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Xiaomi has pushed the punch-hole front-facing camera to the next level with these designs. (Image source: LetsGoDigital)

Xiaomi has filed patents with some unique takes on the punch-hole camera

Xiaomi's new patent filings may cause a stir if they come to fruition. The company has filed several designs at the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) that point towards it producing a smartphone with dual punch-hole ...

Alex Alderson, 06 Feb 2019 23:50

Coolicool celebrating Chinese New Year with smartphone sales across the board

Deal | Coolicool celebrating Chinese New Year with smartphone sales across the board

Get a new 128 GB OnePlus 6 for just $419 or $60 off the retail price. Other Chinese brands like Teclast, Alldocube, Voyo, Chuwi, Xiaomi, and Moto are also on sale until early next week. Coolicool specializes on offering inexpensiv...

Allen Ngo, 06 Feb 2019 00:10

Redmi will be focusing on premium mid-range, as well as value high-end handhelds. (Source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi planning to release high-end Redmi handhelds

Xiaomi sub-brand Redmi is reconsidering its marketing strategies. Up until now, Redmi has been focusing on premium mid-range phones, but it looks like Xiaomi will allow it to release flagships, as well. The Note 7 Pro is going to ...

Bogdan Solca, 05 Feb 2019 21:44

The Mate 20 and 20 Pro. (Source: HardwareZone)

Huawei Mate 20 X and 20 Pro now have an AI Color Mode for pictures as well as video

The Huawei Mate 20 series was launched with a triple rear camera associated with Leica and informed by AI. Now, a new update to EMUI has enabled this AI to extract or isolate colors from still images taken using the Mate 20 X or 2...

Deirdre O Donnell, 05 Feb 2019 19:12

Vivo V15 Pro with pop-up camera hits Geekbench, Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 in tow

Qualcomm Snapdragon 675-powered Vivo V15 Pro hits Geekbench

The upcoming Vivo V15 Pro managed to score 2,382 points in the single-core test and 6,479 multi-core points on Geekbench, where it can be found as the Vivo 1818. Running Android Pie-based software and featuring a pop-up camera, th...

Codrut Nistor, 05 Feb 2019 12:10

A new Black Shark is apparently to be released soon. (Source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi executive confirms existence of 3rd-gen Black Shark gaming phone

Wang Teng Thomas, Xiaomi’s product director, has written a post on Weibo indicating that a follow-up to the 2018 Black Shark Helo is on the way. The executive claimed to have seen this phone in the flesh, describing it as "too fas...

Deirdre O Donnell, 04 Feb 2019 18:06

OnePlus wants your software idea for OxygenOS. (Source: OnePlus)

#PMChallenge: a new contest to design a new feature for OnePlus phones

OnePlus has launched a new contest that could see the winning entry as a feature in a next-gen version of OxygenOS, the OEM's custom skin for its international Android phones. This competition is calling for entrants to find their...

Deirdre O Donnell, 04 Feb 2019 17:32

Moto G7 unofficial render, Moto G7 XT1965-6 hits TENAA

Moto G7 XT1965-6 hits TENAA, most specs still not confirmed

Although most technical details are not present in the TENAA listing, the appearance of the Moto G7 XT1965-6 model on the website of the Chinese certification authority comes with information regarding the physical dimensions of t...

Codrut Nistor, 04 Feb 2019 16:07

Total drone ban during Super Bowl weekend

Super Bowl: With modern radar technology and safety net against drones

The Super Bowl is coming up this Sunday in the US, and all authorities from the FBI to the FAA have prepared themselves for disruptions and threats from drone pilots. No-fly zones have been set up, and new radar technology and dro...

Daniel Puschina, 03 Feb 2019 15:07

The Huawei 5G foldable smartphone seems to use a book-like flexible spine. (Source: Twitter/Huawei Mobile)

Huawei teases its foldable phone on Twitter to some consternation

Huawei Mobile has taken to Twitter to finally show off its upcoming foldable phone, or at least a very small part of it. However, some tweeters have responded to Huawei’s post, which is basically a promo for the company’s presence...

