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New updates are landing on the Redmi Note 9 Pro and Redmi Note 9S across the board

The Redmi Note 9 Pro and Redmi Note 9S are two sides of a coin, and both phones are currently receiving new updates in different regions. Sadly, the updates don't bring MIUI 12 as most owners would expect, but there's official con...

Ricci Rox, 23 Jul 2020 12:51

Lenovo's new Legion Phone Duel. (Source: Lenovo)

Lenovo introduces its first Android gaming device as the Legion Phone Duel

Lenovo has announced its first gaming phone, which is now officially the Lenovo Legion Phone Duel. It is powered by the refreshed Snapdragon 865+ (or Plus) SoC, and has 12 or 16GB of RAM. It is also now confirmed to have the uniqu...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 22 Jul 2020 23:57

Samsung abruptly announces the 5G version of the Galaxy Z Flip

Samsung had let it be known that 5 devices would be unveiled at its August 5, 2020 Galaxy Unpacked event. The OEM's fans may have expected the Galaxy Z Flip 5G to be one of them. However, the Korean giant has now introduced this d...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 22 Jul 2020 20:34

The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7 with Radeon graphics. (Source: AMD)

AMD claims a new Premiere Pro update can get better 4K video exports out of some Ryzen 4000 notebooks

Adobe's Premiere Pro 14.2 update added hardware-accelerated encoding support for AMD GPUs. This, as the same chipmaker now claims, can reduce 4K video export times by up to 43% on the Ryzen 4000 H-series platform with Radeon RX 50...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 22 Jul 2020 19:31

The Xiaomi Mi A3 has received its third OS update in two weeks. (Image source: Xiaomi)

The Xiaomi Mi A3 receives a new update amid continued complaints of unaddressed bugs

Xiaomi has released a new update to the Mi A3, its third OS update in under two weeks. While the new build supposedly improves system stability and reduces lag, some people are unhappy with how Xiaomi's apparent inability to addre...

Alex Alderson, 22 Jul 2020 18:33

Realme becomes a top smart personal audio brand in India after only its first quarter-year of being one

The latest figures on the Indian hearables (or personal audio accessories with smart features) market show that Realme has rocketed into its top 5 brands. This success is particularly impressive as it only started selling products...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 22 Jul 2020 18:30

MIUI 12 for the Redmi Note 8 Pro is now rolling out globally. (Image Source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro final stable MIUI 12 update released globally; however, Xiaomi confirms that it's end of the road for Xiaomi Mi 6 owners

The MIUI 12 update for the Redmi Note 8 Pro is being released globally after spending quite some in a Phase 2 beta test program. The update will be initially available for Mi Pilot testers but will be seeded to most other devices ...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 22 Jul 2020 09:25

New MIUI 12 updates arrive for the Redmi Note 9 and Mi 9T

Xiaomi is continuing its MIUI 12 rollout by sending out new updates to the Redmi Note 9 and Mi 9T. This is an early MIUI 12 build for the Redmi Note 9—and the Redmi 10X 4G—carries the build number "MIUI V12.0.3.0.QJOCNXM".

Ricci Rox, 22 Jul 2020 08:35

A possible inspiration for developing dual-screen functions in Chrome OS. (Source: Asus)

Google may be working on a dual-touchscreen Chromebook

One of the most convincing trends in PC design these days is the dual-screen notebook. Now, there is evidence that Google is bringing this tech to Chrome OS. This is in line with a leak about a device code-named Palkia, which appa...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 21 Jul 2020 23:15

Xiaomi launched the Redmi Note 7 in February 2019. (Image source: Authenti Tech)

Stable MIUI 12 update arrives for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 and Redmi Note 7S

The stable MIUI 12 update has arrived for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 and Redmi Note 7S. Available to download now, the update is arriving as an over-the-air (OTA) upgrade and follows the Android 10 update for Indian handsets. Equival...

Alex Alderson, 21 Jul 2020 22:57

Xiaomi started rolling out MIUI 12 globally last month. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi effectively opens up Round 2 of its MIUI 12 release schedule with Mi 10 and Mi 10 Lite stable updates

Xiaomi has started upgrading the Mi 10 and Mi 10 Lite to MIUI 12 on the European and Global branches of MIUI. The move effectively commences Round 2 of the company's MIUI 12 release schedule. Available for the global and EU editio...

