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The Huawei SuperCharge 12000 is unveiled on stage. (Source: Huawei)

Huawei's new 40-watt, 12000mAh power bank set for April 11 release

Huawei is set to release its latest power bank for sale for the first time in China. This will take place in the coming week (on April 11, 2019). The OEM alleges that this power bank is compatible with devices that can charge at 4...

Deirdre O Donnell, 07 Apr 2019 19:09

The OPPO Find X's pop-up cameras are probably the most attractive examples around. (Source: GearBest)

Redmi executive reportedly shoots down idea of pop-up cameras for the brand

Front-facing cameras that are hidden inside the body of a phone, and can deploy at need, are gaining steam in 2019. They leave the display in question with an improved body-to-screen ratio, but also require extra moving parts. Red...

Deirdre O Donnell, 07 Apr 2019 18:44

The OPPO Reno's possible rear cameras. (Source: GizmoChina)

OPPO reportedly confirms 10X zoom and 48MP camera for new Reno line

OPPO has apparently released a promotional poster detailing the new carmera set-up of the upcoming Reno phone. It includes possible references to the long-awaited 10X zoom feature, as well as a main rear camera that is the 48MP So...

Deirdre O Donnell, 06 Apr 2019 19:33

Certain Redmi phones will no longer be updated to new versions of MIUI. (Source: FoneArena)

Xiaomi is cutting support for several older Redmi phones

Xiaomi normally has a decent reputation for keeping its phones updated with new versions of MIUI, its version of Android. However, the OEM has recently announced that some Redmi phones from 2017 or earlier will no longer be receiv...

Deirdre O Donnell, 06 Apr 2019 12:56

The Xiaomi Star Trang telescope. (Source: GizChina)

Xiaomi reportedly set to release a new telescope for its 'Fan Day'

Xiaomi is said to be on the point of releasing a new product for 2019. This product is to be called the Star Trang telescope, and will be available for sale on April 9. It is set to cost about US$89, and is one of many gadgets the...

Deirdre O Donnell, 05 Apr 2019 18:43

New images of the alleged Meizu 16s have been published online. (Source: DroidShout)

TENAA listing confirms Meizu 16s specifications; new images revealed

The main specifications for the upcoming Meizu 16s smartphone have been listed by TENAA, the Chinese telecommunications authority. Although a specific SoC is not mentioned, the CPU frequency of 2.8 GHz certainly points to the Qual...

Daniel R Deakin, 05 Apr 2019 07:34

The WIN 2 Max is rumored to get a better keyboard with bigger keys. (Source: Liliputing)

GPD to release WIN 2 Max handheld Windows gaming console this year

The WIN 2 Max is rumored to get a few improved specs, including a higher-resolution 1280 x 800 screen, a new AMD APU with integrated Radeon graphics that can be overclocked for improved performance or underclocked for extended bat...

Bogdan Solca, 04 Apr 2019 19:08

OPPO's apparent new take on smartphone pop-up and sliding mechanisms. (Source: LetsGoDigital)

OPPO's latest patent may be for the strangest pop-up phones yet

Pop-up components in smartphones are becoming increasingly familiar concepts in anti-notch technology. However, a tech blog claims to have uncovered patents that suggest the OEM OPPO is considering a different approach to them. Th...

Deirdre O Donnell, 04 Apr 2019 18:34

OPPO may have prepared "Super Night Scene" for the Reno line. (Source: Weibo)

OPPO may get litigious over Reno leaks

The concept of a whole new brand for OPPO could have been a major reveal for the company at its next launch event. However, this possibility has been disrupted by a multitude of leaks on the subject. Now, the OEM is said to have t...

Deirdre O Donnell, 03 Apr 2019 23:10

Huawei wants to make Honor the world's fourth-largest OEM

Huawei has big plans for its sub-brand Honor, which has achieved an impressive YoY growth in international shipments of 170 percent last year. While Honor is still far behind, Huawei is planning to make it the fourth-largest globa...

