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The stable MIUI 12 update will start rolling out on May 19th

MIUI 12 will be available globally starting May 19th

The highly-anticipated MIUI 12 update will make its way to Xiaomi and Redmi devices starting May 19th. A total of 32 devices will be eligible for the MIUI 12 open beta before the final release hits the airwaves. Users on the beta ...

Anil Satyanarayana, 08 May 2020 14:46

The Mi Note 10 receives its first taste of Android 10

After months of waiting, the Mi Note 10 is finally receiving its first taste of Android 10. The update carries the version number "MIUI 11.1.1.0.QFDMIXM" and weighs a typical 2.6 GB. It's the global stable beta build, so we expect...

Ricci Rox, 07 May 2020 23:48

MediaTek intros the Dimensity 1000+. (Source: Weibo)

MediaTek unveils the renewed Dimensity 1000+ SoC

MediaTek has unveiled a new 5G platform for premium phones - well, sort of. This Dimensity 1000+ (or 1000 Plus) has the same make-up as the current 1000 SoC. However, this refreshed version boasts a number of features intended to ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 07 May 2020 20:11

One UI 2.1 now available for Galaxy A51 users

One UI 2.1 update for Samsung Galaxy A51 now rolling out

The One UI 2.1 update is now available for Samsung Galaxy A51 owners. It comes with the April 2020 security patch but is missing a lot of features such as Single Take Mode, Pro Video Mode, Selfie Tone, and more. The firmware is av...

Anil Satyanarayana, 07 May 2020 18:35

The Meizu 17 series' specs may have leaked via Geekbench

The Meizu 17 is an upcoming Snapdragon 865-powered smartphone. According to a new benchmarking leak, it will also have 8GB of RAM, whereas its possible Pro variant may have 12. However, this does not explain why the former got bet...

Deirdre O Donnell, 06 May 2020 22:01

MIUI 12 closed beta registrations are now open

Xiaomi opens up MIUI 12 pilot testing program in India

Xiaomi India is now accepting registrations for its MIUI 12 pilot testing program. At the moment, it is only available for Redmi K20 and Redmi K20 Pro users. Xiaomi says that it will expand the program to more devices and regions ...

Anil Satyanarayana, 06 May 2020 16:28

The European Android 10 update for the Mi A3 has finally arrived. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Mi A3 Android 10 update hits Europe amid multiple bug complaints

Xiaomi has extended the rollout of Android 10 for the Mi A3 to Europe. Sadly, the initial build has plagued some handsets with several bugs, just as early international builds did.

Alex Alderson, 06 May 2020 15:49

Android 10 for the Redmi Note 7 may ultimately come with MIUI 12, ETA unknown

A few weeks ago, new information surfaced claiming the Redmi Note 7 would receive the Android 10 update in the first half of May. We're already in May, however, and a new statement from a similar source has now indicated that Redm...

Ricci Rox, 05 May 2020 23:58

The Galaxy Z Flip is one of a few phones with the May 2020 security patch. (Source: Samsung)

Samsung updates the Galaxy Z Flip, S10 and A50 with May 2020 security patches

Google has released its latest security patches for Android, and as usual, the Pixel series of phones had first pick of them. However, Samsung has reportedly gotten ahead of all other OEMs by rolling these May 2020 upgrades to 3 o...

Deirdre O Donnell, 05 May 2020 22:39

The "new" Xiaomi under-display camera patent. (Source: CNIPA via LetsGoDigital)

Xiaomi may have patented a breakthrough in its under-display camera-phone tech

Xiaomi has reportedly filed a new patent for smartphone displays with under-display selfie cameras. This one depicts them as part of a triple-camera phone, which suggests this tech is closer to real-world use at this point. In add...

Deirdre O Donnell, 05 May 2020 17:45

LG's 2020 soundbars will be available for sale soon. (Source: LG)

LG launches its 2020 soundbars for the US market

LG has announced that the soundbars designed to go with its 2020 OLED and NanoCell TVs will be available in the US soon. These products are rated to deliver between 380 and 770 watts (W) of audio power, and feature enhancements su...

