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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

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

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

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

Just when we thought nosecams were becoming a thing of the past... (Image source: PC Watch)

Updated | GPD Pocket 2 Max: The Chuwi and One Mix UMPC competitor with a Dell-style nosecam

The Pocket 2 Max is an 8.9-inch mini laptop that includes a Core m3-8100Y processor, up to 16 GB RAM and a removable PCIe NVMe SSD. Oh, and a dreaded nosecam too.
Update: New device photos and hands-on video added.

Alex Alderson, 09 May 2019 15:18

A render outlining the newly-discovered Huawei patent. (Source: TigerMobiles)

Huawei patents a new kind of notch-killer

The display notch has become one of the biggest polarizing factors in the smartphone industry. It has also resulted in a number of design tweaks to avoid it while maximizing screen real-estate. Huawei has patented an innovative fo...

Deirdre O Donnell, 09 May 2019 13:07

The Redmi flagship will feature a triple rear camera setup like the Mi 9. (Source: Xiaomi)

The Redmi flagship is on the way and it will come with a host of goodies

Redmi will unveil its first flagship in the near future. The device will attempt to fill the boots of older Mi flagships by offering premium specifications at an extra-affordable price point.

Ricci Rox, 09 May 2019 11:56

The Nubia Alpha. It bends, but does it break? (Source: Digital Trends)

Nubia Alpha leads flexible-display devices into JerryRigEverything testing

The Nubia Alpha is an innovative device that may pioneer a trend of wrap-around displays on wrist-worm devices. Its latest trick is to have appeared on the JerryRigEverything channel for durability testing. Can this much really be...

Deirdre O Donnell, 08 May 2019 19:22

President Trump raised the Chinese tariffs from 10% to 25% without any warning. (Source: Washington Times)

Trump increases tariffs for China, AMD and Nvidia could be in trouble

Tensions between the U.S. and China are higher than ever, as president Trump increased the Chinese tariffs from 10% to 25% without any warning. China is still willing to continue the negotiations, but AMD and Nvidia investors fear...

Bogdan Solca, 08 May 2019 18:59

The Realme X in its Blue shade. (Source: TENAA)

Sony IMX586 sensor and FHD AMOLED screen for Realme X confirmed

The X is Realme's next smartphone release. Previous leaks about this phone have suggested that it will have premium camera specs, in that its main sensor will be 48MP. This has been confirmed by its OEM ahead of its launch. Furthe...

Deirdre O Donnell, 08 May 2019 18:55

The putative Motorola One Vision in its 'new color'. (Source: Mobielkopen)

New putative color for the Motorola One Vision leaks out

According to some recent rumors, Motorola will release a phone called the One Vision. It is touted as a combination of a punch-hole display, a dual camera that incorporates a 48MP sensor and Android One. Its latest leak shows it i...

Deirdre O Donnell, 08 May 2019 18:17

Xiaomi's Mi Notebook Air has a high-quality look to it. (Image source: Own)

A Redmi-branded Mi Notebook could be in development

There is a rumor that Redmi is not satisfied with just producing budget-friendly smartphones and phablets and intends to move into creating laptops too. The sub-brand’s parent company, Xiaomi, has been in the notebook business for...

Daniel R Deakin, 08 May 2019 11:48

Google hasn't yet revealed which dessert Android Q could be. (Image source: Twitter/Jessica Dolcourt)

Google releases list of 21 smartphones that support Android Q Beta 3 - Essential and Xiaomi but no Samsung

Google has revealed which companies, and specifically which smartphones, will be supporting Android Q Beta 3. There are a couple of surprising entries in the list of 21 devices and a seemingly glaring omission. Essential, Huawei, ...

Daniel R Deakin, 08 May 2019 02:56

ZTE promotes the Axon 10 Pro's photography abilities. (Source: GizmoChina)

The ZTE Axon 10 Pro goes on sale in China

ZTE's newest Axon-brand flagship, the 10 Pro, has been released for sale in China. It is touted as the world's first phone to be powered by the Snapdragon 855 and have the F2FS filesystem. Otherwise, the phone has a 48MP main came...

