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Opinion | An ARM and a leg: What ARM's latest decision may cost Huawei

ARM's recent announcement to cut ties with Huawei may leave the Chinese dragon in a lurch. While Huawei manufactures its own custom processors, they are built on ARM's architecture. Should ARM revoke Huawei's ability to use this a...

Sam Medley, 23 May 2019 17:17

Maixduino: An sub-US$25 Arduino Uno-sized single board computer that supports AI workloads. (Image source: Seeedstudio)

Maixduino: A sub-US$25 Arduino Uno-sized single board computer that supports AI workloads

Sipeed has designed the Maixduino for use in AI and IoT applications. The single board computer (SBC) has the form factor of an Arduino Uno and comes with a 2.4-inch TFT display along with an OV2640 2 MP camera module. The Maixdui...

Alex Alderson, 23 May 2019 15:27

The Redmi K20 has a "killer" look to it. (Image source: Weibo/Xiaomi)

Xiaomi releases official promo images of the Redmi K20

The Redmi K20 flagship-killer smartphone has made a couple of rendered appearances on the official Weibo account for the Chinese manufacturer Xiaomi. Considering its high-end specifications, it’s obviously important that the exter...

Daniel R Deakin, 23 May 2019 11:05

GPD will release two versions of the Pocket 2 Max at launch. (Image source: GPD Game Consoles)

Updated | GPD P2 Max: Pricing for the 8.9-inch UMPC announced

GPD has announced the pricing for its upcoming P2 Max via Twitter. The company will launch two versions of the 8.9-inch mini laptop, both of which will run Windows 10 and will feature a trackpad, a fingerprint sensor and a webcam....

Alex Alderson, 22 May 2019 22:51

Huawei phones might bundle the Aptoide app store in the near future. (Source: Tech of Thrones)

Huawei reportedly in talks with Aptoide for a Google Play Store alternative

Huawei and Aptoide are reportedly in talks to offer an alternative to the Google Play Store after Google decided to suspend all commercial engagements, including Android licensing, with Huawei following a recent executive order by...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 22 May 2019 15:03

A Samsung staff member with the new 5x zoom module. (Source: ETNews)

Samsung reportedly develops ultra-compact 5x zoom module for future smartphones

Samsung has reportedly unveiled a new kind of smartphone camera component in South Korea. It apparently confers 5x zoom on a device, without creating an ugly bulge extending from its rear panel. However, this module may not be des...

Deirdre O Donnell, 22 May 2019 14:50

Huawei Nova 4 to get two direct successors, Nova 5 and 5i

Huawei Nova 5 certified in China, 40 W charging in tow

Although Huawei still has to confirm their existence, the Nova 5 and Nova 5i have been both spotted recently on the website of various certification bodies such as ECC, FCC, and 3C. The 3C certification received by the Nova 5 is t...

Codrut Nistor, 22 May 2019 14:33

ARM has also apparently stopped working with Huawei. (Source: ARM)

ARM reportedly stops trading with Huawei

In what may be a fresh blow to Huawei's electronics concern, reports that ARM has told its staff not to deal with the OEM have emerged. The silicon giant has done so as it believes it falls under the recent ban imposed by the US a...

Deirdre O Donnell, 22 May 2019 14:16

Huawei has lambasted that US government and accused it of bullying. (Source: Reuters)

Huawei lashes out a US government accusing it of 'bullying,' says its 'working with Google'

Huawei has lashed out at the US government accusing it of ‘bullying.’ The embattled Chinese smartphone and telecoms giant made the comments in response to US government trade restrictions that have effectively left the company sit...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 22 May 2019 12:21

The Vivo Z5x is slated to launch on May 24. (Source: Weibo)

Vivo Z5X mid-range handheld launching May 24

The latest mid-range handheld from Vivo is expected to integrate a 6.53-inch display plus a hefty 5,000 mAh battery. Press images also reveal a punch-hole selfie cam and a triple-cam setup as well as a fingerprint sensor on the ba...

Bogdan Solca, 21 May 2019 21:42

The Honor 20 Pro: a powerful new quad-cam phone. (Source: Honor)

The Honor 20 and 20 Pro: fresh new quad-cameras with 48MP sensors

The full gamut of Honor 20 and 20 Pro details is now available. The brand's new flagships are quad-camera devices, although only the 20 Pro has a telephoto lens among its sensors. They will start at about US$557 on their release f...

Deirdre O Donnell, 21 May 2019 20:27

Redmi M1903C3EC - Redmi 7A at TENAA (Source: Android Authority)

Alleged Redmi 7A hits TENAA

Although there is no official confirmation yet, the Redmi M1903C3EC device that has recently been spotted on the website of Chinese certification authority TENAA seems to be the upcoming Redmi 7A handset. Its alleged specs, such a...

