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Could this be the 5G OnePlus phone? (Source: Ishan Agarwal on Twitter)

This is how the upcoming 5G OnePlus phone will probably look like

Famed leakster Ishan Agarwal shared a picture of an internal OnePlus meeting talking about a new phone prototype. This could be the 5G OnePlus phone that the company plans to launch in early 2019. The picture shows the device spor...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 20 Dec 2018 13:57

Honor will unveil the View 20/V20 fully on December 26. (Image source: Huawei Vmall)

Huawei store listing confirms the Honor View 20 ahead of its full unveiling

The Honor View 20, or V20 as it is known in China, has appeared on the Huawei Vmall online shop. The device will be available to pre-order in China from 10:08 Chinese Standard Time (CST) on December 20.

Alex Alderson, 20 Dec 2018 00:01

UMIDIGI S3 Pro with 48 + 12 MP Sony IMX586 camera setup coming soon (Source: UMIDIGI)

The upcoming UMIDIGI S3 Pro features an impressive 48 + 12 MP main camera setup

Chinese brand UMIDIGI will soon hit us with another "flagship killer" that sports a main camera setup made by Sony that combines a 48 MP IMX586 sensor and a 12 MP telephoto shooter. The upcoming UMIDIGI S3 Pro also features a 6.3-...

Codrut Nistor, 19 Dec 2018 19:34

Xiaomi teases the Play smartphone with waterdrop notch and dual camera

Leaving aside the waterdrop notch, the recently teased Xiaomi Play looks like just another mid-range offering that sports a dual camera and a circular rear-mounted fingerprint reader. The leaked specs include an unnamed octa-core ...

Codrut Nistor, 19 Dec 2018 17:49

Olixar Ultra-Thin Huawei P30 Pro case (Source: MobileFun)

Huawei P30 Pro protective cases show up online

Although there is no official information about the upcoming Huawei P30 series, a few Olixar protective cases have been listed for pre-order by MobileFun already. These accessories reveal that the P30 Pro is a handset that sports ...

Codrut Nistor, 19 Dec 2018 13:18

Librem 5 Developer Kit now shipping December 2018 (Source: Purism)

The Linux smartphone is back: Purism Librem 5 developer kit now shipping

Supporting both Purism's own PureOS Linux-based operating system and Ubuntu Touch, which is now being developed by the UBports team, the Librem 5 smartphone is supposed to hit first customers next year, in April. However, the firs...

Codrut Nistor, 19 Dec 2018 11:55

The Lenovo Z5 Pro GT is the world's first Snapdragon 855-powered phone. (Source: Weibo)

The Lenovo Z5 Pro GT is world's first smartphone to feature the Snapdragon 855 and a whopping 12 GB RAM

At an event in Beijing today, Lenovo announced the flagship Z5 Pro GT — the world's first smartphone to be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SoC and also the first to feature 12 GB of RAM. Apart from the raw processing power,...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 18 Dec 2018 18:18

Embattled but winning in certain fronts. (Source: Gizbot)

In spite of its troubles, Huawei is set to hit a record 200 million unit shipments this year

Huawei may have found stiff opposition from a number of governments since the new year but the company's smartphone division is definitely on the up. The company has confirmed that it will have sold 200 million smartphones this ye...

Ricci Rox, 18 Dec 2018 16:11

The POCO F1 has been upgraded to Pie, but it may not be that sweet any more. (Source: YouTube)

POCO F1 gets a new software update, but it reportedly breaks notch-hiding feature

The Xiaomi POCO F1 has reportedly received an update to official stable Pie, following a recent beta to test the same. However, it's not all good news for fans of the device: some users have claimed that it no longer includes an o...