Daniel R Deakin, 03 Feb 2019 10:54

This could be a real-world photo of the Xiaomi Mi 9 flagship smartphone. (Source: SlashLeaks/Weibo)

Alleged photo of Mi 9 accidentally leaked by Xiaomi product manager

A live photo of what is believed to be the Xiaomi Mi 9 has been posted online. The Chinese company’s product manager initially uploaded the picture to his Weibo account but then deleted it shortly afterwards. Although only a porti...

Daniel R Deakin, 03 Feb 2019 10:04

Render of the rumored Lenovo Tab V7. (Source: Droid Shout)

Render and specifications of rumored Lenovo Tab V7 leaked

Droid Shout has received a tip claiming Lenovo has a new tablet in the works. The device, which is apparently called the Lenovo Tab V7, is expected to be a midrange slate that runs on Android 9 Pie straight out of the box. The lat...

Daniel R Deakin, 02 Feb 2019 22:39

Huawei used the Mate 20 Pro to generate a melody for Schubert's Unfinished Symphony. (Source: YouTube/Huawei Mobile UK)

Huawei to finish Schubert's Unfinished Symphony with the help of a Mate 20 Pro

Huawei will soon be revealing how its Mate 20 Pro smartphone and its Kirin 980 SoC fared with completing Franz Schubert’s Symphony No. 8 in B minor, D 759 – better known to the world as the Unfinished Symphony. The finished Schube...

Daniel R Deakin, 02 Feb 2019 04:48

Could Pikiu be the chip for Huawei's foldable device instead of the Kirin 980? (Source: The Verge)

Huawei could be working on a new processor called Pikiu

A European Union Intellectual Property Office trademark application has been spotted by LetsGoDigital for “Pikiu”. The application was made at the end of January and comes under NICE classification 9, which includes chips and chip...

Daniel R Deakin, 02 Feb 2019 01:13

The Intel Core I9-8950HK hexa-core CPU requires quite a bit of ventilation, meaning that these mini PCs will certainly not be quiet. (Source: EGLOBAL)

EGLOBAL starts shipping the world's smallest mini PC with Intel Core i9-8950HK CPUs

The Intel Core i9-8950HK represents the top of the line, but users with tighter budgets can opt to get one of the variants sporting Core i5-8300H / i7-8750H / Xeon E-2176M CPUs. All models may be equipped with up to 32 GB of DDR4-...

Bogdan Solca, 01 Feb 2019 20:00

The specs of the Mi Max 3's successors may have been leaked. (Source: Mi.com)

Xiaomi Mi Max 4 and 4 Pro specs detailed in new leak

A new report suggests that the Xiaomi Mi Max 3 will have 2 successors: the Mi Max 4 and a Pro variant of the same. Both of these may have 7.2-inch displays and 48MP rear camera sensors. The Mi Max 4 Pro may have an in-display fing...

Deirdre O Donnell, 01 Feb 2019 19:06

The OPPO R19 could be the first phone to have 5G. (Source: YouTube)

OPPO is aiming for the 'world first to 5G phone' title

In a recent interview, OPPO's CEO, Chen Mingyong, stated that the OEM would "strive" to release the first phone with 5G in 2019. This goal would follow on nicely from earlier reports that the company had conducted the world's firs...

Deirdre O Donnell, 01 Feb 2019 18:30

The renders show the flexibility of the Huawei Mate 5G foldable smartphone. (Source: LetsGoDigital)

Renders show beautiful potential of Huawei Mate 5G foldable smartphone

Renders produced by the talented team at LetsGoDigital have given extraordinary life to some rather bland-looking Huawei patent drawings. The patent in question is for a foldable smartphone that could end up being the Chinese comp...

Daniel R Deakin, 01 Feb 2019 06:45

The Pinebook Pro. Images via Pine64.

Pine64 will have a busy 2019 thanks to the release of its new Linux laptop and tablet

Pine64, the organization behind the Pine A64 SBC and Pinebook, is planning to release a new Linux-based laptop and a new tablet. Dubbed the Pinebook Pro and PineTab, respectively, the two devices aim to offer an open-source comput...

Sam Medley, 31 Jan 2019 23:53

ZTE is expected to unveil the new Blade V10 at MWC in late February. (Source: TENAA)

ZTE Blade V10 specs leak on TENAA

The alleged successor of the Blade V9 steps into mid-range territory with a bigger 6.3-inch display, 4 / 6 GB of RAM, up to 128 GB storage and an impressive 32 MP selfie cam. As far as the SoC is concerned, TENAA mentions that the...