Codrut Nistor, 21 May 2019 15:12

Huawei has issued its first statement following the revoking of its Android license. (Source: Huawei)

Huawei issues statement in response to Android ban, puts on a brave face

Huawei has issued a statement in response to the devastating news that it has lost its Google Android license. The besieged Chinese telecoms and consumer electronics giant has promised to continue to provide security updates and s...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 21 May 2019 05:19

HongMeng OS, Huawei's replacement for Google (Source: Wccftech)

HongMeng OS: This is the name of Huawei's Android replacement

Given the trouble that Huawei has been having lately, it is not surprising to find out that the Chinese giant is already working on a Google Android replacement. Media reports confirm that HongMeng OS is in the trial phase already...

Codrut Nistor, 20 May 2019 21:15

Redmi Note 7S now official (Source: Android Authority)

Redmi Note 7S is nothing else but the Redmi Note 7 for India

Apparently the same phone as the global variant of the Redmi Note 7, the Redmi Note 7S will be available for purchase in India later this week. The starting price of this Qualcomm Snapdragon 660-powered handset is around US$158 fo...

Codrut Nistor, 20 May 2019 16:25

The Honor 20 series' alleged colorways. (Source: DigitalTrends)

New teaser shows Marvel Studios tie-in for Honor 20 launch

The Honor 20 line is (still) set to launch tomorrow (May 21, 2019) in London. A new poster showing the brand's logo alongside a treatment for the next upcoming X-Men movie, "Dark Phoenix" has been released via official Weibo chann...

Deirdre O Donnell, 20 May 2019 14:56

An image form the latest 'OPPO foldable phone' patent. (Source: MobielKopen)

More new OPPO patents showing foldable phone prototypes emerge

A Dutch blog claims to have unearthed patents filed with the Chinese intellectual property office (SIPO) by the OEM OPPO. They show a mobile device that is clearly foldable. The documents show that the company is considering eithe...

Deirdre O Donnell, 20 May 2019 14:01

Lenovo L3811 mid-range handset (Source: TENAA)

Qualcomm Snapdragon 710-powered Lenovo L38111 hits Geekbench

Certified by the Chinese telecommunications regulatory authority TENAA earlier this month, the 6.3-inch mid-range Lenovo L38111 has just been spotted on Geekbench. According to the benchmark database, its specs include a Qualcomm ...

Codrut Nistor, 20 May 2019 12:48

Huawei is facing a huge headache as it comes to grips with the Trump administration's latest executive order. (Source: China Daily)

Huawei locked out by US tech giants including Google, Intel and Qualcomm leaving it dead in the water

Huawei’s smartphone and PC operations are in serious danger following the latest order from the Trump administration. In response to the order, US companies have withdrawn all sales and support for Huawei. This includes, crucially...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 20 May 2019 11:07

The Colorful iGame G-One connects to Wi-Fi on 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands. (Image source: Guru3D)

Colorful's iGame G-One AIO packs GeForce RTX 2080 and Intel Core i9-8950HK power but at a premium price

Chinese manufacturer Colorful has announced its iGame G-One all-in-one PC. As an all-in-one (AIO) solution, the iGame G-One does away with the need for a tower and houses the CPU and GPU within the display frame. In this case, the...

Daniel R Deakin, 20 May 2019 09:47

The OPPO K3 may look like this at its release. (Source: YouTube)

The OPPO K3 may be joined by new VOOC 3.0 accessories on its launch

OPPO has confirmed that the upcoming K3 smartphone will be launched on May 23, 2019. This new mid-range device will apparently be equipped with VOOC 3.0, with a fresh range of accessories to match. They are said to include power b...

Deirdre O Donnell, 19 May 2019 17:43

The Black Shark 2's Indian campaign poster. (Source: Xiaomi)

Black Shark 2 will make it onto Indian shores on May 27

Xiaomi's 2019 gaming phone, the Black Shark 2, has been released in a number of markets so far. However, it has not been available in India thus far. The OEM plans to amend this by scheduling a launch for the phone on May 27, 2019

Deirdre O Donnell, 19 May 2019 16:50

OnePlus reportedly scores about 1 million reservations for the 7 Pro in China

A well-regarded tipster claims to have heard that OnePlus has managed to amass 1 million reservations for units of its new flagship, the 7 Pro. These reservations could be made in China only in advance of the phone's launch. There...