Deirdre O Donnell, 04 May 2020 23:08

The Samsung Galaxy S8. (Source: Trusted Reviews)

The Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8+ have now been relegated to quarterly security updates

The Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8+ celebrated their three-year birthdays a while ago, and Samsung has now relegated them to its quarterly update list, with support expected to end completely in a year. The S8 Active and Galaxy Note 8, ...

Ricci Rox, 04 May 2020 22:59

The HTC U12 Plus. (Source: Trusted Reviews)

The HTC U12+ remains on Pie two years after launch, and Android 10 is still but a dream

The HTC U12+ was launched back in 2018 just like the Samsung Galaxy S9 and Huawei P20 Pro. While the S9 and P20 Pro have received the Android 10 update, the HTC U12+ remains stuck on Android Pie, and its prospects of getting Andro...

Ricci Rox, 04 May 2020 22:58

DP Alt Mode v.2 is another potential use of the USB type C port. (Source: VESA)

USB 4.0 type C ports will be able to output up to 16K video at ~80Gb/s thanks to VESA's new DisplayPort standard

The Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA) has released specifications for its new DisplayPort (DP) Alt Mode version 2.0 standard. This video output modality allows USB type C ports to drive even 16K/60Hz displays, as it c...

Deirdre O Donnell, 04 May 2020 22:01

The Redmi Note 8 will not receive Android 10 until July at the earliest. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi to continue Android 10 rollout for the Redmi Note 8 Pro this month; no joy for the Redmi Note 8 until July at the earliest

Xiaomi may have already unveiled MIUI 12, but the Redmi Note 8 remains one of the devices still awaiting Android 10. While Xiaomi has confirmed that it will be continuing the rollout of the OS upgrade to the Redmi Note 8 Pro this ...

Alex Alderson, 04 May 2020 21:18

Google's Assistant can now open games in Stadia. (Source: 9to5Google)

Stadia integration with the Google Assistant kicks off with the ability to launch games on Chrome OS and Android

Google had promised the ability to control its cloud gaming platform Stadia using the Assistant on more platforms. This has started to come to fruition with the ability to tell this AI to launch titles via the service. It reported...

Deirdre O Donnell, 04 May 2020 20:58

Huawei will re-release the P30 Pro as the P30 Pro New Edition with Google Mobile Services.

Huawei P30 Pro New Edition with Google Mobile Services set to be available in Germany from May 15

Huawei will be re-launching the P30 Pro as a P30 Pro New Edition in Germany (and perhaps in other Western markets) with Google Mobile Services (GMS) enabled. This move is being seen as an attempt by the Chinese smartphone major to...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 04 May 2020 15:56

The OnePlus 8 series has a new software update. (Source: OnePlus)

OnePlus' new software update for the 8 and 8 Pro may not fix the green tint issue

The latest releases from the smartphone OEM OnePlus, the 8 and 8 Pro, have been issued new versions of their Android skin, OxygenOS. These updates are intended to fix the "green tint" defect reported by some users. They have also ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 04 May 2020 00:01

This photo was allegedly taken with the 4a's selfie camera. (Source: TecnoLike Plus)

The Pixel 4a's full camera specs are allegedly detailed in a new leak

The Cuban vlogger TecnoLike Plus has already purported to have reviewed the Google Pixel 4a's cameras well ahead of its launch. Now, the same source has leaked this phone's relevant specs in more detail. It seems the phone has the...

Deirdre O Donnell, 03 May 2020 22:51

Newer Apple Watches can monitor your heart rate. (Source: Apple)

An Apple Watch is credited with saving yet another user from an acute heart condition

According to a report published in a medical journal, a patient's Apple Watch successfully detected a serious anomaly missed by diagnostic hospital equipment. However, when the individual pointed out ECGs matching the health issue...

