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The Huawei P30 Pro should be unveiled on March 26 in Paris. (Source: India Today)

Likely Huawei P30 Pro moon shot makes your smartphone's moon photos look less than stellar

The CEO of Huawei’s Consumer Business Group, Richard Yu, has uploaded a photo of the moon to his Weibo account that was more than likely taken with a P30 Pro smartphone. Huawei has been busy promoting the zooming qualities of its ...

Daniel R Deakin, 23 Feb 2019 11:00

The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga. (Source: B&H)

Leaked Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga and ThinkPad X1 Carbon datasheets signal a June launch for Intel Ice Lake

Lenovo could be joining Dell in offering Intel Ice Lake laptops as soon as June this year. Leaked datasheets for the ThinkPad X1 Yoga and ThinkPad X1 Carbon detail the inclusion of Core i5 and Core i7 Ice Lake processor options. T...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 23 Feb 2019 03:44

The Huawei Mate X seems to have grouped sensors on its main edge. (Source: XDA Developers/Hupu)

Image of promotional banner for Huawei Mate X foldable 5G smartphone leaked

A leaked image of a promotional banner has confirmed the name of the upcoming foldable 5G smartphone from Huawei: Mate X. The picture doesn’t reveal details about pricing or hardware, but it does show the foldable device in three ...

Daniel R Deakin, 23 Feb 2019 00:35

ZTE Nubia Red Magic Mars now available worldwide

The ZTE Nubia Red Magic Mars is now available worldwide

One month after showing up at CES and snagging quite a few "Best of" awards, the ZTE Nubia Red Magic Mars is now launching worldwide. This gaming smartphone is available in two variants — Essential (6/64 GB) and Superior (8/128 GB...

Codrut Nistor, 22 Feb 2019 19:36

TSMC is looking at US$550 million losses, but these should be reduced to around US$220 million with a Q2 production ramp up. (Source: TechSpot)

TSMC reveals details on Fab 14B production incident, estimates considerable losses

It took TSMC a little over two weeks to fully assess the consequences of the Fab 14B incident. Apparently, the chemical contamination was triggered by an abnormal reaction in the photoresistant material that led to a polymer resid...

Bogdan Solca, 21 Feb 2019 21:36

The Mi 9 SE is the first Snapdragon 712 phone. (Source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi launches the Mi 9 SE — the first phone powered by the Snapdragon 712

Xiaomi has launched the Mi 9 SE in China alongside the flagship Mi 9. The Mi 9 SE is the world's first phone to be powered by the new Qualcomm Snapdragon 712 SoC and offers the same 48 MP camera and in-display fingerprint sensor a...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 21 Feb 2019 08:44

The Mi 9 offers similar specs to Samsung's S10 lineup, but the starting prices are essentially halved. (Source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Mi 9 launched, high-end features starting at just US$445

Featuring specs similar to Samsung's S10 lineup, the Mi 9 smashes the Korean competitor with halved starting prices. Some of the outstanding features coming with the Mi9 include the powerful Snapdragon 855 SoC, up to 12 GB of RAM,...

Bogdan Solca, 20 Feb 2019 13:40

The Vivo V15 Pro brings key features from its high-end NEX line to the mid-range segment. (Source: Vivo)

Vivo's new V15 Pro brings notchless displays to the mid-range market

Chinese smartphone maker Vivo has launched its latest notchless all-display smartphone. The new Vivo V15 Pro has been unveiled in India and comes with an pop-up selfie camera and a triple rear camera set up.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 20 Feb 2019 11:26

The Doogee S90 comes with 4 modules: the powerbank, the night vision camera, the walkie-talkie and the game controller. (Source: Doogee)

Doogee launches S90 modular rugged smartphone

The S90 is Doogee's first rugged smartphone that comes with a selection of modules similar to Motorola's mods. These include a high quality night vision camera, a 5,000 mAh powerbank, a walkie-talkie and a game controller. Additio...

Bogdan Solca, 19 Feb 2019 20:06

The Mi 9 Explorer Edition will cost just under US$900. (Source: Weibo/Xiaomi)

Pricing details of the Mi 9 revealed - Big jump when compared to the Mi 8

The Mi 9 will offer a mouth-watering specifications sheet including an AMOLED display, IR blaster, triple rear cameras, a Snapdragon 855, and up to 12 GB of RAM. All of that comes with a caveat, though: Prices also see a massive h...

