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Can the Galaxy S10 series outdo the S9s? (Source: Times Now)

First hint that Samsung Galaxy S10 & S10+ are doing better than Galaxy S9 & S9+ at preorders has surfaced

The Samsung Galaxy S10 and S10+ recently went up for pre-order in China. According to the reliable tipster IceUniverse, they raked in twice the numbers in this process compared to their predecessors in a fraction of the same time-...

Deirdre O Donnell, 01 Mar 2019 19:31

A Huawei representative accepts the award from John Hoffman, the CEO of GSMA. (Source: Huawei)

The Huawei Mate X won a prestigious award at MWC19

Huawei has won this year's Best Connected Mobile Device of Mobile World Congress 2019 for the Mate X. The GSMA conferred this title on the new foldable phone at the end of MWC19 (on February 28, 2019) at the GLOMO awards event. Ke...

Deirdre O Donnell, 01 Mar 2019 18:18

The upcoming Apple iPhone's screen could double up as the speaker. (Source: USPTO)

The next Apple iPhone could sport a sound emitting display like the LG G8 ThinQ

The upcoming Apple iPhone's screen could double-up as a speaker going by the company's patent filing at the USPTO. The patent is not detailed explicitly but does point to hermetic sealing around the device. It also suggests reduct...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 01 Mar 2019 12:51

The upcoming Snapdragon 855 successor should first be integrated in Samsung's Galaxy S11 models. (Source: Trusted Reviews)

MWC19 | Qualcomm's next flagship Snapdragon SoC to get embedded 5G modem

SoC-embedded 5G modems should help reduce production costs and decrease energy requirements. The successor of the Snapdragon 855 is scheduled to be Qualcomm's first SoC with integrated 5G modem and it should first be featured in t...

Bogdan Solca, 28 Feb 2019 21:55

Light is already manufacturing 18-sensor arrays, but Xiaomi will probably not want to include more than 10 cameras to keep things compact. (Source: Light)

MWC19 | Xiaomi - Light collaboration paves way for affordable multi-module smartphone cameras

Nokia just released its model 9 Pureview smartphone with 5 rear cameras and it looks like the number is about to double soon. Xiaomi and Light are working on smartphone camera arrays that could integrate upward of 10 cameras, and ...

Bogdan Solca, 28 Feb 2019 20:54

Connected LED bulbs can often change color at the tap of a screen. (Source: TechHive)

New Google Home app update adds ability to control the color of smart-home lighting

The Google Home app can act as a one-stop shop for all your smart-home appliance control needs. Its latest update also adds the ability to tune the color of connected bulbs or lamps. This is opposed to the simple on-off switch fou...

Deirdre O Donnell, 28 Feb 2019 18:56

The 'Meizu 16s' and its ultra-short forehead. (Source: SlashLeaks)

New leaked images suggest next Meizu flagship will be both notchless and punch hole-free

Meizu's next flagship smartphone, projected to be called the 16s, is linked to new images posted on SlashLeaks. They show a phone with a traditionally-placed selfie camera, but in an ultra-low-profile forehead. The bezels on this ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 28 Feb 2019 18:17

The new GoPro HERO 7 Dusk White. (Source: GoPro)

The GoPro HERO7 Black now has a limited-edition variant

The HERO7 Black is the top-spec'd SKU of its GoPro camera series. It is now available in a limited-edition alternative finish, Dusk White. This version will be released on March 3, 2019 on gopro.com and selected retailers worldwid...

Deirdre O Donnell, 28 Feb 2019 17:52

The Huawei P30 Pro will pick up a smaller teardrop notch and a quad-camera set up on the rear. (Source: WinFuture)

Huawei P30, P30 Pro renders leak revealing all including a teardrop notch

Huawei’s keynote at MWC 2019 was all about the ultra high-end Mate X foldable smartphone. However, its next, far more accessible flagships, the P30 and P30 Pro are coming soon and have now been revealed in full.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 28 Feb 2019 11:28

Motorola RAZR 2019 concept render (Source: Yanko Design)

Motorola confirms a foldable handset, no official name and release date yet

Although Motorola has not introduced its foldable phone at MWC, the company's VP of Global Product has just confirmed that the upcoming handset — rumored to bring back the legendary RAZR family — has been in development for a long...

