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The Poco X2 finally gets the stable MIUI 12 update in India

After weeks of waiting, the stable MIUI 12 update is finally seeding to the Poco X2 in India. The Redmi K30-based phone is getting the OTA with build number "MIUI 12.0.1.0 QGHINXM" and an 813 MB file size.

Ricci Rox, 08 Aug 2020 21:17

An artistic impression of a QuTSCloud use-case. (Source: QNAP)

QNAP announces the discontinuation of vQTS

QNAP has announced that it will no longer officially support vQTS-built virtual machines (VMs) on its servers. This means that, while users can still operate the VMs they have previously constructed on this platform, they will no ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 08 Aug 2020 01:14

Xiaomi has now commenced MIUI 12 upgrades for 48 devices. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Stable MIUI 12 updates: List of devices that have received Xiaomi's latest OS grows to 48

The number of devices that have started receiving MIUI 12 has grown to 48. A detailed list outlines which devices have been upgraded to Xiaomi's latest OS, and on which branches of MIUI too.

Alex Alderson, 07 Aug 2020 19:16

The Redmi Note 7 Pro has started receiving MIUI 12 in China. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Stable MIUI 12 update arrives for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro as rollout for the Pocophone F1 is delayed again

The stable MIUI 12 update has started being issued to the Redmi Note 7 Pro outside of India. It is bad news for the Pocophone F1 though, as Xiaomi has delayed its planned OS upgrade once again.

Alex Alderson, 07 Aug 2020 18:35

A render based on the "Book Flex 5G". (Source: LetsGoDigital)

A new leak may point to a Samsung Galaxy Book Flex with 5G

Samsung has reportedly applied for a European trademark for a "Book Flex" with an unusual new addition: 5G. Therefore, it may have a convertible PC with this connectivity in the works. This leak offers no hints as to the putative ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 07 Aug 2020 18:22

At last, a Galaxy Watch Active 2 ECG. (Source: TizenHelp)

South Korean Galaxy Watch Active 2 units finally get the firmware update that turns ECGs on

The Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 was marketed as a device that would be capable of generating electrocardiograms (ECGs) for advanced health-tracking purposes. Now - almost exactly one year after its launch - the OEM has activated...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 07 Aug 2020 15:05

MediaTek shows the T700 off. (Source: MediaTek)

MediaTek introduces the T700, a 5G modem for the Intel notebooks of the near future

MediaTek and Intel had previously announced a partnership to ultimately result in 5G-capable laptops powered by the latter's CPUs. Now, this collaboration has reached a stage at which the modem necessary has been tested and valida...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 07 Aug 2020 00:29

A top contender for the X3 Pro name. (Source: TENAA)

More leaks may or may not point to the imminent launch of the Realme X3 Pro

The Realme X3 Pro is a phone that has been shrouded in mystery, not to mention uncertainty as to whether a device of this name will even see a launch event this year. Some leaks have thrown up more new model numbers associated wit...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 06 Aug 2020 23:59

The Redmi 6 Pro is one of the latest devices to be upgraded to MIUI 12. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro gets MIUI 12; Mi 10 joins the upgrade brigade in Russia

The Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro has picked up the MIUI 12 upgrade. The device remains on Android 9.0 Pie for some reason, though. Additionally, Xiaomi has started upgrading the Mi 10 to its latest OS in Russia.

Alex Alderson, 06 Aug 2020 20:35

A Nearby Share demo on Pixel phones. (Source: XDA)

Update: Now live | Google's Nearby Share for Android may also be compatible with ChromeOS, Linux, Windows and macOS

Nearby Share is Google's long-awaited answer to AirDrop, and may formally debut as part of Android 11. However, XDA contributors have found evidence that it may work with other operating systems, so long as they run Chrome. This i...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 06 Aug 2020 12:25

The Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus will receive Android 12. (Source: AndroidPit)

Samsung confirms three years of OS updates for its flagship phones starting with the Galaxy S10 series

Yesterday at Unpacked, Samsung announced that it would improve its software support lifespan to three generations of major OS updates, starting with the Galaxy S10 series which will now receive Android 12 when it's available.