Deirdre O Donnell, 03 May 2020 21:34

The new PowerEgg X. (Source: PowerVision)

PowerVision announces its weather-proof drone, the PowerEgg X

The PowerVision Robot Corporation has launched a new drone. This one sets itself apart with what its maker describes as weatherproof attachments, one of which even allows the PowerEgg X to land on water. It is also rated for 4K/60...

Deirdre O Donnell, 02 May 2020 23:25

Android 10 for the Redmi Note 8 is under testing.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 is on track to receive the Android 10-based MIUI 12 update soon

Xiaomi has apparently started testing the Android 10-based MIUI 12 ROM for the Redmi Note 8 in China implying a global rollout soon. However, the company has not defined any timeline and whether the rollout will eventually happen ...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 02 May 2020 11:09

Apple's second-quarter financial report for 2020 shows its product sales are down

Apple has published a consolidated report of its financial performance in the second quarter of 2020 (2Q2020). It shows an overall increase in revenue of about 1% compared to the same quarter of 2019; however, when these figures a...

Deirdre O Donnell, 01 May 2020 18:09

The Samsung Galaxy A series is getting a new member. (Source: Samsung)

The Samsung Galaxy A21s is cleared for launch by the Bluetooth SIG, may be destined for several new markets

Samsung has been rumored to have a Galaxy A21s ready for release this year. A new leak confirms this, referring to the phone by its name for the first time. Interestingly, the new device is now associated with 5 slightly different...

Deirdre O Donnell, 01 May 2020 17:20

One UI 2.0 update postponed for several devices in India

Samsung users running Android 9.0 Pie will have to wait a bit longer for the One UI 2.0 update. According to a notification on the Samsung Members app, the rollout will be 'slightly delayed.' This only applies to users based in In...

Anil Satyanarayana, 01 May 2020 15:47

The PlayStation Store could be getting thoroughly revamped for the PS5. (Image source: Alfa Beta Juega)

Rumor | Tenuous PlayStation 5 rumor claims the new PS Store UI will allow instant demo game-playing on the PS5 console

A new PlayStation 5 rumor has started catching considerable attention on social media. Apparently, PS5 owners would be able to access the overhauled PS Store user interface and playtest games immediately without having to wait for...

Daniel R Deakin, 01 May 2020 12:39

Black Shark's new launch campaign. (Source: Black Shark)

Xiaomi's Black Shark announces an EU launch date for its 3 series

The gaming-phone sub-brand Black Shark has released details of a European launch for its new flagship series. It will be available via open sales in a dedicated web-store from May 8, 2020. In the meantime, fans can enter competiti...

Deirdre O Donnell, 30 Apr 2020 21:25

Intel XTU gets some much-needed updates for enthusiasts just in time for 10th gen Comet Lake-S

The chipmaker will refresh the UI and add per-core tweaking options to one-up AMD Ryzen Master and appeal to more first adopters.

Allen Ngo, 30 Apr 2020 15:30

The Dimensity 1000 supports the AV1 codec. (Source: MediaTek)

The MediaTek Dimensity 1000 is the first mobile SoC to have a hardware-based AV1 video decoder

AV1 is a video codec that allows for the playback of 4K video at up to 60 frames per second (fps) in the presence of smaller file-sizes compared to other similar formats. MediaTek has announced that its 2020 flagship SoC, the Dime...

Deirdre O Donnell, 29 Apr 2020 23:40

The new Realme Watch render. (Source: XDA)

The Realme Watch: renders for this brand's very own Apple Watch clone emerge online

An XDA contributor claims to have "exclusive" access to info on Realme's 2nd-gen wearable. This product will apparently simply be called the brand's Watch, as with other OEM's answer to Apple's device of this category. The new lea...

Deirdre O Donnell, 29 Apr 2020 18:13

T-Series will release up to ten movies directly on Netflix

T-Series is reportedly negotiating with Netflix India to release eight to ten movies on the platform. With movie theaters remaining shut due to the nationwide lockdown measures, a lot of studios are moving their cinema releases to...