Deirdre O Donnell, 17 Dec 2018 19:02

The UMIDIGI F1 runs Android 9.0 on first boot. (Source: UMIDIGI)

UMIDIGI announces the F1, an Android 9.0, 5000+mAh battery phone for less than US$250

UMIDIGI has released details on its upcoming new smartphone, the F1, on its official website. This device will come with Android Pie out of the box, as well as SD card support and a 5,150mAh battery. UMIDIGI claims that inbuilt AI...

Deirdre O Donnell, 17 Dec 2018 17:40

Huawei unveils the new Nova 4 with a camera hole and 48 MP camera

Huawei, earlier today, launched its new sub-premium phone, the Nova 4, in China. The device features a Kirin 970, a triple rear camera setup including a 48 MP sensor, a camera hole, and a 3750 mAh battery. Prices start at $450.

Ricci Rox, 17 Dec 2018 15:19

Renders and retail box of the Honor V20 surfaces

More renders and a live image of the upcoming Honor V20's retail box have surfaced. The Honor flagship is expected to be launched in China next week and will come with a 48 MP camera.

Ricci Rox, 17 Dec 2018 15:15

Royole (Rouyu) beat the big manufacturers to the punch with its FlexPai foldable phone. (Source: Trusted Reviews)

Samsung first on the foldable bandwagon; Apple to bide its time

An infographic published by LetsGoDigital makes for interesting reading for those curious about how the foldable market could end up playing out. Unsurprisingly, it seems Samsung and Huawei will be the first major manufacturers to...

Daniel R Deakin, 15 Dec 2018 23:04

The Huawei Nova 4 will be released in Hunan, China, on December 17. (Source: Huawei)

Nova 4 launch venue (and date) confirmed by Huawei

According to some preliminary leaks, the Huawei Nova 4 was to be released about two days from now. Today, the company has given credence to this rumor, and has also announced the location of this event. It may unveil a phone with ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 15 Dec 2018 19:47

Qualcomm goes for the throat, asks China to ban sales of iPhone Xs, Xs Max, and XR

Despite winning a victory against Apple earlier this week, Qualcomm is continuing to pressure the iPhone manufacturer in China. Qualcomm is petitioning Chinese courts to expand the ban of iPhone sales to include the iPhone XR, Xs,...

Sam Medley, 14 Dec 2018 21:31

The four putative color SKUs for the Huawei Nova 4. (Source: DroidShout)

Huawei Nova 4 colors revealed in new leak

The Huawei Nova 4 is set to be released on December 17. However, it now seems as though we may already know everything there is to know about the phone. This apparently now includes the device's color options.

Deirdre O Donnell, 14 Dec 2018 17:18

The upcoming Helio P90 seems aimed at premium mid-to-high-end handhelds. (Source: MediaTek)

MediaTek officially announces the Helio P90 SoC

Initially thought to be an answer for Qualcomm's Snapdragon 855, Samsung's Exynos 9820 or Huawei's Kirin 980, the Helio P90 seems to be aimed at premium mid-to-high-end phones. It still uses the 12 nm manufacturing process, so it ...

Bogdan Solca, 13 Dec 2018 22:15

More and more electronics companies are getting in on the smart TV game. (Source: Multichannel)

Huawei rumored to enter smart TV market in 2019

New leaks suggest that Huawei is to release its own smart TV product, and that it may be here as early as the first half of 2019. This is based on claims that the company has filed a patent for a "Huawei AI Window". The rumor may ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 13 Dec 2018 18:19

OnePlus 5 and 5T owners can now get their hands on official stock Pie. (Source: OnePlus)

OnePlus 5 and 5T get official Android Pie-based beta

Prior to the release of its 2018 flagship, OnePlus had publicly committed to bringing Pie to its 2016 and 2017 phones. This week, the company partially delivered on this promise, releasing a new beta of its OyxgenOS software based...

Deirdre O Donnell, 13 Dec 2018 17:51

The OnePlus 6T has outsold the OnePlus 6 by 249% in the US

OnePlus launched the OnePlus 6T a few months and, for the first time ever, sold the device under the umbrella of a US carrier. That move has apparently paid off in style, with the company confirming that the OnePlus 6T has outsold...

