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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
The OnePlus 7 Pro. (Source: YouTube)

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
Huawei Y6 2019

79% Huawei Y6 (2019) Smartphone Review

Art in leather. On the company's website, Huawei mostly highlights the new Y6's (2019) display, selfie camera, sound quality and camera quality in low light. Huawei also emphasizes performance – we're dealing with an entry-level model here. Is the Huawei Y6 (2019) able to live up to the expectations it has raised?
Mediatek Helio A22 MT6761 | PowerVR GE8300 | 6.09" | 150 g
Stefan Schomberg, 18 May 2019 22:27
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

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 (Image source: Rockchip)

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
The Vivo Y3. (Source: JD.com)

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
With the latest trade tariff increases from both U.S. and Chinese sides, a permanent ban for Huawei on U.S. soil would escalate the tensions between the two countries even more. (Source: Nikkei Asian Review)

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
Realme X. (Source: GSMArena)

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
The Xiaomi Mi Band 4 offers a host of features. (Image source: SlashLeaks)

Renders of Xiaomi Mi Band 4 leaked

Some renders of Xiaomi’s Mi Band 4 fitness tracker have been leaked online. The wearable now appears to have a color screen, which will be a new feature in the Mi Band series. It looks slightly refined in comparison to its predece...
Daniel R Deakin, 15 May 2019 08:13
A recent leak that may also be the Honor 20. (Source: Digital Trends)

Possible Honor 20 shows up on Geekbench

A Huawei device with the model number YAL-L21 has arrived on Geekbench. As it rocks the Kirin 980 processor, it is possible that this phone is the Honor 20 or 20 Pro. The phone has 6GB of RAM, which is consistent with the middle-r...
Deirdre O Donnell, 14 May 2019 23:37
Awful name but, hopefully, a great phone. (Source: Lu Weibing)

Redmi officially announces its new flagship, the Redmi K20 - Details leaked, could also be the Poco F2

Xiaomi's high-value sub-brand, Redmi, has officially announced its new flagship. The device will be named the Redmi K20, with "K" standing for "killer", perhaps due to how effectively the device is aimed at killing off the competi...
Ricci Rox, 14 May 2019 14:05
Official promo vids for the OnePlus 7 Pro have hit YouTube ahead of the official reveal later today. (Source: OnePlus)

Official OnePlus 7 Pro product promo vids have already hit YouTube ahead of today's launch

Official promo videos for the One Plus 7 Pro have landed on YouTube mere hours before their official launch. The videos give us the best look yet at what is sure to be one of the most sough-after Android smartphones released this ...
Sanjiv Sathiah, 14 May 2019 13:07
Manu Kumar Jain with the Xiaomi vending machine. (Source: Twitter)

Xiaomi installs a phone-dispensing vending machine in India

Xiaomi India’s managing director, Manu Kumar Jain, has announced a new initiative by the OEM: a vending machine for its devices and accessories. It is located in Manyata Technological Park, Bengaluru. The innovative "Mi Express Ki...
Deirdre O Donnell, 13 May 2019 18:59
The Reno Z is a new, pop-up-free OPPO phone. (Source: MySmartPrice)

'Shark fin-less' version of the OPPO Reno allegedly found on carrier's website

The OPPO Reno line usually stands out due to the unique angular pop-up selfie-cam module the OEM has installed in it to keep the screen clear of a notch. However, a new variant of this smartphone series has allegedly popped up on ...
Deirdre O Donnell, 13 May 2019 18:32
Huawei has announced Android Q support for 8 recent flagships. (Source: Huawei)

7 more Huawei and Honor flagships will see an Android Q update

We already know that the Huawei Mate 20 Pro will be updated to Android Q. Now, its maker has announced that 5 more of its fellow flagships, in addition to 2 from Honor, will join it. However, these phones will have to wait until t...
Deirdre O Donnell, 13 May 2019 17:40
UMIDIGI has a store on ebay.com.au now. (Source: eBay)

UMIDIGI enters the Australian smartphone market via Amazon and eBay

The Australian smartphone market could benefit from more choices as much as any other. Accordingly, the OEM UMIDIGI is now selling its devices in this country, via its eBay and Amazon sites. They will include the new A5 Pro, a bud...
Deirdre O Donnell, 12 May 2019 20:33
Huawei is now inviting developers with the Mate 20 Pro to test Q Beta 3. (Source: Huawei)

The Mate 20 Pro gets Huawei's Android Q Beta treatment

The Huawei Mate 20 Pro is one of 21 devices certified for the latest beta for Android Q. The OEM has now made places on a program to test it available to users of the 2018 flagship. It appears that this program is best suited to d...
Deirdre O Donnell, 12 May 2019 19:52
Leaked image of the Asus Zenfone 6.

