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Some Huawei devices have experienced battery problems since upgrading to EMUI 10 and EMUI 10.1. (Image source: Huawei)

Recent EMUI 10 and EMUI 10.1 updates may be causing battery problems for some Huawei devices

Recent EMUI 10 and EMUI 10.1 updates have been causing battery problems on some devices. According to several reports, devices have been unable to charge beyond 60% and have suffered from excessive battery drain.

Alex Alderson, 16 Jul 2020 14:59

A large number of Xiaomi and Redmi smartphones can utilize the Android 10-based PixelExperience custom ROM. (Image source: The Indian Express)

Xiaomi Mi 8, Mi 9, and Mi A2 join the Mi A3, Poco F1, and Redmi Note 8 Pro on the growing Android 10-based PixelExperience custom ROM support list

Xiaomi smartphone owners with older devices can still get a taste of the Android 10 operating system thanks to custom ROM providers. In this case, the PixelExperience team has added 10 new Xiaomi devices to its list of supported s...

Daniel R Deakin, 16 Jul 2020 09:19

The TheoryBoard has smashed through its Kickstarter goal. (Source: Irijule)

The TheoryBoard is touted as a new way to control and make music with an electronic crowdfunded gadget

Some consumers might be forgiven for mistaking the TheoryBoard as a particularly extensive gaming keyboard. However, it has been designed by its OEM, the start-up Irijule, as a new technology that helps the user reproduce whatever...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 15 Jul 2020 23:52

Xiaomi broke dual-SIM functionality on the Mi A3 earlier this week. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi fixes Mi A3 dual-SIM problem, but many fans remain unhappy

Xiaomi has fixed the dual-SIM issue that had been affecting some Mi A3 handsets almost as quickly as it caused it. The fix, which arrives courtesy of a new build of MIUI 11, is rolling out now. Understandably, fans and owners of t...

Alex Alderson, 15 Jul 2020 22:14

Huawei claims that EMUI 10.1 and Magic UI 3.1 have now reached 39 devices. (Image source: HoyEnTEC)

Huawei confirms that EMUI 10.1 has reached 39 devices

EMUI 10.1 has reached 39 devices, Huawei has confirmed. The number, which includes Honor devices, features recent flagships like the Mate 30 and P30 series. EMUI 10.1 is a modest upgrade over EMUI 10 and is somewhat of a stopgap b...

Alex Alderson, 15 Jul 2020 19:19

The Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 (2020) is touted to launch with a new Qualcomm "Bengal"-series processor

A Samsung SM-T505 has been spotted on Geekbench 5; based on this model number, it is now projected to be the Galaxy Tab A7 (2020) on its launch. Its new benchmarking results include the novel Qualcomm code-name bengal, which may b...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 15 Jul 2020 18:30

The OPPO PDYM20 on TENAA. (Source: TENAA via MySmartPrice)

The OPPO A72 5G may be the first phone to launch with a mysterious new MediaTek processor

China Telecom has reportedly listed an as-yet unreleased new OPPO phone on its website. It is apparently to be called the A72 5G, and has an SoC represented by an unfamiliar MediaTek model number. According to some other leaks, ho...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 15 Jul 2020 17:17

The newly launched Poco M2 Pro gets a security update alongside the Poco F1. (Image Source: Xiaomi)

New updates grace Poco F1 and Poco M2 Pro, but don't get your hopes high for MIUI 12 just yet; More Redmi K20/Mi 9T units meanwhile receive stable MIUI 12

The Pocophone F1 and the latest Poco M2 Pro are receiving performance and security updates staring today, but there's no sign of MIUI 12 for these devices yet. Poco F1 is already in Phase 2 of the MIUI 12 beta testing, so the stab...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 15 Jul 2020 16:16

Xiaomi supposedly disables the Clean Master app across its lineup in India

Xiaomi confirmed a short while ago that it would finally remove the Clean Master app and service from its phones in India, following the ban of the app by the government. The promised update has arrived for the Mi Cleaner app but ...

Ricci Rox, 15 Jul 2020 15:44

The EU versions of the Redmi K30 Pro and Poco F2 Pro have now started receiving MIUI 12. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Stable MIUI 12 lands on the Xiaomi Redmi K30 Pro and Poco F2 Pro in the EU as confusion reigns for global versions of the Mi 9T and Redmi K20

MIUI 12 has arrived for the EU versions of the Xiaomi Redmi K30 Pro and Poco F2 Pro. While the inaugural MIUI 12 update is rolling out to handsets now, there have been multiple reports of the Redmi K20 and Mi 9T handsets failing t...