Deirdre O Donnell, 19 May 2019 16:34

The Mi Mix 3 was positively received. (Source: Xiaomi)

Incredible Mi Mix 4 leak hints towards a potential Samsung Galaxy Note 10 competitor

A new leak on the Mi Mix 4 has revealed a mouth-watering specifications sheet that would see the Xiaomi flagship compete against traditional flagship giants like the upcoming Huawei Mate 30 Pro and Samsung Galaxy Note 10. Features...

Ricci Rox, 19 May 2019 13:39

Set to hit the shores of DxOMark. (Source: Huawei Central)

The Honor 20 Pro is set to storm DxOMark in grand style

Honor will unveil its two new flagships, the Honor 20 and Honor 20 Pro, at an event in London on May 21. The Honor 20 Pro, in particular, is gearing up to be a photography monster, and Honor has enough confidence in it to make it ...

Ricci Rox, 19 May 2019 13:38

The Mate 20 X now has a 5G variant set to go on sale in Europe next month. (Source: Huawei)

Mate 20 X 5G coming to Europe next month

Huawei has revealed what will be its first 5G smartphone to hit the market. The device is an update of the behemoth Mate 20 X that features the Chinese company’s home-grown Balong 5000 5G chipset.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 19 May 2019 04:46

The K20 "demon king" mascot hints at a key aspect of the front of this phone. (Source: Weibo)

The Redmi K20 is now touted as the lightest pop-up camera flagship around

Redmi is currently building a vortex of hype for its upcoming Snapdragon 855 flagship. As a result, it has teased its name (the K20) and a few key specs of the phone to keep us interested. One is its pop-up selfie camera, which, a...

Deirdre O Donnell, 18 May 2019 19:50

Will the U.S. trade escalations impact the MateBook laptop series? Huawei is uncertain

Huawei's 2019 flagship laptops may never see the light of day in the United States. The company appears to be in a scramble in regard to its product plans for North American audiences. Fortunately, users can still import the inter...

Allen Ngo, 18 May 2019 18:48

WeChat Pay is enhancing its operations in Europe. (Source: WeChat)

WeChat's cross-border payments business plans to break into Europe

WeChat claims to have over 1.1 billion users per month, 800 million of who also use WeChat Pay. Now, the company intends to make the use of this aspect of the service easier to use abroad. This involves improving on its existing p...

Deirdre O Donnell, 18 May 2019 14:20

The One Mix 2S has a 7-inch Full HD display. (Image source: One-Netbook)

One-Netbook is preparing the One Mix 3S with Core i5-8200Y for release

One-Netbook has another product coming to the market in the form of the One Mix 3S mini laptop. The 8.4-inch computer will be powered by an Intel Core i5-8200Y and pack 16 GB RAM and a 512 GB SSD in its compact frame. According to...

Daniel R Deakin, 18 May 2019 08:27

The video also presents red, blue and black Moto Razr variants. (Source: Weibo)

Leaked Moto Razr 2019 video shows detailed folding mechanism

The renders in the video are based on the marketing shots detailing the contents of the Moto Razr 2019 package leaked a few weeks ago. Additionally we get a closer look at the hinge system that uses dual gears to smooth out the sc...

Bogdan Solca, 17 May 2019 20:20

The Meizu 16Xs is rumored to get a 48 MP main sensor for its rear triple-cam setup. (Source: TENAA)

Meizu 16Xs renders leaked on TENAA

TENAA already added the front and rear renders for the 16Xs, but the specs are not yet in the database. Still word on the street is that the handheld will be powered by the Snapdragon 712 SoC coupled with 6 GB of RAM and up to 128...

Bogdan Solca, 17 May 2019 19:38

The ToyBrick RK3399 Pro, a Raspberry Pi-sized SBC that outperforms the NVIDIA Jetson Nano

The ToyBrick RK3399 Pro is a developer board that is powered by an RK399Pro SoC, which integrates an ARM Mali-T860MP4 GPU and an RK1808 NPU that can achieve up to 3.0 TOPS. The board can dual-boot Android and Linux out of the box ...

Alex Alderson, 17 May 2019 17:00

A teaser for the Lenovo Z6 Youth Edition. (Source: Weibo)

Lenovo makes the Z6's Pro 5G and Youth Editions official

Lenovo has revealed that its smartphone flagship, the Z6 Pro, has a 5G variant. However, no pricing or availability information for this device has been released. The OEM has also confirmed that the Z6 Youth Edition does indeed ex...

