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A new possible promo image for the OPPO Reno. (Source: GizmoChina)

New leak claims that the upcoming OPPO Reno will have a DC dimming function

DC dimming is often used to modulate LED brightness in professional or business environments. It involves switching a DC input from between 0 and 10 volts. OPPO claims to have integrated it into the display panel of the upcoming Reno range of phones, although it may be more software-based than the typical implementation.

Deirdre O Donnell, 02 Apr 2019 17:56

An up-to-date render for the Galaxy Note 10. (Source: DBSDesigning)

The Samsung Galaxy Note 10 could have a compact variant

Samsung produced a smaller-screen version of its S-line flagships this year. Now, a Korean news outlet claims that its sources have said the OEM will do the same with the Note series. However, this version may be exclusive to the European market.

Deirdre O Donnell, 02 Apr 2019 16:51

Over 60% of consumers surveyed said they had damaged their smartphone's display. (Source: Pixabay)

64% of smartphone owners have cracked their screens: new survey

Ting Mobile, a North American mobile service provider, recently conducted a survey of just over 1.400 smartphone users. It found that 64% of these respondents reported cracks in their screens, most of which (62%) did so through dropping their devices. The survey also found that only 11% repaired their own phones, whereas 64% would be interested in a DIY repair kit to help them do so.

Deirdre O Donnell, 01 Apr 2019 18:55

Prepare for some under-chin shots with this Xiaomi concept. (Source: LetsGoDigital)

Xiaomi gets creative with dual selfie camera placement

A fantastic render has been published showing what Xiaomi could be planning in regard to smartphone front-facing camera placement. The render is based on a patent made by the Chinese smartphone company, which of course, may never go further than the drawing board. But it does at least highlight how important innovation is for Xiaomi.

Daniel R Deakin, 01 Apr 2019 10:12

Some variants of the Microsoft Surface Book 2 can even be configured with a dGPU from Nvidia. (Source: Microsoft)

Entry-level Microsoft Surface Book 2 now comes with 8th Gen Intel Core i5 option

The base model of the Microsoft Surface Book 2 has just received an additional choice among its configuration options. Microsoft has given potential purchasers the opportunity to have the device fitted with a quad-core 8th Gen Intel Core i5 processor. Previously, shoppers had to make do with the dual-core i5-7300U CPU.

Daniel R Deakin, 01 Apr 2019 09:08

Exclusive | Wánxiào invents FOS Rapid Alloy that will revolutionize the global smartphone market by providing instant physical handset upgrades

Please note this was a joke article posted on April Fools' Day in 2019.
In an incredible leak, it has been discovered that a secretive Chinese technology startup called Wánxiào has invented a product called FOS Rapid Alloy that according to some industry insiders will turn the worldwide smartphone market upside down. Full-Organic-Surface (FOS) technology could make its way into the construction of the upcoming Samsung Neat 10, Huawei Mute 30, or even the rumored Apple fitness band iPhat.

Daniel R Deakin, 01 Apr 2019 00:01

The UMIDIGI F1 Play is now available for sale. (Source: AliExpress)

UMIDIGI F1 sees refresh with a new, even cheaper variant

UMIDIGI unveiled the F1 in December 2018. This phone shook up the US$200-300 bracket with a 5000mAh battery and other decent specs such as an FHD display and 4GB RAM. Now, a new version of the same adds a 48MP camera sensor, even more battery and a new, even lower price.

Deirdre O Donnell, 31 Mar 2019 17:13

The Apple A12 Bionic smokes its main competition including the Snapdragon 855, Exynos 9820 and Kirin 980. (Source: Apple)

In yet another blow, Apple loses its lead A-series chip engineer

Gerard Williams III, the lead designer of Apple’s industry-leading custom A-series ARM-based chips has left the company according to a CNET report. The departure couldn’t have come at a worse time for Apple which has been reeling from negative publicity surrounding the termination of the high-profile AirPower charging mat device and an admission that its third-generation butterfly-mechanism based keyboards are also susceptible to failing.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 31 Mar 2019 04:12

Royole has won 2 Red Dot Design Awards for 2019. (Source: Royole)

The Royole FlexPai wins a 2019 Red Dot Design Award

The FlexPai by the start-up Royole can be thought of as the first flexible phone. This achievement has been rewarded by a Design Award from Red Dot. The company has also won a second such prize for another of its products: a flexible, portable keyboard.