Alex Alderson, 15 Jul 2020 15:14

The new Mobvoi LifeSmart outdoor camera. (Source: Mobvoi)

Mobvoi releases its first Wi-Fi enabled home security camera

Mobvoi may be best known as a wearables brand; however, it is also breaking into the market for smart-home gadgets. The latest of these is the LifeSmart outdoor camera. It supports footage at HD or FHD resolutions, has an IR night...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 14 Jul 2020 19:55

EMUI 11 and Magic UI 4.0 may be based on HarmonyOS and could reach upwards of 50 devices. (Image source: Huawei Update)

EMUI 11 may be based on HarmonyOS and could reach upwards of 50 devices

Rumour has it that EMUI 11 and its Honor equivalent, Magic UI 4.0, will be based on HarmonyOS. Also known as Hongmeng OS, HarmonyOS is Huawei's proprietary operating system that it has already brought to several devices. Huawei re...

Alex Alderson, 14 Jul 2020 17:58

The rumoured app might replace Apple’s current iTunes experience on Windows 10 (Image source: Apple)

iTunes on the Xbox Series X? Report indicates that Apple plans to release new Windows 10 app and it might just run on Microsoft’s new console

Italian outlet Aggiornamenti Lumia claims that Apple will be releasing an as-yet-unspecified new app for the Windows 10 platform. This rumor seems to be in consonance with speculation last year that Apple was working on a “next-ge...

Arjun Krishna Lal, 14 Jul 2020 12:49

New updates arrive for the Redmi Note 9 and Mi 10

Xiaomi is now sending out new updates to the Mi 10 and Redmi Note 9. The update for the Mi 10 is a MIUI 12 build, while the Redmi Note 9's OTA is based on MIUI 11. This comes after confirmation that Xiaomi is now opening up the pi...

Ricci Rox, 14 Jul 2020 12:32

The Mi A3 receives a debilitating update; Xiaomi acknowledges fault

Xiaomi's poor form with Android One software is well-documented but the latest stunt may be a tough pill for owners of the Mi A3 to swallow. Mi A3 owners across the globe woke up to a new 1.40 GB OTA that appears to have been inte...

Ricci Rox, 13 Jul 2020 18:12

The Redmi K20 Pro and the Mi 9T Pro have finally received MIUI 12 in the EU. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Stable MIUI 12 update lands on the Xiaomi Redmi K20 Pro and Mi 9T Pro in Europe

Xiaomi has started issuing MIUI 12 to the EU versions of the Redmi K20 Pro and Mi 9T Pro. The devices, which have already received the OS upgrade in other regions, have been included in Round 1 of Xiaomi's MIUI 12 release schedule...

Alex Alderson, 13 Jul 2020 17:11

Xiaomi is recruiting more MIUI 12 pilot testers. (Image source: Xiaomi)

MIUI 12 Global Stable Beta program is now accepting pilot testers for the Xiaomi Mi 10 in India

Xiaomi is looking for more pilot testers to receive MIUI 12 Global Stable Beta updates. The company has already selected the candidates to test MIUI 12 on the Redmi Note 7, Redmi Note 8 Pro and Poco F1, and now it is recruiting pe...

Alex Alderson, 13 Jul 2020 14:32

The Watch GT 2 and MagicWatch 2 have received new features courtesy of their latest software updates. (Image source: Honor)

Automatic workout detection and menstrual cycle tracking added to the Huawei Watch GT 2 and Honor MagicWatch 2 with latest updates

The Huawei Watch GT 2 and Honor MagicWatch 2 have received new updates. A 20 MB download, the new update adds automatic workout detection and menstrual cycle tracking, along with general system stability improvements. The update i...

Alex Alderson, 13 Jul 2020 13:54

Huawei has announced EMUI 10.1 plans for seven markets. (Image source: Huawei)

Huawei fleshes out EMUI 10.1 upgrade plans for eight more markets

Huawei has confirmed its EMUI 10.1 upgrade plans for Africa, Asia, Canada, Japan, Latin America, the Middle East and Russia. The company's latest OS includes new features like MeeTime and Celia, along with improved multitasking.