Deirdre O Donnell, 07 May 2019 19:55

One-Netbook wants a slice of the handheld gaming PC market pie. (Image source: Baidu)

One-Netbook wants to challenge the GPD Win Max and Smach Z handheld gaming PCs with OneGx

An advert from One-Netbook Technology seems to show that the company is preparing to enter the handheld gaming PC market. Depending on the development time involved, any product could end up being a rival to the upcoming GPD Win M...

Daniel R Deakin, 07 May 2019 10:49

Honor 20 Lite Android handset (Source: Android Community)

Honor 20 Lite now official, 32 MP selfie shooter and triple main camera setup in tow

Although it also sports a 32 MP selfie shooter and a 24 MP triple camera on the back, the Honor 20 Lite is not a rebranded Honor 20i. Available in blue and red, this new handset is powered by a Kirin 710 processor and sports a 6.2...

Codrut Nistor, 07 May 2019 10:48

The stealthy looking One Mix 3. (Image source: One-netbook)

Updated | One Mix 3: One-netbook announces their latest Chuwi and GPD alternative convertible laptop

The ultra-compact laptop will feature an 8.4-inch 2K touchscreen display that supports up to 4,096 levels of pressure sensitivity, along with a Core m3-8100Y processor and 8 GB RAM. One-netbook reportedly plans to release the One ...

Alex Alderson, 07 May 2019 08:45

Oppo A9 on sale in China starting on May 10

Oppo A9 with 4 GB RAM now official in China

Launched with 6 GB of memory and 128 GB of internal storage space, the Oppo A9 has just received a new configuration. The 4 GB/128 GB Oppo A9 will hit the Chinese market on May 10, slightly cheaper than its aforementioned sibling....

Codrut Nistor, 06 May 2019 18:45

Godly strength not included: The Mi Mix 3s/4 could feature a foldable design according to previous leaks. (Image source: David G. Ferrero)

A star is born: Insiders confirm that a new Xiaomi Mi Mix flagship is on the way

Codenamed Hercules, the upcoming flagship will feature a Snapdragon 855 SoC, triple rear-facing cameras, an in-display fingerprint scanner and wireless charging according to source code information. A renowned leaker has stated th...

Alex Alderson, 06 May 2019 15:00

The PineBook Pro from Pine64 has a PCIe x4 to M.2 NVMe SSD slot. (Image source: Pine64)

Pine64's 14-inch Linux laptop PineBook Pro will offer a Rockchip RK3399 SoC and 4 GB RAM for US$200

Pine64, a Chinese company known for its single-board computers, has delivered a video update of the upcoming Pinebook Pro laptop. The manufacturer seems to be working out some teething problems with the 14-inch device, but it is s...

Daniel R Deakin, 06 May 2019 11:20

The OnePlus 7 series will come with UFS 3.0 storage. (Image source: Android Central)

OnePlus 7 gets one over the Samsung Galaxy Fold with UFS 3.0 confirmation

It was already rumored that at least one device in the upcoming OnePlus 7 series would feature fast UFS 3.0 storage, but now it has been confirmed by CEO Pete Lau himself that the regular OnePlus 7 smartphone and the Pro and Pro 5...

Daniel R Deakin, 06 May 2019 09:56

The Huawei Mediapad line may just be due for a refresh. (Source: Currys)

Dubious yet highly-detailed new leak hints at Kirin 980-powered tablets

XDA's editor-in-chief, Mishaal Rahman, claims to have a source who has given him information on a range of upcoming devices with Huawei's Kirin 980 processor. Some of them are alleged to have screens measuring 8.4 and 10.7 inches.