Bogdan Solca, 31 Jan 2019 21:08

The Pocophone F1. (Source: BBC)

DxOMark | Pocophone F1: Still the best value option

Xiaomi's Pocophone F1 has been hailed for offering incredibly high value for money. The device was tested by DxOMark, and managed to impress, outperforming devices like the Galaxy Note 8 in certain departments.

Ricci Rox, 30 Jan 2019 13:43

The Honor 7X is still a great budget option. (Source: Huawei)

The Honor 7X could get Android Pie after all - its second major OS update

The Honor 7X was launched on Android Nougat and received the update to Oreo last year. The device is currently receiving the Pie beta in China, with other parts of the world billed to get theirs later this year. Pie would be the s...

Ricci Rox, 30 Jan 2019 13:41

Huawei P30 flagship render, P30 Lite could get more variants, including the MAR-LX1M model

Huawei MAR-LX1M could launch soon, possibly as a Huawei P30 Lite variant

The Huawei MAR-LX1M was now spotted on the Huawei website, although the full product page is not up yet. However, its UA profile confirms that this handset will come with Android 9.0 Pie onboard — with EMUI on top, of course — and...

Codrut Nistor, 30 Jan 2019 10:35

Image via HowStuffWorks

Taiwanese manufacturers are expecting an increase in OLED production and demand

As the demand for OLED displays continues to grow, Taiwanese manufacturers are stepping up to the plate and adjusting their business structures for increased production. Many companies, such as AU Optronics and Novatek Microelectr...

Sam Medley, 30 Jan 2019 03:59

The Lenovo Z5 Pro GT. (Source: 9to5Google)

Lenovo claims that the Z5 Pro GT took only 32 seconds to sell out

The Lenovo Z5 Pro GT is the first phone to be released with the 2019 flagship Snapdragon 855 chipset. It had its first general release today (January 29) in China. The OEM claims that it took only 32 seconds for the Z5 Pro GT to s...

Deirdre O Donnell, 29 Jan 2019 22:38

The chemical contamination could lead to decreased GPU supplies, which would artificially rise the MSRPs. (Source: ComputerBase)

TSMC incident may put AMD and Nvidia GPU supply at risk

TSMC confirmed that around 10,000 wafers were compromised, but the Taiwanese company has yet to make an official statement about the full extent of the damages and the exact circumstances of the incident. The unfortunate event cou...

Bogdan Solca, 29 Jan 2019 22:03

The new VivoMini VC65-C1 can come with either UHD Blu-Ray players or DVD writer drives. (Source: Asus)

The Asus VivoMini VC65-C1 is the world's first mini PC with a UHD Blu-Ray player

Besides integrating UHD Blu-Ray players or DVD writer drives, the new VivoMini HTPCs come with internal PSUs and generous room for storage expansions. These mini PCs are powered by Intel's 35 W Core T CPUs that bridge the gap betw...

Bogdan Solca, 29 Jan 2019 21:26

According to a new OPPO patent, one of these icons is also a selfie camera. (Source: WIPO)

New OPPO patents suggest the OEM intends to hide punch-hole camera within on-screen icon

A pair of patents filed with the World Intellectual Property Office (WIPO) indicate that OPPO intends to release a phone with an on-trend punch-hole selfie camera. In this case, however, it seems the OEM plans to disguise this nex...

Deirdre O Donnell, 29 Jan 2019 18:44

Huawei MateBook 13 (i7-8565U, GeForce MX150) Laptop Review

86% Huawei MateBook 13 (i7-8565U, GeForce MX150) Laptop Review

A GPU beast. Don't let its diminutive size fool you — this 3:2 13.0-inch laptop is equipped with a much faster GPU than your typical Ultrabook. Huawei's latest offering is supposed to be a mid-range product, but its unique build and specifications are anything but.
Intel Core i7-8565U | NVIDIA GeForce MX150 | 13.00" | 1.3 kg

Allen Ngo, 29 Jan 2019 15:00

Elephone A5 Smartphone Review

83% Elephone A5 Smartphone Review

IR face unlock for $200. A defining Apple feature can now be found on an Android smartphone for a fraction of the price. Can this budget off-brand device really offer a flagship experience?
Mediatek Helio P60 | ARM Mali-G72 MP3 | 6.18" | 200 g

Allen Ngo, 29 Jan 2019 05:30

Meng Wanzhou and Huawei have faced a total of 23 criminal charges in two separate indictments. (Source: The Straits Times)

US officially charges Huawei and Meng Wanzhou with financial fraud; company also accused of commercial espionage

A 13-count indictment has been announced against Huawei and the company’s CFO, Meng Wanzhou, mostly in relation to fraud. Two of the Chinese manufacturer’s affiliates, Huawei Device USA and Skycom Tech, have also been included in ...