Codrut Nistor, 03 Apr 2019 20:35

The A7n brings 1 more GB of RAM and 8 additional MP for the selfie cam over the A5s. (Source: OPPO)

OPPO announces new A7n entry-level handheld

The A7n is the latest member of the entry-level lineup form OPPO. Most of the features like the MediaTek Helio P35 SoC, the 4 GB of RAM, the 1520 x 720 resolution and the 13 MP + 2 MP rear dual-cam setup are clearly meant to fit a...

Bogdan Solca, 03 Apr 2019 20:25

One of the new "OnePlus 7 case" renders. (Source: Twitter)

Alleged case-maker's renders for OnePlus 7 are leaked

A leaker often seen on SlashLeaks has posted a set of images on their own Twitter timeline. They apparently show the upcoming OnePlus 7 in a clear case. The account-holder claims these renders come direct from an accessories manuf...

Deirdre O Donnell, 03 Apr 2019 19:51

This Lenovo foldable concept features a dual display format. (Source: LetsGoDigital)

Lenovo foldable smartphone patent shows off its peculiar impracticality in renders

Some renders have been developed based on patent drawings made by Lenovo as part of a patent filing with the USPTO. The result is a rather odd foldable smartphone that not only looks peculiar in comparison to other foldable smartp...

Daniel R Deakin, 03 Apr 2019 09:43

The Red Magic Mars' successor may have done quite well on AnTuTu. (Source: GizChina)

Nubia's Red Magic 3 reportedly breaks AnTuTu ratings with 437,000+ score

ZTE Nubia is slated to release a new generation of its Red Magic gaming smartphone soon. A Weibo account-holder has posted screenshots that may show an AnTuTu benchmark score for this phone. Should it be proven accurate, the devic...

Deirdre O Donnell, 02 Apr 2019 23:14

The Mate 20 line kicked the reverse-wireless charging trend off. (Source: GizmoChina)

2019 iPhones will support reverse wireless charging: Ming-Chi Kuo

Samsung followed Huawei into reverse wireless charging territory in 2019. Now, the respected analyst Ming-Chi Kuo asserts that Apple will do the same. This feature would align nicely with the new capabilities of the AirPods.

Deirdre O Donnell, 02 Apr 2019 19:25

ZTE Nubia Red Magic Mars Conqueror edition now available for US$549

ZTE Nubia Red Magic Mars Conqueror now available for just US$549

Unleashed worldwide almost two months ago in two versions — Essential and Superior — the ZTE Nubia Red Magic Mars gaming handset is now available with more memory, storage, and a camo design. This variant with 10 GB RAM and 256 GB...

Codrut Nistor, 02 Apr 2019 18:55

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 R...

Deirdre O Donnell, 02 Apr 2019 17:56

Xiaomi shipped 1.5 million Mi 9 devices in just one month

Chinese OEM Xiaomi released the Mi 9 and MI 9 SE about a month ago. Since then, the company has shipped a million units of the Mi 9 worldwide, and half-a-million units of the Mi 9 SE—a device that's currently exclusive to the Chin...

Ricci Rox, 02 Apr 2019 08:43

The Meizu 16s is expected to cost around US$475 in China. (Source: Gizmochina)

Purported Meizu 16s achieves amazing score on AnTuTu

Another alleged test score for the Meizu 16s has been shared online, this time with the renowned Chinese benchmarking utility AnTuTu. The upcoming smartphone apparently managed to amass a total of 357,975 points, which puts it way...

Daniel R Deakin, 02 Apr 2019 08:12

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 ...

Daniel R Deakin, 01 Apr 2019 10:12

OnePlus WarpTen: seasonal joke or actual thing? (Source: OnePlus)

Update | OnePlus teases #WarpTen, which will accompany an April 1, 2019 announcement

OnePlus has hinted at something called WarpTen on its Weibo page. Given the term's similarity to the OEM's latest charging standard, it may have something to do with improved charging for the upcoming 7 flagship. However, the post...