Ricci Rox, 06 Aug 2020 10:58

Galaxy Unpacked | The rotating bezel is back in Samsung's latest smartwatch

The Samsung Galaxy Watch series officially has a new generation. This 2020 variant retains the moving bezel that was so popular the first time around. However, its build and footprint has been updated, as have its health-tracking ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 05 Aug 2020 19:40

Galaxy Unpacked | The all-new Samsung Galaxy Buds Live are here

Samsung has long been rumored to launch its new generation of Galaxy Buds in a completely new form-factor. This has finally been proven true at the OEM's latest product launch. The Buds Live are indeed also the first of their line...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 05 Aug 2020 19:07

The Galaxy Note 20 series in full. (Source: Samsung)

Galaxy Unpacked | Samsung makes the Note 20 and 20 Ultra official

The Galaxy Note 20 and 20 Ultra 5G have been unveiled today (August 5, 2020) at the latest Galaxy Unpacked event. This series has turned out to conform to all its more recent leaks and rumors well. In fact, all Samsung really had ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 05 Aug 2020 18:40

Stable MIUI 12 update graces the Redmi Note 9 in Europe

After sending out the global beta stable MIUI 12 update to the Redmi Note 9 last week, Xiaomi has now blessed the European model of the phone with a similar update. The update bears the build number "MIUI 12.0.1.0 QJOEUXM" and is ...

Ricci Rox, 05 Aug 2020 14:09

MIUI 12 has reached multiple devices, including the Mi 10 Pro. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Stable MIUI 12 lands on the Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro in Europe as Android 10 upgrade for the Redmi 8 and Redmi 8A begins globally

The stable MIUI 12 update has arrived for the Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro in Europe, a few days after an equivalent one for the Mi 10 arrived. Xiaomi has also begun upgrading the Redmi 8 and Redmi 8A to Android 10 globally.

Alex Alderson, 05 Aug 2020 01:13

The innovative Wearbuds Pro debut via Indiegogo

Aipower's Wearbuds were unique on their launch in that they combine a fitness tracker and TWS earbuds in one product. Now, their second generation has finally come to the market via a crowdfunding platform. The OEM claims this new...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 04 Aug 2020 20:42

World of Tanks 1.10 update result after two battles (Source: Own)

World of Tanks 1.10 goes live with Polish mediums, reworked equipment system, and more

At first sight, World of Tanks 1.10 comes with a few interesting changes, such as the introduction of a new medium branch to the Polish tech tree. Sadly, the rework of the equipment system and some of the other improvement attempt...

Codrut Nistor, 04 Aug 2020 11:49

The Redmi Note 8 has a 2 cm macro lens. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Redmi Note 8 Pro and Redmi Note 8 appear on alleged shortlist of Xiaomi smartphones that won't get Android 11

A supposed list of Xiaomi and Redmi devices that will not get an update to Android 11 has been shared online and it makes for disappointing reading for owners of the Redmi Note 8 Pro, Redmi Note 8T, and Redmi Note 8. Unsurprisingl...

Daniel R Deakin, 04 Aug 2020 04:25

A possible Motorola Moto E7 Plus appears on Geekbench

A device calling itself the "motorola moto e(7) plus" has appeared on Geekbench 4. Therefore, a direct replacement for the unprepossessing Moto E6 Plus may be on the way. This new putative phone has 4GB of RAM and runs on a possib...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 03 Aug 2020 23:07

TCL will debut THX Certified Game Mode soon. (Source: THX)

TCL announces its new 6-series of TVs will be the world's first to support THX Certified Game Mode

TCL has teased the next generation of 6-series TVs with a potentially important spec: THX Certified Game Mode. It functions to activate a panel of settings intended to represent gaming content with improved fidelity and quality. T...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 03 Aug 2020 22:32

The Xiaomi Mi 9 sports a Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SoC. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Mi 9 added to the Paranoid Android Quartz 4 custom ROM list with support for the Mi A3 and Mi Mix 3 in the works

The Xiaomi Mi 9 smartphone has joined many other Xiaomi and Redmi devices on the Android 10-based Paranoid Android Quartz 4 custom ROM support list. The devs behind the firmware are also preparing the Xiaomi Mi A3 and Mi Mix 3 for...

