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Details of the Redmi 7 revealed, Snapdragon 632 in tow

Xiaomi's new budget sub-brand, Redmi, has released three devices since it was formed earlier in the year. The company's fourth device, the Redmi 7, is on the way, and all the details of the budget phone have now been revealed.

Ricci Rox, 08 Mar 2019 10:03

The Huawei P Smart+ (2019). (Source: Huawei)

Huawei P Smart+ launched - Kirin 710, triple rear cameras, ultra-wide angle lens

Huawei has launched its newest mid-range phone, the P Smart+ (2019). The P Smart+ shares a lot of hardware with the regular P Smart that was launched a few months ago, the major difference being the triple rear camera setup, with ...

Ricci Rox, 08 Mar 2019 09:48

Renders of potential ZTE foldable smartphone with clamshell form factor. (Source: LetsGoDigital)

Renders for ZTE foldable clamshell smartphone are strangely reminiscent of the Game Boy Advance SP

Drawings in a patent filing made by ZTE have been turned into renders by LetsGoDigital. The device in the renders can be described as a foldable smartphone utilizing a clamshell form factor. The ZTE smartphone folds over itself an...

Daniel R Deakin, 08 Mar 2019 07:23

New AnTuTu rankings released, Xiaomi Mi 9 tops

AnTuTu has released its Android rankings for the month of February, with Xiaomi's new flagship, the Mi 9, sitting comfortably in first. Rather surprisingly, the Huawei Mate 20 places fourth.

Ricci Rox, 07 Mar 2019 21:30

New Snapdragon 855-powered devices show up on Geekbench, all of which could be the next Xiaomi Black Shark

Multiple new entries for the same device - a 'blackshark AAA' - have appeared on the Geekbench 4.3 database. They are all powered by the same SoC, which is likely to be the Snapdragon 855. Interestingly, all but 2 of the 10 listin...

Deirdre O Donnell, 07 Mar 2019 16:39

These putative new iPhones may have to wait a long time for 5G. (Source: AppleInsider)

Apple's first 5G iPhone may end up even more delayed than currently thought

Bloomberg's most recent report on Apple and its next-generation modem woes suggest that the company is in even more trouble than previously imagined. Its choices for 5G hardware in future iPhones are apparently limited and come wi...

Deirdre O Donnell, 07 Mar 2019 15:33

The OPPO F11 Pro is now available for sale in India. (Source: OPPO)

The OPPO F11 and 11 Pro launch in India

The OPPO F11 Pro has been characterized as a phone that would come out with a pop-up selfie camera on release. These leaks have been vindicated at its launch. It was also joined by the F11, a second variant of the same basic phone...

Deirdre O Donnell, 06 Mar 2019 22:18

The Meizu Note 9 in its 3 new colors. (Source: Meizu)

The Meizu Note 9 launches in China

The Meizu Note 9 is one of a handful of phones that rocks the new 48MP Samsung camera sensor. It has been launched today in China for prices ranging from about US$208 to $238, depending on the variant selected. However, it will no...

Deirdre O Donnell, 06 Mar 2019 18:03

The Meizu Zero has failed to secure funding. (Source: NDTV Gadgets)

The Meizu Zero crowdfunding campaign has ended in failure

The Meizu Zero was a novel prospect for the smartphone world: a device with no ports or buttons whatsoever. Its maker had been assessing the demand for this idea via a campaign on Indiegogo. However, it has failed to achieve its g...

Deirdre O Donnell, 05 Mar 2019 23:04

Honor Tab 5 Android tablet with Kirin 710 (Source: Vmall)

Mid-range Honor Tab 5 Android tablet debuts in China

The new Honor Tab 5 is an 8-inch Android tablet that starts at the equivalent of US$163, but even the LTE version with 4/64 GB still comes for less than US$250. This slate uses the HiSilicon Kirin 710 processor with GPU Turbo 2.0,...