Anil Satyanarayana, 29 Apr 2020 13:38

The end nears for the P20 Pro. (Source: AndroidPit)

The Huawei P20 Pro and P20 join the Mate 10 Pro outside Huawei's security update schedule

A few months after delisting the Mate 10 and Mate 10 Pro from its security update schedule, Huawei has now given its other Kirin 970-powered phones, the P20 and P20 Pro, the same treatment. The devices are missing from the company...

Ricci Rox, 29 Apr 2020 11:08

Total War: Shogun 2 now freely available on Steam (Source: Steam)

Total War: Shogun 2 is now free on Steam

Often labeled as the best game in the Total War series, Shogun 2 was published by Sega in 2011 and this week can be obtained for free from Steam. To keep it forever — without the eight DLC and unit packs that can be acquired for 7...

Codrut Nistor, 29 Apr 2020 11:08

The new QNAP TS-x31K series. (Source: QNAP)

QNAP releases a new personal/home multi-bay NAS server

QNAP Systems has debuted its new 1.7GHz TS-x31K series for network-attached storage (NAS) of a residential or private magnitude. It comes in 1- to 4-bay SKUs, each of which supports Gigabit Ethernet and SATA 6Gb/s. They also all h...

Deirdre O Donnell, 28 Apr 2020 21:36

Apple certifies new TWS earbuds. (Source: FCC)

Apple certifies new TWS earbuds, could be next-gen Powerbeats Pro

Some new TWS earbuds from Apple have passed through Federal Communications Commission (FCC) testing. These products are not new AirPods, however: their new certification lets their Beats branding slip, in addition to the fact they...

Deirdre O Donnell, 28 Apr 2020 20:46

The Amazfit X: yes, that really is its tagline. (Source: Indiegogo)

The Amazfit X finally goes live via Indiegogo

Following a lengthy wait, Amazfit has released its first smartwatch with a curving display onto the market. Well, more or less: it is being offered as a reward as part of a new Indiegogo campaign. The device starts for US$149 and ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 28 Apr 2020 18:09

The Nokia 6.2 has finally started receiving Android 10. (Image source: Nokia)

The Android 10 rollout for the Nokia 6.2 has begun; rollout for Nokia 7.2 expanded too

The Android 10 rollout for the Nokia 6.2 has begun. Originally slated for Q1 2020, Android 10 is the first OS upgrade for the Nokia 6.2. The rollout is being staggered in waves, so it may be a few weeks before you receive an OTA o...

Alex Alderson, 28 Apr 2020 17:51

JoyUI has a new update. (Source: Black Shark)

Black Shark rolls a new software update out to its latest models

Xiaomi's gaming-focused series of phones, Black Shark, run on an Android skin called JoyUI. Today (April 28, 2020), its latest stable version will start to appear as an OTA worldwide. This will occur on the brand's 2020 flagships,...

Deirdre O Donnell, 28 Apr 2020 15:50

Xiaomi Mi A1 April 2020 update notification (Source: Own)

There's a new Android system update available for the Xiaomi Mi A1

Xiaomi continues to support the aging Mi A1 with software updates, but this month's security patch does not include any new features. Sadly, this confirms that any chance to receive Android 10 via the official channels is now gone...

Codrut Nistor, 28 Apr 2020 10:19

The Pixel Buds 2 are now out there. (Source: Google)

Update | Wild Pixel Buds 2 appear on Google's US Store

Today, (April 27, 2020) a new app for Google's Pixel Buds 2 went live on the Play Store. It was even more unexpectedly followed by the TWS earphones themselves on the Mountain View giant's store. They support OEM-specific features...