Alex Alderson, 13 Jul 2020 12:48

The Redmi Note 8 and Redmi Note 8T may start receiving official MIUI 12 in August. (Image Source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 and Redmi Note 8T MIUI 12 stable update expected in August; MIUI 12 for Redmi Note 8 Pro in India and Europe coming soon

The Redmi Note 8 and Redmi Note 8T may get the official MIUI 12 update some time in August, according to a reply from the Xiaomi Device Team to a query posted on the Mi Community forums. With regards to the Redmi Note 8 Pro, sever...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 13 Jul 2020 12:00

Apple may have AR glasses in the works. (Source: Wallpaper Flare)

The lenses for Apple's AR glasses are slated to be made by Foxconn

Foxconn has reportedly begun to test out the fabrication of lenses for Apple's rumored first-gen smart glasses. Apparently, these components are to be semi-transparent, and to be capable of displaying projected images to the user....

Deirdre O'Donnell, 12 Jul 2020 22:39

Xiaomi Mi A3 to get a native screen recorder with Android 11; call recording possibly in doubt

Last week, it was revealed that the Mi A2 Lite, Poco F2 Pro, and Mi A3 would receive native call recording as a feature on Android 11. Apparently, the Mi A3 will receive another feature too: native screen recording, which is alrea...

Ricci Rox, 12 Jul 2020 09:29

The MIUI 12 update for the Indian versions of the Redmi K20 and Mi 9T is available to download now. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Stable MIUI 12 update hits the Xiaomi Redmi K20 and Mi 9T in India

Xiaomi has extended the rollout of MIUI 12 to the Indian versions of the Redmi K20 and Mi 9T. The update is arriving as an OTA and is available to download now.

Alex Alderson, 12 Jul 2020 00:26

UbiForward is not far away now. (Source: Twitter)

Far Cry 6 may be unveiled at the UbiForward event

Ubisoft has all but confirmed the launch of the next game in the Far Cry series, as well as some particularly important aspects of the title: its new location and main villain. The studio has indicated there may be more details at...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 11 Jul 2020 23:49

Redmi Y2/S2 owners can now get an early access to MIUI 12 via a custom ROM. (Image Source: Xiaomi)

Concerned about Redmi Y2/Redmi S2 not receiving MIUI 12 yet? Not to worry, here's a workaround

While the Redmi Y2/S2 is slated to receive the official MIUI 12 update later this year, those who are eager to try out the latest features can now do so thanks to a custom ROM released by the Xiaomi.eu team. This ROM features MIUI...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 11 Jul 2020 17:00

The Pixel 4 XL may be the last Pixel XL offering? (Source: CNN)

The Google Pixel 4A 5G and Pixel 5 may sport the same SoC; Pixel 5 XL release in doubt

New information has surfaced, indicating that Google is working on an entirely new phone that will be called the Pixel 4A 5G, with codename "Bramble". This, of course, opens up the possibility of the Pixel 4A 5G and Pixel 5G both ...

Ricci Rox, 11 Jul 2020 09:50

Another Lenovo Legion phone leak has arisen. (Source: PriceBaba)

A potential 16GB Lenovo Legion phone pops up on Geekbench

Lenovo's first gaming phone has been implicated in a Geekbench leak before. Now, this has happened again - although this time, the purported device in question has double the RAM compared to before. Its specs point to the Snapdrag...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 11 Jul 2020 00:16

The GX soundbar with a 65-inch Gallery TV. (Source: LG)

LG unveils its latest soundbar as the "perfect companion" to the GX Gallery series of OLED TVs

LG has designed its new GX soundbar as a matching accessory for the 65-inch 'Gallery' OLED TV. Beside this, it features eARC in its HDMI ports; Bluetooth for wireless functions such as streaming directly from a mobile device, and ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 10 Jul 2020 18:57

No Android 11 for the Mi Mix 2S; Redmi 8A prospects slim too but MIUI 12 release imminent

Xiaomi's flagship phones are already on their way to Android 11 but things aren't quite as cosy on the lower-end of the hierarchy. The Mi Mix 2S, for example, has been said not to receive the update. The Redmi 8A is another phone ...