Alex Alderson, 21 Jul 2020 18:38

The Mi Mix 3 5G has awful first-party software support. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi has no update plans for the Mi Mix 3 5G

There are no update plans for the Mi Mix 3 5G, it has emerged. Contradicting Xiaomi Customer Support, the 5G edition of the Mi Mix 3 is still yet to receive any form of OS upgrade from Android 9.0 Pie or MIUI 10.

Alex Alderson, 21 Jul 2020 14:27

The Xiaomi Mi 8 and Mi 8 Explorer Edition are included in phase 2. (Image source: Xiaomi/KLGadgetGuy)

MIUI 12 stable update from Xiaomi coming to second batch smartphones like the Mi Mix 3, Mi 8, and Redmi Note 7 Pro by the end of July

Xiaomi’s MIUI 12 stable update should be rolled out to the second batch of smartphones mentioned in the company’s roadmap before the end of July. This news pertains to owners of devices such as the Xiaomi Mi Mix 3, Xiaomi Mi 9 SE,...

Daniel R Deakin, 21 Jul 2020 13:33

MIUI 12 will start hitting 23 more devices from August. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Stable MIUI 12 updates to land on 23 devices from next month, Xiaomi confirms

MIUI 12 will start reaching 23 devices from next month, Xiaomi has confirmed. The list features 17 Redmi smartphones, including the Redmi Note 9 and Redmi Note 8 series. The POCO F2 Pro and Pocophone F1 have made the cut too.

Alex Alderson, 20 Jul 2020 22:52

Xiaomi has already begun beta testing MIUI 12.1 (Image source: Xiaomi)

MIUI 12.1 - Features of Xiaomi's next OS update outlined

Xiaomi is pushing ahead with MIUI 12.1, the successor to MIUI 12. MIUI 12.1 has already been issued to beta testers, some of whom have outlined what to expect from the next version of MIUI.

Alex Alderson, 20 Jul 2020 22:32

MIUI 12 update for the Redmi Note 8 and Redmi Note 7 reportedly delayed after hitting snag

The Redmi Note 8 remains stuck on Android Pie and MIUI 11, and it appears its journey towards attaining MIUI 12 and Android 10 has hit yet another bump. It's not the only phone in similar straits, however, with the Redmi Note 7's ...

Ricci Rox, 20 Jul 2020 21:32

Zoom is now the most popular iOS app to download worldwide. (Source: Zoom)

Zoom destroys TikTok's record for downloads from the App Store in 2020

TikTok posted an impressive 67 million official downloads onto iOS devices in the US in the first quarter of 2020 (1Q2020). However, in 2Q2020, this stat has been eclipsed by one of approximately 94 million by the collaboration ap...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 20 Jul 2020 19:23

Xiaomi has almost completed Round 1 of its MIUI 12 release schedule. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi expands MIUI 12 rollout for the Redmi K20 and Mi 9T; Indian editions of the Mi 9T Pro and Redmi K20 Pro gain new update too

Xiaomi has issued a raft of new MIUI 12 updates to the Mi 9T, Mi 9T Pro, Redmi K20 and Redmi K20 Pro. Xiaomi latest OS has now arrived on Russian versions of the Mi 9T and Redmi K20, while MIUI 12 has also been rolled out to more ...

Alex Alderson, 20 Jul 2020 18:00

The Redmi Note 7 has a long-lasting 4,000-mAh battery. (Image source: Xiaomi)

MIUI 11 global beta stable based on Android 10 pushed out to random Redmi Note 7 users

Xiaomi has announced that random Redmi Note 7 users have been selected to receive the Android 10-based version of MIUI 11. The global beta stable update will go through a short testing period before other owners of the global vari...

Daniel R Deakin, 20 Jul 2020 13:15

A new "Google Nest Speaker" schematic. (Source: NCC via Google Chromecast Hub)

The Google Nest Speaker is reportedly cleared for launch in Taiwan

Google is currently believed to have a new generation of its Nest-branded smart home speakers in the works. A device that looks like the same from a prior leak has been certified by the Taiwanese electronics regulator NCC. It may ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 19 Jul 2020 17:13

The promise of 5G- and 6G-enabled technology. (Source: Samsung)

Samsung sees 3D holograms, "digital twins" and terahertz bands as things in the 6G future

The 5G era has just about begun; however, Samsung's research division is also looking into the next generation of this kind of connectivity already. The OEM is also projecting the technology that this level of bandwidth could brin...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 19 Jul 2020 16:31