Ricci Rox, 19 Feb 2019 13:44

Huawei P30 series launch teaser (Source: Huawei Mobile on Twitter)

Huawei will launch the P30 lineup in Paris on March 26

Huawei has just put an end to all the rumors about the launch date and location of its next-gen flagships by posting a video teaser on Twitter. The video apparently focuses on the zoom capabilities of the upcoming flagship. The Hu...

Codrut Nistor, 19 Feb 2019 10:30

There will be at least two transparent variants of the Mi 9. (Source: Weibo)

Mi 9 Explorer Edition to come with 12 GB RAM

In the same Weibo post where he discussed the design features of the upcoming Mi 9 Explorer Edition, Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun also delivered a rather startling morsel of information: The smartphone will feature 12 GB memory. This would ...

Daniel R Deakin, 19 Feb 2019 05:41

The transparent cover gives a glimpse at an artistic sheet of aluminum for the Mi 9 Explorer Edition. (Source Weibo/Xiaomi)

Update | Xiaomi offers increased transparency with transparent Mi 9 Explorer Edition variant

Xiaomi’s CEO Lei Jun has posted some very interesting images of the Mi 9 Explorer Edition on Weibo. Along with the pictures, there is some text describing the process of creating the flagship smartphone’s unique transparent look, ...

Daniel R Deakin, 19 Feb 2019 02:32

The Mi 9 will feature a triple camera setup at the back. (Source: Xiaomi)

The Mi 9 could feature an unmatched 20 W wireless charging and 27 W wired fast charge

Xiaomi is set to unveil its newest flagship, the Mi 9, in a few days. The Mi 9 is said to feature wireless charging—the first time a Mi flagship will have that honor—and will further take things up a notch with 20 W wireless charg...

Ricci Rox, 18 Feb 2019 23:46

The Redmi Note 7 Pro is coming. (Source: Ithome)

The Redmi Note 7 Pro with a 48 MP Sony IMX586 is expected to launch after the Mi 9

The Redmi Note 7 Pro is expected to feature a Snapdragon 675 and Sony's 48 MP IMX586 sensor, the same module used on the Honor View 20. Initial reports claimed the Note 7 Pro would be launched in February but that's looking increa...

Ricci Rox, 18 Feb 2019 23:36

OPPO will start making these next-gen smartphone cameras in the next few months. (Source: OPPO)

OPPO's 10x zoom modules will go into production in the first half of 2019

The Android phone-maker OPPO had previously teased its new camera-tech breakthrough: 10x lossless zoom, facilitated by a prism and an extra series of lenses that can fit into a typical phone chassis. The OEM's vice president has a...

Deirdre O Donnell, 18 Feb 2019 23:20

The Zotac Gaming GeForce RTX 2080 Ti ArcticStorm GPU offers 4K gaming potential. (Source: Zotac)

Zotac announces Zotac Gaming GeForce RTX 2080 Ti ArcticStorm graphics card with fitted waterblock

Zotac has unveiled a new modified graphics card to its line-up: The Zotac Gaming GeForce RTX 2080 Ti ArcticStorm. The Nvidia GeForce 2080 Ti-based GPU comes with a preinstalled ArcticStorm waterblock as part of a liquid cooling so...

Daniel R Deakin, 18 Feb 2019 22:43

Xiaomi may release a smartwatch that has nothing to do with Amazfit or Huami. (Source: Amazfit)

Xiaomi's first own-brand sports watch may be launched via crowdfunding

MyDrivers has reported that Xiaomi intends to announce a crowdfunding project for a new product: a smart sports watch. This device will apparently support real-time GPS tracking, so that a user can generate and maintain maps of th...

Deirdre O Donnell, 18 Feb 2019 17:40

The Realme 2 Pro is on sale on Flipkart. (Source: Realme)

Realme 2 Pro now available at a discount in India

The Realme 2 Pro is a phone directed at the younger market in a number of countries, including India. Here, the 2 Pro is available at Rs. 1000 (about US$14) less than usual. However, its better-spec'd SKUs are currently out of sto...