Deirdre O Donnell, 30 Mar 2019 19:44

The OPPO Reno and its rumored selfie-camera adaptation. (Source: The Verge)

OPPO Reno Lite also allegedly leaks via TENAA

Reno is a new line of OPPO smartphones set to launch later this year. At least one of its devices has reportedly leaked due to its submission to international certifiers such as TENAA recently. Now, a SlashLeaks contributor claims that a possible Lite variant of the same has also passed through this body's doors.

Deirdre O Donnell, 30 Mar 2019 18:04

The Samsung Galaxy S10+ vs. the Apple iPhone XS Max. (Source: YouTube/PhoneBuff)

Samsung Galaxy S10+ beaten by iPhone XS Max in PhoneBuff's drop test; barely scrapes into top 10 rankings

A new video posted by YouTube channel PhoneBuff has pitted the Samsung Galaxy S10+ against the iPhone XS Max in a series of brutal drop tests. Although the flagship from the South Korean manufacturer is wrapped in Corning’s Gorilla Glass 6, it loses to the subjectively better durability performance of its iPhone rival.

Daniel R Deakin, 30 Mar 2019 09:12

Apple's most public piece of vapourware, the doomed AirPower wireless charging mat. (Source: Apple)

Apple cancels AirPower (yes, you read that correctly)

In what will surely go down as one of the biggest fails in tech history, Apple has quietly announced that it has cancelled its Qi-enabled, long overdue, AirPower charging mat. Apple quietly made the dumbfounding announcement in a written statement to TechCrunch.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 29 Mar 2019 21:12

OPPO's Reno is getting a unique pop-up selfie cam design. (Source: SlashLeaks)

OPPO Reno specs leaked on TENAA

OPPO's Reno sub-brand smartphones are expected to launch in a few weeks, and the models recently received the mandatory TENAA certification that also leaked most of the specs. Reno is set to feature high-end Snapdragon 855 SoC models, but TENAA reveals that there will be mid-range variants powered by the Snapdragon 710 SoC, as well. These will get only a dual-camera setup on the back, plus the 16 MP pop-up selfie cam, and a smaller 3,680 mAh battery.

Bogdan Solca, 29 Mar 2019 13:28

Oppo's unique take on the all-screen smartphone with pop-up selfie-camera. (Source: Slashleaks)

Oppo Reno leaks out with unique pop-up camera design

Oppo’s forthcoming Reno flagship smartphone has been leaked in full by via a case maker through Slashleaks. The device shows a premium truly all-screen smartphone that takes a unique approach to incorporating a pop-up selfie camera.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 29 Mar 2019 02:22

Apple currently has eight active major Exchange and Repair Extension Programs for faulty products. (Screenshot: Notebookcheck)

Faulty Apple product? Check this list of active device repair programs

Despite Apple’s reputation for build quality and design it has been having a few quality issues of late, particularly with regard to its MacBook line. A search on Apple’s website has revealed all of the products in its lineup that are currently eligible for its “Exchange and Repair Extension” programs.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 29 Mar 2019 01:13

LG G8 ThinQ US launch set for April; preorders on Sprint start sooner

The G8 ThinQ is LG's latest flagship, and introduces its Crystal Sound technology among other features. This smartphone will become available in the United States from April 11, 2019. However, those who want it on Sprint can pre-order it from tomorrow (March 29).

Deirdre O Donnell, 28 Mar 2019 19:13

iOS 12.2 may help iPad Pro 11-inch variant to register input properly. (Source: Apple)

New iOS 12 update appears to fix known 11-inch iPad Pro 2018 screen issue

According to a pattern of online user reports, the smaller variant of the iPad Pro 2018 is afflicted by a bug that throws its touch-responses off when a glass screen protector is installed. This results in a host of ill effects, from ghost touches to diminished passcode-entering accuracy. However, iOS 12.2 reportedly includes a fix for these issues.

Deirdre O Donnell, 28 Mar 2019 17:06

New Lenovo ThinkPad laptops: T490, X390, T490s & T590 are now available

At MWC, Lenovo announced their new 2019 ThinkPad business lineup. Roughly a month later, the majority of the new ThinkPad laptops are now available, though all of the new models still miss some hardware options.

