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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

Apple is reportedly losing traction in China. (Source: Apple)

Apple is losing its majority in the Chinese smartphone market

Apple's market share in China has reportedly fallen by 26.6% in 2018. Unsurprisingly, the culprits are more 'local' OEMs such as Huawei and Xiaomi, who offer more innovative features in premium handsets that go for less than those...

Deirdre O Donnell, 23 Mar 2019 19:57

Huawei may release its 1st smart TV soon. (Source: TechnoBlitz)

The first-generation Huawei TV may launch next month

Last year, we reported on rumors that Huawei was working on its first smart TV. Now, a Chinese news outlet claims that its sources have told it these products are nearly ready for release. These products are apparently to be relea...

Deirdre O Donnell, 23 Mar 2019 18:16

"Great device. Would be a shame if we siphoned your data from it without your permission." (Source: MySmartPrice)

Nokia's official response on the case of user data violations

HMD Global has come up with an official response on the issue of its devices sending sensitive user data to Chinese servers. While the company's reasoning appears sound, it's still a tad appalling that something of this sort is as...

Ricci Rox, 23 Mar 2019 08:30

The Mi A2 was mostly a rebranded Mi 6X. (Source: MIUI)

Xiaomi is working on two Android One phones that will feature in-display fingerprint readers

References to three new Xiaomi devices have been discovered, with two of them being bonafide Android One phones. We could be looking at the Mi A3, A3 Lite, and Mi 7X, perhaps? Interestingly, all three phones will have in-display f...

Ricci Rox, 23 Mar 2019 08:04

Huawei CFO was in possession of an iPhone, iPad and MacBook when arrested in Canada recently. (Source: The Strait Times)

Arrested Huawei CFO was in possession of an iPhone, iPad and MacBook

Arrested Huawei CFO and daughter of founder Ren Zhengfei, Meng Wanzhou, has had further embarrassment heaped on her. As if getting arrested in Canada at the request of the US government on espionage charges isn’t enough, it has no...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 23 Mar 2019 07:24

The HiSilicon Kirin 985 is expected to appear in the third quarter of 2019. (Source: Gizmochina)

Huawei Mate 30 tipped to be first smartphone to feature the 7nm+ EUV HiSilicon Kirin 985 SoC

A report out of Taiwan has stated that Huawei is planning on releasing the HiSilicon Kirin 985 SoC before the end of the year, and it could even find its way inside the expected Huawei Mate 30 smartphone. The chipset will apparent...

Daniel R Deakin, 23 Mar 2019 06:12

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 on...

Deirdre O Donnell, 22 Mar 2019 19:16

The new Huntkey 90W charging brick looks deceptively much like any other. (Source: Huntkey)

A power brick maker will release a 90W wall charger later this year

Huntkey, a company based in Shenzhen, has announced that it is currently producing a 90-watt wall-wart intended for mobile devices. This next-gen power-brick also has a USB type-C output, rather than type-A as normal. It supports ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 22 Mar 2019 18:46

Not what you'd expect from Nokia. (Source: Yle)

Some Nokia devices have been clandestinely sending user data to China

Some users of the Nokia 7 Plus have reported that their phones are sending data to Chinese servers without permission, a direct violation of GDPR laws. This data includes IMEI's, serial numbers, and location, all of which are cons...

Ricci Rox, 22 Mar 2019 14:59

The transparent Mi 9 alongside an 'opaque' sibling. (Source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi releases cheaper 8GB version of the Mi 9 Transparent Edition

The transparent variant of the Xiaomi Mi 9 seems to be doing very well this year. Chinese blogs have reported that the OEM cannot keep it on shelves, despite its relatively high price tag. Perhaps this is why a new, cheaper varian...

Deirdre O Donnell, 22 Mar 2019 14:43

Pie for the OnePlus 3 series is closer than ever. (Source: OnePlus)

OnePlus offers Closed Beta Android Pie program places to 3 and 3T users - for one day only

OnePlus has reached an important stage in the development of Oxygen OS 9, which is based on Android Pie (9.0), for its former 3/3T flagships. It now has a closed beta of this build, which can be downloaded following a successful a...

Deirdre O Donnell, 22 Mar 2019 14:12

The Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus. (Source: Samsung)

Samsung hopes to win back the Chinese market with the Galaxy S10 phones

Samsung released the S10 phones a few weeks ago and is hoping to use the devices as a tool in a bid to claw back its lost market share in China. It appears to be working, too, with sales said to be already twice that of the Galaxy...

Ricci Rox, 22 Mar 2019 08:36

One of the "official" Huawei P30 and P30 Pro images. (Source: SlashLeaks)

Alleged Huawei P30 and P30 Pro marketing material shows up online ahead of launch

The next Huawei flagships are due to launch on March 26, 2019. However, a leaker claims to have gotten hold of genuine promotional images for the two phones ahead of this event. These posters are for the French market, and show wh...

Deirdre O Donnell, 21 Mar 2019 23:36

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 avail...

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 c...

Bogdan Solca, 21 Mar 2019 16:17

As is becoming tradition, purchases come with a Huawei Watch. (Source: Tek.no)

Norwegian retailer leaks the Huawei P30 Pro in full

The Huawei P30 phones are billed to be launched on March 26, next week, but a Norwegian retailer has revealed all we could hope to know about the P30 Pro. Notable features include a triple rear camera setup and a ToF sensor, a 420...

Ricci Rox, 21 Mar 2019 09:12

Renders of the Moto Z4. (Source: 91Mobiles)

Renders of the Moto Z4 surface - Just one rear camera on board

The Moto Z3 was something of a flop last year, and Motorola will be hoping to make up for that with the Z4 this year. Renders of what appears to be the Moto Z4 have surfaced, showcasing the device with a waterdrop notch and, rathe...

Ricci Rox, 21 Mar 2019 08:33

Doctors in China performed the world's first remote brain surgery using 5G technology. (Source: CGTN)

5G technology facilitates world's first remote brain surgery in China

Telemedicine could enter a whole new phase thanks to advancements made possible by 5G. Doctors in China's Hainan province could successfully perform a robotic brain surgery on a patient 3,000 km away in Beijing with the help of Ch...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 21 Mar 2019 06:18

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...

Deirdre O Donnell, 20 Mar 2019 19:27