Deirdre O Donnell, 31 Mar 2019 18:14

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 ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 31 Mar 2019 17:13

Is the P30 Pro's camera really better than that of the S10+? (Source: Android Authority)

Huawei does not rule DxOMark rankings outright: Samsung

Huawei broke records in terms of DxOMark camera ratings when it released the P30 Pro. The OEM has been touting it as a major point of the phone's appeal ever since. Its rival Samsung has pointed out that this situation is not the ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 31 Mar 2019 16:36

The Meizu 16s is expected to offer flagship components at an upper midrange price. (Source: GSMArena)

Meizu 16s will come with a Snapdragon 855 according to alleged Geekbench listing

A device under the name “alps m1971” has turned up in a Geekbench test, and this could be the upcoming Meizu 16s. The smartphone was already rumored to be loaded with a powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SoC, and if the Geekbench li...

Daniel R Deakin, 31 Mar 2019 08:35

The Mi 9X will likely share some design features with the Mi 9 flagship. (Source: Xiaomi)

Details of the purported Xiaomi Mi A3 surface - 32 MP selfie camera, Snapdragon 675, triple rear cameras

Xiaomi launched the Mi A2 last year and could be set to follow it with this year's iteration, the Mi A3. The Mi A3, an Android One device, is expected to be based on a regular MIUI phone, and details of that device have now surfac...

Ricci Rox, 31 Mar 2019 08:08

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...

Deirdre O Donnell, 30 Mar 2019 18:04

The Black Shark 2 is now available in the EU. (Source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi now sells the Black Shark 2 in Europe

Xiaomi's Black Shark 2 is powered by the Snapdragon 855 SoC and comes with up to 12GB of RAM. It was released earlier this month, albeit to the Chinese market only. Now, however, the OEM has released it for sale on its EU sales si...

Deirdre O Donnell, 30 Mar 2019 17:14

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 mod...

Bogdan Solca, 29 Mar 2019 13:28

The ZTE Nubia Red Magic Mars operates on Android 9.0 Pie. (Source: PhoneRadar)

5000 mAh battery and other powerful hardware should help the Nubia Red Magic 3 wipe the floor with the Red Magic Mars

New information about a Nubia gaming smartphone that is currently known by the model number NX629J has surfaced online. This smartphone is expected to be the upcoming Nubia Red Magic 3 that has been recently teased on Weibo by the...

Daniel R Deakin, 29 Mar 2019 08:15

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 camer...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 29 Mar 2019 02:22

The Vnopn K1 features an AMD A6-1450 processor and up to 8 GB RAM (Image source: AliExpress)

Vnopn K1: A fanless Mini PC that comes with an AMD processor and starts at US$128

The new, ultra-compact Vnopn K1 does without a fan and has no moving parts, which helps keep its form factor down. Vnopn has equipped the K1 with an AMD processor too unlike many other PCs of its size.

Alex Alderson, 28 Mar 2019 15:19

Huawei Mate 20 successor confirmed to be in testing, launch scheduled for September - October

Huawei Mate 30 confirmed, could arrive as soon as September

Shortly after the release of the Huawei P30 flagship, an official of the Chinese company, Bruce Li, confirmed that the Huawei Mate 30 is currently being tested. He also added that — if everything works as planned — this next-gen p...

Codrut Nistor, 28 Mar 2019 12:40

The Xiaomi foldable device is expected to be released between April and June. (Source: YouTube/Xiaomi)

New promo video for Xiaomi Mi foldable smartphone looks gorgeous but raises some concerns

Xiaomi has shared a new short promotional video of its upcoming foldable smartphone. The device still looks fantastic and is distinctly different to the foldable devices produced by Samsung and Huawei thanks to its unique folding ...

Daniel R Deakin, 28 Mar 2019 06:02

The latest Huawei Matebook models include the patched management driver. (Source: PCWorld)

Microsoft spots critical flaw in Huawei's Matebook device manager driver

The backdoor-like vulnerability was discovered through the Windows Defender ATP kernel sensors back in January, but Microsoft did not alert the media. Instead, the company contacted Huawei directly and a patch was promptly release...