Codrut Nistor, 05 Mar 2019 21:05

HTC hopes to drive sales in India through brand-licensing

HTC is reportedly in talks with a number of Indian smartphone firms to license its hardware under their brands. These phones will apparently target the Rs 10,000- (about US$141) or-more section of this market. The Taiwanese OEM ho...

Deirdre O Donnell, 05 Mar 2019 18:43

Purported render of the Honor 20. (Source: Venkatesh)

Details of the Honor 20 surface - 48 MP, triple rear cameras, Kirin 980, 108 DxOMark score

Huawei's high-value brand, Honor, is set to launch its next premium device in the coming months. Details of the Honor 20 have now surfaced, throwing light on a device with a specification sheet that mirrors the Huawei P20 Pro's.

Ricci Rox, 05 Mar 2019 13:27

The Meizu 16S misses a notch, slider, or punch-hole. (Source: Slash Leaks)

The Meizu 16s is coming, and we're pretty excited about it

Chinese underdogs Meizu are set to release their flagship for the year next month. The Meizu 16s is expected to feature a Snapdragon 855, 6 GB of RAM, 128 GB of storage, and a 48 MP camera. It will also ignore the punch-hole, notc...

Ricci Rox, 05 Mar 2019 13:12

Realme unveils the new Realme 3 budget phone with a big 4230 mAh battery

OPPO's budget sub-brand, Realme, has unveiled the latest device straight from its stables. The Realme 3 features a 6.2-inch HD+ display, a 13 MP + 2 MP dual rear camera setup, a 13 MP selfie camera, and a 4230 mAh battery. Prices ...

Ricci Rox, 05 Mar 2019 08:36

Huawei could be working on a slider phone for the midrange market. (Source: LetsGoDigital)

Huawei's solution for a full-screen device could be a slider phone

LetsGoDigital has produced some renders of a potential Huawei smartphone that utilizes a sliding mechanism. The images are based on a patent the Chinese company applied for with the World Intellectual Property Organization. The sl...

Daniel R Deakin, 05 Mar 2019 04:58

Meizu Note 9 on TENAA, now spotted on Geekbench early March 2019

Qualcomm Snapdragon 675-powered Meizu Note 9 hits Geekbench

After quite a few leaks and rumors, the soon-to-be-released Meizu Note 9 finally surfaced on Geekbench. The listing confirms a few key elements of this handset, which sports a Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 processor, no less than 6 GB o...

Codrut Nistor, 04 Mar 2019 21:42

Energous is a start-up that claims to have developed a truly-wireless charging system. (Source: Energous)

Vivo has set up a collaboration to test out truly wireless charging tech for its phones

A start-up called Energous has announced a collaboration with Vivo. This move could bring Energous' over-the-air charging technology, WattUp 2.0, to the smartphone OEM's devices. Vivo has said that this move could alleviate "batte...

Deirdre O Donnell, 04 Mar 2019 19:35

The Xiaomi Mi Max and Mi Max Prime may have helped kick the giant-screen trend off. (Source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi will cease official software support for the Mi Max and Mi Max Prime in April

Xiaomi released its first iterations of the Mi Max line in 2016, and they have received regular software updates ever since. However, the OEM has announced that the Mi Max and Mi Max Prime will see its final stable build in April ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 04 Mar 2019 18:31

Upcoming Samsung Galaxy A90 rumored to be a China-exclusive device

A new report from China claims that the upcoming Samsung Galaxy A90 is an independent design of a local team and — unfortunately for the Samsung fans all over the world who would like to buy one — it will not go for sale in any ot...

Codrut Nistor, 04 Mar 2019 10:38

One of the new renders for the 'OnePlus 7'. (Source: OnLeaks/PriceBaba)

New OnePlus 7 leak replaces sliding mechanism with pop-up selfie camera

A new set of images on SlashLeaks purports to show the OnePlus 7. This leak suggests that the next phone from this OEM will have a bezel-less display. However, unlike the last, it alleges that this will be achieved via a pop-up se...