Ricci Rox, 10 Jul 2020 18:29

The HERO8 Black can now act as a webcam. (Source: GoPro)

GoPro announces a beta update that converts the HERO8 Black into a webcam

GoPro has addressed an increasingly prevalent issue for many users who have shifted their work, learning or hobbies online in a new update under development at this action-cam OEM. It confers a new function on its HERO8 Black mode...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 10 Jul 2020 18:19

The Mi 10 and Mi 10 Pro are two of the initial devices to receive a taste of Android 11. (Image source: Xiaomi)

New Android 11 builds hit the Xiaomi Mi 10 and Mi 10 Pro

New Android 11 builds have arrived for the Xiaomi Mi 10 and Mi 10 Pro. The builds are available to download now, although they are both in beta.

Alex Alderson, 10 Jul 2020 14:46

EMUI 10.1 is an incremental update before EMUI 11 lands in a few months. (Image source: Huawei)

Huawei confirms EMUI 10.1 upgrade plan eligibility for 13 devices

Huawei has confirmed that it will be upgrading 13 devices to EMUI 10.1 in Western Europe. The company's latest in-house OS is an incremental update on EMUI 10, which will be replaced by EMUI 11 later this year.

Alex Alderson, 10 Jul 2020 13:28

The Redmi Note 7 features a Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 SoC. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Redmi Note 7 and 7S devices in India start receiving Android 10-based MIUI 11 beta stable update

Xiaomi has announced that random Redmi Note 7 and Redmi Note 7S devices in India will start receiving the Android 10-based version of MIUI 11. The beta stable update has the version code V11.0.2.0 QFGINXM and if all goes well then...

Daniel R Deakin, 10 Jul 2020 04:54

The new Canon EOS R5 and R6. (Source: Canon)

Canon launches the EOS R5 and R6 mirrorless cameras

Canon has finally unveiled the long-awaited 2020 EOS R series of mirrorless cameras. The OEM has confirmed the former has a 45MP sensor, whereas the latter is 20MP. They also have DIGIC X image processor and 5-Axis image stabiliza...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 09 Jul 2020 23:52

The new UGREEN HiTune TWS earbuds. (Source: UGREEN)

UGREEN releases its new USB type C HiTune TWS Earbuds

The latest truly wireless (TWS) earbuds from UGREEN upgrade to a USB type C port for charging and to an IPX5 rating for ingress protection. They also have a Qualcomm chipset which confers some up-to-date audio specs on these new H...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 09 Jul 2020 21:40

Not all Redmi K20 Pro currently support full-screen gestures on MIUI 12. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Stable MIUI 12 for the Poco X2 stalls as Xiaomi extends MIUI 12 rollout for the Mi 9; full-screen gestures arriving for Redmi K20 Pro in a subsequent update

Xiaomi has pushed a new update to the Poco X2, but quite possibly not the one for which people had been hoping. The MIUI 12 upgrade has been extended for the Mi 9, though. However, full-screen gestures may not be arriving on the R...

Alex Alderson, 09 Jul 2020 19:42

The Velvet UI is coming to older devices like the G7 ThinQ. (Image source: LG)

LG is bringing its Velvet UI to older devices, including the V35 ThinQ and G7 ThinQ

LG has announced that it will be porting the UI from its recent Velvet smartphone to older handsets, including the V50 ThinQ and G8 ThinQ. Other eligible devices include the V50S ThinQ, V40 ThinQ, V35 ThinQ and G7 ThinQ. These wil...

Alex Alderson, 09 Jul 2020 19:35

The Nokia 1 launched in April 2018. (Image source: Stuff.tv)

Android 10 (Go edition) arrives on the Nokia 1

Android 10 (Go edition) has been made available for the Nokia 1, a handset that HMD Global released well over two years ago. The update will roll out in waves and is the second OS upgrade for the Nokia 1.