Bogdan Solca, 27 Mar 2019 20:56

Xiaomi Mi Notebook Air (2019) ultrabook (Source: MyDrivers)

The Xiaomi Mi Notebook Air (2019) is now official, starting at US$536

The 2.4-pound Xiaomi Mi Notebook Air (2019) is now official in China and comes with Harman Kardon audio with DTS surround, fast charging, and more. The starting price (in China) is the equivalent of US$536 and this amount would ge...

Codrut Nistor, 27 Mar 2019 10:50

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 new Huawei FreeLaces are debuted on stage in Paris. (Source: Huawei)

Meet Huawei's latest accessories: the FreeLaces, FreeBuds Lite and SuperCharge 12000 power bank

Huawei also introduced some new products to complement its latest flagships, the P30 and P30 Pro. They include the FreeLaces, a pair of 'neckbuds' with an innovative design. The OEM also now offers a power bank with its SuperCharg...

Deirdre O Donnell, 26 Mar 2019 23:13

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...

Bogdan Solca, 26 Mar 2019 20:23

DxOMark | The Huawei P30 Pro is the new king of smartphone cameras - Groundbreaking zoom and improved selfies

A year after the P20 Pro stunned the world with its cameras and snatched the top place on DxOMark's leaderboards, Huawei is back with a successor. The P30 Pro is better than all other smartphones in the still photography departmen...

Ricci Rox, 26 Mar 2019 17:35

The Huawei CEO introduces the company's most unusual wearable yet. (Source: YouTube)

Huawei unveils its own line of smart glasses

Huawei also revealed the existence of some new wearables at its early-2019 launch event in Paris. The least expected of these are the new 'smart' glasses the OEM has developed with the eyewear company Gentle Monster. Their main fu...

Deirdre O Donnell, 26 Mar 2019 17:34

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 ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 26 Mar 2019 16:43

The Xiaomi Mi 9 SE will have a global version; the Redmi Note 7 Pro will not

The Mi 9 SE has been spotted on Xiaomi's Global Compliance page, which alludes heavily to the device being set for a global launch. On the flip side, Redmi has confirmed that the Redmi Note 7 Pro will not join the regular Redmi No...

Ricci Rox, 26 Mar 2019 13:08

The Lenovo Z6 Pro teaser clip reveals little about the smartphone itself. (Source: Weibo)

The Lenovo Z6 Pro smartphone and its HyperVision camera will be revealed on March 27

Lenovo has surprisingly announced that the Z6 Pro device will be revealed on March 27. Few confirmed details are known about the upcoming flagship smartphone from the Chinese manufacturer, although it apparently features a HyperVi...

Daniel R Deakin, 26 Mar 2019 08:17

Xiaomi Super Charge Turbo technology teaser (Source: Lin Bin on Weibo)

This is fast charging: From 0 to 4,000 mAh in only 17 minutes with Xiaomi's 100 W fast charger

Although it might take a while for it to hit the market, Xiaomi's latest battery charging tech — dubbed "Super Charge Turbo" — puts all other fast charging solutions currently available to shame. In a Weibo video shared by Xiaomi'...

Codrut Nistor, 25 Mar 2019 17:47

Motorola One Android smartphone with Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 processor (Source: Android Authority)

Moto G7 and Motorola One now available in India

The Qualcomm Snapdragon 625-powered Motorola One is now finally reaching India alongside the Moto G7, which has a Qualcomm Snapdragon 632 inside. Both handsets have been around for a while in other areas, but Indian customers now ...

Codrut Nistor, 25 Mar 2019 15:45

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....

Deirdre O Donnell, 25 Mar 2019 14:24

Motorola One Vision press render, 48 MP main camera and Android Pie, April 2019 launch

Motorola One Vision press render surfaces online

Codenamed Robusta2 and also known as the Motorola P40 in China, the upcoming — but yet to be confirmed — Motorola One Vision was recently spotted on Geekbench with Exynos 9610 onboard and loaded with Android Pie. Now, what appears...