Ricci Rox, 13 Dec 2018 08:39

The Huawei Enjoy 9. (Source: Mysmartprice)

Huawei launches the Huawei Enjoy 9, Snapdragon 450 and 4000 mAh battery in tow

Huawei has announced the launch of its new budget Enjoy 9. The phone will sport dual rear cameras, a Snapdragon 450, and a big 4000 mAh battery. A fingerprint reader is missing, however, and there may just be better value options ...

Ricci Rox, 13 Dec 2018 08:36

The 5G in the Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 can apparently enhance the IoT around it. (Source: Engadget)

Xiaomi uses the Mi Mix 3 5G edition to demonstrate next-gen IoT

Xiaomi has showcased the fact that 5G is for IoT devices too. This was done via a Tweet by a company spokesperson, containing a video showing how quickly the 5G-enabled variant of the Mi Mix 3 could relay commands to a connected l...

Deirdre O Donnell, 12 Dec 2018 19:55

A rear-panel image linked to the Nova 4 on TENAA's website. (Source: TENAA)

Huawei Nova 4 now rumored to come in two different camera SKUs

Gizchina claims to have unearthed a slide showing details on the specs of the upcoming Huawei 'punch-hole' camera pioneer device, the Nova 4. This slide appears to clearly indicate that this phone will have two separate variants, ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 12 Dec 2018 19:07

Meng's supporters have been protesting outside the British Columbia Supreme Court. (Source: bdnews24)

Huawei's Meng Wanzhou granted bail set at CA$10 million; Chinese officials detain Canadian ex-diplomat

Huawei’s Chief Financial Officer, Meng Wanzhou, has been granted bail at a hearing in a court in Canada on Tuesday (December 11). The executive’s bail has been set at CA$10 million (~US$7.5 million) and she has had to give up her ...

Daniel R Deakin, 12 Dec 2018 01:10

The reported tiny Chinese spy chip in question was smaller than a pencil tip. (Source: Debuglies via Bloomberg)

No Chinese spy chips found in Supermicro internal investigation

Supermicro has published a letter to its customers to explicitly state that no evidence of tampering was discovered in its hardware during a recent thorough internal review. An article from Bloomberg claimed that Supermicro produc...

Daniel R Deakin, 11 Dec 2018 20:03

The Vivo Nex Dual Display launched today, but that did not put an end to the leaks. (Source: Gizmochina)

New "Not the Dual Display Nex" Vivo phone with 10GB RAM spotted on Geekbench

A phone that may have been the Vivo Nex 2 - as this phone has been alleged to come with 10GB in RAM and the Snapdragon (SD) 845 appeared on Geekbench recently. However, another device from the same company with a completely differ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 11 Dec 2018 18:41

Honor Link Turbo may be an improved software feature to optimize connectivity. (Source: GizChina)

Honor may improve on network speeds for its new phones with Link Turbo

Honor recently unveiled a new feature to address slow connections in situations of overloaded or throttled public WiFi in its newer smartphones. This adaptation, known as Link Turbo, is described as capable of delivering consisten...

Deirdre O Donnell, 11 Dec 2018 18:04

The latest edition of the OnePlus 6T will be available soon. (Source: Trusted Reviews)

OnePlus launches 6T McLaren Edition with 10GB of RAM and Warp Charge

OnePlus unveiled its special McLaren edition of the 6T today in the UK. This version of the OEM's current flagship comes with 10GB of RAM and improved fast charging. The McLaren Edition will become available in two days and cost U...

Deirdre O Donnell, 11 Dec 2018 17:34

The Honor V20 is coming with a single rear camera, a 48 MP absolute unit

Huawei is set to unveil its new premium phone, the Honor V20, on December 26. The device will feature a single rear camera, albeit a 48 MP one.