Daniel R Deakin, 03 Aug 2020 22:19

The Samsung Galaxy Fit2 name is all but confirmed in a new leak

Samsung is expected to launch a fitness tracker alongside a number of other products at its impending Galaxy Unpacked event. A new leak appears to set its status as a second-gen Galaxy Fit series in stone. It may be the first repo...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 03 Aug 2020 21:52

The Pixel 4a is finally here: US$349 for the Snapdragon 730, 6GB of RAM and 128GB fixed storage

Today (August 3, 2020) Google has ushered the Pixel 4a onto its Store website as its newest phone. This 5.81-inch FHD+ display device has just 1 SKU, although its RAM/storage specs are improved compared to its predecessor's starte...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 03 Aug 2020 17:59

Here's a list of devices that will get the Android 11-based MIUI 12 update; rollout expected to start in September

The Android 11 update will start making its way to Xiaomi devices in September. It will be based on MIUI 12 and available to a host of Xiaomi, Redmi, and Poco smartphones. The company is already testing the software on many smartp...

Anil Satyanarayana, 03 Aug 2020 10:38

Netflix gets speed controls on Android. (Source: Google Play Store)

Netflix implements playback speed controls on Android

Netflix is reportedly rolling out a feature by which a user can make content go forward or backward at different rates. This facility has apparently been under consideration at the streaming giant for years, and may benefit those ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 02 Aug 2020 15:12

The Redmi Note 9 Pro nets yet another update ahead of MIUI 12 release

After sending out the global stable MIUI 12 update to the Redmi Note 9 last week, Xiaomi is rolling out a new update to the Redmi Note 9 Pro. Sadly, it doesn't bring the much-awaited MIUI 12, and owners of the mid-range phone will...

Ricci Rox, 02 Aug 2020 14:22

Xiaomi: Mi Mix 3 5G finally primed for a new update as MIUI 12 looms

There were reports a while back that the Mi Mix 3 5G wouldn't receive any other update but those may have been a tad misguided, as Xiaomi has now confirmed that the last-gen premium phone is set to get a new update shortly, with M...

Ricci Rox, 02 Aug 2020 13:51

The Pixel 4 series may be replaced soon. (Source: Google)

The Pixel 5a will launch with Android 11, as will the 4a 5G: new leak

Google has released a new little online puzzle that offers what is probably an insight on the Pixel 4a's long-awaited launch date. It is expected to do so with a 5G variant for the first time in this series' history. However, it s...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 01 Aug 2020 21:24

The next ZenFone flagship could be here soon. (Source: Asus)

Asus brings a possible ZenFone 7-series phone closer to launch with a new Bluetooth certification

The Asus ZenFone 7 is slated to launch soon - as is its nouveau Pro variant. A device that could be one of these two has been spotted on the Bluetooth Special Interest Group's (SIG) website. This suggests that the new series could...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 01 Aug 2020 20:17

Amazfit's PowerBuds will sell in India soon. (Source: Twitter)

Amazfit announces a launch for its PowerBuds in India

The PowerBuds are sports-themed TWS earbuds from Huami's brand Amazfit. They are unique in that they have a sensor for heart-rate tracking, a feature normally reserved for smartwatches. Their OEM has finally announced that they wi...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 01 Aug 2020 16:43

Paranoid Android Quartz 4 is an Android 10-based custom ROM. (Image source: Paranoid Android)

Xiaomi Mi 9T, Redmi K20, Redmi 5, and Redmi 7 join the long list of Xiaomi devices now supported by Android 10-based Paranoid Android Quartz 4

The Xiaomi Mi 9T, Redmi K20, Redmi 5, and Redmi 7/Y3 have now joined the list of Xiaomi smartphones that are supported by the Android 10-based Paranoid Android Quartz 4 custom ROM. The Mi 8 Pro, Mi A2, and Redmi Note 7 were also r...