Benjamin Herzig, 28 Mar 2019 11:54

Australia retailer JB Hi-Fi is offering an AU$320 (US$226) discount on the iPhone Xs 512GB models. (Screenshot: Notebookcheck)

Major Australian retailer slashes over AU$300 off iPhone Xs 512 GB models

Apple, as many will be aware, rarely if ever offers discounts on its products. However, in further confirmation that iPhone sales have cooled, major Australian retailer JB Hi-Fi has slashed an incredible AU$320 (US$226) off the price of the iPhone Xs 512 GB and iPhone Xs Max 512 GB models.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 28 Mar 2019 10:36

The crease has been banished according to Samsung. (Source: Gizmodo UK)

Samsung smooths over reported Galaxy Fold crease crisis

A recent video leaked onto YouTube showed off a Samsung Galaxy Fold smartphone with a rather worrying visible crease running down the center of the display. However, a communications manager for Samsung has offered reassurance that buyers of the Galaxy Fold will not encounter the issue faced by the device in the controversial clip.

Daniel R Deakin, 28 Mar 2019 07:53

Stocks of phones like the Mate X may suffer from supply-side issues. (Source: Huawei)

Foldable phone prices may stay sky-high for some time after all

2019 may be the year of the first-generation foldable smartphones from familiar brands. They are likely to be linked to extra-large price-tags; however, a prominent industry figure has predicted that they may shrink steadily as time goes on. Unfortunately, a new report may have put the kibosh on that idea.

Deirdre O Donnell, 27 Mar 2019 17:49

The Samsung Galaxy Note 10 could have a button-less design. (Source: BGR)

Goodbye Bixby? Button-less Samsung Galaxy Note 10 may have a pressure-sensitive display

A report out of Korea has suggested that the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 could end up being a button-less phablet. It appears the South Korean manufacturer has been considering a partnership with a Chinese company called NDT that specializes in “force touch solutions”, so the eagerly anticipated flagship might come with a pressure-sensitive display or frame.

Daniel R Deakin, 27 Mar 2019 05:26

EeWrite E-Pad E-Ink tablet Kickstarter now live and already well past its goal

The project made $10000 USD in 10 minutes. The manufacturer is promising an E-Ink Android tablet that can do it all including note-taking, web browsing, e-reading, and more for a price of $400.

Allen Ngo, 27 Mar 2019 00:41

The upcoming OnePlus 7 will most likely be launched this summer. (Source: Android Headlines)

Alleged OnePlus 7 renders and specs get leaked

OnePlus is among the latest smartphone makers to adopt the pop-up selfie cam design for its upcoming flagship model. The latest leaked renders also show the rear triple-cam setup and three gradient color options, while the rumored specs include a Snapdragon 855 SoC coupled with up to 12 GB RAM, up to 256 GB storage and a thin bezel 6.5-inch AMOLED display.

Bogdan Solca, 26 Mar 2019 20:23

The Huawei P30 series and all its details are finally official. (Source: Huawei)

Huawei P30 and P30 Pro launch in Paris

Huawei has just released its new P30 flagship series in Paris. Its specs line up pretty well with the various leaks that have already been spilled about the 2 phones in question. They are available from today (March 26, 2019) and start at €799 (about US$900).

Deirdre O Donnell, 26 Mar 2019 16:43

Our Exynos 9820-equipped Samsung Galaxy S10+ has been experiencing the same issues. (Source: Notebookcheck)

Galaxy S10 models with Samsung's Exynos SoC are suffering battery drain, proximity sensor bugs

Samsung Galaxy S10 customers fitted with the company’s semi-custom Exynos 9820 SoCs are reporting some highly disruptive bugs. The first causes the device to wake up in a pocket or bag while the second is causing the battery to drain fast after a VoiP app has been used to make a phone call.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 26 Mar 2019 10:07

The Galaxy Fold is up for pre-order in Europe on April 26 and will ship May 3. (Source: Samsung)

Galaxy Fold up for Europe pre-order April 26, ships May 3

Samsung’s Galaxy Fold has been given a European pre-order go live date of April 26 with availability from May 3. This means the vaunted 2,000 euro device will hit the hands of customers in the US and home market of Korea leaving continental mainland customers looking on in envy.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 26 Mar 2019 09:07

Vivo will sponsor the PUBG Mobile Club Open 2019. (Source: Tencent)

Vivo will sponsor the 2019 PUBG Mobile Club Open

Vivo has announced that it will partner with Tencent Games in order to sponsor the annual PUBG Mobile Club Open 2019. This involves competitive battles of the game in question in 10 regions worldwide for an ultimate prize of US$2.5 million. These players will be provided with Vivo hardware in order to play in this tournament.