Codrut Nistor, 28 Feb 2019 10:13

MWC19 | The F(x)tec Pro 1 brings slide-out keyboards back to smartphones

The F(x)tec Pro 1 is a modern take on the slide-out keyboard that was once so common on Android phones. While the physical keyboard is quite unique, the phone is running on Qualcomm's Snapdragon 835, a two-year-old SoC. The F(x)te...

Sam Medley, 27 Feb 2019 23:14

Compared to the V15 Pro, the Vivio X27 would come standard with 8 GB of RAM, a slightly better 13 MP wide angle camera on the back, and a bigger 3,920 mAh battery. (Source: GSMArena)

Vivo X27 full spec sheet hits TENAA

Vivo launched the V15 Pro mid-ranger just a week ago, however, the company is ready to announce another mid-ranger, this time for the X-series. Compared to the V15 Pro, the upcoming X27 would get a few upgrades like the 8 GB of RA...

Bogdan Solca, 27 Feb 2019 22:35

MWC19 | Nubia Alpha: the flexible wrist-phone unveiled at MWC

There is a new alternative to the foldable phone already. Nubia has unveiled the Alpha, a device with a screen that curves along a wide watch-like form factor. This display is 4 inches long, and operates using the Snapdragon 2100 ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 27 Feb 2019 18:30

MWC19 | Nokia introduces three new budget phones: Nokia 4.2, Nokia 3.2, and Nokia 1 Plus

Nokia announced three new budget phones at MWC. The Nokia 1 Plus, Nokia 3.2, and Nokia 4.2 are decidedly low-end but are priced accordingly, coming in at US $99, $140, and $170, respectively. The phones will all ship with Android ...

Sam Medley, 27 Feb 2019 16:39

This Redmi Note 7 SKU featured in a new JerryRigEverything video. (Source: BGR.in)

The Redmi Note 7 goes through JerryRigEverything's bend test, fails narrowly

The Redmi Note 7 is a phone that is sold at US$150, yet has a 48MP camera to sweeten its budget deal. It arrived in the JerryRigEverything YouTube studio to undergo the by-now famous durability test. Unfortunately, the Redmi devic...

Deirdre O Donnell, 27 Feb 2019 16:14

The Energizer Ultimate U620S' dual pop-up selfie camera. (Source: Android Authority)

MWC19 | Energizer's new foldable smartphone is unveiled

Energizer, a brand known better for disposable lithium-ion batteries, has brought new smartphones made under its name to MWC. One is an extremely typical mobile device, although it has a dual pop-up camera. Another is a foldable p...

Deirdre O Donnell, 27 Feb 2019 15:46

Be careful who you point a Nokia 9 PureView at. (Source: Trusted Reviews)

Trypophobia sufferers like PewDiePie won't be posing for photos taken with a Nokia 9 PureView

According to a report, people are taking to social media to share their concerns about the Nokia 9 PureView and its potential to trigger symptoms in those who suffer from trypophobia. In simple terms, trypophobia is a fear (or dis...

Daniel R Deakin, 27 Feb 2019 10:48

Swatch claims that Samsung has copied its trademarks. (Source: Swatch)

Swatch has filed a legal case against Samsung for trademark infringement

The Swiss watchmaker group Swatch has filed a complaint with US legal authorities to the effect that Samsung has impinged on its trademarks. This is connected to the design of some downloadable watchfaces for Gear-line smartwatche...

Deirdre O Donnell, 26 Feb 2019 22:26

The Samsung Galaxy Note 9's successor may double its rear cameras. (Source: Samsung)

The Samsung 'Galaxy Note 10' could end up looking a lot like the S10 5G

SamMobile claims to be privy to exclusive information that points to a quad-camera set-up for the upcoming addition to the Samsung Galaxy Note line. This is the same number of rear-panel sensors found in the Galaxy S10's 5G varian...