The OnePlus Nord will run Google Phone, Messages and Duo out of the box

OnePlus is currently busily hyping its upcoming take on the mid-range 5G phone, the Nord. Its latest teaser indicates that it comes with certain communication-related Google apps out of the box. This, apparently, is done to keep i...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 18 Jul 2020 19:42

The new URSA Mini Pro. (Source: Blackmagic Design)

Blackmagic updates its URSA Mini Pro cinema camera with a sensor rated for up to 12K native recording

The URSA Mini Pro packs what is often regarded as best-in-class digital film recording into a body measuring just 9.2 inches across. Its OEM, Blackmagic Design, claims to have stuffed its latest generation with all-new internals t...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 18 Jul 2020 15:06

The Redmi Note 7 Pro currently costs from ₹10,999 (US$147). (Image source: Xiaomi)

MIUI 12 update for the Redmi Note 7 Pro in India now in beta testing phase

The Android 10-based MIUI 12 update for the Redmi Note 7 Pro smartphone is now in its beta testing phase for the India ROM. Devs have asked owners to be patient during the testing period, but it seems the Redmi Note 7 Pro will be ...

Daniel R Deakin, 18 Jul 2020 11:34

The PS5 recently got an updated icon on the official PlayStation website. (Image source: PlayStation)

PS5 news: Sony says "we'll let you know" on pre-orders; DualSense back buttons adapter seems inevitable; concept PlayStation 5 UI goes dark

A PlayStation executive has explicitly stated that “we’ll let you know” in regard to PS5 pre-order information. The recent DualSense hands-on video has led to speculation that an optional back buttons adapter will appear down the ...

Daniel R Deakin, 18 Jul 2020 10:38

The new Mobvoi Earbuds Gesture. (Source: Indiegogo)

Mobvoi is launching its new, 50-hour battery-life TWS earbuds on Indiegogo

Mobvoi is a wearables brand that is teasing its next upcoming products, the Earbuds Gesture, via Indiegogo. They can be controlled through either head movements (in line with their name) or touch-sensitive panels. The OEM also cla...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 17 Jul 2020 21:37

This app uses the Watch Active 2's ECG sensor, but not in all markets. (Source: Sage Bioworks)

Galaxy Watch Active 2: Nearly two months on, the ECG-tracking function has yet to reach users in various markets

Samsung promoted the Galaxy Watch Active 2 as a health-focused wearable that would rival the Apple Watch series thanks to its in-built medical-grade electrocardiography (ECG). However, the function was disabled at its launch. This...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 17 Jul 2020 21:03

EMUI 10.1 has reached the Huawei P30 in more markets. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Huawei expands EMUI 10.1 rollout for the P30, Mate 20, Mate 20 Pro and Honor View 20

EMUI 10.1 has reached the Huawei P30, Mate 20 and Mate 20 Pro in more countries. Similarly, Magic UI 3.1 has landed in Europe for the Honor View 20. All updates are rolling out as over-the-air (OTA) upgrades.

Alex Alderson, 17 Jul 2020 19:26

The Redmi K20 Pro has received another MIUI 12 update, as have several other devices. (Image source: Xiaomi)

New MIUI 12 updates land for the Xiaomi Redmi K20 Pro, Mi 9, Mi 9 Pro 5G and Mi 10 Youth Edition

Xiaomi has released a new raft of updates to the Mi 9, Mi 9 Pro 5G, Mi 10 Youth Edition and the Redmi K20 Pro. The updates should all be arriving now to eligible handsets as Xiaomi continues with its MIUI 12 rollout.

Alex Alderson, 17 Jul 2020 19:09

The Mi A1 is unlikely to receive another OS update. (Image source: Xiaomi)

The Xiaomi Mi A1 gets a July update

The Xiaomi Mi A1 has received a July update. The update is being pushed to devices now and contains a few changes from last month's update.