Ricci Rox, 11 Dec 2018 15:43

Expected to be the Sony IMX586. (Source: Android Central)

The upcoming Xiaomi phone with a 48 MP camera will likely be a mid-range offering

Xiaomi spokesperson Lin Bin recently teased a new Xiaomi phone featuring a 48 MP camera. Initial reports claimed it could be a flagship of sorts but new information shows that is rather unlikely, as the device is said to be powere...

Ricci Rox, 11 Dec 2018 15:39

Coolicool Winter sale in effect until end the of Christmas Day

Get the Asus Zenfone 3 Zoom for just $150 USD or the Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite for $260 USD by the end of the month. The Christmas sale includes some of the cheapest imported smartphones and tablets online. As usual, be sure to check compa...

Allen Ngo, 10 Dec 2018 19:00

Xiaomi has made Mi smart speakers in the past, but none with a screen. (Source: AliExpress)

Xiaomi may release an AI-powered smart speaker with a touchscreen soon

Xiaomi is now said to be developing a new smart speaker soon. The main difference between this one and the OEM's existing line-up of such products is that this one will have both AI and a touchscreen. This rumor is derived from a ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 09 Dec 2018 14:04

Elephone PX: the crowdfunded phone with a dual pop-up selfie camera

The pop-up camera module was one of 2018's most innovative alternatives to the smartphone notch. Elephone is developing a phone that elaborates on Vivo's original concept somewhat by adding a dual camera to the mechanism. This dev...

Deirdre O Donnell, 08 Dec 2018 19:18

There's a 5G OnePlus phone coming, and it could cost US$300 more than normal

The Snapdragon 855 was unveiled a few days ago, and one of the biggest talking points was its 5G modem. Most companies will release 5G phones in 2019 and OnePlus is billed to be among the first, although the device could very well...

Ricci Rox, 08 Dec 2018 06:33

The Mi A1 receives the Android Pie beta

The Xiaomi Mi A2 received the Android Pie beta last month and got the stable update just about a week later. The last-gen Mi A1 has now received its Pie beta, and there's a chance it gets the final, stable update before the year r...

Ricci Rox, 08 Dec 2018 06:32

China trade risk hits American tech giants; Apple stock falls again

Amazon, Apple, Google, and Microsoft have all suffered on the stock market today amid growing concerns over US-China trade relations. While some investors have been selling stock to reduce the chance of risk, others have been nerv...

Daniel R Deakin, 08 Dec 2018 00:25

Meng Wanzhou could face a lengthy prison sentence in the US. (Source: Telecoms)

Huawei's CFO Meng Wanzhou faces extradition and fraud charges

Huawei’s Chief Financial Officer, Meng Wanzhou, has appeared in court in Canada today. The high-level executive was at the Supreme Court of British Columbia for her bail hearing where she listened to the reasons behind her recent ...

Daniel R Deakin, 07 Dec 2018 23:39

Xiaomi teases 48 MP smartphone, could be Xiaomi Mi 9 (Source: Weibo)

Xiaomi teases 48 MP camera handset, might launch it in early 2019

Although he did not confirm the name of the handset — which might be the Xiaomi Mi 9 — Lin Bin has recently shown a teaser of a 48 MP camera phone. If no other Chinese brand that often goes for the "first one to release" crown — s...

Codrut Nistor, 06 Dec 2018 20:58

Corning is currently developing a type of glass that can be used for foldables. (Source: Corning)

Corning details the challenges in bringing Gorilla Glass for foldables to the market

Gorilla Glass, which has become a nearly indispensable component of fullscreen phones everywhere, is most likely to become available in a form that can protect flexible displays for phones. However, Corning has indicated that it m...

Deirdre O Donnell, 06 Dec 2018 19:28

The Honor View 20 has an international launch date and venue, according to this poster. (Source: GizChina)

Honor V20 may launch at a Paris-based event in 2019

The View 20, a Honor device likely to be shipped with the Kirin 980, is to be launched at an event in Paris on January 20, 2019. This is according to a leaked teaser image GizChina claims to have found, in addition to internal Hua...