Deirdre O Donnell, 26 Feb 2019 19:08

EeWrite E-Pad will be an Android tablet based entirely off of E-Ink technology

Jump between reading your favorite e-book and playing Play Store games in black and white. The soon-to-be Kickstarter project has no price or launch date yet, but we're definitely intrigued as to how the developer plans on overcom...

Allen Ngo, 26 Feb 2019 18:11

The Sony 5G phone. (Source: Pocket-Lint)

MWC19 | Sony shows its 5G phone prototype off at MWC

Sony has unveiled its own foray into 5G tech at the Mobile World Congress (2019). It is a phone that, with its 21:9 aspect ratio, resembles the new Xperia 1 closely. The OEM did not offer much detail on this device, besides that i...

Deirdre O Donnell, 26 Feb 2019 17:33

The Bixby Studio in Barcelona. (Source: Samsung)

Samsung has opened a Bixby Studio in Barcelona

It seems Samsung is doing more in Barcelona than MWC. The OEM has opened a Bixby Studio in the city's Plaza de Catalunya. This installation gives visitors a sense of what life would be like with Bixby-powered applicances and devic...

Deirdre O Donnell, 26 Feb 2019 16:24

The Huawei P30 Pro will have a rear-facing triple camera setup. (Source: Julian Chokkattu/Digital Trends)

MWC19 | Real-world photos of the Huawei P30 Pro emerge; 5G variant could be in the works

Real-world photos of the upcoming Huawei P30 Pro have been printed online by Digital Trends. The intriguing collection of images unfortunately does not include a shot of the front of the flagship smartphone as the device in questi...

Daniel R Deakin, 26 Feb 2019 10:07

The new, red BlackBerry Key2. (Source: 9to5Google)

MWC19 | BlackBerry launches its new Red Dual SIM variant of the Key2

BlackBerry had an announcement of its own for the MWC19 event. It was not for a new device, however, but for a new variant of the pre-existing Key2. It is a vibrant, red, dual SIM, 128GB version of this phone.

Deirdre O Donnell, 26 Feb 2019 00:35

One of TCL's devices at MWC. (Source: TCL)

MWC19 | TLC's folding prototypes make it to MWC

TCL is one of a handful of companies to bring foldable technology prototypes to this year's MWC. Interestingly, this company's demo models include form-factors besides phone/tablets. However, their presentation was a little low on...

Deirdre O Donnell, 25 Feb 2019 23:00

MWC19 | HTC wants to replace your router with its new 5G Hub

HTC has taken the wraps off its 5G Hub. The Taiwanese company claims that this new device can deliver the speed and poiwer of the new radio bands to homes or businesses. It is powered by the Snapdragon 855, as well as Qualcomm's 6...

Deirdre O Donnell, 25 Feb 2019 19:20

The new Alcatel 3T 10 tablet. (Source: Alcatel)

MWC19 | Alcatel's newest tablet has a stand that is also a full-sized speaker

The TCL subsidiary Alcatel has launched its new 3T 10 tablet at MWC19. This device has a 10-inch screen and runs Android 9.0 (Pie) out of the box. It also comes with a Google Assisant pre-install. The Alcatel 3T 10 is compatible w...

Deirdre O Donnell, 25 Feb 2019 18:50

The Alcatel 3 is clearly the flagship of this new bunch at MWC19. (Source: Alcatel)

MWC19 | Alcatel showcases a new fleet of phones at MWC19

Alcatel has brought four new phones to show off at 2019's Mobile World Congress (MWC19). The 1X and 1S are bugdet-friendly options, whereas the 3 and 3L are slightly more premium. They have been finished with some attractive mater...

