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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

The Vivo X27 has a Nex S-esque selfie camera. (Source: Vivo)

Vivo has launched the X27 and X27 Pro: its newest pop-up selfie-cam phones

Vivo has announced its newest devices in a Chinese event today (March 19, 2019). They are the X27 and X27 Pro. The X27 has 2 variants with either the Snapdragon (SD) 675 or 710, although they both have the same screen and single pop-up selfie camera. The Pro version has a larger display, and a more novel wider pop-up module with a dedicated flash.

Deirdre O Donnell, 19 Mar 2019 18:43

The Galaxy S10+ shoots photos worthy of its flagship status. (Source: Notebookcheck)

Shot on Galaxy S10+ Pro mode: Australian F1 GP Tesla Road Trip - Part 2

In the second instalment of this two-part Shot on Galaxy S10+ story, I’ve spent the last couple of days in Melbourne at the Albert Park Street Circuit and in around town. The Galaxy S10+ has proved to be a reliable companion with excellent battery life and the ability to take great shots in a range of conditions.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 19 Mar 2019 10:44

The Black Shark 2 has been released. (Source: GizmoChina)

The Xiaomi Black Shark 2 is now available: SD 855 and Pixelworks HDR for US$477

The Xiaomi Black Shark 2 has been launched today (March 18, 2019) in China. As expected, it is powered by the Snapdragon 855 processor, has a 6GB RAM base model and has a 6.39-inch FHD+ AMOLED display. This panel has some interesting HDR features, touted to enhance gaming and media experiences.

Deirdre O Donnell, 18 Mar 2019 19:26

The Galaxy S10+ features an 8MP RGB depth camera and a 10MP selfie camera. (Source: Samsung)

The lack of a 3D ToF sensor on the Galaxy S10+ gives the iPhone Xs a clear edge with selfies

Samsung’s latest Galaxy S10 models pack a serious punch and have been getting very positive reviews on the whole. This includes the Galaxy S10+, which picks up dual-front facing cameras to go with its triple-rear facing camera array. But there is one thing missing from Samsung’s camera equation that is letting it down when compared with the iPhone.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 18 Mar 2019 11:40

According to Roland Quandt, this is what the Huawei P30 and P30 Pro look like. (Source: WinFuture)

New Roland Quandt leak purports to contain nearly every detail on the Huawei P30 series

Roland Quandt has posted a new article in which he claims to set out every detail on the upcoming Huawei P30 and P30 Pro prior to their launch. This includes nearly every major spec and detail of the phones, including their relative RAM capacities, camera counts, new color schemes and battery capacities.

Deirdre O Donnell, 17 Mar 2019 23:58

The Pixel 4 may have a Galaxy S10-esque punch-hole camera. (Source: PhoneDesigner)

Fresh Pixel 4 leak suggests punch-hole for this phone as well

A few days ago, a series of renders pointed to a Pixel 4 XL design with a dual selfie cam set into its screen. Now, a Twitter-based leaker alleges that the smaller device from the same upcoming line will also follow this trend. However, its punch-hole will be circular rather than pill-shaped.

Deirdre O Donnell, 17 Mar 2019 14:09

Redesigned 2019 HP Pavilion x360 series with GeForce MX250 graphics launching this April

The 2019 Pavilion x360 15 in particular will be nearly 14 percent thinner (.94-inch to .81-inch) and 15 percent lighter (5.1 lbs to 4.3 lbs) than the 2017 Pavilion x360 15. A fingerprint reader, which has become standard on costlier models, will now be an option for the Pavilion laptops.

Allen Ngo, 16 Mar 2019 20:48

This selfie camera's oneday successor may not even be visible within the display. (Source: AndroidPIT)

Samsung's next-generation displays are set to engulf and hide cameras completely

The Galaxy S10s are Samsung's first flagships in which the front-facing cameras peek right through their high-end OLED displays. However, their future replacements may not even require the cut-out in order to fit around a camera. These panels may provide a full-screen experience by hiding all their sensors underneath them.

Deirdre O Donnell, 15 Mar 2019 18:58

The Black Shark 2 is available for reservation now. (Source: JD.com)

The Xiaomi Black Shark 2 emerges in pre-release reservations-page form

Xiaomi's new gaming phone, so far known as the 'Black Shark 2', has been listed by the online retailer JD.com. Although this page does not reveal its price, it allows potential buyers to reserve a unit ahead of its launch date (March 18, 2019). At this point, the final cost of the phone will presumably be revealed.