Deirdre O Donnell, 03 Mar 2019 18:50

Huawei's new 55W SuperCharge will not be coming to the company's smartphones anytime soon

Huawei debuted a new form of its SuperCharge on the Mate X. The 55W fast-charging technology charges the Mate X's 4500 mAh battery from 0-85% in just 30 minutes, which is unparalleled in the industry right now. Sadly, the company ...

Ricci Rox, 02 Mar 2019 23:21

TikTok has amassed over a billion downloads on iOS and Android

The short-video app TikTok has seen its billionth download on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store combined. It has also rivalled Facebook and surpassed Instagram for app install counts in 2018. It was also the most-downloade...

Deirdre O Donnell, 02 Mar 2019 19:50

The iQOO gaming smartphones are powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SoCs. (Source: Richard Lai/Engadget)

Vivo’s iQOO Monster gaming smartphone offers Snapdragon 855, 12 GB RAM, and 45-minute full recharge capability for under US$650

Vivo has released a series of new smartphones under its iQOO sub-brand. The iQOO devices are aimed at gamers and range from the base model with 6 GB RAM/128 GB storage up to the top-end variant (the iQOO Monster) that sports 12 GB...

Daniel R Deakin, 02 Mar 2019 08:32

The Canadian Department of Justice has authorized the extradition process. (Source: CTV News)

Canada allows extradition proceedings to continue for Huawei CFO

The Canadian government has moved ahead with extradition proceedings in regard to the case of Meng Wanzhou, the CFO of Huawei. The executive will be back in court on March 6 to find out the date for her extradition hearing. The ne...

Daniel R Deakin, 02 Mar 2019 08:12

The Realme 3 Pro is rumored to integrate a fast charging battery, plus the usual improved SoC and maybe more cams on the back. (Source: Realme)

Realme 3 Pro flagship teased on Twitter

The Realme 3 is very close to its official launch and, if the new teaser posted on Realme's Twitter account is any indication, a Realme 3 Pro premium mid-ranger is also coming in about a month. The Realme 3 Pro is rumored to get a...

Bogdan Solca, 01 Mar 2019 22:01

A Huawei representative accepts the award from John Hoffman, the CEO of GSMA. (Source: Huawei)

The Huawei Mate X won a prestigious award at MWC19

Huawei has won this year's Best Connected Mobile Device of Mobile World Congress 2019 for the Mate X. The GSMA conferred this title on the new foldable phone at the end of MWC19 (on February 28, 2019) at the GLOMO awards event. Ke...

Deirdre O Donnell, 01 Mar 2019 18:18

The Huawei Mate 9 has started receiving the Android 9 Pie update.

Android 9 Pie now heading to Huawei Mate 9 series and Nova 2S

Huawei has commenced rollout of Android 9 Pie-based EMUI 9.0 to older flagships such as the Mate 9 series along with the Nova 2S in China. The rollout is happening as per expected timelines and should hit users in China this week ...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 01 Mar 2019 15:12

Light is already manufacturing 18-sensor arrays, but Xiaomi will probably not want to include more than 10 cameras to keep things compact. (Source: Light)

MWC19 | Xiaomi - Light collaboration paves way for affordable multi-module smartphone cameras

Nokia just released its model 9 Pureview smartphone with 5 rear cameras and it looks like the number is about to double soon. Xiaomi and Light are working on smartphone camera arrays that could integrate upward of 10 cameras, and ...

Bogdan Solca, 28 Feb 2019 20:54

The Redmi Note 7 Pro redefines value for money - Snapdragon 675, 48 MP Sony IMX586, US$200

Xiaomi's Redmi sub-brand, today, launched its new mid-range phone. The Redmi Note 7 Pro features a dual rear camera setup, with the main sensor being Sony's 48 MP IMX586—also seen on the Honor View 20 and Mi 9; Qualcomm's new Snap...

Ricci Rox, 28 Feb 2019 20:33

OnePlus introduced a glass back on the OnePlus 6. (Source: CNET)

The OnePlus 7 will not feature wireless charging

According to OnePlus CEO Pete Lau, wireless charging is considerably slower than Dash Charge, and the company will not be implementing it on its smartphones. Prospective buyers who need wireless charging will have to look past the...