Daniel R Deakin, 29 Jan 2019 01:37

The Huawei Mate 9. (Source: GSMArena)

The Huawei Mate 9 is receiving an Pie beta in China now

Huawei had previously outlined plans to update its late-2016 and early-2017 flagships - the P10 and Mate 9 series - to Android 9.0 (Pie) by March 2019. It appears the OEM is finally ready to make a start on these commitments with ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 28 Jan 2019 12:37

The Moto G4 Plus. (Source: NDTV)

Over a year after promising Oreo for the Moto G4 Plus, Motorola is yet to do so

Motorola released the Moto G4 Plus back in 2016 and promised it would receive two major updates. A while later, the company went back on its word and claimed the mid-range phone would not get the update, prompting a media outcry w...

Ricci Rox, 27 Jan 2019 14:19

The Meizu M9 Note will feature a teardrop notch. (Source: Weibo)

The Meizu M9 Note is billed to launch in mid-February, Snapdragon 675 and 48 MP camera on-board

Chinese underdogs Meizu are set to launch a high-value budget device next month. The Meizu M9 Note will feature a 48 MP Samsung sensor and will be powered by a Snapdragon 675. These, coupled with a US$150 price tag, ensure that it...

Ricci Rox, 27 Jan 2019 14:14

Honor may stick with more inflexible phone designs for now. (Source: Honor)

Honor may hold off on the foldable trend for a while

Huawei has officially confirmed that it has a foldable 5G mobile device to show off at MWC this year. However, it appears that its sub-brand Honor is less enthusiastic about the new trend in phone design. Speaking at the View 20's...

Deirdre O Donnell, 26 Jan 2019 19:16

The Xiaomi Redmi Go won't break hearts, but it won't break the bank either. (Source: Twitter/Ishan Agarwal)

Xiaomi Redmi Go renders and specifications leaked

The specifications and renders of the upcoming Xiaomi Redmi Go smartphone have been leaked online. Teenage leaker Ishan Agarwal tweeted a spec sheet and some images of the budget-level device that had initially been spotted by Phi...

Daniel R Deakin, 26 Jan 2019 07:51

Honor appears poised to dump the notch for good. (Source: Honor)

Honor 11 is unlikely to feature a display notch

The Honor View 20, which was released internationally a few days ago, is the first device from that brand to feature a punch-hole selfie camera. At this event, the OEM's president, George Zhao, was quoted as saying that this form ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 25 Jan 2019 17:48

A concept render for the Huawei foldable phone. (Source: YouTube)

Huawei will unveil its foldable 5G phone at MWC 2019

Huawei held a press conference in Beijing yesterday, in order to familiarize its attendants with its plans for MWC and the roll-out of its 5G technology. The company's consumer business CEO, Yu Chengdong, announced that the compan...

Deirdre O Donnell, 25 Jan 2019 14:33

Beware the update that bricks. (Source: EBay-Premierflags)

Mi A2 users have reported multiple cases of bricked phones after installing the January update

Xiaomi sent out the January update to the Android One Mi A2 earlier this week, and there have now been multiple reports of bricked devices after installing the OTA. Unpolished updates may be becoming a theme of Xiaomi's Android On...

Ricci Rox, 25 Jan 2019 14:11

OnePlus may allow app pre-loads to facilitate HDR streaming in the future. (Source: XDA)

OnePlus executive broaches subject of mysterious new HDR streaming solution with OEM's fans

OnePlus' co-founder, Carl Pei, has made a rare appearance on the company's fan community website. Pei created a post asking for feedback on a new possible initiative in which the OEM would pre-load stubs for apps that support HDR ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 24 Jan 2019 22:13

Renders of the Huawei P30. (Source: OnLeaks)

More Huawei P30 details surface: Headphone jack, OLED display, new 38 MP Sony sensor

A new leak has revealed even more information on the upcoming Huawei P30. The P30 is expected to sport an OLED display which could house an in-display fingerprint reader. It will also feature a triple rear camera setup, and a head...