New Asus Zenfone 6 leak hints towards a nigh-perfect flagship

Asus is set to unveil its new flagship, the Zenfone 6, later this month, and a new leak gives us more information than ever on the device. Asus's flagships aren't the most popular but this one looks to be one of the strongest flag...
Ricci Rox, 12 May 2019 12:07
Hisense has launched its UHD 4K 2019 Android TV range. (Source: Hisense)

Hisense rolls out its 2019 UHD 4K Android TV line

Hisense's all-new Android TV line up for 2019 has started to reach stores in the US, and as usual, the range is attractively priced for the features on offer. There are two new model ranges, the H8F series and the H9F series, that...
Sanjiv Sathiah, 12 May 2019 08:30
OnePlus will have open OnePlus 7 Pro launch events in 39 cities all around the world next week (Source: OnePlus)

OnePlus will have open OnePlus 7 Pro launch events in 39 cities all around the world next week

If you live in any of these cities, then you may as well come down and check out the free event to try your hand on the brand new OnePlus 7 Pro. The events will take place on May 15 through May 18 depending on location with prizes...
Allen Ngo, 12 May 2019 04:15
A render showing the 'Y3' in its Peach Powder color. (Source: IndiaShopps)

The Vivo Y3, an entry-level phone with a triple camera, leaks out

Recently, a Vivo phone with the model number V1901A (or V1901T) has surfaced on Geekbench. With its 4GB of RAM, Android 9 ROM and 2.3GHz SoC, its specs hint at a new solid budget option waiting in the wings. Its TENAA listing supp...
Deirdre O Donnell, 11 May 2019 18:27
Business in the front: Janus Android tablet has E Ink on one side, color LCD on the other

Business in the front: Janus Android tablet has E Ink on one side, color LCD on the other

The Eewrite Janus is a dual-screen Android tablet. Taking after the Roman deity with which it shares a name, the Janus sports a high-resolution LCD panel on one side and a Carta E Ink display on the other. According to the pre-ord...
Sam Medley, 10 May 2019 21:58
The shades to which Honor's Dynamic Holographic Design may apply. (Source: Digital Trends)

The Honor 20 and 20 Pro will be made with "Dynamic Holographic" design

Honor has released further detail on its upcoming 20 and 20 Pro flagships. They will feature "Dynamic Holographic design", an effect that will be apparent on their glass rear panels. The OEM has also revealed that this esthetic ch...
Deirdre O Donnell, 10 May 2019 21:00
Spot the typo: The One Mix 3 will be available to pre-order from May 16. (Image source: One-Netbook)

The One-Netbook One Mix 3 is arriving sooner than expected - white SKU seemingly planned too

Set your alarms to next Thursday. One-Netbook has already revealed most of the specifications for its next device, the One Mix 3, and now it has confirmed when it will be making the mini laptop available to pre-order too. It is st...
Alex Alderson, 10 May 2019 19:05
The rumored Lenovo Z6 Youth Edition with Ferrari branding. (Source: IndiaShopps)

Lenovo teases a new version of the Z6 with Ferrari branding on Weibo

Lenovo has just launched the Pro version of its Z6 flagship smartphone. Now, its Vice President, Chang Cheng, has reportedly posted a photo of another new variant for this device on Weibo. This is patently a different model, as it...
Deirdre O Donnell, 10 May 2019 18:51
Some specs on the K3 got a slight downgrade compared to the K1 model. (Source: TENAA)

OPPO K3 specs get leaked

Compared to the K1, the upcoming OPPO K3 gets some upgrades, but some downgrades, as well. The upgrades include a 6.5-inch AMOLED display with no notch, a pop-up selfie cam, bigger 3,700 mAh battery, and up to 8 GB of RAM plus 128...
Bogdan Solca, 09 May 2019 19:35
The Bosstouch PM156 has several video outputs including DisplayPort. (Image source: Seeed Studio)

Bosstouch PM156: The 15.6-inch IPS 1080p portable touchscreen that supports Raspberry Pi

The Bosstouch PM156 is more than your average portable display. The 15.6-inch 1080p touchscreen includes three video outputs and operates at 85 Hz. The PM156 is available to pre-order on Seeed Studio for US$169 and will ship on Ma...
Alex Alderson, 09 May 2019 16:21

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