, one phone: ZTE patents a phone design with two punch-hole cameras

ZTE has recently filed a new patent for a smartphone design sporting two punch holes. This isn't a pill like the S10's either; it's literally two different holes that will house separate selfie cameras.

Ricci Rox, 06 Jun 2019 15:19

The Maimang 8 features a triple rear camera setup. (Source: GSMArena)

Huawei launches the Maimang 8 - Triple rear cameras, Kirin 710, US$275

Huawei has released its latest mid-range phone, the Huawei Maimang 8. The Maimang phones are usually rebranded as the Mate Lite offerings, but the Maimang 8 appears to be a deviation from that trend.

Ricci Rox, 06 Jun 2019 15:17

These device lines may be able to update to EMUI 9. (Source: Huawei)

Up to 100 million users could be on EMUI 9 by the end of the month

Huawei has released figures indicating that approximately 80 million smartphone users woridwide have the latest version of its Android skin, EMUI, on their phones. For many older devices, this is their 2nd major update. However, t...

Deirdre O Donnell, 06 Jun 2019 14:43

The Moto E5 Plus may get a replacement soon. (Source: CNET)

Evidence of new Moto E arises via Geekbench

A new leak suggests that the Moto E line of smartphones may be getting a new generation soon. Geekbench has allegedly added scores for a "motorola moto e(6) plus", running on an SoC that may be the Helio P22. It runs on Android 9 ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 05 Jun 2019 20:10

Early rumors claimed the Mate 30 Pro would feature a rear secondary display. (Source: LetsGoDigital)

The Huawei Mate 30 Pro could launch a lot earlier than expected

The Huawei Mate flagships have traditionally been released around October but new developments could mean that the company launches the Mate 30 and Mate 30 Pro quite a bit earlier than is expected.

Ricci Rox, 05 Jun 2019 14:58

The Razer Blade 15 was just one of a half-dozen or so laptops introduced at Computex with OLED display options.

OLED boom may mean LED bust for panel manufacturers

As 2019 sees the more widespread adoption of OLED panels in notebooks and other portable technology, reports from Digitimes suggests that some LED-panel manufacturers in China may be in trouble.

Douglas Black, 05 Jun 2019 07:46

Xiaomi will unveil the Mi Band 4 in China, where it is expected to first go on sale. (Image source: SlashLeaks)

The Xiaomi Mi Band 4 is arriving on June 11

A new teaser confirms that Xiaomi will officially launch the Mi Band 4, its upcoming fitness band, on June 11. The successor to the popular Mi Band 3 will have a larger battery than its predecessor along with a larger, and OLED, d...

Alex Alderson, 04 Jun 2019 18:53

The putative Lenovo K10 Note looks somewhat familiar. (Source: NBTC)

The Lenovo Z6 Youth may be marketed as the K10 Note in non-Chinese markets

Lenovo released the Z6 Youth on May 22, 2019 to the Chinese market. As a Snapdragon 710 device with triple rear cameras and a 6.3-inch FHD screen, it may make a solid mid-ranger. A phone roughtly matching this description has been...

Deirdre O Donnell, 03 Jun 2019 19:13

The apparent OPPO A1s. (Source: MySmartPrice)

New OPPO A-line phone makes it through multiple certifiers

A new device called the OPPO CPH1925 (or A1s) has popped up on the websites of Russian, Thai and Indonesian regulatory bodies. Like the A1k before it, it has a 2.0GHz MediaTek processor, a 4000mAh battery and a 6.1 inch waterdrop-...

Deirdre O Donnell, 03 Jun 2019 18:25

Starkly superior in terms of value for money, we must agree. (Source: Manu Jain)

New Redmi ad campaign takes bold shots at the OnePlus 7 phones

OnePlus have traditionally been the holders of the "flagship killer" title, although most would claim they lost the rights to it with the continuous hikes in prices. The Redmi K20 Pro is, without a doubt, the new flagship killer o...