Ricci Rox, 24 Jan 2019 12:13

This issue has been evident on Huawei phones for a while. Look how much paler the Mate 10 Pro's image is. (Source: Manila Shaker Philippines)

DxOMark | The Mate 20 Pro and P20 Pro's rear cameras may be excellent but their selfies are poor

DxOMark introduced a new camera score this week: one that evaluates selfies. The Pixel 3 and Samsung Galaxy Note 9 hold top spot, but the most surprising result belongs to the Huawei Mate 20 Pro and P20 Pro. Both top the charts in...

Ricci Rox, 24 Jan 2019 12:13

The opened-up state features a 3:2 ratio screen, while the folded state crops up to a 2:1 ratio. (Source: Weibo)

Xiaomi co-founder presents double-folding smartphone

The double-folding device looks to be in the prototype phase, as the folding creases are still visible. In its default state, the screen seems to have a 3:2 ratio, while the folded state shrinks down to a 2:1 ratio. What really im...

Bogdan Solca, 23 Jan 2019 20:47

The back of the Vivo Apex 2019 does not feature any cameras, and the edges have no buttons or ports. (Source: Vivo)

Vivo teases Apex 2019 smartphone with no buttons and ports

The latest teaser video released by Vivo shows off the slick metallic back of the Vivo 2019 smartphone, which does not appear to feature any rear cams or buttons and ports on the edges. To top things off, Ben Geskin obtained exclu...

Bogdan Solca, 23 Jan 2019 19:58

The OPPO Find X's successor may be called the Find X2. (Source: YouTube)

Rumor-rich video packs just about every next-gen feature possible into the OPPO Find X's successor

A recent leak-heavy video by the YouTuber Mrwhosetheboss alleges that OPPO's latest camera technology, the 10X optical zoom lens, will be integrated into the next generation of its Find X flagship. This phone may also contain a TO...

Deirdre O Donnell, 23 Jan 2019 17:59

The US DoJ may move to extradite a detained Huawei official soon. (Source: Wikipedia)

US Justice Department reportedly ready to request Huawei CFO's extradition from Canada

Reuters has reported that the United States plans to formally petition Canada for the extradition of Meng Wanzhou. The Huawei executive had been detained in the latter country at the request of the former in connection with suspec...

Deirdre O Donnell, 23 Jan 2019 12:59

The Meizu Zero's design gives it an IP68 rating. (Source: Meizu)

Update | The Meizu Zero, a 100% port- and button-less phone, has just been launched in China

Recently, Meizu hinted at the release of something they called the "holeless phone". This led to speculation that the OEM were about to launch a new device with a 'punch-hole' camera, or some kind of novel alternative to it. It tu...

Deirdre O Donnell, 23 Jan 2019 12:27

The Honor View 20. (Source: GSMArena)

Honor launches its new Honor View 20 flagship for the global market - A OnePlus 6T alternative?

Honor, today at an event in Paris, launched its new flagship. The Honor View 20 comes equipped with ample memory and storage, a Kirin 980, a 48 MP sensor with impressive photographic performance, and a brilliant design.

Ricci Rox, 22 Jan 2019 20:57

Some of the Honor Play 8A's color SKUs. (Source: Honor)

Honor Play 8A may make it to India soon: new rumor

The Honor Play 8A is a budget smartphone that resembles the Xiaomi Mi Play in numerous ways. However, at an approximate price of US$124, the 8A may be the cheaper of the two, although this may make it the more attractive option fo...

Deirdre O Donnell, 21 Jan 2019 18:34

Orange Pi 3 H6: An updated version of the Raspberry Pi competitor that starts at a bargain price. (Image source: Ali Express)

Orange Pi 3 H6: An updated version of the Raspberry Pi competitor that starts at US$29.90

The Orange Pi, an alternative to the Raspberry Pi, has received a RAM upgrade this week. There are four new versions of the single-board computer, which start at US$29.90 plus shipping.

Alex Alderson, 21 Jan 2019 16:06

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