Deirdre O Donnell, 05 May 2019 21:44

The "Honor 20 Pro" on top of what may be its retail box. (Source: Digital Trends)

The Honor 20 Pro may be brand's next phone to bear punch-hole camera

The 20 Pro is an upcoming Honor flagship that may be in line for the telephoto lens also used in the Huawei P30 line. A newer leak suggests that it is also getting the in-display selfie camera originally seen in the Honor View 20....

Deirdre O Donnell, 05 May 2019 16:51

Realme X as spotted in a teaser video. (Source: Weibo)

Realme X passes BIS certification in India, launch imminent

The upcoming Realme X smartphone recently made its way to BIS certification indicating that an Indian launch is imminent. The Realme X is expected to be powered by the Snapdragon 730 chipset and will feature a 48 MP primary shoote...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 05 May 2019 14:15

The Vivo S1 Pro features upgraded components and a signature pop-up camera. (Source: Vivo)

Vivo S1 Pro launched, joins Vivo S1 but with Snapdragon power this time around

Chinese smartphone maker Vivo has launched a new Pro variant of its affordable all-screen S1. Whereas the standard model is equipped with a MediaTek Helio P70 the new model picks up a Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 along with a few other...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 05 May 2019 11:58

A OnePlus 7 gets controversially dunked in water in a new teaser video. (Source: OnePlus)

OnePlus 7 Pro won't have official IP67 certification despite ad showing it dunked in water

OnePlus seems to have kicked an own goal in its latest marketing teaser for the OnePlus 7 Pro. The Chinese company has posted a short video clip on its Twitter feed showing its latest smartphone being dropped into a bucket, implyi...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 04 May 2019 11:05

The current Falcon-like device is simply known as "Pocket Notebook". (Image source: Notebook Italia)

Second-generation Topjoy Falcon also sports an Intel Core m3-8100Y CPU to take on the GPD Pocket 2 Max

A new device from the manufacturer of the Topjoy Falcon pocket notebook has been spotted at the 2019 Global Sources Electronics Fair. The apparent second-generation Topjoy Falcon has received an Amber Lake-Y upgrade to its predece...

Daniel R Deakin, 04 May 2019 09:06

The new ThinkBook S models could launch by the end of May for the European region. (Source: Notebook Italia)

Updated | Lenovo ThinkBook S spotted in China, could hit Europe in late May

The new ThinkBook S models may replace the 13 and 14-inch Ideapad S-series models, at least in China. They appear to have updated designs with improved metal chassis, slim lateral bezels and displays that can unfold flat on the ta...

Bogdan Solca, 04 May 2019 09:05

Nubia Red Magic 3 international pre-orders become available, start at US$539

The Red Magic 3 is the first gaming phone to feature a physical fan. This stand-out Snapdragon 855 is set to be available to order in China from today (May 3, 2019). GizTop now also offers the possibility of ordering a truncated r...

Deirdre O Donnell, 03 May 2019 20:02

An up-to-date render of the Mate 30 Pro. (Source: QQ.com)

New Huawei Mate 30 Pro leak suggests it will retain square camera, get bigger screen

Up-to-date rumors point to successors for the Huawei Mate 20 line this year. The latest leak on one variant of this series states that it will have the perfectly square rear camera pioneered last year in this series. It will also ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 03 May 2019 19:10

Xiaomi recently released the Mi 9 SE. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi reports smartphone shipments of over 27.5 million units for the first quarter of 2019

Xiaomi has posted a voluntary announcement to the website of the Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited in regard to smartphone shipments. According to the statement made by the Chinese manufacturer, more than 27.5 million units...

Daniel R Deakin, 03 May 2019 14:22

Smartwatch market share in 1Q2019 compared to 1Q2018. (Source: Counterpoint)

Latest report shows 1 in every 3 smartwatches sold in 2019 so far was an Apple Watch

Counterpoint Research's latest data on the smartwatch market indicates that 48% more of these products were shipped in 2019's first quarter (1Q2019) compared to that of 2018. Apple still has a considerable majority in these terms....