Deirdre O Donnell, 27 Apr 2020 16:29

MIUI 12 will start arriving by the end of June. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi announces MIUI 12 update roadmap, and it contains over forty devices

Xiaomi has announced its release schedule for MIUI 12, and it includes forty devices. Arriving on handsets as old as the Mi 6, MIUI 12 will start rolling out at the end of June. Beta enrolments start today, though.

Alex Alderson, 27 Apr 2020 15:27

The Discord Mobile Voice Overlay now works on more phones. (Source: XDA)

Discord is rolling its Mobile Voice Overlay feature out to non-Samsung phones

Discord for Android has a useful feature in which a button for its voice-chat functions can float over every other aspect of the UI. Unfortunately, it was originally launched as an exclusive to the Samsung Galaxy Notes 10. However...

Deirdre O Donnell, 26 Apr 2020 22:18

The Mi CC9 Pro is badged as the Mi Note 10 outside China. (Source: Xiaomi)

Stable Android 10 update now hitting the Mi CC9 Pro; offers hope for Mi Note 10 owners

The Mi Note 10 is branded as the Mi CC9 Pro in Xiaomi's home China, and the phone is now receiving the stable Android 10 update after months of waiting. The update carries the software version number "MIUI V11.1.1.0.QFDCNXM" and i...

Ricci Rox, 26 Apr 2020 21:48

HTC's latest phones are distinctly budget-oriented. (Source: HTC)

HTC is headed back into the smartphone game with a "Desire 20 Pro": new leak

A possible new mobile device by HTC has been spotted on Geekbench 5. However, despite its alleged "Pro" moniker, its specs are arguably lower-end in 2020 terms. They appear to consist of an older Snapdragon 6-series processor and ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 26 Apr 2020 21:41

Realme launches a budget, yet still 120Hz, version of the X50 5G

The X50 was the first Realme phone to launch with the Snapdragon 765G SoC and this brand's updated UI. Now, it has been refreshed with a version that starts cheaper than the original phone in its home market. However, it still roc...

Deirdre O Donnell, 26 Apr 2020 18:19

Quantum Error is a "cosmic-horror first-person shooter" for the PS4 and PS5. (Image source: @quantum_error)

Devs for upcoming PlayStation 5 game Quantum Error combine a PC and Unreal Engine 4 to give gamers a glimpse of how it may look on the PS5

The creators of Quantum Error have started sharing screenshots of their upcoming game, which is being developed for the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5. The horror title is set to utilize the real-time ray tracing and 4K at 60 FPS...

Daniel R Deakin, 26 Apr 2020 12:13

The Xiaomi 'swivel-cam' phone. (Source: CNIPA via LetsGoDigital)

A new Xiaomi patent may take the main-camera selfie trend to a whole new level

Xiaomi has reportedly filed a patent for a wholly new kind of phone design with the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA). This property allows for the top part of its screen to swivel all the way around so t...

Deirdre O Donnell, 25 Apr 2020 20:07

The next-gen Galaxy Watch may be here soon. (Source: Samsung)

A new leak hints at the launch of a 2020 Samsung Galaxy Watch

Samsung has reportedly had a new product certified with the MIIT regulator in China. Based on its model number, it is likely to be a full-screened wearable. Therefore, a successor for the Galaxy Watch Active 2 may be in the offing...

Deirdre O Donnell, 25 Apr 2020 19:36

Silver and Gold featured generation II Pokémon. (Image source: BitMe)

Huge Pokémon Gold and Silver source code leak reveals some very beta-looking pocket monsters

The full source code for Pokémon Gold Version and Pokémon Silver Version has been shared online, and fans have been thoroughly enjoying going through the dozens of images that were part of the various builds. This includes picture...

Daniel R Deakin, 25 Apr 2020 14:03

Ubuntu 20.04 LTS "Focal Fossa" is here

Ubuntu 20.04 "Focal Fossa" is now available for download. The latest version of the most popular Linux distribution brings a bevy of updates, including a built-in VPN, support for ExFat and ZFS, and more.

Sam Medley, 24 Apr 2020 23:06