Deirdre O Donnell, 18 Feb 2019 17:14

Honor View 20 launch event, Honor View 20 camera allegedly better than that of the Huawei Mate 20 Pro

Mobile photography: The Honor View 20 beats the Huawei Mate 20 Pro, but not in a DxOMark test

According to a review by Android Authority, the Honor View 20's main camera setup can provide excellent low-light performance, realistic colors, great image stabilization, as well as "amazing detail" but also lacks in the HDR area...

Codrut Nistor, 18 Feb 2019 13:16

Xiaomi could also jump on the pop-up selfie-cam bandwagon. (Source: MSPoweruser)

Xiaomi's product director hints that the brand may make a pop-up selfie camera phone soon

Xiaomi is now known as one of the very few Android OEMs who have released the most modern take on the slider phone. However, it also appears as though it wants to get into the pop-up camera game as well. A company executive has hi...

Deirdre O Donnell, 17 Feb 2019 16:27

The Nubia Red Magic Mars. (Source: Nubia)

The Nubia Red Magic Mars is a Pocophone F1 alternative for the US

The Pocophone F1 has been lauded for the high price to performance ratio it brings to the table. Sadly, Xiaomi's high-value magnum opus isn't sold officially in the US. ZTE's Nubia is now offering something almost as good, and it'...

Ricci Rox, 17 Feb 2019 13:48

Renders of the Huawei P30 Pro. (Source: Techenguru)

The Huawei P30 Pro and P30 will settle for 1080p displays

According to new reports, Huawei's upcoming flagships, the P30 and P30 Pro will feature 1080p displays. Both devices are expected to have some impressive specifications sheets, and the listed display resolutions are somewhat disap...

Ricci Rox, 17 Feb 2019 13:44

The Xiaomi Mi 9 will be initially available in three colors. (Source: Xiaomi)

Colors for the upcoming Xiaomi Mi 9 unveiled, including one that will appeal to unicorn lovers

Xiaomi has published pictures of the Mi 9 flagship smartphone on its community pages in three different colors. There’s the regulatory black, a shimmering blue, and a color that has already received several different descriptions ...

Daniel R Deakin, 17 Feb 2019 06:43

TCL could be working on as many as five foldable devices. (Source: TCL/CNET)

TCL may be working on five foldable devices, including a possible smartphone bracelet

A report from CNET mentions that TCL Corporation could be busy working on up to five different foldable devices. It seems two of the devices are tablets, two are smartphones, and one appears to be a combination of a smartphone, sm...

Daniel R Deakin, 17 Feb 2019 04:32

The Xiaomi Mi 9 has a 48 MP main sensor. (Source: Twitter/Xiaomi UK)

Xiaomi reveals specifications of the Mi 9's rear-facing triple camera system

Xiaomi UK has revealed the full details of the Mi 9’s rear-facing triple camera setup. There will be a 48 MP main camera, a 12 MP telephoto camera, and a 16 MP wide-angle camera. The OEM tweeted a few photographs that had been tak...

Daniel R Deakin, 16 Feb 2019 22:29

The OPPO R line is associated with some premium features. (Source: GizmoChina)

The OPPO R19 will not be released this year: company vice-president

It has been anticipated that the OPPO R17 would be replaced by the R19, a phone that may have a punch-hole selfie camera, in 2019. However, the vice president of the Android OEM, Shen Yiren, has taken to Weibo to disrupt this line...

Deirdre O Donnell, 16 Feb 2019 18:42

While folded, the smartphone would essentially have a front and a rear display. (Source: Weibo)

Alleged Vivo IQOO foldable phone gets leaked renders

Vivo's IQOO sub-brand is rumored to be dedicated to premium foldable devices. The leaked renders posted on Weibo show a outwards-folding device with very thin bezels. The unfolded state will get a display with a ratio close to 1:1...

Bogdan Solca, 15 Feb 2019 20:04

One of the phones to be released on February 20 may look like this. (Source: AndroidWorld)

The Xiaomi Mi 9's launch will clash with that of the Samsung Galaxy S10

According to IceUniverse, Xiaomi has announced that the release of its next flagship, the Mi 9, will take place on February 20. However, the event at which a similarly-tiered device, the Galaxy S10, will be unveiled on the same da...