Alex Alderson, 17 Jul 2020 15:01

MIUI 12 gets new features while also being halted for several devices. (Image Source: Mi Community)

MIUI 12 China Beta ROM adds new features to Mi 10 Lite and Redmi K30 Pro; MIUI 12 rollout hangs in the balance for Redmi Note 8, Mi 8 Series, and others: here's a list of all suspended devices

MIUI 12 China Beta ROM is all set to gain new video calling features on select devices such as the Mi 10 Lite and the Redmi K30 Pro, according to a post by a Xiaomi forum moderator. The post also indicates that Xiaomi will be temp...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 17 Jul 2020 10:22

A Huawei MatePad T10 render. (Source: Roland Quandt via Twitter)

A possible Huawei MatePad T10 makes its way onto Geekbench

Huawei is thought to have a new series of slates that consists of the MatePad T10 and T10s in the works. They are linked to the Kirin 710A processor and are, thus, thought to be budget devices on their launch. A new leak on Geekbe...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 16 Jul 2020 22:47

Some Huawei devices have experienced battery problems since upgrading to EMUI 10 and EMUI 10.1. (Image source: Huawei)

Recent EMUI 10 and EMUI 10.1 updates may be causing battery problems for some Huawei devices

Recent EMUI 10 and EMUI 10.1 updates have been causing battery problems on some devices. According to several reports, devices have been unable to charge beyond 60% and have suffered from excessive battery drain.

Alex Alderson, 16 Jul 2020 14:59

A large number of Xiaomi and Redmi smartphones can utilize the Android 10-based PixelExperience custom ROM. (Image source: The Indian Express)

Xiaomi Mi 8, Mi 9, and Mi A2 join the Mi A3, Poco F1, and Redmi Note 8 Pro on the growing Android 10-based PixelExperience custom ROM support list

Xiaomi smartphone owners with older devices can still get a taste of the Android 10 operating system thanks to custom ROM providers. In this case, the PixelExperience team has added 10 new Xiaomi devices to its list of supported s...

Daniel R Deakin, 16 Jul 2020 09:19

The TheoryBoard has smashed through its Kickstarter goal. (Source: Irijule)

The TheoryBoard is touted as a new way to control and make music with an electronic crowdfunded gadget

Some consumers might be forgiven for mistaking the TheoryBoard as a particularly extensive gaming keyboard. However, it has been designed by its OEM, the start-up Irijule, as a new technology that helps the user reproduce whatever...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 15 Jul 2020 23:52

Xiaomi broke dual-SIM functionality on the Mi A3 earlier this week. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi fixes Mi A3 dual-SIM problem, but many fans remain unhappy

Xiaomi has fixed the dual-SIM issue that had been affecting some Mi A3 handsets almost as quickly as it caused it. The fix, which arrives courtesy of a new build of MIUI 11, is rolling out now. Understandably, fans and owners of t...

Alex Alderson, 15 Jul 2020 22:14

Huawei claims that EMUI 10.1 and Magic UI 3.1 have now reached 39 devices. (Image source: HoyEnTEC)

Huawei confirms that EMUI 10.1 has reached 39 devices

EMUI 10.1 has reached 39 devices, Huawei has confirmed. The number, which includes Honor devices, features recent flagships like the Mate 30 and P30 series. EMUI 10.1 is a modest upgrade over EMUI 10 and is somewhat of a stopgap b...

Alex Alderson, 15 Jul 2020 19:19

The Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 (2020) is touted to launch with a new Qualcomm "Bengal"-series processor

A Samsung SM-T505 has been spotted on Geekbench 5; based on this model number, it is now projected to be the Galaxy Tab A7 (2020) on its launch. Its new benchmarking results include the novel Qualcomm code-name bengal, which may b...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 15 Jul 2020 18:30

The OPPO PDYM20 on TENAA. (Source: TENAA via MySmartPrice)

The OPPO A72 5G may be the first phone to launch with a mysterious new MediaTek processor

China Telecom has reportedly listed an as-yet unreleased new OPPO phone on its website. It is apparently to be called the A72 5G, and has an SoC represented by an unfamiliar MediaTek model number. According to some other leaks, ho...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 15 Jul 2020 17:17

The newly launched Poco M2 Pro gets a security update alongside the Poco F1. (Image Source: Xiaomi)

New updates grace Poco F1 and Poco M2 Pro, but don't get your hopes high for MIUI 12 just yet; More Redmi K20/Mi 9T units meanwhile receive stable MIUI 12

The Pocophone F1 and the latest Poco M2 Pro are receiving performance and security updates staring today, but there's no sign of MIUI 12 for these devices yet. Poco F1 is already in Phase 2 of the MIUI 12 beta testing, so the stab...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 15 Jul 2020 16:16

Xiaomi supposedly disables the Clean Master app across its lineup in India

Xiaomi confirmed a short while ago that it would finally remove the Clean Master app and service from its phones in India, following the ban of the app by the government. The promised update has arrived for the Mi Cleaner app but ...