Codrut Nistor, 25 Mar 2019 09:55

The Honor 8X is now receiving the stable Android Pie-based EMUI 9 update

The Honor 8X was released last year on Android Oreo but is now receiving the stable Pie update. The update weighs in at a humongous 3.14 GB and is one that takes the device's software to Huawei's EMUI 9.0 skin.

Ricci Rox, 24 Mar 2019 15:45

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 r...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 24 Mar 2019 10:23

Chinese Tech

Huawei's new 40-watt, 12000mAh power bank set for April 11 release

Redmi executive reportedly shoots down idea of pop-up cameras for the brand

OPPO reportedly confirms 10X zoom and 48MP camera for new Reno line

Xiaomi is cutting support for several older Redmi phones

Xiaomi reportedly set to release a new telescope for its 'Fan Day'

TENAA listing confirms Meizu 16s specifications; new images revealed

GPD to release WIN 2 Max handheld Windows gaming console this year

OPPO's latest patent may be for the strangest pop-up phones yet

OPPO may get litigious over Reno leaks

Huawei wants to make Honor the world's fourth-largest OEM

OPPO announces new A7n entry-level handheld

Alleged case-maker's renders for OnePlus 7 are leaked

Lenovo foldable smartphone patent shows off its peculiar impracticality in renders

Nubia's Red Magic 3 reportedly breaks AnTuTu ratings with 437,000+ score

2019 iPhones will support reverse wireless charging: Ming-Chi Kuo

ZTE Nubia Red Magic Mars Conqueror now available for just US$549

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

Xiaomi shipped 1.5 million Mi 9 devices in just one month

Purported Meizu 16s achieves amazing score on AnTuTu

Xiaomi gets creative with dual selfie camera placement

EeWrite E-Pad E-Ink Tablet Review

Update | OnePlus teases #WarpTen, which will accompany an April 1, 2019 announcement

UMIDIGI F1 sees refresh with a new, even cheaper variant

Huawei does not rule DxOMark rankings outright: Samsung

Meizu 16s will come with a Snapdragon 855 according to alleged Geekbench listing

Details of the purported Xiaomi Mi A3 surface - 32 MP selfie camera, Snapdragon 675, triple rear cameras

OPPO Reno Lite also allegedly leaks via TENAA

Xiaomi now sells the Black Shark 2 in Europe

OPPO Reno specs leaked on TENAA

5000 mAh battery and other powerful hardware should help the Nubia Red Magic 3 wipe the floor with the Red Magic Mars

Oppo Reno leaks out with unique pop-up camera design

Vnopn K1: A fanless Mini PC that comes with an AMD processor and starts at US$128

Huawei Mate 30 confirmed, could arrive as soon as September

New promo video for Xiaomi Mi foldable smartphone looks gorgeous but raises some concerns

Microsoft spots critical flaw in Huawei's Matebook device manager driver

The Xiaomi Mi Notebook Air (2019) is now official, starting at US$536

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

Meet Huawei's latest accessories: the FreeLaces, FreeBuds Lite and SuperCharge 12000 power bank

Alleged OnePlus 7 renders and specs get leaked

DxOMark | The Huawei P30 Pro is the new king of smartphone cameras - Groundbreaking zoom and improved selfies

Huawei unveils its own line of smart glasses

Huawei P30 and P30 Pro launch in Paris

The Xiaomi Mi 9 SE will have a global version; the Redmi Note 7 Pro will not

The Lenovo Z6 Pro smartphone and its HyperVision camera will be revealed on March 27

This is fast charging: From 0 to 4,000 mAh in only 17 minutes with Xiaomi's 100 W fast charger

Moto G7 and Motorola One now available in India

Vivo will sponsor the 2019 PUBG Mobile Club Open

Motorola One Vision press render surfaces online

The Honor 8X is now receiving the stable Android Pie-based EMUI 9 update

Xiaomi Mi Notebook Air sequel teased for March 26

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