Deirdre O Donnell, 25 Feb 2019 18:10

The Sony Xperia 1 features a 4K HDR OLED panel. (Source: Sony)

MWC19 | The Xperia 1 consolidates the best of Sony technologies into a flagship smartphone

Sony has announced its flagship Xperia 1 at MWC 2019 today. The Xperia 1 brings the best of Sony technologies across photo, film, and television, and aims to create an immersive viewing experience with its 21:9 4K OLED HDR screen....

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 25 Feb 2019 13:31

MWC19 | LG G8 ThinQ and G8s ThinQ offer a host of engaging features (hands-on photos)

The LG G8 ThinQ and G8s ThinQ flagship smartphones have finally made an official appearance. The G8 variant comes with numerous attractive features that should appeal to users, such as touchless commands and an OLED screen that do...

Daniel R Deakin, 25 Feb 2019 09:34

LG has announced the V50 ThinQ 5G flagship smartphone.

MWC19 | LG officially reveals the V50 ThinQ 5G and its optional Dual Screen (hands-on photos)

LG has unveiled the V50 ThinQ 5G flagship smartphone. The multimedia-devouring powerhouse is unsurprisingly 5G ready and houses a Snapdragon 855 behind its 6.4-inch QHD+ OLED display. For more enhanced content consumption, there i...

Daniel R Deakin, 25 Feb 2019 08:02

Lenovo IdeaPad C340 convertible coming with AMD Ryzen 3200U, 3500U, and 3700U options (Source: Lenovo)

MWC19 | AMD Zen+ Ryzen 3200U, 3500U, and 3700U will debut on the Lenovo IdeaPad C340 convertible series

The upcoming mainstream Lenovo IdeaPad C340 family will be one of the first to offer Zen+ Ryzen 3, Ryzen 5, and Ryzen 7 processor options that were initially unveiled at CES 2019. The AMD options should be comparable to Intel Whis...

Allen Ngo, 25 Feb 2019 00:01

The Huawei Mate X also has a tent mode. (Source: AnandTech)

MWC19 | The Huawei Mate X has been previewed at MWC19 already

Huawei's first foldable phone, the Mate X, has been demonstrated to tech journalists in Barcelona as part of a preview event for the 2019 Mobile World Congress. The device has some similarities with the Samsung Galaxy Fold, but al...

Deirdre O Donnell, 24 Feb 2019 22:57

The Nokia 9 PureView with a penta-lens camera system is now official. (Source: HMD Global)

MWC19 | The Nokia 9 PureView redefines smartphone photography with five cameras for US$699

HMD Global has released the highly anticipated Nokia 9 PureView at MWC 2019 in Barcelona today. True to the rumors so far, the Nokia 9 indeed comes with a penta-lens rear camera setup that takes stunning images and is actually com...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 24 Feb 2019 22:56

The Samsung Galaxy Fold gets demonstrated in a new product video. (Source: Samsung on YouTube)

The Samsung Galaxy Fold speaks for itself in a silent product video

Samsung has released a video showing off the new Galaxy Fold and demonstrated some device usage as well. Features like App continuity, camera, and Samsung Dex are briefly shown. While the video does not go into too much detail, an...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 24 Feb 2019 16:59

The Nokia 6.2 may have a 2019 front-facing camera. (Source: 91Mobiles/OnLeaks)

Nokia 6.2 may not make it to MWC19: new rumor

Some leaks have pointed to the 6.2 as Nokia's first phone to feature a punch-hole camera. However, it appears we will have to wait a while to confirm this. A HMD-focused leaker has asserted that the brand intends to focus on the 9...

Deirdre O Donnell, 24 Feb 2019 15:00

MWC19 | Huawei MateBook X Pro is finally getting the Whiskey Lake-U treatment

After a full year with the MateBook X Pro, it's about time we get a small refresh. Huawei has unveiled the third generation MateBook X laptop that fixes almost everything we didn't like about the 2018 model including the Thunderbo...