Deirdre O Donnell, 17 May 2019 15:37

The Chuwi MiniBook will come in two versions and three colours (Image source: Chuwi)

Save 25% on a Chuwi MiniBook pre-order, the 8.0-inch GPD and One Mix competitor

The Chuwi MiniBook will come in two versions, the most powerful of which will feature an Intel Core m3-8100Y processor, 8 GB LPDRR4 RAM and a 128 GB SSD. Chuwi will reportedly bring the ultra-mobile PC to crowdfunding platform Ind...

Alex Alderson, 17 May 2019 14:46

Vivo Y3 released in China

The Vivo Y3 has been launched in China. As projected through its leaks, it is a budget device, albeit one with triple rear cameras and an extra-large battery. The Y3 is available in pink or blue shades for about US$217.

Deirdre O Donnell, 17 May 2019 13:54

Oppo A9X press render (Source: Indiashopps)

Oppo A9X press renders and full specs leak online

Expected to launch on May 21, the upcoming Oppo A9X is similar to the Oppo F11 in both looks and specs. This phablet-sized device with a 6.5-inch display has a 48 + 5 MP main camera setup, MediaTek Helio P70 processor, 6 GB of mem...

Codrut Nistor, 17 May 2019 10:01

The TinyPICO development board offers Bluetooth 4.2 support. (Image source: Crowd Supply)

TinyPICO: The mighty ESP32 development board that's smaller than a thumb

The TinyPICO ESP32 development board has been making some waves at the Crowd Supply website. The developer of the board set a very realistic goal of US$100, although the little product has proved to be a very popular project to ba...

Daniel R Deakin, 17 May 2019 08:23

Zen Mode is one of OxygenOS' latest new tricks. (Source: OnePlus)

The OnePlus 6 and 6T will get Zen Mode, but not NightScape 2.0

The OnePlus 7 and 7 Pro were recently released alongside some new features for their Android skin, OxygenOS. They include new camera modes, including a second-generation NightScape for low-light shots. However, the OEM has indicat...

Deirdre O Donnell, 17 May 2019 00:01

Redmi's "Big Devil" mascot is showing us how the K20 will wipe out the competition. (Source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Redmi K20 impressive AnTuTu scores leaked

Redmi K20 looks to be 25% faster than a Galaxy S10 model, even though they are both powered by the same Snapdragon 855 SoC. Rumor has it that a Pro version with more RAM and a bigger screen is also in the works. Furthermore, Redmi...

Bogdan Solca, 16 May 2019 19:03

Nubia will start selling the Red Magic 3 on its own site soon. (Source: Nubia)

Nubia will release the Red Magic 3 for sale through its own channels soon

The Red Magic 3, Nubia's latest gaming smartphone, is available outside China, albeit through some third-party resellers. Now, however, the OEM has announced that it is about to ship the phone itself to numerous international loca...

Deirdre O Donnell, 16 May 2019 18:10

The render showing an alleged OPPO phone with a punch-hole camera. (Source: IndiaShopps)

Update | Leaks that point to new OPPO phone with "Gundam Custom Edition" emerge

According to some renders that have surfaced online, OPPO is allegedly preparing a new device. As this phone has a central punch-hole selfie camera, it may not be of the recently-launched Reno series. The leaker Ice universe has a...

Deirdre O Donnell, 16 May 2019 00:13

Trump gets closer to banning Huawei from U.S. territories

Huawei was supposed to be banned from U.S. territories in late 2018, but the trade negotiations between the U.S. and China delayed the process a few times. Now that both countries are exchanging blows with increased trade tariffs,...

Bogdan Solca, 15 May 2019 20:06

The putative RedmiBook 14 could look much like this PC. (Source: MySmartPrice)

Redmi's first PC is most likely to be a 14-inch notebook

According to some online rumors, Redmi is on the verge of entering the laptop market with its first product of this category. More details on this machine - apparently named the RedmiBook 14 - may have emerged. It could rock Intel...

Deirdre O Donnell, 15 May 2019 18:38

Huawei and Samsung end their legal fight in China

Samsung and Huawei bury the hatchet in China

The legal battle between Samsung and Huawei that involves multiple patent infringement cases seems to be finally reaching its end — at least for the time being. After settling their lawsuits in the US earlier this year, the two te...

Codrut Nistor, 15 May 2019 15:49

A compound render based on the "Hisense patent" images. (Source: LetsGoDigital)

Hisense allegedly patents a true camera/phone hybrid

Hisense has reportedly filed a patent for a device that looks like a conventional camera on one side and a phone on the other. If this concept sounds less than unique, that's because it is. However, the Chinese OEM's apparent new ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 15 May 2019 14:16

The Realme X brings an AMOLED display, 48 MP camera, and in-display fingerprint reader for just US$220

OPPO's high-value sub-brand, Realme, has unveiled its newest device, the Realme X. The Realme X is an improvement over the Realme 3 Pro that was launched a short while ago. It comes with an AMOLED display, in-display fingerprint r...