Ricci Rox, 03 Jun 2019 15:35

The notchless Xiaomi Mi 9 appears to have a hidden selfie camera. (Image source: Twitter/Ice universe)

Video of modified Mi 9 with under-display camera aims to prove that Xiaomi is keeping up with the competition

A brief video clip of a seemingly modified Xiaomi Mi 9 smartphone with an under-display camera has been shared online. The video shows two Mi 9 devices being compared with one another. It soon becomes apparent that the smartphone ...

Daniel R Deakin, 03 Jun 2019 09:00

Xiaomi also patented an idea for a full-screen smartphone with the display going over the edges. (Image source: LetsGoDigital)

Xiaomi could beat Samsung in producing a full-screen smartphone with an under-display camera

A patent filed by Xiaomi for a full-screen smartphone utilizing an under-display camera has been unearthed. The patent application was made with the State Intellectual Property Office of China in November 2018, and it briefly desc...

Daniel R Deakin, 02 Jun 2019 11:33

The Xiaomi Mi Band 4 will feature Xiaomi's smart assistant, Xiao AI. (Image source: MySmartPrice/Weibo)

Real-life images of the Xiaomi Mi Band 4 fitness tracker leaked online

Actual real-life pictures of Xiaomi’s Mi Band 4 fitness wearable have been leaked. The images show that the display part of the Mi Band 4 is very similar to the renders that were leaked last month. The Mi Band 4 gets a considerabl...

Daniel R Deakin, 02 Jun 2019 09:38

Huawei's problems appear to be terminal. (Source: Getty Images)

Huawei smartphone production lines grind to a halt

Embattled Chinese smartphone maker Huawei’s woes are no longer academic it seems. According to the South China Morning Post, Huawei smartphone assembler Foxconn has shut down several production lines that were making Huawei’s mark...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 02 Jun 2019 02:30

Huawei reportedly finishes work on Kirin 985 and 990, but what about their successors?

According to a new Nikkei Asian Review article, Huawei has finalized the blueprints for its next upcoming smartphone SoCs. However, the OEM has now lost the support of the chipset-design supplier Synopsys, as it has that of ARM. T...

Deirdre O Donnell, 01 Jun 2019 17:53

The Z2 Force was the last true Moto flagship. (Source: CNET)

Motorola may have finally quit the business of making flagship phones

Motorola launched the Moto Z4 a few days ago and has now confirmed that it has no plans of releasing any other Moto Z devices this year. This is bad news, as it could mean that the company has given up on releasing flagship phones...

Ricci Rox, 01 Jun 2019 12:33

It seems the Moto One Vision is getting another version. (Source: GizmoChina)

The Motorola One line may be getting a ruggedized variant

The Motorola One Vision was released not long ago. However, a new leak suggests that its series is getting yet another new phone sometime soon. Should a Geekbench entry prove accurate, it will be called the One Action.

Deirdre O Donnell, 31 May 2019 17:30

The One Mix 3s Platinum Edition will cost more than US$1,000. (Image source: One Netbook)

One Mix 3s and One Mix 3s Platinum Edition listings go live, latter to feature a Core i7-8500Y processor

A new online listing has revealed that One-Netbook is bringing a third version of the One Mix 3 to market this summer. The pricier model will feature a more powerful processor and a higher clocked GPU. It appears that the One Mix ...

Alex Alderson, 31 May 2019 13:31

It's been a turbulent month for the company. (Source: Gizbot)

Hope for the masses as Huawei gets a number of its recently lost smartphone licences back

Following the ban by the US on Huawei, the Chinese company lost a number of its certifications, leaving it unable to use technologies like Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and SD cards on its future device. The company has now been reinstated by...

Ricci Rox, 31 May 2019 12:35

The Motorola Moto Z4. (Source: Motorola)

Update | Moto Z4 launches on Verizon, Snapdragon 675, 4GB of RAM and all

Motorola has released a new addition to its Z line of smartphones soon. The Moto Z4 has a 5G Moto Mod and a larger 6.39-inch FHD OLED screen. It is available on Verizon in conjunction with plans starting at US$10 per month.