Deirdre O Donnell, 06 Dec 2018 18:43

Ms. Meng has been working at Huawei since 1993. (Source: Huawei)

Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou arrested in Canada

A spokesperson for the Canadian Department of Justice has confirmed the arrest of Meng Wanzhou, the current Chief Financial Officer and Deputy Chairwoman of Huawei Technologies. It’s believed Meng was detained by Canadian authorit...

Daniel R Deakin, 06 Dec 2018 01:46

The POCO F1 has a new stock beta ROM. (Source: Trusted Reviews)

POCO F1 gets 960fps recording via new official beta

POCO has released a new MIUI 10 beta for its popular flagship, the F1. It adds "super low light mode" as well as the ability to capture slow-motion videos at 960 frames per second. These new features may make the super-affordable ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 05 Dec 2018 17:54

The latest Antutu benchmark rankings are dominated by two chipsets. (Source: The Leaker)

OnePlus appeared twice on Antutu's top 10 for November, but Huawei got all the top spots

The OnePlus 6 and 6T grabbed the ninth and sixth place in the top 10 in terms of Antutu benchmarks for November. However, the Kirin 980 allowed Huawei to bag all top 3 rankings, and the Honor Magic 2 to come in fourth. The rest of...

Deirdre O Donnell, 05 Dec 2018 16:07

Renders of the Moto G7. (Source: Onleaks)

Initial rumors of the Moto G7 revealed - Snapdragon 632, dual rear cameras, teardrop notch

The Moto G7 will be bang right in the middle of the next-gen Moto G lineup. The device is expected to feature a 6.24-inch display with a teardrop notch, dual rear cameras, and a 3000 mAh battery.

Ricci Rox, 05 Dec 2018 13:59

The Lenovo Z5s sports its punch-hole cutout in the top center of the device. (Source: Pocket now)

Lenovo's Z5s could edge out Samsung and Huawei in punch-hole race

Lenovo is planning on launching its Z5s smartphone in China on December 6, and it could end up being the first smartphone on the market to have a punch-hole design for the selfie camera. The Z5s is expected to feature a rear-facin...

Daniel R Deakin, 05 Dec 2018 01:22

The Huawei Nova 4 is to be launched on December 17. (Source: Huawei/Weibo)

Huawei Nova 4 with punch-hole display gets launch date

Huawei has posted a promotional image on the company’s Weibo page to announce the release date in China for the Nova 4 smartphone: December 17. The successor of the Nova 3 device comes with the latest alternative to the notch/tear...

Daniel R Deakin, 05 Dec 2018 00:09

2 million Nex phones have been sold. (Source: Mashable)

Vivo sold 2 million units of the Nex smartphone in six months

To say the Vivo Nex was a unique device would be an understatement. It was the first smartphone to include a motorized front camera module, thus saving screen real estate. Nevertheless, the OEM has announced that 2 million units o...

Deirdre O Donnell, 04 Dec 2018 17:41

Products such as the Mi Band may have driven Xiaomi's market share. (Source: AliExpress)

Xiaomi kept Apple off wearables market throne for this quarter

A new report on the wearables market shows that Xiaomi was the single biggest company in this space in the third quarter of 2018, keeping Apple as the runner-up in terms of market share. The market also grew by 21.7% in general co...

Deirdre O Donnell, 04 Dec 2018 17:13

The Vivo Nex 2 may launch with 10 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage, according to GSM Arena. (Source: Vivo)

Vivo Nex 2 reportedly launching on December 11

New details about the Vivo NEX 2 have emerged online. Vivo has now updated its website with marketing material hinting at what features the device may have. The company will supposedly unveil its latest NEX smartphone on December ...

Alex Alderson, 04 Dec 2018 16:14