Daniel R Deakin, 01 Aug 2020 12:44

The next Apple Watch may offer a sought-after new feature. (Source: Apple)

A new leak lends further support to blood-oxygen tracking in the Apple Watch 6

Earlier reports have pointed to a new health-tracking spec for the Apple Watch 5's successor: blood oxygen tracking. A new tip may give this idea further weight. It also backs up other claims of sleep-tracking and even more advanc...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 01 Aug 2020 00:48

It seems that Android 10 has started reaching more Redmi Note 7 handsets. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Global stable Android 10 upgrade extended for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 7

The Android 10 upgrade for the global version of the Redmi Note 7 is hitting more devices. The update, which is called V11.0.1.0.QFGMIXM, also carries the July 2020 security patch among other changes.

Alex Alderson, 31 Jul 2020 21:35

The Xiaomi Mi 8 is the latest device to start receiving MIUI 12. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Stable MIUI 12 update arrives for the Redmi Note 7 and Redmi Note 7S in India as OS upgrade lands on Mi 8 and is extended for the Mi 9T and Redmi K20

The stable MIUI 12 update has arrived for the Redmi Note 7 and Redmi Note 7S in India. Additionally, Xiaomi has upgraded the Mi 8 and has expanded the rollout of its latest OS for the Mi 9T and Redmi K20 in Europe.

Alex Alderson, 31 Jul 2020 18:31

MIUI 12 rollout for the Poco F1 postponed; stable update expected by late August

The Poco F1 was expected to receive its first taste of MIUI 12 in July but that doesn't appear to be feasible anymore with reports claiming the beta update has now been postponed. The new established timeline will see Poco F1 owne...

Ricci Rox, 31 Jul 2020 11:02

The Razer BlackShark V2. (Source: Razer)

Razer announces its new gaming headset, the BlackShark V2

Razer's latest gaming headset is the BlackShark V2. Its 50 millimeter (mm) drivers feature the OEM's TriForce Titanium coating, as well as its SpeedFlex cable. It features THX Spatial Audio for an immersive experience and a remova...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 31 Jul 2020 01:21

Stable MIUI 12 update now rolling out to the Redmi Note 7 Pro in India

After sending out MIUI 12 beta updates to the Redmi Note 7 Pro in China, Xiaomi has now set its sights towards India—the only other region where the phone was sold. Yes, the MIUI 12 update is now rolling out to the Redmi Note 7 Pr...

Ricci Rox, 30 Jul 2020 09:00

Update | Global stable MIUI 12 update arrives for the Redmi Note 9

After sending out a MIUI 12 update to the Redmi Note 9 in China last week, Xiaomi is finally delivering the update to global users. Hence begins the MIUI 12 global beta stable rollout for the Helio G85-powered Redmi Note 9, and th...

Ricci Rox, 30 Jul 2020 07:50

Bixby is Samsung's AI assistant. (Source: Samsung)

Samsung is reportedly under renewed pressure to ditch Bixby

Samsung is one of a minority of Android OEMs that bake its own in-house personal assistant into its mobile UI. However, some parties might prefer it did otherwise, not the least of which is Google. That company is reportedly offer...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 29 Jul 2020 22:57

The Mi A2 and Mi A2 Lite are unlikely to ever support native screen recording. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Mi A2 and Mi A2 Lite are unlikely to get native screen recorders

The Xiaomi Mi A3 may be set to receive native screen recorder functionality with Android 11. However, it looks like the Mi A2 and Mi A2 Lite will miss out.