Deirdre O Donnell, 30 May 2019 22:19

OnePlus acknowledges ghost touch issue affecting some 7 Pro smartphones

Have you noticed ghost or phantom touch issues on your OnePlus 7 Pro? Well, the company has recognised it as an issue, and has issued a functionality limiting workaround for the time being.

Alex Alderson, 30 May 2019 17:52

Meizu launches a new triple-camera mid-range phone, the 16Xs

Meizu has launched its new mid-ranger, the 16Xs, today (May 30, 2019). However, it had already released all details on the phone via its own website. The 16Xs rocks triple cameras, a 6.2-inch AMOLED screen and 6GB of RAM.

Deirdre O Donnell, 30 May 2019 16:35

The Redmi K20 Pro - now in 12GB flavor? (Source: BGR India)

The Redmi K20 Pro may gain a 12GB RAM variant

The Redmi K20 and K20 Pro have only recently emerged to try and conquer the market in China. The higher-end model was launched with 6 and 8GB RAM SKUs. However, an alleged update to the former's TENAA listing indicates that a 12GB...

Deirdre O Donnell, 30 May 2019 16:23

Huawei's EUIPO patent file reveals that its propriietary mobile OS is to be named ARK, at least in the E.U region. (Source: Huawei Central)

Huawei applies for ARK OS trademark

Huawei currently has until August to figure out a replacement for Google's Android OS, provided the U.S. and China do not reach any trade agreements that negate the Huawei ban. This prompted Huawei to immediately ramp up efforts t...

Bogdan Solca, 29 May 2019 20:44

Redmi unveils the new RedmiBook 14 with 8th-gen CPUs and an MX250, starting at US$580

Yesterday, Xiaomi's high-value sub-brand, Redmi, unveiled its first notebook. The RedmiBook 14 is a 14-inch notebook that offers a fine package for those looking for a sleek, well-designed laptop with excellent specifications and ...

Ricci Rox, 29 May 2019 11:41

The Redmi K20 and K20 Pro - All you need to know about Xiaomi's bonafide flagship killers

Redmi, yesterday, unveiled its two newest premium phones, the K20 and K20 Pro, reminding the world once more that flagships don't have to cost a million bucks. Here's all you need to know about the duo, including the subtle differ...

Ricci Rox, 29 May 2019 11:37

The Chuwi MiniBook will come to Indiegogo on June 19. (Image source: @kangchin_wat)

Chuwi MiniBook: 8.0-inch UMPC pricing undercuts the GPD P2 Max and One-Netbook One Mix 3

Chuwi has announced the pricing of its upcoming MiniBook on Twitter, and it is lower than expected. Two versions of the 8.0-inch convertible mini laptop will arrive at launch, which will be available to order on Indiegogo from Jun...

Alex Alderson, 29 May 2019 00:03

Redmi releases the date and time of its first notebook's launch. (Source: Redmi)

Confirmed: the RedmiBook 14 will launch alongside the K20 line

Redmi has announced that its first notebook, most likely to be a 14-inch thin & light model, will be released tomorrow (May 28, 2019). This event will also see the launch of the K20 series of smartphones. The larger device is thou...

Deirdre O Donnell, 27 May 2019 16:59

A US$550 trade-in value for the Mate 20 Pro is a great offer. (Source: Samsung)

Samsung is allowing owners of Huawei devices to trade in their phones for up to US$550

Huawei’s recent ban by the US government is certain to have caused unrest in the hearts of users of the company’s phones. Rivals Samsung are cashing in with style, though, as the South Korean company is now heavily advertising pre...

Ricci Rox, 27 May 2019 16:36

The exploded Mate 20 Pro. (Source: Jason Manford)

Dracarys: Huawei troubles compounded as Mate 20 Pro goes up in flames

While the world of tech still battles with the shocking news of Huawei being hit with a trade ban by the US, the company will likely be a tad annoyed by an incident that saw a Mate 20 Pro go up in flames at a theatre a few days ag...