Allen Ngo, 24 Feb 2019 14:30

The 'LG V50' alone and in its alleged dual-display case. (Source: SlashLeaks)

Possible LG V50 pictured with 'second-screen' case in new leaks

The LG V series has a history of including secondary displays, which are often built into their large phablet-scale screens. If a new leak is to be believed, this feature has returned to the V50 ThinQ - sort of. It consists of ima...

Deirdre O Donnell, 24 Feb 2019 14:17

The Mi Mix 3 now gets a Snapdragon 855 and 5G upgrade.

MWC19 | Xiaomi upgrades the Mi Mix 3 with a Snapdragon 855 and 5G connectivity for €599

At the Mobile World Congress currently underway in Barcelona, Xiaomi took to stage to unveil the upgraded Mi Mix 3. The new Mi Mix now features the flagship 7 nm Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SoC and support for 5G connectivity via the ...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 24 Feb 2019 13:36

The Meizu Note 9 also arrived at TENAA recently. (Source: TENAA)

Meizu Note 9 to be released in March

Meizu has announced that its Note 9 is to be launched on March 6, 2019. This phone will feature a Samsung GM1 48MP camera sensor. It may also have 6GB of RAM, a 6.2-inch FHD display and the Snapdragon 675 processor.

Deirdre O Donnell, 23 Feb 2019 17:54

The Huawei Mate X seems to have grouped sensors on its main edge. (Source: XDA Developers/Hupu)

Image of promotional banner for Huawei Mate X foldable 5G smartphone leaked

A leaked image of a promotional banner has confirmed the name of the upcoming foldable 5G smartphone from Huawei: Mate X. The picture doesn’t reveal details about pricing or hardware, but it does show the foldable device in three ...

Daniel R Deakin, 23 Feb 2019 00:35

The Galaxy S10+'s punch-hole camera obscures some app text. (Source: Twitter)

Apps are already having compatibility issues with the Samsung Galaxy S10 display

The Samsung Galaxy S10 line introduces the Infinity-O display to the international market. Unfortunately, it seems that some app elements are being occluded or otherwise disrupted by the 'punch-hole' found in the upper right corne...

Deirdre O Donnell, 22 Feb 2019 17:15

Xbox One games may become available on the Switch. (Source: Nintendo Enthusiast)

Nintendo Switch may gain ability to use Xbox features, including Game Passes, soon

A YouTuber has asserted that Microsoft will port some games and features to the Nintendo Switch later this year. The indie title Ori has been specifically named in relation to this new purported deal to link the two platforms. Thi...

Deirdre O Donnell, 22 Feb 2019 16:46

Adobe is offering a limited-time discount on individual Creative Cloud Plans

Adobe is offering a discount on the prices of all-app Creative Cloud (CC) plans. This offer applies to monthly-paid prices for CC and CC plus Adobe Stock plans only, and drops them to US$39.99 and $69.98 respectively. It is valid ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 22 Feb 2019 16:20

The Samsung Galaxy S10+ was praised for its bokeh simulation. (Source: DxOMark)

DxOMark | Samsung Galaxy S10+ equals Huawei's Mate 20 Pro and P20 Pro's Mobile scores but takes third place in the rankings

Samsung’s Galaxy S10+ flagship smartphone has amassed 109 points in DxOMark’s Mobile test for its rear-facing triple camera setup. This puts the device on equal footing with Huawei’s Mate 20 Pro and P20 Pro in terms of points, but...

Daniel R Deakin, 22 Feb 2019 08:13

The deep purple Sony Xperia 1 could be revealed on February 25. (Source: Twitter/Evan Blass)

Sony Xperia XZ4 with 1440p display now rumored to be Xperia 1 with 4K HDR OLED

A new rumor about the expected Sony Xperia XZ4 flagship smartphone has stated that the device could be renamed the Xperia 1. This follows the news that the Xperia XA3 and XA3 Plus are to be rebranded the Xperia 10 and 10 Plus, res...