Alex Alderson, 29 Jul 2020 18:46

The Mi 10 and Mi 10 Lite have now received MIUI 12 in Europe. (Image source: Xiaomi)

MIUI 12 updates commence for the Xiaomi Mi 10 and Mi 10 Lite as Android 10 reaches the Redmi 8A

Xiaomi is not messing about with the rollout of MIUI 12 as it has brought two more devices onto its new OS. This time it is the Mi 10 and Mi 10 Lite in Europe, which follow the likes of the Mi 9 and Redmi K20 series. The Redmi 8A ...

Alex Alderson, 29 Jul 2020 17:09

The July 2020 Android security patch seems to have broken some Samsung Galaxy Note 8 phones

Some Galaxy Note 8 users are unable to connect to mobile networks after installing the July 2020 Android security patch

Some Samsung Galaxy Note 8 users cannot connect to mobile networks after installing the July 2020 Android security patch. The phone refuses to detect a SIM card outright. An OTA update is required to fix the issue as standard trou...

Anil Satyanarayana, 29 Jul 2020 10:02

Sony announces the a7S III full-frame camera

Sony has finally launched the successor to the a7S II. It comes with a new BIONZ XR image processor, a new CMOS sensor with an effective resolution of 12.1MP and a new thermal management system that may improve 4K 60p 10-bit 4:2:2...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 28 Jul 2020 22:37

Huawei has expanded the rollout of EMUI 10.1 in multiple regions. (Image source: Huawei)

Huawei announces EMUI 10.1 upgrade plan expansion for nine regions

Huawei has expanded the rollout of EMUI 10.1 in multiple regions. The expansion builds on the company's previous upgrade plans for Western Europe, North Eastern Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Russia, Central Asia, Canada, Japan ...

Alex Alderson, 28 Jul 2020 18:32

The Sony Xperia 1 II now supports RAW. (Image source: Sony)

The Sony Xperia 1 II finally supports the RAW image format

The Xperia 1 II has some impressive camera capabilities, upon which Sony has improved with a new update for the device. Currently rolling out in multiple regions, albeit only for single-SIM versions, the update adds RAW image form...

Alex Alderson, 28 Jul 2020 17:52

OnePlus released the OnePlus One in 2014. (Image source: The Next Web)

The OnePlus One will receive the official Lineage OS 17.1 Android 10 update

The OnePlus One remains a fan favourite all these years on, and it is set to receive official Lineage OS 17.1 updates. The community developed OS is based on Android 10, which is the sixth major OS update for the OnePlus One since...

Alex Alderson, 28 Jul 2020 17:01

Amazon Fire HD 8 tablet runs Android 10 thanks to LineageOS 17.1

Android 10-based LineageOS 17.1 available for the Amazon Fire HD 8 (2018)

Since Amazon's Fire HD 8 (2018) runs Android 7.1 Nougat-based Fire OS 6, being able to run Android 10 on this slate is definitely great news. Obviously, this is only possible thanks to a third-party ROM — namely LineageOS 17.1 — w...

Codrut Nistor, 28 Jul 2020 12:00

Firefox 79 rolls out with Enhanced Tracking Protection 2.0 and more

Scheduled to become available for download/update later today, Firefox 79 comes roughly one month after the release of Firefox 78. This light release includes just a few changes and the most obvious one is Enhanced Tracking Protec...

Codrut Nistor, 28 Jul 2020 09:25

The Amazfit ZenBuds. (Source: Indiegogo)

The Amazfit ZenBuds make over US$1 million in crowdfunding

Amazfit claims that its ZenBuds TWS earbuds are so light and comfortable that they can be worn in bed all night. In fact, this is part of their use-case: to emit custom-designed audio that helps improve the user's sleep pattern. T...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 28 Jul 2020 00:18