Ricci Rox, 27 May 2019 16:30

Project Limitless features notebooks based on the Snapdragon 8cx 5G Compute Platform. (Source: Lenovo)

Computex 2019 | Lenovo and Qualcomm team up for 'Project Limitless', the first 5G laptop powered by the Snapdragon 8cx

Lenovo and Qualcomm have announced 'Project Limitless', a collaborative effort to build 'Always On, Always Connected PCs' based on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx 5G Compute Platform. Lenovo and Qualcomm demonstrated a near-final vers...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 27 May 2019 09:00

The OnePlus 3 and 3T are now receiving the Android Pie update - The third major OS update they'll get

The OnePlus 3 and OnePlus 3T were released three years ago, back in 2016. Both devices were launched running on Android Marshmallow but are now officially receiving the update to Android Pie. That means they have now received thre...

Ricci Rox, 26 May 2019 16:56

More details of the Redmi K20 revealed in new leak

Xiaomi's high-value sub-brand, Redmi, is set to release its two flagship phones in the coming weeks: the Redmi K20 and K20 Pro. Details of the regular K20 have now surfaced, painting an image of an extremely attractive sub-premium...

Ricci Rox, 25 May 2019 18:17

The Asus Zenfone Max Pro (M1). (Source: MySmartPrice)

The Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 is now receiving Android Pie globally

We were big fans of the Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 when it was released a year ago, mostly because of its high performance to price ratio. Asus is keeping it alive for one more year, too, with users of the device around the globe cur...

Ricci Rox, 25 May 2019 18:16

Huawei has been cut off from using official SD and microSD cards. (Source: SanDisk)

Huawei now cut off from official SD card support as well

The news for Huawei seems to be getting worse by the day, as if that was even possible. In the latest blow to the company, the SD Association has blocked the ability for Huawei to offer phones or devices featuring SD or microSD ca...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 25 May 2019 09:41

Vivo V15 and Y17 receive permanent price-cuts in India

The Vivo V15 and Y17 are MediaTek Helio SoC-powered devices. They have been on sale for Rs. 19,990 (US$288) and 17,990 ($259) respectively in India. These prices have been apparently reduced by Rs. 2000 ($29).

Deirdre O Donnell, 25 May 2019 00:17

An official poster for the Redmi K20. (Source: IndiaShopps)

Redmi K20 now available for deposit-based pre-order in China

The Redmi K20 is available to order from today (May 24, 2019) after a manner of speaking. Those who wish to pre-order the new flagship phone need to pay a deposit of 100 yuan (about US$14.50) on Mi.com or JD.com. They can then pay...

Deirdre O Donnell, 24 May 2019 23:02

OnePlus 3T gets Android Pie-based OxygenOS 9.0.2, next to OnePlus 3

Android Pie-based OxygenOS 9.0.2 coming to the OnePlus 3 and 3T

OxygenOS 9.0.2 comes to the OnePlus 3 and 3T with the April 2019 security patch from Google, a brand-new user interface, Google Duo support in the Dialer, a new gaming mode (3.0, with notification for third party calls and display...

Codrut Nistor, 24 May 2019 12:36

The premium model of the GPD P2 MAX has a Core m3-8100Y CPU. (Image source: Twitter/GPD)

Devil May Cry 4: Special Edition gameplay looks flawless on GPD P2 MAX in promo video

GPD has posted a video of one of its upcoming P2 MAX devices being put through its paces. An intense fight sequence from Devil May Cry 4: Special Edition is shown and the console/mini laptop hybrid seems to take the high demands o...

Daniel R Deakin, 24 May 2019 11:27

Chuwi has revealed its GT Box mini PC. (Image source: Liliputing)

Chuwi launches budget HiGame successor GT Box mini PC with Intel Core i3-5005U CPU and 256 GB SSD for US$300

Chuwi has increased its product line with the launch of the Chuwi GT Box mini PC. The company claims the GT Box is an affordable successor to the HiGame PC that did so well on the crowdfunding website Indiegogo. This little machin...