Deirdre O Donnell, 25 Mar 2019 14:24

The Galaxy Fold and the contents of its original packaging. (Source: Android Central)

The Samsung Galaxy Fold does not have an Exynos variant

Samsung's first flexible device, the Galaxy Fold, is now officially displayed on its website as a saleable product. These pages describe the Fold's SoC as a "7nm 64-bit Octa-Core Processor", leading to worries that it may not necessarily be the Snapdragon 855 processor in all markets. However, an analysis of its firmware appears to confirm that this is in fact the case

Deirdre O Donnell, 25 Mar 2019 13:57

The Google Stadia Wi-Fi controller is an essential accessory if you play over a Chromecast. (Source: Google)

Google has revealed Stadia’s internet speed requirements

Google’s Stadia cloud-powered streaming gaming service looks to be a technological marvel. However, in order to deliver its full potential gamers will need a robust internet connection.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 25 Mar 2019 10:42

The current Switch could become part of a three model line up. (Source: Nintendo)

WSJ: Two new Nintendo Switch models coming this year

Nintendo has two new Switch gaming consoles in the works for launch this year. According to the Wall Street Journal, one will be a cheaper entry-level model and the other targeted at more serious gamers.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 25 Mar 2019 10:15

Xiaomi is prepping an update to its 12.5-inch Mi Notebook Air. (Source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Mi Notebook Air sequel teased for March 26

Xiaomi’s official Chinese Weibo account has issued a teaser indicating that it is prepping an update to its 12.5-inch Mi Notebook Air. The teaser shows a scale with the current weight of the device at 1.07 kg hinting at either a refresh or that the company is targeting a sub 1 kg weight target.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 24 Mar 2019 10:23

A small footnote on this Galaxy A-series leak refers to a notchless A90. (Source: Galaxy Club)

Samsung inadvertantly confirms the Galaxy A90 will feature a notchless Infinity display

Samsung’s Galaxy A90 mid-range flagship is set to be the company’s first all-screen smartphone with a notchless display as previously rumored. The confirmation came through a Samsung Indonesia website slip up showing what is either the upcoming Galaxy A30 or A50.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 23 Mar 2019 11:37

It's possible to save nearly US$500 on the Dell XPS 15 with a Core i9-8950HK. (Source: Dell)

Deal | Save nearly US$300 on a Dell XPS 15 with i7-8750H and GTX 1050 Ti; almost US$500 off for i9 touch variant

Dell is having its semi-annual electronics sale at the moment, and there are massive savings on offer throughout the company’s extensive range of products. One of the most attractive deals is for a Dell XPS 15 laptop sporting an 8th-Gen Intel Core processor and a GPU from Nvidia’s Pascal-based GeForce 10 series, which can be purchased for US$1,410.99.

Daniel R Deakin, 23 Mar 2019 07:23

A new image of a live device has been linked to the Meizu 16s. (Source: PlayfulDroid)

The Meizu 16s may indeed have ultra-slim bezels: new leak

The 16s is Meizu's rumored 2019 flagship that is projected to dodge the notch trend with ultra-slim top and bottom bezels in its front panels. Some leaks attributed to the purported device have supported this theory. The latest one lends it further weight.

Deirdre O Donnell, 22 Mar 2019 19:16

The Samsung Galaxy Note 10 may only see a slight increase in price over the Note 9. (Source: Phone Arena)

Rumored camera and hardware specifications for upcoming Samsung Galaxy Note 10 leaked; possible August launch

Some more rumored details of the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 have appeared online. It seems the flagship phablet will sport a similar camera setup to the Galaxy S10 5G, with four cameras on the rear and two on the front. The device, which is expected to come with either a 6.6-inch or 6.66-inch display, could be launched as early as August 8.