Deirdre O Donnell, 15 Mar 2019 18:29

Android Q Beta 1 is now available for a handful of phones. (Source: Google)

First Android Q beta rolls out to Pixel phones

It's finally here - Q has been released for download and use - albeit only on Pixel-line phones. On the other hand, this Beta 1 form of the OS is mainly meant for development and testing, not daily use. However, it does come with most of the promised and projected new features associated with the next version of Android.

Deirdre O Donnell, 14 Mar 2019 18:36

New leaks suggest the iPad will have a new form factor this year. (Source: TrustedReviews)

There will be a "new" size of iPad this year: new leak

The relatively new, yet particularly accurate Apple leaker @coiiiiiiiin is back. This time, the tipster claims that 2 new iPads will be released in the near future. One will have a screen-size that is new to the series: 10.2 inches. The other will be a non-Pro 10.5-inch iPads.

Deirdre O Donnell, 13 Mar 2019 22:13

Can you get your phone back after it goes missing? (Source: Asurion)

An insurance company publishes its report on successful stolen or lost device recovery research

A mobile insurance and device company, Asurion, has announced its findings on a study about missing devices and cases in which their owners managed to get them back. The company reported that having a lockscreen showing a contact number resulted in 3 times the chances of recovering such a device. In addition, the use of a cross-platform browser is a good idea in case of phone loss.

Deirdre O Donnell, 13 Mar 2019 19:32

One of the leaked 'Honor 10i' images. (Source: SlashLeaks)

A new device called the Honor 10i hits SlashLeaks

A recent post on SlashLeaks shows real-life images of a device with Honor branding. The poster alleges that it is of the brand's 10 line - however, it can't be the pre-existing 10 Lite, as it appears to have triple rear cameras. Therefore, its contributor has dubbed it the Honor 10i.

Deirdre O Donnell, 13 Mar 2019 18:19

Design-wise, the T3 looks very similar to Samsung's Galaxy S10. (Source: Anandtech)

Ulefone T3 with MediaTek Helio P90 SoC showcased

Even though the Ulefone T3 looks very similar to Samsung's S10, the Chinese model is aimed at the premium mid-range market, since it comes equipped with the Helio P90 SoC from MediaTek. It does come with 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage, which is not that common for a mid-range handheld. Additionally, it gets the latest 48 MP camera together telephoto and depth lenses, plus a fingerprint sensor on the back.

Bogdan Solca, 13 Mar 2019 15:14

Google has used its AI expertise to bring offline speech recognition to Gboard on Pixel devices. (Source: Google)

Pixel users get offline voice recognition with Gboard

Google has quietly launched a breakthrough on real-time voice recognition technology via its AI blog. Using AI technology and tapping into the neural processing capabilities of its Pixel phones, Gboard users can now offline real-time speech recognition.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 13 Mar 2019 11:00

The team that made the Pixel Slate has been cut back according to a report. (Source: Notebookcheck)

Google said cutting back on Pixelbook, Pixel Slate efforts

Google looks to be cutting back on its computing hardware efforts reports Business Insider. According to the report, dozens of engineers and program managers working on the Pixelbook and Pixel Slate have been told to seek other roles within the Alphabet parent company.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 13 Mar 2019 10:15

A new promotional poster for the OPPO Reno line. (Source: Weibo)

Meet Reno, OPPO's newest product line

OPPO has recently unveiled a new name for some of its devices in the future on Weibo. It is apparently to be called Reno. This is not the only recent reveal for the Chinese OEM: it also has a new logo and set of 2019 flagship specs.

Deirdre O Donnell, 12 Mar 2019 19:00

The new Motorola 'RAZR' logo emerges in new leak alongside its alleged specs

A slew of leaks and speculations have pointed to the resurrection of the RAZR product line in the release of the first foldable under the Motorola brand. A new post on SlashLeaks consists of the new logo for this putative phone. It is accompanied by a supposed list of its major specs.

Deirdre O Donnell, 12 Mar 2019 18:21

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

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

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

Alleged OnePlus 7 renders and specs get leaked

Huawei P30 and P30 Pro launch in Paris

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

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

Vivo will sponsor the 2019 PUBG Mobile Club Open

The Samsung Galaxy Fold does not have an Exynos variant

Google has revealed Stadia’s internet speed requirements

WSJ: Two new Nintendo Switch models coming this year

Xiaomi Mi Notebook Air sequel teased for March 26

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

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

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

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

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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

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