Daniel R Deakin, 24 May 2019 09:24

Chinese Tech

Updated | OnePlus confirms that it is addressing the OnePlus 7 Pro ghost touch display issue

Exclusive: Huawei could be preparing to kill off its budding laptop business

Vivo's iQOO phone allegedly falls from 102,000 feet in the air and survives

Latest leaks hint the OPPO foldable phone will have a pop-up camera

One to watch out for: Details of the sub-premium Huawei Nova 5 revealed

Deal | The Xiaomi Mi 9 is available for as little as US$359.99 - for the next 22 hours

Moto Z3 Play and Z2 Force get updated to Android Pie

Huawei's new smartphone OS may launch in August or September 2019

More OPPO Reno phones are destined for European market

Redmi K20 Pro Reloaded: Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro hits Geekbench

Two holes, one phone: ZTE patents a phone design with two punch-hole cameras

Huawei launches the Maimang 8 - Triple rear cameras, Kirin 710, US$275

Up to 100 million users could be on EMUI 9 by the end of the month

Evidence of new Moto E arises via Geekbench

The Huawei Mate 30 Pro could launch a lot earlier than expected

OLED boom may mean LED bust for panel manufacturers

The Xiaomi Mi Band 4 is arriving on June 11

The Lenovo Z6 Youth may be marketed as the K10 Note in non-Chinese markets

New OPPO A-line phone makes it through multiple certifiers

New Redmi ad campaign takes bold shots at the OnePlus 7 phones

Video of modified Mi 9 with under-display camera aims to prove that Xiaomi is keeping up with the competition

Xiaomi could beat Samsung in producing a full-screen smartphone with an under-display camera

Real-life images of the Xiaomi Mi Band 4 fitness tracker leaked online

Huawei smartphone production lines grind to a halt

Huawei reportedly finishes work on Kirin 985 and 990, but what about their successors?

Motorola may have finally quit the business of making flagship phones

The Motorola One line may be getting a ruggedized variant

One Mix 3s and One Mix 3s Platinum Edition listings go live, latter to feature a Core i7-8500Y processor

Hope for the masses as Huawei gets a number of its recently lost smartphone licences back

Update | Moto Z4 launches on Verizon, Snapdragon 675, 4GB of RAM and all

OnePlus acknowledges ghost touch issue affecting some 7 Pro smartphones

Meizu launches a new triple-camera mid-range phone, the 16Xs

The Redmi K20 Pro may gain a 12GB RAM variant

Huawei applies for ARK OS trademark

Redmi unveils the new RedmiBook 14 with 8th-gen CPUs and an MX250, starting at US$580

The Redmi K20 and K20 Pro - All you need to know about Xiaomi's bonafide flagship killers

Chuwi MiniBook: 8.0-inch UMPC pricing undercuts the GPD P2 Max and One-Netbook One Mix 3

Confirmed: the RedmiBook 14 will launch alongside the K20 line

Samsung is allowing owners of Huawei devices to trade in their phones for up to US$550

Dracarys: Huawei troubles compounded as Mate 20 Pro goes up in flames

Computex 2019 | Lenovo and Qualcomm team up for 'Project Limitless', the first 5G laptop powered by the Snapdragon 8cx

The OnePlus 3 and 3T are now receiving the Android Pie update - The third major OS update they'll get

More details of the Redmi K20 revealed in new leak

The Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 is now receiving Android Pie globally

Huawei now cut off from official SD card support as well

Vivo V15 and Y17 receive permanent price-cuts in India

Redmi K20 now available for deposit-based pre-order in China

Android Pie-based OxygenOS 9.0.2 coming to the OnePlus 3 and 3T

Devil May Cry 4: Special Edition gameplay looks flawless on GPD P2 MAX in promo video

Chuwi launches budget HiGame successor GT Box mini PC with Intel Core i3-5005U CPU and 256 GB SSD for US$300

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