Deirdre O Donnell, 15 Feb 2019 17:45

MIUI 10 beta dark-themed areas (Source: FoneArena)

MIUI 10 beta comes with native dark mode

The native dark mode in the latest MIUI 10 beta covers most areas of the operating system — Phone, Contacts, Gallery, Screen recorder, Updater, Messaging — as well as the notification shade, volume slider, and the Recents menu. Xi...

Codrut Nistor, 15 Feb 2019 12:35

The Samsung Galaxy S6. (Source: GSMArena)

Galaxy S6 receives yet another new security update from Samsung

SamMobile has reportedly spotted security updates for the Samsung Galaxy S6, which should bring its patch level up to January 2019. This is not hugely unusual, except for the fact that this phone is now nearly 4 years old. It join...

Deirdre O Donnell, 14 Feb 2019 19:27

Three non-Wear OS-based brands dominated the US smartwatch market in 2018. (Source: Wareable)

Is Wear OS in trouble? About 88% of smartwatches sold in 2018 ran proprietary software

A new report from the NBD Group shows that smartwatch sales in the US increased by 51% from November 2017 to November 2018. Wear OS only accounted for a maximum of 12% of all of these wearables sold. The rest of the sales were tho...

Deirdre O Donnell, 14 Feb 2019 18:41

The OPPO F11 Pro will come with a 48 MP main camera and a 32 MP selfie cam. (Source: OPPO)

OPPO F11 Pro with 48 MP camera coming soon

The F11 Pro was recently confirmed in an official teaser video posted on OPPO's Twitter account. The short teaser also mentions the inclusion of a 48 MP main camera. Other rumored specs for OPPO's upcoming flagship include a Snapd...

Bogdan Solca, 13 Feb 2019 16:03

Some of the new leaked images associated with the Mi 9. (Source: GizmoChina)

Xiaomi Mi 9 gains 3 discrete new leaks in same day

The Mi 9 is Xiaomi's most likely candidate for the OEM's next flagship. It may improve on its predecessor with triple cameras and a more up-to-date front panel. SlashLeaks has posted not 1 but 3 new pages on this subject today (Fe...

Deirdre O Donnell, 13 Feb 2019 14:42

Huawei Watch GT now available in the US (Source: Amazon)

Huawei's Watch GT is finally available in the US

Released a few months ago, the LiteOS-driven Huawei Watch GT is now finally available for purchase in the US. Listed by Amazon for a regular price of US$199.99, this smart wearable will start shipping on February 19. Its specs and...

Codrut Nistor, 13 Feb 2019 11:30

Walmart slashes price on PlayStation Classic down to $40

Despite its critical and commercial failure, the PlayStation Classic may be an attractive retro gaming device, especially given Walmart's latest price cut. The PlayStation Classic can be found at Walmart for a mere $40, 60% less t...

Sam Medley, 12 Feb 2019 23:57

The Xiaomi M365 electric scooter. (Source: GearBest)

Update | Security researchers claim to have hacked and remotely controlled Xiaomi electric scooters

The Xiaomi M365 electric scooters is popular with ride-sharing companies such as Bird in the US. They can hire out such vehicles online thanks to the ability to remotely lock rental units as and when they need to. The research gro...

Deirdre O Donnell, 12 Feb 2019 19:11

UMIDIGI S3 Pro with MediaTek Helio P70 and 48 MP main camera (Source: UMIDIGI)

UMIDIGI S3 Pro hits Indiegogo at US$269 with 48 MP Sony main camera

Chinese brand UMIDIGI is back with the S3 Pro, a handset that sports a generous 6.3-inch display with waterdrop notch and a main camera setup that combines a 48 MP Sony camera with a 12 MP shooter for bokeh effects. Early Indiegog...

Codrut Nistor, 12 Feb 2019 17:04

Nubia MWC 2019 teaser, flexible smartphone coming up (Source: Weibo)

MWC 2019 | Nubia teases flexible device in advance of its MWC 2019 unveil

ZTE's sub-brand Nubia came out of the blue with a teaser for a flexible smartphone that will be unveiled at MWC 2019. Unfortunately, the "Flex Your Life" headline doesn't say much. While this can suggest something different than a...