Ricci Rox, 28 Feb 2019 20:30

Connected LED bulbs can often change color at the tap of a screen. (Source: TechHive)

New Google Home app update adds ability to control the color of smart-home lighting

The Google Home app can act as a one-stop shop for all your smart-home appliance control needs. Its latest update also adds the ability to tune the color of connected bulbs or lamps. This is opposed to the simple on-off switch fou...

Deirdre O Donnell, 28 Feb 2019 18:56

The 'Meizu 16s' and its ultra-short forehead. (Source: SlashLeaks)

New leaked images suggest next Meizu flagship will be both notchless and punch hole-free

Meizu's next flagship smartphone, projected to be called the 16s, is linked to new images posted on SlashLeaks. They show a phone with a traditionally-placed selfie camera, but in an ultra-low-profile forehead. The bezels on this ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 28 Feb 2019 18:17

The Huawei P30 Pro will pick up a smaller teardrop notch and a quad-camera set up on the rear. (Source: WinFuture)

Huawei P30, P30 Pro renders leak revealing all including a teardrop notch

Huawei’s keynote at MWC 2019 was all about the ultra high-end Mate X foldable smartphone. However, its next, far more accessible flagships, the P30 and P30 Pro are coming soon and have now been revealed in full.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 28 Feb 2019 11:28

The video for "Huawei Beauty" has everything from a child soldier to bizarre alcohol-related signage. (Source: YouTube/Hong Kong Free Press)

All around the world, which phone is the most pretty? Huawei, apparently

For those parents desperate to find a new catchy song to entertain children bored of watching “Baby Shark”, look no further. Not only is “Huawei Beauty” sung by a bunch of cute kids, the video also features a nifty dance routine a...

Daniel R Deakin, 28 Feb 2019 10:45

Motorola RAZR 2019 concept render (Source: Yanko Design)

Motorola confirms a foldable handset, no official name and release date yet

Although Motorola has not introduced its foldable phone at MWC, the company's VP of Global Product has just confirmed that the upcoming handset — rumored to bring back the legendary RAZR family — has been in development for a long...

Codrut Nistor, 28 Feb 2019 10:13

Compared to the V15 Pro, the Vivio X27 would come standard with 8 GB of RAM, a slightly better 13 MP wide angle camera on the back, and a bigger 3,920 mAh battery. (Source: GSMArena)

Vivo X27 full spec sheet hits TENAA

Vivo launched the V15 Pro mid-ranger just a week ago, however, the company is ready to announce another mid-ranger, this time for the X-series. Compared to the V15 Pro, the upcoming X27 would get a few upgrades like the 8 GB of RA...

Bogdan Solca, 27 Feb 2019 22:35

Chuwi Aerobook is a cheaper alternative to a Dell XPS 13 (Source: Chuwi)

Update | Chuwi Aerobook is a cheaper alternative to the Huawei MateBook

Chuwi's latest copycat laptop has an 80 percent screen-to-body ratio, an aluminum-magnesium chassis, and a weight of just 1.25 kg. Prices and launch dates are still unknown for now as the system is only at its fundraising stage.

Allen Ngo, 27 Feb 2019 21:16

MWC19 | Nubia Alpha: the flexible wrist-phone unveiled at MWC

There is a new alternative to the foldable phone already. Nubia has unveiled the Alpha, a device with a screen that curves along a wide watch-like form factor. This display is 4 inches long, and operates using the Snapdragon 2100 ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 27 Feb 2019 18:30

This Redmi Note 7 SKU featured in a new JerryRigEverything video. (Source: BGR.in)

The Redmi Note 7 goes through JerryRigEverything's bend test, fails narrowly

The Redmi Note 7 is a phone that is sold at US$150, yet has a 48MP camera to sweeten its budget deal. It arrived in the JerryRigEverything YouTube studio to undergo the by-now famous durability test. Unfortunately, the Redmi devic...