Alex Alderson, 09 Jul 2020 16:07

The iQOO Z1x is now live. (Source: Weibo)

The iQOO Z1x: a new Snapdragon 765G, 120Hz phone starting at ~US$229

iQOO has launched the Z1x as the world's latest Snapdragon 765G-powered device. It also has the 120Hz refresh rate in its FHD+ LCD screen, as promised in its hype-phase. The phone also offers a 5000mAh battery that charges at 33 w...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 09 Jul 2020 12:51

Note 20 screens may not be that big a step up from the Note 10+. (Source: Samsung)

No QHD+ at 120Hz for the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 series: new leak

A Twitter tipster has claimed that the upcoming Galaxy Note 20 series will not be capable of a 120 hertz (Hz) refresh rate when their displays are set to a QHD+ resolution, according to someone currently in possession of these dev...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 08 Jul 2020 20:26

The planned arrival of Android 11 is on September 8. (Image source: Google)

Global Android 11 release date confirmed; headed to Pixel smartphones on September 8

Google has revealed the planned launch date for Android 11, its next-generation OS. Currently undergoing public beta tests, Android 11 will arrive "everywhere" on September 8. This is probably only true for Pixel smartphones thoug...

Alex Alderson, 08 Jul 2020 18:45

Anker's eufyCam 2 Pro is a new 2K, 100% wireless security camera system

The eufyCam 2 Pro improves on its previous generation in that its image sensor's resolution steps up to 2048x1080 (or 2K). It also incorporates night vision (color and IR), 2-way audio and a battery life of up to 12 months. This n...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 08 Jul 2020 18:16

The Lytte HarmoniQ TWS earbuds. (Source: HarmoniQLabs)

HarmoniQ Labs' upcoming TWS earbuds are 3D-printed for their comfort- and acoustics-focused features

HarmoniQLabs is a company that has an in-house 3D-printing process to make its new TWS earbuds. The OEM claims that the resulting unique shape created is better for prolonged wear and for passive noise cancellation. These new acce...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 08 Jul 2020 17:47

Xbox Series X owners may get free next-gen upgrade DLC (Image source: Microsoft/Reddit/edited)

Rumoured Xbox Series X guidelines ban publishers from selling next-gen upgrades as paid DLC

In what looks to be a pro-consumer move, purported Microsoft guidelines prevent publishers from selling “next-gen upgrades” as paid DLC. This means that Xbox Series X owners might not have to double-dip on cross-gen titles to get ...

Arjun Krishna Lal, 08 Jul 2020 17:15

The Redmi K30i 5G is the latest smartphone to receive MIUI 12. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Stable MIUI 12 updates lands on the Xiaomi Redmi K30i 5G

MIUI 12 has arrived on the Xiaomi Redmi K30i 5G. The device, which most people would struggle to tell apart from the regular Redmi K30 5G, is the latest smartphone to receive Xiaomi's new OS. The company has already pushed MIUI 12...

Alex Alderson, 08 Jul 2020 16:36

The MIUI 12 update will be available for Redmi 8A users in August

Redmi 8A likely to get stable MIUI 12 update in August

Redmi 8A users will be pleased to know that they don't have to wait long for the MIUI 12 update. A Mi Community Forum moderator has stated that the device will get the software in August. It shouldn't be long before Xiaomi makes a...

Anil Satyanarayana, 08 Jul 2020 16:35

The LG V50 ThinQ has received a hefty new update. (Image source: Android Authority)

LG adds the ability to hide the navigation bar among other changes in a sizeable new V50 ThinQ update

LG has brought a host of changes to the V50 ThinQ. The new update follows the introduction of a desktop mode to the dual-screen device earlier this year.

Alex Alderson, 08 Jul 2020 14:48

Single Take is now available to the Galaxy A71 and A51. (Source: Samsung)

The Samsung Galaxy A51 and A71's new updates add more S20-series features

Samsung has announced that the latest firmware updates for the Galaxy A51 and A71 port some features that had heretofore been exclusive to the OEM's flagships to these mid-rangers. They mainly consist of camera-app upgrades such a...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 07 Jul 2020 22:56

A collection of new Vizio soundbars. (Source: Vizio)

Vizio's latest line in soundbars includes the innovative, CES award-winning Elevate 5.1.4

Vizio has announced new additions to its collection of soundbars, which are available either now or later in 2020. They are headlined by the Elevate 5.1.4, which stood out in its category at CES 2020 due to its Adaptive Height Spe...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 07 Jul 2020 18:30

EMUI 11 will start rolling out in Q3 2020

Alleged list of devices eligible for the EMUI 11 update surfaces online

Huawei will reportedly start making the EMUI 11 update available to eligible devices in Q3 2020. Owners of the Huawei Mate 30, P30, P40, and Nova 5 series will receive it first. Alternatively, it is also expected to make its way t...

Anil Satyanarayana, 07 Jul 2020 16:46