Ricci Rox, 15 Jul 2020 15:44

The EU versions of the Redmi K30 Pro and Poco F2 Pro have now started receiving MIUI 12. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Stable MIUI 12 lands on the Xiaomi Redmi K30 Pro and Poco F2 Pro in the EU as confusion reigns for global versions of the Mi 9T and Redmi K20

MIUI 12 has arrived for the EU versions of the Xiaomi Redmi K30 Pro and Poco F2 Pro. While the inaugural MIUI 12 update is rolling out to handsets now, there have been multiple reports of the Redmi K20 and Mi 9T handsets failing t...

Alex Alderson, 15 Jul 2020 15:14

The new Mobvoi LifeSmart outdoor camera. (Source: Mobvoi)

Mobvoi releases its first Wi-Fi enabled home security camera

Mobvoi may be best known as a wearables brand; however, it is also breaking into the market for smart-home gadgets. The latest of these is the LifeSmart outdoor camera. It supports footage at HD or FHD resolutions, has an IR night...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 14 Jul 2020 19:55

EMUI 11 and Magic UI 4.0 may be based on HarmonyOS and could reach upwards of 50 devices. (Image source: Huawei Update)

EMUI 11 may be based on HarmonyOS and could reach upwards of 50 devices

Rumour has it that EMUI 11 and its Honor equivalent, Magic UI 4.0, will be based on HarmonyOS. Also known as Hongmeng OS, HarmonyOS is Huawei's proprietary operating system that it has already brought to several devices. Huawei re...

Alex Alderson, 14 Jul 2020 17:58

The rumoured app might replace Apple’s current iTunes experience on Windows 10 (Image source: Apple)

iTunes on the Xbox Series X? Report indicates that Apple plans to release new Windows 10 app and it might just run on Microsoft’s new console

Italian outlet Aggiornamenti Lumia claims that Apple will be releasing an as-yet-unspecified new app for the Windows 10 platform. This rumor seems to be in consonance with speculation last year that Apple was working on a “next-ge...

Arjun Krishna Lal, 14 Jul 2020 12:49

New updates arrive for the Redmi Note 9 and Mi 10

Xiaomi is now sending out new updates to the Mi 10 and Redmi Note 9. The update for the Mi 10 is a MIUI 12 build, while the Redmi Note 9's OTA is based on MIUI 11. This comes after confirmation that Xiaomi is now opening up the pi...

Ricci Rox, 14 Jul 2020 12:32

The Mi A3 receives a debilitating update; Xiaomi acknowledges fault

Xiaomi's poor form with Android One software is well-documented but the latest stunt may be a tough pill for owners of the Mi A3 to swallow. Mi A3 owners across the globe woke up to a new 1.40 GB OTA that appears to have been inte...

Ricci Rox, 13 Jul 2020 18:12

The Redmi K20 Pro and the Mi 9T Pro have finally received MIUI 12 in the EU. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Stable MIUI 12 update lands on the Xiaomi Redmi K20 Pro and Mi 9T Pro in Europe

Xiaomi has started issuing MIUI 12 to the EU versions of the Redmi K20 Pro and Mi 9T Pro. The devices, which have already received the OS upgrade in other regions, have been included in Round 1 of Xiaomi's MIUI 12 release schedule...

Alex Alderson, 13 Jul 2020 17:11

Xiaomi is recruiting more MIUI 12 pilot testers. (Image source: Xiaomi)

MIUI 12 Global Stable Beta program is now accepting pilot testers for the Xiaomi Mi 10 in India

Xiaomi is looking for more pilot testers to receive MIUI 12 Global Stable Beta updates. The company has already selected the candidates to test MIUI 12 on the Redmi Note 7, Redmi Note 8 Pro and Poco F1, and now it is recruiting pe...

Alex Alderson, 13 Jul 2020 14:32

The Watch GT 2 and MagicWatch 2 have received new features courtesy of their latest software updates. (Image source: Honor)

Automatic workout detection and menstrual cycle tracking added to the Huawei Watch GT 2 and Honor MagicWatch 2 with latest updates

The Huawei Watch GT 2 and Honor MagicWatch 2 have received new updates. A 20 MB download, the new update adds automatic workout detection and menstrual cycle tracking, along with general system stability improvements. The update i...

Alex Alderson, 13 Jul 2020 13:54