Deirdre O Donnell, 27 Feb 2019 16:14

The trade negotiations between the U.S. and China could be close to a resolution. (Source: The Daily Conversation @ Youtube)

Trump delays tariffs for China, trade war might end soon and computer part prices may reset

The trade war between the U.S. and China may soon end, as president Trump believes that the negotiations are going well and is now determined to delay the increased tariffs for China as a gesture of good will. As a direct conseque...

Bogdan Solca, 26 Feb 2019 22:07

Guo Ping is Huawei's current chairperson. (Source: Huawei)

MWC19 | Huawei chairperson denies US espionage allegations on stage

Guo Ping, Hauwei's current chairperson, has appeared on stage as part of a conference at MWC19. He asserted that the company is not involved in activities that amount to cyber-spying on behalf of the Chinese govermment, as the U.S...

Deirdre O Donnell, 26 Feb 2019 18:07

The OnePlus 3/3T may have taken a step closer to Pie. (Source: OnePlus)

OnePlus may have started work on Pie for the 3/3T

Some time ago, the Android OEM OnePlus committed itsefl to provide an update to Android 9.0 (Pie) for its 2016 flagships, the 3 and 3T. However, it may have fallen behind in these plans recently. Now, a potentially important piece...

Deirdre O Donnell, 26 Feb 2019 17:05

The Huawei P30 Pro will have a rear-facing triple camera setup. (Source: Julian Chokkattu/Digital Trends)

MWC19 | Real-world photos of the Huawei P30 Pro emerge; 5G variant could be in the works

Real-world photos of the upcoming Huawei P30 Pro have been printed online by Digital Trends. The intriguing collection of images unfortunately does not include a shot of the front of the flagship smartphone as the device in questi...

Daniel R Deakin, 26 Feb 2019 10:07

Indian variants of the upcoming Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro. (Source: Twitter/Ishan Agarwal)

Press renders and specifications of the Redmi Note 7 Pro revealed

Specifications for the Redmi Note 7 Pro from Xiaomi have been spotted on TENAA. The Chinese variant of the smartphone is expected to be released very soon with an Indian variant coming shortly after. Technology tipster Ishan Agarw...

Daniel R Deakin, 26 Feb 2019 08:05

One of TCL's devices at MWC. (Source: TCL)

MWC19 | TLC's folding prototypes make it to MWC

TCL is one of a handful of companies to bring foldable technology prototypes to this year's MWC. Interestingly, this company's demo models include form-factors besides phone/tablets. However, their presentation was a little low on...

Deirdre O Donnell, 25 Feb 2019 23:00

The Huawei Mate X also has a tent mode. (Source: AnandTech)

MWC19 | The Huawei Mate X has been previewed at MWC19 already

Huawei's first foldable phone, the Mate X, has been demonstrated to tech journalists in Barcelona as part of a preview event for the 2019 Mobile World Congress. The device has some similarities with the Samsung Galaxy Fold, but al...

Deirdre O Donnell, 24 Feb 2019 22:57

The Mi Mix 3 now gets a Snapdragon 855 and 5G upgrade.

MWC19 | Xiaomi upgrades the Mi Mix 3 with a Snapdragon 855 and 5G connectivity for €599

At the Mobile World Congress currently underway in Barcelona, Xiaomi took to stage to unveil the upgraded Mi Mix 3. The new Mi Mix now features the flagship 7 nm Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SoC and support for 5G connectivity via the ...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 24 Feb 2019 13:36

The 5G OnePlus phone will be released in the UK, but not the US

OnePlus' first 5G phone will be released in partnership with the carriers EE and Elisa in the second quarter of the year. They are located in the UK and Finland respectively, and are the only companies to be associated with the re...

Deirdre O Donnell, 23 Feb 2019 19:00

The Meizu Note 9 also arrived at TENAA recently. (Source: TENAA)

Meizu Note 9 to be released in March

Meizu has announced that its Note 9 is to be launched on March 6, 2019. This phone will feature a Samsung GM1 48MP camera sensor. It may also have 6GB of RAM, a 6.2-inch FHD display and the Snapdragon 675 processor.

Deirdre O Donnell, 23 Feb 2019 17:54