Codrut Nistor, 12 Feb 2019 14:13

Vivo announces iQOO sub-brand, first devices to launch soon

Most major Chinese smartphone brands also have successful sub-brands: Huawei has Honor, Oppo's Realme is just one year old but already doing great, Xiaomi's POCO is also quite popular, and now the time has come for Vivo to create ...

Codrut Nistor, 12 Feb 2019 10:50

The Xiaomi "Flex" foldable looks amazing but seems quite wide in smartphone mode. (Source: LetsGoDigital)

Expertly created renders of Xiaomi's foldable device are superb but highlight one potential issue

LetsGoDigital has published some fantastic artistic renders of Xiaomi’s upcoming foldable device, which could end up being called the Xiaomi Dual Flex, the Xiaomi MIX Flex, or something completely different. The device in the rend...

Daniel R Deakin, 12 Feb 2019 06:05

OnePlus CEO Pete Lau spoke about the Snapdragon 855 earlier this year. (Source: Qualcomm)

The 5G OnePlus phone's unveiling at MWC 2019 is reportedly confirmed

The OEM OnePlus had previously announced that it would release a 5G phone this year. Today (February 11, 2019), the company has apparently released a confirmation that this device would feature at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) t...

Deirdre O Donnell, 11 Feb 2019 19:59

Xiaomi Redmi Note 7, Xiaomi leading the Indian market with 30 percent share as of mid-February 2019

Xiaomi still leading the ever-growing Indian smartphone market

While the global smartphone market is slowing down, the volume of smartphone sales in India continues to grow and it soon might leave the US behind. According to Canalys, Xiaomi shipped 41 million handsets in 2018 — 29.9 percent o...

Codrut Nistor, 11 Feb 2019 16:25

This Xiaomi design has the display going over the edges. (Source: LetsGoDigital)

Xiaomi patent for full-screen smartphone with 4-sided edge display turned into beautiful renders

A patent for a Xiaomi smartphone with a full-screen display that extends halfway down the device’s edges has been spotted by LetsGoDigital. The same publication has crafted impressive renders of an elegant-looking smartphone based...

Daniel R Deakin, 09 Feb 2019 07:15

The battery in our cheap Chinese smartphone expanded and cracked the screen

Everything was normal until our glass display suddenly cracked. If you're planning on getting a cheap Android from a Chinese OEM, then hopefully you won't be unlucky as we are. We're just glad that nothing caught on fire.

Allen Ngo, 08 Feb 2019 02:48

OPPO releases the K1, a mid-ranger with an in-display fingerprint scanner, in India

The OPPO K1 is now available on the Indian market. This phone may compete with others such as the Redmi Note 7, as it has many specs in common with this device, but also has an in-display fingerprint reader. The K1 is exclusive to...

Deirdre O Donnell, 07 Feb 2019 18:51

The rear-screen of the Vivo NEX Dual Display did not remain unscathed during JerryRigEverything's teardown. (Image source: zacksjerryrig)

Vivo NEX Dual Display: A closer look at how the dual-display smartphone works

Zack Nelson of JerryRigEverything has done it again and disassembled another smartphone, this time the Vivo NEX Dual Display. The teardown is not without its issues though.

Alex Alderson, 07 Feb 2019 15:00

The Vivo V15 Pro recently appeared on Geekbench, scoring 2,382 points in the single-core test. (Source: PardaPhash)

Brief hands-on video and live images of the Vivo V15 Pro smartphone leaked online

Some live photos of the upcoming Vivo V15 Pro have been published by MySmartPrice, along with a very brief hands-on video. The Chinese manufacturer has provided the upcoming V15 smartphones with still uncommon pop-up selfie camera...

Daniel R Deakin, 07 Feb 2019 08:05

The Huawei P Smart Plus (Image source: Huawei)

The alternative to the Huawei P Smart 2019?

Our recent reviews demonstrated that the Huawei P Smart Plus is a worthy alternative to the P Smart 2019. The price difference between the two devices varies, but it is often minimal, so the question is, which is the better buy?

Alex Alderson, 07 Feb 2019 00:05