Ricci Rox, 15 May 2019 12:07

Renders of the P20 Lite (2019). (Source: Winfuture)

Huawei P20 Lite (2019) leaks: Punch-hole selfie camera and quad rear camera setup

Months after releasing the P30 Lite, Huawei is on course to launch another P-Lite phone. The company is set to launch the P20 Lite (2019) in the coming months, as a refreshed version of last year's P20 Lite.

Ricci Rox, 15 May 2019 11:46

The OnePlus 7 Pro's DxOMark score. (Source: YouTube)

The OnePlus 7 Pro hits the big time in DxOMark's camera tests

During the OnePlus 7 Series launch event (on May 14, 2019), the OEM announced that the flagship of this line scored 111 in its DxOMark review. This puts it behind just 2 other premium devices in the benchmark's rankings.

Deirdre O Donnell, 15 May 2019 10:08

Chinese Tech

Opinion | An ARM and a leg: What ARM's latest decision may cost Huawei

Maixduino: A sub-US$25 Arduino Uno-sized single board computer that supports AI workloads

Xiaomi releases official promo images of the Redmi K20

Updated | GPD P2 Max: Pricing for the 8.9-inch UMPC announced

Huawei reportedly in talks with Aptoide for a Google Play Store alternative

Samsung reportedly develops ultra-compact 5x zoom module for future smartphones

Huawei Nova 5 certified in China, 40 W charging in tow

ARM reportedly stops trading with Huawei

Huawei lashes out a US government accusing it of 'bullying,' says its 'working with Google'

Vivo Z5X mid-range handheld launching May 24

The Honor 20 and 20 Pro: fresh new quad-cameras with 48MP sensors

Alleged Redmi 7A hits TENAA

Huawei issues statement in response to Android ban, puts on a brave face

HongMeng OS: This is the name of Huawei's Android replacement

Redmi Note 7S is nothing else but the Redmi Note 7 for India

New teaser shows Marvel Studios tie-in for Honor 20 launch

More new OPPO patents showing foldable phone prototypes emerge

Qualcomm Snapdragon 710-powered Lenovo L38111 hits Geekbench

Huawei locked out by US tech giants including Google, Intel and Qualcomm leaving it dead in the water

Colorful's iGame G-One AIO packs GeForce RTX 2080 and Intel Core i9-8950HK power but at a premium price

The OPPO K3 may be joined by new VOOC 3.0 accessories on its launch

Black Shark 2 will make it onto Indian shores on May 27

OnePlus reportedly scores about 1 million reservations for the 7 Pro in China

Incredible Mi Mix 4 leak hints towards a potential Samsung Galaxy Note 10 competitor

The Honor 20 Pro is set to storm DxOMark in grand style

Mate 20 X 5G coming to Europe next month

79% Huawei Y6 (2019) Smartphone Review

The Redmi K20 is now touted as the lightest pop-up camera flagship around

Will the U.S. trade escalations impact the MateBook laptop series? Huawei is uncertain

WeChat's cross-border payments business plans to break into Europe

One-Netbook is preparing the One Mix 3S with Core i5-8200Y for release

Leaked Moto Razr 2019 video shows detailed folding mechanism

Meizu 16Xs renders leaked on TENAA

The ToyBrick RK3399 Pro, a Raspberry Pi-sized SBC that outperforms the NVIDIA Jetson Nano

Lenovo makes the Z6's Pro 5G and Youth Editions official

Save 25% on a Chuwi MiniBook pre-order, the 8.0-inch GPD and One Mix competitor

Vivo Y3 released in China

Oppo A9X press renders and full specs leak online

TinyPICO: The mighty ESP32 development board that's smaller than a thumb

The OnePlus 6 and 6T will get Zen Mode, but not NightScape 2.0

Xiaomi Redmi K20 impressive AnTuTu scores leaked

Nubia will release the Red Magic 3 for sale through its own channels soon

Update | Leaks that point to new OPPO phone with "Gundam Custom Edition" emerge

Trump gets closer to banning Huawei from U.S. territories

Redmi's first PC is most likely to be a 14-inch notebook

Samsung and Huawei bury the hatchet in China

Hisense allegedly patents a true camera/phone hybrid

The Realme X brings an AMOLED display, 48 MP camera, and in-display fingerprint reader for just US$220

Huawei P20 Lite (2019) leaks: Punch-hole selfie camera and quad rear camera setup

The OnePlus 7 Pro hits the big time in DxOMark's camera tests

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