Deirdre O Donnell, 02 May 2019 23:24

The mid-range model leaked by TENAA appears to be part of the Lenovo K-series. (Source: Lenovo)

Upcoming Lenovo mid-range handheld leaked on TENAA

Details regarding the SoC and rear cam setup are still unclear, but everything else is pointing at a solid mid-range handheld with up to 6 GB of RAM and up to 128 GB storage, a 6.3-inch FHD+ IPS screen, 8 MP selfie cam in a teardr...

Bogdan Solca, 02 May 2019 22:24

The Redmi 5A is marketed as the smartphone for everyone. (Image source: Xiaomi Redmi)

Report claims the Apple iPhone X was the world's best-selling smartphone in 2018 with Xiaomi's Redmi 5A being the best-selling Android device

A report from market analyst company Counterpoint Research has stated that Apple’s iPhone X was the best-selling smartphone in the world in 2018. Top 10 charts for both the world and China were shared online and while Apple has do...

Daniel R Deakin, 02 May 2019 12:56

Chinese Tech

Renders of Xiaomi Mi Band 4 leaked

Possible Honor 20 shows up on Geekbench

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

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

Xiaomi installs a phone-dispensing vending machine in India

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

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

UMIDIGI enters the Australian smartphone market via Amazon and eBay

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

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

Hisense rolls out its 2019 UHD 4K Android TV line

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

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

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

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

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

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

OPPO K3 specs get leaked

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

Updated | GPD Pocket 2 Max: The Chuwi and One Mix UMPC competitor with a Dell-style nosecam

Huawei patents a new kind of notch-killer

The Redmi flagship is on the way and it will come with a host of goodies

Nubia Alpha leads flexible-display devices into JerryRigEverything testing

Trump increases tariffs for China, AMD and Nvidia could be in trouble

Sony IMX586 sensor and FHD AMOLED screen for Realme X confirmed

New putative color for the Motorola One Vision leaks out

A Redmi-branded Mi Notebook could be in development

Google releases list of 21 smartphones that support Android Q Beta 3 - Essential and Xiaomi but no Samsung

The ZTE Axon 10 Pro goes on sale in China

One-Netbook wants to challenge the GPD Win Max and Smach Z handheld gaming PCs with OneGx

Honor 20 Lite now official, 32 MP selfie shooter and triple main camera setup in tow

Updated | One Mix 3: One-netbook announces their latest Chuwi and GPD alternative convertible laptop

Oppo A9 with 4 GB RAM now official in China

A star is born: Insiders confirm that a new Xiaomi Mi Mix flagship is on the way

Pine64's 14-inch Linux laptop PineBook Pro will offer a Rockchip RK3399 SoC and 4 GB RAM for US$200

OnePlus 7 gets one over the Samsung Galaxy Fold with UFS 3.0 confirmation

Dubious yet highly-detailed new leak hints at Kirin 980-powered tablets

The Honor 20 Pro may be brand's next phone to bear punch-hole camera

Realme X passes BIS certification in India, launch imminent

Vivo S1 Pro launched, joins Vivo S1 but with Snapdragon power this time around

OnePlus 7 Pro won't have official IP67 certification despite ad showing it dunked in water

Second-generation Topjoy Falcon also sports an Intel Core m3-8100Y CPU to take on the GPD Pocket 2 Max

Updated | Lenovo ThinkBook S spotted in China, could hit Europe in late May

Nubia Red Magic 3 international pre-orders become available, start at US$539

New Huawei Mate 30 Pro leak suggests it will retain square camera, get bigger screen

Xiaomi reports smartphone shipments of over 27.5 million units for the first quarter of 2019

Latest report shows 1 in every 3 smartwatches sold in 2019 so far was an Apple Watch

THINK: A brief history of ThinkPads, from IBM to Lenovo

Upcoming Lenovo mid-range handheld leaked on TENAA

Report claims the Apple iPhone X was the world's best-selling smartphone in 2018 with Xiaomi's Redmi 5A being the best-selling Android device

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