Daniel R Deakin, 22 Feb 2019 03:59

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First hint that Samsung Galaxy S10 & S10+ are doing better than Galaxy S9 & S9+ at preorders has surfaced

The Huawei Mate X won a prestigious award at MWC19

The next Apple iPhone could sport a sound emitting display like the LG G8 ThinQ

MWC19 | Qualcomm's next flagship Snapdragon SoC to get embedded 5G modem

MWC19 | Xiaomi - Light collaboration paves way for affordable multi-module smartphone cameras

New Google Home app update adds ability to control the color of smart-home lighting

New leaked images suggest next Meizu flagship will be both notchless and punch hole-free

The GoPro HERO7 Black now has a limited-edition variant

Huawei P30, P30 Pro renders leak revealing all including a teardrop notch

Motorola confirms a foldable handset, no official name and release date yet

85% Lenovo Z5 Pro Smartphone Review

MWC19 | The F(x)tec Pro 1 brings slide-out keyboards back to smartphones

Vivo X27 full spec sheet hits TENAA

MWC19 | Nubia Alpha: the flexible wrist-phone unveiled at MWC

MWC19 | Nokia introduces three new budget phones: Nokia 4.2, Nokia 3.2, and Nokia 1 Plus

The Redmi Note 7 goes through JerryRigEverything's bend test, fails narrowly

MWC19 | Energizer's new foldable smartphone is unveiled

Trypophobia sufferers like PewDiePie won't be posing for photos taken with a Nokia 9 PureView

Swatch has filed a legal case against Samsung for trademark infringement

The Samsung 'Galaxy Note 10' could end up looking a lot like the S10 5G

EeWrite E-Pad will be an Android tablet based entirely off of E-Ink technology

MWC19 | Sony shows its 5G phone prototype off at MWC

Samsung has opened a Bixby Studio in Barcelona

87% Samsung Galaxy S10+ Smartphone Review

MWC19 | Real-world photos of the Huawei P30 Pro emerge; 5G variant could be in the works

MWC19 | BlackBerry launches its new Red Dual SIM variant of the Key2

MWC19 | TLC's folding prototypes make it to MWC

MWC19 | HTC wants to replace your router with its new 5G Hub

MWC19 | Alcatel's newest tablet has a stand that is also a full-sized speaker

MWC19 | Alcatel showcases a new fleet of phones at MWC19

MWC19 | The Xperia 1 consolidates the best of Sony technologies into a flagship smartphone

MWC19 | LG G8 ThinQ and G8s ThinQ offer a host of engaging features (hands-on photos)

MWC19 | LG officially reveals the V50 ThinQ 5G and its optional Dual Screen (hands-on photos)

MWC19 | AMD Zen+ Ryzen 3200U, 3500U, and 3700U will debut on the Lenovo IdeaPad C340 convertible series

MWC19 | The Huawei Mate X has been previewed at MWC19 already

MWC19 | The Nokia 9 PureView redefines smartphone photography with five cameras for US$699

The Samsung Galaxy Fold speaks for itself in a silent product video

Nokia 6.2 may not make it to MWC19: new rumor

MWC19 | Huawei MateBook X Pro is finally getting the Whiskey Lake-U treatment

Possible LG V50 pictured with 'second-screen' case in new leaks

MWC19 | Xiaomi upgrades the Mi Mix 3 with a Snapdragon 855 and 5G connectivity for €599

83% Lenovo Yoga Chromebook C630 Convertible Review

Meizu Note 9 to be released in March

Image of promotional banner for Huawei Mate X foldable 5G smartphone leaked

83% LG V40 ThinQ Smartphone Review

Apps are already having compatibility issues with the Samsung Galaxy S10 display

Nintendo Switch may gain ability to use Xbox features, including Game Passes, soon

Adobe is offering a limited-time discount on individual Creative Cloud Plans

DxOMark | Samsung Galaxy S10+ equals Huawei's Mate 20 Pro and P20 Pro's Mobile scores but takes third place in the rankings

Sony Xperia XZ4 with 1440p display now rumored to be Xperia 1 with 4K HDR OLED

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