Daniel R Deakin, 22 Mar 2019 08:44

Samsung's interactive Galaxy S10+ billboard charges your Qi-enabled phone. (Source: Notebookcheck)

Charge your phone on this Samsung Galaxy S10 billboard

Samsung has come up with some clever ads over the years as it battles Apple for smartphone supremacy. Spotted in Sydney, Australia by Notebookcheck, this latest billboard is one of the first interactive campaigns we’ve seen with what would otherwise be a static poster.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 22 Mar 2019 06:12

Can this new 'free phone' concept work? (Source: Volk Fi)

A phone with free calls, texts and data? This is what the Volk One offers, apparently

Could a phone establish data connections and load webpages independent of either WiFi or a SIM card? Volk Fi apparently thinks so. This company is currently advertising its first smartphone, the Volk One, which can apparently form part of its own 'mesh network' with every other unit of the same around it.

Deirdre O Donnell, 21 Mar 2019 19:01

The Redmi 7 is now available in Ukraine. (Source: Redmi)

The Redmi 7 makes it to its first Western market: Ukraine

Xiaomi has a thriving presence in Ukraine, with numerous physical stores and online sales through partner websites. This now extends to the new Redmi 7, the second device line to be sold under the OEM's latest sub-brand. Its availability has been announced on Mi Ukraine's Facebook page.

Deirdre O Donnell, 21 Mar 2019 18:21

The sideways positioning of the touchscreen allows content creators to optimize their workflow. (Source: IF World Design Guide)

Compal shows innovative convertible laptop design

The new hinge system for convertible laptops was presented by Compal at this year's IF World Design Guide competition and it could soon be implemented in HP and Dell models. Thanks to a special locking mechanism, the touchscreen can be placed to the right of the keyboard, improving workflow for content creators that need access to keyboard shortcuts.

Bogdan Solca, 21 Mar 2019 16:17

Amazon updates base-level Kindle eReader with a front light (and a higher price)

Amazon debuted a new version of their entry-level Kindle eReader with four front lights. The new eReader is the cheapest electronic book with a light, coming in at $90. This is $10 more than the previous base-level Kindle. Other than the front lights, not much has changed from earlier Kindles.

Sam Medley, 20 Mar 2019 22:49

The new case leak apparently pertains to the Meizu 16s. (Source: SlashLeaks)

Alleged Meizu 16s case leak suggests departure from predecessors' design

A phone that may be the next generation of the Meizu 16 line is yet again the subject of a post on SlashLeaks. This time, it is described as a case for this new phone. It indicates that the OEM will drop the usual central position for the rear cameras for a triple-sensor in one corner.

Deirdre O Donnell, 20 Mar 2019 19:27

Motorola One Vision will be released as the Motorola P40 in China. (Source: Times Now)

Motorola One Vision mid-range specs leaked

Motorola's One Vision smartphone appears to be the same as the previously leaked P40 model, which is intended for the Chinese market only. Surprisingly enough, Motorola chose to add a Samsung Exynos 9610 SoC and only 3/4 GB of RAM, with 32/64/128 GB storage options. The 6.2-display will get FHD+ resolution and a punch-hole selfie, while the rear dual cam setup will include a 48 MP sensor.

Bogdan Solca, 20 Mar 2019 17:08

The Samsung Galaxy Fold has a 7.3-inch main display. (Source: YouTube/phoneoftime)

Hands-on video of Galaxy Fold shows it may not be as seamless as Samsung hoped for

A hands-on video of a Samsung Galaxy Fold has been uploaded to YouTube. The clip in question is actually focused on unlocking the smartphone; however, the thing that is immediately apparent is how noticeable the crease down the middle of the device is. The Galaxy Fold will be officially launched on April 26.

Daniel R Deakin, 20 Mar 2019 08:06

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New leak claims that the upcoming OPPO Reno will have a DC dimming function

The Samsung Galaxy Note 10 could have a compact variant

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OPPO Reno Lite also allegedly leaks via TENAA

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Alleged OnePlus 7 renders and specs get leaked

Huawei P30 and P30 Pro launch in Paris

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Galaxy Fold up for Europe pre-order April 26, ships May 3

Vivo will sponsor the 2019 PUBG Mobile Club Open

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WSJ: Two new Nintendo Switch models coming this year

Xiaomi Mi Notebook Air sequel teased for March 26

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Charge your phone on this Samsung Galaxy S10 billboard

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The Redmi 7 makes it to its first Western market: Ukraine

Compal shows innovative convertible laptop design

Amazon updates base-level Kindle eReader with a front light (and a higher price)

Alleged Meizu 16s case leak suggests departure from predecessors' design

Motorola One Vision mid-range specs leaked

Hands-on video of Galaxy Fold shows it may not be as seamless as Samsung hoped for

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